Popcorn stitch pouch

This is the first time I've crocheted so many popcorn stitches in one project. I found out that there are different ways to crochet popcorn (or bubble) stitches. I use the following method:
In the same stitch, *yarn over, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook,*repeat from * to * 5 times. Then yarn over and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

Popcorn stitches and the ruffle gave the pouch a romantic look. It was sent to my partner for a swap.

Flat split Jane

"Look at my flat split!!"

"Who says it's not square??"

beach dude

We found a small craft store while walking around Taichung train station one August afternoon. We realized the store's deeper and had more stuffs than we originally thought. Carl Jr. and Carol came to me with some amazing amigurumi kits they dug out around one corner. The kit included crochet pattern, yarn, and some felt to finish it. The only tool you need to get is a crochet hook. Carl was so inspired that he said he'd crochet Patrick star himself. I had to persuade him to let me do it. I'm very happy with the result and got more yarn in Chia-yi. I like Patrick's blissful and innocent expression.

yarn-collage scarf

Making the yarn ball is half of the fun for this project. I cut the yarn from my collection of yarns and tie them together randomly. The result makes me so happy.
Then I crochet the scarf using double crochet with a single crochet frame around.

Carebear

The fresh color of light yellow frosting is what I was looking for when I went to the store.
I got Red Heart Supersaver and I'll never make the same mistake again.
The color is right, but the yarn is too stiff and fuzzy. It's a pain to crochet with.
A very important lesson well-learned.
But I am not grumpy when I finish Carebear this morning. She is so cute and amazingly cheerful even though part of her comes from Red Heart Supersaver!

Spanish national sychro team commercial

Watched this commercial. Synchro is even more beautiful in slow motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdD8dOSvvbA

And the making of this commercial is worth to watch too.

carved stamps

Carving stamps is fun. It's also fairly easy to start: an eraser and a small enough craft knife. Of course, a stamp pad and maybe a blank journal for recording your creation.