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A New TuTu For Princess Ella

May 15, 2013 By stitch11 Leave a Comment

My daughter has been begging me to make her a new tutu for months! A few weeks ago, we took a trip to Hobby Lobby and I let her pick out all of the supplies. We spent about 2 hours on it today… yes I say “We” haha she helped me almost every step of the way. I followed the free crochet tutu tutorial from Olivia's TuTu but I did have to start with fewer chains because I was using different yarn. I used I Love This Yarn Neon. I also skipped the additional bows but instead I added ribbon here and there while attaching the tulle. We bought 3 rolls of tulle from Hobby Lobby and used just about all of it. My daughter LOVES her new tutu! Just the way she carried herself around the yard made it obvious she felt like royalty!

Free Crochet Coaster Pattern

April 30, 2013 By stitch11 3 Comments

Last week, my mother and I went YARN SHOPPING!!! While we are admiring all of the beautiful yarns at Hobby Lobby, I asked her what she would like for Mothers Day. My sweet mom says “coasters.” <– This is one thing I love so much about my mom. She could have easily said “a bedspread.” But she would rather have something simple, small, beautiful, and something that would be stress free for me. So, obviously this free crochet pattern is designed for and inspired by my momma 🙂

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Infant Overalls – Size 3 Months

April 28, 2013 By stitch11 12 Comments

About a year ago, a friend of mine took some amazing photos for me of the Chloe Hat and for my About Me. I promised her I would make her baby (who was still in her belly) a crochet item. I have started making things for her so many times in the past but never really loved anything enough to give her as a big “Thank You!” Last week I came across a pattern by Busting Stitches for a newborn suspenders and bow tie photo prop. That is the moment I decided I wanted to make clothing and a bow tie. I honestly wasn't wanting to write a pattern but after searching and searching for a free boy clothing pattern…. I had no choice but create something of my own.
Wyatt (pictured above) is 13 lbs and is 4 months old. Since this is my first time really making clothing, I am not exactly sure if this outfit would be 0-3, 3-6, or 0-6 months in size- so “3 months” is what I will call it 😉 I did actually use measurements and 3-6 month clothing as a guide, but Wyatt is in 0-3 month clothing so “3 months” really seems safe.

This pattern is a very simple crochet pattern and ideal for even the crochet beginner. If you are not up for the “Foundation Chain” you can use the regular technique of chaining and shouldn't have any issues.

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Crochet Ballet Slippers

April 21, 2013 By stitch11 6 Comments

When I came across a free crochet pattern for “Simple Child Slippers” at The Yarn Box, I knew instantly I would be making a few pairs of shoes for my nieces. HodgePodge Crochet did an excellent job writing this pattern. I found it to be very easy to follow and they are actually the first shoes I have ever enjoyed making. You will be seeing more of these made by me. My daughter Ella is already begging me for a pair and I have another niece who loves to dance!

When making these ballet sippers I used Lion Brand Tweed Stripes and also used smaller hooks than called for. The slippers with purple measure just over 7 inches long and were made with a 4.25 mm crochet hook. The pink ribbon ballet slippers were crocheted with a 3.5 mm crochet hook and measure 6.25 inches long.
Before finishing off the yarn on the shoes I chained 5 and slip stitches 2 stitches over to create a loop on the top of the heal. Wove in my ends and then added ribbon by weaving it around from heal, around the front, and back to the heal. I then took a small piece of ribbon, tied it into a bow and hot glued it onto the center of the ribbon on the front of the shoes.

Poncho For Ella

April 17, 2013 By stitch11 2 Comments

While browsing the RAKJPatterns Blog, I found a free crochet pattern for a toddler poncho!! If you are in the Yartist Facebook group you already know that I had been searching for an adorable crochet poncho pattern for a while now. There are 3 things I love about this pattern right away. 1- simplicity! You all know I love simple patterns/easy to follow. 2- Adjustable! Just by starting with more or less chains and making more or less rows… you can make all the sizes you wish… its that easy! 3- Its adorable! Only the cutest for my daughter!

While following her pattern, I crocheted rows 1-11 and then I repeated rows 4-7 one more time before continuing to the last row (row 12). I also not only trimmed the bottom, but also the top. I changed colors at the end of each row. But if you do not want to take the time to weave in your ends.. changing colors is an option. I find that I dread weaving in my ends so much through out my projects, but once it comes time to do it… it really doesn't take that long. It can be so rewarding to go ahead and make the color changes!

Be sure to not only check out RAKJPatterns free Poncho Pattern, but also her Facebook!

If you'd like some more inspiration for crochet poncho patterns, take a peek at some of my other blog pages here: 30 Free, Comfy, and Stylish Crochet Poncho Patterns

Sweet Tart Rug

April 15, 2013 By stitch11 8 Comments

Every morning my daughter sits on the floor in front of the TV asking for her cereal. After she takes about 5 bites of her fruit loops she lifts the bowl up to drink the milk- like she has seen me do. It never fails, the milk and cereal go everywhere.
When I was a young girl, I remember going to my Aunt Debbie's house and sitting on little rugs while we ate our Oodles of Noodles (Ramen Noodles). This Sweet Tart Crochet Rug will be my daughters new breakfast rug. I plan to also take it outside when she is drawing on the sidewalk with chalk. Nothing is worse than wearing a dress or shorts and sitting on your knees on the sidewalk while creating your masterpiece. The best part about this rug, its washable, durable, and looks as delicious as Sweet Tarts!

