FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Sweet Baby Bonnet

Alhamdulillah, I am very happy to complete my first pattern of 2015 🙂 Hope you enjoy making one!  5 4 3 2  **Pattern and all pictures are copyrighted. No resell, no distribution in any forms. All rights reserved by Daknit.Com (please share the link only). You can sell the item made from this pattern for profits but not commercially*

Level: Advanced beginner, EASY

SIZE: 0-6 months old

Yarn suggested:
Any Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi) – I am using Nako Luks Minnos. (if you use different weight, please make sure you check your gauge first). Yardage: 382 yards (350 meters)

Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)

Gauge: 19.0 sts = 4 inches for 4.00mm size of crochet hook. I am using 3.50 mm crochet hook for this pattern.

Hook size: 3.50 mm

Scissor to cut yarn

Abbreviations:

Ch– Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Hdc – Half double crochet

Sc  – Single crochet

ss – Slip stitch

Sts – stitches

tbl – tru back loop

Note:

1) V- stitch = (Dc, Ch1, Dc)

2) Shell = 3dc in V-st

TIPS:

You can match this sweet bonnet with my Ballerina baby booties here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballerina-baby-booties


Instructions (Fully USA Crochet TERMS).

BONNET:

Ch 16

Round 1: Ch1,  hdc in 3rd ch, hdc in next 14 sts, 3hdc in next sts, DO NOT TURN, continue making hdc in next 14 ch.

Round 2: Ch3, TURN, dc  tbl in next 13 sts, 2dc tbl in next 3 sts, dc tbl in next 14 sts.

Round 3: Ch3, TURN, dc in next 13 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 14 sts.

Round 4: Ch3, TURN, dc in next 13 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 14 sts.

Round 5: Ch3, TURN, dc in next 13 sts, (2 dc in next sts, dc in next sts) x 3 times, dc in next 4 sts, (2dc in next sts, dc in next sts) x 3 times, dc in next 14 sts.

Round 6: Ch2, TURN, hdc till end (49 hdc + ch2)

Round 7: Ch3, TURN, (V-st in next sts, skip 1 sts) repeat ( to ) for 23 times more, dc in last st.

Round 8: Ch3, TURN, 3dc in every V-sts, dc in last sts.

Round 9: Ch3, TURN, (V-st in every 2nd dc of shell) repeat ( to ) for 23 times more, dc in last sts

Round 10: Ch2, TURN, 3dc in every V-sts, dc in last sts.

REPEAT ROUND 9 – ROUND 10 for 3 more times.

Round 17: Repeat Round 9.

Round 18: Ch2, TURN, 3hdc in every V-sts, hdc in last sts.

EDGING: Ch1, TURN, (SS in next sts, Ch3, 3dc in same sts, skip 2 sts) repeat ( to ) until last 3 sts, skip 2 sts, ss in last sts.

CUT YARN and WEAVE IN as tidy as can

Now, every 1 inch from each side of the bonnet from last round, attach i-cords or you can attach yarn and make 50 chain as a cord to make a knot.

Note: Please contact me if you found any error with this pattern. I am not responsible for the result you gain by using my pattern if you knit with different yarns. Thank you for trying out this design! Do share with me your project using this pattern. Pattern is copyrighted. Hope you enjoy making my pattern 🙂
Written and charted by, Ery EROGLU/Ery Yusof.

 

Free Crochet Pattern: My first owlie pouch!

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My first owlie pouch!

**Pattern and all pictures are copyrighted. No resell, no distribution in any forms. All rights reserved by Daknit.Com (please share the link only). You can sell the item made from this pattern for profits but not commercially*

Material:
3.00 mm & 4.00 mm crochet hook
NAKO BABY LUKS MINNOS (2 colour of your choice)
White and orange yarns colour
or any DK yarns/10 ply
(Yarns available at www.daknit.com for purchase)

Accessories:
2 x Buttons of your choice ( I use black colour for the eyes)
Scissor to cut
Sewing needle and thread to sew buttons
Yarn blunt needle

Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
Ss = slip stitch
Hdc = half double crochet
Hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
Sts = stitches
St = stitch

Gauge: For this pouch, gauge is not crucial. Different weight of yarns will produce different size of this pouch.

NOTE:
1. Always slip stitch on first chain of chain 1/2/3.
2. Marker is necessary if you need to mark your start.
3. For CRAB STITCH tutorial CLiCK HERE.


 

Instructions (crochet- in – the round from bottom):
With colour A, Chain 4 Sts. Slip stitch to join round.

Round 1: ch 2, 12hdc in loop. Ss in first hdc. (12 stitches)

Round 2: ch2, hdc in same st, 2hdc in next 11 Sts. Ss. (24 stitches)

Round 3: ch2, hdc in same sts, hdc in next sts, *2hdc in next sts, hdc in next sts* repeat from * to * till end of round. Ss (35 Sts + ch2)

Round 4: ch2, hdc in same sts, hdc in next 2sts, *2hdc in next sts, hdc in 2next sts* repeat from * to * till end of round. Ss. (47 Sts + ch2 stitches)

Round 5 – 13: ch2, hdc in next 47 Sts. Ss. (47 Sts + ch2 stitches)

Round 14 (decrease): ch2, *, hdc in next sts, hdc2tog in next 2 sts, hdc in next sts, * repeat from * to * till end. (35 sts + ch2)
Change to colour B, join yarn B as shown in picture below:

Round 15 -20: ch2, hdc in next 35 Sts. Ss. (35 Sts + ch2)

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Finishing ( here, it’s an optional either you want to crochet the last row with sc or crab stitch) Photo is using crab stitch.

