Chinese Box Top is made for charm and comfort with a dash of stylised Chinese characters. This was made using the Clean Mosaic Crochet method, featuring a loose, comfortable shaping that I really appreciate.
z. Cats Pocket Scarf in Clean Mosaic Crochet – FREE graph pattern (CH0351)
Cats Pocket Scarf is my first full project use of my Clean Mosaic Crochet (CMC) technique. And I think the test run turned out ok. While the pocket scarf is scheduled to fly off to USA, I will be offering the cats graph as a FREE graphed pattern.
Cats Pocket Scarf in CMC (Clean Mosaic Crochet) CH0351
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z. Happy Mikki Gloves and Wrist Warmer
Happy Mikki Gloves combines both the beloved warmth and functionality of fingerless gloves with the specifically designed feature of being an extra warm and cushy wrist warmer.
The colours in the first pair I made were inspired by the talented Mikki Ferrugiaro’s amazing use of vibrant colours in some of her magnificent beaded works. Hence, the name “Happy Mikki”. These gloves are not just meant for warmth and support but also for the often needed burst of happy colours.
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Z. Floral Pocket Scarf in C2C Crochet (CH0529) – pattern listed
Pocket Scarf seems to be the in thing this season. So I jumped in with my take on the pocket scarf (aka pocket shawl) in this Floral Pocket Scarf. The technique I used was LC2C (Linked C2C) crochet but you can as easily make this using the standard C2C (Corner to Corner) crochet.
Floral Pocket Scarf in LC2C (CH0529)
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z. Wassily02 Knee Lt Boxy Japanese Jacket – in LC2C (pattern listed)
This Wassily02 Jacket is a knee length jacket, styled in the comfy, free size, Japanese boxy jacket style. As with the first of this series, Wassily01 Jacket (normal length), this too is based on one of Wassily Kandinsky’s art pieces and created using LC2C (Linked C2C) crochet.
Wassily02 Knee Lt Boxy Japanese Jacket CH0527
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Wassily02 Knee Length Japanese Boxy Jacket (CHO527)
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z. Wassily01 Boxy Japanese Jacket – in Linked C2C (pattern listed)
Wassily01 Jacket – the colours and illustration on this jacket are my abstractions from some of Wassily Kandinsky’s fabulous abstract art. Hence the name.
The shape was inspired by the easy, casual, and comfy Japanese-style boxy jackets. It is generally free sizing, which is very convenient.
I made this using LC2C (Linked C2C). LC2C is like C2C (Corner to Corner) crochet – except I like my LC2C so much better. Why? Because it produces a nice, dense, drapable, cushy fabric. The standard C2C crochet produces too many large holes in the fabric and worse, the holes keep getting larger with use!!
SideNote: You can also use the standard C2C crochet to make this. If you are using my graphed pattern (links below) and the same yarn weight & hook size(s), then your resultant jacket may be a bit larger. That would not be a problem with a jacket like this.
You can find out how to crochet LC2C in my photo tutorial.
Wassily01 Japanese Boxy Jacket (CHO526)
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z. Artist Trio Blanket, Klee O’Neal Kandinsky, a No-Hole C2C Crochet Lap Blanket (CH0525)
This Artist Trio Blanket is based on the (partial) works of 3 inspirational artists: Paul Klee, Janet O’Neal, Wassily Kandinsky. At this stage (before the blanket is made), I don’t know if I will list the resultant graph (aka graphan) for sale. If it all works out ok, I probably will just in case someone wants to give this a try too.
Artist Trio Lap Blanket (no hole C2C crochet) – CH0525
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z.Round Short Crochet Cape CH0523 (Crochet Pattern) – pattern listed
Pattern for this round, short crochet cape is now available. This cape is worked in overlay crochet. Perfect for avoiding chilled necks and shoulders when you want to sit up in bed to read or meditate. But it is so lovely and flattering that it is also ideal to expose it to admiration in town or for a fun outing.
The short cape is easy to wear, much easier than a jacket.
Pattern Available at:
- at ClearlyHelena: Round Short Crochet Cape CH0523 – Pattern Only
- at Ravelry: Short Crochet Cape – Pattern
Short Round Crochet Cape CH0523 (pattern only for sale)
You can wear it with collar up or down.
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Z. Hello Blanket – C2C Blanket and Graph (CH0521)
I designed this Hello Blanket with the thought of providing some cuddle comfort to a child who might be going through a tough time in hospital. I hope to be able to send my finished Hello Blanket to a children’s cancer hospital. I am also planning to list the graph for this for anyone interested in the design.
Hello Blanket, C2C Crochet Blanket (CH0521 – n/a)
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z.Lattice & Buds Fingerless Gloves in Overlay Crochet/Pattern
Lattice & Buds Fingerless Gloves happened in the lull between doing something else and waiting for the materials to arrive. While waiting, and twiddling my restless thumbs, feeling the cold seeping in through the doorways … my fingers itched for something warm to cozy up to. So I found myself in the long hallways of creating a full blown pattern tutorial for making these set of winter gloves.
Lattice and Buds Fingerless Gloves/Pattern (CH0520a&b)
