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The first video for thecrochetbaby bonnet was uploaded this morning. This is the bonnet in the Leisure Arts Crochetbaby layette set. The set includes the sweater, baby bonnet, booties and blanket. Previously the crochet sweater was completed. All videos for that are available on my youtube channel. www.youtube.com/user/yolandasotolopez
You will need to purchase the pattern from LeisureArts to be able to follow along in order to have all stitch counts. It is available for only $5.99 USD. Click here to purchase pattern: Click Here to purchase your pattern I am not being paid by LeisureArts to produce these videos. I do get a small commission for patterns purchased thru this affiliate link.
Wow, is all I can say. Things have really been crazy here. I have so many projects going on that my head is spinning. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to update this blog in a couple weeks.
Update1: My Crochet Book “Animal Lovie Blankets” Is now also available at Hobby Lobby and a smaller versions are now available at Wal-Mart. That is super exciting since my granddaughter saw them and was so proud of Grandma Yoli. It makes my heart happy to see her smiling face. You can purchase your copy at: Joannes, Hobby Lobby, Walmart and Michaels. It is also available as a digital download from Leisure Arts. Click here to purchase.
Update 2: I am in the processing of writing down a lot of my patterns. It has been a slow process since I now have about 550 of them to write down.. (test) and photograph the items. Hopefully that will be done within the next year. I want to be able to make them available for everyone.
Update 3: I am also working on the videos for a Crochet Course. I asked everyone a few weeks ago what they wanted to learn. So far I have heard;
* Reading Patterns
* Understanding Crochet Diagrams
* Crocheting in the Round
* Crocheting basic stitches
* Crochet techniques
I am including these in my course. I will also have a bonus video for Blog members. If there are any other things you want to include please write it down in the comments below.
Update 4: Lots of you have asked for sewing videos. I want to be able to narrow down what type of sewing videos you want to see. Please write your preferences using 1, 2, 3 for your preference.
* Understanding a sewing machine (what do all those dials do?)
* How to use sewing patterns
* Quilting Lessons
* Sewing basic garments
* Sewing formal dresses
* Sewing bags
I will use that information in order to make videos that you want to watch.
I appreciate your patience and help with the survey. Write down your comments below.
Whew! The Crochet Baby Cardigan / sweater portion of my Crochet Along (CAL) is finally complete. Today the last video for this item was uploaded. This sweater is so cute and a little different than what you usually see. I decided to use a LeisureArts baby layette pattern for this crochet along. Each week I will be uploaded short video portions of the items. This allows everyone time to complete that portion of the instructions before moving onto the next rows/rounds. I can’t even imagine trying to film, edit and uploading the entire set in one video… Hmmm, it would be like 12 hours long.. no bueno, and not allowed by YouTube.
The pattern can be purchased from LeisureArts.com (Click here to purchase pattern) and will allow you to follow along with me. It is also a great way to learn to read patterns or at least demystify them a little if you aren’t already a pattern reader. Remember, reading patterns is just like any other skill. It is something you need to learn and not an ability you automatically know. It’s like riding a bike. You weren’t born knowing how to ride a bike, but thru lots of practice (and falling) you eventually learned. Now you can enjoy a bike ride whenever you want. ( Or circumstances allow). It’s the same with reading written patterns as well as diagrams.
I am creating a course to teach you basic crochet stitches (some advanced), how to read patterns, diagrams, etc. I am excited that soon it will be ready and available to everyone. On the topic of the crochet course, what type of things would you want to see in it? Please write it on the comments… i.e., new stitches, reading charts, working in rows/rounds, reading diagrams, etc.
This Mini-Minion Inspired Ami was so fun to make. I love the Minions okay disclaimer here this is not an official Minion doll. I made this little 4 1/2 inch (9cm) inspired by the Minions. I think most kids and a lot of adults love the antics of the Minions. I wanted to make something that could be held in the hands of little ones. This could also be used on a key-chain. This Ami is fun to make and it’s a great way to use up your yarn scraps.
I based basic stitches but I did crochet in the round for most of it. I think the hardest thing is the magic circle and keeping track of your rounds. I highly recommend some kind of row/round counter. A stitch marker is a life saver. I guess I just don’t like to live dangerously since I always use stitch markers.
Summer is here and in full swing. It seems like we’ve had a very warm summer here in San Diego and are suffering from humidity. Arggh, yes I know to some that is a normal part of warm weather but not here. We finally got some rain which we desperately needed since we have been in a sever drought for several years now. The bad part is that these rains brought humidity which doesn’t usually happen.
I’ve been looking for projects to work on that aren’t too heavy or warm. Here is a capelet I designed a few years ago. I used an acrylic blend but of course you can use a cotton yarn for comfort. It is something that you can wear just to cover your arms or on an evening when it’s not too cool. The written pattern can be purchased at my Ravelry store. Just click here: Capelet Pattern
