My First Sewing Project: Knitting Needle Roll

Hello friends, hope your weekend was wonderful and enjoyable, filled with joy, happiness and so many crafty creations to amaze me!

I'm so excited now as I am going to show you my FIRST sewing project, which I've dreamed on for a long time: Sewing knitting needle roll!

Using this great tutorial as a guide, I modified a bit and here is my own one:

Not yet many things to put in the case as I've just taught myself how to knit, but it will be great to keep all my knitting tools for the next future :).

Single point needles, circular needles, double points, cable needles and other tools are all in order, very neat.

Needles and other stuff, just some but such a mess before:

They now have an ideal home! So comfy! So happy!

Isn't it lovely? I will spend more time to keep going in knitting, as promised to myself. Also have many crochet projects in waiting, but I've found sewing is really fun too! :). Oh my... how much time is enough for doing all things I love to do? Well, I should take it easy...

Have a gorgeous week ahead everyone!!!

See you soon, x

Free Pattern: Crochet Catherine Wheel Tissue Box Cover

Hi everyone, here is the pattern for my crocheted Catherine Wheel Tissue Box Cover mentioned last post.

Sorry for not writing the pattern and posting it soon as promised.  Some of you have asked for the pattern and I'm glad to get it done today to share you all. Let me know if there's any mistake found.

Crochet hook: 3.25mm, cotton yarn of your choice.
Ch 38, join with slip stitch to the first chain to form a circle. 

• Round 1: ch 1, sc in the same stitch, 1 sc in each chain around. Join.

• Round 2: ch 1, sc in the same stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 18 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 18 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, join with slip stitch to the first sc (42 sc in total).
• Round 3: ch 1, sc in the same stitch, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 18 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 18 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, join with slip sitch to the first sc. (50 sc in total)
• Round 4: ch 1, sc in the same stitch, sc in the next stitch, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 20 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 20 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch, join with slip stitch to the first sc. (58 sc in total)
• Round 5: ch 1, sc in the same stitch, 2 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 22 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 5 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 22 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, join with slip stitch to the first sc. (66 sc in total)
• Round 6: ch 1, sc in the same stitch, 3 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 24 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 7 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 24 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch, 3 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, join with slip stitch to the first sc. (74 sc in total)coners

Continue with the same increasing rule (to create the corners) for the remaining rounds till round 11:

• Round 7: 82 sc in total
• Round 8: 90 sc in total
• Round 9: 98 sc in total
• Round 10: 106 sc in total
• Round 11: 114 sc in total

• Round 12: Ch 1, sc in the same stitch, *skip 2 stitch, 7 dc in the next stitch, skip 3 stitches, sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the last 2 shells. (Skip 3 stitches, 7 dc in the next stitch, skip 3 stitches, sc in the next stitch) twice. Join with slip stitch to the first sc. (16 shells in total)
• Round 13:  Slip stitch to the 4th dc, ch 1, sc in the same stitch, *ch 3, work 1 cluster over next 7 stitches, ch 3, sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to end. Join with slip stitch to the first sc. (16 clusters in total)
• Round 14: Ch 1, sc in the same stitch, *skip 3 ch, work 7 dc into the loop which closed next cluster, skip 3 ch, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * till end. (16 shells in total)
• Round 15: Slip stitch to the 4th dc, ch 1, sc in the same stitch, *ch 3, work 1 cluster over next 7 stitches, ch 3, sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to end. Join with slip stitch to the first sc. (16 clusters in total)

Repeat rounds 14 and 15 for the remaining depth of your tissue box.

Picot edging: Join new yarn in any stitch, * ch 3, slip stitch to the first ch (make picot), ch 2. Repeat from * to the remaining stitches to create lovely edging for your tissue box cover.

~ Enjoy! ♥

Crochet Little Bear Coasters

Hello Hello everyone!

Thank you so much for your sharing and your comments on my last posts, I'm happy to have you here! 

Well, today I feel great and have something little to share you, I've just made some coasters, they're easy and so fun to make!

Stack them up

You would like the pattern? You got it right here:

Face: 

Magic circle,

Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in the loop. Do not join.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16 sc). Mark the first sc with a contrasting color maker.

Round 3: 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch (24 sc)

Round 4: sc increase in every 3 stitches (30 sc)

Round 5: sc increase in every 4 stitches (36 sc)

Round 6: sc increase in every 5 stitches (42 sc)

Round 7: sc increase in every 6 stitches (48 sc) 

Round 8: sc increase in every 7 stitches (54 sc)

Skip 1 stitch, slip stitch to the next stitch to join. Slip stitch all around the circle to make it stronger.

Ears: 

Join new yarn in any stitch of the circle, ch 1, skip 2 sc, make 6 dc in the next stitch, ch 1, skip 2 sc, slip stitch to the next stitch to join. Fasten off and weave all the yarn tails.

Count to the next 10 stitches, make the same ear for your coaster. 

Use French knot for the eyes and sew to form the mouth in any way you like. 

You are done! It's time to take one for your sweet cup!

♥ Have a happy weekend everyone! ♥

Crochet Scarf With Galaxy Stitch

I've just finished this scarf for my Uncle, using Galaxy stitch. Video tutorial HERE.

From more than two skeins of this yarn.

I love the color, love the stitch pattern, and love how happy my Uncle looked when I gave it to him!

Happy day to you all! ♥

Crochet Catherine Wheel Tissue Box Cover

Hello everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

I just finished this tissue box cover and must say I'm pretty pleased with it, can't wait to show you here! I love the softy cotton touch, the Catherine Wheel look and the cheery colors as well.

Take a look from the top:

This tissue box cover fixes a tissue box with 4.0"D x 6.5"L x 4.2"H, like this one:

 

After dressed:

This is my own design and I'm very pleased to share my pattern with you. So if you like it, just come back, I will write and post the pattern very soon!

Enjoy your new week and see you later! x