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Showing posts with label Crochet. Show all posts
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Happy Blog&Shop-aversary!
Dear readers,
another year passed away: it's my second year here on Blogger, and my first year on Etsy. It's incredible how time passes fast!
another year passed away: it's my second year here on Blogger, and my first year on Etsy. It's incredible how time passes fast!
Monday, 1 February 2010
New winterish pattern
Here in Genova the weater is really cold, and my poor ears need an extra protection:
i didn't want to buy one of these supergiant ear warmers, i wanted the possibility to use the ear warmer with my hats without appearing ridiculous XD So here is my idea, a thin but very warm pair of ear warmers, made of wool and stuffed with felt to have an extra protection from wind. I choose the headband that fits my head perfectly without giving me bad sensations, and a thick wool. It's a very fast project, and my ears are thanking me for this idea ;)
You can find this pattern in my Etsy and Ravelry shops!
i didn't want to buy one of these supergiant ear warmers, i wanted the possibility to use the ear warmer with my hats without appearing ridiculous XD So here is my idea, a thin but very warm pair of ear warmers, made of wool and stuffed with felt to have an extra protection from wind. I choose the headband that fits my head perfectly without giving me bad sensations, and a thick wool. It's a very fast project, and my ears are thanking me for this idea ;)
You can find this pattern in my Etsy and Ravelry shops!
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Fingerless gloves are always good
Some time ago i crocheted this pair of fingerless gloves for me:
I hate not having the use of my sense of touch, and this pair of cozy mittens helped my hands to stay warm, and me to use my touch.
My friend Giorgio saw this pair (that after an year of intensive use are a little old) and said "Gorgeous! I want them!" and stole my pair XD So, to have in return my pair, i crocheted him this pair of mittens:
I haven't used an hairy wool to make the edges, because on my pair the edges now are horrible, but i preferred a simple and decorative shrimp stitch that helps the mittens to remain in their shape. He is super happy (i think he doesn't wear these mittens only to sleep), and i have taken the occasion to write down the pattern ^^
From the pattern description:
"Casual and sporty pair of fingerless mittens to have the absolute control of your sense of touch but
having the hand hugged by a cozy glove. Crochet them with a bulky wool to have the softest and
warmest result, ready to use 3 hours after buying the skein.
This patterns is recommended for the advanced beginner crocheter, with knowledge of increasing,
decreasing, shrimp stitching, front and back stitching."
Use this link to buy it directly throught the Ravelry cart:
...or go to the Etsy listing!
I hate not having the use of my sense of touch, and this pair of cozy mittens helped my hands to stay warm, and me to use my touch.
My friend Giorgio saw this pair (that after an year of intensive use are a little old) and said "Gorgeous! I want them!" and stole my pair XD So, to have in return my pair, i crocheted him this pair of mittens:
I haven't used an hairy wool to make the edges, because on my pair the edges now are horrible, but i preferred a simple and decorative shrimp stitch that helps the mittens to remain in their shape. He is super happy (i think he doesn't wear these mittens only to sleep), and i have taken the occasion to write down the pattern ^^
From the pattern description:
"Casual and sporty pair of fingerless mittens to have the absolute control of your sense of touch but
having the hand hugged by a cozy glove. Crochet them with a bulky wool to have the softest and
warmest result, ready to use 3 hours after buying the skein.
This patterns is recommended for the advanced beginner crocheter, with knowledge of increasing,
decreasing, shrimp stitching, front and back stitching."
Use this link to buy it directly throught the Ravelry cart:
...or go to the Etsy listing!
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Cloudy ruffly...finally!
Remember the pattern i wrote some times ago about a little scarf? Finally i've made some photos and uploaded the pattern on Ravelry!
The scarf is made using only one skein of mohair wool: it's soft, it's light and it's warm, closed on your throath by a giant ribbon that makes it very victorian!
From the pattern's description:
"In these dangerous times of influence and cold, we can be stylish and in the same time protect a
very important part of our body, the throat. Cloudy Ruffly is a romantic little scarf, that will wrap
your throat taking it warm & beaty without the inconvenience of long and oppressive scarves.
Crochet it in the exact lenght you want it, tie the bow and you’ll be the romantic princess of the
winter!
This patterns is recommended for the beginner intermediate
crocheter, with knowledge of
increasing, back and front stitching."
