tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135043332024-03-07T01:25:56.281-08:00Crocheting with Cotton threads...its more fun in the Philippines!<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hHH-CEAcvm4/TowbEFR2nVI/AAAAAAAADH0/_-so_VpDwDw/s154/green%252520cardigan%252520007.JPG" height="144" width="112">Features crochet projects and designs using Cotton threads size 8 and size 10.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-11097963597872245572015-05-24T21:03:00.004-07:002016-10-22T00:13:19.530-07:00Cotton tunicsI realized I have not posted here a long time. But I have been crocheting with local cotton threads!<br />
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I'm still saving up to buy a new camera, since my old one retired some weeks ago... (update: I got a new camera!, actually it was lent to me and eventually given to me by my sister-in-law)<br />
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Here are the two tunics I finished so far this year:<br />
<b>Pineapple Square dress</b><br />
Pattern found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-beach-cover-up-pattern" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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<b>Hibiscus Tunic</b><br />
Pattern available <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=05t1rdpCdm4&mid=37853&murl=http://www.interweavestore.com/hibiscus-crocheted-tunic-pattern&u1=0" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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This is a lovely tunic, though the monaco cotton thread isn't as soft as the other imported brands, it still draped nicely with this pattern :)Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-86100776395888244022014-04-17T04:30:00.000-07:002016-01-04T17:07:42.227-08:00Pinya Glass Cozy - free crochet pattern<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I saw a set of glass cozies with a </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">pineapple design, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">for sale at the department store. It was quite expensive so I thought of making it myself ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a useful and lovely item, which I think will be well appreciated as a gift especially for homemakers :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Pinya Glass Cozy</b></span><br />
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2014<br />
This free pattern is originally published on this page:<br />
http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2014/04/pinya-glass-cozy.html<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
Cannon or Monaco cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), one ball, 50gm (one ball will make 3 to 4 glass cozies)<br />
Crochet hook size 1.5mm (use a bigger hook to make a bigger size glass cozy)<br />
Yarn needle to weave in ends<br />
<b>Finished size</b>: about 4 inches across top, measured flat<br />
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<b>Glass Cozy</b><br />
(Note: Ch 3 at the beg of rnds counts as dc.)<br />
Start with an adjustable ring, or ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring,<br />
<b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 3, 19 dc in ring, join with sl st to beginning ch 3. (20 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 2: </b>Ch 6 (counts as tr and ch 2), tr in next dc, ch 2, (tr, ch 2 in the next dc) rep around, join with sl st on top of beg ch 4. (20 tr with ch-2 space in between)<br />
<b>Rnd 3: </b>Sl st in next ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same space, (ch 3, sc in next ch-2 space) rep around, sl st in the 1st sc to join. (20 ch-3 loops)<br />
<b>Rnd 4: </b>Sl st in next loop, ch 1, sc in same loop, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 loop) rep around, sl st in the 1st sc to join. (20 ch-3 loops)<br />
<b>Rnd 5: </b>Sl st in next loop, ch 3, 3 dc in same loop, (4 dc in next loop) rep around, join . (20 groups of 4-dc) <br />
<b>Rnd 6:</b> Ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc) rep around, sl st in the 1st sc to join. (20 ch-3 loops)<br />
<b>Rnd 7: </b>Ch 1, (sc in next loop, ch 2, 3 dc in same loop) rep around, ending with sl st on the 1st sc.<br />
<b>Rnd 8:</b> Sl st on next 2 chs, ch 1 (sc in-between the ch-2 and the next dc, ch 4, skip 3 dc, sc in-between the ch-2 and the next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc) rep around, join.<br />
<b>Rnd 9: </b>Sl st to the 1st ch-4 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, [skip the next ch-3 space, in the next ch-4 space, make 7 dc with ch 1 in-between, ch 1, skip the next ch-3 space. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-4 space, ch 1] repeat around, join. (5 pattern repeats)<br />
<b>Rnd 10: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, [(sc, ch 3) in each ch-1 sp between the next 7 dc (making a total of 5 ch-3 loops), ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1] repeat around, join.<br />
<b>Rnd 11: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc, in next ch-3 loop) 4 times, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.<br />
<b>Rnd 12: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc, in next ch-3 loop) 3 times, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.<br />
<b>Rnd 13: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc, in next ch-3 loop) 2 times, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.<br />
