Crochet and More

Hello Kitty Tape Measure and Heart Scissor Case

2011-08-25T13:04:00.003-04:00

OK, pattern #4 is here!! Hope you like it!!!!

Hello Kitty Tape Measure and Heart Scissor Case

PDF download available here!!
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End Of The Rainbow Toddler Purse

2011-08-24T19:23:00.004-04:00

You thought I forgot didn't you?? HAHA nope, jsut a long day at Drs appointments for Ethan. But we're home now, and heres another pattern!!

End of the Rainbow Toddler Purse, perfect for St. Paddys day!!!

Available for PDF download here!

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LINK!!!!

2011-08-23T16:23:00.003-04:00

Well, I promised......day 2, pattern 2! And this one is completely new! Just finished typing it all up yesterday actually. I LOVE playing Zelda and now my 7 year old twins do too. Here is a pattern for Link, the main character of Zelda. I've made a Zelda too, but I'm not promising that pattern quite yet. Hope you like this one!! I've been told he needs a sword and shield too, so.....hopefully soon?

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Cool Yellow Dude

2011-08-22T12:39:00.005-04:00

Well, i haven't been on forever!! Blame my new beautiful baby girl for that one :) Shes a whole 3 months old now!! Guess I need to change my username for EVERYTHING now! lol Well, I had a few patterns taken off of my Etsy for one reason or another, so I think I'll just put them on here now. Hopefully nobody gets all upset over that! Heres the first one, just click the download now button to get the free pdf! I'll add another later.

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Long Time No See!

2011-04-21T16:47:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone!!!!! I haven't been on here FOREVER!! I'm so sorry. I had a bit of a crochet slump for a while there, but I've been slowly picking up my hooks again, mostly thanks to my new inspiration........I'm due with a baby girl June 2!!!! WOW! Someone who will wear crocheted clothing!! lol, I'm so excited. Maybe I can start designing clothing now??? Who knows, I do know that I would like to get Pearl and Mrs Puff made up soon. I've made a couple of adorable baby blankets in lots of pinks. Never been a big fan of pink myself but I've bought more of it the last couple months than anything else!!! I have some patterns that I'm debating put up here for free, but I don't want to get into any trouble for posting them so I have to check some stuff out first. I promise to be back soon..........

Hooker Scarf

2009-08-08T14:23:00.005-04:00

I had an idea last night and I couldn't believe that I had never seen one of these!!! Check it out! Hope you like it!

And heres the pattern for it! Enjoy!!! This pattern has not been tested, so if there are any questions, don't hesitate to contact me!!

Hooker Scarf

MATERIALS USED:
Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately 5 oz of colour of your choice
Crochet Hook Size H (5.0 mm)

GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project. You could use a larger hook with a thicker yarn and have a Q hook! Or use a thinner yarn and a smaller hook and have a steel hook!! :D lol

FINISHED SIZE: You can make the scarf as long or as short as you want!

DIRECTIONS:
READ THROUGH ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING TO AVOID CONFUSION.
Ch 1 and turn at the beginning of every row.
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc, sc across to last st, 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 3: Sc across. (7 sc)
Row 4 – 25: Rep Rows 2 & 3. (29 sc at end Row 25)
Row 26 – 35: Sc across. (29 sc)
HOOK
Row 36: Sc in nx 14 sts, leav rem sts unworked. (14 sc)
Row 37: Dec, sc across. (13 sc)
Row 38: Sc across to last 2 sts, dec. (12 sc)Row 39 – 45: Rep Rows 37 & 38. (5 sc at end Row 45)
Row 46: Dec, sc in nx st, dec. (3 sc)
Row 47: Sc in nx st, dec. (2 sc)
Row 48: Dec. (1 sc)
FO
THROAT
Row 36: Sk nx nt of Row 35, join with sc to nx st, sc across. (14 sc)
Row 37 – 40: Sc across. (14 sc)
Row 41: Sc across to last st, 2 sc. (15 sc)
Row 42 – 43: Sc across. (15 sc)
Row 44: 2 sc in nx st, sc across. (16 sc)
Row 45 – 46: Sc across. (16 sc)
Row 47 – 58: Rep Rows 41 – 46. (20 sc at end Row 46)
Row 59: 2 sc in nx st, sc across to last st, 2 sc. (22 sc)
Row 60 – 61: Sc across. (22 sc)
Row 62 – 65: Rep Rows 59 – 61, ending with a Row 59. (26 sc at end Row 65)
Row 66 – 80: Sc across. (26 sc)
THUMB REST
Row 81: Dec, sc across to last 2 sts, dec. (24 sc)
Row 82: Sc across. (24 sc)
Row 83: Rep Row 81. (22 sc)
Row 84 – 95: Sc across. (22 sc)
Row 96: 2 sc, sc across to last st, 2 sc. (24 sc)
Row 97: Sc across. (24 sc)
Row 98: Rep Row 96. (26 sc)
Row 99: Sc across. (26 sc)
Rep Row 99 to desired length. DO NOT FO
Edging Row: Ch 1, turn. Sc across to alst st, 3 sc. Sc evenly around entire scarf working 1 sc in end of each row. 2 sc in same st as beg, join.
FO

NOTE: You can adapt this scarf to your liking, make a longer hook, a longer thumb rest or shaft, whatever you like!!!!! Enjoy!!!

***Please do not sell or copy this pattern in any way or give it to anyone else without my consent. You may sell the finished product, but please state my name as the designer of the product. Thank you*** Any questions or comments can be sent to mama24boyz@yahoo.ca
And please feel free to send me pics of your finished work too. I’d love to see them!

Free PDF version available for download here!!
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Finally Done!!

2009-07-24T14:34:00.005-04:00

YAY!!!! I've finally got all my Spongebob characters done!! Well....I still want to do a couple more, but I think I'll take a Spongey break!!! Here they are....

I think I'm most proud of Krabs, I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to get those claws right, but I did!! And theres no sewing on the claws at all! They're all one piece!!!! YAY!

Spongebob will be available too by this weekend And I forgot to mention that if you buy ANY Spongebob Ami Pattern, you will get the Plankton pattern FREE!! I'm going to offer a deal for all 5 patterns together too and if I make more characters I will just add to that deal.
Hope you guys LOVE them!@!!!!!!!!!!

6th folder....6th pic!

2009-07-04T20:57:00.004-04:00

YAY!! This is my first time being tagged for anything! FUn Fun FUn!

My friend Sarah tagged me for the 6th folder, 6th pic game. So, here I go. First, the rules;

1) Go to your photo folders
2) Select the sixth file folder
3) Open it and select the sixth photo in that file folder
4) Write a story for that picture, post it and
5) Select five bloggy friends to tag
6) Be sure to let them know they've been tagged

And now.....my pic!!!

This is my baby boy Ethan! Its his 3rd bday here, as you can see from his shirt. I made his little shirt for him, that whole thing started on the twins first bday and I made them little shirts with their names so people could tell them apart and now I do it all the time....well, except for Quenton, hes such a poor sport!! Won't let me play dress up at 12!!! lol. ANYWAYS....I also made the Spongy stuff behind him. Hes a Spongbob fanatic. When he wakes up, the first thing he says is "Buhbob on?" Not Hi mom, not I'm hungry....no, Spongebob on!! His third bday was just this past April, so hes getting to be such a big boy!!

OK, now, I'm gonna tag these blogs

Southwest Crochet

Laughing Purple Goldfish Designs

Show and Tell

2009-06-22T11:38:00.005-04:00

Hi everyone! I've gone AWOL again I know. But I've been doing lots! Just the other day, I finished this up for my twins JK teacher. Its the Sweetheart Ripple by Kim Guzman from Crochet World Feb 2009. It worked up so quickly for me, I was done in 2 weeks. This is good cuz I'm such a procrastinator!!! Their last day is Wednesday and i still have to make a little purse for the teachers aide!!! (Gonna do the FBB today) Anyways, heres pics of my Sweetheart Ripple.

What else have I done?? OH! The twins had their first bday party to go to and I made the little girl this halter. I love this pattern!! And its available in tons of sizes!! You can find it here.

I also have 2 more patterns coming soon to my shop. Heres Patrick. (Sorry for the bad pic)

And hes got a bellybutton!!!!!

And lastly Spongebob!!!!

Also, I was in a summer scarf swap and it was so much fun!! I got lots of goodies!! Heres what I got from Sarah.

She has an awesome blog here.

Right now, I'm trying to get the FBB done for Wed, and fix up my Gary pattern by adding Lary and Snellie to it. Pics will come soon, they're almost done.

Ethans Pirate Hook

2009-05-13T14:44:00.007-04:00

As promised, heres the pattern. It hasn't been tested, so please let me know if you find any errors! Hope you like it!!!!

Ethans Pirate Hook

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, small amounts gold and grey
Crochet Hook Size F – 3.75 mm

GAUGE: Gauge doesn’t really matter.
8 sc and 9 rows = 2”

FINISHED SIZE: Approx 13 ½ “ around and 8” long. The one I made fits my 3 year olds hand as well as my 5 year olds and my 12 year old(who has bigger hands than me!)

DIRECTIONS:

HAND PART
With gold, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc into ring. Pull tight to close. (5 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in nx st, 2 sc in nx st) around. (15 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (20 sc)
Rnd 5: (Sc in nx 3 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (25 sc)
Rnd 6: (Sc in nx 4 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7: (Sc in nx 5 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (35 sc)
Rnd 8: (Sc in nx 6 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (40 sc)
Rnd 9 – 22: Sc around. Join at end of Rnd 22. (40 sc)
FO and weave in end.
**NOTE: If you want the handle part smaller or bigger, just add more or less increasing rows.

HOOK

Starting at tip, with grey, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in ring. Pull tight to close. (4 sc)
Rnd 2 – 3: Sc around. (4 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in nx st, 2 sc in nx st) around. (6 sc)
Rnd 5: Dec twice, 2 sc in nx 2 sts. (6 sc)
Rnd 6: (Sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (8 sc)
Rnd 7: Dec twice, 2 sc in nx st, sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st. (8 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 9: Dec twice, 2 sc in nx st, sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st. (8 sc)
Rnd 10 – 11: Sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 12 – 14: Repeat Rnd 7. (8 sc)
Rnd 15: Sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 16 – 18: Dec, 2 sc in nx st, sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st, dec. (8 sc)
Rnd 19: Sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 20: (Sc in nx 3 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (10 sc)
Rnd 21 – 23: Dec twice, 2 sc in nx 3 sts, sc in nx st, dec. (10 sc)
Rnd 24 – 25: Sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 26 – 28: Repeat Rnd 21. (10 sc)
Rnd 29: Sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 30 – 31: 2 sc in nx 3 sts, dec 3 times, sc in nx st. (10 sc)
Rnd 32: Sc around. Join. (10 sc)
FO, leaving a long end.
Sew to centre of hand part as shown in pic.

