I can't believe it's June already! Where does the time go? I feel like the older I become, the faster time flies by!
I've been super busy over the last three month as I started working full time outside of home.
Not only I'm busy with my full-time day job, I've been working hard on my Youtube channel!
I now reached 5,000 subscribers! And I was also approved for the advertisement on my channel. So hopefully, my hard work will start paying soon.
I am excited to share my most recent project with you!
I so much enjoyed making this lace scarf with flowers design! I also want to try this pattern with cotton thread size 10 to make delicate curtains. I think it will look lovely!
This pattern works in long strips. I believe such technique is called mile a minute.
It was easy for me to show it in a video, but a written pattern would be to complicated to follow. So no written pattern this time, only a video!
And actually, now that I have a Youtube channel, I am considering doing only videos for my free patterns.
I've shared so many of my free, written patterns on my blog over the last several years. And I often see my patterns being misused, posted on other sites without my permission, etc.
It's not fair that other people are making money from my work while I struggle to pay my bills. So right now I'm rethinking my crochet business strategy and exploring new ways to monetize my work.
Wish me luck! :)
The video tutorial for my Lace Scarf with Flowers Design is available on my YouTube channel.
Finished measurements: about 64 inches long and 8 inches wide
Materials:
Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads, one skein, 446 yards
Crochet hook size G/6 (4.25 mm)
Special stitches:
puff stitch: (yarn over, insert hook, draw up a loop) 3 times in same stitch, yarn over, draw through 7 loops
Multiple of 6, plus 2.
Ch 38.
Row 1: (puff stitch, ch 3, puff stitch, ch 3, puff stitch) all in 6th ch from the hook, *skip next 5 ch, (puff stitch, ch 3, puff stitch, ch 3, puff stitch) all in next ch* across to last 3 ch, skip 2 ch, dc in last ch.
Row 2: ch 6, turn, sc in top of 2nd puff stitch of next group of puff stitches, *ch 5, sc in top of 2nd puff stitch of next group of puff stitches* across, end with ch 3, dc in top of turning ch.
Row 3: ch 3, turn, *(puff stitch, ch 3, puff stitch, ch 3, puff stitch) all in next sc* across, end with dc in 3rd ch (counting from bottom) of turning ch-6.
Repeat Rows 2-3 for the pattern until scarf measures about 63 inches (or your desired length), end with Row 2.
Last Row: ch 3, turn, *(puff stitch, ch 1, puff stitch, ch 1, puff stitch) all in next sc* across, end with dc in 3rd ch (counting from bottom) of turning ch-6.
I am really enjoying making scarves in beautiful lace designs and delicate spring colors right now.
For my next scarf I chose soft lilac color. I used one skein of Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads yarn and a hook size G (4.25 mm).
For the stitch pattern I used a combination of chains, double crochets, and puff stitches.
The scarf can be easily made into an infinity scarf. Don't make the last row, and simply stitch the ends together. Make sure to flip one end to the other side to form a twist.
I hope you will enjoy my pattern. I filmed a video tutorial for it as well. I only recently started my Youtube channel, and I greatly appreciate my new followers and supporters! Thank you!
Feel free to leave me comments either here or on Youtube regarding what kind of crochet videos you would like to see in the future!
Finished measurements: about 67 inches long and 7.5 inches wide
Materials:
Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads, one skein, 446 yards
Crochet hook size G/6 (4.25 mm)
Special stitches:
puff stitch: (yarn over, insert hook, draw up a loop) 4 times in same stitch, yarn over, draw through 9 loops
Multiple of 10, plus 3.
Ch 33.
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch* across, end with dc in last ch.
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st , ch 3, (puff, ch 2, puff, ch 2, puff) all in next ch-1 space, ch 3, *sc in next ch-1 space, ch 3, (puff, ch 2, puff, ch 2, puff) all in next ch-1 space, ch 3* across, end with sc in top of turning ch.
Row 3: ch 4, turn, skip next ch-3 spaces, 5 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 5 dc in next ch-2 space, *ch 1, skip ch-3 spaces, 5 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 5 dc in next ch-2 space* across, end with tr in last sc.
Repeat Rows 2-3 for the pattern. End with Row 2.
Last Row: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in next ch-3 spaces, dc in top of next puff stitch, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next puff stitch, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in top of next puff stitch, 2 dc in next ch-3 space, *ch 1, skip next sc, 2 dc in next ch-3 space, dc in top of next puff stitch, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next puff stitch, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in top of next puff stitch, 2 dc in next ch-3 space* across, end with dc in last sc.