Use this link to buy it directly throught the Ravelry cart:
...or go to the Etsy listing!
The scarf is made using only one skein of mohair wool: it's soft, it's light and it's warm, closed on your throath by a giant ribbon that makes it very victorian!
From the pattern's description:
"In these dangerous times of influence and cold, we can be stylish and in the same time protect a
very important part of our body, the throat. Cloudy Ruffly is a romantic little scarf, that will wrap
your throat taking it warm & beaty without the inconvenience of long and oppressive scarves.
Crochet it in the exact lenght you want it, tie the bow and you’ll be the romantic princess of the
winter!
This patterns is recommended for the beginner intermediate
crocheter, with knowledge of
increasing, back and front stitching."
Use this link to buy it directly throught the Ravelry cart:
...or go to the Etsy listing!
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Starting with the Christmas gifts
Waiting to take the photos of the ruffly cowl i talked about in the last post, here is my last project:
I found the pattern during a crawling through Ravelry, but i usually wear different slippers, so the pattern gained an heart and stop. Then a friend of mine saw the slippers and fell in love with their elfish shape. Result? 4 and an half skeins after, my friend had his new shining slippers, with a bell (that you can't see in the photo, sorry) and a sole, made out of a pair of soles that are commonly used in the shoes.
You can find this pattern on Ravelry, search for Peter Pan slippers. I've changed it a bit, just to have a longer tip.
I found the pattern during a crawling through Ravelry, but i usually wear different slippers, so the pattern gained an heart and stop. Then a friend of mine saw the slippers and fell in love with their elfish shape. Result? 4 and an half skeins after, my friend had his new shining slippers, with a bell (that you can't see in the photo, sorry) and a sole, made out of a pair of soles that are commonly used in the shoes.
You can find this pattern on Ravelry, search for Peter Pan slippers. I've changed it a bit, just to have a longer tip.
Friday, 20 November 2009
Hands in the dirt
These days is the turn of my sleeping room to be emptied and glued with the wallpaper...yesterday me and mom spent all the day doing:
*cutting the paper;
*glueing the paper;
*glueing the wall;
*glueing the paper on the wall.
The past night i dreamed brushes and buckets of glue XD
But in the spare time before dinner and during the night i can crochet XD
I've made the bag for my new shining dowsing pendulum bought on Etsy:
I crocheted all half double crochet, and i found that this stitch is more beautiful in the wrong side ^^
Then i'm crocheting a shawl...
The thread is a mix of wool and silk: it is very warm and shining!
The next project will be a ruffly cowl...i don't know when i can crochet all these things, but it doesn't matter XD
*cutting the paper;
*glueing the paper;
*glueing the wall;
*glueing the paper on the wall.
The past night i dreamed brushes and buckets of glue XD
But in the spare time before dinner and during the night i can crochet XD
I've made the bag for my new shining dowsing pendulum bought on Etsy:
I crocheted all half double crochet, and i found that this stitch is more beautiful in the wrong side ^^
Then i'm crocheting a shawl...
The thread is a mix of wool and silk: it is very warm and shining!
The next project will be a ruffly cowl...i don't know when i can crochet all these things, but it doesn't matter XD
Thursday, 5 November 2009
How to make a dreamcatcher
For the native americans, the dream catcher is a handmade object based on a willow hoop, on which is woven a loose net or web. The dreamcatcher is then decorated with personal and sacred items such as feathers and beads. Hung above the bed, is used as a charm to protect sleeping people from nightmares. (by Wikipedia)Have you ever wanted to make your personal dreamcatcher, but the netting work scared you?
No problems, now you have a tutorial! ^^
Monday, 12 October 2009
Etsy Italia Team september challenge!
Into the Etsy Italia Team we organize monthly challanges: create an item following a theme. The september theme was "My favourite movie", and i realized a dreamcatcher!
I crocheted around a circle frame, and then patiently knotted the net using silk thread, adding some silver beads.
For all the creative folks out there, i will soon post a tutorial about how to realize the dreamcatcher ;)
If you want to check out the items made from the others participants, check out the Team's Blog!
I crocheted around a circle frame, and then patiently knotted the net using silk thread, adding some silver beads.
For all the creative folks out there, i will soon post a tutorial about how to realize the dreamcatcher ;)
If you want to check out the items made from the others participants, check out the Team's Blog!
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Crocheting in the mean time...
