Fair Lil' Baby Beanie

First... I could just scream. I can't believe I'm finally getting you guys a new freebie (for those of you who didn't know, I ended up with a pretty bad case of pregnancy induced carpel tunnel :( It's made crocheting basically impossible). It's a simple hat but the look is beautiful and it can be made with the recommended material (wool blend) for the cooler temps) or with I Love This Cotton for the warmer temps. That definitely makes it a winner in my book. Not to mention the color options are endless.

All babies look good in stripes. Mostly because babies can pull off just about any adorable look :p

Aaaand, not only am I bringing you a new free beanie pattern but I designed a new flower just for this hat too. You can use it on other hats to ;) lol

I hope you all like it!

Butterfly Garden Baby Play Mat

I'm a little late getting this released in my store... but as many of you may remember, I participated in the Battle of the Stitches, round 5! I didn't win, but I did design a fantastic pattern and gave it my all... and you guys get the joy of that pattern if you want it :D It is definitely one of my most unique, creative and challenging patterns... but totally worth it! <3

A Woven Crochet Baby Blanket

This beautiful baby blanket came about when a local customer asked me to make his son a blanket using the same material as one his grandmother had made him because that one was about done in! I instantly thought of post stitches because of how thick they are... might make it a little more durable for the little guy! And bam, a basket weave stitch met a celtic weave stitch to make this beauty :) 

Favorite it on Ravelry HERE. 

Hook: I
Material: Bernat Softee Baby (8-9 skeins)
Gauge: Non-essential

Row 1) Ch 129, turn, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across – 128 sc

Row 2 - 5) Ch 1, turn, sc in every st across – 128 sc  

Row 6) Ch 1, turn, dc in every st across – 128 dc

Row 7) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, *fpdc around next 4 st, bpdc around next 4 st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 8) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, *bpdc around next 4 st, fpdc around next 4 st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 9 - 10) Repeat row 7

Row 11) Repeat row 8

Row 12 - 13) Repeat row 7

Row 14) Repeat row 8

Row 15) Repeat row 7

Row 16) Ch 1, turn, dc in every st across – 128 st

Row 17) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, *sk next 2 st, fptrc around next 2 st, working over st just made, fptrc around 1^st and then 2^nd sk st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 18) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, bptrc around next 2 st, *sk next 2 st, bptrc around next 2 st, working behind the last 2 st bptrc around 1^st and 2^nd sk st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 19 – 22) Repeat rows 17 – 18

Row 23) Ch 1, turn, dc in every st across – 128 st

Row 24) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, *bpdc around next 4 st, fpdc around next 4 st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 25) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, *fpdc around next 4 st, bpdc around next 4 st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 26 - 27) Repeat row 24

Row 28) Repeat row 25

Row 29) Repeat row 24

Row 30) Repeat row 24

Row 31 - 98) Repeat rows 28 - 30

Row 99) Ch 2, turn, dc in every st across – 128 dc

Row 100) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, bptrc around next 2 st, *sk next 2 st, bptrc around next 2 st, working behind the last 2 st bptrc around 1^st and 2^nd sk st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 101) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, fptrc around next 2 st, *sk next 2 st, fptrc around next 2 st, working over st just made, fptrc around 1^st and then 2^nd sk st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 102 – 105) Repeat row 100 & 101

Row 106) Ch 2, turn, dc in every st across – 128 st

Row 107) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, *bpdc around next 4 st, fpdc around next 4 st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 108) Ch 1, turn, dc in 1^st 2 st, *fpdc around next 4 st, bpdc around next 4 st* to last 2 st, dc in last 2 st – 128 st

Row 109 - 110) Repeat row 107

Row 111) Repeat row 108

Row 112 - 113) Repeat row 107

Row 114) Repeat row 108

Row 115) Repeat row 107

Row 116) Ch 1, turn, sc in every st across – 128 sc

Row 117 – 120) Repeat row 116 and tie off. 

Bermuda Princess Sandals

Today I bring you the Bermuda Princess Sandals!! And, I'm offering a special code to those who visit this blog here, so make sure you read to the bottom so you can see what it is! 

These sandals were designed back in the midst of the battle. I had just learned the stitch and essentially made these as a means of practicing the triangle stitch. I absolutely loved how they came out! The stitch is subtle, the encase the foot well and would be perfect once the rubber sole was added (instructions for that are in the pattern and I will be doing a tutorial next week). 

