Freeform CAL week 1 and 2

I've started the CAL. This is so free-ing!

So this is the result of week 1. It looks very strange, but I think I like it.

Week 2, I need to crochet a hand, then join the 2 pieces together.

I'm not so sure I like it now. But I'm really enjoying making it. It's such a different way of making things.

Freeform CAL

I'm in the middle of making some patterns, but I really want to do some freeform crochet.  I'm sure I'll be able to do both.

Freeform is just so amazing.

Have a look at these amazing pieces of art.

http://jac-bercreations.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/freeform-crochet-capelet.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/elinfelt/3903215619/

http://easycrochetphoto.canalblog.com/archives/2013/05/08/27107149.html

So I've decided to join a freeform CAL(Crochet-a-long)

http://dadacrochet.blogspot.de/2014/05/your-personal-freeform-cal-week-1.html

I'm 8 weeks behind, but I'll catch up.

I'll post each piece on here as I've finished it.

The patterns that are coming soon, are for mandalas.

This is the first one:

Blocking and stiffening Crochet Items

Blocking and stiffening
 

When crocheting or knitting, you will often be instructed to block the piece/pieces.

Blocking is basically a way of stretching and shaping a piece to a certain shape or size. It helps it to look better, to be more uniform in shape and sets the design.

Lots more crochet

I've been doing a lot of crochet lately, mostly baby stuff.

 There is also a lot of Christmas stuff.

Most of it has been added to my Artfire studio and website.  The rest can be bought by messaging me and will be added to the sites soon.

 Most of the items can also be bought from my stall at the Traralgon craft market every second Saturday of the month.

There are lots of booties,
  

And high tops

Christmas hats, and nappy covers,

More hats,

Long tail hats,

There are also facewasher gifts and crochet cupcakes.

Free Crochet Baby Crocs Pattern - Updated

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I have been asked several times for the pattern to make these baby crocs.

SO HERE THEY ARE!



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This pattern is given for free, but of course I would love it if you would donate something for the time I've put into this for you.

You can do what you want with the finished piece, apart from mass production.  But the pattern itself is mine and cannot be sold or shared without my permission.

BABY CROCS  - my own pattern

 

Australian/British terms

To fit newborn size

8 ply wool, 4mm hook

Starting with sole

Rnd 1 - Ch 11, 1 htr in 2nd ch from hook, 1 htr in each of next 8 ch, 3 htr in last ch, Now working on other side of chain: 1 htr in each of next 8 ch, 2 htr in last ch, slst to join in 1st htr. (22sts)

Rnd 2 - Ch 2 (counts as a htr) 1 htr in same st as joining, 2 htr in next st, 1 htr in each of next 8 sts, 2 htr in each of next 3 sts, 1 htr in each of next 8 sts, 2 htr in last st, slst to join in top of ch-2. (28sts)

Rnd 3 - Ch 2, 1 htr in same st as joining, 2 htr in each of next 2 sts, 1 htr in each of next 6 sts, 1 tr in each of next 3 stitches, 2 tr in each of next 7 sts, 1 htr in each of next 7 sts, 2 htr in each of last 2 sts, slst to join in top of ch-2. (40sts)

Sides

Rnd 4 - Work this row in the loop behind the back loop, see video here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/third-loop-half-double-crochet/, 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 14 sts, 1 htr in each of next 15 sts, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, slst in first dc to join. (40 sts)

Rnd 5 – Working in both loops, 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 11 sts, 1 tr in each of next 19 sts, 1 dc in each of next 9 sts, slst in first dc to join (40 sts)

Rnd 6 – 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 13 sts, 2trtog 4x, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 2trtog 4x, 1 dc in each of next 8 sts. slst in first dc to join (32 sts)

Rnd 7 – 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 12 sts, 2htrtog 6x, 1 dc in each of next 7 sts, slst in first dc to join

Rnd 8 - 1 slst across each of next 11 sts, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 2trtog 3x across front, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, slst in each of next 4 sts, slst in first slst to join.

Fasten off.

Work straps separately

Straps (worked separately) – 23 ch, 1 tr in 4^th chain from hook, 1 tr in next st, 1 htr in each of next 15 sts, 1 tr in each of last 3 sts. Working over post of tr just made, 1 ch, 3 dc over tr just made, 1 slst in next 19 sts across starting ch, 3 dc over 3 ch at other end, 1 slst in each of next 19 sts along top edge. Slst to join.

Fasten off

Sew buttons in place on foot section

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There is another size that I still have to fix up the pattern for.