Crochet Pattern. Boobs

 Crochet pattern

Boobs

IN HONOR OF ALL WOMEN FIGHTING BREAST CANCER

Level: Advanced Beginner. Easy

Terminology: UK

Size : 7cm apox.

Stitches: you will need to be familiar with working in rounds, magic ring and double crochet.

Materials

• Scraps of any wool / acrylic / cotton, 2 colors

• 3.5 mm hook

• Stuffing

• Stitch Marker

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

Pattern

Nipple

Using colour of choice, make a magic ring.

• Round 1: 6dc into the ring

• Round 2 - 4: 1dc into each st to end of round.

• Round 5: 2dc into each st =12 sts

• Round 6: (1dc into next st, 2dc into next st) repeat 6 times = 18 sts

Fasten off.

Main body

Using colour of choice, make a magic ring.

• Round 1: 8dc into the ring.

• Round 2: (1dc into next st, 2dc into next st) repeat 4 times = 12 sts

• Round 3: (1dc into next st, 2dc into next st) repeat 6 times = 18 sts

• Round 4: (1dc into each of nest 2 sts, 2dc into next) repeat 6 times = 24 sts

• Round 5: (1dc into each of next 2 sts, 2dc into next st) = 32 sts

• Round 6: (1dc into each of next 3 sts, 2dc into next) = 40 sts

• Round  7 -12: 1dc into each st to end of round.

• Round 13: (1dc into each of next 3sts, dc2tog flo over next 2 sts) 8 times = 32 sts.

• Round 14: (1dc into each of next 2sts, dc2tog flo over next 2sts) 8 times = 24 sts

• Round 15: (1dc into each of next 2 sts, dc2tog flo over next 2 sts) 6 times = 18 sts.

Stuff ball with stuffing

• Round 16: (1dc into next st, dc2tog flo over next 2 sts) 6 times = 12 sts

Stuff ball with more stuffing if need it.

• Round 17: (dc2tog flo over next 2 sts) 6 times = 6 sts.

Fasten off.

Weave loose end through each stitch around the opening and draw the stitches together. Weave in loose ends and squeeze ball to shape.

Tips

Use a stitch marker to mark each round (nipple and main body) Do not work a sl st at the end of each round to join. 

Leave a long tail when fasten off nipple to sew it to the main body.

Sew in the nipple after round 12 of the main body.

Working in Circles has a strong Calming Power 

Enjoy Breathe Connect

HEAL

...with Love.

Lorena

xoxo

Toma tu poder. (Spanish)

Recientemente aprendí, que a veces decir "no" es regalarte un gran "Si" a ti mism@.

Ser bondados@, compasiv@, amable, prestar servicio a los demas, no quiere decir que siempre tengas que ser el / la ultima de tu lista o que tengas que sarcrificarte por los demas para ser acept@ en el clan o grupo.

Vive, crea, disfruta de la vida tomando tu poder, sabiendo que mereces sentirte bien, reconociendo cuando algo no te hace sentir bien, y desde el amor y el cariño poner limites sanos. Sin sertirte culpable, poco a poco descubriras que al tomar tu poder y tomar responsabilidad por tu vida misma, seras capaz de dar mucho más. 

Comparte tu alegria e ilusion y abundancia en todos sus sentidos, llegará a ti. Te sentiras segur@, orgullos@ de ti mismo, aceptad@, incondicionalmente amad@.

Asi que... realmente te animo! Si hay algo en tu vida que drena tu energia, te da dolor de cabeza o simplemente altera tu sueño, preguntate, qué realmente se sentiría bien al respecto? 

Y con calma y paciencia, lentamente y con tacto toma decisiones y actua para abrirte nuevos caminos.

Te comparto esta meditacion de mi Maestra Espiritual Vicky Flores

Dedicado a todos l@s guerreros de Luz

Bendiciones

Lorena

Xoxo

Crochet Sample Book with Tracey Todhunter

CROCHET SAMPLER BOOK
Exploring 200 more crochet stitches with Tracey Todhunter.

Hi, Creatives!

I always wanted to do a Crochet Stitches Sampler Book and the time has come!

Antique Crochet Book

A few weeks ago, I was walking into town to get my second jab and something really beautiful happens because there is something no more amusing than when creativity brings you back to your feet.

After losing a job role actual company I work for. I was down, lacking in motivation, and a bit sad. Anyway, next to the jab center, there is a sewing shop and I decided to go in and curious around.

When I arrive at the books section, the first book that my eyes could see was this one:

I really felt dragged into it, and when I grabbed it, inspiration came instantly. It was like, I could already see all that I was about to come, like kind of a vision of the future! And a voice said:

“Create a Crochet Stitches Sample Book exploring this book and put it out there to whoever is a crochet mad like you”

The feeling was so intense and for a moment I completely forgot about the all frustration.

So YES! 

If you are a looking for learning something new,  you already Crochet but would like to explore your creativity or you just want to join a Crochet Gang, all you need to do is follow me in YouTube and social media to get the best of this project, is totally FREE, however, it will make me feel so rich! :)

Join Crochet Sample Book project for FREE

Thanks to Tracey for creating an amazing crochet book, to the loving forces of the Universe which dragged me into it, and thanks to all crochet fellows.

Bless day!

Lorena 

xoxo

Find more about the author Tracey Todhunter.

https://grannycoolcrochet.com/

 

What you might not know about Mindfulness.

