In the middle of summer in hot and humid Manila, I decided to crochet a scarf. Weird, yes. But someone wanted it, and so I finished the project.
I actually started working on this piece because I read in one of the crochet groups on Facebook that Baguio yarn is good to use for scarves. I bought a whole lot of those yarns during my last trip up north, and I haven’t been able to make that many things with them, actually, so I was eager to try. I think this was a success. In case you wanna make something similar, I followed this pattern, with some slight modifications.
Over the summer, I also joined a craft swap. This was the first time that I’ve actually made something to be given away to someone who isn’t a friend or a family member. The pressure was on, big time. It took me a while to decide what to make, and to decide which yarn and colors to use. Eventually, I started on it and completed the project in just a few days. I’m really happy with the end result.
My craft swap partner lives on the beach so I decided to make her a bag she can use, well, on the beach. What do you guys think? I got the pattern from a Japanese book I bought on sale at National bookstore. It actually calls for a totally different yarn, hook and gauge, but I thought it would be nice to experiment. Thank goodness it turned out okay.
Last but not least, I made something without a pattern for the first time, ever. Happy dance! It’s just a headband, nothing much, really, but I still feel pretty accomplished. Plus, lots of people who have seen photos of it online have said that it’s really nice, so yay for me. I made one as a sort of trial piece, and another a couple of hours later, my sister-in-law’s request.
There you go. I should get started on a phone pouch that I owe another friend, soon. I feel like making more headbands also, and maybe a scarf and a bag for myself. So much to do, so much yarn, so little time! Do you crochet? What have you been working on?
I know how to do crochet and cross stitch but it’s been years! I want to learn how to knit though.
Galing! I like the bag. I actually miss the sling bag I got from Baguio before na crochet din. Gott get another one when I go back there.
I don’t think I have the talent for this kind of art but wow, you sure are good with it. My favorite is the bag — and it’s not just okay, I think it came out splendid. Good job, mommy Patricia! 🙂 Wish I have a hobby of my own.
I envy you. I don’t know how to crochet but my mom is also good in crocheting. She makes pot holder, table runner, jacket, dolls and many more.
Yay for crochet! Nakakainggit with the number of projects you managed to complete. My current WIP is a blanket, and i haven’t picked it up in weeks. No wonder di pa tapos. haha. Where are your yarn sources?
I have a huge stash of yarn from my last trip to Baguio. Then, my in-laws regularly send me yarn from the US, but madalas it’s just one skein per color, so I can’t really do anything big with it hehe.
Inggit ako. I don’t know how to crochet!! Waaahhh…
I love your green headband!
wOW the headband is nice, you are a pro,
Crochet items can really go well with different outfits and is fashionable.
At least you like what you are doing, that’s the best part. Keep up with your arts.
Wow, you’re a true professional in doing crochet. It’s beautiful and cool. 🙂
Love it!!! Like I said, Jersey wants to follow your De-Stress method- crochet! 🙂 We love the scarf, thank you very much!!!