Colorful iphone case

Some time ago, I got a request for a colorful iphone case. So, I started my search through the yarn stash untill I found something satisfying.
The result: 'Mille Colori' from Lang yarns. Colourful enough, don't you think?

I don't have an iphone or anything that resembles it, so I looked up the dimensions online and based my case on that. When it was high enough for the phone to comfortably fit in, I made 12 holes so I could lace a small ribbon through. I started on one side and laced the ribbon through all of the holes, cut it and tied the ends together. Then I started on the other side and did the same thing. Now, if you pull both ends, the case closes.

If you want to use this method to close a case or something, always make sure you have an even number of holes, otherwise it won't come out right.

The Japanese magazines have arrived!

Yay! The Japanese magazines I ordered on Ebay have arrived! And they are gorgeous, I simply love them. 

Here in Belgium, it's so hard to find a decent crochet magazine. Often there's not one thing in there that I would consider making, so I never buy them here. But these Japanese crochet magazines are always so beautiful, I'd buy them all if I could. 

We ordered 2 magazines: a sewing magazine, called 'Stylish Dress Book' and a crochet magazine, called 'Motif Book'.

 

Here are some things I like and might try:

A new addiction

I confess, I have another addiction. Number one was making jewellery, number two is crochet and number three: sewing. Yes, it's true, Im learning to sew.

Here in Ghent, there's something new, it's called Boho. Downstairs it's a café, where you can also get some snacks; upstairs there's a sewing studio. They have everything you need and they give great advice. I had never sewn anything in my life, but I went there with a piece of liberty fabric I bought last September at Shaukat in London. I chose a simple pattern for an A-line skirt and the lady there helped me from the start untill the end. The result: a beautiful skirt that fits me perfectly!

 

 

 

I'm so proud, I never thought I could do this. Thank you BoHo!

Crochet daily wear - Spring/summer

It took me quite some time, but my beautiful shell motif scarf is finished!

This pattern comes from a Japanese crochet magazine: Crochet daily wear - Spring/summer

I used a 3.5 mm hook and Annell Coton 8 yarn.

I bought this one at Julija's Shop in Antwerp, but I noticed you can also buy this one and tons of others on ebay. Me and my mum ordered two more magazines on ebay and when they arrive, I'll show you!

Anyway, when I saw this scarf in the magazine, I immediately fell in love with it. There's a tunic in there that I love as well. I've started, but I think it's going to take a long time, with my exams coming up and it being the biggest project I've started.

I'll keep you informed!