" One of the most widespread myths about mindfulness is that it always promotes relaxation. Unfortunately it isn't always the case".

Betsan Corkhill in her book Crochet Therapy.

The purpose of mindfulness is the acceptance of your thoughts, emotions and sensations and learning to let them go.

So yes, my friend, it can be normal if you feel a bit uncomfortable with this practice initially as you will have to face not particularly nice things sometimes to then let them go.

This can include thoughts, emotions, or sensations that may be unpleasant. There has to be a willingness to notice the difficulties and to be open to whatever arises. 

With practice, you can switch off the stress response to problems that arise to enable your body's natural healing system to kick in faster and a feeling of calm to develop in place of a tense, stressed-out one. Learning to accept adverse experiences he's you to respond in a measured way rather than reaction uncontrollably.

how mindfulness lights up parts of our brains that aren’t normally activated when we’re mindlessly running on autopilot.

Mindfulness isn't a process of emptying your mind, either, On the contrary, it's one of being aware of everything going on in your mind body and the space around you. Neither is it about positive thinking or having a particular religious belief. You can learn to live mindfully whatever your background and culture.

Crochet can help you to start this practice in your life. Be fully focus on whatever is happening between your hands. Marvel at the yarn colors and textures and the means by which a beautiful fabric can be created with a simple hook and string. 

Check out my practice

Hoping that you find this interesting and wishing you peace of mind! :)

Blessings

Lorena

xoxox

You can get a copy of Betsan Book here

Other resources

But... What is Upcycling?

This is what google says:

reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.

This is what Wikipedia says:

Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products perceived to be of greater quality, such as artistic value or environmental value.

For me: Upcycling is attitude. It makes me wonder, it awakes my creativity and it serves me as a tool to help the planet.

Video how I made my first Upcycled Top

I Believe upcycling is a wonderful chance to start a fashion revolution and an opportunity to develop a closer relationship with our clothes and bodies. Everyone is Unique, so as a consequence we can not pretend that we all can fit in the same clothes right?

I still have a lot to explore with this blow-minding positive technique, but so far I am very satisfied, it becomes like each garment is a creative adventure that later, it becomes physical, I can wear it and feel comfortable and proud.

Combined Upcycling and crochet, forces me to follow and develop my intuition, flow with creativity free of judgment (as no need to follow a specific crochet pattern) which reflexes in my day by day increasing my confidence and self-esteem.

And for you? what does Upclycling means?

Guerra de la Paz Collective 2008

Upcycling courses in Domestika that I have found interesting:

Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners

Upcycling: Creating a fashion collection

Embroidery clothing repair

Dance!

When your mind does none stop driving you from one thing into another leaving you exhausted, STOP and DANCE!

One of my favourites lately:

I am that I am by Peter Tosh

Lyrics

I'm not in this world

To live up to your expectations

Neither are you here to live up to mine, yeah

I don't owe no one

No obligation

No, I don't mean none

So everything is fine, fine

I said, I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

Don't underestimate

My ability

Don't definite my character

Don't belittle my authority

It's time you recognized my quality

I said, I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I said, I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

Learn to love

To love your brother

Don't covet your neighbour

Flee from the city

It's getting shitty

It is full of out-a-quity

I said, I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I am that I am

I am, I am, I am

I am the rock of the ages

You cannot move I at all

I am the son of lightning

You cannot move I at all

Son of Jacob

Cannot move me at all

I am the son of Moses

You can't move I at all

I am the son of David

You cannot move I at all

I am a firm ripe diamond

You cannot move I at all

You could a shed more tears

You cannot move I at all

You could a full of evil

You cannot move I at all

You could a try more nuttin'

You cannot move I at all

And you can try make a something

That can't move I at all

And could a come with ism

You can't move I at all

And could come with skism

That can't move I at all

Songwriters: Peter Tosh

XOXO

Lorena

Mindful Crochet - Rutina para la mañana (Español)

Las rutinas saludables no necesitan ser largas, actos simples que te hacen sonreír pueden ser realmente poderosos.

A veces no tengo tiempo para pasar toda la mañana tejiendo. Sin embargo, siento la necesidad de hacerlo antes para empezar un día lleno de responsabilidades.

He descubierto que tomar solo un poco, incluso si es solo un minuto, me ayuda a pasar el día con facilidad, sintiéndome más tranquila, con los pies en la tierra y más positivo.

Utilizo Crochet ya que es mi favorito, pero supongo que podrías aplicarlo a otras habilidades.

Simplemente tomo un proyecto que ya comencé, así sé qué puntadas usar y no tengo que pensar ni contar en absoluto, ¡solo coser!

Entonces empiezo a concentrarme solo en lo que está sucediendo entre mis manos. Miro cómo se mueven mis manos, cómo entra y sale la aguja, el color del hilo ... Todavía puedo escuchar a mi perro caminar y oler el café, pero mi atención está completamente en lo que está sucediendo en este momento con los objetos físicos que tengo en mis manos.

Empiezo a tomar conciencia de mi respiración, ¿es lenta, rápida, profunda? y sin juzgarlo, simplemente lo observo, le sonrío.

Disfruto jugando con mi respiración y el ritmode las puntadas. Esto me ayuda a mantener la concentración y me recuerda que, sea lo que sea con lo que no me sienta feliz, puedo cambiarlo de una manera lúdica, disfrutando el proceso y haciéndolo divertido.

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