tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129876922024-03-07T16:17:26.691-08:00Crochet and Other StuffA blog for my crochet hobby, drawing inspiration from friends, crochet buddies, and designers from around the world!
See my latest crochet projects and designs, search for patterns and resource links, and get inspired to make your own one-of-a-kind creations.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.comBlogger636125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-42134698906162218702023-05-27T02:12:00.001-07:002023-06-02T19:10:12.099-07:00Pineappple Lace Glass Holder<p>This is the pineapple lace design I adapted for a glass holder. I made a similar pattern almost a decade ago, this pattern is better and easier to understand with a photo chart. Finished size is also taller in height.</p><p> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used our local size 8 cotton thread and 1.75mm hook. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Finished size can be adjusted by changing weight of thread and size of hook.</span></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWzObla4n-4NU6dUxVVlSageeie3JEmHy-5a-gWmveHyA3YT8WTg2TRkNb9ZOngOD-MiSCcDF2pMDgRjL8mw-sGT0EZg2TYKdbmkRp5pckcHlxd0p_aqZGXfybBR8zY_oBypQxtQxi2Vj5cETH6lQqjdn7DFuyqBnelqLzgLyLXrFZBAONyA/s3517/1685177678764.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3517" data-original-width="2088" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWzObla4n-4NU6dUxVVlSageeie3JEmHy-5a-gWmveHyA3YT8WTg2TRkNb9ZOngOD-MiSCcDF2pMDgRjL8mw-sGT0EZg2TYKdbmkRp5pckcHlxd0p_aqZGXfybBR8zY_oBypQxtQxi2Vj5cETH6lQqjdn7DFuyqBnelqLzgLyLXrFZBAONyA/w380-h640/1685177678764.jpg" width="380" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Pineapple Lace Glass Holder</b></span><br />copyright Mimi Alelis, 2023<br /><b><br /></b><div><b>Materials</b><br />Cannon or Monaco cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), one ball, 40gm (one ball will make 3 glass holders)<br />Crochet hook size 1.75mm<br />Yarn needle to weave in ends<br /><b>Finished size</b>: about 4.25 inches across top, 4.75 inches tall, measured flat<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><b>Pattern</b><br />(Note: Ch 3 at the beg of rnds counts as dc.)<br />Start with an adjustable ring, or ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring,<br /><b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 3, 19 dc in ring, join with sl st to beginning ch 3. (20 dc)<br /><b>Rnd 2: </b>Ch 6 (counts as tr and ch 2), (tr in next dc, ch 2) rep around, join with sl st on top of beg ch 4. (20 tr with ch-2 space in between)<br /><b>Rnd 3: </b>Sl st in next ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same space, (ch 3, sc in next ch-2 space) rep around, sl st in the 1st sc to join. (20 ch-3 loops)<br /><b>Rnd 4: </b>Sl st in next loop, ch 1, sc in same loop, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 loop) rep around, sl st in the 1st sc to join. (20 ch-3 loops)<br /><b>Rnd 5: </b>Sl st in next loop, ch 3, 2 dc in same loop, (3 dc in next loop) rep around, join . (20 groups of 3-dc)<br /><b>Rnd 6:</b> Ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc) rep around, sl st in the 1st sc to join. (20 ch-3 loops)<br /><b>Rnd 7:</b> repeat rnd 5.</div><div><b>Rnd 8:</b> repeat rnd 6. (Refer to photo diagram below for rnds 1-11)</div><div><b>Rnd 9: </b>Ch1, (sc in next loop, ch 2, 2 dc in same loop) rep around, ending with sl st on the 1st sc.<br /><b>Rnd 10:</b> Sl st on next 2 chs, ch 1 (sc in-between the ch-2 and the next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in-between the ch-2 and the next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc) rep around, join.<br /><b>Rnd 11: </b>Sl st to the 1st ch-4 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, [skip the next ch-3 space, in the next ch-4 space, make 7 dc with ch 1 in-between, ch 1, skip the next ch-3 space. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-4 space, ch 1] repeat around, join. (5 pattern repeats)<br /><b>Rnd 12: </b>Sl st to the ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, [(sc, ch 3) in each ch-1 sp between the next 7 dc (making a total of 5 ch-3 loops), ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space, ch 1] repeat around, join.<br /><b>Rnd 13: </b>Sl st to the ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc, in next ch-3 loop) 4 times, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space] repeat around, join.<br /><b>Rnd 14: </b>Sl st to the ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc, in next ch-3 loop) 3 times, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space] repeat around, join.<br /><b>Rnd 15: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc, in next ch-3 loop) 2 times, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.<br /><b>Rnd 16: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 3, sc, in next ch-3 loop, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.</div><div><b>Rnd 17: </b>Sl st to the ch-1 space, ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 2, 2 hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space [ch 2, sc in ch-3 loop, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space, ch 2, 2 hdc in ch-1 space, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space] repeat around, join.<br /><b>Rnd 18: </b>Sl st to the ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, (ch 2, sc in next ch-2 space) twice, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space [skip the next ch-2 sc and ch-2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, (ch 2, sc in next ch-2 space) twice, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.<br /><b>Rnd 19: </b>Sl st to the ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in same space, (ch 3, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next ch-space) repeat around, join.<br /><br />Fasten off and weave in ends.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FiLMLsbMGaa4W6g2Px9j2FKbVPojk4Fmthx7PPqZOHDkNmAow4qeNciHVY8-7IebfkeF2tFYMA0-A9S07M2PNb9CPD1kCccljCdssdNc4kOMMt054498cVFcqI40hU9LSveJCRcGSf5PnPzm333mPdtM-vAcIWME92tyQdC3DP2W8GLojTE/s1959/1685102826492.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1777" data-original-width="1959" height="581" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FiLMLsbMGaa4W6g2Px9j2FKbVPojk4Fmthx7PPqZOHDkNmAow4qeNciHVY8-7IebfkeF2tFYMA0-A9S07M2PNb9CPD1kCccljCdssdNc4kOMMt054498cVFcqI40hU9LSveJCRcGSf5PnPzm333mPdtM-vAcIWME92tyQdC3DP2W8GLojTE/w640-h581/1685102826492.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9srjCW9-Z91eWUwrFLW07pXERMPm5QO9hTCfVwip-d8u2QvEfeTZv4S_vZhOpEqA-9N4ZtvGI9OltD8PHVGikzy7nU7Eb3_UgCuuplKJlvBh1gGbku3NANRVocRbn5QPyS7o54LzCOEQ3RQjTyKtaN-7i6VgPr_iEz8w7gmKBP47gjLyJRGg/s2248/1685167759749.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2248" data-original-width="1859" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9srjCW9-Z91eWUwrFLW07pXERMPm5QO9hTCfVwip-d8u2QvEfeTZv4S_vZhOpEqA-9N4ZtvGI9OltD8PHVGikzy7nU7Eb3_UgCuuplKJlvBh1gGbku3NANRVocRbn5QPyS7o54LzCOEQ3RQjTyKtaN-7i6VgPr_iEz8w7gmKBP47gjLyJRGg/w530-h640/1685167759749.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-84480806913105117842023-04-30T21:38:00.004-07:002023-04-30T21:45:52.807-07:00Crochet your summer 'must-haves' <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Those of us who can crochet, need not buy some of the staples for cool summer oufits. You only need to buy yarns or threads and sometimes you need to buy a crochet pattern.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Following are some of my suggestions from my own crochet designs. These have been around for several years, but I believe they won't go out of style.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sea Star Cardi </b></span></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1d9F6jqQouMWLq74hQ_gql0qQSkUrGAPzZHknv7-M4J-MT7no9sqZxJ8U-Pr4VJ7vPOqkuSq4RieC9ZT__7Bpqhuytjl_aytzqWL_ayEbNZFpKy0pBc4L21n39G-HMGv1agE3CN1mwNeFbLTH2GecVMp-Svdw5DfV_vJ3VYWJPH73ajjxvk/s1600/IMG-e0b5454de05f977b38af1d4a13daa078-V.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1d9F6jqQouMWLq74hQ_gql0qQSkUrGAPzZHknv7-M4J-MT7no9sqZxJ8U-Pr4VJ7vPOqkuSq4RieC9ZT__7Bpqhuytjl_aytzqWL_ayEbNZFpKy0pBc4L21n39G-HMGv1agE3CN1mwNeFbLTH2GecVMp-Svdw5DfV_vJ3VYWJPH73ajjxvk/w300-h400/IMG-e0b5454de05f977b38af1d4a13daa078-V.jpg" width="300" /></a></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-size: medium;">My latest design for a beach cover-up or a summer cardigan is published in crochet.com as <a href="https://www.crochet.com/sea-star-cardi/p/58244" target="_blank">Sea Star Cardi</a>. You may visit their <a href="https://www.crochet.com/sea-star-cardi/p/58244" target="_blank">website to download the pattern for free</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Pattern and project details are here on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-star-cardi" target="_blank">Ravelry.</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Le Tote</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDxNijvZnTPHeae_huUDaEwsYfawcAPx4gEzr6RUIkoVIbSRlRYZjVBGuHK5zjh3DJ4kIbtCs74QoaNdpiVFSLkSpx25BcM015kLBqSOTk7mN_L9D9NAGpE1QARvAIHYJIzWVjPABOSVQwrwvub-Iv4qZjS5um2jHV7gOF8teg5WC14IUnII/s2896/20200711_200528.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="2896" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDxNijvZnTPHeae_huUDaEwsYfawcAPx4gEzr6RUIkoVIbSRlRYZjVBGuHK5zjh3DJ4kIbtCs74QoaNdpiVFSLkSpx25BcM015kLBqSOTk7mN_L9D9NAGpE1QARvAIHYJIzWVjPABOSVQwrwvub-Iv4qZjS5um2jHV7gOF8teg5WC14IUnII/w400-h400/20200711_200528.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A yarny tote, that can carry your beach essentials, or your current project if you like to take it along with you anywhere. Another downloadable <a href="https://www.crochet.com/le-tote/p/58051" target="_blank">free pattern from crochet.com</a>. View the pattern and project <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/le-tote" target="_blank">details on Ravelry</a>, and get inspired to make your own. I love my sample in blue. It is a practical everyday bag, soft and huggable too.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hibiscus Tunic</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLp6_ZcFIZI8reyWiSgOfsbT6PNgpqbTix3fbJlOFZvEHi6UH0nr8VIb4AcXUI7YY-zINICmgKgOfy0oLxbLPP7jHvueIPsYpLkTCT-Ldarvr_cXKSODoOWy5Pi58OUGFidYjwFeY7658KnFCWEs8VDDd8_l9gFYuDH5hU_bZjE4NDyERJLg/s2896/20200821_041918.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="2896" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLp6_ZcFIZI8reyWiSgOfsbT6PNgpqbTix3fbJlOFZvEHi6UH0nr8VIb4AcXUI7YY-zINICmgKgOfy0oLxbLPP7jHvueIPsYpLkTCT-Ldarvr_cXKSODoOWy5Pi58OUGFidYjwFeY7658KnFCWEs8VDDd8_l9gFYuDH5hU_bZjE4NDyERJLg/w400-h400/20200821_041918.