Archive | June, 2015

Flower Friday – Layer flower

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Hello everyone, so sorry I’ve been MIA for the last week.  I was just finishing up on a major project and it consumed most of my time.

Today I want to share another flower with you.  It is super easy to make.  You can make 2 or 3 layers or even just one.  I just lay them on top of each other and use them to embellish other items such as the flip flops in the photo above.  Summer will be here soon and it’s time to dress up those flip flops.  I hope you enjoy this project.

Flower: Use different size hooks for different sizes .  I used a size G hook.  The small flower in the center is worked separately and then sewn onto the 2 layer flower.

To begin: 2-layer flower G Hook (Medium weight yarn)

Chain 5, sl st into 1st ch
Round 2: ch 4, (3 ch  counts as 1dc), *sc into circle, ch 3*, rep from * to * 3 more times, ch 3, sc into 1st ch
Round 3: * sl st into the ch-3 space (to work petals inside these spaces), ch 3, 8 dc into ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc into same ch-3 space * repeat until you have completed all 5 petals, sc into 1st st.   (If you like the way this looks you can fasten off after this layer and you’re done).
Push petals to the front.
Ch 4: *ch 5, sc into next sc,* rep until you have worked all 5 petals. You will be creating ch-5 loops behind the first row of petals.
Ch 5: (change colors – optional) ch 4, [11 tbc in next ch-5 sp, ch 4, sc into same ch-5 sp], sl st into next ch-5 sp,* rep from * to * in each petal, ch 4, sl st into 1st st

Top Layer is made separately and sold on top :

Small 5 petal flower:   G hook

Ch 4, sl st into 1st ch to form circle
Round 2: *ch 3, 2dc (into circle) sc into circle* rep from * to * until you have worked 5 petals, sc, fasten off.

You can sew this small flower on top of your other 2 layer flower.

If you prefer watching a video tutorial here is the link:   flower

To see how I added them to the flowers check out this video:   embellish flip flops

Enjoy!

 

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Blog Member’s Free June 2015 Pattern

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Do you ever feel nostalgic for days gone by?   Well, okay I have to admit that sometimes I do.  I love to look thru old books and see romantic movies with all of those wonderful Victorian fashions.  I don’t know how wonderful it would actually be if I had to wear those corsets or other uncomfortable clothing.  But, hey they look nice.   With that in mind I designed this baby bonnet.  It reminds me of those little vintage bonnets.    It is easy to make and uses basic stitches.   If you are a blog member you will  receive an email with a  coupon code that can be used at my Ravelry store.  This code will allow you to get this English written pattern free as a thank you for being a blog member.    Becoming a member is easy and it’s free.  Just look at the upper right hand corner of this page.  There is a box for you to sign up.

Even if you aren’t a member you can purchase the written pattern here:     Bonnet

You can watch the free YouTube video tutorial here:  Youtube video

Thank you for sharing your day with me.  Happy Crocheting!

Yolanda

UPDATE:  Ott-Lite Giveaway.   Both winners of the Ott-Lite giveaway have been notified.   I am still waiting for a response.  If winners do not response within a couple of days 2 new winners will be selected.

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