Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The Lavender Chair - Vintage Toddler Dress



I've been wanting to make a post about this beautiful dress that The Lavender Chair has come up, but it is so hard to make good pictures using just my phone when my model is my 3 year old niece. Ah! she is so adorable but I can't even have a descent picture of her. 


I took so many pictures of her, but this is the only few clear enough and that she is facing front. She was so distracted watching Dora. But I can't turn off the TV for it would be more difficult to picture for she would always run around. 


This is my 2nd attempt to make her model this dress. This dress goes to my friend's daughter, this is not actually hers. But she gladly comply to model it, she has one like this also in green.


The color is supposed to be just one color, the one in lilac, but I run out of yarn. And it would take forever to order one. It's really hard to order yarn from where I am. And there is no other way for me to obtain yarns but through online only. And the courier sucks, it would really take me weeks to have my orders.  So I decided to use another color, I actually have to choose a lot but my husband suggested this one. I am not really sure the what color this is, for I just picked it up among my scrap yarns and it doesn't have any label anymore.


I am relieved that it turned out well, and my friend actually like it better this way. 
So go ahead and check out The Lavender Chair's blog and try this one. The pattern is easy to follow but it is not for the beginner. She actually have other dress pattern for toddlers (girls). And just as I scan through her blog today, I think I might do another dress for my niece... it's so adorable and it's easy and fast to make. You can find the pattern here or you can just click on the links in this post.


xoxo

Nanay Madel



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Thought of the Day

May 29, 2017

By love's self-sacrifice, the inhabitants of earth and heaven are bound to their Creator in bonds of indissoluble union. - RC 45

Monday, May 15, 2017

FREE PATTERNS: Crochet Summer Top


Summer is definitely here in the Philippines. Some countries may not be experiencing summer now and some other are preparing for the summer still it is not an excuse to start crocheting something for the summer.

I've tried actually to make my own Summer Top. But I failed all the time, I guess I am not yet there (making crochet garments). I need to practice more patience and practice also crocheting. 

So here are some Free Patterns I found on the web. These are really beautiful Summer Tops. 

  1. Casual Crochet Top by Beautiful Crochet Stuff
  2. Clarice Top by Kim Guzman
  3. Fashion Crochet Top - This pattern is in symbols. I have never really tried to crochet using symbols and graph, but this top is so gorgeous I might as well try it.
  4. 162-1 Aphrodite by Drops Design - Drops Design always makes beautiful crochet garments.

I cannot wait to try to make one of them. I hope you too will try.

P.S. I do not own any pictures from THIS POST. Credits all to the bloggers and designers.




xoxo

Nanay Madel



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Thought of the Day

May 15, 2017

The Spirit works upon man's heart, according to his desire and consent implanting in him a new nature. - COL 411

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Crochet Sunny Hat


Summer is here! It's the hottest summer so far. So all I can think of making is something that can protect me/us from that scorching heat and at the same time comfortable to wear. I love making hats, but the hats I've made before are usually for the cold, this time I am making one for the summer. Suitable for the beach and the heat, can protect you from the sun... Here is my own version of a Sunny Hat. It's easy and quick to make.

Materials

  • Red Heart Soft 
  • H/5.0m Crochet Hook
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
Stitches Used

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • sl st - slip stitch
Instructions ( Toddler -Child)

Round 1. Make a magic ring, and into the ring make 8 hdc. Close the ring tightly, then with a sl st in first stitch. ( 8 hdc)

Round 2.  Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st and in all the stitch around. Join with a sl st in first stitch (16 hdc).

Round 3. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (24 hdc

Round 4. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (32 hdc)

Round 5. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (40 hdc)

Round 6. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (48 hdc)

Round 7. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 56 hdc)

Round 8. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 6 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (64 hdc)

Round 9. Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. (64 hdc)

Round 10. Ch 2, dc in first stitch, ch 1, *skip a stitch, dc in next ch 1.* Repeat all the way around, ending in chain 1 , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 32 dc and 32 ch 1 spaces).

Round 11-15- Repeat Round 9 and 10 respectively. Ending with Round 9.

Round 16.  Work your stitches in Front Loops Only. Ch1, sc each in first 7 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 72 sc)

Round 17. This time in both loops already and the rest of the remaining rounds.  Ch1, sc each in first 8 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 80 sc)

Round  18. Ch1, sc each in first 9 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 88 sc)

Round  19. Ch1, sc each in first 10 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 96 sc)

Round  20. Ch1, sc each in first 11 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 104 sc)

Round  21. Ch1, sc each in first 12 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 112 sc)

Round  22. Ch1, sc each in first 13 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 120 sc)

Round  23. Ch1, sc each in first 14 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 128 sc)

Round  24. Ch1, sc each in first 15 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 136 sc)

Round  25. Ch1, sc each in first 16 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 144 sc)

Round  26. Ch1, sc each in first 17 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 152 sc)

Fasten off and weave all ends with your tapestry needle. You can experiment with the colors, with mine I used yellow and white. I did intend to make it all yellow but I run out of yarn so added some white and it turned out beautiful.