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A beach coverup I designed several years ago. If you love crocheting with thread, this will be quite doable for you. The pattern is <a href="https://www.interweave.com/product/hibiscus-crocheted-tunic-crochet-pattern-download/?query=Hibiscus" target="_blank">available for sale at Interweave.com</a> The price varies, and sometimes it is greatly discounted.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">View this design on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hibiscus-tunic" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sienna Top</b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHPFP4344w4GSbtPQiMmlk22F_bL-Ji6Lk8z_VgYMJwHQTg3bWQM-EAZQoOgqzEZFyDPexqW_JV_g-5HqdhgFrYBZJdwNv6gfDoND-QpQH48-SEdCpkd5EpC3UrmokpjRKm6pZ1ArlVe3c8A_6azaSOo6DNsRLva7CUZb2fS_B1rHlbseVUQ/s2880/20210411_113759.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHPFP4344w4GSbtPQiMmlk22F_bL-Ji6Lk8z_VgYMJwHQTg3bWQM-EAZQoOgqzEZFyDPexqW_JV_g-5HqdhgFrYBZJdwNv6gfDoND-QpQH48-SEdCpkd5EpC3UrmokpjRKm6pZ1ArlVe3c8A_6azaSOo6DNsRLva7CUZb2fS_B1rHlbseVUQ/s320/20210411_113759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the Sienna Top from the book "It Girl Crochet". I used size 10 thread for my own top. I added a thin cotton fabric for lining. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The pattern for this top is available for <a href="https://www.interweave.com/product/sienna-top-crochet-pattern-download/" target="_blank">sale on interweave.com</a>. It can also be found in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/it-girl-crochet" target="_blank">book</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/crochetscene-2015" target="_blank">magazine</a> where its published.</span></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for looking, happy crocheting! </p><p>I will be posting more suggestions and inspirations for summer crochet next time.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-3852572783450633552022-09-05T20:36:00.005-07:002022-09-05T21:48:09.531-07:00Crocheted Bra Pads - free pattern<p>I've recently made a bikini top based on a <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/170-15-tahiti" target="_blank">free pattern</a> I found on Garnstudio Designs. I couldn't wear it as is - even though its not see-thru, its just not the right form. I tried to use commercial bra pads from an old swimsuit, it didn't feel comfy since its not made of natural material. So I decided to crochet my own bra pads using worsted-weight cotton. It somewhat lifts up and adds some volume, just a slight improvement for me. And it also makes me feel safer and not worry about wardrobe malfunction.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqMjG2xIzA0u5Xy81SR4dY816N_c0KsCpgLgTYtGdM8T45brUuYlYnmialqtPwo57Ie1dcJSQYPPCaG6Ml_Fka5VoHrJ8fhpc0bCYGhOj8Ny_nYuo7gNPkphcAC412QXbP7n8EREQvm1RYuJU1NBtqVzvHmAiOYRFOF98tzG7uu_3vAiMdbk/s4640/IMG_20220904_093402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4640" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqMjG2xIzA0u5Xy81SR4dY816N_c0KsCpgLgTYtGdM8T45brUuYlYnmialqtPwo57Ie1dcJSQYPPCaG6Ml_Fka5VoHrJ8fhpc0bCYGhOj8Ny_nYuo7gNPkphcAC412QXbP7n8EREQvm1RYuJU1NBtqVzvHmAiOYRFOF98tzG7uu_3vAiMdbk/s320/IMG_20220904_093402.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Crocheted Bra Pads</span></p>copyright Mimi Alelis, 2022<br />This pattern can only be found on this link:<div>https://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2022/09/crocheted-bra-pads-free-pattern.html<br /><br /><b>Materials</b><br />Premier Home Cotton, worsted-weight (85% cotton, 15% polyester), 80gm, 140 yds, one skein</div><div>(you will need about 35 gms/50 meters or 55 yds of worsted weight yarn, for a pair of bra pads)<br />Crochet hook size 4mm or 4.5mm (I used Tulip aluminum hook 4mm)</div><div>Yarn needle to weave in ends</div><div><b>Gauge</b>: 2 inches = 10 sts<br /><b>Finished size</b>: sample is best fit for a size B cup, but can be sized up or down by adding/subtracting an increase round<div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>Bra Pad</b><br />Note: Ch 2 at the beginning of rnds does not count as a stitch.<br />Start with magic ring,<br /><b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 2, 8 dc in ring, join with sl st on first dc. (8 dc)<br /><b>Rnd 2: </b>Ch 2, (2 dc in one dc, 3 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (20 dc)<br /><b>Rnd 3: </b>Ch 2, (dc in one dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (30 dc)<br /><b>Rnd 4: </b>Ch 2, (dc in two dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (40 dc)<br /><b>Rnd 5: </b>Ch 2, (dc in 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (50 dc)<br /><b>Rnd 6: </b>Ch 2, (dc in 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (60 dc)<br /><b>Rnd 7: </b>Ch 2, (dc in 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (70 dc)</div><div><b>Rnd 8: </b>Ch 1, sc in each dc around, join (70 sc)<br />Fasten off and weave in ends.<br /><br />I made a <a href="https://youtu.be/D3-weYAuEfA" target="_blank">video</a> briefly demonstrating how I attached the bra pads to the bikini top.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 class="title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer" style="-webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-color,var(--yt-spec-text-primary)); display: -webkit-box; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-font-size,var(--yt-navbar-title-font-size,inherit)); font-weight: 400; line-height: 2.6rem; margin: 0px; max-height: 5.2rem; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; text-overflow: ellipsis; text-shadow: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-text-shadow,none); transform: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-transform,none);"><yt-formatted-string class="style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer" force-default-style="" style="word-break: break-word;"><a href="https://youtu.be/D3-weYAuEfA" target="_blank">Sew crocheted bra pad to a crochet bikini top</a></yt-formatted-string></h1></div><div>https://youtu.be/D3-weYAuEfA</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-23458165451801132542022-07-15T19:16:00.001-07:002022-07-15T19:16:06.383-07:00Shell Halter Top crochet pattern for sale<p>Since I didn't go on any beach trip, I just tried on my Shell Halter Top at home. I made this 15 yrs ago and it still fits! This summer top is a classic and never goes out of style.</p><p>I used our local Cannon size 8 cotton threads, and it may be substituted with size 10 cotton threads, since the hook size is 2mm.</p><p>Pattern and details available on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shell-halter-top" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>, and on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/28271159/shell-halter-top-pdf-crochet-pattern?click_key=274973e2fd54aa5719024160614a1e2f60d788c5%3A28271159&click_sum=844802c7&ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.</p><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTbea6SH6m5uMKi4Ci5H2MG5N8yUkOIfy2iT9lOOUMQyugoWrBDeKPX7YYvkDTzKQdqTdIgF5OMcP5J9Pz2IdzAl4yKSjmAQh1sP_ADqbMmZSMWh3cxDkWPTbeMmGDEh7dnduufO17abIZ1tX6MSr9usEFeWDTS4LxbnhAhZNfe8ZvRqGCws/s1422/294050435_549037713675790_7291429689650875549_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTbea6SH6m5uMKi4Ci5H2MG5N8yUkOIfy2iT9lOOUMQyugoWrBDeKPX7YYvkDTzKQdqTdIgF5OMcP5J9Pz2IdzAl4yKSjmAQh1sP_ADqbMmZSMWh3cxDkWPTbeMmGDEh7dnduufO17abIZ1tX6MSr9usEFeWDTS4LxbnhAhZNfe8ZvRqGCws/s320/294050435_549037713675790_7291429689650875549_n.jpg" width="144" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoeicjr4HElCrZiyHd5sQm1s4SkMIurYITwvC_va2Jy35nq6n8T24abIMAmTAx4bX-EEOB3ejMab19eBcTU8zA1iRCD8uQgTpgIFh8XA-CDkZekEqJVtX4F2IqVIX7KVSkjtq28sJLuABbYqLaFSBRPodB8BRW3KPX5kvpSFqkb4cAgIBQhM/s1343/293983426_549037747009120_3854349209740978465_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1343" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoeicjr4HElCrZiyHd5sQm1s4SkMIurYITwvC_va2Jy35nq6n8T24abIMAmTAx4bX-EEOB3ejMab19eBcTU8zA1iRCD8uQgTpgIFh8XA-CDkZekEqJVtX4F2IqVIX7KVSkjtq28sJLuABbYqLaFSBRPodB8BRW3KPX5kvpSFqkb4cAgIBQhM/s320/293983426_549037747009120_3854349209740978465_n.jpg" width="152" /></a></div></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-6164099357102389802021-12-02T20:43:00.000-08:002021-12-02T20:43:20.162-08:00Puff Stitch seatcoverThe crochet projects I made during this pandemic are mostly for the home. Not that I've been crocheting much, even though there seems to be so much time to craft. There just seem to be a lot more options available now to pass the time (without feeling guilty), one of them is doing nothing but enjoying the company of our family, and catching up with friends online. <div>I just thought I'd share here what I made, maybe it will inspire more projects from us crocheters.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxfDjrG4gY0qaF2v4FqGYfbJo5m3aUPuCjKo4Zu25Hps5EL4gBLj4unub9zJIsIt6OOYwHrbe5Fndc' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div> <iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://youtube.com/embed/hu0491zO6F8" width="480"></iframe>
</div></div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-20272320212744545692021-06-25T21:42:00.007-07:002021-06-26T03:29:53.937-07:00My Crochet Design on WeCrochet Magazine issue 7, Summer 2021<p>Yes, its finally out!...hope you get a copy of WeCrochet Magazine issue 7. maybe a printed copy, or you can purchase a digital version instead. Head on over to <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1435366&u=2849819&m=59159&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">wecrochet</a>.</p><p>Or, search for new patterns, <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1435366&u=2849819&m=59159&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sea Star Cardi</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSYaHFM1kRHGMaOtVZvW3FsCBzUx5vSGUw1bd9n_Xp-ZuF-DwV3dD_6WEPsTP8qVmaukSHm3XBqcbpHcniPZc_Dw3eBItZvtzoFiyO3KtPaY5HKzWg7-_8PojRE0NxG2l5ziI-A/s1000/Sea+Star+5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSYaHFM1kRHGMaOtVZvW3FsCBzUx5vSGUw1bd9n_Xp-ZuF-DwV3dD_6WEPsTP8qVmaukSHm3XBqcbpHcniPZc_Dw3eBItZvtzoFiyO3KtPaY5HKzWg7-_8PojRE0NxG2l5ziI-A/w266-h400/Sea+Star+5.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo from wecrochet.com</div><br /><p>I sent in my proposal last September, and when it got accepted I worked on completing the pattern and making my own sample from the <a href="https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=726901&u=2849819&m=59159" target="_blank">curio #10 thread</a> they sent me. If you're interested in purchasing yarns, go look at their Summer Yarn Sale, ongoing till supplies last.</p><p>I would like to share too, what the prototype of my design looked like. A loose-fitting beach coverup, or a coverup skirt, or a shawl/cape as options in this same design.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSbPWLpkM62BygB8Ioq0y0wU8X5IBajR80WG_kqzordFXRKK_E7LTD47J4K8S9IVM8ZwBS7H7rtEi0uAMK6RgGBANTXrxnh6vL0FQvLY4c1A1LUzl5W-zewKJIBkHZzfWEnVrxw/s1600/Crochet+Beach+Coverup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSbPWLpkM62BygB8Ioq0y0wU8X5IBajR80WG_kqzordFXRKK_E7LTD47J4K8S9IVM8ZwBS7H7rtEi0uAMK6RgGBANTXrxnh6vL0FQvLY4c1A1LUzl5W-zewKJIBkHZzfWEnVrxw/w400-h400/Crochet+Beach+Coverup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> copyright Mimi Alelis, 2021 </span></div><p>You may want to purchase Curio thread and other yarns, now on sale (click the image below to take you there)</p>