Last round (choose either one option) :

Opt 1: ch2, sc in every Sts. Ss. (35 Sts + ch2)

Opt 2: ch 2, crab stitch in every Sts, Ss. (35 Sts + ch2) (Slip stitch from inside – see photo below)

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Make two eyes (white yarn) – Refer photo below:

With white yarn,

Ch4, join by slip stitch to make round.

Round 1: Ch2, 10 hdc in loop, ss in first hdc.

Round 2: Ch3, dc in same stitch, 2dc in next 9 sts. Ss.

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Nose:
Using 3.00mm hook, With orange yarn,

Row 1: Chain 6, sc in 5th chain and sc in next 4ch, ch1, turn (5 sts)
Row 2: sc in every next 5 sts, ch1, turn
Row 3: Sc2tog in next 2 sts, sc in next st, sc2tog in next 2 sts, ch1, turn (3sts)
Row 4: sc in every next 3 sts, ch1, turn
Row 5: sc3tog in next sts. Cast off.

Cut yarn, weave in tidy.983673_271067803075710_5000400239654715791_nAttaching nose and eyes:

Now, using sewing needles and thread, sew button on each eyes you just made. Then sew it together on the pouch (between the colour A and B). After that, attach the nose between the eyes and sew it tightly.

Handle (Strap):
Ch6, sc in 5th chain, sc in next 4 ch, ch3, turn

Row 1: Dc in next 4 sts, ch3, turn. Repeat row 1 until your desired length. Approximately about 15-20 cm.

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Attaching strap:
Attach the strap from inside using blunt yarn needle and yarn Colour B (or you can just sew on using normal sewing needles. Refer picture above.

 

 

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After that, tada, done! 🙂

Last but not least, thank you for trying out my pattern. This pattern is very simple, once you do, it will be so addictive to make more! 🙂

Please and do share your project using this pattern with me at my Ravelry = Snowhitery. Let me know how you think! You can also put flowers, button or ribbons to make it looks cuter! Let your imagination run wild <3

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Note: Please contact me if you found any error with this pattern. I am not responsible for the result you gain by using my pattern if you knit with different yarns. Thank you for trying out this design!  Do share with me your project using this pattern. Pattern is copyrighted.

Designed/Written by,
Ery EROGLU/Ery YUSOF
www.daknit.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free Crochet Pattern: Little Cutie Baby Dress ( 6 – 18 months old) by Da'Knit DESIGNS

 

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**Pattern and all pictures are copyrighted. No resell, no distribution in any forms. All rights reserved by Daknit.Com (please share the link only). You can sell the item made from this pattern for profits but not commercially*

Level: Advanced beginner, EASY

Yarn suggested:
Any Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi) – I am using Nako Luks Minnos. (If you use different weight, please make sure you check your gauge first). Yardage: 382 yards (350 meters)

Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces) x 2 skeins (A color & B color)

Gauge: 10 sts of HDC = 2 inches for 4.00mm size of crochet hook. I am using 4.00mm size of crochet hook for the top, and 4.50mm for the skirt. No gauge for skirt as you can use any size for the skirt.

Chest measurement: 19” inch

Material:

Crochet hook size 4.00 mm & 4.50 mm

Scissor to cut yarn

Sewing needle/thread to attach buttons or flowers (as how you like)

Stitch marker is optional to mark your starting point.

Button

Abbreviations:

Ch       – Chain

Dc       – Double Crochet

Hdc     – Half double crochet

Sc       – Single crochet

ss        – Slip stitch

Sts      – stitches

tr         –  Treble crochet

LOOP – hole

Note:

1)    Every first of Chain 1/2/3 is counted as stitch

2)    Shell = (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in same stitch

TIPS: This size is made for 19” inch length of front chest (6 – 12 months old). If you need to make a smaller size or a bigger size than this, you just have to reduce 2 or 3 sts from each section (front/back/sleeve) or add 3/4 sts for bigger size than this and start crocheting in the same manner as the instruction below while the skirt’s number of stitches will also change according to your final number of stitches (even number + 2 sts)

Instructions (Fully USA Crochet TERMS).

TOP:

With A colour, using 4.00mm hook

Make 56 chain + chain 3 = 59 sts

Row 1: dc in 4th chain from hook, hdc in next 55 Sts (as total 56 Sts), turn

Row 2: sc in first hdc, ch1, hdc in next 8 sts, , 3hdc in next sts, hdc in next 8 sts, 3hdc in next sts, hdc in next 18 sts, , 3hdc in next sts, hdc in next 8sts, 3hdc in next sts, hdc in next 9 sts, turn

Row 3: sc in first hdc, ch2, dc in every Sts (64 sts)

Row 4: sc on first hdc, ch1, hdc in next 9 sts, 3hdc in next sts, hdc in next 10 sts, 3hdc in next sts, hdc in next 20 sts, , 3hdc in next sts, hdc in next 10sts, 3hdc in next sts, hdc in next 10 sts, turn

Row 5: sc in first hdc, ch2, dc in every Sts (72 sts)

Row 6: sc on first dc, ch2, dc in next 10 sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 12 sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 22 sts, , 3dc in next sts, dc in next 12sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 11 sts, turn

Row 7: sc on first dc, ch2, dc in next 11 sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 14 sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 24 sts, , 3dc in next sts, dc in next 14sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 12 sts, turn

Row 8: sc on first dc, ch2, dc in next 12 sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 16 sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 26 sts, , 3dc in next sts, dc in next 16sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 13 sts, turn

