Driving an electric golf cart to work!

How I wish that is possible here, then I would just sell my car and buy a golf cart! Something like this:


Everyone's finances is being drained mostly by high fuel costs. It seems a lawmaker is starting a trend, as he drives a golf cart to his office to save on gas. (see article)

Computer Bugs!

These are bugs that you would want to have on your computer :)





I havent crocheted any toy for as long as I can remember, but when I saw these computer bugs at the forum, I immediately responded to a call for pattern testers =) These would make such cute little gifts for the picky ones. I was surprised that my 20 yr. old took notice of it, perhaps thinking {{{maybe my g.f. would like this}}}... But my 16 yr. old wasnt a bit impressed :p But I'm quite sure kids would love these ;)
These cute bugs were designed by Kristie (that's a link to her free pattern on the 'ville), she's only started writing patterns. I'll be posting it when her patterns become available for sale.
Update: Computer Bugs Patterns are now for sale! at Kristie's etsy shop, here.

Crochet ABC with flowers and more...

I got the design from this book.
Here are the other designs from that book:

Its so much fun to make, though it requires a little more effort, because of the small details. I'm thinking of framing it, or maybe sew it on a towel to give as gifts. I've also got some suggestions from the forum: use for scrapbooking, nursery room decor, teacher's gifts, birthday cards, or any personalized gift...

Now if you're still looking for some flowers to crochet, there are some new free patterns from Garnstudio. These are mostly knitted cardigans with crochet trim and crochet flower embellishment.Crocheted flowers on knitted cardigan
Crocheted brooch on knitted cardigan
Crocheted edging on knitted cardigan
Crocheted flower on knitted pullover
Afghan and Pillow in Karisma Superwash
Crocheted flower on girl's knitted cardigan
Crocheted flower on knitted cardigan in Alpaca

Cintura Con Fiorellini

Belt with little flowers, yay! This is a new free pattern from Mani Di Fata. This is the first time I crocheted a belt, and I really like it!



The flowers in the pattern are small, but I made mine even smaller. Also, I love the way the twisted cords turned out =)



Pattern: Cintura Con Fiorellini
Materials: Cannon threads, 1 ball for the belt; small amounts of assorted colors (I used 7 other shades) for the flowers and cords
Hook: size 2 / 1.75mm steel

See Flower Earrings and Flower keychain - my manidifata-inspired creations

Yarns I got for free!

Last month, I came upon a post at crochetville by yarnyviolet offering some free yarns to those living in Germany or U.K. I immediately asked if she could send it to my sister in London, who in turn would send it to me. Well, I didnt have to wait too long, I got it today! Thanks sis, for mailing it to me :)
And of course, thank you so much Rachel (yarnyviolet) for sending the yarns for free, your generosity is very much appreciated! I know it is quite hard to part with some or most of your yarns as you cant bring it with you on your move.


All of it is very nice. I couldnt tell so much from the photos before, but now that I have it here I can say it is all wonderful! I hardly know about yarns. I just know those are mostly boucle. I'm thinking of making bags and other accessories from it and also a knitted top (someday, I'll be able to knit myself a top!)

Sneak Peek

Did you see I just knitted a swatch? If you looked at my previous post, the swatch was still on the needles. I had to relearn the binding off, and I think I did it right, yay!
Now, what to do with my pretty little swatch...
I folded it to a triangle and gave it to this little bunny so she'll feel warm. I think she likes it!



Btw, here's a sneak peek into my future finished design:

I would like to share this, my current design WIP. Only the sleeves are not yet done. Anyway, I cant show the whole piece yet, so here's a preview. Looks quite simple in mesh stitch, but its really hard to do the shaping and write out the pattern for it.