Gayle Francis
Gayle Francis
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Vlogmas 2024: A Very Cozy Blanket From a 1970s Rug Pattern!
What's a rug if not a floor blanket, really?
Pattern available here: www.etsy.com/listing/690758755/vintage-crochet-pattern-geometric-rug?ref=yr_purchases
Pattern Errata: icrochetedthething.com/vintage-patterns-errata-2/
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Me on the internet:
Website: icrochetedthething.com
insta: icrochetedthething
ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
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Видео

Vlogmas 2024: Chicken friend (with babies!!)
День назад
Do you need a chicken? I think we all need a chicken. This one's for a kid, and I can't wait to hear how loved it is. Link to Mod with link to original pattern: oakandmarlow.com/mabel-mama-chicken-crochet-pattern-modification/ Link to hinged egg: oakandmarlow.com/mini-mabel-egg-crochet-pattern/ Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.co...
Fifth Friday: I've Got a Yarn Holder Suggestion if You're Looking
Просмотров 414 дней назад
I bought myself a gizmo, and I really, really like it. Yarn Holder: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CN9BSMBJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
Pretty, lacy ankle socks from Goyso (Pierrot Yarns)!
Просмотров 16Месяц назад
Secretly, they're cosplay socks, but also just damn cute. Errata is on my website under "Modern Pattern Errata". Gosyo Pattern Archive: gosyo.co.jp/english/index.html#top Ankle Socks Pattern (opens to PDF): gosyo.co.jp/english/pattern/eHTML/ePDF/1506/215ss-17_Ankle_Cuff_Socks.pdf Katrinkles Sock blockers: katrinkles.com/products/adjustable-sock-blockers-pair-adult-size?srsltid=AfmBOoo-URoKxncpF...
Cosplay Diaries: Building Big Barda Part 5: The Top!
Просмотров 4Месяц назад
And now, onto the large pieces! Texture is key to this costume. Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
These 1970s shorts are so cute, but boy did I mess up.
Просмотров 19Месяц назад
An important reminder to pay attention to exactly how the pattern gauge is being decided. AKA I f*cked up pretty good. Pattern link: icrochetedthething.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/copy-of-twilleys5140_watermark.pdf Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
Cosplay Diary: Building Big Barda Part 4: The Megarod!
Просмотров 62 месяца назад
A big girl needs a big weapon. And Barda's got a great one. Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
I Made a Single Sock!
Просмотров 112 месяца назад
I do have a reason for only making one. But also, let's talk the importance of archiving out-of-print books. Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
Yes, I did make a 2-hour video about the Herrschner's fall 2024 catalog, and you should watch it
Просмотров 332 месяца назад
Exactly what it says on the tin. Includes rants about jumbo yarn, fast fashion, and some grumbles on gender conformity. Also, tips and tricks I thought might be useful and several soft jabs at beige moms. Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
Some Freehand Fun with BC Garn Lino (I am so sad it's discontinued!)
Просмотров 162 месяца назад
Sometimes you just need a big ass tee. Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
Cosplay Diary: Building Big Barda Part 3: A 1970s Choker
Просмотров 133 месяца назад
A small but important addition to the Big Barda cosplay. Pattern on my website: icrochetedthething.com/2024/09/05/a-collection-of-1970s-chokers/ Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
A Little Fishy Bowl Friend from Pierrot (Gosyo) Yarns!
Просмотров 63 месяца назад
A little bowl buddy for odds and ends! Pattern (Opens to PDF): gosyo.co.jp/english/pattern/eHTML/ePDF/1808/sakka-4_Blowfish_Basket.pdf Full archive: gosyo.co.jp/english/index.html#top Me on the internet: Website: icrochetedthething.com insta: icrochetedthething ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/gayle-designs
Fifth Friday: Bucket Check (aka What I Might be Working on Right this Second)
Просмотров 53 месяца назад
Well, there's an extra Friday this month, so how about a video just looking at what at least some of the yarn in my house is planned for? A few links of things I mention in the video: Yarn Holder: www.amazon.com/Knitting-Crocheting-Crochet-Spinner-Artowell/dp/B0C94T6BG6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2ETWEIUQ48FXA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DV7vJFLFhTOPrXjgPIFD-MvxMb_G960MWfoFTcs4I6BqpKVaz0eW5P5f3S4QdGxDT2o5CCSlqN...
Cosplay Diary: Building Big Barda Part 2: A Vest for a Cape
Просмотров 124 месяца назад
Cosplay Diary: Building Big Barda Part 2: A Vest for a Cape
A 1950s Mesh Dress Worked in Laceweight!
Просмотров 744 месяца назад
A 1950s Mesh Dress Worked in Laceweight!
Kitty Head Potholders from the 1950s!
Просмотров 114 месяца назад
Kitty Head Potholders from the 1950s!
I'm a Ghost for the Rest of July
Просмотров 135 месяцев назад
I'm a Ghost for the Rest of July
Cosplay Diary: Building Big Barda Part 1: The Helmet
Просмотров 115 месяцев назад
Cosplay Diary: Building Big Barda Part 1: The Helmet
4,000 yards of #30 thread for this 1930s Cape!
Просмотров 2195 месяцев назад
4,000 yards of #30 thread for this 1930s Cape!
A Miser's Bag from the 1940s (though the style is way older than that!)
Просмотров 2866 месяцев назад
A Miser's Bag from the 1940s (though the style is way older than that!)
Two Quick and Cute Motif Patterns from Crochet Today March/April 2009!
Просмотров 66 месяцев назад
Two Quick and Cute Motif Patterns from Crochet Today March/April 2009!
How To: Crossed Double Crochet
Просмотров 187 месяцев назад
How To: Crossed Double Crochet
A 1950s Patio Skirt Made on a 2mm Hook!
Просмотров 1627 месяцев назад
A 1950s Patio Skirt Made on a 2mm Hook!
Two Collars from the 1940s!
Просмотров 1127 месяцев назад
Two Collars from the 1940s!
A fab layering tee from a Japanese pattern!
Просмотров 267 месяцев назад
A fab layering tee from a Japanese pattern!
All Kinds of Kitchen Bits from the 1940s
Просмотров 237 месяцев назад
All Kinds of Kitchen Bits from the 1940s
Slightly Late Updates but Also Schedule News!
Просмотров 57 месяцев назад
Slightly Late Updates but Also Schedule News!
A Modern Vest From Interweave Crochet (RIP)
Просмотров 268 месяцев назад
A Modern Vest From Interweave Crochet (RIP)
Pencil Skirt 2.0 (with a tutorial link!)
Просмотров 148 месяцев назад
Pencil Skirt 2.0 (with a tutorial link!)
How to: Plaiting (aka Ruching, near as I can tell)
Просмотров 149 месяцев назад
How to: Plaiting (aka Ruching, near as I can tell)

