Free Breastfeeding Logo Crochet Afghan Blanket Pattern Chart

To support and promote Breastfeeding, I used the International Breastfeeding Logo and designed a crochet afghan blanket pattern, and it is FREE. If you want to promote breastfeeding, please tell your friends about this pattern. I think it will help increase awareness of breastfeeding, if you can see the blankets with logos everywhere.

I am thinking to design a crochet nursing cover with the logo. What do you think?

You can get the pattern from Artfire or Ravelry

Artfire

Ravelry

Amigurumi Crochet Mini Octopus Takochu; Mr. Juicy Lips Pattern Included

I haven't crocheted any amigurumi for long times, coz I hate assembly the parts.  It took too long.  But when I saw this mini octopus, it doesn't have too many parts to assembly.  And it is super cute, I can't help to make it immediately.  The pattern is very easy, there was a few errors, I contacted to the designer, and she fixed it.

I used Sugar N Cream for the body, and Bernat Cottontots for the lips.  Great about this project, coz it is so tiny, I can just use the yarn stash I have, I have so many half or quarter skein of yarns that I have no idea what to make.

I name my Octopus "Mr. Juicy Lips".  He is very tiny as you can see that he is shorter than my lip balm.  I am in the process of making his girlfriend "Miss Sugar Lips".  I almost finish, just need to stop by AC Moore today to get some animal eyes.

Here is the pattern:
Amigurumi Octopus Takochu

More Crochet Soakers!! Little Fire Crochet Pants!!

I crocheted 2 more crochets for Lukie, the blue one is as same as the green one I did.  This time I used Stitch Nation 100% wool, love the color selections of this line, easy to work with.  However, after Lukie wore it once, it becomes very fuzzy!! 

And the 2nd one is new style "Little Fire Crochet Pants", it is more like a shorts, the pattern is to make long pants, but I think it is too hot for that.  I made it shorter, it looks super adorable.   I used Lion Brand Fisherman Wool, love the color, but it is not as soft as Patons, I am not sure that I love it or not.

Pattern for Little Fire Crochet Pants

Official Addicted to Cloth Diaper Making!!

I am official addicted to cloth diaper making, I just made few more diaper covers, soakers and pocket diaper (first time).  I haven't taken any pics of the soakers and pocket diaper.  But I did take pics of the diaper cover.

I got the pattern from Cloth Revolution, it is free, and the instructions is very detailed.  I really love the pattern, it fits very well.  I used fleece as outer fabrics and PUL as inner fabrics.  Works great!

Here is the link for the pattern:
Cloth Revolution

Japanese Style Crochet Bag

I really love this purse, the pattern is very easy and quick. I did a lot of modifications, I crocheted more rows, so the bag is bigger. And I made the handle longer.

Pattern:
item.rakuten.co.jp/keito-zakka/c/0000000175/

4/22/2010:

Just finished Row 3.

4/24/2010:

Finished Row 21, I probably will add more rows, I think the bag is a little bit too small, but not sure how many rows?

4/25/2010:

Finished Row 29, but I want the bag bigger, so I decided to add extra 8 more rows. So total is 37 Rows. I will start the borders tomorrow.

4/26/2010:

Finish all the crochet part, just need to do the lining and sew button and handle.

4/27/2010:

Tried to sew lining, but it is too difficult, so I gave up. I should sew the lining after top and bottom edge done, it would be easier.

Sew the flowers, it looks very pretty, I am very happy with the result.

And I decided to use magnetic snaps instead of button, just ordered this morning, hopefully, I would get it in few days. Then my purse will officially done!!

Chevron Lace Cardigan

I always want to make Chevron Lace Cardigan, I saw so many beautiful Chevron Lace Cardigans online. Finally, I started this project about 2 weeks ago. I am very disappointed how it fits, esp the armpits. The Chevron pattern itself is gorgeous, I guess I just don't like Top Down Pattern. It is first time that I crochet Top Down Pattern for myself. It could be my body is OFF, so it doesn't work for me.

Here is the link for the pattern:

Chevron Lace Cardigan

4/6/10:

I want to crochet this for long time, for some reasons, I never start it. Hopefully, it wouldn’t take long to finish this cardigan. I plan not to crochet sleeves.

Used J hook for Row 1 and 2, then switched to Hook I. Because I heard a lot of people said the neck is kind of tight, so I chained it loosely and with larger hook.

Just finished Row 10 with one skein of yarn. This cardigan is easy and quick.

4/7/2010:

Working on the armpits areas, have really hard time. First, I started the YOKE at Row 14, then it is too tight, so I frogged it, and start YOKE at Row 15, and I didn’t break the yarn to do the chain, I just crochet Row 16 then stop at stitch 20 and chained 10. And it is still too tight, then I frogged again and changed to larger hook (Hook J). Again, it is still too tight. Now I am going to do is to add another row, so I will start YOKE at Row 17 and with hook J, hopeful it works this time, I am just so frustrated to keep frogging the piece.