HANDLE

With gold, ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (15 sc)
Fold piece in half.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc across working through both loops of Row 2 AND the foundation row. (15 sc)
FO, leaving a long end.
Sew to inside of hand part on both sides at approx Rnd 10 – 11.

***Please do not sell or copy this pattern in any way or give it to anyone else without my consent. You may sell the finished product, but please state my name as the designer of the product. Thank you*** Any questions or comments can be sent to mama24boyz@yahoo.ca
And please feel free to send me pics of your finished work too. I’d love to see it!!

Free PDF version available here!!!

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Long Time No See!

2009-05-06T00:06:00.007-04:00

Wow!! I haven't been on here forever! I made DHs blanket finally! I changed the square a bit, if you remember, I made a square up just for him and posted the pattern on here, Irish Pride Square. Well, to that, I added another few rows to make a 10" square instead of 8", just so I didn't have to make so many squares, I really don't like that part too much. Then when it was all put together, I added the border the same as each square, I think it turned out pretty nice.

Other stuff I've made. I made up a Robotnik!

to go with Sonic.

When I asked the twins waht they wanted, one said Sonic and the other said Robotnik, so here they are. Then I made a Gary,

or Bary as my youngest would call him, lol. And I JUST finished up a Squidward!
I LOVE this one! Patterns for Sonic and Gary are available at my Etsy shop, and patterns for Robotnik and Squidward will be available soon.

And lastly, it was my babies third bday on the third of April. He loves Spongebob, is literally obsessed with him, and also pirates, so his Nana bought him a pirate hook for his bday. Well, with the 3 of them fighting over who gets to play with it, it broke, so guess what I did?!?! I made him another one!! I was about to make one for the other 2, but I guess the novelty wore off, cuz they don't want it, but Ethan sure likes it!
Especially in his pirate jammies!

Pattern for this will be available soon for free right here! Gimme about a week and I'll post it.

New Patterns

2009-02-13T15:48:00.004-05:00

Hi all, I have some new patterns available at my Etsy shop.

Starfish and Spongy mitts
Roly Poly Cupid, I know its a little late, but hes pretty quick to do and hey, you could always get him ready for next year!!!
And new today is End of The Rainbow Toddler Purse.

Perfect for St. Paddys! My youngest, who is a boy, actually loves it!! Although his Dad would rather him not! lol

Thanks for stopping by.

Are You Kidding Me?!?!?!

2009-02-11T23:05:00.002-05:00

OK, I think I am obsessed with American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. Probably because I can't do neither!! lol. But, after watching tonights show, I DON"T WANNA WATCH ANYMORE!!!! I cannot believe that they cut Jamar!!! They kept his best friend, cuz hes amazing, but hes equally as good!! And what makes it worse is that they put through that Nick/Norman whatever and The Nathaniel kid and that freaking extremely annoying Tatiana!! This is absurd!! Anyone else agree with me? Jamar has more talent than most of the people they put through. But I did get afew faves through too, it wasn't a total waste!

Argyle Scarf

2009-01-25T09:52:00.003-05:00

I've got a new pattern in my Etsy Shop. I've seen lots of argyle stuff around lately and thought I could make that! SO i did! Hope you all like it!

Its actually a pretty easy pattern. And I think it turned out pretty good.

BUSY BUSY BUSY

2009-01-05T17:13:00.004-05:00

Well, I missed wishing every one a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, so I hope you all had a great one and all the best for this year! I was so busy trying to get this finished for my Mom, I tried, but just finished it today! Oh well, she still loves it, So heres my Show and Tell.

I sent a pic to Todd Paschall at http://www.crochetbynumbers.com/ and he made a pattern for me.

Heres the pic I sent of my Grandparents

And heres my finished afghan.

Spidey Senses Scarf Free Pattern

2008-12-09T08:25:00.004-05:00

OK, I couldn't bring myself to sew on all the webs, so maybe one of you guys can do it!! Heres the pattern, I hope you like it! & Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!

Spidey Senses Scarf

by Melanie Blake

MATERIALS

App 4 oz red worsted Weight Yarn
App 1 oz blue worsted weight yarn
Small amount black worsted Weight Yarn
Size I – 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle

FINISHED SIZE Any Size!!

GAUGE 7 sts and 8 rows of sc = 2”

DIRECTIONS

With red, ch16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15 sc)
Row 2 – 35: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (15 sc)
Change to blue at the end of Row 35.
Row 36: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the nx 8 sts, change to red. Sc across. (15 sc)
Row 37: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the nx 7 sts, change to blue. (15 sc)
Row 38 – 105: Rep Rows 36 – 37.
FO blue after Row 105.
Row 106 – 140: Ch 1, turn. Sc across.
DO NOT FO

FIRST HAND

Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc in nx 11 sts, dec. (13 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc in nx 9 sts, dec. (11 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (11 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in nx st. Sc in nx 9 sts. 2 sc in nx st. (13 sc)
Row 5: 2 sc in nx st. Sc in nx 11 sts. 2 sc in nx st. (15 sc)
Row 6 – 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. Ch 10 at the end of Row 9. (15 sc)
Row 10: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (24 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. 2 sc in last st. (25 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc across. (24 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1, turn. Sc in nx 15 sts. Leave rem sts unworked. (15 sc)
Row 14 – 20: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (15 sc)
Row 21: Ch 1, turn. Sc in nx 3 sts. Leave rem sts unworked. (3 sc)
Row 22 – 30: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (3 sc)
Row 31: Ch 1, turn. Sc 3 tog. (1 sc)
FO.
First finger made.
Skip nx st from Row 20, join red with sc in nx st.
Rep Rows 21 – 31 3 more times for 4 fingers.

SECOND HAND

**Make sure that the blue part of the scarf is on your left side. That way the hands will be the same way**

Join red with sc in the first st of the foundation row.
Rep Row 1 – 31 of First Hand.

EDGING

Join red with sc in side of the first row after blue. Sc evenly around entire scarf, working 3 sc in each finger tip and changing to blue as needed
Join to first st.
FO

FINISHING

If desired, stitch black “webs” over ONLY RED parts of the scarf.
Tack the 2 middle fingers down to look like Spiderman shooting a web.

***NOTE: To make the scarf longer is easy. Just think of it right now as in 4 parts of 35 rows each. If you want it longer add the same number of rows to each section. So, if you add 5 extra rows to the first section, add 5 more to each section after as well. Watch your gauge and do your math to figure out the length of scarf you want.

***Please do not sell or copy this pattern in any way or give it to anyone else without my consent. You may sell the finished product, but please state my name as the designer of the product. Thank you*** Any questions or comments can be sent to mama24boyz@yahoo.ca
And please feel free to send me pics of your finished work too. I'd love to see them!!

Free PDF version available for download here!
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Crochet Hook Holders

2008-12-03T11:13:00.004-05:00

I made a couple of these last night. I like them, they're very basic and so cute and of course usefull!

Also, my Scrooge is now ready and for sale in me Etsy shop.

Heres a couple more things I've been working on

A Starfish Set to go with the Spongy Set
And a Spidey Scarf. I need to add webbing to this one to make it look better, but the kids recognize it just like this.

Spongy Set Ready

2008-11-26T13:56:00.004-05:00

OK, I lied, the Spongy Set is now available for sale in my Etsy shop. Please stop in for a look! Maybe some inspiration? Hey, who doesn't need a last minute xmas gift that you want to make yourself! Available in all sizes from tiny to x-large!

Speaking of xmas, I found this for advent calendars. Now, I love these and my Mom gave me a super adorable one a few years ago when I only had 1 boy(that very quickly turned into 4 when I had the twins and the baby 19 months later!!!) Anyways, now its not big enough for all 4 AND the younger ones really want to do this now too. And I don't want a bunch of $$store stuff everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the $$ store, just not their toys. They're crap!, Soooooo....I found this and its such a great idea. Those moms with multiple children, scratch that, even if you have ONE kid, this would be great! Check it out!!!

OH!!! Also, for all you knit and crochet freaks (LIKE ME!!) out there. I saw this link on a forum I belong to. Looks like fun!!

Bah Humbug!

2008-11-26T09:50:00.004-05:00

Teehee! I made Scrooge! Isn't he a grumpy old cutie!

I even gave him a big old nose!

Also, the Race Car Set is now available at my Etsy shop! And the Spongy Set will be too in a couple of days.

No Bah Humbug from me, I love Christmas!

New Scarf Sets coming.....

2008-11-21T08:12:00.004-05:00

I've been working on some scarf sets. They are being tested right now. I've made a Race Car Set....

And A Spongy Set....

I've also been working on a Spiderman Set, well, not set, just the scarf. Now, I love my concept for this one, but I think I'll just skip the webs, it looks wayyyyyyy too busy for my liking. What do you think? Maybe I'll finish this one with the webs sewn in and make another one just plain red and blue, then you can have the option of sewing the webs on if you like, but I think just plain would be ok too, no?

Irish Pride Square

2008-11-17T10:31:00.007-05:00

I really suck at keeping up with posts. Sorry.

DH wanted me to make him an afghan, which is really cool cuz he never really shows too much interest. Ya, he does the Oh thats nice and fake interest stuff, but thats about it. I made him mittens last year...the ones that the top pulls back, so your fingers can be in or out. You know what I mean, I'll find the link later. Fingerless gloves with a mitten top. Anyways, those got "lost" before he ever wore them, so you can understand taht I really wanted to make him something nice. He wanted something to do with Irish....like shamrocks. I searched free and not for any shamrock squares. And theres tons of nice little motifs, but o squares, so....I made on up! I thought it was going to be a lot harder, but it was pretty easy, so here it is. For all you guys! I hope you like it!

IRISH PRIDE SQUARE

MATERIALS

Small amounts of white, green and orange worsted weight yarn
Crochet Hook Size H – 5.0mm

FINISHED SIZE 8” square

STITCHES USED

Tr3tog – [yo twice, insert hook into nx st, pull up a loop, (draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Yo and draw through all loops on hook]

x-st – sk nx st, Dc in nx st, working around dc just made, dc in skipped st.

DIRECTIONS

With green yarn, make a magic ring
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring. Pull tight to close. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in nx 3 sts, leave remaining sts unworked. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in nx st, sc in nx st, 2 sc in nx st. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Rnd 5: 2 sc in nx st, sc in nx 3 sts, 2 sc in nx st. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc around. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

Row 7: Sc in nx st, hdc in nx st, 3 dc in nx st. Ch 2, sl st in nx st. Ch 2, 3 dc in nx st, hdc in nx st, sc in nx st. (10 sts)
FO

Sk nx st from Rnd 2 and begin next petal in nx st.
Rnd 3 – 7: Same as above.

Sk nx st of Rnd 2 and begin last petal in nx st.
Rnd 3 – 7: Same as above.

