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DIY Gift Wrap Station
Way before I started blogging about my crafts, I was dying to make a gift wrap station. But I always felt a little intimidated by this project. When I found out this weeks material was wood in the One Crafty Contest, I knew it was time to step it up and take this project off the back burner. And let me tell you, if I can make this, you can do it too!
This gift wrap station is the ultimate space-saving solution made on a budget! I am able to keep all my essential items in one place and with the never-ending birthdays, baby showers, and holidays, gift preparation is easy now that everything is at arms reach. This station holds 5 rolls of wrapping/craft paper, has a rack for tissue paper, 5 hooks to hang bags and bows, 3 ribbon stackers made from dowel rods and styrofoam circles, boxes for cards and mason jars for confetti and other decorations. Finally gift giving is less stressful now that all my supplies are organized and located in one place!
Here is what I used:
– Try Ply Underlayment wood- 48″x47 3/4″
– 1″x2″ piece of douglas fir wood – 96″ long
– 5 Dowel rods – 5/16″x48″
– 10 cup hooks
– 5 Adhesive plastic hooks
– Two D Ring Hooks (enough to hold 50 – 100lbs)
– Behr white paint
– 4 metal brackets
The wood, including dowel rods, D hooks, and brackets only cost me $19.58! I had the cup hooks and plastic hooks at home. I did have to buy the paint, but am now thinking I could have probably used paint we already had at home but for some reason I was set on making it white. Most store bought wall organizers cost upwards of $80-$150 for the basic models, so this project is definitely budget friendly!
Now before I go on, just let me mention that I do wish I had purchased thicker wood other than the underlayment (especially for the shelves). But I will leave that up to you.
I purchased my supplies from Home Depot and they cut all my wood to the size I needed (for FREE)! Half the work was done for me by the time I got home!
First, The Underlayment was cut to 35″ x 48″ which left the perfect amount for two 32″ long x 6.5″wide shelves to be cut from the leftovers.
Then, the 1×2 was cut in half to make two 48″ long frame edges.
I nailed the 1×2’s onto the sides of the underlayment then got to painting all my pieces.
You will want to attached your D ring hooks to the back side before screwing in the cup hooks. This is how you will hang it on your wall.
Then go ahead and screw in your cup hooks. I placed them approx. 5″ apart starting from the bottom. You will need to drill a small hole to get started and then twist the cup hooks in place.
At this point I hung it on my wall and then decided to put up the shelves. It was a good thing we did it this way because the brackets had to be screwed through the underlayment and into the wall. This is why I mentioned earlier that you may want a bigger piece of wood. The underlayment is just a little too thin to screw into. My hubby helped me with this part :o)
Now cut your dowel rods so they rest along the cup hooks (about 37″ long). Do not discard the leftover dowel rod, this will be your ribbon stacker!
Stick the leftover dowel rod into a styrofoam circle and viola! You have a ribbon stacker! It really can’t get any easier than that :o)
Lastly, stick your adhesive hooks along the bottom to create a place to hold gift bags and bows! Even though they had adhesive backs, I ended up hot gluing them on for a better hold.
Now you are ready to organize your gift wrap. I used mason jars to hold things like buttons and confetti, boxes to hold cards and tags, and a pencil holder for my scissors.
This lovely gift wrap station sits in our laundry room/craft room on the left hand side of the wall by the door. It is out of sight for those who are just walking by, but conveniently located for me when I am at my craft table.
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32 Gift Ideas for Crocheters
Here are 32 fantastic Gift ideas that are perfect for the crocheter in your life! These crochet related ideas are great for Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day or any other gift-giving occasion. If you are a crocheter go ahead and pass this along to your loved ones π
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1. Yarn! A yarn lover and crocheter can NEVER have a enough yarn no matter how big their stash is!
2. Gift Card to a local yarn shop or craft store. You can’t go wrong with a gift card. Let your yarn lover choose their own yarn and crafty accessories.
3. The Knit Kit. I personally purchased one of these and I think it so clever and handy! All the tools you need for crocheting on the go! And it is TSA compliant! You can purchase one HERE: The Knit Kit – 9 Essential Knitting Tools in a Travel Pack
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4. Yarn Drum. This lightweight tote holds up to eight standard sized skeins of yarn. Yarn in use can easily be removed from tote through lid. Textured PVC base keeps contents dry on wet surfaces. Tote can be carried three ways: easy grip handle or shoulder strap to carry horizontally or vertically. Accessory pouch stores small supplies and the mesh pocket is perfect for patterns and books. You can purchase one HERE: ArtBin Yarn Drum 12-inches round by 12-3/4-inches high, Pink
5. Canvas Tote Bag. Bonus points if you get one with a fun yarny quote or saying! Search Amazon, Etsy, CafePress, and Zazzle for lots of different options! These are a few of my favorites:
I Speak Fluent Crochet Tote
I Crochet So I don’t Kill People Tote
Granny Square Tote
6. Crochet hooks! Hands down my favorite hooks right now are these gorgeous hand-crafted Wooden Hooks from Furls Crochet. Their Candy Shop Hooks are drool-worthy as well! You can check out their entire online store HERE.
Clay Hooks are also popular among crocheters. You can buy cute and custom clay hooks from a variety of different online shops. The Lemonade Shop is one of my favorites!
7. Yarn Bowls. Yarn Bowls keeps your skein from bouncing, rolling, tangling, and gathering the dust from household surfaces. This one accessory every crocheter should have! I personally have this beautiful Wooden Yarn Bowl from Furls Fiberarts and couldn’t be happier! You can purchase one HERE.
8. Yarn Ball Winder. This is another accessory every crocheter should invest in at some point. So why not give them the gift of perfectly wound balls of yarn?! I own the Stanwood Needlecraft Large Metal Yarn/Fiber/Wool/String Ball Winder, 10-Ounce and love it! Very easy to use!
9. Cutter Necklace. For anyone who totes their projects around, you might NEED this necklace! The Clover company has created this fun and functional necklace that has a blade in the open areas of the edges that are around the center of the disc. It can be hung by a ribbon or chain around your neck or from a pin or used as is. You can purchase it HERE: Clover Yarn Cutter Pendant, Antique Silver
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10. Crochet Journal or Notebook. A crocheter always has a long list of ideas a project to-do list. And if you are a pattern designer, you will need a place to jot down all of your chicken scratch! I recently purchased this “Eat. Sleep. Crochet Notebook” although I think it should say “Crochet. Eat. Sleep.” in that order π You can purchase it HERE: CafePress Eat Sleep Crochet Journal – Standard Lined
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11. T-shirts. Similar to the canvas tote bags, you can purchase T-shirts with fun crochet quotes and sayings. This is a great conversation starter and any avid crocheter would proudly wear ONE OF THESE! And how about this adorable WIP (Work In Progress) shirt for the pregnant crocheter?! You can find it HERE.
12. Crochet Emergency Kit. In case of crochet emergency, break glass! This would be a fun way to gift yarn to the crocheter in your life. This emergency kit can be displayed in a craft room and can be opened from the back to access yarn (when needed!). See the tutorial on how to make it HERE.
13. Stitch Markers. If you are crafty, you can make your own stitch markers out of polymer clay and gift them! Or you can purchase them from a variety of online shops like The Lemonade Shop or Day by Day Crochet. Here is the tutorial on how to make my OWL STITCH MARKERS and my YARN BALL STITCH MARKERS.
14. Yarn Puzzle. You may have seen this puzzle on my Facebook page. I started it a couple weeks ago and unfortunately haven’t made much progress on it. But I think it would be a great cozy winter project. When you are finished you can glue it to a board and frame it! You can purchase this puzzle HERE.
15. Yarn Valentine. This gift would be best for Valentine’s Day but there is no reason why it couldn’t be given any time of year! Tiny skeins of bon-bon yarn fit perfectly in an empty heart shaped chocolate box! Free printable is available for the top! You can find the tutorial and printable PDF HERE.
16. Yarn Cake. This yarn cake is so easy to throw together! Another cute and creative way to gift yarn. The perfect birthday present for your crocheter! You can find the tutorial HERE.
17. Crochet Jewelry. Can’t go wrong with the gift of jewelry, especially if it is yarn related π Etsy offers lots of handmade jewelry for yarn lovers like these adorable Yarn Ball Earings! Or how about these gorgeous Crochet Pendant from Furls Fiberarts?!
