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Cheeky Rainbows Crochet Pattern – Kids top down raglan v-neck chevron sweater

October 11, 2019October 12, 2019
by doraexplored

Inspired by the Adult’s Rainbow Smiles Sweater, Cheeky Rainbows is a child’s version of the top down raglan pullover. With a gentle v-neck and rainbow chevron, this is a close fitting pullover aimed at bringing a splash of colour and a smile to the wearer!

Mum and two daughters wearing crochet rainbow sweaters sitting on a bench — The Rainbow Family!

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You can find more about the adult’s Rainbow Smiles Pattern here

Girl wearing crochet rainbow chevron sweater sat on chair in playhouse

Skill Level

You will need to know how to work basic crochet stitches, basic increases and decreases, work in the round and count! Using place markers can also be useful in this pattern.

The pattern calls for use of foundation chains (which you can learn how to work here), but modifications are given if you prefer to work into a starting chain.

The sweater is worked top down so is easy to adjust as you work. Learn more about the advantages of top down method in this post demystifying top down crochet garment making.

button instructing to download from love crafts

Girl playing with a hula hoop wearing crochet rainbow sweater

Materials

Hook: 4mm (US G/6)

Yarn:400-850m of 4ply / fingering yarn in total (approx 110-300g depending on fibre) .

Details of the yarn pictured are given in the pattern.

For the coloured yarn: You will need less approximately 5-10-20g / 30- 50m of each colour depending on size selected.

Yarn Substitution Options: Any lightweight / 4 ply / sport or sock weight yarn which meets gauge can be used for this sweater. I would recommend wool / alpaca, acrylic or blend yarns but would probably avoid 100% cotton as the weight may cause additional stretch. A cotton blend should be fine!

Girl wearing crochet rainbow chevron sweater in playhouse

You will also need: 5 Place Markers or scraps of yarn for corners, pins and a blocking board

Size

The sweater is written in US terms in 6 sizes from 2 – 12years (chest 52-77cm)

Kids ages sizes vary hugely but, because the pattern uses the top down method, you can easily adjust the fit as you go. To help with this, the pattern also includes an exclusive attachment explaining how to make adjustments to various aspects of fit, so you can get it right for your cheeky rainbow!

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I hope you enjoy the pattern and, as always don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @doraexplored, or use #CheekyRainbows . I’d love to see and share your efforts!

Happy hooking

If you want to make one for all the family, remember to check out the Rainbows Smiles Adult sweater pattern!

Small child in a striped crochet sweater at the top of a slide

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Be Bold – Mohair roll neck sweater crochet pattern

October 8, 2019October 10, 2019
by doraexplored

Originally designed for Inside Crochet, Issue 111, the Be bold sweater is now available to purchase as a stand alone pattern both in UK and US terms from Ravelry, Etsy or Love Crafts

Woman in pink and red mohair sweater sat on washing machine

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Materials

This pattern uses a 5mm crochet hook and the beautiful Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk in Melon and Lotus. It’s beautifully soft, extra lightweight and goes a really long way!

You’ll need 2 – 4 balls of each colour depending on what size you choose.

close up of woman in pink and red mohair sweater

Skills Needed

This is a beginner friendly project using simple stitches and simple decreases and a little bit of sewing to create the seams. Nothing too tricky though.

Sizes

The pattern is written in 4 sizes from S to XL (to fit bust 81-117cm), with a greater size range coming soon.

It’s designed to be lightweight and roomy, without being baggy, so it’s great for layering up when the weather doesn’t have a clue what it’s doing. (The mohair is deceptively warm so it’s great for colder days too!)

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I hope you enjoy this pattern and, as always don’t forget to share using the buttons below or tag me on Instagram @doraexplored, or use #BeBoldSweater. I’d love to see and share your efforts!

Happy hooking

You may sell what you make from this pattern but please credit me as the designer doradoes.co.uk. The pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Photos may be shared with credit. Copyright Dora Does 2019.

Got Your Six – Textured crochet cardigan pattern in cropped and hip length

October 1, 2019October 10, 2019
by doraexplored

When I started this design, I really wanted to create a textured cosy crochet cardigan pattern that would see me through the Autumn winter and into spring. Not quite a coatigan but I wanted to create that garment that you grab as you walk out the door, or throw on over your pjs on a Sunday morning as you potter around the house.

The name came from my obsession with thrillers and detective based TV shows. Got your six is military terminology for I’ve got you covered (six referring to someone’s 6 o’ clock – i.e. their back). With this cardi, my aim is to have you covered – I got your six!

Below are is all the bits you need to know about the pattern.

It’s available to download from Ravelry, Love Crafts or Etsy

Woman in pink crochet cardigan standing by hedge

Sizing

The pattern is written in sizes XS to 3X and has a cropped and a hip length option.

The approximate finished sizes are given in the pattern with a detailed schematic.

The cardigan is a relaxed fit around the chest but a little more fitted around the shoulders.

The pink version you see me wearing here is a cropped size S. The teal (see below) is the hip length size M – if you want something a little more oversized or like a coatigan then I would recommend moving up a size (though do check your measurements!)

Woman in teal crochet textured cardigan and maker slogan tee sat on wooden seat in front of white wall — Hip Length Size Medium Got Your Six Crochet Cardigan

If you like the headband in the picture above, you can learn how to construct one using ANY crochet stitch in my free twisted headband tutorial.

Skills Needed

This is a relatively simple garment to make so is suitable for newer crocheters or those wanting to try their first garment. Knowledge of basic crochet stitches is assumed

The pattern uses simple stitches and requires working in rows, working multiple stitches into the same stitch, simple increasing and decreasing (skipping stitches), working into row ends and a little bit of sewing to attach the sleeves!

