Mother’s Day is coming up as well as Teacher Appreciation Week! I hate giving expensive bouquets of flowers ever year that die within days. And this year, my sons teacher has bad allergies so real flowers is probably not the best idea. But crocheted flowers will be perfect! You can crochet them in the recipients favorite color, they don’t have any pollen, and they will last forever!
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Frosted Crochet Cookie Pattern
It’s almost April Fools Day and with all the tricky food (LIKE THIS!) being posted everywhere, I felt inspired to make a fun crocheted cookie that look so good they might just fool your family members!
Cherry Blossom Flower Crochet Pattern
Materials:
– Size G crochet hook
– Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Pink.
– Dark pink button for the center
– Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
Cherry Blossom Pattern:
Magic ring, chain 1, make 10 SC in ring, join to the first SC,
Round 2: Chain 5, *DC in 3rd chain from hook, DC in next chain, HDC in last, skip a stitch, slip stitch in next stitch, chain 5, repeat from *.
You should have five petals.
Fasten off leaving tail.
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Crochet Words Printable Art
Crocheters have a language of their own. Between the patterns, stitches, abbreviations and words like frogging, amigurumi, and WIP (work in progress) I might as well add bilingual to my resume 🙂 But I love our secret language and I love yarn and I love crocheting so I designed printable crochet word art that includes a lot of the common words, stitches and abbreviations used in crocheting. I really like how it turned out so I had it printed on a mug and was so happy when I got a chance to sit outside this afternoon with some hot tea, yarn and my crochet hook!
Crochet Owl Ring Baby Toy
Last week I crocheted around wooden beads to make a nursing/teething necklace and now I am crocheting around a wooden ring to make a baby toy! I love this little perched owl and I hope you are inspired to make your own! This petite owl would be cute just by itself as well. I used Lion Brand cotton bonbon yarn which is equivalent to size 2 crochet thread. This pattern will probably not work very well with worsted weight yarn. If you are looking for an owl made with worsted weight yarn, you can follow my Crochet Owl Amigurumi Family tutorial.
Please remember that this toy should only be used under constant supervision. All parts should be sewn on as well as possible. I think it would also make a wonderful ornament!
Materials:
– Lion Brand cotton Bonbon yarn (size 2 crochet thread) in Nature colors
– Size F 3.75mm Crochet Hook
– Poly-fil stuffing
– 6mm Safety Eyes
– Tapestry Needle
– Natural Wood Circle Ring 2 2/8 diameter
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
Owl Pattern:
Finished owl measures about 2.25 x 2 inches
Starting with pink yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC inside ring, join to first SC and continue to crochet in rounds
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (16 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (24 SC)
Round 4-5: SC in each stitch around (24 SC)
Change to purple yarn
Round 6-7: SC in each stitch around (24 SC)
Change to light purple yarn
Round 8: SC in each stitch around (24 SC)
Change to yellow yarn
Round 9-12: SC in each stitch around (24 SC)
Round 13: SC decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around
Fasten off leaving a long tail. You will stitch the top together AFTER you add the eyes, nose and wings.
Eyes (make 2):
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join to first SC, fasten off and leave long tail (12 SC)
Sew eyes onto body using the light purple line as guide to where the bottom of the eyes should be.
After sewing the eyes on, add a black safety eye to the middle of each one.
Beak:
Using your tapestry needle, stitch an upside down triangle between the eyes. Continue to sew the yarn on to fill in the triangle.
Wings (make 2):
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in the first 4 stitches, HDC +DC + chain 1+HDC in the next stitch, SC in the last stitch. Join to first SC and fasten off leaving long tail.
Sew onto sides of owl. I chose to sew only half the wings on so they would stick out… but I think I may sew them completely down on my next owl.
Tip: sew one of the wings over the place where you made the color changes to hide the seam.
Feet (make 2):
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 5 HDC inside ring. Do not join, pull tight.
Sew onto ring and then sew onto bottom of owl.
How to crochet around the wooden ring:
make a slip knot and pull it through the ring so the knot is behind the ring and your yarn is going through the middle. Put hook through knot, yarn over your hook and pull through the loop.
The leaves are a free pattern by Mamachee!
Dinosaur Lovey Blanket Crochet Pattern
Here is another lovey blanket pattern to add to the collection! I spotted some dinosaur fleece at Jo-Ann Fabrics the other day and just had to make it into a little lovey 🙂
Materials:
– Dino themed fleece fabric
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Worsted weight Yarn
– Rotary Cutter and Skip Stitch Blade:
I purchased my skip stitch blade from the Project Linus website but unfortunately it looks like it is no longer available there. You can find the same one HERE on the Skip-Stitch website. I have the “original skip stitch blade” (Blade #1) and you will need a Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter which I purchased from Amazon.
– Poly-fil stuffing
-Tapestry needle
– Large safety eyes
– Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
Take your yarn and hook and SC + Chain 1 along the holes in the fabric. Fasten off and weave in ends when you are done.
Head Pattern:
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Crochet Nursing/Teething Necklace (Take Two)
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Interview with Inside Crochet
I can’t quite believe it, but I am so fortunate to have been interviewed for Inside Crochet Magazine! If you aren’t familiar with it, Inside Crochet is a wonderful monthly magazine bursting with inspiring crochet projects, modern patterns, features, reviews, news, trends and events. You should pop on over to their website and check out what they have to offer. They also provide a couple FREE patterns for you right there on their home page!
Issue 51 is all about spring and includes 24 Spring patterns including a lace motif tablecloth, tea cozy, and a mystery blanket series. And of course, a sweet little interview with me!! Yay! I am in their favorite blogger section 🙂 This is such and honor and I’m feeling very blessed!
Crochet Nursing Necklace
I never needed a nursing necklace with my boys, but my baby girl is the most fidgety feeder I have ever seen. She grabs at anything and everything: my shirt, my face, my hair, my skin… it’s driving me nuts! It was time to make a nursing necklace in attempts to distract her little hands.
These necklaces are very easy to put together and not only are they stylish but also functional. They appeal to babies sense of vision and touch and can also be used as teethers (as long as the right materials are used and under constant supervision).
Materials:
You want to try to find non-toxic, natural materials
– Unfinished wooden beads in 3/4 inch and 1 inch sizes.
– Cotton yarn. I used Lily Sugar N Cream yarn.
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Tapestry needle
Crochet Dahlia Squares Pattern
Thanks for all the great feedback on the name for these little granny squares! By popular vote I decided to call them “Dahlia Squares” but feel free to also think of them as Sunbursts, Pinwheels, Colorbursts, or Kaleidoscopes 🙂 I was inspired to do this project after noticing how many little balls of yarn I had lying around. I thought the mix of bold and soft tones would come together nicely to make a colorful blanket for my daughters room. I will be sure to share the finished afghan when its complete!