18. Crochet Words Mug. Sunday mornings wouldn’t be complete with out coffee and crochet! Sipping from a crochet words mug makes it that much better! You can read all about the mug and where to purchase it HERE.
19. Pattern Books or Online Classes. Sure you can find a lot of free patterns right here at Repeat Crafter Me, but a pattern book or an online crochet class would be a wonderful gift! You can purchase many different crochet books right from Amazon (Like this Amamani Puzzle Balls Book) or hop on over to Craftsy.com and check out all of their video crochet classes! Each are over an hour long and you have access to the instructor where you can ask questions and get one-on-one help.
20. Crochet Quote Artwork. I love this “Keep Calm and Crochet On” print! A great piece to hang in the home of a crocheter or in their craft area.
21. Crochet Hook Storage. Losing your favorite crochet hook is an on-going frustration for crocheters. Keep everything neat and tidy and in one spot with this Pocket Hook Organizer! You can purchase it HERE: Pocket Hook Organizer.
22. Buttons. One of the best embellishments for crocheted items are buttons!! And whoooo wouldn’t love these adorable Owl Buttons?! You can purchase them HERE: Owl Buttons.
23. Crochet Decor. Decorate your home with fun novelty items like this Lighting String 20 Yarn Ball Lights Set or this
CROCHET aluminum street sign! All would be fun to display during your next crochet party (people have those, right?)
24. Pom-Pom Makers. The dream of every crocheter is to make perfect pom-poms. This Clover Large Pom Pom Maker
will help you get symmetrical, poofy poms every time!
25. Garment Labels. Help your crocheter personalize their handmade items with these Boye Crochet Garment Labels!
26. Crafters Comfort Gloves. I haven’t personally tried these but I like the idea! The Dritz Crafters Comfort Glove provides relief for arthritis, hand pain and swelling and cold hands.
27. Yarn Storage System. A handy husband could easily DIY one of these yarn storage systems or just order a wooden wine rack to make an amazing yarn storage system. Read more about it HERE.
28. Trip to a Yarn Studio. I would love to someday visit the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York. Look at their beautiful set-up! They offer classes and workshops and deals and discounts! This would be a real treat for any yarn lover and an easy trip for locals!
29. Crochet Cruise. The Crochet Crowd proudly presents Hookβn the High Seas, a fabulous vacation with crochet mixed into the entertainment on board a cruise ship. Hosted by Mikey & Diva Dan from The Crochet Crowd!
30. Subscription to a Crochet Magazine. There are so many wonderful crochet magazines that are available for monthly subscriptions or even online download. They come filled with free patterns, crochet tips, and lots of inspiration. Check out the top 10 Crochet Magazines HERE.
31. Crochet Mystery Book. Now doesn’t this sound intriguing! It’s a whole series of crochet mystery books by Becky Hechtman. If Hooks Could Kill (A Crochet Mystery) and Silence of the Lamb’s Wool (A Yarn Retreat Mystery) caught my eye with their clever titles π
32. Business Cards. Every crochet shop owner and designer needs their own business cards! Even if you are just selling your crochet as a side business or at craft fairs, business cards will give you a professional look and keep customers coming back for more orders! You can customize your own cards at Zazzle.com or CafePress.com.
Anniversary Chocolate Bar Wrapper Printable
My parents celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary last week! I wanted to give them a really expensive extravagant gift to show them how much we love and admire them, but money is tight these days. So until we become multi millionaires and can buy my parents something they really deserve like a mini vacation, golf club membership or spa getaway, I decided on a “sweet” little treat.
“50 Reasons Why I love You” Candy Jar Gift
My husband and I are celebrating our 4 year wedding anniversary today! I have heard from so many people that a good marriage takes a lot of hard work, but so far, being married to my husband is the easiest thing I have ever done. He has such a big heart and will do anything for his family. He frequently travels for business and works long hours to support and care for us. I feel so fortunate and thankful that because of him I am able to be a stay at home mom to our two boys. He even puts up with all my crafts and latest hobbies. And a lot of the time he is the only one who comments on my Facebook page posts. He’s definitely my #1 fan. We are going out on a special date this weekend so we told each other that we wouldn’t do gifts. These days we like to spend our money on our boys and not ourselves, but I felt like an anniversary card just wasn’t enough. When I saw his favorite candy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures, was on the after-Easter sale, I had an idea…
I filled a jar full of 50 Reese’s mini cups and on the bottom of each candy, on a dot sticker, I wrote a reason why I love him.
The dot stickers were a perfect size (3/4″ wide) and I was able to find a pack of over 300 at the dollar store. But I am sure you can pick up them up at Target or Office Depot as well. And I loved that the stickers matched the colored candy wrappers. I finished it with a label made with my Cricut and tied it on with a piece of yarn.
I imagine that this will sit on his desk and every time he grabs a candy, he will be reminded why I love him. Not only is this a “sweet” anniversary gift, but it also would be nice for a birthday, Valentine’s Day or just because.
I will never forget our first date on August 25th, 2005. The day I met my best friend and soulmate. I love you Hubs, Happy Anniversary!
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Yarn Storage System
I’ve tried many different yarn storage systems over the years. Shelving in my craft space, baskets by my bed, laundry baskets in my closet, and rubbermaid bins to name a few. All of these resulted in piles of tangled yarn and it was impossible to find what I needed, when I needed it. It was time to find a better yarn storage solution once and for all. I was inspired by this picture of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio (wouldn’t you love to spend the whole day crocheting there?!) and wanted to mimic a little of what they had done in my home.
I first needed to find a place… a new home for my yarn. There was only one spot that made sense to me: the place where I had built my DIY Gift Wrap Station. Yes, the gift wrap station that got featured in Woman’s Day Magazine. It was so hard to see it come down but it was truly the only area in the house that made sense for my yarn storage and the fact of the matter is that I use my yarn way more than wrapping paper. So let me get to it and show you what I did!
I was browsing online for different shelving units and then it hit me, a wine rack would be perfect! I found THIS ONE
on Amazon and the dimensions were an exact match for my space! Ok, I will admit it was a little pricey so if you are handy (or know someone who is) I bet you could figure out how to build a unit like this for much cheaper. It comes unassembled so just building it was enough of a project for us. It is 35 3/4″(h) x 34 7/8″(w) x 9 11/16″(d) with 12 cubbies. It weighs about 40lbs and we secured it to the wall with 3 shelf brackets – two under the top two cubbies and one on the bottom. I currently have over 100 skeins of yarn in it! And I love being able to sort my yarn by color and have it easily accessible. I now know what I have and what I need. And clearly I don’t need any more yarn right now! The rainbow colors make me happy and inspire me to create! I feel happy just looking at all of this yarny goodness π
Under the “wine rack” we mounted these adorable canvas wall hanging storage bins that I found on Etsy from Odor’s Home. The size and depth was exactly what I was looking for and I just loved this cute shop and all their handmade items. I like my neutrals, but they make these baskets in so many fun patterns and colors! Just take a look at their ETSY SHOP and Facebook page. Suggested uses are for diapers, kids toy storage, books, toiletries, pens, pencils, mail and much more! You could easily use them in any room but I have used them to conveniently hold my crochet hooks, tapestry needs, stitch markers, scissors, rotary cutter, crochet books, my Jordan Paige Tool Butler, measuring tape, pom-pom makers, scrap yarn, Bonbon skeins, and I still have room for more! And the best part is that all of my crochet tools are in one place instead of scattered about the house in ziplock bags and such.
But wait there is more! More yarn! Don’t you hate it when your skeins become small, floppy, they lose their shape and unravel and tangle easily? Well, I finally invested in a yarn ball winder (the Stanwood Needlecraft Large Metal Yarn/Fiber/Wool/String Ball Winder, 10-Ounce)
and it’s better than I ever imagined. I wound all these balls in less than an hour, filling this large Threshold Color Block Round Woven Basket from Target. The other matching basket holds my specialty yarn, chunky yarn, and crochet thread.
And how could I forget my buttons! I organized them by color in glass gasket jars from Storables.