<b>Rnd 14: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 3, sc, in next ch-3 loop, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.<br />
<b>Rnd 15: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, ch 2, 2 hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space [ch 2, sc in ch-3 loop, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 hdc in ch-1 space, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.<br />
<b>Rnd 16: </b>Sl st to the ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, (ch 2, sc in next ch-2 space) twice, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space [skip the next ch-2, sc, ch-2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, (ch 2, sc in next ch-2 space) twice, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space] repeat around, join.<br />
<b>Rnd 17: </b>Sl st to the ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in same space, (ch 3, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next ch-space) repeat around, join.<br />
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Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-43662229576100215022014-01-17T00:59:00.003-08:002014-01-17T00:59:32.697-08:00Romantic Shrug - crochet cotton shrug<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>Pattern</b>: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/romantic-shrug" target="_blank">Romantic Shrug</a> by Mimi Alelis<br />
<b>Materials</b>: Coats Manila Bay's Cannon cotton thread size 8, 6 balls,<br />
Crochet hook size 2mm or 3/0<br />
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for more details please see <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/mimicat/romantic-shrug-5" target="_blank">project page</a> on Ravelry<br />
<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-73745104416141336502013-03-18T17:40:00.001-07:002013-03-19T17:54:58.782-07:00Snake Amigurumi Neckpiece<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is made using two strands of Cannon gold color thread. I designed and crocheted this snake necklace as an entry to a contest for the Year of the Snake, but it didn't win any prize. I'm glad to have it back, though I don't know if I'm ever going to use it. Its very comfortable to wear and the color looks nice with black attire...ordinarily, I will look crazy wearing this design. I never fancied crocheting a snake before, but surprisingly I enjoyed this project :)Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-11717968175797481542013-03-03T20:06:00.002-08:002015-05-24T21:06:26.342-07:00Chain Shrug<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">This is my project made from a crochet buddy's published design, the Beatriz Shrug featured in this month's issue of Inside Crochet :) For this project I used 3 balls of Cannon thread and 3mm size crochet hook.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">More details of the pattern here on Ravelry: </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beatriz-shrug" target="_blank">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beatriz-shrug</a></span></span><br />
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I've just checked out my project page on Ravelry and so far I had entered 200 projects made from Cannon threads :)<br />
Here are some of my latest projects:<br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-21507792853307183852013-02-26T02:24:00.001-08:002013-03-15T04:13:48.473-07:00My latest crochet amigurumi projects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Most of us crocheters have made or want to make <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amigurumi" target="_blank">amigurumis</a>. I've made several cats and dogs and some other creatures in the past. I observed in Ravelry that it is mostly made from worsted weight yarn, or even thicker yarn. Though there are Japanese amigurumi patterns that are made from light fingering (3-ply or 4-ply) yarn. For this we can substitute Cannon threads.<br />
I've used our local threads for many amigurumi projects, sometimes I double or triple the strands and use from 2.5mm to 4mm hook.<br />
Below are two of my latest projects and I used 2.5mm hook and one strand of Cannon thread. It may seem tedious, but crocheting with size 8 thread is very easy on the hands.<br />
These cats are referred to as <i>Lucky Cats</i>, and we made it our Crochet-along project in our Ravelry group. The other cats we made can be seen <a href="http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2013/02/chinese-new-year-crochet-projects.html" target="_blank">here</a> in my main blog ;)<br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-24001420738136058212012-11-08T21:19:00.002-08:002012-11-08T21:22:22.199-08:00Finished the Lace Tunic top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJH0aRYRKs5uCw8NxxUQlw0lLCGyZsDUfoCQVIqNXdOK7_Y5lGA41qlc2pmr2ltwbfa3bMkBKVNoJVpshDSyD-mfHw2rgdLoA8ZWvKDAQaxa3qTDNvgTlDA4fqqgIvzaibbc9u/s400/crochet+413.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br />
Pattern from: Interweave Crochet 2004<br />
Materials: Cannon cotton thread size 8, 6 balls, MB864<br />
Crochet hook size 2.5mm<br />
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Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-49059000431060257222012-11-08T01:32:00.002-08:002017-01-14T14:22:02.378-08:00Sewed a lining for my lace top ;)<div style="text-align: left;">
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I already finished the lace top, and I sewed a sheer fabric lining at the skirt part. Its not very neat, but from the outside no one can tell ;) </div>
