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  • Happy 4th Everyone!

    Happy 4th Everyone!

    I’m choosing to celebrate with more crochet of course! And lots of food, drinks, and fireworks later haha! How are you celebrating America’s 250th Birthday today?!

    I’m currently working up the last of the custom cocoon cardigans I have on my list to finish. It is turning out so bright and glorious! I can’t wait to finish 😍

    While I’m working this up I’m trying to decide on what I want to do moving forward as far as patterns go.

    I want to design new things of course, buuuuut… I also have several older patterns that definitely need some tlc 😅 So I’m thinking I’ll start with one of those before something new again.

    Which leads me to my question for all of you! Of these two patterns, which would you rather see me update and re-release first?
    Pinnacle Passion Top OR Cross Crazy Top

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    Thank you for your response. ✨

    Take Your Pick!(required)

    Pinnacle Passion Top
    Cross Crazy Top

    Thank you all for the love and support for the Alpine Dreams Crop Top!!! I am LOVING how excited everyone is to make one ❤️

  • Alpine Dreams Crop Top Pattern!

    Alpine Dreams Crop Top Pattern!

    This is my first pattern I’ve released in a long while…

    After a full month with testers, she’s finally ready to share!

    The Alpine Dreams Crop Top Pattern is available to download NOW ❤️ Download at the end.

    Thank you ALL so much for the support after all this time. Truly makes a girl feel good and keeps me going 🥰

    A little Tester Appreciation for the best group of testers I’ve had to date! Thank You all for your hard work and dedication to testing this pattern! Everyone’s top came out FANTASTIC!

    Amber – IG @Audacityupholsteryandtextiles
    Shannon – IG @The_Hooligan_Hooker
    Angel – IG @Siriuslymade
    Mars – IG @PlanetaryCrochet
    Sarah – IG @Danger_Wats
    Cori – IG @Fearvoid
    Tasha – IG @_.Tasha._.Laree._
    Alpine Dreams Pattern Download

  • And for my Next Trick!

    And for my Next Trick!

    Still trying to juggle being more active here with the C3 side of my life, and well… Real life haha!

    For starters… I FINALLY finished the dress I started ages ago for a wedding Hubs and I were attending. Finished it day of no less 🫣 But it turned out glorious!

    Pattern testing is still underway for the Alpine Dreams top I made to create this dress. Watch for updates on release (Coming Very Soon!)

    There will be a special release for Subscribers Only before the full launch ❤️

    I also managed to finish the 1st of two custom cocoon cardigans I have on my list to do and I LOVE IT! The colors are just 😍

    I don’t directly have a pattern for how I do these, but I can share that the initial square on the back is made using Hooked on Sunshine’s Phoenix pattern and then the sleeves/rest of the cardi is simply the Granny Stitch.

    I’ve begun work on the next cardi I need to complete to finish the order I received.

    Just look at those colors! Pretty sure by the end of this one, it’ll be my favorite of the several cocoon cardigans I’ve now made at this point.

    I am changing this one up a little bit and will be using a different base pattern for the beginning square. So watch for updates to see how it turns out!

    Here’s just a little look into my personal life ❤️ So my birthday was the 23rd, and after a few years of being kicked out of my office (really my daughter just wanted her bedroom back) I haven’t really had a nice workspace anymore.

    I did try making my basement work out, but I honestly hate being down there. It’s to quiet and lighting is just awful.

    So after many requests to make a little space for myself. Hubs finally caved (on the promise it doesn’t become a massive chaos mess 😅) and helped me get the shelves and stuff to create this area for my birthday!!

    I LOVE IT!

  • Life Update!

    Life Update!

    Been keeping pretty busy lately..

    Have several custom Cocoon Cardigans I need to do. (Peek the 1st finished one 😉) plus 2 more…The second is currently in the works (see below 😏)

    Had to take some time and pull all my items from the shop I’ve been working with. Unfortunately the location is changing hands, and my work is no longer on brand for the new owners. Big sad! But it was a great experience while I had it ❤️

    On top of all that… I now have a full time job that keeps me away from crocheting quite as much as I would like to.

