Hi Everyone!
I am SO sorry that I keep slacking off as far as posting! But, I have returned once again. And I have to admit that I have noticed a strange trend with my blog. I stop posting for a while, and I get more followers. Coincidence? I think not. Either way, to all the new followers: Welcome!
Thank you to all the 7 awesome people who voted on my last poll! Seeing as the majority like purses best, this month's pattern is going to be a purse. That should be coming soon!
Have a FABULOUS day!
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Yoda Fingerless Gloves Pattern
Hi Everyone!
Finally got around to writing up the monthly pattern! This is one of my all-time favorite patterns I have written--love, love, love fingerless gloves! And seriously, what could make fingerless gloves better than some smiling Yoda faces?
Here is what you will need to make your Yoda Fingerless Gloves:
I was just a tad lazy with this pattern and I did not make the right and left gloves different, so you will be able to see the back seam on one of them. It you choose, you can use a totally different glove pattern and just add Yoda!
Here is the pattern for the glove(s):
Chain 22, slip stitch in first stitch to join
Rounds 1 - 6: Ch 2, HDC in each st around, join with a slip stitch.
Rounds 7 - 9: Ch 1, SC in each st around and join with a slip stitch.
Round 10: Ch 1, SC in each stitch up to the last 5. Ch 5, slip stitch in the first chain.
Round 11: Ch 1, SC in each SC up to the ch 5. SC 5 times in the chain 5 space. Slip stitch to end round.
Rounds 12 - 14: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
Round 15: Slip stitch in each stitch around and join.
End off.
Now, here is how I made the faces. I crocheted the head and ears separately and just used some extra yarn and the needle to sew them on--this way I can get them on really well and they won't come off.
Here is how you make the head:
Ch 2
HDC 9 times in first Ch from hook. Join with a slip stitch.
End off.
Here is how you make the head:
Ch 4, turn
HDC in first ch from hook, slip stitch in next 2 ch
End off
Now just sew the faces on with some of the green yarn.
Use the embroidery thread and the needle to sew on the button eyes and a simple V smile.
That is it! I hope you like this pattern as much as I do!
Have a fabulous week!
Cheers!
-Stitchingupastorm
Finally got around to writing up the monthly pattern! This is one of my all-time favorite patterns I have written--love, love, love fingerless gloves! And seriously, what could make fingerless gloves better than some smiling Yoda faces?
Here is what you will need to make your Yoda Fingerless Gloves:
- Red Heart Super Saver (In the color of your choice, for the gloves themselves)
- Small amount of Red Heart Super Saver Green yarn (For the faces)
- 4 medium sized black buttons (For the eyes)
- Small amount of black embroidery thread
- Yarn needle
I was just a tad lazy with this pattern and I did not make the right and left gloves different, so you will be able to see the back seam on one of them. It you choose, you can use a totally different glove pattern and just add Yoda!
Here is the pattern for the glove(s):
Chain 22, slip stitch in first stitch to join
Rounds 1 - 6: Ch 2, HDC in each st around, join with a slip stitch.
Rounds 7 - 9: Ch 1, SC in each st around and join with a slip stitch.
Round 10: Ch 1, SC in each stitch up to the last 5. Ch 5, slip stitch in the first chain.
Round 11: Ch 1, SC in each SC up to the ch 5. SC 5 times in the chain 5 space. Slip stitch to end round.
Rounds 12 - 14: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
Round 15: Slip stitch in each stitch around and join.
End off.
Now, here is how I made the faces. I crocheted the head and ears separately and just used some extra yarn and the needle to sew them on--this way I can get them on really well and they won't come off.
Here is how you make the head:
Ch 2
HDC 9 times in first Ch from hook. Join with a slip stitch.
End off.
Here is how you make the head:
Ch 4, turn
HDC in first ch from hook, slip stitch in next 2 ch
End off
Now just sew the faces on with some of the green yarn.
Use the embroidery thread and the needle to sew on the button eyes and a simple V smile.
That is it! I hope you like this pattern as much as I do!
Have a fabulous week!
Cheers!
-Stitchingupastorm
Sunday, March 18, 2012
New Poll
Hi Everyone!
As you can see on the right, I just got another poll added to the blog. This time I would like to know what sort of patterns are your favorites/which you would like more of.