With green, ch 7.
Sk nx 2 sts from Rnd 2, join with a sc in nx st. Sc in nx 2 sts of Rnd 2. *Work 4 sc evenly up side of petal, sc across top of petal, 2 sc in ch-2 sp. Sl st in same st as previous sl st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc across top of petal, 4 sc evenly down side of petal, sc in unworked st of Rnd 2.* Rep from * - * 2 times more. Sc in nx 2 sts of Rnd 2, sc in back ridge of each ch across of beginning ch-7. (81 sc)
FO

OUTSIDE OF SQUARE

Rnd 1: Working in BLO, join white with sc in first ch of ch-7. Sc in nx 5 sts, sc5tog, sc in nx 9 sts, dc in nx 2 sts, sc in nx 8 sts. Sc5tog, sc in nx 8 sts, dc in nx 2 sts, sc in nx 8 sts. Sc5tog, sc in nx 8 sts, dc in nx 2 sts, sc in nx 9 sts. Sc5tog, sc in nx 5 sts, 2 sc in side of stem. Join. (73 sts)

Rnd 2: Working in Both Loops, ch 1. Sc in nx st, hdc in nx st, dc in nx st, tr in nx 2 sts. Tr3tog, tr in nx st, dc in nx st, hdc in nx st, *sc in nx 6 sts, ch 3, hdc in nx st, dc in nx st. Dc3tog, dc in nx st, hdc in nx st.* Rep from * - * 1 time. Sc in nx 6 sts, ch 3, sc in nx 6 sts, hdc in nx st, dc in nx st, tr in nx st. Tr3tog, tr in nx 2 sts, dc in nx st, hdc in nx st, sc in nx 2 sts (sc, ch 3, sc) in nx st. Join. (66 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc across *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-sp. Sc in nx 8 sts, dec, sc in nx 7 sts.* Rep from * - * 1 time. Sc across (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch sp. Sc in nx st. Join. (72 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 3(counts as first dc)*Dc across (dc, ch 3, dc)in corner sp* Rep from * - *around. Dc in last 2 sts. Join. (80 sts)
FO white.

Rnd 5: Join orange with sl st in 3rd ch of any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (first dc), working around dc, dc in 2nd ch of ch-3 sp. (beg x-st made). Work x-st around, working in corner as follows; dc in 2nd ch of ch-3 sp, dc in first ch of ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch of ch-3 sp, dc in 2nd ch of ch-3 sp. Join to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (48 sts)
FO orange.

Rnd 6: Join white with sl st in any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), Work 2 hdc in corner. Hdc around, working 5 hdc in each corner. 2 hdc in last corner (same as beginning 3 hdc). Join to beginning ch-2. (116 sts)
FO

Weave in ends.

***Please do not sell or copy this pattern in any way or give it to anyone else without my consent. You may sell the finished product, but please state my name as the designer of the product. Thank you*** Any questions or comments can be sent to mama24boyz@yahoo.ca
And please feel free to send me pics of your finished work too. I’d love to see them!

Free PDF verion available for download here!!
download now

SCARY GUYS LIKE TO DRESS UP TO!

2008-10-04T20:48:00.004-04:00

So I was out in my backyard with the boys today (brrrr....it was cold!!) and, on my table I saw a little spider. But this spider was kind of unusual.

He was wearing a pumpkin costume!! I asked him why and he said "I don't know why everyone wants to dress up like us, we like to dress up too, so here we are in our Halloween costumes! We are really nice and not scary, see?"

So, I had to ask, "We?"

And I looked up to see his little bat friend.

He was also wearing a cute little pumpkin costume!

Well, they definitely made me think twice about those scary Halloween guys!!!!

Pattern will soon be available in my Etsy Store!!

MORE PATTERNS

2008-09-17T09:41:00.003-04:00

I did it again.

Patterns for these hats are available at my Etsy shop!

This pumpkin hat fits bigger than the free one. Its also fuller and more realistic.

I am also having tested this right now. To be available soon. Hes my Roly Poly Reaper. I don't think hes too scary though, since my 2 yo keeps asking if he can kiss him!! He comes complete with a crocheted scythe.

And, most important, I got to test for PEGGYTOES!!! If you haven't seen her work, you NEED to, I absolutely love her stuff. She is so talented. This one is Ohree the Orangutan

She gives detailed instructions on how to make each monkey.

You can find her free patterns here

and her Etsy shop here. I have to say she is one of the best designers around.

ETSY

2008-09-11T13:05:00.003-04:00

My babies had their first day of school yesterday. A full day too, when Quenton was little, he only went 1/2 days, every day, but the twins go full days, every other day. I guess its better this way. My house was too quiet and Ethan just didn't know what to do with himself. When the boys came home, they told me they had fun and had lots of stories to tell, but they don't want to go back! lol. Oh well, maybe it gets easier. As long as theres no fight, its fine.

As for crocheting, I made this beautiful little capelet. I found the pattern on Etsy and its well worth the $5.00. It was so easy and I had it made within a couple of hours.

Heres the URL for her shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5775166

Speaking of Etsy....I finally opened my own shop!! Yay!! I have posted my patterns for Natalie the Ballerina and my Rocketship Water Bottle Holder for sale there for anyone interested.

And if you're going to check out Etsy, check out my favourites there. Theres so many talented people on there and tons of beautiful patterns. I almost feel like mine don't even fit in!

Thats it for now, I'm not too great a blogger, but I've been busy! And I will get better, I promise. In the meantime, come visit my shop!

ITS BAAAAACK!!

2008-09-02T22:21:00.002-04:00

OK, so I totally disappeared for a while there, but I have been soooo busy. The twins had their 4th bday and went for their kindergarten orientation today. My 11 yo started 6th grade today (OMG!!! Hes 11?!?! and in Gr. 6!!!!!) We've had lots of fun over the summer holidays, but I'm glad that we're back to school. Don't ask me that in a couple of weeks when the twins start full time. I know its every other day, but still! What do I do with only ONE baby at home?!? lol, I'm sure I'll figure something out.

I finished these cute little patterns up too.

This one is Natalie the Ballerina. She was made for my brothers gf Natalie. Nat has a tatt on her back of a ballerina and her bday was coming up, so I thought I'd try to make her a matching ballerina for her tatt. She absolutely LOVES dancing. Well, it was a HUGE hit. She loved it! Here's a pic of Natalie (the crocheted version)

I added wire to her limbs, so shes pose able too.

I also made this for my boys. You can never find stuff for little boys. Well, ya, you can, but not too much. They love these though. They love Buzz Lightyear and watch it all the time, so what better than Rocket Water Bottle Holders? They start school soon and can carry their drinks in here. I thought they would be great!

One more pic. the last time I posted (before the free pattern) I was working on crowns. I finished them a long time ago. Here they are. I love this pattern too. Its just too cute.

Well, thats it for now. My patterns for Natalie and the Water Bottle Holder are being tested as we speak, so I'll let you know when they are available!

OOOOPS, SORRY

2008-08-23T08:44:00.003-04:00

It was brought to my attention that there may have been some errors in my pumpkin hat pattern, so I have fixed them and I hope thats all . Sorry for any inconvenience or frustration that I may have caused. I know how awful it feels to not understand a pattern. So sorry again and please try again! If anything else is brought to my attention, I will fix it ASAP!

LIL' PUMPKIN HAT PATTERN

2008-07-20T13:33:00.005-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! Heres a pattern for you!!

A BIG Thank you to Brandi!!!!

Lil' Pumpkin Hat

(sorry for the blurry pic, don't know what happened, for a better pic go to flickr)

You may use this pattern for whatever you like. you may sell the finished product, but so not claim the pattern as your own or sell it please!

Materials Needed:

Orange Worsted Weight Yarn

Lt. Green Worsted Weight Yarn

Size H Crochet Hook

Tapestry Needle

Sts used: Sc, hdc, sc dec(pull up a st in next 2 sts. Yo and pull through all sts.)

Directions:

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, WORK ENTIRE PIECE IN BLO

With orange, ch 25

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 7 ch. Hdc in next 8 ch. Sc in last 8 ch. Ch 1, turn. (24 sts)

Row 2: Sc in first 8 sc. Hdc in next 8 hdc, sc in next 4 sc. Leave remaning sts unworked. Ch 1, turn. (20 sts)

Row 3: Sc in first 4 sc. Hdc in next 8 hdc. Sc in last 8 sc. Ch 1, turn. (20 sts)

Row 4: Sc in first 8 sc. Hdc in next 8 hdc. Sc in next 4 sc and in the 4 unworked sc from previous row. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)

Row 5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn (24 sts)

Rows 6 – 60: Rep Rows 2-5.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew ends together. You will have a small opening at the top and a large opening at the bottom.

STEM

Attach lt green with sl st in any st at top.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc dec around.. Join with sl st to first sc dec. (16 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc dec around. Join with sl st to first sc dec. (8 sc)

Rnd 3 – 7: Ch 1, sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc dec around. Join with sl st to first sc dec. (4 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sk next sc, sl st in next sc.* Rep from * - *. Join with sl st to first sl st.

Fasten off.

BRIM

Attach lt green to bottom of hat with sl st in any st.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc around entire hat in ends of each row. Join with sl st to first sc. (60 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in first sc. Sk next sc. (Dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, dc) in next sc. Sk next sc.* Rep from * - * across.

Fasten off.

LEAVES AND TENDRILS

With lt green, ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. *(dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, dc)* in next ch, sc in next ch. Rep from * - *. In last ch work (2hdc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 2hdc). *Ch 25, sc in BLO of 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch across.* Sc in each foundation ch of beg ch 6. Rep from * - *. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew to stem of hat. To twist tendrils, wrap around finger and gently remove finger.

I would LOVE to see anyones finished hat!

WIP WEDNESDAY

2008-07-16T22:18:00.003-04:00

Well, I've been a little neglectful here for the past 2 weeks, sorry. I haven't really been crocheting too too much either. I dunno why, I start a project but don't finish it lately. I'm gonna fix that soon. Very soon. But what I have got done are more cowboy sets. They are a HUGE hit! I made a Newborn Cowboy set,

a 2yo Cowgirl set,

and a 2yo Cowboy set.

I think these are so cute and the pattern works up so easily. (Its been posted here before....ummm....I forget when ;p)

I'm also working on these adorably little crowns.

This pattern is a lot easier than I thought it would be too. Although I haven't started the crown part really yet.

Well, I'm pretty boring lately. But we went to Marineland last week and I really wanted to take a pic of this bear swimming in the water right below us, as I'm waiting for my cam to load up I guess I got a little excited and pushed the button, then the bear swam away. I thought I lost the perfect pic, but look what I did accidentally! I wouldn't of gotten a better shot if I tried!! lol.

$170.00?!?!?!!

2008-07-06T20:00:00.003-04:00

OK, so I finally sent my sewing machine in to get fixed. I told you how I jammed it while sewing the eyelash yarn legs to my jellyfish. Well, I got a call earlier this week that it will cost $170.00 to repair!!! OMG!! I was in shock. Unfortunately I had to tell him that I would just pick it up as that's just a little to steep a price right now. :( No sewing for me for a while. Unless its by hand of course and No Thanks You! lol. Well, I got some little projects done this week. Not much really. I made a tiny little lady bug purse for a baby (not for her to use, just for fun cuz it was cute!) It was a request actually, but it needed something with it, so I made this little outfit too. I think its cute all together.