<a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1788524&u=2849819&m=59159&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://static.shareasale.com/image/59159/SYS21_ShareASale_300x250.png" /></a>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-40099253592628837092021-06-14T21:30:00.001-07:002021-06-14T21:30:32.076-07:00Crochet and Knitted wearables from online shopping<p>I've been Shopeeing a lot these days, since late last year when I got the hang of online shopping (at Shopee.ph) Its quite addictive! Discounts, freebies, promos...and I end up spending more than I planned.</p><p>I have a weakness for items that are crocheted and knitted...even if I can crochet one for myself...they come branded, at very low price, and still in good condition at thrift shops. Though some pretty items got grabbed by other buyers quickly, I still got some nice ones.</p><p>Here are my favorites:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKx5g8sUaClhGjn_Tia8jViyVWAIuMzjuHDWL3PlpPkVC7bMkDMS-RO1VnhiRFr-0wWO8vhEJw8XvpxcX5BXzuYCOTeMqgS9YY7MfXgW61xHsCXE8ZKq_KnS1lNcrrH0NmwXz1A/s2048/zzz20210614_115833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKx5g8sUaClhGjn_Tia8jViyVWAIuMzjuHDWL3PlpPkVC7bMkDMS-RO1VnhiRFr-0wWO8vhEJw8XvpxcX5BXzuYCOTeMqgS9YY7MfXgW61xHsCXE8ZKq_KnS1lNcrrH0NmwXz1A/w240-h320/zzz20210614_115833.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7B0lUVg4FF_HXoH3GFZvXlkbCIyYXal3vGqffH8R_xjJBWQX6ju2BjRBhAPny2iTFFu-dTBVhrLMySKB2f48Zujvg497MP9vLW4VKvWaqKkHfkuhZIiNsXbg-5_y5jFeNTfHhtg/s2048/20210614_115628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7B0lUVg4FF_HXoH3GFZvXlkbCIyYXal3vGqffH8R_xjJBWQX6ju2BjRBhAPny2iTFFu-dTBVhrLMySKB2f48Zujvg497MP9vLW4VKvWaqKkHfkuhZIiNsXbg-5_y5jFeNTfHhtg/s320/20210614_115628.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QrJUK396YrBYOPitgvBj47FtrCGd_1XXzrU4JJa1wpxv4VDHXFU2MlbBGDVzs6M1vcxuSKUCoQU_A5WAU57vhG7M8FeZ-gPPk2UpyGYxJrsPnWylYmVS0tix2RN6vN-eCVr_xA/s2048/20210614_115727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QrJUK396YrBYOPitgvBj47FtrCGd_1XXzrU4JJa1wpxv4VDHXFU2MlbBGDVzs6M1vcxuSKUCoQU_A5WAU57vhG7M8FeZ-gPPk2UpyGYxJrsPnWylYmVS0tix2RN6vN-eCVr_xA/s320/20210614_115727.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwNXPsEhadU6gobB9176C2RH97E9Mz57P7WnY1WYX6x1WDH5KFCo5N24xJbgVUX0LpR798i9IldwgdvKBzqA0ZV5ok3eltyFiI_0ep9gmncjV0o4bJNWyUei7NAHCbHs3IpZDUQg/s1600/pic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwNXPsEhadU6gobB9176C2RH97E9Mz57P7WnY1WYX6x1WDH5KFCo5N24xJbgVUX0LpR798i9IldwgdvKBzqA0ZV5ok3eltyFiI_0ep9gmncjV0o4bJNWyUei7NAHCbHs3IpZDUQg/s320/pic2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I'll share in my next post how I would wear some of these pieces. </p><p>I happened to have two basic tank dresses that I found worked well to be able to wear the crochet and knit tops.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHwGOFTVZmaFYcIWd3LRNopTPgQRMCMmfs9pBOTa1z144c6Qaucxve7ea-tUDdxGdQ6j_43juPpvInREoZQrUdB1TcP3HgAN-LofhvdQM47exa75qzX_hQaHtQX3LB9-s0T7Nkw/s2048/tank+dress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHwGOFTVZmaFYcIWd3LRNopTPgQRMCMmfs9pBOTa1z144c6Qaucxve7ea-tUDdxGdQ6j_43juPpvInREoZQrUdB1TcP3HgAN-LofhvdQM47exa75qzX_hQaHtQX3LB9-s0T7Nkw/w360-h640/tank+dress.jpg" width="360" /></a></div></div><p><br /></p>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-39844651941430422592021-03-13T05:24:00.006-08:002021-04-12T06:18:30.172-07:00My Crochet Stuff in 2020<p>Hello, just a few things to share about my crafting in 2020...here it is for your interest :)</p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Crochet Projects</span></b></p><p>I've posted just a few projects for the year on my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mimicat" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> - colorful bag, my tote, makeover slippers, amigurumi details, beach coverup, and a couple more cotton thread projects. I can't show the beach coverup yet, since it is a submitted design...coming soon this summer!</p><p>And this one I started in October last year, will hopefully be finished early this year. This group of four amigurumi dolls is a request by my son for my granddaughter, since they both watch the series, Avatar. My son bought the pattern, and I tweaked it a bit, and added the crocheted eyes too...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuZVpviHtOSaCPtCPx0n59uV4eyMHytNplsxbd8gCrm7-dli0jsp0POHCsep5q_Ch_oW005s3Z8CeLWb5_Jwk-plRGhQFZ3AKfB_ZvrqQwt6HDEYpCZneHwPE0AUkRgoSaVJa2Q/s480/20210107_133917.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Aang and Katara crochet" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuZVpviHtOSaCPtCPx0n59uV4eyMHytNplsxbd8gCrm7-dli0jsp0POHCsep5q_Ch_oW005s3Z8CeLWb5_Jwk-plRGhQFZ3AKfB_ZvrqQwt6HDEYpCZneHwPE0AUkRgoSaVJa2Q/w300-h400/20210107_133917.gif" title="Amigurumi Aang and Katara" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Can't wait to see my granddaughter's reaction when she sees the dolls!</p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Another project, a simple one yet quite useful - this crocheted belt that I finished with recycled leather attachments. The yarn was bought from the U.S., Berroco Suede yarn, made in Italy. I used size 5.5mm hook and worked it in SC stitches. With this kind of project some sewing skill is required. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JugsOZpdy3VpkFLRn2RqSegxB6ItRzubnhpmcmOKhH8dDNYCVXrGSWkDq26e4fRH7hUOVTrb2IxkYkPhK48b4YOWiajcUqlzdNIFezAC4EETrAsddUMlyRK29Z5cIZILfs33Pg/s3264/20201222_223126_001.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JugsOZpdy3VpkFLRn2RqSegxB6ItRzubnhpmcmOKhH8dDNYCVXrGSWkDq26e4fRH7hUOVTrb2IxkYkPhK48b4YOWiajcUqlzdNIFezAC4EETrAsddUMlyRK29Z5cIZILfs33Pg/s320/20201222_223126_001.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ywy4P_Ip25aapWHiirOcZnR3UudLldLOZ0LUWZU8ICW_gFulCburSCXs9dc6qzOUU89P9R877JEsb-K_6gTcTmpyPDvNRLQpQ4gR5xIrWJ6UTalUN5ok_5DVYOKv2Zril78wdw/s2896/20210114_121550.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="2896" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ywy4P_Ip25aapWHiirOcZnR3UudLldLOZ0LUWZU8ICW_gFulCburSCXs9dc6qzOUU89P9R877JEsb-K_6gTcTmpyPDvNRLQpQ4gR5xIrWJ6UTalUN5ok_5DVYOKv2Zril78wdw/w236-h320/20210114_121550.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Patterns</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2020 wasn't so bad for crocheting...must have been good for some crafters who had more time for their projects while forced to stay at home...and for those like me who have blogs like this and patterns for free or for sale, there has been an increased demand. The past year my blog views went up and as a result I got some income from my blog, from my for sale patterns on Ravelry, and from royalties on my patterns on the Interweave website... But honestly, such income is just peanuts...only worth mentioning because it was unexpected, considering that I practically didn't have new content. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I only had one published pattern last year, which is available free on <a href="http://crochet.com">crochet.com</a> This is quite a unique style for a crocheted bag, its practical too. But not all yarns will work for this design, the best yarn is the one used in the pattern, or a similar one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi906npTIpciccKl0HbgUb4eK-3BozbNsZW6NTDnKwoVU6N4APbqBq1TDbiMFRL4r-7N1KsNJXCDwjHLUjGnExibfbcsWkGPfdDrFJYFYn64NwF2KQfq7uoSjaB0PkdKtNTy1-aPQ/s1600/Le+tote.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi906npTIpciccKl0HbgUb4eK-3BozbNsZW6NTDnKwoVU6N4APbqBq1TDbiMFRL4r-7N1KsNJXCDwjHLUjGnExibfbcsWkGPfdDrFJYFYn64NwF2KQfq7uoSjaB0PkdKtNTy1-aPQ/s320/Le+tote.jpg" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Le Tote - <a href="https://www.crochet.com/le-tote/g/58051220" target="_blank">free crochet pattern</a></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also in 2020, I submitted a beach coverup pattern for the WeCrochet Magazine Summer 2021 issue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dHFylobVsml37h_8wyFijLbu7qUCbY9Zb0fhJqL8YsnSlgbMWgeu5Wn3R-SXk3BBuKTc-2tFC2Xo380qGwGGWe496S3O8QaqXnHKp8BJnUVd_y00tSTg1yEivsL3AbyYVOdjjA/s4160/20201006_200027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dHFylobVsml37h_8wyFijLbu7qUCbY9Zb0fhJqL8YsnSlgbMWgeu5Wn3R-SXk3BBuKTc-2tFC2Xo380qGwGGWe496S3O8QaqXnHKp8BJnUVd_y00tSTg1yEivsL3AbyYVOdjjA/w400-h300/20201006_200027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Ready to crochet with Curio #10? Its 100% cotton, very easy to work with, and the resulting garment is light yet the design is defined and has no big holes. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Other Stuff</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A throwback pic from 2 years ago...my granddaughter showing the crochet purse I made, which she used as a toy dog carrier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvFoS3XCOkX2lxSUc6os-HRTJ9vDY8J1d3dg7mEHQ-0NYuK6cFkIRvCfHZ__-1hPPQy-n9fgVmLgf5n1a5KhWrYp71E79FwvmwyGWUrZR0XaQ3ksZ2o4VJ7J1pgPy9273Js6nZw/s3088/20191117_102350.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="3088" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvFoS3XCOkX2lxSUc6os-HRTJ9vDY8J1d3dg7mEHQ-0NYuK6cFkIRvCfHZ__-1hPPQy-n9fgVmLgf5n1a5KhWrYp71E79FwvmwyGWUrZR0XaQ3ksZ2o4VJ7J1pgPy9273Js6nZw/s320/20191117_102350.