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Crochet reversible stitch: Chic convertible dress.

Crochet reversible stitch for a convertible dress which can be styled in 12 different ways.

Have you had a major breakthrough after many trials? This dress is mine, I have always wanted to crochet a reversible stitch and have made several attempts and mess with different weights of yarn. Looks super fulfilling to finally make a crochet dress in my favorite stitch and pattern line.

If you are new to my designs, I have a knack for designing garments that can be styled in different ways. This beautiful dress – the chic convertible dress is one of my many designs that can be styled in different ways.

The most exciting part is that this dress shows the essence of my design! It shows all the major things I always want in a design -Versatility. This crochet dress is super versatile as you can style it in different ways.

Talking of versatile dress, you can style this in 12 different ways! Yes, you can style this crochet dress that much. My Testers were so awesome to come up with many more ways to style this dress. Coupled with the dress being reversible, you can wear either side.

There are no right or wrong sides with this dress, I mean, that’s why it is called a reversible dress right?

I have included a detailed video showing you how to crochet a reversible stitch and also some tips.

Adult Chic convertible dress on Etsy

Kids Chic Convertible dress on Etsy

Update
The Kids sizes have just been tested and all set for you to make some cute convertible dresses for your kids. This includes sizes from Infants through 12 years old. So, no one is missing out from the fun of wearing some convertible dress styled as a top/cowl.

What is included in the PDF pattern of this convertible dress?

A detailed tutorial for 18 different sizes (Adults and Kids)

Color code for each size (to make crocheting your own reversible dress super easier)

Pictures of different ways of styling.

Step by step photo tutorial.

Video explaining the stitch used.

Tips on how to make a fitting dress that you would love.

I also have the kid-size of this dress in testing and would soon be available for purchase once the testing is completed.

Check out my other convertible designs which can be styled in numerous ways.

Crochet Pocket scarf with detachable hood.

Falcon wings shawl

Pretty in purple shawl

Materials for making your own crochet reversible stitch dress (Adult)

Yarn

Hawthorne Fingering weight, #2 (80% Superwash Fine Highland Wool, 20% Polyamide. 357 yards/ per 3.5 oz/100g skein)

Adult –
2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) Skeins in Pink (B)
2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) Skeins in Purple (A)

Kids –
1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) Skeins in Purple
1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) Skeins in Pink
Estimated Yardage
357 yards (400 yards, 500 yards, 600 yards, 700 yards, 800 yards, 900 yards, 1000 yards, 1100 yards) in Color A

Sizes Included
Women’s Sizes: Xs through 5Xl
Finished Measurements
Size(s) and color codes – 1T (2T, 3T, 4T, 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 -10, 11, 12)
Hip Measurement: 19 (20, 20.5, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28)”
Length: 20 (21.5, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30)”

The dress works up with any fingering weight of yarn. I especially love the composition in the yarn I have used. It has a bit of stretch which makes it adaptable to style the dress in various ways.

You are welcomed to used any other brands of yarn but should be fingering (#2) weight of yarn.

Get the Adult PDF pattern on Ravelry

Kids Convertible dress on Ravelry

What happens if I make mine using another weight of yarn? I would say your finished dress would either be big or small, depending on the weight of the yarn you have used. Also, for yarn more than #2, your dress would come out heavier!

Hook Size – 4mm crochet hook.

Stitches used – Chains (ch) and double crochet (dc).

Size(s) and color codes – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Hip Measurement: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”

Dress Length: 36 (37, 38, 38, 38, 39, 39, 40, 40)”

Arm hole Measurement: 12 (13, 16, 18, 18, 19, 19, 21, 22)”

Modelled garment is shown in Medium, with 1” of Positive Ease.

Construction Notes

This Dress is worked in rounds.
Pattern is worked from Hips upwards.
No sewing is required.

Adjustments/fittings

Length: increase or decrease the repeats before splitting for armhole opening.
Armpit:

Too tight? In section 2- Increase the numbers of your chains/skipped sts.

Too loose: Sew together to desired length once completed.

Fitting: Check to make sure you have a free pattern around your hips/bust and shoulder. There is no shaping of this pattern.

You should have the final Hip measurement after Round 4.

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Crochet Beach Hat Pattern: Low Ponytail Sun Hat

Have you ever considered having a crochet sun hat for the beach in Ponytail? I have, that was what inspired this design! I love when I can pack my hairs in Ponytail to avoid my hairs from getting all over my face. For the Long hair Ladies, Packing our hair in Ponytail is something we love.

I love expressing my freedom with my designs. have you seen my Visor hat? Or my ear warmer with ponytail opening? In fact, I have two ear warmers with Ponytail openings. All these are in a bid to create designs for people who love to have their hairs packed while using yarn.

Free Crochet Ear warmer/sun hat Patterns

crochet low ponytail ear warmer patterns

Materials for this Crochet Peekaboo Beach hat Pattern

Yarn

Stylecraft Special DK, #3 light weight (100% Acrylic, 323 yards/295 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)

1(1, 1, 1) Ball in Mocha, Main Color (MC)

1(1, 1, 1) Ball in Red, contrasting color (CC)

ESTIMATED YARDAGE

110 (150, 200, 320) yards

HOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS

US size G (4 mm) Crochet Hook

Yarn needle

Snap Buttons – 2 pcs (18 mm)

20 G auge Wire (2 mm) about 40 (40, 50, 50)” Can Be floral or cable Wire or

Fishing line, about 40 (40, 50, 50)” or

Spray starch (Fabric or hair)

Plier or Crimp

Duct tape

GAUGE

Rounds 1 – 6 = 4” Diameter

Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.

Any #3 weight yarn can be substituted.

Chains at the beginning of Rounds or Rows do not count as a stitch.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL – Easy

TERMS – US Terminology

STITCHES ABBREVIATIONS

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double crochet – hdc

Front Loop Only – FLO

Back Loop Only – BLO

Peekaboo Hat on Etsy

FINISHED MEASUREMENT

Size(s) XS (S, M, L)

Size	Circumference	Brim length

Toddler	16”	3”
Child	17”	3”
Teen/Adult’s Small	19”	3”
Adult’s Large	20”	3”

Peekaboo Hat On Ravelry

I would love to see your own crochet beach hats, when you do make yours from my pattern, do tag me using #peekaboosunhat.

Thank you.

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Easy Crochet Shawl : Convertible pattern

Easy Crochet Pattern worn as a Vest and also as a Shawl. Pattern is easily adjustable to fit any size.
This shawl is written for 9 different sizes.
#crochetshawl #Crochetsummershawl #crochetvestpattern

Have you ever made a crochet piece that can be styled in different ways? This Easy crochet Shawl can be styled as a shawl and also as a a vest. I love designing convertibles, but this seems my favorite.

This is a versatile pattern with endless possibilities. I love that this shawl can be made with little attention needed, because you do not need to count every row as the pattern is a repeat of basic stitch and can be mastered after the first few rows.

This Shawl is named “Pretty in purple” because I love purple color and its shades. But this easy crochet shawl would look fabulous in just any color(s). It is strongly suggested to use minimum of 2 contrasting colors to archive the popping beauty of weaving done in the pattern.

Another beautiful thing I love about this shawl is the modern and stylish look to it. Have I mentioned that this is crochet scarf is light weight as such, this is a crochet shawl pattern you’d love. If you are looking for a simple scarf crochet pattern, then this would be a good scarf or shawl pattern to try.

Since you love this crochet shawl pattern, you might also love the following patterns:

Crochet Afghan Pattern — Crochet pattern – Kimono cardigan

easy Crochet Kimono ardigan Pattern — Crochet pattern – Kimono cardigan

You can also customize this easy crochet shawl.

Even though this pattern is written for 9 different sizes, there’s complete instruction as to how to make perfect adjustments to fit you perfectly.

Another positive is that each of the 9 sizes included are color coded to make making your own shawl much easier.

Materials

Yarn – Hobbii Cotton Kings Twirls, 4 ply, #2 Fine (100% Cotton, 874 yards/800 m per 7 oz/200g Ball)

Any Fingering weight (#2) yarn can be substituted.

