Kid’s Room Crochet Project


Hello everyone,

Let’s take a break from all the news going around us and focus on something positive.

What are the projects you are currently working on?

This week, I decided to work on a decoration project for my kid’s room. 
I did him a project a couple of years ago. I was trying myself in embroidery. It was my first and last embroidery project ๐Ÿ˜Ž to be honest, but what melts my heart is that he still cherishes it till this day. That makes me think that no matter how you see yourself unworthy and imperfect, you are always flawless in the eyes of someone who loves you.



Back to our project and since we are all advised to limit going out, I had to work with the supplies I had at home. A while ago, I got a small black canvas (I was probably thinking of working small doilies and mounting them on the canvas, but this project never saw the light) ๐Ÿ˜. And thankfully, about 3 weeks ago I was at Michael’s and got some Bernat Handicrafter Cotton yarn. So I was set pretty quick on this project.


My son draw me some flowers and butterflies and I started crocheting them.
He chose the layout to be vertical. He also wanted to add a ๐ŸŒž but there was no room for it.
He is now asking for another canvas to go on the opposite side of this one; something on my to do list once we are allowed to go out again.

If you are more of a visual person, I have a YouTube video explaining the project step by step.

Otherwise, here is the written pattern (US terms) for both flowers and the butterfly. I used 4.5 mm hook. I apologize for not taking pictures as I worked this project but I promise I will make sure to take pictures of each step in the coming projects.  

Abbreviations:
ch: Chain

st(s): stitch(es)
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sc-blo: single crochet in the back loop only

dc: double crochet

Blue Flower:
– Start with a magic ring.
– Ch 1, (sc x 3, ch 5) x 5, sl st into the first sc to join.
– Sl st into the 2nd sc, skip the 3rd sc, (into the next chain 5 loop, sc x 11, sk next sc, sl st into the middle sc). Repeat (_) 4 more times. In the last sl st, switch to green yarn to start working the stem.

Stem: 
– Chain a foundation chain equal to the length of the stem you like (depending on the size of your canvas and where you want to place the flower).
– Ch 1 to turn, skip 1 st, sc into each st back to the flower body. At the end sl st into the flower sc to secure the stem.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (used to sew the flowers on the canvas).

Yellow / Orange Flower:
– Start with a magic ring.
– Ch 1, sc – blo x 6, sl st to join (6)
– Ch 1, sc – blo x 2 into each st (12). If you wish to switch colors, you can add it in the sl st step.
– Ch 1, (sc – blo x 1, 2 sc-blo into the next st). Repeat (_) till the end of the round (18). Sl st to join.
– Ch 1, (2sc – blo x 1, sc – blo in the next 2 sts).  Repeat (_) till the end of the round (24). Sl st using the green yarn.

For the stem, follow the same instructions for the blue flower.

Butterfly:
– Magic ring.
– Ch 2, dc x 5, ch 2 and go into the magic ring and sl st (One wing is formed). Repeat these steps one more time for the second wing.
– Over the ch 2 of the first wing, sl st twice to reach the top of the chains. In the next st make 2 dc, then dc x 3, in the last st make 2 dc, then ch 2 and into the ch 2 of the previous round, make 2 sl st to reach the magic ring again. Make a sl st into the ring. Repeat the same steps on the other wing.
– For the antenna (if you decide to make it with a different color, sl st with the new color through the magic ring).
– Rotate the butterfly 180 ยฐ, sl st over the sl st of previous round.
– Ch 8, sk 2 sts, and sl st into the 3rd st and into each st back to the butterfly body. Repeat the same steps for the second antenna.
Fasten off, leaving enough yarn to sew the butterfly to the canvas.

Now your project is ready to be assembled. Try different layouts before sewing.

Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments section.