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And another look at my yarn inventory from 3 years ago, to remind myself that these needed to be made into projects! <div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeWRqKx0DDoG1Gg_xi-Erm-vJCMvOx-CKskO6Xim4n-RI3Rv0ytxGkmlnRamwsPpKMe0hDOSIhGvgSYgiyNhqZ5eMYrFV4MJekTK4FYYONht54GePkKJE8uMrf9weS1LHhaOn2Q/s3602/20171014_173007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2719" data-original-width="3602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeWRqKx0DDoG1Gg_xi-Erm-vJCMvOx-CKskO6Xim4n-RI3Rv0ytxGkmlnRamwsPpKMe0hDOSIhGvgSYgiyNhqZ5eMYrFV4MJekTK4FYYONht54GePkKJE8uMrf9weS1LHhaOn2Q/s320/20171014_173007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The plan this year is to continue to use up yarns and other materials and to keep on organizing them...its as important to find what you need, when you need it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for looking! By the way, I celebrated a milestone birthday last year. 😎</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-0h_qSlqRyBAYtPi2BTXk8XNmZI3OUSa0nrWWReBR6SyOnlCbAZK1OvKRzZCRv7GJ9_i9ed7y83h9H-7ezdiiK4A3KgZLmHnTt9DbGJeE2kUnd0Xz_aWCYaOgrZU6-XmOcs0-w/s2909/20201204_151307.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2909" data-original-width="2182" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-0h_qSlqRyBAYtPi2BTXk8XNmZI3OUSa0nrWWReBR6SyOnlCbAZK1OvKRzZCRv7GJ9_i9ed7y83h9H-7ezdiiK4A3KgZLmHnTt9DbGJeE2kUnd0Xz_aWCYaOgrZU6-XmOcs0-w/s320/20201204_151307.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more of my crafting posts, you can follow me on instagram at <span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>https://www.instagram.com/crochet.denim.me/</u></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /></div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-29525410922173098572020-08-27T19:38:00.002-07:002020-08-28T03:25:52.020-07:00Back to Crochet and Crafting...<div><br />With all the initial stress of this pandemic, I didn't feel like crafting for a while. Until recently, that is. Now I feel I'm back to my crochet and crafting mojo! </div><div>First I decided to finish this ancient project of mine, started in 2011. This was the prototype of my design published on Interweave Crochet Summer 2013. The pattern is available <a href="https://www.interweave.com/product/hibiscus-crocheted-tunic-crochet-pattern-download/?query=Hibiscus" target="_blank">here.<br /></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wNsy5HYRenDP4j9TG9zkc1DkSMyYi8D1UqOK2MjEsced0auXFwDbwU57eBkjKqEJAHIAhthSsV7MSG4B_BP1OdhYl6uysFGM_PB-HKg_esXub4pah5d09jrncCk9wmaC60Frow/s800/Crochet+Hibiscus+Tunic+by+Mimi+Alelis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wNsy5HYRenDP4j9TG9zkc1DkSMyYi8D1UqOK2MjEsced0auXFwDbwU57eBkjKqEJAHIAhthSsV7MSG4B_BP1OdhYl6uysFGM_PB-HKg_esXub4pah5d09jrncCk9wmaC60Frow/s640/Crochet+Hibiscus+Tunic+by+Mimi+Alelis.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A beach-ready outfit waiting for the opportunity.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Next, my newest crochet/sewing project...its granny squares and recycled denim! First time I enjoyed making granny squares! </div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DP8e25XnkG9kD_X_fh2Yzh1HFEcBIeGHp7ahC10Yw4Fe_oWWOhevNNu-aEJnWS5BqWN5yX0pCATrkw5E_SArcg2ZwvGqPHHI8Tj3rd2ENpkEX8UrvmJ_pgcwSZmJHffmKsqKzw/s4096/20200624_182849.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="2304" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DP8e25XnkG9kD_X_fh2Yzh1HFEcBIeGHp7ahC10Yw4Fe_oWWOhevNNu-aEJnWS5BqWN5yX0pCATrkw5E_SArcg2ZwvGqPHHI8Tj3rd2ENpkEX8UrvmJ_pgcwSZmJHffmKsqKzw/w288-h512/20200624_182849.jpg" width="288" /></a></div></blockquote><div>This started as a wearable project for a child, based on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-colorful-mood-tunic" target="_blank">this pattern</a> ...thinking it would be for my granddaughter. But having made the squares using local size 8 threads, I realized its not going to be comfy to wear in our warm weather, its also a bit scratchy on the skin, and most of all will take too much time. </div><div>Now, as I admire the squares I made so far, I thought of what I could make with it. I imagined a bag, a child's bag...and its going to be combined with denim for that modern, and edgy vibes.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqAN7HMjQwfSOBz3Nqob6hyphenhyphenMq7bRmRvzioQOAt9r2crKybCWBT0F2z4IuzauAd8VyVI4kLCtD-hsL1kVN6Sseih4JpydnMAVJqgcR2pIZUYWQ2IYT429g1DHkPQkfV-U3amUbgA/s4128/20200630_073821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="4128" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqAN7HMjQwfSOBz3Nqob6hyphenhyphenMq7bRmRvzioQOAt9r2crKybCWBT0F2z4IuzauAd8VyVI4kLCtD-hsL1kVN6Sseih4JpydnMAVJqgcR2pIZUYWQ2IYT429g1DHkPQkfV-U3amUbgA/w512-h384/20200630_073821.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvei7shtmtxXzzYv5LK75VuAtSfcJvkO5EVt8X3R_pwszUn80YJ88Pf-cva_Aa_J4s7h26Z31f3xWqMTVMlYdn3zk6f114Wf0yVKWNeIHUktUnntxWOmVjzBXneD3Y8L918gMVGQ/s4128/20200705_110334.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvei7shtmtxXzzYv5LK75VuAtSfcJvkO5EVt8X3R_pwszUn80YJ88Pf-cva_Aa_J4s7h26Z31f3xWqMTVMlYdn3zk6f114Wf0yVKWNeIHUktUnntxWOmVjzBXneD3Y8L918gMVGQ/w384-h512/20200705_110334.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreimhWaJ9WO8tnirOvCUWaC4oCawf3atH2LOw6K34S-4k9zLZxK0bB7rR0piYuDYSOE1U4hz0CQaAIguWR8uHOy_WJ1QWhCWLs8R-eKIESV-EHqJV-6-cS4iMx0aIaj9PEYTQEA/s4128/20200705_110327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreimhWaJ9WO8tnirOvCUWaC4oCawf3atH2LOw6K34S-4k9zLZxK0bB7rR0piYuDYSOE1U4hz0CQaAIguWR8uHOy_WJ1QWhCWLs8R-eKIESV-EHqJV-6-cS4iMx0aIaj9PEYTQEA/w384-h512/20200705_110327.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3786" data-original-width="2839" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTadmk2lMrZByFSrKPv2weuP9HQ_qmz-UaPXP65IUmmpcpcnnLpmYoL9PLiZZreoq92R6aBhrbYLD8wsTmfwuQL0ct0gJiF-PT8jfabsNaEcPHfm8Viow7T3F3hU695pad2Jndjw/w384-h512/20200704_201440.jpg" width="384" /></div><br /><div><div>And now, its finished! I like it a lot...will my granddaughter like it too? I'll save it for her next birthday.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirniltC-8KF_H8zJ2-iIAHjAPXuwAtBL4unjQ8QKPZCfwEAIPFCkqoEdVV_IDQ8B6syMj_kaiSWp3mBhx3juoZVO4dZU1z0C_5ZlJHSN0YfVThKNDco2e5sIiDpek3xfEpKp59qw/s4128/20200705_185559.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirniltC-8KF_H8zJ2-iIAHjAPXuwAtBL4unjQ8QKPZCfwEAIPFCkqoEdVV_IDQ8B6syMj_kaiSWp3mBhx3juoZVO4dZU1z0C_5ZlJHSN0YfVThKNDco2e5sIiDpek3xfEpKp59qw/w384-h512/20200705_185559.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm currently working on two crochet thread projects. One of which I intend to submit as a design proposal...I need to work faster now as the deadline is near. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for looking, and please keep on following my posts...I will try not to disappoint 😀</div><div>You can also follow me on IG at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crochet.denim.me/">crochet.denim.me</a> and on FB at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mycrochetstuff" target="_blank">Mimi Alelis Designs</a>.</div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-54611742678972512412020-05-24T03:07:00.006-07:002021-01-30T00:40:49.142-08:00Crochet and Other Stuff in 2019Hello 2020! To whom it may concern, this year will be my 15th year in Blogger, and my 60th year in this world. I'm really looking forward... But wait! this year everything was put on hold, and our lives changed. Lucky are we if we didn't get infected, or none of our loved ones did...So just staying healthy and sane this year is an accomplishment worth mentioning.<div><br /><div>This blogpost came very late for the topic, but I still need to finish it...just to complete my yearly compilation of crochet-related stuff.<br />
So, here's my crafting for 2019.<br />
(Btw, if you are on IG, please view <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crochet.denim.me/" target="_blank">@crochet.denim.me</a>. You're welcome to follow me, and I'll follow back if you have a crochet/craft account too. 😇)<br />
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<b>These are most of my projects for the year as posted on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mimicat" target="_blank">Ravelry.</a>..</b><br />
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The wonderful part of being able to crochet is making gifts that delight kids. Here's my granddaughter when she got the little mermaid doll <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwdEH5nB1cO/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/BwdEH5nB1cO/</a><br />
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Then there's also the satisfaction one gets from being able to customize something that would help other people...like this crochet boobies to be used to teach moms how to breastfeed.</div>
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And these tiny booties for the preemies at the hospital. I made several pairs, mostly in white.</div>
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And here's a gift I made for a friend visiting from abroad, January 2019.</div>
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Also in 2019, I submitted a tote bag pattern for the <a href="https://www.crochet.com/le-tote/g/58051220?fbclid=IwAR1QcRkyI8lDdmKN8MiKXsSrsBP_luM1mXjCaYS2CBXuDoyitLt0dk4qRMg" target="_blank">WeCrochet Magazine Spring 2020</a> issue.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">At the Philippine Children's Medical Center, July 2019...crochet session that ended with fruit-eating session 😍</span></div>
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Thanks for looking! Here's my end-of-the-year 2019 pic. See you in 2020! 😎</div>
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</div></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-28591053175603007302019-09-14T08:40:00.000-07:002019-09-14T08:43:43.118-07:00My Crochet LibraryWhether you're an aspiring crochet artist, an experienced crocheter or even a beginner, you most probably have your own growing collection of books and printed materials on crochet. As for me, I thought at the start it would take very long and costly to fill up a bookshelf with crochet books. But thanks to the <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/" target="_blank">Book Depository</a> - I now have a good enough collection.<br />
I usually find there the book I like on any topic, just by searching on their website. Ordering online is so convenient, that's why its so tempting for me to buy books! Best of all, there's no shipping fee! FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - for those of us here in the Philippines, we are terrified of shipping fees from abroad, because it often doubles up the cost of the item for us.<br />
Here are just some of the crochet books I have ordered from <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/" target="_blank">The Book Depository</a><br />
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And here's one I just ordered and on the way to me: The latest and hottest crochet book by London Kaye,<br />
