One. a crocheted seat rest. (Initial plan) turned head rest (because i ran out of yarn). I saw this cute pillow from a japanese crochet magazine, and I swore i have to make one, but i have to find someone to sponsor the project since I cannot afford to spend much yarn and just own the stuff. I am really on a tight budget here, you know.

And so, dear cousin is always enthusiastic about my crocheting and he obliged. For a promising 1,000 pesos. I will make him a crocheted pillow. And of course, since i diverted from what we talked about. (Black Baguio Yarns to Variegated Blue Wool Yarn) and (Seat rest to Head rest), the price went a bit lower. (750 pesos, cost of yarn is big since yarns are bought from Dreams Glorietta and Indonesia)

He was supposed to give this as a present. But he liked it so much so he’d rather keep it for himself. (thug my heart <3)

You could use this pillow when you feel sleepy during office hours. Nice table decor too.

And these are violet purses he ordered from me too. Initial plan is 10 pieces. product turn out is 5. Lack of time.

crocheted coin purse

These coin purses are really meant to be given away. He can’t possibly force to own violet coin purses.

If you are interested to order these stuffs. Leave a comment below.

blue crocheted bolero

Blue Crocheted Bolero

To request for a MTO (Made to Order) Bolero of the same kind, kindly leave a comment

On my newly arrived yarns there’s a very cool shade of turquoise. The shade will remind you of the coming season.

ICT Variegated Turquoise

The yarn is 100% mercerized cotton. It’s a locally produced yarn from Indonesia. One ball is 100 gram. Just enough for a small-sized bolero. Hook-size to use would be 2.00 to 2.10 mm. The threads kinda thick. Thicker than the locally available monaco thread. If you wishes to buy a similar yarn, this multiply user has this on her for sale list. Or you could buy from craftandme.com

It’s a good thing too, that I have this soft plush yarn from Pasig.

Soft Plush Yarn - Color Blue Green

I don’t actually know what’s the official name of this yarn (as all the yarns i bought there ) But looking at the Berocco’s yarn list, their Soft Plush Yarn comes closest to the one I have.

If these two yarns are actually of the same kind, it’d be 100% Nylon. Hook size to use can be 3.0mm to 4.0 mm. I have a medium size ball (weight is unknown).

Berroco Plush™ 100% Nylon

Funny, coz i never found any use of the soft plush yarn from Pasig. Since it’s too thick to be made into any comfy clothing. Especially here in Philippines, even if it’s cold it’s not practical to crochet anything from this yarn.

Apparently these two yarns are great for each other. The colors are almost homogeneous and the textures are complementary. The plush yarn is soft to touch while (as all mercerized cotton threads are) the ICT is a bit rough and hard.

I am gonna use the cotton yarn for the body of the bolero and the plush yarn for the borders. Just to add accent.

Incidentally these two yarns are freebie for purchasing 2 kilograms of yarns from each store. Wow.. Great deal

Here they are

New Baguio Yarns

I will update the store so please check again later
For those whou can’t weight kindly post a comment in this post:

A: BLUE -(3 strands)

hook size 2.0mm  to 3.0mm

(destashed yarn) weight is 80G [48.00Php]

B: PINK – (3strands)

hook size 2.0mm – 2.1mm

(destashed yarn) weight is 80G [48.00Php]

C: ORANGE – (2strands)

hook size 1.5mm to 1.6mm to

(destashed yarn) weight is 100G [60.00Php]

D: RED-

-(3 strands)

hook size 2.0mm  to 3.0mm

(destashed yarn) weight is 120G [72.00Php]

E: LIGHT BLUE -

-(2 strands)

hook size 1.7.0mm  to 2.0mm

(new yarn)

weight is 80G [48.00Php]

(2 balls available – other ball is at 100G)

F: BLACK -

-(2 strands)

hook size 1.7.0mm  to 2.0mm

(new yarn) weight is 120G [72.00Php]

5 balls available

G: WHITE-

(new yarn) weight is 120G [72.00Php]

5 balls available

H: YELLOW-

(new yarn) weight is 160G [96.00Php]

5 balls available

I:MINT GREEN

- (new yarn) weight is 160G [96.00Php]

5 balls available

- get 20% discount off destashed yarns

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:

winter solace bolero

About the stitch

This bolero utilizes an oval and waves motif i saw in a japanese crochet magazine 262 Crochet Patterns.

262 Crochet Patterns Excerpt

Gauge: I used 2.10 mm hook (US Size)

• 13 ch ~ 2in
• 7 rows ~ 2in

Materials:

• Indonesian cotton thread no. 20 (1 ball is 100g, 100% cotton) of variegated turquiose color
• Soft plush Turquiose yarnbought from Pasig
• 2.10 mm Hook
• Buttons bought at Carolina’s Lace Shoppe at SM North
• Automatic Locks bought at Divisoria
• Big needle

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Special Stitches:

3dc cluster –

(Yo, insert hook in next st, yo draw yarn through st, yo, draw yarn through two loops on hook) 3 times. yo, draw yarns through 4 loops on hook.

2dc cluster-

(Yo, insert hook in next st, yo draw yarn through st, yo, draw yarn through two loops on hook) 2 times. yo, draw yarns through 3 loops on hook.

(for a detailed description on how to make a cluster stitch, read here)

3dc closed shell -

Make 3dc on next st.

2dc closed shell -

Make 2dc on next st.

Stitch Diagram:

Stitch Repetitions (SR):

Gauge:

Each SR is 2.5 in long

SR 1. dc each on next 5 st. (ch2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st); 3 times, ch 2, skip 2ch sp.

SR2. (2dc cluster on next 2 st), dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2 st). (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make 3dc closed shell on next st. (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp).

SR3. 3dc cluster on next 3 st. (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). (Make a 2dc closed shell on next st), dc on next st, (Make a 2dc closed shell on next st). (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp)

SR4. dc on next st. (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). dc each on next 5 st. (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp).

SR5. Make 3dc closed shell on next st. (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). (2dc cluster on next 2 st), dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2 st). (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp)

SR6. (Make a 2dc closed shell on next st), dc on next st, (Make a 2dc closed shell on next st). (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp).3dc cluster on next 3 st. (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp)

Pattern Diagrams of Stitch Repetitions.

Take note that the foundation chains in each sr’s represents the st. SR also varies depending on the direction you are working to.

Stitch Repetitions – Pattern Diagram

Sleeve Pattern:

(This measures ~12.5in in diameter)

ch 79. sl st in first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1 . ch 3(counts as 1 dc). (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make SR1 4 times. dc on next 5 st, (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc each on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Sl st on 3rd ch of rnd1.

Rnd 2 ch 3(counts as 1 dc). Make a 2dc closed shell on the third ch of previous row.(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make SR2 4 times. (2dc cluster on next 2 st), dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2 st), .(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). sl st on 3rd ch of rnd2.

Rnd 3 ch 3(counts as 1 dc). dc on 3rd ch from the hook , dc next st, (Make a 2dc closed shell on next st). .(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make SR3 4 times. 3dc cluster on next 3 st. (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). sl st on 3rd ch of rnd2.

Rnd 4 ch 3(counts as 1 dc). 4dc on next 4st.(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make SR4 4 times. dc on next st, .(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). sl st on 3rd ch of rnd2.

Rnd 5 ch 3(counts as 1 dc). 2dc on next 2 st, make 2dc cluster on next 2st.(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make SR5 4 times. 3dc closed shell on next st. (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). sl st on 3rd ch of rnd5.

Rnd 6 ch 3(counts as 1 dc). make 2dc cluster on next 2 st.(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make SR6 4 times.(Make a 2dc closed shell on next st), dc on next st, (Make a 2dc closed shell on next st).(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). sl st on 3rd ch of rnd6.

Rnd 7 ch 3(counts as 1 dc). (dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR1 4 times. dc each on next 5 st . (ch 2, skip 2 ch sp, 2dc). dc on third chain of previous row. Turn

Rnd 8 ch 3(counts as 1 dc). ch 2, skip 2 ch sp.Make SR2 4 times. ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st), dc on next st, ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st). (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st). Turn.

Rnd 9 ch 4(skip 2 ch sp). Make SR3 4 times. 3 dc cluster on next 3 st. ch 1, skip 1 ch sp. dc on next st. Turn.

Rnd 10 ch 1. sc on last 3dc cluster of previous row. .(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make SR1 3 times. dc each on next 5 st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st). dc on first 3dc cluster of previous row. Turn.

Rnd 11 ch 5. skip 2ch sp. Make SR2 3 times. ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st), dc on next st, ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st). ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. Dc on first dc of previous row. Turn.

Rnd 12 ch 4, skip 2 ch sp. Make a Make SR3 3 times. 3dc cluster on next 3 st. ch 1, dc on fourth ch of previous row.Turn

Rnd 13. ch 1, sc on last 3dc cluster of previous row.( ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. dc on next st. ch 2, skip 2 ch sp). Make SR1 twice. dc each on next 5 stitches. ch 2 skip 2 ch sp dc on next st. (skip 2ch sp) dc on first 3dc cluster of previous row. Turn.

Rnd 14 ch 5. Skip 2 ch sp. Make SR2 twice. . ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st), dc on next st, ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st) ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. Dc on first dc of previous row. Turn

Rnd 15 ch 4, skip 2ch sp. Make SR3 twice. Make 3dc cluster on next 3 st. ch 1, skip 1 ch sp, dc on fourth ch of previous row. Turn.

Rnd 16 ch 1. sc on last 3dc cluster of previous row. .(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2, skip 2ch sp). Make SR1. dc each on next 5 st. ch 2 skip 2 ch sp, dc on next st. dc on first 3dc cluster of previous row. Turn

Rnd 17 ch 5. skip 2ch sp. Make SR2. ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st), dc on next st, ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st). ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. Dc on first dc of previous row.

