A 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.
Most of you might not have heard, a strong typhoon hit our city (the whole metro-manila and nearby provinces). The winds were the strongest in 20 years! It didnt last for long, but it left a lot of trees, billboards and electric posts fallen. Some places were flooded and there were landslides. The death toll was small compared to other destructive typhoons...but we got no electricity for 4 whole days! It was really weird and unexpected. I felt like we went on vacation to a remote place, and now we're back!
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Everyone I know was safe, but it is sad that some people died because they were hit by a billboard that collapsed, or were electrocuted, or buried in landslides... These were the people who didnt have real houses, or those who didnt stay home or took extra precaution inspite of the typhoon signal.
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!
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.
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.
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:
