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This cute crochet bolero for little girls was designed to match the Tropical Waves Lacy Chevron Top. They can be worn together as a pretty set or separately.

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This cute long cotton top with a lacy chevron pattern can be worn as a summer top, but also over a long sleeved top as a vest. Or combined with the matching Tropical Waves Bolero.

 

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Size: 3 and half - 4 year old little girls

Finished dimensions:
chest: 29 cm from side to side
bottom: 32. 5 cm from side to side
length without straps: 33. 5 cm
straps: 22 cm total length

 Gauge: 19 sc = 10 cm

chevron pattern repeat: 7 cm width

Materials used:
- Cotton Fair yarn from Premier Yarns: approx.1/2 ball White, 1/2 ball Green Leaf and 1/ 3 ball Cotton Fair Multi Cloud Gazing. (Yarn weight: Fine (no. 2).

- 4 mm crochet hook

- 3.5 mm crochet hook (used for the flower appliques)

- yarn needle

-scissors

- optional stitch marker.

Stitches, Terms (US) and Abbreviations used:

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

fsc: foundation single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

dc2 tog: double crochet 2 together = 1 stitch decrease: [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop , yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.

dc3tog: double crochet 3 together = 2 stitches decrease: [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times (4 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.

dc5tog = double crochet 3 together = 4 stitches decrease: [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 5 times (6 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.

shell: 5 dc in same st

sk: skip

tw sc: twisted single crochet, see my Tutorial with step by step pictures.. Video Tutorial on YouTube (not mine): here.

( ) - repeat the sequence of stitches between parentheses as many times indicated in the pattern

[ ] - repeat the sequence of stitches between brackets as many times indicated in the pattern.


Top Pattern:

Front side:

Row 1: Start with 55 fsc.

Row 2 (right side): ch 2, sk first sc, 2 hdc in next sc, *sk next sc, 2 hdc in next sc*, repeat from * to * till last sc, 1 hdc into last sc, ch1 and turn.

Row 3 (wrong side): 1 sc in first hdc and 1 sc in each hdc across, turn. (55 sc)

Note: Do not work into top of the turning ch2 here and throughout the pattern!

Rows 4 – 11 : Repeat as rows 2-3

Row 12: (on the right side): ch 1, 1sc in same st and 1 sc in each st across. (55 sc)

Row 13 (In this row you'll increase 10 sc): ch 1, 1 sc in same st and 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, (1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) x 4 times, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts* , repeat from * to * till end of row, changing color at the last st. ( 65 sts)

Begin Lacy Chevron Crochet Pattern
This lacy chevron pattern is a multiple of 16 sts + 1. For 65 sts total you will have 4 chevron repeats. The pattern is made of 2 rows repeats. Alternate 3 colors after each 2 rows.

Note: How to change colors: At the end of the sc row, change color at the last sc: work the last sc till half, having 2 loops on hook, attach new color and finish the st with the new color.

Don’t cut yarn when changing colors, carry the yarns not in use from row to row. Be careful at the tension to not shrink the sides.

Row 1 (right side): ch 3, sk first sc, dc2tog over next 2 sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next st) x 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, [shell in next sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) x 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sc, dc5tog over next 5 sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) x 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sc] x 3 times, shell in next sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc,1 dc in next sc) × 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, end with dc3tog over last 3 dc, turn.

Row 2 (wrong side): ch 1, 1 sc in first st and 1 sc in each st and ch 1 space across. (65 sc)
Note: Try to identify first the ch spaces between the stitches on the right side.
Count your sc stitches! If they are off, you might have missed some ch 1 space!
Do not work into ch3 at end of row here and throughout the chevron pattern

Rows 3 - 7: Repeat as rows 1-2
If you work correctly, the shells will have to align on top of each other.

Row 8 (sc row - Increase 1 sc at each side): ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st and ch 1 space across till last st, 2 sc in last st. (67 sc)

Row 9: (The Lacy Chevron Pattern will be the same as row 2, only having 1 extra dc at the beginning and 1 extra dc at the end of the row): ch 3, sk first st, work 1 dc in next st, dc2tog over next 2sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next st) x 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, [shell in next sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) x 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sc, dc5tog over next 5 sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) x 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sc] × 3 times, shell in next sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc,1 dc in next sc) x 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, dc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 dc in last st.