Row 9: sc on first hdc, ch2, dc in next 13 sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 18 sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 28 sts, , 3dc in next sts, dc in next 18sts, 3dc in next sts, dc in next 14 sts, turn (104 sts)

Join**

Row 10: sc on first hdc, ch1, hdc in next 14 sts, ch4, skip 21 sts, hdc in next 31 sts, ch4, skip 21 sts, hdc in next 15 sts. (69 Sts) DO NOT TURN

SKIRT

We will join the backside and start doing skirt. Using 4.50mm hook,

Round 1: slip stitch on first chain of (sc,ch1), make ch2, continue hdc in next 14 sts, hdc in next 4 chain, hdc in next 31 sts, hdc in next 4 chain, hdc in next 15 sts, Slip stitch on first chain of ch2. (69 Sts)

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Round 2 (Change yarn to Colour B –refer photo above-): Ch2, hdc till end by adding 3 stitches evenly, slip stitch on first chain of chain 2. (72 Sts)

Round 3: Ch3, 2dc in same stitch, skip next sts, shell in next sts, *skip next sts, 3dc in next sts, skip next sts, shell in next sts* repeat from * to * till end. Slip stitch on first chain of chain 3.

Round 4: Ch3, dc in next 2 stitches, shell in next ch-2 space, *dc in next 3 sts, shell in next ch-2 space* repeat from * to * till end. Slip stitch on first chain of chain 3.

Round 5: REPEAT ROUND 4 and continue doing round 4 for the next round until your desired length (around 20 -30 more rounds)

EDGING (RUFFLE)

After you reach your desired length, continue the next round with hdc in every Sts with A Color again. Then, make 2tr (treble crochet) in each hdc till end. This will produce neat ruffle to your edging. Weave it off and tidy it neatly.

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BUTTON (backside) – LAST STEP

Turn the backside of the dress towards you. using 4.00mm hook,

You can pick any side you would like to start your sc and I pick the left line. Make sc in every Sts around the neckline til the last Sts, make 10 chain for a button holder. Attach a button and sew it neatly. Please refer picture below.  (25 sts + 10 chain). After done, weave in any left yarn and tidy it nicely :). Tada! Done!

20140503_104106Final touch (this is an optional)
Usually, crocheting/knitting with acrylic yarns will produce fuzzy on the surface of the project. Sometimes the texture comes out a bit stiff and scratchy. This doesn’t mean your project has ruined. With a little technique, we can turn the project into fabulous handmade. So, what I mostly do:
1. After finish, I’ll use lint remover to remove any hairy that looks annoying to me as much as I can do. It is very impossible to remove them completely unless you do the “Killing Acrylic” method, which, useful only on certain projects. And I don’t suggest that!

20140503_1050212. Since I learnt how to “steam blocking”, most of my project will be blocked with steam iron. Steaming and blocking your project especially for someone like me who use acrylic in most of my project, will help the project to be softer, fluffy, and less fuzzy also, not itchy! However, again, make sure you don’t KILL your project or otherwise, it will turn into your worst nightmare! :O

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At last, after blocking and dry, it’s time to wash!

Don’t hesitate to throw your project in the washing machine cause most of acrylic yarns are best to wash with washing machine. I’ll put them inside the net and pour a little softener. Then dry it using a hanger or just dry them flat on the table. Once dry, you will be amazed to see your project turn out just nice and beautiful.

Last but not least, thank you for trying out my pattern. This pattern is very simple, once you do, it will be so addictive to make more! 🙂

Please and do share your project using this pattern with me at my Ravelry = Snowhitery. Let me know how you think! You can also put flowers, button or ribbons to make it looks cuter! Let your imagination run wild <3

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Note: Please contact me if you found any error with this pattern. I am not responsible for the result you gain by using my pattern if you knit with different yarns. Thank you for trying out this design! You can match the dress with my Ballerina Baby Booties and January Beanie for a set. Do share with me your project using this pattern. Pattern is copyrighted.

Designed/Written by,
Ery EROGLU/Ery YUSOF
www.daknit.com

Benang Kait

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Saya kerap menerima email yang bertanyakan tentang jenis-jenis benang kait yang ada dan saya rasa sangat senang membantu mereka mendapatkan jawapan untuk soalan mereka.

Satu perkara yang sering saya tekankan ialah “Jangan Takut Untuk Mencuba”. Mencuba pelbagai jenis benang kait yang ada di pasaran merupakan salah satu cara yang paling baik untuk anda tentukan kelebihan dan kekurangan terhadap benang kait tersebut dan kesesuaiannya terhadap projek anda.

Saya sendiri amat suka mencuba pelbagai jenis benang dari yang paling mahal sehinggalah yang paling murah bagi melihat kualiti dan kelebihannya. Sememangnya setiap benang yang sudah saya cuba dan kait ini mempunyai pro dan cons masing-masing. Disini, anda perlu bijak menentukan bajet anda supaya pembaziran tidak berlaku.

Apa yang sering kali saya perhatikan ialah “”andaian”” menjadikan kita takut untuk mencuba sesuatu jenis benang kait sama ada mahal ataupun murah walaupun tidak pernah kita cuba. Bagi saya, saya tidak akan menerima “‘andaian”” selagi tidak mencubanya, bukan setakat touch and feel sahaja tetapi saya pasti akan hasilkan sebuah projek kecil ataupun besar bagi melihat hasilnya sama ada ia sesuai ataupun tidak untuk projek yang ingin saya kait.