Estimated Yardage

950(1150, 1350, 1550, 1750, 1950, 2150, 2350, 2550) yards

Other Notions

US size G (4 mm) Crochet Hook

Darning Needle

Stitch Markers (2)

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Sizes – XS(S, M, L, XL, 2Xl, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust Measurement: 30(34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”

Height – 34(36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)”

Width – 80(82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96)”

Sleeve Opening – 18(18, 18, 18.5, 19, 19, 19.5, 19.5, 20)”

A versatile crochet pattern that can be styled as a vest or as a Shawl.
No sewing needed, pattern is easy to make to fit you and can be made into any length of choice. This crochet #shawlpattern can be made using #2 weight of yarn in color(s) of your choice.

This pattern is available for purchase on Raverly .

You can also get this pattern on Etsy.

Pretty in Purple on LoveCrafts

I’d love to see your own version of this easy crochet shawl pattern, do tag me with your progress and finished pretty in purple shawl.

I can’t wait to see the colors you’d use. For more inspirations on color options, check out the colors others are using on Ravelry (Projects linked here) and on my Facebook group here

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Easy Booties Baby Crochet Pattern

Easy Crochet Booties Pattern, This fast technique would ensure an equal size and shape of booties. you do not need to worry about tension or having mismatch baby booties again.

Have you ever attempted a seemingly Easy baby booties Pattern and ended up with different size of Booties? Many People find making Baby Booties intimidating with much difficulties and frustration getting same shape and size of Booties. I have been in same situation and have attempted different techniques, adjusted my Tension but it only helped a little.

It was so much excitement designing Booties in another technique. This time, not starting with the sole but worked flat, yes I now make mine in rows and join the sides together once completed.

Things I’ve tried doing in order to archive an equal baby booties pattern in the past includes –

– Working on both booties at once, yes, It worked but quite stressful. I would crochet a row/round on each pair each. I found this to help with my tension, as such I had similar shapes and size for my Booties. You could try this technique when next you see a booties you love to make.

– I’ve also tried to perfect my crochet techniques to make sure my Tension was fairy similar and it was helpful getting same size and shape of booties.

But what happens to the lady who is yet to perfect her tension? Or to the new mom who is constantly tending to her newborn child? This new technique of making your own crochet booties in Flat would make all the difference and you do not need to master any new skills.

Now, you do not need to work the same pair at a sitting or attempt having the same tension to have the same size and shape of Booties. Even a first-timer would be able to make these Booties.

After so many emails from those who were bought my patterns and were so grateful as this technique of making their booties in flat saved them hours, I’ve also included a pattern for the boys! Be on the look out for more fashionable booties and shoes for both mum and babies. To be the first to know, do subscribe to my email, link below.

Update: The Adult Version of the easy-breezy Pattern is now live. Check out the pattern here.

You might also like the following patterns on my blog;

Visor sun hat pattern Free pattern,

Ponytail ear warmer pattern

Crochet Pocket Scarf

Chic Convertible Dress Styled in 12 different ways

Easy to follow Crochet Booties Pattern worked in rows/flat to create a uniform and similar shape for your little one.
No need to worry about your tension, you are now covered.

Another Plus to this design is that it work up fast and in no time, you are done making your self many pairs.

Get the pattern(s) on Etsy

For this Easy Baby Booties, you can use left over yarn and make some happiness for the new bundle of joy.

Materials for Baby booties

Yarn – Any Double knit (#3) weight yarn would do

Hook – 4.5 mm Crochet Hook

Tape Measure

Darning Needle

Buttons – 2 pieces (15 mm)

How easy is this pattern?

This is rated an intermediate level in terms of its difficulties. Check out the Booties made by my testers on Ravelry

Grab your copy of booties bundle on Ravelry here

Easy Breezy Bow – Tie on Ravelry

Grab Pretty in Pink Booties Pattern Here (Ravelry)

As with all my patterns, you are welcome to sell finished products but do not transfer the pattern(s). Tag me on social media with your finished baby booties.

