It's Time for a Crochet Wardrobe Refresh Yes, we know. It's just the first of September. But we are big fans of Fall and the temps have been down in the 50's here at night so we're calling it. Fall wardrobe refresh season is here! Even though the daytime temps prevent us from wrapping up in cozy layers, we all know it takes a bit of time to gather the materials and actually make new crochet garments sooooo… no time like the present to get started! For this season, we present four new crochet patterns that range from light and layerable to downright cozy. Here's a quick look at all four. Click through the photos for a more detailed look at the sizing and materials specs.
We hope you all love wearing these as much as we loved designing them. Click through the photos above to go to the individual pattern pages. As always, we appreciate your support of our studio by purchasing our patterns. Be sure to tag us on social media at the links below to show us what you've made so we can help you celebrate! STITCH ON!! S&J Crochet Cabled Hooded Cardigan - DIGITAL PATTERN
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Incredible cables adorn the edging and back of this cozy hooded cardigan with long sleeves that double as mitts with an opening for the thumb. If you love cables, this show stopping cardigan is the pattern you've been waiting for.
This digital download includes the full crochet pattern in PDF format with photos, cable charts and blocking schematic. ------------------------------------- SKILLS USED
SIZES S ( M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust Circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” ” Finshed Bust: 37 (41, 45, 49, 52. , 57, 60. , 65)” bust circumference with fronts overlapping for 4 (4. , 4. , 5. , 5. , 6. , 6. , 7. )”. Sample shown measures 37”, modeled with 5” ease. Length from Shoulder: 28 (28, 28.5, 29, 29, 29, 29.5, 29.5)”. SKILL LEVEL Advanced: Knowledge of Post Stitches and Cables MATERIALS Sample uses Valley Yarns Haydenville (distributed by WEBS) (60% superwash merino, 40% acrylic microfiber; 220 yd [201 m]/ 3. oz [100 g]; ): #9 red, 14 (15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24) balls. CROCHET HOOK Hook Size 7 (4.50mm). Adjust hook size if needed to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle BLOCKED GAUGES 18 sts and 20 rows = 4” in sc patt; 21 sts and 21 rows = 4” in linen st patt. Originally published as Crimson Hooded Cardigan in Interweave Crochet Winter 2018 Effortless QuadTop - Crochet Digital Pattern
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Crocheted from four rectangles, this crocheted top is a perfect addition to any ensemble. Made from fingering weight yarn, this top is easy to wear alone or with an undershirt. Crocheters new to the craft will appreciate the simplicity of the stitching. Advanced stitchers will certainly welcome the visual interest sported by the final sewn garment. This digital download includes the full crochet pattern in PDF format with photos, stitch charts, and blocking schematic. ------------------------------------- STITCHES USED: Double crochet Foundation double crochet (Fdc): Linked first double crochet (Linked first-dc) 1-over-2 pulled double crochet cross (pulled dc cross) (worked over 3 sts): SIZES S ( M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust Circumference: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)”. Finshed Bust: 30¾ (34, 38¼, 41¾, 46, 49½ , 53, 57¼ )” Sample shown measures 36” bust. To Fit Hip: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)” Finished Hip: 32.5 (36, 41, 44.25, 49, 52.25, 56, 60.5)” SKILL LEVEL Intermediate YARN Light/Fingering Weight MATERIALS Sample uses Malabrigo Sock (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 440 yd [402 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]; CYC #1): #SW800 Tiziano Red, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) hanks. CROCHET HOOK C/2 (2.75mm). NOTIONS Yarn needle BLOCKED GAUGES 6.63 sts and 2.88 rows = 1” in pattern stitch 53 sts = 8”; 23 rows = 8” in pattern stitch Originally published as Courageous Caftan in Love of Crochet Fall 2017 The Conch Cardigan - Crochet Digital Pattern
