Summer Circle

WOW! This is my first attempt to make an adult size cardigan and it's....... wearable! The free pattern is on this link http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/pattern.php?id=5501&lang=en

I was a bit hesitant in the beginning thinking that the project would be too big for me to handle. Last thing I need is an unfinished project stashed away.

Thankfully I did not walk away. Besides, I had 3 balls of Fine Cotton from Cotton House Store that I could not wait to get my hook around them.


The pattern starts from the back, worked in circle. From there the sleeve holes were made. I crochet the two sleeves and attached them to the holes. The border was made and the project was done!


















Lastly, I added a button. The pattern uses DROPS yarn but I could not find a supplier who can ship to Malaysia. So, I used Fine Cotton 184 Blush. Check it out at http://www.cottonhousestore.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=73_146

I'm already working on another cardigan. Will post it soon.

Barefoot Sandals

I loved making these barefoot sandals for kids. It's a wonderful project for little feet. I got the pattern from Inside Crochet magazine. The pattern was meant for adults but I used fingering yarn and a smaller needle here. I was able to come up with these sandals for kids.

The best part about this pattern is that the kids can watch me making them their sandals. Within 30 minutes Their sandal is ready.

I would love to make them again but in my business, I misplaced my magazine. I am still looking for it in my house.

Emmy's Cardigan

I've always loved crochet ripples and when I saw this pattern on Ravelry, I just had to try it. My motivation were my nieces. I made these cardigans in pink and turquoise for them.

The pattern was very easy to follow. This pattern is suitable for beginners who wish to embark on making cardigans. You don't have to worry about joining around the sleeves. Although the designer was able to make it in one day, it took me three days to complete one project. Of course I had to crochet in between work. To be able to invest my day on crochet is a dream. Hopefully, it will come true soon.

I added the embellishment as a contrast. The flower is pinned to the cardigan with a button. Only the collar has edging and it's quite simple using chains.

Yarn ni, yarn tu. What can I say. Apart from the ripple effect, the highlight of this project is the yarn. I used Fine Cotton 193 Robin Egg Blue and Fine Cotton 183 Jazzberry Jam from www.cottonhousestore.com. I used one ball each.

If you would like to try this pattern you can find it on www.ravelry.com. If you do get to try it, please let me know your progress.