I made this crocheted market bag based on these free crochet pattern from Knitomatic. It’s a great project for beginner, you will learn about how to joining the row to work on the round, and how to decrease the stitch, from the body of bag to the handles. One important thing I learned when finishing this crocheted market bag is that you should always have enough yarn to complete the project. See how my handles color is different with the body?
Read moreI made this easy crochet basket pattern last year as my first crochet project. Pattern is from Liz, detail about pattern is in her amazing blog (thank you, Liz!). It is a great pattern for beginner, because you will learn about working on the back loop only, how to create the handles, working under the line or ridge on the back of each hdc, and how to finish off with the no knot finishing method to create seamless join. My son, Kenzo, loves this basket very much. He uses this to carry his doll Elmo. Now, I am still using
Read moreJust finished another knitted baby sock. Pattern is from Yarnspirations, Pretty Pattern Baby Socks. I used Caron Simply Soft Light yarn instead of Baby Jacquards. It was a big mistake, at least for me. The socks keep slipping from Charlotte’s little feet. Next time I definitely will use sock yarn. It’s a fast and fun project, by the way. I enjoying the process, that’s why I love knitting.
Read moreThis is my first time to knit mug cozy cable pattern. Original pattern is from SimplyNotable.com.I used worsted weight cotton yarn from Lily Sugar n Cream, color hot green, and 4.5mm knitting needles. The pattern is so lovely, and I enjoyed every second of the knitting process. I plan to make another mug cozy using the same pattern, but different kind of yarn.
Read moreI like to learn knitting from Youtube. It’s so much easier to learn from video. I found this easy beginner cable knitting pattern, thank you to Sascha for the pattern, and thank you to Christine recorded herself knitting the braided bangles.
Read moreKnitting is fun. I’m still a beginner, but I want to knit a tank top. I think I can use this blog to ‘save’ my favorite craft patterns. So here it is, “Oh So Easy” Beginner’s Tank, now is in my waiting project.
Read moreJust finished my first baby dress. I used the edited pattern from Suzie, allowing the pattern to be worked in the round. The original pattern, Angel Wings Pinafore is from Bev’s Country Cottage. I used soft cotton sport weight yarn and 5 mm crochet hook. The pattern is made for 0-3 months old baby, but it fits perfectly for my 7 months baby Charlotte. I just add the length by adding couple rows. This is really easy, fast project, and fun to work with. I plan to make another dress like this in another color for Charlotte.
Read moreCrochet hook sizing is measured by the thickness of the tool’s shaft. Below is standard crochet hook and knitting needle sizes. Milimeter Range US UK/Canadian Crochet Hook Sizes And Conversions Chart. 2 mm – 14 2.25 mm B/1 13 2.5 mm – 12 2.75 mm C/2 – 3 mm – 11 3.25 mm D/3 10 3.5 mm E/4 9 3.75 mm F/5 – 4 mm G/6 8 4.5 mm 7 7 5 mm H/8 6 5.5 mm I/9 5 6 mm J/10 4 6.5 mm K/10.5 3 7 mm – 2 8 mm L/11 0 9 mm M/13 00 10
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