Till next time,
Stay safe ๐Ÿ˜Š

CALs

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CALs or Crochet Along Projects are just my favorite. 
I find myself learning a lot as I work on these projects. 
Although I love all the colors used in CALs, you can say I am a “less is always more” kind of person. My projects are always of 2 colors unless I’m working with a cake or variegated yarn.

Currently, I am working on Rozetta, a project by Scheepje’s yarn.

I was hesitant about it at the beginning. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the pattern but I wasn’t sure I would be committed to finishing it (you know how sometimes you lose your “crojo”). 

So I looked into my stash and found some Caron Simply Soft yarn. I tried the first part, which is made in tapestry crochet technique, and loved it. 

But, unfortunately, I didn’t have enough yarn to get me through and my local Michael’s seems to be discontinuing the brand. 





So back to my stash again, I found 2, almost full, skeins of Pound of Love yarn by Lion brand from previous Christmas projects. So you guessed it right, red and green it is.
I started earlier this year and was going pretty consistent with it but as it got bigger I found it hard to accomplish a lot in one day. A round would take an hour to finish.

Currently, I am working on the corners which is part 8 of 11. Almost there ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
 



Since we are in a lock down, I have high hopes to finish all my current WIPs and sort the rest of my stash ๐Ÿ˜Ž.

And speaking of lock down, I wish you and your family a safe stay at home.

Till next time,
Erini

Spider — spider — spiderman

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Hi there!
Hope you are all staying safe ๐Ÿ˜ท.

My family is staying home as most of you. My LO is bored and at his young age, he can’t really comprehend why we are not allowed to go out and meet friends for play dates. He is definitely happy about the fact that there is no school for now but mommy is not ๐Ÿ˜Œ.
I had to find a way to get my mind off all the crazy stuff going around us these days and nothing can do this better than starting a new crochet project ๐Ÿงถ.

A while ago I bought Bernatยฎ premium worsted yarn in coral blue and red based on my boy’s request to have a Spiderman-themed blanket. They have been sitting in my stash for sometime. So I decided to go on Ravelry and check some easy patterns. 
I am not a big fan of working with dc stitches only.. it’s not my favorite stitch. But with all the stress we are going through, I didn’t want a pattern where I have to go check and read each row to move on. I was looking for something easy to memorize and can work it on when I’m half asleep at the end of the day.

I came across a superhero dream catcher afghan free pattern and decided to give it a try.
I like how this is coming altogether. I enjoy working with Bernatยฎ yarn; soft texture and reasonable price which is an important point to consider when working on big projects. 



My current issue now is that I had bought a skein of each color and the pattern calls for 2 of each. I am done with the blue one and currently working the last couple of rows in red till I get more yarn. Now the question is; when will I be able to get out and buy more yarn? 

Let’s pray this situation comes to an end soon. And I can’t leave without sending kudos to all the physicians, nurses, paramedics, researchers and grocery store employees who are out there working in such circumstances.

Take care, stay calm and crochet on!

Hello There!

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Hi and welcome.
Happy to see you here.

I am Erini (obviously, from the name ๐Ÿ˜Ž) and I am here to share with you all about my crochet passion. I learned crochet basics at a very young age. My mom, aunt and teachers had taught me the basic stitches. Then my aunt gave me a book with more versatile and advanced stuff. 




I taught myself crochet abbreviations (that was decades before YouTube and Google) and did I mention that the book was in Arabic? That’s my mother tongue, but I was in an English school so reading the abbreviations in Arabic was a bit of a challenge, I have to admit, but I took it and was happy with my progress at that time.Fast forward, internet and digital era (thankfully) where you get to learn from people all over the globe at the comfort of your home. I started learning the terms in English, watched videos, read books, listened to podcasts, anything that is crochet related, I’m definitely in and now I can read patterns and diagrams.
I like to challenge myself with advanced patterns every now and then, but always happy to work on beginner/intermediate projects. It’s all about the journey, not the destination, right? 

So I hope you enjoy your stay and keep coming back ๐Ÿ˜Š