Crochet Bookmark Swap

I did a swap with some awesome ladies on YouTube!! Check out the bookmarks I made and received...

Checkout these awesome ladies' channels:

CatCrazyCreations

JennLikesYarn

GinaCraftyCrafter

https://www.youtube.com/user/123cardmaker

If you're interested in making any of the bookmarks that I made, check out the links below for the patterns:

Butterfly Pattern

Pink Pineapple Pattern

Heart Corner Bookmark Pattern

Blue Pineapple Pattern

Basic Crochet Beanie

I did a Crochet Beanie Tutorial for my YouTube channel and decided to write out the pattern for those that prefer the written version to the video.  If you want to see the video tutorial you can watch it at the end of this post. There are many, many ways to crochet this beanie so i'm just going to show you how I make mine. =)  I'm not using anyone else's pattern. I just kind of go with the flow when I make my beanies.

Before I start the pattern I want to explain how you can adjust it to fit any size head from a newborn to grown man.

First, check out this AWESOME Chart to determine the estimated hat circumference you will need to make for the beanie to fit properly.  After you have that number you need to divide it by Pi (3.14) to determine how many increase rounds you will need.  I chose to make an adult male beanie so according to the chart an adult male's head circumference is about 23-24".  I used 24" divided by 3.14 and got 7.6.  I stopped my increase rounds at 7" because a dc stitch is stretchy.  It's better for the beanie to be a little snug than too big. Once I got to my desired circumference I stopped increasing as you will see in the pattern. =)

I hope you enjoy this very simple pattern. Let's get to it...

Basic Crochet Beanie

Round 1:

Start with magic circle OR ch 4, sl st to 1st ch, 6 dc in ch space, sl st to 1st dc

Round 2:

ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) place st marker in top of ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around (do NOT sl st to 1st dc)

**Move stitch marker to last dc of this round and do so at end of each round

Round 3:

1 dc in next st (top of ch3), 2dc in next st (this is the increase), continue pattern around

Round 4:

1 dc in each of next 2 st, 2 dc in next st. Cont. increase in every 3rd st around

Round 5:

1 dc in each of next 3 st, 2dc in next st. Cont increase in every 4th st around

Round 6:

1 dc in each of next 4 st, 2 dc in next st. Cont. increase in every 5th st around.

Round 7:

1 dc in each of next 5 st, 2dc in next st. Cont. increase in every 6th st around.

Round 8:

1 dc in each of next 6 st, 2dc in next st. Cont. increase in every 7th st around.

Round 9 - ?

1 dc in each st around

**Repeat this round until the hat is at your desired length.

(Optional 2 additional rounds)

1st Additional Round:

hdc in next st, sc in each st around

2nd Additional Round:

sc in each st around, sl st in next st, ch1

Cut yarn and pull through last ch to create knot

Sew in tails. 

ENJOY your new beanie!!!

=D

DIY: Add Bead To Crochet Flower Earrings

Crochet Flower Tutorial: http://youtu.be/qH0m7PnzNFU

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Fresh Off Tha Hook Monday, March 26, 2012

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Fresh Off Tha Hook Monday, March 19, 2012

I was on an earring kick this past week. I made 10 pairs! I really like them. They're so pretty, colorful, and light weight. Some times my ears get irritated by heavy earrings so I'm really loving that these can be as big as I want  without pulling on my ears. =)  I hope you like them too. =)

If you prefer to see them "live" check out the video below.

Tutorials
* 5 Petal Flower: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8vrd7Lr5SY&list=PLDA24025FB3AF0A9B&in...
* "Leaf Earrings": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM3IAIr97P4&list=PLDA24025FB3AF0A9B&in...
* 6 Petal Flower: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH0m7PnzNFU&feature=plcp&context=C44e7...
* "Jumbo" Flower Earrings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYb1sx77Prg&context=C4dff082ADvjVQa1PpcFPy...

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Fresh Off Tha Hook Monday, March 12, 2012

I have been REALLY busy this past week.  My new puppy, Samson, is the reason for that! =)

We got Samson on March 4th. He was my Anniversary gift from my husband. We celebrated our 3rd anniversary on March 7th! =)

We started training Samson the same day we brought him home.

I take him for multiple walks throughout the day, plus we play in the back yard.  All of this is not including the very frequent potty breaks he requires.  Even with all of the potty breaks, playing, walking, and running he is still a ball of energy!  And I still have my 4 kids and household duties to tend to.

When we go out he sits in the front seat of the car with me.  He likes car rides. =)

Due to this additional cuteness/business I've only been able to crochet one item last week...

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Fresh Off Tha Hook Monday, March 5, 2012

Spiral Afghan Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW1vkW99hdg&list=FLmp1KDFaerYggthgkiWt0MA&index=2&feature=plpp_video

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Fresh Off The Hook Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

Rose tutorial:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94vYpcZ3W64

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Fresh Off The Hook Monday, Feb. 20, 2012

Here is my FOTHM (Fresh Off The Hook Monday) video showcasing my newest creations!! =) 

 I hope you like!

Patterns Used:
Four Leaf Clover: http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-four-leaf-clover/

Berry Stitch Round Scarf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kviC5g1AHgs&list=UU5X6IJ421mM88I1tTA9S-Jw&...

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I am the maker, model, photographer, videographer, editor, and the sales rep. =)

I hope you enjoyed the video and pictures.

Fresh Off The Hook Monday, Feb. 13, 2012

Funky Creations

Last week I made these hats for my two oldest boys. I added a crochet beard to each of them.

I used the same yarn to finish this tam that I started a couples weeks ago.

I used this book to create this yellow shirt. It came out a little small. I may use a different color yarn to make it again a little bigger.

This is a custom made crochet beard I made for a friend's son.  I previously made him a little beanie so I made this with buttons to match the beanie. =)

I felt like making something with my thread so I made a few flowers. =) I don't know what I'm going to attach them to yet, but I think they will be cute on a hat.

My friend came over to my house for a little while and while we were hanging out I taught her the crochet basics.  I think she did really good for her first time. Her foundation chain wasn't too tight, her tension looks even. I think she's a natural. =)