Pom Pom Flowers
It seems like every week we have a birthday, wedding, baby shower, bridal shower or some other event that requires gift giving. We built a great gift wrap station last year to help make gift giving easier but the one thing I am always missing are bows. So I made a bunch of simple pom pom flowers to help decorate the tops of gifts. They would also be cute on top of handmade cards, envelopes, or just as garland. These flowers are very simple to make and nice touch during the spring season.
All you need is string (embroidery floss, crochet thread, or baker’s twine), a needle and two different sizes of craft pom poms. You will need 8 smaller poms for the outside of the flower and a larger pom for the middle. You can buy these at any craft store.
Woman’s Day Magazine Feature!
I am so excited to announce that I have been featured in the December 2012 issue of Woman’s Day Magazine!! It was such an amazing experience and I would love to share a little bit about it with you π
About 6 months ago, I received an e-mail from Woman’s Day saying they had come across my DIY Gift Wrap Station (on Pinterest) and would love to feature it in their “Organize It” section of their December (holiday) issue. For those of you who are new to my blog, I made a Gift Wrap Station during one of the final rounds of a craft competition called One Crafty Contest. The craft contest was hosted by the fabulous Amy Latta of One Artsy Mama. I owe a big THANK YOU to Amy because if it weren’t for her contest, I may have never made this gift wrap station!
With butterflies in my stomach, I immediately wrote Woman’s Day back with a big YES, of course I would love to be featured in your magazine!! The e-mail was followed up by a several phone conversations where I was interviewed and then was told a photographer and hair/make-up artist would be coming to my house to take pictures of me and my gift wrap station. WHAT?! OMG! All of this for little old me? I seriously had to pinch myself π Of course I was on cloud nine on photoshoot day. I had the pleasure of working with a wonderful photographer, Edmund Barr of Edmund Barr Photography and his crew and the most amazing hair and make-up artist, Celena Rubin of Art of Makeup. I actually ended up using Celena a second time because I liked her so much! And of course the creative directors and editors at Woman’s Day magazine were wonderful as well. I feel so grateful to them and am blessed to have had this opportunity!
I received a copy of the magazine about a week before it hit stores. I held my breathe as I opened it up and my jaw dropped when I saw that I had a huge picture in the table of contents! EEEK! And then I was absolutely stunned to see that I was not only on page 54, but also on page 58, and 59! When I started this blog I never imagined that I would make it into a nationally syndicated magazine! Although I did not get paid to be in the magazine, nor do I get paid for blogging, I am so thankful for all the wonderful people and experiences that have come my way since I started Repeat Crafter Me just over a year ago π
You can read more about my DIY Gift Wrap Station which includes a tutorial HERE.
You can subscribe or purchase a copy of Woman’s Day Magazine HERE.
Crochet Granny Square Coin Purse Pouch
With just ONE granny square you can make an adorable little coin purse keychain pouch! I am using the new Red Heart All-in-One Granny Square Yarn which gives you the perfect pre-set color changes in each ball of yarn. I was able to get 15 granny squares from one skein so you could easily make dozens of these coin purse pouches!
If you like this project, don’t forget to check out my popular Granny Square Christmas Tree Ornaments which are also made from one square!
Additionally I am working on THIS GRANNY SQUARE BACKPACK using the All-in-One Granny Square Yarn color Amethyst. The pattern for the backpack calls for 14 squares and I was able to get 15 from my skein so of course I had to come up with a little accessory to go along with the backpack!
And so the idea for a coin purse pouch was born. I don’t think I will actually be keeping change in it since it isn’t lined, but it’s the perfect size for business cards, credit cards, gift cards, hotel room key cards, and more!
NOTE: I will post the finished Backpack soon! I got ahead of myself and finished this granny square purse pouch tutorial first.
I am attaching a 1.5 inch binder ring to the corner which seems to work really well for fitting through the granny square space in the corner and can easily clip onto the inside/outside of a purse or bag. You could also use a keyring or keychain.
>>You can shop Red Heart All-in-One Granny Square Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com<<
OR you can use any worsted weight yarn you have on hand to make a 5 round Granny Square.
Materials:
– Red Heart All-in-One Granny Square Yarn
– Size H Crochet Hook
– 1 inch plastic Button
– 1.5 inch Binder Ring (or Keyring/KeyChain)
– Tapestry Needle
– Extra strand of Black or White Yarn to stitch edges together.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GRANNY SQUARE:
If you are having trouble getting pre-set color changes to work, try adjusting your tension a bit. It took me a few tries but then it was smooth sailing when I got in the groove.
Yarnspirations has a full video tutorial on how to make the granny squares HERE.
Follow the Video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel for directions on how to fold and stitch up this coin purse pouch. Or you can follow the photos below.
Now let’s fold our square! If you don’t have any extra loose ends from your granny square, cut a strand of black or white yarn (whatever matches your last round of your square) and use that to stitch the edges together as in the picture below.
Fold in 3 corners. It helps to have the middle corner overlapping on top the other two.
Stitch the edges together to make the pocket.
Don’t fasten off your yarn yet! Slide your yarn and needle over to the middle to sew on your button.
The top corner space is the loop that wraps around your button to close the pouch!
Add a keychain or binder ring to the corner space and you are finished!
Stuff with business cards, gift cards, trinkets, and more!
From one square to a cute pouch in minutes!
Hope you love these easy Granny Square projects! Let me know what you make! Tag me on social media using @RepeatCrafterMe or #yarnspo
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Crochet Teddy Bear Folded Lovey Blanket
Here is a crochet version of the teddy bear folded towel/washcloth. I made a 15×15 inch crochet lovey blanket with a little heart on one side. When the blanket is folded in a specific way, it takes the shape of a teddy bear! A great gift for a baby shower or Valentine’s Day!
I am using Red Heart with Love yarn in the classic brown bear colors but I think this little blanket would look great in other colors! Pink, Yellow, or Blue would be beautiful.
You can shop Red Heart with Love Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
Materials:
– Red Heart with Love Yarn in colors Tan, Chocolate, and a bit of Sweet Pink for the heart.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– 3 Elastic Hair Bands or Rubberbands
– Tapestry Needle
NOTE: when making the heart, carry brown yarn through and the pink yarn can be pulled up from the row before.
Follow the graph (one square = one single crochet stitch), or follow the written pattern below.
Blanket Pattern:
with tan color yarn
Chain 54, SC in second chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Row 2-4: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
join in chocolate brown yarn
Row 5-6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Row 7: SC in first 26 stitches, join in pink yarn, SC in next, with chocolate brown yarn, SC in last 26, chain 1 turn, (53 SC)
Row 8: SC in first 25, SC in next 3 with pink, SC in last 25 with brown, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Row 9: SC in first 24, SC in next 5 with pink, SC in last 24 with brown, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Row 10: SC in first 23, SC in next 7 with pink, SC in last 23 with brown, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Row 11: SC in first 22, SC in next 9 with pink, SC in last 22 with brown, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Row 12: SC in first 22, SC in next 4 with pink, SC in next with brown, SC in next 4 with pink, SC in last 22 with brown, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Row 13: SC in first 23, SC in next 2 with pink, SC in next 3 with brown, SC in next 2 with pink, SC in last 23 with brown, chain 1, turn (53 SC) Fasten off pink yarn.
Row 14-54: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Fasten off chocolate brown yarn and join in tan color
Row 55-58: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (53 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now let’s fold this blanket into a teddy bear shape!
Follow the video tutorial on my YouTube Channel:
Roll the side up so they meet in the middle. The middle of the heart is your center.
With heart on top (upside down), twist and fold over the top.
Unroll the “arms” a little so you can see the heart on the tummy.
The little twisted knots on top will be the bear ears.
Use your elastic hair ties to shape the ears.
Use the remaining hair tie to wrap around the body above the heart.
You could also place a long piece of ribbon around the neck over the elastic band and tie a cute bow.
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Claw Machine Filled with Yarn!
We got something fun for the crochet room! Itβs a MINI CLAW MACHINE! Actually, it’s a pretty decent size standing at 60 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 18 inches deep.
The tiny balls of Caron Little Crafties yarn fit perfectly! But I will be making small amigurumi animals as prizes as well. Shop Caron Little Crafties HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
We currently have it set to free play and on “easy mode” (yes there are different settings that make it easy or hard for the claw to grab). The yarn is a fun gift for anyone that comes over to visit and craft/crochet with us!
