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Cushion cover - The Waffle stitch

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As the season changed from summer to fall..it was time to change from active to passive mode.. so out comes the wool and the crochet hook. What should I do?? what should the next project be.. ???🧐🧐 So then I decided to learn some thing new in crochet.. and as always YouTube one of my best friends.. was summoned and we browsed for some easy crochet stitches.. went through a few videos and finally decided on the Waffle stitch.. now time to learn.. went through many videos and tried out few samples.. once you get the rhythm it seemed pretty easy because it’s just a repeating stitch..  so now it was time to decide on the project.. keep it simple was the motto.. so I settled for a cushion cover.. it was time consuming but well worth the effort.. Please do try it.. Some videos to learn from Https://YouTube.be/YMH18HCuEcY Https://YouTube.be/ULaQq1IYZEU Https://YouTube.be/FBNvr3dm-2k

KALI LENGHA or PANEL SKIRT

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Kali or umbrella... kali or umbrella this is the one thought that kept repeating every waking and sleeping moment, and I was not able to decide what to do. 😩😧😏 When stitching a garment for oneself it seems so much more effort less and easier when compared to doing it for someone else.  Trust me i know..!!!  😣 My friend wanted to buy a ghagra/ lengha for helself.. We looked into a few which were online but nothing seemed actually good enough for the price. We were disappointed.πŸ˜” Then one day she suggests.. you know to stitch why don't you stitch me one??  I was like " SAY WHAT".😨  Then slowly the idea seemed good.. really good...  πŸ˜‰πŸ˜Š But once we started looking into the fabric and the actual  time came to stitch the garment my night mare began. so many questions i kept asking myself.. which style?? how simple ??? will she like it??? etcccc... πŸ˜–πŸ˜–πŸ˜–πŸ˜– Any way finally I settle on a simple top made of sequenced material and a kali or pa

PONCHO time

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Time to do some more crochet.  AH!! 😡I love to spend time cuddled on the couch under my blanket with some wool and a crochet needle. And of course the computer ( need the pattern you see). πŸ˜‰  Soooo... Today's project is a PONCHO that I made for a friends daughter. As usual I choose something very simple and easy. The instructions in the video were also easy to follow. This is the final piece. I got the pattern from    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jIqVPuD5R8 I increased the foundation stitches to fit for a 6 yr old, I also adjusted to height accordingly. I believe its a project that beginners can try out.  so what say want to try..??  Okk..while you do that me back to hunting for what I am going to do next...

CROCHETING through the COLD WINTER..

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Some wool and a crochet needle can help pass the time and bring forth beautiful creations. oh yes!!! But it requires spending some quality time hunting for itπŸ˜₯. .Did a lot of searching and finally settle for a simple patter to do...😏 Here is the youtube link to it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkUYydfiss8&t=22s I did this for my daughter. and she loved it.. now time for some more hunting.. need to find what to do next..

Crochet cap

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Winter is coming. And with the present climatic changes we can't even predict if it's going to be bad or good. Be prepared Crocheted a cap with ear covers. It's a basic crochet pattern that's easy.

Simple Frock

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A simple Frock with top bib and gathered skirt. With satin ribbon ties for back toes and a zipper back opening. Added the lace trim for extra decoration.  It's a very easy project with the right measurements and the basic bodies draft pattern.

Pattu pavadai 2

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Pattu pavadai.. A traditional dress for the young girls down in South India... It can be bought ready made or stitched according to choice. The grandness of the dress depends on the occasion. I stitched this for my daughter.. who loved it. The long skirt.. flares out as she twirls around.. I stitched the skirt with a attached bib to act as a slip and the top is stitched with puff sleeves and a low back with ties.. Loved the color and the gold work adds grandness..