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Sweet Bunny Hat – Pattern Review

March 23, 2015 By Corina 5 Comments

When I spotted this ADORABLE bunny hat by BriAbby, I knew I HAD to make it! I have seen some cute Easter hats before, but I am not sure if anything could ever compare to the cuteness level coming from this pattern!

For my daughter, I made the 4-6 yr size. Using I Love This Yarn and the hook sizes as directed, it fits her beautifully with a little room to grow. Ella asked me to add a couple bows. I used this free bow pattern. Although the pattern consist of mostly SC, it didn't take very long to complete. You could make one every single day from now til Easter! You have plenty of time! So *HOP* on over and get your copy of the pattern! (Click the word “Hop” to be directed to the pattern)

Photo below belongs to BriAbby. You can also click the photo to be directed to her pattern.

Spiral Flower – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

February 23, 2015 By Corina 2 Comments

This beautiful free Spiral Flower pattern is written by Busting Stitches.

Get your copy of the pattern >>>HERE<<<

When I first discovered this pattern, I loved the way the flower petals curled and went together. I had no clue how she accomplished such a pretty and unique look. I knew I had to crochet one!

The technique she has for adding rows of petals is something I have never seen done before. Not only is it different, but it's also simple. You get the 3D flower without the bulk! This flower will make a great embellishment!

The Perfect Flower – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

February 21, 2015 By Corina 3 Comments

The term “Nothing is what is seems” comes to mind when I made this flower. When I first looked at the photo, it reminded me of my beginner crochet days, when I would make multiple flowers, layer them, and attach them together with a button.
This flower does NOT do that!!!! No more wasting time making layers!!! This flower is quick, simple, unique, and ONE flower!

I was so curious as to how it was going to come together (I never read ahead on patterns.. I know, shame on me. 😉 ) So when I realized the back and front petals are done first, and then the middle layer of petals, I was pretty impressed and amazed!

Make sure you save your copy of The Perfect Flower by KatiD Creations!
Get the free crochet pattern >>>HERE<<<

Free Pansy Flower Crochet Pattern – Review

February 20, 2015 By Corina Leave a Comment

I have been admiring this flower pattern for about a year now. So, when I asked my designer friends to share their flower links with me, I was so excited to finally have the push to complete it. That is, until I realized I had already packed away my buttons! We are moving during this next week… and I really didn't want to move the boxes around to find the right craft tote.
Perfect excuse to go button shopping!!!! I found these little pearl buttons at Walmart. I knew they would be perfect for the flower color combos I had in mind.
My favorite part of following this pattern wasn't how easy it was (although it is VERY easy!) But just seeing the way other designers brains work. >.< I know this sounds silly.. but each of us think in different ways. The way she put this pansy together is perfect!! And is also something I would have never thought of on my own. So “Thank you!” Little Monkey's Crochet for sharing your crochet smarts, and this pattern with us!
Get the free crochet Pansy Flower pattern >>>HERE<<<

Easy Crochet Flower – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

February 19, 2015 By Corina Leave a Comment

The Simple Crochet Flower is designed by the wonderful and brilliant Lisa Auch.

I was attracted to this flower because of its simple and elegant look. I used DK weight yarn and a 3.75 mm hook. Make sure you check out her hat pattern that comes with the flower, along with her other designs. She has many adorable free patterns for babies!

Get the free crochet pattern >>>HERE<<<

That 70’s Flower – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

February 17, 2015 By Corina 1 Comment

That 70's Flower by Jessie At Home is the perfect embellishment for the fun loving flower children you know.

This pattern will a great addition to hats, baskets and bags. My first thought when finishing the flower was that it would be adorable to decorate the walls of my daughters room with. When I showed the awesome flower to my husband, he told me I should join a bunch of them to make an afghan. So many ways you can run with this project!

Get the free crochet pattern >>>HERE<<<

Easy Crochet Flower – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

February 16, 2015 By Corina 1 Comment

The Easy Crochet Flower by Simply Collectible Crochet is really quick to work up!

The pattern calls for three colors. This gives you a chance to dig through your stash and get creative! I decided to use Cascade DK weight Yarns and a 4.25 MM crochet hook. My flower came out measuring 2 inches. By using different yarns and hooks, you can customize your size!

Get the free crochet pattern >>HERE<< -where you will also see how many creative ways you can use this fun free flower design!

Fantastic Curly Flower

February 15, 2015 By Corina Leave a Comment

Oombawka Design Crochet shared this fun free flower crochet pattern with me. This is the 3rd flower I have decided to work up and review while I am in the process of moving.

Get the free crochet pattern HERE.