Materials:
– Worsted Weight yarn in 3 colors + a color for your borders.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial HERE
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
Cluster Stitch: (Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through the stitch, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook), repeat 4 times, yarn over and pull through all 5 remaining loops on hook. HERE is a great video on how to make a cluster stitch.
Note: you might want to weave in ends as you go. It will keep your rounds from unraveling when you switch colors.
Finished Squares should be 4×4 inches
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 8 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 1 (8 DC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join to first SC. (16 SC)
Fasten off and attach new color, Chain 2
Round 3: In same stitch as your chain 2, make a cluster stitch but only “yarn over” 3 times as your chain 2 will count as part of this cluster, chain 3, Skip a stitch, make a Cluster Stitch, chain 3, skip a stitch, Cluster Stitch, chain 3, repeat until end of round. Join to first cluster. (8 Cluster Stitches)
Fasten off and attach new color, Chain 1
Round 4: SC in same stitch as your chain 1, SC in next stitch, now in the place where you have your chain 3 reach your hook down to the previous round (Round 2) and SC in that stitch making sure to pull a lot of slack so you are making a long SC that reaches up to this round – Lets call this a Deep SC, SC in next two stitches, Deep SC, SC in next 2, Deep SC, repeat till end of round, join to first SC. (24 SC)
Fasten off and change to your border color, chain 3
Round 5: In same stitch as your chain 3 make 2 DC + chain 2 + make 3 DC all in same stitch, chain 1, skip a stitch, make 3 HDC in next stitch + chain 1, skip a stitch, make 3 HDC in next stitch + chain 1, skip a stitch, *3 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC all in same stitch, chain 1, skip a stitch, 3 HDC in next stitch + chain 1, skip a stitch, 3 HDC in next stitch + chain 1, skip a stitch, repeat from * until end. Join to top of chain 3. Fasten off and weave in ends.
You should now have your square!
Crochet “I Love You” Blanket
Friendly Crochet Zombie Doll
If you are a fan of The Walking Dead TV show or you just happen to like zombies then I think you might like this crocheted zombie! Unlike typical zombies who are mindless, reanimated corpses with a hunger for human flesh, this little guy is very friendly and likes to snuggle 🙂 Mark your calendars for Feb. 9, 2014 for the Season 5 Premiere of The Walking Dead on AMC!
Materials:
-Green worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Dusty Green), you will also need a little bit of white, black and red yarn as well.
-Size G crochet hook
-Poly-fil stuffing
-Stitch marker
-Tapestry needle
-One small safety eye or button
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
Finished Doll measures 6.5 x 6.5 (from head to toe and arm to arm)
Zombie Head/Body: Make 2
Chain 13, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 2-14: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Fasten off leaving a long tail on one of the pieces.
After you have attached the eyes (pattern below) and mouth (stitch on with tapestry needle and black yarn) to one of the head pieces, sew the two pieces together. Stuff lightly with poly-fil before you close it up.
Surface slip stitch (tutorial HERE) the red blood on the mouth if you want. Do this before you sew the two head pieces together as well.
Zombie Eyes:
Large Eye:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 5 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 3: S SC in first, SC in next stitch, repeat around, join (15 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew on to head.
Small Eye:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join (12 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew on to head.
With your tapestry needle, sew both eyes onto one piece of the head. Use a small button or a safety eye in the middle of the bigger eye. Make and “X” with black yarn in the smaller eye.
Zombie Arms: Make 2
Magic ring, make 6 SC in ring, do not join, continue to SC in rounds
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around (8 SC)
Round 3-6: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
(feel free to make arms as long or short as you like)
Fasten off, stuff lightly with poly-fil and sew shut with tapestry needle.
Leave a long tail so you can sew it onto the body.
Zombie Legs: Make 2
Magic ring, 8 SC in ring, do not join, continue to SC in rounds
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (12 SC)
Round 3-6: SC in each stitch around (12 SC)
Round 7: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around (8 SC)
Round 8-9: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
(feel free to make legs longer if you’d like)
Fasten off, stuff lightly with poly-fil and sew shut with tapestry needle.
Leave a long tail so you can sew it onto the body.
Don’t forget to tie on a couple strands of black yarn at the top for some spiky hair!
Crochet Dalmatian Dog Pattern
I had the urge to create another puppy hat but wanted to try different “mouth” design. And since I came across this black polka dotted shirt in a bag of hand-me-downs for my daughter, I just had to make a Dalmatian Dog to match 🙂
The basic pattern is the same as my Puppy Hat Pattern but I will post it again just so the complete pattern is in one spot. I did alter the ears and the mouth/nose portion.
– Worsted weight yarn in black and white (and a little bit of pink)
– Crochet hook size H-8 (5.0 mm)
Abbreviations:
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Size: Toddler/Preschooler
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Size: Child
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends
See picture in puppy hat pattern for second earflap placement
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, continue to SC around the entire edge of hat and earflaps. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Earflap 1:
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends
Earflap 2:
See picture in puppy hat pattern for second earflap placement
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, continue to SC around the entire edge of hat and earflaps. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Chain 6, HDC in second chain from hook and in the rest of the chains, chain 1, turn (5 HDC)
Row 2-3: HDC in each stitch across (5 HDC0
Row 4: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in last stitch chain 1, turn (7 HDC)
Row 5-9: HDC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (9 HDC)
at the end of round 9 continue to SC around edges of the ear. Join to first HDC in round 9.
Faten off leaving long tail.
Nose:
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the chains, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 2: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 3: SC decrease two times, continue to SC around edges of the nose. Make 2 SC in the corners.
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew on to hat.
Tongue:
Chain 4, HDC +DC in second ch from hook, DC in next stitch, DC + SC in last stitch. SC along other side of chain. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew on to hat.
Cheeks: Make 2
Magic ring, 5 SC in ring, continue to SC in rounds
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (10 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (15 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next two, repeat around (20 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Sew the tongue on first then the cheeks slightly overlapping the tongue. Then the nose overlapping the cheeks. before you weave in the end to the nose, make a little line with it running from the nose to the tongue.
Spots:
You want them to look like lopsided/lumpy circles so don’t worry too much about correct stitch count. I made a bunch in different shapes by following this pattern but stopping my round early and leaving off parts of these patterns. Feel free to make up your own.
Using a smaller hook (like a G hook)
Magic ring, make 8 SC in ring, continue to SC in rounds
Round 2: HDC + DC + HDC + SC in first stitch, slip stitch in next stitch, HDC + DC + HDC + SC in next, slip stitch in next, 2 HDC in last 4 stitches. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat. –
Magic ring, ch 1 and make 6 SC in the ring.