Sorry for the absence...i have gone to another LARP game, spent some time in Genova with a friend, and when i finally returned home i found my mother pasting paper on the house's walls XD I can barely reach my desk, for all the...things...that i have in my room XD
I'm also searching a job, playing the bass guitar and doing lots of little stupid things that don't allow me to crochet for more than half an hour!
Finally, yesterday i finished a new pattern: a feminine pad ^^
From the description of the pattern:
For all the women who wants a more ecofriendly approach with their feminine, but who doesn’t
know how to sew ^^ Soft cotton is the best sensation on that really sensitive part of our body, and a
crocheted pad can be strong and soft at the same time. You can make two of them, sew them
together and stuff to have a menstrual pad, totally washable and reusable!
However, this can be a naughty and witty coaster for your tea time and your pots, and you’ll find lots
of other funny and surprisingly uses of this padshaped crocheted piece.
This patterns is recommended for the beginner crocheter, with knowledge of increasing. Also basic
sewing and embroidery skills are helpful.
You will need…
* 20 g of cotton yarn, in the color you want
* a matching crochet hook
* a yarn needle
* a sewable snap button, and the thread to sew it on the pad’s wings
* 2 stitch markers
…and of course this file! ^^
The pattern is available in my Ravelry shop, and this is the direct link to buy it:
I'm also searching a job, playing the bass guitar and doing lots of little stupid things that don't allow me to crochet for more than half an hour!
Finally, yesterday i finished a new pattern: a feminine pad ^^
From the description of the pattern:
For all the women who wants a more ecofriendly approach with their feminine, but who doesn’t
know how to sew ^^ Soft cotton is the best sensation on that really sensitive part of our body, and a
crocheted pad can be strong and soft at the same time. You can make two of them, sew them
together and stuff to have a menstrual pad, totally washable and reusable!
However, this can be a naughty and witty coaster for your tea time and your pots, and you’ll find lots
of other funny and surprisingly uses of this padshaped crocheted piece.
This patterns is recommended for the beginner crocheter, with knowledge of increasing. Also basic
sewing and embroidery skills are helpful.
You will need…
* 20 g of cotton yarn, in the color you want
* a matching crochet hook
* a yarn needle
* a sewable snap button, and the thread to sew it on the pad’s wings
* 2 stitch markers
…and of course this file! ^^
The pattern is available in my Ravelry shop, and this is the direct link to buy it:
Saturday, 13 June 2009
Busy but creative
My thesis will take hours to be written better, and prepared for printing, and the last exam is about engines ^^ I won't be present online, but my creative vein is always active :)
I'm trying a new disposition for my new irish necklaces line, and i want to use my kumihimo skills to make them better...like this wip:
The leaves are crocheted, but the necklace is braided with the same cotton of the leaves. I have to iron the leaves, regulate the necklace, and sew the leaves on the necklace. Then i will add some deep blue beads. My mother is super happy!
I'm trying a new disposition for my new irish necklaces line, and i want to use my kumihimo skills to make them better...like this wip:
The leaves are crocheted, but the necklace is braided with the same cotton of the leaves. I have to iron the leaves, regulate the necklace, and sew the leaves on the necklace. Then i will add some deep blue beads. My mother is super happy!
Sunday, 7 June 2009
New in store!
Irish necklaces, irish hair snaps and heart hair snaps...wow! I had some busy days, but now i'm proud to present you my last little items ^^
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Tuesday, 2 June 2009
My last two irish necklaces!
I decided to stop with this design to continue and create new designs with my beloved irish leaves ^^
These will be the last two necklaces:
Only waiting to shoot photos on a model (yes, me ^^ It's hilarious how i take photos while i model for my pieces :) ) and they will be available in my Etsy shop.
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These will be the last two necklaces:
Only waiting to shoot photos on a model (yes, me ^^ It's hilarious how i take photos while i model for my pieces :) ) and they will be available in my Etsy shop.
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Sunday, 31 May 2009
Working and waiting
Working on my new little hair snaps: crocheted hearts with metal chains and bells, like this one already listed in my Etsy shop...
...and waiting for the last supplies to come, jump rings by nottoto ^^
These hair snaps are really kawaii! I love to combine the softness of the yarn with the shining of the metal.
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...and waiting for the last supplies to come, jump rings by nottoto ^^
These hair snaps are really kawaii! I love to combine the softness of the yarn with the shining of the metal.
