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Size: Fits average women’s head

Materials: Mint Green Acrylic Yarn [Fingering Weight] (4 Strands),  3.0mm Hook

Instructions:

Chain 4, slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 12 sc into ring. Join with a sl st in first ch.

Round 2: ch 3(counts as 1 dc) FPDc on same stitch. 2Dc on next st *dc on next st, FPDc on same st., 2 dc on

next st.* Repeat * 5 times. Join with a sl st in 3rd chain..

Round 3: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 2dc on next 2

st, 2dc on next st, 2dc on next 2 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st,2dc on next 2 st, 2dc next st,

2dc on next 2 st*. Repeat * 5 times.Slip stitch on second chain of row.

Round 4: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 3dc on next 3

st, 2dc on next st, 3dc on next 3 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 3dc on next 3 st, 2dc on next

st, 3dc on next 3 st*. Repeat * 5 times.Slip stitch on second chain of row.

Round 5: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 4dc on next 4

st, 2dc on next st, 4dc on next 4 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 4dc on next 4 st, 2dc on next

st, 4dc on next 4 st*. Repeat * 5 times.Slip stitch on second chain of row.

Round6: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 5dc on next 5 st,

2dc on next st, 5dc on next 5 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 5dc on next 5 st, 2dc on next st,

5dc on next 5 st*. Repeat * 5 times.Slip stitch on second chain of row.

Round 7: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 6dc on next 6

st, 2dc on next st, 6dc on next 6 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 6dc on next 6 st, 2dc on next

st, 6dc on next 6 st*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 8: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 7dc on next 7

st, 2dc on next st, 7dc on next 7 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 7dc on next 7 st, 2dc on

next st, 7dc on next 7st*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 9: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 8dc on next 8

st, 2dc on next st, 8dc on next 8 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 8dc on next 8 st, 2dc on next

st, 8dc on next 8st*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 10: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 9dc on next 9

st, 3dc on next st, 9dc on next 9 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 9dc on next 9 st, 3dc l on

next st, 9dc on next 9st*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 11: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 10dc on next

10st, (2dc on next st) 2 times, 10dc on next 10 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 10dc on next

10 st, (2dc on next st) 2 times, 10dc on next 10 st,*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 12: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 11dc on next

11 st, (2dc on next st), dc on next st, (2dc on next st) 11 dc on next 11 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on

skipped st, 11dc on next 11 st, (2dc on next st), dc on next st, (2dc on next st), 11dc on next 11 st*. Repeat * 5

times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 13: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 30 dc on next

30 st, *skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 30dc on next 30 st, *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on

Round 14: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 31 dc on next

31 st, *skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 31dc on next 31 st, *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on

second chain of row second chain of row

Round 15: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st.15 dc on next

15 st, 2dc cluster on next 2st, 15dc on next 15 st *skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 315 dc on next

15 st, 2dc cluster on next 2st, 15dc on next 15 st *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 16: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 2dc cluster on

next 2st, 12 dc on next 12 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) 2 times, 12 dc on next 12 st, 2dc cluster on next 2st,

*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 2dc cluster on next 2st, 12 dc on next 12 st, (2dc cluster on next

2st) 2 times, 12 dc on next 12 st, 2dc cluster on next 2st, *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 17: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. (2dc cluster on

next 2st)2 times, 9 dc on next 9 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) , dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2st), 9dc on

next 9 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st)2 times, *skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, (2dc cluster on next

2st)2 times, 9 dc on next 9 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) , dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2st), 9dc on next 9

st, (2dc cluster on next 2st)2 times, *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 18: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. skip st, (2dc

cluster on next 2st) , 7 dc on next 7 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) 3 times 7 dc on next 7 st, (2dc cluster on next

2st), skip next st., *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, skip st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) , 7 dc on

next 7 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) 3 times 7 dc on next 7 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st), skip next st.,*. Repeat * 5

times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 19: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. (2dc cluster

on next 2st) 2 times, 14 dc on next14 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st)2 times *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc

on skipped st, skip st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) 2 times, 14 dc on next14 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st)2 times ,*.

Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 20: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 18FPDc on

next 18 st *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, skip st, 18FPDc on next 18 st ,*. Repeat * 5 times.

Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 21: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 18BPDc on

next 18 st *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, skip st, 18BPDc on next 18 st ,*. Repeat * 5 times.

Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 22: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 18FPDc on

next 18 st *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, skip st, 18FPDc on next 18 st ,*. Repeat * 5 times.

Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 23: ch 1(does not count as stitch) Half Double crochet on each st. Slip st on first ch.

Pattern Diagram:

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Filipinos are really fond of wearing slippers whenever and whatever the occasion may be. The trend of flip flops and slip-ons crazed major malls nationwide. Why?  We love the comfort these footwear provides. No additional fuzz. Simple yet rocks.

I was playing with my fiance’s niece when I saw one of her slippers lying around. I picked it up and got inspired to make a pair of slippers. It’s what I do usually. Be inspired then crochet.

This pair of slippers is made with felted wool, for additional touch of softness and comfort. Plus ankle-wrap straps to secure the slippers on for extra flirty style. I also made the bottom sole textured for rough – look.

Close Up of Felted Sole:

Soak Top Sole (if Yarn B is untreated wool) in hot water (preferably water that just got boiled) with dishwashing liquid for 5-10 minutes (as desired – or longer). Remove the cloth from hot water. Be careful with being burned. Gently hand wash the cloth until felting occurs. Soak again to hot water. Repeat procedure til desired texture is achieve. Wash the soap in cold water. Let the sole dry.

Close Up of Slippers:

The textured sole:

The textured effect was created by alternating treble and single crochet.

I am making my bestfriend a red riding hood bolero (see here) and the yarns needed for the bolero finally arrived. Tis a bit expensive though because a lot of customs tax were added to it, anyway. Since I am doing it, I decided to write down the instructions as I go.

Stitches are similar to the winter solace bolero (see here)

Materials:

Red Soft Cotton Yarn 4Ply

2.10mm hook

Instructions

Ch 75(Slip st to form a circle)

Round 1:

Ch 5,  dc on 8th ch from hook, (ch 2 skip 2ch), dc on next 5 ch.

**(*ch 2 skip 2 ch, dc on next st*) Repeat * 3 times.  (ch 2 skip 2ch)  dc on next 5 ch.**
Repeat ** 4 times,

(ch 2 skip 2ch) dc on next ch (ch 2 skip 2ch). slip st from third ch of the row.

Round 2:

ch3, 2dc on same sp. (ch 2 skip 2st) dc on next st, (ch 2 skip 2st),

(2dc cluster on next 2st) dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2st).

*(ch 2 skip 2st) dc on next st, (ch 2 skip 2st), 3dc closed shell on next st,

(ch 2 skip 2st) dc on next st, (ch 2 skip 2st), (2dc cluster on next 2st) dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2st).*

Repeat * 4 times, (ch 2 skip 2ch) dc on next ch (ch 2 skip 2ch). slip st from third ch of the row.

to be continued..

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I wanted to make a beret and so I did .

Momoink is going to Tagaytay tonight together with Mike. But she saw me last night doing the beret and was excited to try it on. She did so this morning, just before I left for work.

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I’ve been squeezing my head for ideas on what you could do with crochet chains. Something easy and creative. And while I’m riding the MRT on my way home my mind drifted again. As it always does when i have nothing to do. I remember my favorite project – the witch doll which i learned during my elementary days. However the witch doll is a yarn craft not necesarilly something you crochet. Probably you could crochet the witch doll’s garment, but it’s not still the thing i have in my mind. As i discarded that idea, I remember my friend’s keychain a pink voodoo doll. Then it hit me.