Thanks to Chris at The Crabby Claw Vending Co for helping us get this set up!
He is local to me in Chandler, Arizona but you can purchase a claw machine and have it shipped if you live in the lower 48 states! He typically always has a sale going on.
You can email Christ at [email protected] for more details.
>>>> Check out the Crabby Claw Vending Co WEBSITE HERE <<<<
Zoe and I are having so much fun with this and can’t wait to fill it with more fun items. It’s such a happy addition to my crochet/craft room!
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Crochet Daffodil Flower
This bright yellow Daffodil is the last flower I am adding to our crochet bouquet (for now)! I may add a few more crochet flowers at some point, but Mother’s Day is this Sunday and I want to wrap up this project (and these flowers) for gifting!
It’s also Teacher Appreciation week and my daughter Zoe has been bringing these crochet flowers to her teachers. Everyone loves a handmade flower that lasts forever!
Let’s jump right into this tutorial!
Materials:
βΒ Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Lemon Yellow, Saffron Yellow, and Spring Green
β Size H Crochet Hook
β Pipe Cleaners (green color is best but I only had brown on hand)
β Tapestry Needle
Crochet Daffodil:
Starting with lemon yellow yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 12 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2-4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
(turn and crochet round 5 the other direction if you want your want your petals to be right side up)
Round 5: Chain 6, *DC in 3rdΒ chain from hook, TC (triple crochet) in next two, DC in last chain, skip a stitch and join to back loop of next stitch, chain 6 and repeat from * making 6 petals.
turn your work again, chain 1
Round 6: SC in each stitch from round 4 (front only loops if needed), (12 SC)
join in saffron yarn, chain 1
Round 7: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off and weave in ends. (12 SC)
If petals are curling inward, pop them out so they are laying nicely.
Stretch yarn a bit if needed so they hold their shape.
I’m going to test out this stiffen-quick fabric spray for all the flowers and will report back.
Stem:
with spring green yarn
Chain 36, SC in second chain from hook and in the next 32 chains (you should have 3 chains remaining), HDC in remaining 3 chains, chain 1, turn
Row 2: HDC in first 3 stithes, SC in remaining, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in first 32 stitches, HDC in remaining 3, fasten off leaving long tail
Tip: leave both loose ends attached.
Bend one end of your pipe cleaner and twist so itβs not pokey on the bottom. This will go on the bottom of your step. Leave the top of pipe cleaner sticking out over the top (where the HDC stitches are).
With your tapestry needle, stitch stem piece around your pipe cleaner. Make sure you stitch around the bottom so your pipe cleaner isnβt poking through.
Now with the end that is hanging over the top, loop it through a stitch on the back middle of the daffodil. This could get tricky because you don’t want it popping through the middle front of flower. Twist to secure it.
Leaf:
with spring green yarn
Chain 6, SC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in next two, make 6 DC in last chain.
Now working on the other side of the chain, DC in next two, HDC in next, SC in last (do not join yet), chain 2 and make a SC in second chain from hook, join to first SC.
Stitch onto Daffodil stem
Make all 4 flowers!
Sunflower tutorial HERE
Daisy tutorial HERE
Tulip tutorial HERE
Finished bouquet pictures are coming soon!
Pink Palette Crochet Blanket
I started this pretty Pink Palette Crochet Blanket a few months ago and thought it would be a great time to pick it back up and finish it! I made it for my sweet neighbors who welcomed a baby girl named Sia into their family this past September. She is the cutest baby and I have been anxious to get this done for her. I love these shades from Red Heart yarn and I decided to customize the final piece by surface slip stitching her name onto the corner and then adding hearts to the backside.
I originally started making this blanket to match a Gerbie onesie set but I decided to leave off the free-handed flowers because they felt too messy. You can see the PART ONE of this pink palette blanket post HERE but I will go over all the details again in this post.
THE YARN:
I am using a variety of colors from the Red Heart Super Saver and Red Heart With Love brand. I do have one color from the Bernat Super Value line called Peach and unfortunately I think it has been discontinued, but you can find a similar shade in the Craftsmart brand from Michaels called Peach as well.Β SEE it HERE.Β I usually donβt mix and match brands of yarn so much but I just LOVE these shades together!
For the border I used Red Heart with Love in color Minty.
You only need one skein of each color if you are making this size! (starting chain of 87)
Shop Red Heart with Love colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
Shop Red Heart Super Saver colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
THE Pink Palette Blanket CROCHET PATTERN
I’m using the same pattern as my Crochet Sunset Blanket. It uses the grit stitch! I like the texture and it lends well to attaching appliquΓ©s. The grit stitch is 2 SC, skip a stitch, 2 SC in next. Pretty easy! You could also use the moss stitch or just crochet in basic rows of single crochet stitches. Make your blanket as big or small as youβd like!
Finished Size: 28 x 34 inches
Chain 87, SC in second chain from hook, skip a chain, 2 SC in chain, skip a chain, *2 SC in next, skip a chain, repeat from * until you get to the last chain, make one SC in the last chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in first stitch, skip a stitch, *2 SC in next stitch, skip a stitch, repeat from * until you get to the last stitch, make one SC in the last stitch, chain 1, turn.
Repeat row 2 until you get 16 rows. Then add in a new color and crochet 16 rows of each color until finished!
To begin the border you will want to crochet around the blanket evenly with SC stitches in color minty. Then get started onΒ THIS simple Single Crochet in the Back Loop Border by friends over at Daisy Farm Crafts! They have a very easy andΒ popular video tutorialΒ on how to make this gorgeous border. There is no awkward corner turns and you will not need to attach any pieces at the end. Such a great technique!
If you want to personalize your blanket, I love using surface slip stitches to write on names and other cute embellishments! You can find my Surface Slip Stitch tutorial below:
You will notice the backside of your surface slip stitching doesn’t look so nice. You can easily cover this up with appliquΓ©s!! I made a few of my Easy Crochet Hearts and stitched them on. Be careful when attaching appliquΓ©s. Work your needle in-between the stitches of your blanket so you don’t see messy sewing stitches on the other side of your blanket.
Let me know if you make this Pink Palette blanket! It’s such a great gift for babies and project for the upcoming holidays (Valentine’s Day and Easter). Let me know if you have this on your hook by tagging me on social media @repeatcrafterme
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Year of the Rabbit in Crochet
Happy Lunar New Year! It’s the year of the Rabbit and I have sooo many adorable crochet bunny rabbit projects that I’ve made over the years. I thought it would be fun to do a little round-up so you can easily access them all. These easy crochet bunnies are also perfect for Valentine’s Day and Easter!
Crochet Bunny from Tuna & Bones Toy DUO Crochet-Along
The bunny was born from my Tuna the Cat and Bones the Dog Crochet-Along. Just by changing up the color of yarn and leaving off the snout on Bones the dog, you can make yourself an adorable crochet bunny! Of course you will also need to create a pom-pom tail. Think of all the ways you could adjust this simple and versatile project!
Get the Tuna & Bones Pattern HERE
Read more about this adorable Bunny in my blog post HERE
Easy Crochet Bunny
Are you ready for some easy amigurumi?! This Crochet Bunny has very little sewing involved because the only pieces that need to be attached are the arms and feet (and those are optional!) The entire body and head and the two floppy ears are crocheted in one piece giving you less parts to sew together and ends to weave in. Just start from the bottom up!
Get the Easy Crochet Bunny Pattern HERE
Bunny Crochet Cups
These little Bunny Baskets are cup size and perfect for holding a few small candies (or non-candy) treats! So easy to work up and great for Easter gift giving and the Spring season. Kids, Teachers, Neighbors, and Friends will all love these!
Get the Bunny Crochet Cups Pattern HERE
Mini Crochet Bunny Baskets
These are Mini Crochet Bunny Baskets that are self-closing!! They work in all one piece and after you have filled it with candy, the ears loop together to close the top!Β Bernat Softee ChunkyΒ is the perfect yarn for this project because itβs sturdy and soft and comes in pretty pastels. Each mini bunny holds a plastic egg perfectly (fill it will candy or non-candy treats) or fill it with some pre-wrapped chocolates! This quick and easy Easter project is great for gift giving since you can make a whole bunch of them for a classroom, office, neighbors, teachers, friends, and more!