Tahukah anda, setiap benang kait yang dihasilkan walaupun diperbuat daripada jenis fiber yang sama, sama ada ianya adalah wool, acrylic, cotton, bamboo, linen dan pelbagai lagi, hasil tekstur adalah sangat berbeza dari satu jenis ke satu jenis yang lain seperti dari jenis yang paling keras sehinggalah jenis yang paling lembut.

Setiap ketebalan dan cara pintalan benang kait tersebut juga sangat mempengaruhi hasil kait kita. Cara mengait dan teknik stitch yang digunapakai juga amat memberi kesan terhadap hasil kait dan projek. Projek yang melibatkan cable stitch dan ribbing menjadikan projek kita lebih tebal manakala projek yang dihasilkan secara lace dan loose memberikan efek lembut terhadap projek kita walau apa pun jenis benang kait yang digunakan. Selain itu, peranan ‘blocking’ amat memberikan kesan yang mendalam terhadap hasil akhir projek dimana ianya akan menjadikan projek anda ebih lumayan dan eksklusif.

Walau bagaimanapun, pilihan yang terbaik adalah bermula di tangan kita. Sama ada mahal ataupun murah sesuatu benang kait tersebut, anda perlu bijak membuat pilihan bagi mendapatkan kepuasan anda dalam menghasilkan projek kait anda. Tidak semua projek sesuai digunakan dengan benang kait yang sama disebabkan perbezaan ketebalan, berat dan pintalan mempengaruhi projek kita. Bukan kerana ia mahal ataupun murah.

Di harap artikel pendek di pagi ini dapat membantu anda sedikit sebanyak untuk membuat pilihan dalam pemilihan benang kait yang untuk sesuatu projek anda.

23.April.2014
Ery EROGLU
www.daknit.com

Benang kait berbulu? Mari blocking!

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Assalamualaikum dan selamat pagi!
Alhamdulillah.. pagi ini saya gembira dapat berkongsi panduan dengan seorang pelanggan yang dikasihi. Panduan ini juga ingin saya kongsikan dengan para pelanggan kami yang menghadapi masalah yang sama iaitu hasil kait berbulu.Antara penyataan dan soalan yang kerap kita dengar ialah:
1. Benang ni berbulu tak?
2. Benang ni pada mulanya tidak berbulu.. tetapi mula berbulu selepas dikait
3. Benang ni tidak elok.. ianya berbulu (sifat benang dari jenis akrilik sememangnya akan berbulu sama ada sedikit ataupun banyak bergantung cara ianya dipintal. Sifat ni mempunyai kelebihan kerana sifat bulu itu menjadikan benang lebih lembut dan gebu. Namun,cara penjagaan yang betul akan mengurangkan sifat hasil kait yang berbulu)Selalunya hasil kait daripada jenis benang haiwan pasti akan di ‘blocking’. Bagaimana pula jenis dari benang akrilik yang kini semakin popular dikomersilkan untuk benang buat bayi. Bagi yang belum tahu, benang kait yang diperbuat daripada jenis fiber akrilik atau mempunyai campuran akrilik kebiasaan teksturnya sedikit atau lebih berbulu daripada benang jenis 100% kapas. Hasil kait daripada jenis benang akrilik lebih mudah dibasuh menggunakan mesin basuh, tidak akan mengecut walaupun dibasuh berkali-kali. Juga tahukah anda hasil kait menggunakan benang jenis akrilik boleh menghasilkan projek yang lebih lembut dan ringan daripada benang kapas, sejuk dan tidak ataupun kurang berbulu jika anda tahu tekniknya. Setiap benang mempunyai sifat tersendiri dan begitu juga dengan benang jenis akrilik. Teknik ini dipanggil sebagai ‘steam blocking’.’Steam/Garment blocking’ biasa digunakan oleh kilang-kilang yang mengeluarkan hasil pakaian yang dikait agar produk lebih tahan lama dan mudah dibasuh dengan mesin. Teknik ‘steam blocking* amat mudah dipraktikkan di rumah. Teknik ini juga boleh dipakai untuk membesarkan saiz hasil kait anda mengikut ukuran yang anda inginkan. Jika dahulu, pendapat ‘benang akrilik tidak boleh di-blocking’ menjadikan benang ini kurang digemari tetapi kini tidak lagi. Dengan adanya teknik ‘steam blocking acrylic yarn’, hasil kait anda akan nampak lebih hebat.

Kelebihan ‘steam blocking’:
‘Steam blocking’ membantu menghasilkan hasil kait yang tidak berbulu atau sangat kurang bulunya, lebih lembut dan sejuk dipakai. Disebabkan akrilik adalah fiber yang bersifat plastik, ‘steam blocking’ sangat membantu mengubah teksturnya. Selain itu, seperti hasil projek menggunakan benang haiwan, benang akrilik juga boleh di ‘block’ jika anda ingin mendapatkan hasil yang lebih besar dari saiz asal yang dikait, oleh itu, jangan takut untuk ‘blocking’.

Langkah berjaga-jaga:
Namun, langkah berjaga-jaga sewaktu membuat ‘steam blocking’ perlu dititikberatkan agar hasil kait anda tidak rosak. Istilah ‘killing acrylic’ biasa digunakan jika keadaan sangat memerlukan hasil kait yang lebih lembut dan jatuh cantik tetapi tidak semua projek sesuai menggunakan teknik ini. ‘Killing acrylic’ hanya akan dilakukan jika anda rasa perlu sahaja kerana ianya boleh menjadikan corak kaitan anda kurang menyerlah. Selain itu menjadikan hasil kait anda tidak lagi ‘stretchy’.