Row 10: ch 1, 1 sc in first st and 1 sc in each st and ch 1 space across. (67 sc)

Rows 11 - 15: alternate rows 9 -10

Row 16 (sc row - Increase 1 sc at each side): ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st and ch 1 space till last st, 2 sc in last st. (69 sc)

Row 17: (The Lacy Chevron Pattern will be the same as row 2, only having 2 extra dc at the beginning and 2 extra dc at the end of the row): ch 3, sk first st, work 1 dc in each of next 2 st, dc2tog over next 2sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next st) x 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, [shell in next sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) x 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sc, dc5tog over next 5 sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc) x 2 times, ch1, sk 1 sc] × 3 times, shell in next sc, (ch 1, sk 1 sc,1 dc in next sc) x 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, dc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of last 2 sts.

Row 18: ch 1, 1 sc in first st and 1 sc in each st and ch 1 space across. (69 sc)

Rows 9-32: Alternate rows 17 and 18.

Row 33: Finish on the right side with an extra row of sc. (That means that the last 2 rows, will be both worked with sc in each st across.) Cut yarns leaving some tails to sew the sides together.. Fasten off.

Work the back side of the top the same way as the front.
Turn the 2 pieces with the wrong sides facing each other. Sew them together along the sides using the whip stitch. Use green yarn for the yoke section, for the chevron pattern alternate the yarn tails to sew. (Catch the yarn pieces from color changing in between being careful not to show up on the right side).

Straps:
Leaving a long tail, ch 8.
Row 1 (wrong side) : 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and 1 sc in each ch across, turn ( 7 sc)

Row 2 (right side): : ch 2, sk first sc, 2 hdc in next sc, *sk next sc, 2 hdc in next sc*, repeat from * to * till last sc, 1 hdc into last sc, turn.

Rows 3: ch 1, 1 sc in first st and 1 sc in each st across ( 7 sts)

Rows 4 - 29: repeat as rows 2-3, Finish off. Cut yarn leaving a long tail to sew the strap onto yoke.
Repeat for second strap.

Attaching the straps:
Turn the top inside out with the back side facing you. Count 6 groups of 2 hdc from the left edge to the right. Align the top edges of the yoke and the strap together and sew them together with the whip stitch using one long tail of the strap. For a secure seam, stitch a few times back and fort. Cut yarn, fasten off.

Repeat for the other strap, counting 6 groups of 2 hdc from the right edge to the left.
Proceed the same at the front of yoke.

Edge around the neck:
Join yarn (color of your choice) in the middle of the back side, ch1, 1tw sc into same st, ch1, *sk 2 st, 1 tw sc into next st, ch1 *, repeat from * to * till the you reach the strap, continue up on the strap to front: *sk 1 sc, 1 tw sc around the bar of the next hdc, ch1 *, work across the front (between the 2 straps) till next strap the same as for the back, continue up on the strap to back the same way as before, work the remaining stitches across the back and join with sl st to top of first tw sc. Cut yarn. Fasten off.

Outer edge at underarm and outer edge of straps:
Join yarn at the side seam underarm. Work using the same pattern repeats as above, across the underarm to the left, then around the strap and across the remaining sts at the underarm to the side seam. Cut yarn. Fasten off.

Repeat for the other strap.

Flower Pattern (make 3):
With a 3.5 mm crochet hook and white yarn, ch 4 and join into ring, sl stitching into first ch.
Petals: * ch3, work dc2tog, ch 3, sl st into ring *, repeat from * to * 5 times for 5 petals. Cut yarn. Fasten off.
Sew the flowers onto the left strap. (Or place them on the yoke if you like.)

I hope you enjoy this pattern! Check out the matching Bolero also!
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Tropical Waves Top - Written Instructions and Pictures Copyright © 2015 Kinga Erdem
This pattern is free for your personal use, you can sell the products of your work, a link back to my blog would be appreciated. Do not use my photos for selling purposes or modify them in any way.
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Little Elf Slippers - Free Crochet Pattern with Tutorial

These crochet slippers for children are pretty, comfy and warm. I designed them thinking of Christmas. That's why I have used a shimmer yarn! But you can use other yarn, just make sure your gauge is right.

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Little Elf Slippers

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SIZE:

The booties will fit a 6 - 7 years old child.

19,5 cm length from toe to heel,

20 cm circumference around the foot.

Toddler size available here!
Using a larger hook and thinker yarn as in the pattern indicated, you could obtain an adult woman size.

GAUGE:

in the pattern stitch (sedge stitch):

4 groups of (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) and 7 rounds = 5cm X5 cm (2.5 inches x 2.5 inches)

Check you gauge!

