Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Crochet Lace Gown & Beautiful Yarns

DIY Wedding Gown

 A very delicate and beautiful gown I made using handmade gradient color-changing yarn.

It's been a while since the last time I crocheted, even a snowflake. Last month, I decided to import beautiful yarns from the Philippines and create a project to check the quality of the yarn. I made the Chrysanthemum Gown that is designed by Chi Krneta. Using the suggested crochet hook sizes and in the size small, I finished the gown with still a lot of leftover yarns that I decided to buy the "Chrysanthemum Gown Train Addition" pattern for the longer gown version. Using only one cake of yarn, I only got to round 40 of the train. The Chrysanthemum Gown Train Addition has 54 rounds plus the edging or you can continue the gown and add the optional flare at the back side which has another 40 more rounds. I can say that I'm very happy with this yarn's quality and the beautiful gradual color-changing. I'm already searching for my next project!


I keep seeing these beautiful yarns from my fellow Filipino crocheter and knitters friends and I'm really itching to try it. Even though the price is affordable, you can't just buy one or ten of it because of the expensive shipping fee. You need to buy it in bulk order, like 80 cakes of yarns to justify the shipping fee!


So last month, I decided to order in bulk and re-sell the other to my fellow crocheter and knitters here in the US and outside the country. These are 8-ply of cotton threads that they wind together by hand. They mixed at least three to eight different colors carefully for gradual color-changing effect. I found it weird that they are selling it by grams, not by yards. There are 250 grams to 300 grams each cake. My vendor said it is 1100 yards or more. Yes, indeed it is more than 1100 yards since the Chrysanthemum gown that I made requires 1500 yards for the short version and another 1500 yards for the additional train!

These beautiful handmade yarns are available at our Etsy shop: www.anabelletracy.etsy.com 

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Monday, September 10, 2018

Snowflakes Challenge: Week 12


After moving to our new house, I've been busy that I haven't crocheted for a while. Here are my latest snowflakes, and as always I include the links to the written and video tutorials. Happy crocheting!


Snowflake # 34

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://tinyurl.com/y7wnkll7
Video Tutorial:  https://tinyurl.com/ycpyj6dv
Add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://tinyurl.com/yc5lspvh
Pin this on your Pinterest board: https://tinyurl.com/yb5zjnhe


Snowflake # 35

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://tinyurl.com/y75a3msx
Video Tutorial:  Coming soon!
Add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://tinyurl.com/y932foz4
Pin this on your Pinterest board: https://tinyurl.com/ybzhstco


Snowflake # 36

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://tinyurl.com/yconop4r
Video Tutorial:  Coming soon!
Add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://tinyurl.com/ybad93ja
Pin this on your Pinterest board: https://tinyurl.com/y9kr96em

Round 4 Correction:
* Working up spoke, 1 sc in each of next 5 ch, in next ch 5 sp work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, ch 5, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 5, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc), 1 sc in each of next 5 ch, 1 sc in next dc; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st in starting sc; bind off. Weave in ends.


Check out our latest crochet hook necklace! The 36" necklace features a super strong earth magnet quick release clasp that conveniently releases and reattaches. For storage. the crochet hook can be reversed and will fit inside the handle. 



Saturday, March 17, 2018

Snowflakes Challenge: Week 11


Snowflakes in the spring!


Snowflake # 31

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://tinyurl.com/ycbc73d9
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/NZ-L5W5BEJ4
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://tinyurl.com/y6wr3peo
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://tinyurl.com/y7wfav7t


Snowflake # 32

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://tinyurl.com/y9tnkeu6
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/-RVVnlNR2wM
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://tinyurl.com/ybm8zp2d
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://tinyurl.com/yctdbr6y


Snowflake # 33

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://tinyurl.com/y9nl2fp4
Video Tutorial:  https://youtu.be/Qxd2gXRt368
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://tinyurl.com/yczrsuqm
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://tinyurl.com/ycfnhplz




Other than snowflakes, here is another project that I just finished, "Bridal Shawl"  from Red Heart website and I'm using a beautiful gradient yarn that will be available in my Etsy shop soon!
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Saturday, March 10, 2018

Snowflakes Challenge: Week 10


I love the combination of flowers & snowflakes!


Snowflake # 28

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/D9yYqq
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/vW2MrVC9NH0
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/yFMtDf
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/VZK7vw


Snowflake # 29

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/pv6QTY
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/iuaPuEXmUrc
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/JqHBeQ
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/xKJ4bh


Snowflake # 30

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/8mzNYb
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/1O9hmXRfhNE
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/tWX7H6
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/nxqW9c

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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Snowflakes Challenge: Week 9


For this week, I did something new to me, I added beads to my snowflake!


Snowflake # 25

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/V3PnnU
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/StR66HYB770
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/34sD6X
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/ndgZDS


Snowflake # 26

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/bAAZAa
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/0x6ChBjtTqU
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/Fmcc7B
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/xL4VwS


Snowflake # 27

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/KDQyGr
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/cWSx0JZNotc
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/arQ5FD
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/ZxiDar

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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Snowflakes Challenge: Week 8


I'm in love with the snowflake in the center!


Snowflake # 22

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/iEcrmZ
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/TIGnHqnT1n4
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/HQqxpU
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/ZH5wUe


Snowflake # 23

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/Hmk5oZ
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/mLceHm5HKjs
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/e8CYJt
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/rRpqY7


Snowflake # 24

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/6sK6K6
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/vBSIZqqSjoE
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/vobRvd
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/4Tqum7


Hey folks, I'm happy to announce that I finally finished my first goal of the year- to crochet/ knit 30 preemie hats to donate on my 30th birthday! 


15 Crochet Preemie Hats
Pattern: Quick Cozy Preemie Hat


15 Knit Preemie Hats
Pattern: Basic Baby Hat

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Saturday, February 17, 2018

Snowflakes Challenge: Week 7



Snowflake # 19

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/pyeK8q
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/shFq_q3lBxk
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/aMqz6d
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/577R7V


Snowflake # 20

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/vgcEX2
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/XOrxFe4-axA
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/z3mZBj
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/Pd957Qhttps://goo.gl/EE8kAX


Snowflake # 21

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/7V3erm
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/3WfFy7pHo7A
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/KB2L76
And pin this on your Pinterest board: 

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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Snowflakes Challenge: Week 6


I officially used one ball of crochet thread, that's 365m (399 yds)!


Snowflake # 16

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/Y3GSoE
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ncGBqOHcWZA
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/v1WVUn
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/2X68Me


Snowflake # 17

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/Xj6YqQ
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/uQs_NKswl1g
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/HgDJW3
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/5ehUyT


Snowflake #

Here are the links: 18

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/Zmhm27
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Wx4PJ4B9K7Q
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/yjV7nS
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/iVJFwW



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