Crochet & Craft - The Thinkable & Unthinkable!

Crochet Drum Set!

2010-03-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

This pattern is one of the suggestion by my beloved customer. Consist of the base drum, Toms, Floor Tom, Snare, Crash Symbal and Hi Hat.

Happy Crocheting!

Crochet Tulip for Special Day!

2010-03-03T00:53:00.000-08:00

It has been a month since my last posting, i was extremely busy. Starting with the week before Chinese New Year and a week after that. While i was 'away', i am actually working on my new book proposal. Hoping to finish it by end of February. I have made a 50% progress on the book but unable to finish it due to the holiday season (which means lots of interruptions) and also some personal matter. I have stop posting new patterns in my online store and now i am back. May need to work extra hours this month to keep things back in track.

This pattern of Tulip flower is supposed to be listed together with the Rose flower pattern. It was however delayed due the above mentioned reasons. Tulip was my favorite flower. Simple yet elegant. Sometimes things are meant to be like that. Tulip comes in various colors and pink is my favorite. It is a simple pattern to make. Hope that others will enjoy making it as much i do!

Happy Crocheting !

Just in Time for Valentine's Day!

2010-02-02T20:20:00.000-08:00

What would be a better gift for the one you loved other than a classic red roses? Red roses are timeless and would never go out of fashion. Now with the crochet version of roses, it can be kept forever.

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

Its time to play some music!

2010-01-30T01:27:00.000-08:00

No, i can't play a guitar. Born with little talent on music, however i still can enjoy 'making' a guitar. I always think that able to play with a guitar is cool. Especially nowadays, guitar comes in various colors and design. Really envy those people with musical talents.

For now i might as well enjoy seeing my crochet version of a guitar!
Get crafty everyone!

More Japanese Food Crochet - BENTO!

2010-01-23T01:22:00.000-08:00

I was very much into Japanese food, not only it tastes good but it looks good too. My monthly fix of Japanese food would be always in Sakae Sushi, it is affordable and with lots of variety. My favorite was definitely salmon sashimi, unagi and chawanmushi. So i turn everything that i like into crochet version and put into a bento box! How nice was that to have everything that i like in a bento. Still finding the perfect time for my this month fix of Japanese food. Anyway, hope that you will enjoy Japanese food as much as i do!Happy Crocheting!

Crochet Coloring Set!

2010-01-15T10:12:00.000-08:00

I always thought that a crochet version of coloring set would be fun. Combining both of my favorite things together would be very nice. So this pattern consists of color pencil, a pencil, pencil sharpener, water color palette, brush and color tube. Let your imagination run wild!

Keep Crocheting Everyone!

Crochet Cell Phone Holder Collection!

2010-01-15T09:40:00.000-08:00

This is actually my first attempt to make a crocheted cell phone holder. Inspired by all those plushies cell phone holder in the market, i thought that it would be nice if i could make something different and special for my cell phone. Most of the cell phone holders nowadays are mass produced, therefore it will be available everywhere and most people would have bought it. It just lack of personal details and creativeness.

For this collection, i have come up with 6 different cell phone holder which consists of a toaster, a phone, microwave, strawberry, duck and TV. The holder will fit most of the cell phone.BTW, i guess most of you have noticed that the layout of my blog have been changed. New year would always be the best time to change and improve on what we are doing. At least that would be my main resolution for year 2010. To be better in what i am doing now!

Happy Crocheting everyone !

Yummy Cake Desserts - Swiss Roll!

2010-01-01T10:10:00.000-08:00

There is always not enough of desserts for everyone! So there is no such thing as enough....same goes for crochet cakes. This time i have crocheted rolled cake ala Swiss with different types of toppings. These yummies are for everyone to share!

Now it is available in my Etsy, Ebay, Ravelry and Dawanda Stores!

Happy Crocheting!

Take a Pic Using this!

2009-12-31T23:45:00.000-08:00

I have been out of internet connection for the past one week. I couldn't check my mail, could not list my item, could not relist my item, could not reply my mail, unable to update my FB, in short life was miserable. Numerous calls have been made every other day to my service provider to beg them to restore the connection. As i expected, it has been a major 'problem' that cannot be solved in short period of time. I was informed that the fiber optic cable that connects to my home was some how 'broken' unknown of a reason. Was still wondering how it could happen...assuming that was the real problem. Now, thanks to miracle i am back on the internet again.

During my off-internet time, i found that i have plenty time on hand. This makes me realise that i did spend an large amount of time being online. So i crochet something that i always wanted but could not really afford to buy at this point of time.. a DSLR Camera. I always think that having such a camera is really cool. Yes, indeed it is cool. But the features of these cameras is much more cooler. Think of precise color in photos taken and the great intricate details these cameras can capture, makes it a must buy item in future.

For the time being, i will be satisfied with my crochet version of the camera and my mini tripod. Oh, by the way, this pic was taken by a Canon 7.1 Mp Digital Camera. My best friend and helper for now!

Happy New Year Everyone and Keep Crocheting!

Crochet your own sewing machine!