Rnd 18 ch 4, skip 2ch sp, Make SR3. 3dc cluster on next 3st. ch 1, skip 1 ch sp, dc on fourth ch of previous row, Turn.

Rnd 19 ch 1, sc on last 3dc cluster of previous row. ( ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. dc on next st. ch 2, skip 2 ch sp). dc each on next 5 st, ( ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. dc on next st) dc on first 3dc cluster of previous row. Turn

Rnd 20 ch 5 skip 2 ch sp, ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st), dc on next st, ( Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st) ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. Dc on first dc of previous row.Turn.

Rnd 21 ch 4, skip 2 ch sp. Make 3dc cluster on next 3 st. ch 1, skip 1 ch sp, dc on fourth ch of previous row. Turn.

Rnd 22. ch 3, dc on 3dc cluster of previous row. ch 3, sl st on last dc of previous row. Fasten off.

Make 2 sleeves following same instructions.

Finished sleeve measures approximately 12.5 in in diameter and 7in long from first row to last row.

Sleeves Pattern Diagram

Stitch Diagram of Sleeves when laid out

Sleeves Stitch Diagram showing the slip stitches

Front Part Pattern:

Ch 49

Row 1 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (ch 2 skip 2ch sp, dc on next ch) ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. Make SR1 3 times. Turn

Row 2 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. Make SR6 3 times. Make 2dc closed shell on next st. Turn

Row 3 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), Make a 2dc closed shell on next st.(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR3 3 times. Turn

Row 4 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) (ch 2 skip 2 ch sp) Make SR1 3 times. dc each on next 3 st. Turn

Row 5 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR5 3 times. Turn

Row 6 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Make SR3 3 times. Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st. Turn

Row 7 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). ch 2, skip 2 ch sp. Make SR4 3 times. dc on next st. Turn

Row 8 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). ch 2 skip 2ch sp. Make SR5 3 times. Make a 2dc closed shell on next st. Turn

Row 9 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Make a 2dc closed shell on next st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR3 twice. 3dc cluster on next 3st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). (Make a 2dc closed shell on next st) dc on next st(Make a 2dc closed shell on next st.) ch 2 skip 2ch sp, dc on next st. Turn

Row 10 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. Make SR1 3 times. dc each on next 3 st. Turn

Row 11 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR5 3 times.

Row 12 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). (skip 2 ch sp). Make SR3 3 times. 2dc cluster on next 2st. Turn.

Row 13 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). ch 2 skip 2 ch sp. Make SR4 twice.(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp).dc each on next 5 st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, skip 2 ch sp). dc on next st. Turn.

Row 14 ch3 (counts as 1 dc) ch 2, skip 2 ch sp. Make SR2 twice. (Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st) dc on next st (Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st).(ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make a 2dc closed shell on next st. Turn.

Row 15 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) Make a 2dc closed shell on next st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR3 twice. Make a 3dc cluster on next 3 st. skip 2 ch sp. dc on next st. Turn

Row 16 ch 3(counts as 1 dc) skip 2 ch sp dc on next st. Make SR1 twice. dc on next 3 st. Turn.

Row 17 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp).Make SR5 twice. Turn

Row 18 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) skip 2 ch sp. Make SR3 twice. Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st. Turn

Row 19 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR1, dc each on next 5 st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, skip 2 ch sp). dc on next st. Turn.

Row 20 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc)ch 2 skip 2ch sp. Make SR2. (Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st.) dc on next st, (Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st.) (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). 2dc closed shell on next st. Turn

Row 21 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). 2dc closed shell on next st. (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR 3. 3dc cluster on next 3 st. skip 2 ch sp. dc on next st. Turn

Row 22 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) skip 2 ch space. dc on next st. Make SR1. dc each on next 3 st.

Row 23 ch 3 (counts as 1 dc)(Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st.) (ch 2, skip 2ch sp, dc on next st, ch 2 skip 2 ch sp). Make SR4

Row 24 ch 3 (Counts as 1 dc) Make SR3. Make a 2dc cluster on next 2 st.

Row 25 ch 3 (counts as 1dc) ch 2 skip 2 ch space. Make SR4. Fasten off

Make 2 of these.

Front Part Stitch Diagram

Front Part Stitch Diagram

Back Part Stitch Diagram

Back Pattern Stitch Diagram

Joining them together

Using a big needle, sew the pieces(using running stitches) together like this:

Joining the front and sleeves

Joining the back and the sleeves

Joining the back and front

Adding the borders.

The borders are just dc’s crocheted along the border of the garment. Attached the plush yarn anywhere along the border. Crochet 2dc’s on each 2ch sp/3ch sp/dc space of the border, adding more dc’s on the corners.

Adding Buttons

Add two buttons at the lower left side of the bolero. The buttons are just to accentuate. The trick used was I added automatic locks as fastener for this bolero. For cleaner look.