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I'll be posting a modeled shot of my top soon!<br />
More details of this project on my previous posts:<br />
<a href="http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/11/pineapple-lace-pattern-on-tunic-or-dress.html">http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/11/pineapple-lace-pattern-on-tunic-or-dress.html</a><br />
<a href="http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/10/lace-tunic.html">http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/10/lace-tunic.html</a></div>
<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-11132486784076453492012-11-02T22:21:00.000-07:002012-11-02T22:22:00.397-07:00Pineapple lace pattern on tunic (or dress)I've made a lot of progress on the lace tunic. The pattern is very interesting and I could go on and on if I had nothing else to do :p. But as expected, I ran out of thread. I already guessed I didn't have enough of the gray thread, but I really wanted that color.<br />
Meantime, here's what I made so far using up 5 1/2 balls of Cannon thread.<br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-51875248557104646662012-10-31T00:14:00.001-07:002012-10-31T00:19:38.366-07:00Lace TunicI'm working on a designer dress pattern using Cannon thread. This design first appeared on 2004 crochet magazine and was a free download some years back...now its for sale as a single pattern.<br />
I chose this pattern since it looks challenging, yet doable. I was only a bit worried about using size 8 cotton thread, since it would mean a lot of trial and error and adjustments to the pattern.<br />
Surprisingly, it wasn't much trouble to modify the pattern. I just went ahead and did it, and I had to finish the bodice so I can see what needs to be adjusted.<br />
The first one was quite small, though I can still put it on. I am a size 32", but for this I followed the size 34" on the pattern. I used 2.5mm hook.<br />
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After I made the above bodice, I think I figured out how to make it right the next time.<br />
So, I followed size 36" on the pattern and added another row for the base. I made the neckline lower, and also made less solid shell pattern and changed to lace pattern ahead. I added 3 rows on the sleeve edge too...<br />
Here's my current attempt at finishing my lace tunic :)<br />
I'm using Cannon MB864 (about 6 balls is needed), crochet hooks 2.5mm for the bodice and 2.5mm / 3mm for the skirt part.<br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-61555956529283232522012-09-22T02:25:00.000-07:002012-09-22T02:27:05.435-07:00Mini flower doily or jar topper - free pattern<br />
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Here is another mini doily/jar topper design I came up with. The other one can be seen <a href="http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/04/mini-doily-or-jar-topper-free-crochet.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
Doily is 5 inches in diameter and would fit a jar lid that's about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.<br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Mini flower doily or jar topper </b><br />
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2012<br />
(Please do not distribute my patterns in any manner or form.)<br />
This pattern can only be found on this link:<br />
http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/09/mini-flower-doily-or-jar-topper-free.html<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Materials</b><br />
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), (note: one ball will make about 6 mini doilies)<br />
Crochet hook size 2mm (or 3/0)<br />
1/8 inch satin ribbon, 18 inches long<br />
Yarn needle to weave in ends<br />
<b>Finished size</b>: about 5 inches diameter<br />
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<b>Stitches used</b>:<br />
<b>ch</b> = chain, <b>sl st</b> = slip stitch, <b>sc</b> = single crochet, <b>dc</b> = double crochet, <b>2-dc cluster</b>, <b>3-dc cluster</b>,<br />
<b>dc2tog</b> = double crochet together the next two stitches<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Doily</b><br />
Start with ch 6, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring,<br />
<b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 1, 14 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc to join.<br />
<b>Rnd 2: </b>Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 1) in each sc around, sl st on top of beg ch 3. (14 dc, 14 ch-1 sp)<br />
<b>Rnd 3: </b>Ch 1 (2 sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp around, sl st in 1st sc. (28 sc, 14 ch-1 sp)<br />
<b>Rnd 4:</b> Sl st to the next ch-1 sp, ch 2, dc in same sp, ch 5, 2-dc cluster in same sp, (2-dc cluster, ch 5, 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp) repeat around, sl st in 1st dc. (14 ch-5 loops)<br />
<b>Rnd 5: </b>Ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, dc in next cluster st, ch 3, (dc in next cluster st, sc in ch-5 sp, dc in next cluster st, ch 3) repeat around, sl st on top of beg ch-3.<br />
<b>Rnd 6:</b> Sl st to the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each of the next ch-3 sp around, sl st on top of beg ch 3.<br />
<b>Rnd 7:</b> Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2 (dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2) repeat around, sl st on top of beg ch 3.