Get the Mini Crochet Bunny Baskets Pattern HERE
Bunny C2C Blanket
This Bunny C2C Blanket only takes a few days! It also makes a perfect gift for those Spring Babies. The fun part about this blanket is that I usedΒ Bernat Pipsqueak yarnΒ to make the ears incredibly fuzzy and soft!Β
Get the Bunny C2C Blanket Pattern HERE
Crochet Bunny Pillow
This crochet bunny pillow is perfect for Easter and the Spring seasonβ¦ plus itβs really easy to crochet! You will follow a pixel graph (one square in the graph = one single crochet stitch) and make two panels. Stitch on a bunny face and add crochet ears to the front. Then single crochet the panel edges together over a store bought pillow form. Think of all the color options!Β
Get the Bunny Pillow Pattern HERE
Bernat Bunny Appliques
This Bernat Bunny AppliquΓ© can be used for so many projects. Stitch it onto hats, Blankets, Easter baskets, and more!
Get the Bernat Bunny AppliquΓ©s HERE
Bernat Baby Velvet Crochet Bunny
This is a super cute pattern from the team at Yarnspirations! TheΒ Bernat Baby Velvet Crochet Bunny patternΒ is so soft and adorable using the luxuriousΒ Bernat Baby Velvet YarnΒ that doesnβt pill or shed. Itβs worsted weight and machine washable and the bonus is that you will use less than a half skein of each color for this project!
Get the Bernat Velvet Bunny HERE
See my blog post about the Velvet Bunny HERE
Rosy the Rabbit
And we can’t forget about Rosy the Rabbit from my book Crochet Cute Critters!! She is on page 93 and is one of 26 super cute and easy amigurumi animals.
You can Purchase Crochet Cute Critters HERE on Amazon.
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Gnome Pom-Poms
We couldn’t finish our 2022 gnome project without a little razzle dazzle! Instead of putting basic pom-poms on the 4 corners of the blanket, I made GNOME Pom-Poms! A fun and easy twist to really make this blanket extra special. And if you aren’t making the gnome blanket, you can absolutely use these adorable gnome pom-poms as ornaments, gift toppers, garland, and more!
You can find the Gnome Blanket Pattern HERE
I made a video tutorial but will also post the written pattern below
Pom-Pom:
First create a fluffy pom-pom using the Large Clover Pom-Pom Maker and Red Heart Super Saver yarn in white. Leave the long strands you tie your pom-pom with hanging out. Don’t trim.
Gnome Hat:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 4 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (14 SC)
Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 9 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 10: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends. (18 SC)
Gnome Nose:
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 2 HDC + 2 SC + 2 HDC + 2 SC in ring, pull tight and join to first HDC, fasten off leave long tail.
Assembling your pom-pom gnome:
with tapestry needle, weave your long strands from tying your pom-pom up through the top of the hat and weave or tie so the hat is secure. You can now use the strands that are sticking out the top of the hat for a loop to hang as an ornament or for whatever you tie your gnome to.
stitch the nose onto the bottom loops of the hat and through the middle of the pom-pom so it is secure.
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Crochet Pencil Keychain
My kids are going back to school this week and I always like to send them with a little goodie for their teachers to celebrate the first day! Now that both my boys are in middle school, they each have 6 different teachers! And don’t forget about the bus driver, office staff, and academic support educators! So this year I came up with a quick project that I could easily make multiples of: Crochet Pencil Keychains! They are small, cute, and perfect for gifting. You can even make one to hang off your kids backpacks!
Materials:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors:
Petal Pink, Light Gray, Saffron, Cornmeal, and Black
Shop the yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Keychains (Get them HERE on Amazon)
– Polyfil Fiber Stuffing
– Tapestry Needle
Materials for Packaging the Keychains:
– 4×9 Cellophane treat bags with twist ties
– First Day of School Gift Tags
Finished Size: Approximately 4.5 inches long x 1.5 inches wide
Crochet Pencil Keychain Pattern:
starting with pink
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 12 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2-4:Β SC in each stitch around, join, cahin 1 (12 SC)
Pause to weave in loose end from magic ring and attach key ring while doing so.
Join in gray yarn and fasten off pink, tie the loose ends together
Round 5-6:Β SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Join in yellow yarn and fasten off gray, tie the loose ends together
now is a good time to start stuffing your pencil with poly-fil
Round 7-13:Β SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Join in beige (light yellow) yarn and fasten off yellow, tie the loose ends together
Round 14:Β SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 15:Β SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (9 SC)
Round 16:Β SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (9 SC)
Join in black yarn and fasten off beige, tie the loose ends together.
finish stuffing with poly-fil (the black tip does not need to be stuffed.
Round 17:Β SC Decrease all the way around, fasten off and weave in the black strand so it fully closes the tip of the pencil. (You will have an extra stitch that you can skip)
Follow my easy video tutorial on YouTube!
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Slip them into a clear cellophane treat bag and add a fun “Happy First Day of School” gift tag!
Write a sweet message to your new teacher on the backside.
Such a great way to start off the year and lift everyone’s spirits!
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Bernat Bear Crochet Cups
We’ve had so many celebrations lately with the school year ending and lots of recitals, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, and more! If you haven’t heard of “Maycember” it’s definitely a thing. Basically it’s the month of May being as busy as December but without the holiday lights LOL! If you are in the thick of it too and need teacher, coach, graduate, birthday, or a baby gift idea, I thought this adorable Bear Crochet Cup would be the perfect place to package up some gift cards and goodies! It’s a new version of my popular Bunny Cup but instead of Easter treats, you can use the Bear for lots of occasions! I wanted to get the pattern posted as quickly as possible for you, but over the next few days I will be sure to show you all the cute ways to stuff this Bear Cup with treats, gift cards, candy, and themed toys and trinkets. It’s a simple pattern so you can easily make dozens for all those awesome teachers and important people in your life!
I am using Bernat Super Value yarn in colors Topaz for the main cup and Oatmeal for the snout and ears. You will need to use a double strand of yarn while crocheting so it might help to buy two skeins of each color or separate one skein into two balls before you begin crocheting.
Materials:
-Size K Crochet Hook
βBernat Super Value Yarn in Topaz and Oatmeal. Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
-Large Tapestry Needle
-Two black safety eyes (12mm) and a large black Safety Nose (12mm)
Shop Safety Eyes/Noses HERE on Amazon
Finished Size: Approximately 4 inches wide (3 inches wide at bottom) and 3.5 inches tall (not including ears)
Use a double strand of yarn when crocheting (two strands held together)
Bear Cup Pattern:
with dark brown yarn (topaz)
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: Working in back loops for this round only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 6-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 12: Reverse SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off weave in ends.
Bear Snout
with light brown yarn (oatmeal)- continue using double strands
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 3 SC + 4 HDC + 3 SC + 4 HDC in ring, pull tight and join to the first SC. Fasten off leaving long tail
Add safety nose to very center of snout.
Stitch snout on to front of cup
Add safety eyes to cup so they sit right about the snout.
Bear Ears (make 2)
starting with light brown yarn (oatmeal)- continue using double strands
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 5 SC in ring, pull tight but do not join. You should have a half circle.
Row 2: join in dark brown (topaz) yarn and chain 1 and turn, 2 SC in each stitch around, fasten off leaving long tail to stitch ears onto basket rim.
Stuff with candy or non-candy treats and gift cardsβ¦really anything from dollar spot sections!
Birthday Bear: Candy, Gift Card, Party Hat
Graduation Bear: Gift Card, Mini Notebook, Pens, Grad Hat
Baby Bear: Gift Card, Rattle, Baby Socks, Bow
Teacher Appreciation Bear: Gift Card, Succulent, Highlighters
Such a cute way to say Thank You “Beary” Much!!
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If you like the Bear Cup, you might also like the Bunny Cup!
GET THE BUNNY CUP PATTERN HERE
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Mini Crochet Jellyfish
Are you ready for this Jelly?! I’ve designed this mini crochet jellyfish as a quick project that is multi-functional. The jellyfish works up all in one piece and then you can decided whether you want to stuff it and stitch the bottom closed, or leave it open and use it as a cute little pouch for gifts, toys, and trinkets! So many colors to choose from and so many ways to use this cute and easy crochet jellyfish!