Round 2: HDC + DC in first stitch, 2 DC in next 2, HDC in next, SC in last 2.
Eye Patch:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, ch 2
Round 2: make 2 DC in the first 5 stitches, 2 SC in the last 3.
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Braided Tails: Cut six strands of white and 3 strands of black. Pass through last space in earflap. You should now have 18 strands to braid with. Braid, knot, trim ends
Easy Crochet Heart Pattern
There are a lot of crochet heart patterns out there but a lot of them work in round using a variety of different stitches and the “magic ring” which I know a lot of you struggle with. Fear not! This heart pattern is very simple, working solely in rows of single crochets. You could use them as an appliqué on a hat, scarf, for a hair clip, garland, gift topper, or sew two together and stuff lightly for a puffy heart!
Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in a variety of their pink colors. Did you know that Lion Brand Yarn has 85 different shades of pink yarn for you to choose from?! You can find them all HERE.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
Finished heart measures approx 2.5″x2″. If you want a large heart, you can follow the heart “wing” pattern of my Crochet Love Bug.
Easy Hearts Pattern:
Chain 7, SC in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 4: SC in first 3 stitches, ch 1, turn (3 SC)
Row 5-7: SC in each stitch across, ch1, turn (3 SC)
When you get to the lats row, continue to SC around entire heart. When you get to bottom stitch (the one with the your slip knot) SC + Chain 1 + SC all in one stitch. Then when you get to the top “v” indent, slip stitch (instead of SC). Join, fasten off and weave in ends (or leave a long tail you are using it as an appliqué).
*** You may make and sell products from my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.*** Want more free patterns? Keep in touch on my Repeat Crafter Me Facebook Page for new pattern sneak peeks and when they will be available on my blog! And feel free to post pictures of your finished hats and/or links to your shops on my Facebook wall so all can see.
From left to right, top to bottom: Printable Minion Valentine from The Benson Street, Easy Crochet Heart Pattern from Repeat Crafter Me, Free True Love Valentine’s Printable from Pitter and Glink, Glitter Heart Burlap Banner from Happy Go Lucky, Needle Felted Heart Key-chain from Petals to Picots, Simple Heart Chocolate Valentine’s from 1 Dog Woof, Handmade Valentines from Suburble, Solid Lotion Bars from 4 You with Love, Berrylicious Heart-Shaped Ice Cubes from The Thinking Closet, Felt Valentine Treat Pouches from Do Small Things with Love, Etched Champagne Flutes from Happy Hour Projects, Heart Owl Valentines with Your Kid’s Art from Creative B, and Heat Transfer Vinyl Heart Onesie from It Happens in a Blink.
From left to right, top to bottom, here are this month’s #MyFavoriteBloggers: Marilyn from 4 You with Love, Sky from Creative Capital B, Adrianne from Happy Hour Projects, Bethany from Pitter and Glink, Lauren from Thinking Closet, Tara from Suburble, Nancy from Do Small Things with Love, Emily from The Benson Street, Kara from Happy Go Lucky, Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me, ChiWei from 1 Dog Woof, Melanie from It Happens in a Blink, and Kara from Petals to Picots.
Crochet Love Bug Lovey Blanket
I’ve been having so much fun creating lovey blankets over the past couple years. I’m always on the look-out for fun fleece fabrics to inspire new blanket designs… like this one! This Love Bug Lovey is the perfect handmade gift for your little one on Valentine’s Day. And if this one is too girly, check out my LoveBot Lovey for the boys!
I found this heart fleece blanket at Safeway when I was grocery shopping (as a part of their Valentine’s Day display). It is a big blanket and was on sale for $8. I have a couple other projects in mind for this fabric so it was well worth it. If you don’t have a Safeway Grocery Store in your area, I am sure you can find very similar heart fabric in your local fabric store. Jo-Ann Fabrics and Hobby Lobby have great selections!
Materials:
– Heart Fleece Fabric (about 2 ft x 2ft)
– Rotary Cutter and Skip Stitch Blade:
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Safety Eyes (or black buttons for eyeballs)
– Poly-Fil Stuffing
– Tapestry Needle
– Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
Cut a tall trapezoid type shape from your fleece fabric. Each side of mine is 12″ long.
Run your Skip Stitch Blade about a half inch or so from all edges of your fabric. Use ruler edge to help you create a straight line.
Take your yarn and hook and SC + Chain 1 along the holes in the fabric. Fasten off and weave in ends when you are done.
Bug Head Pattern:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, continue to SC in rounds
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (30 SC)
Round 4-13: SC in each stitch around (30 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Do not stuff and close yet. Sew on eyes, mouth and antennae first.
Bug Eyes (make 2):
with white yarn…
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 10 DC inside ring. Join to first DC.
Fasten off leaving tail to sew onto head.
After sewing eyes on, add your safety eyes or sew on black buttons for eyeballs)
Bug Antennae (make 2):
with brown or black yarn…
Chain 8, make 5 HDC in 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch the rest of the way down chain.
Fasten off and sew onto top of head.
Bug Mouth is just a tiny little “V” sewn on with white yarn and a tapestry needle.
Now that you have all your face pieces sewn onto the head, stuff lightly with poly-fil and sew the bottom of the head shut. I actually SC the bottom of the head together. It made a nice edge! Then I used my tapestry needle to sew it onto the top of the fleece blanket edge.
Wings (make 4):
They also make perfect hearts!
Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 8, 2 SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 3-5: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 6: SC Decrease, SC in next 10 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC in next 6 stitches, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 8-13: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 14: SC Decrease, SC in next two, SC decrease. Continue to SC all the way around the entire piece. Join and fasten off.
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Crochet Jingle Bells
It’s that time of the year, the time of year when the kids get sick..one after the other…never ending sickness. So while we were having a sick day on the couch, watching a movie, I took out my crochet hook and a little yarn and made Jingle Bells! I thought I would squeeze in this one last holiday craft before Christmas 🙂
Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in mustard)
– Size G6 (4.00mm) Crochet Hook
– Poly-fil
– Jingle bells (if you want to it to jingle). Mine are from Craftprojectideas.com.
– Tapestry needle
– Black felt
– Jingle Bell Template from Sugarbelle’s Jingle Bell Cookies (my inspiration for this crochet pattern!)
