How to Crochet a Bow

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As promised, here's another simple and easy crochet tutorial. Today I will show you how to crochet a bow.

Here's how to crochet a bow:

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Up, Up and Away Wednesday: Ball of Fire

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"Sunsets, like childhood, 
are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful
but because they are fleeting."
– Richard Paul Evans

I already posted another version of this shot. You can check it HERE.

Let's make a survey. Which one do you prefer? The grayscale or this one?

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A Perfect Valentines Gift

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January is almost over just like that. Time flies so fast right? We will welcome the love month in a few days. And for sure, most of you are looking forward to Valentine's day. 

Speaking of Valentines, do you already have gift ideas? How about this silver tone buckel bangle bracelet you can find at Michael Kors jewelry?

photo source

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Random Shots Friday: The Oval

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“Someone who doesn't make the (Olympic) team might weep and collapse. 

In my day no one fell on the track and cried like a baby. 

We lost gracefully. 

And when someone won, he didn't act like he'd just become king of the world, either.

Athletes in my day were simply humble in our victory.I believe we were more mature then...

Maybe it's because the media puts so much pressure on athletes;

 maybe it's also the money. 

In my day we competed for the love of the sport...

In my day we patted the guy who beat us on the back, wished him well, and that was it.” 

―Louis Zamperini, Devil at My Heels: A Heroic Olympian's Astonishing Story of Survival as a Japanese POW in World War II

The Oval

I got this shot last November when we had a mini-picnic at the athletic field in my Alma Mater. This is the race track for the sprint events. This place is better known as "Oval" since this 400-m race track is shaped like an oval. 

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Pasta with Spanish-Style Sardines

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Pasta with Spanish-Style Sardines

Bored with the usual spaghetti sauce or creamy white sauce to your pasta? Try this very simple one: pair the pasta with Spanish Style Sardines.

Ingredients (Pasta, spanish-style sardines, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and cheese)

You will need:
½ kilo pasta, cooked according to instruction

2 cans Spanish-Style Sardines

1 medium-sized green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium-sized red bell pepper, chopped

1 medium-sized onion, chopped

1 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

2 teaspoon all-purpose cream

1 ½ cups water

2 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Here’s how to do it:

Saute onion, tomatoes, and bell pepper in butter. Add Spanish-Style sardines, water, salt and pepper and all puspose cream. Simmer for about a minute or two. Add the cooked pasta and toss it until fully coated with sauce. Serve topped with grated cheese.

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Pechay-Wrapped Siomai

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I am not cooking pork Nilaga or sinigang

 I am doing siomai instead.

In our way to work, there is a place where there is a plantation of pechay. They are also selling some at the roadside at affordable price compared to those sold in the market.

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Ginataang Tilapia

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Ginataang Tilapia

I made this dish several times but I think I haven’t shared my recipe of this. So here is a simple fish dish that you can try -Ginataang Tilapia

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The Felt Cloth Bows

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The short crochet break we had gave me a chance to explore other craft materials like felt cloth. I remember that I have few sheets in our box and I waste no time looking for what crafty things I can do out the felt cloths. 

Luckily, I got a batch of MTO felt cloth bows and I must say these are easier to make as compared to crochet bows.

Felt Bows

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Maja Mais

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Maja Mais

The first time I did this, it was a bit soggy. The other night, because Mommy is craving for Maja, I tried it again and I got the perfect mixture.

Working in the kitchen is like performing laboratory experiments. My experiment this time is making it creamier by incorporating all-purpose cream.

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Grayscale Thursday: Star ng Pasko

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“I think that we are like stars. 
Something happens to burst us open;
but when we burst open and think we are dying;
we’re actually turning into a supernova.
And then when we look at ourselves again,
we see that we’re suddenly more beautiful than we ever were before!”
- C. JoyBell C.

Pahabol lang....
I got this shot on New Year's Day at SM Marilao. These are one of their decors hanging from the ceiling during the Holiday Season.

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First MTO for 2014

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Our break from crocheting end too soon because we can't help but accept orders before the 2nd week of January as scheduled. We are not used to not crocheting at night so I told Daddy why not accept few orders and worked on it. So let me share our first MTO for 2014.

Corchet Mickey and Minnie Mouse hats, chucks and ugg boots

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Crochet Miniature Hat

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Happy New Year everyone!

We had our short crochet break last month but I really don't stop crocheting. #crochetaddict I tried to crochet bows and butterflies. I already took step by step photos of how to crochet a bow and I'll share that soon here.

