Paper&Yarn

Add crochet edging around just about any paper image and create a frame. Add it to a Christmas card and make your holiday mail more personal. Punch a hole at the top and tie some yarn. Use it as a gift tag or book marker.

Ornament

An old idea back to life, vellum paper and crochet, sweetheart-ed ornament or decoration…..

CHRISTMAS BALL

My big crochet Christmas project this year is red and white Christmas tree.

GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES…

Red and white cotton yarn

3.0 mm crochet hook

darning needle

scissors

ABBREVIATIONS (US terms)

ch – chain

slst – slip stitch

hdc – half double crochet

I worked this pattern in rounds, using two separate half circles to cover the ball. The two pieces are then slip stitched together.

ROUND 1

Ch4. Sl st into the first chain to form a ring. Ch 2, work 9 hdc into the ring (10 stitches in total). Join with a sl st to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 2

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). Hdc 2 times into each stitch (20 stitches total). Join with a sl st to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 3

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). *Hdc 2 times in the next stitch and hdc once into the next stitch. Repeat from * around (30 stitches total). Join with a slst to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 4

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). Hdc once into every stitch (30 stitches total). Join with a slst to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 5

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). *Hdc in the next two stitches and 2hdc once into the next stitch. Repeat from * around (40 stitches total). Join with a slst to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 6-8

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). Hdc once into every stitch (40 stitches total). Join with a slst to the 2n chain.

Repeat rounds 1-8 for the second half of the ornament.

ASSEMBLY

Place the crochet half circles on the ball and pull it down as far as it will go. Line your joining seams for both halves to make your ornament look best..Sl st into the (back) loops of every stitch around the ornament.

Decorate your Christmas tree!

Granny love

Thursday is looking good with ‪#‎crochetyarnyoga‬

Chevron Blanket

Chevron patterns should be on every crocheters to do list. They create amazing design patterns and look great for all kinds of projects.

There's something captivating and thrilling about the way the ripple effect makes the colors hop and jump. 

For this blanket I used this pattern:

Foundation Row: Chain a multiple of 14 stitches + 2 stitches (I crocheted 182+2) and used crochet hook of 3mm.

Row 1:  2 dcs in 3rd ch from hook, *dc in each of the next 3 stitches, dc3tog 2 times, dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 dcs in next st 2 times*; repeat from * to * across, ending with 3 dcs in last ch.

Row 2:  Ch 2. Turn.  2 dcs in first dc, * dc in each of the next 3 stitches, dc3tog 2 times, dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 dcs in next st 2 times *; repeat from * to * across, ending with 3 dcs in turning ch. Repeat row 2 until blanket is to desired length.

Plan a #Weekend

Do you agree that weekends should feel different from the weekdays?

I know, you need to do things to be a good spouse, a good parent, a good friend — but aren’t you just a little tired of being “good” all the time? Schedule a weekend of things that make you really happy.

#ColorKeeper pillow

A wonderful crocheted pillow case, both to make, have or give, made with fresh looking colors. My #ColorKeeper pillow pattern & step-by-step tutorial is finally available. 

The pattern is very detailed. It has 18 pages, more than 40 photos, detailed instructions on how to make flower square, how to join the squares and how to make a back with envelope opening. The pattern is written using U.S. crochet terms, and it's available only in English.

If you like the pillow case, the pattern is available HERE. If you have any questions or difficulties with the pattern, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Do you crochet.....flowers?

Are you addicted to crocheted flowers. Do they always look much nicer on other people's blogs?   

A dish from Belgrade

Some day ago lovely people from Cut Out + Keep asked me to prepare a dish from Serbia. I decided to go with "Turkey with mlinci". Learn how here.

The best way to really get to know ‘mlinci” is to taste it. If Serbia is too far, please yourself and get into adventure which you won’t regret. Delicious, juicy and unusual dish, that’s what you’ll got.

My time

By activating your finger tips you stimulate brain activities.

Invest in your peace of mind #crochetyarnyoga.

Come along! Share your story! Get this community blossom! To join all you need to do is tag your image with #crochetyarnyoga.

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#ShareInspiration #Mandalas

Here are some October projects for you. Inspiring mandalas:

Red Agape

Amazing Mandy shares her passion for living a happy and creative life with you. Great pattern!  

Anabelia has a different perspective. Fantastic color mix. I love it!

And here is a mandala from lovely blog Vinksallaan. I love it! Pattern for this one find on my blog post.

Have a wonderful weekend!

‪#‎crochetyarnyoga

If you had more time on your hands what would you do?
Create more crocheted flowers! ‪#‎crochetyarnyoga‬ - let me see yours!

What happens with your brain when crocheting?

Crochet has the ability to soothe your body and ease your mind. It is similar to meditation and mindfulness.

As far as I am concern, crocheting absorbs me completely, noting else seems to matter. Following the pattern, stitching, counting, matching colors… When I am involved in “creativity” I feel that I’m living more fully. Did you try it? Did you sense it too?

Come along! Share your story! Get this community blossom! To join all you need to do is tag your image with #crochetyarnyoga.

See you on Instagram. You can follow me here.

Favorite autumn projects #ShareInspiration

Some of beautiful autumn projects, for me and you. This list has left me feeling super inspired and excited! So get some refreshments, and make something fun!

1. LutterIdly 

2. The Purl Bee

3. Pasta&Patchwork