Easter Advent – Clothing

As the flowers bloom and the weather warms, Easter becomes the perfect time to show off your handmade style. Whether you’re dressing up for a family brunch, attending church, or just enjoying the sunshine, crochet clothing offers a charming, whimsical touch to your spring wardrobe.

Here are some adorable and festive crochet clothing ideas to try this Easter.

The beautiful pastel colors in this Tutti Frutti Poncho would make a perfect wrap for Easter!!

Materials:

Lion Big Scoop Yarn or any DK weight yarn – 5 oz.

(fringe is optional and would require additional yarn)

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Size Small (4/6)

Neckline to hem not including fringe):  15″

Neck opening (circumference):  24″

Laying flat at widest point:   24”

 

Gauge:  5 dc = 1”

Cluster st: yo, insert hook into st, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 lps, yo and pull through 1 loop, yo, insert hook into st, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 lps, yo and pull through 1 lp, yo, insert hook into st, yo and pull through, yo and pull through 2 lps, yo and pull through all lps.

YouTube Tutorial

NOTE: When making dc in ch sp, work into sp rather than into ch to help cover the color of the chs.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make 2 (1 front & 1 back)

Row 1:  Ch 108, dc in 4^th ch from hook and each ch across (106 dc including beginning ch-3).

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), turn, sk first st, dc next st, sk next st, ch 1, dc, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc next st,* repeat across. End with ch 1, sk 1 st, dc next st, dc in top of ch-3.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), turn, dc in next st, 3 dc in each st across, skipping ch spaces. End with dc in last dc, dc in top of ch-3.

Row 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in next st, ch 1, *cluster, ch 2,* repeat across. End with dc in last dc, dc in top of ch-3.

Row 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in 2^nd st, ch 1, dc in top of cluster, *ch 2, dc in top of cluster,* repeat across. End with ch 1, dc in last dc, dc in top of ch-3.

Row 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, *2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next dc,* repeat across. End with dc in ch-1 sp, dc in last dc, dc in top of ch-3.

Row 7: Ch 3, turn, dc across.

Repeat Rows 2-7, 3 times. Fasten off.

Each panel measures approximately 23” wide x 11” tall.

Even rows are RIGHT side of work; odd rows are BACK side of work. With right sides facing, sew short side of front to top of back on the left. Then sew short side of back to top of front.

Bottom edging: With right side facing, attach yarn to bottom edge and work 1 row of dc evenly spaced around the bottom with 3 dc in front and back corners. Fasten off.

Top edging: Attach yarn to top edge and work 1 row of dc around, decreasing at front and back corners. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Fringe: Cut 12” lengths of both colors of yarn. Using 3 pieces of the same color, fold in half and insert hook from back to front of bottom edging. Pull loop through stitch, then pull ends through loop you just made. Work 1 fringe every 2 stitches across bottom, alternating black and ombre.

PDF including Sizes Medium (8/10) and Large (12/14) is 50% off today only.

Crochet Pattern Tutti Frutti Girl’s Poncho

Nellie Summer Tee from Jo’s Crafty Hook 

Add a lightweight tee to your Spring or Summer wardrobe.

Nellie Summer Tee Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet a Pinstripe Sweater in pastel colors for a great cardigan to wear to church on Easter morning.

Toddler Pinstripe Sweater Crochet Pattern

Today’s free download:

Easter Wordsearch Puzzle

More Easter Patterns

Easter Patterns

 

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Day 1 – Bunnies

Day 3 – Ducks

 

Day 5 – Donkey

Day 6 – Baskets 

Day 7 – Easter Eggs

 

 

Day 10 – Crochet for Children

Day 11 – Crochet for Baby

Day 12 – Home Decor

 

Day 14 – Miscellaneous

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