Coming Soon! - "Ringing In Christmas" Ornament Series

Christmas will be upon us before we know it, so I thought it would be fun do a Christmas ornament series. I have designed a set of Christmas ornaments that are made by crocheting around a 2" plastic ring.  Below is a photo of the package of the type of ring I'm talking about.  The kind I usually use are by either Susan Bates or Boye.  And if you want to get your other supplies around and ready beforehand, I'm also using a size G (4.25mm) crochet hook and Caron's Simply Soft yarn in regular Christmas colors, like white, red and green, but there might be a little yellow and blue thrown in there too. 

My plan is to release one pattern each week, beginning on Nov 1st.  I've had a lot of fun designing these and I hope you'll join in on the fun!  :)

2" Plastic Rings

Cupcake Pincushion Ring

I recently saw a cupcake pincushion ring online somewhere (can't remember where), and it got me to wondering if I could make a crochet one using my "Cupcakes To Crochet" Pattern.  This pattern can be made using either worsted weight yarn, sport weight yarn, or size 10 crochet cotton thread to make different sizes of cupcakes.

First I needed to find a ring that would work, and I found just the right thing at Hobby Lobby.  And it was 50% off to boot!.  Next up, I made the cupcake using size 10 crochet cotton thread and a size 7 steel crochet hook.  Then all I had to do was glue the cupcake to the ring and I had myself a Cupcake Ring Pincushion.  :) It was a fun little project.  :)

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.  :)

Gus and Grace Update

I realized that Gus and Grace haven't made an appearance on this blog in quite some time.  And I thought I better give them a little face time so they don't get jealous of baby Eli showing up so often.  :)

It's a pretty easy update though, Grace is still sweet as can be, and Gus is still ornery as can be and still keeping us entertained on a daily basis.  And yes, he is still carrying around his pet string.  :)



Sweet, sweet Gracie!



Ornery Gus! :)

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.