June 24, 2010
Little Monkey Baby Blanket
Well I finally finished my baby blanket just in time for my friend’s baby shower. There is no minute like the last minute.
I worked out the graph on my own. Then worked it out, put a yellow border around it, and VOILA a perfect little baby blanket for a monkey theme.
Yellow was the best color choice for the border for 2 reasons. It goes perfectly with Curious George and we don’t know the sex of the baby yet!
If you like this pattern and would like it as your own I am selling the graph for $1.99! Please visit my Ravelry Page to purchase!
Thank you for your support!
Happy Crafting
May 13, 2010
Poor little Marshmallow….
This idea just came to me. I thought it was funny.
If you are a camper or at least like roasting marshmallows then you should think this is funny as well.
So go! Make poor little flaming marshmallows!
Here is the pattern. It is also available in PDF format below.
Please forgive me, I worked this up VERY fast. If there are any mistakes or anything is confusing or unclear please leave a comment or contact me. I would like to get it fixed if I can.
THE PATTERN:
What You Will Need:
- White worsted weight yarn
- Black Worsted weight yarn
- Fire-Like colored worsted weight yarn. (Red Heart Super Savor “Sunshine Print” was used in sample)
- Yarn Needle
- A stick from a tree.
- The ability to crochet using the “magic ring” technique
Top / Bottom:
Make 2 circles (1 white, 1 black):
sc 10 in a magic ring.
Pull together to create a circle.
2 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
sc in each sc around (20 sc)
fasten off.
Middle (Body) Section:
Ch 7
row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch after (6 sc)
row 2: ch 1, turn. sc in each sc across
row 3 – 22: repeat row 2
Bring row 1 and 22 together and sl st through each side to connect the rows and make
a cylinder.
Fasten off
With white yarn Sew cylinder around white (Bottom) circle.
(this will be the wrong side out… so after these part are sewn together
turn right side out.)
Mouth:
With Black
ch 2
5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
Sl st in 1st sc.
Fasten off
Sew mouth onto Body
Sew “X” eyes above mouth
Flames:
ch 20. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch. (19 sc)
ch 1 turn
* sc in sc
hdc in next sc
dc in next sc
ch 6
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch after (5 sc on chain)
dc in next sc from original row
hdc in next sc
sc in next sc
repeat from * across
sc in last sc
ch 1, turn
sc in each st, working your way up the peak you created with your chains.
At the top of the peak ch 3 and work sc down the opposite side so to
continue along your row.
Ch 1 turn
sl st in next 3 sc
* {now working up the peak}
sc in next sc
hdc in next sc
dc in next sc
hdc in next sc
sc in next sc
dc, ch 3m dc in ch 3 space
{now working down opposite side of peak}
sc in next sc
hdc in next sc
dc in next sc
hdc in next sc
sc in next sc
sl st in each sc until you get to next 5 sc going up the peak
Repeat from *
Sl st to the end of row and fasten off
Pull top of peaks to make them slightly more pointy
Sew the ends together
Now you have what almost looks like a little flame crown
Final Assembly:
Sew this to the top of the black circle.
Sew black top onto white body. Stuff generously before sewing completely shut.
Your poor little marshmallow is ready to go.
Find a stick from the yard for that real roasted marshmallow look and you have yourself a conversation piece!
Download the PDF version:
May 3, 2010
For My Mom
Well Mother’s Day is in little less than a week. So of course I had to finish my project for mom. And… of course since I have to ship this to my mom I finished just in time. There’s no minute like the last-minute.
This is only part of the project for mom. The other piece I did is a top-secret original pattern I am working on to hopefully publish someday soon so I didn’t want to reveal it yet!
But enjoy my rose for Mother’s Day…
April 26, 2010
Wedding Gift Afghan
So,, as usual I am slacking in the update department. So I thought before April got away from me I would post another project I completed semi-recently. This was an afghan I made as a wedding gift for a very good friend.
The photo was one of her engagements photos and the blanket was done in her wedding colors. The corners were Granny Squares. ( Pattern for those can be found HERE ) And the top and bottom was done in a Filet crochet pattern with their monogram on the bottom and their wedding date at the top. I think it turned out pretty well and they really liked it.
Enjoy!
March 8, 2010
More School Spirit!
So after the FSU hat I had to make more… so these are the beanies I made for a whole family of UF fans. Go Gators!
December 18, 2009
School Spirit
A friend of mine wanted me to make her a beanie for the FSU game. After I made one for her I had to make one for her boyfriend. The results were good. 
December 17, 2009
I’m in love with Ravelry
I know I am behind the times but I only just now signed up for Ravelry. I love it. It ha turned out to be an awesome tool for keeping everything organized. They have the feature to organize your stash which I would love to utilize at some point in the future, but that would be a HUGE project since I have so much yarn. Plus, right now that would take away from my crochet time. I went from having nothing to do to having 5 projects on my list that I would like to get done. But, again, Ravelry to the rescue because now I can see what I am working on and keep a queue of things that I am going to do.
This is the first project I want to get done. I want to make this star afghan for a baby that is on the way. Actually, any day now I should be hearing that the new little girl is here! Good thing this is a quick pattern!
Now all I need to do is crochet, crochet, crochet, crochet, crochet, and then crochet some more. I will get everything done, eventually….
December 16, 2009
You’re My Cuppy Cake…
These are a fantastic birthday gift when you are in a tight spot with time and money. This is a cute cupcake I made recently for a friend.
There are tons of cupcake patterns on the net, but Bittersweet definitely has my favorite one.
GET THE PATTERN HERE – It’s FREE
December 15, 2009
Peacock Pattern
I made this pattern a long, long time ago but never did anything with it. So why not kick off my new blog with a free awesome graph?! This is yours to do with what you would like, with one condition, you MUST send me pictures of your finished project!!! That seems fair enough 
This was meant to be an afghan. But the pattern is two graphs, one for each side so you could change the direction, or only use one and make a tapestry… whatever creative idea strikes you
Download Peacock Left
Download Peacock Right
Quite a while ago I was pretty big into the online craft scene. I had a blog about my crochet, I participated in forums, etc. Then I got bored with it and other things in my life took over so I never really thought about it. But I am back! New screen name, new ideas, new everything! I even got my stash somewhat organized. As you can see with a small portion to the right. However, there are at least 5 other giant tubs of yarn stacked around my apartment. I realized that I am indeed a crazy person when it comes to yarn and crochet.
But now, I hope to expand my crochet horizons again. I am working on patterns now and I have a bunch of new projects to post that I have done in the past months and months of being MIA from the online world. So welcome! I hope you enjoy what I do as much as I enjoy doing it.
