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New Crochet Just in Time for Fall!

9/1/2020

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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.

This cabled cardigan is the next showpiece in your crochet wardrobe. The luxe crochet cables ensure that you will stay engaged with this pattern from start to finish and the resulting fabric will keep you cozy on those chilly fall mornings and all through the coming winter. Design details like the generous hood and thumb openings transforming the sleeves into hand and wrist warmers will make this the wardrobe piece you reach for the most.
Crochet Cabled Cardigan
Crochet Cables that Little Red Riding Hood wishes she'd had.

Crochet Conch Top Pattern
Light and layerable to get you through those last days of summer.
The days might be growing cooler but some of us just aren't ready to let go of the summer vibes. With this light and layerable  crochet top, you can have both. The breezy fabric is fun to make and gives you just enough breathing room to enjoy those last fresh breezes of summer air. Don't put this one away! As the first leaves turn, you'll appreciate the added layering without feeling overwhelmed.

Y'all know we love to play with simple, geometric shapes to create wearable, fashionable garments. This crochet top was in a series of experiments that resulted in our book Crochet Geometry. The  ultimate versatile piece  for your crochet wardrobe, this top is easy to make, easy to construct, and so easy to wear… on just about any body type. You're going to want more than one of these as it will definitely be your year-round
go-to essential
for your crochet wardrobe.
Quad Top Crochet Pattern
A year-round essential for your crochet wardrobe.

Crochet Motif Duster Pattern
A crochet style throw back that never went out of style.
We do love a good crochet motif and we love love LOVE a duster. Throw those two together into a 70's inspired vibe and we're in heaven. We paired solid crochet fabric on the top to lend stability to the join-as-you-go motifs along the body of this light and wearable long top. You don't have to want to pack up your camper van to wear this light-weight top. Pick the colors that work for you and make this another
crochet wardrobe staple that will serve you well year round.

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

$7.50
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.


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SKILLS USED
 
  • Single crochet
  • Front post double crochet
  • Left leaning front post treble crochet
  • Right crossing front post treble cable
  • Left crossing front post treble cable
  • Increases
  • Blocking
  • Locking mattress stitch
  • Setting in a sleeve

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
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Effortless QuadTop - Crochet Digital Pattern

$7.50

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.



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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

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The Conch Cardigan - Crochet Digital Pattern

$7.50

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.


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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

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Motif Duster - Crochet Digital Pattern

$7.50

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.


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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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They/Them Pullover

6/25/2020

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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.

"Don't be a sissy!"

“Boys don’t wear pink.”

“Don’t you want something a little less… feminine?”


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“Grow a pair!

"Man up!”

“You look like a f*ggot.”



“Real men <insert something here which arbitrarily defines what a "REAL MAN" is by what that real man does>."

“Real men <insert something here which arbitrarily defines what a "REAL MAN" is by what that real man does not do>.“


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After having grown up hearing these and, frankly, much worse, we had shrunk into the “norms” that society had held up to us as part of our masculine roles we were to play. The more we fit in, the less likely we were to be yelled at, beaten up, harassed, or possibly hospitalized. This is the act we learn to put on from a very young age. We learn from our families. We learn from our teachers. We learn from our classmates. We learn from TV, movies, books, our neighbors, the people we work with… we learn our lessons and we learn them well. We swallow our feelings and deny our true nature. And we learn to exist… sometimes even with a smile on our faces. After a while, that life becomes the norm and, suddenly, you’re 40-50 years down the road and you’ve learned your lessons so well that you’ve forgotten who you really are. That realization is a kick in the gut.
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.
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This one design, the They/Them Pullover was us finally breaking the bars of our binary cage. It was, at least, a first step. The journey of creating this design and having Jason wear it on the stage at STITCHES West a year and a half ago was a long one that ultimately culminated in us doing our Tale of the Purple Zebra talk at that same event a year later and to Shannon coming out as gender queer and using they/them & he/him pronouns. Yeah… don’t think his therapist missed out on the symbolism of testing the waters with a design surrogate before kicking down the gender closet doors a year later wearing a sparkly gold tux dress and high-heeled, knee high boots on stage.
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.

Happy Pride Month everyone! To our LGBTQIA community, we love you, and we are proud to stand with you.

STITCH ON!!
S&J

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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-5X

$7.50
Add to Cart

Fashion 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

  • Foundation herringbone half double crochet
  • Linked first half double crochet
  • Herringbone half double crochet
  • Increases
  • Carrying yarn up the side of work
  • Blocking
  • Locking mattress stitch
  • Setting in a sleeve


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

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A Request From The Shibaguyz During The COVID19 Pandemic

3/16/2020

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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: 
  • First, you can find something that you love, books, thread, or patterns, in our online store where every purchase is greatly appreciated. 
  • Second, you can also donate directly to us. Below is a link to our PayPal Donate page. Even the smallest donation will be greatly appreciated and will assist Shibaguyz Designz in weathering through the next few months. 

Thank you for your help and understanding. 
​Stitch On!

S&J
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