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<b>Rnd 8:</b> Sl st to the next ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5) repeat around, sl st in 1st sc.<br />
<b>Rnd 9:</b> Sl st on the next 2 chs, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same loop, ch 5, [(sc, ch 3, sc) in next loop, ch 5] repeat around, sl st in 1st sc.<br />
Fasten off and weave in ends. Insert tie in ch-2 spaces on rnd 7.<br />
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-44777369691669098012012-08-20T22:15:00.000-07:002016-04-26T19:29:05.477-07:00Rattan Stitch Triangular WrapThere are different ways of creating crochet fabric using cotton thread. Using various stitches will show different looks, texture and drape. If you want to make a more drapey fabric using cotton thread size 8, you can use bigger hooks than you normally use. I've been able to use up to 4mm hook for a single strand of Cannon cotton thread. It will not work with any stitch pattern...but with some experimentation you'll see that it works with simple mesh patterns. The result looks like a knitted lace fabric.<br />
Here's my first completed project using such a technique (if I may call it that...)<br />
The stitches used here are chain, single crochet, extended single crochet, and double crochet.<br />
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<b>Materials</b>:<br />
Cannon cotton thread, size 8, 175m /ball, MB104 (maroon red), 4 balls<br />
Crochet hook size 4mm<br />
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I made the shawl again, since I gifted the first one. This time I didn't do the edging round...the raw edge looks nice too.<br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-16166326217331159462012-04-15T01:29:00.001-07:002012-04-15T17:17:00.415-07:00Cellphone pocket with flap top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's another cellphone case I made using two strands of Cannon thread. For this I used two shades of blue and crochet hook size 3mm (5/0). It was based on this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/no-sew-mobile-phone-case" target="_blank">pattern</a> by Lydia Busek.<br />
This is made in one piece, with a flap top. I did a bit of surface crochet for embellishment.<br />
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Here's a pretty little doily that's also a jar topper. Doily is 5 inches in diameter and would fit a jar lid that's about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. (also shown in photo are the denim thread ties that I made from recycled denim jeans)<br />
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Here's a blue one on a jar. I used ordinary 1/8-inch satin ribbon as tie.<br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Mini doily or jar topper, 6-petal flower </b><br />
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2012<br />
(Please do not distribute my patterns in any manner or form.)<br />
This pattern can only be found on this link:<br />
http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/04/mini-doily-or-jar-topper-free-crochet.html<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), (note: one ball will make at least 8 mini doilies)<br />
Crochet hook size 2mm (or 3/0)<br />
1/8 inch satin ribbon, 18 inches long<br />
Yarn needle to weave in ends<br />
<b>Finished size</b>: about 5 inches diameter<br />
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<b>ch</b> = chain, <b>sl st</b> = slip stitch, <b>sc</b> = single crochet, <b>dc</b> = double crochet, <b>2-dc cluster</b>, <b>3-dc cluster</b>,<br />
<b>dc2tog</b> = double crochet together the next two stitches<br />
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<b>Doily</b><br />
Start with ch 6, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring,<br />
<b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in ring, ch 3, (3-dc cluster, ch 3) 5 times, sl st on 1st dc-cluster.<br />
<b>Rnd 2: </b>Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, (3 dc in next dc-cluster, ch 3) 5 times, sl st on top of beg ch 3.<br />
<b>Rnd 3: </b>Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, (2 dc in each of the next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2) 5 times, sl st on top of beg ch 3.<br />
