Crochet Tutorial: Fabulous Flurries Tree Skirt

November 25, 2016 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, christmas, christmas tree, christmas treek, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, flower, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny, granny square, handmade, holiday, holiday crochet, holiday lights, holiday tree, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, skirt, stitch, teach, tree, tree skirt, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 7 Comments

It’s that time of the year as we prepare our home for the holidays. Those personal touches of handmade items mean so much and bring back nostalgic memories of past Christmas holidays. Start your own tradition of passing down this special tree skirt by making your very own today!

This lovely Fabulous Flurries Tree Skirt is the perfect project to accent your home and tree for generations to come! The snowflake appliqués are a nice touch of winter. You can create your own by adding other appliqués or just leave the skirt free and clear of any embellishments for a more simple touch. Change colors and make it festive as you wish for your home. Enjoy this lovely piece that is sure to be a hit for years!

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this tree skirt:

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in any color you want. I used Royal (300 yards)
–Red Heart with Love Metallic in White (30 yards)
–Ribbon (5/8 inch wide)
–J-6.00mm Crochet Hook
–E-3.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-You can use a smaller or larger hook to make this square depending on your tension. I wouldn’t use anything larger than a K-6.50mm Crochet Hook though.
-The finished square measures 28 inches across (72 cm)
-This project is worked from the center outward and then has motifs to sew on to the large piece

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half-Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
RSC: Reverse Single Crochet (work single crochets backwards)

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Tree Skirt:
With Royal:
Ch 29
Row 1: DC in 5th Ch from hook, * Ch 1, DC in next Ch, repeat from * across, turn. (26 sts)

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as DC + Ch 1), skip ch-1 sp, * DC in next st, 2 DC in next Ch sp, DC in next st, Ch 1, skip next sp, repeat from * to last st, dc in 3rd ch of ch4, turn. (50 sts)

Row 3: Ch 4, skip ch sp, * [DC in next 2 sts, ch 1] twice, skip next sp, repeat from * to last st; DC in 3rd ch of ch4, turn. (50 sts)

Row 4: Ch 4, skip ch sp, * DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next sp, DC in next 2 sts, Ch 1, skip next sp, repeat from * to last st, DC in 3rd ch of ch4, turn. (74 sts)

Row 5: Ch 4, skip ch sp, * [DC in next 3 sts, Ch 1] twice, skip next sp, repeat from * to last st, DC in 3rd ch of ch4, turn. (74 sts)

Row 6: Ch 4, sk ch sp, *DC in each st until ch 1 sp, put [dc, ch 1, dc] in ch 1 sp, repeat from * across. do not work any sts in last ch sp, DC in 3rd ch of ch 4, turn. (120 sts)

Row 7: Ch 4, Sk ch sp, * DC in each st until ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk ch 1 sp, repeat from * across.

Row 8-10: Repeat Row 7

Rows 11-15: Repeat rows 6-10

Rows 16-20: Repeat Rows 6-10

Row 21: ch 1, RSC across in each st and each ch 1 sp across. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Smaller Snowflake: Make 4
With E-3.50mm crochet hook and white yarn

Ch 4, Sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: *Ch 6, Sl st in the ring, repeat from * 5 times, Sl st to beg. ch of ch 6. (6 ch 6 sps)

Rnd 2: Sl st in ch 6 sp, *Ch 6, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 5, sl st in same ch, ch 3, sl st in same ch, ch 2, sl st in next ch 6 sp, repeat from * around.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing, weave in ends.

Bigger Snowflake: Make 3
With E-3.50mm crochet hook and white yarn

Ch 4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 SC in ring. Sl st to 1st sc (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch up 1, SC in same st, *Ch 6, SC in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to 1st sc. (6 ch 6 sps)

Rnd 3: In any ch 6 sp: Ch up 1 [SC, HDC, 2DC, Ch 3, 2DC, HDC, SC] in same sp, Sl St in next SC and in next CH sp, repeat from * around. Sl st to 1st SC of this round.

Rnd 4: Sl st in each st until you get to a DC before a chain 3 sp: Ch 1, SC in same st, ch 3, SC in same st, * [SC, Ch 5, SC] in ch 3 sp, [SC, ch 3, SC] in next DC after Ch 3 sp, Ch 3, [SC, ch 3, SC] in next DC before a Ch 3 sp, repeat from * around, sl st to beginning sc. Fasten off. (See video tutorial for specific locations)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Weave in all ends.

Assembly:
Sew snowflakes to tree skirt
Make swirls with chains and sew them to the tree skirt. (See video tutorial for chains and visual instructions)

Enjoy!!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Happy Halloween!

