Christmas gifts-Snowbound Throw

My Black Friday.... I want one of these for myself!!! I need to figure out what colors I want and get after it, after Christmas. 💙 This one will end up being about 60 inches wide, which is enough to cuddle with. We will see how long it ends up being. I'm going to crochet until I'm happy with the length.

Round facial scrubbers

I have used the mini facial wash cloths and love them, but I created this too. I have them stored in a jar and they look pretty on my countertop.


This is some of what crocheted today. I'll get better pictures later but these are in my washer and getting ready to go in the jar in my bathroom. Here are the instructions to these lovely facial scrubbers!!

Facial scrubber

Magic ring
Row 1-ch 1. 8 sc join with a slip stitch (8)
Row 2- ch 1. 2sc in each stitch in the same stitch and every stitch around. Slip stitch to join (16)
Row 3- ch 1. 2sc in the stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch * 2sc in the next stitch, 1sc in the next stitch* repeat to end * * (24)
Row 4-ch 1. 2sc in the stitch, 1 sc in the next 2 stitches * 2sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next 2 stitches * repeat to end * * (32)
Row 5 -ch 1. 2sc in the stitch, 1 sc in the next 3 stitches * 2sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next 3 stitches* repeat to end * * (40)
Row 6-slip stitch around (40)

Dishcloths for Christmas

I am not a fan of orange, but I love using Poppy in Peaches and Cream cotton yarn for dishcloths/washcloths. It makes pretty gifts too! Super simple pattern that everyone has loved that have ever received one.💙💙💙💙

Christmas gifts

One thing I do to relax is crochet. I picked it up a couple years ago because I wanted to have dish scrubbers for my kitchen. I moved on to scarves, beanies, ear warmers, and have recently started making blankets. I love the feeling of a crochet blanket, although I still haven't made one for myself. They all have been given away as gifts. I do have a a few patterns I want for myself, but Christmas is coming up so I'm working on Christmas gifts right now. Right now I'm working on a blanket that I love, the Snowbound Throw. I changed the measurements to make it larger and able to be cuddled in more. I have made this in ivory and buttercream but I'm loving it in Ocean. I used, of course, Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn and it feels like butter as I'm working with it. I look forward to showing you the finished product. 💙

Mini washcloth

I have been trying to make sure I am doing better at taking care of me, so that includes washing my face. I am using a new program to get rid of the dark spits I gave starting and decided I needed a small washcloth to use that would be perfect for just my face. So I created the mini washcloth. It's perfect to wash my face and try to stop the aging. 😉 I am also making them for Christmas gifts. Enjoy!

Mini washcloth directions

Ch 12
HDC in 3rd ch from hook. Continue to HDC across. Ch 2 turn (10)
HDC in every stitch across. Ch 2. Turn. Repeat until 7 rows is reached.
Chain 1 turn and SC in each stitch. In corner stitches, put 3 SC. Slip stitch to join. Tie off and weave in ends.

Size h hook

Homespun yarn one skein scarf

1 skein of Lion Brand Homespun yarn
Hook: 9mm


Chain 15
Row 1- DC in the 3rd chain from the hook then DC to the end. (13)
Row 2- chain 2. DC in each stitch to end. (13 including ch 2)

Continue until it is the length you want or you run out of yarn. Can be slip stitched or whipped stitched together to form an infinity scarf.

You can make this wider by adding more chains at the beginning.  Or you can make it thinner by adding less chains.  This is all up to you!

Starting row/repeat 15. Only 6 1/2 more to go and then the border. I know this pattern by heart now!! I want mine own of this pattern!

C2C baby blanket

My latest creation! A baby blanket in gray, white, and navy. I loved the edging and the look of the blanket! It measured 32"x42". I used greybeard from Hobby Lobby and the navy and white from Redheart Yarns.

Baby C2C

My latest project for a customer. Baby c2c in navy, white, and gray. I'm loving it!!!

scarves

I love making a scarf to go with every outfit!  These are super simple to make. 

Use a speed hook, or a S Hook.
Chain 9.
DC in the 3rd chain from the hook. DC in each stitch (7)
Chain 2, turn.  DC in each stitch.
Repeat until length desired.  

I make mine as infinity scarves, so I slip stitch them together after reaching 60 inches. 

Trivets

I was making different items for wedding and graduation gifts and this is the one thing that I think everyone needs - a trivet!!!  The free pattern can be found here and if you are a crocheter and haven't joined ravelry, do it now!!!  It is an amazing resource for patterns, free and paid, that you can use everyday.  The fun thing is that you can make it in any color that you want. Just always remember to use cotton yarn, acrylic will melt.  My favorite yarn is Hobby Lobby's I Love This Cotton, but I also use Peaches and Cream or Crafters Secret.  Crafters Secret is a lower priced yarn that is also made by Hobby Lobby that is a good yarn, just not as soft as I Love This Cotton.  Here aresome pictures of the trivets that I have made.  Let me know how yours turn out!

Dishcloths

I am always looking for new ways to make dishcloths!  I love the fact that I have my own dishcloths that last forever and that I can make to match whatever I am wanting it to match.  I have been making these dishcloths like crazy for wedding and graduation gifts.  These have a beautiful texture and look good in a single color or a verigated color.  They just give it a wonderful look and can accent any kitchen.  You can find the pattern here.  I have used I Love This Cotton, Crafters Secret, and Peaches and Cream yarn and I love the finished product with any of them.  :)

Granny Square Baby Blanket

I have someone who was having a baby and they went with a nautical theme in navy, pink, and white.  I had done a c2c and then a fluffy double crochet and was ready to try something new.  I found this gorgeous patten and decided to try it out.  I like the fact that you can make it larger to make a lap blanket from this pattern. I followed the pattern until it was the size that I wanted and then put the edging on.  I looked up a youtube video to understand how to do the edging and loved it!  Let me know how yours comes out!