Materials:
– Red Heart with Love Yarn in color Peach, Red Heart Super Saver in Minty, or Red Heart Super Saver in Coral.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Smalle Strand of black yarn or embroidery thread
– Small button (optional for closure)
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing (optional if you want to stuff)
Mini Jellyfish Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (32 SC)
Round 5-8: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (32 SC)
Round 9: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 10-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 12: working in the front loops only, Skip first stitch, 4 HDC in next, skip a stitch and join with slip stitch to next, repeat around making 6 scallops
Now working in the back loops from the previous round, chain 15 and make 2 SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, join with a slip stitch, slip stitch 2 over, chain 18 and make 2 SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, join with a slip stitch and slip stitch 2 stitches over to repeat process of making the tenticles (alternating between a chain 15 and a chain 18. Stop after making 6.
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Now you can choose to stuff and stitch your Jelly base together or place a button so it becomes a little pocket, or leave it open and use it as a gift card holder!
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Mini Crochet Bunny Baskets
I made a new version of my popular crochet bunny cups! These are Mini Crochet Bunny Baskets that are self-closing!! They work in all one piece and after you have filled it with candy, the ears loop together to close the top! Bernat Softee Chunky is the perfect yarn for this project because it’s sturdy and soft and comes in pretty pastels. Each mini bunny holds a plastic egg perfectly (fill it will candy or non-candy treats) or fill it with some pre-wrapped chocolates! This quick and easy Easter project is great for gift giving since you can make a whole bunch of them for a classroom, office, neighbors, teachers, friends, and more!
If you don’t have Bernat Softee Chunky yarn, you can use another bulky weight yarn or hold together two strands of worsted weight yarn (like Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value). You can make about 3 baskets with each ball of Bernat Softee Chunky! You can shop all the colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
Materials:
– Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn
– Size K Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Pink Safety Nose and 2 Black Saftety Eyes (optional)
Finished Size: 3.5 x 3.5 inches (not counting the length of the ears)
Bunny Basket Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 1, and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2:Β 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 3-7:Β SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 8:Β SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 9:Β (Letβs make the first ear) Chain 11, DC in fourth chain from hook and in next 2 stitches, HDC in remaining chains, skip two stitches from your basket round and join with a SC, SC in next 5, (now letβs make the second ear). Chain 11, DC in fourth chain from hook and in next 2 stitches, HDC in remaining chains, skip two stitches from your basket round and join with a SC, SC in remaining stitches, join with a slip stitch.
Round 10:Β SC along the edges of ear, 3 SC on top of ear, and SC down the other side of ear, slip stitch along the edge of the basket until you get to the next ear and SC around the second ear, slip stitch in remaining stitches.Β
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
The Bunny Baskets stand up easily on their own and look adorable with ear flopped down or with the ears looped together to close the top!
If you are nervous about the safety eyes or don’t like the way they pop through the inside of the bunny basket, you can take a strand of black yarn and stitch on some eyes and a bit of pink yarn to stitch on a nose. OR leave the bunny baskets blank!
You can purchase a large pack of safety eyes and noses from Amazon. Just be sure to match up the right plastic backings to the right size eyes. I messed up in my video and didn’t grab the right ones (multiple sizes will come with the purchase). If you don’t hear or feel the safety eyes/nose snap when you put the backing on, it is not secure.
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Crochet Evergreen Tree Applique
Crochet a cute little two-tier evergreen tree! So many ways to use this design. Perfect for an ornament or gift topper or use as an appliquΓ© on top of a blanket or bag. Grab some worsted weight yarn and lets get start!
Materials:
Bernat Super Value Yarn in Kelly Green and Walnut Brown.
Shop Bernat Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
Size H Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Finished Size: Approx 4 x 3 inches
Evergreen Tree Pattern:
With green yarn
Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain, 1, turn
Row 2: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 6, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 Sc)
Row 4: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 4, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 6: SC Decrease 3x, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (3 SC)
Row 8: 3 SC in first, 2 SC in next, 3 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 10: 2 SC in first, SC in next, HDC, HDC + DC, DC + HDC, SC, 2 SC in last, slip stitch along bottom of top tier, SC around bottom tier, slip stitch when you reach the underside of the top tier.
Fasten off
locate the 3 middle stitches on the bottom of the tree…join in brown yarn to bottom of tree, chain 2 and make 3 DC across 3 stitches, chain 2, join to same stitch as your last DC, fasten off
Watch the video tutorial:
Feel free to decorate with a star on top, buttons, mini lights, or maybe slip stitch on “snow” with a bit of white yarn. Lots of ways to customize!
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Skinny Crochet Pencil Scarf
It’s back to school time! My kids start school on August 4th this year which is much earlier than what we are normally used to. They will be at their new school in Arizona and are excited to be in-person this year and meeting new friends and getting to know their new teachers! We like to bring a little something on the first day for the teachers and I thought this Skinny Crochet Pencil Scarf would be a great gift! It is easy and quick to make using the soft and smooth Caron Simply Soft line of yarn plus it’s a fun and festive accessory!
You will start with the eraser and then work your way to the tip of the pencil. Make it as long or as short as you’d like! There are only 14 stitches across so the repetition is simple. All you need to do is change color!
Materials:
– Caron Simply Soft Yarn:
Watermelon Pink (1 skein)
Gray Heather (1 skein)
Gold (1 skein for 1 scarf – I’d suggest getting two skeins)
Off White (1 skein)
Black (1 skein)
Shop all these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
To keep things easy in your mind, all you need to do is crochet 12 rows of pink, 10 rows of gray, and 250 rows of gold. Then the tip is just making SC Decreases every two rows. I will walk you through the pattern below.
Skinny Pencil Scarf Pattern:
Starting with pink yarn
Chain 13, 2 SC in second chain from hook, SC until last chain, 2 SC in last chain, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 2-12: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Change to gray yarn
Row 13-22: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Change to gold yarn
Row 23-272: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
(feel free to add rows or keep shorter by making less rows of gold)
Change to off white yarn
Row 273-274: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 275: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in each stitch until you get to the last two stitches, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Row 276-277: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 278: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in each stitch until you get to the last two stitches, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Row 279-280: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
281: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in each stitch until you get to the last two stitches, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Row 282-283: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 284: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in each stitch until you get to the last two stitches, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Change to black yarn
Row 285-286: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 287: SC Decrease over the first two stitches, SC in the next two, SC Decrease over the last two, chain 1, turn
Row 288: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 289: SC Decrease twice, chain 1 turn
Row 290: SC twice, fasten off and weave in ends.
You should easily be able to wrap your scarf at least once around the neck. Since the yarn is fairly light weight and the scarf is skinny, you can wear it all year round! Well maybe inside with the AC blasting if you are in this Arizona summer heat π
I love the idea of packaging this up in an easy-to-gift mesh bag. I found these white mesh bags on Amazon and you can buy them in bulk! A great way package any of your smaller crochet projects. You can see what’s inside but it still looks like you took the time to make the presentation nice.
Just roller your scarf up and place it inside the mesh bag!
Attach this ADORABLE pencil tag – also from Amazon! It says “You’re the WRITE teacher for me” and you can easily write a “To” and “From” on the back side of the tag.
Hope everyone has a great school year! Thank you to our fabulous hard working teachers and staff!
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Crochet Nutcracker Hat
A Nutcracker Hat and it’s been on my to-do list for many many years. I was finally able to crochet a simple and cute design and give you multiple sizes! Add more (or less) embellishments if you’d like. As always, my patterns are here to give you ideas and guidance. I love seeing where your creativity takes you!
Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Aran, Oatmeal, Black, White, Cherry Red, Saffron, and Pink. Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two 1/2 inch black buttons
– Pet brush or similar
– Tapestry Needle
Size: 0-3 Months:
Starting with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:Β 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-6: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
Round 7-11:Β with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2Β (44 DC)
Round 12: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look
Size: 3-6 Months
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:Β 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-7:Β DC in each around, join, chain 2Β (48 DC)
Round 8-12: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 13: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (48 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look
Size: 6-9 Months:
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:Β 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 8-13: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 14:Β DC in each around, join, chain 1Β (52 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look
Size: 9-12 MonthsΒ (Should fit up to about 16 months)
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:Β 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 9-14: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 15:Β with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (56 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look
Size: Toddler/Preschooler
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:Β 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)Β Round 5:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)Round 7:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-15:Β with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 16: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look
Size: ChildΒ
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:Β 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)Β Round 5:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-16: with cream yarn,Β DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 17: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look
Size: Teen/AdultΒ
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:Β 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)Β Round 5:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10:Β 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-17:Β with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 18: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look
Here is a video tutorial showing you how to make the Nutcracker Hat (size 3-6 months) and how to add the embellishments!