Row 1: (tr4-cluster, ch 4, sc, ch 4, tr4-cluster) all in 7th ch from hook, *ch 4, skip next 5 ch, sc in next ch, ch 4, skip next 5 ch, (tr4-cluster, ch 4, sc, ch 4, tr4-cluster) all in next ch* across to last 6 ch, end with ch 4, sc in last ch.
Row 2: ch 5, turn, (tr4-cluster, ch 4, sc, ch 4, tr4-cluster) all in top of next tr4-cluster, ch 4, sc in top of next tr4-cluster, *ch 4, skip next 2 ch-spaces, (tr4-cluster, ch 4, sc, ch 4, tr4-cluster) all in top of next tr4-cluster, ch 4, sc in top of next tr4-cluster* across.
Repeat Row 2 for the pattern until you have a scarf of your desired length. (I used one skein of Caron Simply Soft, 315 yards, and my scarf came out about 51 inches long).
I created this pattern back in 2013 and since then I have been getting multiple requests for a video tutorial. But I was reluctant (read scared) to start my YouTube channel. But eventually I did!
And here is the video that so many people asked about! I'm sorry it took me so long!
I am so excited to share that I finally made my first ever crochet video!
For many years, I had been getting questions and requests regarding crochet video tutorials, but I was reluctant to give it a try.
If you think about it, it's quite intimidating putting yourself out there. It's not an easy step.
It was especially not easy for me. English is not my native language. I speak with an accent and make grammar mistakes. I am extremely self-conscious! You can hear in the video (especially in the beginning) that my voice is trembling. I do hope it will get easier with time, and my future videos will be of better quality.
The first video that I made is for the Caron Simply Soft Lace Scarf that I shared the pattern for a couple of years ago.
As I was uploading this video on YouTube, my seven-year old son walked into the room. "What mommy? You are a youtuber now?" he was so surprised. If you ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, he'll answer without hesitation: "A youtuber!"
"Mommy, you set the comments on? Bad choice, mommy! Don't you know who trolls are? Trolls are people who will post nasty things in the comments. They will say really hurtful things, mommy!"
Isn't it sweet how how my son is concerned about someone hurting my feelings?
But life of full of trolls, in one way or another. But it's also full of wonderful, kind-hearted people, who will support you and cheer up for you. I am putting myself out there with these kind people in mind. And trolls, well, I'll have to learn to ignore them.
Here in Northern California I hardly ever wear hats. The weather is hardly ever that cold.
But I also don't like hats as they mess up my hair.
But this hood will be useful! When I walk my youngest son to school at 7:45 each morning, it's so cold out there. By noon, it gets much warmer, and afternoons are summerlike.
That's the weather we have right now!
My Mom took these pictures. She visited my last week.
It was so nice to have her here. I cherish every moment spent with my Mom.
I had some leftover Caron Simply Soft Yarn in peach color, so I made a lacy scarf.
I can't say exactly how many yards it took. I don't think it was a full skein. If I had a bit more of the yarn, I would've made my scarf longer and added some fringe.
As it is, my scarf measures 57 inches long and 9.5 inches wide. I worked with size H/8 (5 mm) hook.
The lacy pattern looks somewhat complicated, but it's quite easy actually. After the first couple of rows, you only need to repeat one row.
The pattern looks the same on both sides.
Ch 45.
Row 1: dc in 7th ch from hook (skipped ch count as 1st dc and ch 1), *ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch* across. (21 dc, 20 ch-1 spaces)
Row 2: ch 5, turn (count as 1st dc and ch 2), skip next (second) dc, *(sc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next dc, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, skip next dc* across, sc in last dc (that's basically 3rd ch of turning ch).
Row 3: ch 5, turn (counts as 1st dc and ch 2), *skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 3 ch, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5* across, ending with sc in last dc (that's basically 3rd ch of turning ch-5).
Repeat Row 3 until desired length.
Next Row: ch 6, turn (counts as 1st dc and ch 3), *skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3* across, ending with sc in last dc.
Last Row: ch 4, turn (counts as 1st dc and ch 1), *dc in 2nd (middle) ch of next ch-3, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1* across, ending with dc in last dc.
Tomorrow is my friend's birthday, and her present is finished!
I made her a light, lacy infinity scarf.
I used a super fine (category 1) yarn and a size E/4 (3.5 mm) hook. The yarn that I used is Cria Lace by Knit One Crochet Too; it's a blend of 65% fine alpaca and 35% Tencel.
I had a bit of the same yarn left, so I also made a rose (from this pattern) and swirls (simply a chain of desired length, then 5 double crochets in each chain) to decorate the gift wrap.
Looks lovely!
