Yasmin Gamal

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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Simple pair of socks, worked from the cuff down and an easy to remember stitch pattern. Will work with a solid, semi solid or kettle dyed yarn.
Crochet: Clutch
A lovely clutch which can be used to hold your makeup or maybe cellphone and money for a quick run to the store. It doesn’t need to be lined and has a lovely textured stitch. Really easy and take an afternoon to make, they make great gifts too.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bows add cuteness to almost anything. This hat is knit in one piece, the bow is part of the band. You have two options you can either knit a big bow or a small one. If you would like to make this for an adult you could use worsted weight yarn and size 8 (6mm) needles.
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
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Crochet: Tote
A large bag, that can carry a lot of things. You can take it to the beach or to the market or use it every day if you add a lining. The leather handles add an interesting accent.
Crochet: Tote
I designed this bag for my friend Dina who is a fun loving, fierce, fashionista and it reminds me of her. It is a large bag that can fit all of your stuff whether you are going shopping, to the beach or off to work.
Knitting: Tote
This is a smallish market bag or a tote. It is knitted seamlessly in the round and doesn’t take much time to finish. It would make a lovely produce bag for fruits and vegetables. Or even a book bag.
Knitting: Clutch
Easy and simple to make. A wonderful gift that can hold your precious items. It is worked in the round and is completely seamless. A link to a photo tutorial how to add a zipper is also included. You can line it if you like, but it is quite substantial without lining.
Crochet: Clutch
Clutches are very versatile, you can either carry it on its own as a small purse or use it to store items
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
Easy and simple to make. It is worked in the round and doesn’t have a flap but folds over and has a button closure. It doesn’t need to be lined because the way it closes doesn’t need a zipper and the fabric is tight enough to keep everything inside the bag.
Crochet: Clutch
Easy and simple to make. A wonderful gift that can hold your precious items. It is worked in the round and doesn’t have a flap but folds over and has a button closure. You can use two contrasting colors or one color or more for stripes. You can also sew in a zipper instead of folding it over.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
Very easy to make. Make it in cotton for an everyday purse or in a shimmery yarn for something suitable for an evening out on the town
Crochet: Doll
Ghalya Doll was inspired my daughter. She is six and loves changing her outfit a hundred times a day. I wanted to design a doll that can have removable outfits so I could knit, sew or crochet different outfits for her. She is customizable, you can use different colors for the hair, and add as many accessories as you would like. The whole idea i...
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
The granny square is synonymous in most people’s minds with crochet. This bag takes something old and turns it into something new and hip. It is a big bag that can be used as a market bag or for school or general out and about fun. You can use as many colors as you like or just one. You can also make a
Crochet: Brimmed Hat
This hat is totally customizable, you can use any yarn and any hook size, you can either follow the measurements provided or measure the head of the recipient for an even better fit. You can use more than one color for stripes or color blocking. It is all up to you
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A triangular shawl knit in worsted weight yarn that is quick to knit and easy to remember. Marakeb means boats in Arabic and the stitch pattern looks like little paper sailboats.
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
Summer time means beach and the beach means beach bags, but even if you are stuck in the city in the summer it doesn’t mean you have to forget about pretty beaches and even prettier beach bags.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
It fits children aged 3 and up and since it is very stretchy it can also fit an adult but if you would like a larger hat you could use Worsted weight yarn and go up a needle size.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
It fits children aged 3 and up and since it is very stretchy it can also fit an adult but if you would like a larger hat you could use Worsted weight yarn and go up a needle size.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
Small yet versatile. Carry your packed lunch in style or take your projects wherever you choose. Make it for a little girl or a an older and wiser girl who still loves to be young at heart.
Knitting: Cardigan
The Princess Peplum cardigan is a top-down raglan cardigan with two buttons, knit in one piece and a ruffled skirt resembling a peplum. It is a fun piece for layering and can be knit in cotton for spring or summer or wool for the cooler months. Every girl is a princess and every girl needs a little twirl factor. This cardigan was inspired by my...
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
Market bag or beach bag, you decide where you want to take this bag. Easy openwork that looks like little pyramids but is still sturdy enough to carry whatever you want to take along.
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
Description Diamonds all around with a round base, the Queen of Diamonds is large, roomy but still quite light weight. This can be used as a market bag, a school bag or a large tote for anything you might have in mind. Line it and add a zipper if you want it to be sturdy. If you don’t want to line it but want a tougher bag you can either use a ...
Crochet: Tote
This is a big bag. It would be perfect for school, shopping as a market bag or taking everything with you except the kitchen sink when you go out.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A simple rectangular wrap or wide scarf. Easy to knit for even the slightly brave beginner. Light and airy which is very suitable for spring and fall as an accessory or as a layering piece. You can easily modify its length or width to your liking.
Knitting: Tote
A simple tote bag perfect for every day use. Knit in one piece from the top in stretchy ribbing.
Crochet: Clutch
Ruffled, ruched or gathered, whatever you call it, it is definitely in fashion these days. The effect is easy to create even for a beginner. You can line this or just add a zipper without lining and nothing will fall out. Perfect for making quick gifts.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A triangular shawl with a simple openwork stitch, that is lacy but still quite substantial. It is knit from the top center and is edged with garter stitch. Shabak is Arabic for nets and this shawl looks like simple netting stripes. It is also a medium sized shawl, but you can knit more repeats or less if you would like to modify the size, you c...
Crochet: Tote
A large bag, that can carry a lot of things. You can take it to the beach or to the market. The leather handles add an interesting accent.
Knitting: Ankle Sock, Mid-calf Socks
A very simple pair of socks, worked from the cuff down
Crochet: Tote
The perfect tote for everyday use. Sturdy enough to use without having to line it. Leather handles add an interesting touch. Alternatively you can crochet handles or use wooden or plastic ones. The bag is worked in one piece from the bottom up in the rounds.
Knitting: Dress
The Tella Dress is a top-down raglan dress knit in one piece. It is a fun dress that can be worn on the beach as a cover up or by itself. Make it shorter and pair it up with a pair of leggings.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
Simple, cute and very practical. A lunch bag or project bag are just two of the uses for this bag. It is small but very roomy and can easily hold a lot of things. Perfect for beginners as a first bag. Make it in a solid color and embellish or lots of different colors for stripes.
Crochet: Tote
This is a basic and utilitarian tote. It is functional, useful and easy to make but it can hold everything you need to carry all day long and then some more.
Crochet: Tote
Cute openwork crochet bag, worked in one piece from the bottom up.