Chicken Scratch baby style

I love the Chicken Scratch pattern for dish cloths but also thought that I could modify it to make it for a baby shower gift as well.  So, here we go!

Chain 28
Row 1 - SC in 3rd stitch from the hook and SC in each stitch after (26).
Row 2 - Chain 1.  SC in first stitch, skip one stitch. 3 SC in next stitch.  *Skip 2 stitches then 3 SC in the next stitch.*  Repeat until there are 7 clusters of 3 SC. Skip stitch and SC in last stitch.
Repeat row 2 until desired length.  I did 17 rows to get the length that I wanted.
Last row - Chain 1.  SC in each stitch across. Fasten off and break of yarn. 

Chicken Scratch Dishcloth and Towel

I loved this pattern to make dishcloths or washcloths and the texture is wonderful for washing anything.  I found this pattern here but I made some changes to it to make it more what I wanted.  I chain 34, sc in 2nd chain from the hook and sc to the end of the row, ch 1 and turn then follow the directions for row 1 and continue on.  When I was finished, I would sc around the cloth, with 3 sc in each corner.  Tie off at the end and secure. 





I have also used this pattern as a base for a towel that I love. 

Chain 57

Row 1 - SC in the second chain from the hook and until the end (55).

Row 2 - Chain 1 and turn. SC in first stitch, skip 1, 3SC in next stitch then *then skip 2 stitches, 3SC in the next stitch* repeat between *, skip 1 and SC in the last stitch.  Repeat until desired length.

Last Row - Chain 1 and turn. SC in each stitch across, tie off and secure ends. 



Remember to always use cotton for dishcloths, washcloths, trivets, anything that can get wet or hot items with be set on it.  Acrylic yarn will not soak up liquids and will melt if hot items are set on them. 

My current WIP- chicken scratch washcloths

I was invited to the baby shower and have made a blanket, some adorable baby beanies and then some washcloths. Why washcloths? Because who wants to was this precious, soft baby with a stiff and crunchy regular washcloth? These wash clothes are amazing and super soft sooooo, I will be giving you a pattern later this week but here is a picture of the color and using right now. Enjoy!







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Baby shower items

I have been invited to another baby shower and I always seem to make a blanket of some sort, wash cloths for the baby and then grab bath stuff to go with that.  I may put some diapers in as well.  But since I haven't had kids yet I'm never for sure what they really need.  I know the blanket is something that they can keep forever and can be a neat item to keep, but what else is good? Help me out all you mommies out there!

Washcloths

I have been crocheting for a little over two years but just recently crocheted myself washcloths. I am upset that I waited so long now. I love them! They are soft but still get the job done and I can choose the colors I want. I have tried a couple different patterns and today I am going to show you my pattern.  It is super simple and can be made bigger or smaller, according to your tastes.  You will need cotton yarn to make this  I prefer Hobby Lobby's I Love This Cotton or Peaches and Cream yarn. I use a H hook, but you can use whichever hook your yarn calls for. 



Chain 21.

Row 1 - HDC in the 3rd chain from the hook.  Then continue to HDC across. Chain 2 and turn. (19)

Row 2 - HDC in every stitch across.  Chain 2 and turn (19)

Repeat row 2 until desired size is reached.  Then chain 1 and turn and SC in every stich.  In corner stitch, put 3 SC then continue SC until you reach the beginning. Slip stitch to join and fasten off and weave in the ends. 

Current WIP - snowbound throw - buttercup

Graduation season is upon us! And I have been working on a throw. I finished it at 3am this morning. Here's some pics in progress and I'll post good pics from outside, hopefully tomorrow.

C2C blanket - gray and white

I had looked at different blankets and I love all the different ideas and patterns for different blankets. I have showed you the snowbound throw, which I still love (and am making another one of!!!), but now I am showing you another type of blanket.  The nice thing about this blanket is you make it the size that you want it.  You increase until it is the width you want, continue making it longer in length, then once you have reached the length you will begin decreasing to form the last corner.  I love the look of this blanket and the warmth it provides.  This blanket looks very intricate, but is extremely easy to make.  If you can count to 6 occasionally and 3 most of the time, you are good!



There is a wonderful tutorial that can be found here and is made by Mikey at The Crochet Crowd. The fun thing about this pattern is that you can make it personalized to your wants and needs and you can choose how many rows of each color that you want to have.  There are tons of premade patterns if you just search c2c blankets. 

Dish Scrubber

These are the most awesome things that I have made and they are actually the reason I started crocheting.  These are easy to make and once I get on a roll, I can make them in 15 minutes.  I have made them in multiple colors and am constantly asked to make these for everyone around me.  Find the pattern here and let me know what you think about them. 

Snowbound throw

I am all for giving homemade gifts and love receiving them too! This is my latest gift for a gorgeous couple who is getting married in a couple of weeks!  You can find the pattern here: http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/snowbound-throw

I used Hobby Lobby's I love this yarn in ivory. Although I made this for someone else, I think I'm going to have to make my own soon!