Meanwhile, if you remember I have already made a crochet mini top hat headband. This time I try to make mini hats with bow.   Here they are!

Crochet Miniature Hat

These are just small hats, around 2.5-3" in diameter, which can be attached to an alligator clip or a headband/elastic band. 

I am sure you want to know how to crochet a mini hat, right? Here's how:

Start with a magic ring.

Hat Top

R1. Ch1. 8sc into the ring. Pull the magic ring to tigthen. Sl st.

R2. Ch1. 1sc in the same st, 2sc in each st around. Sl st.

R3. Ch1. 1sc in the same st, *(2sc in next st, 1sc in next st). Repeat * around. Sl st.

R4. Ch1. 1sc in the same st and around. Sl st in back loop only.

R5. Working in back loop only. Ch1. 1sc in the same st and around. Sl st.

R6-10. Working in both loop. Ch1. 1sc in the same st and around. Sl st.

Hat Brim (just continue from R10, do not cut the yarn)

R11. Working in front loop only. Ch1. 2sc in the same st, *(2sc in next st, 1sc in next st). Repeat * around. Sl st.

R12. Working in both loop. Ch1. 1sc in the same st and in next st, 2sc in next st, *(1sc in next 2sts, 2 sc in next st). Repeat * around. Sl st.

R13. Ch1. 1sc in the same st and around Sl st. Fasten off and weave ends.

Hat Band (you may use a different yarn color for contrast)

R1. Ch2. sc in 2nd chain from the hook. Turn

R2. Ch1. sc in next st. Turn.

Repeat R2 until you get the desired length (circumference of the hat top). Fasten off. Leave a tail for sewing.

Small Bow 

Ch3. Sl st to form a ring.

Ch2. Ch2. Make 2dc into the ring. Ch2. Sl st into the ring. (1st side of the bow)

Ch2. Ch2. Make 2dc into the ring. Ch2. Sl st into the ring. (1st side of the bow). Fasten off. Leave a tail for sewing.

Attached as shown in the photo.

Crochet Miniature Hat

You may crochet flower instead of bow. These mini hats can be attached to a clip or headband. To view more of our creations, please visit Mom and Dad Crochet and you may place your order(s) at Momaye's Shoppe on Facebook.

That's it! Happy crocheting!

P.S.: The pattern above is based on the mini top hat pattern I found at Ravelry. I just modified it. Credit goes to the designer.

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Up, Up and Away Wednesday: Orange Sun

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"There’s a sunrise
and sunset every single day, 
and they’re absolutely free. 
Don’t miss so many of them"
– Jo Walton

I got this shot one afternoon on our way home from work. The sun was really big and orange. If I got a nicer glass (term for lens my professional photographer), I framed this better.

By the way, oldies said that when you see a orange or reddish sun, there is a strong storm coming. After a week of seeing this, "Santi" came. Is the saying true or just a coincidence?

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Crema De Fruta

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I used to prepare this using mixture of condensed milk and all-purpose cream as filling. This time, I tried using alternative - custard filling. I made this as part of our Noche Buena last Christmas.

You will need:

1 pack Graham Crackers

2 cups fruit cocktail, drained, syrup reserved

2 ½ cups evaporated millk

½ cup sugar

3 egg yollks, slightly beaten

¼ cup cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup water

½ pack of clear gelatin/gulaman dissolved in ½ cup water

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Random Shots Friday: Tap-Tap

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"We are all like fireworks.

We climb, shine and always go our separate ways and become further apart.

But even it that time comes,

let's not disappear like a firework, and continue to shine...

FOREVER."

-T. Kubo (Tōshirō Hitsugaya "Bleach")

Taptap

I took this last New Year's Eve. For 5 years, we didn't bought any fireworks or firecrackers for the said event. This year, Mommy and I decided to buy some for a change.

Many rush to Bocaue in buying fireworks and firecrackers but we bought it in Pulong Buhangin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan which is a bit cheaper.

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Lightning McQueen Hat

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Just like I mentioned on my Other Blog, here is the pattern for the Crochet Lighting McQueen.

Round 1: Ch4, 10 dc to the first ch. Sl-st to the top of ch4.

Round 2: Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, 2dc in each st around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 3:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next st, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 4:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 5:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 3 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 6:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 4 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 7:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 5 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 8:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 6 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 9:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 7 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 10:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 8 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 11:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 9 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 12:  Ch3, dc in the same st as ch3, *dc in the next 10 sts, 2dc into the next st. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Round 13-22:  Ch3, dc in each st around. Repeat * around. Sl-st to the top of ch3.

