Handcrafted With Love

So the new blog is now, as of five minutes ago, going to be called 'Handcrafted With <3'. It's a very cheesy title, I know, but it is adorable!!! The logo is:

"Who needs family, friends, or a boyfriend when you have a crochet hook and yarn?"

Everything I craft is with love and adoration, I just love to crochet!!!!!

Bye guys, and I will update when the new blog is completed and ready to check out! Also, I am going to make a Facebook page, an Etsy page, and a Ravelry page. If any of you guys know how to link these sites to the new blog, please email me and tell me!!!! I also would like to know how to put little buttons at the top of the page where you can explore the site. I'll figure it out eventually. In the meantime,

bai bai!!

Sad/Happy News. D: :D

Saddy Happy News!!!!

So I know I have a very small audience right now, and that's okay. But I just want to tell you all that have checked my blog at least once or twice that I might make a new blog which I will name 'Deja Vu Crochet' or something cool like that.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR AN UPDATE IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE NEW BLOG!!!!!!

I promise I will keep this blog up for anyone who wants to see the several (sarcasm) posts I have. Just kidding. But the new one I will update as often as I can! School's starting up soon so I might be a little off because I have so Many After-School Activities!!! Ahh so overwhelming!!!!!

I'm also busy writing a book so when I finally finish it (lol) I will definitely update about that on this blog and the new blog, so you won't miss a thang!

Bye, and happy school year (as happy as you can be..... lol)

- Lucy & Foxy

Cloudettes

Cloudettes

These dolls will charm your heart, while bestowing you happy dreams.

So this is a pattern I came up with while watching TV and doing granny squares. It is ADORABLE!! I am so happy with the outcome, and I just did random stitches. Luckily, I remember EVERYTHING  I did. So good luck, and happy hooking!!!!

So here goes the pattern:

Use color according to the dream chart (I will post right after this)

Create a magic ring, with 6 sc in it. Pull closed. Start round 1 in the beginning st of the ring.

Round 1: 2 sc in each st around.
Round 2: [2 sc, 1 sc in the next st] around
Round 3-5: Sc around.
Round 6: [sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st] around. Lightly stuff now and add eyes. I prefer to put the eyes 4 stitches apart, and I also did a bobble stitch for the eyes and sharpied over them. Do whatever you like for the eyes.
Round 7: sc2tog around.
Round 8 (this is the 'dress' section): 2 sc in each st around.
Round 9: Ch 3. Dc in the next st. [Ch2, skip one st, 2 dc] repeat this around.
Round 10: Repeat round 9. Fasten off, weave in ends.

I took a string and weaved in around every post in round 7. Pull tight on the two ends that'll be one stitch away from each other wherever you started (I prefer to start in the front). Knot the ends twice, then make a bow. String a leftover string through the top of the head and knot.

There you go! That's the sweet dreams Cloudette. I think this color would be the baby boy sweet dreams. Anyways, the chart will come.

Sweet dreams!,
Lucy and Foxy.

Dapper Dilbert (Bunny)

Dapper Dilbert Body (Bunny Version)

Thank you to Amigurumipatterns.net for directing me to Sheep Dog’s Fleece (owner of the bunny and mustache pattern) (link to Sheep Dog’s Fleece: http://sheepdogsfleece.blogspot.com/2010/08/mr-bunny.html) The top hat and bowtie were things I created from the pink thing in my head.

Ears (make two)

 Rnd 1: 6 sc in a circle

 Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)

 Rnd 3-10: sc around

 Stuff

 Tail

 Rnd 1: 6 sc in a circle

 Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)

 Rnd 3-4: sc around

 Doesn't need to be stuffed

 Feet (make four)

 Rnd 1: 8 sc in a circle

 Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)

 Rnd 3-4: sc around (16)

 To give weight and flatness to the feet I put small decorative glass stones in them before sewing them to the body.

 Mustache (make two)

 Rnd 1: 4 sc in a circle

 Rnd 2: sc in next st then ch 5

 sc in 2nd ch from hook

 sc 6 along ch and into round, sl st in next st

 Body

 Rnd 1: 6 sc in a circle

 Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

 Rnd 3: *sc then sc twice in next st* repeat around (18)

 Rnd 4: *sc in next two st then sc twice in next st* repeat around (24)

 Rnd 5: *sc in next three st then sc twice in next st* repeat around (30)

 Rnd 6: *sc in next four st then sc twice in next st* repeat around (36)

 Rnd 7-21: sc around

 Rnd 22: *decrease then sc in next four st* repeat around (30)

 Rnd 23: *sc in next three st then decrease* repeat around (24)

 Rnd 24: *decrease then sc in next two st* repeat around (18)

 Put in eyes, sew on mustache and ears. Stuff.

 Rnd 25: *sc then decrease* around (12)

 Rnd 26: decrease around (6)

 Rnd 27: decrease once more then break thread and sew up hole.

 Sew on tail and feet.

Hat with black

Stovepipe section

Ch 3. Sl st to beginning ch from hook, forming a ring. Ch1(this ch will not count as a st now and throughout) Sc 4 into ring. Sl st to beginning st. (4)

Rnd 1: Ch2. 2 dc in each st around. (8)

Rnd 2: FPDC around. (8)

Rnd 3-6: Ch1. Sc around. Fasten off. (8)

Rim of hat

Ch8 with black. Sl st to beginning st to form a ring. Ch1, 2 sc in each st around. (16)

Rnd 1: Ch1. [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] around. (24)

Rnd 2: Sc around. Fasten off.

Sew inside ring of rim to the bottom of the stovepipe section. Stuff lightly and sew to bunnies head.