Well, we all had a great Canada Day. The boys loved the fireworks and when they hear a bang on the street they all yell fireworks, except the baby, who calls them "rainbows" lol, hes so cute! Here's a pic I took that I thought looked so cool.

WIP WEDNESDAY

2008-06-25T22:16:00.004-04:00

Well, I do have one WIP, but I'm not sharing. :( Boohoo, sorry, its a surprise! BUT... I made my first FBB!!! I am so happy with it!! I even lined it!! With the help of this wonderfully easy, great for a beginner sewer tutorial. Anyways, heres my bag.

AND..I also made my boys some jellyfish. I got one in a swap last month and they all wanted it! It was crocheted, so I looked for a pattern and although I did find some really cute ones, and more cute ones, I also found this one. As soon as the boys saw it, they yelled "Spongebob Jellyfish!" So I had to try. I screwed up a little, I bought felt before I read the instructions which called for fleece, which will curl on itself for the "legs", but oh well, I just crocheted the legs on. It was actually quite an easy project and I love how they turned out. BUT, I broke my sewing machine :( so no more sewing projects untill I get off my a*# and get it fixed. I think some of the eyelash yarn got stuck in the thingy that moves the needle up and down (ya, you can tell I'm an expert seamstress here, lol) and now it won't move AT ALL, or change the stitch selector thing. So I'll take it in. Well, heres my jellyfish. The boys love them.

There is actually 4, but one has mysteriously vanished. Well, thats it for this week. Whats on your hook?????

OCTOPUS APPLIQUE

2008-06-25T01:02:00.002-04:00

Here's a pattern for the octopus I made on my Noah's Ark Blanket. It has not been tested, so if you find any errors, let me know!

OCTOPUS APPLIQUE

Materials Needed:

Small amounts of worsted weight yarn
Size H/5.0 Hook

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (24sc)

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: Sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 7 sts. *Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 2 chs, sc3tog, sc in next ch, continue on piece. Sc in next 2 sts.** #Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc3tog, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next ch. Sc in next 2 sts.## [Ch 14, sc sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, sc3tog, sc in last ch, sc in next 2 sts] 3 times. Rep from # to ## once. Then repeat from * to ** once. Work sc to end. Join to first st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach your octopus to whatever your little heart desires!! You could even use him as a fridgie maybe.
Copyright Melanie Blake 2008

I STARTED SEWING!!

2008-06-23T01:27:00.004-04:00

And look what I made!

Here's a tissue holder (Thanks Connie!!)

And here's a couple of crayon rolls. These are actually the 3rd and 4th ones I've made. I love these! They are the perfect gift for younger kids and easy for a beginner like me. On the pattern, she put ric rac in hers and I thought it looked so cute, but I tried and mine was playing peek-a-boo, so I'm gonna wait to do it again. These ones are for Quentons teachers 2 sons.

And for crochet, my Mom wanted me to make a baby bracelet for her fellow teacher who s wife is having a baby over the summer so I did. But when it was done, I thought she should give it to him on something. I have made them before and attached them to cards, but I saw this and thought it was perfect, so here's my "Butler Baby" Its only in diapers be because my mom didn't know the sex of the baby, so he/she is neutral so far. I even put a little bum crack sticking out of his diaper and bellybutton, but did I take pics of that? Of course not! :( grrrr.

BABY STUFF

2008-06-22T16:31:00.005-04:00

A friend of mine just had a baby boy last week, so I made her the Noah's Ark Afghan. I also made her daughter a couple of things so she wouldn't feel left out. But my absolute favourite thing to give to babies is this diaper wreath. They work up quick, they have everything you need on it and they are loved when they are received. I even have to tell the parents that they HAVE TO take them apart! Here's the one I made for Jake

I also like to personalize it with a baby bracelet.

I told you I love to do other crafts.! lol.

On another note. Its been raining almost every day for about 2 weeks straight here.

But after all that rain, comes these.

I VOW TO NEVER DO A GRAPHGAN AGAIN!

2008-06-12T22:03:00.003-04:00

OK, maybe not, but not any time soon!! Its finished! Heres my NFLD Flag Lapghan.

Now my next problem, what to charge for it? I have no clue!! lol

I also have been totally neglecting taking pics of my swaps I've been getting. Not for any reason, just because they disappear after the package gets opened, lol. So I tracked my last few down and heres some pics.

I got these butterfly fridgies from Yolanda. She also sent alot of other things. All my boys even got a little thing! I couldn't get pics of those though.

Heres my swap from Connie. I have been wanting to make a cloth with the scrubbie in the middle, but I can't find the scrubbies, so now I have one!! I also love the little tissue holder. Its a great little sewing project that I'm soon going to try.

And lastly, I got these little toys from Billie. My boys love them. I've been searching for more jellyfish patterns, cuz they all really love that one. I couldn't get it out of Liams hans to take a pic, so you get him too!

I LOVE being in swaps! They are so much fun. I'm only sorry that I only just found out about them.

WIP WEDNESDAY

2008-06-11T22:05:00.003-04:00

Well, I got my dress for Abby finished. Here it is.

And I've made pretty good progress on my NFLD Lapghan. I think its a bit bigger than a lapghan, but oh well. I only have about 50 more rows to go. Then I'm going to add a sc border just to finish the ends off. I wanted to do a rev sc border, but I don't have the time (or patience, lol) Then I want to just outline the edges t make it pop. It will definitely be done by Friday....I shouldn't say that too loudly, you know how that works!

Well, how boring is this, this is the only thing I'm working on! That is extremely unusual for me! As soon as this is done though, I need to make a dozen other things. I'll keep you all posted. In the meantime, whats on your hook???

WIP WEDNESDAY

2008-06-04T18:55:00.005-04:00

WIP for this week are still my NFLD Flag Lapghan. I didn't get too much of it done this week. Not a good thing. I'm gonna be working on it like crazy this week.

I also started the Sunny Days Dress from Crochet World June 2008. I have never been a big fan of Crochet World. I'll get it sometimes, but its usually just because I like 1 thing, but this issue had a couple things I like and plan to make.

I have a couple of FOs for this week too. I finished a Cupcake Cradle Purse for Abby (the dress above is also for her) These will be her Big Sister presents when baby Jacob arrives very soon.The Noah's Ark Blanket is for him.

I also finished a couple of football squares for a lady on Crochetville. I need to send those out tomorrow. I also got some swap stuff done, but of course I can't put pics of that up yet! :)

Ethans doing great today. I was worried he would be pulling at his forehead, but he hasn't bothered at all a little cranky, but otherwise fine. And Quenton can straighten his arm more and more every day. He starts football next week and I know hes not supposed to play stuff till the end of the month at least, but I hafta find out soon if he can play it at all for the rest of the summer. If he can't I'll hafta get my $$ back. He'll be upset, but we'll find something less contact that he can do. I'll be upset too, I've never been a big football fan, but last yr was his first year and I LOVED it! It was way more exciting than his soccer was. No offence to all the soccer fans out there. The game itself was good, just watching Quenton do nothing on the field was boring, lol.

Lastly, I did go shopping for fabric!! I did it a couple of days ago, but never really had a chance to post it. Well, here's what I got. Its just a start, but a pretty good one I think. I have projects in mind for all of it. I hope I can do this!! lol.

Let me know what you have in your WIPs this week.

IF IT AIN'T ONE THING, ITS ANOTHER!!

2008-06-03T23:24:00.004-04:00

I just got home, bathed, had a hot tea and now I'm here. Last week, Quenton, my oldest, broke his arm. Its not a really bad break, doesn't even need a cast, but he needs to stretch it and bend it for it to heal, otherwise he will never be able to straighten it out again! This isn't as bad as when he broke his other arm last year and needed surgery to put pins in, but its still a break. So we finally finished up all of his Dr appts yesterday. Yeah! right? WRONG!! Today, the baby was running around and down he goes, right into the corner of a drawer! There was a hole in the middle of his forehead. So 3 1/2 hours after waiting in the ER, he came home with 2 stitches. He was absolutely furious with me. 2 nurses held him down while the Dr stitched him up the whole time hes screaming "Mama!!" And not a pain or help Mama, but a very mad Mama. Poor baby. When they were done I went to pick him up and he starts yelling at me "All done, all done!" with a furious look on his face, then he starts hitting me, finally bit me, then put his head on my shoulder and off we went. lol. I completely understand. No hard feelings. Poor little guy. We have to get the stitches out on Monday. That will be another fun day I'm sure! Well, off to bed I go.

Amazing!!!

2008-06-02T08:37:00.004-04:00

It was my Moms 50th birthday yesterday and my Dad got her the most beautiful bouquet of flowers I have ever seen! Here's the whole bouquet. It was an exotic bouquet.

But most amazing in this bouquet is the rose. I have never seen a flower like this in my life!!! I have no idea how they did this, and I swear to you it was NOT painted on! It is just beautiful!

Not only is it pretty, but it was massive! I mean HUGE!

Anyways, that's all I got for today! lol

WIP Wednesday!

2008-05-28T20:54:00.004-04:00

OK guys. I really only have 1 WIP, but a few more that I need to start soon, like toninght soon. The WIPS I have listed on thee sidebar are more UFOs than WIPs. So, here is my one and only WI. Its my Newfoundland Flag Lapghan. A friend asked me if I could make her one for her to give to her father on Fathers Day, so, here it is. Its about.....I'd say 1/4 done. I can only work on it at night. I do little things in the day, here and there. Could you imagine working on a project with all the kids in the day with all the stray balls?? Haha I have had cats and kittens and I find that 3 and 2 yos are WAYYYYY worse than cats when it comes to yarn!

See all my ends off in the corner? Little hands love them!

Have you noticed yet that almost every pic I take where something is on the floor you always see little feet? lol, everytime I go to take a pic, they all come running saying get my feet!! So I have no choice cuz they won't move! Anyways....

I also finished my Noahs Ark Baby Blanket. This one is from the May 2008 Crochet! mag for those of you who don't know. I made a little sun to go on it too though just for something else. I also made a little octopus. It shows up fine on the blanket, but in the pics you can barely see it. But can you find my little oops? haha, I didn't notice it until it was too late to fix it. let me know if you see it.

Well, thats it for today. I hope you enjoy my first WIP Wednesday and come back next week to see my progress! In the meantime, send in some links to your WIPs!

WHERE'D YOU GO?

2008-05-27T13:16:00.010-04:00

OK, so I disappeared for a while, but I swear I've been working hard! haha. I have lots of projects done, but I won't post all the pics. Theres just too many! I'll show you one of my WIPs that I finished off. Its the Hearts baby Blanket. I love this blanket, but lots of ends to weave in. But at least the pattern calls for it to be crocheted together as you go, which I LOVE. Here it is.

