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Pastel Butterfly Garland (Bunting) – Crochet

Published on March 15, 2016 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: baby room, baby shower, bunting, butterfly, crochet, event, garland, gift, hearts, wedding.

So I’m really getting into creating Garlands (Bunting) lately (as you can see in my previous post of my Hearts Garland). So to continue with the Pastel & White themed Garlands, I’d like to now present my Pastel Butterfly Garlands, which are also available on Etsy or private sale (if you don’t have an Etsy account).

In the above photo I have chosen 5 pastel colours, which are crocheted into 5 Butterflies. Each Butterfly is joined together with a white crocheted chain. With 2 different hanging abilities, a loop and a tie cable.

Below I have shown 2 close-ups of the Butterflies. Click to enlarge.

These little cuties are great for a baby shower gift. If you need a gift or decorations for baby’s-room or event, they are great!

They are available on Etsy. Alternatively, you can send me a message and we can arrange a private sale here! If you do have an Etsy account, then head directly to this link to check them out.

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Pastel Heart Garland (Bunting) – Crochet

Published on March 14, 2016 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: baby, blue, bunting, crochet, garland, green, hearts, pastels, pink, purple, wedding, white, yellow.

This week I’d like to present my newest project, which is also available on Etsy or private sale (if you don’t have an Etsy account).In the above photo I have chosen 5 pastel colours, which are crocheted into 5 hearts. Each heart is surrounded by a white border, and joined together with a white crocheted chain.

Below I have shown 2 close-ups of the hearts. Click to enlarge.These little cuties were originally made for a close-friend’s baby shower gift. I thought they were too cute not to share with anyone else needing a baby-shower gift, or baby-room or event decoration.

They are now available on Etsy. Alternatively, you can send me a message and we can arrange a private sale here! If you do have an Etsy account, then head directly to this link to check them out.

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Mermaid Tail Afghan

Published on February 16, 2016 in Crochet and Tutorials. Closed Tags: afghan, crochet, mermaid, tail.

I’m so excited to share my Mermaid Tail Afghan I made. The original pattern (below in medium size) is by Nadia Fuad, from YarnUtopia. There are Small, Medium & Large Sizes on her website.

Mermaid Tail - Yarn - AuntyNise.com

These are the 3 colours of yarn that I chose – 1 shimmery yarn and 2 slightly shiny solid colours.

Click the thumbnail photos below to enlarge.

: 1st progress shot of my mermaid tail afghan.

: 2nd progress shot of my mermaid tail afghan.

: 3rd progress shot of my mermaid tail afghan. It’s coming alive now.

: 4th progress shot of my mermaid tail afghan.The Main body of the Tail is done!

: Close-up of the finished main body of the Mermaid Tail Afghan/Blanket.

: Full Main Piece Crocheted, and now I’m joining in the round.

: Added Crown of the afghan. Back side of the work.

: Added Crown of the afghan. Front side of the work.

: Close-up of crown/top of the mermaid tail main body.

: Progress on the fin of the tail. Flat work, ready to be shaped.

: Progress on the fin of the tail. Curled up for shape.

: Joining the Fin to the main body.

: Joining the Fit to the main body – CLOSE-UP.

: Back Side view of the Fin joined to the main body.

: Front Side view of the Fin joined to the main body.

: The finished Mermaid Tail Afghan. Border added to smooth out edges.

The Pattern for the medium size (which I used) is below.

Medium Size

Ch 153

Row 1: dc in 3^rd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (150 dc)

Row 2: *sc in first dc, skip 2 dc, 5dc in next st, skip 2 dc, repeat from * across, ch 3, turn (25 shells made)

Row 3: 2dc in same spot you chained up 3, skip 2 dc,* sc in next dc (the middle dc of shell), sk 2 dc, 5dc into sc, repeat from * until you reach the last sc, 3dc in the last dc, ch 1, turn

Row 4: Sc in first dc, skip 2 dc, *5 dc into sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, repeat from *, ending with a sc in the beginning ch 3, ch 3 and turn.

