My first GRWM! Check it out on YouTube below!
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Tag: beauty
Halloween Lion Makeup Tutorial ft. BS505 Vienna Wig
My first makeup tutorial is now live on YouTube. Check it out and let me know what you think!
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Colourpop Ultra Metallic Swatches | Brown Skin | Lights Out, Salt and Flitter
Thinking about getting the new Colourpop Ultra Metallic lip shades? See how they look on my skin tone to help you decide which ones you want:
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How I crocheted my mermaid tail blanket
Oh my goodness, I am feeling like Ariel with my latest crochet creation! My six-year old self would be extremely pleased.
If you want to recreate this blanket the first thing you are going to need is patience, the second thing is a keen eye, and thirdly you’ll need the list of things I used, which are below.
You’ll need:
- 6mm (J) crochet hook (for the tail)
- 6.5mm (K) crochet hook (for the fin)
- scissors
- yarn needle
- 6 skeins of worsted weight yarn. I used Red Heart Super saver in Macaw which I bought in-store from Walmart however it’s also available on LoveKnitting.com
Instructions:
For the tail:
The stunning shell stitches, created by double crocheting five times in a stitch every two stitches, is what initially drew me to this video by YARNutopia by Nadia. Plus the construction is explained in such detail that makes it perfect for a beginner or intermediate crocheter. I didn’t want to switch colours every round so I just used one ombre colour throughout and it still looks fantastic.
The beautiful shell stitches
Note: I am 5ft 5″ and I used the LARGE pattern. Round 75 onwards is still the same as round 67 onwards in the Medium pattern so you can still follow along with the video.
For the fin:
Note: I used a 6.5mm crochet hook for the fin.
I decided that I wanted a larger, more defined fin for my mermaid tail so I turned to a video uploaded by Annoo Crochet Designs. The fin tutorial starts at 14.43. My fin didn’t 100% go to plan. One was slightly larger than the other and I didn’t finish my stitch in the same place as Annoo. It was late at night and I was watching TV at the same time so I probably just messed something up. It was very easy to rectify though and in the end my fin looked fantastic.
View the written instructions:
User, Surekha Singh, in the comments had typed these up:
Pattern for fin (crocheting in rows)
- Make a slip knot and 51 chains
- Round 1: hdc in 2nd chain from hook, hdc in next chain*, chain 1, turn around
- Round 2: hdc in back part of stitch*, stop 3 stitches from the end, chain 1, turn around.
- Round 3: hdc in back part of stitch*, chain 1, turn around
- Repeat Rounds 2 and 3, until you have 22 rows
- Make 2 of the above (for both halves of the fin)
Watch the video for putting the fin together and attaching to the tail.
Here are some of the pictures that I took as I was going along:
This is Sable, my schnauzer puppy, eyeing up my yarn! She grabbed it at one point and tangled the whole thing up. However, she’s since learned to keep away.
Working on the fin:
Crocheting the pieces of the fin together:
Almost finished:
Don’t forget to turn the fin/tail over when you are attaching the fin to ensure there are no holes like the below example.
JG x
6 looks. 1 Outre Hawaiian Half Wig on YouTube now!
Crochet an easy winter hat
Since learning how to crochet a few months ago I have become hooked! (Cheesy pun intended). I’ve made bralettes, scarfs, infinity scarfs and amigurumi toys.
I found this super easy pattern to crochet a winter hat and wanted to share it with you all. It’s a Lion brand yarn pattern which can be found here. I actually chained 47 to start as I copied the height of one of my favourites Abercrombie and Fitch hats.
I used:
- a 5mm (H) crochet hook
- yarn needle
- worsted weight yarn from love crochet.com
- cardboard to make a pom poms
Some useful videos:
- how to single crochet in the back loop only (you can make the hat with single crochets only however you won’t get the ribbed effect)
- how to make a yarn pom poms
My hat in pictures
This was after about 30 rows – I kept wrapping the fabric around my head to ensure it would fit. I made about 60-70ish rows in total
The ribbed pattern
This is after I weaved yarn through the longer length of the hat. Once threaded I pulled the yarn together and tied a couple knots to secure it. At this point it looked how it does in the above picture however there was still a small hole so I sowed it together.
Here I’m sowing the side together with a yarn needle
I’ve got enough left to make a pom pom!
Pom pom making
Watching pom pom making on YouTube
The final product!
This hat took me a few hours over two days. Single crochets seem to take FOREVER to grow especially after my last project was made with treble crochets – but stick with it and you’ll have a lovely homemade crochet hat!
JG x
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Wow! It’s 2016. I just wanted to take this time to say thank you and Happy New Year to the thousands of people that have visited both this blog and jadedeterville.com in 2015. As my other blog is focussed on my journey to publication, I started this blog in April as a way to share all of my other passions and interests, and I’ve been blown away by the amount of support that I’ve received. It really makes me happy seeing my stats, reading comments and talking to so many followers and other bloggers that I’ve spoken to as a result of this blog!
My top five posts in 2015 were:
- A review of the Bridea Box: A must have for the UK Bride-to-be
- The perfect Autumnal (Fall) hobby that you need to start
- Transformation Tuesday with a Freedom Makeup London Haul
- Kiss Ever-EZ Lashes in Number 11: A review
- Septum piercing: Yes or No?
Get ready for more beauty, hair, crochet and wedding posts in 2016!
Be sure to like, follow or comment on my blog – I love connecting with other bloggers and readers!
JG x