Another pic I'll show you is of these little Cowboy boots and hat I made for a baby girl. I thought they were so adorable.

Here's the Cowboy Booties

And here's the Cowboy Hat.

I used a smaller hook to make the hat really tiny for a newborn. I know she won't get much use out of them, but aren't they adorable?!?!

And I wanted to show you another pic. It was my brothers bday and I made him the perfect cake! He won't let me put pics of him eating it up, lol, but I can at least show the cake. Now this is NOT meant to offend anyone. It was just a humorous cake that I made. I hope you all get a laugh out of it.

Look, I figured out how yo hyperlink!!! yay!
Also, I am going to start doing some stuff, like every Wednesday I will take pics of my WIPS and post for WIP Wednesday. Maybe you can send along some of yours too. And then I thought on Fridays could be Favourites Fridays, where I'll show you something I really like that week. Just some ideas. And I'll start tomorrow.Well, see you then!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

2008-05-10T22:12:00.006-04:00

Well, I did get my Mothers Day stuff done for my mom and MIL. (I'll see my bff next weekend, so I'll post hers then). Heres what I made them. I still want to add more, maybe I'll add little things before I see them. The baskets look empty to me. They each got a gift certificate too though.

This ones my Moms

This is for my MIL

Another thing I did today was make some chair booties! A couple of weeks ago, Quenton got out of the chair and somehow ground something into the floor to cause this!!

DH was furious! He said to me"You make stuff all the time! Can't you make something for these chairs?" We did have those felty things on them but they apparantly didn't work too well, so I made these. I think they're kinda cute. I made them from yarn that I have no plans for, so it won't be missed.

You can see another little(but long) scratch here too.

Well, I don't know if Ill be able to get on here tomorrow so I'll wish you all a Happy Mothers Day!!!! Oh and I've been thinking of some fun things can do on this blog, I've been reading lots of blogs lately and I love them, just wish I was as creative as some of you guys! But I'm thinking.......

I Think I May Be In Trouble

2008-05-09T22:13:00.005-04:00

Well, I'm getting my Mothers Day gifts done. I have my Moms done, I was going to also make her a x-stitch bookmark, but forgot to buy the floss at WM yesterday(I even had the list in my back pocket!! don't you hate that!), I'll try, but who knows, I gotta buy the thread tomorrow. I also finished making stuff for my MIL. I will post pics of everything put all together tomorrow. I also wanted to make something for my bff. I always give her a Mothers Day gift because she never gets one and she deserves it. Her ex is a huge piece of *@#$ who left her and their 3 kids and then literally married a milionaire and still will not even pay support. Anyways.....I wanted to make her a purse (it'll be first real one), beause when I made some lttle girl ones for her mom to give to her goddaughter, she said "Wheres mine??" So, I was gonna make her a cute adult one. I have already started an frogged 3!! ,this is no good. But I also thought, to go with the purse I could make a little wallet and maybe a journal cover, I searched and found some really cute things, but no wallets that I really liked too much. I did print off a couple though. BUT, heres where my trouble begins, ended up at Etsy, just looking, and found sewn wallets and I am in love! I really want to sew one, so of course, every chance I had today, instead of finsihing something off, I was stuck on the computer, looking at all the beatiful tutes for sewing thingys, and theres tons! I dunno though, I think a wallet could be a pretty good beginner project, no?I have a really good sewing machine, just got it last year. (oooohhh, I would LOVE an embroidery machine....side note, lol, hope dh reads this ;p), what do you think? Would a wallet be too difficult for a beginner? Its basically just straight lines. I can do those. And then the other things you find. I think I may have a new obsession brewing! And my crocheting obsession isn't dwindling a bit! I got quite a few new ideas searching thru sewing stuff to crocheting too. I have not been able to sleep too well the past couple of days because I'm thinking of projects to do!! OMG!! Am I the only one wh does this?!? I feel crazy, losing sleep over crocheting? hahahaha, lmao!!!! And just look at what happens when I get in this mode

The grocery bags are all full of UFOs, because when I get like this, my mind wanders too much be able to stay on one thing, and I just get way too anxious for starting a new project!

I've now got out my beading supplies and tons of crochet stuff everywhere! Yes, that is my kitchen table, lol. Good thing I've go 3 of 4 still in highchairs! The oldest just pushes everything to the side and its not like I have had the chance to actually sit and eat in a couple of years. Constant wails of something or other during dinner. Could you imagine if I had out my scrapbook stuff too...which reminds me, I should make up a couple of Mothers Day cards. Oh, I also have x-stitch stuff here too., but its contained pretty well in the little black box. Dh says I have too much stuff, but whos buying it for me?? He is! I should show him some of the pics I have seen from some of you guys!! How I envy you!!!!! I do have a couple of closets pretty full too,but thats about it.

Well, on another note, look what Quenton found in the yard!! Awwww...its so cute! I told him to stay away cuz Mama bird would get angry. He just zoomed in for this pic with the flash off. I've never seen baby birds before. I love not living in the city!! Well, I should go tidy some of my mess up, lol. Will post project pics tomorrow.

Slow Computer!

2008-05-08T21:37:00.005-04:00

I have been meaning to post for a while now,but my computers been acting up. Its OK now though, but who knows what tomorrow will bring, so I'm posting quick.

I received my puffy from Joye about a week ago and I LOVE IT! She made this tiny little knitted pin, its so cute. Its in my hutch, so no little hands can find it.
Here's a pic of everything I got.

And I tried to get a close up on the pin. This was the best shot I got from 5 tries. Grrrr, I thought I had a good camera, oh well, I must have been to close. But you can still see how cute and tiny it is.

Lastly, for tonight, I've been wanting to make this Starburst hot pad for a while, so I finally did.

http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/lorettasstarbursthotpad.html

The assembly instructions were a little unclear at first, so I searched through Ravelry and someone on there cleared it right up by saying how you should sew through the TOP sc of each square. So, now they're easy and I love them! I wanna make one next with no white, but I'll have to find a matching colour and ombre...maybe cottontots? hmmmm... Well,I've got lots of Mothers Day stuff on the hook right now and will post as soon as its all done..hopefully tomorrow? Bye!!

Another One Bites The Dust!!

2008-04-28T21:45:00.007-04:00

I finished another WIP!! Yeah!. I also finished a Spiderman RR that I started last week, and in my true nature, I have started the Noahs Ark Blanket from Crochet! May 2008.

Here's the Chevron Stripes Blanket that I've finally finished. Its from "Vannas All Through The House". Its supposed to have fringe, but I dunno, I wasn't too sure about it so I just left it out. I like it without.

I like putting the blankets on a chair for the pic, It seems more realistic than just laying on a floor.

I got a close up of the stitches. I liked how it was done in BLO for the front.

Then, my Spiderman RR. This is my 4th one and I still have a request for one more. I'm getting so good at them that this one only took me a little over 1 week. I just don't like the last few rounds. They're sooooo long!!

Also, I got an email from my fridgie exchange leader that my partner got her puffy. I haven't received an email from her, so I dunno. I thought they were nice. Well, I can show them now cuz at least she has them.

These are the fridgies I sent. It was a pattern from my Old Crochet With Heart mag (I told you before they were my faves!) The pattern had 3 in it and I couldn't break them up! Its called Victorian Fancies.

I also made her a little Ladybug. Another one of Kristie MN's from Crochetville. Shes so talented. I love Crochetville. So many patterns there!

Well, thats it for tonight. Gotta go watch CSI Miami!

First Exchange Received!

2008-04-21T20:12:00.003-04:00

Well, my very first partner got my very first puffy today and sent an email thanking me. I had so much fun with these exchanges that I just can't wait to get started on the new ones! This was my bookmark exchange. I made 2 bookmarks and a little turtle. Heres the pics. The bookmarks were both patterns from one of my mags. And the turtle was KristieMN's on Crochetville.

This first one is the hearts bookmark. You can't really see the hearts too well, I should have used a darker pink, but I do like it.

I got a close up of a heart to see it better

This is the butterfly bookmark. I used the hook size that the pattern called for and I should've known better because when I crochet with yarn, I always have to go up a size or 2 in hooks, so I should've known to do it with steel hooks & thread too. So, this one came out a bit thin and I had to add about 3 more butterflies, but I really liked it too.

Ooops, I just noticed that I should've rotated that pic first so you can really see the butterflies.
Oh well, just tilt your head!! lol

And lastly, here is the tiny striped turtle from Crochetville. Hes so cute, I now need to make 4 more for my boys, they love him!

I will post pics of my other exchange items as soon as I know she got them. I'm sure it will be soon since I mailed them both at the same time.

Whats A Tomblidoo

2008-04-14T21:00:00.001-04:00

OK, so not many people know what a Tomblidoo is, I didn't even know and I have 3 preschoolers! So, its from a preschool show and heres a pic of them at this link.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/graphics/2008/01/16/niggle116.jpg

Tomblidoos!!

2008-04-14T13:51:00.006-04:00

I made a tomblidoo. They are these little creatures from "In the Night Garden". A preschool show My first attempt was quite scary looking.

I told Quenton that I was going to frog it and he said "No, I want it" lol, so he now has it.

Here it is on his bed. See, its scary looking. I didn't even add arms or all of the hair because it wasn't turning out.

So, I tried again. This time I made it from the legs up. It was much easier for some reason. It seemed backwards but it definetly worked out. Here it is.

It was made for my friends daughter and the best compliment I received on it was when she opened it, said "tombidoo" and later that night brought it to bed with her. I also made her a little shirt, a heart purse and a cute little summer hat. She got more goodies too, but those are all the crocheted stuff.

The top is from Lionbrand. I used Red Heart Soft instead of the cotton they called for and it came out ALOT smaller, but it still fit

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/60420a.html

The purse is from the Crochetguy. I added a fun fur border to it cuz I thought it was cute.

http://crochetguy.tripod.com/id11.html

And the hat was from Luv 2 Crochet. She has beautiful things on her site for little girls

http://www.luv2crochet.com/meshskullcap.pdf

You NEED One Of These!!

2008-04-12T21:06:00.006-04:00

This little hat has gotten into my list of things to make (Whats the short form for that by the way?? Its not WIP....what is it?) It is just waaayyyyy too cute for words. Check it out here

http://photojenic.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/fit-for-a-king-or-queen/

I'm finished both of my exchanges. Yay! I'll be mailing them out tomorrow and will post pics as son as I know they got them.

But I do have a couple really cool pics to share. A lady from the At My House yahoo group that I'm on has made my Hearts go Round hat. She made it adult size. I love it!!

Also, 2 people have made my pretty Butterfly. One I found on ravelry by thelassi4. Heres that one.

And the other one was by Aurora. You can see it on her blog here.

http://myblueangels.blogspot.com/2008/03/cold-and-rainy.html

Sorry it took me so long to post these, but I just had to share them. They are all beautiful and I love that people are liking my patterns!!!