I secured a pin to the back of the flower, so it can be worn as a brooch too.
Finally, the chilly days arrived to California. Right in time, as it's the Holiday Season!
I got to wear my new crochet shawl!
Every week a friend of mine and I go for a walk in a park. It's such a simply, yet wonderful way to connect, to share some laughs, to get some exercise and fresh air.
My friend snapped these pictures of me. My goodness, I knew I have quite a bit of gray hair, but I didn't realize how much it shows.
This is the same stitch that I used for the Blue Lace Baby Blanket, but I adjusted it for a shawl.
Well, it's a bit too wide to be a shawl; it's more of a triangular scarf I guess.
The finished measurements are 60 inches wide and 23 inches long.
Shawl or scarf, I think I'll get some wear out of it this fall and winter. I just need to be patient and wait for the weather to cool down. Here in Northern California we still have summer-like days.
I used Caron Simply Soft Light yarn and size G/4 (4.25 mm) hook.
I'm pleased with how it turned out, and I wanted to make another one for my friend.
I don't know what I was thinking! Usually I'm not a big fan of variegated yarns, yet this Red Heart Soft really appealed to me. Wrong choice!
I'll have to think of something I could use this yarn for. Because it clearly doesn't work for this pattern.
The pattern for Bright Pink Shells Scarf is available in my Etsy shop.
I made a super warm and cozy scarf/shawl using a baby alpaca wool. But the weather here in Nor-Cal is still summer-like. Hopefully cold days will arrive soon. I'm all ready!
Finished Measurements: 60 inches wide (not including fringe)
and 21 inches long (not including fringe).
Several weeks ago when I was cleaning my bedroom closet, I found
a lovely surprise in there – five skeins of beautiful emerald green yarn. I
totally forgot I had it.
The yarn is by Araucania; it’s 75% baby alpaca, 18% silk,
and 7% polyamide. The yarn was made and hand dyed in Chile.
Since each skein weights only 50 grams and measures about 80
yards, a scarf seemed like an appropriate project. I don’t really need another crochet
scarf since I already have a few, but it turned quite nicely and I’m going to
keep it.
Since the yarn was hand-dyed, the color is not uniform,
creating a beautiful and distinctive look. In addition to that, the scarf has a
fabulous velvety texture.
I tried to take more close-up pictures of the scarf, but it
proved to be a difficult task. Somehow my camera wouldn’t capture its beautiful
color. So I’m sharing only one photo of me wearing my new scarf, but you can see this same stitch here.
The pattern is quite simple and should be appropriate for beginners.
My scarf is 58 inches long (not including the fringe), and
10 inches wide. If I had one more skein of yarn, I would make it a bit longer.
Shell in this pattern: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same space.
Turning ch 3 is referred to as “last dc” at the end of
rows.
Ch 72.
Row 1: shell in 6th ch from hook, *ch 3, skip 6 ch, shell in
next ch* across; dc in last ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: *shell in next shell, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 space, ch
2* across, ending with shell in next shell; dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3: *shell in next shell, ch 3* across, ending with shell
in next shell; dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-3 until desired length. Fasten off. Add
fringe.
When
the cooler days arrive, I will be well prepared! In addition to my lovely Lacy Infinity Scarf, I now have this cute crochet cowl as well.
This
was not a new stitch, but a good old buddy. I used it to make Summer Baby Blanket as this simple stitch works wonderfully with variegated yarns.
I’m
not happy with my button, and I will definitely replace it as soon as I can find
a better one. I think a black or dark green button will look so much better.
But
I do like the idea of a button on my cowl. Since this is a lacy stitch, I can
pass the loop through the open spaces and style my cowl in different ways.
And here is my free pattern: Skill Level: Easy
Finished
size: 26 inches by 11 inches
Materials:
Royal Llama Silk Splash by Plymouth Yarn (60% fine llama, 40% silk), 2 skeins
(one skein weights 50 grams and measures 102 yards)
Crochet
Hook US size G/6 (4.25mm)
Big
button
Ch
45.
Row
1: (4 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) all in 5th ch from hook, *sk 5 ch, (4 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) all
in next ch* across, dc in last ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row
2: (4 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) all in next ch-3 space across, dc in 3rd ch of turning
ch-3. Ch 3, turn.
Repeat
Row 2 until your crochet piece measures 26 inches in lengths.
To
make a button loop, make ch 13 (more or fewer depending on the size of your
button), sl st to 1st ch. Fasten off. Attach the button on the other
end of the cowl (use the picture below as a guide).
Hello and welcome! My blog started out of my love for crochet doilies and lace handkerchief edgings, but now you will find all kinds of crochet projects here.