Pretty in Blue on Ravelry

I Would Love to see your makes from this pattern, share with me by tagging me on social media with #prettyinpink, #eassybrezzy #prettyinblue booties. Sign up to my newsletter for Pattern updates.

Xoxo

Susanna

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Bliss Pocket Cardigan Pattern

Having a sketch come out just as dreamed or sketched in my case remains a delight. The Bliss pocket cardigan is one of my most planned cardigan patterns and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I mean, this cardigan has an in-seam pocket Ladies!!!

Most cardigans I’ve seen with pockets have those sewed on but this cardigan is endowed with the pockets made inside (with in the seam) and you can easily access your pockets from the sides.

Disclosure: This Post contains affiliate Links .

Can we talk about the beautiful textures on the bliss pocket cardigan? The back panel uses the interlocking stitch!! Wait a minute, this pattern has a video tutorial for this!

With spring just few weeks away, the front panel uses an open stitch which also adds more beauty to this pattern. I have named this beauty after my very good crochet friend, you should check her out on INSTAGRAM.

Materials and requirements for this pattern includes;

Chunky (#5) weight yarn – Stylecraft Special Chunky, Weight 5 Chunky (100% Acrylic, 157 yards/144 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball) any other similar #5 weight yarn can be substituted, you can buy it here
Size J/10 (6 mm) Crochet Hook
Stitch Markers x 2
Yarn needle

The pattern has both written and photo tutorials along side a stitch video. Grab the PDF pattern through the link below.

Download the copy of Bliss Pocket Cardigan Here (ETSY)

Sizing and grading

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2-XL, 3-XL, 4-XL, 5-XL)

Bust Measurement:28 – 30(32 – 34, 36 – 38,40 – 42, 44 – 46, 48 – 50, 52 – 54,56 – 58, 60 – 62)”

Length of Cardigan: 21(23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29, 31)”

Download your copy of Biss Pocket Cardigan (RAVERLY)

Adjustments and fitting

Since this pattern is aimed at being size inclusive, there is also room for customizing this pattern to fitting you. like making this cardigan longer, length of the sleeves, adjusting bust measurements.

I can’t wait to see your beautiful makes from this pattern, do tag me on Instagram with your progress and finished makes using #blisspocketcardigan

Crochet cardigan with an in-seam pattern.

Remember that you can sell finished makes from this pattern just as with my other patterns

Check out my free cardigan pattern – Real bobble cardigan

One Skein Shawl Pattern- Shanae Wrap

It’s a great privilege to have Bernadine here on the blog with her one skein shawl pattern, the Shanae wrap! She is the talented designer behind Menmyhook.

If you have been looking for a classy, easy crochet shawl with a beautiful stitch pattern, her Shanae Wrap is your go-to pattern! The fact that this pattern is easy to make, uses basic crochet stitches, and that it’s a repeat of basic rows makes this wrap my favorite! This would make a fabulous gift for yourself (when was the last time you made something for yourself?) or for your loved ones.

Inspiration

Really excited to share my latest design with you – thank you Susan for inviting me. The Shanae wrap is a design I sort of imagined last year but didn’t do anything with it. I love shawls and wraps, and I haven’t made one in a while so it was the first choice of things to design and share.

Shanae, like all my shawl and scarf designs this year, are named after female members of my family. This is an easy beginner wrap pattern that works up really quickly. I wanted to include something stylish, easy to make and with wide appeal hopefully I have achieved that with this design. I get asked alot – who wears scarves and shawls these days – erm I do. This can be worn as a scarf, shoulder wrap, head scarf if you know how to wrap it, sarong – the choice is yours.

If you would like to buy the premium, ad-free copy of the pattern you can check it out here on Ravelry or Etsy. The pattern is currently 25% off through 7th of March, no code needed.