Комментарии

  • @angelofdarkness108
    @angelofdarkness108 23 дня назад

    Thank you so much, my mom asked me to crochet her one as a Christmas present. So I'll try to make it with your pattern the next few weeks! On a side note: it's amazing, that the original pattern is quite old, a lovely fact :D Thanks for ' translating' it and sharing with us!

  • @mimundohu
    @mimundohu 2 месяца назад

    Ez iszonyat ronda😢😢😢

  • @amateur-disco
    @amateur-disco 4 месяца назад

    These are very cute, and I appreciate you sharing the details as to how you made them (especially the double-layering for better heat protection)

  • @garnetbelial
    @garnetbelial 5 месяцев назад

    Hydrate or dydrate. Love ya <3

  • @pmclaughlin4111
    @pmclaughlin4111 5 месяцев назад

    Pink is the genius color choice. Pattern is the crazy part of genius. Fabulous!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I am very happy to be a giant cotton candy.

  • @biblioknitting9695
    @biblioknitting9695 5 месяцев назад

    I don't crochet (knitter only I'm afraid), but this was so fun to look at that I had to click in!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 5 месяцев назад

      Oh, I'm glad you gave it a look! I do that with knit sometimes, too. Fun us fun!

  • @shelbyhaase9754
    @shelbyhaase9754 5 месяцев назад

    She's gorgeous!! Great work!!

  • @lazygardens
    @lazygardens 5 месяцев назад

    Wow! My aunt had a long commute to work in WWII, and crocheted all the way. The original looks like it was heavily starched for added floof.

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 5 месяцев назад

      I starched as well as I could, but I know I don't know the sort of secrets the ladies back then did. They could make anything stand up.

    • @lazygardens
      @lazygardens 5 месяцев назад

      @@icrochetedthething Part of it was boiled starch, and using pins and props to hold the lace until dry. After stretching it to shape.

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 5 месяцев назад

      @@lazygardens Oh, man, precision and a lot of time, no doubt.

