Squishy Chocolate

Vrolijk kerstfeest!

2011-12-23T12:40:00.000+01:00

kleurplaat vlinders - coloring sheet butterflies

2011-07-28T13:40:00.008+02:00

Al jaren maak ik mijn eigen kleurplaten
Gewoon voor mezelf
Met potlood, papier en stiften
Vandaag maakte ik mijn eerste kleurplaat digitaal
Van een foto van een van mijn tekeningen
En met mijn gloednieuwe pen tablet
Je kunt hem hier downloaden
En lekker zelf inkleuren

I have made many coloring sheets in my life
Just for me
With pencil, paper and crayons
Today I made my first digital coloring sheet
Based on a picture of one of my own drawings
I used my sparkling new pen tablet
You can download it here
And colour it yourself

Uil - gratis kerst-haakpatroon

2010-12-06T15:18:00.005+01:00

The English translation of this pattern can be found at the Birds of a feather blog.

Benodigdheden:
Haaknaald van 2,5 mm
bijpassende katoen

Gebruikte termen:
l = losse
v = vaste
sk = stokje
min = haak 2 steken samen met een vaste
st = steek

De uil wordt gehaakt in een spiraal. De toeren worden niet gesloten. Je begint de nieuwe toer in de eerste steek van de voorgaande toer.

patroon:
lijf:
2l (of gebruik een magic loop)
1) 6v in de tweede st vanaf je haaknaald (of 6v in de magic loop)
2) 2v n elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
3) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel(18 v)
4) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende 2 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel(24 v)
5) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende 3 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (30 v)
6) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende 4 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (36 v)
7-22) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (36 v)
23) (min, sc in de volgende 4 st) in de achterste lussen, herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (30 v)
24) (min, sc in de volgende 3 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (24 v)
25) (min, sc in de volgende 2 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (18 v)
26) (min, sc in de volgende st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
VULLEN
27) (min), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (6 v)
HECHT AF

ogen (2 stuks):
2l (of gebruik een magic loop)
1) 6v in de tweede st vanaf je haaknaald (of 6v in de magic loop)
2) 2v n elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
3) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel(18 v)
HECHT AF

oren (2 stuks):
2l
2v in de tweede st vanaf je haaknaald
HECHT AF

vleugels (2 stuks):
7l
1) v in de tweede st vanaf je haaknaald, v in de volgende 4 st, 8sk in de laatste st van de ketting
Ga verder in het rond, de volgende steken komen aan de andere kant van de beginketting.
v in de volgende 4 st, 3v in de laatste st voor de eerste steek van deze toer. Je bent nu rond.
2) v in de volgende 5 st, 2v in de volgende 8 st, v in de volgende 4 st, (2v) in de volgende 3 st
3) v in de volgende 5 st, (2v, v in de volgende st) 8 keer, v in de volgende 4 st, (2v, v in de volgende st) 3 keer
4) v in de volgende 5 st
HECHT AF

Knip de pupillen, snavel en poten uit vilt.

Naai de vleugels, oren en ogen aan het lijf.
Lijm de pupillen, snavel en poten met textiellijm.

Kerstboom - gratis kerst-haakpatroon

2010-12-06T15:14:00.005+01:00

The English translation of this pattern can be found at the Birds of a feather blog.

Benodigdheden:
Haaknaald van 2,5 mm
bijpassende katoen

Gebruikte termen:
l = losse
v = vaste
min = haak 2 steken samen met een vaste
st = steek

De kerstboom wordt gehaakt in een spiraal. De toeren worden niet gesloten. Je begint de nieuwe toer in de eerste steek van de voorgaande toer.

patroon:
boomkroon:
2l (of gebruik een magic loop)
1) 6v in de tweede st vanaf je haaknaald (of 6v in de magic loop)
2-3) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (6 v)
4) 2v n elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
5-6) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
7) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (18 v)
8-9) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (18 v)
10) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende 2 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (24 v)
11-12) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (24 v)
13) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende 3 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (30 v)
14-15) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (30 v)
16) (2v in de eerstet st, sc in de volgende 4 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (36 v)
17-18) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (36 v)
19) (min, sc in de volgende 4 st) in de achterste lussen, herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (30 v)
20) (min, sc in de volgende 3 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (24 v)
21) (min, sc in de volgende 2 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (18 v)
22) (min, sc in de volgende st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
VULLEN
23) (min), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (6 v)
HECHT AF

boomstam:
2l (of gebruik een magic loop)
1) 6v in de tweede st vanaf je haaknaald (of 6v in de magic loop)
2) 2v n elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
3-5) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
HECHT AF

Vul de stam met een beetje vulling en naai het vast aan de onderkant van de kroon.

