Latest Crochet Projects - and a kitchen project ;)

Here are some recent projects I have not shown here. I keep my Ravelry project page updated, but have missed showing these on my blog.

Another flower accent from my free pattern, to complete the look of the cute little bag :)

Another scarf from my pattern Striped Scarf with Knotted Fringe

Another coin bracelet made from my free pattern.

And here's my kitchen WIP, you'll find the details here in my food blog ;)

Coin Bracelet - a free crochet pattern

I came up with this design for want of something to do with our flimsy 5-centavo coins. Since it had a hole in the center, I thought to crochet sc's into it and it seemed to work. Try it and see ;)

Pattern can be found here on Facebook.

New Toys!

Just want to show you two inexpensive but useful toys that I've recently bought :)
Since my brother was enjoying the stuff that he bought from Manafont, I thought to order some myself. These came from HK, shipping already included in the price and the additional cost for mailing with tracking is only $2. per package. (This is not an advertisement!)
If you find these in Divisoria or elsewhere, please let me know so I can compare prices... Though I love the convenience of ordering online!

Pocketsize Digital Scale for $8. (P342.)

Flexible Desktop Camera Tripod for $4.57 (P195.)

This pocket digital scale will be very useful in weighing thread balls or yarns, jewelry, small finished items,  leftover yarn, etc....Can be handy on the kitchen too for measuring spices or other small ingredients :)

Note: I used the desktop tripod to take this picture ;)

Crochet a Flower Accent - free pattern

Flower Accent
by Mimi Alelis, copyright 2011
Attach this flower accent onto a button on your clothes or accessories. The center hole is oval-shaped  so the flower doesn't easily slip-off.   

Materials:
Cotton thread, size 10
Crochet hook size 2mm

Finished Measurement: Approximately 1 3/4 inch in diameter, fits a button 1/2 inch or smaller
Note: Finished size will vary with yarn and hook used. Most any yarn can be used for this pattern.

Flower
Ch 8, join with sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, working in ring, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st on the 1^st sc. (16 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, (Ch 3, skip one st, sc on next st) repeat around, sl st on 1st sc to join. (8 ch-3 loops)

Rnd 3: [(Sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in ch-3 loop, sl st in sc] repeat around, join. (8 petals)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, still facing front, work the next stitches at the back of rnd 3 petals, (sc on the skipped st from rnd 2, ch 5) repeat around, join. (8 ch-5 loops)

Rnd 5: Ch 1,(sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-5 loop around, join. (8 petals)

Rnd 6: Ch 5, still facing front, work the next stitches at the back of rnd 5 petals, (skip one st, sc on the same st as the ch-3 loop from rnd 2, ch 5) repeat around, join. (8 ch-5 loops)

Rnd 7: Repeat rnd 5.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

(View pattern details and projects on Ravelry.)

Previous related post.

Breathing in Some Inspiration

A design isn’t finished until somebody is using it.

— Brenda Laurel

 I found this quote online and thought it relevant. Not that I'm complaining, but I can't seem to move on to other new designs until I'm actually done with what is out there hanging. I have a tunic top design I've finished and submitted months ago. I'm still waiting to hear from them.
Then I have three wearable designs that have already been accepted, but its taking too long to process...its all fine by me, but right now I hardly have time to crochet or start on a new design. So I'm really hoping that some of my previous work will materialize so hopefully things will remain current and interesting.
Meanwhile, I have been breathing in some inspiration... Once in a while, I would browse my books and magazines, and I'd browse online and see many items that I like. However, since I couldn't sit for long periods to immerse myself in a new design, I still haven't started anything yet :p

Yesterday I was in the mood to go to a nearby mall...fortunately, there's a Booksale store there so I looked for knitting or crochet books and magazines. These were the only ones available at a bargain price, and I got them all for a total of P105. (about $2.50)!!!

Crochet Flower Accent

Remember this crochet bracelet band?

...Now here's another way to wear it:

Add a crochet flower!
This pretty thread flower was made with a buttonhole. Its a versatile embellishment...that you can attach anywhere it fits ;)
Maybe add a touch of crochet to any of your buttoned tops:

Or, use your imagination to make the flowers in bright colors and attach to your kid's clothes, for an instant handmade accent.
Pattern in my next post.

Update: Pattern now available here.