Crocheted Star Throw

Here is the completed version of the star throw that I’d shared with you all on my Instagram handle few days ago. I wanted to give my living room a new décor and so started crocheting new cushion covers. But halfway through that I ran out of yarn and went shopping. When has a trip to the craft store ended with just buying what you want!?! I found this super soft, chunky, variegated yarn with the mild chocolate and lavender shades that just had to come home with me. I remembered the cold winter evenings when I wished I had knit a throw earlier to keep me warm and cozy. Since then I had this star pattern in mind and decided right in the store that I would do it using this chunky yarn. They work up so fast and so it’s a very rewarding yarn to work with. I am very happy with the finished look of this throw, adding some brightness to the plain sofa sets. Now that this is done I’ve to get back to completing the cushion covers that I’ve left mid-way!

Crochet Spring Top

Most of us who knit or crochet want to make ourselves clothing at some point and I am no exception to this feeling. I was very excited from the very beginning for this one, right from choosing the yarn and suitable colors. This one is special for many reasons. It is my first ever time crocheting a top and also it was going to be more than just a show piece in my house. It is definitely more than the basic squares or circles and so I had to learn more for it - try totally new stitches, make perfect measurements, sewing neat ends and a lot more. But the end result kept me going and I couldn’t wait to try it on. And finally the day has arrived – all seams done and all the ends weaved in ready to be worn. I am happy I completed this one successfully and I am already hoping I could try one in knitting – it is going to be a lot more challenging though!

A closer look of the stitches used

Knit Neckwarmer

I completed this pink cowl neck warmer  last week, but I wanted to wait till I gifted this surprise before sharing it with you all here. It's a perfect gift for any pink lover and I am happy I found those pretty little flower buttons to go with it. This cowl is proof enough to show that my love for the stockinette stitch hasn't decreased one bit. I adore the simplicity and thin texture of this stitch. I used a pretty thin yarn for this making it good for the spring and fall seasons. I've also included the pattern details in this post for those of you who wish to try this out. Its a very easy pattern if you know just to knit and purl. So hectic were the days after I started this work, that I ended up knitting this in my flight on the way home to complete it on time to gift it. 

Knitting Needle Size: US 6
Pattern:
Cast On 30
Work in Garter stitch for the first 4 rows.
5th row: K4, Purl 22, K4
6th row: Knit all stitches
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 till you reach 1 inch short of the desired length.
I used a couple of yarn overs to create a buttonhole.Work the last 4 rows in Garter stitch and cast off.
Attach the buttons and sew in ends. And there is your pretty neck warmer!