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 ~Cheeky Little Monkey Hat & Scarf

Materials Required:
3.5mm crochet hook.
Patons Grace Yarn. Light 3. Color: Sky.
Darning Needle (for sewing in ends).
Scissors.
Row/Round markers.

2017 Hot Fingerlings Interactive Baby monkey

Guage:
Approximately 10 sc = 1 inch.
Approximately 6 rows = 1 inch.

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.

Instructions:

Hat:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. (6hdc)
Rnd 2: Hdc to join. Mnr. Hdc in same st. 2 hdc in ea st around. (12 hdc)
Rnd 3: Hdc to join. Mnr. Hdc in same st. 2 hdc in ea st around. (24 hdc)
Rnds 4-5: Hdc to join. Mnr. Hdc in ea st around. (24 hdc)
Rnd 6: Hdc to join. Mnr. Hdc in ea st around. Ss to join. Fasten Off. Sew in ends.(24 hdc)


Add a pompom to the top of the hat. You can make your own using the following video (using only 2 fingers) or purchase one. Sew it on.

Scarf

Row 1: Ch 35. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in ea st across. Fasten off. Sew in ends. (35 hdc)

If you love the pillow and scarf you can get the free pattern here by clicking on this sentence.

Free Crochet Pattern ~Cheeky Little Monkey Blanket & Pillow

I bought my daughter this Fingerling/Happy Monkey for Christmas and she fell in love with him instantly. He is an interactive little monkey that holds onto your finger, makes silly noises when he swings by his tail. He blows back kisses and snores. Now he can snuggle up with his new blanket and pillow and snore happily.
This pattern was fun to make up and didn't take very long to make, using mostly half double crochet(hdc) and single crochet(sc) stitches. My daughter played for hours after I completed this project.

Materials Required:
3.5mm crochet hook.
Patons Grace Yarn. Light 3. Color: Sky.
Darning Needle (for sewing in ends).
Scissors.
Row/Round markers.
Cotton Stuffing.

2017 Hot Fingerlings Interactive Baby monkey

Guage:
Approximately 10 sc = 1 inch.
Approximately 6 rows = 1 inch.

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.


Instructions:

Blanket
Ch 25
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd chain from hook. Hdc in ea ch across. (24hdc)
Rows 2-13: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. (24hdc)
Border
Round 1: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in ea st around, placing 2sc in ea corner st. Ss to join. Fasten off. Sew in ends. (102sc)

Pillow
Ch 16
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd chain from hook. Hdc in ea ch across. (15hdc)
Rows 2-13: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. (15hdc)
Border
Fold project in half. Pin corners together.

Round 1: Ch 1. Turn. Working through both sides of folded project. Sc in next st. Sc in ea st around, placing 2sc in ea corner st, and leaving a few sts unworked. Stuff the pillow with a bit of cotton. Sc in remaining sts around. Ss to join. Fasten off. Sew in ends. 

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 ~Dolly & Me Child's Choice Buttons Necklaces

These fantastically fun button necklaces are quick and easy to work up. Let the child pick the buttons they want to make it extra special. If you have never worked the foundation hdc, then this video will help you learn how: http://www.mooglyblog.com/foundation-half-double-crochet/

Yarn: Royale Size 10 Crochet Thread. Colour; 0465 Pastels.
3.75 mm Crochet Hook.


SIZE
Sized to fit approximately age 6 child, with a matching doll size (for generic 18 inch dolls, like American Girl or similar). 

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 ~Brandon's Beanie

For a better understanding of my Crochet Patterns, please refer to

my special crochet abbreviations.


Skill Level: Easy. This pattern works in a continuous round, using Single Crochet stitch. It helps to mark the first stitch in each round.

I used:
Willow Burrow Worsted Weight Yarns. (Blue and Green, But any colour choices can be used!)
4.5 MM hook or Hook Needed to obtain gauge.
Round Marker.

Free Crochet Pattern ~Easy Tizzy Scarf

Special Abbreviations
Ch = Chain.
Sc = Single crochet.
Hdc = Half double crochet.
Tr = Triple crochet.
Ea = Each
St(s) = Stitch(es)

I used:
8mm hook
Yarn: Bernat Tizzy, Super bulky 6, in colour 'Posey Pink'.
Extra Large 3 inch Homemade button.

Craft ~Easy Keychain Tassel

Check out this super cute key chain tassel I just made! It looks great with my dresser key. I made this with very little supplies and stuff I had lying around the home. Below I will list the items I used and a tutorial on how I made it, so you all can make your own. Use them to mark your water bottle, keys, back pack and much much more!

Free Crochet Pattern ~Double Easy Washcloth

Pictured to left, I used: 

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton, Medium 4. Colour 'Fruit Punch'.

4.5 mm hook.

Pictured at left, I used:
Peaches & Creme, Medium 4. Colour 'Blue Lagoon'.
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton, Medium 4. Colour 'Hot Blue'
4.5 mm hook


Skill Level: Easy

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Easy Dc, Sc Washcloth

A super quick and easy washcloth. With an attractive texture.

Made using a ball of worsted weight yarn from my stash

and a 4.5MM Hook.

Pictured to left:
I used: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton. Medium 4. Colour 'Twisted Melon', and 'Hot Blue'. 
4.5 mm hook.


Skill level: Easy