  • @nothingworksworks3511
    @nothingworksworks3511 6 месяцев назад

    this is a cool idea but can't unsee truck nuts. Maybe own it & call it a truckNutz purse. EDIT. so relieved you saw the BAlZak too🤣

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 6 месяцев назад

      Oh, I absolutely saw it the first time I was introduced to the design, and it has made me laugh ever since. I want to make a purse in blue with gold fixings.

  • @juliedevine8638
    @juliedevine8638 6 месяцев назад

    Oops meant knit

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 6 месяцев назад

      Oh, typos. They will always sneak in. Congrats on the retirement! I hope you have a great time having the time and energy to stitch!

  • @juliedevine8638
    @juliedevine8638 6 месяцев назад

    I love your style and humor. I can’t wait for more. I finally retired and i want to knot and crochet again!

  • @marcguilarte4291
    @marcguilarte4291 6 месяцев назад

    That's such an interesting design. I have never heard of that before. It's interesting to hear the origin of the design. A history can be like a personality. I enjoyed the video.

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 6 месяцев назад

      I'm so glad you liked it! I started collecting vintage patterns just because I like the projects, but I've been caught up in the history whenever I find it now. It's really fun!

  • @rjbrewer09
    @rjbrewer09 6 месяцев назад

    that is too cute🎉 I love it. Thank you for creating and sharing😊

  • @melleni
    @melleni 7 месяцев назад

    Woow this looks so gorggg!! Great job💘

  • @Atomicl3itch99
    @Atomicl3itch99 7 месяцев назад

    beautiful! crochet skirts are my favorite. the drape is perfect and i love your color choice :)

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 6 месяцев назад

      The pattern says "light and dark" and I went, "Nah, bright and bright." It's a great skirt, and the Cobasi is a beautiful yarn.

  • @weirdieoid
    @weirdieoid 7 месяцев назад

    This is such a cool set of patterns! this makes me excited to try working with cotton again, but i have so many projects going right now... so many blankets and stash busters and sweaters.... Keep up the good work!! im inspired :^)

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 7 месяцев назад

      Oh, I'm so happy the video made you want to make some stuff! That's the best feeling!

  • @denisehoffmann5006
    @denisehoffmann5006 7 месяцев назад

    My aunt had that crocheted crinoline doll on her bed . Tacky is one of my favorite shades of nostalgia... also just my favorite 😉

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 7 месяцев назад

      Tacky vintage is so fun. I love it so much. It's funny how often I show the crinoline girl to someone and watch them have intense flashbacks. It's so funny.

  • @huepchen05
    @huepchen05 10 месяцев назад

    That is such a good idea! I love it!

  • @1968LTS
    @1968LTS 10 месяцев назад

    Great idea ❤

  • @rhondashearer3134
    @rhondashearer3134 10 месяцев назад

    thank you that's a clever idea

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 10 месяцев назад

      Oh, thanks!

    • @rhondashearer3134
      @rhondashearer3134 10 месяцев назад

      Strange question lol how do you store your yarn? I have a small space.

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 10 месяцев назад

      @@rhondashearer3134 I've got one of those hanging compartments in the closet and a lot of little buckets like you'd use in a kid's room. The buckets can stack pretty okay in a pinch. I also really only buy yarn when I know what I'm doing with it, which can lead to a yarn backlog but not a big build up of stuff that never gets used.

  • @tarynkathleen3699
    @tarynkathleen3699 10 месяцев назад

    Lol how cute. What kind of dog?

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 10 месяцев назад

      She is a chiweenie! Entirely too clever and very much likes to sit on anything you add to the floor.

  • @beatriceotter8718
    @beatriceotter8718 10 месяцев назад

    Even in the winter time, if you're spending time outdoors and active, you STILL don't want to wear an acrylic top. You need stuff that will wick the sweat away from your body so that when you stop being active you don't get chilled.

  • @tropicalermine
    @tropicalermine 10 месяцев назад

    LOL

  • @Gotapengwen
    @Gotapengwen 10 месяцев назад

    I had the cutest acrylic maternity top. I was in college back then… I literally ripped that thing open because it was trying to kiII me..

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 10 месяцев назад

      I cannot even imagine how awful that must have felt while pregnant. I bet you looked so cute in it, too!

    • @Gotapengwen
      @Gotapengwen 10 месяцев назад

      @@icrochetedthething it was super cute.. knit top with a little teddy bear.. I was so sad that I had to rip open the neck but it was the top or me..

  • @Miaschoice2021
    @Miaschoice2021 11 месяцев назад

    Omg can i get that pattern? I love both pairs of shorts.

