Once there was a SNOWMAN SNOMAN... SNOWBABY!

This pattern just turned out to die for. How cute! Great for Christmas card pictures, and a cute hat to wear all winter!

Diaper Covers Galore!

We have been adding more and more. Click HERE to take a look! Great for Photo shoots and Gifts.

The Infinity Scarf

I have started seeing these everywhere in stores. So... I had to make a pattern! Why spend $15 or more for a scarf when you can totally make one of your own for SO MUCH CHEAPER! For the pattern click HERE. It has a children's size included as well! Perfect for the cold weather that is coming fast :)

Preparing For The Holidays!!!

We are so excited about this holiday season coming up and this CUTE pattern. Such cute little Santa's helpers! Check out the pattern here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/111990064/baby-elf-girl-and-boy-crochet-hat.

Come Sail Away, Come Sail Away with Me!

I hop everyone is enjoying summer as much as I am. It has been a busy one! We have both been working on new patterns so keep your eyes out for more. But for now, check out the latest! It has been such a fun one. REALLY fun for photo shoots. Comes with the hat or headband so it works for girls or boys! For the pattern click Here.

American Flag Baby

Gearing up for the summer holidays! Oh how I love the 4th of July! The American Flag Baby pattern can be found here.

Kiss the Cook!!!

Who could resist kissing those chubby cheeks? I LOVE our new pattern for a baby cook. So many fun ideas for photo sessions! For pattern click HERE.

We have been so busy with finished products but have been able to squeeze in this pattern. It must be baby season!!! More to come and lessons/tips to continue. Stay tuned!

Aviator

Due to a custom order from a customer we created this pattern. Now I need a cute little guy to take pictures of in this! The pattern can be found here.

Vintage Flower Braided Headband

So I decided this week to expand and do a headband. Lets just say a matching Diaper Cover is in the works :) But, for the little girls without diapers and even with this Headband it ADORABLE! It is all made of yarn and easy to make. For the Pattern click Here.

Overalls...YeeHaw!

We LOVED making this pattern. It can be found here. Is he not the cutest cowboy EVER?

200 Sales Promo!

In celebration of 200 sales here is 2 sales, we are offering 20% for the weekend on anything in our Etsy shop. Thanks for all the support! The code is: 200SAVE20

Pretty Polka Princess!

With summer coming and this trend of bright color clothing I wanted to create something bright and fun! Polka Dots are one of my favorite patterns and so the Polka Dot Pattern was created! Find the Pattern HERE, find the finished product HERE.

Yarn Tips

We are going to add some crocheting "tips" that we have learned while crocheting. (We will be constantly adding more as they come to us!)

Here are some Yarn Tips!

1. There are different sizes of yarn. If you have a pattern, they usually say what size you will need. If you use the wrong size yarn, your creation could be way off!!!

2. We typically use Worsted Weight Yarn which is a medium thickness. Red Heart is a common example. It is the most commonly used and found in stores.

3. Baby yarn and Sports Weight yarn are thinner yarns. They are commonly used for booties, blankets, sweaters, etc.

4. There is a Heavy Worsted Wight, Bulky, and Super Bulky Yarns. These are thicker and can be used for some hats, Baby cocoons, and blankets. (You typically use a large hook for thicker yarn)

5. If you would like to create a thicker look using the yarns you have tie them together. Double or even triple them up! You could have a mixture of colors or all the same. Spices things up a bit!

6. To avoid knotting you can roll the yarn into a ball before starting. I do this with the thinner yarns that tangle easier.

7. Yarn is most often the cheapest at Walmart! At least the more common brands.

Pattern Tips

We are going to add some crocheting "tips" that we have learned while crocheting. (We will be constantly adding more as they come to us!)

Here are some Pattern Tips!

1. Read patterns slowly. It is easy to miscount, misread, or skip stitches. This will cause the whole pattern to get off. You will be fine if you READ CAREFULLY!

2. BOBBY PINS! A lot of patterns work in rounds. This is going around in circles. They say to use a stitch marker to keep track of where you finish a round. Bobby Pins are fantastic markers. Plus, if you are like me I always have one somewhere!

3. Check your gauge. It tells you how many stitches/inch. This will help you stay on track.

4. Don't be too sad if you have to back track a little. It is worth it in the end!

Hook Tips

We are going to add some crocheting "tips" that we have learned while crocheting. (We will be constantly adding more as they come to us!)

Hook Tips:

1. The smaller your hook, the smaller the stitch. The larger the hook, the larger the stitch. So..... (onto Tip #2)

2. Patterns tell you the size of hook to use. The tip we have? Check the gauge. I crochet tighter than some people or looser than some. So, I sometimes have to use a different hook to match their pattern.

3. Want a lot of hooks on a cheap budget? Used a 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. They have a package of hooks from size C-J for $13.99 which comes to something like $8.40. Not bad! Plus you have the hook sizes for most patterns.

4. Baby Booties usually use smaller needles (D-E Range for newborn sizes)

5. G-H seems to be one of the most common Hook sizes for hats, diaper covers, etc.

Puff Ball Tutorial

There are many things that can have puff balls on them. Hats are a big one! Here is a tutorial on how to make a puff ball. Enjoy!

Step 1: Wrap yarn around a small cup or can around 75 times. The more you wrap, the thicker your puff ball.

Step 2: Take the yarn off the can and tie around the middle to make a figure 8.

 Step 3: Cut on both end of the figure eight.

Step 4: Fold over and trim to desired length.

Step 5: Tie to the top of the hat or other item.

What an angel! You can find the pattern here.

Common Crochet Abbreviations

To help us in the process of reading patterns I thought I would add the key to understanding them!! Here is a list of common crochet abbreviations and the ones we would typically use in our patterns.

Common Crochet Abbreviations

beg- Beginning

bl- Back Loop

bp- Back Post

bpdc- Back Post Double Crochet

bpsc- Back post Single Crochet

bptc- Back Post Treble Crochet

CA-Color A

CB- Color B

CC- Contrasting Color

ch-Chain

ch-sp- Chain Space

dc- Double Crochet

dec- Decrease

fl- front Loop

fp- Front Post

fpdc-Front Post Double Crochet

fpsc- Front Post Single Crochet

fptc- Front Post Treble Crochet

hdc- Half Double Crochet

inc- Increase

lp(s)- Loops

pm- Place Marker

rs- Right Side

sc-Single Crochet

sc2tog- Single Crochet two Together

sk- Skip

sl st- Slip Stitch

sp(s)- Spaces

st(s)- Stitches

tbl- Trough Back Loop

tc- Triple Crochet

tfl- Through Front Loop

tog- together

tr- Treble Crochet

ws- Wrong Side

yo- Yarn Over

( )- Do the instructions within the parenthesis as much as the pattern suggests.

* *- Do the instructions within the asterisks as much as the pattern suggests.

[ ]- Do the instructions within the brackets as much as the pattern suggests.

Army baby pattern! Gearing up for summer and the best summer holiday...July 4th! You can find the pattern here.

Baby Boy Booties!

So... I have had a big urge to dip my toes into the baby bootie patterns. What do you think? I was very excited at how they turned out! Finally a more boy-ish pair of booties!!! For the pattern click Here.