2009-12-17T01:15:00.000-08:00

This pattern is dedicated to my late mother. She used to be a full time tailor as long as i can remember. Most of the time she will make men trousers and some blouses, but in free time she still makes some dolls clothes for my barbie. And that was 15 years ago, still miss those moments. Until now i still have all those dolls clothes with me, something that i will treasure forever. Maybe i will post some pictures on this blog someday.

My first crochet lesson is with my mother, she teaches me the basic of crocheting. But being a child at that time, i really does not have the patience to learn properly. My very first project was making a skirt for my Barbie doll. It really does not turn out like what i expected, but anyway practice makes perfect. From there i have developed my lifetime passion of crocheting and craft. Just a little regret for not mastering the art of sewing, i could not sew properly now.

This pattern is a simplified version of the sewing machine that are used by my mother. I choose pink color for the soft look of the sewing machine. Hope that people out there will enjoy making this as much as i do.
As usual all my patterns are available in my Etsy, Ebay, Ravelry and Dawanda Stores online.

Happy Crocheting!

Crochet Candy Seller Pattern!

2009-12-12T23:14:00.000-08:00

Another of my food project, this time was inspired by those candy selling stalls. The pattern consists of the weighing scale, scoop and 5 different types of candies.
Happy Crocheting Everyone!

Make your own Takoyaki Octopus Ball!

2009-12-02T04:32:00.000-08:00

Okay...i have to admit that i have been extremely late in updating my blog for the past 2 weeks. I have just came back from a week long holiday in somewhere else. The trip was good and the weather was just nice, even though it gets cooler in the night. Being away from home gives me more inspiration and ideas for me to crochet in future!

This pattern was actually completed just before a board the plane. So i was rushing to put it in my online stores and was not able to update it in my blog. When i came back, i was extremely exhausted from all those travelling and sleep most of the time for the past 3 days. Finally i am able to update my stuff and my store.

So i have made a Takoyaki or Octopus Ball maker set. It is a famous snacks in Japan. The pattern consists of the pan, oil jug, batter jug, salt, sauce and ready-made takoyaki. As usual you can find all my patterns in Etsy, Ebay, Ravelry or Dawanda Stores.

Happy Crocheting Everyone!

Miniature CHRISTMAS Crochet!

2009-11-16T23:44:00.000-08:00

The holiday season is coming soon. Most people are doing their early preparation for the celebration. For crafters, this is the busiest time as most them are trying to make their own decoration. I have come up with a miniature crochet item with Christmas theme. It is intended to become a phone charm but you can always modify it in becoming fridge magnets, key chain or Christmas tree deco!

As usual the pattern will be available in my online stores!

Happy Crocheting!

It's Tea Time with Strawberry Tea Set !

2009-11-11T05:17:00.000-08:00

This time i have come up with a whole set of strawberry themed tea set. Inclusive of a teapot, tea cup and a plate of strawberry cake. It also comes with a strawberry themed plate and spoon!

Pattern available in my Etsy, Ebay, Ravelry and Dawanda stores.

Happy Crocheting everyone!

Beauty Kit - Hair Blower and Curling Iron!

2009-11-04T22:31:00.000-08:00

Yet another of my crochet design, this time i have made a hair blower and curling iron. Suggested to me by my beloved customer, this will be a great gift for anyone. Could also be displayed in the house as decoration.Happy Crocheting!

Crochet Macaroon, Eclair and Fruity Cream Puff!

2009-10-29T02:57:00.000-07:00

Yes, i like to crochet food very very much. This is another of my crochet food pattern collection. This collection includes 5 different color macaroons, chocolate and cream Eclair and Fruity cream puff. As usual all my pattern are available in my Etsy, Ebay, Ravelry and Dawanda stores.

Happy Crocheting Everyone!

Time to do some IRONING!

2009-10-21T01:34:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, i try my utmost best to avoid to do ironing chores. Buying clothes that are not easily creased or wrinkle free clothes definitely help in reducing the chances of doing this boring chores. However, i do feel guilty for not ironing my clothes as often i do previously while holding a full time job.

In order to make up with sense of guilt, i have decided to create and design a crochet pattern for iron with ironing board. I am sure there are people out there will enjoy making this fun pattern. Could always use this 'iron' to iron some dolls clothes and there is no risk of getting burn!

As usual, all my patterns will be available in my Etsy, Ebay, Ravelry and Dawanda Stores!

Enjoy Crocheting!

Crochet Dim Sum for Everyone!

2009-10-13T03:19:00.000-07:00

Another of my favorite food for breakfast, dim sum. Dim Sum originated from the chinese, with the popular ones coming from Hong Kong. The Hong Kong style dim sum comes with a large variety of steamed and deep fried food. Most people prefer the steamed compared to those that are deep fried. It is usually eaten with chinese tea as breakfast in most places.

My crochet version of dim sum comprises of 10 different types.

Pork Bun - Also known as 'Char Siu Bao'. Steamed Bun with filling of pork inside. May also be different type of filling such as lotus paste.

