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Saturday, August 6, 2022

How to Make Puff Stitch - Crochet Stitch

How to Make Puff Stitch - Crochet Stitch

Have you made puff stitch before? This is on of my favorite stitch to make. This stitch will be more beautiful when you are using acrylic yarn. Below I use 100% cotton yarn.

Puff Stitch may different name/tutorial in each pattern depends on who the designer is. Check each pattern instruction first before you make special stitches.

Let’s start!

1. Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull through.



2. Pull up approximately until the height of hdc/dc.


3. Repeat step 1-2 tree (3) more times, you will have 9 loops on the hook now.


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4. Yarn over, pull through all 9 loops on the hook


5. Chain 1 to close/secure the stitch (this ch 1 is part of Puff stitch, not written in the pattern)



Did you know that we will run a mini Crochet Along? Click for information about it.






How to Make Cluster Stitch (2 dc cluster) - Crochet Stitch

How to Make Cluster Stitch (2 dc cluster) - Crochet Stitch


Cluster stitch can be made from 2 or more dc (US terms), this post we will learn how to do cluster with 2 dc. You can repeat step 3-5 if you want to use more than 2 dc.

let's do it!

 1. Insert the hook in indicsted stitch or space, yarn over, pull through


2. (Now there are 3 loops on the hook) yarn over, pull through 2 loops on the hook.


3. (Now there are 2 loops on the hook, first dc finished) yarn over to make second dc


4. Insert the hook in same indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull through


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5. (Now there are 4 loops on the hook) yarn over, pull through 2 loops on the hook


6. (Now there are 3 loops on the hook) yarn over, pull through all 2 loops on the hook


7. Your 2 dc cluster finished!!


Did you know that we will run a mini Crochet Along? Click for information about it.


Monday, February 21, 2022

Nia Mandala mini Crochet Along Information

Nia Mandala mini Crochet Along Information




Hi all!!

I was asking in my instagram story, how about making Nia Mandala as our next mini-CAL?


Aand lots of you excited for it! thank you so much 💖  and here it is!! 


To join the CAL, you should buy the pattern on raverly. The price 35% OFF until the CAL (from $3 to only $1.95!)


And for Fruitz CAL members, you may get a coupon code to get 50% OFF when updated the Fruitz pattern. Now you can use that coupon code to buy the pattern.


Although this will be a paid pattern for this Crochet Along, you still have a chance to get it for FREE ❤️


How?


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If you joined the Fruitz CAL, you may familiar with the rules. It's almost same.

Let’s see if you are really a BEST FRIEND of Inas! 💖


  1. Follow me on instagram @inas.craft OR facebook fanpage.
  2. Share my post (instagramfanpage) (instagram post, share in story / fanpage post, just share it)
  3. If you’ve finished 4 (or more) projects using Inas’ patterns (not flower please, only big project, it can be mandalas, doilies, big square patterns), share it on instagram/ facebook by take a photo of them in 1 frame, or make 4 photo of them in 1 grid. May be you’ve made 4 differents projects (example #daisilydoily#rosamandalacal, #fruitzmandala and #puffymandala. OR made 4 projects using 1 same pattern (may be you have made 4 Fruitz Mandalas) it’s okay too! 💖  
  4. Tag me in your post
  5. Also write that you ready for the next #NiaMandala mini-CAL (use #NiaMandala hashtag)
  6. Tag your 3 friends to join this mini-CAL in your post too.
  7. If you have done all those step, please kindly send me a message through instagram/fanpage with your ravelry name/ email.

Example of the post you can make:




You have time from today until 3rd February 2022 to upload it and I will pick....... um....


oh NO I’m not picking!! If you do all those step, I’ll give the pattern to you, ALL OF YOU FOR FREE!!! ❤️❤️❤️ so make sure you do step 7 so you can get the pattern for free.


**I may get LOTs of message because of this so if you have done those step and I haven’t send you the link, please don’t hesitate to send me a message again, please**


If you haven’t made any project, you can join the giveaway on Instagram (click here) or join the giveaway on Fanpage (click here)


About the CAL (Crochet Along):


Welcome to my mini Crochet Along!!

I hope you will love and enjoy our four-days crochet journey.


What exactly is mini-CAL?

Crochet Along (CAL) is when we crochet a project together in same time. It’s called “mini” CAL because this is a small project. 


When does the mini-CAL start?

It will start in 4th-7th March, 2022.

Part 1: Round 1-5, 4th March

Part 2: Round 6-8, 5th March

Part 3: Round 9-11, 6th March

Part 4: Round 12-14, 7th March


How to get the pattern:

When the pattern is updated you will be notified via ravelry inbox and email each day. You have to update it and you can download it.


You can read my blog post how to download an updated pattern (click here).


If you still have a problem updating it, please contact me via instagram or email me at inasbasymeleh@yahoo.com 


What yarn/colors should I use?

Because this is not a wearable project, you can use any yarn and suitable hook.


Share your project with us 

Instagram - don't forget to use hashtag #NiaMandala so we can meet there and feel free to tag me @inas.craft 

Ravelry - Add this project to Ravelry queue.

International Group - join “Inas Craft and Friends” on facebook and feel free to share your makes with us there.


About The Pattern: 

NIA MANDALA

Skill Level

Advanced


Materials

Suggested Yarn: Paintbox Cotton DK

(100% Cotton, 125 m (137 yds) per 50 g (1.75 oz))


Yarn A: Paper White (401) 1 skein

Yarn B: Dolphin Blue (437) 1 skein

Yarn C: Washed Teal (433) 1 skein


Hook

US 6 /4 mm


Gauge

5 rounds = 10 cm/4”


Finished Size

30 cm


Other Supplies

• Place marker

• Blocking equipment

Special Thanks


Thank you very much for all my testers:

Aparna Upadhye, Humeiyra, Masako Kawahara, Angela Arancibia González, Tayu Purnamasari, Christine Rebello Botelho, Tejesvinee, and Avianty Martadiradja.

Also Jovette DSouza Pinto as a tech editor of this pattern and Masako Kawahara  for her kindness to create beautiful Chart for this pattern.


Join the CAL : CLICK HERE





Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Review Jarum Rajut (Crochet) Waves KnitPro

Review Jarum Rajut (Crochet) Waves KnitPro


Apa kabar teman-teman semua? lama sekali tidak menyapa teman-teman rajut di blog ini.

Di kesempatan kali ini, aku mau review jarum yang mungkin teman-teman pernah lihat sebelumnya di facebook dan instagramku. Yup, jarum itu adalah jarum set “Waves” dari “KnitPro”. Seneng bangeeeet ketika jarum ini akhirnya sampai di rumah. Nggak sabar dong pengen nyobain. Sebelumnya aku pernah baca review tentang jarum ini dari 2 penulis buku rajut luar negri, yaitu Shelley dan Tanya .


Daan dapat yarn cutter jugaa. Nggak perlu nyari gunting lagi deh hehehe,, Yarn cutter ini lapisan luarnya dari plastik, ada hiasan kristal swarovski (info dari websitenya). Aman karena pisaunya ada di dalam terlindung dengan lapisan luarnya.


Kita bahas jarumnya yuuk. Jarumnya terbuat dari aluminium. Untuk casenya, ada 2 warna yang tersedia, yaitu pink dan hijau muda. Kalian tau dong pasti aku suka warna yang mana hehe.. Bahan case-nya sangat kuat. Hmm gimana ya bahasanya? Bukan yang lentur, jadi casenya ini bener-bener kokoh dan ada lapisan plastik biar bisa ngintip jarumnya ada yang hilang kemana atau nggak hihihi..



Isinya ada 9 jarum dengan ukuran dan warna berbeda. Warna-warnanya cantik. Siapa yang suka lupa dengan ukuran jarum untuk karyanya cung! Dengan berbagai warna ini, kita jadi cukup mengingat warna jarum yang kita pakai.



Mungkin minusnya di jarum ini hanya ditulis ukuran jarum dalam bentuk mm (mili meter). Sedangkan sepertinya di Indonesia para perajut sudah terbiasa menggunakan penomoran jarum dari Jepang. Tapi dengan berjalannya waktu, insyaAllah akan terbiasa dan ingat dengan ukuran jarum-jarumnya. Bisa juga jika teman-teman mau, ditempel stiker untuk menomori masing-masing jarumnya.



Pegangan jarumnya sangat kokok dan keras. Datar tanpa ada tonjolan di bagian atasnya.


Bagaimana ketika dipakai? 


Aku excited pas coba. Tapiii..


Ternyata aku agak mengalami hambatan, saat keluarin benang dengan jarum terkadang nyangkut.


Bingung pasti. Karena aku sudah baca review-review tentang nyamannya jarum ini dipakai. 


Akhirnya aku googling tentang macam-macam jarum. 


Akhirnya ketemu jawabannya!!

Baru tau kalau ternyata bentuk jarum bisa berbeda antara satu pabrik dengan yang lain.


Jadi, ternyata karena sepertinya aku sudah terbiasa ngerajut dengan merek yang ku punya sebelumnya (entah apa aku sudah cocok dibilang punya “jam terbang tinggi” /belum ya), aku jadi agak kesusahan ngerajut dengan jarum waves ini. Padahal bentuknya beda duikit bangeeett di bagian kaitnya, tapi memang dampaknya lumayan juga. Semoga kalau ada waktu akan ku bahas tentang macam-macam jarum rajut ya.


Akupun tetap coba ngerajut dengan jarum waves KnitPro, alhamdulillah lama-lama tanganku mulai terbiasa dengan jarum ini, frekuensi nyangkut berkurang. Dan jadilah macam” warna amigurumi hati yang kurajut dengan jarum waves KnitPro.



Jadi untuk teman-teman yang mau coba pindah dari jarum tanpa gagang ke yang ada gagangnya ataupun yang baru mulai ngerajut dan lagi cari-cari jarum, mungkin bisa coba jarum waves-nya KnitPro ini mumpung masih fase adaptasi. Siapa tau cocok :) Walaupun mungkin aku belum terbiasa dengan jarum ini, jujur aku suka dengan warna-warnanya, terang dan cantiiik banget. Instagramable juga (baca: bagus buat foto-foto) wkwkwk.


Untuk tambahan referensi, bisa juga baca review tentang jarum KnitPro ini di blog Spin Cushions dan Little Things Blogged


Kabar baiknya, teman-teman bisa dapatkan jarum KnitPro ini di toko Aneka Benang di Shopee! Yay!!


• Untuk jarum waves 1 set ini, bisa kunjungi link ini (klik)


• Bisa juga coba yang satuan, bisa kunjungi link ini (klik)



KnitPro ini sebenarnya lebih banyak produk jarum knittingnya. Aku belum pernah coba sih, tapi desain-desainnya bagus, semoga aja suatu saat bisa nyobain jarum knittingnya. Kalian juga bisa intip jarum knittingnya dan juga aksesoris rajut lainnya di toko Aneka Benang di Shopee (klik di sini).


Terima kasih teman-teman. Semoga review jarum KnitPro ini bermanfaat untuk teman-teman semua 💖