SUPPLIES:

• medium weight yarn in 3 colors. I have used Red Heart Shimmer Yarn
  ( Update: this yarn is discontiued, but you can replace it with other yarns that meet the gauge!)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• stitch marker or a piece of yarn
• tapestry needle to sew in the ends

STITCHES, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS:

(I'm using US TERMS in all my patterns!)
- ch : chain
st: stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- ssc: standing single crochet, tutorial by Mrs Micawber
- sc3tog: single crochet 3 together, video tutorial by Crochetnmore on Youtube
- sk: skip
- Sedge st = group of (1sc, 1 hdc, 1dc) worked into same stitch

CROCHET SLIPPERS INSTRUCTIONS (make 2)

A) Work in rounds starting at toe.

With green make a magic ring.

Round 1: Work 9 sc into the magic ring, sl st into the top of first sc. (9 sts)

Round 2: ch2 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout the pattern), 2 dc in same stitch and 2 dc in each stitch around, sl st into the top of the first dc. (18 sts)

Round 3: ch2, 1dc into same st, 2dc in next st, (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) x 8 times, sl st into the top of the first dc. (27 sts)

Round 4: ch2, 1dc into same st, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, (1dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) x 8 times. (36 sts)
Cut yarn. Fasten off invisibly inserting the tapestry needle from back to front in the second dc of the round, then in between the top loops of the last stitch of round.

Round 5: With white make a standing sc into the top of a stitch of the previous round, work (1 hdc and 1 dc) into same stitch as the ssc, sk 2 sts, *(1sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st, sk 2 sts *, repeat from * to * 11 times, sl st into the top of the first sc. (12 groups)

Round 6: ch1, (1sc, 1 hdc, dc) into same st, sk (1 hdc, 1dc), work*(1sc, 1 hdc, 1dc) into next sc, sk (1 hdc, 1dc) *, repeat from * to * 11 times, sl st into the top of first sc. ( 12 groups)

Rounds 7 - 12: work as round 6. At the end of the round 12 cut yarn, fasten off.

B) Working in rows:
From now on you'll work in rows, turning the piece at the end of each row. Each color stripe will be made of 3 rows, changing colors at the end of each third row. Do not cut yarn, carry color not in use from row to row.

Color change: work the last sc of the row till half, having two loops on hook, join other color yarn with a sl st and pull through the 2 loops on hook.

Row 1: On the right side join green with a sl st into the top of a sc of the previous round.
Ch1, work (1 hdc, 1dc) into same st, *sk next (hdc and dc), work (1sc, 1 hdc, 1dc) into next sc *, repeat from * to * till the end of the row, sk the last (hdc and dc), 1sc into same st as the first group at the beginning of the row, ch1 and turn.

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Row 2: (1hdc, 1dc) into first st, *sk next (1dc, 1hdc) and work (1 sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into next sc*, repeat from * to * 11 times, sk last (dc and hdc), 1 sc into the ch1.

Row 3: same as row 2, but with color change at the end of the row like this: work the last sc half way; having 2 loops on hook attach white yarn and finish the sc with white, ch 1 and turn.

Rows 4 - 6: continue with white the same as row 2. Change to color blue.

Rows 7 - 9: continue with blue the same as row 2. Change to green.

Rows 10 - 12: continue with green the same as row 2. Change to white.

Rows 13 and 14: continue with white the same as row 2.

Row 15: The heel decrease 
Fold the slipper into half and place marker into the sc in the middle of the piece.

Note: The sc sts before the marked st, the marked st and the sc after the marked st will be worked together, skipping the hd and dc sts in between; the heel decrease. (See photo collage bellow)

Row 15: (1 hdc, 1dc) into first st, *sk next (1dc, 1 hds) and work (1 sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into next sc*, repeat from * to * 4 times, skipping the dc and hdc in between work sc3tog TIGHT, (1hc, 1dc) in same st, *sk next (1dc, 1 hds) and work (1 sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into next sc*, repeat from * to * 4 times, sk last (dc and hdc), 1 sc into the ch1, changing color to blue.

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Row 16: continue with blue the same as row 2.

Join Heel at the Back:
Turn the booty inside out and fold it in half, matching first and last sts of Row 16. Working through both top loops sl st across to join the back of the booty (back seam). Cut yarn. Fasten off.

Edging:
Round 1: Join blue yarn with a sl st at the top of the back seam and work a round of slip stitches loosely around the foot opening.

Round 2: sl st back loops only loosely in each st around. Cut yarn. Fasten off.

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Little Elf Slippers
- Written Instructions and Pictures Copyright © 2013 Kinga Erdem
This pattern is free for your personal use, you can sell the products of your work, a link back to my blog would be appreciated. Do not use my photos for selling purposes or modify them in any way.
Please don't repost the pattern itself to any other sites, but please share the link to the pattern if you want to share the pattern with your friends. You may not give away copies of this pattern.
Do not make video tutorials or translate my pattern in other languages without my written consent!
Thank you.
Kinga