Stop # 1 - Hey you treasure goers... are you here looking for treasure? If so... you found it! the shape you need is a 

Check out stop # 2 HERE - your hint: DINOSAUR - RAWR!! 

The sandals come in 0-3 month, 2/3 toddler and 5/6 toddler. This means a total of 5 sizes are in the pattern which is extra awesome. In the picture you see two different sizes, the 0-3 month (the blue ones) and the 5/6 size (the white ones). In the blue ones, the button is functional and actually goes in a loop. In the white one, I used velcro! So when doing these shoes, definitely let your imagination take you places ;) 

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Criss-Cross Sandals - Toddlers

These new sandals were such a blast to make! They feature a strap crossing technique and are also unisex! Replace the blue in my image with black and the pink with white and you have an awesome pair of boy sandals (which there aren't near enough of in the crochet community, I might add)!  

You can aslo twist the straps so you have some twisted sandals instead of criss-cross! This pattern is just versatile like that ;) The pattern uses simple stitches to create a wonderful design. Beginner or advanced, you are sure to love this pattern!

Find the ravelry and etsy links below. 

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Photography Props Round Up - 18 Free Patterns

This round up is a little bit different then my others as, instead of only 10 free patterns, it has 18!!! Crazy right? But in just the right way! We have several different patterns here by the same designers but they were just to cute not to include!! Talent is abundant in this round up!

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This pattern was designed by Wichecraft and can be found: HERE. You can see just how much work went into this unique pattern that the designer is giving for free! Talent and giving. Two very beautiful qualities. 

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Next we head on over to Stitch 11 where you can find this turtle pattern HERE. The colors are wonderful, the shell is the perfect size and the hat fits it perfectly!!

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Also from Stitch 11 is this unique Yoda hat that you can find HERE. This is the perfect find for any Star Wars fans! I've personally started falling into Star Trek (the new movies and Voyager only which probably makes me a horrid fan) but Star Wars will always be a favorite of mine!

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If you enjoy downloading your free patterns, this is the one for you because it is a free Ravelry download that can be found HERE


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These next few patterns can all be found at Repeat Crafter Me. I'm never surprised when one of her images pops up in my search because she is so darn talanted!! And creative at that. This pattern can be found HERE.

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And this one can be found HERE.


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And this last one can be found HERE.



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Next we have a pattern from ME! Yay lol I designed this pattern quite a while ago and I still love it today! It's easy and effective! It can be found HERE.


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Also from me is this simple but adorable mermaid tail! It's a great way of achieving a mermaid tail with minimal work and is great for beginners! It can be found HERE.


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When I saw these hats I HAD to include them. Like... I really had to. First reason is because everyone forgets about Anna! It's all about Elsa. I keep seeing her but never Anna but this talented designer (found at Rick-A-Bam-Boo) was like No! They both rock. So she designed a hat for both! Find them HERE.


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When I saw these little head bands I instantly thought of my own little girl and the birthday party she will be having in a few months to celebrate her fourth year (I can't believe it). They would work up quick, cost of matierals would be low and they would be a great party favor! These can be found HERE.


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Over at Knot Your Nana's Crochet we find another talented designer who believes that Anna is not to be neglected! Here is a pattern for her cape!! It can be found HERE.


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So often I see the Monster Inc. inspired beanies but not often is it a full on prop! This is incredible and can be found HERE.


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This beautiful (and free) pattern is perfect if you have a family member in the military and want your little baby to do photos to honor him/her! It can be found HERE.


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This pattern is precious! It's a bunny photography prop with a little bit of fluff. Just perfect! It can be found HERE.


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This pattern is cute and dainty and let me tell you, those lady bug buttons are the perfect touch! It can be found HERE.


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It's a KOALA!!! Enough said ;) It can be found HERE.


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This little party has requires a couple of links to get to. The link I give you will take you to the images of this hat and then you will find a link there that will take you to the pattern. I did this so you can get the pattern for FREE as well as a few different ideas of things you can do with it! It can be found HERE.

Cotton Candy Spinwheels Baby Blanket

Hook: 7 – 4.5 (a G hook but verify the number)

Material: Martha Stewart Crafts Extra Soft Wool Blend

Gauge: (non-essential)

Hints & Tips:

-          Ch 1 doesn’t count as a stitch

-          When doing round 2, the 2^nd fpdc goes in front of the 1^st fpdc

-          When you do the squares with all three colors, you will start off with color B and C, alternating them in the first round and then only putting a color B fpdc around a color B and a color C around a color C

-          I will be releasing a video for this square in the next few days which I will use to show you where the third loop is in the stitch so you can complete the square correctly.
-     I recommend the yarn I do because of the color options and how darn soft the material is. It makes an absolutely perfect baby blanket! Lion Brand has the absolute best customer service I think I've ever exerienced. The first three rolls of yarn I purchased had some problems towards the middle. I contacted Lion Brand and not even a week later I had all three colors arrive at my door step. It was absolutely fantastic.
-     For the size I made, I used about 8 rolls, four of which were white.