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For orders from the Philippines, get a 10% discount using code PH10, up to Sept. 22. Browse now at the <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/" target="_blank">Book Depository</a>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-34281480257294178202019-04-30T01:58:00.000-07:002020-05-24T07:03:38.165-07:00Flounder the fish - free crochet pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm sharing the pattern for the <a href="https://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-little-mermaid-crochet.html" target="_blank">flounder amigurumi</a> I made as companion for the <a href="https://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-little-mermaid-crochet.html" target="_blank">Ariel mermaid doll</a> for my granddaughter. This one have the stripes worked in tapestry crochet. But you may also add in the stripes later, like in this first model I made.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2019/04/flounder-fish-free-crochet-pattern.html">https://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2019/04/flounder-fish-free-crochet-pattern.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Worsted weight yarn - yellow and blue</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Crochet hook size 4mm</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Polyester fiberfill</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Small amounts of crochet thread for facial features - black, white and green (for eyes, eyebrows), red for lips</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Crochet Gauge: </b>9 sts = 2 inches</span></span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rnds 15-17: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sc in 23 sc, change to blue, sc in 15 sc, change to yellow, sc in 7 sc, sc2tog. sc in 7 sc, change to blue, sc in 15 sc, change to yellow, sc in 22 sc </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rnds 19-21: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sc in 20 sc, change to blue, sc in 15 sc, change to yellow, sc in 12sc, change to blue, sc in 7 sc sc2tog, sc in 6 sc, change to yellow, sc in next sc, sc2tog, (sc in 7 sc, sc2tog) twice, sc in 7 sc ( 24 sc at the of rnd 21) </span></span></span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rnd 22: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sc in 6 sc, sc2tog) three times (21sc)</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rnd 23-25: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(sc in 6 sc, sc2tog) twice, change to blue, sc in 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in 5 sc, change to yellow, sc in 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in 2 sc, change to blue, sc in 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in 4 sc, change to yellow, sc in 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in 7 sc (15 sc at the end of rnd 25)</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rnd 26: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sc in 3 sc, sc2tog) 3 times (12sc) Sc in 6 sc, change to blue,</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sl st in next st, cut-off yellow yarn, continue on with blue yarn.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Rnd 1</b><b>:</b> ch 1, sc in each sc around, sl st in 1st sc to join (12 sc)</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Rnd 2: </b><span style="background-color: transparent;">ch 1</span><b style="background-color: transparent;">, </b>(sc in sc, 2 sc in next) repeat around, sl st to join (18 sc)</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Rnd 3: </b><span style="background-color: transparent;">ch 1</span><b style="background-color: transparent;">, </b><span style="background-color: transparent;">2 sc in sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc in 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc, join ( 22 sc)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Rnd 4: </b><span style="background-color: transparent;">ch 1, sc in 5 sc, sl st in next sc, sc in 10 sc, sl st in next, sc in 5 sc, join (22 sts)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Rnd 5: </b><span style="background-color: transparent;">ch 2, dc in same st, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, sl st in sl st, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2, (2 dc in next sc) twice, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, sl st in sl st, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2, 2 dc in last sc, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">join (26 sts)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cut off yarn, leaving enough length for sewing. Sew the tail end to close.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fins </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(make 2) </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 1</b>: Cn 7, turn, sl st in top loops only, from the 2nd ch from hook and next 5 chs, turn..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 2</b>: Ch 1, sl st in 3 sts, sc in next 2 st, sc and hdc in last st, turn.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 3</b>: Ch 1, sl st in 1 st, sc in 3 sts, sl st in 3 sts, turn.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 4</b>: Ch 1, sl st in 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, turn.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 5</b>: Ch 1, sl st in 6 sts. Fasten off leaving 12 inches for sewing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sew about 3 sts below the first blue stripe.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Top Flap</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 1</b>: Ch 16 for base, *ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sc in next**, turn and sl st in the 2nd sc from hook, turn, repeat from * to **, sl st on the sc in base, hdc in the next ch, repeat * to **, dc on the same st where hdc was made, dc in next 7 chs, hdc in 3 chs, sc in 2 chs, sl st in 2 chs, turn.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 2</b>: Ch 1, skip the 1st sl st, sl st in next, sl st in 2 sc, sc in 3 hdc, hdc in 4 dc, dc in 4 dc, turn.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 3</b>: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 2, hdc in 3 sts, sc in next, sl st in next. Fasten off leaving 12 inches for sewing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sew across top of head and body.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mouth</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 1</b>: 6 sc in magic ring</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 2</b>: (1 sc, 2 sc in next) 3 times (9sc)</span><br />
<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rnd 3</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">:2 sc in each sc (18 sc)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 4</b>: Ch 5, skip 5 sc, sc in next 13 sc, 5 sc in ch 5 space, sl st in next sc. Fasten off leaving 18 inches for sewing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Cheeks</b> (make 2)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 1</b>: 6 sc in magic ring</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 2</b>: (1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) 3 times (9sc)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 3</b>: (1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next) 3 times, sl st in next sc (12 sc)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fasten off leaving 12 inches for sewing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Eyes</b> (make 2)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With crochet thread and 1.75 (or 1.5 mm) hook,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 1</b>: With black, 6 sc in magic ring.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 2</b>, change to green, (2 sc in sc, sc in next) 3 times.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 3</b>: change to white, 2 sc in sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice, change to black, sl st in remaining sts. Fasten off white, leaving 12 inches for sewing and for embroidering the dot in the pupil. Fasten off black leaving 18 inches for sewing and embroidering of eyebrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Update</b>: April 13, 2020</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finished another flounder for my 6yr. old niece today...while we are on quarantine.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-37002247248680351462019-04-28T22:17:00.000-07:002019-06-05T18:09:52.532-07:00The Little Mermaid CrochetMy granddaughter likes Disney Movies. She loves to sing the theme songs, dress up in Princess costumes and play with character dolls. So I wanted to surprise her - I planned to make some dolls and other characters in the Disney movies...and this is the first one I finished:<br />
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Based mainly on this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ariel-la-sirenita" target="_blank">pattern</a>. This is made from cotton thread using 1.75mm hook...so it took a while to finish. My granddaughter got excited when she saw it for the first time. I also finished a Flounder amigurumi and have yet to surprise her with it...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flounder Amigurumi</td></tr>
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Free crochet pattern for Flounder, now published <a href="https://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2019/04/flounder-fish-free-crochet-pattern.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-38986526955594614032019-04-27T21:56:00.002-07:002019-04-28T07:51:45.378-07:00Summer CrochetHere in Quezon City, summer heat is almost unbearable...as a crocheter I produce the least amount of projects at this time and only focus on necessary and enjoyable projects...such as my recently finished <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mimicat/ariel-la-sirenita" target="_blank">Ariel Mermaid Doll</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mimicat/flounder-amigurumi" target="_blank">Flounder Amigurumi</a> for my granddaughter...(more on that on my next post).<br />
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Summer also makes me obsess over crochet lace garments! I have one I need to finish and luckily I have one already in my wardrobe...these kind of crochet never goes out of style - like this cover-up I made 13 years ago, and its still good as new.<br />