Row 5-66: repeat rows 3-4 (Your last row will be a repeat of row 3, so you may need to do an extra row at this point.) If you feel like this is not long enough, or too long, you can add or eliminate rows and just continue to work the next round whichever row you end on. Make sure to end on a repeat row of row 3. The blanket should reach from the top of your hips to right above your ankle at this point. If it does not, make more rows and then go onto the instructions for row 67.

Now you will be connecting and working in the round (continuous circle) I highly suggest watching the video to understand this part.

Round 67: Sc in ch 3 of beginning of row 66 (this completes the circle), *sk 2 dc, 5dc into sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, repeat from *around, ending with sc in 3^rd dc of prev row.

Round 68: sk sc from previous rnd and sk 2 dc, sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, *sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5dc into sc, repeat from *around, ending with Sc2tog into middle of 5dc group from prev. rnd (rnd 67) AND the middle st of 5 dc grouping of rnd 68. (see video to help explain this)

Round 69:5dc in next sc st, sc in the middle of the next 5dc st all the way around, ending with 5 dc in the last sc

Round 70: (dec round) Sc2tog (see Notes), *5dc in next sc, Sc2tog, repeat from * around, ending with Sc2tog

Round 71: *5dc in next sc st, sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, repeat from * around, ending with 5dc grouping

Round 72: *Sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, 5dc in next sc st, repeat from * around, ending with Sc2tog into middle of 5dc gropuing from prev. rnd (rnd 71) AND the middle st of 5 dc grouping of rnd 72. (see video to help explain this)

Round 73: (dec round) *5dc in next sc st, Sc2tog, repeat from * around, ending with 5dc in sc st

Round 74: *Sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, 5dc in next sc st, repeat from * around ending with sc

Round 75: *5dc in next sc st, sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, repeat from * around ending with 5dc in last sc

Round 76: (dec. round) *Sc2tog, 5dc in next sc st, repeat from * around. Sl st to first sc of round. (You should only have 2 shells left, if you have 3 or 4 shells, thats okay too! Fasten off anyway and sew it closed.)

Fasten off with long tail, sew remaining hole closed.

Tail Fin

Row 1: Chain 43, dc in 4^th ch from hook and across, ch 2, turn (40dc)

Row 2: Dc2tog, dc in each stitch across, ch 2, Turn (39dc)

Row 3: DC in each stitch until the last 2 sts, dc2tog, ch 2, turn (38)

Row 4-11: repeat row 2 & 3 until you have 30 sts

Row 12: Dc2tog, Dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (28)

Row 13: Dc in each st across until the last 2 sts, 2dc in each of the last 2 sts, ch 2, turn (30)

Row 14: 2dc in first st, dc across, ch 2, turn (31)

Row 15: dc across until the last st, 2 dc in last st, ch 2, turn (32

Rows 16-23: Repeat rows 14 & 15 until you have 40 sts

Row 24: Dc across

Sc around entire tail, put 3 sc in each corner around, once you come back to the beginning do not fasten off, ch 1 and turn so you are working on the flat side of fin (the side edge that is going to be sewed to the tail)

I suggest watching the video to understand this next part.

Row 1: sc2tog across, ch 1 turn

Row 2: sc2tog across, ch 1 turn

Row 3: *sc2tog, sc next, repeat from * across, ch 1 turn

Row 4: *sc2tog, sc in next, repeat from * across,

Fasten off with long tail.

I added a single crochet border around the main body opening, to clean up my edges.

Finishing:
Sew in all loose ends. Enjoy being a mermaid!!

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Crochet Granny Circle Coasters (Rainbow Pastels)

Published on September 28, 2015 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: circle, coaster, crochet, granny stitch, pastels, rainbow.

Introducing my new design for my coaster collection.

All Available on Etsy.

I have crocheted these using a granny stitch in a circle. The colours that I created are below – Blue, Purple, Pink, Green & Yellow.

: Granny Stitch – Circle Coaster-(Pastels)

: Granny Circle Coaster – (Pastel Green)

: Granny Circle Coaster-(Pastel Blue)

: Granny Circle Coaster – (Pastel Purple)

: Granny Circle Coaster – (Pastel Pink Peach)

: Granny Circle Coaster – (Pastel Yellow)

Each of these different coloured designs are available on Etsy.

