Facial Headband & Scrubbie {free crochet pattern}

I love crocheting with the cotton craft twine that I got from The Twinery! Remember my Seed Stitch Cuff that I made with it? You can see it here.
Because the twine is 100% cotton, I thought it would be perfect for a facial headband and little scrubbie.
I had bought a headband that I would use when washing my face, but it became stretched out and no longer usable. I knew I wanted to make one, so I picked out a pretty color of the twine and got started on a nice, stretchy headband. When I finished it, I figured I would make a small facial scrubbie to go with it. It even has a little loop, so that you can hang it up and allow it to dry thoroughly.

Crochet Seed Stitch Cuff {free pattern}

A little while back, I won a large assortment of crafting twine from The Twinery. I immediately knew that I wanted to use it for crochet projects. Well, I finally got around to making a few things. One of the things I made is a cue little seed stitch cuff bracelet. I used the Gold Shimmer twine and finished it off with an inexpensive, but cute little plastic purl-y button.

Fingerless Gloves for Kids {free crochet pattern}

A while back, I posted my pattern for Kids Fingerless Gloves. You can view that pattern HERE. My daughter really liked them, so I wanted to make a pair for one of my other daughters. This time, I made them to go a bit longer on the arms.
She loves them!
I was going to make a flower applique to attach to the back of the hands of the gloves, but my daughter was too anxious to wear them, and "stole" them away before I could do it. Luckily, she let me snap a couple of quick pics!

Click the link below, for the pattern:
Fingerless Gloves for Kids

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"Stained Glass" Star Ornament- Guest Posting at Tutus & Tea Parties!

Hi everyone!
I am guest posting over at Tutus & Tea Parties today!!!
If you follow my blog regularly, you know how much I love Lauren's blog! And if you haven't checked it out yet... WHY???

I hope you take a little trip over there and check out my free crochet pattern for this Stained Glass Star Ornament

While you are there, you can check out Lauren's Ornament Link Up for more awesome ornaments to make! You can even link up your own!

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Christmas Holly {free crochet pattern}

"Deck the halls with boughs of holly... fa la la la la la la la la..."

So, have you started decking the halls yet? 
I have to admit that I have barely started. Sure, I've made some crochet snowflakes, and a couple of crafts with the kids, but I haven't really started with the holiday decor, yet.

Wanting to get into the spirit of the holidays more, I thought it would be fun to crochet up a little Christmas Holly. For this pattern, I used embroidery thread. I just LOVE the colors that are available. I've used it before for little flower hair clips, and to use for a bracelet. While it is a bit difficult to work with at first, once you get used to pulling the thread tight (so that the threads don't separate), it is much easier.
Here's what I came up with:

I haven't quite decided what I am going to do with this holly yet, but I have a few ideas:

• I could use it as an applique- on a reindeer hat that I've been planning to make (but still need the yarn for); or to decorate a scarf, napkin holders, or a mug warmer; or on a shirt or stocking... so many options!
• A festive holiday broach- I can hot glue or sew it to a broach pin, or even to a shawl pin!
• Hair pretties- I can attach it to a hair clip, pony tail, or headband for one of my girls.
• As an ornament- just put a hook on it, or attach a thread. I could even starch it to make it extra stiff.

... hmmm... I think I might need to make more!

The pattern is pretty simple.

Snowflake Ornament {free crochet pattern}

Is there anything prettier than snowflakes?

Well, ok... probably... But you have to admit, snowflakes are pretty.

I wanted to see if I could make a couple of pretty snowflake ornaments to go on our Christmas tree... that we don't have yet, but that's beside the point.

Here's what I made:

They are fairly simple to make. I'll tell you how.
First, I must confess that I haven't quite finished mine. The snowflakes are flimsy. There. I said it. If you try to hang it on your tree just like this, they will flop.
These snowflakes need to be starched first. Once they are starched, they should be nice and stiff and adorn your tree beautifully.

Interrupted Star Stitch Scarf

So... apparently I lack creativity today. I wanted to think up a cool name for this scarf, because I really like how it turned out.
Unfortunately, my thought process went something like this:
It's a scarf...
I used a star stitch...
The star stitch rows are interrupted by net stitch rows.
???......
.........???
Interrupted Star Stitch?
Hee hee... that reminds me of the Cheeze-it commercial with the interrupting cheese joke.
Wait... what was I doing? Oh yeah... the name of the scarf...
I guess Interrupted Star Stitch will work ok.
So... ummmm... yeah. I'll just show you the scarf.

 Wanna know how to make it?

Click the link below, for the pattern
Interrupted Star Stitch Scarf

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Lacy V-Stitch Scarf {free crochet pattern}

Last week, I shared the Granny Stripes Scarf (and free pattern) that I made to donate to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you would like to join along, you can read the details HERE.

Today, I would like to share another scarf that I made. It uses a really fun stitch that I found HERE.

I really enjoyed making this scarf. The stitches were easy and I enjoyed making it. I am very happy with the result, and I am already thinking of making another one for myself!
*Update* I ended up gifting this scarf to my mother-in-law. So,  will make another to donate, then consider making another for myself. ;-)

Click the link below for the pattern:

Lacy V-Stitch Scarf

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Granny Stripes Scarf {free crochet pattern}

I told you all last week that I am going to be crocheting some warm weather items to donate to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
I thought I would share with you the pattern of one of the scarves I am making to donate. I wanted something simple and fairly quick to work up, so I decided to go with Granny Stripes. I've worked with Granny Stripes before when making my daughter's Color Burst Blanket, and thought it would make a warm, pretty scarf.

 I decide to work the scarf lengthwise, leaving longer ends as I switched colors. The ends will blend in nicely with a fringe added at the end. No worrying about weaving in all of those loose ends!

Click the link below for the pattern:

Granny Stripes Scarf

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Newborn Caterpillar Hat and Cocoon {free crochet pattern}

You all know the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, right?

That story is the inspiration for this project.
If you've been on Pinterest, there's no doubt you've seen all of the cute little newborn photos of the adorable babies in their hats and coccoons.

I created this pattern because it seems to be very popular, and I wanted something cute to donate to Lauren's (from Tutus & Tea Parties) Hurricane Sandy Relief Auction.
Bidding on the auction is closed.

I have moved this pattern to my new blog, Oui Crochet, that focuses only on crochet projects. I am in the process of moving over all patterns, but I plan to keep this site active, so that you will still be able to find my patterns with old links (it will just take one extra click). I apologize for any inconvenience.
Please follow the link below to be taken to the pattern. You will also find a brand new, free printable/downloadable option for the pattern. Enjoy!

Click for my Newborn Caterpillar Cocoon and Hat pattern.

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