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So here I found reason to try out my new swimsuit, use the tripod, and take pics of myself wearing my crochet cover-up...then simply edited the pics on the Photo Lab app on my phone. It was fun!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-7125858618665783322019-03-25T23:03:00.002-07:002019-04-26T02:42:36.798-07:00Crochet Stuff in 2018Happy 2019! March is almost over, but again its better late than never - here is my round-up of craftiness in the previous year...with the hopes of continued crafting this year. I know I won't crochet much, since I'd like to focus on health and fitness (activities that get us out of our comfy chair is much better), though there are so many cute crochet stuff I plan to make for my grandchildren.<br />
Meanwhile, please take a look at what I did in 2018.<br />
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I was able to add 2 free crochet patterns here in my blog, and one published design in 2018:<br />
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And...my latest and favorite published pattern ever (since it appeared on the cover) is my lace crochet yoke top, published as Yesteryear Top in Interweave Crochet Summer 2018.<br />
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I finished only about 17 crochet projects in 2018... mostly small projects, including amigurumi toys and animal appliques.</div>
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Some of my favorite projects are these food amigurumi and animal appliques for my granddaughter and kid nephews.</div>
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My favorite projects from last year are the Lion and Hippo heads Handpuppets...which I made up the design as I crocheted it. I based it from the images in the cartoon movie "Lion of Madagascar"...inspired by my granddaughter's love of the characters. I have yet to make the giraffe and the zebra (or not...) This took up a lot of my time, but it was worth it to see how much my son and granddaughter loved playing with it.</div>
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-34446342661037569002018-06-11T20:03:00.002-07:002020-07-10T16:22:12.312-07:00Summer 2018 CrochetHere in Metro-manila, rainy season has just started...we had a very rainy weekend...which continued on to a rainy week. Now I am thinking and yearning for summer weather...though summer here is so hot! How's your weather?<br />
In the U.S., summer begins in June...and for us crocheters that means crocheting with lighter and cooler yarns and making light and easy wearables. Good thing, <a href="https://www.interweave.com/store/crochet/crochet-magazines/crochet-magazines-interweave-crochet" target="_blank">Interweave Crochet </a>has chosen those kind of projects perfect for our summer crocheting.<br />
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And I have great news for you, and for me...the latest issue of Interweave Crochet has my design on the cover...how cool is that!...how cool is this crochet crop top:<br />
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I have not received my copy of the magazine, and I just can't wait!<br />
(If you are on Instagram, please follow me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crochet.denim.me/" target="_blank">@</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crochet.denim.me/">crochet.denim.me</a> for more photos and posts on my designs. Thank you!)Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-70978331048962020162018-06-03T21:24:00.000-07:002018-06-04T23:42:21.816-07:00Lion Handpuppet - free crochet pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">copyright Mimi Alelis, 2018</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This pattern can only be found on this link:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2018/06/lion-handpuppet-free-crochet-pattern.html</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Worsted weight yarn - Color A - lighter color (for mouth, cheeks and chin) about 50gms; Color B - darker color (for nose, head and neck), about 100gms</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Felt fabric - small amounts black, white and pink (for eyes, eyebrows, ears, nostrils, inside of mouth, tongue and teeth)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sewing needle and thread</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yarn needle to weave in ends</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Crochet Gauge: </b>9 sts = 2 inches</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Note:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2 at the beginning of rnds does not count as a stitch.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This pattern provides complete written instruction for the crochet parts. Only general instructions for sewing and finishing with felt parts, are provided.</span></span></span><br />
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<b style="color: #333333;">Lower mouth</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using color A, start with magic ring, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 1:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, 10 dc in ring, join with sl st to 1st dc (10 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 2: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join (20 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 3: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">(dc in next st, 2 dc in next) repeat around, join (30 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 4: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (30 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnds 5-7: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Repeat rnd 4 (30 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fasten off and weave in ends.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Upper Mouth</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using color A, start with magic ring, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 1:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, 12 dc in ring, join with sl st to 1st dc (12 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 2: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join (24 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 3: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">(dc in next st, 2 dc in next) repeat around, join (36 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 4: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (36 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnds 5-8: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Repeat rnd 4 (36 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Attaching the lower mouth</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After rnd 8, ch 1, take the lower mouth put it on top of the upper mouth, with right sides together, sc the two parts together on the next 12 stitches. (12 sc) (see pic below)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fasten off.</span><br />
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<b style="color: #333333;">Head</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using color B, start with magic ring, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 1:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, 15 dc in ring, join with sl st to 1st dc (15 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 2: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join (30 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 3: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (30 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 4: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next, 2 dc in next st, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">(dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around, join (40 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 5: </b>Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (40 dc)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 6: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Repeat rnd 5 (40 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Rnd 7: </b>Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 3, 2 dc in next st, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">(dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around, join (48 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Rnd 8: </b>Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (48 dc).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Join mouth to the head<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ch 1, <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">put the upper mouth on top of the head matching the last round of sts, sc the two parts together on the next 16 stitches (16 sc) (see pic below)</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 9:</b> Ch 1, dc in 32 dc of head, sc in next 16 sc, sl st on 1st dc to join (32 dc, 16 sc).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #333333;">Rnd 10:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, (dc in 7 dc, 2 dc in next) 4 times dc in remaining sts, join (52 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #333333;">Rnd 11:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, dc in 36 dc, ch 20, skip the next 16 dc, do not join (36 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #333333;">Rnd 12:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Dc in 1st dc of rnd 11 (see pic below), dc in next 35 dc, sl st on the 3rd ch.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Join head to lower mouth</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hold the bottom of mouth and sc together each ch and each of the next 16 sts (centered) on the bottom of mouth, sl st on 1st dc to join. (36 dc,16 sc).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #333333;">Rnd 13:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, (dc in 7 dc, dc2tog) 4 times, sc in the next 16 sc, join with sl st on the 1st dc of this rnd (32 dc, 16 sc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #333333;">Rnd 14:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, dc in each st around, join (48 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #333333;">Rnd 15:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (48 dc).</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #333333;">Rnds 16-21:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (48 dc).