Ribbon Bow, originally uploaded by fmirela.
Yarn: DMC Senso Metallics black
Needle: 19 knitting
Hook: 3.50mm crochet
Motif: Broomstick Lace
Pattern: own
Shirt: La Mia Boutique
Fabric: lightweight cotton
Pants: La Mia Boutique
Fabric: Stretch Corduroy
I’m thinking of learning Adobe Illustrator and try to create my own line of patterns for knitting and/or crochet. I need to try experimenting with drawing quality schema’s to represent the patterns as sometimes they are easier to follow then the written descriptions. I’ve searched online forever and ever to find a cool modern software especially for this but all pattern oriented softs out there seem so out of fashion and poorly made. I guess Illustrator would be a more flexible tool, only I have to start watching all those Youtube tutorials first 
This was a very quick crochet indeed, one could finish it in a day or a weekend.
I really enjoyed crocheting this, especially because of the speed, you get to see the airy fabric forming in no time.
While making this everyone laughed at my huge orange knitting needle and asked what is the purpose of such a lacy transparent item.
My aim was to create a sexier version of a vest, something that suggests a corset style, with a baby doll bottom, close fitted waist. A narrow ribbon passes through a row of double crochet stitches, under the bust to emphasize the empire waist.
The shirt and pants I sewed a long long time ago from La Mia Boutique magazine and I plan on reusing those patterns someday.
March 28, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Lovely, as always! You make me wish I had the patience for yarn crafts (believe me, I’ve tried, it’s just really not my thing at all!)
March 28, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Hi Mirela!
I think your broomstick overlay is perfect! What a great idea! I have yet to try broomstick lace but this overlay is generating some really great ideas in my head.
Great Job!
Keep up the good work and the inspirations!
March 28, 2008 at 11:20 pm
This is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I must learn to crochet!!!
March 29, 2008 at 9:56 am
Wow, I’m impressed with how you’ve used broomstick lace in this overtop. I think it looks great!
March 30, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Fantastic! I am right behind you loving the broomstick lace technique. I am going to play with it a bit and see what I can do.
Love your top, it’s very flattering on you. I have my giant needle and I am ready to try!
April 1, 2008 at 9:40 am
Wonderfull!
April 9, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Mirella, have you looked at WildStitches software? I’m not a designer so I haven’t used it, but I really think it would speed up the process for someone who wants to offer crochet or knitting patterns.
Great broomstick lace top!
April 14, 2011 at 9:32 pm
i will try this pattern tonight