Chronicles of a yarn addicted, crochet love'n, and knitting wannabe.

I finished up Jacob's blanket last night. I think he'll like the bright bold colors. Can you believe I used all leftovers from my stash! How do you like the border? I used a denim color blue and added some color to the very edge, followed by a final row of backwards crochet, which gives it a rope-like edging. Here is an up close view. I definitely plan on doing another one of these blankets. It's fun mindless crocheting and gives quick satisfaction. Jacob wanted his blanket in bright colors...so this should make him happy! I think when I do another one of these I will go towards the earth tones with some black and whites mixed in. Phoebe gives it her stamp of approval! Oh, for those wanting the pattern, you can find it here. Progress is coming along on my zig zag afghan and pictures are soon on the way with my progress! In the meantime I wish everyone a great productive week!!!

Crochet bikinis are a summertime tradition! From slinky and sexy to fun and fabulous, if you love crochet and rock the bikinis, then making a crochet version should definitely be on your list. Most aren't really for wearing in the water - but they all look fabulous! Here are 10 free crochet bikini patterns to get you inspired! 10 Free Crochet Bikini Patterns Bikini (crochet) by Patons: The classic! Pineapple Monokini by Tracy Knowles, on I Am a Crazy Yarn Lady: Crochet pineapples have never looked so hot! Crochet Bikini Adria by Fashion Martina, a Ravelry download: A Rav favorite

PDF CROCHET PATTERN ONLY - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - NOT A FINISHED ITEM It is a digital download PDF, please note that no physical product will be shipped to you. No refunds on mistaken purchases after PDF has been downloaded. Pattern is written in English and uses US crochet terms. Crochet trinket dish pattern - this is perfect for small jewelry and other accessories. Pattern includes photos & instructions for two sizes. Supplies needed: 4 weight cotton yarn - 35 yds 4 mm & 3.5 mm hooks scissors darning needle stitch marker Stitches used: dc, hdc, sc, sl st Approximate Measurements: 5" width 5" length .75" height TERMS OF USE This pattern and items made using this pattern are for PERSONAL use only. You may sell pieces made using this pattern with proper credit given (link to our etsy post and/or @ohmeohmy_crochet). You may not republish, redistribute, sell, rent, reproduce, modify or duplicate this pattern in full or part. Please always credit @ohmeohmy_crochet when posting items made using this pattern. Do not mass produce and sell items made using this pattern.

My name is Alexa, and I'm addicted to making hair bows. With fall approaching, I wanted to make some cute, seasonal bows for my nieces and was shocked to find

I finished up Jacob's blanket last night. I think he'll like the bright bold colors. Can you believe I used all leftovers from my stash! How do you like the border? I used a denim color blue and added some color to the very edge, followed by a final row of backwards crochet, which gives it a rope-like edging. Here is an up close view. I definitely plan on doing another one of these blankets. It's fun mindless crocheting and gives quick satisfaction. Jacob wanted his blanket in bright colors...so this should make him happy! I think when I do another one of these I will go towards the earth tones with some black and whites mixed in. Phoebe gives it her stamp of approval! Oh, for those wanting the pattern, you can find it here. Progress is coming along on my zig zag afghan and pictures are soon on the way with my progress! In the meantime I wish everyone a great productive week!!!

Happily I share the pictures of my latest blanket. I have had to keep it top secret until it was given to its new home. And boy, has that been hard!!! It's not that I can keep a secret, but I was about to bust to get it to its new home! Do you like the little bug on it??? I really enjoy making granny blankets like this. I love the join as you go method! And I like the bands of granny squares sandwiched between rows of granny stitches. And this time I tried something new. A final row of solid colored two-rounders border the blanket. I love them, although there was a lot of ends to weave in, the final effect is so worth it!! I also learned a couple things making this blanket, which is always pretty cool. First lesson learned, Resolve Carpet Cleaner will remove red dye that bleeds onto white!! Oh, yeah!! I was freaking! When I went to block it, the red yarn bled a little. I wasn't sure what to do, and my husband said try some resolve!! Thank God it worked! I also picked up a few tips on the little squares border. It could be worked a couple of ways. In strips or attach them as you go. I attached them as I went around the blanket, which I think I prefer. All in all, I am ecstatic with how it turned out, and when I gave it to my girlfriend I believe she was, because she immediately teared up! After Christmas I think I am going to make a granny blanket for my bed. I'm planning it in my head now. It will definitely have red in it, too! It just makes me smile! Finally I got the tree up. I am keeping it simple this year. It's pretty. All vintage! And I found the tinsel icicles at Target. Yay. I had a small box of ornaments that come from Brad's Grandma's house. You can tell they are old and have been used year after year. So this year, I decided that's what I wanted to do. And I love it! Check it out! Isn't he cute? I think it is paper mache or stiffened fabric. I have a couple more made like this I will share next week. And who doesn't remember these! I have a few more ornaments left over, so I may do something with them if time allows. I used my old quilt top for the skirt. One made by my grandmother's aunt, so it is seriously old. It makes me happy to be able to use it! I'm off for now. Have a busy day ahead and a full week. Plus, I haven't bought any presents yet! Oh my!!

Adorable lily of the valley charm that can decorate your cars mirror, your headphones, your bag, or anything else you’d like!

My name is Alexa, and I'm addicted to making hair bows. With fall approaching, I wanted to make some cute, seasonal bows for my nieces and was shocked to find

original pattern here: Free knitting pattern - jwishart's Vintage mitts

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I saw this and re-created it with crochet. Ears (make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a circle Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12) Rnd 3-10: sc around Stuff Tail Rnd 1: 6 sc in a circle Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12) Rnd 3-4: sc around Doesn't need to be stuffed Feet (make four) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a circle Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16) Rnd 3-4: sc around (16) To give weight and flatness to the feet I put small decorative glass stones in them before sewing them to the body. Mustache (make two) Rnd 1: 4 sc in a circle Rnd 2: sc in next st then ch 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook sc 6 along ch and into round, sl st in next st Body Rnd 1: 6 sc in a circle Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: *sc then sc twice in next st* repeat around (18) Rnd 4: *sc in next two st then sc twice in next st* repeat around (24) Rnd 5: *sc in next three st then sc twice in next st* repeat around (30) Rnd 6: *sc in next four st then sc twice in next st* repeat around (36) Rnd 7-21: sc around Rnd 22: *decrease then sc in next four st* repeat around (30) Rnd 23: *sc in next three st then decrease* repeat around (24) Rnd 24: *decrease then sc in next two st* repeat around (18) Put in eyes, sew on mustache and ears. Stuff. Rnd 25: *sc then decrease* around (12) Rnd 26: decrease around (6) Rnd 27: decrease once more then break thread and sew up hole. Sew on tail and feet. Update: I have had a few questions about the mustache. I took a few pictures to help clarify what each half of the mustache will look like. I used white yarn because it was the nearest to me at the time. The first photo is of the mustache before I let the yarn curl naturally into a curve and the second one is after the curve. You make two of these and sew them close together and touching edges on the face.

This crochet stitch tutorial shows how to make the aligned squares stitch. The tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial.

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