Gebruik gekleurd draad om de kerstversieringen op de boom te borduren.

Kerstbal - gratis kerst-haakpatroon

2010-12-06T15:05:00.005+01:00

The English translation of this pattern can be found at the Birds of a feather blog.

Benodigdheden:
Haaknaald van 2,5 mm
bijpassende katoen

Gebruikte termen:
l = losse
v = vaste
min = haak 2 steken samen met een vaste
3min = haak 3 steken samen met een vaste
st = steek

De kerstbal wordt gehaakt in een spiraal. De toeren worden niet gesloten. Je begint de nieuwe toer in de eerste steek van de voorgaande toer.

patroon:
2l (of gebruik een magic loop)
1) 6v in de tweede st vanaf je haaknaald (of 6v in de magic loop)
2) 2v n elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
3) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel(18 v)
4) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende 2 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel(24 v)
5) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende 3 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (30 v)
6) (2v in de eerste st, sc in de volgende 4 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (36 v)
7-12) v in elke st tot het einde van de cirkel (36 v)
13) (min, sc in de volgende 4 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (30 v)
14) (min, sc in de volgende 3 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (24 v)
15) (min, sc in de volgende 2 st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (18 v)
16) (min, sc in de volgende st), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (12 v)
VULLEN
17) (min), herhaal tot het einde van de cirkel (6 v)
18) 3min, 3min, 15l
Knip de draad af op een centimeter of 5 van je ketting met lossen. Gebruik de extra draad om een de ketting aan de bovenkant van de kerstbal vast te maken, zodat een hanglusje ontstaat
HECHT AF

Christmas decorations DIY: owl

2010-12-06T13:00:00.000+01:00

Supplies:
2,5 mm hook
matching cotton yarn

Terms used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease, single crochet two stitches together
st = stitch

This pattern is worked in spirals. The rows are not closed. The new row starts in the first stitch of the previous row.

Pattern:
body:
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6sc in magic loop)
2) 2sc in each st around (12 sc)
3) (2sc in first st, sc in next st), repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2sc in first st, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2sc in first st, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (30 sc)
6) (2sc in first st, sc in next 4 st), repeat around (36 sc)
7-22) sc in each st around (36 sc)
23) (dec, sc in next 4 st) in back loops, repeat around (30 sc)
24) (dec, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (24 sc)
25) (dec, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (18 sc)
26) (dec, sc in next st), repeat around (12 sc)
STUFF
27) (dec), repeat around (6 sc)
FINISH OFF

eyes (make 2):
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6sc in magic loop)
2) 2sc in each st around (12 sc)
3) (2sc in first st, sc in next st), repeat around (18 sc)
FINISH OFF

ears (make 2):
ch2
2sc in 2nd st from hook
FINISH OFF

wings (make 2):
ch7
1) sc in 2nd st from hook, sc in next 4 st, 8dc in last st of chain
Keep on working in the established direction, the next stitches are worked in beginning chain
sc in next 4 st, 3sc in last st before the first st of this round
2) sc in next 5 st, 2sc in next 8 st, sc in next 4 st, (2sc) in next 3 st
3) sc in next 5 st, (2sc, sc in next st) 8 times, sc in next 4 st, (2sc, sc in next st) 3 times
4) sc in next 5 st
FINISH OFF

Make the pupils, beak and feet out of felt

Sew the wings, ears and eyes to the body.
Use glue to paste the pupils, beak and feet to the body.

Liever Nederlands? Het originele, Nederlandse patroon staat op mijn eigen blog.

Christmas decorations DIY: christmas tree

2010-12-06T12:59:00.000+01:00

Supplies:
2,5 mm hook
matching cotton yarn

Terms used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dec = decrease, single crochet two stitches together
st = stitch

This pattern is worked in spirals. The rows are not closed. The new row starts in the first stitch of the previous row.