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
ch = chain
Jingle Bell Ball Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 1, make 6 SC in ring, join, ch 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (12 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next stitch, join, ch 1 (18 SC)
Round 4-5: SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1
Round 6: Slip stitch in front loops only in each stitch around (18 Slip Stitches)
Round 7: Now in back loops only (of round 5, not the slip stitch), SC in each back loop around (18 SC)
Round 8: SC decrease, SC in next 4, repeat around
Round 9: SC decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around (you will end with a SC decrease)
At this point you will want to stuff it with poly-fil and add a jingle bell (or two) if you want it to actually jingle 🙂
Round 10: SC decrease until closed.
Fasten off leaving long tail. Weave tapestry needle through the center of the jingle bell so your tail is now sticking out of the top of the bell. Tie a small loop and then weave in ends. The loop is used for hanging your bell.
I used the bottom left hand corner bell as the template to cut my felt. Fortunately felt is very forgiving so if your lines and circles are perfect when you trace or cut, it barely shows 🙂 I used a dab of hot glue in the very center then all 4 circles and glued it on the bottom of my bell. The bottom of your bell should be the part where you made the SC Decreases.
Crochet Reindeer Applique Pattern
I got an e-mail the other day from someone asking for help with a reindeer appliqué. I loved the idea and decided I would see if I could come up with something. Little rudolph works up in only 2 rounds (minus the embellishments) and you can use a button nose like I did or feel free to crochet a small red (or brown) circle instead. Finished piece measures 3″ x 2″ (at widest point). Add these to a basic beanie for some holiday cheer!
Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn in light brown, dark brown and small bits of white, black and red. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Honey for the main color.
– 1/2″-1″ size red button
– Size G6 (4.00mm) Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
SC – Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
Rudolph Pattern:
Leave long tail at the beginning of your slip knot. You will use this to see your appliqué on.
Chain 9, HdC in 3rd chain from hook, and in next 3, DC in next 2, make 6 DC in last chain…
Now working on other side of chain, DC in next 2, HDC in next 4, join to top of first HDC.
Rd 2: Slip stitch in next stitch, now chain 3. Slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next, join with slip stitch to next stitch in your first round (you have now made your first ear). Slip stitch in next 3, 2 SC in next 7, slip stitch in next 4, chain 3, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next chain, join with slip stitch to last stitch in first round.Fasten off weave in ends.
Antlers:
Join dark brown yarn to top of head, chain 3, slip stitch down chain and join to same stitch you started in. fasten off and weave in ends. Make two antlers between the ears.
Finish face by sewing on red button and stitching on eyes using your tapestry needle with white and black yarn.
If you want to crochet the nose make a magic ring and make 8 HDC’s inside the ring. Join and pull tight.
Crocheted Snowball Wreath
I’m dreaming of some snow this winter. Just enough so my boys can build a snowman in the backyard 🙂 While I wait for those first few flakes, I decided to make a little bit of a winter wonderland in our house and I’m starting with this crocheted snowball wreath! I have visions of snowball garland hung across the mantel, in the entry way and on the banister. If I can make it happen I will post lots of pictures! Although I can already see my husband giving me crazy looks for trying to yarn bomb our house.
I used a 12 inch round green styrofoam wreath. I found mine at Michaels.
The blue yarn is Red Heart with Love in Iced Aqua
You are going to create a long crocheted strip that you will then wrap around and stitch together onto the wreath.
The pattern is simple:
With size H hook
Chain 21, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain, chain 1, turn (20 SC)
Rows 2-150: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (20 SC)
Leave a long long tail after your last row so you can stitch the edges together onto the wreath.
When you wrap your crocheted strip around the wreath make sure your rows match up. Now take your tapestry needle and start stitch it together. It always looks like it won’t work out, but keep matching up the beginning of the row to the end of the same row and it will all come together with no lumps or bumps at the end.
Crocheted Gingerbread Man Cookie Pattern
Magic ring, ch 2, make 10 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 7
Attach circle (head) to body with tapestry needle.
Surface slip stitch around entire edge if body. HERE is a great tutorial on how to make surface slip stitches.
Glue or stitch on face and button embellishments if desired.
Crochet Reindeer Antlers Pattern
Last year I posted a crochet Rudolph the Reindeer hat pattern (pattern HERE) which was embellished with felt eyes and antlers. Although I absolutely love the look of the felt pieces, the antlers don’t really stand up and I’ve had a lot of requests for crocheted versions of these parts. So here ya go!
I actually experimented doing the antlers a couple different ways, but this way was the quickest and easiest so this is the one I’m sharing 🙂
Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in chocolate brown.
– Size G6 (5.5mm) hook
– Poly-fil stuffing
– Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
TC = Triple Crochet
Antler Pattern:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 9 SC inside magic ring. pull tight and continue to crochet in rounds
Rd 2-14: SC in each stitch around (9 SC)
Feel free to make this part longer if needed by continuing to SC in rounds.
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat. Stuff with poly-fil.
Now make a second piece just like the first but stop after 4 rounds.
Crochet Snowman Pattern
Your holiday decorating won’t be complete without this cozy crochet snowman amigurumi! I’m envisioning a whole family of them sitting on my mantel 🙂 They would also make a wonderful handmade gift for kids and adults!
Materials:
-Worsted weight yarn in white, black, and red. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.
-Size G6 (4mm) Crochet Hook
-Safety Eyes (Black, 6mm)
-Tapestry needle
-Poly-fil stuffing
-Poly-fil beads/ Poly-pellets*
-Stitch marker
*Although you could stuff the entire snowman with regular poly-fil stuffing, I recommend weighting the bottom of it with Poly-Pellets so your snowman will easily stand upright. Poly-Pellets are small plastic beads. You can find them at craft stores like Michaels and Jo-Anns or you can buy them online at Amazon. Do not try to replace poly-fil pellets with rice or beans. They will invite little pests into your crochet and if they get wet they can breakdown and mold. Also, you probably don’t want to put your poly-pellets directly inside the crocheted piece. Overtime the yarn could stretch and the pellets could fall out. Not safe for young children. I put my pellets inside an old pair of baby stockings. I just cut the foot off, poured the pellets in (enough to make a nice ball at the bottom of the snowman) and tied it off.
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
Crochet Snowman Pattern
Finished snowman measure approx. 6″ tall (from hat to bottom) and 3″ at its widest point.
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC inside ring, pull tight and continue to SC in rounds (do not join). Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rows if needed.
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next stitch, repeat around (15 SC)
Rd 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around (20 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around (25 SC)
Rd 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4 stitches, repeat around (30 SC)
Rd 6-10: SC in each stitch around (30 SC)
Rd 11: SC Decrease, SC in next 4 stitches, repeat around
Rd 12: SC in each stitch around (25 SC)
Rd 13: SC Decrease, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around
Fill with your polyfil beads and add button safety eyes
Rd 14: SC Decrease, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around
Rd 15: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around (20 SC)
Rd 16: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around (25 SC)
Rd 17-19: SC in each stitch around (25 SC)
Rd 20: SC Decrease, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around
Add eyes and nose
Rd 21: SC Decrease, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around
Rd 22: SC Decrease, SC in next stitch, repeat around
Stuff with regular polyfil (not beads)
Rd 23: SC Decrease around until closed.
