My Crochet Version of Uglydoll Babo

Made for a friend :)

Catnip Mousies cat toys - my donation to Cat Welfare Society

These are going to the local Cat Welfare Society in aid of its fund-raising :)

Crochet Clutch/Cardholder/Wallet in amethyst and denim colors (5 x 3 x 1 inches with centre divider and side gussets)

This lovely purse can be purchased here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/109343909/crochet-cardholder-clutch-purse-wallet

OR you can email me at amy_lim60@hotmail.com 

Crochet Coin Purse Keychain in Olive Green and Red Colors 2.5 x 2 inches

This sweetie can be purchased here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/108748903/crocheted-tiny-coin-purse-keychain-key

OR you may email me at amy_lim60@hotmail.com if you are interested to buy.  Thanks!

Rose Pink Crocheted Coin Purse Keychain 2 x 2 inches

This item can be purchased here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/108704553/crochet-mini-purse-keychain-coin-purse

OR you may email me at amy_lim60@hotmail.com if you are interested to buy. Thanks!

 

 

Crochet Light Grey Coin Purse Key Ring 2 x 2 inches

This item can be purchased here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/108661292/coin-purse-with-swivel-clasp-and-key

OR you may email me at amy_lim60@hotmail.com if you are interested to buy. Thanks!

Crochet Loop-a-loop Wristlet in Deep Teal Acrylic Yarn 6.0 x 5.5 inches

This lovely wristlet can be purchased here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/108638688/crochet-wristlet-purse-handbag-pouch

OR you may email me at amy_lim60@hotmail.com if you are interested to buy :) Thanks!

Deep Purple Venus of Willendorf 8 x 4 inches

A custom order of the Fertility Goddess in deep purple acrylic yarn for a lovely buyer :)

Catnip Mousies for Cat Welfare Society Singapore

Another batch of catnip mousies going to our local Cat Welfare Society! :)

FREE PATTERN - Simple Crochet Flowers

These crochet flowers  are so quick and easy to make and they can be made into brooches, hair clips, wrist corsages, pendants or as embellishments on beanies, hats, hair ties, headbands, chokers, bags, purses, cardigans, shoes, slippers, booties, etc...

The blue flower on the left is crocheted with Red Heart Stardust superfine yarn.  It measures about 2.25 inches/5.72 cm across.  The peachy-pink flower is crocheted with a laceweight/fine acrylic yarn (18wpi) and it has a diameter of about 2.75 inches/6.99 cm.

For both flowers, I used a Clover Soft Touch crochet hook size #3 ( 2.25mm).

Let's get started!

Materials:

* Main Color Yarn
* Contrasting Color Yarn - for the base disc of the flower
(You can crochet the whole flower in one color if you prerfer).
* Crochet hook
* Yarn needle
* stitch marker
* Scissors

Abbreviations:

* Ch - chain

* Sc - single crochet

* Sl st - slip stitch

* Rnd - round

Instructions:

 

Start with the contrasting color yarn for the base disc of the flower. Use a stitch marker to mark rnds.

Rnd 1 : Ch 2. Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)

From rnd 2 to rnd 5, crochet in back loops only.

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: [Sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc] 8 times. (32 sc)

Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc] 8 times. (40 sc)

At the end of rnd 5, sl st to top of beginning sc and fasten off yarn. Weave in ends.

- front of flower -

Join main color yarn to the centre of the flower with a slip knot, on the first front loop. 

- front of flower -

Ch 1 and sc in the same first front loop and in each front loop around. You are actually working in a spiral.

- back of flower -  

At the end of the spiral, ch 2 and turn your work to the back side. Sc in first sc. [Ch 2, sc  in next sc] repeat around.  

- back of flower -

Once you reach the centre of the flower, fasten off yarn and pull tail yarn through the centre hole and to the back of the flower. Weave in ends. Your flower is completed :)
     

I hope that you will enjoy this pattern!  :)   All comments and questions are most welcome!

 

Bulk Order of Ten Crochet Coin Purses/Key Chain Purses

These coin purses are going to a lovely lady in USA :) 

I have to brag!

Just discovered that my humble cerise pink crocheted cardholder was mentioned here: http://www.lustable.com.au/2011/11/12/lustable/lustable-loves-crochet/   

Yes, item #5 is mine!  Super thrilled and thank you so much, Lustable.com.au!