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Stash Bustin’ Crochet Squares

April 9, 2013 By stitch11 Leave a Comment

Bust through your small amounts of yarn with these fun and beautiful crochet square patterns. I made myself a bag with the Kaleido Dreams. What will you be making?

Kaleido Dreams
Dahlia In A Square
Flower In A Square
Sunflower In A Square

Adult Yoda hat

April 9, 2013 By stitch11 10 Comments

This Yoda beanie is designed for an adult male with a 24-inch head circumference. When laying this beanie flat, it measures 11 inches across and is just over 8.5 inches tall. If you need a different size you can add rounds or you can use your favorite beanie pattern and just use the Yoda ears from this pattern. I also have a free 3-6 month size Yoda hat crochet pattern available. This pattern is a custom fit for a family member. If you are not sure of what size you need, I would suggest checking out the size chart at the bottom of the post that I discovered on Crochet In Color.

Supplies:
Baby Bee – Hushabye Solid – Baby Sage yarn (4 Medium)
5mm (H/8) hook
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
HDC 3 Together

Adult Large Yoda Hat

CH 3 Does not count as DC

Round 1: Magic Ring, CH 3, DC 10, pull ring tight, join to top CH of CH 3
Round 2: CH 3, 2 DC each DC around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (20 DC)
Round 3: CH 3. *2 DC in next DC, DC in next DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (30 DC)
Round 4: CH 3. *2 DC in next DC, DC in next 2 DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (40 DC)
Round 5: CH 3. *2 DC in next DC, DC in next 3 DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (50 DC)
Round 6: CH 3. *2 DC in next DC, DC in next 4 DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (60 DC)
Round 7: CH 3. *2 DC in next DC, DC in next 5 DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (70 DC)
Round 8-15: CH 3, DC in each DC around. Join to top CH of CH 3.
Round 16-19: CH 2, HDC into each stitch around. Join to top of CH 2.

Finish Off

Crochet Yoda Ears

Using 5 mm hook.

Using TWO strands of yarn.

Row 1. CH 15, Skip 1 CH, HDC in next 14 CH. (14 HDC)
Row 2: Turn, CH 1, HDC across. (14 HDC)
Row 3: Turn, CH 1, HDC 2 Together, HDC into next 10 HDC. HDC 2 Together. (12 Stitches)
Row 4: Turn, CH 1, HDC across. (12 HDC)
Row 5: Turn, CH 1, HDC 2 Together, HDC into next 8 HDC, HDC 2 Together. (10 Stitches)
Row 6: Turn, CH 1, HDC across. (10 HDC)
Row 7: Turn, CH 1, HDC 2 Together, HDC into next HDC. HDC 2 Together, HDC 2 Together, HDC into next stitch. HDC 2 Together. (6 Stitches)
Row 8-9: Turn, CH 1, HDC across. (6 HDC)
Row 10: Turn, CH 1, HDC 2 Together, HDC into next 2 stitches. HDC 2 together.(4 stitches)
Row 11: Turn, CH 1, HDC into each stitch. (4)
Row 12: Turn, CH 1, HDC 2 together 2 times. (2 stitches)
Row 13: Turn, CH 1, HDC 2 together, CH 1
SC around the edge of the ear. With 3 SC into each corner.
Repeat for 2 ears and weave in your ends with yarn needle

When attaching the ears, I folded the of the top of the ear down around 4-5 stitches and the bottom of the ear up about 2 stitches.

Size Chart

Newborn
Head Circumference 13″ – 14 ”
Hat Circumference = 11.5″ – 13″
Hat height = 5.5 to 6″

3 to 6 months
Head Circumference: 14″ – 17 ”
Hat height= 6.5 – 7″

6 to 12 months
Head Circumference: 16″ – 19 ”
Hat height = 7.5″

Toddler -12 months – 3 years
Hat height = 8″
Head Circumference: 18″ to 20 ”

Child – 3 – 10 years
Hat height =8.5″
Head Circumference: 19″ – 20 1/2″

Teens
Hat height 9-10″
Head Circumference: 20 1/2″ – 22″

Adult Woman
Head Circumference: 21.5″ – 22.5″

Adult Man
Head Circumference: 23″ – 24″

Adult Giraffe Hat

April 3, 2013 By stitch11 3 Comments

A few weeks ago I shared a free crochet pattern, for the 6-12 month Giraffe Ha… within minutes of posting the link on my Facebook page, I had multiple request for an adult version! This pattern is a yarntastic THANK YOU to all the Stitch11 fans for helping my dream to stay home with my daughter a reality. You hookers mean the world to me!

