Crochet Pattern: Simple Basket

These are some of my little trinkets in a simple crochet basket. Crochet basket are so easy to make. So many likes and repins in Pinterest of this photo from this post, motivate me to write a free simple pattern for any of you who are interested in crocheting one. Read more for the pattern...

Crochet Basic Stitches

I have decided to take some time to compile a list of all the basic crochet stitches along with its symbols and abbreviation all in one page. I have also included a simple drawing for those who are interested to learn crochet. You can find the Crochet Stitches guide on the top bar of this site. I hope it helps, love to hear your feedback.

Octahedron Origami

Origami paper. I didn't want to make the usual paper bird, which I love to make by the way. So last night, I searched for what I can do with the stack of colourful origami paper I bought many months ago. This is what I found...

Crochet Lampshade

When I think back on all the projects I have done, there is one that always came into my mind. It is this crocheted lampshade I made for a friend as a wedding gift (lampshade is bought from IKEA and I made a crochet piece to fit over it). This is what I did...

DIY Simple Heart Art on Wall, 3 Easy Steps

I made this heart shape on my bedroom wall. Nice? Made by cutting kraft paper sticky roll into little squares and sticking it on the wall. Alternatively, you can use sticky notes, which I think would be better, because the one I used, stick rather strongly and made removing harder; warning may remove wall paint. So...

Crochet Pattern: Vintage Collar

I see some of you are interested in the Vintage Collar I have crocheted and the photo has been repinned around on Pinterest. Wow! So in return I have posted up the original pattern for those who are inspired to make one. Feel free to crochet if you are a crocheter! Let me hear your comments on this collar if you finish it successfully :) Here is the pattern...

Yarns

Sometimes, when I am feeling down, all I got to do is get some yarns and crochet on. 

Crochet Patterns: Written or Chart?

There are 2 ways of reading a crochet pattern. 

Written and chart. Which do you use?

I find both interesting. Many self taught crochet beginner, will start with written pattern. It will definitely help to learn the basics with the very elaborative explanations. But then later finds out that there are a whole lot of patterns in charts, and then learning it again on how to...