Close up of teal crochet cardigan with duffel wood buttons

teal crochet cardigan hanging over a wooden school chair

Materials

The item you see below is worked using Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran (substitution guidance is given in the pattern)

The body is worked with a 6mm crochet hook and the cuffs / hem etc are worked with a 5mm hook.

The cropped version requires 1200 – 1980m of Aran / Worsted weight yarn

The hip length version requires 1400 – 2300m of Aran / Worsted weight yarn

Woman in pink crochet cardigan standing in gardens with back to camera

I hope you enjoy this pattern and, as always don’t forget to share using the buttons below or tag me on Instagram @doraexplored, or use #gotyoursixcardigan. I’d love to see and share your efforts!

Happy hooking

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Woman in textured pink crochet cardigan sat by pin trees

Southern Pines – Top Down Cabled Crochet Sweater

September 1, 2019October 10, 2019
by doraexplored

With a strong influence from nature’s timeless Pine Tree, the Southern Pines Sweater is a round yoke, top-down crochet sweater design which uses post stitches to create a ring of branches expanding outwards, as if reaching for the light.

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Stash to Treasure Batwing Crochet Sweater Pattern

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019
by doraexplored

Been wondering what to do with all those bits of leftover yarn? 50m here, half a skein there? Well wonder no more! This pattern was designed to use up leftover DK yarn – to turn your stash into a treasure!!

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The Summer Solstice Crochet T-shirt

June 1, 2019June 21, 2019
by doraexplored

The Summer Solstice top is a lightweight cotton geometric summer top which can be worn two ways – with the long side at the front or back. Use as over a bikini on the beach or pair it with a pair of light trousers, shorts or a summer skirt to enjoy the hazy crazy days of mid-summer!

Download the pattern from Etsy, Ravelry or Love Crochet.

But first… here’s a little history behind it!

Last winter I brought out a Free Crochet Dress Pattern called the Winter Solstice Dress. It was worked from side-to-side using Aran yarn and was my first experiment in dress design.

It seemed only fitting that I bought out a contrasting pattern to oppose the Winter Solstice Dress. I decided that I would work with the same yarn weight and ensure the design was worked side to side so that there was at least some commonality between the two!

The Summer Solstice Top you see here was the result! I worked with cotton yarn instead of wool and, though it would be easy to adjust the pattern to make this as a dress, I stuck with a top.

As with all my patterns, I like them to be as flexible as possible so that everyone can get the most out of them. For this reason, I made the top longer on one side than the other and the shape is reversible.

There are some days when I want to hide my bum without hiding my waist, so I can wear this long side at the back. This would be great as a beach cover or paired with some denim shorts.

Other days I want more cover at the front than the back so can flip it around. Again, this is a great way to show off your waist but still get that oversized, comfy feel in a top – without feeling like you’re wearing a sack!

I’ll be honest, just like with the Dress (which I nicknamed the Hell dress because I had to remake it so many times!), I wasn’t quite sure if this construction method and design style was going to work out. But after a few revisions, I’m super happy with it!

Read on to find out more about the materials and skill level needed (Spoiler… it’s simple!!)

Skills Needed

This is a fairly easy pattern, mostly using double crochet (UK treble) and chain stitches with simple increases and decreases.

The top is worked in two pieces from side to side and joined at the centre with the neckline, hem and sleeve cuffs added afterwards.

A photo tutorial and schematics for the construction are included as well as a schematic showing finished measurements in all sizes.

The design uses a simple pattern repeat which is charted in addition to the written instructions.

If you’re a wanting to make a simple, quick summer garment pattern then this could be what you’re looking for!

Materials

Yarn

I have used Drops Paris in Opal Green and Light Pink for the version you see pictured. This is an aran weight cotton yarn.

You will need between around 600-1000m depending on the size you make. (Yarn requirements are detailed in the pattern)

Any aran / worsted weight yarn would work for this pattern (though I recommend cotton to give it the right drape). The sweater is oversized so there is quite a bit of margin for variance on gauge.

Crochet Hook

You will need a 5mm crochet hook. My preference for hooks is clover amour but I know this is a really personal choice!

Sizing & Gauge

The pattern is written for sizes XS-3X and approximate finished measurements and gauge information are given within the pattern.

The pattern is written using US crochet terms with UK equivalents given in the abbreviations.

Download the Summer Solstice Pattern now from Love Crochet, Ravelry or Etsy

I hope you enjoy this pattern and, as always don’t forget to share using the buttons below or tag me on Instagram @doraexplored, or use #hookmehappy. I’d love to see and share your efforts!

Happy hooking

You may sell what you make from this pattern but please credit me as the designer at doradoes.co.uk. The pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Photos may be shared with credit. Copyright Dora Does 2019.

Tribute – 2 for 1 Crochet Sweater and Dress Pattern

April 1, 2019June 21, 2019
by doraexplored

This design was inspired by my love of geometry and as a tribute to so many of the beautiful crochet works of the 60s and 70s.

The pattern includes instructions both for a sweater and a dress. Worked from the top down, both items are worked the same to the waist so you can always decide which one to make as you go!

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Women in retro crochet dress with bunches

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Materials

The pattern is worked using DK yarn and a 4mm hook. The item pictured uses Rico Cotton soft DK (aff) in 50g balls, but most DK yarns which meet gauge can be used.

Depending on you chosen size, you will need 8-13 balls (400 – 650g / 890 – 1580m) for the sweater and 11 – 19 balls (550 – 950g / 1350 – 2300m) for the dress.

blue geometric bobble crochet sweater hanging on white wall