Bagaimanakah cara menggunakan teknik ‘steam blocking’ yang betul?
Sebelum anda mencuba teknik ini, adalah dinasihatkan untuk anda mencuba ke atas sampel terlebih dahulu. Kait sebanyak sampel yang anda inginkan dan cuba jaya teknik ini sehingga anda memperolehi hasil yang diinginkan dengan menggunakan ‘steam iron’.
1. Letakkan sampel anda di atas ‘board’/’foam mat’ ataupun tuala yang kering. (Jangan sesekali basahkan hasil kait anda untuk ‘steam blocking’ kerana ini boleh menyebabkan hasil kait anda menjadi lebih berbulu dan rosak)
2. Dengan menggunakan ‘steam iron’ dan haba yang tidak terlalu panas, tanpa menyentuh permukaan hasil kait, tekan/picit butang steam pada seterika tersebut da lepaskan ‘steam’ secara konsisten ke atas permukaan sampel anda. Anda tidak perlu menggosok dengan tangan kerana ini boleh merosakkan tekstur benang tersebut. Cukup hanya sekadar ‘pat pat’ pada permukaan untuk membantu meratakan permukaan.
3. Setelah siap di ‘steam’, biarkan sampel anda kering dengan sendirinya. Setelah kering, bolehlah anda melihat perubahan pada sampel tersebut dan lihat perbezaannya selepas ‘steam blocking’.

Cara yang sama juga digunakan untuk membesarkan saiz hasil kait anda.

Diharap, dengan panduan ini, anda lebih yakin mengait dengan menggunakan benang-benang jenis akrilik. Latih untuk lebih rajin membuat ‘steam blocking’ dan mahirkan diri dengan teknik ini untuk hasil yang lebih baik dan memuaskan. Pastikan anda menggunakan ‘steam iron’ yang elok kualitinya untuk mendapatkan ‘steam’ yang baik.

NOTA:

1. Killing acrylic: Mematikan sifat acrylic sepenuhnya menjadikan projek sedikit berkilat, jatuh lembut dan tidak berbulu. Kekurangannya ialah tidak lagi stretchy dan boleh merosakkan projek jika tidak dibuat dengan teknik yang betul.

2. Steam acrylic: Mengurangkan sifat bulu acrylik (bukan menghilangkan sepenuhnya), menjadikan projek lebih lembut, gebu dan sejuk dipakai.

Lain-lain sumber:

Steam Blocking Acrylic Yarn Tutorial: http://youtu.be/xWyOk1a8fyY / http://beadknitter.blogspot.com/2009/03/you-can-block-acrylic.html

FAQ:
1. Perlukah hasil kait di ‘steam block’ setiap kali dibasuh?
Tidak perlu. ‘Steam blocking’ pada hasil kait dari benang akrilik adalah kekal.
2. Saya sudah ‘steam blocking’ tanpa menyentuh permukaan projek tetapi akhirnya ia rosak. Mengapa?
Haba ‘steam’ yang terlalu tinggi walaupun tidak menyentuh pada permukaan hasil kait anda boleh menjadikan projek anda rosak. Pastikan haba tidak terlalu panas sehingga boleh mencairkan projek anda.
With love,
Ery EROGLU
www.daknit.com

Free Crochet Pattern: Baby Boy Charming Booties by Da'Knit DESIGNS

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Tada! Alhamdulillah.. finally after weeks of searching new design for my next booties, today I did it!
So here, another new pattern is happily waiting to be crochet by you 🙂
Here, I am using NAKO LUKS MINNOS BABY and the size is exactly follow the weight of this yarn. Tips will be given for resizing for older age size also for using different yarns.
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 **Pattern and all pictures are copyrighted. No resell, no distribution in any forms. All rights reserved by Daknit.Com (please share the link only). You can sell the item made from this pattern for profits but not commercially*

Material:
3.50 mm crochet hook
NAKO BABY LUKS MINNOS
or any DK yarns/10 ply
(Yarns available at www.daknit.com for purchase)

Accesories:
4 x Buttons of your choice
Scissor to cut
Sewing needle and thread to sew buttons

Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Dc2tog = double crochet 2 together to decrease
Ss = slip stitch
Hdc = half double crochet

Size: 0 – 3 months old

NOTE:
1. Always slip stitch on first chain of chain 3/chain 2/chain 1.
2. Marker is necessary if you need to mark your start.

TIPS:

Using this yarn, I started with chain 13 for 0-3 months old. If you need to make a bigger size, below is the numbers of chain that I always use if i need to make bigger size. Here is my guide:
for 0-3 months old, chain 13/14
for 3-6 months old, chain 15/16
for 6-12 months old, chain 17/20

My booties are very easy to follow. Most of the increase are done on first chain and last chain. So if you are making for bigger size than 0-3, just follow the way how I crochet for 0-3 months old without need to change the way I increase  and decrease my sole. For example, my sole increase is as follow:

chain 13, 2 dc in same st (here you will get 3 sts in same stitch), ~~~~~~ , 6dc in last ch, ~~~~~ before slip stitch, make 3dc in same st again and slip stitch.

Here, i make 6——6 increase of the sole. Then 12 —– 12. Then 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 ———- 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 (this will make sense once you start making one 🙂 )

Well.. hope you can understand! ^-^

Now.. let’s stop talking and start doing!

Instructions:
Sole

Round 1:  Ch 13, 2dc in 4th ch. dc in next 8 sts, 6 dc in last sts. Don’t turn, continue making Dc in next 8 sts, 3dc in next sts, slip stitch.

Round 2: Ch3, dc in same st, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next 6 sts, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, ss.

Round 3: Ch3, dc in same sts, 2dc in next sts, dc in next 16 sts, 2dc in next 4 sts, dc in next 16 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, ss.