Here are the options:
Clothing: Clothing includes the obvious things like shawls, scarves, cowls, fingerless gloves, ect...
Home Decor: I haven't actually done many home decor projects, but I've got ideas for things like pillows, wall decorations, jar covers, ect... in the works.
Amigurumi: This is one thing I would really like to get around to doing more of. There are some really awesome amigurumi ideas out there, but I somtimes lack the patience it takes to make all the little pieces!
Purses: If I wrote a pattern for every purse that I make, I think you guys would hate them by now. Purses are my go-to project when I need something to do or to get rid of some yarn.
Star Wars Patterns: For me, the second best thing to watching Star Wars is re-creating my favorite things from the series in crochet.
Other: I think this option kind of speaks for itself! If you have any ideas other than those listed, please let me know! I love to hear from you!
The poll will be open until March 30th, so go vote soon!
Have a super week!
As you can see on the right, I just got another poll added to the blog. This time I would like to know what sort of patterns are your favorites/which you would like more of.
Here are the options:
Clothing: Clothing includes the obvious things like shawls, scarves, cowls, fingerless gloves, ect...
Home Decor: I haven't actually done many home decor projects, but I've got ideas for things like pillows, wall decorations, jar covers, ect... in the works.
Amigurumi: This is one thing I would really like to get around to doing more of. There are some really awesome amigurumi ideas out there, but I somtimes lack the patience it takes to make all the little pieces!
Purses: If I wrote a pattern for every purse that I make, I think you guys would hate them by now. Purses are my go-to project when I need something to do or to get rid of some yarn.
Star Wars Patterns: For me, the second best thing to watching Star Wars is re-creating my favorite things from the series in crochet.
Other: I think this option kind of speaks for itself! If you have any ideas other than those listed, please let me know! I love to hear from you!
The poll will be open until March 30th, so go vote soon!
Have a super week!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Hummingbird Miniatures Giveaway
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to give you all a heads up on this awesome giveaway at Hummingbird Miniatures.
This is such a neat contest!
There are several ways to enter, and if you win you get to choose the prize you would like--- the beautiful miniature birthday cake shown above or a mystery box that contains an item from Hummingbird Miniatures.
Have a super day!
-Stitchingupastorm
I just wanted to give you all a heads up on this awesome giveaway at Hummingbird Miniatures.
This is such a neat contest!
There are several ways to enter, and if you win you get to choose the prize you would like--- the beautiful miniature birthday cake shown above or a mystery box that contains an item from Hummingbird Miniatures.
Have a super day!
-Stitchingupastorm
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Another Random Post
Hi Everyone!
So sorry that I forgot to post last week! It seems that I have ruined the record I had going!
But, on to other things.
I have been doing plenty of crocheting lately, plus some jewelry and some very sad attempts at embroidery.
Here are a few updates:
Curacao Shawl: This shawl was a big success. I love, love, love how it turned out! I would prefer it in a mossy green of dark blue, but the lavender does look pretty. I used Caron Simply Soft for this test run, and while I am not usually fond of this yarn, it does have very nice drape for shawls. I think maybe the weight is a little too heavy for this pattern, but it depends on how much you want it to stretch. Overall, I love this pattern and highly reccomend it! FO pics soon to come!
Monthly Pattern: The monthly pattern will be here soon! Think little and green...
Another Poll: I am going to be adding another poll soon to see what kind of patterns you like best. I think it will help give me some more ideas for the monthly patterns.
Have an awesome day!
So sorry that I forgot to post last week! It seems that I have ruined the record I had going!
But, on to other things.
I have been doing plenty of crocheting lately, plus some jewelry and some very sad attempts at embroidery.
Here are a few updates:
Curacao Shawl: This shawl was a big success. I love, love, love how it turned out! I would prefer it in a mossy green of dark blue, but the lavender does look pretty. I used Caron Simply Soft for this test run, and while I am not usually fond of this yarn, it does have very nice drape for shawls. I think maybe the weight is a little too heavy for this pattern, but it depends on how much you want it to stretch. Overall, I love this pattern and highly reccomend it! FO pics soon to come!
Monthly Pattern: The monthly pattern will be here soon! Think little and green...