    Don’t get me wrong, I do actually enjoy my job and the changes life has brought my way. Still, nothing beats a lazy day crocheting haha!

    I have taken some time these past few days to update my available patterns. Some are listed currently as free as they are pretty old patterns and do need some TLC. So grab them while you can because some won’t stay free forever.

    Whiiiiiich brings me to my next update!

    The Alpine Dreams Crop Top/Bralette pattern is FINISHED! And is currently in testing right now! Release to be in July!

    Super secret info 😉😏😉 I will release the pattern direct to the site for Subscribers Only (be sure to subscribe at the bottom if you haven’t yet!) to receive a free copy for the first 24hrs! After that it will be listed along with all my other patterns currently available…Which yes, I finally plan to begin working on updating most of my much much older patterns and giving them a good refresh to get them back online!

    I think that’s everything this time around!

    Enjoy the finished dress I made using the new pattern (coming soon 😉) and I will have the original dress that even made me finish the design for the top done in the next coming days!

    I WILL BE BETTER ABOUT POSTING!!! Life has just been such a roller coaster, it’s been hard finding my footing…But I’m finally in a better place! Honestly even better than I was before that S*it show began 😅

    Thanks to everyone that has stuck around through all the crazy and chaos! You all rock!

  • Life Has Certainly Been Lifing…

    Life Has Certainly Been Lifing…

    Welp…When Sh*t hits the fan, it really does hit all 4 walls 🥴

    I had to take a break for a while from the hook due to some current crazy life changes/circumstances.. My husband worked for Spirit Airlines.. So yea, things have been a bit tense this past week and my brain just hasn’t been all there.

    I am getting back to work today on the Alpine Dream top, so hopefully pattern test call coming soon for that!

    I’m working it up in my thread, so it’s taking a bit longer to make sure the instructions translate to any size or yarn used.

    Lastly, due to current life situations…I’m unfortunately going to need to downgrade my blog to the free version as I currently can no longer afford the fees to keep things Ad Free. So yes, for the time being, Ads will be seen on my posts from now on. I apologize for this in advance, but it’s better than completely having to shut things down.

    If the Ads bother you in anyway, I totally understand if you choose to unsubscribe. No hard feelings here ❤️

    Thanks for being here!

  • Eyelets Process

    Eyelets Process

    From my postings on the Book of Face, I’ve been asked several times how I do my corset back for my tops. So here is the whole process!

    First and foremost I prep my top beforehand for adding the eyelets later on with crocheting gaps into the piece on either side.

    This is easy to do!

    I account for 5 rows at the end. 2 of them being basic Single Crochet rows. 1 row (from the example pictured) Sc 2, FSc 3, Sk3Sts, Sc 3, then repeat to the end Sc-inc into the last 2 remaining sts (I try and base this row off a multiple of 5.) Then finish the remaining 2 rows with Single Crochet.

    This leaves the perfect sized gap for adding the eyelets and keeping them close to the edge so when laced up they don’t pull in a weird way to cause any awkward bunching.

    You’ll find next a series of photos to the process of adding the eyelets. The set I’m using I found on Amazon. Unfortunately the specific set I ordered the link is no longer an active listing, but anything similar will do the trick! It’s a super simple process I promise.

    Once I have all the necessary eyelets added, I personally like to wrap/sew around my eyelets for added strength, security, and stability.

    Plus, it just brings the whole look together to a nice pretty finish!

    Just like so 😍

    I hope you’ve found this to be helpful, and I hope you find yourself using it on some of your own future projects!

    Final showoff of the top and finished dress coming soon!! Be sure to subscribe to receive emails so you don’t miss the big reveal ❤️

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  • Nameless Top…

    Nameless Top…

    Been slowly chugging away at redoing the top for the dress I plan to make. I’m loving how the redesign is coming together!

    At this point I now how the waist completely finished 🎉 The shaping is just perfection this time around!

    I was originally annoyed that making my own dress form didn’t work out and I had to buy a new one.

    But after having it for barely a week, I am so happy I made this purchase! Definitely makes visualizing what I’m doing so much easier.