Instructions ( Teen- Young Adult )

Round 1. Make a magic ring, and into the ring make 8 hdc. Close the ring tightly, then with a sl st in first stitch. ( 8 hdc)

Round 2.  Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st and in all the stitch around. Join with a sl st in first stitch (16 hdc).

Round 3. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (24 hdc

Round 4. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (32 hdc)

Round 5. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (40 hdc)

Round 6. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (48 hdc)

Round 7. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 56 hdc)

Round 8. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 6 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (64 hdc)

Round 9. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 72 hdc)

Round 10. Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. (72 hdc)

Round 11. Ch 2, dc in first stitch, ch 1, *skip a stitch, dc in next ch 1.* Repeat all the way around, ending in chain 1 , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 36 dc and 36 ch 1 spaces).

Round 12-16- Repeat Round 10 and 11 respectively. Ending with Round 10.

Round 17.  Work your stitches in Front Loops Only. Ch1, sc each in first 8 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 80 sc)

Round 18. This time in both loops already and the rest of the remaining rounds.  Ch1, sc each in first 9 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 88 sc)

Round  19. Ch1, sc each in first 10 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 96 sc)

Round  20. Ch1, sc each in first 11 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 104 sc)

Round  21. Ch1, sc each in first 12 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 112 sc)

Round  22. Ch1, sc each in first 13 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 120 sc)

Round  23. Ch1, sc each in first 14 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 128 sc)

Round  24. Ch1, sc each in first 15 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 136 sc)

Round  25. Ch1, sc each in first 16 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 144sc)

Round  26. Ch1, sc each in first 17 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 152 sc)

Round  27. Ch1, sc each in first 18 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 160 sc)

Round  28. Ch1, sc each in first 19 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 168 sc)

Round  29. Ch1, sc each in first 20 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 176 sc)

Round  30. Ch1, sc each in first 21 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 184 sc)

Fasten off and weave all ends with your tapestry needle. 



Instructions ( Adult )

Round 1. Make a magic ring, and into the ring make 8 hdc. Close the ring tightly, then with a sl st in first stitch. ( 8 hdc)

Round 2.  Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st and in all the stitch around. Join with a sl st in first stitch (16 hdc).

Round 3. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (24 hdc

Round 4. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (32 hdc)

Round 5. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (40 hdc)

Round 6. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (48 hdc)

Round 7. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 56 hdc)

Round 8. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 6 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. (64 hdc)

Round 9. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 72 hdc)

Round 10. Ch 1, 1 hdc in first 8 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 80 hdc)

Round 11. Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. (80 hdc)

Round 12. Ch 2, dc in first stitch, ch 1, *skip a stitch, dc in next ch 1.* Repeat all the way around, ending in chain 1 , then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 40 dc and 40 ch 1 spaces).

Round 13-17- Repeat Round 11 and 12 respectively. Ending with Round 11.

Round 18. Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. (80 hdc)

Round 19.  Work your stitches in Front Loops Only. Ch1, sc each in first 9 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 88 sc)

Round 20. This time in both loops already and the rest of the remaining rounds.  Ch1, sc each in first 10 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 96 sc)

Round  21. Ch1, sc each in first 11 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 104 sc)

Round  22. Ch1, sc each in first 12 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 112 sc)

Round  23. Ch1, sc each in first 13 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 120 sc)

Round  24. Ch1, sc each in first 14 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 128 sc)

Round  25. Ch1, sc each in first 15 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 136 sc)

Round  26. Ch1, sc each in first 16 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 144 sc)

Round  27. Ch1, sc each in first 17 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 152sc)

Round  28. Ch1, sc each in first 18 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 160 sc)

Round  29. Ch1, sc each in first 19 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 168 sc)

Round  30. Ch1, sc each in first 20 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 176 sc)

Round  31. Ch1, sc each in first 21 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 184 sc)

Round  32. Ch1, sc each in first 22 stitches, 2 sc in next. Repeat all the way around, then join with a sl st in first stitch. ( 192 sc)

Fasten off and weave all ends with your tapestry needle. 







And as for the flower, I follow this video from YouTube. 





 You can add any kind of flower or embellishment you like to your hat or you can opt not to add any. It still looks beautiful without it.

I love this hat because I can put it inside my beach bag and would not accumulate much space. It can be folded also and so light weight but at the same time provide the same amount of protection as many sunny hat do. So I prefer this Sunny Hat, just because I made it and just because it's crochet, hehehe.



So that's it. I hope you will give it a try and enjoy making this Sunny Hat.

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So that's it. I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message on the comment box and I will gladly answer them. Thank you and God bless!



xoxo

Nanay Madel



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I always make sure to share also because I learn crochet for free from some very generous bloggers. So please also click the links and support the bloggers.



Thought of the Day

May 9, 2017

By yielding up your will to Christ, you will be hid with Christ in God, and allied to the power which is above all principalities and powers. - RC 294