Spring Fling Potholder - New Pattern In Shop

I was so happy when Spring finally arrived and I wanted to design a bright and cheerful flower potholder to welcome it in.  I'm now trying to ignore the fact that our weather has turned cold again and we had to turn our furnace back on.  But this flower does cheer me up with it's bright colors.  :)

The striped center of the flower is done by stitching the stripes into the potholder's front piece by following a color chart.  The flower is made separately, then positioned over the striped section on the potholder front and stitched into place.

And since this potholder involves changing color on each stitch to make the stripes and also the border, I've included a little photo tutorial in the pattern on how to change color on every stitch.

Finished size is about 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" (not including the ring at the top)

Pattern can be purchased in my Etsy Shop

"Eat - Play - Sleep - Repeat" Baby Blanket

My new design is finally finished!   A while back I had seen a cute baby quilt with the words
"eat, play, sleep, repeat" on it, and also some adorable fabric with those words and I wanted to find a way to translate this into a crochet baby blanket.  The blanket is worked in one piece in single crochet with bobbles used to create the raised lettering.  Each word's section has a chart to follow which indicates where to work the sc and bobble stitches.  Bobble stitches are very easy to do, and the pattern includs a photo tutorial on how to make this stitch.

I made this using Red Heart acrylic yarn so that is is easily washable.  The colors used:
White - 7 oz.
Orchid - 5 oz.
Delft Blue - 5 oz.
Spring Green - 5 oz.
Pumpkin - 5 oz.

Pattern is available in my Etsy Shop 



   

Football Baby Blanket - New Pattern in Shop

Football season is in full swing.  I know this only because I have observed others watching it.  I don't really understand football, which is why I don't watch it, but I found that I do like crocheting footballs and recently came up with this cute little baby blanket.   It's done in single crochet and the finished size is about 27" wide x 38" high.  It could also be used as a lap blanket for someone who does enjoy watching football.  :)

The pattern is available in My Etsy Shop

Happy Thanksgiving!  :)

Winter Penguin Potholder - New Pattern In Shop

Winter will be here soon (darn it!), and this cute little penguin is all ready for the snow to fall! 

Pattern is worked in single crochet by following a color chart. The beak, earmuffs and scarf's fringe are crocheted separately and stitched on. The eyes are small black buttons.

Potholder is made using worsted weight cotton yarn, and has front and back pieces stitched together for double thickness.

Finished size is 8 3/4" wide x 8" high (not including ring at top)
Pattern is available in my etsy shop

Red Bird in the Snow Potholder - New Pattern in Shop

I am not normally a fan of snow, but after this long, hot summer I am actually looking forward to it a little bit (not a lot, but a little bit).  :)  We have lots of pine trees around our house and there is nothing prettier than seeing a beautiful red cardinal sitting on a snow-filled branch.  So that was my inspiration when I came up with this sweet little red bird, working on it in 90+ degree temps, while daydreaming about the upcoming cooler weather.  :)

The front piece of the potholder is worked in single crochet by following a color chart.  The beak is crocheted separately, then stitched on, and the eye is a small black button.  The snowflakes are small white beads stitched randomly around. The back piece is done single crochet, then the two pieces are stitched together for double thickness.

The finished size is 9 1/4" wide x 8 1/2" high (not including the ring at the top)

Pattern is available in my etsy shop

Monkey Onesie Baby Blanket - New Pattern In Shop

Since little Eli is such a monkey fan, I designed this monkey onesie baby blanket with him in mind. :)

The blanket is made of 4 blocks that are made by working color changes to stitch the onesie design into the block. The monkey face and other appliques are made separately and stitched to the onesies.
The onesie blocks are stitched in single crochet, and the borders use half double crochet and double crochet.

Blanket can be made for a boy or a girl. The boy blanket includes a star applique in addition to the monkey face, and the girl blanket includes a flower applique.

Finished size is 33” wide x 35” tall
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Blanket is made with Red Heart worsted weight acrylic yarn, and uses the following colors and amounts:
Cafe Latte - 11 oz.
Light Blue or Baby Pink - 6.5 oz.
Soft White - 3.5 oz.