Round 4: Ch 3, dc in every sts till end, ss. (47 sts + chain 3 as total)

Shaping

Round 5: Ch3, dc in next 13 sts, dc2tog in next sts for 10 times, dc in next 14 sts, ss.

Round 6: Ch2, hdc in every sts till end, ss.

Round 7: Ch1, sc in every sts till end, ss.

Repeat Round 1 – 7 for second pair.

Cut yarn and weave it off.

Accessories ( I call it Piece) x make 2:
Round 1: Ch13, Dc in 4th ch, dc in next 8 sts, 3dc in last sts, do not turn, continue making dc in next 9 sts, ss.

Round 2: Ch3, 2dc in next sts, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in last sts, ss.

Tie, cut yarn and weave it off.

Now you have 2 Piece with you, using the button, attach the buttons on both side of the Piece and sew it together on front part of booties (Refer picture below).

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Do for both pair. Tidy up and done! 🙂

Now.. let’s make more!  Alhamdulillah.. I hope you enjoy making <3

Note: Please contact me if you found any error with this pattern. I am not responsible for the result you gain by using my pattern if you knit with different yarns. Thank you for trying out this design! You can match the sweet cardigan with my Old Shale Baby Beanie. Do share with me your project using this pattern. Pattern is copyrighted.

Designed by:
Ery EROGLU/Ery Yusof

 

Free Crochet Pattern: January Baby/Toddler Beanie

Alhamdulillah.. we are still here, still breathing, still alive exactly on 1st January of 2014. Shouldn’t we be more grateful than before? 🙂 Well of course, there is nothing wrong in having a new big ambition for a new year, but remember. the fundamental of being a human is always to feel grateful for what we have and never being ashamed for what we don’t have. Always down to earth <3

However, the things that always never fail to amaze me is how the time works and always passed by like a blink of an eye. Leaving things behind like they were never happened. Feels like it was a dream, or a nightmare. SubhanAllah.. How great Allah is! Cause everything that happened, there is a blessing in disguise. SubhanAllah.

Oh, okay. The reason I am writing today is actually to share my new pattern 🙂
As how everyone else, I also want to take this opportunity and be a part on this exciting first of January 2014 with sharing my new pattern that I made 2 days ago. So I named it as January 🙂 Easy to remember hehe..

I am very happy to share the pattern with you and hope you will enjoy making them too. If you make one, do share with me at my Ravelry (Snowhitery) ok? 😉

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1 ball of Nako Baby Luks Minnos (Available at www.daknit.com)
3.50mm/3.75mm/4.00mm crochet hook (different size of crochet hook may result a different gauge)

Accessories:
Ribbon (about 1/2 meter)

Size made for:
1 year old to 2 years old

TIPS:
By increasing hdc from 12 to 14 sts, you may get 3 years old and above size. You can start by making magic ring or by doing chain 4 and slip stitch to make ring.

NOTE:

1. Always slip stitch on first chain of chain 3/ or first sts on first round (Please refer diagram)
2. When done, slip the ribbon between space at the last 2 rows.
3. You may increase the size of the hat’s body as many as you desire for a bigger size by adding few more rows before edging.

EDGING:
(2dc, chain 1, 2dc, chain 1, 2dc, sc)

INSTRUCTIONS:
FULLY CHARTED/DIAGRAM (See image below, click and enlarge to view) – You can SAVE the image  to your pc and zoom or print out.

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**Pattern and all pictures are copyrighted. No resell, no distribution in any forms. All rights reserved by Daknit.Com (please share the link only). You can sell the item made from this pattern for profits but not commercially*

Note: Please contact me if you found any error with this pattern. I am not responsible for the result you gain by using my pattern if you knit/crochet with different yarns. Thank you for trying out this design! Do share with me your project using this pattern. Pattern is copyrighted.

Hope you enjoy making my pattern 🙂

Written and charted by,
Ery EROGLU/Ery Yusof.

Free Crochet Pattern: Ballerina Baby Booties by Da'Knit Designs

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Alhamdulillah.. Finally I have found my perfect booties after 2 days of trial and error. So here, I’m sharing the pattern with you and enjoy! (You may attach flowers to make it looks cute and sweet 🙂 )

FOR FULL PHOTO TUTORIAL (in MALAY VERSION SIZE 0-3 months old) CLICK https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.689014867788694.1073741878.215276015162584&type=3

**Pattern and all pictures are copyrighted. No resell, no distribution in any forms. All rights reserved by Daknit.Com (please share the link only). You can sell the item made from this pattern for profits but not commercially*

Level: Advanced beginner, EASY

SIZE: 6-12 months old

Yarn suggested:
Any Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi) – I am using Nako Luks Minnos. (if you use different weight, please make sure you check your gauge first). Yardage: 382 yards (350 meters)

Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)

Gauge: 19.0 sts = 4 inches for 4.00mm size of crochet hook. I am using 3.00mm size of crochet hook for this pattern.

Hook size: 3.00 mm

Scissor to cut yarn

Stitch marker is optional to mark your starting point.

Abbreviations:

Ch– Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Dc2tog – make dc in next 2 sts together, (Please refer to this link for tutorial of dc2tog)

Hdc – Half double crochet

Sc  – Single crochet

ss – Slip stitch

Sts – stitches

LOOP – hole (lubang)

Note:

1) Every first of Chain 3 is counted as dc stitch.

2) Slip stitch on every first of chain 3.