The pattern is very easy and fun to follow. Great little pattern when you need to add some pretty sass to a project.

The entire time I was crocheting the pedals, my kitten was trying to eat my project! It all started with the yarn ball but once she seen the curly pedals.. she wasn't going to give up! I will probably attach this beautiful flower to a string and let it be hers… after all, she is princess Beauty. 😉

Three Layer Flower – Free Crochet Pattern Review

February 12, 2015 By Corina 1 Comment

This adorable pattern by Crocheting The Day Away is so unique and fun to work up. I have never made a flower this way, but I am in love with the technique! You can get the pattern HERE!

I used a 3.25 mm crochet hook and some random super fine wool yarn.

My favorite thing about this tutorial is that when you get unsure of yourself, she has photo's to help you every step of the way!

Pet Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

February 11, 2015 By Corina Leave a Comment

My family is moving this month.. so with all the craziness going on, I haven't been able to put much time into my love for crochet.In efforts to keep my blog moving with the little spare time I have, I decided to ask my fellow bloggers to share their flower patterns with me- so I can review them. As a bonus, I get to share beautiful flower crochet patterns just in time for Spring!

The first one I decided to hook up, is this oh-so-cute flower cowl for animals. This free crochet pattern is designed by Posh Pooch Designs. You can get the pattern >HERE<

The pattern worked up super quick, and as you can see, it's adorable!!!! The only change I made, was subtracting the starting chain by 4 stitches. 🙂 Beauty is still pretty small. <3

Miss Beauty is the newest model of our family 😉 We recently adopted her from a cat rescue here in Indiana. If you live in Indiana or would like to contribute to the cause, check out Howard County Kitten Rescue.

Little Bigfoot Lion – Review- Free Pattern

January 21, 2015 By Corina Leave a Comment

As many of you already know, my boss is a 4 year old little girl. She likes looking over my shoulder while I adore patterns by other designers.

Yesterday, she fell in love with all the Little Big Foot animals, designed by Amiguruimi To Go. But when she laid her eyes on the lion- I was given the color directions and told to get to work! 😉

Click HERE for the free lion pattern.

The pattern worked up very quickly and so much easier than it would appear. The lion is the perfect size! Not so big that your fingers will feel like they are going to fall off, and not too small that it looks sloppy. It's the PERFECT size! I found no flaws and have nothing negative to say about this pattern. I loved it every step of the way! Thanks so much for the awesome pattern Amigurumi To Go!

For more animal patterns and reviews by me, click HERE. 🙂

Five Free Crochet Bow Patterns

January 17, 2015 By Corina Leave a Comment

After making my recent- So Easy and So Perfect Bow pattern.. I decided I wanted to round up my favorite bow patterns from my own designs, and designs linked in the free crochet pattern directory, The Yarn Box.

If you didn't already know, I am an editor for The Yarn Box. My sister Miranda, from Work At Home Adventures, and I work together to share free crochet patterns and to promote traffic to other crochet designers.

If you haven't checked out the directory, hop on over and discover new favorite designs! The best way to help a designer.. is by sharing the links!

Anyways… back to the bows!

1. Sassy Bow by Simply Collectable Crochet

2. Boutique Bow by Stitch11 (that's me! 😉 )

3. So Easy and So Perfect Bow by Stitch11 (Hey!! That's me too! 🙂 )

4. Chunky Bobble Bow by Lulu Loves

5. How To Crochet A Bow Tie by Mollie Makes

6 Cat Patterns!

January 16, 2015 By Corina Leave a Comment

My family has a fascination with cats! They are so much fun.. each one and their unique personalities!

Over the last few years, I have crocheted 6 cat inspired patterns. These are patterns I have either written or reviewed. Enjoy meow!

Free Cat Ear Headband Pattern
Crochet Kitty Cats
Toddler Kitty Cat Hat
Fingerless Kitty Mittens
Grumpy Cat (pet) Hat
Cat Nap Hat

Christmas Party – Apple Cozy – Free Pattern Review

December 18, 2014 By Corina 7 Comments

It's Christmas time! That means, Chocolate, hard candy, and pure sugar EVERYWHERE! Although I love sweets, just as much as my daughter… I wanted to send her to school with a Christmas party snack that wasn't the normal sugar rush idea.

What better than an apple wrapped in a red and green cozy?

To make this apple cozy, I followed the Large version of THIS PATTERN. I used Red Heart with Love and a 5 mm crochet hook. I didn't make the drawstring.. because they clearly fit well enough to have no need to tighten. I did want to add name tags, so I cut felt into leaf shapes and hot glued them on! Each one took be a little more than an hour. But I could have made them faster if needed.

