DIY Midi Dresses

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Hi there, Happy Friday 🌸🌸 Today's update is about two new dresses that I made to wear on special outings. The sleeveless orange midi dress was made in October and the long-sleeved dress was made at the beginning of this month.  Both patterns were self-drafted, and the dresses had ruffles at the bottom tier. And to complete the look, I added a removable bow and pinned it to the neckline.  For the sleeveless midi dress, I used a linen blend fabric a souvenir from my trip to Bangkok and the fabric was enjoyable to sew. As usual, the sewing process started with pinning and sewing the darts and then attached the facings to the front and back pieces right sides together. I pinned it around and then sewed it, but I left a few centimeters open to sew the shoulder lines. I love this method, the finished facing looks clean and neat. I closed the opening area with hand sewing. I gathered the bottom tiers and then sewed them to...

Hand Knit Bobble Hat


Hi,
I have been very enthusiastic with knitting lately and so glad I managed to finish my first bobble hat right on time when the weather is getting cold :)
I found a free pattern and tutorial from Mollie Makes - Bobble Hat and it was easy to follow. The original hat is lovely, it comes with smaller width 2x2 ribbing and continue with stockinette stitch.
As I am learning new stitches and eager to try, I added different type of stitches for the body that I found in Creative Knitting magazine autumn 2015.

Materials:
  • I used 150 yards of  Zarone - Filatura Di Crosa Italia - pure wool blend in shade 37. 
  • Circular needle 7 mm - 40 cm
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissor

Knitting process started from cast on 56 sts and join the round, continue with 2x2 ribbing, k2-p2 until the stitches measure 2.5".
After that, I did stockinette stitches 5 rounds, then added k1,p1 in one round and p1,k1 in another round. 
Back again to stockinette stitches 5 rounds and follow the same manner until the hat measure 9" from the beginning.
Then shape the crown until my hat measure 10" from the beginning, cast off, tighten the end and sew the pom-pom as Mollie did :)

That's it! Easy to make and I finished my hat in two days :)





Happy crafting and stay warm!

Hana

Comments

  1. What a nice bobble hat and you look wonderful with it.
    LG Carolin

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  2. You are progressing very well with your knitting Hana. I wish I could knit. Your hat is adorable and suits you beautifully.

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    1. Thank you Jean. I am still learning to knit and I think it is easier than sewing :)

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  3. Oh so cute Hana! I've learned that knitting doesn't have to be complicated to look great. This color looks great on you too!

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    1. Thank you sweet lady. I love your latest hat and you did a lovely work in it :)

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  4. Love your bobbie hat , perfect color and looks so cute on you.
    I never learned to knit...Wish I had..

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    1. Thank you for lovely words Judy. You can start anytime, no secret in knitting - just knit and purl stitches :)

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  5. What a cute hat! Perfect color! :)

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  6. Gorgeous! The colour is great on you too :)

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    1. Thank you Carolyn. Hope I can make more beanies like you :)

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  7. That's so lovely - it must be a good feeling to be mastering knitting - you have wanted to master knitting for ages.

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    1. Finally Sarah Liz, knitting is easier than I thought :) Thank you for lovely words. xx

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  8. So cute!I wish I had the patience to knit! x

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  9. Hana, you are so great at knitting. That's something I'd love to learn one day. Your hat looks great.

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