TIPS: This size is made for 3.50 inci length of sole (0-3 months old). If you need to make a smaller size or a bigger size than this, make a chain until your desired length, and start crocheting in the same manner as the instruction below since most of the increase part is done between each corner of sole. However, for smaller size, you may skip 1 or 2 dc2tog for shaping.


Instructions (Fully USA Crochet TERMS).

Sole:

a) Chain 23, continue with making 1 dc in 4th-ch from hook

b) Now (here you will have 2 dc in 1 loop, chain 3 is counted as first dc) you will have 2 sts on 4th-ch (chain 3, 1 DC) – Please refer to diagram below.

c) Continue making dc in every next ch loop, until you reach the last ch, make 6dc in the same ch loop.  Do not turn, but continue making dc in every next ch, until the last sts, make 2dc. Slip stitch (ss). (Please refer to diagram below for step a, b and c)

:: You will have 46 sts including chain 3 on First ROW.

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d) Ch3, dc in same loop, dc in next 19 sts, (2dc in next sts) x 6 times, dc 19, 2dc in last sts, ss.

e) Ch3, dc in same loop, dc in next 22 sts, (2dc in next sts) x 8 times, dc 22, 2dc in last sts, ss.

f) chain 3, dc in every sts, ss. ( 64 sts, chain 3 is counted as dc)

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g) ch 3, dc in next 13 sts, (dc2tog in next 2 sts) x 18 times,  dc in next 14 sts, ss.

h) ch 3, hdc in next 46 sts, ss …………….. (OR IF YOU NEED MORE CURVE FOR THE BOOTIES SHAPE make – ch3,hdc in next 17 sts, hdc2tog in next 10 sts, hdc in next 18 sts, ss)

i) ch 1, sc in every sts, ss in next sts, ss in next sts, cut yarn and weave it off.

Now repeat instruction for second pair. DONE! <3

You can also attach flowers to make it more attractive and cute!
1468717_662239250466256_90668376_n 1476204_662296933793821_1928543080_nNote: Please contact me if you found any error with this pattern. I am not responsible for the result you gain by using my pattern if you knit with different yarns. Thank you for trying out this design! Do share with me your project using this pattern. Pattern is copyrighted.

Hope you enjoy making my pattern 🙂

Written and charted by,
Ery EROGLU/Ery Yusof.

 

Mengapa -handmade- mahal?

Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera..

Agak lama saya tidak membuat sebarang update di blog ini. Singgah sekejap.. tutup.. belum ada idea apa yang nak dikongsi sama.

Tapi alhamdulillah hari ni saya mendapat sedikit idea hasil dari pencarian di internet, iaitu saya ingin berkongsi dengan semua peminat mengait, mengapa -handmade- mahal? hihi.. tajuk macam nak buat promosi pulak!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHasil knitting yang tak siap-siap lagi… huhu..

Saya bukanlah seorang penjual hasil kait yang aktif, tetapi saya sangat aktif dalam menghasilkan barangan kait. Kadang kala.. saya mengambil masa berminggu-minggu untuk siapkan hanya satu projek disebabkan kekangan masa dan terdapat lebih banyak hal lain yang perlu diutamakan. Namun begitu, saya sememangnya adalah seorang peminat mengait yang tegar dan mengait adalah merupakan hobi yang amat saya sayangi.

Oleh itu, sebagai peminat mengait yang tegar, saya cuba memahami masalah-masalah yang selalu dihadapi oleh mereka yang menjadikan hasil kait sebagai satu perniagaan sampingan/utama. Antara soalan yang kerap saya dengar dan terima dari sumber-sumber di internet dan juga saya sendiri ialah:

1. Kenapa mahal sangat? Tak boleh murahkah?

2. Berapa ya harganya? .. harganya sekian-sekian… *senyap…*

3. Saya nak macam ni, boleh? Berapa harga dia? Ok… saya akan bank in dan akan maklumkan nanti.. (sebulan kemudian… 3 bulan kemudian.. setahun kemudian…..) < — ini adalah salah satu sikap yang sangat tidak beretika di dalam urusan jual-beli. Nauzubillahiminzalik.. moga Allah lindungi kita dari bersikap sedemikian.

4. Benang mahal sangatlah… Benang murah tak adakah? Saya nak selesa dipakai.. bla..bla… (ni adalah salah satu soalan yang saya rasa macam agak susah juga nak jawab…)

5. Kenapa mahal? kalau saya beli di kedai saya boleh dapat murah lagi…. (oh Tuhanku… *palm on face*!)

Ok.. cukup dengan soalan-soalan di atas.. kalau nak tambah, nanti tak habis-habis saya menulis 😉 hehe.. just kidding!

Baiklah, berbalik kepada, mengapa -handmade- mahal?. Sebagai penjual, kita pasti akan menentukan kos pengeluaran dahulu (sambil ajar pelajar, saya pun turut belajar sama), iaitu,

a) kos bahan mentah,

b) kos upah,

c) kos overhed (jika ada),

Maka jumlah yang diperolehi dari ketiga-tiga kos ini adalah kos pengeluaran kita. Manakala sebagai pembeli pula, kita perlu pastikan “bajet” perbelanjaan tidak melebihi keperluan dan bijak dalam mengurus pembelian (utamakan yang utama dahulu)

Berikut adalah contoh kos pengeluaran di pihak penjual:

Barangan yang ingin ditempah: Baju Dewasa saiz L

Benang yang diperlukan: 8 buku benang (100gram/sebuku) = RM22/sebuku (guna benang import yang selesa)

Accessories tambahan: Butang (5 biji) = RM5.00/5 biji

Upah (kos upah mengait, ingat bahawa penjual adalah manusia dan memerlukan ruang masa yang terhad untuk mengait. Maka kiraan upah diambil mengikut jam): RM5/sejam. Tempoh menyiapkan ialah dalam masa seminggu (7 hari) dengan menggunakan 5 jam/sehari.

