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Crochet Paw Print Pattern

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:56:07 GMT

Calling all animal lovers! You are going to love these crochet paw prints! I’ve found a way to get a cute looking paw print with just a few rounds and no extra stitching of pieces once you are done. This makes for an easy appliqué for hats, blankets, and more!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Light Brown (Buff) and Dark Brown (Cafe Latte) or any similar worsted weight yarn. You can easily use a bit of scrap yarn for this project! Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: Approximately 5 inches x 5 inches

Crochet Paw Prints
with dark brown yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 9 HDC in ring, join to first HDC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join in light brown yarn, chain 2 (18 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join in dark brown yarn, chain 2 (36 HDC)
Round 4: 3 DC + chain 2 in first stitch, slip stitch to join to same stitch, skip 2 stitches, slip stitch in next + chain 2 + 3 DC + chain 2 and slip stitch to same stitch, skip 2 stitches, repeat two more times to make a total of 4 toe pads, join in light brown yarn at end of last toe pad.
SC in next 26 stitches which brings you around to the first toe pad.
2 HDC around each toe pad (2 HDC around chain 2 space, 2 HDC in the tops of each DC stitch + 2 HDC in last chain 2 space) make a SC in between each toe pad.
Join to first SC.
Fasten off leaving long tail.

Here is a video tutorial:

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Crochet Caramel deLite (Samoas) Girl Scout Cookie

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:02:38 GMT

It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season! Zoe is now a Brownie and is so excited to be selling cookies this year! When we were shopping at Michaels Stores the other day we came across some Bernat Velvet Plus yarn on clearance and got the idea to make a Caramel deLite (AKA Samoas) Crochet Cookie! The burnt orange color is honestly the PERFECT match to the toasted coconut and carmel that is on the real edible cookie. This crochet version works up similar to a crochet donut pattern but you will stuff it lightly. All the Girl Scouts will want a Caramel deLite plushie! I’ve had so many requests for these and plan on making one for all the girls in our troop. They work up quickly and I will have a video tutorial posted soon as well.

Materials:
-Bernat Velvet Plus Yarn in Burnt Orange (Toasted Chocolate color would also work!). Get the yarn HERE at Michaels.
– Bernat Blanket Yarn in Taupe Brown. Shop yarn HERE at Yarnspirations.com
– Size K Crochet Hook
– Large Tapestry Needle
-Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– Fabric Glue or Hot Glue

Caramel deLites (AKA Samoas) Girl Scout Crochet Cookie Pattern:
With Velvet Yarn in Burnt Orange
Chain 12, join to first chain, chain 1, make 2 SC in each chain stitch (24 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (36 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (44 SC)
Round 5-6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (44 SC)
Join in Bernat Blanket yarn in brown
Round 7: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (88 SC)
Round 8: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, (end with a SC in last stitch) join, chain 1
Round 9: SC in each stitch around, join chain 1 (59 SC)
Round 10: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, (end with a SC Decrease) join, chain 1
Round 11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (39 SC)
Round 12: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, (end with a SC in last stitch) join, chain 1
Round 13: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 14: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, fasten off leaving long tail
Stuff lightly and stitch the inner circle together with tapestry needle and blanket yarn tail.

Use a long strand of brown and your tapestry needle to make chocolate stripes! Glue down stripes (if loose) with fabric glue or a dab or two of hot glue.

I know the stitches can be a little hard to see with this plush yarn.
TIPS: Crocheting loosely so you can feel for your stitches. Counting the stitches in the rounds is the best way to make sure you have the right amount of stitches (it’s ok if you miss one or have one too many as long as you have a nice circle!). You could also hold a strand of worsted weight yarn along with the velvet yarn so you can see your stitches better.

VIDEO TUTORIAL COMING SOON!

If you now have a craving for a box of Girl Scout Cookies, Zoe is selling ONLINE ONLY and they will be shipped directly to your house! (I think US only). THIS is her link to purchase and you must select Direct Ship Order. Unfortunately shipping is a little pricey but it’s the safest way to distribute this year because of Covid pandemic protocols.

Zoe and I would love to know if you make a Caramel deLite Crochet Cookie! Would love to see! Tag me on social media using #RepeatCrafterMe or @RepeatCrafterMe.

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Llama Love Pillow

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:10:23 GMT

Here’s a little Llama Love coming your way! This adorable Llama can be made in any color combo and it can be used for many different projects! I made a pillow but I also made my sweet baby nephew a wall hanging (he’s due in March!) and I love the idea of making this into a blanket as well. You will follow a pixel graph to crochet the simple llama shaped body into a graphgan square. Then you will add the features like the ears, tails, legs, and snout over the top! Lots of cute texture and a fun design. I spiced this one up for Valentine’s Day by adding tiny crochet hearts!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Colors:
Light Raspberry
Baby Pink
Soft White
Oatmeal
Shop all the colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– A bit of black yarn or embroidery thread
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Pixel Graph HERE
– 14 x 14 Poly-fil Premier Pillow Insert

You will crochet one of these panels using the pixel graph and any color you’d like for the background and white or cream for the llama body. Make sure you have a square when you are finished. I had to add on an extra 5 rows to mine. I used Light Raspberry color yarn for the background and off white for the llama.