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Saturday, 16 May 2009
Finally a pinboard!
After the "creation" of a sketchbook (i love Moleskine), i realized that i needed a pin board. I had no time to go out and fin a classic cork pinboard, and then i had the creative attack: crochet a net and use it like pinboard...
I crocheted it using lots and lots of scraps, but with no weaving in the ends, because i directly knotted all the ends one after the other. To add my notes to the pinboard i use the metal clips that you can see in the second photo.
I find this pinboard...beautiful ^^ It is coloured, it has a fur appeal (given by all the knots), it's handmade and creative ^^ Sometimes i'm surprised by my ideas!
The pattern?
Well, you need the yarn and the matching hook, a metal thread, a stick and metal clips.
Start with a chain long a multiple of 4 plus 8. Treble crochet in the twelfth chain from hook, ch 4, skip 4 chain of the base chain, treble crochet. Continue till the end, 8 ch, turn, skip the first four chains, treble crochet in the first treble crochet, 4 ch, skip 4 chains, treble crochet....and continue till you reach the lenght needed. In the last rows you can decrease the meshes crocheting at the start only 5 chains, and decreasing the last 2 treble crochet.
Then crochet a border all around with single crochet, crocheting the net and the metal thread together. Iron and add the stick :)
I crocheted it using lots and lots of scraps, but with no weaving in the ends, because i directly knotted all the ends one after the other. To add my notes to the pinboard i use the metal clips that you can see in the second photo.
I find this pinboard...beautiful ^^ It is coloured, it has a fur appeal (given by all the knots), it's handmade and creative ^^ Sometimes i'm surprised by my ideas!
The pattern?
Well, you need the yarn and the matching hook, a metal thread, a stick and metal clips.
Start with a chain long a multiple of 4 plus 8. Treble crochet in the twelfth chain from hook, ch 4, skip 4 chain of the base chain, treble crochet. Continue till the end, 8 ch, turn, skip the first four chains, treble crochet in the first treble crochet, 4 ch, skip 4 chains, treble crochet....and continue till you reach the lenght needed. In the last rows you can decrease the meshes crocheting at the start only 5 chains, and decreasing the last 2 treble crochet.
Then crochet a border all around with single crochet, crocheting the net and the metal thread together. Iron and add the stick :)
Monday, 11 May 2009
New in store!
Finally, i've updated my little precious Etsy shop!
Today i received the supplies i needed, and i made this beautiful heart hair snap:
It's crocheted with a fire red cotton, and embellished with a bell. Bells in the hair are the most sexy things: every little movement, the bells will attract attentions, but aren't annoying for who wears them.
I'm also working on my new irish necklaces: i only wait tomorrow to shoot photos :)
Today i received the supplies i needed, and i made this beautiful heart hair snap:
It's crocheted with a fire red cotton, and embellished with a bell. Bells in the hair are the most sexy things: every little movement, the bells will attract attentions, but aren't annoying for who wears them.
I'm also working on my new irish necklaces: i only wait tomorrow to shoot photos :)
Saturday, 9 May 2009
What time do you craft?
Since i'm returned home, i love to study during the morning, with the window open, listening the birds singing and the bees flying. This spring's sounds calm me down, help me to concentrate and i feel more relaxed.
Then, i love to craft in the night, with the desk lamp and music on...i think that i'm working when everybody is sleeping (hoping that my music doesn't disturb ^^ ), no one will enter in my room to distract me, it's as if I were in a parallel world.
Yesterday, in this parallel world of mine, i finished this two necklaces:
The black one has a simple line, 3 leaves of different dimensions and a crocheted bead in the center.
The white one is embellished by some silver beads and garnet. This one is crocheted with a cotton + viscose yarn, that gives shining reflection at the ensemble.
It's awesome how much i can work during the night!
And you? What time of the day you like to dedicate to crafting and why? :)
Then, i love to craft in the night, with the desk lamp and music on...i think that i'm working when everybody is sleeping (hoping that my music doesn't disturb ^^ ), no one will enter in my room to distract me, it's as if I were in a parallel world.
Yesterday, in this parallel world of mine, i finished this two necklaces:
The black one has a simple line, 3 leaves of different dimensions and a crocheted bead in the center.
The white one is embellished by some silver beads and garnet. This one is crocheted with a cotton + viscose yarn, that gives shining reflection at the ensemble.