If you would like to check out my other coaster creations;
Crochet Floral Coasters
Pastel Rainbow Granny Squares (Crochet)
Rainbow Granny Squares Coasters & Placemats

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Crochet Beanie (Granny Circle Hat)

Published on August 30, 2015 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: beanies, colours, crochet, fluro, greys, hats, pastels.

My new favourite beanie/hat. The Granny Circle Hat!

I have created many of these hats friends and family and they are now available on Etsy.
I have also written the pattern for anyone wanted to try it out for themselves on Craftsy.

: Granny Stitch Beanie (4 Fluros + Grey)

: Granny Stitch Beanie (Greys + RED)

: Granny Stitch Beanie (Greys + PINK-PURPLE)

: Granny Stitch Beanie (Greys + GREEN)

: GrannyStitch Beanie (Greys + BLUE)

: Granny Stitch Beanie (White + Pastels)

If you would like to purchase any of these beanies/hats, you can find them on ETSY;
Greys + Different Colours
Pastels & White Beanie

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Floral Coasters (Crochet)

Published on June 27, 2015 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: coaster, crochet, floral, fluro, pastel, rainbow.

I am in-love with these Crochet Floral Coasters! I made one and couldn’t stop.
I’ve basically made one for every colour of the rainbow now.

Click on each of the 3 images below to enlarge and see what pretty colours I’ve used to make these Floral Coasters.

All of these are available on Etsy. If you have questions or special order requests, send me an email or use the Esty message button in any of the picture links above.

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Pastel Rainbow Granny Squares (Crochet)

Published on June 20, 2015 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: crochet, etsy, granny squares, pastels, rainbow.

Making the Rainbow Granny Squares was really fun, I think I’ll be making more of them soon. Possibly even turn them into a blanket or tablecloth. I’ll post about it when I do. Maybe even make a tutorial on how to make it.

A lot of people suggested I try making the rainbow granny squares in pastel colours, which I thought was a great idea. As I didn’t have all the colours of the rainbow I needed, in pastels, I had to buy some. Buying yarn can be a dangerous mission for Knitters and Crocheters. We usually come home with more than actually needed. “I could probably use this colour/yarn for another project. Ye…I should get it. Oh wait, that yarn looks good too. I better get it as well.”

If this happens to any other Crafters, tell me you funny stories. Last time I went shopping for yarn, I came back with a plastic new storage tub to fit my extra yarn in, as my current tub is over-flowing. 😛

For my pastel rainbow granny squares, I decided to make every rainbow colour sequence combination possible using the 5 pastel colours I had, plus white. Which came out to be 10 different squares.

They are the perfect size for a cup/mug coaster. They are a great addition to the Rainbow Granny Square collection, I’ve made for myself.

I loved them so much, I wanted to share them with everyone, including selling them. You can buy them as packs or just individuals. You can find all of these available on Etsy. And if you have questions or special order requests, send me an email or use the Esty message button in any of the picture links above.

Wanna see the Rainbow Granny Squares Post I did? Click the image below;

Rainbow Chakra Placemat & Coaster Sets - AuntyNise_com

Granny Square Coasters & Placemats.

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Rainbow Granny Squares (Crochet)

Published on March 4, 2015 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: bright, chakra, coasters, colours, crochet, day-time, granny squares, hobby, night-time, placemats, rainbow.

I am a self-taught crocheter, as well as being a well “established” knitter. I’ve been knitting since I was in early primary school, but I only taught myself to crochet in the past few years.

My new found craft hobby combined with my love for rainbows meant I could create my Rainbow Granny Squares.

I started experimenting with my favourite bright rainbow colours and created these vibrant rainbow granny squares placemats and coasters.
As I love everything to be balanced, I had to make the squares starting with red and circling out to purple and vice-verso, starting with Purple and circling out to Red.

The Red Bordered squares reminded me of a warm summer morning, so I gave them the name “Day-time” and the Purple Bordered squares reminded me of a winter sunset, and I gave them the name “Night-time”.

These placemat and coaster sets are available for purchase on my Etsy Store.

All of these are available on Etsy. If you have questions or special order requests, send me an email or use the Esty message button in any of the picture links above.

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