Cheeks (make 2):
with pink yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off
Nose:
with darker cream yarn
Chain 11, SC in the second chain from hook and next 5, HDC in next two, DC in last two, fasten off leaving long tail
Mustache:
with black yarn
Chain 13, Slip stitch in second chain from hook, SC in next, HDC, DC + HDC all in next stitch, SC, slip stitch, SC, HDC + DC, HDC, SC, slip stitch. Fasten off leaving long tail
Hair Fringe:
Loop strands of white yarn along either side of hat. Trim and brush to fluff up. Loop 3 strands of white yarn under the mustache for the beard!
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Crochet Yule Log Scarf
Every year during the holidays my kids get in their pajamas and take a picture with Grandma and Grandpa in front of the Yule Log. This is usually a TV yule log which we find OnDemand π But I always cherish these photos! And this years photo sparked the idea of a Crochet Yule Log Scarf! Just a simple brown scarf with with white around the edges and rolled up it looks like a yule log! You can make it as long and wide as you want. I made this particular scarf fairly wide (for beauty photo purposes) so when you wear it, you need to fold it in half and then wrap it around your neck. So warm and cozy!
Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn in Taupe Brown and Winter White. You will also need a bit of green and red for the holly leaf and berries. Shop colors on Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
Finished Size: Approximately 45 inches longs x 11 inches wide.
Note: Feel free to make the scarf as long as you would like. I used one full skein of brown!
Scarf Pattern:
With brown
Chain 36, DC in 3 chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 2, turn (34 DC)
Row 2-72: DC in each stitch across, chain 2, turn (34 SC)
Continue to SC along all edges, fasten off and weave in ends.
Join white yarn, slip stitch in back loops only around all edges of scarf. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Holly Leaf:
with green
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook, SC in next, HDC in next 2, SC in next, 2 SC in last. Now working on other side of chain: SC in first two, HDC in next 2, SC in last two, join,
Round 2: chain 3, *slip stitch in 3rd chain from hook (this creates a point), skip a stitch on main leaf and join with a slip stitch to the next stitch, chain 3, repeat from * making 7 points around the leaf. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Berries:
with red
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, fasten off and weave in ends.
Make 4 leaves and 4 berries and stitch onto either end of the scarf.
(mini scarf made in the photo above for better log effect! It is not attached)
If you are looking for last minute christmas gifts, this is an easy one! Rolled up to look like a Yule Log, you don’t even need to wrap it. Just put a bow around the middle!
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How to Make a Yarn Pom-Pom without it Falling Apart
You know the struggle! You make a yarn pom-pom and no matter how tightly you tie the center, it falls apart or easily pulls apart with a little tug on the strings. So frustrating! Especially when you are making pom-poms to embellish hats for gifts or to sell, you don’t want your product coming undone. Hot glue to the rescue! This might be an unconventional method, but it works for me and keeps my pom strings intact.
To create a small pom-pom, I wrap the yarn around 3 fingers (4 fingers for a larger pom) and as I wrap, I put a strip of hot glue along the center. Obviously you want to be careful not to get the hot glue on your fingers!
Watch the video below to seeΒ how it’s done:
Athena’s Elements Crochet Kits and Giveaway!
A couple weeks ago I purchased a Crochet Case from Athena’s Elements. Shortly after, I received a vey nice follow up e-mail from the owner Grace who wanted to make sure I was 100% happy with my purchase. Of course I was thrilled with her product and she was thrilled to hear I was the crocheter behind Repeat Crafter Me! After exchanging several e-mails and getting to know each other, Grace offered to send me some of her products and host a giveaway right here on my blog!
Athena’s Elements has two absolutely fabulous Crochet Kits that I think you guys are going to love!
You can purchase the Deluxe AluminumΒ Crochet Kit HERE
TheΒ Athena’s Elements Deluxe Aluminum Crochet Kit is the #1 top rated crochet kit on Amazon and for good reason, this kit has it all! The stylish canvas case is what originally caught my eye. I love the pink/black/white dandelion design with 26 slots and a zipper pouch for all your little accessories like stitch markers and tapestry needles. It is lightweight and folds up tightly making it very portable!
The entire kit coms with the following:
- Β Cotton Canvas Case with upholster button. All accessories are tucked securely in the crochet case.
- First row of case as 12 small slots and one big slot in the middle
- Second row has 12 small slots and one big slot in the middle as well!
- Zip pocket for small accessories
- A set of Aluminum hooks that comes in 12 US sizes.
- Hook Sizes & Case Details- B/1, C/2, D/3, E/4, F/5, G/6, 7/7, H/8 I/9, J/10, K/10 1/2, L/11
– Hook Length: Approximately 6 inches
- Hook Sizes & Case Details- B/1, C/2, D/3, E/4, F/5, G/6, 7/7, H/8 I/9, J/10, K/10 1/2, L/11
- 1 Scissor
- 10 piece set of Plastic Markers
- 6 piece set of Plastic Needle (3pcs 6cm & 3pcs 5cm)
- 2 piece set of Β AluminumPins (1pc 7cm & 1pc 9cm)
- 1 Knitting Needle Gauge & Ruler
- 1 Measuring Tape
- 1 Row Counter and Case Organizer
- Carefully packed: all accessories tucked securely case,Β wrapped in plastic, with a information flyer attached
You can purchase the Deluxe Ergonomic Crochet Kit HERE
The Athena’s Elements Deluxe Ergonomic Crochet Kit is equally as fabulous! I have personally been switching over to the ergonomic hooks. It helps me avoid hand cramps and I feel like I am able to crochet faster and with greater ease because of the comfortable grips on the hook handles.
This kit includesΒ 31 crochet tools!
- Β Durable and sturdy Custom Crochet Case with removable pocket and carefully detailed stitched with a very clean finish.Β Size: 7.2in. x 5.5in x 1in.Β Case Material: PU Leather & Polyester Mesh
- Removable see-through pocket for small accessories
- 1 Scissor
- 10 piece set of Plastic Markers
- 3 piece set of 6cm Plastic Needles
- 3 piece set of 5cm Plastic Needles
- 1 Aluminum Pin (9cm)
- 1 Aluminum pin (7cm)
- 1 Knitting Needle Gauge & Ruler
- 1 Measuring Tape
- 1 Row Counter
- Crochet Hooks with Ergonomic Handles that comes in 9 sizes.
- Hook Sizes & Case Details:Β 2mm/ 2.5mm/ 3mm/ 3.5mm/ 4mm/ 4.5mm/ 5.mm/ 5.5mm/ 6mm
– Hook Length: Approximately 5.5 inches
– Material: TPR & Aluminum
- Hook Sizes & Case Details:Β 2mm/ 2.5mm/ 3mm/ 3.5mm/ 4mm/ 4.5mm/ 5.mm/ 5.5mm/ 6mm
- Carefully packaged: All accessories tucked securely in pockets, wrapped in plastic with information flyer attached.
PLUS Athena’s Elements puts customer satisfaction as their highest priority offering a 100% money back and risk-free guarantee!Β I have never been so impressed with the level of customer service I received from Grace and her company. An absolute pleasure toΒ do business with!
And now for the big GIVEAWAY!
Athena’s Elements is giving away both the Aluminum Crochet Kit AND the Ergonomic Crochet Kit to two lucky winners! Each winner will receive one of these kits! Enter using the Rafflecopter Widget below!
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Crock Pot Chocolate Fudge
A basic chocolate fudge recipe can easily be made in the crock pot! Doubling the recipe makes plenty for parties and family gatherings. Or wrap them up for a sweet homemade gift! Each batch makes about 30 pieces.. more if you cut them smaller or spread it thinner.
