Jar Candle Cozy

I've been wanting to make a cozy for my jar candles for a long time. I wanted to be able to change them out for the seasons and holidays. Well I finally got this accomplished, yay!!! I modified my french press cozy just a little bit. You can find the french press cozy on ravelry at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beginner-french-press-cozy. If you don't have a ravelry account let me know and I will email the pattern to you.

I used sugar and cream for this one, I love the way the colors turned out. Basically all I did was make it shorter than you would for a press, I also had to sew it together and then sew the buttons on top because the buttons I picked were too big for the double crochet holes, but if you have some normal sized buttons you wouldn't have to do that. You could really make them for any sized jar candles.

Can't wait to see some of these finished, hopefully you will all share with me.

New Simply Shell Beanie

I am so excited! I finally had a break through and wrote a new hat pattern!
I used universal classic shades for the hat, and I think that you would be able to get a pair of my
fingerless gloves out of a skein besides the hat. Great matching set for valentines day, which is right around the corner! The gloves are beginner/advanced beginner, and the hat is easy, so it would take you one evening for each.

So I'm on my way to etsy now to put up this new pattern, I am so excited, it's the best one yet I think!

My fingerless gloves

It's been so dreary around here, lots of rain instead of snow. So today I decided to use some wool variegated yarn that was in my stash for my fingerless gloves pattern (you can find this pattern in my etsy shop).
I love the way this yarn, universal 100% wool variegated, made the stripes totally perfect! This is a very simple pattern, perfect for a beginner or advanced beginner, so go check it out!

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Crocheted Candy Cane Pattern

Since we are siting here, waiting for it to snow, I decided to figure out some Christmas ornaments for this coming year. This pattern was actually a mistake, but turned out perfect!

THE PATTERN:

This is so simple to make, and takes only maybe 10 minutes.
Materials:
1 ball Red Heart Holiday in Red
1 ball Red Heart Holiday in White
G Crochet Hook
Darning Needle
White pipe cleaners
Ribbon of choice
With white, Chain 33
1st Row: Work 1 DC in the 3rd CH from hook. DC in each chain across to the end of chain.
2nd Row: Join red. Work 1 SC in each DC across. Fasten off.
Wind crocheted piece around white pipe cleaner. Trim pipe cleaner at ends if needed, bend top of Candy Cane to form a hook shape.
Tie a ribbon in a bow around the candy cane to add that special touch.
I can’t wait to see what you all come up with. Have fun with this, use different yarns and experiment!

What are you making this year for ornaments or other decorations? 

Beanie Hat Pattern

 I hope you guys enjoy making these as much as I do. You can do so many thing with them! I'm planning on making one with scrap yarn, a different color for every row. You can use a single strand of worsted for a lace look, just watch what the size looks like after the 5th row.

What you need:
K size Crochet Hook
1 Skein Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky yarn, or any other 5 bulky yarn. You can also use 2 strands of worsted held together.
You don't need to worry about a marker at the end of each round, and the round are wide so you can easily count them instead of keeping track. You can add more rounds at the bottom to make it longer and more slouchy.

What you do.....
Main Hat:
With Worsted Weight Yarn
Rnd 1: Holding 2 Strands of Yarn together, ch 3, work 11 dc in first 3rd chain from hook, join with a slip stitch to top of beg ch-3 (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st at base of beg ch-3, work 2 dc in ea dc around, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3 (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st at base of beg ch-3, dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, rep from * around, join with sl st (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st at base of beg ch-3, dc in each of next 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in ea of next 2 dc, rep from * around, join with sl st (48 dc).
Rnd 5 to 7: Ch 3 (counts as first dc).DC in next DC.  DC in each double crochet around. Join with a sl st. (48dc) Switch to next yarn color if you wish, or you can continue on with the same color.
RND 8 to 11: Ch 3 (counts as first dc).DC in next DC.  DC in each double crochet around. Join with a sl st. (48dc)
Fasten off and weave in your ends. If you have a teenager in  your life you know that they like their hats longer now a days. So if you want to add 2 to 3 more rows after 11 it will really be a rockin’ ski beanie

French Press Cozy

I was looking all over for a french press cozy, and couldn't find one that would work. So I decided to figure one out on my own.

Here is the pattern, hope you enjoy it!

