Crochet Swimsuit Cover-up Dress

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Hi there, I hope you are well. I finally finished my crochet swimsuit cover-up dress that I started at the beginning of February. I enjoyed the slow process and was happy with how it turned out. I used 9 skeins of off-white cotton yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook. For the pattern, I followed a YouTube tutorial from  Crochettoz . It's a clear and easy tutorial to follow, thank you so much 😍 Also, I shared my process of making this cover-up on my YouTube channel, click the video below if you want to see it. And please, subscribe to my channel if you like the video and want to see more in the future 😊😍 I took a few photos of the progress and the picture below shows the start of the cover-up dress. I did chain stitch until I reached 60'' and followed with double crochet stitch and then crocheted the patterns. I mostly crochet at night when I finish all the house chores and sometimes in the afternoon when I'm sitting on the sofa.  The cover
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First Knitting Project - Infinity Scarf

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Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
I wanted to know how to knit since a long time but only last month I decided to buy knitting kits and learning how to knit.
Also, I bought knitting magazine in August and read some techniques but I was confused. Then I went to YouTube to watch some lessons and so happy that I got it :)

As I am a beginner knitter, I just want to try something simple and suitable for my level. So, I knit an infinity scarf. I didn't follow any pattern but just knit in circular needle and here is the result,

Knitting Process:
I did my first exercise Garter Stitch in the two balls of very cheap wool yarns that I bought in my local Japanese shop, followed easy video tutorial from Studio Knit. And here is my result,

After I did Garter Stitch, I am curious about Stockinette Stitch, they look so nice for scarf but I had a problem that they were curling during the process. Then I found another tip that I should stitch borders around them to avoid curling.
I did Garter Stitch border in the top, below and both sides of the Stockinette Stitch. I used my pure new wool from stash and followed video tutorial from Studio Knit. Here is my result,

Well, let's talk about the infinity scarf now. I used Stockinette Stitch in circular needle, so have to be working with Knit Stitch all round.
First thing I did was slip knot following by long tail cast-on, then joining the round. After that, I knit all round and finished with bind-off.

For joining the round I followed the video tutorial from Studio Knit. And here is my first joining round,

Material for the infinity scarf:
Pure New Wool in orange colour (50 gr/95 yards), I used two balls
Circular Needle size 6 mm/80 cm

After all, the final size of my scarf is 80 cm in total circle with 12 cm width. In the end of the knitting process, I have to iron it because it looks a little curling in both sides. Here is the final scarf,


And here is how it looks when I hang in the hanger,

I love my new scarf even it didn't turned out perfectly, I can see big holes in the cast-on and bind-off but anyway... I am sure I will be wearing it in the coming winter :)
Well, I am now working in another infinity scarf. I use smaller size needle and shorter length. I also use different stitch. But it will be taking longer time to finish.

Also, I am linking this post to Carolyn for Show Off Saturday

See you soon in another creativity :)

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  1. KathySOctober 11, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Well done, Hana. Your scarf is lovely and will be very useful.

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  2. Sew, Jean MargaretOctober 11, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    This is fabulous for your first knittng project Hana. I could never get the hang of knitting and I haven't tried for years. I'm sure this is just the first of many knitting projects for you.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsOctober 11, 2015 at 10:58 PM

      Thank you, Jean. I thought knitting is difficult but I was wrong :) It is easier than sewing.

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  3. Sarah LizOctober 12, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Well done - I know you have been wanting to learn knitting. You have done very well teaching yourself, so I think you will manage more involved projects in due course. Pretty scarf, lovely flash of colour and nice neat tension with the stitches.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsOctober 12, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      Thank you, Sarah Liz. I can not wait to finish my other scarf and I will be knitting a simple sweater :)

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  4. UnknownOctober 12, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Dear Hana!
    That's a very nice scarf. That's your first knitted work? It is very good and very exactly knitted!!
    LG Carolin

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsOctober 12, 2015 at 10:49 PM

      Thank you, dear Carolin. Yes, it is my first knitted work :)

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  5. FröbelinaOctober 12, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Great that you started knitting, welcome to the club! :-)
    Your first scarf turned out great and I hope you'll be wearing it a lot!

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsOctober 12, 2015 at 10:50 PM

      Thank you, Katharina. Sure I will be wearing in the cooler weather :)

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  6. bt customer services numberOctober 12, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Wow ! Very nice,,

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  7. The Winter~QueenOctober 19, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Lovely scarf Hana and great job for a first project :) x

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