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I crocheted my lace wedding dress on the bus during my work commute for about 5 months. The dress is a pattern I designed with a commonly used pineapple stitch. Here’s a video of my process:  http://youtu.be/edFt9Ug5RmY. The dress was practically free because I didn’t spend much money on it (under $30 for all of the materials including fabric for the lining) and I didn’t spend much extra time on it. My commute time couldn’t be used for anything else anyway. The dress is also machine washable (I’ve washed it several times), doesn’t wrinkle or need any special care, and I plan on wearing it again with linings of different colors and with the train bustled up in different ways.

This is absolutely amazing! Reddit user alkikat crocheted her own wedding dress over 5 months during her 50-minute bus commute. I love that she not only crocheted something herself for her special day, but also plans to use it with different colored linings and by bustling the train different ways! So not only was it cheap to make, she’ll also get more use out of it than a typical wedding dress! Amazing!

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I crocheted a little demogorgon for a Stranger Things themed Halloween party! <3

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Free Crochet Pattern: No Face Hexagon by Anjizilla

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Because mustaches.

Mustache

It’s Movember! Since I can’t grow a mustache, I decided to crochet one (or two…)!

I used a 5.00mm hook and brown medium weight yarn (I used Loops and Threads Impeccable in Chocolate)

1) ch 15

2) Starting in the second ch from the hook, sl st, sl st, 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1tc, 1dc, sl st ch1, 1dc, 1tc, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, sl st, sl st.

The sl st in the middle of the mustache makes the cinch, and the ch 1 builds the height for the next stitch.

Fasten off and weave in the ends. These mustaches are so quick to make!

I was going to leave them like this, but I thought putting them on a stick might be easier to play with! I used a piece of brown yarn and one chopstick.

On the side of the mustache (I did the left side because I’m left handed), thread the yarn through the hdc. Place the chopstick between the 2 ends of the yarn, and tie a bow. I did mine very tightly so the chopstick wouldn’t fall out!

Since the bow was very big and visible, I pulled the ends of the bow to make it smaller, then I cut the ends.

Have fun with your crocheted mustache! I think these would be cute in a photo booth!

Happy crocheting!

Please use this pattern for personal use only. Do not claim this pattern as your own or sell items made from this pattern. If you want to share this pattern, link it to Stitch-em. Do not reprint this pattern on your website. Thanks!

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What’s better than eating pumpkin pie? Having a wall full of crocheted pies!

Free Pattern: Crochet pumpkin pie bunting

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Lovely sugar skull mask! For all of your Day of the Dead needs!

Pattern ($4.00): Sugar Skull Mask

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Sugar skull apliques / motifs 

Free pattern: Day of the Dead Skull Motif

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This top is amazing! I’ll have to get the pattern!

‘Cause a Halloween party’s a rad excuse To put your body through mad abuse And I might pass out but it’s alright 'Cause I’m Halloween partyin’ hard tonight

JK guys lmao, but if you got that reference I ❤ you!

I did go to a Halloween party last night but I mostly sat in the corner and crocheted while people around me got drunk 😂

I went as the Gay Babadook, one of my favorite memes. This Halloween I knew I wanted to be a meme and this one seemed super extra so that’s what I went with! And yes, I did crochet the top!

Hope everyone else is having a good Halloweekend!

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Gentle little woodland fox nursery rug. 🌸🌺🌸

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Let’s do it!

30 Days of Crochet

Day 1: What was your first finished project?

Day 2: What is currently on your hook? 

Day 3: Do you have any other WIPs (works in progress)?

Day 4: How did you learn how to crochet?

Day 5: How long did it take from the time your learned how to crochet, to finish your first project?

Day 6: What is your favorite piece that you’ve crocheted?

Day 7: Your least favorite?

Day 8: What’s your most challenging project?

Day 9: What fiber or yarn do you love working with?

Day 10: Do you have a favorite pattern or designer?

Day 11: Do you have a “Crochet Hero” or someone that is just way too awesome for their own good? Do share!

Day 12: Where do you keep your stash? Post pictures!

Day 13: Do you have yarn that you love but can’t find a project for?

Day 14: What’s the worst yarn/fiber that you’ve worked with and why?

Day 15: What was your least favorite pattern and why?

Day 16: Have you ever had a crocheting related injury?

Day 17: Have you ever had a project that you loved become ruined? What’s the story behind it?

Day 18: Do you crochet English or American?

Day 19: Do you watch movies and/or listen to podcasts while crochet? What are your favorite things to crochet to?

Day 20: Do you crochet in public? Was anyone offended/incredibly happy/curious that you were doing so?

Day 21: Do you crochet gifts for friends and family for the holidays or birthdays?

Day 22: Have you ever stricken someone off your to-crochet-for list because they didn’t appreciate/take care of your last crochet gift to them?

Day 23: If you had the supplies (and patience) for it, what project would you start today? Day 24: Have you ever made your own pattern or dyed your own yarn? How did it turn out? Day 25: Do you have a crocheting book or a place where you keep patterns, ideas, size measurements? Post a picture of it! Day 26: Have you ever been a part, or wanted to be a part of a crochet-a-long? What was it? If not, why? Day 27: How do you acquire most of your yarn? Online retailers, local yarn shops, swaps, or large chain craft stores? What’s your favorite? Day 28: Do you do any other crafts besides crochetin? What are they, and did learning to crochet come before or after learning these other crafts? Day 29: Do you have any tips, or things that you’ve learned from crocheting? Day 30: What’s your name on Ravelry? If you don’t have a Ravelry account, why?

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New crochet project, for my little sister! So excited to see how it turns out. Using Caron Cakes in Rainbow Sprinkles. Paid pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hooded-capelet-4