Special stitches:
      -     half Trbc - YO twice, insert hook into stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops on                   hook, YO, pull over remaining loops on hook - with a trbc you will YO and pull through two loops               three times, but with the half, you only YO twice.

Color A:  white

Color B: pink

Color C: blue

With color A

Round 1) Using magic circle, ch 1, dc 12, pull tight, join to first dc with sl st – 12 dc

Round 2) Ch 1, 2 fpdc around every st, join to first fpdc with sl st – 24 dc

Round 3) Ch 1, *fpdc around next 2 st, change to color B (or C), dc in between last fpdc and next fpdc, change to color A* around, join to first dc with sl st – 36 dc

Round 4) Ch 1, *fpdc around next 2 st, change to color B (or C), dc in between fpdc and dc, dc in between dc and next fpdc, change to color A* around, join to first dc with sl st – 48 dc

Round 5) Ch 1, *fpdc around next 2 st, change to color B (or C), dc in next dc, dc in between dc and next dc, dc in next dc, change to color A*, around, join to first dc with sl st – 60 dc

Round 6) Working in 3^rd loop only: ch 1, dc in next 2 st, *half trbc in next st, 2 trbc… ch 2… 2 trbc all in next st, dc in next 2 st, hdc in next 2 st, sc in next 4 st, hdc in next 2 st, dc in next 2 st, half trbc in next st* repeat to end, join to first dc with sl st

To join:

 Face squares right sides together, working in the back loops only (so the front will be visible when you finish), join with a ch 1 in the 2^nd ch of a corner, sl st all the way down the squares to the other 2^nd ch of a corner. Once all the squares are into rows, repeat these instructions but with the rows.

Edging:

Round 1) With color A - Join in any corner with a ch 1, work in 3^rd loop only - *2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc  in corner, sc in every st across* repeat around blanket, join to first sc with sl st

Round 2) Repeat round 1 with color B

These next instructions are not specific because depending on the size of your blanket you will end up with a different stitch count then I did.

Round 3) In corner: working in 3^rd loop only - sc, ch 1, sc – between corners, shell stitch – 5 dc in next st, skip next 2 st, sc in next st, skip next 2 st across and then repeat corner and shell instructions all the way around.

Round 4) 1 sc in every corner – Shell (5 dc in 1 st) in every sc and 1 sc in every 3^rd st of every shell, join to first st with sl st and tie off

Placement:

I made a 7 square long by 6 square wide baby blanket. I did not measure the exact dimensions of the blanket as I was making it as a gift for a baby shower that got planned a bit sooner due to the mommy to be moving. I used the squares requiring three colors for the outside long edges of the blanket and then alternated the squares requiring two colors on the inside. Really, you can do whatever you want with this design because it will look beautiful regardless! 

Baby Blanket Round Up - 10 Free Patterns

When deciding on the theme for this weeks round up I decided to give you all a sneak peak of what my next free pattern is going to be!!! A baby blanket pattern! :) Soft and sweet and just perfect for babies... that is what this round up (and my next pattern) is all about! Check out the awesome freebie patterns below. Just click on the images to go to the link! 

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This free ravelry download is brought to you by C. L. Halvorson. What stood out to me about this pattern is just how much like a quilt it looks! I  mean, that is clearly what the designer was going for and it is rather impressive! 

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This beautiful tutorial, done by Esther at Happy in Red, gives you exactly what you need to make the most beautiful baby blanket. You can decide on how large or little you want it because this designer tells you how to make the stitch! Isn't it nice to have the control in your hands sometimes?

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 This Lazy Daisy baby blanket Red Heart pattern is remarkable. It's soft, its dainty and it is perfect for a baby. 

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This breastfeeding logo baby blanket is brought to you as a free ravelry download by Waiyi Choi because of how passionate she is about breastfeeding... and due to my own passion about breastfeeding I just had to include it! 

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This Honey Sweet Tunisian crochet baby blanket is a beautiful design done by Kim Guzman. I've just recently started improving my Tunisian crochet skill (actually released my first Tunisian pattern the other day!) so this pattern was an obvious choice. 