October 30, 2016 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: animal, animalistic, basic, beast, beastmode, beasty, beauty and the beast, beauty and the beast costume, beauty and the beast crochet, beginner, belle, boots, castle, character, chevron, costume, costume idea, costumes, craft, Crafts, crafty, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, design, designer, diy, dress, dress up, dressy, fairy, fairytale, fashion, fashion blogger, flower, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fur, granny square, half circle, halloween, halloween costume, handmade, how to, how to crochet, idea, learn, lion, lion brand, lion brand yarnds, lion brand yarns, mini skirt, once upon a time, panels, pattern, play, pretend, prince, princes, princess, runway, skirt, skirts, stitch, tale, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, viral, werewolf, wolf, yarn, yarnie, yarns, yarnutopia 8 Comments

This blog is compiled to show the costumes I made for Nate and myself. You can find them all in one place rather than navigating through my blog to find each individual pattern. Here, I have them all in one spot for your convenience. You can click the links in the paragraphs before the photos or you can simply click the photos to view the video tutorials and written patterns for each individual piece for these costumes.

We start with the Beast Hat. It’s perfect not only for a costume (although, I will warn you, it is very warm, and won’t last long in a crowd of people), but also for cold days! It’s an easily adaptable and versatile pattern by changing colors and embellishments to make any animal-istic creature that you fancy!

Second, you will find the Beast Gloves here. With some simple modifications, you can take these very scary beast gloves and turn them into an easy pair of hand-warmers, just by omitting the finger portion of the pattern. These were made to enhance the crochet costume. Have fun with it!

Next up, by making a very simple chain, I was able to create this embroidery embellishment detail that I sewed onto the costume jacket. I first traced out the design in a chalk pencil, chained the length needed for each scroll design and sewed it on using a yarn needle. I added some lace and just pinned it inside the sleeves and on the collar.

Lastly, I made these simple foot coverings. These are a very basic flat panel using double crochet with an ankle cuff that wraps around the bottom of the leg. Once complete, I sewed fur through the stitches to give it a paw-like look that can be worn over shoes. (These do not have a written pattern or a video tutorial)

For the Princess costume, I created the shirt here. This is one of two pieces for the dress ensemble. I added tulle and embellished the outfit with medium sized flower roses that I used in my Floral Dream Crown tutorial.

The Princess Costume Skirt was the second piece I crocheted for this ensemble. As you will see in the pattern, you can make this as big or as small as you want it to be. This can modified to be made in a variety of princess dresses by changing colors or adding different embellishments.

Lastly, I added the Enchanted Rose Cape that can be found here as a finishing touch to this princess costume. This cape can also be modified into a poncho or a bridal cape.

Here are the photos of us together in our costumes! Photos do not lead to any patterns.

Crochet Tutorial: Princess Costume

October 27, 2016 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: adult, adult costume, beauty and the beast, beauty and the beast costume, beauty and the beast crochet, beginner, belle, candy, character, chevron, christmas, classy, costume, costumes, crochet, crochet shirt, crochet top, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, dress, dress up, dressy, fantasy, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, flower, free crochet pattern, free pattern, girl, halloween, handmade, high fashion, how to, how to crochet, kids, kids costume, learn, maxi, mini, pattern, play, pretend, princess, runway, shirt, shirts, skirt, stitch, tank top, teach, tee, top, trick or treat, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wavy, woman, women, women's, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia, yellow 6 Comments

An enormous amount of improvising was done in the creation of this princess dress that I made for my Halloween costume. Nate and I are attending a costume party this year and I was all set to make sure that this was created in time. But boy, did I underestimate how hard it would be to make this ensemble! In the process, I ran out of yarn, I had to frog my work a few times, and actually shed a few tears. The skirt wasn’t as voluminous as I hoped, but you know what, it doesn’t matter anymore! I finished it, and I am getting passed the flaws to appreciate the work that went into making this. Overall, it may not be exactly what I imagined, but once in awhile a project takes on a life of its own and still turns out alright!

This pattern is for the basic dress design. However, you can change color. Add or subtract embellishments or details to customize your own costume. Pick a princess you love and go for it! Whether it be yellow like the one in this tutorial or pink, blue, a blue top with yellow skirt, green. Modifying this for any character can bring your costume to life!

Click here or click the image below to see the video tutorial and written pattern for the Enchanted Rose Cape.

Once the shell of the costume was made and the side panels added, I used similar colored tulle to enhance the sides giving the skirt full scallop look. I sewed the tulle in the sides and tucked it in the center then secured the entire piece with a center rose. I used the medium size rose flower from my Floral Dream Crown pattern.

Using a corset style lace-up, I used ribbon to create a closure for the shirt. Simply tying it down the back creates this look.

I wrapped tulle around the shoulders of the top and using a couple stitches, I secured it into place. I added another rose in the center bust area to tie in this design with similar details as the skirt.

I finished the shell of my princess skirt in the photo below. It was still a work in progress as I planned to add details and volume. I had a revelation after trying it on for sizing, that by itself, the shell works nicely for a basic maxi skirt. After trying it on I was like, “I would totally wear the skirt like this!”

Follow this video tutorial to learn how to make the Princess Skirt:

Follow this video tutorial to learn how to make the Princess Lace-Up Costume Top:

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website
YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:

Click here to get the full kit of supplies!!

–Lion Brand Yarns Modern Baby (173 yards each skein–10 skeins for Skirt, 2 skeins for top) (2,076 yards total)
–I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Stitch Markers

NOTES:

-The pattern video tutorial starts at 8 minutes 14 seconds. The first 8 minutes are frequently asked questions and other information.
-You can use any cotton/acrylic/polyester yarn you want to use. As long as it’s a thinner and lighter weight yarn. Having so much yarn can result in a heavy skirt.

-This pattern is written for an adult size, but you can make it any size by chaining more or less. The top doesn’t have any multiple so you can chain as many as you need to in the beginning. The skirt is in a multiple of 14, so you can make your chain as big as you want as long as your count is in the multiple of 14. (I explain all this in the video if that is confusing)

-You can use a smaller or larger hook to make this smaller or bigger depending on your tension.

-For measurements and to learn how big mine turned out to be, watch the beginning of the video tutorial. For the top, I measure it as I go.

-This took me approximately 12 hours to complete fully.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
DC3TOG: Double Crochet Decrease 3 stitches together
Shell: 5 DC in indicated stitch

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Skirt:

Row 1: FDC 140 or any multiple of 14 that measures your hip measurement PLUS 6-10 extra inches.

Round 2: Form FDC round into a ring and slip stitch to the beginning FDC. (See video tutorial for visual instructions), ch up 2, DC in first 5 sts, *3 DC in next st, DC in next 5 sts, DC3TOG, DC in next 5 sts, repeat from * ending with DC3TOG.

Round 3: (See video tutorial for visual instructions at 20 minutes), Do not slip stitch to beginning, DC in first 5 sts, * 3DC in middle DC of 3DC grouping, DC in next 5 sts, DC3TOG, DC in next 5 sts, repeat from * around, do not slip stitch to beginning.

Continue working in continuous rounds.

Rounds 4-65: * DC in next 5 sts, 3DC in middle DC of 3DC grouping, DC in next 5 sts, DC3TOG, DC in next 5 sts, repeat from * around, do not slip stitch to beginning.

You can make this as long or short as you want just repeating the continuous pattern. Go onto the next step when when you are satisfied with the length.

Round 66: Skip the next st, sl st into the next st, ch 1, sc in same st, sk 2 sts, 5 DC in next st (shell made), *sk 2 sts, sc in next st, shell in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Waistband:
Attach yarn on any st around waist. Ch up 4. (Counts as TR), TR in each st around, sl st to ch up 4. Fasten off.
Weave ribbon through the TR’s to tighten waist.

Half Circle Side Panels: Make 6
Ch 4, sl st to 4th ch from hook to form a ring.
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as DC here and throughout), 9 DC into ring, turn. (10)
Row 2: Ch 3, DC in same st, 2 DC in each st across, turn. (20)
Row 3: Ch 3, 1 DC in each st across, turn. (20)
Row 4: Ch 3, DC in same st, [1 DC in next st, 2 DC in next st] Repeat across, turn. (30)
Row 5: Ch 3, 1 DC in each st across, turn. (30)
Row 6: Ch 3, DC in same st, [1 DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st] Repeat across, turn. (40)
Row 7: Ch 3, 1 DC in each st across, turn. (40)
Row 8: Ch 3, DC in same st, [1 DC in next 3 sts, 2 DC in next st] Repeat across, turn. (50)
Row 9: Ch 3, 1 DC in each st across, turn. (50)
Row 10: Ch 3, DC in same st, [1 DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next st] Repeat across, turn. (60)
Row 11: Ch 3, 1 DC in each st across, turn. (60)
Row 12: Ch 3, DC in same st, [1 DC in next 5 sts, 2 DC in next st] Repeat across, turn. (70)
Row 13: Ch 3, 1 DC in each st across, turn. (70)
Row 14: Ch 3, DC in same st, [1 DC in next 6 sts, 2 DC in next st] Repeat across, turn. (80)
Row 15: Ch 3, 1 DC in each st across, turn.
Row 16: Ch 3, DC in same st, [1 DC in next 7 sts, 2 DC in next st] Repeat across. (90) Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew panels to sides of skirt using video tutorial as a visual guide.

Top:

Chain 77 (or any amount that measures your chest measurement)
Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook and across, ch 2, turn. (75)
Row 2-30: DC in each st across.
You can continue to make it longer if yours isn’t long enough.
Fasten off when finished.
Weave ribbon down the back (Optional: You could seam up the back by sewing it closed or crocheting it closed)

Straps: Make 2
Row 1: FDC 42 or an amount that measures from the back of your shoulder to the front of the shoulder (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Row 2: Ch 2, DC across. Fasten off with long tail.
Sew to Top
(See video tutorial for location)

Flower: Make 7
There is a video tutorial for this flower that can be found here.
Before making your slip knot, leave a 6-8” tail;

ch 34

Row 1: sc in 4th ch from hook (first ch 1 sp made). * Ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * to end.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, [2 sc and 1 sl st] in first ch 1 sp, [3sc, 1 sl st] in each of the next 3 ch 1 sps, [3 hdc, 1 sl st] in each of the next 4 ch 1 sps, [4 hdc, 1 sl st] in each of the next 4 ch 1 sps, [4 dc, 1 sl st] in each of the next 4 ch 1 sps. Fasten off with long tail for sewing. Roll strip into a flower, stitch flower together at base.

Enjoy!!

Why not make the matching Beast set? Below, click the image to take you to its video tutorial and written pattern.