Crochet tips - extended single crochet (esc)

Have you ever tried it? I am sure when you try you get addicted! :-) With extended single crochet you get very unique texture. It looks almost as knitted and is not-see-through. It works faster than normal single crochet and it is so easy to work it.

Ok, so let's start!

Work chain and start with 3rd ch from hook.

Step 1: insert the hook in specified stitch, yarn over and pull it through the stitch

Step 2: yarn over and pull it through the first loop only, now you have two loops on hook

Step 3: yarn over and pull it through both loops. 1 esc made.

Repeat steps 1-3 in each ch.

Wasn't it easy?!
For the moment I have only one pattern where I used this stitch - it is a pattern for A-line dress.
But I am sure it is not the last one! :-) This stitch is wonderful!

Wishing you a great weekend! :-)

A-line Dress Pattern is available:

On Etsy: here

On Craftsy: here

On Ravelry: here

Striped tunic dress...

pattern available here!

And so here is the third (and the last for the moment) dress I made for Sophie! This is so comfy that I'd like to have one for myself as well. :-) It is made without seams, with very soft alpaca yarn and it is striped! :-) I love stripes so much, and I never have enough of them. It is also made more like tunic so it can be easily worn under the coat and with trousers. Besides - it is extremely fast and easy to make it! :-) And color combinations are endless.  

Photos of the day!

pattern available here!

So, as promised here are the photos of Sophie wearing her Popcorn Dress. :-) I made two Popcorn dresses for her - one pink with short sleeves and this one, with long sleeves! I hope tomorrow I will release the third (and the last for the moment) pattern for another dress. :-) Stay tuned!

Mustard bow dress!

pattern available here: Mustard Bow Dress

When I thought about making a dress for my little girl I had 3 ideas how to do it. I couldn't choose which one I liked most and so I decided to make all three versions. The first was Popcorn Dress. I still couldn't take photos of Sophie wearing it, but I will, promise! :-) And here is a second version - Mustard Bow Dress. It is perfect dress for everyday and for special occasions as well, and if you make it in light color and much longer it could be also a perfect Christening gown. :-)
Third version coming soon! :-)

Pattern for Popcorn Dress

Pattern for Popcorn Dress

So, finally here is my newest pattern - it is a Popcorn Dress. It's been long time (I guess since she is walking :-) ) I wanted to make a dress for Sophie. This time I made even two - one pink as in the photo with short sleeves and shorter in length and another one lilac (I will make photos of that one later) with long sleeves and longer in length. I think she loves both of them and so do I. :-)

Skill level: easy/intermediate

Sizes: up to 4 years