Happy New Year!

Pattern for crocheted numbers available HERE

Here we are about to welcome 2014 :)

Before 2013 comes to an end, I would like to THANK YOU for being part of this memorable year. Whether you have attended any of my workshops, purchased from my online store, asked me something about yarn or crochet, or read my blog, you made me look forward to what each day of this year brought.

For 2014, I wish that...
...you have more patience to finish your WIPs.
...you won't have to fear the idea of defrogging your stitches.
...you will not give up on a stitch or pattern you do not understand.
...you eventually figure out what that pattern is saying.
...you find the right yarn for a project you want (or the right project for a yarn).
...you find time to crochet or knit by yourself without any distractions.
...you also find the time to spend more quality time with your loved ones.
...you go out of your usual routine and do something different.
...you also get to make something special for yourself.

More than anything, I wish that you find happiness and fulfillment in every single day this year, and all the following years, would bring.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's make 2014 our best year yet!

Last Crochet Workshop of 2013! More to Come in 2014!

I held my last crochet workshop for the year last Dec. 14 at Pipino Vegetarian in Quezon City. It was a full workshop! The group was a mix of beginners and those who want to refresh their crocheting.

I can't believe this was my 28th crochet workshop in 2013! I'm really happy I get to share this craft with others.

Crochet may have a hard start; but with practice, holding a yarn and hook can eventually feel natural. In time, the yarn strewn across your fingers and the hook you are holding with the other hand will just feel like extensions of yourself. They become part of you and there's nothing to be seen or felt but the creation taking shape in front of you.

Most of the time, my crochet workshops end up like some sort of crafty hangout. We crochet and exchange stories at the same time. And of course, there is that goal of making the quintessential granny square.

Now, go forth and crochet some more, ladies!

I have already been getting inquiries for crochet workshops in 2014. You can find this calendar being updated for upcoming workshops HERE. I already plotted workshop dates for the 1st quarter of 2014. The dates and cities are already final. Specific venues in these cities will be announced later.

This kind of workshop is for beginners and is a good introduction to crocheting. I will only be accepting 6 participants for each workshop schedule. Fee is P1,500, which is inclusive of a crochet starter kit made up of a Susan Bates Silvalium crochet hook, a sampler set Red Heart Super Saver, a yarn and thread cutter, patterns, and illustrated stitch guide. Snacks will also be served. Our goal is for you to make a granny square motif (as seen on the picture above). This is a simple but classic crochet motif piece that is friendly to beginners.

To register for the workshop and to secure your slot this early, please fill up the form below:

This Is What Happens When A Crocheter Attempts...

...to model her work. This post is so vain. I know :p

So I wanted to show off the cowl/infinity shawl I crocheted with Hamanaka yarn by wearing it. I was with my boyfriend Rob at his office holiday get-together. I was wearing the crocheted cowl, so I decided to have some pictures taken with it. The experience was so excruciating. It's so hard to get a decent picture!

I was sort of going for some "look." The image in my head, well, remained in my head. Man, I'ma get me a model to do these things for me.

This may be the most decent one, out of 35 shots Rob took of me on that wall.

My right foot leaning against the wall is Rob's idea, by the way. I don't really know what I'm supposed to convey in this picture. As long as the cowl looks good, I'm good. Actually, it probably would have looked more awkward without the cowl.

By the way, if this post made you want that cowl (miraculously), go HERE for more details :)