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6-12 Month Giraffe Hat

March 21, 2013 By stitch11 14 Comments

This free crochet pattern, for a size 6-12 month Giraffe hat, is a new personal favorite Stitch11 pattern! Thank you Sara for challenging me with this adorable and fun request! I hope all of you who love crochet get to work this pattern up. Its not as easy as my other patterns, but only because it has so many parts… but it is well worth it, and works up surprisingly quick!!! This crochet giraffe hat is simply YARNTASTIC!!! Check out the Adult version too!

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3-6 Month Yoda Hat

March 19, 2013 By stitch11 9 Comments

As most of you know, I do not sell very many items I create because I always want to make gifts for my family. Last week I decided to take a few custom orders. The first order was for this 3-6 month crochet Yoda hat. A friend of mine from Knot Your Nana's Crochet had already made a Yoda hat pattern but its for child size. So if you need a larger size, be sure to check hers out! Also available is my own Adult Size Yoda Hat Pattern!! Now get hookin'!!

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Crochet Cross Bookmark

March 17, 2013 By stitch11 25 Comments

A couple days ago I found a beautiful free crochet pattern for a Cross Bangle designed by the Crochet Chiq. I knew right away that I wanted to make some bookmarks with her crochet pattern. For the last year I have searched countless times for the ideal cross to use as a bookmark. There are so many already out there to choose from but none of them were really my style or calling out my name. Thank you so much Crochet Chiq for designing this and sharing it with all of us!

I used crochet thread and a 1.9 mm crochet hook.

Stash Bustin’ – Dream Catcher Square

March 11, 2013 By stitch11 15 Comments

This beautiful netted square works up quickly and is super easy! Measuring 4.5 inches and taking me about 10 minutes per square to make, its now my favorite square to work up. What will you make with this beautiful stash bustin' crochet square? What should I make?
Also check out the other crochet squares in the Stash Bustin' series!

Dream Catcher Square Crochet Pattern

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Crochet Kitty Cats

March 7, 2013 By stitch11 5 Comments

A few weeks back I found this awesome free crochet cat pattern from The Yarn Box. I love how easy it is to modify to add a little of my own style…. or the style of each child I made the cats for. I cannot even begin to tell you how much fun I had making these! The only thing I did different from the start was that I used a size E crochet hook instead of H.

Stash Bustin’ Sunflower In A Square

March 2, 2013 By stitch11 3 Comments

Here is the Stash Bustin' Sunflower In A Square free crochet pattern! Also available is the Dahlia In A Square and the Flower In A Square. Be sure to test them all out and keep a watch for what is soon to come!

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Stash Bustin’ Dahlia In A Square

February 26, 2013 By stitch11 11 Comments

After completing my last free crochet pattern, the Stash Bustin' Crochet Flower in a Square, I decided I would make a few of these adorable flowers as squares. This Dahlia is based off of a personal favorite crochet pattern of mine, Autumn Flower. Like the previous crochet Square, this one also measures around 4.5 inches and with the same amount of stitches. Happy Hookin'!

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Stash Bustin’ Crochet Flower In A Square

February 24, 2013 By stitch11 8 Comments

This stash bustin' crochet flower in a square measures to be about 4.5 inches. I have decided that every week I will be making at least one square. I may use this same free crochet pattern, someone else's free pattern, or write new ones. I will eventually have enough squares that I can test out a few techniques for joining!! Enjoy this Yarntastic stash bustin' free crochet pattern! ~Stitch11

Also available- The Stash Bustin' Dahlia in a Square

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0-3 Month Frog Hat

February 15, 2013 By stitch11 12 Comments

Recently I designed the Newborn Princess Hat. When taking the photo I took advantage of a nearby frog to add my logo into the picture. My cousin (who is the pregnant one) loves frogs and always has as far back as I can remember. Anyways, after taking the photo of the princess hat, I knew I had to do my best at a frog hat.

Hope you have a hoppin time with this free crochet pattern for a 0-3 month frog hat!

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Newborn Princess Hat With Braids

February 12, 2013 By stitch11 24 Comments

I designed this adorable free crochet pattern for a Newborn Princess Hat With Braids for my cousin Shauna who is expecting!! I cannot wait to see this hat on the little angels head <3 Until then, I would love to see others test out this free pattern! Share pictures on my Facebook page!! Also check out the toddler size!

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Awesome Free Crochet Find!

February 10, 2013 By stitch11 8 Comments

Check out this awesome FREE crochet pattern for a 12 point star. When finding this pattern in The Yarn Box, I knew I had no choice but to try it out! What I didn't realize was that this thing is HUGE! I love it!! I still wish I had a mini hand sized one though- so I may just have to create a pattern for one. 😀 I would love to make about 10 of these in all different sizes and hang them from one of my children's bedroom ceilings. The greatest thing about this Thingymajigger is that it is great for everyone! All ages!

I did have a few moments while following this pattern when I became a little lost…. but I wasn't going to give up! NEVER give up! Happy Hooking!