Let’s have some fun collaborating on Christmas with this adorable Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern! I’m always about five steps behind the curve on my holiday decorations, and planning. This year, though, I’m determined to get ahead….at least just a teeny tiny bit ahead. So I thought it would be really fun if we all collaborated
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Thank you SO much for helping me spread the word about my upcoming Mystery Create-A-Long (there’s still time to sign up for this awesome community crafting event if you haven’t already. Check out the details here)! My success with this business has hinged greatly upon loyal, awesome, amazing customers like YOU! My whole family is
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Every little monkey could use something cute to take his or her lunch to school in! Charlie recently started pre-school, and four days a week he brings his breakfast to school with him. Being new to the pre-school scene, on his first day, I just packed his food in his backpack and sent him on
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The little girls in your life are going to LOVE this week’s free pattern! As soon as Fall hits, I start digging out my chunky sweaters, my fuzzy socks, and my pajama pants. I’m such a cold blooded creature by nature! I can’t stand to be cold though…..and, in my opinion, some of the most
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I’ve got another really fun freebie for you today! After a couple of years in circulation, it’s time to retire my Garter Stitch Earflap Hat Pattern…..this one is just really fun. A unique spin on your everyday old earflap hat. Plus the garter stitch adds a really nice texture to it! As always, though, I
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Who doesn’t love a super cute and quick to make knit or crochet cap!? The Oliver Twist Cap is really quick and easy. Designed to sit higher up on the head, and featuring a cute little brim, it’s a “Newsboy Hat” style cap with a wonderful texture! I’m retiring the knit version of this cute
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Boys are hard! They’re hard to shop for, and they’re hard to craft for! So I always love it when I come across a cute pattern perfect for the guys. Ever since Netherlee arrived, I’ve been crafting for the little ladies {I’m sure you can imagine why!}, so this week I decided to take a
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There’s just something so sweet about a little bundle and bow hat on top of a baby’s head! Add some texture to the hat, and the cuteness factor increases that much more. I experienced the heart-melting effect these sack hats have on Mommies first-hand this week when my adorable 7 week old (where did all that
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Time and time again I’m reminded of the beauty in simplicity. Don’t get me wrong – I love a complex, gorgeous, time-consuming project as much as the next girl….but those aren’t the ones that I end up coming back to over and over again. I’m much more likely to return to a simple, sweet,
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Once a mother, always a mother, right!? We all know that mothers love hand-made gifts. So make your Mom something quick (it took me under two hours to whip these two out), cute (I love matching colors and flowers), and cheap (these cost approx. $6.00!) for Mother’s Day this year. Grab your hooks or needles
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This adorable crochet frog hat pattern was designed to be fun and quick. This frog hat showcases moss stitch for a nice textured look. The pattern features all sizes Newborn through Adult. If you’re a sucker for crochet animal hats like I am, be sure and check out this new hat pattern. It calls for
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This adorably tiny crochet cow features hearts for spots and has love in his eyes! In order to get the free pattern: 1. Share this blog post with your friends on Facebook or Twitter! See the handy little share buttons at the very bottom of this post? Use those to make it easy or
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It suddenly hit me this morning that, as usual, I’m totally behind the curve on Valentine’s Day designs! I may still have time to sneak in one or two new patterns if I’m super quick, but gosh….I need to keep better track of the calendar! With this realization, though, I went off on a fun
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I so enjoy getting to do these designer showcases! It’s a breath of fresh air for me to step out of my box, admire other designer’s creativity, and share their work. Jackie Ramsdell, from Blankies By Jackie, is the designer of the day…..and gosh is her stuff cute!! She’s known for these ADORABLE little lovey
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I have to admit…..I’ve recently strayed from my usual path of adorable knit and crochet hats…..My son recently put in a super special request and I’ve been having a blast working up something a little different. If you knew me in person you would know that I am terrible at keeping secrets…..terrible may even be an
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Once upon a time, a little inkling of an idea entered my mind. The idea was full of promise, but also filled with challenges. As time passed, I continued to come back to the idea over and over again. It was an idea I simply couldn’t ignore. I’m not usually one to write such a demanding pattern….I
Read MoreYou know that type of pattern….the kind that makes you go awwww! Well I stumbled across one of those today. These tiny crochet penguins have snatched my heart and waddled away with it, and I know they’re waiting to do the same for you. The pattern looks really well written and even includes a cute
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I have the most awesome job ever, and part of that job is to make sure that I show off and brag about other awesome designers. Today consists of one of those brag sessions, and I’m pretty excited about it. Mostly because I just know you’re going to adore Ashley, of Ashley Designs, and all
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As a pattern designer, I usually have a plethora of creations and ideas flowing through my mind. Sometimes, though, I get stuck in a rut. It’s moments like these when I love to surf the web and find beautiful things that take my breath away….like today’s freebie alert crochet pattern! I am not a feet person.
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Every once in a while I stumble across something I just really want to share, and today happens to be one of those days. I know you all appreciate freebies whether I was the one to design them or not, so I’m going to start putting all these fun designs I find into quick little
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Last week I was honored to be a guest blogger over on Moogly! I wrote up an adorable design great for any baby or toddler in your life. It’s unisex, easy, and super quick to work up! The best part!? I wrote both a knit and a crochet version so you could do whatever craft
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This gorgeous crochet baby romper was featured as a free pattern on The Crochet Crowd blog a while back. There were a couple of website technical difficulties though, and the post has been removed. I’ve had a few people ask where the pattern went and I want to make sure you all still have access.
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Average Head Circumference Newborn: 13-14″ 0-3 Months: 14-15” 3-6 Months: 14-17” 6-12 Months: 16-19” 1-3 Years: 18-20” 3-10 Years: 19-20.5” Pre-teen/Teen: 20.5-22” Adult Woman: 21.5 – 22.5” Adult Man: 23-24” Crochet Version: Materials: Worsted (4) Weight Yarn and size 5.5mm (I/9) Crochet Hook Gauge: 7 sts and 8 rows = 2 inches (5
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Having the skills to make beautiful creations can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s wonderful to have the ability to make gorgeous items for those I love, but sometimes I simply want to make something for ME! Lately, as summer gets closer and the evenings get warmer, I’ve been daydreaming about beautiful, lacy
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