This is the shirt that I mostly made the first weekend of the Maryland Home and Garden show which is why I'm calling this my Garden Party Shirt. I'm always making something when I have shows. I always try to do a pattern that's not too complicated because I'm aways starting and stopping. Inevitably I find an issue and have to frog a few rows. Since I had just done this stitch for the Ombre Coat it was in by brain and easy to do, but I still ended up frogging a few times.

This shirt came out really cute. I intentionally made it a little shorter because the last time I used this yarn it stretched a lot. This is just a little less than one skein of Quitness by Briar Rose Fibers. This yarn is a heavy lace weight and is approximately 650 yards and I used a 4.5mm hook.

Stitches:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch




Panels - make 2

Cast on 60
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain, 2 dc in the same stitch, *sk the next 3 stitches, sc, ch 2, 4 dc in the same stitch as the sc. Repeat from * across. Finish by skipping 3 (or more/less if you're adjusting) and sc in the last stitch.
Row 2: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, * sc in the chain space (skip the dcs), ch 2, 4 dc in the chain space. Repeat from * across. Sc in the last stitch.
Row 3-30: repeat row 2
Row 31: Ch 3, 1 dc in the sc, *hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in the next 3 dc, sk the chain space. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.





Sew the panels together leaving 9 inches for the neck and 7 for the arms. I also left the bottom 2 inches open. You can choose to have the shells facing up or down, but make sure both panels are facing the same direction.

Now for the sleeves

Row 1: ch 3, *sk the next 3 stitches, sc, ch 2, 4 dc in the same stitch as the sc. Repeat from * across. sl st in the ch 3 from the start of the row.
Row 2: Reverse direction. ch 3, * sc in the chain space (skip the dcs), ch 2, 4 dc in the chain space. Repeat from * across. sl st in the ch 3 from the start of the row.
Row 3-10: repeat row 2 Row 11: Reverse direction. Ch 3, 1 dc in the sc, *hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in the next 3 dc, sk the chain space. Repeat from * across ending with a sl st.

Second weekend of the Maryland Home and Garden show is this Friday (10-6), Saturday (10-8), and Sunday (10-6). The craft show is actually in a different building than the main home and garden. The craft show is at the top of the hill in the Exhibition Hall. My booth is c306 and I'm in the aisle right in the middle. Would love to see you all.

This yarn really threw me for a loop. I tried a pattern on the web a couple of times and ended up frogging the whole thing twice. Eventually I found this pattern from Maya Luna Corazon that I used for inspiration. A lot of this pattern can be found on her blog, these are my modifications. I would not call this pattern my own.

I used 6 skeins of yarns from Dragonfly Fibers. I thought it was 4 colors, but looking at the labels I'm seeing that it's only 3. The darkest is Mr. Carson, the middle grey is Tarnished, and the two lighter gres are Silver Fox. There is definitely a notable difference in the dye lots of the last two. I'm good with it though as it adds to the ombre effect. The skeins are BUGGA! and each skein is about 400 yards in sportweight. If I had to guess I have about 150 - 200 yards left over. This stitch (I don't know what it's called) definitely eats up a lot of yarn.

This sweater is intentionally made to be really oversized and roomy. When making this keep in mind that I'm only 5'3 if you're taller or making it for someone who is - you're going to want to make it longer. The back lands just about at my knees with the front panels draping down to about mid-calf.


This pattern uses a 5.5 mm hook.

Stitches:
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sk st - skip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

First front panel.

Cast on 84
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and all the way across
Row 2: ch 4, *sk st, dc, ch. Repeat from * across. DC in the last stitch
Row 3: ch 3, * dc in the chain space, dc in the dc. Repeat from * across ending with a dc in the last stitch
Row 4: ch 3, sk st, dc in the next 2 dc, *ch1, skip nexxt dc, dc in the next 3 dc. Repeat from * across ending with a dc in the last stitch
Row 5: ch 3, sk st, dc in each of the next 2 stitches, *dc in the chain space, dc in each of the next 3 dc. Repeat from * across ending with a dc in the last stitch
Row 6: Repeat row 2
Row 7: Repeat row 3
Row 8: Repeat row 4
Row 9: Repeat row 5

At this point you need to have stitches in a multiple of 4. If you don't then fudge the next row to get to 4.
Row 10: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, *sk the next 3 stitches, sc, ch 2, 4 dc in the same stitch as the sc. Repeat from * across. Finish by skipping 3 (or more/less if you're adjusting) and sc in the last stitch.
Row 11: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, * sc in the chain space (skip the dcs), ch 2, 4 dc in the chain space. Repeat from * across. Sc in the last stitch.
Row 12-30: Repeat row 11.

