New hat!

Good news! I've finished a new hat and I've got my motivation back! I made the hat so it doesn't go over your ears and I sewed a swatch of green crocheted fabric on the side. It looks AWESOME! I used one strand of red heart super saver red yarn. It is separated and airy, so it is a good fall hat. More bulky yarns or multiple strands would be good for a winter hat. The green patch is green red heart super saver, slip stitch crochet. You are supposed to wear the hat so the patch is on the right side. It looks like it is on the left because it got flipped in the picture. If you would like a hat like this, email a request to haleycharms@gmail.com ! Keep on crafting!
-Crafting Kid
p.s. haha, see what i did there ? I made my signature red and green just like the hat!

Knit1, Purl2

WOOHOO! I successfully taught myself the purl stitch through Youtube videos! I took a knitting class in school but never quite understood the purl! I learned in the middle of a scarf, so i went from just knitting to stockinette (knit 1 row purl 1 row) so my scarf may be uneven and such, but it'll look cool. I will post pics when I'm done!
-Crafting Kid

OH NO! I've been sitting around lately, not wanting to crochet or loom knit! I try, then I get bored! I'm DETERMEND to learn the crochet crocodile stitch, so I gotta get my motivation back!

IMAGE POST

Uhh, I wish my stash was bigger than this.....
OFF TO THE YARN STORE!

AMIGURUMI!



These are some examples of Amigurimi! (A.K.A AmiAmi)
Imagine carrying this around, everyone gasping at the
cuteness of it. "Where did you get this?" They ask.
"My good friend Crafting Kid!" you reply!



I totally forgot about the totally cool art of amigurumi! It is the japanese art of making crochet stuffed animals/toys. I can easily make them! The same prices apply as my regular prices! small-$6-medium-$7-large-$8!

So spread the word and keep on CRAFTING my friends!

-Crafting Kid

P.S. Sydney Kim is the first to purchase an amigurumi! Congrats! Check out her blog at http://www.kimsydney95.blogspot.com/

All That Is Beaded Is Gold

Hello! My BFF has started a "whoo wee shut your mouth slap your grandma business!" This creative gal is selling beaded pets and foods! Visit http://www.beadmetodeath.blogspot.com for more details!

Popcorn stitch ornament

Size H crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn of choice

ornament; ch 10. work a popcorn stitch (five double crochets) into evry other chain. join. tie off. hanging loop; ch five, tie off. attach to ornament as hanging loop. admire!
It's a really simple pattern I devised today.

-Crafting Kid

Calling all Crafters!

If you have a craft idea you think is worthy of my blog, send your pattern or craft to haleycharms@gmail.com and i will evaluate it, and if your pattern is good enough, post it!

Scrubby Dishcloth

Sorry I havve not posted, went on a trip, with no internet! So, here is a Scrubby Flower Dishcloth.
Pattern courtesy of www.crochetme.com posted by moogly.

Brighten up your kitchen and put a smile on your face even when you’re washing yet another set of dishes. And since it takes just a few yarn leftover bits, you don’t even have to brave the cold to run to the yarn store.

Rainbow Flower Scrubby Dishcloth
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This dishcloth features a scratchy scrubby bobbled center for tough messes, and soft cotton for more delicate surfaces. Watch for the turns – there are only a couple, but they’re important!

• Yarns:
  • Tough acrylic worsted weight – 1 color, just a few yards
  • Kitchen cotton worsted weight – 1 to 4 colors, just a few dozen yards of each.
• Hook: US-H, 5.0mm

Unique Stitch Used:
dc5tog: double crochet 5 together, or bobble stitch
CENTER (using acrylic yarn):
Starting with a magic circle, work 8sc in the circle, join with a sl st to work in the round.
Row 1: Ch1 and sc twice in same st, 2sc in each st around, join with sl st. (16 sc) Turn.
Row 2: Ch1 and work 2sc in 1st st. In next st, dc5tog. *2 sc in next st. Dc5tog in next st.* (8 bobbles and 16 sc). Join with sl st to 1st sc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch1 and sc once in each sc and twice in the top of each bobble around. (32 sc) Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off. Weave in ends.
PETALS (using cotton yarn):
Petal set #1:
Row1: Join to any st with sl st, ch1 and sc in first 3 sts. 2sc in next st. *Sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around, join with sl st to 1st sc. (40 sc)
Row2: Ch1. Working in front loop only this round: sc in same st. Skip next st, 5dc in next st, skip next st. *Sc in next st, skip next st, 5dc in next st, skip next st.* Repeat to end. Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off by joining to first sc. (10 petals) Weave in ends.
Petal set #2:
Row 1: Without turning, join yarn with a sl st to the remaining back loop in the center of one of the petals from last round. Continuing to work in these back loops, ch1 and sc in first 4 st. *2sc in next st, then sc in next 4 st.* Repeat from * to * around, ending with 2sc in last st. Join with a sl st to first sc. (48sc)
Row 2: Ch1. Working in front loop only this round: sc in same st. *Skip next st, 5dc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st.* Repeat to end, then break yarn and use seamless join to finish off in first sc. (12 petals) Weave in ends.