Kos overhed: TIADA

Maka jumlah keseluruhan ialah: RM22 x 8 + RM5.00 + RM25 x 7
Kos pengeluaran: RM356.00

Mengapa -handmade- mahal?

Ingin saya ketengahkan masalah utama yang selalu dihadapi oleh pihak penjual barangan kait ialah kebanyakkan pembeli kurang memahami istilah -handmade mahal-. Wujud sebahagian mereka yang menganggap, barangan kait ini amat mudah dihasilkan dan boleh disiapkan dalam waktu yang singkat. Apa yang menyedihkan lagi, mereka gemar membuat perbandingan harga/hasil yang dibuat di antara penjual A dan penjual B. Tetapi, tahukah anda, penjual A itu bukanlah orang yang sama dengan penjual B? Tahukah anda, tangan penjual A itu mungkin lebih kecil dari penjual B menyebabkan tangannya mungkin lebih memerlukan tenaga untuk mengait? Tahukah anda, penjual A tidak tidur malam untuk menyiapkan tempahan berbanding penjual B?

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Setiap barang kait yang dihasilkan mempunyai nilai sentimental yang tidak sama di antara penghasil barang kait. Barangan dan kos mentah yang digunakan dalam menghasilkan barangan kait juga bukanlah sesuatu yang murah, apatah lagi jika anda sebagai pembeli inginkan keselesaan ketika memakai barangan hasil kait. Pada masa kini juga, pelbagai jenis benang kait yang dijual adalah dari jenis yang lebih selesa, berkualiti dan bermutu. Sebagai penjual barangan kait, kualiti dan keselesaan merupakan elemen yang amat dititikberatkan bagi memastikan pihak pembeli berpuas hati dengan hasil yang diterima. Oleh itu, bagi memastikan jual-beli mendapat kepuasan dikedua-dua pihak, pihak penjual dan pembeli perlulah berbincang dengan baik, mencari alternatif yang boleh memenuhi kehendak pembeli dan yang paling penting ialah pihak pembeli tidak menganggap yang pihak penjual itu adalah sebuah -mesin-. Ingatlah, penjual barangan kait itu menggunakan tenaganya 100% untuk menyiapkan tempahan anda.

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Saya sangat bersyukur kepada Allah, kerana Allah memberikan saya peluang untuk memahami perasaan sebagai seorang penghasil barang kait. Saya juga gembira apabila melihat pasaran barangan kait juga semakin maju di Malaysia. Jikalau di negara luar, anda pasti teruja melihat betapa aktifnya wanita-wanita disana menghasilkan barangan kait dan mereka sangat-sangat menghargai hasil kait yang dibuat oleh tenaga manusia walau mahal sekalipun. Sebagai contoh, anda boleh lihat barangan handmade yang dijual di ETSY. Fikirkan..

Selain itu, antara perkara yang turut memberangsangkan saya ialah kini, benang-benang kait, jarum kait, accessories dan pelbagai lagi sudah begitu mudah didapati di pasaran seperti di kedai-kedai tempatan ataupun secara maya (online).

Kesimpulannya..jika anda merasakan hasil barangan kait yang dijual adalah mahal, bukankah lebih baik jika anda sendiri yang mengaitnya? 🙂 Percayalah, anda akan lebih menghargainya!

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Disini ada beberapa tips yang ingin saya kongsikan, buat renungan saya sendiri dan juga anda sebagai pembeli. Jika anda berminat dengan hasil kait yang dijual di laman-laman penjual barangan kait, pastikan anda:

1. Terapkan di dalam minda anda bahawa barangan -handmade- memang mahal.

2. Benar-benar berminat dan mempunyai perbelanjaan yang sememangnya anda khaskan untuk membeli barangan kait tersebut. Jangan bertanya seolah-olah anda serius, namun anda tahu anda tidak mampu membayarnya. Ianya hanya akan mengecewakan si penjual dan menganggap anda hanyalah seorang STALKER dan tidak serius. Akhirnya, nama anda akan di BLOCK/BLACKLIST.

3. Tidak membuang masa si penjual dengan bertanyakan soalan tanpa memberi respon semula. Tunjukkanlah bahawa diri anda adalah seorang yang beretika. Katakan sahaja anda tidak jadi membelinya/menempah jika anda ingin batalkan niat anda. Jangan buat si penjual tertunggu-tunggu respon anda.

4. Tidak membandingkan harga di antara penjual A dan penjual B kerana tangan yang menghasilkannya adalah berbeza (sama macam memasak, setiap masakan punya rasa yang berbeza walaupun menunya sama!)

5. Benar-benar memahami kos pengeluaran yang terpaksa di tampung oleh penjual barangan kait sebelum membuat kesimpulan. Dan di pihak penjual, perlulah memohon deposit dahulu bagi menampung semula kos yang telah dibelanjakan bagi mengelakkan berlakunya tempah dan lari.

6. Tahu bahawa barangan kait yang dihasilkan oleh MESIN tidak sama dengan TENAGA MANUSIA.

Sekian, terima kasih 🙂

Mohon maaf jika ada tulisan saya terlalu berjela-jela. Saya cuma berharap agar artikel ni boleh membantu kita semua dalam menyelesaikan masalah -mengapa handmade mahal?-

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Semoga bermanfaat untuk saya, awak dan mereka! 🙂

Ery,
www.daknit.com