You could actually create the voodoo doll’s head using crochet chains. You just have to wrap it around a ball, a wooden round bead or something. So here it is, the second series to the Things to do with a crocheted chain.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn (of course) I prefer acrylic yarn, coz of their fibrous finish.
• Hook (size depends on thickness of yarn)
• A wooden round bead.
• Scissors
• Bostix Sew no more Glue
• Wires with round/loop end
• cardboard

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Materials needed:

• YARNS (of course!) – I used a variegated pink wool (bulky) and soft cotton
• Plain black headband
• A hook (4.5 mm)
• Adhesive tape (Double sided) – Glue STick is much better, mind you.
• some leaves to accentuate
• button for the flower applique
• needle

Using the variegated wool yarn crochet chain to cover the entire length of the head band.

Cover the headband with the crocheted chain. Put it in place using an adhesive tape. It is much better to glue it with a glue stick, but my glue gun’s at home back in the province so i have to improvise.

Create a 5 Flower applique using the solid pink cotton yarn.

- Chain 3 slip stitch to form a ring. *Chain 4, slip stitch into the ring * (Repeat 4 more times)

Attach a yellow button to the flower.

Attach five leaves at one side of the headband.

Attach the flower applique by sewing it into the headband.

Now you have an improvised headband. Pretty easy right?

Momoink loves it so much that she tries it on:

Description of the Project

A cool blend of turquiose and white hues that will remind you of the coming holiday season. This practical project uses up a simple combination of double-crochet and chain stitches adorned with fluffy plush yarn. I used just a 100g ball of Indonesian Cotton Thread. You could actually substitute any locally available crochet thread and just adjust the gauge. Luckily for us, the soft plush turquiose yarn used for the borders of the clothing is available locally. I got this one from Bodega sa Rosario, Pasig.

The bolero is made up of 5 parts, crocheted individually. 2 sleeves, 2 front parts and the back part. I sewed them together using left over crochet thread. Then I added the border. The border’s just plain dc. I used automatic locks to close the front part. And attached two medium sized white textured buttons in front to accentuate.

Finished product:

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Butterfly in Venetian Crochet

Introduction:

I got this pattern from A. W. B. Crochet Book, I downloaded from Antique Pattern Library. The book is not easy to read. It requires basic knowledge of crochet sticthes and uses a lot of abbreviations. It took a while before I was able to comprehend one crochet instruction, and this is it.

I am specially attracted to butterfly motifs, pendants or appliques that’s why i chose to follow this particular pattern. The crochet instructions that follow is a direct excerpt from the book:

The applique is made from separate parts sewed together, something much akin to irish crochet. Of course since the book is an irish crochet book.

Instructions:

BODY -

Ch 8, miss 1, d into each of the next 6 st, 3 d into end st or topl work d along other side of ch and 3 d at other end also. Work all the way round again with d, working 3 d into the end st, and when you reach the top again, ch 9, fasten into the last d, forming a ring for the head. Over the ring, work 5d; * ch 20, fasten back into 10th st, sl st back to head; * 1 d over ring, repeat from * to *; 5 d over ring, 1 d into same top st on body; work d down to lower end. Ch 11 for second section of body, work d all around three times and a half, always working 3 d into each end, and fasten off at top of section, under upper section.

WINGS -

for the upper wings, work the picot braid the length needed. For the half og th eupper wings and for the lower wings, work pieces of plain braid. (For directions see post about braid)

To form the points in the lower wings, work 1d, 1 ch and 1d into the same st, and in the last row, work 1d picot and 1d into each point; between the points, miss 1 spaces and 2 or 3 st in the longer spaces, to obtain the in-curve.

RINGS -

14d over a ring of 8ch, and 18d over a ring of 10ch. Make four of the larger rings and two of the smaller.

After all the separate pieces are made, baste them face down on the pattern as shown. Sew securely together and put in a filling of twisted bars and Bruges knot.