Crochet a Flower Accent - free pattern Flower Accentby Mimi Alelis, copyright 2011Attach this flower accent onto a button on your clothes or accessories. The center hole is oval-shaped so the flower doesn't easily slip-off. Materials: Cotton thread, size 10 Crochet hook size 2mm Finished Measurement: Approximately 1 3/4 inch in diameter, fits a button 1/2 inch or smallerFlower Ch 8, join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, working in ring, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st on the 1st sc. (16 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, (Ch 3, skip one st, sc on next st) repeat around, join. (8 ch-3 loops) Rnd 3: [(Sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in ch-3 loop, sl st in sc] repeat around, join. (8 petals) Rnd 4: Ch 1, still facing front, work the next stitches at the back of rnd 3 petals, (sc on the next available st from rnd 1, ch 5) repeat around, join. (8 ch-5 loops) Rnd 5: (Sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-5 loop around, join. (8 petals) Rnd 7: Repeat rnd 5.
knight cat Enric Ruiz-Geli « Digital Crafting Enric Ruiz-Geli and his interdisciplinary architectural team Cloud 9 in Barcelona work at the interface between architecture and art, digital processes and technological material development. The architects’ multifaceted projects include stage sets and buildings, installations and industrial products, and are realized together with various collaborative partners. Cloud 9 is committed to the use of new technological developments and the performative character of architecture, which creates intelligent structures in emulation of nature. Enric Ruiz-Geli founded Cloud 9 in 1997. The Spanish architect and artist has been awarded the Research and Development Award of the Southern California Institute of Architecture (2008) and the Catalonian Premis MediAmbient for sustainable architecture (2009), among others.
Kids Prefer a Variety of Colorful Foods A study that was published in the January 2012 issue of Acta Paediatrica reveals that children prefer plates with a variety of foods—seven items and six different colors, to be exact. While reading about this “discovery,” I was automatically brought back to a photo that I recently found on Pinterest. A 2-year-old’s birthday party featured “toddler buffet” trays, which showcased a variety of finger foods perfect for tiny hands, using—gasp—ice-cube trays. I immediately fell in love with the idea and was jumping at the chance to use it myself. Since the results of the study suggest that we should be offering our children a variety of foods at every meal, I thought it was time to whip out the “toddler buffet” trays and try it for myself. Vegan meals that include fruits, veggies, nuts, and beans offer an abundance of color and choices for picky eaters. What tips do you have for introducing new foods into your child’s meals?
Friend in Fashion | Fashion blog, street style, trends, fashion photos Dear friends, Jumpsuits, have and always will be one of my wardrobe musts. Incredibly versatile, and perfectly chic for almost any occasion. This khaki beauty, with plunging neckline is courtesy of my good friends over at Aussie online store, Frankie Sunshine. Friend in Fashion giveaway:Don't forget, this is your last week to win a leather jacket, just like the one featured here, thanks to Viparo. To enter simply: 1. 2. 'How would you style one Viparo leather jacket in spring/summer?'. Don't forget to include the name and colour of your favourite jacket, along with the best way of contacting you if you are the lucky winner. Giveaway closes 12.00pm, Friday 19 August 2011. Good luck! I’m wearing:Jumpsuit, Finders Keepers via Frankie SunshineLeather jacket, via ViparoPlatform wedges, Airlie Beach Luv, Friend in Fashion x P.S.
The thinking of the new Design | master innovation by design par jean louis fréchin Aujourd’hui, raz de marée de pensées, voire de prêt à penser de ce qu’est ou de ce que n’est pas le design En France 3 ambassadeurs, musso l’imaginaire, pour armand, réinventer l’invention par un ingénieur, il réinvente la création du côté des ingénieurs et pour damien et marc giget. L’expression d’une pensée du design française. En France on a tendance à séparer l’utile et le beau. Pendant la révolution industrielle, les grandes filatures du Nord étaient parfais des amateurs d’art mais ne mettaient pas les arts décoratifs dans les produits qui vendaient contrairement aux pays protestants comme la Belgique, la Hollande ou l’Allemagne. Donc en France on a un contexte un peu particulier, pays a ne pas avoir de grands programme national de design. Un autre paradoxe on est le pays de l’art de vivre, le pays le plus visité au monde . Design thinking. On va parler d’histoire et de différents exemples de design ayant impacté plus que des objets. Le contexte français.
Just Another Sock Monkey Hat Pattern I've been wanting to post all week about how interesting my life is and all the interesting things that I do, not related to crochet. But I realized something...my life is pretty boring. I don't have a lot to blog about. With that in mind, I decided to post my Sock Monkey hat pattern. Materials 1 skein Bulky weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Jiffy yarn in Camel Spray) Red, White, and a tiny amount of black yarn Size H & I crochet hooks Yarn needle 2 buttons Size The size in the photo will fit a 4-12 year old This pattern is easily altered to fit any size I used bulky weight. I forgot to get the gauge before I mailed it out, but I did crochet a little tightly. Pattern With I hook and white, Ch 3 Rnd 1: 7 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (which is the 1st ch made) Join with sl st to the top of first st. (8 hdc) Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first st here and throughout). Rnd 3: Ch 2. Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around. Earflap 2nd earflap Enjoy!
Late Afternoon (pants-Urban Outfitters, button down-J.Crew, hat-Urban Outfitters, shoes-Pour La Victoire, necklace-c/o Lauren Elan, bracelets-DIY, bangle-Fine Art of Design, sunnies-c/o Norma Kamali) Another example of my formula hard at work. Hooray for easy summer dressing! As you've probably noticed, Sam and I finally gained entrance unto our roof. We were pleasantly surprised to find a bbq already up there. We plan to follow suite and get our bbq on this weekend, aka Carmagedon to anyone in LA this weekend. *UPDATE* I'm beyond thrilled and honored to be nominated for Most Coveted Closet in the Polyvore Blogger Awards.