Row 31: Ch 3, 1 dc in the sc, *hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in the next 3 dc, sk the chain space. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.

I wanted this to go shoulder to shoulder so my front panel measures 21 inches. You can make it wider or shorter based on the measurements you're going for. I started with the darkest color intending to go dark to light. This first panel took about 1/4 skeins of the dark color. I started with the same dark color intenting to make the sleeve the same color at the end. While in a lot of patterns you can make both panels at the same time, since this is an ombre sweater I waited to make the other panel until I had a better idea of how the colors would play in.

Back Panel

Cast on 84
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and all the way across
Row 2-4: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, * sc in the chain space (skip the dcs), ch 2, 4 dc in the chain space. Repeat from * across. Sc in the last stitch.

This is where I changed colors. Row 3-32: Repeat row 2 in new color.

This is where I changed colors again.
Row 33-38: Repeat row 2 in new color.

Row 39: Ch 3, 1 dc in the sc, *hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in the next 3 dc, sk the chain space. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.
Row 40: ch 3, dc in each stitch across

Second front panel

I wanted to have it look exactly the same as the other panel so I started with the 4th color

Cast on 84
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and all the way across
Row 2: ch 4, *sk st, dc, ch. Repeat from * across. DC in the last stitch
Row 3: ch 3, * dc in the chain space, dc in the dc. Repeat from * across ending with a dc in the last stitch
Row 4: ch 3, sk st, dc in the next 2 dc, *ch1, skip nexxt dc, dc in the next 3 dc. Repeat from * across ending with a dc in the last stitch
Row 5: ch 3, sk st, dc in each of the next 2 stitches, *dc in the chain space, dc in each of the next 3 dc. Repeat from * across ending with a dc in the last stitch
Row 6: Repeat row 2
Row 7: Repeat row 3
Row 8: Repeat row 4
Row 9: Repeat row 5

At this point you need to have stitches in a multiple of 4. If you don't then fudge the next row to get to 4.
Row 10: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, *sk the next 3 stitches, sc, ch 2, 4 dc in the same stitch as the sc. Repeat from * across. Finish by skipping 3 (or more/less if you're adjusting) and sc in the last stitch.
Row 11: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, * sc in the chain space (skip the dcs), ch 2, 4 dc in the chain space. Repeat from * across. Sc in the last stitch.
Row 12-26: Repeat row 11.

This is where I changed back to the 3rd color.
Row 27-30: Repeat row 11.

Row 31: Ch 3, 1 dc in the sc, *hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in the next 3 dc, sk the chain space. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.






Sew together the panels. I left 2 inches on the bottom of the sweater purely for asthetic. Leave about 7 inches for the arm hole. Across the top sew from the shoulder to the last stitch of the main pattern - leaving the section with the dc and ch stitches to hang down.

Making the sleeves you want to match the sleeve color to the stitch color where the sleeve is. If you've followed what I've done that's color 1 and 3.

Row 1: ch 3, dc in the same stitch, *sk the next 3 stitches, sc, ch 2, 4 dc in the same stitch as the sc. Repeat from * across. Finish by skipping 3 (or more/less if you're adjusting). Sl st to join.
I picked up 8 of the modified shell stitches with this.
Row 2: Reverse direction. ch 3, dc in the same stitch, *sk the next 3 stitches, sc, ch 2, 4 dc in the same stitch as the sc. Repeat from * across. Finish by skipping 3 (or more/less if you're adjusting). Sl st to join.
Row 3-13: Repeat row 2.
Row 14: Ch 3, 1 dc in the sc, *hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in the next 3 dc, sk the chain space. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.

Adjust the sleves to whatever length you want. I assumed this would stretch a bit so my sleeves end right at the wrist for now.




I made the pockets to blend in with the same color on the front panel.
Cast on 14
Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and all the way across
Row 2-9: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, * sc in the chain space (skip the dcs), ch 2, 4 dc in the chain space. Repeat from * across. Sc in the last stitch.

Row 10: Ch 3, 1 dc in the sc, *hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in the next 3 dc, sk the chain space. Repeat from * across ending with a dc.