BACKING (using cotton yarn):
Using magic circle, sc 8 and join with sl st.
Row 1: Ch1, 2sc in each st around, join with sl st. (16 sc)
Row 2: Ch1, sc in same st, then 2sc in next st. *Sc in next st, 2sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
Row 3: Ch1, sc in same st and next st, then 2sc in next st. *Sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st.* Repeat around. (32 sc)
Row 4: Ch1, sc in same st and next 2 sts, then 2sc in next st. *Sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st* Repeat around. (40 sc)
Row 5: Ch1, sc in same st and next 3 sts, then 2sc in next st. *Sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st.* Repeat around. (48 sc) Do NOT break yarn.
ASSEMBLY:
Turn flower over, so the bobbles are facing down (WS). Place the backing against the back of the flower, wrong sides together. Ch1 and join pieces by sc through each st of the backing and the remaining “back” loops on the back of the flower. Increase around by*sc in 5 sts, followed by 2sc in the next st* to end. (56 sc) Break yarn, use seamless join, and weave in ends.
HANGING LOOP:
Turn flower back over (RS). Join to any st of backing with sl st. Ch1 and sc evenly around. At half way point, create an loop of 20ch (adjust length to your own hook/faucet width), then sc in same st and continue to sc around. Break yarn. Join using seamless join and weave in ends. Hang it from your faucet, hook, or dishsoap, and bring some spring to your sink!

Great Whale AMIGURUMI

This adorable whale can be crocheted in a short amount of time. It makes for a great gift, especially for someone who loves mammals. His smile will make you smile.
Find this and other fun amigurumi patterns at "19 Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns"!

Materials:

• Crochet hook: 4.25mm or G hook
• 100% acrylic yarn, worsted weight. (Shown: Red Heart Super Saver)
• Polyester fibrefill
• Felt, beads, safety eyes or other, for facial features of your choice. (Felt applied with Speed Sew is shown.)
  

Abbreviations:
R = round or row
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
tog = together (sc 2 tog = decrease)
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
instructions between * are repeated

Steps:
R1 - sc 6 in a circle (amigurumi double ring) = 6st
R2 - 2 sc in each st around = 12 st
R3 - *sc 1, 2 sc in next st* = 18 st
R4 - *sc 2, 2 sc in next st* = 24 st
R5 - *sc 3, 2 sc in next st* = 30 st (If using beads for eyes, crochet them in along this row on either side of the face)
R6 to R12 - sc around = 30 st (If using safety eyes, insert them after you've made enough fabric to support the washers)
R13 - *sc 6, sc 2 tog* = 26 st
R14 - *sc 5, sc 2 tog* = 22 st
R15 - sc around = 22 st
R16 - *sc 5, sc 2 tog* = 19 st
R17 - sc around
R18 - *sc 4, sc 2 tog* = 16 st
R19 - sc around = 16 st
R20 - *sc 3, sc 2 tog* = 12 st
R21 to R22 - sc around
Stuff the whale fully now, leaving enough space at the tail to press it flat between your fingers.

Tail:
Press the tail closed flat, then sc it shut with 6 sc for R1.
R2 - chain 2, dc 2, sl st 2, dc 2, turn.
R3 - chain 2, 2 dc in each of next 2 st, sc, chain 1, 2 dc in next 2 st, turn
R4 - chain 2, 2 dc in each of next 3 st, sc in middle-most stitch post hole, chain 1, 2 dc in last 3 st, (skipping any between middle and last 3)
slip stitch, cut yarn and pull through loop to bind off, weave in end.

Fins (make 2):
Chain 5
sc in 2nd ch from hook, and sc to end. Turn.
sc along other side to end.
3 sc in end stitch.
sc along to end. sl st final stitch, cut and pull through loop to bind off, leaving enough of a tail to sew fin to body where desired. Weave in ends.
Cut out felt facial features if you didn't use beads or safety eyes, and paste them on with speed sew or sew them on.



Hope you enjoy it! Pattern courtesy of  www.favecrafts.com by Jan Baxter

So, this is my UFO, or a saucer with a headband.
Start with the magic ring, work nine double crochets in it. Increase one for each round rounds 1-7 the for rounds 8-11, work a slip stitch in every other stitch until there is only a small hole left. Stuff. Tie off and close.
Band
Chain 7
Work one single crochet in each chain, tie off. attach to saucer.
Post pics of your Finished projects!

Crafts AWAY!

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