Crochet a second panel that is the same size (about 15×15 inches) without the llama body. Just a solid color. I used baby pink for the backside of my pillow.

Sorry, I hope I don’t offend anyone but my husband says this pixel graph looks inappropriate LOL!

You can carry your yarn through or use two balls of the pink to crochet on either side of the white body.

Now make the embellishments!

Feet: make 4
With oatmeal color yarn
Chain 8, HDC in 4th chain from hook, DC in remaining 4 chains, fasten off leaving long tail.

Snout:
With oatmeal color yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (15 SC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC, HDC, SC in next 8, HDC in next, DC, 2 DC in last two stitches, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Nose:
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Stitch on smile to snout under nose.

Ears: make 2
With soft white yarn
Chain 13, SC in second chain from hook, SC, HDC in next 2, DC in next 4, HDC, SC, 2 SC in last, now working on other side, SC in each chain, join to first SC, fasten off leaving long tail.

Tail:
With soft white yarn
Chain 6, HDC in second chain from hook, 2 HDC in next, 2 DC in next, DC in last two, fasten off leaving long tail.

Cheek:
With baby pink yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Saddle:
With baby pink
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, do not join, pull tight to make half circle
Join in raspberry pink yarn
2 SC in first, SC in next 4, 2 SC in last
Join in oatmeal color yarn
2 SC in first, HDC in next, 2 DC in next 3, HDC, 2 SC in last
Fasten off
Loop in a few strands of baby pink at bottom for fringe.

Add some TINY HEARTS! You can find my tiny heart pattern as a part of my Earth Day Crochet Cuddle Buddy Pattern.

Now place the two squares together and SC along the edges to close it up around your pillow form.

I made this wall hanging for my baby nephew who is making his debut into the world soon! As you can see, you can use this llama as a part of a bigger crochet project or blanket!

This wall hanging is about 23 x 23 inches (with a starting chain of 100 stitches. Super cute, right?!

Hope you enjoy this Llama project! Show me what you come up with by tagging me on social media. @RepeatCrafterMe or #RepeatCrafterMe

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Crochet Cute Critters Enamel Pins from WizardPins

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:17:40 GMT

Who’s ready for more Crochet Cute Critters merch?! These adorable custom Enamel Pins were created for me by a company called WizardPins. The image on the pin is from the cover of my book “Crochet Cute Critters” featuring Ginger the Giraffe and Callie the Cat. If you love crocheting my alphabet amigurumi friends, you will need this pin to add to your project bag!

The pins are approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inches and has rubber tack backs that attach to two pin spikes for a sturdy and secure lapel fasten.

Want to design your own Enamel Pin? It’s super easy! WizardPins can create anything you imagine! Just send them an image or idea and they do all the work. Great customer service and communication. A mock-up proof was sent to me the same day and they were more than willing to edit to my liking. The printing and shipping is super fast as well! I currently have 100 of these custom Crochet Cute Critters Enamel Pins and am working on a way to get these to you (along with my Crochet Cute Critters Stickers!) so stay tuned!

Although their speciality is enamel pins, WizardPins can also make custom coins, keychains, cufflinks, lanyards, wristbands, and more! Check out their product page HERE. They also have enamel pins that are ready for purchase if you aren’t looking to customize. Enamel pins are very popular among the knit and crochet community because they are fun to attach to canvas project tote bags. I have several crochet friends who collect them!

Makers Gonna Make Tote Bag from Michaels Stores

Who knew that customizing an enamel pin would be so easy?!
Thanks WizardPins for the fun collaboration!

Image used for pin was created and purchased from Mango & Bean. Check out her Etsy Shop HERE.

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Crochet Toast

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:12:35 GMT

Who’s ready for a calorie-free breakfast?! I’ve got crochet toast on my hook! And you can top your toast with anything you’d like! Maybe some peanut butter, jelly, or a dab of butter? Use these as play food, coasters, hot pads, or even stitch two together and stuff with poly-fil for a cute little plushie!

Materials:
– Worsted Weight Yarn in light brown and dark brown.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Crochet Toast Pattern:
Starting with light brown yarn
Chain 13, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 2-14: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 15: Skip two stitches and make 6 DC in the next stitch, skip two stitches and join with a slip stitch, slip stitch in next, skip two stitches and make 6 DC in next, skip remaining stitches and join to the last stitch.
Border Round: join in dark brown yarn, SC evenly around toast, join, fasten off and weave in ends.
Note: it helps to make slip stitches in the dent at top of bread and make two SC in the bottom two corners of the bread.

Add some peanut butter or jelly!
with light brown or purple yarn
Chain 9, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 2-8: SC in each stitch across, chain 2, turn (8 SC)
Row 9: Skip a stitch and make 4 DC in next, skip a stitch and join with slip stitch, skip a stitch and make 4 DC in next, join to very last stitch, fasten off and weave in ends.
Add some safety eyes and a smile before you stitch your peanut butter or jelly onto the front of the toast!

We go together like peanut butter and jelly!
This would make a great valentine.

