Thursday, February 16, 2012

Crochet Pillow Covers

This past week I wasn’t at my best health (how sad to be unwell on Valentine’s Day), so I didn’t do any crocheting. But I always have some pretty crochet work to share!


crochet pillow covers


These two pillows with lacy covers were made by my mom a couple years ago. I think they look quite lovely on my bed! 

She used a symbol chart pattern from a vintage Russian magazine (it was actually still a Soviet magazine). The original pattern was for a blouse made of motifs, but my mom adjusted the pattern (she is quite clever with things like that) for pillow covers. 




Sunday, February 12, 2012

Doily of the Week #12: Red Doily Coaster


doily coaster

This is my last Valentine’s Day project for this year. After finishing this mini doily a few days ago, I put away my red crochet thread. I planned to make several of these coasters, but the truth is I am getting bored of crocheting with red.

I designed the pattern myself. I am working on a symbol chart for it and hope to share it here soon.

red mini doily

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Doily of the Week #11: Red Heart Doily


With Valentine’s Day less than two weeks away, it’s all about red hearts now.

I received this heart doily as a present from my mother-in-law a few years ago. Very pretty, isn’t it?


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Pink Baby Blanket



A friend of mine is expecting a baby girl in February! This blanket is my present to her.



No, I didn’t make it myself (though I’d love to, but for now I am sticking with small projects). I commissioned the blanket to my mom. I think she did a magnificent job!

She used Pale Pink Pound of Love yarn by Lion Brand. One ball of yarn was enough for one blanket.

She didn’t follow any particular blanket patterns, but she found the stitch pattern in one of her vintage crochet books.



I can’t wait to see my friend and present her with this lovely blanket for her little princess!

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Update: The pattern for the main stitch for this blanket is now available. Click here to see it.
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