A Cute Little Sweater (and a scarf)

How stinkin' cute is this??

 

The pattern is here, and the story behind it is here.

I always think it's nice to read the story behind the inspiration.

 

 

 

And what about this??!?

 

Can you picture this scarf in one of Red Heart's Team Spirit yarns?

I have some Black and Gold here- I think I may make one this afternoon!

 

(Patterns are both found at www.ravelry.com)

 

 

Weird, but True...

Here's a special post to hold you over 'til I get back to regular posting...

These gems were found on good ol' Ravelry.

Hope they give you a chuckle like they did for me!

Sara Sach has lots of patterns for her little doggies.

My little doggie would NOT be happy dressed in any of this stuff. Sorry Sara.

Any of you trying to grow out that 'stache.. and sideburns, but need a little help getting there?

Louis Mensinger to the rescue!

Or you can hit up Salena Baca for the full beard!

Jody Hollenbeck has a pattern out there that would be great for a chilly walk home from the pub! Think it would draw much attention??!

There are A LOT more weird things out there- these are the ones that I had saved from a while back. If you are in the market for something strange- let me know and I'll see what I can find! As you can tell from some of these pics, anything is possible!

I'm still here!

Hi everyone!!

Just wanted to post a quick note letting you all know I haven't fallen off the planet...

We were busy this weekend getting ready for Miss Ava to get home.

This week might short on posts while we get ready for school to start again. After that gets rolling I hope to be posting on a more regular basis.

Happy Monday to you all- Have a great week!

A Superhero!!

Good Gravy look what I found!! How cute is this little guy??!

I found him in Lisa's Etsy shop -- Sisa's Stitches

There is a pattern out there than is for sale for a girl version of the doll- but the lady that I linked to above winged it and made her own little guy!

I think he's awesome!!

More Random-ness

I am in the process of collecting some of the strangest things I have seen in the crochet world, but until then I will leave you with another bit of RaNdOm.

I LOVE this blanket!

Isn't it awesome!!?

Photo credit and pattern credit goes to Annemarie's Etsy shop, annemariesbreiblog!

Giveaway Winner!!

We have a winner!!

The 15th post from the top is JENNIFER GOODMAN!! Congrats girl!!

I will contact you shortly to let you know you won!

Thank you to everyone else that entered- and don't give up on winning... I do LOTS of giveaways!

Happy Hump Day to you all!

(sorry I didn't get this posted last night- Blogger and iPads apparently aren't friends)

The Great PINTEREST Post!

Ahhh, Pinterest... I love you so, but you take up sooooooo much time in my life.

I sometimes think to myself, "I am going to take a little break and check whats new on Pinterest."

PSHHH! There is nothing quick about Pinterest.

My usual "pinning" time is at bedtime. I take my phone with me to bed and snuggle in for a good night's rest and open up the Pinterest app and see what my fellow pinners have been finding. I Repin a few of their things and then check out the ALL category and the DIY & Crafts category. (If I'm looking for something funny to send to Sarah I check out the HUMOR category!) After finding a few new pins for my boards I usually find myself with an iPhone punch in the face because I have fallen asleep with the phone in my hand.

That's when I know it's time for bed.

I have managed to find a few good pins before nodding off to dream land, and here they are!!

I'm not going to comment on all of these- just the ones that need it, ok, most of them.

from: TreasuredbyHolly

This is GORGEOUS! ....and would take forever to get done....

from: someone's photo album

ditto.

from: someone else's online photo album

This ALMOST makes me want a little girlie to put this cute hat on! Anyone want to buy one??

pattern from: Ravelry

 these little guys are from: The Busy Budgeting Mama

 dino is from: Etsy

These dolls come with removable clothes- unlike the other dolls I have been making. HOW COOL!!

these are from: Annie's Catalog

 Awesome!

pattern from: Lion Brand

 ipod cover pattern from: Etsy

 I have had a few people ask for these mittens. This is a knit pattern, and I can't knit. (yet) BUT, I think I can come up with a crochet version if you are all still interested!

web link is here, and in another language. :)

can be found on Etsy

Would look kinda cool mixed in with my embroidery hoop collage, don't cha think?!

This set was sold on Etsy.

Cool! I'd love one of these under my coffee table!

also on Ravelry.

Another CrochetNPlay pattern from Crafty Anna! I reusable swiffer pad.

This makes me think of Tiffany, from Tiff's Tasty Cookies for some reason.
Her new website is tiffscookies.com

pattern is on Ravelry.

Anyone want to translate this pattern for me?? I don't even know what language it's in!

from: this blog

 And to leave you with one more wonderful photo... I dream of this in the corner of my living room. Someday......

from: Attic24

If you are interested in any of the items pictured in these photos (besides the weenie dogs!) let me know! I'd be happy to make you something!

GIVEAWAY

Ok, It's time to see who is reading this blog--

I'll give a $20 store credit to one person that comments on this post.

TO ENTER:

Comment on this post with what you would spend your $20 on.

I will use random.org to choose a winner at the end of the day tomorrow (8/7/12).

Also, remember this month only you can get 15% off your order when you order from the blog, or email me at the email address listed on the blog!

Happy Monday!!

Clothes

Who doesn't love a cozy crocheted sweater?

Or a cute little sundress??

Here are some of my favorite clothing patterns from my Ravelry files....

The first three are from Amanda Tipton- her Ravelry page is HERE. She has other cute patterns too!