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething 10 месяцев назад

      Oh, absolutely! Sorry for the delay in getting this to you. The file is at the link here, which was the original blog I had on wordpress, hence the different name: grammaredit1242694.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/1970shot-pantsshorts.pdf

  • @thatcrazychicken
    @thatcrazychicken 11 месяцев назад

    Absolutely simple yet beautiful and helpful tip! Thanks 😊

  • @jo4370
    @jo4370 11 месяцев назад

    This is so smart

  • @robin-v2m4y
    @robin-v2m4y 11 месяцев назад

    Geez...what a great idea!! Just love this, thanks

  • @beyondallmeasure
    @beyondallmeasure Год назад

    This is so cute! ❤

  • @beyondallmeasure
    @beyondallmeasure Год назад

    This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      You're welcome! This reminded me I still have this skirt, in fact, which I need to remember for my next night out.

  • @beyondallmeasure
    @beyondallmeasure Год назад

    I love the drape of the skirt. 🥰 I just found your channel, and I love it!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      Oh, thank you! The skirt really is fantastic, lots of swing to it.

  • @beyondallmeasure
    @beyondallmeasure Год назад

    This is very pretty! Thank you for sharing. I also have a high waist and often patterns have to be altered. So this pattern looks promising!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      You're so welcome! I love 1940s patterns because they tend to be high-waisted, so I don't have to figure out if it's gonna hit right.

  • @graysonrogers-barnes6302
    @graysonrogers-barnes6302 Год назад

    This was so cool to find!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      I really love it. It's especially fun to see what the thing actually looks like when all you have is a drawing.

  • @GiggleBasket21
    @GiggleBasket21 Год назад

    I love this, I'm suprised it didn't get more likes and more comments! The buttons are awesome!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      Oh, thank you! You never know what's going to be interesting for people, really. I just like sharing.

  • @GiggleBasket21
    @GiggleBasket21 Год назад

    I love these book reviews I've only just found you. I'm off to see more of your videos :)

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      Oh, thank you! Glad you enjoy them! I haven't done one in awhile, but I do like going through books.

  • @sue7777
    @sue7777 Год назад

    Cool little shoes-thanks for sharing them and a bit of info about how you make them with us.

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      Oh, you're so welcome! I just have a good time explaining stuff.

  • @mgarner1227
    @mgarner1227 Год назад

    Damn cute shorts, though.

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      Thanks! Really looking forward to making more at some point.

  • @mgarner1227
    @mgarner1227 Год назад

    Hahaha I'm pretty sure I have found all the places to sweat from, living down here.

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      Oh no doubt. That humidity you deal with is a whole different monster.

  • @ParkAvenue34
    @ParkAvenue34 Год назад

    That is My dress. I've been looking for that pattern for a few months now. I want to make it for my {@#$%}High School Reunion in the Spring!!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      Oh, I'm so excited for you! I bet you'll look absolutely stellar!

    • @ParkAvenue34
      @ParkAvenue34 Год назад

      @@icrochetedthething I can't thank you enough!!! Thank you, again..... 👗 🎓-LOL

  • @carlagarrett8584
    @carlagarrett8584 Год назад

    GORGEOUS! I would love it with a full black slip for a withy look in October. So nice!

  • @mgarner1227
    @mgarner1227 Год назад

    LOL "boob hammock"

  • @mgarner1227
    @mgarner1227 Год назад

    I love it so much!!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      Thank you! I'm tempted to make a few more, honestly. They're cute and quick and could easily be a wardrobe staple.

  • @freshprince1987
    @freshprince1987 Год назад

    Looks good 👍

  • @mgarner1227
    @mgarner1227 Год назад

    LOL at "in the hopper." Where I'm from in PA, hopper = toilet.

  • @garnetbelial
    @garnetbelial Год назад

    Okay, I must learn this filet thing, time to graduate from chain mesh tops, haha!

    • @icrochetedthething
      @icrochetedthething Год назад

      That sounds like a really easy move! And it's very fun to just do it plain or find patterns.

  • @Atomicl3itch99
    @Atomicl3itch99 Год назад

    this top is so cute! 💗

  • @garnetbelial
    @garnetbelial Год назад

    No cookies, only craft supplies in this tin!

  • @yessica3420
    @yessica3420 Год назад

    It is SO cute on you!!

  • @gabsflower
    @gabsflower Год назад

    OKAY I ACTUALLY LOVE THIS