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Wear it to the beach, in the garden, at the store, or anywhere you need a ready layering item. The easy fit and versatility of this dolman sleeved cardi makes it a FAB piece for any body type and just about any occasion. This digital download includes the full crochet pattern in PDF format with photos, stitch charts, and blocking schematic. ------------------------------------- STITCHES USED: Foundation single crochet (Fsc) Linked first double crochet (Linked first-dc) Double crochet Double crochet V-stitch (dc-v) Half double crochet v-stitch (hdc-v) Single crochet v-stitch (sc-v) SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)”/76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm Finished Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”/86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm Cuff to Cuff: 44 (45, 47, 47.5, 49, 49, 51, 51)”/112 (114, 119.5, 120.5, 124.5, 124.5, 129.5, 129.5) cm SKILL LEVEL Advanced FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" Finished Bust: 38 (41, 44, 50, 53.5, 57, 63, 66, 69)" Finished Length: 30.7 (30.7, 30.7, 30.7, 30.7, 35, 35, 35, 35)" Top Line: 38 (39.25, 41, 44, 45.5, 47, 50, 51.75, 53.5)" Main Body Width: 19 (20.5, 22, 25, 26.75, 28.5, 31.5, 33, 34.5)" YARN Super Fine MATERIALS Sample uses Cascade Heritage Silk (85% Superwash Merino Wool/15% Silk); 3.5 ounces/100g = 437 yards/400 m): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls in color Storm Blue #5675— 2185 (2185, 2622, 2622, 3059, 3059, 3496, 3496) yards/2000 (2000, 2400, 2400, 2800, 2800, 3200, 3200) meterss of super fine yarn CROCHET HOOK 2.25mm (size B-1) and 3.25mm (size D-3) or size to obtain gauge NOTIONS Yarn needle BLOCKED HANGING GAUGE 10 V-sts and 18 rows = 4” with larger hook in patt; back lace insert = 7 (7, 7, 7, 8. , 8. , 8. , 8. )” wide. Originally published as Conch Cardigan in Interweave Crochet Summer 2017 Motif Duster - Crochet Digital Pattern
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There are two things the Shibaguyz really love: Dusters, and the 70's. When we were asked to create this 70's inspired duster for Interweave Crochet Magazine, we were in heaven! We think you will be in heaven too when you see how fast this garment comes together. The "flowers" are made from a fun bobble stitch in all join-as-you-go crochet (so no seaming needed there...). The top section is a simple sc/Hdc pattern stitch that even newbies will find fun to work up. We also give you all the instructions you need to be able to change yarns in the round. This digital download includes the full crochet pattern in PDF format with photos, charts, and blocking schematic. ------------------------------------- SKILLS USED: Single crochet (sc) Half double crochet (hdc) Foundation single crochet (Fsc) Extending foundation single crochet (foundation sc as used for extending rows) (Ext-Fsc) Linked first double crochet (Linked first-dc) 5 double crochet bobble (5-dc bobble) Joining with new color SIZES S ( M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Finished Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” To Fit Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)”. Sample shown measures 36”, modeled with 4” of ease in the bust. Cuff to Cuff: 24 (26, 28.25, 32, 34, 38, 40, 42.25)” Finished Length from Shoulder: 40.5 (41, 41.5, 42, 42.5, 43, 43.5, 44)” SKILL LEVEL Intermediate YARN Light MATERIALS Sample uses Yarn Cascade Yarns Roslyn (65% superwash merino wool, 35% silk; 382.76 yd [350 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]; CYC #3): #06 Deep Red, #03 Sand, #05 Gold, #13 Olive, 1 skein each. Cascade Yarns Hampton (70% Pima Cotton, 30% linen; 273 yd [250 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]; #08 Ecru (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) hanks. CROCHET HOOK E/4 (3.50mm). NOTIONS Yarn needle, 3/8” clasp closure BLOCKED GAUGES Motif = 4.5 x 4.5” 31 sts = 7”; 21 rows = 6”; 4.43 sts = 1”; 3.5 rows = 1” in hdc/sc patt with larger hook.
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More Than Just a Gender-Inclusive Design It may look like just a crochet pullover to you, but, for us, it is a statement of power. A statement of independence from the arbitrary binary masculine roles we were taught to play out our entire lives.