Carrot Nose:
Chain 4, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch in next chain, SC in last. Fasten off, sew onto head.
Scarf:
Chain 50, SC in 3rd chain from hook and rest of the way down chain. Fasten off weave in ends. Tie around snowman neck.
Top hat:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, pull tight, join, chain 1
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 1 (15 SC)
Rd 3: in back loops only, SC in each stitch around (15 SC)
Rd 4: now working in both loops, SC Decrease, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1
Rd 5-6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Rd 7: in front loops only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Rd 8: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving tail to sew on to head.
Too Yarn Cute Crochet eMagazine Review and GIVEAWAY
Here is the hat portion of the Tiny Turkey Photo Prop I made for my baby girls first Thanksgiving 🙂 I don’t think this took me more than hour to make. The directions were very clear and the pattern works up very quickly!
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Crochet Pumpkin Pixie Bonnet
I came across a super cute crochet pixie bonnet pattern that is available for FREE over at CrochetLatte.com. Don’t let the fancy looking stitch or the bonnet shape trick you, this pattern is super easy! It actually works up in flat rows and then you stitch it together in the back when you are finished. Really, really simple! You can find the FREE pattern HERE. Thanks CrochetLatte!
I know this picture looks a little awkward but I promise my baby is ok. She was insistent on trying to nurse the blanket! Hats off to all you baby photographers. I don’t know how you do it. Anyway, I had to share this picture because it’s a perfect view of how the bonnet looks while being worn.
Being that it is pumpkin season, I thought I would make this into a “pumpkin” pixie bonnet! As usual, I used my go-to crochet hook: Size H. And I used worsted weight yarn. I love these colors by Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. The orange is Terracotta and the green is Fern. I like how the bonnet is subtle and isn’t literally a pumpkin. It’s perfect for a little girl during the Fall season.
For the bonnet chin straps, I cut 6 long pieces of green yarn, looped it through the last stitch on the corner of the bonnet, knotted and pulled tight. So you should now have 12 strands. I was considering braiding them but I kind of liked them all loose and left it as is.
Crochet Candy Corn Pouch Pattern
Here is another quick little crochet Halloween project for you! These candy corn pouches are perfect for storing candy treats and would be perfect for a Halloween party or classroom party take-away.
Materials:
– Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice worsted weight yarn in Mustard (yellow), Terracotta (orange) and White.
– Size H Crochet hook
– Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
Ch= Chain
Candy Corn Pouch
Magic ring, ch 1, make 10 SC in ring, join, ch 1
Rd 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, ch 1 (15 SC)
Rd 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, ch 1 (20 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, ch 1 (25 SC)
Rd 5: in back loops only, SC around (25 SC) do not join, continue to SC in rounds.
Rd 6-8: now working in both loops, SC in each stitch around (25 SC)
Change color to orange…
Rd 9-14: SC in each stitch around (25 SC)
Change color to white…
Rd 15-17: SC in each stitch around (25 SC), join, ch 3 at the end of rd 17. The ch 3 will count as your first double crochet.
Rd 18: DC in each stitch around.
Fasten off weave in ends.
String yarn (I braided 3 strands of yarn together) or ribbon over and under the row of dc’s. Tie in a bow to close. Strand should be about 12″ in long.
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Halloween Crocheted Cup Cozy Pattern
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Crocheted Sports Team Beanies
– Always join your rounds to the first DC, NOT the chain.
– Your last stitch should be in the stitch before your chain.
– Do NOT count the chain 2 as a stitch.
Materials:
Abbreviations:
WHERE TO CHANGE COLOR: You will want to leave 2 rows of the main color on the bottom. So whichever size you are working on, count up from the bottom before you start and make sure you know where to begin your color change. You should have 5 rows of different color: 3 rows of one color where the logo will go and an accent color that will be on either side of the middle stripe.
Sometimes on the smaller hats I like to do a row of SC with my accent color like the green stripes in the hat pictured. Just make sure that if you want to switch a row from DC to SC that you will need to add on one additional row of SC (2 rows of SC = 1 row of DC).
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Earflap 1:
Start earflap on opposite side of the first earflap. See picture tutorial HERE.
Earflap 1:
Start earflap on opposite side of the first earflap. See picture tutorial HERE.
Now lets talk about the logo. I purchased the Seahawks Iron-on logo from Amazon. I know you can find many other teams iron-on logos on Amazon as well. I cut a piece of felt a little larger than the logo and sewed it on to the hat with a tapestry needle. Then I hot-glued the iron-on to the top of the felt. Obviously you should probably avoid washing the hat in a washing machine. I would recommend hand washing only, or not washing it at all.
If you can’t find an iron-on, you can also cut your teams logo out of felt and sew it on with a tapestry needle. Print out your teams logo from Google Images and use it as a template first. This is what I did with this Washington Huskies Beanie:
Crochet Sun Pattern
I hope everyone is enjoying these last days of August! I am more than ready for Fall but I thought I would send off August and this beautiful summer we’ve had with a little crochet sun! This is a simple pattern that you can use as an appliqué or turn into a clip. Feel free to embellish as you wish with a button or with the surface slip stitch as I did.
I attached mine to a crocheted rainbow headband. FREE Rainbow Headband pattern is by Snickety Things. You can find the pattern HERE.
Materials:
– Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Mustard
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC – Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
Surface Slip Stitch
Sun Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 1 in ring, make 12 SC inside ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: Make 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join to first SC (18 SC)
Round 3: Chain 3, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next chain, skip one SC and join with a slip stitch to next SC in round. Chain 3 and repeat all the way around to make 9 points.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Make surface slip stitches around the outside of round 1 and round 2 to create raised circles.
Enjoy the sunshine!
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UPDATE 12-29-2014
I made a mini version of these sunburst and glue them to mini clips for my daughter. Some told me today that she looked just like Punky Brewster! HAHA! I am taking that as a big compliment because I was a always hug fan of Punky 🙂
Here is how to make the mini sunbursts:
Using a G hook and lighter weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Bon Bons)
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join
Round 2: Chain 2, SC in second chain from hook, attach with a slip stitch to next stitch in round, repeat around to make 10 points. Before fastening off, slip stitch around the center (this part is optional!).