Add a square of butter!
with yellow yarn
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 2-4: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Fasten off after row 4 and weave in ends or stitch butter onto toast!

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Mini Winter Crochet Hats

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:03:41 GMT

I’ve been crocheting a few different mini hat designs over the past few weeks (See my Mini Holiday Hats HERE and my Mini Party Hats HERE) and now I’m adding Mini Winter Hats to the mix! The fun part of this particular design is that they fit the Easy Crochet Bunnies that I posted a few day ago! They are now Snow Bunnies! You could customize these hats to make them holiday themed. Add a heart button for Valentine’s Day, a flower button for Easter or Spring, as shamrock button for St. Patrick’s Day, etc. Follow the written pattern below or watch the video tutorial on my YouTube Channel!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in two colors (one for main hat and one for brim.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Decorative buttons found at Michaels Stores
– Tapestry Needle

Mini Winter Crochet Hat For Bunny:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 5: SC in first 6, chain 3 and skip 3 stitches, SC in next 10, chain 3 and skip 3 stitches, SC in remaining stitches, join, chain 1
Round 6: SC in each stitch around making 3 SC in the chain spaces, join, chain 1
Round 7-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
switch to brim color yarn
Round 11: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 12: FPHDC in first, BPHDC in next, repeat around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends

Mini Winter Crochet Hat:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 5-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
switch to brim color yarn
Round 11: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 12: FPHDC in first, BPHDC in next, repeat around, join
Fasten off and weave in ends
Add pom-pom in brim color to top!
Add a decorative button!

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Easy Crochet Bunny

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:50:19 GMT

Are you ready for some easy amigurumi?! This Crochet Bunny has very little sewing involved because the only pieces that need to be attached are the arms and feet (and those are optional!) The entire body and head and the two floppy ears are crocheted in one piece giving you less parts to sew together and ends to weave in. Just start from the bottom up!

Materials:
– Red Heart With Love Yarn in color Aran (or any color you’d like!) You can get 3-4 bunnies from one skein. Shop Red Heart Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Safety Nose (pink preferably) and two small safety black eyes. I got mine HERE on Amazon.com
– Tapestry Needle
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– Clover Pom-Pom Maker (optional)

Finished Size: approximately 8 inches tall and 5 inches wide

Video Tutorial:

Easy Crochet Bunny Pattern:

Body/Head/Ears (all worked together):
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 12: SC decrease, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 13: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 14: SC decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 15: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 16: SC decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (15 SC)
Round 17: SC in each stitch around, join, chain1 (15 SC)
Round 18: SC decrase, sc in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
start stuffing with polyfil
Round 19: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 20: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 21-28: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Add safety eyes and nose (or stitch on eyes/nose) and continue to stuff with poly-fil
Round 29: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 30: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 31: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 32: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 33: SC Decrease until closed (or almost closed). Do not fasten off yarn, It’s ok if the top isn’t completely closed shut, you can crochet it closed when making the ears.
Chain 20, 2 TC in 5^th chain from hook, TC in next, DC in next 4, HDC in next 4, SC in remaining chains, now SC along the edges of the ear making 2 SC in each of the stitches around the bottom/wider part of the ear. Join to top of bunny head, repeat to make second ear.
Now you can fasten off and weave in your ONE loose end!

Bunny feet (make 2):
magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3-4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (15 SC)
Round 5: SC decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 6: SC decrease two times, SC in last 6, join, chain 1
Round 7: SC decrease, SC in last 6, join
Fasten of, stuff with poly-fil, leave long tail

Bunny Arms (make 2):
Magic ring, chain 1, and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2-4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 5: SC Decrease, SC in next two, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 6: SC in each stitch around
stuff lightly and fasten off leaving a long tail.

Tail:
Use a small pom-pom maker to make a fluffly bunny pom-pom tail!

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Crochet Heart in a Circle

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:10:47 GMT

I’m diving into Valentine’s Day Crochet projects and came up with a little heart design that can be used for a variety of projects! A basic heart becomes a circle that can be as small or big as you’d like. Keep increasing for a larger blanket sized circle or add just a few rounds and use it as bunting, a coaster, and/or appliqués. I’m sure you will think of many other ways to use this pattern and I can wait to see what you come up with!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in white, Pale Plum, Orchid, and Medium Purple.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

We will start with a heart and then transform it into a circle. Feel free to keep going and make it as large as you’d like! The heart circle that I demonstrate in my YouTube Video below measures 5×5 inches.

Heart in a Circle Pattern:
starting with dark purple (or heart color of your choosing)

Chain 11, DC in 4th chain from hook, HDC in next, SC in next, 3 SC in next, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, 4 DC in last,

Now working on other side of chain

DC in first, HDC in next, SC in next, skip 2 stitches, SC in next, HDC in next, 5 DC in last, join to first DC, chain 1

Round 2: SC in first 4, 3 SC in next, SC in next 4, 2 SC in next 4, SC in next 2, skip two stitches, SC in next 2, 2 SC in last 4,

Switch to white yarn, join, chain 1

Round 3: SC in first, HDC in next, 2 DC in next 2, DC in next 3, 2 DC in next 2, HDC in next, SC in next 7, HDC in next, 2 DC in next 2, DC, deep DC, DC, 2 DC in next 2, HDC, SC in last 6, join, chain 1

Round 4: SC in first 26, DC in next 3, SC in last 11 (40 stitches in round)

Switch to light purple yarn
Round 5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Switch to next shade of purple
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 9: 2 SC in first, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1
Switch to next shade of purple
Round 10: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 11: 2 SC in first, SC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 1

Keep increasing to create more rounds and a bigger circle!
When you are ready to stop, make a final round or two in just SC stitches (no increasing) to make a nice edge.

