2015

Crochet Snowflakes Ornaments

From my previous post, I mentioned that another crochet ornaments will be made for our Christmas tree. It was the a simple snowflakes, but Mommy made half a dozen of it and were already placed in the tree. Our Christmas Tree with crochet ornaments I found different snowflakes pattern, and here what I picked. Snowflakes crochet pattern The pattern is written in a diagram format so you need to check my previous post so you can easily follow the diagram. Making this one is very easy and you can do one in less than an hour. This means that it is not yet late for you to make your own sets of snowflakes ornaments. Crochet Snowflakes You will need: White yarn 3.5mm hook Tapestry needle for weaving Flat iron Ironing the finished product will it nicer. Crochet Snowflakes Grab your hook and yarn and start doing snowflakes. You can check other free patterns from Wonderful DIY. Happy Crocheting...

It’s 27 days until Christmas. I think it is not yet late to share this pattern and there are still enough time to make a dozen of this simple snowman amigurumi as ornament for your Christmas Tree. The Snowman amigurumi is about 3 inches tall. Snowman amigurumi You will need White yarn for the body Black yarn for the hat Red yarn for the scarf (you may choose other color) Orange yarn for the nose Black beads for the eyes Fiber fill for stuffing 3.75mm hook Tapestry needles for weaving Snowman amigurumi For the snowman, use white yarn Round 1.Make a magic ring, Ch2, 10 hdc into the ring, sl-st on top of ch2. Pull the yarn to make a circle. Round 2. Ch2, hdc on the same st, 2hdc in the next sts. Sl-st on top ch2. Round 3. Ch2, hdc on the same st, *hdc in next st, 2hdc on the next st**. Repeat * to ** around. Sl-st on top of ch2. Round 4. Ch2, hdc in each st around. Sl-st on top of ch2. Round 5. Ch2, hdc in each st around. Sl-st on top of ch2. Round...

Christmas is fast approaching. Have you already unboxed and assembled your Christmas tree? Ours was already set on November 1. Our Christmas Tree Every year, we used to buy additional ornaments hang on the tree but this year instead of buying, I decided to make crochet items. First is the stockings. I made a dozen of it. Aside from the ornaments, I made a large one for the front door. This is also we will put our gift for Matthew (Shhh…. he know Santa will be the one to put his gift there.) Crochet Christmas Stocking Making these items are easy and simple. You will need the basic tools – yarns, hook, tapestry needle for weaving and a pair of scissors. Crochet Christmas Stockings Ornaments For Christmas tree’s ornament stockings, here’s what I did: Toe Using white yarn. Ch 3, 10 hdc on the first ch, sl-st on top of ch4. Ch2, hdc on the same st of ch2, *2hdc on the next, repeat *. Sl-st on top of ch2. Fasten off. Attach red yarn. Ch2, hdc on the same...

Sharing some of our Halloween crochet costumes. Crochet Vikings Hat and Boots Crochet Frankie Hat Our son wearing the Frankie hat. Scary or cute? Crochet Minnie Mouse hairclips Crochet Mickey Mouse hairclips Crochet Picachu hat Crochet Bunny hat and booties Crochet Bunny booties There you go our crochet Halloween costumes. Not scary though. Happy Halloween!...

The first of the ber months is about to end and we can already smell the breeze of the coming Holiday Season. Some has already stood their Christmas trees, started decorating their homes while others played Christmas songs. Every year, we used to buy some Christmas decors to add with what we had in the past years. This year, instead of buying, doing DIY decors is a great idea especially now that we don't have that much made-to-order crochet items. Here are the items I want to make: Santa Claus is definitely in the list. This small amigurumi best fits hanging by the tree. Santa Ornament (Yanrspiration) Small Santa Pocket is also great for small presents. Santa Pocket (The Hooked Haberdasher) There are some balls where the string is attached were already snapped and I want to turn it into something like this. Christmas Ball (Simplicity Creative Group) Stars which symbolizes the guide of the three kings in going to the manger is definitely in the list. Star Appliques...

