Woven with Pride: My Handmade Bandana 🇵🇭
Discover the story behind my handmade Filipino-inspired crochet bandana, inspired by the colors of the Philippine flag and crafted one stitch at a time.
Frogging Friday: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward 🐸✨
Welcome to another installment of Frogging Friday! Today, I’m working with the lovely linen stitch—a beautiful pattern created by alternating rows of single crochets and chain stitches. I’ve been making progress on this piece using Belle Basic Cotton yarn, but as I stepped back to take a look at the cream-colored center, I realized something […]
Wordless Wednesday: Mini J in Scrubs
Sometimes, the quietest stitches tell the sweetest stories. Happy Wordless Wednesday.
Stitching Memories: Best Traditions
This Buwan ng Wika, I’m crocheting more than just a handmade piece. I’m weaving together childhood memories, Filipino traditions, and the love my nanay stitched into every Filipiniana she made for me. Can you guess what’s currently on my hook? 🇵🇭🧶
Whimsy Wings
A whisper of motion, a stitch in the air, A masterpiece crafted with patience and care. From quiet beginnings in darkness and grace, It loops through the sunlight to claim its own space. With wings fine as velvet and bright painted thread, It dances where wildflowers blossom and spread. A soft, flying treasure, spun light […]
July So Far: Hooked, Stitches & Slow Rainy Season 🌦✨
July went by in a blur of pastel yarn, slow and pouring afternoon, and sweet creative moments. Before the month officially wraps up, here is a little recap of what’s been keeping my heart (and hands) happy: 🧵 The Crafting Corner This month was heavily fueled by DIY energy. Between choosing best hardware for my […]
Unboxing a Fresh Stash of Inspiration!
I was making our lunch for the day which was actually one my favorite dish – Buttered Garlic Shrimp 😍🤤 when a delivery came at my door, I get so excited when I realized it was a new stash of yarns! This was obviously an awesome day 🥰 What do you think we’ll make out […]
The Perfect Midweek Pause 🧶📚 | #WordlessWednesday
A little handmade charm for my current read. ❤️📖
Free-handed Plushies
Crocheting Without a Map: Recreating a Photo into 1st Birthday Play Food When my brother-in-law sent me a picture and specifically requested these exact items for my niece and nephew’s 1st birthday, I knew I had to make it happen. Instead of searching for a pattern, I decided to go completely off-script—looking at the photo […]
Warm Gifts…
A single loop, a gentle pull, A winding line of vibrant wool, Where quiet hands begin to trace A touch of warmth, a soft embrace. Not fashioned cold upon a shelf, But crafted from a piece of self— Each intricate stitch, each delicate wing, A quiet comfort only care can bring. A cozy […]