Crochet Lamb Pattern and Baby Mobile
I decided I wanted to make a mobile for my baby girls room. I thought some sweet little lambs would be nice and crochet was the way to go about making them. Unfortunately these little lambs took a little longer to crochet and put together than I thought they would. But if you are up for a project than this is the one for you! Of course you could always just make the lambs and leave them as little stuffed animals. They are about 5 inches long.
First lets start with the crochet pattern:
Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn in cream, brown, gray or any color of your choice. I also think a pink or blue lamb would be nice for a baby room.
– Furry Yarn. I used Bernat Pipsqueak in Whitey White
– Size H crochet hook.
– Tapestry needle
– Small safety eyes
– Stitch marker
– Poly-fil stuffing
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
Head:
With worsted weight yarn..
Magic Ring, chain 1, SC 8 inside ring, do not join, continue to SC in rounds (use stitch marker to mark your rounds)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (16 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (24 SC)
Round 4-8: SC in each stitch around (24 SC)
Round 9: SC decrease, SC in next, repeat around (you should now have 16 SC)
Change to furry yarn…
Round 10: SC in each stitch around (16 SC)
Round 11: SC decrease until closed. Be sure to stuff and add safety eyes before fully closing!!
Ears:
Chain 4, SC in second chain from hook, SC in next 2.
Now working on other side of chain, SC in next 3, do not join, continue to SC in rounds
Round 2-4: SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Round 5: SC decrease or stitch closed. Sew onto head where furry yarn meets worsted yarn.
Body:
NOTE: Body is worked with furry yarn. It is pretty much impossible to keep track of your stitches with this yarn. Do the best you can. If you are off by one or more stitches, that is ok. You won’t be able to see the flaws!
With furry yarn…
Magic ring, chain 1, 8 SC in ring, do not join, continue to SC in rounds. Use stitch marker to mark your rounds.
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (16 SC)
Round 3-6: SC in each stitch around (16 SC)
Round 7: SC decrease in first, SC in next
Stuff with poly-fil
Round 8: SC decrease until closed
Leave tail to sew onto head.
Feet:
Magic Ring, chain 1 in ring, make 10 SC in ring, continue to SC in rounds.
Round 2: In back loops only, SC in each stitch around (10 SC)
Round 3-4: Working in both loops, SC in each stitch around (10 SC)
Round 5: SC decrease, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around
Round 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around
Stuff and sew onto body.
Now lets put together the mobile!
– I used the inside of an 8″ wooden embroidery hoop and painted it white.
– Darice White Picket Fence (which I found at Jo-Ann Fabrics but if you google it you can purchase it online from multiple places). I had to buy two since one is too short to fit around the entire hoop.
– White worsted weight yarn to string everything together
– 3 white clouds which I cut out from felt (you will need to cut 6 clouds, lightly stuffed with poly-fil and stitched around the edge with 2-ply yarn and a tapestry needle). I used THIS as my template for the clouds.
– And my crochet lambs.
First thing you will want to do is cut a long piece of worsted weight yarn and string it through the cloud and crochet lamb. Use a tapestry needle to send the yarn up the middle of the cloud and then through the body of the lamb (near the neck). Now loop your yarn back up the bottom of the lamb and make a knot. You can weave it through again to make sure it is tightly secured to the crochet lamb.
Tie the yarn onto your painted embroidery hoop. Hopefully you still have a long end left that will tie together with your other two strings and attach to a hook from the ceiling. If your yarn isn’t long enough, just tie on a second string so that you will be able to hang it. You will want to repeat this entire process with all three of your lambs/clouds and place them evenly around your hoop.
Now hot glue your white picket fence over the outer edge of the embroidery hoop and over the yarn that you have tied on.
Tie the strings together and hang from a cup hook in your ceiling.
Disclaimer: Please use extreme caution if placing this over a crib. Make sure all your pieces are secure. In fact, I decided to place mine in the corner of the room near the changing table. I don’t trust this craft to be a safe object to place over the baby’s crib.
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Crochet Hair Clips
This isn’t my own pattern, but I thought I would share some cute crochet hair clips I made for my baby girl. They clip onto headbands or can be worn by themselves. With so many different color combinations, they can really complete an outfit!
The headbands are from GCH (Girls Crochet Headbands) and I have the Starter Set found HERE. They were only $3.49 for a pack of 12 headbands!! But I am sure you have seen these before in stores like Target and Walmart.
The Pattern is FREE and from a Very Berry Handmade blog and its called A Frothy Flower. I stopped crocheting after Round 5. I’m not going to repost her pattern but I took some pictures of each step of the flower process to help. But once you get the hang of the pattern it goes very quickly! I have made over 15 of these flowers 🙂
You can find the pattern HERE.
1. This is what it should look like at the end of round 2.
2. After round 3.
3. Where to make your chains/slip stitches in round 4
4. End of round 4.
5. Round 5 and finished flower.
6. What the backside of the flower looks like.
The buttons are Favorite Findings Big Bag of Buttons which you can find at Jo-Ann Fabrics or Michaels crafts stores.
So once you have your flower crocheted and your button sewn on the middle, you will want to attach it to a hair clip.
I suggest using Alligator Barrettes like THESE ONES I found at Walmart. You will also need some ribbon and your hot glue gun.
Crochet Apple Slice Keychain
The kids are going back-to-school and the Fall season is right around the corner. This is the perfect time to whip up some apple themed craft projects or recipes! I am thrilled today to be teaming up with some of #myfavoritebloggers to bring you some fun and simple apple project ideas and yummy treats.
I’d love to introduce them to you:
They are, from left to right, top down:
Kristen from One Tough Mother; Sky from Creative Captial B; Marilyn from 4 You with Love; Tara from Suburble; Bethany from Pitter and Glink; Melanie from It Happens in a Blink; Kara from Petal to Picots; ChiWei from One Dog Woof; Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me; Kadie from 7 Alive; Nancy from Small Things with Love; and Amy from One Artsy Mama.
Just for fun we decided to team up once a month and create projects based on a common theme. This month’s theme is APPLES. After you are done looking at my crochet apple keychains, head over and check out some of these other great APPLE projects. The links are all listed at the bottom of this post.
I am going to show you how to make these super easy Crochet Apple Slice Keychains! Give them as a gift to a teacher, friend or use them for yourself 🙂 They could also be used as a backpack zipper pull for the kids!
Let’s start with the pattern.
Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn in white or cream and red or green. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Scarlet (red) and Fern (green)
– Size H or G crochet hook (H for slightly larger apples)
– Tapestry needle
– Ribbon
– Key rings
– Brown felt (and green felt if you want to make a leaf)
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
Apple Slice Pattern:
Start with white or cream yarn…Magic ring, ch 1 in ring, 12 SC in ring, join, ch 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, ch 1 (18 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around, join, ch 1 (24 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around, join, (30 SC)
Change to red or green yarn…
Round 5: ch 1, 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4 stitches, repeat around, join, (36 SC)
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Crochet Crab Pattern
– Stitch Marker
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring and make 10 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (20 SC)
Rd 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (30 SC)
Rd 4-8: SC in each stitch around (30 SC)
Rd 9: SC decrease in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around
Rd 10: SC in each stitch around
Rd 11: SC decrease in each stitch around until closed
Stuff before completely closing.
Big Claw:
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring, make 4 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (6 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around (8 SC)
Rd 5: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Rd 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around (10 SC)
Rd 7: SC in each stitch around (10 SC)
Fasten off and set aside for a moment
Small claw:
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring, make 4 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds
Now you are going to connect the two claws. Begin to SC where you left off in big claw to begin attaching them. SC all the way around both claws. You should have 18 Single crochets but don’t worry if your stitch count is off. It really doesn’t matter 🙂
Rd 2: SC around (18 SC)
Rd 3: SC decrease in each stitch around
Start stuffing claw.
Rd 4-6: SC in each stitch around (9 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto body. Be sure to stuff with poly-fil and weave in loose ends as well.
Eyes (make 2):
Magic ring, chain 1, make 4 SC in ring, continue to work in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Rd 4: SC decrease, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around
add safety eye, stuff with yarn scraps (or poly-fil), SC decrease and sew shut.
Legs (Make 2):
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring, make 4 SC in ring, continue to work in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Rd 3-6: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Rd 7: SC Decrease, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around
Fasten off, leaving tail to sew onto body. Stuff lightly with poly-fil.
Small legs (Make 2):
Magic ring, chain 1 in ring, make 4 SC in ring, continue to work in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next stitch (6 SC)
Rd 3-5: SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Fasten off, leaving tail to sew onto body. Stuff lightly with poly-fil.
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Crochet Owl Lovey Blanket
If you’ve been following my blog for awhile you have probably seen my other Lovey blankets including a monster, puppy, and robot! Now I am adding one more to the list: an owl! Since owls are very popular right now, you shouldn’t have a hard time finding owl-themed fabric at your local fabric store. I saw at least 3 or 4 different owl patterned fabric when I was shopping at Jo-Ann’s (which is where I bought the fleece for this project).
Materials:
– Fleece fabric (I purchased a yard but you will only need a 10.5×12″ piece of it)
– Worsted weight yarn: I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in pink poodle, pink, white and mustard (yellow)
– Large Safety Eyes
– Rotary Cutter and Skip Stitch Blade:
I purchased my skip stitch blade from the Project Linus website but unfortunately it looks like it is no longer available there. You can find the same one HERE on the Skip-Stitch website. I have the “original skip stitch blade” (Blade #1) and you will need a Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter which I purchased from Amazon.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Poly-fil
– Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring = Tutorial HERE
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
TC – Triple Crochet
Owl Head: (you will not join your rounds. Use a stitch marker if needed)
Use size H 5.0mm Crochet HookCh 15, SC in 2nd chain from hook and rest of way down chain. Make 2 SC in last chain (15 SC)
Now working on the other side of chain, SC down chain (14 SC)
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 13 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 14 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch.
Rd 3: SC in next 14 stitches, 2 SC in next 2 stitches, SC in next 14, 2 SC in next 2 stitches.
Rd 4-9: SC in each stitch around (36 SC)
Rd 10: SC in next 16, SC decrease, SC in next 16, SC Decrease.
Rd 11: SC in next 15, SC decrease, SC in next 15, SC Decrease.
Rd 12: SC in each stitch around (32 SC)
Rd 13: SC in next 14, SC Decrease, SC in next 14, SC Decrease.
Rd 14: SC in each stitch around (30 SC)
Rd 15: SC decrease, SC in next 13, SC decrease, SC in next 13.
Fasten off leaving extra long tail. Sew on eyes and nose first and then stuff lightly with poly-fil and stitch top of head closed.
With white yarn..
Magic ring, make 6 SC in ring, join, ch 1
Rd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (12 SC)
Rd 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (18 SC)
Change color
Rd 4: Loosely SC in each stitch around. It will curl up a little but should lay down nicely once you sew it on.
Wings (make 2)
Use size H 5.0mm Crochet HookMagic ring, make 6 SC in magic ring, do not join, continue to SC in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (9 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around (9 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around (12 SC)
Rd 5: SC in each stitch around (12 SC)
Rd 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around (16 SC)
Rd 7: SC in each stitch around (16 SC)
Rd 8: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around (20 SC)
Rd 9: SC in each stitch around (20 SC)
Rd 10: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around (24 SC)
Rd 11: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around (28 SC)
Rd 12-15: SC in each stitch around (28 SC)
Rd 16: SC Decrease, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around
Rd 17: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around
stuff with poly-filRd 18: SC decrease closed.
Feet:
Use size H 5.0mm Crochet HookMagic ring, make 6 SC in ring, continue to SC in rounds
Rd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (12 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around (12 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around (18 SC)
Rd 5-6: SC in each stitch around (18 SC)
Rd 7: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around
Step 1: Lighty stuff with poly-fil and sew shut.
Step 2: Now take your tapestry needle and weave it back about 2 stitches.
Step 3: Loop yarn around the stuffed foot and sew your needle back through the starting point. Pull tight. Do this twice.
Step 4: Weave your needle back towards the other side of the foot and repeat step 3.
Now you are going to want to sew all your pieces onto the fabric. Cut a 10.5 x 12″ piece of fabric (this is approximate. You can make yours any size you want). Trim the corners so they are slightly rounded. Now create holes around the edge to crochet through with a skip stitch blade and a ruler as a guide. Holes should be made about 1/2 inch from the edge.
Starting in any hole (preferably NOT the corner), crochet around the edge of the fleece by making a SC in each hole, chain 1, SC in next hole, repeating around.
Sew all the pieces onto the edge of the fabric. I get a lot of people asking me how to sew the pieces onto the edge of the fabric. All you need to do is weave your tapestry needle under the stitches you made around the fabric and then through the bottom of each piece. Hopefully this picture will help give a better visual.