Ingredients:
– 1 (24oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 (140z) can sweetened condensed milk
– 1 Tablespoon salted butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Cooking spray (Pam)
– Parchment paper
Want different flavors? Use milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. OR when you pour your fudge into the pan, first add a layer of candy or cookies (I’m thinking a layer of oreo cookies with fudge on top! Yum!) Lots of different ways to add to this recipe!
Directions:
1. Spray bottom and sides of crock pot well with cooking spray.
2. Add all ingredients.
3. Cook on high for 30 minutes or low for 1 hour. You will need to mix every 15 minutes especially if your crock pot cooks hot like mine. You don’t want the chocolate to burn. Keep an eye on the edges.
4. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and spread mixture. Let chill in fridge for a couple hours before you cut it up into squares!
Yarn Heart Art
A canvas frame, thumbtacks, and a bit of variegated yarn makes a quick and easy piece of heart art that is perfect for the season of love π Display it on your mantel or give it as a gift. I may even make a set to hang on the wall of my daughters room!
Materials:
– 8×10 canvas frame (I used black but you can easily use a white one)
– Silver flat head thumbtacks
– Skein of rainbow variegated yarn (or any yarn/string you’d like)
– Hot glue gun
– A piece of felt
I created a printable heart template that helped me place the tacks evenly. You can print it out HERE if you wish to use it as well.
Yarn Lollipops
Here’s a sweet gift for your yarn loving friends: Yarn Lollipops! Lion Brand Bon Bon Yarn works great for this project because the small skeins wrap perfectly around a cardboard circle. This allows you to gift a specific amount of yarn. Need ideas on what to make with Bon Bon Yarn? I have lots of projects for you: Owl Ornament, Butterfly Barefoot Sandals, Yarn Valentine, Teething Necklace, and Owl Ring Toy.
Materials:
– Lion Brand Bon Bon Yarn
– Cardboard circles (I cut mine from empty cereal boxes)
– Popsicle sticks (I used jumbo size)
– Ribbon
– Clear cellophane treat bags
– Sharpie pens
Thirty-One Coin Purse Giveway
My good friend Danielle recently started selling Thirty-One products and after browsing the catalog and seeing some of the items in person, I was excited about what they had to offer! Thirty-One is the place to go when you are looking for style, organization, and the perfect gift this holiday season! Through direct-sales they sell trendy and affordable purses, totes, home organization solutions, travel bags, and much more! Danielle has graciously given me two coin purses to give away right here on my blog! I couldn’t resist the cute Owl Coin Purse – and I knew you guys would love it too! And the Happy Camper Coin Purse is equally as adorable! Two winners! Enter below but be sure to read on for the Thrity-One December specials and other must haves!
– The first person to place a $140 order (before tax) through the RepeatCrafterMe Pop-Up will receive $25 off their order!
– The first person to place a $70 order (before tax) through the RepeatCrafterMe Pop-Up will receive $12.50 off their order!
– Everyone who spends $50 or more (before tax) through the RepeatCrafterMe Pop-Up will receive $5 off their order!
Party will close at Noon on Saturday December 6th.
*One discount per person,
Customer will pay tax and shipping on the full order dollar amount (before discount)
Crochet Owl Candy Cane Ornaments
We’ve been out of town visiting and spending time with our extended family for Thanksgiving. I wanted to bring some yarn and hooks along with me but I didn’t have much room in my suitcase. Lion Brand Bonbon yarn came to my rescue! Cut little mini skeins of yarn were the perfect size and offered a variety of colors. I grabbed the “Celebration” color scheme since it was festive for the holidays and I ended up making these little Christmas owls perched on a candy cane! Hang them from your tree or gift them to friends!
Materials:
– Size O/3.35MM hook (or smaller size hook (F or G would work too)
Owl Ornament Pattern:
with color 1
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
with color 2
Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (30 HDC)
with color 3
Round 4: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 DC)
Row 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat in 6 stitches for a total of 12 SC made, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 7: SC Decrease, SC in next 8, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 8: SC Decrease, SC in next 6, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 10: HDC + DC in first stitch, HDC in next, slip stitch in next 4, HDC+ DC, DC +HDC in last, fasten off, weave in ends.
with color 2
Attach color two right under head
2 SC in next, 2 HDC, 2 DC, 2 DC, chain 2, SC in 2nd chain from hook, join to same place as your last 2 DC’s. You have now made the first wing.
Attach yarn 4 stitches down from other side of head (you are going to work from the bottom up to make the second wing).
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Crockpoting
Don’t know what to do for dinner? Need quick and easy meal ideas? Look no further because here is a list of over 60 Crock Pot recipes! And scroll to the bottom for a list of fun food crafts and snack ideas. More recipes will be added each month so check back often!
Crock Pot Recipes:
Crafting in the Kitchen:
Yarn Cake with a Crochet Candle
Forget the frosting! I celebrated my birthday by treating myself to a yarn cake! Beautiful new skeins of yarn take the shape of a birthday cake that any crocheter, knitter, and yarn lover would gladly dig into! Fat-free, zero calories, perfect as a birthday gift or a cute centerpiece at a party. I even crocheted a little candle to top it off (pattern below).
I used 11 skeins of my favorite yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. 7 skeins make up the bottom layer (6 in the round and one in the middle) and 4 more skeins for the top layer. I placed everything on a cake plate.
Use a loop of scotch tape (or double sided tape) to hold the yarn skeins together. This helps them stand up and stick together as bunch. Then take a long piece of Wired Edge Ribbon (21/2 inches x 10 yds) and wrap it around the middle of each layer and tie a bow. The two layers aren’t connect to each other.
Crochet Rainbow Applique
My son was invited to a Rainbow themed birthday party yesterday and as I was wrapping the gift I quickly realized I didn’t have a card. No problem for this crafter! A crochet rainbow appliquΓ© was easy to make and made for a pretty embellishment for the top of a plain note card!
Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and white
– Size H or G Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
Rainbow Pattern:
starting with purple yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC inside ring. Pull tight but do not join. You should have a half circle.
attach blue yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in each stitch, (8 SC)
attach green yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat until end of row (12 SC)
attach yellow yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 4: SC in each a stitch (12 SC)
attach orange yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next (18 SC)
attach red yarn, chain 1, tun
Row 6: SC in each stitch across (18 SC)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Cloud Pattern:
Chain 13, 4 HDC in 3rd chain from hook, *skip a stitch and join to next stitch with a slip stitch, skip a stitch and make 4 HDC in the next stitch, continue from * all the way down chain. You should have 3 cloud humps. Make 4 HDC in the last stitch, join to stitch on the other side of chain. Make 4 HDC in the next stitch, skip a stitch and join with a slip stitch to next stitch, continue same pattern along the other side of chain to make another 3 cloud humps. Make 4 HDC in the last chain to complete your clouds! Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto edge of rainbow.
Baby Girl Nursery DIY decorating ideas
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Parenting Advice, Products and Info at MommyCon
This isn’t my usual kind of post but I wanted to share with all you mamas a wonderful event that I had the pleasure of attending yesterday: MommyCon PDX. And if you aren’t familiar with MommyCon, let me tell you about it!
MommyCon is boutique style convention dedicated to bringing parents and expecting parents together. They travel around the country setting up day long seminars and workshops that focus on natural and organic parenting methods, babywearing, birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, car seat safety, natural health and medicine, baby gear, childproofing and so much more! The giveaways and gift bags are just an added bonus!
Here is me and my baby girl (4 weeks old!) all cozy in our new Beco Gemini!
I then had the pleasure of meeting Rebecca Michi, an expert in sleep training! Have I mentioned that I haven’t had a full nights sleep in over 4 years? My 4 year old still doesn’t sleep through the night on a regular basis and my 2 year old is just as bad π She gave me some great info and techniques on ways I can get my older kids to sleep as well as things I can do to help the baby sleep on her own once she hits the 12 week mark.
There were so many more valuable seminars and workshops all in one place such as Car Seat Safety, Green-Proofing, and a Panel of Pediatric Doctors! If you are a new or expecting mom (or dad), I highly recommend attending MommyCon if it comes to your city! It was a really great group of supportive, like-minded moms (and dads!) encouraging and helping each other.
They will be in LA on October 6 and then they will finish their 2013 tour in Kansas City on October 26. 2014 dates will be released soon! These events sell out so be sure to check their website or stay in touch with the MommyCon Facebook page if you are interested in attending.
Thanks MommyCon for a great day!