Hope you enjoy crocheting these Heart Circles! Be sure to tag me on social media if you make these! #RepeatCrafterMe or @RepeatCrafterMe

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Crochet Skinny Stripe Sweater

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 23:50:22 GMT

One of my big goals for this year is to design and crochet more wearables! I am starting off with this Skinny Stripe Sweater that works from a very basic pattern of SC and DC stitches. The body works in one piece from the top down and then you will crochet the arms. Add in some colorful stripes or leave one color! Up to you! There is lots of ways to customize this simple crochet sweater.

This post/pattern is currently a WORK IN PROGRESS. I am basing the first sweater off of my body size (XS) and experimenting as I go. I am also adding ribbing around the wrists, neckline, and bottom edge but this is totally optional. You could add on some length just by crocheting additional rounds of DC stitches.

I purposely started this sweater with a big boat neckline so you can easily slip this sweater on and off.

I want to get some feedback from a pattern tester regarding other sizes so stay tuned for an updated pattern post as I continue to work on this project!

In full disclosure, I also had to order more gray yarn so I could finish my sweater and work on a smaller size for Zoe! Bear with me while I wait for my yarn to arrive and continue to work on this pattern. You may see me post other projects in the meantime but you can always come back to this post for updates as I have them ready.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Light Gray (3 skeins), and less than one skein of Aqua, Peacock, Royal Blue, Medium Purple, Pink, and Saffron
Red Heart with Love would also be a good option for this sweater if you want it super soft!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Skinny Stripes Sweater Pattern – SIZE XS
(this could fit a tween/teen/older child)
starting with gray yarn
chain 100, join to first chain (be sure not to twist your chain), chain 2 and DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (chain 2 does not count as DC) (100 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (110 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 10 stitches, repeat around, join,
chain 2 (120 DC)
Note: This is where you could continue to increase to make the sweater bigger (next round would be 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, etc)
Round 4-5: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (120 DC)
Round 6: DC in the first 35, chain 10 and skip 25 stitches (first armhole), DC in next 35, chain 10 and skip 25 stitches (second armhole), join to first DC, chain 2
Round 7: DC in each stitch around including the 10 chains in each armhole (do not fasten off) (90 DC)
Round 8: join in turquoise yarn and chain 1, SC in each stitch around (90 SC)
Round 9: carry up gray yarn, join in and chain 2 (you can fasten off and re-attach yarn if this is too confusing). DC in each stitch around (90 DC)
Round 10: join in light blue yarn and chain 1, SC in each stitch around (90 SC)
Round 11: join in gray yarn and chain 2, DC in each stitch around (90 DC)
Round 12: join in dark blue yarn and chain 1, SC in each stitch around (90 SC)
Round 13: join in gray yarn and chain 2, DC in each stitch around (90 DC)
Round 14: join in purple yarn and chain 1, SC in each stitch around (90 SC)
Round 15: join in gray yarn and chain 2, DC in each stitch around (90 DC)
Round 16: join in pink yarn and chain 1, SC in each stitch around (90 SC)
Round 17: join in gray yarn and chain 2, DC in each stitch around (90 DC)
Round 18: join in yellow yarn and chain 1, SC in each stitch around (90 SC)
Round 19-30 (or longer): DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends or continue by making a row of SC along the edge if you aren’t going to add ribbing.

Now let’s add the arms! Follow the pattern below for both arms.
Join in gray yarn along any space in arm hole. chain 2 and DC in each stitch around for a total of 40 DC, join, chain 2
Round 2-18: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
Round 19: SC in each stitch around in turquoise
Round 20: DC in each stitch around in gray
Round 21: SC in each stitch around in light blue
Round 22: DC in each stitch around in gray
Round 23: SC in each stitch around in dark blue
Round 24: DC in each stitch around in gray
Round 25: SC in each stitch around in purple
Round 26: DC in each stitch around in gray
Round 27: SC in each stitch around in pink
Round 28: DC in each stitch around in gray
Round 29: SC in each stitch around in yellow
Round 30-31 (or longer): DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
fasten off and weave in ends or add a round of SC along the edge if you aren’t going to add ribbing.

SC along the the top edge or add ribbing.

Ribbing:
Chain 13, Slip stitch in second chain from hook and in next 8, SC in last 3, chain 1, turn
Row 2-40 (for arms) Row 2-120 (for neck) Row 2-90 (for bottom edge): in back loops only, SC in the SC stitches from previous row, slip stitch in the slip stitches from previous row, chain 1, turn
Fasten off and stitch ribbing pieces onto sweater with tapestry needle.