</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Nose </b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using color B and 3.5mm hook, start with magic ring,</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 2, 5 dc in ring, join with sl st to 1st dc (5 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnds 2-4: </b>Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (5 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 5:</b> Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, join (10 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 6:</b> Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, join (20 dc)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="color: #333333;">Rnds 7-8:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Repeat rnd 6.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 9:</b> Ch 2, (dc in dc, 2 dc in next) repeat around, join (30 dc)</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnds 10-11:</b> Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (30 dc)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Rnd 12:</b> Ch 1, (sc in 3 sts, hdc in 3, dc in next, tr in next, dc in next, hdc in 3, sc in 3) </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">twice, join (30 sts).</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fasten off. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Nostrils:</b> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Attach color A in back loop only on the 2nd st from the end of rnd 12. Work the next sts in back loop only of previous rnd, ch 1, hdc in 3 sts, dc in 3 sts, 2 tr in tr st, dc in 3 sts, hdc in 3 sts.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fasten off. Stuff nose lightly and sew nostril to the opposite edge of rnd 12 to close.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cheeks (make 2)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using color A, start with magic ring,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 1, 10 dc in ring, join with sl st to 1st dc (10 dc).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 2:</b> Ch 1, 2 dc in each dc, join (20 dc).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rnd 3:</b> Ch 1, (1 dc in dc, 2 dc in next dc), repeat around, join (30 dc).</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Chin</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using color A, start with magic ring, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 1:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Ch 2, 7 dc in ring, turn (7 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 2: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in next 5 dc, dc in last dc, turn (12 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 3: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in same st, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">(dc in next st, 2 dc in next) 5 times, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">dc in last dc, turn</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> (17 dc).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Rnd 4: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Ch 2, dc in each dc, join (17 dc)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Leave a long tail for sewing. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Stuff lightly and sew edges to under the mouth.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b>Assembly and Finishing</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>1. </b>Position the nose starting just below the 3rd rnd of head, sew in place. Cut out nostril tip with black felt, sew in place.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>2.</b> Position cheeks, stuff with fiberfill and sew.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>3. </b>Cut out black felt to the shape of the inside of mouth for top and bottom. Cut out the tongue from light pink felt. Sew each part.</span><br />
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-71126105072384329432018-04-19T23:56:00.002-07:002018-04-20T00:04:51.523-07:00Crochet for kidsWhen I saw my granddaughter delighted with a dolphin designed candle-holder (that she didn't hold for she knows its breakable), I thought of making her this pair of dolphins, a mama and a baby dolphin that she can easily hold and play with. I was right, she loved playing with it.<br />
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Little kids are easy to please - make them a toy and they will surely be delighted. However, they also get easily attracted to new toys and after a short while get bored with their old toys. This doesn't discourage me from making toys for my granddaughter...I just make sure she'll like what I make, and she won't find anything else like it. Hopefully she will remember how much she enjoyed what I made for her when she's grown up.<br />
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When my sons make a request for me to make them something, I really try my best to do so...since they don't often make requests. So, recently my son wanted a hand-puppet animal for him and my granddaughter to play with. They both liked watching the Madagascar movies and so he asked if I could make the 4 animals who starred in the movie. Ok I said, not knowing how to go about it. What is the most loved animal there - the lion, of course. I could first make that and see how it goes. After a lot of experimenting, I was happy with the final result. Everyone thinks its good...my granddaughter will be so surprised when she sees it for the first time.</div>
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-43442778611037705432018-03-16T21:02:00.002-07:002018-03-16T21:33:02.057-07:00Quick and pretty DIY jewelry!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had some pendants and beads, some from old/broken bracelets and necklaces and keychains, mostly from my Mom...and they were just set aside for years (some for decades!)... I did a bit of digging into my stash for the right materials, and with a little help from my handy pliers, I was able to make myself 6 necklaces and a bracelet - all looking new and surely one-of-a-kind.<br />
This crafting project came up when I bought these elastic headbands at the supermarket, Its actually tight as a headband - gives me a headache. But its just the right size for a necklace, like the one that I usually wear. Its 18 inches in circumference.<br />
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I bought two packs of these elastics - its only P50. ($1.) per pack of 4 pcs. So that's the only money I spent...and after a few hours, I have new jewelry! I was never this happy as when I bought a fashion accessory at the store. These may look simple, but to me they are just perfect for my style!<br />
So far I have 6 new necklaces and 1 bracelet...I'm thinking of some more to make 😉<br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-31878669127535154182018-03-10T01:34:00.003-08:002018-06-04T06:14:06.751-07:00Glass Holder and Coaster Set - free crochet pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Glass Holder and Coaster</span></b><br />
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2018<br />
This pattern can only be found on this link:<br />
http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2018/03/glass-holder-and-coaster-set-free.html<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), one ball, 50gm (note: one ball will make 2 sets of glass holder and coaster in this pattern)<br />
Crochet hook size 1.75mm<br />
Yarn needle to weave in ends<br />
<b>Finished size</b>: Glass holder: about 4 inches across top, and 4 inches in height, measured flat; Coaster is about 4 inches in diameter<br />
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<b>Glass holder</b><br />
Note: Ch 3 at the beginning of rnds counts as dc.<br />
Start with magic ring, (or, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring),<br />
<b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 3, 14 dc in ring, join with sl st to beginning ch 3. (15 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 2: </b>Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (30 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 3: </b>Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (30 dc with ch-1 space in-between)<br />
<b>Rnd 4: </b>Sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each ch-1 sp around, join. (60 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 5: </b>Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 2, 2 dc in same st (shell made), [skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc] repeat around, join. (15 shells)<br />
<b>Rnd 6-15:</b> Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 sp around, join. (15 shells)<br />
<b>Rnd 16: </b>Ch 1, Ch 1, (5 sc in ch-2 sp of shell, sc in space between shells) repeat around, join with sl st in 1st sc.<br />
Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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<b>Coaster</b><br />
Note: Ch 3 at the beginning of rnds counts as dc.<br />
Start with magic ring, (or, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring),<br />
<b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 3, 14 dc in ring, join with sl st to beginning ch 3. (15 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 2: </b>Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (30 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 3: </b>Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (45 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 4: </b>Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next, (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (60 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 5: </b>Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next, (dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (70 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 6: </b>Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next, (dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (80 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 7: </b>Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 2, 2 dc in same st (shell made), [skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc] repeat around, join. (20 shells)<br />
<b>Rnd 8: </b>Ch 1, (5 sc in ch-2 sp of shell, sc in space between shells) repeat around, join with sl st in 1st sc.<br />
Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
<b>Note</b>: the coaster will normally curl up like this:<br />
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It is easy to flatten, just dampen (or spray with a little water) and press.<br />
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-35328767278830844182018-01-09T18:26:00.000-08:002018-01-22T13:17:17.457-08:00Crochet and Other Stuff in 2017Hello, welcome 2018!<br />