I Suck, I Know

2008-04-07T21:25:00.007-04:00

OK, so I haven't posted in just about forever. Sorry about that. I had my baby boys 2nd bday this past Sunday and I have this problem of wanting to do EVERYTHING myself, from decorations to incitations to cakes. So, I've been busy. I have never liked Mickey Mouse. MUCH MUCH prefer Bugs Bunny, but of course your children have a mind of their own and Ethasn first cartoon taht he would actually watch was Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. It comes on and he starts squealing "Mouse!" Its so cute, so I just HAD to do a MM themed party right? So I started with the invitations

Then I made a couple posters (forgot to take pics of those), a birthday banner (no pic :() and a "Pin the Hat on Angry Donald" game, which we never got around to playing. I also made the loot bags, shaped like Toodles and filled them with MM goodies from the $ store (I LOVE that place!)

And of course the crochet part. I made all the kids MM hats!

I had to put names on them, because they were all diff sizes. I put bows on the girls too, but again, no pics. Heres the birthday boys hat.

I got the pattern from
http://bz-designs.com/patt004.htm

The biggest surprise of all (to me too) was that my own Mom came dressed up in a full MM mascot suit, with the head and EVERYTHING!! It was awesome and, I wasn't sure how Ethan would react, but he LOVED it!!

OH and my fave part, I made the cake! It tasted just as good as it looked!

New news is I'm in my first 2 exchanges! I'm so excited. I'm in a fridgie and bookmark exchange. I have ideas that I'm working on tonight and will be done in the next couple of days, I hope they're liked!! I also want to make my friends daughter (who turned 2 today) a teddy of "In the Night Garden" Its her fave show, but I can't find any plushies of them sooooooo whats a crocheter to do?! Make one up! Well, I'd better get to work now.

Sticking To It

2008-03-21T20:35:00.004-04:00

Well, I'm really doing it!!! I got one wip done AND I managed to do a few more projects as well. Heres a pic of my Starry, starry Nights Afghan that I finally completed.

And I made matching pillows that were from the Mar/Apr 2008 Crochet Today mag. They're so cute. I love them and I think I'm gonna have to make more cuz my boys love them too!
I made a star

And a moon

And finally I tried to get some little bunny pins made for Quentons class, but as always, I waited too late to start them and didn't get them done in time. Now I have 30 little bunny pins sitting here, lol. I'm sure they'll find a home somewhere!!
I got the pattern from Maggies Crochet.

Heres all 30 of them

I was supposed to use pompoms for the nose, but I didn't have any and going out shopping for pompoms could be alot of trouble for me, I'm sure some of you can relate!!! lol. So, I had heart shaped confetti, I turned them upside down and voila, cute little bunny noses. I also tried 2 different sizes of google eyes. Heres the big ones

And the smaller ones. I like them better.

All in all, I think I've been pretty productive. One down...countless others to go!! lol

Little Girls Ladybug Purse Pattern

2008-03-16T14:48:00.006-04:00

OK, for those of you who requested it, here it is! Hope you like it and as always, I would love to see your finished pics!

LITTLE GIRLS LADYBUG PURSE

MATERIALS

Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart) in red and black, small amounts of each
Size G-7 (4.5 mm) hook
Small flower beads (Optional)

DIRECTIONS

BASE (make 2)

With black, ch 7. (8 dc)

Rnd 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 3 chs. Work 5 dc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation row, dc in next 3 chs. 3 dc in same ch as beg dc. Join with sl st to f3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2dc in next 5 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2dc in last 3 dc. Join with sl st to beg ch-3. (26 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in next 3 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2 dc in next 10 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2 dc in last 6 dc. Join with sl st to beg ch 3. (46 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, Dc in next 2 dc. @ dc in next 5 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2 dc in next 5 dc. Dc in next 10 dc. 2 dc in next 5 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2 dc in next 5 dc. Dc in each dc to end. Join with sl st to first
ch-3. (68 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. (68 dc)

Fasten off.

LADYBUG HEAD

Work on front only.

With RS facing, join black with sl st in the fourth dc to the RIGHT of joining.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc. Leave rem dc unworked. (8 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next st (beg dc dec made). Dc in next 4 dc. Dc dec over last 2 sts. (6dc)

Row 3: Turn, beg dc dec. Dc in next 2 dc. Dc dec over last 2 sts. (4 dc)

Fasten off.

JOINING.

Rnd 1: With WS tog, join black with sc through both loops of both pieces in 10th dc to LEFT of joining. (6th dc to LEFT of head on front)
Sc around to the 10th dc to the RIGHT of joining. (6th dc to RIGHT of head on front) (48 sc)

Rnd 2: Working on FRONT ONLY, work 6 sc evenly across ends of rows. Sc over next 4 sts. Work 6 sc evenly across ends of rows. Sc in last 3 dc. Turn piece, Sc over remaining dc on back piece. Join with sl st to first sc.

WINGS

Spots (make 6)

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS

With black, make a magic ring. 6 sc in ring. Work 2 sc in each sc around (12sc)

Fasten off.

With red, ch 3, join to beg ch to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 3, work 5 dc in ring. (6 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. (12 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. (2 dc in next st, dc in ext st) around. 2 dc in last st. (18dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next st. (2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) around. 2 dc in last st. (24 dc)

Row 5: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next 2 sts. (2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) around. 2 dc in last st. (30
dc)

Row 6: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next 3 dc. (2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts) around. 2 dc in last st. (36
dc)

Row 7:EDGING ROW. Ch 1, turn. Sc across to last sc, work 3 sc in last sc. 2 sc in end of each row across. 2 sc in same st as beg sc.join with sl st to beg sc. (66 sc)

Fasten off

HANDLES

Join black with sl st in 2nd sc from LEFT of head. Ch 100 ( or however long you want it to be). Being careful not to twist ch, sl st in 2nd sc from RIGHT of head. Ch 1turn. Sc in each ch across. Sl st in next sc on body. Ch 1, turn, sc across. Sl st in next sc on body.

Fasten off.

Sew spots to wings and sew wings to front of purse. Attach eyes. I used little flower beads that I had, but you can use whatever your little heart desires!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2008-03-16T13:48:00.003-04:00

I know its tomorrow, but I'm a little early! I just wanted to put up the pics of the projects I finished for my MIL. She is the only person I know that decorates for St. Pattys and when I saw these patterns I just had to make them for her. The first one was an AA FPOD and I thought it was so cute.

Then I had to make the kids some little shamrock pins to wear to school (hers, mine are too little for pins)

These are from http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2006/03/my-shamrock-pin-pattern.html

And lastly I made my MIL this little pin. (Quenton also wanted one after he saw it so I made him one too) These pins are from Peggytoes on Crochetville. If you haven't seen her work, you NEED to go see it. She does amazing things. And they are all so small. I LOVE her patterns. She has a bunch for free, and on her page there is a shortcut to her Etsy page where she has more! Her link is here

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69985

And here is a pic of the pin next to the D hook that I used so you can see how small they are. I've seen people use these as keychains, pins, on barettes.....just look through crochetville and you'll see them all.I always Crochet small, so I used a D hook, even though the pattern called for a C. Then my hand cramped with that anyways! So Quentons I used an E hook, and it came out just a little bigger, but still good. And I buy bags of milk here, have never even seen a milkcap before, but I just used a cardboard cutout and it worked great.

Mmmmmmm.....

2008-03-12T22:55:00.005-04:00

I think Easter may just be my favourite holiday. Not because of any of the reasons you may think. So why, you ask? Well, it would have to be those yummy, chocolatey, creamy Cadbury Cream Eggs. I may be 30, but my sweet tooth is still 10, just ask my dentist! lol. My Dad still has a Cream Egg for me every time I see him. But, I shouldn't be eating as many as I may, so i thought I would make myself a treat.

This is my version of the SAFE Cadbury Cream Egg. It has 0 calories, 0 fat, and you can have as many as you want, but please, don't eat them, hehe. This Cream Egg comes complete with a recipe. Enjoy!!

CREAM EGG

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Size F crochet Hook

Red Heart Worsted Weight Yarn in coffee, yellow and white. Small amounts of each

Yarn needle

Polyester Fibrefill

INSTRUCTIONS:

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Chocolate Shell

With Coffee, begin with a magic ring. Work 6 sc in ring.

Rnd 1: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] around. (9 sts)

Rnd 2: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] around. (15 sts)

Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] around. (18 sts)

Rnd 5: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc] around. (21 sts)

Rnd 6: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc] around. (24 sts)

Rnd 7 - 11: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 12: Sc in next sc, dc next, tr next, hdc next, sc in next 5 stts, hdc in next 2 sts, tr next, sc in next 5 sts, dc next, tr in next 3 sts, dc next, sc in next 3 sts. Join with sl st to next st. (24 sts)

Fasten off.

Fondant Centre

With yellow, begin with a magic ring. Work 6 sc in ring.

Rnd 1: 2 sc in next 2 sc. 2 hdc in next sc. 2 dc in next 2 sc. 2 hdc in next sc. (12 sts)

Change to white. Fasten off yellow.

Rnd 2: Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. Hdc in next 2 sts. Dc next. 2 hdc in next st. [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around. (18 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. Hdc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st. Dc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in next st. Hdc in next 2 sts. [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] 2 times. 2 sc in next st. Join with sl st to next st. (24 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fondant Drip

With white,

Row 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch. (2 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc across. (4 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, DO NOT TURN. Work 2 sc across ends of rows. (sc, ch 3, sc) in foundation ch. Work 2 sc across ends of rows. Join with sl st to first sc of Row 2. (6 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.

Finishing

Stuff Chocolate Shell. With yarn end of Centre and needle, sew Centre inside Shell going through both loops of Centre and inside loop only of Shell.

Sew drip to side of shell as if it were dripping from the centre..

Weave in ends.

Too much winter and more stuff done

2008-03-12T13:25:00.006-04:00

OK, I have had a busy week. Quentons 11th bday is tomorrow! I can't believe hes going to be 11!! Well, we went to Lasermania on Sunday for his party. The baby has had 3 Drs appts. And I'm not even going to mention the horrible snow we've had! (50 more cm!!!! I can't wait for Spring) But I did manage to get some stuff done.

Heres a pic of my front yard. I told you it was awful!

I finished a little ladybug purse and I love it. I wanna make a matching hat too but I'm not sure if I should make it whole or lacy since spring is hopefully coming. Anyways, heres my pic of that.

Then I made this little purse from the Lionbrand website.

I also finished this poncho for the 10yo girl. I wasn't sure about the camo one that I previously did, so now she can have a choice. This one is from the Garnstudio website. They have beautiful things there. Sometimes just looking at finished knitted things, I wish I could knit, but for some reason I just can't grasp it.

And, lastly I started to make this Easter basket. I planned to make 4 of them, but realized there was no way it was going to happen, so I've put this aside til later. Its supposed to be Mickey Mouse. Then I was going to make a Spongebob, Spiderman and Homer or Stewie. Anyways, I can't finishe them in time, so Oh well.