Pattern is $4.25 and is available in my etsy shop

Chocolate Easter Bunny - New Pattern in Shop

I decided that the marshmallow bunnies needed a friend, a chocolate kind of friend. :) So I came up with this chocolate easter bunny.  Although I had to admit, it made me crave chocolate the whole entire time I was working on him.  :)

Bunny takes about 150 yards of Vanna's Choice yarn, but any worsted weight will work, and a size H crochet hook.  You also need a 3/8" button for the eye, some ribbon and fiberfill.  It's worked flat, making 2 bunny shaped pieces, which are then stitched together and stuffed.

Finished size is about 7" wide (across the bottom), x 15" tall.

Pattern is available in my Etsy shop

Crimson Lace Scarf Pattern - New in Shop

This scarf is a quick and easy project, because it only has 3 rounds!  I used Berroco Vintage Chunky (about 155 yards) and a size J crochet hook.  The finished size is 4.25 inches wide x about 59 inches long, but the length can easily adjusted  and it can be made longer or shorter by simply changing the number of the beginning chain.  It also works up nicely in a worsted weight yarn, using a size H crochet hook.
The pattern is available in my shop

Heart Basket - New Pattern in Shop

I have a new Heart Basket pattern ready just in time for Valentine's day.  The basket is first worked as a flat piece, with heart design crocheted into piece by changing colors. Panel is folded in half verticially and sides are seamed together, then top section is folded into the bottom section to create a basket which is double thickness. Bottom piece is made separately, and then stitched to bottom edge. To finish; a cardboard insert is placed in the bottom of basket for stability and a decorative border is stitched around the top edge.


Finished size is 5" tall and 4" across the base of basket. The basket can be used to hold many things, but just happens to hold perfectly, a bag of chocolate kisses.  Unfortunately, since my photo shoot last weekend, my basket is now half empty.  Love those chocolate kisses!  :)

Pattern is available in my shop


House Dishcloth - New Pattern in Shop

Happy New Year Everyone!! 

I thought I'd start the year off with a new pattern in my shop. Over the holidays I made some knitted house dishcloths for Christmas gifts, and it got me to wondering if I could design a crocheted house dishcloth. So I gave it a try and this is what I came up with. The stitches used in this dishcloth are: sc, dc, fpdc (front post double crochet), ch, sl st, and a bobble stitch. The finished size is 8 1/2" x 8 1/2".

It's available in my Etsy Shop 

Snow! Potholder Pattern - New in Shop

I haven't done a potholder in a while, and this is one that's been on the back burner for a bit, so I finished it up just in time for the real snow to start flying.  I actually hate don't care for snow at all, but I can never resist a Snowman, they're just so darn cute.  :)

Pattern is available in my etsy shop, 

Spooky Eyes Halloween Bags - New Pattern in Shop

I have one last Halloween bag design for the season.  This one is called Spooky Eyes and the pattern is for a trick or treat bag and a matching goodie bag.

 These were made using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The body of the bags is worked flat, in one piece, the sides are stitched closed, and the handle is then stitched to the top of the bag.

Finished Sizes:
Trick or Treat Bag: 10" wide x 11" high
Goodie Bag: 4 3/4" wide x 5" high

Pattern available in my Etsy Shop

Jack-O-Lantern Trick or Treat Bag and Goodie Bag - New Pattern in Shop

Hello all!  I'm still in a Halloween designing mode, and came up with a Jack O Lantern Trick or Treat bag with a matching goodie bag. 

These were made using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The body of the bags is worked flat, in one piece, the sides are stitched closed, and the handle is then stitched to the top of the bag.


Finished Sizes:
Trick or Treat Bag: 9 1/4" wide x 10 3/4" high
Goodie Bag: 4 1/2" wide x 5" high

Pattern is available in my Etsy Shop

Candy Corn Halloween Bag Set - New Crochet Pattern in Shop

Fall is in the air finally, and I've been working on some Halloween projects.  This pattern set includes a Trick or Treat bag and two sizes of goodie bags.  I made them using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.  You can add a face, or just leave them plain.

Finished sizes are:
Trick or Treat Bag: 10 1/2" high x 10 3/4" wide (at top edge)
Small. Goodie Bag: 5 1/4" high x 5" wide (at top edge)
Large Goodie Bag: 6 3/4" high x 6" wide (at top edge)

Pattern is available in my etsy shop. 

