Craft Trends 2017

Dear users, dear authors,
What’s trending? What do you absolutely need to have in 2017? Here in this thread, you can introduce the latest trends.

@Authors,
this promotional thread is for all authors.
 2-3 thematically appropriate patterns with trend topics are allowed here in the thread per author
. Image, link, and text with all information about the material, technique, difficulty level
and what makes the pattern special must be included. Have fun.

Ponchos are once again totally on trend this year. And right now is the perfect time to knit yourself a stylish poncho. 

This trendy piece is knitted as a large rectangle, then two sides are crocheted together. Finally, fringe is knotted onto the newly created edge. The pattern is 10 pages long and includes written instructions as well as charts and a photo tutorial for the transverse rib pattern and schematic drawings
Difficulty level: intermediate

Materials needed

• approx. 350 grams MyBoshi “Flow” or another yarn in a similar weight (approx. 900 meters of yarn )
  
• size 7 knitting needles
  
• 2 stitch markers
  
• size 7 crochet hook
  
• scissors
  

==> Click here and get the wonderful pattern! 

 This summer loop is simply a must-have,
it’s knitted from cotton ribbon yarn, is very easy, and the pattern is explained really well!

Here is the pattern  “Pattern Stitch Loop”

I’d like to recommend this summer scarf to you. Knitted up in no time with thick cotton yarn. You can find the pattern here .

To the pattern / Click me



This trendy crocheted table runner is a "must-have" for 2017! :-)

It looks elegant and simple and will enhance any table!
You can adjust it to your own size!

The pattern is written to be beginner-friendly and includes lots of pictures!

You will need Schachenmayr Catania and a 3.5 mm crochet hook, and then you're ready to get started! 

Have fun crocheting! 

I think crocheted baby toys are totally on trend, because every stitch is filled with love, and one-of-a-kind crocheted items made with love and care not only accompany a baby’s development in the first few months but often become loyal playmates for many years to come.

Click here to go directly to the pattern

With this gorgeous, airy sweater, you’ll always be on trend! The pretty lace pattern that runs throughout the entire sweater is very easy to follow and has a “wow” factor.
The pattern is also easy for beginners to follow. All the numbers have already been calculated, so all you need to do is choose the right size. There’s a knitting chart for the lace pattern.

I think bags are always in style somehow—especially for us ladies.
So crocheting your own bags is definitely a great idea, too.

This bag has the advantage of being crocheted almost in one piece. Then you just need to join it together, attach the handles, and this beautiful, sturdy bag is ready.
Maybe as a gift or as a shopping bag. If you crochet it a little smaller, it’s sure to be a hit with the kids, too.

I’ve explained everything in detail in a step-by-step pattern with lots of pictures. My pattern also includes a “little crochet school.” Materials

• ONELine Line 55 Montego (100 g/100 m LL) Colors 36, 52, 23, and 46 
• Crochet hook size 6.0 (or as desired)
• Sewing needle/darning needle
• Scissors 

Yarn usage: approximately 290 g total!

• Light green 60 g
• Dark green 60 g
• White 70 g
• Blue 110 g

Size

• Width = 30 cm
• Height = 20 cm

Click here for the pattern!

Have fun
Dorigurumi

Some TRENDS you just have to join in...
Made famous under the name "Katniss' Cowl," this asymmetrical soul warmer has truly become a "MUST HAVE."
We have slightly modified the original version.

The pattern is designed for size 38/40.

However, the included template and the gauge make it possible to work any size!
You will also find a detailed diagram in the pattern, which will make the knitting process easier for you.

For more details, just click on the image below.

“Dark Lady” is a shawl for truly any occasion. By lining up different pattern sections, this
breathtaking design is created. This example has a length of about 1.85 m and
a width of approx. 43 cm, but it explains exactly how you can make it
longer or shorter as desired. This pattern is
definitely suitable for beginners.


