Husbands Who Will Buy Their Wives Yarn Today

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Austin, Curtis, Blaine and Gary.

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Easy Pillow Boxes

We Used:
Paper Rolls.
Glue (I used hot glue).
Buttons.
Coloured paper or construction paper.
Googly eyes.
Ribbon.
Stickers.
Scissors.
Candy.

Instructions:

Fold in one side of the tube.
Flip tube over and fold the other side in the same way.

Cut a piece of paper to evenly fit around your tube.
Wrap the paper around the tube. Glue one end to the back of your tube. Lap the other end of the paper over the glued edge. Glue in place. 

Add your stickers. Glue on your googly eyes or buttons.
For the owl we simply cut out wings, beak and eyes from coloured paper.

Open one end of your box to insert your candy or gift.

Make sure your ribbon is cut long enough to fit around your box. Tie the ribbon around the box to finish.

Here's a pillow box we made for Valentine's Day!

Free Crochet Pattern ~Chihuahua Sweater

Introducing my little model, Gizmo. Gizmo is my Dear Head Chihuahua. He is approximately 1 1/2 years old. 

      Last night I sat up in bed working on a crochet sweater to fit this little guy. He enjoys it so much that he fell asleep while I took his picture. 

My Chihuahua's Measurements
Chest = 15 1/2 inches.
Neck = 10 1/2 inches.
Waist 12 1/2 inches.
Shoulder blades to base of tail = 14 inches.
You can try this project on your chihuahua as you work.

Materials Required:
4.5mm Crochet hook.
Row markers.
Darning needle.
Red Heart Super Saver Stripes Yarn. Medium 4. Colour Cool Stripe.
2X 1 inch buttons.
1 Larger button (optional for collar).

Gauge:
Using a measuring tape
Approximately 4 rows = 2 inches.
Approximately  6 hdc = 2 inches.
I measured my gauge on body of finished project.
I've included some measurements along the way.

Special Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain.
Sc = Single Crochet.
Ea = Each.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Mnr = Mark New Row/Round.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
Beg = Beginning.
Ss = Slip Stitch.
Hdc = Half Double Crochet.
Bl = Back Loop.


Instructions:
Starting with the collar.
Row 1: Ch 20. Turn. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in ea ch across. (19hdc)
Rows 2-18: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea bl across, forming 'hills and valleys'. (19hdc)
Collar should measure approximately 5 1/2 inches X 10 inches.

Fold project in half, lining row 1 evenly up to row 18. Evenly ss through bl of both rows at same time, forming a tube (collar). 

Working right to left, ss 6 times across to next 'hill'.

The Body:

Crochet Pattern Review ~Butterfly Garden Afghan Block

First of all ~ Get your free copy of this fantastic and fun crochet pattern here.
The Crochet Butterfly Afghan Block is designed by Dearestdebi. Be sure to like her on Facebook to keep up to date with her current designs. 




I recently had the pleasure to test out this amazing pattern.
Using yarn from my stash, and armed with a 6.5 mm hook I plugged away at this wonderful creation by Dearestdebi.
I used a variety of yarns so my square turned out larger than Debi's. I know when I make more of these squares I would love to try using the yarns she has listed in her patterns. Like many others, I am trying to use up some of my ever growing yarn stash.



This pattern is extremely well written and includes great photos to help with construction. Debi did a fantastic job designing this pattern, as she always does. 
To be able to create something so beautiful takes a beautiful mind, patience and alot of time. It is truly a labour of love that you too can create in only a few hours. Seriously! I finished mine in less than a day, while my kidlets were away at school. I took breaks. Lots of breaks, but if I were to time it, it would have been under 3 hours.

My daughter absolutely loves the little butterflies that hover over the flowers in this garden of roses. She had a friend over the other day that was amazed by the beautiful design. She begged me to make one for her dolly. Wouldn't that be a fabulous Christmas gift? I personally would love to make a pillow with this one. It would look great alongside my Twist & Shake Square Pillow that I created using my Twist & Shake Square.

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A C2C Review + My Twist & Shake Square Pillow

Recently I injured my back. I had lots of time to rest while waiting to see a Chiropractor.

I decided I needed a quick and easy crochet pattern to make a blanket for my daughter's birthday. I found the C2C (Corner to Corner) Throw pattern >HERE<. 
I used yarn from my stash, to match the pillow I created from my Twist & Shake Square pattern.

A Collection Of Crochet Patterns For The Kitchen.

~ Thick Washcloth

~ 2 Washcloth patterns 

~ Flower Bath Poof

Free Crochet Pattern ~Passionately Pink Purse

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Materials Required:
~Sewing pins.
~Needle.
~Thread to match yarn.
~5 MM Crochet Hook.
~Darning Needle.
~Zipper. Approximately 15 inches.
~Approximately 1 inch Metal Rings X4.
~Round Markers.
~Yarn: Bernat Mosaic (Medium 4), in colour 'Pink Poodle'; 100g ball X2.
~Yarn: Bernat Satin Sparkle (Medium 4), in colour 'Bronze'; 80g ball X2.