Can’t wait to show you my finished sweater as well as the other sizes! Thanks for your patience! If you make this sweater and have suggestions regarding sizing please email me at RepeatCrafterMe@gmail.com. It really is best to try the sweater on as you go to make sure length and width is correct.

Enjoy sweater weather!

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Maker Space Makeover with Michaels Stores

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:58:05 GMT

My maker space needed a makeover so I went to @michaelsstores for some organizational products! I used the 3 Tier Rolling Cart and the 5 Drawer Rolling Cart to get my craft room in order. Everything that I need to make, sell, and run my small business is now right at arms reach.Keeping yourself organized and on-task is the real key to small business success!

I’ve got my crochet hooks, buttons, pom pom makers, hot glue guns, cameras, and my current works in progress all in order. Plus, since the carts are on wheels, I can bring it with me into other rooms if needed. You never know when inspiration will hit! Creating an efficient workspace is important so you can spend more time creating and less time searching for materials!

I love that these rolling carts come in bright happy colors. I’m feeling so inspired and ready for a new year of makingand creating!

You can shop for the 3 Tier Rolling Cart and 5 Drawer Rolling Cart HERE

This post is sponsored by Michaels Stores. I am excited for the opportunity to collaborate with them this year! #MakeItWithMichaels #ad #sponsored

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Mini Crochet Party Hats

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 23:26:59 GMT

Mini Crochet Party Hats just in time for New Years! I made a few small changes to my Mini Holiday Hat Pattern and was able to easily convert it into party hats! Perfect for a birthday gift topper, keychain, gift card holder, New Years Eve headband topper, and any other festive occasion! I haven’t had a chance to add embellishments but I definitely plan on adding polk-a-dot buttons and even stitching on a little “2021” using a tapestry needle and some embroidery floss. Lots of ways to customize these little cute hats!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in any colors you want! Shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Pom-Pom Ball:
With brim color
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: SC Decrease over first two stitches, SC in next, SC Decrease over next two stitches, SC in last stitch, join
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Stitch pom pom closed with tapestry needle and stitch onto top of hat.

Finished Size = Approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches

I will be sure to update this post when I make a few more hats with some fun embellishments. I had to get you the pattern and idea so you can stitch these up! It will take you less than 30 minutes guaranteed!

You can find the pattern for the Mini Holiday Hats HERE. Also fun and festive and not just for Christmas.

Let me know if you make these Mini Party Hats! Tag me on social media using #RepeatCrafterMe.

Happy New Year! Let’s hope 2021 brings us together with all the family and friends we missed seeing over the past 9 months and most importantly lots of health, happiness, and huge amounts of yarn! I’ll supply the crochet patterns!

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Caron Little Crafties

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 21:21:49 GMT

Introducing Caron Little Crafties, a multi-pack of yarn that contains a rainbow of colors perfect for bringing life to all your small projects. From endearing toys, to bright trimmings, to unique décor accents, you’ll find all the inspiration you need in Little Crafties. Boasting an array of bright and playful shades, this acrylic yarn is the ideal choice for introductory kid’s crafts, too. Each pack contains 20 mini balls of colorful yarn that are well-suited to doing all sorts of patterns for any season, theme or event. Caron Little Crafties is the new go-to yarn for all your craftiest projects!

You can find many different craft projects and crochet patterns using Caron Little Crafties on Yarnspirations.com!

Find the Little Crafties Project Library HERE

I followed the pattern for the Caron Crochet Amigurumi Friends. I loved the little mouse and realized that it could easily be turned into a bear! I used honey brown Little Crafties yarn and a bit of white for the snout and ears. The light blue made the perfect scarf! And I went ahead and added in safety eyes and nose but you can use a french knot for the eyes and stitch on the mouth/nose instead as shown in the directions.

You can find the Caron Crochet Amigurumi Friends pattern HERE

Pattern for the Snout: Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 2 SC + HDC + DC + HDC + 2 SC + HDC + DC + HDC, join to first SC, pull tight and fasten off.

Pattern for Scarf: Chain 42, HDC in 3rd chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, fasten off and weave in ends.

Get the Caron Little Crafties Crochet Pattern HERE on Yarnspirations.com!
Show us what you make! I think this little bear is going to make an adorable keychain. Tag #RepeatCrafterMe and #Yarnspirations on social media!

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DIY Backyard Treehouse

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 23:47:45 GMT

It all started with an idea to give our kids a fun place to hang out and play during the initial Covid stay-at-home order. We were spending most of our days in the backyard and with the kids unable to see friends or attend school in-person, we wanted to do something to lift their spirits.

We had always felt like there was an empty corner of the yard with a large tree that would be perfect for a Treehouse! My husband hasn’t ever built something like this but it turns out he is pretty darn crafty and handy!

He bought THIS BOOK called “Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Treehouses, 2nd Edition: Design & Build Your Kids a Treehouse” and it truly helped with every step-by-step of the design and build of our DIY Treehouse. It was very easy for my husband to pick and choose the tutorials and examples from the book that would work for our space.

He started by cementing in posts and building a platform around the tree.

