When I saw the popular Smitten pattern by ByHaafner on Pinterest, I knew I had to attempt it. I love the vintage look of the pattern. The design features a floral motif using popcorn stitches and double crochet stitches. Pattern
Crocheting: Dress Me Bunny Amigurumi
Amigurumis are such cute things to make, and I find myself not making enough of them. I have experimented with several patterns – a little pig, a reindeer and a bunny. I found a ‘connection’ with the bunny from Amigurumi
Crocheting: Rosette Granny Square Cushion
Another cushion cover! I have been seeing this beautiful rosette pattern quite a bit on Instagram, but I could not find any written instructions in English online. After much searching, I found a video tutorial on a blog for this pattern.
Crocheting: Citrus Vintage Popcorn Stitch Cushion Cover
This is the third installment of my crocheting journey with the vintage popcorn stitch cushion cover. I made one in a citrus colored cotton yarn this time. The first two are in vanilla and taupe. The cushion inserts in the
Crocheting: (More) Vintage Popcorn Stitch Cushion Cover
After pondering about it for some time, I finally went out and bought a Brothers sewing machine. It has been nearly 20 years since I touched a sewing machine in school during Home Economics class. Although the very helpful sales assistant at
Crocheting: The Angie Bunny Amigurumi
I fell in love with this cute Angie Bunny amigurumi designed by CrochetObjet. She also designed a wardrobe – sweater, pajamas, ski boots, shoes, a dress – for the bunny. Every time I see a new photo posted by her
Crocheting: Vintage Popcorn Stitch Cushion Cover
I have been seeing this lovely popcorn stitch pattern around a lot on Pinterest, and I finally found the pattern online. The final product has a 3-dimensional, vintage look that gives off a whimsical feel to the cushion cover. Also, I
Crocheting: The Never Ending Wildflower
I came across this crochet pattern on a blog called Little Monkeys Crochet and decided to give it a try. The pattern is easy to follow and produces a beautiful floral crochet. And before I know it, I had made more
Crocheting: Popcorn Stitch Floral Cushion Cover
I completed this puff popcorn stitch (I don’t know why I keep referring to this particular stitch as the puff stitch!) floral granny square cushion cover after struggling with it for a couple of months. I cannot seem to stick to
Crocheting: Multi-coloured Granny Square Cushion Cover
I love the vibrant colors of this cushion cover. Chose the colors based on what was available in my yarn stash.
Crocheting: Cushion Cover In African Flower Hexagon Granny Squares
My second cushion cover. It is much smaller that the first one because I ran out of patience to crochet more granny squares needed for a bigger-sized cushion cover. I have always liked the African flower pattern and have been
Crocheting: Cushion Cover In Solid Granny Squares
Didn’t get around to posting a photo of my first hand-made crochet cushion cover. I was thinking about autumn when I first conceived the idea of crocheting a cushion cover. I don’t think this has a autumn-y feel but I am
Seoul: Themed Cafe Needle Story – A Knitting Cafe In Edae
Note: NeedleStory does not seem to be at Edae. I couldn’t see the store at this address when I last visited in 2017. Sadly, I have been neglecting my blog of late. After taking a short break in Seoul at