It's awesome how much i can work during the night!
And you? What time of the day you like to dedicate to crafting and why? :)
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Irish news
Remember, i was restashing my tray of cotton to crochet more irish necklaces. Last saturday i went to my favourite yarn shop, and found a beautiful cotton ball, the one that's used for babies: it's smooth and soft, and has beautiful shades of pink and blue. I bought the pink one and crocheted this:
I sewed the golden beads with a nylon thread, so it doesn't show and seems like the beads are drops of dew on the leaves :)
Thanks to the softiness of the cotton, the necklace is truly smooth!
This necklace is one of a kind, like the others irish necklaces i made, and will be on for sale in my Etsy shop on Monday.
I sewed the golden beads with a nylon thread, so it doesn't show and seems like the beads are drops of dew on the leaves :)
Thanks to the softiness of the cotton, the necklace is truly smooth!
This necklace is one of a kind, like the others irish necklaces i made, and will be on for sale in my Etsy shop on Monday.
Monday, 4 May 2009
Returned home
Since Saturday i've returned home, leaving the beautiful freedom of a life without parents.
It's a part of my life that had a conclusion, i'm happy i had the possibility to live for 4 months away from home, but it was time to return into my family's nest. Now that i know how much is beautiful to manage my life, i want to run and finally reach my freedom.
Another positive note about my returning home is that i can manage better my shops: in only one day i redesigned my business cards, my labels (so that i don't have to print on a sheet, stick the labels on it and then print again with an orrible waste of ink, sheet and scotch, but only print one time directly on the labels!), sent to the new owner my Irish yellow necklace and crocheted this custom order:
Purple cotton with red Swarovsky cristals and sterling silver closure: it's just gorgeous :P
It's a part of my life that had a conclusion, i'm happy i had the possibility to live for 4 months away from home, but it was time to return into my family's nest. Now that i know how much is beautiful to manage my life, i want to run and finally reach my freedom.
Another positive note about my returning home is that i can manage better my shops: in only one day i redesigned my business cards, my labels (so that i don't have to print on a sheet, stick the labels on it and then print again with an orrible waste of ink, sheet and scotch, but only print one time directly on the labels!), sent to the new owner my Irish yellow necklace and crocheted this custom order:
Purple cotton with red Swarovsky cristals and sterling silver closure: it's just gorgeous :P
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
It doesn't seem...
...but i'm working very hard :)
I'm not updating my shops with new items, because i'm crocheting and trying some new ideas, and i also have to restash my cotton tray with new colors.
These are some examples:
I'm crocheting little irish leaves and little flowers to make a line of hair snaps (like my irish leaves necklaces), i'm also trying hearts, lemon, lime, watermelon and apple. With the fruits i'm happy only for the lime and lemon. I will provide my hair snaps with bells and swarovsky cristals, but i have to buy yet some supplies. Meanwhile, i'm crocheting and trying...
I'm not updating my shops with new items, because i'm crocheting and trying some new ideas, and i also have to restash my cotton tray with new colors.
These are some examples:
I'm crocheting little irish leaves and little flowers to make a line of hair snaps (like my irish leaves necklaces), i'm also trying hearts, lemon, lime, watermelon and apple. With the fruits i'm happy only for the lime and lemon. I will provide my hair snaps with bells and swarovsky cristals, but i have to buy yet some supplies. Meanwhile, i'm crocheting and trying...
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Spring cleanings and vintage finds
In my absence my mother carried on a spring cleaning in our guest room: we have a wardrobe full of wedding gifts, old things handmade by my mother's granny and friends, and a lot of '80s dresses. Examples?
This is a crocheted apron, handmade by my mother's friend i don't remember when, complete with pot holders...
...and this jacket, that was bought in 1983 in Florence, S. Lorenzo market, where all best leather belongs, with its puff sleeves very vintage!
Because my mother doesn't use aprons, the apron is just new, while she won't wear that jacket anymore, you'll find these wonderful items soon in my Etsy shop!
This is a crocheted apron, handmade by my mother's friend i don't remember when, complete with pot holders...
...and this jacket, that was bought in 1983 in Florence, S. Lorenzo market, where all best leather belongs, with its puff sleeves very vintage!
Because my mother doesn't use aprons, the apron is just new, while she won't wear that jacket anymore, you'll find these wonderful items soon in my Etsy shop!
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