    A need to mention for anyone else using dress forms. You 100% NEED to use a bra and stuff it for proper breast sizing!!! The dress forms I’ve seen (and own) are not at all larger breast size friendly. Not even the adjustable ones.

    Do this and it’ll change the game for you immensely! Just LOOK at that perfectly curved profile 😍

    Many were curious on some of my other socials how I did the eyelets for the corset back.

    The first step is leaving “chain” spaces a couple rows before the end of the band and then finish off with a couple rows of the stitch you’re using to create a gap.

    It’s hard to see them here, but I promise they are there!

    I’ll try and get (if I remember) close up shots of this part when I’m ready to add the eyelets.

    For now I’m off to finish the top part of the bralette area and add some straps!

    More updates soon! Please subscribe so you don’t miss anything ❤️

  • This Dress…

    This Dress…

    Might possibly be what sends me on a grippy sock vacation 😅

    I decided when I started this dress I wanted it to be done with thread. I still have a TON on hand from the gradient cakes I use to make and it’s just so pretty I need to find ways to use it.

    After finding a stupidly simple way to triple up a single strand I was off!

    Using 20/2 Cotton thread and a 2mm hook I got to it.

    Eventually got to this point of the top and went back and forth for a while if I liked the waist where it was or if I wanted it longer.

    So pinned it all up to my dress form that is 100% not my size and to small 🫣 but luckily it was still helpful in giving me a good look at what could be the end result.

    Also ignore the wonky pinning of the skirt…I wasn’t taking my time and just needed a visual.

    In the end I decided to extend the waist another bunch of rows and I was so happy I did. Put it onto my larger dress form, of which is still also Not my size 🥴 but the idea was definitely coming to life.

    Eventually finishing the top, the next time consuming part came.

    Attaching the eyelets is easy enough, however due to previous issues and then coming off. I decided to sew around each one for extra security.

    Plus is just looks pretty!

    It was at this point however that tragedy struck with this project…

    The top DID NOT FIT!

    The waistband fit perfectly however the cups sat way too far apart and just weren’t shaped correctly.

    When working with just thin yarn, getting sizes down can be difficult.

    I know what I did wrong and where…

    Unfortunately for me it was all the way back at the very beginning 🥴 Thus began the fun task of frogging and completely starting over.

    To save myself a MASSIVE headache I chose to start the new top pulling directly from the old top. Frogging this thread becomes a huge amount of forbidden ramen it is almost impossible to frog and not tangle up.

    Working directly from the previous piece saves me from tons and tons of knots.

    While restarting the top I decided to also make the attempt to make my own dress form that fits my body shape… This plan also didn’t work out how I had hoped, so I finally caved and just bought the adjustable dress form in the size I needed.

    After some adjustments to make my measurements, and giving her some added bust 😏 I was finally in business with a perfectly sized form to my body size! Woohoo!

    Which all of this finally bring us to the point I am currently at with the remake of the top!

    Fitting much better this time around.

    I did also change how I constructed the top this time around for a more natural shaping to the top.

    The gap currently in the center will not be there in the end, and the top will also be brought up a little higher and the V will be more prominent in the end as well.

    Currently I’m working down the waist again and will finish the top half after everything else is done.

    Thanks for making it to the end and following along with the chaos of creating this dress 🫣

    Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future updates on this dress as I moved forward!

  • Ello World!

    Ello World!

    I’m yet again behind on posting what I’m up to…

    I swear I make the drafts to come back to later and welllll later never happens 🫣 I’m great, this is great, WE’RE DOING GREAT! 😅

    But anyway! Here’s the finished Ello Worm! He turned out fantastic if I do say so myself ☺️

    In the end he took me 10hours and 32minutes to complete. If anyone would like I can do another cost breakdown and how much he was sold for like I did with Falkor. Just drop a comment and let me know!

  • Alien Robot Pattern!

    Alien Robot Pattern!

    I didn’t realize until now that I haven’t had my Alien Robot pattern available here 🫣

    So here he is!

    You can still find a full video tutorial to make him available on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqKjUln_MXg&t=510s

    Enjoy ❤️

    Alien RobotDownload