And speaking of putting things aside. I went through my stash only to realize I have a lot more WIPs then I remembered. I have a problem of seeing something I like and starting it right away, whether or not I already have a current project going on. I have adjusted my WIPs on the side bar and have promised myself to not let it get any bigger. I have to start finishing some of these things, But then I saw the AA FPOD the other day when it was the Irish greeting thingy and it was so cute. My MIL is Irish and I thought I would make her one, so tahts been started. I also have an idea for a cute little thing for Easter and will 100% have that done this week, with pattern posted. Well, gotta go.......

Skirt and Vest finished

2008-03-06T21:34:00.005-05:00

OK, I got this done for Abby and I do love it, but I have a gap between the waistband and skirt from my foundation ch. Now I don't know what to do! I think if I add anything to it, it would be too much. But then again, I don't like the gap!

So I thought I could weave a ribbon through it, which I will have to buy and try tomorrow, or I could make a chain the same colour as the leash and weave that through.

But, like I said before, I don't know if its too much. Heres a pic of the outfit with nothing extra.

Well, I'm giving it to her in another week, so maybe you guys can help me out. Leave some comments. I'm gonna go finish that ladybug purse that I started. The boys are all in bed, so I got a few hours to myself. I give myself a bedtime of 11 - 1. Dh always asks me why I don't go to bed when the babies do. Is he crazy?!? Then I NEVER have a minute to myself. This is MY time...baby free, and I like it! Not saying that I don't like my time with the boys, but I can definitely tell you that I can't wait till warmer weather when we can go out ll day, every day. I'm not a cold weather person, they do go out, but not for long spurts. Next year will bea easier when the baby will be almost 3. Then we can go tobagganning, maybe skating......all that fun stuff. They're all just too little now. Anyways, back to my time! BYE.

Projects done

2008-03-06T09:29:00.004-05:00

OMG!! We got hit again!! We got at least another 5" of snow yesterday. Schools weren't cancelled here, but they were 20 minutes away. Didn't make much sense to me, so since it was still pretty bad when Quenton went to school, I let him stay home. It just doesn't make sense...2 days ago it was 14 degrees out!! And now 5 more inches of snow!?! It looks pretty cold out today too. I don't knoow and I'm scared to find out!

So, in the past 4 days, I got one poncho for the 10yo girl done. I think I might do another cuz I think this one looks kinda small. On the pattern, it looked like it drapes, but mine looks tight. Oh well, its still nice. I also finished a bunny purse for Abby. Its cute. And I started to design my own ladybug purse. I also started to make a skirt and vest from a Hooked on Crochet mag. Well, I've been busy I guess. Heres some pics.

Bunny Purse from http://stormyzpatterns.blogspot.com/2007/01/childs-bunny-purse.html

Pink Camo Poncho from http://www.luv2crochet.com/lacyshellponcho.pdf

See what I mean, this poncho looks tight and the pattern drapes. Oh well, I must of done something wrong, but I still like it.

Just another Day

2008-03-03T20:24:00.002-05:00

Hey, todays been a pretty blah day. Although its been absolutely beautiful outside!! A high of 14 today!!! Finally looks like spring is coming. Even though the weather says it will be back to -6 tomorrow with some flurries, but they lie! Well, I got a little poncho done for the 10 yo girl that I was talking about. I don't know if she'll like it, so I'll make 2 and give her an option. I still gotta make a little Easter outfit for 4yo Abby. And I would like to make cute Easter baskets for all my boys. I think I can do it all by Easter....hmmmm. I dunno, we'll see, but I'll try. I think I am a pretty quick crocheter, so who knows. After all that I still have to make a couple of baby blankets and I just have lots of ideas running through my head.I just can't seem to stop. Thank goodness its National Crochet Month, thats my excuse for doing it so much!! haha. I haven't taken any pics, but I will tonight and post them tomorrow. Bye for now!

Love this camo!

2008-02-29T19:39:00.004-05:00

Its my friend Kellys birthday and she loves pink, so I wanted to make her something in pink, but didn't have enough time for an afghan, so, first I searched for a pattern. I found 2 I really liked and thought she would too.

The City Girl Cap

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21665

and Chic on the Halfshell

http://thecrochetdudepatterns.blogspot.com/

Next, I needed the perfect pink. I wanted a hot pink colour, but I couldn't find anything but baby pink or a darker pink. Then I found the pink camo by Bernat. I love it! I love how it looks, its so soft, and very easy to wok with and I'm not even a fan of pink!! Anyways, both patterns were so easy to work up. And I love the results. I hope she likes them too. The hat took me a couple of days to make, and the purse took me only a couple of hours. The hat took longer only because I got no breaks in the past few days.

Well, heres the pics.

Pretty Butterfly

2008-02-28T20:13:00.004-05:00

OK, here it is!!! Sorry it took so long. I hope everything is clear. Enjoy!! Again, do what you want with the finished product. Do NOT sell the pattern. And please send pics!!! :)

And I used the magic ring in this pattern. I LOVE the magic ring. This was my first time using it and it was very easy to figure out. I got a tutorial from here, if you need one:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177269.0

MY PRETTY AMIGURUMI BUTTERFLY

MATERIALS USED:

Worsted Weight Yarn in 6 assorted colours. I used lt blue (MC), lavender (A), purple (B), Black (C), Navy Blue (D), White (E). Small amounts of each.
Size G 4.0 crochet hook.

NOTES

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

BODY INSTRUCTIONS

With MC, begin with a magic ring, sc 6 times.

Rnd 1: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: (Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: (Sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30 sc)

Rnd 5: (Sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36 sc)

Rnd 6 - 10: Work even around. (36 sc)

Rnd 11: (Dec over fnext 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc) around. (30 sc)

Rnd 12: (Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc)around. (24 sc)

Rnd 13: (Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc) around. (18 sc)

Rnd 14 - 24: Work even around. (18 sc)

Stuff lightly. Continue stuffing as you work.

Rnd 25: (Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc) around (12 sc)

Rnd 26: Dec around. (6 sc)

Rnd 27: Dec around. (3 sc)

Rnd 28: Sl st in each sc around. Pull to close.

Fasten off.

EYES (make 2)

With D, make a magic ring, sc 4 times. Work 2 sc in each st around, changing to E in last st. (sc in
next st, 2 sc in next st) around, join with sl st to first st.

Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

EYELID

With MC,ch 7.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (6 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dec over first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc. (4 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (4 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. DO NOT TURN. Working in ends of rows, 3 sc evenly across. 2 sc in first ch of foundation row, sc across to last ch, 2 sc in last ch. Work 3 sc evenly across ends of rows. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off with long end for sewing.

ANTENNA (make2)

With MC, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across.

Fasten off, with a long end for sewing.

WINGS

TOP WING (make 2)

With A, ch 4.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in next ch. (2 dc, tr, 2 dc) in last ch. Working on opposite end of foundation ch, hdc in next ch, 2 sc in same ch as first sc. Sl st to join.

Fasten off A

Row 2: With B, join in bottom sc with a sc. Sc in each of next 3 sts. (Sc, hdc) in next st. (Dc, tr, dc) in next st. (Hdc, sc) in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in same st as beginning sc. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off B.

Row 3: With C, Join with sc to bottom sc. Sc in next 6 sts. 2 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in lnext 6 sts. 2 sc in same st as beginning sc. Join with sl st.

Row 4: Ch 2, dc in same st. Dc in next 4 sts. 2 tr in each of next 13 sts. Dc in next 4 sts. Ch 1, work 5 sc evenly across ends of rows. Join with sl st to first dc.

Fasten off.

BOTTOM (make 2)

With B, make a magic ring, work 4 sc.

Row 1: 2 sc in each st arounf. (8sc)

Row 2: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (12 sc)

Fasten off B

Row 3: Join C with sc in any st.(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next st) around. (16 sc)

Row 4: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (20 sc)

Row 5: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24 sc)

Row 6: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28 sc)

Fasten off.

Sew all pieces on as desired. My wings in the back are not touching. No, I'll rephrase that. The top and bottom of each wing overlap, but the left and right wings do not touch. However, I just did it how I liked it and you can do it however you like. ;)

Tomorrow, I promise!!!

2008-02-25T21:30:00.003-05:00

OK, I suck. I was up till 4am last night with a severe toothache. Have a dentist appt on Thurs. It feels great right now though, so I will get it written up tonight. I know I could've done it while I was up all night, but its so hard to concentrate on anything with a toothache. And it was so hard all day with the 3 toddlers and no sleep, but they were good. I would rather go through labour with all my kids again than go thru another! But, I guess that doesn't really mean much from me since I always had pretty quick and easy births, but anyways......I will get it written up and will post it tomorrow. So sorry!!

And I fixed my pic of my Tumbling Baby Blocks Blanket. It looks more like the blocks are falling when its the right way. Heres my new pic of it.

Tumbling Baby Blocks Done

2008-02-24T20:05:00.003-05:00

Well, I finally got my baby blocks afghan done and its gone already!! lol. But, I really appreciate all your positive feedback on my butterfly and since so many of you like her and I have had a few requests for the pattern, I will write it up tonight and post it sometime tomorrow. Now, I have to get another baby blanket done, a hat, a purse, a chapstick holder, water bottle holder, and all my UFO's. And those are all just requests from this week!! AAAAHHHHH!!!!! Oh well, most of them are just quick little projects, easy enough. Well, I better get working, since all the boys are in bed. Heres a pic of my baby blanket done.

Ooooppps, its sideways!, but you get the idea!

Pretty Butterfly

2008-02-22T18:12:00.007-05:00

OK, I really have been working on this baby blanket, especially now tha my Mom told me that the baby blanket she needs is for March, not May! Well, heres my progress.

I just have a few more rows to sew on, then the border. It should only take me a few more hours. I really love this pattern. Its from an old Crochet With Heart Magazine. I really miss this mag. I have no idea why they ever stopped making it. I used to make at least 2 of every pattern in each mag. I didn't buy another mag until recently with the Crochet and Crochet Today, which are now my new faves! I need a subscription.

Anyways, I needed a little break from this blanket and I have always wanted to try amigurumi, cuz they look so cute and quick and easy to do. So, I searched. I found lots of really nice patterns, but I really wanted a butterfly and I couldn't find one free. I can't buy them on line cuz I don't have a credit card, they are dangerous in my hands! Anyhow, I wanted a butterfly, so I thought I could try to make one. I came up with this one. I think shes pretty cute. I am proud of her since shes my first toy without a pattern. And my first time trying the magic ring. I think I will use this method ALL THE TIME! ITs great and easy!.

Well, heeres my butterfly. OH! And before I forget, I saw that my poll is now closed and you guys like the braided trim the best. I thank you all for your responses adn your comments on my hat. And I hope that you all enjoy making them. And, by the way, I would love to see finished pics and you all have my permission to do with the finished product what you please. Just not the pattern, that ones mine! lol

Wanting More...