French Press Crochet Cozy
I Hook
100% Cotton Sugar and Cream
2 buttons
sewing needle
DMC floss

Measure your Presses length and width around. Mine measured 4 inches high, and 12 1/2 width around. I ended up doing 13 inches around, but if I make it again I will do 13 1/2 to have more than enough room for the buttons.

Chain enough ch stitches till you get to your height measurements.
Row 1: Turn and single crochet in second chain from hook, and in each ch across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, HDC in first SC, and in each SC across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, DC in first HDC, and in each HDC across.

Repeat Rows 1, 2 & 3 in this sequence until your piece measures to the width you would like, Ending with the ROW 3 DC. Ending with a DC row will make it so you don't need to make button holes.

 Finish off and weave in the ends.

Measure your piece around your press, and make a note as to where you would like to place your buttons.
Sew on 2 buttons, one on the top, and one on the bottom with DMC floss. I used smaller buttons so that they fit nicely into the DC holes.

Let me know how your press cozy turns out, I know that mine will come in very handy, and the cotton that I used matches my kitchen! :)

The Golden Snitch Ornament

I was searching on Ravelry today for what to do with all this cotton yarn that I have. Until today I have only made different dishcloths with it. This is getting kinda boring.
Behold, I found the perfect little project to work up while watching a harry potter movie today. And what's great is that we have an ornament of Harry catching the golden snitch.
So I got to work making my snitch with some sparkle bernant handicraft for the wings, and yellow peaches and cream for the ball. If you are interested in making one of these very simple ornaments to go http://www.innerchildcrochet.com/patterns/the_golden_snitch.php. While your there, make sure you check out some of her other patterns.

New Pattern... Bomber Hat!

I have been going crazy, trying to make a bomber hat from several different patterns. I finally threw up my hands and wrote my own.
Very simple, and the lining pieces are made separate, and then sewn on using a blanket stitch. I'm thinking about making a full lining to see how it would turn out. For sure not something I really want to do because it will take more than one night, so it doesn't fall under my... "Instant Gratification" terms for crochet projects, but I guess you need to step outside the box every once in awhile.
I have posted this pattern in my Ravelry & Etsy Shops.

Well, now that I spent the day writing a new pattern, tomorrow it's clean the house day, and make Christmas goodies day! I'm already tired just thinking about it!

Yeah, I'm crocheting again!

This cute dishcloth was on lion brands website. I used Peaches and cream, and also some sugar and cream to make my version of this dishcloth. I am hoping to make more of these in the next few days, all different colors.

Cute Little Tommy Tiger!

I just found the cutest tiger crochet pattern on Lion Brand! Tommy Tiger<-Click there if you want to make him. I can't find the vanna's choice orange/white yarn anywhere in town, so I am going to try to make him with orange/cream/white peaches and cream yarn. Of course I will post the pictures when I'm done with him. Isn't he so cute?! There is also a Tammy Tiger made with a different vanna's choice color combo.

What to make? What to make? Maybe Drew can help!

Well, it's been almost 2 months since I did any crocheting, and really want to get back into the swing of things. I picked out some different projects, but just can't seem to get myself motivated to pick up the hook and yarn yet. I did pick out some cute flip flop coasters to make by Drew Emborsky, Here is the link to the pattern: Flip Flop Coasters. I was also thinking about making some pet snugglies and toys as well. I really should be thinking about starting my Christmas gifts, I always seem to wait until the last minute, and then not get them done.
So, the jury is still out as to if I am just in the summer mode of playing, or am at a crochet road block! Anyone else ever been in this position? Would love some feed back on how to get out of this crochet/scrapbook/stamping/crafting slump that I'm in!

New crochet project! Speed hook shell

I found the coolest pattern for a shell on lion brand's website.. Here is the pattern link "Speed Hook Shell".
This is the first panel, I'm making it out of Merino Frappe by Crystal Palace Yarns in a very light lavender. Basically you make 2 panels and then sew together at the shoulders and up the sides. I'm hoping to have this done tomorrow so I can start on a shrug made with Homespun. So stay tuned for the finished shell, hopefully tomorrow!

Blue and White Stripe Hat Pattern

Here is the website where you can get the Blue & White striped hat pattern!
yarnandmusings

Enjoy, it is a very easy and awesome pattern!

South Park Watch Cap, Cartman

Well, I finally got Anthony's Cartman watch cap made for him yesterday. He had it on this morning while he was watching southpark episodes that he had recorded. I found this pattern on Raverly, you can find it by searching: Kreations's TV Land Hat: South Park Watch Caps. It's a free pattern, of course!
Now I'm on to making a couple of Bella Swan hats (from the movie twilight) for my two friends daughters.