This one is the Striped TShirt Dress and comes in 2T/3T.

This one is the Barefoot Sundress- available Newborn-6x!

 And here is the Granny Square to Wear- customizable to any size! I made one of these for a friend back home and her daughter looked great in it! It's cute and comfy.

 This one is called the Crochet Fairy Shell Dress/Top and was written by Dewdrop Designs

This is another super cute one for summer- or fall, with a little shirt underneath.

 Here is the Girls Dress/Tiered Sundress pattern, written by Sara Lora. She has the pattern written for sizes newborn-girls size 8/10, so you can get one for all the girls in your family!

And now for Momma!! I love how comfy this Granny Shrug looks! By the way, the term "granny" is from the stitch pattern, not because it's for Granny! :)

This is also customizable and can be made any size newborn to adult!

 The Spring & Summer Dolman looks like it would be great anywhere- at home, out with friends or even to work on casual Friday! It can be made most any size.

One more from Amanda Tipton- the Sporty Poncho is another one that looks pretty cozy to me! She has the pattern written for adult small/medium- but I think I would be able to change it to fit YOU!

Last, but not least- here are a couple skirts I like!

Everlaughter has the Oh So Sweet Skirt pattern written for Baby (3-18mos) and Child (2-6yrs). LOVE it!

The Ruffle Skirt by Alexis Weber is also pretty stinkin' cute- you can get this one in an size 0-3mos through kids 7/8! Awesome!

Great job on the patterns, ladies!!

If YOU are interested in any of these items, let me know by commenting here, or emailing me at the email listed on the blog! Look forward to hearing from you!

Remember- August 2012 only 15% off your order!

Finished Order

This was a doozie!! I had an order for a Counting Cookies Set, a Grocery Set, a Learning Colors Set and a group of 5 Little Monkeys. That comes to a whopping 243 pieces before they are all put together...

Here is a comparison shot (missing 11 pieces in the top pic)

And here are the individual groups--

The Learning Colors Set

 The Grocery Set

 The Counting Cookies

 and the Monkeys

 Everything is all ready to go!!

It was sure a lot of work but definitely worth it! This order is going to a daycare in South Dakota, so I know it will get a lot of use and hopefully teach those kiddies something!

**These are all CrochetNPlayDesigns patterns, you can find her spotlight on the last post**

Designer Spotlight

The first Designer I am shining the spotlight on is.......
Anna from CrochetNPlayDesigns!

She makes the cutest toy and food patterns I have seen! She has everything from happy meals to sushi and campfires to cosmetics!

I have several of her patterns so check the list below, but if there is something you see on her page that I don't have just let me know! I love all of her patterns and would love to have them all in my file!

Here is the list of what I have:

Counting Cookies
Grocery Shopping Play Food
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Cosmetic Bag
Coffee and Donuts
Happy Meal
Pirate Costume
Pet Dog
Ice Cream Treats
Learning Colors Play Food
Ice Cream Parlor
and
Dino Bath Mat


All of her patterns are great- pick your favorite and send a request my way!

Blankets

After that post yesterday I got excited about blankets again! I have about 4 of them on the order list right now, but I'm always looking for new ones- so here are a few of my new favorites.

This one is called the Classic Baby Blanket by Rayn Blair. I think it is PERFECT for any little boy or girl, and also would be a great piece to be passed down from generation to generation.

A friend sent me a link to a blanket similar to this one and I knew I had to find a pattern for it. Can't you just see your babe sitting on here poking at all those little dots sticking out??! So cute! Also, another blanket for boys or girls- just take the ruffle edge off and add a simple border and you are all set! This pattern comes from Lauren Brown and is called Polka Dots & Frills Baby Blanket

Lion Brand has some awesome free patterns, like this one called Delicious Colors. Pick colors to match your decor and you have a great blankie to snuggle up with! This one measures about 30"x35" when finished.

Awww, I really like these little loveys! This little grey bear was found on Etsy in the missybdesigns shop. It is absolutely adorable and would be a best friend for any little person! Love it! I would guess it's about 17" square when it's done- that's the typical size for these. I also have some patterns saved for owl and doll loveys.

Now on to the big boys! This is a very simple pattern for a Chunky Afghan Sofa Throw. I can just see this on my couch, your couch, my mom's couch... everyone should have a chunky throw, don't you think??! I found this pattern on Etsy also- in the MouseAndThimble shop. They have lots of cute stuff!

This is another chunky throw from Lion Brand. It says it's a 5 1/2 hour throw- but it takes a little longer than that- not much though! I have made a few of these and everyone that has them LOVES them- they are great for snuggling up with a good book. I have this pattern bookmarked on Ravelry and it can be found here.

This blanket is one that I actually made and sold to a girl I graduated with who now lives in California. I am excited for her to get it- I know her little girl will love it. It's just the perfect size for kids. Or grown up laps, too! I have made a few of these and haven't had a complaint yet! The pattern was a mix of Mamachee's chevron throw and this throw by Judy Hice for Coats & Clark. The stitch pattern was taken from Mamachee and the color from Judy Hice, obviously. :)

These are just a few of my favorite blankets, I have SEVERAL more bookmarked on Ravelry, Etsy and on my Crochet board on Pinterest. You can find me on any of those sites!

As always, I am willing to make any of these blankets for you - just let me know which one you are interested in and I'll be happy to send you pricing info!