Wordless Wednesday WIP: Another Pattern

FO: Baby Boy Owl Hat

Pattern:  Baby Owl Hat
Hook: I hook, 5.5mm
Yarn:  Lion Brand Vanna's Choice and Purl Essence Angel Hair
Made for:  My hair stylist's baby boy
Size:  3-6 month

Baby owl hat #365frandz #project365 #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #ced2016 #owl

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:11pm PST

This hat is my favorite children's hat to crochet.  I only made one modification to the pattern by adding one extra round to the bottom of the hat.

 Isn't it adorable?

 Have you ever tried this pattern?  What did you think?

A Peek in my Art Journal: Mandalas

I have been really into drawing mandalas recently.

 And my favorite...

What have you been drawing recently?

Do you like to draw mandalas?

Share your work.  I would love to see.

Wordless Wednesday WIP: Hope Mandala

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on Nov 28, 2016 at 11:41pm PST

Wordless Wednesday WIP: Monster Hats and Scarves

Stitch of the Week: Double Crochet

It's time for another round of Stitch of the Week!  This week, I am focusing on another basic crochet stitch, double crochet.  This stitch is featured in Volume 4 of the Vogue Stitchionary.  

Sample Info
Hook:  H
Yarn:  Red Heart SuperSaver
Beginning Chain: 14 
Gauge:  4.5 stitches = 1 inch, 2 rows = 1 inch




Double Crochet is another basic stitch, but it is very versatile. It can be used in a variety of projects.






Probably my favorite project using double crochet is the star baby blanket.  I have made four of these already, in different colors, and can't wait until I get to make another.

Here is a video 

.The Craft Yarn Council has a great picture tutorial.

What have you made with double crochet?

Stitch of the Week: Single Crochet

Welcome to the first installment of my new feature:  Stitch of the Week!  This week, I am focusing on a basic crochet stitch, single crochet.  This is the first stitch in Volume 4 of the Vogue Stitchionary.  

Sample Info
Hook:  H
Yarn:  Red Heart SuperSaver
Beginning Chain:  13
Gauge:  1 inch = 4.5 stitches, 5 rows

Single Crochet is a basic stitch, but it is very versatile.  It can be used in a variety of projects, from washcloths to amigurumi.

Here are some projects using single crochet:

Circle Scarf

Washcloth

Single Crochet Beanie

Single Crochet Mini Bag

Here is a video that leads you through the single crochet stitch and beginning a washcloth.

The Crochet Guru also has a left-handed video and a picture tutorial.

What have you made with single crochet?