Click here and you’ll go directly to the pattern:


Material:

• Depending on the desired length of the shawl, you will need (here approx. 250 g gradient yarn cake with a total yardage of 1250 m)
• Crochet hook size 2.5–4 (here size 2.5)

...and fun is totally on trend... fun and humor in serious times :-)
...here’s our suggestion: crocheted medals — the “Colorful Cross of Merit,” medals for “superheroes,” or even the Medal of Bravery....
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/24195/orden-fuer-superhelden-haekelanleitung


https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/24191/039-buntes-verdienstkreuz-039-haekelanleitung



https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/24306/tapferkeitsorden-haekelanleitung

I also have something to contribute on the topic of fun: a drip catcher for sniffly noses, or for when you want to hide your nose

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/25067/tropfenfaenger-fuer-verschnupfte-nasen-zum-haekeln


Another little extra for doll mums and their little dolls: an Easter costume for dress-up dolls


https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/21050/barbie-als-osterhase

Or this design for summer: a swimsuit for baby dolls


https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/23986/badeanzug-fuer-baby-born-und-aehnliche-puppen-ca-43-cm

Have fun making these!

Here is the pattern “Crocheted children's top with flowers”
This sweet top is right on trend in children's fashion.

It is made of cotton,
using 4 colors, 50 g each, and a size 3 crochet hook.

Crocheted in your favorite colors, it is a one-of-a-kind piece that cannot be bought anywhere else!

DIY is trending! We no longer want neon-bright plastic doll clothes made by machines in faraway China. We want to make the doll clothes for our children’s and grandchildren’s dolls ourselves again—just like in the old days, only prettier, more stylish, and more modern! Feel free to take a look at my designs and let yourselves be inspired by the new joy of DIY.

I hope you have lots of fun, for example, with the doll clothes from the “Swing” series.
Best regards — Yours, Ina

And anyone who prefers to knit doll clothes will enjoy taking a look at these patterns:
Ball Gown or Elegant Dress .
Best regards from "Ina strickt"

To the pattern / Click here




An absolute trend for 2017

This table runner is a real standout!

This shows that crocheted table runners don’t always have to be old-fashioned!

The pattern is described in detail over 33 pages, complete with illustrations
and even the charts are included!
It’s therefore perfect for beginners, but also a delight for experienced crocheters!

It’s crocheted with Schachenmayr Catania and a size 3.0 hook;
exact quantity specifications are listed in the pattern!

Have fun crocheting!

Accessories that can be worn in different ways are especially on trend.
For example, a Ponchola.

What is a Ponchola? It’s a perfect combination of scarf, stole, and poncho.
The Ponchola Fanyamar is a wonderfully versatile accessory. It looks beautiful as an elegant stole for festive occasions, keeps you warm as a cozy scarf, and is indispensable as a poncho in spring.

Fanyamar was designed for lace yarns, because that is the best way to show off its delicate and airy character. Even so, the stole also looks dreamily beautiful in thicker yarns, such as sock yarn. However, the yarn you choose should definitely not be any thicker than that.

Required materials:

• approx. 150 grams of yarn (approx. 750 meters) lace yarn (e.g. Lace Seta / Lace Seta degradé by Lana Grossa, Laceball by Schoppel)
• size 4 circular knitting needle; I recommend an interchangeable needle system
• kitchen scale
• stitch markers if needed
• sewing needle for weaving in the ends
• scissors
• if needed, a crochet hook and beads for the cord, or a piece of thin satin ribbon so the stole can be worn as a poncho

The stole is started at one corner with just 3 stitches. It gets its shape through regular increases and decreases. The pattern includes stitch counts for 2 different sizes.

The narrower version measures approx. 60 x 160 cm after blocking.

The pattern is 12 pages long and includes written instructions as well as charts and a schematic drawing.
Difficulty level: intermediate to advanced.

==>Click here and get the wonderful knitting pattern for a truly extraordinary accessory.

 

Loops, snoods & cowls are always on TREND.

Beautiful colors + simple pattern + great cut = a snood you simply must have!
This loop scarf in a tartan look has a sophisticated effect, yet is so easy to make that it is also suitable for beginners !

The circumference is about 80 cm, and the height is approx. 50 cm.
However, the included cut and the gauge make it possible to adjust the size individually.

You will also find a chart of the color scheme as well as a detailed description in the pattern.
In addition, extensive photo documentation helps guide you through the knitting process.
The tartan technique is also described in detail and illustrated.

For more details, just click on the image below.