And coming soon is a Jack-O-Lantern Trick or Treat bag with a matching goodie bag.  :)

New Patterns in Shop

I've been busy working on a couple new designs for the shop.  The first is Starburst Coaster pattern, and I've had a lot of fun making these up in all sorts of fun colors.  I haven't tried making any using a varigated yarn, but that's next on my list to try.

I also finished up Pleats and Lace Scarf pattern, which I also enjoyed, but it was a bit more of a challenge given our recent heat wave.  :)  But I have to go where my ideas take me, even if it's making a scarf in 90+ temps.  :) 

Both patterns are available in my etsy shop 

Starburst Coasters are made using worsted weight cotton yarn and are 4 1/2" across.  They are made in two pieces, which are then connected when the border is stitched. 



Pleats and Lace Scarf is made using worsted weight yarn.  I used Berocco Vintage Worsted for the model.  It is made in two panels which are then stitched together at center back.  Each panel is made by first stitching the pleated edge, then turning and working the body of the scarf. 



Bread Cozy - New Pattern in Shop

Hello All! I haven't been a very good blogger lately. Summer just seems to be so busy,and the time is just flying by. :) I finished a new pattern for a bread cozy to keep the bread/rolls/biscuits warm. It also works nicely to wrap a homemade loaf of bread in for gift giving. I have some other patterns in the works and hope to have a few new free ones up soon! :)

Pattern is available in my Etsy Shop



A Few New Patterns in the Shop and a Visit from Baby Eli

I've been busy working on new patterns and playing with baby Eli the last few weeks.  :)  He came to visit me the other day and he even had a special shirt for the day that said "Off to Auntie's".  He's 3 months old now, and getting cuter every day.  I noticed that he is starting to pay more attention to his surroundings, including the TV.  So when he was here, I found a Barney movie on Netflix and set him in his little chair in front of the TV and let it play  He smiled as soon as he saw Barney and was just mesmerized (well, for about 15 minutes).  I took this photo of him watching Barney and he was so engrossed that he didn't even pay attention to me taking his picture.  I emailed it to his parents who are just "thrilled" with the prospect of lots of Barney music in their future.  LOL  Hopefully, he'll still be allowed to come to my house.  :)


"Wow, that Barney sure has some cool songs!"

And here are the new patterns.  Both are available in my etsy shop

Lazy Daisy Potholder 

Dinnertime! Potholder



Aspen Leaf Potholder Pattern - New in Shop

I finally got around to writing up the pattern for the Aspen Leaf potholder that I had made my mom for Mother's Day. :) It's available in my etsy shop, and can also can be downloaded instantly thru Ravlery by using the buy now button.
 

A Puzzle Card and a Strawberry Potholder

A while back I bought a puzzle magic punch from Herrschners when they had it clearanced for $5.99.  This punch lets you make a puzzle out of a 4 x 6 picture.  I decided to try it out by making a birthday card for my goddaughter Sarah.  I didn't have a photo to use, but I made up a little card in Word, then sized it to be
4 x 6, and printed it out on cardstock, then put it on a self-adhesive puzzle mat (which came with the punch), and then ran it thru the punch.  It has a little drawer to catch all the pieces.  It was a lot of fun to make, and Sarah loved putting together the puzzle to read her birthday greeting.  :)

I also have a new strawberry potholder in the shop. It seemed like a good design to welcome in summer!  :)
The pattern is listed in my etsy shop



Strawberry Potholder

Springtime Needlework Caddy - New Pattern in Shop

I designed this needlework caddy so that I can have all my supplies handy when I'm working on a project.  The sections hold the items pretty firmly, so it's also easy to move around from place to place, without things falling out.  I made my mom one of these, that she keeps on her sewing table and it's loaded to the hilt with all kinds of supplies .  We always laugh at how many items and the variety of items we can stuff into the thing.  :)

Needlework Caddy is made using worsted weight acrylic yarn (and actually the stiffer the yarn, the better), and is made up of 4 individual single crochet sections, which are then put together to form caddy.

Finished size is about 3 1/4" high x 4 1/4" wide.

Pattern be purchased in my Etsy Shop



I made a plain one in bright colors to be used as an Art Caddy