A nice pattern everybody loves

Hello,

How are you doing?

This is Bindu talking about another crochet project

I wanted to share a super fun little project I just finished. It's a baby beanie, and honestly, it turned out so adorable.

When the stitches are all done, it looks so airy and cute. It's packed with puff stitches—which I love, even if my hands get a workout with them! The best part is that it actually works up really fast. We all know how crochet can sometimes feel like a slow process, but this one flew by.

I decided to add a ribbing to mine for a finished look, but you can totally do without it if you prefer. I used this really pretty bluish-green yarn, which makes it totally gender-neutral.

Have you ever tried making a puff stitch hat? What colour would you use for this?

Here is the video pattern for you to see.

 

If you wish to see the adult version of this beanie? I made that too

Bindu

Earl Bles park of toronto

Earl Bales Park is on Sheppard Avenue.

Even though I've lived in Toronto for almost 25 years, I had never been there before. I only heard this year that it is a beautiful park.

So my husband and I decided to go for a walk.

It is a peaceful place in the middle of the city. There are walking and hiking trails, and in winter, the steep hills are used for skiing.

The park also has a Holocaust Memorial Garden. It is beautifully maintained.

Reading the stories of the survivors who came to Canada was very moving. Their names are displayed in the garden, along with stories about the hardships they endured—having to carry passports marked with the letter "J," being forced into labour, and the suffering they experienced.

Here are a few photos from our visit.

 

Memorial Garden

 

Memorial Garden

 

Bindu

Crochet a beanie for 3-6 month old baby!

Hello, how are you all doing? 

This is Bindu again

 Today, I'm sharing the free pattern and step-by-step tutorial for my Unique Wheat Stitch Baby Beanie. Sized perfectly to fit a 3- to 6-month-old baby, this beanie uses a gorgeous crossover puff stitch that creates a beautiful, thick "wheat" texture.

It's one of my favorite small projects to date, and I've broken down exactly how to make it below. If you prefer learning visually, be sure to scroll down and check out the full video tutorial embedded at the bottom of this post

I bought this pretty yarn from Michaels; it is from Loops and Threads.  The variegated purple was talking to me. So I really had to buy it. 

You know, i was working with several types of puff stitches recently.

So tried this particular crossed puff stitch. Then I was crocheting to see how a scarf in this pattern looks. Then my hubby said, "Looks like wheat". 

That made me go and search online to see if there is a wheat stitch.

Of course, there is!!! Mine is not exactly the wheat stitch they were showing. 

Anyway, the video is recorded, and I just published it: If you like a lot of texture, go ahead and have a look.

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