As usual, here's a round-up of my crafty stuff for the past year. I think 2017 was good in many ways, for me...there was a lot to be thankful for.- blessings received, lessons learned. I got more inspired...gained new friends, reconnected with old friends...On the crafting side, I'm happy to be able to continue sharing my work with fellow crocheters, crafters and those who appreciate handmade stuff.<br />
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Now for the (not-so) boring details of my crafting in 2017 😉<br />
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<b>Crochet Patterns</b><br />
I was able to add 5 free crochet patterns here in my blog:<br />
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<a href="http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2017/02/hearts-flower-free-crochet-pattern.html" target="_blank">Hearts flower</a> - heart-shaped petals make up this flower.<br />
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<a href="http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2017/02/hello-kitty-hat-free-crochet-pattern.html" target="_blank">Hello Kitty Hat</a><br />
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I finished only about 16 crochet projects in 2017... mostly small projects, including 4 santa hats and a thread snowflake...</div>
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Some of my favorite projects and photos:</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I also finished a </span><b style="text-align: left;">sample project and pattern </b><span style="text-align: left;">for my design submission...that if all goes well, will be published this year.</span></div>
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I did other craft-related projects and I'd like to share my <b>crafting space makeover</b> - included here is my first dreamcatcher, using my mother's crocheted doily.</div>
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Also, my diy photo-session last September...and I already forgot where I edited these 😁<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">crocheting in a corner of my workspace</td></tr>
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-20496509659885972712017-08-31T02:53:00.000-07:002017-09-02T07:21:57.611-07:00My Crochet NewsHello! Back here again to share some of my recent crochet-related stuff!<br />
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<b>1. My Crochet Channel </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MimiAlelis" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/MimiAlelis</a><br />
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Might be quite late for me to join in on youtube - since I intend to monetize my channel... (Google will only evaluate a channel when it reaches 10,000 views.) It is a long long way to go, but... Thanks to my friends, crochet buddies. and followers for their support - I am inspired! 😊<br />
So far, I have 8 crochet-related videos...I guess I need to make a hundred more!..haha<br />
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<b>2. Crochet Books, </b><a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/" target="_blank">The Book Depository</a><br />
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This came today, with free and fast international shipping from <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/" target="_blank">The Book Depository</a>! I also timed my purchase when these books were discounted. 😉<br />
I'm planning to make gifts for babies and kids in my family...I'm so happy how the family has grown - more nephews, nieces (includes grandnieces/nephews), and of course my very own granddaughter!<br />
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<b>3. Crochet Design Submissions</b><br />
Though my designs are few and far between, I'm still into it - wanting to get published again. I've just mailed a proposal for a top I made two years ago...goodluck to me 😀<br />
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By the way, I have contributed a pattern (Shells and Flowers Shrug) to the 2018 Crochet Calendar and have just received my complimentary copy. I submitted late and had to take my own photo...and I didn't really like it 😛. (This made me determined to take better photos next time!)<br />
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<b>4. Modeling my Crochet</b><br />
I really like wearing the crochet clothes I make - as for modeling it, I just had to...I seldom have someone else to model it for me, or even to take the photos - so I had to learn to do both. I never mastered any of the things I do, but I'm content to be able to pull things through...😊<br />
Here's the result of my latest "pictorial" and editing efforts:<br />
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The Shell Halter Top crochet pattern is for sale on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shell-halter-top" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> and on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/mimicrochet" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.<br />
That's all for now, thanks for looking!<br />
<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-30126683441251541562017-08-11T05:15:00.000-07:002017-08-11T05:15:40.368-07:00Going Around in Circles Bracelet - free crochet pattern<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bracelet</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 2</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 3</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) repeat 4 times, with right side facing, sl st on the same st as the last st of previous circle, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) repeat 4 times, sl st on the next st. (24 sc)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 1</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Ch 5, 8 sc in 2</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7.199999999999999pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: super; white-space: pre-wrap;">nd</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> ch from hook. (8 sc)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 2</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: 2 sc in each of the next 4 sc, sl st on the same st as the last st of previous circle, 2 sc in each of the next 4 sc, sl st on next st. (16 sc)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Loop for button closure: Ch 12, sl st back to the base of the ch, sl st in each ch around. (Check to see if loop fits the button). Fasten off and weave in end. </span></div>
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<br /><br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-24750543699262056712017-06-29T06:10:00.001-07:002017-08-31T03:15:42.714-07:00Crochet Makeover Flip-flops tutorial<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Pair of rubber flipflops or sandals</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Crochet thread, for the sole edge, I used cotton thread size 10 for the edging; Catania cotton sportweight yarn for the strap</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Crochet hook size 1.5mm and 3mm</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Yarn needles for thread and for yarn</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Hot-melt glue gun, or fabric glue</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">(Pattern for the strap is derived from my previous pattern found <a href="http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/crochet-strapped-flip-flops.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Instructions for crochet strap </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">(for this makeover project)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Note: Work sl sts in back loop only.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Using sportweight yarn and 3mm hook, l</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">eave at least 6 inches tail at the beginning, ch 66,</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Row 1</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and on the next 7 chs, sc in the next 24 chs, 3 sc in the next ch (place marker in the middle st of the last 3 sc, move the marker up as you go), sc in next 24 chs, sl st in the last 8 chs, turn.</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Row 2: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Sl st in the first 8 sts, <span style="font-size: 14.85px;">sc in the next 25 sc</span>, 3 sc in the st where marker is placed, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">sc in the next 25 sc, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">sl st in the last 8 sts, turn.</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Row 3</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Sl st in the first 8 sts, <span style="font-size: 14.85px;">sc in the next 26 sc</span>, 3 sc in the st where marker is placed, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">sc in the next 26 sc, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">sl st in the last 8 sts, turn.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><b>Row 4</b>: Sl st i</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">n the first 8 sts, sl st in both loops of each sc across, sl st in back loops of last 8 sts, turn.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><b>Row 5</b>: Work 2 sl st at the end of row to get to the opposite edge, sl st in each st across.</span> Fasten off.<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Assembly</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Secure the middle of the crochet piece by sewing around the center joint of the flipflop strap. Do the same with the ends of the straps using the tail ends of the crochet. Apply glue on the top of the flip flop straps and position the crochet piece. </span>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987692.post-1228486424638109942017-06-20T03:38:00.000-07:002017-06-25T01:54:07.092-07:00Rainy days, making beach sandals...Rainy season in the Philippines has begun, and I'm glad the hottest months of this year is over. I'm back to crocheting too! Here's my current project - half-finished :)<br />
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I've always wanted to crochet sandals or slippers that can be worn outside. Ordinary rubber slippers make a good base for most crochet shoe/slipper project. The main challenge is how to effectively make holes on the rubber sole to be able to crochet on it the design that you wish. It is only recently that I've discovered a technique that works for me, its quite easy, and you'll find out about it here.<br />
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Tutorial coming soon!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0