For years, we have tried to break out of the arbitrary gender binary with our design work but, according to the folx paying for our work, non-gendered or uni-sex designs just wouldn’t work for their magazine/yarn/books. So, all of those designs we gendered according to the arbitrary binary and published as such. To be clear, working for other companies in the fiber arts industry barely pays the bills and selling your work on your own even less so. So we justified it all by saying that we just had to do what we had to do to pay the bills. Once again, we swallowed our pride and learned our lessons… and we did the work to pay the bills. After a while, paying the bills and building a business become the norm and we learned your lessons so well that we forgotten who we set out to be. That realization was, again… a kick in the gut.
While a pink and black crochet pullover with a non-binary name might not seem like that big of a deal to a lot of folx, for us, it was a triumph in our own journey to realize who we really were as designers and as humans. It was the first monumental step that shook the foundations of our lives and put us on a path that we’ve been trying to get back to for a very long, exhausting time. For me, Shannon, it was a sigh of relief that I no longer had to hide who I was. And I’m telling you, seeing my husband, Jason, proudly wearing that pullover on the stage at STITCHES West was one of the most life affirming events of my 50+ years on this planet. Plus… he looks really good in it… don’t ya think? Yeah the leather pants don’t hurt at all.
Photos of Jason on stage taken by the talented Kellie Nuss Photography used with permission of STITCHES Events. Yarn is Blue Moon Fiber Arts… we know… it's pretty amazing! If you'd like to make your own They/Them Pullover, click on the link below!  They-Them Crocheted Pullover - DIGITAL PATTERN Size Small-5XFashion is meant for EVERY body regardless of gender Designed by the Shibaguyz – Shannon & Jason Mullett-Bowlsby, the They/Them Pullover is a gender neutral pullover that is perfect for him or her or they or them. This design features fabric made in a Half Double Herringbone crochet stitch with a large cowl neck collar, easy slip stitch shaping at the neckline, and the arms are crocheted long enough to become handwarmers, just insert your thumbs into the openings and you’re good to go. You can customize this design to fit your body, your life, and your style and make your own kit with NEW colors of Blue Moon Fiber Arts, Soft Rock yarn available from Needlepoints West. SKILLS USED
SIZES S (M, L, 1X, 2X {Sample Size}, 3X, 4X, 5X) To Fit Chest: 34 (38, 42, 46, 48, 50, 54, 58)”/ 86.25 (96.5, 106.75, 116.75, 122, 127, 137.25, 147.25) cm Sample shown to fit chest 48”/122 cm FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To Fit Chest Circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46, 48, 50, 54, 58)”/86.25 (96.5, 106.75, 116.75, 122, 127, 137.25, 147.25) cm Finished Chest Circumference: 38.25 (42.25, 46.25, 50, 52, 54, 58, 62)”/ 96.5 (106.75, 117, 127, 132, 137.25, 147.25, 157.5) cm Finished length from shoulder: 28.75 (29.5, 29.75, 30, 30, 30.25, 30.5, 30.5)”/ 73 (75, 76.25, 76.25, 76.25, 77, 77.5, 77.5) cm Neckline Width: 9.5 (10.5, 10.5, 11.25, 11.25, 11.5, 12.25, 12.5)”/ 24 (27, 27, 28.5, 28.5, 29.25, 31, 31.75) cm MATERIALS and TOOLS Sample uses Blue Moon Fiber Arts, Soft Rock (100% Superwash Merino; 4 ounces/113g = 500 yards/475 m): 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls in color F*ck Cancer and 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls in color #Survivor—3000 (4000, 4000, 4000, 4000, 4000, 5000, 5000) total yards/2743.25 (3657.5, 3657.5, 3657.5, 3657.5, 3657.5, 4572, 4572) total meters of fingering weight yarn; 18 WPI; CYCA 1 Crochet hook: 2.75mm (size C-2) or size to obtain gauge Yarn needle
As freelance fiber artists, our teaching gigs and the resulting product sales account for a large portion of our income. With two events now canceled (and a possible third cancellation) as well as the early closure of our museum show, we are facing some uncertainty right now. In addition, a few of our clients have shut down their operations and “will not be processing invoices.”
During this time of uncertainty we come to you, our friends, neighbors, students, and fellow makers and crafters to help us out if you have the means. There are a couple of ways to do this:
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