Nice to be back on sharing patterns to fellow crocheters! Here is a pattern for a simple beanie hat with earflap that would definitely loved by an Avengers fanatic kid especially those who like Captain America. Captain America Crochet Hat Materials: Yarn – 4-ply acrylic yarn, royal blue, red and white Hook – 3.75mm Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving For the hat, do simple beanie first: Round 1: Ch4, 10 dc to the first ch. Sl-st to the top of ch4. Round 2: Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, 2dc in each st around. Sl-st to the top of ch3. Round 3: Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next st, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3. Round 4: Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3. Round 5: Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 3 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3. Round 6: Ch3, dc in the same st...

It's been a while since I shared our crochet projects here. So let me share this cute set of white doll booties and headband set. Crochet White Doll Booties and Headband Set Attached to the booties and headband are crochet rose flower. Crochet White Doll Booties with Red Rose I made a bigger rose flower for the headband. Crochet White Doll Booties with Red Rose For designs at Mom and Dad Crochet Facebook page...

I just want to share another type of hat that we included in our made-to-order list- The Slouchy Hats. One of our work colleagues asked if we can make these types of hat. She showed us the photo she got from the internet. I examined the type of stitch used first before committing. It only used shell stitches. I accepted the order. Slouchy Hat shown to us With some modifications, here are the finished products. Crochet Slouchy Hat Crochet Slouchy Hat Crochet Slouchy Hat I will try to create a pattern for this one. For more designs and how to order you can visit our Mom and Dad Crochet Facebook Page....

One day, somebody asked us if we can make a crochet rag. She sent us the photo which looks like this: Photo sent by an inquiring customer I tried browsing the net if there are available pattern but I cannot find such pattern one for this. I just take a closer look on the photo and tried to make a miniature version using cotton yarn. Here is the finished product: My first centerpiece Does it look like the one in the photo above? For those who would like to ask for a pattern, I will try to make a diagram or sketch for this one. It is hard to make a written one since there are some complicated stitches used. As of now, I am doing granny squares to be placed in our TV rack. I will share the finished product soon. For the mean time, here is a photo of my WIP. Granny Squares for our TV rack. ...

Missin' our crochet projects?Here are our latest MTO, crochet Minion diaper cover, hat and boots set.Crochet Minion Diaper Cover, Hat and Boots SetHere's the crochet diaper cover jumper.Crochet diaper cover jumperThe crochet Minion hat is one of our best sellers.Crochet Minion hatAnd the latest addition to our boots, crochet Minion cuffed boots. You can find the free pattern of cuffed boots here.Crochet Minion cuffed bootsThat's it! More crochet photos next ti...

I’ve been into crocheting for more than two years now. There are times I can figure how to do it by simply looking at the photo samples. However, if I were to rate myself, I am still 8 out of 10. I still search for patterns online especially for the items very new to me.Some patterns are in diagram form instead of text ones. So the problem arises because I cannot read such diagrams.Then I saw this chart:Crochet Symbol (DMC)This made me realize that diagram pattern is much simple than text ones. This will also make me create and share patterns here much easier.The next time I saw patterns like this...Source: BabyBlogand this,Source: Trico and Crochet - madonna mineand whatever language it is written as long as I have the chart, crocheting will still be fun.Can you read diagram patterns t...

Little Iron Man AmigurumiI promised Matt that I will make an Iron Man crochet item since it was one of his favorites. I was thinking of making a hat but Mommy asked me to make a little amigurumi so it will be hung on his bag. Mommy had already made an Iron Man mask for him. Some might be asking what is an amigurumi?"Amigurumi (crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, andnuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically animals, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features, as is typical in Japanese culture." (Wikipedia)I searched the net for a free pattern. Luckily, I found one at LittleYarn Friends but I made some variation though. Instead of using...

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Crochet Snowflakes Ornaments

Snowman Amigurumi

Decors and Ornaments: Christmas Stockings

Halloween Crochet Costumes

Crochet Christmas Decor Ideas

Captain America Hat with Earflap

Crochet White Doll Booties and Headband Set

Slouchy Hat

First Crochet Centerpiece

Crochet Minion Diaper Cover, Hat and Boots Set

Reading Crochet Symbol Chart

Little Iron Man Amigurumi

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