Dandelion Panama Hat

Please welcome my new knitting design – Dandelion Panama Hat.  I made this beautiful panama hat to match my daughter’s Dandelion cardigan.

The panama is knitted with simple lace pattern on 3 mm circular needle. It is decorated with two knitted leaves and pompom flower. I used my favorite sport/5-ply cotton yarn from Phildar in beautiful orange color. I am really happy with this project and my daughter with her new hat too! We had really great photo-shoot today.

I also wrote the knitting pattern for this hat. It can be purchased and downloaded from one of my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dandelion-panama-hat

on Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/dandelion-panama-hat/146403

or on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/234694714

Ladybird Umbrella Case

There are so many dull and rainy days in the UK so my compact umbrella is my must have item in my handbag. I have decided to crochet a fancy umbrella case to brighten up these days. So, please welcome my new crochet project - Ladybird Umbrella Case. I really love this beautiful accessory. It makes me smile every time I find it in my handbag. It also a great toy for my little daughter. She really loves playing with it during our short walks around.

It was quick and fancy project. I used sport/5-ply cotton yarn from Lana Grossa and 3.0 mm hook. I used a black zipper as fastener on the back and put small amount of toy filler inside of each leg.

I also love this funny face. I crocheted the white part of eyes and used a tiny buttons for pupils. I embroidered eyelashes and mouth with a red thread.

The photo-tutorial for my Ladybird Umbrella Case can be purchased and downloaded from my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ladybird-umbrella-case

on Craftsy:

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/ladybird-umbrella-case/144221

or on Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/232708133