<b>Rnd 4: </b>Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, (dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2) 5 times, sl st on top of beg ch 3.<br />
<b>Rnd 5: </b>Ch 2, dc in next dc (counts as dc2tog), dc2tog, ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, [dc2tog twice, ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2] 5 times, sl st on top of 1st dc.<br />
<b>Rnd 6:</b> Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2 (dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2) repeat around, sl st on top of beg ch 3.<br />
<b>Rnd 7:</b> Sl st to the 1st ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5) repeat around, sl st in 1st sc.<br />
<b>Rnd 8:</b> Sl st on the next 2 chs, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same loop, ch 5, (sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 3, sc in same loop, ch 5) repeat around, sl st in 1st sc.<br />
Fasten off and weave in ends. Insert tie in ch-2 spaces on rnd 6.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-88896244643856691082012-03-09T06:23:00.003-08:002018-03-01T17:51:33.551-08:00Striped Shells Glass Cozy - free pattern<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I made this design a few years ago, for our livelihood project. Now we are going to make it again...so I made some samples and took pictures.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is easy to make, and would fit several shapes and sizes of glasses since it could stretch a bit. The addition of a stripe makes it more attractive, but you can also skip the stripe and crochet continuously in one color.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Striped Shells Glass Cozy</b></span><br />
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2012<br />
(Please do not distribute my patterns in any manner or form.)<br />
This pattern can only be found on this link:<br />
http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/03/striped-shells-glass-cozy-free-pattern.html<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), main color (MC), one ball, 50gm (note: one ball will make at least 4 glass cozies)<br />
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), contrasting color (CC), (about 1/4 ball is enough to complete a set of 4 glass cozies)
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Crochet hook size 1.5mm (use a bigger hook to make a bigger size glass cozy)<br />
Yarn needle to weave in ends<br />
<b>Finished size</b>: about 4 inches across top, measured flat<br />
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<b>Glass Cozy</b><br />
Note: Ch 3 at the beg of rnds counts as dc.<br />
Start with ch 5, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring,
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<b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 3, 14 dc in ring. Join with sl st to beginning ch 3. (15 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 2: </b>Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (30 dc)<br />
<b>Rnd 3: </b>Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in next dc st, (ch 1, dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (30 dc with ch 1 space in between)<br />
<b>Rnd 4: </b>Sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each ch-1 sp around, join. (60 dc)
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<b>Rnd 5: </b>Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 2, 2 dc in same st (shell made), [skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc - shell) in next dc] repeat around, join. (15 shells)
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<b>Rnd 6:</b> Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 sp around, join. (15 shells)<br />
<b>Rnd 7:</b> Repeat rnd 6, change to CC at the end of rnd.<br />
<b>Rnd 8:</b> Repeat rnd 6, change to MC at the end of rnd.<br />
<b>Rnds 9-15:</b> Repeat rnd 6, change to CC at the end of rnd 15.<br />
<b>Rnd 16: </b>Ch 1, [(2 sc, ch 2, 2sc) in ch-2 sp, sc in space between shells] repeat around, join with sl st to 1st sc.<br />
Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-21470903059222082272012-03-04T18:26:00.003-08:002012-03-05T17:38:17.073-08:00Black Crochet Cotton Tunic TopFinally finished!