I like to sew on the pockets where the bottom is the bottom of my fingers when I hold my arms straight. Before you sew on the pockets make sure your sweater is right side out.

Mine are 15 modified shells from the bottom and 2 back from the dc area.

This kiln isn't packed as tightly as I normally get it, but there were some things I wanted to get for the Maryland Home and Garden show and the bowls take up a lot of space. I'm particularly happy with the nested bowl set. All 3 came out perfect.

The two refires also came out much better, which doesn't always happen.

Netsted Bowl Set	Amaco Deep Sea x3
Amaco Storm x3	Amaco Mulberry x3
Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Irish Luck, Just Froggy, Sour Apple, and Green Thumb as water colors in the leaves 2167 Clear	KY Mudworks Triton x3 Mayco Light Flux on the rim
Refire Laguna 60 Was - KY Mudworks hydra x3 Mayco Light flux in the middle and Amaco Obsidian then Smoke x2 Added a coat of Amaco River Rock on the rocks	Refire Was - inside Amaco Tangelo x3 outside Amaco Mulberry x3 Added a coat of Amaco Weeping Plum inside and Mayco Dark Flux outside
Coyote Pam's Green x3	Spectrum Autumn Purple x2
Laguna 60 KY Mudworks Hydra x3 Mayco Light Flux	I am not sure what either of these are
Coyote Pam's Green x3	Left: I'm not sure Right: Coyote Pam's Blue x3

Last kiln load getting ready for the Maryland Home and Garden Show this past weekend. I'm really excited about the wave vase. I think the refire made it so much better. The big bowls look pretty awesome as well.

I will be back at the Maryland Home and Garden Show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come check it out!

These two vases are the biggest things I've ever made and I love them! I also really love the smaller vase with the leaves and the pop of blue. A lot less in this kiln because of how tall these vases are.

Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Sour Apple, Just Froggy, Irish Luck as water colors 2167 clear	Georgie's Sand and Surf wiped back, Zinc Free Clear
Laguna 60 mayco black ug wiped back On the boarder - Amaco Obsidian, Amaco River Rock x2 (didn't mean to do the obsidian) Mayco Fruit of the Vine, Hot Tamale, Jack o Lantern, Sunkissed, Cotton Tail	Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back Amaco River Rock x3 Inside KY Mudworks Hydra x3 Mayco Sour Apple, Just Froggy, Irish Luck as water colors One leaf has Mayco Hot Tamale and Jack o Lantern as water colors 2167 clear
Laguna 60 Amaco Obsidian, Smoke x2 KY Mudworks Hydra x3 This did not come out like it was in my head	Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back KY Mudworks Hydra x2 Mayco Light flux heavy on rim 2167 clear
Amaco Jade x3 Seaweed x2 on the rim	Inside - Amaco Jade x3 Seaweed x2 This picture doesn't do it justice
Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back KY Mudworks Morning Glory x3 Mayco Hot Tamale Cotton Tail	Mayco Tuxedo x3 KY Mudworks Firefly Garden x3
Amaco Storm x3, Snow x2	KY Mudworks Turquoise Jewel just in the middle of the fountain KY Mudworks Seaside x3 Birds - Mayco Bluebeard x3, Hot Tamale x3, Dandelion on the nose
Flip Flops - Mayco Fruit of the Vine x2 Just Froggy x2 Mayco Norse Blue x3, Sandstone x3, Light flux where they meet	Left: Amaco Storm x3, Snow on the top x2 2167 clear Right: Amaco Mulberry x3 2167 clear
Mayco black ug wiped back Amaco Aqua x3	KY Mudworks Morning Glory x3
Coyote Pam's Blue x3	This was testing out trying to create an interesting sunflower. Mayco Sunkissed, Dandelion, Buttercup, Java Bean, Camelback I don't like the one on the right. I think I like the one on the left best
Left: Georgie's Galaxy Blue x2 Middle Left: Georgie's Lavender Lupine x2 Middle Right: Georgie's Halo Purple x2 Right: Georgie's Northern Lights x2	Left: Georgie's Hot Orchid x2 Middle: Georgie's Cherry Fizz x2 Right: Georgie's Galaxy Blue x2
Row 1: Georgie's Lavender Lupine x2 Row 2: Georgie's Purple Velvet x2 Row 3: Georgie's Galaxy Blue x2 Row 4: Georgie's Hot Orchid x2	I am not sure what this is. Maybe KY Mudworks Pluto?
KY Mudworks Seaside x3 2167 clear