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This next pattern is another free ravelry download and the designer is Diane Kenduck. Isn't it beautiful? I love the overlapping colors. 

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This unique and colorful baby blanket is brought to you by Be a Crafter. Isn't it darling?! It would definitely make any baby happy!

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This baby blanket has several things about it that I completely love. The biggest thing that drew me to it was the color arrangement. Absolutely beautiful and so very beachy and brought to you by Little Monkey's Crochet!

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This zebra blanket is so lovely! The different stripes work together so well that I just couldn't help but fall in love with it! It looks very realistic wouldn't you say? This design is a free ravelry download by Karin Whit. 

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This last pattern is another free ravelry download and brought to you by Elizabeth Lowe. What I most loved about this pattern was the way she joined the squares. It is unique and really accents the design! 

10 Free Patterns - Sandals

As a mother of two wonderful children, I learned several years ago just how much I love baby feet. They are so tiny! When my daughter was born (she was my first) I would hold my thumb up against her tiny little foot and marvel at how her thumb was barely any larger then my thumb! And I have some small hands. Prior to her birth, when we got baby socks, my husband would obsessively stick them on his own thumb amazed that they would fit. We just couldn't believe feet could be so little! But they can be and size plays no role in how large of an impact those tiny little feet can make on your heart! 

Enjoy these free sandal patterns (don't worry, I threw in some patterns for mom too!)

1) Mary Jane Shoes by Lisa Auch - When I found these I knew they had to be in this round-up. The swirly little flower is so darn adorable and I could just picture my own daughter wearing them! They are absolutely adorable! 

2) Crochet Baby Sandal by Everything's Crochet - These little daisy looking sandals are so cute and so perfect for tiny female feet. What I like most about this pattern is that it achieves fashion without complicated stitches. Sometimes, simple is perfect! 

3) Crochet Baby Sandals by Ashlee Marie - Crochet shoes for little girls are typically an easy find so when I discovered these my first thought was how perfect they would be for my little man! They are cuter then anything I've found in the store and can be made in whatever color/material I choose. That is perfection! 

4) Crochet Baby Sandals by This Lovely Life - When doing my search for free sandal patterns, I right-clicked this pattern to open it in a new tab at least three times. These little shoes were everywhere and they caught my eye every single time they showed up. The conclusion was easy to come to. They must have a spot in this round up! They are simple, they are high in fashion and they are adorable. Plus pink. They are also pink. ;) 

5) Baby Button Gladiator Sandals by Whistle & Ivy - The unique name that goes along with these sandals is absolutely perfect because they are absolutely unique! And the name is gender neutral because if not for the pink, these sandals could easily adorn the feet of a mighty little warrior boy! I'm thinking brown with grey buttons for a little man, perhaps? 

6) The Granny Triangle Flip Flop by The Oxford Family - After all of the patterns involving baby feet, I had to break it up with something for mom. I don't want to give everyone baby fever, after all ;) These flip flops are perfect and practical. Take the soles of some cheapie flip flops from Wal-Mart and turn them into so much more! 

7) Stripes Boy Sandals by Emi Herrington - These little shoes come in sizes from baby all the way to adult. There is a perfect fit for everyone in the family! These shoes are practical, can be made color specific or in colors that will match any outfit! They are what you can call "perfect". hehe Oh and they come as a FREE ravelry download!

8) Baby Crochet Sandals by "the difference is in the details" - These little shoes remind me of the beach, water and sand. I can only assume because of the brilliant use of colors in this image. These little shoes look so "ocean" and "sand" like, it isn't funny. Like, I wish I lived near a beach (that had water) just so I could make some and put them on my child! I specify a beach with water because for most of my life I lived near the largest beach ever and it had absolutely no water. Well, on the surface. Check out the White Sands and your mind will be blown by the beauty! 

9) Flower Power Baby Sandals by - Lovely Little Life - What make me so happy about these sandals is just how much they scream "spring" and "summer" at the same time. We have the green, the red and the adorable baby foot. Again, perfection! Gosh, just look at those little toes!! 

10) Baby Rainbow Sandals by is it a toy - I love bright colors that are also simple. It gives this complicated look that is actually super easy. The criss-cross pattern these shoes have are unique and fun!

Annnnd just because I feel that I left the adults out to much... enjoy this wonderful antique shoe design for mom! 

All I'm going to say is BEAUTIFUL! - Evening Shoes