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Materials<br />
Coats Manila Bay Cannon, mercerized cotton thread size 8, black, 7 balls (175m/ball)<br />
Crochet hook size 2.5mm<br />
Finished size: 34" bust<br />
Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shapely-tunic-top" target="_blank">Shapely Tunic Top</a><br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-39052036957623709332012-02-15T16:43:00.000-08:002012-02-15T16:51:57.144-08:00Crochet cellphone cases with Cannon threads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've made several designs of crocheted cellphone cases using Cannon threads. Some are made using one strand, while most were made with two strands and worked tightly using 2.5mm hook. I love the thick fabric created when working with two strands, though its a bit hard on the hands to work tight.<br />
Here are my recent creations crocheting with two strands of Cannon thread.<br />
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I used my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chic-cell-phone-purses" target="_blank">Chic Cellphone purses</a> pattern for this, but I modified it a little. I was going to make another cellphone case, but I wanted to finish it faster so I made it into a coin purse instead :p<br />
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Now here's a rather impromptu project I made. I had the inspiration weeks ago, and when I needed something cute, I made this:<br />
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Finished length would be about 26 inches.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-71767499321214860942012-02-11T19:49:00.002-08:002014-03-04T21:08:35.353-08:00Teeny, Tiny Heart - free pattern<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Teeny Tiny Heart</span></b><br />
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2012<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), red<br />
Crochet hook size 1.5mm<br />
Yarn needle<br />
<b>Finished size</b>: 1/2 inch<br />
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<b>Heart</b><br />
Note: Leave at least 6 inches tail at the beginning and end, for more finishing options.<br />
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<b>Row 1:</b> Ch 3, 3 dc in 3rd ch from hook, turn.<br />
<b>Row 2:</b> Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, sl st in next st, ch 1, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, sl st on top of beg ch 3. Fasten off.<br />
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<b>Finishing</b>: With a bit of sewing skill you can -<br />
use the tail end to sculpt the heart to emphasize the heart shape.<br />
use the tail end to add a bead.<br />
use the tail end to sew it on as applique.<br />
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I Heart U pattern details <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/i-heart-u" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-4431645141105248032011-12-28T16:45:00.000-08:002011-12-28T16:45:46.155-08:00Waist Shaping...Finished the waist part, its now fitting the waist but not constricting it. The lace design adjusts to the wearer's figure ;)<br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-50903766959906515952011-12-10T22:14:00.000-08:002012-01-20T06:22:18.049-08:00Sleeves and Neck edging done!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br /></div>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-51207866010049168312011-11-27T15:51:00.000-08:002011-11-27T15:51:35.165-08:00Crochet Black Dress in ProgressHere it is so far:<br />
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This is how it looks now, its like a basic midriff sleeveless top. It still looks boxy without the sleeves. Also, it may seem short to cover the bust fully...but with crochet thread fabric, the weight of the lower part will pull down the top part a bit. Also the design of this dress is such that the waist is fitted.<br />
I can't wait to show you the progress on the sleeves and waist part on my next post. I made it in the same stitch pattern that I originally came up with. My own take on crossed-dc's. Stay tuned :)Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-2241915411758235132011-11-22T02:38:00.000-08:002011-11-22T12:34:08.650-08:00Work in progress...After taking a break from crocheting, and working on this for a few hours at a time, I have this to show. I'm now on the third ball (4 more to go!) Hopefully this will go faster after the sleeves are done, and crocheting will be worked in rounds from the midriff to the bottom end.<br />
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Up next: sleeves to be crocheted on the armholes.</div>
<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13504333.post-35513322126983454442011-10-29T22:32:00.000-07:002011-10-30T22:38:07.733-07:00More Cannon threads...I've just received these:<br />
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I still get a kick out of opening a new box of threads!...I wish I could get all colors ;) Meanwhile, those were given to me so I would make a custom-order of a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shapely-tunic-top">cap-sleeve tunic</a>. The order was for another color, and the threads for that were also sent to me.<br />
I plan to start on the project at once, and to finalize the pdf pattern too...(maybe kill two birds with one stone?) hopefully, I'll be able to offer the pdf pattern for sale soon ;)Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083410586195970499noreply@blogger.com2