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I also want to give a shout out to two of my followers who were inspired to make their own owl lovey blankets based off of my other lovey blanket patterns! They are both so cute and for sale if you are interested in placing an order with them:
The Bundled Pumpkin and La Capitaine Crochète
Crochet Snake Pattern
Materials:
– Red Heart with Love yarn in these colors: Waterlily, Violet, Beachy and Iced Aqua
You can purchase all of these colors at www.shopredheart.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– 6mm Safety Eyes
– Poly-fil stuffing
– Red felt
– Stitch marker
– Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring = Tutorial HERE
SC = Single Crochet
SC decrease = Single Crochet Decrease (I used the Invisible SC Decrease)
Crochet Snake Pattern
Size: 20″ long (from head to tail), 1.5″ wide body, 2″ wide head
Magic ring, chain 1, make 4 SC in magic ring, continue to SC in rounds (use stitch marker if needed)
Round 3-5: SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around (8 SC)
Round 7-9: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)
Round 10: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around (10 SC)
Round 11-13: SC in each stitch around (10 SC)
Round 14: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around (12 SC)
Round 15-17: SC in each stitch around (12 SC)
Round 18: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around (14 SC)
Round 19-69: SC in each stitch around (14 SC)
change to solid color yarn…
Round 71: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 6, repeat around (16 SC)
Round 72: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 7, repeat around (18 SC)
Round 73: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 8, repeat around (20 SC)
Round 74-75: SC in each stitch around (20 SC)
Round 76: SC Decrease, SC in next 8, repeat around
Round 77: SC in each stitch around (18 SC)
Round 78: SC Decrease, SC in next 7, repeat around
Round 79: SC in each stitch around (16 SC)
Stop here to add safety eyes and stuff
Round 80: SC Decrease, SC in next 6, repeat around
Round 81: SC in each stitch around (14 SC)
At this point you want to SC Decrease until closed, BUT right before its completely closed, cut a small tongue out of felt and sew the end shut with the tongue sticking out of it.
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Rainbow Ripple Crochet Blanket
I came across this lovely ripple blanket pattern from Attic 24 and knew it would be perfect in rainbow colors. I made it small: 24″ x 24″ so that it would be a good size for a car seat blanket, lovey, and photo prop for my baby girl (due in September). I also think this would make a wonderful gift for someone who is expecting their Rainbow Baby (a “rainbow baby” is a baby that is born following a miscarriage or still birth).
The tutorial for this blanket can be found HERE: Attic 24 Neat Ripple Pattern. It has wonderfully detailed instructions and pictures. This pattern is very simple. I was able to make my blanket I’m 2 days. I would love to make a larger version in the next couple months. My only word of advice is to try and make your starting chain loose. Mine was pretty tight, so my first row ends up curling in a little because it is tighter compared to the rest of the blanket. Also, I made 3 rows of each color as opposed to two in the original pattern.
Blanket Dimensions: Almost exactly 24″ x 24″. I made 3 rows of each color and had 14 colors total.
Foundation Chain: 87 chains (6×14+3). I would double this for a larger blanket (171 chains (12×14+3)
Hook Size: Size H Crochet Hook
Here is a list of the yarn colors I used. All are Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Baby Yarn.
1. Brick
2. Scarlet
3. Terracotta
4. Rust
5. Mustard
6. Beige
7. Fern
8. Sweet Pea (Vanna’s Choice Baby Yarn)
9. Dusty Blue
10. Little Boy Blue (Vanna’s Choice Baby Yarn)
11. Aqua (Vanna’s Choice Baby Yarn)
12. Dusty Purple
13. Pink Poodle (Vanna’s Choice Baby Yarn)
14. Pink
I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I did! Thanks to Lucy from Attic24 for the wonderful pattern and directions!
Patriotic Crocheted Stars
Today is June 14th! It’s my birthday! AND it’s a national holiday: Flag Day! I was actually due to be born on the 4th of July but ended up entering this world a few weeks early. Either way, it seems as thought I was destined to have a patriotic birthday 🙂 So I am celebrating with some patriotic crocheted stars. Of course you could make these in any color you want but I think they would be fun for your 4th of July celebration. I can see these as table decorations, bunting, keychains, hat appliqués and more!
Materials:
– Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (worsted weight) yarn in Red, White and Blue
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring = Tutorial HERE
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
TR = Triple Crochet
Surface Slip Stitch = Tutorial HERE
Patriotic Crocheted Stars Pattern:
starting with color A
Magic ring, chain 1, make 10 SC in magic ring, join to first SC (10 SC)
change to color B
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next stitch, repeat around, join to first SC (15 SC)
change to color C
Round 3: Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next stitch, DC in next, TR in next. Now you have made one of the points of the star. Skip two stitches and join with a slip stitch. Now Chain 5 and repeat process until you have all 5 points.
Round 4: SC around the edges of all 5 points. Slip Stitch over the first slip stitches you made when you get to those points. It also helps to make two SC at the top of each point. Fasten off and weave in ends (or make your life easier by just tying them in a knot like I did).
with color A
Surface Slip Stitch around the inside edge of the star.
Surface Slip Stitch in a circle around the edge of your center.
Weave in remaining ends.
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Crochet Golf Club Cover Pattern
Father’s Day is right around the corner and if your dad or husband is a golfer, they will love these crocheted golf club covers! You can even personalize them with their favorite sports team colors and label each one with its wood number. My husband happens to be a big Michigan fan and wanted me to make make his covers in maize and blue. I am planning on making more but I ran out of blue yarn.
This is a pretty simple pattern that works up quickly. I am going to give directions for the yarn color changes as shown in the picture, but you can choose to skip that part and make the covers in a solid color or switch colors as you wish.
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring = tutorial HERE
SC= Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
FPHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet
BPHDC = Back Post Half Double Crochet
HERE is a video on how to make the Front Post and Back Post Half Double Crochet
Crochet Golf Club Covers
Size: Fits most average size fairway woods. You can increase after round 6 to make it slightly larger for the driver (2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1)
Note: Be sure to weave in ends as you go. You also may want to stitch on your numbers before creating the bottom portion.
With color 1
Magic ring, make 6 SC in the magic ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (36 SC)
Round 7-9: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (36 SC)
Change to color 2
Round 10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (36 SC)
Change color 3
Round 11-17: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (36 SC)
Change color 2
Round 18: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (36 SC)
Change color back to color 1
Round 19: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (36 SC)
Round 20: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 21: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 22: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 23: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 24-45: FPHDC in first, BPHDC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1.
I created numbers to label each of the clubs (3 wood and 5 wood) by creating a long chain and then stitching them on with the a tapestry needle in the shape of the number desired. Moogly has a great tutorial on how to make crochet numbers. Although I don’t think they will be small enough for this particular project, you can use it as a guide.
Crochet Blooming Flower Pillow
You can make your pillow as large or small as you want by increasing or decreasing the rounds. And keep in mind that yarn stretches easily so it may look smaller when you are crocheting it, but larger after you stuff it.
Crochet Baby Clutch Ball (and Petals to Picots Pattern Giveaway!)
(Only 1 winner. Winner will be e-mailed a PDF copy of the Baby Clutch Ball pattern.)