My Wedding Crochet

For my wedding I really wanted to add a personal touch as do all Brides, that is why I had made so many things, everyone loved my handmade crochet items and I even got a few orders for other weddings on my big day, For a personal and elegant touch on your wedding I will work close with the Bride to make sure her wedding will be one to remember

Flower pins with pearl beading a real ice breaker amongst guests and a simple token of the day to take home with them and will last forever (Can be made in any colour to suit the wedding)

Crochet Cape made with Patons Thunder Mohair, this cape can also be made in white/ cream yarn with added clear crystals for any Bride

I hand stitched swarovski crystals into the cape and had the bridesmaid necklaces made to match

I stayed up until 3AM the night before the wedding crocheting this flowergirl cape (yawn!)

The flower girl basket was a joy to make and no one could keep their eyes or hands off it

For price list please Email me

My Pumpkin's Hat

My Pumpkin’s Hat

Size

3-6month baby

You will need:

6mm crochet hook

darning needle

Stitch Marker

Yarn I used:

Red Heart Super Saver 10ply

Acrylic

SC - Single Crochet

gauge - 2SC per inch

Making the Hat

Chain 5 and join with a slip stitch

• Chain 1 (counts as first SC) 8 SC into loop (9SC) add stitch marker as this hat is made up in a spiral
• 2SC in each stitch around (16SC)
• *1SC in first stitch, 2SC in second space, Repeat from * all around (24SC)
• *1SC in next two spaces with an increase(2SC) on the third* Repeat from * around (20SC)
• 1SC in each stitch around (30SC)
• *1SC in next four stitches with increase(2SC) on the fifth* Repeat from * around (47SC)
• 1SC all around (40SC), Work until you reach 6inches, fasten off with a slip stitch to finish.

Stem

Chain 3 and join with a slip stitch (this makes a loop)

• Chain 1 (counts as 1SC) 8SC in loop (9SC)
• 1SC in each stitch around, continue until you reach 3inches

Petals

• Chain 4 (first Treble) *1Treble and slip stitch into same stitch* Repeat from * twice more, Chain 4 and slip stitch in same stitch.
• Slip Stitch in next two spaces
• Chain 4 (first Treble) *1Treble and slip stitch into same stitch* Repeat from * twice more, Chain 4 and slip stitch in same stitch.
• Slip Stitch in next two spaces
• Chain 4 (first Treble) *1Treble and slip stitch into same stitch* Repeat from * twice more, Chain 4 and slip stitch in same stitch.
• Slip Stitch in next two spaces
• Chain 4 (first Treble) *1Treble and slip stitch into same stitch* Repeat from * twice more, Chain 4 and slip stitch in same stitch.
• Fasten off with a slip stitch to finish

Using your darning needle sew the stem to the top of the hat, tie in and cut any loose ends.

My Noro Cape

From the crochet book "The Happy Hooker" a collection of patterns, this is called Cold Shoulders and is by Laurie Rossbach

Beautiful Shell Stitch

I used Noro yarn when crocheting this, I really didnt want to use pom poms which is suggested in the pattern so instead I used a really big, funky red button that I got in Hickeys, Galway

Corrandulla Craft Fair

I entered my hats into the competiton and was very happy to come third :)
I was a great day out with Hubby to be and Elizabeth (who came 1st and 3rd in fine crochet)
Also I know what to expect next year (that red ribbon will be MINE!) hehe ;)

Cold Shoulders

I got the pattern 'Cold Shoulders' from the crochet book The Happy Hooker
I am in love with this pattern - it is quick, easy and can look so differant depending on the yarn you use...
The green and pink shawl was made for my god-daughter Naimh and the pink and black one was made for my sister Shauna.

I am thinking of making one to wear on my wedding day.....

Just Hats ....................

Please note, I sell hats, If interested in a certain hat feel free to email me, if that hat is sold I would be more then happy to recreate it for you, My hats are fast becoming a trend in Galway city, famous for the bright colours and beautiful designs.


















I love making hats, you can match any outfit - try new things add funky buttons and yarn for a really differant look !
(NB* Please excuse photos with me wearing the hats those photos were taken pre-fake model head)
;)

Garbage to Gorgeous

I entered the Garbage to Gorgeous contest with a crochet hat made from plastic bags, It is Blue and red with a little blue flower to the side.

I loved watching it being modeled on the cat walk and was so proud.

My God Daughter Naimh

Pretty girl!

Shauna, Layla and Naimh

The hat

The Blanket

I was asked by my Uncle Mike and his girlfriend Layla (also my good friend) to be Godmother to their daughter.
I started right away on my gift - A crochet christening blanket / hat / booties and bib! Little did I know what a truly beautiful gift it turned out to be, This gift was more then a blanket it is a keepsake, To custom make a Christening set please contact me at least five weeks before christening

Crochet Beanie Hat with Ribbon

Chain 4 and join

Round 1: CH 1, 10 SC in your magic circle or chain. Do not join. (10 SC Total)

You will single crochet in the top of the beginning stitch with one continual round until the end of the cap is finished. You will want to mark your first stitch so you know approximately where a new round is beginning. There will be a shift to the left with your first stitch each round and a shift to the right with your yarn marker. If you change your marker each round, you will not notice the shift as much.

Round 2: CH 1, 2 SC in each ST around to the yarn marker. (20 SC Total)

Round 3: Ch 1, *1 SC in ea of the next 2 St's, 2 SC in the next St, repeat from *, you will be increase every 3 stitches for a total of 27 stitches. Continue around to the yarn marker. (27 SC total)

Round 4: Ch 1, 1 SC in each ST around, Continue around to the yarn marker. (27 SC total)

Round 5: Ch 1, *1 SC in ea of the next 2 St's, 2 SC in the next St, repeat from *, you will be increase every 3 stitches for a total of 36 stitches. Continue around to the yarn marker. (36 SC total)

Round 6: Ch 1, 1 SC in each ST around, Continue around to the yarn marker. (36 SC total)

Round 7: Ch 1, *1 SC in ea of the next 2 St's, 2 SC in the next St, repeat from *, you will be increase every 3 stitches for a total of 48 stitches. Continue around to the yarn marker. (48 SC total)

Round 8: Ch 1, 1 SC in each ST around, Continue around to the yarn marker . (48 SC total)

Round 9: Ch 1, *1 SC in ea of the next 6 St's, 2 SC in the next St, repeat from *, you will be increase every 7 stitches for a total of 55 stitches. Continue around to the yarn marker. (55 SC total)

Round 10: Now you do your HDC round so you start with a HDC chain one (this takes up 2sc spaces)

Round 11-24: You will continue with a single crochet in each stitch for the remaining rounds. (adding the HDC rounds where ever youd like)

When you have completed the length of your cap, skip on stitch and join in the next stitch. Cut your yarn, sew in the tail.

Making the Cap Smaller:

1. You can use an F, G or H hook without altering the pattern.
2. Stop increasing after round 7 and continue on to form the sides of the cap

Making the Cap Larger:

1. You can use a larger crochet hook
2. You can make this cap larger by adding another increase round. At round 10, you will do 1 SC in ea of the next 5 SC, 2 SC in the next. (Approximately 65 single crochet total). Round 11-24 will be 1 SC in each stitch around. You can add more stitches or less stitches for a custom fit.