“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan INTRODUCTION The Shou (Longevity) Chinese Trivet is the third pattern of my Fu Lu Shou Trivet Collection and it’s an advanced beginner mosaic crochet pattern. 壽 (shòu) is a Chinese character that means “longevity” or “long life.” The character is a …
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“Prosperity is not measured by money alone. Prosperity is a state of mind, a sense of well-being, and a feeling of abundance.” – Benjamin Franklin INTRODUCTION The Lu (Prosperity) Chinese Trivet is the second pattern of my Fu Lu Shou Trivet Collection and it’s an advanced beginner mosaic crochet pattern. The Chinese character 祿 (lù) has its …
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“Blessings sometimes show up in unrecognizable disguises. “ – Janette Oke INTRODUCTION The Fu (Blessing) Chinese Trivet is the first pattern of my Fu Lu Shou Trivet Collection and it’s an advanced beginner mosaic crochet pattern. The Chinese character 福 (fú) means “blessing” or “good fortune”. It is a commonly used character in Chinese culture …
“Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.” – Catherine Pulsifer INTRODUCTION In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of the things that truly matter. It’s important to take a …
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“Tea is not just a beverage, it’s a way of life.” – Anonymous INTRODUCTION The Tea Chinese Wall Hanging crochet pattern is inspired by the Chinese ceremony of tea. The Chinese character 茶 (chá) means “tea”. The character consists of two parts: 艹 (cǎo), which means grass or plant, and 余 (yú), which is a …
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” – Deepak Chopra INTRODUCTION Crocheting can be a therapeutic activity that not only helps us relax but also helps us channel our emotions and find peace within ourselves. This was certainly the case when I was going through a difficult time in my …
“Missing someone gets easier every day because even though you are one day further from the last time you saw them, you are one day closer to the next time you will.” – Anonymous INTRODUCTION The Miss You Chinese Wall Hanging crochet pattern was created during the COVID-19 outbreak. A time when my family in …
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu INTRODUCTION Meaning of the Chinese Character 望 The Hope Chinese Wall Hanging is the second tapestry crochet pattern of the Faith, Hope, Love Crochet Wall Hanging collection. The Chinese character 望, pronounced as “wàng,” is a composite character made up …
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu INTRODUCTION Meaning of the Chinese Character 愛 The Love Chinese Wall Hanging is the third tapestry crochet pattern of the Faith, Hope, Love Crochet Wall Hanging collection. The Chinese character 愛 (ài) is a symbol of love, affection, …
“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 …