Fasten-off after round 19 and weave ends using tapestry needle.

For the visor: use 2 strands of yarn.

Round 1. Work on backloop only. Facing the wrong side, find the front center then count 10 stitches to the right.  Sl-st two strands of yarn, ch3, dc on the next 20 stitches. Ch3, turn

Round 2. Working on both loops, dc2tog on the same st and next st, dc on the next sts, dc2tog on the last 2 sts. Ch3, turn

Round 3. Dc2tog on the same st as ch3 and the next st, dc on the next sts, dc2tog on the last 2 sts. Fasten-off.

Make sc from the base of the visor until reaches the other end. Fasten-off and weave using tapestry needle.

  

For the eyes: Use white yarn

Chain 45.

Round 1. Dc on the 3^rd chain from the hook. Dc across all sts. Ch3, turn.

Round 2-3. Dc on the same st, dc across all the sts. Ch3, turn.

Round 4. Dc on the same st, dc across sts until you reach half way. Ch3, turn

Round 5. Dc2tog on the same st and the next st. Dc across the sts.

Round 6. Make sc around around the edge.

For the iris: Make 2 of this.

Using black yarn, Ch4, sl-st on the first chain to make a loop.

Make 1 sc on the loop. Sl-st on the 1^st sc.

Connect the aqua blue yarn. Ch2, hdc on the same st, 2hdc on the following sts. Sl-st on the top of ch2. Fasten-off.

Sew on the area of the eyes.

Use yellow yarn for the next 3 embellishments.

For the number 5:

Ch40, Dc on the 3^rd ch from the hook.

Dc on the next 7 sts, 3dc on the next st, dc on the next 5 sts, 3dc on the next st, dc on the next 5 sts.*Skip 3 sts, sl-st on the next st, ch3.Dc on the next 5 sts.** Repeat * to **.

For the Number 9:

Ch40. Dc on the 3^rd ch from the hook.

Dc on the next 7 sts. 3dc on the next st, dc on the next 10 sts, *3dc on the next st, dc on the next 5 sts**. Repeat * to ** 2 more times. Fasten-off.

For the lightning bolt:

Row 1. Chain 10, dc on the 3^rd ch from the hook. Dc across all sts. Ch3, turn.

Row 2. Dc on the same st as ch3, dc across all sts. Ch6

Row 3. Dc on the 3^rd ch from the hook, dc across the sts until 3sts left. Ch3, turn.

Row 4. Dc on the same st as ch3, dc across, ch6

Row 5. Dc on the 3^rd ch from the hook, dc across until 3 sts left. Ch3, turn.

Row 6. Dc on the same st as ch3, dc across all sts, ch 6

Row 7. Dc on the 3^rd ch from the hook, dc across until 4 sts left. Ch3, turn.

Row 8. Dc2tog on the same st and the next, dc on the next sts, dc2tog on the last two sts.

Row 9-11. Repeat row 8. Fasten-off.

Sew the lightning bolt on the other side while the number “95” on the other side.

For the tires: Make 8 pieces.

Round 1. Ch3. 10hdc on the 1^st ch. Sl-st on the top of ch3.

Round 2. Ch2, hdc on the same st, 2hdc on the next sts. Sl-st on the top of ch2.

Round 3. Ch2, hdc on the same st, *hdc on the next, 2dc on the next st**. Repeat * to ** across. Sl-st on top of ch2

Round 4. Ch2, hdc on the same st, *hdc on the next 2 sts, 2dc on the next st**. Repeat * to ** across. Sl-st on top of ch2.

Round 5. Ch2, hdc on the same st, *hdc on the next 3 sts, 2dc on the next st**. Repeat * to ** across. Sl-st on top of ch2. Fasten-off. 

Sew two of these together to have a 3D effect on the tires and attach to the hat. Use gray yarn for the “mags” design

Note:

For a larger size: You can increase the number of dc in * after round 9 until you arrived the desired hat/head circumference size before doing round 10.

For a smaller size: Once you reach the desired head circumference you may skip some rounds then proceed to round 10. 

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Happy 2014!

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Greetings from our Family to Yours!

May God bless us more with happiness, joy, contentment and peace. We would like to thank you all for keeping this blog alive. Thank you for the continuous support and trust.

Happy New Year! Be positive and stay happy!

We love you!!! -  Mommy Maye, Daddy Allan and Little Matthew

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