My daughter loves them, as I am sure the other 3-4 year old's will too!

Chevron Lace Cowl – (free) pattern review

December 7, 2014 By Corina 2 Comments

I have been wanting to make something “Chevron” for a very long time now. When I discovered this Chevron Lace Infinity Scarf pattern by Moogly… I quickly put it at the top of my list.

I did use a thicker yarn that the pattern called for. I used Red Heart With Love and a size N crochet hook. I also made the scarf shorter before joining because I have been loving the look and ease of cowls lately more than infinity scarves.
Especially when crocheting for a blind family member, she won't have to worry about the scarf falling and tripping her. And since it's shorter, it's less likely to snag on anything while she is walking.

My first attempt at following the pattern I was REALLY confused, but then I scrolled down a little and found Moogly's diagram. Then it ALL made since. If you have never used a diagram, this will be the perfect project… especially since you have a written pattern to help you understand it!

Thanks Moogly for sharing another great free pattern!

Get your copy of this pattern > HERE<

See more scarves I have made >HERE<

Leaping Stripes – For Men – Pattern Review

December 2, 2014 By Corina 5 Comments

My husband let me know that his feelings were hurt. 🙁 I had been crocheting for over two years, and have never made him a hat. AND, I have made everyone in both of our families hats.. and never made one for him. >See last years men's beanie Christmas gifts<

I tried to explain to him that I was waiting for the perfect design for him…. and that I didn't want to make him wear something that wasn't manly enough. It is hard to know if something designed with yarn is fit for the most picky manly man you know. >.< It wasn't that I didn't want to make him something… it was just that I had not came up or found the perfect design for him.

So, to solve our problem, I showed him a bunch of crochet beanie designs… and let him pick which one was his favorite. I also let him choose what yarn colors to use. He knew instantly when seeing the Leaping Stripes Beanie by Moogly that it was perfect for him.

I did make changes for the brim, but only because I really like making them a certain way. I did three rows of *2 HDC, 2 FPDC* repeated. One row of SC. And finished it off with one row of FPSC to make sure it is snug under the ears.

The hat fits him perfect and he loves it! Thanks Moogly!!!

Top 12 Pattern Reviews – Personal Favorites of the Patterns I Have Followed

November 10, 2014 By Corina 1 Comment

I love writing my own patterns, but my love for art pushes me to also appreciate the amazing patterns by other designers.

Here is a list of 12 of my favorite projects designed by others.

Each pattern review is linked in the title of the item and also the photo.
(not listed in any particular order)

Pansy Doily

Baby Fox

Fat Bottom Bag

The Samantha Slouch

Creepy Skulls Hat

The Samantha Slouch – Pattern Review

November 8, 2014 By Corina Leave a Comment

Like always, my daughter had a clear picture in her mind of what she wanted me to make next. The details she gave me for the hat she wanted was to use red yarn, make it slouchy, and use the buttons she picked out at Hobby Lobby a month ago.
I asked some of my blogging friends to direct me to their child size slouch hat patterns. If you follow me on Facebook, you may have noticed me sharing a bunch of different slouch hat designs… and this way why! 🙂
After looking over each design, I knew this one would be perfect for what she had in mind. I am so excited to share my results. It turned out even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I seriously couldn't be happier… and neither could Ella! Her face lit up so bright when she checked it out in the mirror. <3 My heart grew as her smile did. This is what I live for! <3
The Samantha Slouch Hat is designed by Crochet by Jennifer and has newborn-adult sizes! You can get your copy of this AMAZING pattern HERE <— 🙂

Trees Go Round – Free Pattern – Review

November 7, 2014 By Corina 1 Comment

I have the Christmas Spirit! Between wearing my Christmas socks, putting up Christmas lights around my daughters bed, and having this uncontrollable urge to crochet Christmas hats…. I think I am ready for the Holidays!
I was searching through Cre8tion Crochet's Ravelry, when I rediscovered this beautiful free hat pattern. I had seen this pattern about a year ago but never had the time to work it up. I was not going to push it down my list any longer!
I personally found the pattern easy to follow. I used the 5.5 mm hook for a child size.
This was also my first experience making a tassel! So much easier than I thought it would be… and I don't think it will be falling apart anytime soon like I would have imagined! Get your own copy of the free pattern >HERE<

Mini Mandala Magic Square – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

November 6, 2014 By Corina 2 Comments

I had the chance to test out this beautiful square designed by Moogly! And like all of her patterns, it was very easy to follow, and very fun to work up! In fact, she not only designed THIS free pattern, but she also made a stunning Magic Rainbow Baby Blanket from them! Make sure you save this free pattern. You will want it for your next granny square project!