“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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“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