Egg Custard Tart - Known as ' Dan Tart' in Chinese, is made from normal tart skin with egg custard filling in middle. Best to be eaten fresh out of the oven!

Prawn Dumpling - Also called 'Har Gau'. As the name suggest, the filling is all fresh prawn wrap in thin dumpling skin which then steamed to cook. My favorite of all din sum!

Mini Spring Roll - Known as 'Chun Kuen'. Ingredients consists of all thinly shredded carrot, turnip and some meat.

Panfried Dumpling - Similar to prawn dumpling but with different ingredients. Usually pork was used as main ingredients. It is panfried and not steamed.

Sesame Seed Ball - Deep fried ball of flour with filling of red bean paste and covered with sesame.

Shao Mai - Most popular type of Dim Sum. Made from pork and steamed using bamboo steamer.

Rice Noodles Roll - Also known as 'Cheung Fun'. Made from thin rice flour paste and steamed with filling of either prawn or pork (char siu).

Taro Dumpling - Made from taro (also known as yam) with filling of 'char siu' and deep fried.

Lotus Leaf Rice - Known as ' Lo Mai Gai'. Steamed rice with filling of chicken on a lotus leaf.

How i wish i could have all these right now!

Happy Crocheting everyone!

BBQ Party!!

2009-10-08T01:22:00.000-07:00

I am sure a lot of people out there that likes BBQ food. It is a great fun to grill your own food and enjoying the time under the sun. I have come out with a crochet version of BBQ grill. You can choose to grill steak, sausages, corn or vege.

Hope that you will like it!
Happy Crocheting everyone!

Christmas Log Cake!

2009-09-23T01:44:00.000-07:00

Christmas is just 2 months away. Now is the time for all the crafters to prepare for the celebration and so do I. I have design a christmas log cake for the holiday season. You could use this as decoration or for table center piece. Christmas is not complete with a log cake.

This log cake measures 8.5 inches and decorated with snow as the base and berries. As usual my patterns will be available in Ebay, Etsy, DaWanda and Ravelry.

Enjoy!

Canned Food!

2009-09-19T23:05:00.000-07:00

If you are lazy to cook or wanted to have a quick meal without getting out of your home, then canned food would be your saviour. Every now and then, i will buy some canned food and store them up. It is perfect for those lazy moments where you are lazy to cook but still need to eat time. Especially for people like me!

So i have come up with a crochet version of canned food. It really reminds me of the real canned food. Those 3 are my favorites which is sardines, pork ham meat and baked beans.

Happy Crocheting!

Taco & Chips with Salsa!

2009-09-11T23:45:00.000-07:00

Another of my crochet design, Taco & Chips with Salsa sauce. It is the most famous mexican food and it is everyone's favorite! Yummy.....

This pattern consists of Tortilla Chips with salsa sauce and Taco with fillings of meat, tomato cube and salad leaf. As usual my patterns will be available in Ebay, Etsy, Dawanda and now available also in Ravelry!

Happy Crocheting!

Toaster Set Crochet Pattern

2009-09-07T02:07:00.000-07:00

As everyone knows i like to crochet food items, partly inspired by food models from Japan and partly due to my love for nice food. I couldn't eat that much but looking at it makes me satisfied.

I always wanted to make something that has an electrical cord with a plug. So this time i have tested out my cord and plug using a toaster. This is the special feature of this pattern. I think it looks more realistic with a cord and plug. Another feature of this pattern is that you can really put your crochet bread inside the toaster! Sure will add more fun to it.

Happy crocheting everyone!

Pancakes For All!

2009-08-27T21:43:00.000-07:00

I think it will be fun to make your own pancakes and selecting your own toppings. You may come up with thousands of combination just to suit your taste. Or even maybe to experiment with new flavors? I know there is a shop that specialize only in selling pancakes, not in in my country though.

My pattern consists of a pancakes maker where all the crocheted pancakes will fit nicely into the pan. With 5 different toppings, you can mix and match the toppings. You could even put a few different toppings at once!

My favorite would definitely be the chocolate and cream combination. Its definitely yummy!Happy Crocheting Everyone!

Make your own Christmas Tree!

2009-08-19T01:23:00.000-07:00

I know it seems a bit too early to prepare for Christmas but nothing is wrong to prepare early right? Haha..

This is the most time consuming and 'patience testing' pattern i have ever made. It might not seems like that much of work, but imagine among all those ruffles and layers after layers of trees. It hidden the most work of the crochet. I did consider to remove or reduce the ruffles and layers, but it wouldn't create the effects that i wanted. So to achieve the desired look, i have to bear the huge sums of stitches. I think i need to calculate how many thousands of stitches that i have crochet...

Okay, back to the Christmas tree. Consists of 8 different layers of 'leaf' at different diameter at each level. I have used some shiny acrylic yarn of gold, red and silver to make a round ornament for the tree. Hang on the tree using split ring and finished of with a gold and red ribbon. The top of the tree is a yellow star. Whole tree measure 12 inches from top to bottom.

More christmas theme stuff coming up. For those interested, please visit my Etsy or Ebay store.

Happy Crocheting.