Thursday, December 30, 2010
Side Project
Monday, December 13, 2010
So, I'm having a baby, and it's a BOY!!!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The Green Plumber is officially here!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Pretty as a Daisy--A seriously cute princess apron
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Say Hello to the Evil Plumber!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Fleece Viking Helmet? Sure! Why not?
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Eleanor's Crocheted Butterfly Beanie
I actually made this hat a couple weeks ago and my daughter really loves it. This was a simple concept that began as a plain old yellow beanie. For instructions on how to make a simple crocheted beanie, I found this link to be pretty good: How to Crochet a Beanie
It was too boring so I added a couple rows of seed stitching to the bottom in hot pink. I use a lot of seed stitching in my projects to add decorative texture to things. The seed stitch is a very simple stitch since it is just basic stitches being alternated. You simply single crochet, then double crochet, then single crochet, etc... When you reach the end of the row you turn it around and double crochet on the single crochets and single crochet on the double crochets from the previous row. You could also do triple/treble crochets instead of double crochets for even more texture.
Here is a great page I've bookmarked on how to do a variety of fun stitches: Crochet Stitches and How to Make Them (Although seed stitch isn't on this list, which is why I explained that one!)
Even with the pink border I thought this hat was too boring for my little girl, which is when I had this vision of it covered in colorful butterflies. So I went on the hunt for a simple butterfly pattern and found this one: Crocheted Sass-Butterfly Pattern
These butterflies were quick and easy to make so I made several and just tied them on the hat with yarn. I can see myself making lots of other butterflies in the future for various projects to use as embellishments.
It was too boring so I added a couple rows of seed stitching to the bottom in hot pink. I use a lot of seed stitching in my projects to add decorative texture to things. The seed stitch is a very simple stitch since it is just basic stitches being alternated. You simply single crochet, then double crochet, then single crochet, etc... When you reach the end of the row you turn it around and double crochet on the single crochets and single crochet on the double crochets from the previous row. You could also do triple/treble crochets instead of double crochets for even more texture.
Here is a great page I've bookmarked on how to do a variety of fun stitches: Crochet Stitches and How to Make Them (Although seed stitch isn't on this list, which is why I explained that one!)
These butterflies were quick and easy to make so I made several and just tied them on the hat with yarn. I can see myself making lots of other butterflies in the future for various projects to use as embellishments.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Turning gloves into Chipmunks...or Squirrels.
This is what you need: Thread, A Glove, Scissors, A Fabric Pen, a Needle, and Stuffing. You will also need this tutorial:
How to make a Chipmunk Softie out of a Recycled Glove
I love this project so I had to try it out for myself. I was sent this idea by a friend. I simply followed the instructions provided by the link above and ta-da! A chipmunk...that looks kind of like a squirrel. My daughter called it a skunk. I didn't make him exactly right, but I'm going to try again with the other glove since it now doesn't have a mate!
Friday, November 12, 2010
The Plumber--Because the Peachy Princess shouldn't be all alone!
This apron is on my female mannequin, which is a very petite young lady, so it is a bit large for her, but it should fit a strapping gentlemen quite well. I'm in love with this apron!
The Peachy Princess can be found here.
Pretty as a Daisy can be found here.
The Green Plumber can be found here.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
My newest character--The Peachy Princess!!

Coming up next: The Plumber! This apron will be a men's style chef apron. I've already started this and should be done really soon!
Recently added to the collection: Pretty as a Daisy!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Eleanor's Ridiculously Pointed Winter Hat!
If you like to crochet and would like a huge collection of free crochet patterns, check out this directory at Crochet Pattern Central. I adore this website and use it all the time. Sometimes just seeing the images gives me ideas for my own creations, like ridiculously pointed snow hats.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Bethany's Fingerless Mittens--My First Crochet Pattern

So here's my pattern: Bethany's Fingerless Mittens
Feel free to use it as you like but please give credit to www.bethanysewandsew.com if you link it or mention it elsewhere on the Internet! Thanks!

Stitches used and their abbreviations:
Chain - Ch
Slip Stitch - Sl St
Single Crochet - Sc
Double Crochet - Dc (If you crochet really tight, or are using a smaller hook, Dc's can be changed to Treble Crochets)
Double Crochet Decrease - Dc Dec

Rows 1-9: Ch 3, Dc around ring, join with Sl St at end of each row.
Row 10: Ch 3, Dc about halfway around ring, do 3 sets of Dc Dec (To see how to do this, click here for a video tutorial), finish with Dc around ring, join with Sl St.
Rows 11-13: Follow instructions for Rows 1-9
Row 14: Follow instructions for Row 10
Rows 15-16: Follow instructions for Rows 1-9
Row 17: Ch 3, Dc about halfway around ring, Dc twice in one stitch, then again in the next (2 Dc Increases), finish with Dc around the ring, join with Sl St. (this is to widen it for the base of your hand after narrowing it to fit your wrist with the Dc Dec above)
Row 18: Ch 3 *, 2 Dc in next 2 stitches, Ch 5, skip the next 5 Dc (this is to make the thumb-hole) Then Dc the rest of the way around the ring. * When making the mitten for the opposite hand, Ch 3, then TURN your project so that the thumb hole will be on the opposite side before following the rest of the Row 18 instructions.
Rows 19-21: Follow instructions for Rows 1-9
The Thumb-hole
Attach yarn to base of thumb-hole opening. Do 1 row of Sc all the way around it, join with Sl St, Ch 1, then Sc around it again, joining with a Sl St (2 rows of Sc). Then Ch 3, do 1 row of Dc around it, join with Sl St, Ch 3, then Dc around it again, joining with a Sl St (2 rows of Dc).
Feel free to leave a comment or email me if you have any questions or see any problems in this pattern. It is my first one ever to post on the Internet!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
More Crocheting--Baby Booties and my Finished Baby Blanket
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