I just finished crocheting this bralette. I followed the pattern by Shyler Crochets, and this video tutorial really took me from total wearables noob to novice in no time. I used one ball of Oh My Yarn Cotone Medio yarn in tree, and a size 5mm hook.
I highly recommend this pattern if you are also dipping your toes into the world of crocheted wearables. It is easy to follow. I was able to finish it in a couple of days.
Enjoy your new crochet project!
I recently finished crocheting this shawl using a yarn cake from Baguio-based brand Crocheted by Carisse. I used a 4mm hook and followed the Easy Crochet Shawl pattern by The Craft Nut.
These are challenging times, as Covid-19 continues to become a threat. The pandemic has hit me closer to home, as familiar names have become Covid-19 positive in the past few weeks. Because of this, I am doing my part by praying for their speedy recovery, observing social distancing and sanitizing whenever I am out for essential errands, and staying home.
Crochet has become my therapy of sorts, and I highly recommend this hobby to anyone who’s looking for something to do while in quarantine.
Enjoy and stay safe, everyone!
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Lunar New Year!
I just finished crocheting this lion dance amigurumi doll using the free lion dollie pattern from Yarn It Darn It. I used cotone latte yarns from Oh My Yarn and a 4mm hook.
Crochet allows me to meditate and reflect on the events that transpired in my life. The pandemic has exposed to me who my real friends and family are. Crochet has been my meditative process of choice to weigh decisions and discern life choices. When it comes to trusting people, I make sure to tabulate the pros and cons of each individual. Crochet helps me think deeper and therefore, decide better who to trust and who to be wary of.
This is why it is only fitting that I welcome the Year of the Ox with an adorable lion dance amigurumi which has enabled me to reflect while crocheting it. I hope that you also have a process of thinking things through.
Have a prosperous year ahead, everyone!
I recently finished crocheting a lap blankie using Lion Brand’s I Wanna Make a Blankie yarn. I purchased it from local small business Cozy by Mei.
It took me a fortnight to finish this. I used a size 10mm hook and chained 60 for the foundation chain. Then, I worked a double crochet stitch in all chains for a total of 41 rows.
I highly recommend this project as it is satisfying to create your own blankie. It is perfect for cozy nights, and I personally wrap it around myself while reading.
Happy crocheting!
I finally completed my volunteer work for local charity Bayaniyarn! I enjoyed crocheting 60 preemie beanies and 76 octopus amigurumi dolls. These specially handmade items will be donated to premature babies at NICU wards in government hospitals.
Crochet has truly given me a way to help others during this pandemic. I am grateful for this skill, and the gift of health that enables me to keep going. If you have a talent or a skill that will let you be a blessing for others, please put it to good use. Let us all help each other rise during these difficult times.
Stay safe everyone!
The global pandemic has motivated me to crochet for charity. This has been an enjoyable endeavor, however, I also wanted to expand my creativity. I continued to watch crochet tutorials on YouTube. One of the patterns that I liked was the crochet cable hat by Sirin’s Crochet. I followed it, and I was able to make my own beanie using Red Heart Super Saver in baby pink which I have purchased from Oh My Yarn.
It took me three days to finish this beanie. I made it while taking a course on Coursera. It was a lovely experience, and I highly recommend this pattern as it is easy to follow and understand.
I look forward to sharing more of my projects with you in the coming weeks!
I have been volunteering as a crocheter since the lockdown was imposed last March 2020. The corona virus has cancelled all my events and outside work, so I dedicated my energy and skills to donating earsavers to medical frontliners via Earsavers for Lifesavers PH. Since the project has already attracted numerous volunteer crocheters across the Philippines, I have joined another charity called Bayaniyarn. They donate crocheted and knitted beanies and octopus amigurumi dolls to premature babies at government hospital NICUs across the country. So far, I have already finished a box of Monaco mercerized cotton and crocheted 22 octopals for preemies.
I am enjoying this new project so far, and I have also crocheted a few beanies already. I hope to turn these over to Bayaniyarn in time for Christmas.
Please also consider volunteering for Bayaniyarn if you know how to knit or crochet! It will make your heart fuller and your quarantine more meaningful.
I enjoyed crocheting this red beanie using fern stitch. I used Oh My Yarn’s Cotone Medio yarn in red. I used the crocheted beanie pattern by Crochet for Baby on YouTube.
This beanie pattern has trained me to be more patient. Before doing this hat, I was crocheting simpler designs. This really taught me to follow a more complex pattern step by step. At first, I was challenged by the stitches, but eventually, I found myself enjoying it. It was a journey in itself, and I’m pleased with the result.
I am now ready to take on more complex patterns thanks to this hat. If you are looking for a challenging hat that still uses basic stitches, give this a try! You will get a pretty beanie in the process, and you might also enjoy making it.
I recently crocheted three amigurumis of the Mang Tae rag doll from the Netflix series It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. I used the pattern and materials from Oh My Yarn!, a local shop that sells yarns, notions, and essentials for knitters and crocheters. Since they are based at Divisoria, prices are guaranteed to be reasonable. They carry reputable brands of notions to ensure that crafters can enjoy their tools for many years to come.
I enjoyed the pattern which was originally designed by OMY (you may purchase the pattern here) because it was easy to follow and understand. The amigurumi kit (I got Kit A, which you may purchase here) was generous and I was able to make three dolls using three different hook sizes (3.5mm, 4.5mm, and 5.0mm). This project was the perfect weekend getaway for my mind, especially since staying at home for the past six months could get stifling at times.
Crochet has been therapeutic for me because I was able to get lost in the stitches of my projects. I highly recommend this craft for everyone. It is not just for old ladies anymore. With shops like OMY, it is easy to get access to quality tools and yarns to jumpstart your crafting journey at home.
