Crochet Philippines

Saturday, November 27, 2010

My Sister bought me the Crochet Adorned book!

Having revived my crochet hobby, I signed up to Craftstylish.com and found there a very interesting book with a modern take on crocheting: Crochet Adorned by Linda Permann. It was the lovely crochet necklace on the book cover that really caught my attention:

Cover of Crochet Adorned by Linda Permann (Potter Craft, 2009).
Photo: Nicole Smith
taken from Craftstylish.com

One time while browsing at National Bookstore, I found that the book was available here! I didn't have enough money at the time but was really worried somebody might buy it since the store only had one copy. My sister Cha came to the rescue! She bought me the book and it's the best gift I've received this year!

So far here are the projects I've made using the easy-to-follow patterns of the book:

The 3 Buttercup Bracelets I made for my nieces, from top to bottom:
Dani, Mikaela and Teresse

Terya Crochet Neckpiece
named after my Mom

Still making several floral earring which will be posted here soon. Check out our multiply store too at http://millicentmelissa.multiply.com

Project Update: for Maira...Finished!

Finally finished on the last week of October the 3 necklaces which Maira ordered and here they are:

Maira 1
Short crochet necklace in purple, crayola green and navy blue
with Korean metal chain and lobster findings

Maira 2
Short crochet necklace in black with chiffon ribbon necklace

Maira 3
Long crochet necklace in mango yellow and mixed tan

Maira 3
Close-up detail

Really hoped Maira liked them. I made her promise to send me pictures of her wearing them but I know she's quite busy with her wedding which, I just remembered...is today! So I wish Mai and Allan all the best and may they have a blessed life together :-)

Free Crochet Pattern: Granny Square Slippers

As Christmas approaches, been surfing the web for crochet Christmas gifts and came across this simple yet unique crochet pattern: Granny Square Slippers!

I found this crochet pattern from The Purl Bee and will start on my projects this weekend...am making a "His" and "Her" slippers as gifts for my bosses :-)

All pictures taken from The Purl Bee

Project Update: for Maira

Thank God for the long weekend! Was able to finish Maira's necklaces, just in time for our meet up in early November.

photo courtesy of Maira

photo courtesy of Maira

Project: for Maira

Been busy with another commissioned project, this time from my friend Maira who is now in the Middle East (forgot if it was Bahrain or Dubai, sorry Mai).

Anyway, she asked me to make 3 necklaces for her with these designs she really liked: