“Hope is the light at the end of the tunnel, the northern star by which we navigate our lives.” – Unknown INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for many people all over the world. As a crocheter, I wanted to create something that would bring a sense of hope and positivity during […]
“Hakuna Matata is not just a phrase, it’s an attitude.” – Unknown INTRODUCTION The Hakuna Matata Pillow Cover crochet pattern is inspired by the well-known Disney classic, The Lion King. Hakuna Matata is a Swahili phrase that means “no worries” in English. It’s a phrase that has come to represent a carefree and relaxed attitude
“Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to.” – John Ed Pearce INTRODUCTION The Home Chinese Pillow Cover is advanced beginner crochet pattern worked with the tapestry crochet technique. The Chinese character 家 (jiā) has a long history and complex origin. The character is composed
“Be like a pineapple. Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.” – Unknown INTRODUCTION The Pineapple Pillow Cover crochet pattern is worked using the intarsia and fair isle crochet techniques. Pineapples are a tropical fruit that are widely recognized for their unique appearance and delicious taste. But did you know that
“Cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey.” – Jack Layton INTRODUCTION The Cherish Chinese Pillow Cover is a beautiful crochet pattern worked with the tapestry crochet technique. Over the past two years, I’ve experienced some difficult moments as I watched people I care about fall ill or pass away
“Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” – Lilo and Stitch INTRODUCTION The Ohana Pillow Cover is a beautiful crochet pattern worked with the tapestry crochet technique. As an introverted and highly sensitive person, my social circle is pretty small. Growing up as a child of immigrants and being
“When you share your happiness, it gets doubled; when you share your worries, it gets halved.” Anonymous The Double Happiness Pillow Cover is a crochet pattern worked with the tapestry crochet technique. The Chinese character 囍 (xǐ) is a symbol of double happiness, often used in traditional Chinese weddings to represent the union of two people
