A Yarntastic Life!
Who doesn't love Sock Monkeys? Who doesn't love free patterns? Everyone loves these fun hats! This size is perfect for 0-3 month babies. With a simple color change you can create such a variety of styles and looks. Add a Mohawk or a beautiful flower to personalize your creation. Please look for alternatives for buttons ...
Here are step by step instructions for how I made and attached my bows to Olivia's Tutu. Take a strip of tulle Make a loop toward the center of the tulle. Wrap one end of the tulle around your fingers and the loop Tuck the tulle between you index and middle finger. While holding onto the tucked tulle with your ...
What little girl doesn't love tutus? Use this crochet pattern to make an adorable no-sew tutu with crochet waistband for your baby or little girls. This tutu fits 18-month olds and up to 3T. My niece Olivia has a birthday coming up. The party theme is going to be princess/ballerina. So what better gift could I create other than her ...
Such a fun and pretty stitch!
After creating The Mighty Jungle I knew I would be making more. But like any yarnist, I always want to improve with each project I throw myself into. I knew I wanted to improve the mane on this pattern, along with a few minor tweaks to the features. With this lion hat I didn't use wool. I ...
A few weeks ago my nieces were at my house visiting. It was a hot day so I decided to give them each a Popsicle as they were about to leave. When my Sister was putting her girls in their car seats one of them cried out "Its burning me!!!" So I created this free ...
Today I am making my daughter a princess crown. I was following my older pattern when I realized I needed to make a couple small improvements. I hope you enjoy this one even more than the last. Also, check out the Kings Crown and the 0-3 month Princess Crown. Princess Crown Crochet Pattern Supplies: Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red ...
Beautiful dahlias for Mothers Day!! For each stem I just used 3 pipe cleaners and twisted one end into a loop to make my Magic circle. Once the middle of the flower was crocheted, I twisted the loop a little more to make it tighter and closed. Supplies: I used 4.75 MM hook and Red Heart yarn Pipe ...
This morning Ella and I walked to a tea party with my sister and my two nieces. I decided to make another sun hat for Ella, to match her outfit. With this hat I used my Peach Happy pattern but instead of using acrylic I used Peaches and Creme Cotton yarn. It turned out soooo ...
Sun hat for the ladies!! Need a sun hat in a different size? I also have free patterns for 6-9 month, 12-18 month, toddler, and child sizes! Supplies: 5mm hook 4 ply cotton ( I used Peaches and Creme cotton yarn) Abbreviations: CH – Chain HDC - Half Double Crochet DC – Double crochet SC – single Crochet (CH-3 does not count as DC) Instructions: Round 1: Magic Ring, CH 3, ...
This lovely lion hat pattern is in size 0-3 months. In this photo, it is being worn by a life size newborn doll <3 Looks so real doesn't it?! I tried to make this free pattern as simple and easy to follow as possible. And I must say, "I absolutely love it!!" I will be ...
Sunshine Sara's sunhat (I dare you to say that 3 times in a row ;)) is sized for children. This hat is great for blocking the sun when playing in the yard on a nice summer day. Looking for other sizes? Check out these sizes, 6-9 month, 12-18 month, Toddler, and adult. Supplies: 5mm hook 4 ply cotton ...
Owl hats, owl hats, owl hats!! They are everywhere!! But they are SOO much fun to make and to watch come together! I did my best to make this free pattern, for a newborn owl hat, easy to follow and understand. Enjoy! 🙂 Supplies: Peaches and creme cotton yarn 5mm (H/8) hook Abbreviations: CH – Chain DC – Double Crochet HDC - ...
After searching the web for hockey helmets, I decided to give it a try. This free pattern is for size 12 months. In this picture, my daughter is wearing it and she is 15 months old. Since its made from cotton, it stretches real nice. This is not one of my easiest paterns to follow. ...
This toddler sun hat crochet pattern is a simple and appealing design – perfect for your little ones when you're headed to the beach. After making the 6-9 month and 12-18 month sizes for this sun hat, I knew I would be making the toddler size. This hat is just too cute!! Hope you all ...
Earlier this week I decided to cut a plastic table cloth into plarn. I basically did what Creative Jewish Mom did with her sheets but without the ripping. While cutting my plarn I was brainstorming for ideas of what I could use it for other than the basic idea of a shopping bag. My first ...
This free pattern for size 6-9 month Newsie hat was very fun for me to make. Thank you Erika for letting your beautiful little Chloe be our model! And thanks Jerri Sparks Photography for these gorgeous photos!! Supplies: 4 ply worsted weight yarn ( I used Acrylic "I love this yarn" but if you need a looser fit ...
Our babies are so precious and have very sensitive skin. Help protect your baby from the elements with this adorable sun hat crochet pattern. With this free pattern, for a size 6-9 month sun hat, I really wanted to show how different the finished product can be. Thank you everyone who tested out my pattern and to ...
When visiting with family on Easter, I asked my gramma what she would like for me to make for her. She said "A doily" :O Im sure she seen the panic on my face because she quickly said "..or anything." But after I found this beautiful FREE pattern on Ravelry, I couldn't resist. The flowers are ...
I have so many ideas for my scrap yarn. Today I attempted to show the beauty of scrap yarn through a hand towel. Although I absolutely love the colors, I don't really care for the pattern I came up with. I hope to have a better one soon to write out for my crochet friends.