Lustable Loves: Crochet

Posted by lustable in fashion, womens

1. Bec & Bridge Anja Crop Top - $180 from Frockaholics. A sweet pink crop for over your swimsuit or layer over a plain dress.
2. Oasis Crochet Ruffle Snood - £12.80 from House of Fraser. A cute carry-along when you can’t decide if you should bring a cardi along. Tie it around your handbag strap until you need it!
3. Pattie Crochet Dress – $68 from Nasty Gal. Spicy red beach cover with low scoop back and bell sleeves.
4. The Cassette Society Harmonix Shorts – $99.95 from General Pants. They look even shorter because of the loosely knit, unlined bit at the bottom. We l-l-love crochet shorts for summer!
5. MelbaShoppe Crochet Card Holder – $12 USD from Etsy. Use the pink holder for business cards, credit cards or as a receipt saver. Not only helps to organise but also adorable!
6. Crochet One Piece – $142.32 from Free People. Sexy monokini! Warning: don’t stay in the sun for too long in this baby if you want an even tan on your tummy!
7. Ioannis Ankle Strap Flats – $112.97 from Luisa Via Roma. Comfortable flats with vintage style – the perfect boho addition to a maxi skirt.
8. Hand Knit Crochet Collar - $13.15 from ASOS. Once again, we give you the collar option. Add it to any top you think could use a little crochet!

FREE PATTERN - Amigurumi Crochet Doll Miss Lavender

This was a pattern I wrote in 2007 :)  Enjoy!

 

Materials

• Acrylic Yarn (pastel purple, deep purple, small amount of  black and pink yarn)
• Tapestry/yarn needle
• Crochet hook (size needed for your yarn type. I used 2.2mm hook)
• Two black buttons (your preference for size and type)
• Polyfill

Size

Height – 4 inches/10.2cm     Width – 3 inches/7.6cm

(Size of finished doll will vary depending on the type of yarn used, size of crochet hook used and crocheting tension)

Things to Note

For this project, I used fine/laceweight acrylic yarn (18 wpi type) with a crochet hook size 2.2mm.

• This item is crocheted in the rounds. Do not join rounds. Use a scrap of different coloured yarn to mark rounds.
• Work in loose ends as you crochet along. Alternatively, you can thread remaining end of yarn onto a tapestry needle and weave into the existing stitches.

Abbreviations

Ch – chain

Sc – single crochet

Rnd – round

Sl st – slip stitch

Instructions

Head

With pastel purple yarn,

 

Rnd 1: Ch 2.  6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (36 sc)

Rnd 7: [sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (42 sc)

Rnd 8 to 18: Sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Now for the decreasing rounds,

Rnd 19: [sc in each of next 5 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (36 sc)

Rnd 20: [sc in each of next 4 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (30sc)

Rnd 21: [sc in each of next 3 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 22: [sc in each of next 2 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (18 sc)

Stuff head with polyfill.

Rnd 23: [sc in next sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc) 6 times. (12 sc)

Rnd 24: [Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (6 sc)

At the end of rnd 24, sl st in next sc leaving a length of yarn of about eight inches, fasten off. With tapestry needle, weave in remaining tail yarn through sc of rnd 24, pull to close opening, secure and fasten off.

Legs (make 3)

With pastel purple yarn,

Rnd 1: ch 2. 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3 to 10: sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

At the end of rnd 10, sl st in next sc leaving a length of yarn for sewing leg to head. Stuff leg with polyfill. Attach each leg to base of head, positioning the legs such that the doll can stand on its own properly without tipping over. (Please refer to pic).

Bow

With deep purple yarn, work in rows:

Row 1: ch 7. Sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Sc in each ch. (6 sc), Ch 1, turn.

Row 2 to 50 :  Sc in each sc , ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

At the end of row 50, fasten off leaving a length of yarn of about eight inches for sewing.

Fold both ends of the bow to centre, using the remaining length of yarn , stitch the ends in place using the tapestry needle. Fasten off.

Bow Centre Strap

With deep purple yarn, work in rows:

Row 1: ch 4. Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and sc in each ch (3 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2 to 18 :  Sc in each sc, ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

At the end of row 18, fasten off.

With pastel purple, attach yarn to any corner of the bow strap, sc evenly around, making 2 sc for each corner, sl st to beginning sc, fasten off leaving a long length of yarn for sewing.

Wrap centre strap around main bow and with tapestry needle, sew the strap to main bow securely. Then sew the bow to the top centre of the head.

Finishing

• Using tapestry needle and black yarn, sew the 2  buttons onto the upper half of the head.
• Using pink yarn, embroider the lips (in any shape you prefer) onto the lower half of the head.  The picture shows the lips embroidered in a heart shape. 

That's all!  I hope that you will like this pattern! :)