A post was added to the back corner after these photos were taken. We needed a bit of help digging and cementing that one in! The platform/flooring is extremely stable!

I love that the kids got to see Daddy building something like this from start to finish. And they got to help along the way! We feel like they truly got to learn some valuable skills during this process.

So excited that the platform is done!

Now they get to help paint! We chose a color called November Gray by Valspar. It’s an exterior waterproof sealer/stain.

The walls were built individually and then lifted onto the platform and secured in place. He used cedar planks that clicked together. I believe most all the materials were purchased at Home Depot. Lots of trips to Home Depot!

I ordered the windows off of Amazon. They are shed windows and come in various sizes!

Had to include a doggy door ramp for our pup Max!

The porch and railings turned out fabulous! We got solar light caps for the railing posts and also solar porch light for over the door! Those were all pretty inexpensive additions we found at Home Depot.

I didn’t get a good picture of the roof but we ended up going with a tin roof. It came in two big sheets and was easier to install than wood and shingles.

We have a turf putting green that sits right in front of the tree house (we all love to golf!) so you are seeing a golf ball washer and golf club washer attached to the front post. We also put a pulley system and attached it to the side!

At one point during the summer, Zoe got to have her girlfriends over! This was before the second wave of Covid hit California.

Hard to tell in the picture but there is also a peep hole in the front door!

Here is a view of the inside! We set up a chalkboard for the kids and moved a small kids table and chairs into the treehouse that had previously been in Zoe’s room. I definitely need to crochet a rug and some curtains at some point!

I love the way it lights up at night!! All solar power!

We took our 2020 family photos in the treehouse using a tripod and camera timer!

Happy kids!

Hope you enjoyed a little peek at our Covid Construction Project! We are all enjoying this DIY Backyard Treehouse during this crazy year.

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Crochet Marshmallow Snowman in a Mug

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 01:10:41 GMT

Here’s a quick little project you can make over the holidays! I have re-created the Marshmallow Snowman in a Mug into a crochet keepsake, ornament, or even use it as a toy! This non-edible version is super cute and won’t melt! A fun make for the winter season.

I first spotted this yummy marshmallow snowman over at Wide Open Eats

And I love THIS edible version by It’s Always Autumn as well!

Here is the pattern for my crochet version!

Materials:
Bernat Super Value Yarn in white, aqua, and light brown.
Shop yarn HERE at Yarnspirations.com
– Size G Crochet Hook (marshmallow) and Size H Crochet Hook (mug)
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– Black Safety Eyes (about 6mm) – you will need 5
– Carrot Nose Button (I found mine HERE on Amazon)
– 1 Brown Pipe Cleaner
– Small strand of black yarn (optional for smile)

Mug:
With aqua yarn (or main mug color)
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4-5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (45 SC)
Round 6-19: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (45 SC)
Fasten off aqua yarn.
With brown yarn
You will now be working in loop behind the the stitches of round 19 (see picture below).
Round 20: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Now would be a good time to stuff with poly-fil
Round 21: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 22: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 23: SC Decrease until closed or use your tapestry needle to stitch closed. Weave in ends.
Handle:
Join in blue yarn to the top side of mug. Chain 18 and join to bottom of mug (at about round 4), turn, slip stitch in each stitch and join to top of mug, turn, slip stitch down handle and join to bottom of mug, fasten off and weave in ends.

OPTIONAL: Add a bigger lip around the top of the mug by re-attaching the aqua yarn and single crocheting around the rim!

Marshmallow (make 3):
with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, pull tight and join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 4: in back loops only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 5-10: now working in both loops, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Add on safety eyes and carrot nose or add the buttons for the belly
Round 11: in back loops only, SC Decrease in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
add in poly-fil stuffing
Round 12: SC decrease until close.

Cut brown pipe-cleaner for the arms and legs.
Use a little bit of hot glue to secure if needed.

With a long strand of yarn (maybe in aqua) secure back of marshmallow to the mug (weave strand of yarn all through the mug and to the bottom to weave in your ends).

Cozy up and enjoy!

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Crochet Cute Critters Hits Milestone Book Sales of Over 50,000 Copies

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:44:20 GMT

This is the best Christmas gift I could ask for! I just received an email from my publisher saying that “Crochet Cute Critters” has now sold over 50,000 copies! Thank YOU so much for all of your support and for purchasing a copy of my book over this past year! This means the world to me! I hope that I have more opportunities in the new year for writing crochet books and of course you will always find me writing and publishing free patterns right here on RepeatCrafterMe.com.

Thank you to Boho Balloon Designs for helping me celebrate with this adorable 50K Balloon Bouquet! My friend Suzanne runs this small local balloon business and she was so sweet to drop this gorgeous design off today. She even used the perfect colors from the cover of my book!

My littlest sidekick popped in for a photo! Zoe might be more excited about the balloons than the book sales but I love that she (and my boys) get to see these milestones and achievements from a hard working mom boss!

A huge thank you to all my readers, followers, and fellow crocheters! Because of you I am ending 2020 with a smile. Cheers to 50,000 book sales and on to another 50K! (Crossing my fingers and toes!)

You can now purchase Crochet Cute Critters for the lowest price ever of $7.69 on Amazon!

