Free crochet shawl pattern: Paralleloshawl – I whipped up this quick to make shawl while I was on a short vacation not too long ago. The easy to memorize pattern makes it the perfect take along project! ADD THIS TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE NOW! Paralleloshawl ©2018 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude Skill Level…
Zig Zag Shell ©2010 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® ABBREVIATIONS beg-beginning; ch-chain; dec-decrease; RS-right side; rem-remaining; rep-repeat; rnd(s)-round(s); sc-single crochet; sk-skip; sl-slip; st(s)-stitch(es); tch-turning ch SIZES S (M, L, XL) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 46.5) GAUGE With size I crochet hook, 22 sts for 12 rows measures 4″ in ripple stitch…
The challenge with crochet often is the drape of the fabric. If you use stitches that are too tight or too bulky you get a stiff uncomfortable fabric that “wears you” instead of the other way around. With this design I started with some pretty granny squares along the hemline, then to ensure…
Granny squares are often overlooked when it comes to garments because they can evoke a very specific design sensibility. But I think they are a pretty amazing design element when incorporated properly. When I designed the Kent Vest I imagined that the crocheter could add or subtract as many rows of the…
This vest is part of a set that was originally called Cabled Cousins – the same garment concept with two different sensibilities. I love the idea that a design can be modified to be just the way you want it! Here is the other version: Trendy Cabled Cardi My favorite part of both of…
When I had the opportunity to design this cardigan I couldn’t help but go all OUT on the texture. From the ruffled collar to the cabled bodice, this sweater is so snuggly! Working with worsted weight yarn for a garment can be tricky. It can get heavy, or bulky, or dare I say…
I’m very keen on the idea of combining crochet with fabric – they just seem to go so well together! For this peasant top I crocheted together simple rectangles and I’m so pleased with the results! What’s really great is that there are SO MANY different fabrics out there available which makes customizing this…
Sonder ©2017 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level Easy Finished Measurements 55″ wide x 27.5″ tall Materials Be So Sporty Yarn from Kristin Omdahl (100% bamboo sportweight – 325 yds – 297 m – 4 oz – 113 g) • 1 ball Sun Kissed Yellow • 1 ball Parisian Bordeaux More info on…
When I first became a designer, I decided to deconstruct some garments. I saw a way of recreating them in strips that would make it easy to modify the fit perfectly. This is the first time I’ve ever used this method on a man’s garment. I love how it turned out! To Aran Is…
Some guys don’t like the ribbing on most sweaters. That’s why I’ve created this sweater that has a rolled hem instead of ribbing. The entire sweater is worked up in single crochet, so this is a great project for beginners. Comforolled ©2008-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level Advanced Beginner Finished Size…