If you love the Shanae wrap, you might also love the following patterns;

Pretty in purple Shawl – A convertible shawl styled as a Vest
Crochet Pocket Shawl with detachable Hood

One Skein Shawl – FREE easy rectangle shawl pattern

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill level: Beginner – Easy

Yarn: 1 x Hobbii Twister, or Scheepjes Whirl or similar in any colour

Hook: 4mm, or whatever size you need to achieve gauge

Size: 16in x 68in

Gauge: 5 repeats x 10 rows = 4″

Gauge – I am not a slave to it so please don’t feel like you need to be. I have included a gauge and final size in the instructions but it is more important that you have uniform fairly tight stitch work rather than stick to my gauge. An inch either way will not make a difference to the final result. If you decide to stick with the Twister or similar and your stitches are a bit loose – go down a half, or maybe a whole size depending on which hooks you have to hand. I am a fairly tight crocheter so the smallest hook I use with this type of yarn is 4mm.

Stitches used:

Double Crochet – dc

Chain – ch(s)

Skip – sk

Stitch – st(s)

Special Stitches:

Fan – (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in the next st

Open Shell – (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in the next space

Notes:

This wrap is worked from the bottom up
Ch3 – counts as a dc

Instruction:

Chain 95

Row 1:

Fan (see special stitches) in the 5th ch from the hook – (ch4 counts as dc and ch1), [sk3, fan in the next st], repeat until 2 sts remain, ch1, sk1, dc in the last st. Turn

Row 2:

Ch3 (counts as a dc throughout), [open shell (see special stitches)]* in the ch1 sp of the next fan, repeat across until the last ch1 sp, dc in the top of beg ch3. Turn

Row 3:

Ch3, sk dc and ch1 sp, fan in the next dc, [fan in the mid dc of the next open shell], repeat until the last open shell, dc in the last dc. Turn

Shanae Wrap - FREE easy rectangle shawl pattern

Row 4 – to end:

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until work measures 68 – 70ins long, ending on row 3

Final row:

Ch4, sc into the center dc of the next fan, ch3, [sc into the center dc of the next fan], repeat until the last fan, ch1, dc into the last dc.

Tie off and secure your ends.

Blocking* will open the stitch pattern further, and increase the size of this wrap 1-2 ins

* If this is your first time blocking – I wet-block my wraps. I washed it on the lowest setting in the machine and then pin it out using blocking pins and my son’s foam playmats. I have used my drawing pins when I didn’t have enough blocking pins in the past.

That’s it – a super simple wrap that is really effective in any color. I hope you enjoyed this one skein shawl pattern, and look forward to seeing your Shanae Wraps. Do tag me with your makes using my social media handles listed below.

Remember you can grab the Print-friendly copy of this pattern on Ravelry or Etsy.

About the Designer

Hi, I’m B, mum to two mini’s, shoe lover, armchair sports fan, collector of random useless bits of information, and designer at Me n My Hook. I hate talking about myself and taking photos which the pic probably shows! I crochet mostly as a way to relax and have some mental health time. Generally, my designs are inspired by the need for a gift OR the desire to glam up some corner of my house. That is really 99% of the reason why I start making something. Crochet is one of the few creative arts that I consider myself to be remotely good at, and it’s an outlet that allows me to create pretty things I can be proud of and display in my home or gift. My aim at Me n My Hook is to empower others to do the same.

To find out more, come to hang out with me in my Facebook group – I’ll be the one hiding behind gifs, pics of my cute kid, lots of blue, green, and purple wips, and not showing my face!

It’s been fun, hope to see you and your Shanae Wraps soon,

B x

Blog – www.menmyhook.com

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Crochet reversible stitch: Chic convertible dress.

What is included in the PDF pattern of this convertible dress?

Materials for making your own crochet reversible stitch dress (Adult)

Crochet Beach Hat Pattern: Low Ponytail Sun Hat

Materials for this Crochet Peekaboo Beach hat Pattern

Easy Crochet Shawl : Convertible pattern

You can also customize this easy crochet shawl.

Easy Booties Baby Crochet Pattern

Materials for Baby booties

Yarn – Any Double knit (#3) weight yarn would do

Bliss Pocket Cardigan Pattern

Materials and requirements for this pattern includes;

Sizing and grading

Adjustments and fitting

One Skein Shawl Pattern- Shanae Wrap

Inspiration

One Skein Shawl – FREE easy rectangle shawl pattern

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