2008-02-16T20:24:00.004-05:00

OK, so I really need to get this baby blanket done and I really do want to, but I just can't seem to keep my concentration on it. My mind keeps wandering to what I can make next and I really have to have this done in about 2 weeks. Its already project # 5...maybe 6...how many more do I need at a time? Never too many I guess, lol. I am getting it done though, but I can only get a few rows in at a time. Anyways, on another note, I do have some ideas that I can maybe make up that I think would be just too cute. I need to make somethig for a 10 yo girl, but can't really find anyhting I like out there, so I'm gonna see what I can come up with. I think I'll go draw out some things and get back to a few more rows of that blanket!

Bye for now!

Pattern Written up

2008-02-14T21:08:00.001-05:00

OK, I got it all typed up. I really hope its easy to understand. If there are any questions, I will do my best to help. This one was alot harder to write up than the coaster one!! And I was watching the polls, but not too many votes for there to be a clear winner, so I put up both edgings.

Enjoy!!!!

HEARTS GO ROUND HAT

Made for sizes 2-4

Materials used:
Bernat Baby Coordinates, small amounts white(MC), sweet pink(CA) and baby pink(CB)
G(4.0) hook

Directions

Heart Motif (make 6 in each CA and CB)

Row 1: Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. 3 sc in first sc. (3 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (5 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. (7 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, hdc in next sc, 3 dc in next sc. Ch 2, sl st in next sc, ch 2. 3 dc in
next sc, hdc in next sc, sc in last sc. (10 sts)

Row 7: (border)Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st to last dc before ch2. Ch 2, sl st in sc of previous row (same spot you already sl st). Ch 2, sc across. DO NOT TURN. Continue working 4 sc evenly across ends of next 4 rows. Work (sc, ch 3, sc) in foundation row of first sc. Work 4 sc evenly across remaining rows. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Edging

First Motif

With CA motif, RS facing you, join MC with sc in bottom ch3 sp. Ch 3 (sk next st or ch sp, sc in next st, ch 3) around. Join with sl st in first sc. (12 ch3 sps)

Fasten off.

Second Motif

With CB motif, RS facing you, join MC with sc in bottom ch 3 sp. Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of 9th ch 3 sp of First Motif, ch 1, sk next sc of Second Motif, sc in next sc. (Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp on First Motif, ch 1, sk next st or ch sp of Second Motif, sc in next st) around. Ch 3, join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Third Motif

With CA motif, RS facing you, join MC with sc in bottom ch 3 sp. (Ch 3, sk next st or ch sp, sc in next st) 8 times. Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of 8th unworked ch 3 sp of Second Motif. Ch 1, sk next sc on Third Motif, sc in next sc. (Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp of Second Motif, ch 1 sk next sc on Third Motif, sc in next sc) 2 times. Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp of Second Motif, ch 1, join with sl st to first sc on Third Motif.

Fasten off.

Continue joining all the hearts working as for Second and Third Motif joining directions until you get to the last motif.

Last Motif

With CB motif, RS facing you, join MC with sc in bottom ch 3 sp. Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of 9th ch 3 sp of Previous Motif, ch 1, sk next sc of Last Motif, sc in next sc. (Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp of Previous Motif, ch 1, sk next sc of Last Motif, sc in next sc) 3 times. (Ch 3, sk next st or ch sp of Last Motif, sc in next st) 4 times. Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of 12th ch 3 sp of First Motif, ch 1, sk next sc on Last Motif, sc in next sc. (Ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp on First Motif, ch 1, sk next sc on Last Motif, sc in next sc) 2 times. Ch 1, sc in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp of First Motif, ch 1, join with sl st to first sc on Last Motif.

Fasten off.

Set the heart strip aside for no and begin working the hat.

HAT DIRECTIONS

DO NOT JOIN RNDS!!!

Beginning from the top of the hat, ch 3, join to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc) around. (36 sc)

Rnds 5 - 6: Sc in each sc around. (36 sc)

Rnd 7: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) around. (48 sc)

Rnd 8 - 10: Sc in each sc around. (48 sc)

Rnd 11: ( 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) around. (60 SC)

Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 5.

Rnd 13: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc) around. (72 SC)

Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 5.

Rnd 15: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc) around. (84 SC)

Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 5.

Rnd 17: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc) around. (96 SC)

Rnd 18 - 26: Rep Rnd 5.

DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

JOINING ROW

Holding trim and hat with WS together, (CH 1, SL ST IN 2ND CH OF FIRST UNUSED CH 3 SP OF ANY CA MOTIF, CH 1, SK NEXT 2 SC ON HAT, SC IN NEXT SC. CH 1, SL ST IN 2ND CH OF NEXT CH 3 SP, CH 2, SK NEXT 2 SC ON HAT, SC IN NEXT SC. CH 2, SL ST IN 2ND CH OF NEXT CH 3 SP, CH 1, SK NET 2 SC ON HAT, SC IN NEXT SC. CH 1, SL ST IN 2ND CH OF NEXT CH 3 SP, CH 1, SK NEXT 2 SC ON HAT, SC IN NEXT SC. CH 3, SL ST IN SC ON NEXT CB MOTIF, CH 3, SK NEXT 3 SC ON HAT, SC IN NEXT SC) REPEAT AROUND. JOIN WITH SL ST TO FIRST SC ON HAT.

(Sorry, I hit Caps Lock and can't imagine retyping it...I will later.)

Fasten off.

BRIM

Rnd 1: With RS facing, join MC with sc in 2nd ch of first unused ch 3 sp of any CB Motif. (Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp) 3 times. [Ch 3, sc in sc of CA Motif, ch 3, (sc in 2nd ch of next ch 3 sp, ch 2) 4 times] around. Ch 3, sc in sc of last CA Motif, ch 3, join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, do not turn. [Sc in first sc, 2 sc in ch 2 sp, sc in next sc, sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next sc, (sc, hdc, dc) in next ch 3 sp, tr in next sc, (dc, hdc, sc) in next ch 3 sp] Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (96 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around.

Fasten off

EDGING

REVERSE SC (rev sc) BORDER

ch 1, work rev sc in each sc around. join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

BRAIDED BORDER

With CA, and RS facing, join with sc in any sc. (ch 3, sk next sc, sc in next sc) around. Ch 3, join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off CA.

Fold ch 3 loops toward you, join CB in any unworked sc with a sc. (Ch 3, remove hook from loop. Insert hook into same ch 3 sp where you just made a sc, and pull the ch 3 that you just worked through this loop. Sc in next unworked sc) Repeat around. Ch 3, remove hook from loop. Insert hook into same ch 3 sp where you just made a sc, and pull the ch 3 that you just worked through this loop. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off CB

Weave in all ends.

Hearts Go Round Hat Done!!!

2008-02-14T12:57:00.000-05:00

OK, I got it done! I really like it, but now I have a problem. I don't know what to do for the edging. I tried 3 different trims and now I'm leaving it all up to you guys!!

First, I did a simple rev sc border in the darker pink

A closer look

Then I did the same thing, but in the lighter pink

Closer

And finally, I did a braided trim of both colours

Closer

I'm going to open a poll and I would really appreciate your guys help on which one I should do. TIA!!!

Now I'm going to get typing the directions up for you guys!

Valentine Hat....or not

2008-02-13T14:55:00.000-05:00

OK, so I really wanted to get this hat done with a pattern for Valentines Day, but....its not quite done, maybe by tonight?? Heres what I have so far:

The top of the hat is done and most of the hearts to go around, but how am I going to attach these? I'm gonna have to play around a bit. The heart motifs were pretty simple.

I made 5 of each colour, but I think I need 1 more each. I'm pretty sure it'll be done tonight and posted ASAP. So those of you who won't give Valentines till the weekend, it'll be perfect, but then again....the heart motif would be cute any time of the year! Especially for a toddler girl, or baby girl, so it'll be fine all year long. After this is done, I really need to get back to working on my neutral baby blanket that needs to be done in 2 weeks for a friend. Its about 1/3 done. Then I have to get a Easter gift for a 10 yo girl...hmmm.. any suggestions? THEN I have to get invitations done for both my oldest (10) who wants a Simpson party and 2 weeks later, my youngest(1) for either dinosaurs, cuz he loves to roar; monkeys, cuz hes my little monkey; or Mickey Mouse, cuz he loves him(even though I don't). I wonder if I could do a poll for that one?

Anyways, back to work!!!

Hi!! and my Glass Slippers

2008-02-12T15:01:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone. This is my first post. I have never done a blog before, but seen them and thought they were neat, but I never really had anything to post about. I'm on ravelry, so all my projects are there, so a blog seemed like too much work to just keep track of my projects, BUT yesterday I had some inspiration. I was going through all my emails from yahoo crochet groups that I belong to and read a question about a coaster pattern for a wine glass. So I thought, why can't I do this?? It seems easy enough. I have designed a pumpkin hat before, but thats it. And although I thought it was adorable, I still didn't think I could design anything else. But I gave it a try and it was quick and easy and pretty nice I think. So....heres my first design entry for my blog!

GLASS SLIPPERS

by Melanie Blake

Materials used:

Bernat Softee Baby sport weight yarn, small amount white
Size G (4.5mm) hook

Stitches used:

V-st: [dc, ch1, dc] in stitch indicated

Directions:

Base

Ch 4, join with sl st to 4th ch from hook to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3(counts as first dc and ch 1 throughout), dc. V-st 5 times around. Join with sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch 3. (6 V-st)

Rnd 2: Sl st in ch 1 sp. Ch 3, dc in same sp. Dc in sp between next 2 dc. [V-st in next V- st, dc in sp between next 2 dc] around. Join with sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch 3. (6 V-st and 6 dc)

Rnd 3: Sl st in ch 1 sp. Ch 3, dc in same sp. Sk next dc, V-st in next dc. [Sk next dc, V- st in next V-st, sk next dc, V-st in next dc] around. Join with sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch 3. (12 V-st)

Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 2. (12 V-st and 12 dc). Fasten off.

Top Pieces (make 2)

Ch 3, join with sl st in 3rd ch from hook to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc. V-st 2 times. (3 V-st)

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. [V-st in next V-st, dc between next 2 dc] 2 times. V- st in next V-st. Dc in last st. (3 V-st, 3 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. V-st in next V-st. [Sk next dc, V-st in next dc, sk next dc, V-st in next V-st] 2 times. Dc in last st. (5 V-st and 2 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc. [V-st in next V-st, dc between next 2 dc] 5 times. Dc in last st. (5 V-st and 7 dc)

Joining Round:

Holding all pieces with wrong sides together and both top pieces forming a circle, making sure to match stitches, and working through all loops, [sc, ch 3] in each st and ch sp around. Begin at the top going through all 3 pieces with a sc in matching sts, ch 3, then continue working through remaining top piece and bottom piece until both top pieces meet again half way through, then repeat this.

Well, thats it! I hope you like it. Now I have inspiration to do more things! I'm thinking of a Valentines hat for a little girl. I'm going to get working on it!

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