The Star Flower

I had this Star flower for few months now. And back then I didn't know that I'll later call her a 'Star Flower'. (If you noticed she is very similar to the African Flower keychains I made, except this one has 5 petals) (I was very tired then, so I didn't notice that I made a Star Flower instead of African flower) And so she was neglected and alone on a small box. Then I decided to placed her in a jar along with some of the scrap threads and yarns from projects last year. And just recently, I fell in love with her simplicity and beauty..

Star Flower Garden

A friend asked me if I can make something that he can place at the top of his baby's crib. And I think these Star Flowers are the answer. :) 

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I used double strand of No 8 Mercerized Cotton Thread through out the pattern, you can substitute it with any yarn you have on hand. And for the hook I used Susan Bates 3.25 mm, you can also substitute this with other size depending on the yarn/thread you will be using. And btw, the size of the finished flower is approximately 2 1/2 in. 

To start, make a magic circle, Ch 2, double crochet, ch 1, (*2 double crochet, ch 1*) x 4 slip st on ch 2. 

2nd Round. Slip st on ch 1 sp, (ch 2, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) on ch 1 sp, *(2dc, ch 2, 2 dc on next ch 1 sp)* x 4, slip st on beginning 2 chains

Onto round 3. Ch 1, 7 dc on ch 2 sp, sc on 3rd dc, *(7dc on ch 2 sp, sc on 3rd dc)* x 4, sl st on beg ch 1.

And your done! :) 

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Box of Star Flowers

Star Flowers

I believe, these star flowers are also perfect as buntings. It'll be sure to brighten anyone's place. :) How about you? What are you going to make of these flowers? I would love to see what you have come up to. Be sure let me know, okay?

God Bless and Happy Crocheting!

Love,
Jho

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Small Flower Tutorial

Here you go..

I used mercerized cotton yarn and a 5 IMIA hook on this project. You may use any type of yarn and hook you have. This is a very simple flower that you can finish in no time at all. :) Trust me. 

Mother's Day Special

I've known love because of you. 

The love that is genuine and so true

And though we may not agree in everything 

I want you to know that you are still my darling

Thank you for everything that you do

I can't thank you enough for all of it though

But I want you to know that..

I thank God everyday because of you! --Jho Gomez

Maybe you have already watched the world's toughest job video, right? If you haven't I encourage you to watch it. I laugh and cried while watching it (good thing no one saw me) :p

Truth be told, my mother and my 2 siblings grew up away from each other. I still remember the drama every time she had to leave us for her job. I can only imagine how heartbreaking it was to my mom who worked hard for us. So now that we are altogether I thank God for everything that happened. :) Indeed, everything happens for a reason. 

I'm so excited! This is the first Mother's day that we are together. So I want to make this extra special. Instead of buying a card I made one myself. :) I used an Oslo paper here, folded crosswise. The borders are from the scrap booking section of our local bookstore. 

I designed the flowers myself. If you'd like to make one I made the tutorial here. Hope you like it. Happy Mother's Day to you and your Mom. <3

Thank you and Happy Crocheting.! 

Love,

Jho