Pattern:
Tree:
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6sc in magic loop)
2-3) sc in each st around (6 sc)
4) 2sc in each st around (12 sc)
5-6) sc in each st around (12 sc)
7) (2sc in first st, sc in next st), repeat around (18 sc)
8-9) sc in each st around) (18 sc)
10) (2sc in first st, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (24 sc)
11-12) sc in each st around (24 sc)
13) (2sc in first st, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (30 sc)
14-15) sc in each st around (30 sc)
16) (2sc in first st, sc in next 4 st), repeat around (36 sc)
17-18) sc in each st around (36 sc)
19) (dec, sc in next 4 st) in back loops, repeat around (30 sc)
20) (dec, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (24 sc)
21) (dec, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (18 sc)
22) (dec, sc in next st), repeat around (12 sc)
STUFF
23) (dec), repeat around (6 sc)
FINISH OFF

Stem:
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6sc in magic loop)
2) 2sc in each st around (12 sc)
3-5) sc in each st around (12 sc)
FINISH OFF

Put a little bit of stuffing in the stem and sew it to the bottom of the tree.

Use colored thread to embroider the decorations on the tree.

Liever Nederlands? Het originele, Nederlandse patroon staat op mijn eigen blog.

Christmas decorations DIY: christmas ball

2010-12-06T12:58:00.000+01:00

Supplies:
2,5 mm hook
matching cotton yarn

Terms used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dec = decrease, single crochet two stitches together
3dec = decrease three stitches, single crochet three stitches together
st = stitch

This pattern is worked in spirals. The rows are not closed. The new row starts in the first stitch of the previous row.

Pattern:
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6sc in magic loop)
2) 2sc in each st around (12 sc)
3) (2sc in first st, sc in next st), repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2sc in first st, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2sc in first st, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (30 sc)
6) (2sc in first st, sc in next 4 st), repeat around (36 sc)
7-12) sc in each st around (36 sc)
13) (dec, sc in next 4 st), repeat around (30 sc)
14) (dec, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (24 sc)
15) (dec, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (18 sc)
16) (dec, sc in next st), repeat around (12 sc)
STUFF
17) (dec), repeat around (6 sc)
18) 3dec, 3dec, ch15
Cut off yarn, leaving a little tail. Use the tail to sew the top of the chain to the top of the ball, making a loop to hang the ball from.
FINISH OFF

Liever Nederlands? Het originele, Nederlandse patroon staat op mijn eigen blog.

engeltjes - little angels

2010-11-09T21:44:00.000+01:00

afgedankt - discarded

2010-10-23T21:49:00.000+02:00

Wat zie ik daar tussen het groene mos?
2 naalden. Afgedankt.

What do I see between the green moss?
2 needles. Discarded.

(Maasduinen, 10-10-2010)

muts - hat

2010-10-21T12:00:00.002+02:00

Recht. Averecht.
Groen. Geel. Bruin.
Ik ben een mutsenfabriekje begonnen.
Mutsen voor koude hoofden en hoofdjes.
Een muts voor mij, een muts voor haar en een muts voor hem.

Knit. Purl.
Green. Yellow. Brown.
I started a little hat factory.
Hats voor cold heads and cold little heads
A hat for me, a hat for her, and a hat for him.

(Met veel dank aan mijn kleine fotomodel - Lots of thanks to my little photo model)

die ook - that one too

2010-10-20T21:54:00.002+02:00

Een wandeling in het bos
is voor mij meer stilstaan dan lopen.
Bij die mooi gekleurde boom,
dat felgroene mos,
die veelkleurige bladeren,
dat perfecte blad voor mijn bladerslinger,
die paddenstoel die toch echt op de foto moet.
En die ook.

A walk in the woods
is for me more stopping than walking.
By that beautiful colored tree,
that bright green moss,
those multicolored leaves,
that perfect leave for my fall garland,
that toadstool that I really need to photograph.
And that one, too.

(Maasduinen, 10-10-2010)

green crafting: recycled books

2010-08-24T12:57:00.000+02:00

Last two weeks was my summer vacation. I tried a no Internet policy and spend my time crafting and reading. I succeeded in the crafting and reading part. The best that I can say is that I have no more book reader's block! That is a big thing. For a year I just could not put myself towards reading, not even a children's book! Which is very strange for me, because I am a big fan of reading. Anyways, I managed to finish one book and start another during my vacation. And I am loving it once again.
(Did you somewhere expect a but, well, here it comes:) But I did not quite succeed in the no Interet thing. The first week went by with just two or three times checking my e-mail, but the second week I was my old Internet-addict-self again. Sorry. But there are too many great blogs out there! And so much inspiration!
With my freshly lifted book readers block, I stumbled upon this great idea for the recycling of books: the living garden of knowledge in Métis, Quebec. It is made with 40000 books, in the middle of a forest.

This inspired me to search for more great things made with recycled books. I mostly found prints and paintings on old book pages, like this one from owlstudio on Etsy:

And this faery tale one on an old dictonary page by DreameryStudio on Etsy:

Garlands are always a great thing to make with recycled paper, like this lovely garland made from an old book by bibliocide on Etsy. (You should really check out this shop if you like the recycled book/paper theme!)

But what amazed me most during my search on Etsy where the sculpures, especially this one by Kenjio:

And the best recycling idea is this last one: vintage playing blocks combined with pictures from cowboys out of an old book. This makes a great toy! These 77 cowboy blocks are hand-recycled by ownbackyard on Etsy.

Happy crafting!
Love, Inkie

Are you inspired? Please show us your creations at our Flickr group.

Do you want more green crafting? Check out my posts about recycled sweater pillows, recycled maps and recycled paper crafts.

Bubikon: reformierte Kirche

2010-08-20T12:00:00.002+02:00

wood + lichen

2010-08-19T12:00:00.001+02:00

Bubikon: Altes Gemeindehaus

2010-08-18T12:00:00.001+02:00

Sunset Pfaffikon

2010-08-17T12:00:00.000+02:00

Landwasser viaduct

2010-08-16T12:00:00.000+02:00

Bubikon: Station

2010-08-15T23:36:00.001+02:00

green crafting: recycled sweater pillows

2010-07-27T12:56:00.000+02:00

Today's post is some inspiration I used to come into the mood for te online sewing class Home Ec. This summer, I am finally going to learn to sew! That is: I am finally learning how to use my sewing machine for more than the basic straight lines and shortening of my trousers. One of the things I want to learn is sewing my own pillow cases (with zipper). I have some old clothes cut out in squares already and I am looking for some great old sweaters to use to. I was not really sure about the sweaters, till I did a little search on the internet. Recycled sweater pillows can be so beautiful! I really need a trip to the thrift store now.
Here are some of the beauties I found online (including some links to DIY's):

Sweater pillow DIY on Country Living

Sweater Cushion DIY by Refashion on Refashinoso

Flower Garden Accent Pillow by FeltSewGood on Etsy

Patchwork pet bed on Apartment therapy

Bright Tiles Pillow by lolagodiva on Etsy

Fish scale pillow by plytextiles on Etsy

Happy crafting!
Love, Inkie

Are you inspired? Please show us your creations at our Flickr group.

Do you want more green crafting? Check out my posts about recycled maps and recycled paper crafts.

Cornflower

2010-07-24T21:53:00.002+02:00

Cornflower - Centaurea cyanus - Korenbloem
Marmalade hoverfly - Episyrphus balteatus - Pyjamazweefvlieg

green crafting: recycled maps

2010-07-13T12:55:00.000+02:00

While cleaning my house, I found a big box filled with maps. A lot of these maps I am never going to use again, they are old or from places I probably won't visit again. But I think they will be a great addition to my craft supplies. The first thing that came to my mind was using it as stationary (as an addition to my vintage map stationary that I bought a couple of years ago). But a little search on Etsy and other places on the web gave me a lot more ideas.

What do you tink of these?

Map heart garland by lovefromchloe on Etsy

Vintage map magnet by pommesfrites on Etsy

Recycled NYC subway map by ecoist

Gift tags by Milomade

Maps & Butterflies by Image Surgery

I also found some cute DIY's:
- Map coasters
- Vintage map bangle
- Butterfly art
- Vintage map treat bag
- Map lamp

Happy crafting!
Love, Inkie

Are you inspired? Please show us your creations at our Flickr group.

Do you want more green crafting? Check out my post about recycled paper crafts.

DIY Make your own butterfly net

2010-06-22T12:54:00.000+02:00

Summer is here! This is the time of year I love to be outside all day long. Cycling, walking, or just sitting down and watching all the life around me. Sometimes I take my flora (a book about wild plants) with me and try to figure out all the names of the wild plants I find. And other times I take my butterfly net with me to catch some insects and try to figure out their names. I mainly catch dragonflies (Odonata), which are pretty easy to bring to name.
For quite some years now I have a 'professional' butterfly net, which can be folded. But before that, I used to make my own. Today I will share my 'recipy' for making butterfly nets.

You will need:
- an old badminton racket
- tule or even better, lace curtains (simple ones, with tiny (<1mm), but not to tiny holes)
- scissors
- needle and thread

Take the cords out of your racket.
Cut out a piece of the tule or curtain, that is al little wider than the circumference of the racket and about as long as your arm.
Fold the fabric in half.
sew along the bottom and side of the fabric, leaving about 2,5 cm of the side from the top and the top open (this is one of the sides you made a little wider than the circumference of the racket). I prefer to sew rounded edges on the bottom of the net, but straight workes also fine.
Cut of the excess of fabric.
Fold the top of the net around your racket and sew it. You can make a nice tunnel to go around the racket or simply fold the fabric round the racket and use the holes that are left after you took the cords out to sew through.
Your butterfly is ready to use.

Please be carefull with the insects you catch. Make sure you don't harm them and they don't hurt you.

recycled plushies

2010-04-27T12:53:00.000+02:00

I am busy, busy, busy. So today just I quick hello from me. But I won't leave you without some eco and recycle inspiration. I found these cute plushies, made with recycled fabric, on Etsy:

sleepyking's Bon Bon and Belchick - Woodland Squirrels in Love
cuddlemonstre's Plato
violastudio's Bandit Groundhog
woolcrazy's Who...Who loves you...felted wool owl

Next week, I'll be in France. With Wifi! So I'll be back next week with a French post.

à la semaine prochaine!

green crafting: recycled paper crafts

2010-04-13T12:52:00.000+02:00

Three weeks ago I showed you how you can use old magazines to bring some spring inside your house. Today I want to show you some more ways to use recycled paper for your crafts.

Garlands

There are many ways of making paper garlands, like:
-Cut out shapes and sew them together into a garland
-Use stripes of paper to make a paper chain garland

You can find some great examples here:
-Valentine garland
-Christmas garland
-Sewn recycled paper garland
-Paper chain garland
-Laura's garland

Jewelry

I found some great examples of jewelry made with or out of recycled paper. What do you think of this jewelry from recycled magazines? Or my favorite: a bangle, decorated with a vintage map?

Gift wrapping

I am not the person that has piles and piles of nice gift wrapping paper. Sometimes I buy some with a nice pattern, but most of the time I have none. So the gifts I give are usually wrapped in someting else. Magazines, paper bags, newspapers, plastic bags, even an old coloring book. I used it all. Maybe next time, I will even use some extra recycled paper to make a cute bow or flower to put on the package.

Do you want more?

What about placemats?

Wall art?

Or even yarn made from newspapers?

Happy crafting!
Love, Inkie

Are you inspired? Please show us your creations at our Flickr group.

easter typography and eggs

2010-03-29T12:50:00.000+02:00

Get the full size, printable easter card at our flickr.

My favorite way to eat an Easter egg? To start with, I like my eggs organic or free range. I like them soft boiled on a slice of bread or filled, like here:

To make these eggs you need hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, chives, curry, pepper and salt. Cut the boiled eggs in half and remove the yellow part, mix the egg yellow with the mayonnaise, mustard, chives, curry, pepper and salt till you get the taste you like. I like it with a good mustard and curry taste and a bit chunky. Fill the egg halves with the filling you just made. Serves with some freshly cut chives.

Do you like to serve colored eggs for easter? Go organic and try these
natural egg dyeing techniques.

Spring flowers

2010-03-23T12:48:00.000+01:00

Hi, I am Inkie, I am the green birdie. Every tuesday I will bring you loads of green and eco-friendly inspiration and DIY's.

Spring has finally arrived in our garden, with the first bulbs flowering and some green popping up everywhere.

I like to have a little of that spring feeling and colors in my house. This weekend I made some flowers out of old magazines to bring that little bit of color in the house. It was very easy and quickly done. All you need are scissors, old (colorfull) magazines, some tape and if you like some green yarn.

First, rip out the nice, colorfull pages from the magazines (pages with no, or hardly any text and with just one main color work best for this purpose).
Next, cut out squares, about the size of normal folding paper.

Use your best origami skills to fold flowers and stick them to some rolled up paper that will be the stem. I also used some green yarn to cover the stems on some of the flowers. When you are not an origami-hero, you can also cut out flower shapes and stick those to the stems.
This is my bouquet, with all different flowers:

Want to show off your own recycled paper flowers? Come and show them in our Flickr group!

Love, Inkie

all you need is love

2010-02-13T20:59:00.009+01:00

A last minute Valentines crochet pattern for you:

all you need is love - crocheted heart

Terms used
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
dec = double crochet decrease, crochet 2 dc together
st = stitch

Pattern

bottom triangle:
ch 22
1) dc in each st, starting in 3rd st from hook (20 dc)
2) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, dec, 14dc, dec (17 dc)
3) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, dec, 11dc, dec (14 dc)
4) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, dec, 8dc, dec (11 dc)
5) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, dec, 5dc, dec (8 dc)
6) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, dec, 2dc, dec (5 dc)
7) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, 1dc, dec (3 dc)
8) ch1, dec
FINISH OFF

top - part 1:
Start at one side of the top of the triangle you just made
ch2
1) dc in each st (20 dc)
2) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, 6dc, dec (8 dc)
3) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, 4dc, dec (6 dc)
4) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, 2dc, dec (4 dc)
FINISH OFF

top - part 2:
start at the outer side of the part with no top
1) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, 6dc, dec (8 dc)
2) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, 4dc, dec (6 dc)
3) ch1, turn, dc in 3rd st from hook, 2dc, dec (4 dc)

sc around
FINISH OFF

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top 10: daily blog reads

2010-01-08T00:14:00.006+01:00

1. A Beautifull Mess

2. Maedchen mit Herz

3. Seni with love

4. Smile and Wave

5. {create*loves}

6. s.Blinking Flights

7. Twinkie Chan

8. Freckled Nest

9. Lune Vintage

10. Bluebird Vintage

These are my favorite daily blog reads, mostly discovered over the past few months. They are all very crafty and inspirational.

What are your favorite blogs?

top 10: 2009 music

2009-12-29T13:50:00.004+01:00

1. Alela Diane - To Be Still

2. Devon Sproule - Don't Hurry for Heaven

3. Alela Diane featuring Alina Hardin - Alela & Alina

4. God Help The Girl - God Help the Girl

5. Emily Jane White - Victorian America

6. Ödland - The Caterpillar

7. Lisa o Piu - When This Was the Future

8. Among the Oak & Ash - Among the Oak & Ash

9. Christy Moore - Listen

10. Linda Draper - Bridge and Tunnel

Dreamland Dangle - Nederlandstalig patroon

2009-11-25T22:18:00.001+01:00

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Dreamland Dangle - Free crochet pattern

2009-10-18T15:04:00.005+02:00

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Little Bear Baby Hat - Free crochet pattern

2009-08-17T10:27:00.009+02:00

Supplies
4 or 4,5 mm crochet hook
matching yarn (worsted weight; I used Lana Grossa Biosoja,
a soft organic yarn made of Soy, Cotton and Bamboo)

Terms used
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
slpst = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
join = join with slpst

The hat is worked in rounds. At the end of each row the round is closed with a slip stitch in the first stitch of the row. The new row starts with one or two sc's.
The ears are worked in spirals. The rows are not closed. The new row starts in the first stitch of the previous row.

Pattern
Hat:
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6 sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6 sc in magic loop), join
2) ch1, 2 sc in each st around (12 sc), join
3) ch1, (2 sc in first st, sc in next st), repeat around (18 sc), join
4) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (24 sc), join
5) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (30 sc), join
6) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 4 st), repeat around (36 sc), join
7) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 5 st), repeat around (42 sc), join
8) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 6 st), repeat around (48 sc), join
9) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 7 st), repeat around (54 sc), join
10) ch1, 1 sc in first 6 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 26 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 20 st (56 sc), join
11) ch1, 1 sc in first 10 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 28 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 16 st (58 sc), join
12) ch1, 1 sc in first 20 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 30 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 6 st (60 sc), join
13) ch1, 1 sc in first 6 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 32 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 20 st (62 sc), join
14) ch1, 1 sc in first 10 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 34 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 16 st (64 sc), join
15 - 24) ch1, 1 sc in each st around (64 sc), join
25) ch2, 1 hdc in each st around (64 hdc), join
26) ch1, 1 sc in each st around (64 sc), join
FINISH OFF

Ears (make 2):
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6 sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6 sc in magic loop)
2) 2 sc in each st around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first st, sc in next st), repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2sc in first st, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2sc in first st, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (30 sc)
Fold the circle in half to make an half-cirkle. sc around the edge (sc through stitches of both halves) (15 sc)
FINISH OFF

Stich the ears to the hat.

Download the pattern in Dutch and English

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Little Bride - Free crochet pattern

2009-08-04T21:28:00.007+02:00

Download het patroon in het Nederlands.

Download the pattern in English.

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Little Bear preemie baby hat - Free crochet pattern

2009-07-21T21:38:00.012+02:00

Supplies:
4,5 mm hook
matching yarn (worsted weight; I used Lana Grossa Biosoja, an organic yarn made of Soy, Cotton and Bamboo)

Terms used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
slpst = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
join = join with slpst

The hat is worked in rounds. At the end of each row the round is closed with a slip stitch in the first stitch of the row. The new row starts with one or two sc's.
The ears are worked in spirals. The rows are not closed. The new row starts in the first stitch of the previous row.

Pattern:
Hat:
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6 sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6 sc in magic loop), join
2) ch1, 2 sc in each st around (12 sc), join
3) ch1, (2 sc in first st, sc in next st), repeat around (18 sc), join
4) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (24 sc), join
5) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 3 st), repeat around (30 sc), join
6) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 4 st), repeat around (36 sc), join
7) ch1, (2sc in first st, sc in next 5 st), repeat around (42 sc), join
8) ch1, 1 sc in each st around (42 sc), join
9) ch1, 1 sc in first 5 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 20 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 15 st (44 sc), join
10) ch1, 1 sc in each st around (44 sc), join
11) ch1, 1 sc in first 10 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 22 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 10 st (46 sc), join
12) ch1, 1 sc in each st around (46 sc), join
13) ch1, 1 sc in first 15 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 24 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last 5 st (48 sc), join
14 - 18) ch1, 1 sc in each st around (48 sc), join
19) ch2, 1 hdc in each st around (48 hdc), join
20) ch1, 1 sc in each st around (48 sc), join
FINISH OFF

Ears (make 2):
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 6 sc in 2nd st from hook (or 6 sc in magic loop)
2) 2 sc in each st around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first st, sc in next st), repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2sc in first st, sc in next 2 st), repeat around (24 sc)
Fold the circle in half to make an half-cirkle. sc around the edge (sc through stitches of both halves) (12 sc)
FINISH OFF

Stich the ears to the hat.

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Download the pattern in Dutch and English.

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Free crochet pattern: pink summer hat

2009-05-22T01:01:00.008+02:00

Supplies:
Small amound of yarn and a hook to match the weight of the yarn.
I used Schachenmayr Nomotta's Catania, which is is fingering weight and 100% cotton, with a 3 mm hook.

Terms used:
ch = chain / losse
sc = single crochet / vaste
st = stitch / steek
slpst = slip stitch / halve vaste
hdc = half double crochet / half stokje

pattern:
ch2 (or use a magic loop)
1) 5 sc in 2nd st from hook
2) 2 sc in each st around (10 sts)
3) (2 sc in first st, sc in next st) repeat around (15 sts)
4) (2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 st) repeat around (20 sts)
5) (2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 st) repeat around (25 sts)
6) (2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 st) repeat around (30 sts)
7) (2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 st) repeat around (35 sts)
8) (2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 st) repeat around (40 sts)
9) (2 sc in first st, sc in next 7 st) repeat around (45 sts)
10) (2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 st) repeat around (50 sts) slpst to next st, ch2
11) hdc in each st around, slpst in ch2 space, ch2
12) hdc in each st around, slpst in ch2 space, ch3
13) loop up through 2nd and 3rd sts from hook, loop up through next 3 sts; yarn trough all 6 loops; ch1; (loop up through first st from hook, space, last loop from previous, next 2 sts; yarn trough all 6 loops; ch 1) repeat around (24) slpst in first, ch2
14) 2 hdc in each space, slpst in ch2 space, ch2
15) hdc in each st, slpst in ch2 space
16) (ch3, skip 1 st, sc in next st) around, slpst 3 times in first ch3 space
17) (ch4, slpst in next ch3 space) around, slpst 3 times in first ch4 space
18) (ch5, slpst in next ch4 space) around, slpst in first ch5 space. Finish off