Happy Holidays and Happy Crocheting!

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Crochet Cozy Winter Cabin Blanket

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:33:51 GMT

Home for the Holidays! We sure have been spending a lot of time at home these days. Especially with all the stay-at-home orders. I decided to embrace this 2020 theme of “home” and work up a cozy winter blanket that is perfect the season!

It started with a Corner-to-Corner Crochet square of sweet little house/cabin in beautiful winter blue colors from the Red Heart Super Saver yarn line. I then used simple stitches to crochet a big border. You could make this blanket as large as you’d like by continueing the border pattern. Very simple! My blanket is about 40 by 40 inches.

Materials
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Blue, Light Periwinkle, Light Blue, Cafe Latte, and White.

If you are making the blanket exactly as I did, you will only need one skein of each except the light blue (you will need 2 of that color). If you plan on making the blanket bigger I suggest buying at least 2 skeins of each color. Shop the yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com

– Size H Crochet Hook
– House Pixel Graph. Download HERE
– Tapestry Needle

I used the C2C (corner-to-corner) technique to crochet the house square. Follow THIS VIDEO DEMONSTRATION by The Crochet Crowd for more explanation on how to crochet C2C afghans. My square is about 17 x 17 inches when finished

VERY IMPORTANT: Instead of the traditional C2C method of using DC’s and chain 3’s to make each pixel, I used HDC’s and only chained 2 (and chained 5 instead 6 on the increase stitches). I like the way the overall stitches look tighter and neater. You can absolutely use the traditional method! Keep in mind that it will take a little bit more yarn and your overall project will be larger (which isn’t a bad thing!)

You could also use SC or DC stitches to crochet this as a graphgan!

After you have finished the Corner-to-Corner House, you will then start crocheting in rounds around the square. Below is a step-by-step tutorial of each row.

NOTE: I did join and chain 1 (or 2 if it’s a DC stitch) at the end of each round. I found that it helps to make extra corner stitches on your DC rounds. So for instance if you are using the DC then your corners will be 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC and if you are using SC for a particular round then it will be SC + chain 2 + SC in the corners.

Border Round 1:
SC in the spaces between each “pixel square”, chain 2 in between each SC. When you get to the corners make a SC + chain 2 + SC in each.

Border Round 2:
Make 2 SC in each chain 2 space all the way around. Make a SC + chain 2 + SC in each corner.

Border Round 3:
Change to brown yarn.
SC in each stitch around. Make a SC + chain 2 + SC in each corner.

Border Round 4:
Switch to dark blue yarn
DC in each stitch around. Make 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each corner.

Border Round 5:
Switch to Periwinkle color yarn
HDC in each stitch around. Make a HDC + chain 2 + HDC in each corner

Border Round 6:
Switch to white yarn
SC in each stitch around. Make a SC + chain 2 + SC in each corner.

Border Round 7:
Make bobble stitches every 10 stitches. So you will start by making a bobble (see video on how to do this) and then SC in the next 9 stitches, make a bobble in next, and repeat. Do not make bobbles in the corners. Make a SC + chain 2 + SC in each of the corner stitches. It’s ok if the bobbles aren’t exactly 9 stitches apart.

Border Round 8:
SC in each stitch around. Make a SC + chain 2 + SC in each corner.

Border Round 9:
Switch to Periwinkle color yarn
HDC in each stitch around. Make a HDC + chain 2 + HDC in each corner

Border Round 10:
Switch to dark blue yarn
DC in each stitch around. Make 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each corner.

Border Round 11:
Change to brown yarn.
SC in each stitch around. Make a SC + chain 2 + SC in each corner.

Border Round 12-16:
Switch to light blue yarn
DC in each stitch around. Make 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each corner.

After Round 16, repeat Round 3-11.
Make one last round of DC in the light blue and then add a bobble edge! I used the same technique as the bobbles in the blanket except to make them stand along along the edge you will make a SC then chain 4, Bobble in the 3rd chain from hook and slip stitch in the last chain, SC in next 9 stitches and repeat.

Not ready to make a final edge? Feel free to continue with the entire sequence for as big as you’d like to make your blanket!

Home Sweet Home!
I hope you love this cozy winter blanket! Please tag me on social media if you make it using #RepeatCrafterMe or @RepeatCrafterMe

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Crochet Polar Bear Buddy

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:34:29 GMT

Perfect for gift giving, the cuddly Polar Bear Buddy is a fun pattern to work up during the winter season. I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in color soft white. Such a great versatile yarn that is perfect for this little guy! Finish off your project by giving your Polar Bear Buddy a cute winter scarf!

You can find the FREE Crochet Pattern, designed by me, on Yarnspirations.com! I loved collaborating with them on this project and would be thrilled if you guys popped on over to their site and gave the Polar Bear Buddy pattern a quick download!

You can shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn RIGHT HERE on Yarnspirations.com. I know, I know, a lot of yarn is sold out right now. That is due to the factories that had to temporarily close due to Covid AND the uptick in yarn crafting also due to Covid stay-at-home orders. Product is flying off the shelves! Keep checking back during your online yarn shopping because product will be re-stocked soon! They are working as fast as they can to get you guys all the yarn you need

In the meantime, please feel free to use any worsted weight yarn you may have on hand.