Gauge:
Approximately 12 sc = 3 inches.
Approximately 7 rows = 3 inches.




Special Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain.
Sc = Single Crochet.
Dc = Double Crochet.
Ea = Each.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Mnr = Mark New Row/Round.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
** = Repeat instructions as many times as indicated within **.
Beg = Beginning.
Ss = Slip Stitch.
Hdc = Half Double Crochet.
Sk = Skip.


Instructions:

I Like Crochet ~October's Issue Is Great!

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I just looked at the October issue of I Like Crochet and it is loaded with some of this fall’s coziest patterns, including the Autumn Zig Zag Throw, the Harvest Splendor Cowl, the Marsala and Cream Set (a personal favourite) and the Vine and Twigs Scarf. Cozy sweaters, like the Changing Seasons Sweater, will make sure you stay warm while the shawls and scarves feature has something to fit every style, from neck wraps and keyhole scarves to comfy Shawls. Whether you want adorable owl patterns for baby or festive Halloween accessory patterns, this issue has everything! Grab a copy today! 

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Review ~The Perfect Zipper!

I have been hard at work on my crochet purse. I tried many different ways to get my zipper right, but in the end I found a great zipper attachment tutorial by Pattern Paradise​. 



Now my zipper is perfect!

Mother/Daughter Button Topiary

This beautiful Button Topiary is a great addition to my daughter's bedroom. She even helped make it. 
Of course, I handled the hot glue gun, as I recommend all parents to do for safety reasons.

Free Crochet Pattern ~A Silly Hat For My Silly Dog

She is so adorable sleeping in her new hat! She didn't like it on her head until I added the braided ties.
I would say this hat is easy to make.


It involves some front post double crochet, as well as single crochet, double crochet and half double crochet stitches, skipping stitches, and decreasing.

Free Crochet Pattern ~Twist & Shake Square

MATERIALS
5 mm crochet hook.
Phentex Merit, Medium 4 Yarn in colours; 'Creme Menthe', 'Candy Floss' and 'Chocolate'.
Caron (one pound) Baby, Medium 4 Yarn in colours; 'Yellow' and 'Denim'.
Darning needle to sew in ends.

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Easy~Medium.
This pattern includes a mix of stitches to give it this unique appearance.

When I'm Not Crocheting, I Find My Pencils.

I crochet nearly everyday and I love it, but did you know that I draw too? I have always loved to draw. Since I was a child I would doodle on everything...On paper, my school work/books, walls and much more! I still doodle. It's like an artistic habit of mine. I have always been great at drawing what I can see, from photographs of my children and husband, to flowers in my garden. When I draw from my imagination sometimes I close my eyes to envision what it will look like in my mind.

I wish I was talented enough to remake some of my drawings into crochet projects..

Free For A Limited Time! Beverage Cozy Mitt PDF Version

Here's your chance to get a copy of the Beverage Cozy Mitt Crochet Pattern in PDF Version for FREE! 

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Starting December 14th 2014, ending January 2nd 2015 23:59-end of day. ~Eastern Time(US & Canada)

I am happy to release the PDF version of the Beverage Cozy Mitt. To celebrate this fantastic release I am offering it for Free, for a limited time!

With PDF you can easily download, print, and take your work with you.

This pattern is also available (not in pdf) on my blog >HERE<  for FREE. 

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With PDF you can easily download, print, and take your work with you.

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Free Crochet Pattern ~Beverage Cozy Mitt

Man's Version

These were so fun to make. They keep your hand warm while drinking your favourite beverage. 

These would be great gifts accompanied with fabulous sayings like,
'Keep warm and drink on'...



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Free Crochet Pattern ~Easy Peasy Baby Mitts

Here's an adorable pair of mitts to keep baby's hands toasty warm during the cold winter months.

Skill level: Easy

Free Crochet Pattern ~Crochet Beaded Scarf

Special Abbreviations.
Ch(s) = Chain(s).
Dc(s) = Double Crochet(s).
Cluster = (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) all in one stitch.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Sk = Skip.

I used.
600 seed beads (60 seed beads per row).
1.75 mm Crochet hook.
Aunt Lydias Crochet Thread. Classic 10. Colour: 'White'.

Gauge.
Approximately (cluster + chain 9)X 2  = 6 inches.

Halloween Costume Idea ~Homemade Ewok

Free Crochet Pattern ~Apple Tree Motif

I used:
Yarn: Bernat Mosaic, Medium 4. Colours: Budgie & Medusa.
Scrap pieces of red yarn (Medium 4).
4.5 mm hook
Round marker
Darning needle

Skill Level: Easy


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