Archive for the 'Crochet' Category

Crocheted Butterfly Purse

Pattern: JOVEN, Lisa’s Crocheted Butterfly, Chie Crochets Butterfly Pattern

Technique: Crochet with US H hook for the bag, US F hook for embellishments.
Yarn: Unnamed Pink Acrylic (4 oz); Patons Canadiana 00003 Black (3.5 oz); Patons Grace 60040 Black (1.75 oz)
Completed: November 2009
I designed this as I went along, which means that I’ll have to make another [...]

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Mami’s Shawl, Finally!

I finally started this in September ‘09. It is about two inches wider than in the photo now. My plan is to finish it by Solstice and give to my mother. When I showed her what I had so far she really liked it so I think she’ll be pleasantly surprised that [...]

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Knit Cap Sleeve Baby Tee

Pattern: JOVEN
Yarn: Patons Bumblebee in Water Lily; 100% cotton
Technique: Machine Knit on the Ultimate Sweater Machine KP 1.0, Crocheted Hems and Collar with US hook.
Completion Date: June 2009
This knitted baby tee is an old project from way back in 2004. I had originally planned a knitted collar but I wasn’t happy with how [...]

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Primary Plus Soaker

Pattern: JOVEN
Yarn: Patons Classic Merino Wool in Rich Red, Sage, Maize and Dusky Blue; 100% wool
Technique: Crochet in the round with US H hook. Hand knit ribbing in k2p2 with US 5, 3.75mm circular needles.
Completion Date: September 2007
Available for purchase at JOVEN
This is a much improved version of the Primary Plus soaker from three years [...]

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Baby Doll Dress

Pattern: JOVEN
Yarn: Top- Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in White*, Elann Sonata in 2355 Tapestry Blue, Patons Grace in Sky; Skirt- Bernat Cotton Tots in Wonder White
Technique: Top- Single Crochet with US ? hook, Skirt- Stockinette on USM KP 2.5
Completed: August 2007
I love these baby dolls. I’ve never seen anything like these in brick and mortar [...]

Sunday, November 18th, 2007