GET THE FREE CROCHET POLAR BEAR BUDDY PATTERN HERE

I hope you love this cuddly and cute polar bear! If you make one, please be sure to tag #RepeatCrafterMe and #Yarnspirations on social media! We love to see and share you work!

GET THE FREE CROCHET POLAR BEAR BUDDY PATTERN HERE

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Crochet Mini Holiday Hats

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 22:08:12 GMT

Here is a cute and quick holiday project that you can make in less than 30 minutes! These Mini Holiday Hats can be crocheted in many different color combinations and you can even stitch on a little face to create a gingerbread or snowman version. I personally love the candy cane stripes! Use them as ornaments, gift toppers, gift card holders, string them as garland, and they also fit perfectly over Marshmallow Mugs!

Can you believe that this pattern was already on my blog disguised as a Tiny Crochet Elf Hat?! You can see that project HERE. I just tweaked the pattern a bit at the end and will repost the new version below.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Red and White (for Santa) and any other colors you need/want for your other hats! Shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Tiny pom-poms (optional) for face embellishments. I used a Hot Glue Gun to attach the faces on the Snowman and Gingerbread Man Hats

Video Tutorial of how to make the Mini Holiday Hats:

Mini Holiday Hats Pattern:
Starting with main hat color (Red for Santa)
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 4 SC in ring, pull tight, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3-6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next two, repeat around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 8: SC in each stitch around, join chain 1
Round 9: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 11: 2 SC in first, sc in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 12: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1(14 SC)
Round 13: 2 SC in first, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 14: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 15: 2 SC in first, SC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 16: 2 SC in first, SC in next 9, repeat around, join, chain 1 (22 SC)
Round 17: 2 SC in first, SC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 18: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Change to brim color yarn (White for Santa)
Round 19-21: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pom-Pom Ball:
With brim color (White for Santa)
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: SC Decrease over first two stitches, SC in next, SC Decrease over next two stitches, SC in last stitch, join
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Stitch pom pom closed with tapestry needle and stitch onto top of hat.

Fold over the hat “tail” with pompom and with your tapestry needle, stitch it securely to the side of the main hat. Tip: fold the tail over so it covers the seam!

Finished Size = Approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches

Shop the Marshmallow Mugs on Amazon! Great for gift giving! I am giving these to my kids teachers with a gift card attached (or maybe inside).

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Crochet Nutcracker Hat

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 04:18:36 GMT

A Nutcracker Hat and it’s been on my to-do list for many many years. I was finally able to crochet a simple and cute design and give you multiple sizes! Add more (or less) embellishments if you’d like. As always, my patterns are here to give you ideas and guidance. I love seeing where your creativity takes you!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Aran, Oatmeal, Black, White, Cherry Red, Saffron, and Pink. Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two 1/2 inch black buttons
– Pet brush or similar
– Tapestry Needle

Size: 0-3 Months:
Starting with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-6: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
Round 7-11: with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 12: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: 3-6 Months
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-7: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 8-12: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 13: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (48 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: 6-9 Months:
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 8-13: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 14: DC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months)
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 9-14: with cream yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 15: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (56 DC)
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-15: with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 16: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: Child
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-16: with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 17: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Size: Teen/Adult
with black yarn
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-17: with cream yarn, DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 18: with red yarn, DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
SC around the bottom edge for a finished look

Here is a video tutorial showing you how to make the Nutcracker Hat (size 3-6 months) and how to add the embellishments!

Cheeks (make 2):
with pink yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off

Nose:
with darker cream yarn
Chain 11, SC in the second chain from hook and next 5, HDC in next two, DC in last two, fasten off leaving long tail

Mustache:
with black yarn
Chain 13, Slip stitch in second chain from hook, SC in next, HDC, DC + HDC all in next stitch, SC, slip stitch, SC, HDC + DC, HDC, SC, slip stitch. Fasten off leaving long tail

Hair Fringe:
Loop strands of white yarn along either side of hat. Trim and brush to fluff up. Loop 3 strands of white yarn under the mustache for the beard!

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Crochet Cute Critters Stickers

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:32:20 GMT

I recently stumbled upon a really cute custom vinyl sticker shop on Etsy called “Mango & Bean” and after a few back and forth emails, Myra came up with these adorable stickers for me! The stickers are the same image from the front of my book “Crochet Cute Critters” featuring Ginger the Giraffe and Callie the Cat – talk about some girl power going on there!

Click HERE to shop Mango & Bean vinyl stickers

I order a bunch of these stickers and while I’m still figuring out a way to independently sell them to you guys (with permission from Mango & Bean), I thought I would go ahead and host a little giveaway!

These matte vinyl stickers are approximately 3×3 inches and great for indoor and outdoor use on water bottles, laptops, tablets, notebooks, cards, diaries, mobile, anything! They are water and scratch resistant for cars, tumblers and even dishwasher safe!

I am giving away a Crochet Cute Critters Sticker to 15 winners! The contest is open worldwide! Just enter below!

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