I like to learn knitting from Youtube. It’s so much easier to learn from video. I found this easy beginner cable knitting pattern, thank you to Sascha for the pattern, and thank you to Christine recorded herself knitting the braided bangles.…
Read moreKnitting is fun. I’m still a beginner, but I want to knit a tank top. I think I can use this blog to ‘save’ my favorite craft patterns. So here it is, “Oh So Easy” Beginner’s Tank, now is in my waiting project.…
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Just finished my first baby dress. I used the edited pattern from Suzie, allowing the pattern to be worked in the round. The original pattern, Angel Wings Pinafore is from Bev’s Country Cottage. I used soft cotton sport weight yarn and 5 mm crochet hook. The pattern is made for 0-3 months old baby, but it fits perfectly for my 7 months baby Charlotte.…
Read moreCrochet hook sizing is measured by the thickness of the tool’s shaft. Below is standard crochet hook and knitting needle sizes.
| Milimeter Range | US | UK/Canadian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crochet Hook Sizes And Conversions Chart. | ||||
| 2 mm | – | 14 | ||
| 2.25 mm | B/1 | 13 | ||
| 2.5 mm | – | 12 | ||
| 2.75 mm | C/2 | – | ||
| 3 mm | – | 11 | ||
| 3.25 mm | D/3 | 10 | ||
| 3.5 mm | E/4 | 9 | ||
| 3.75 mm | F/5 | – | ||
| 4 mm | G/6 | 8 | ||
| 4.5 mm | 7 | 7 | ||
| 5 mm | H/8 | 6 | ||
| 5.5 mm | I/9 | 5 | ||
| 6 mm | J/10 | 4 | ||
| 6.5 mm | K/10.5 | 3 | ||
| 7 mm | – | 2 | ||
| 8 mm | L/11 | 0 | ||
| 9 mm | M/13 | 00 | ||
| 10 mm | N/15 | 000 | ||
| 12.75 mm | -/17 | – | ||
| 15 mm | P/Q/19 | – | ||
| 16 mm | Q/- | – | ||
| 19 mm | S/35 | – | ||
| 25 mm | -/50 | – | ||
Below is knitting needle conversion chart. Please use this chart as a guide.
| Milimeter Range | US Size | English Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knitting Needle Conversion Chart. | ||||
| 2 mm | 0 | 14 | ||
| 2.25 mm | 1 | 13 | ||
| 2.75 mm | 2 | 12 | ||
| 3 mm | – | 11 | ||
| 3.25 mm | 3 | 10 | ||
| 3.5 mm | 4 | – | ||
| 3.75 mm | 5 | 9 | ||
| 4 mm | 6 | – | ||
| 4.5 mm | 7 | 7 | ||
| 5 mm | 8 | 6 | ||
| 5.25 mm | – | – | ||
| 5.5 mm | 9 | 5 | ||
| 5.75 mm | – | – | ||
| 6 mm | 10 | 4 | ||
| 6.5 mm | 10.5 | 3 | ||
| 7 mm | – | 2 | ||
| 7.5 mm | – | 1 | ||
| 8 mm | 11 | 0 | ||
| 9 mm | 13 | 00 | ||
| 10 mm | 15 | 000 | ||
| 12.75 mm | 17 | – | ||
| 15 mm | 19 | – | ||
| 19 mm | 35 | – | ||
| 19 mm | S/35 | – | ||
| 25 mm | 50 | – | ||
This is an easy crochet project for beginner. I use versatile earflap hat pattern, and make small adjustment to fit the hat to my baby. I use light worsted weight yarn and crochet hook size 8 (4mm).
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This Tunisian crochet pattern is perfect as cover/case/sleeve for any gadget. It can be use as hard drive cover, iPhone case and any mobile phone sleeve, kindle cover, etc. I personally like this Tunisian crochet pattern since the result looks similar with stockinette stitch in knitting. Using Tunisian crochet you will get thicker and stronger fabric, which is perfect as gadget cover.…
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I want to share my bottle holder crochet pattern. This is fast and easy project to make. I made this bottle holder about 2 months ago, so I try my best to remember and write the pattern. I appreciate your feedback about my pattern.
Bottle Holder Crochet Pattern by Effi
Abbreviation
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
Base
Round 1: 8 dc in a magic circle, sl st to join in the first st, ch 2 (8)
Round 2: 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join in the first st, ch 2 (16)
Round 3: ✳ dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ✳ repeat around, sl st to join in the first st, ch 2 (24)
Round 4: ✳ dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ✳ repeat around, sl st to join in the first st, ch 1 (36)
Sides
Round 5: sc in each st, sl st to join, ch 1 (36)
Round 6: sl st in each st, sl st to join, ch 1 (36)
Round 7: sc in each st, sl st to join, ch 2 (36)
Round 8: dc in each st, sl st to join, ch 3 (36)
Round 9-17: ✳ sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1, ✳ repeat around, sl st to join in the first st, ch 3 (18)
Round 18: ✳ sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1, ✳ repeat around, sl st to join in the first st, ch 2 (18)
Round 19: dc in each st, sl st to join in the first st, ch 1 (36)
Round 20: sc in each st, sl st to join in the first st, ch 2 (36)
Handle & Finishing
Round 21: dc in the next st and next 4 st, ch 2, turn (6)
Round 22-50: Repeat round 21, fasten off and weave in loose end.…