It’s week number 3 of our Holiday craft-a-long, and time for another cute free pattern with both a knit and a crochet version! This week’s pattern is more suited as a hot pad than a pot holder…..as I really can’t imagine grabbing something out of the oven with something this long and skinny! Haha. It
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Learn to knit or crochet a gorgeous sweater in just 21 easy days. When I first started knitting and crocheting, I couldn’t even fathom how it might be possible for me to one day create a beautiful sweater. I remember seeing so many gorgeous garments that I wanted to try….but I’d always end up telling
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I can’t believe we’ve finished another Mystery Create-A-Long….and I have to say – this one was just as fun as the last! Everyone did an amazing job on their projects, on working together, and on keeping it super positive and super fun within the group. I couldn’t be more honored to get to work with
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If ever anything can make you smile, a crochet snowman will certainly do the trick! Bring a little holiday cheer to your table this year, with this adorable snowman pot holder crochet pattern. It’s week number 2 of our little Holiday craft-a-long, and time for another adorable free pattern! Once again, this pattern is cute,
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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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This Create-A-Long is no longer available for purchase. To be notified when the next MCAL starts, make sure you’re signed up for the Melody’s Makings’ Newsletter. Taking the leap into making something in a mystery style a-long can be a little intimidating! Especially if you’ve never tried something similar before. I’ve had a few
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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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To purchase through Ravelry now, make sure you’re signed into your Ravelry account, and hit the “Buy Now” button below: Crochet Version: Knit Version: This week’s new pattern is feminine, gorgeous, and fun! I set out to combine the more vintage element of having beautiful ruffles frame baby’s face along with a wonderful texture…..The
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This Create-A-Long is no longer available for purchase. To be notified when the next MCAL starts, make sure you’re signed up for the Melody’s Makings’ Newsletter. The last Mystery Create-A-Long absolutely blew me away! Everything about it, from the number of people who participated to the strong community bond that was created during the event,
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To purchase through Ravelry now, make sure you’re signed into your Ravelry account, and hit the “Buy Now” button below: Crochet Version: Knit Version: The knit version of my Floral Diaper Cover and Headband Set Pattern was actually one of the very first patterns I wrote. I can’t believe it’s been over 4 years since
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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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To purchase through Ravelry now, make sure you’re signed into your Ravelry account, and hit the “Buy Now” button below: Crochet Version: Knit Version: I’ve got another great new pattern available this week. My testers for this one were all in agreement, this is a super fun, super quick project, that you’ll
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The Mystery Create-A-Long has come to a close….and I have to say…..I couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out! The group worked so well together and offered encouragement, support, and compliments to one another at every turn. By the end, everyone had not only created a gorgeous dress, but had put their own
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At the end of my knit or crochet Mystery Create-A-Longs, I ask you to create a Ravelry project page in order to be eligible to win the prizes. I know the idea of a “project page” can sound intimidating….but don’t worry! It’s actually quick and simple 🙂 Here’s a quick step-by-step photo tutorial to get
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To purchase through Ravelry now, make sure you’re signed into your Ravelry account, and hit the “Buy Now” button below: Crochet Version: Knit Version: I’m really excited about my new pattern this week! The Cabled Bear Hat Pattern features two gorgeous cables running up the center of a cute and classic little bear hat. It’s
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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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To purchase through Ravelry now, make sure you’re signed into your Ravelry account, and hit the “Buy Now” button below: Crochet Version: Knit Version: Every once in a while, I’ll stumble across a strikingly gorgeous stitch. I’m not ashamed to admit that I discovered the stitch featured in this week’s new pattern while I
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To purchase through Ravelry now, make sure you’re signed into your Ravelry account, and hit the “Buy Now” button below: Crochet Version: Knit Version: I’ve been having a lot of fun lately shaking it up with new (to me) stitches, bright, bold colors, and more fun and unique patterns (like my Monster Truck Slippers, for
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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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When writing my patterns up in both a crochet and a knit version, I can sometimes run across a challenge. Transferring stitches from one to the other doesn’t always work, and can take some creativity on my part. This was exactly the trouble I had when I decided to write up a Smock Stitch Beanie
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To purchase through Ravelry now, make sure you’re signed into your Ravelry account, and hit the “Buy Now” button below: Crochet Version: Knit Version: My latest pattern, the Fuddy Duddy Hat Crochet Pattern, has been long overdue. I created the knit version of this adorable little hat a couple years
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You all have been asking me for quite some time now….and the answer is finally YES! Let’s do another Mystery Create-A-Long! I say create-a-long because this mystery pattern will be written in both a knit and a crochet version. So you get to choose which one works best for you, and then work alongside an
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