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First attempt at crocheting a beanie

Posted April 27, 2010 By Jo and has 5 comments.

Result: Failed!!!!

The pattern I’m using is from かんたんニットワードローブあき・ふゆ – “Simple Knit Wardrobe: Autumn/Winter vol.2″ (ISBN: 4529046125/9784529046121), it is one of the few in the book that I can understand, so I decided to give it a go…

I followed it exactly not noticing that I need to adjust the pattern as I’m using a yarn type and hook size different from what is suggested!

After 4 nights of hard work, my half-completed beanie is looking a bit too big, more like a basket, so I measured it – the circumference of my beanie is exactly 8 cm bigger then that the pattern says it should be… and I don’t have a big head…><

Disappointed, but not discouraged:)
At least I've learnt how to read crochet charts and next time I'll know that I need to adjust the pattern accordingly!! I'm off to try other patterns!^0^

PS. I redid the face for Peanut, he was looking too much like a thief Now he just looks sleepy…

zzzzz…

Categories: Make+Create

Tags: Beanie, Crocheting

Another Amineko

Posted April 23, 2010 By Jo and has 10 comments.

My crochet craze nevertheless is still going…
And here comes my second attempt at the amineko~

We’ve named it Peanut!

I thought he looks like a thief
My boyfriend said he looks like a rugby player!= =

Now Warukun has a friend! ^_^

Happy ANZAC Day everyone~ And have a lovely LONG weekend!!

Categories: Make+Create

Tags: Amigurumi, Crocheting

A Zippy Challenge

Posted April 18, 2010 By Jo and has 9 comments.

I am ashamed… for not having the courage to try zippers after sewing for half a year now! After some encouragement from my friend Minh, I finally took the challenge! ^0^

Do you like my shell pouches? I end up making two!

Except that the seams are a bit wiggly when attaching the zippers, I’m quite happy with how they turned out – Puffy & cute!! As a zipper first timer, I probably should have picked a straight opening pouch project, but oh wells

I really like how the bottom is finished off!

The small one is a bit tiny, can be used as a coin purse I think, and the bigger pouch is a good size for anything!!

The shell pouches are based off the pattern from this tutorial – instructions are only in Japanese, but the photos are quite self-explanatory!

PS. I thought I’ll take a break from my crochet posts despite my massive obsession! ^0^ Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

Categories: Make+Create

Tags: Bags+Pouches, Sewing, Zakka

My Creative Space – Crochet Craze

Posted April 15, 2010 By Jo and has 9 comments.

Just over one week ago, I’ve never touched a crochet hook, in fact I’ve never had the heart to learn crocheting, I told myself needles & yarns are just not my thing…

Now I’m addicted – whenever I have spare time, I’ll start hooking along…

Right after I finished Warukun, the next amigurumi is already on its way!

It’s going to be another amineko, I think Warukun needs a friend:D

Single crochet (sc) stitch is pretty much the only crochet term I know at the moment, can’t wait to learn more and start crocheting fancy patterns – accessories or even clothing for myself ^_^

Head over to Kootoyoo for more inspiring creative spaces!

Categories: Make+Create

Tags: Amigurumi, Crocheting, My Creative Space

My first Amineko is borned!

Posted April 12, 2010 By Jo and has 12 comments.

I DID IT!! I’m so proud of myself! ^^
It look a little grumpy and a little bit evil, but yet so cute!!
So I’ve named it Warukun – translate to “bad boy” from Japanese!