Free Doll Beanie Pattern

The other day I cleaned up part of my yarn stash and ended up with a tote bag full of scraps. While watching my daughter play dress up with her doll, I had the idea of using those scraps to make some little hats and scarves for her doll and extra ones so she can have friends over for a tea party with the dolls and then they can all have some hats and scarves to take home. 

After posting a picture of the doll and the little hats on instagram and facebook I got asked for the pattern, so I decided to write it up for you!

Yarn: Worsted Weight

Hook: H-8/5.0mm

Size:  Hat made to fit a 14.5" (36.8cm) doll

Gauge: 7 hdc and 6 rows =  2" square

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain

Hdc = Half Double Crochet

Sl St = Slip Stitch

Round 1: Starting with a magic ring, ch 2 (counts as a hdc now and throughout) and work 7 hdc into the ring, join with a sl st to top of beginning ch-2 to join round. Tug up tightly to close. (8 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in the same st as join, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to top of beginning ch-2 to join round. (16 hdc)

Round 3: Ch 2,  2 hdc in next hdc, *hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * around, sl st to top of beginning ch-2 to join this round. (24 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to top of beginning ch-2 to join round. (24 hdc)

Rounds 5-9: Repeat round 4.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Optional: to add a little more detail to the hat, you can do a round of slip stitch after round 9 and you can also add a little pom pom.

Happy Crocheting!

Cobblestones Throw

I couldn't resist, I had to share the pictures of the Cobblestones Throw I received from Amanda Tipton Photography. Aren't they amazing? I think so!

If you want to give it a try, the pattern is available in all my shops.

Happy Crocheting!

Ravelry - Craftsy - Etsy

Cobblestones Throw Crochet Pattern

It's February and a new pattern has been published, it is the Cobblestones Throw.
I love the colors I picked, I was a little skeptical in the beginning because you know, I am always making super colorful stuff, but it turned out better than I imagined.
This is a great pattern to work on, after awhile you can remember the repeats and don't even have to look at the graph. I made the whole things while watching TV with my husband in the evenings.
If you wish to give it a try, the pattern is available on ravelry, craftsy, etsy and my website, too.

Happy Crocheting!

Color Riot Blanket

Hello there, lovelies! 

I am back again, I can't even believe it, but I had to come and show the new blanket pattern I just released, the Color Riot Blanket. I am so in love with it, it is colorful and bright, it makes me happy every time I look at it.

If you are interested, the pattern is available in all my shops. Links below.

Ravelry | Etsy | LoveCrochet | Website | Craftsy

Happy Crocheting!

Lucas Beanie

I have been on a hat and blanket kick lately, those are the two things I have been designing the most and I am so glad, because those are the two things I like to crochet the most. I love texture, it is super cool in my opinion to transform a solid simple skein of yarn into something new, unique.
My son loved this hat so much that he asked me to name it after him, so I did and now you the pattern for the Lucas Beanie is available in all my shops.
Click below to purchase the pattern:
Ravelry | Craftsy | Etsy | Website | LoveCrochet

Brazil Trip

Today I am in full cleaning mode, we had a few rough days with my sweet girl having the flu. Getting out of the house is something I am craving right now (I am going stir crazy here! LOL), so I decided to write a post about our trip to Brazil last month so I can remember that I have a lot to be thankful for.
Yeah, so we visited my family, it was so amazing to get a break from the rain and cold weather and be able to enjoy three weeks of warm and sunny days. The kids got along with the cousins very well, we eat a lot of fresh fruit, visited the zoo, my sister taught the kids how to make balls from the sap of the rubber trees, we swam, went on walks to appreciate the flowers, ate tons of yummy food and most importantly, enjoyed our family.
It was very hard to say goodbye, that is something I certainly don't get used to, but it was nice while it lasted. Now we are back to our school and activities routine, I am trying to get my crochet work in a better schedule, too. Anyhow, I am hoping to have some pretty awesome designs this year, but I also want to find balance where I can spend quality time with my husband, kids and friends. Fingers crossed, because finding balance is sure a hard thing to do.
Cheers!

Crocheter Gift Guide

The Holidays are quickly approaching, so I thought I'd put together a little collection of my favorite crochet gadgets, they make lovely gifts for any crocheter in your life!

1- Crocheters rule.

This is a gauge ruler, just make your sample and put the ruler on top!

You can find this clever tool by clicking here. 

2- EZ Blocker

Blocking your crochet/knit work is much easier with the EZ Blocker by Chetnanigans.

3- How about these darling crochet hooks? 

These are custom made by etsy seller handmademom.

4- Snail measuring tape.
Because cute stuff is always fun to have! I bought mine on amazon.

5- Magma Pattern Holder by Knitters Pride.
This is an amazing gadget, it's really useful when you are working on color charts. I purchased mine at my local yarn shop, but I just checked you can find it on amazon.

 6- Good yarn!
Really, you can't go wrong with yarn. Some of my favorites are: Quince & Co, Berroco, Cascade Yarns, Madelinetosh and Malabrigo.

7- Hook organizer by Chetnanigans

This is such a cute way to display your hooks and have them easily accessible. 

8- Modern Tapestry Crochet.

Well, I had to add my book here, not because it's  my book, but because it is an awesome book and a great way to learn a new technique!

 What would you add to this list? I would love to hear your ideas!