February Pattern Review

Butterfly Top

The first pattern I followed, at the very beginning of the month.  This is an idea that has been on my crochet list for a while after seeing it all over Pinterest.  Finally decided that it was time to actually make this, I found a pattern on Mae Crochets site called FREE PATTERN: Crochet Butterfly Top.  To make this top I used Caron Cotton Cakes in the color way of Peach Blossom.  An easy pattern to follow, and it can be made to fit different body types by adding more rows in certain areas.  For me, this butterfly top came out beautifully, however this top sadly is not ideal for my body shape.  If I were to follow this pattern again for myself I might add more rows in some areas to add more coverage and simultaneously make it fit better.  Overall I would rate this pattern a 3/5.

Kanata Kerchief Tank

This was a deceivingly simple pattern.  It started with making 4 identical squares, attaching them together, adding straps, and cleaning up the edges.  I got this pattern as a free download from Ravelry as Kanata Kerchief Tank by Jennifer Ozses.  I used Caron Cotton Cakes in the color way of Peach Blossom, the same yarn that I used for the butterfly top.  This pattern is something that I would not suggest for beginners, especially if joining two pieces of crochet is something more challenging, or identifying your stitches is hard.  It created a nice flowy tank top that is fun to twirl in.  I would give this pattern a 3.5/5.

Corset

I found this pattern on YouTube a while ago.  It is called crochet corset tutorial by Ann Bui.  I used the Made With Love The Cottony One yarn made in partnership with Lion Brand and Tom Daley in the shades Indigo For It and Silver Medal.  It is an easy pattern to follow along with the tutorial.  There are a few negatives to this pattern for me, I have made this pattern a few times and it has never fit quite as desired (some of this might be me being extra picky).  Also, while it is easy to put all of the pieces together, you still have to make 6 separate pieces before joining them together.  I personally like to make things in as few pieces as possible so that there is the least amount of seaming together.  Do not let this deter you from trying this pattern if you want to try out a crochet corset.  Some of this is me, my clothing preferences, and my body shape.  I would also give this pattern a 3/5.