Crocheted corset-turned-blouse with puff sleeves

Posted on September 17, 2009 by fats

This crocheted blouse is the result of one of my earlier explorations with the motif found in a long-sleeved blouse called Volta Ao Romantico from the Summer Edition of “So Croche!” You may find the pattern in More about the square motif.

With my nephew Alwin!

CONSTRUCTION NOTES:

When I started, I had no specific goal but simply wanted to try out the square motif. I used mustard color rayon crochet thread for the square motifs.

After finishing several squares attached together into a long strip (see schematic below, section A), I decided to close the strip into a hoop and then work in the round a strip of crocheted lace along one side (see schematic below, section e). I used beige crochet cotton thread.

Schematic of the blouse.

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From babies’ wear to lades’ wear

Posted on September 14, 2009 by fats

Using the stitches from a baby garments pattern:

Pattern chart for baby vest.

Make a sleeveless blouse for women.

This crochetology problem, the same problem in “Appropriating stitches from baby patterns”, is presented here with a much simpler solution.

Using the basic baby vest pattern for the upper part of the blouse, I added a pink skirting of simple double crochet stitches interspersed with a few shell stitches. Then I sewed in some tiny round glass beads, long glass beads and pearl beads. As finishing touch, I added some crocheted flowers.

From a baby vest pattern - a crocheted top with pink skirting and flowers.

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Exploring all-over patterns

Posted on September 11, 2009 by fats

Explore the pattern called “Tipsy Triangles” and construct something with it, either alone or in combination with other stitches/patterns.

(ch a multiple of 10 sts + 3).

Foundation row (WS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. Turn.
Row 1 (RS). Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), skip first sc, 1 dc in next sc. *ch 4, sk 4 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 4, sk 4 sc, 3 dc in next sc; rep from *, end last rep ch 4, sk 4 sc, 1 dc in last 2 sc. Turn.
Row 2. Ch 3, sk first dc, *2 dc in next dcm ch 3, sk ch-4-sp, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3, sk ch-4-sp, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 3. Ch 3, sk first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk ch-3-sp, 1 dc in sc, ch 2, sk ch-3-sp, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in 3 3 dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last dc, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, sk first dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *ch 1, sk (ch-2-sp, 1 dc, ch-2-sp), 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in 5 dc, 2 dc next dc; rep from * across, end last rep 1 dc in last 2 dc, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 5. Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc, *ch 4, sk next 4 dc, 3 dc in ch-1-sp, ch 4, sk next 4 dc, 1 sc in next dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 sc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 6. Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *ch 3, sk ch-4-sp, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, sk ch-4-sp, 1 sc in sc; rep from * to end. Turn.
Row 7. Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 2), *sk ch-3-sp, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk ch-3-sp, 1 dc in sc, ch 2; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last sc. Turn.
Row 8. Ch 3, sk first dc, *sk ch-2-sp, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, sk (ch-2-sp, 1 dc); rep from *, end sk ch-2-sp, 2 dc in enxt dc, 1 dc in 5 dc, 2 dc in last dc, 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-5 t-ch. Turn.
Row 9. Ch 3, 1 dc in first dc, *ch 4, sk 4 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 4, sk 4 dc, 3 dc in ch-1-sp, rep from *, end last rep 2 dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Rep rows 2-9.

This purpose of this problem is to explore the physical properties of an all-over pattern such as Tipsy Triangles. Such physical properties will depend on a number of factors such as color, stitch tension/size and most importantly, the material. Will you be using cotton, linen, rayon or combination thread? What size? Whether you insert the hook in the front, back or both loops of each stitch also affect the physical properties of the crocheted fabric.

The Tipsy Triangle pattern is generally a very stretchy, flexible pattern. It stretches in several directions. When I made a fabric of this pattern of suitable size using rayon thread (which is very soft and does not normally stretch well), I found out that the fabric actually stretches in the direction the stitches are made.

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Constructing with the Trellis Stitch

Posted on September 10, 2009 by fats

With the Plain Trellis Stitch:

A multiple of 4 stitches + 3.
(Add 3 for base chain).

1st Row. 1 sc into 6th ch from hook, *5 ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc into next ch; rep from * to ed, turn.
2nd Row. *5 ch, 1 sc into next 5-ch arch, repeat from * to end, turn.
Rep 2nd Row.

Tip:
For a firmer fabric, work the single crochet in the center chain of 5, instead of in the chain space.

Crochet a sleeveless blouse, or a dress.

Detail showing trellis with block and diamond patterns.

This crochetology problem is an exploration of one of the simplest in the category of openwork and lace patterns: the Plain Trellis Stitch.

The Trellis Stitch is also known as “fishnet chains” and “arch mesh.” It is also commonly found as net or mesh background in Irish crochet.

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Appropriating stitches from baby patterns

Posted on September 4, 2009 by fats

Using the stitches from a baby garments pattern:

Pattern for a baby's shirt.

Make a sleeveless blouse for women.

This purpose of this problem is to learn to look at crochet pattern charts or diagrams, and pick out interesting stitches that could be useful in other contexts. You can begin with the given pattern above and try to see how the stitch is constructed, and how increases and decreases made. Increasing and decreasing are very important techniques in shaping a fabric.