4/11/2010:

Very frustrated with armpits, it seems no matter what I did, they still too tight. So now I chained 20 instead of 10 w/ hook J. It seems ok.

4/13/2010:

Half way through, not too happy with the armpits area, now it is a little too big.

4/18/2010:

Finished the body, only thing left is the edging!! So far I am not too happy how it fits! Very disappointed!

4/20/2010:

All Done!! I will take pics tomorrow.

I did one row of SC and 2 rows of DC for edging! Still not happy how it fits.

About the yarn:

I love it, it is very soft!! Just a little bit splitty.

Summer Shrug (Free Pattern included)

I found this cute shrug pattern from DROPS websites, I fell in love immediately. Very easy and quick. It took me 10 days, it would take less time if Lukie was less demanding. :P I used Caron Spa, took less than 2.5 skeins for Size S.

Shrug Pattern

3/19/10:

Test the gauge, using Hook G and Caron Spa yarn. It works perfectly.

Finish Row 1 to Row 14. First INC at Row7, and the last INC at Row 14. Probably 6 more rows, will reach 8 3/4”. Then I can start the Edge Piece. So far, it goes smoothly. Hopefully, I will have time to finish the Back and start the Edge Piece.

3/20/10:

Finish the Back Piece. Take 22 rows for the whole back.

Start the Edge Piece, just finished the Round 1.

It is a little bit confusing about the stitches. It doesn’t explain well. So I did my own thing to match up the stitches. Other than that, the pattern is easy to follow.

3/21/10:

Finished Round 3, just start Round 4. Haven’t had a chance to take a pics yet. It looks very pretty even it is not finished.

3/24/10:

Still working on the Edging, now just finished 4”, still have 2 more inches to go. There are 18 rows to make up 4” edges.

3/28/10:

Finally, finished all the edging. Start working on the chart, now on the Round 3. Time to sleep!! Hopefully, I will be able to finish last 2 rounds tomorrow and finish the shrug. I am very happy with the result so far. Love the yarns!!

3/29/10:

DONE!!!!!!

Use less than 2.5 skeins of yarns. I will post pics tomorrow.

I love the shrug a lot. Easy pattern, and fast project! Strongly recommended!!!

Berroco Aruna Cardigan - Crochet

Here is my latest finish crochet project, it is FREE PATTERN from Berroco.

It took me about 3 weeks to finish, actually, if the pattern is more well-written, I would finish sooner. This is one of the most confusing patterns I ever saw, I was very frustrated when I crocheted it. The armhole shaping part is what confused me, the pattern is not make sense at all. End up, I did my own shaping. I am glad that the cardigan turns out great, I was a little bit worried that it wouldn't look right or fit me.

Anyway, I really love the style, it is feminine and classy, it looks great with a lot of stuff. And I LOVE the yarns, I used Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette, it is Alpaca, Silk and Merino blend, Sport Weight. It is the first time that I used the yarns that not from AC Moore or Michaels. And it is the first time that I used sth lighter than worsted weight yarns. The yarns is so soft, when I crocheted it, it always left my finger so soft. It is great experience. I don't think I can go back to the cheap yarns, coz the finished product looks so good when you used fancy yarns.

I used the blocking board that m hubby made for me, it worked great.

Whiter Shade of Pale Car Coat from Lion Brand Pattern

I fell in love with this pattern when I first saw it, but I didn't have time to do until last month. It is a great beginner project, it is very easy and quick. It took me 5 days to finish. I can't wait the weather gets cold!! So I can wear my new coat!! hehe..... I am very happy with the outcome, it looks very close to the pattern pic. Very proud of myself, esp it is only my 5th Crochet Garment.

The pattern is free at Lion Brand website:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70004A.html?noImages=&r=1

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
Color: Wheat
Hook: US M-13 (9mm)

I love the yarn, it is soft and warm. It is $6.49 per skein, but I used AC Moore coupons, I went to the store, twice a week with my husband, it took me about 3 weeks to get all the yarns I need, it is a lot of work, but I saved a lot of $$. This coat costs me less than $23 to make. So I don't mind that troubles!! The pattern said I will need 8 skeins to make a Size S, but I only used 7 skeins.

Now I am working on Endless Crochet Cardi Shawl from Diva Stitches Studio:
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SDS-056

I have been working on it almost 2 weeks, it is more complicated than the other garment I crochet, I only finished 22 rows, I still have 70 rows to go, but after that I still have the other side to crochet plus the edging. I think this cardi shawl will take me 2 months to finish.

At the mean time, I teach myself to knit by watching videos and reading books, so far so good, I just finished a cable neckwarmer. I will post some pics later.