Friday, December 23, 2011

Because kindness keeps the world afloat


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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Some Crochet Projects

Here's a couple of crochet projects I've been making. I'm still a beginner but I'm really enjoying this. It is so relaxing to just sit quietly somewhere and turn a yarn into something amazing that I will cherish or offer as a gift. Crochet very much feel like a mindfulness meditation... Some people even chant while crocheting. I will try this next! Chanting the words of happiness so that the message is encrypted in whatever I'm crocheting!

Here's a hat that I've made using this pattern that I bought. It's an easy pattern for a beginner and I very much like the results.

Crochet Hat

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How does it look on me?
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I can see a pixie! Oh, where is it hiding?!
Crochet Hat

And I've also made a bag. I made this one without a pattern, just measured according to the frame and increased/reduced as required.
My sewing skills helped in making an imaginary pattern for this...
I've still got to attach a chain to it and it will be done!

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The back view. I think I got excited with the frills but I kind of like it! It's nice a girly!

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So, here's some inspiration for some handmade gifts for the holidays! I'd be making the hat again!