Crochet: 7″ Tablet Sleeve

February 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Yay! I’m done. With my current crafting project. And I’m just being a big show off. Lol.

I know its just an easy project, beginners even, but I can’t help but be crazy happy that I managed to make this and actually finished it without thinking I’m turning my hands into straight hand wheels. Ha! I exaggerate.

Last week, I mentioned I’m back to crocheting mainly coz my yarn stash was crazy. And so I started making a case/sleeve for my Galaxy Tab 2 7 inch. This would also be great for readers. This is the tablet I use most often owing to its cutesy, easy to lug around size, so I wanted something to cozy it.

Crochet Pattern Free, 7 Inch Tablet Sleeve

How to make this? I used a 4.5mm crochet hook.

Crochet Free Pattern Tablet Sleeve

1. Chain 34. Then on the next row begin with a double crochet on the next chain. Follow it by a single crochet. The single-double-single combination makes the row look a bit puffy and I just love that effect. You can adjust the bumber of chain if you want a loose fit. Chain an even number so you work on an odd number for each row.

2. Continue making the rows till you have reached the length for both sides.

3. Then start closing the sides using a single crochet.

4.  As for the closing flap and button hole, I slip stitched 8 times on the ‘back panel’ then 8 sc on the next row, then repeat till I reached 3 rows. Then on the 4th row chain 10, sc 10 downwards (but slip stitch on the horizontal row) up to 3 rows. Then 2 sc, slip stitch 5 times, then 3 sc. (I slip stitched 5 times for the ‘button hole). Then 2 sc, then chain 5 times, then 3 sc. After that make 10 sc, repeat twice more, then fasten off.

Crocheted 7 Inch Tablet Sleeve

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Got My Crocheting Groove Back!

December 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It’s  been so long since I took out my crochet craft box and actually held a crochet hook and started a project. You see, I lack the time and perhaps the commitment to finish a crocheting project so I put the box on the shelf and forgot about it. I got into blogging more and more, researching things like outstanding focusrite at Musicians friend, and doing graphic design work on the side.

But to be really honest, I miss crocheting. I’m envious of those who can finish even the simplest crochet pattern. So a couple of weeks ago, I decided I wanna get back into crocheting. And this time I’m picking the simplest patterns and projects so at least I won’t get discouraged and make it to my finish goal.

I’m obsessing much on this scarf necklaces and so that’s what I decided to make. It just entails the simplest of crochet stitches and in no time I got one finished. And now I’m on my second scarf necklace in purple. It’s almost done!!

Crocheting Scarf Necklace

My next project is all lined up – I wanna make a simple belt. So, I’m a really happy crafter right now..I’m also planning to make crocheted appliques, take photos of them, extract them and make them into scrapbooking elements. Soon.

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Crochet Me Purple-y!

April 7, 2011 By 2 Comments

I had been itching to crochet something small, nice and pretty a few days ago. I guess I wasn’t in my ‘turn-on-the-idot-box’ and surf mindlessly then blog mood. When I’m like that I really go into hibernation mode and I spent a few hours in bed crocheting.  I was making crocheted flower appliqués but I shelved it coz I wanted to make something else.

Got myself a dark purple yarn, an elastic black hair band and made this…

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I’m absolutely crazy about this shade of purple.. Lovely, bold and well, lovely. I know the number of photos of it is OTT but what the heck! I love it!!

 

 

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Crocheting: Squares and More Squares

March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Here’s what I had been busy with this past two weeks. Making squares. I chose yellow and white combination coz I want something light and breezy. I plan to sew this altogether to make a throw cover for my working table. I want to put some cover on it coz usually at night I tend to just leave it be and dust really gathers. At least this one can provide some sort of dust protection over my computer and my notes/files.

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I dunno when I’ll be done specially since the other day my nieces saw some pieces and begged me to give them some. I dunno what they’ll do with it but I didn’t have the heart to refuse.

Should work more.

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Cute Colorful Scrunchie

February 25, 2011 By 2 Comments

Yes, I’m still crocheting right now. It’s a great stress reliever for me and I like crocheting while I’m watching a movie. But I’m just too busy to take on big crocheting projects so I can’t do afghans which I dearly want to do.

Here’s what I discovered I love making! Scrunchies. And they make wonderful gifts to little girls. I made a bunch last Christmas and gave it to the kids around the neighborhood and some nieces. And they love it!

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This one, I did not follow any pattern. I just single crocheted all around a black elastic band, then on each SC I made a chain of 8, then slip stitch on the end, then chain again and slip stitch on the SC. Repeated this till I had a fringe all over the band.

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I made this in lots of colors. So what’s the next project? Small flowers I could use embellish stuff. I’m also going to be scanning some crochet finished items and will be giving them out as Digital Scrapping elements. Soon.

 

 

 

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I’m A Crocheting Momma!

December 17, 2010 By 1 Comment

Crocheting are for grannies? Nah! I don’t think so. In fact, crocheting and other needle crafts are in my eyes, trendy. But that’s not the reason why I picked up my crochet hook, it was simply because it looked interesting and I was excited to know what my not so nifty fingers could come up with.

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I first crocheted when I was in primary school, I think it was on 5th grade, we were asked to do some needlework as a project. Mom has a big stash of crocheted doilies, table cloth, even curtains made by one of my older cousins who was a crochet fanatic. I was so intrigued by the complicated designs, that I asked Mom to buy me a crochet hook, an orange yarn and I followed the simplest pattern I could find at home.

The result? Thank God, camera’s weren’t a fad during that time and I didn’t take a photo. But what was supposed to be a nice doily turned out as something wavy and ok… I must admit it looked like a hankie. Lol! I didn’t have the patience to follow the pattern. And that was the first and almost last attempt by moi to crochet.

It was only recently that I decided to give crocheting another try. Mostly because another friend was into it with gusto – visit her blog – SreisaatCrafts, and I was happy to have someone to compare notes with, share patterns. So that was the push I needed to give crocheting another go.

And I never looked back! True, I still consider myself a crocheting bumbling amateur, but I find it so much fun. In my downtimes, when I can’t sleep or when I can’t seem to do work, then I just get down to work on a crocheting project.

So far, I’ve done small projects, coz I know my limits, I can’t really take on huge projects because I don’t have time. I’ve been making embellishments, squares, some doilies, drink coasters, scrunchies, and I’m currently working on a netbook case project.

Will be posting photos of some of my finished goodies soon. I’d like to end this post with this quote from Kate Walsh…

“Knitting and crocheting are huge trends right now and many of the latest fashions include knitted and crocheted items or trim. Designer Nicole Miller included a crochet-topped party dress in her latest line. So, grab a few balls of yarn, a needle or a hook and join the fun.”

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