“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 …
