Salena Baca - My Crocheted Closet: 22 Styles for Every Day of the Week

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Names: Baca, Salena, author.

Title: My crocheted closet : 22 styles for every day of the week / Salena Baca.

Description: First edition. | Guilford, Connecticut : Stackpole, 2017.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017029743 (print) | LCCN 2017030885 (ebook) | ISBN 9780811765862 (e-book) | ISBN 9780811718066 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subjects: LCSH: CrochetingPatterns. | Womens clothing.

Classification: LCC TT825 (ebook) | LCC TT825 .B2937 2017 (print) | DDC 746.43/4dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017029743

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Printed in the United States of America

A side from the usual accessories like hats and scarves, crochet isnt fully integrated into the average closet. This seems to be quite typical for most crocheters I know, myself included. In fact, years ago I would not have thought much about adding more than just an occasional accessory to my wardrobe, because the kind of crochet I liked was worked with economical yarns, and I didnt always do things like check for gauge or work up a swatch.

Over the years, Ive made the most tremendous friendships around the world with others who crochet professionally, too. They have taught me so very much about color, texture, material, style, and fit as these elements relate to the perfect crochet garment. This is my second collective publication, and within these pages I want to highlight that our love of crochet can easily transform and elevate our closetfrom fun, everyday pieces to stunning staples that youll wear for years to come.

This collection is an ode to crochet, yes, but its so much more! These approachable styles were designed with the utmost attention to detail for color, fit, style, and design. Pairing a raw, bulky wool and an openwork stitch (for example) not only can highlight the material but it also creates a phenomenal super scarf! And the perfect shade of forest green for a knee-length duster adds a flair that is unexpected and breathtaking!

My hope with this title is that it will become more than just a look book; I want to empower non-crocheters to pick up a hook and challenge crochet lovers to experiment. Try new yarns, colors, textures, and materials to create styles that look and feel incredible. My hope is that your favorite garment will be the one that you crocheted.

May the pieces in this book fly from the pages onto your hooks and into your closets forever!

Peace + Love + Crochet

Salena

Designed by Salena Baca

A really great tote will always be on trend, and working one in an interesting material will definitely create a dazzling look! This tote can be finished with strappy leather or corded crochet handles, and embellishing with a key chain will add an extra bit of pizzazz.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

M (L)

M: 30 in./76 cm circumference x 15 in./38 cm tall

L: 32 in./81 cm circumference x 16 in./41 cm tall

YARN

Premier Yarns Home Raffia, medium weight #4 yarn (100% cellulose rayon; 87 yd./80 m per 1.23 oz./35 g skein)

4 skeins Hollow Reeds 99-05

YARN ALTERNATIVE

Universal Yarn Yashi Iro Raffia, medium weight #4 yarn (100% cellulose rayon; 124 yd./113 m per 1.76 oz./50 g skein)

HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS

US size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Measuring tape

Stitch markers

16 in./41 cm leather handles (optional)

Sewing needle and thread (if attaching leather handles)

GAUGE

13 dc and 7 rounds = 4 in./10 cm

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

NOTES

Beginning ch-1 does not count as a st.

Crochet cord or leather straps may be used for handles; instructions for both are provided under Finishing & Assembly.

Key chain embellishments may be added to purse handles as desired.

All Sizes

Make magic ring.

Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join6 sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join12 sc.

Round 3: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next] 6 times, join18 sc.

Round 4: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 2 sts] 6 times, join24 sc.

Round 5: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 3 sts] 6 times, join30 sc.

Round 6: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 4 sts] 6 times, join36 sc.

Round 7: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 5 sts] 6 times, join42 sc.

Round 8: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 6 sts] 6 times, join48 sc.

Round 9: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 7 sts] 6 times, join54 sc.

Round 10: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 8 sts] 6 times, join60 sc.

Round 11: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 9 sts] 6 times, join66 sc.

Round 12: Ch 1, [2 sc in next, sc in next 10 sts] 6 times, join72 sc.

Continue to instructions for desired size.

Medium

Round 13: Ch 1, [sc in next, skip 1 st, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 1 st] 18 times, join18 sc, 72 dc, 18 ch-1 spaces.

Round 14: Sl st to ch-1 space, ch 1, [sc in ch-1 space, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sc] 18 times, join18 sc, 36 dc, 18 ch-3 spaces.

Round 15: Ch 1, [sc in sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-3 space] 18 times, join18 sc, 72 dc, 18 ch-1 spaces.

Rounds 1630: Repeat Rounds 1415, ending with a Round 14 repeat.