Happy crocheting!
I recently dispatched 40 earsavers to the nurses of Rizal Medical Center. This marks my last batch of earsaver donations. It has been a privilege to volunteer for Earsavers for Lifesavers PH, the nonprofit that has inspired me to help frontliners while under quarantine.
I have donated over 2,950 earsavers to our brave frontliners. It was an honor to get to know some of these frontliners virtually, and I also gained new friends through the nonprofit. I realized that I am capable of serving others even while I am at home. I will never forget this experience.
For now, I will go back to freelance writing, and volunteering for other organizations. I will also crochet and knit for fun whenever I have the time.
I hope that you will also find it in your heart to volunteer during the pandemic. It is the best way to boost our frontliners’ morale and it will also give you immeasurable joy.
God bless us all!
I enjoyed crocheting this gadget/book cozy using the crochet kit by The Attic Yarn and Craftery. This was a joy to create. I finished it in an afternoon, while listening to a podcast. It s such an easy pattern to follow, and after the foundation chain, it was practically mindless.
This is not a sponsored post. I just enjoyed my time making this, and I think you will too! It is exclusively available on The Craft Central.
Happy crafting!
I recently crocheted these small gift items for my newborn nephew. The first two photos show a beanie and a pair of booties for his teddy bear. I finished these while listening to podcasts.
Meanwhile, I crocheted this beanie and these booties for my baby nephew. I used milk cotton yarn from The Attic Yarn and Craftery. I am pleased with the results, as I crocheted these while listening to an Ebe Dancel online concert.
I love how the new normal has forced me to be creative with my time at home. I give the gift of time whenever I share a handmade item to a loved one. It is my hope that they will also appreciate my gifts, as they have been made with a lot of heart.
I dispatched 155 earsavers to the nurses of Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC). It was a real joy to make these for this hospital. My first donation to JRRMMC was back in April. Now, I am donating to the nurses to support their continuing fight against Covid-19.
It is a joy to make these earsavers for our frontliners. Let us continue to support them and follow health guidelines to flatten the curve. God bless us all!
I just finished crocheting this shawl using Crocheted by Carisse yarn. I used a 4mm Pony Soft Ergonomic hook from Oh My Yarn. I used a granny shawl pattern from YouTube, and just worked it from there.
I actually started making this last April, during the beginning of the lockdown. However, I had to make earsavers for medical frontliners, so this shawl took a backseat. But that didn’t mean that I took it for granted, as this shawl balanced out the pressures of earsaver deadlines.
It became an outlet for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed crocheting it. It gives me hope to finish this shawl, that I can still fulfill deadlines and focus on tasks at hand. I know that crochet may just be a hobby for some, but for me, it’s a way to adjust to life’s challenges. I am thankful that I have this passion, and I hope that you can also find something that helps you live life better.
I dispatched 100 earsavers to the brave frontliners of Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital. This is my second time to donate to this hospital. My first time to donate earsavers to Fabella was last April 27. Since then, I was blessed to have plenty of yarn to make over 2,000 earsavers for health care workers.
I am a proud volunteer for Earsavers for Livesavers PH Community, which has given me a platform to serve our frontliners from home. The Covid-19 virus is still upon us. I hope that we will continue to help our frontliners and do our part to flatten the curve.
Godbless us all!
I am pleased to have finished another batch of earsavers for frontliners. This time, I donated 25 pieces to the Main Laboratory workers of Fe Del Mundo Medical Center.
This batch is special to me because I have been a patient of this hospital when I was younger. I hope that my simple creations will help alleviate the discomfort that these frontliners experience.
Please consider becoming a crafter, materials sponsor, or delivery angel for our cause by joining the Earsavers for Lifesavers PH group. Every bit of effort goes a long way in supporting our health care workers.
God bless us all!
I am thankful that I still have yarn and buttons as I was able to donate 250 earsavers to the frontliners of Region 1 Medical Center Dagupan City. Making these earsavers has been therapeutic for me, and I hope that these will bring comfort to our heroic healthcare workers.
Please consider donating materials, volunteering as a delivery angel, or as a crafter for Earsavers for Lifesavers PH. Together, we can all fight this unseen virus with faith and perseverance.
I dispatched 65 earsavers to the swabbing personnel of the Quezon City Health Department. I finished this batch on my birthday, and it was sent out a day after I turned 34. I hope that the frontliners who will receive these earsavers will be spared from the Covid-19 virus, and that they will remain safe as they fulfill their duties.
Please join the Earsavers for Lifesavers PH Facebook group to volunteer as a crafter, materials sponsor, or delivery angel. Every bit of help counts as we continue to motivate our healthcare frontliners as they battle the corona virus.
Let us all stay safe and healthy!
I dispatched 100 earsavers to the frontliners of Quezon City Health Department District 6. This batch is close to my heart because I reside in this district. It is my own way of supporting the brave men and women who tirelessly work to fight Covid-19 in my area.
I am still volunteering for Earsavers for Lifesavers PH. I invite you to join our Facebook group to volunteer as a crafter, materials sponsor, or delivery angel.
Thank you and God bless us all!
As Metro Manila and some parts of the Philippines reverted back to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), I dispatched 100 earsavers to the frontliners of Villaflor Hospital at Dagupan, Pangasinan. I am delighted to still have the means to help our modern-day heroes in my own small way.
The pandemic has taught me to be resilient through crochet. I am grateful for the opportunity to use my skill to uplift our frontliners from home.
Please support Earsavers for Lifesavers Community PH by joining our Facebook page! We are still in need of crafters, delivery angels, and materals sponsors. Please support us and help our frontliners from home.
God bless us all!
