Crochet and Other Stuff

Monday, August 28, 2006

Crochet for Baby

Here it is at last, a baby set ordered by my Sis. She asked me to make some baby items for her friend who had a baby last month. (Sorry this took me a month sis, but anyway I think this is for size 3-6 mos. old)
I got the basic pattern for the halter from a crochetville member. I estimated the baby size from this site. Lastly, I got the flower pattern from Yarncat.

Hat, booties and small flowers are from my own patterns =)

Materials: 2 balls Anchor size 8 cotton thread, KAM03.
Crochet hook size 2mm for hat and booties, 2.5mm for halter dress.

Cute Gifts

I got these from my sis, I thought of making the baby halter with this yarn, but it was acrylic. I think it would make a cute stuff toy or a kids purse.
And the stickers are too cute! Thanks Sis!

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Chie's lil' brown bag

Hi! Its been a while since I posted a finished project. I recently got the pattern for this little bag from Chie. I wanted to work with some of my yarns, as I had mostly crocheted with thread for the past several weeks.
I didnt have the cotton yarn indicated in the pattern, so I used two strands of my local WW acrylic yarn (Carmencita). I also used a 4.5mm hook and achieved approximately the right gauge.
This bag is very practical to carry along when one needs just a few essentials. It can hold a cellphone, wallet, small hairbrush, pressed powder, and lipstick.
Pattern details on Ravelry.

Crochet Designer's Dilemma

Saturday, August 19, 2006

A bit of cleaning up...

Hi! I've been cleaning up my blog today and found some ways to tidy it up.
First, I made sure all my past projects are linked at the sidebar, in case someone wants to take a look, or is searching for a specific item.

Next, I had to do something with that archives list that has become long already after 15 months of blogging. Now I have this:

I saw it on my friend CL's blog, so I just asked her how she did it and she sent me the link. Thanks CL!

Next, I thought there must be some site also to be able to generate a drop down menu for the other lists in my sidebar. I found this site on the first page of google search. But I havent tried it yet. Instead, I made a page for my crochet blogs links, so I can just put a link to that page on my sidebar, and free up some space.

Thursday, August 17, 2006

My Favorites

Hi! Here are a some of my current favorites for fun and learning:

First, a funny blog What Not to Crochet . I was really giggling at the stuff and most of all at the author's comments.

Second, my favorite comedian/actor is Jerry Seinfeld and I'm really having a good time reading his book:

Here's an excerpt.

Third, an exercise video, Jane Fonda's Prime-Time Workout. I've been using this since the late 80's! Not regularly though, just when I feel its time to get serious on exercise. Then, when I feel good again, I can go back to my unhealthy habits :p

Fourth, my favorite author/illustrator is Andrew Matthews. I love his self-help books, very practical and very funny too. One of his books that I have:

Here's an excerpt.

Lastly, my current favorite T.V. shows are:

Seinfeld
The Simpsons
Oprah
and Martha