Another Poll: I am going to be adding another poll soon to see what kind of patterns you like best. I think it will help give me some more ideas for the monthly patterns.
Have an awesome day!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Princess Leia Beanie/Wig Pattern
Hi Everyone!
I have finished the free monthly pattern! Yay! I could not be happier that there was an extra day this month!
In honor of Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace coming out in 3-D this month, I made another Star Wars themed hat--this time it is Princess Leia!
Here is a picture where you can see her hair, found here.
And here is my version:
To make this hat, I just made a simple beanie and attatched a bun to each side. I wrote the pattern to make a beanie like I made, but you can really take any plain hat pattern and just attach the buns-- this would be good if you needed it to be in another size.
I used some brown Red Heart Super Saver yarn and a size H hook for this project.
Here is the pattern for the main hat:
That is it! I hope you enjoy the pattern!
I have finished the free monthly pattern! Yay! I could not be happier that there was an extra day this month!
In honor of Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace coming out in 3-D this month, I made another Star Wars themed hat--this time it is Princess Leia!
Here is a picture where you can see her hair, found here.
And here is my version:
To make this hat, I just made a simple beanie and attatched a bun to each side. I wrote the pattern to make a beanie like I made, but you can really take any plain hat pattern and just attach the buns-- this would be good if you needed it to be in another size.
I used some brown Red Heart Super Saver yarn and a size H hook for this project.
Here is the pattern for the main hat:
Chain 3
Round 1: DC in 3rd chain from hook 9 times, slip stitch into chain 3 to end round.
Round 2: Ch 3, DC in same stitch. 2 DC in each stitch around, Join with a slip stitch to end round.
Round 3: Ch 3, 2 DC in next stitch. *DC in next stitch, 2 DC in next stitch* around. Join with a slip stitch to end round.
Round 4: Ch 3, DC in next stitch. *2 DC in next stitch, DC in next 2 stitches* around. Join with a slip stitch to end round.
Round 5: Ch 3, DC in next 2 stitches. *2 DC in next stitch, DC in next 3 stitches* around. Join with a slip stitch to end round.
Round 6-9: Ch 3, DC in each stitch around.
Round 10-14: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, Join with a slip stitch to end round.
Round 15: Slip stitch in every stitch around and end off.
Here is the pattern for the buns.
Round 1: Ch 3, 6 DC in 3rd Ch from hook.
Round 2: Ch 3, DC in each stitch around and end with a slip stitch.
Repeat round 2 until the length measures 18 1/2 inches. If you want the buns to be larger, just add more rows.
To turn these into buns, I used a hot glue gun to glue them as I rolled each one into a bun. Then I glued the middle of the bun to the hat. To make it look like the buns are not just sticking out of the side and are actually attached to the hair, I used a yarn needle and some yarn to sew the edge of the bun to the hat. This gives it a really neat look- it makes the different layers in the bun stand out more.
That is it! I hope you enjoy the pattern!
Have an awesome day- and May the Force be with you!
-Stitchingupastorm
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Curacao Shawl WIP
Hi Everyone!
I recently purchased Doris Chan's book, Amazing Crochet Lace and I am happy to say that I finished one of the patterns from the book today!
I used the pattern for the Blue Curacao shawl, and it was super fun!
I used Caron Simply Soft yarn to crochet the shawl--not because I really thought it would work well, but I wanted to try the pattern out with yarn I am not incredibly fond of before I got any nice yarn for this project.
I have no idea if blocking will work at all with this yarn (I've never blocked anything before!) but I thought that the worst that could happen is I would have to wait for it to dry.
Here is the shawl blocking:
I recently purchased Doris Chan's book, Amazing Crochet Lace and I am happy to say that I finished one of the patterns from the book today!
I used the pattern for the Blue Curacao shawl, and it was super fun!
I used Caron Simply Soft yarn to crochet the shawl--not because I really thought it would work well, but I wanted to try the pattern out with yarn I am not incredibly fond of before I got any nice yarn for this project.
I have no idea if blocking will work at all with this yarn (I've never blocked anything before!) but I thought that the worst that could happen is I would have to wait for it to dry.
Here is the shawl blocking:
Notice the pineapples? I couldn't be happier with this book!
I will let you all know how the blocking goes!
Have a great week!
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