Something for the kitties

This was suppose to be the speed hook shell from lion brand, but it wasn't turning out like I hoped, the yarn has been discontinued so I was using one that they said was comparable. So I when I got to a square I just gave it to the cats as a nice warm wool blanket for their bed. It's done in all single crochet with wool ease thick and quick, and pink tekapo held together. The cat's have been fighting over the bed more now that I put this cozy blanket in it! But I now have no shell to wear for valentines day! OH well!

Free Pattern! Fancy Flower Crocheted Cloche Hat

Someone once told me that it's better to give than to receive. So I decided to take this new pattern off of etsy and give it away! So if you want the pdf file, please let me know and I will e-mail it to you. But here it is to copy and paste if you would rather do that.

This is such a great pattern for a pretty crocheted cloche with flower.
This hat pattern was inspired by my Mom!

Materials:
Size S-35 speed hook
1 ball thick and quick type yarn
Yarn sewing needle

Cloche:
Chain 3. Slip stitch in first chain to form your ring.
Round 1: Chain 1, work 8 single crochet in ring, slip stitch in first single crochet to join. Place marker for
beginning of round.
Move marker up each round.
Round 2: Chain 1, work 2 single crochet in each single crochet, slip stitch in first single crochet to join – you
will have 16 single crochets.
Round 3: Chain 1, single crochet in next single crochet, work 2 single crochet in next single crochet around,
slip stitch in
first single crochet to join – you will have 24 single crochets.
Round 4: Chain 1, single crochet in next 7 single crochet, work 2 single crochet in next single crochet around,
slip stitch in
first single crochet to join – you will have 27 single crochets.
Round 5: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet, slip stitch in first single crochet to join.
Repeat Round 5 until hat measures about 7 1/2 in. [19 cm] from beginning. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Crocheted Flower:
Materials: Contrast color in homespun type yarn.
Size N-13 crochet hook
yarn needle

Chain 4. Join with a slip stitch to first chain to form your ring.
Round 1. Work 10 single crochets into the ring.
Round 2. *Single crochet in next single crochet, chain 8, single crochet in the next single crochet; repeat
from * all the way around. You will have 5 chains with 8 loops.
Round 3. Single crochet into each single crochet in each chain and single crochets in between petals. Weave in
the ends.
Take the same yarn that you used to make the flower and attach to your cloche. Make sure to attach in the
center of the flower, with a few stitches closer to the petals so that the flower doesn’t lean off the
cloche.

Fancy Flower Crocheted Cloche Hat PDF Pattern

Well, I finally wrote a hat pattern! I just posted it in my etsy store, hoping to get some business! I was really thinking that maybe my store would take off, but not yet.
Someone told me that patterns are going better than the actual merchandise, what do you think? I'm thinking about putting up my helmet hat pattern as well. So let me know what you think about patterns, price, and all that good stuff!

Free Pattern for Totally Chic Choker

Totally
Chic
Choker

I hope you have as much fun making these as I do!

Materials:
Hook- F/5 3.75mm
Yarn- Caron simply soft eco or any 100% cotton yarn
donut Beads or charms that hook will fit through hole
in bead or charm ring.

let’s get started
*Leaving 20 inches of yarn end, make a slipknot. CHain 3.
*Row 1- SC in the second and third chains from hook. Ch 1.
Turn. Repeat this pattern until your work measures to 6
inches.

Now your ready to add your bead or charm!
*Insert your hook into the center of your bead or the
ring of your charm. Wrap you yarn around the hook once,
then pull the bead or charm through the loop on the
hook. Ch 1.

*Continue your SC in each row of stitches, followed by
chaining 1, as in row 1, until both sides are of equal
length.

*Fasten off, make sure to leave 20 inches of yarn end.

*Cut a 40 inch piece of yarn. Fold the yarn in
half, use your crochet hook to pull the folded
end through the edge of one end of the choker,
then pull the ends through the loop. Braid or
tie knots in the 3 yarns ends for about 12
inches give or take. tie a knot and trim up
your ends.

*Repeat last step to make the other side of
your choker string.

Yeah! you’ve made a Totally chic choker! Make
sure to only tie your choker around your neck
with a bow, or double bow so that it is easily
removed.