Bow Tie

Ch3 with red. Sl st to beginning ch to form a ring. Ch1, 8 sc in ring. Sl st to beginning st.

Row 1:Turn, ch 1. 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st. Turn.

Row 2-3: Sc across. Fasten off. Sl st to join to an available st on the opposite side of completed section of the bow. Join into either st 1 or 4, then start row 1 in the same st you joined in. You should then have 4 stitches to complete row 1-3. Fasten off. Attach to neck. (Pic A, pic B)

 

Pic A



Pic B

 

Crocheter's Hand Rub

I know that this doesn't have to do with crocheting itself, but it is an easy hand rub to help soothe aching crocheter hands. I call it

Cinnamary Orange Delight!

It is a cinnamon, rosemary, and dried orange crumb infused water and oil. It soothes and softens your skin. I guess you could you could use it when you have a headache and rub it on your temples.

What you'll need:

- 2 cups of warm water
- 1 1/2 tbs of low scented oil (I used olive oil)
- 3 tsp of cinnamon powder
- One cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp Dried orange crumbs
- 3 pinches of Rosemary leaves
- Small pot
- Sifter
- Wooden pot stirrer
- Boye jar

1- Heat up 2 cups of warm water so it is hot to touch, but not boiling.
2- Add cinnamon powder, stir with wooden pot stirrer until the cinnamon powder is mostly disintegrated.
3- Add orange crumbs and rosemary leaves.
4- Turn off heat. Move to cool part of stove. Stir for 5 minutes.
5- Add oil. Stir until oil is distributed in water evenly.
6- Sift the liquid into the boye jar. There should not be any more spices in the jar.
7- Add cinnamon stick into liquid.
8- Close jar. Cool in fridge overnight.
9- Add a tag on it and name it.

Rub this into your hands to soothe those aching crochet hands! Have fun, and happy cooking!

Neb the Thing

Ok, this is meant to be silly and not have a real point to it. It is, after all, Neb the thing.    

Coaster version coming soon! 

Front/back (make 2) 

Ch 13.   

Row 1­ Sc in second ch from hook. Sc across. Turn (12) 

Row 2­ Ch 1. Sc2tog once, sc 8, sc2tog. Turn. (10)

Row 3­ Ch 1. Sc across. Turn. (10) 

Row 4­ Ch 1. Sc2tog once, sc 6, sc2tog. Turn. (8) 

Row 5­ Ch 1. Sc across. Turn. (8) 

Row 6­ Ch 1. Sc2tog once, sc 4, sc2tog. Turn. (6) 

Row 7­ Ch 1. Sc across. Turn. (6) 

Row 8­ Ch 1. Sc2tog once, sc 2, sc2tog. Turn. (4) 

Row 9­ Ch 1. Sc across. Turn. (4) 

Row 10­ Ch 1. Sc2tog twice. Turn. (2) 

Row 11­ Ch 1. Sc2tog. Fasten off.    

Embroider eyes and mouth onto one side. If you are feeling extra creative, you can embroider a  happy face on one side and a  sad or mad face on the other.  Sew two sides together,  while  also stuffing it. It should look like a puffed up tortilla chip.   

Ear Thingies    

Join a different colored yarn to a corner of Neb’s body. 

Ch 26.   

Row 1­ Dc in second ch from hook. Dc in next two chains, 2 dc in next ch. [3 dc, two dc in next  st] across. Sl st in the corner of Neb’s body, fasten off. Sew in all loose tails. Do this on other  corner, except on other corner, chain 30.    

Give this to a child, and they’ll love his silliness! Thanks, and have a great day!   

Copyright isn’t cool, amigos. Don’t do it.

Guinea Pig Snuggie!!!

I still have not tried it since I have been busier than ever with spring break and school and blah blah. But if there are any mistakes (Which I hope there aren't!), please contact me at

mermaidgamergirl@gmail.com

Guinea Pig Snuggie

Make those guineas happy!

Guinea Pig Snuggie
Ch 48
Row 1- On second ch from hook, dc. Dc across. Turn
Row 2- Ch 1. [bobble stitch, sl st loosely] across. Turn
Row 3- Ch 2. Dc across. Turn
Row 4- Ch 1. [Bobble stitch, sl st] across. Turn
Rows 5-9 – Repeat rows 3 and four.
Row 10- Ch 1. Sc across. Turn
Row 11- Ch 1. [Bobble stitch, dc] across. Fasten off. 

Button Arc (both rough edges of snuggie)
Attach any colored yarn to a corner of the almost completed snuggie. Do this on both rough edges of snuggie. The only thing that is different from both sides is row 3. One side will have the button hole, and the other won’t. Have fun!
Row 1- Single crochet down the rough edge of work. You should end up with 12 or so crochets. Turn
Row 2- Ch 1. [Sc2tog, 4 sc] across. Turn. (20)
Row 3- Ch 1. [Sc2tog, 3 sc] across. Turn. (16)
Row 3 for button hole- Ch 1. [Sc2tog, 3 sc] one time. [sc2tog, 2sc] one time. Ch 2, skip two stitches.  [Sc2tog, 3 sc] one times. [Sc2tog, 2 sc] one time.  (14 + 2 chs= 16 sts all in all)
Row 4- Ch 1. [Sc2tog, 2 sc] across. Turn. (12)
Row 5- Ch 1. [Sc2tog, 1 sc] across. Turn. (8)
Row 6- Ch 1. Sc2tog across. Fasten off. Sew in loose ends. (4)

Have fun, and send me those adorable photos!!! Love ya'll, and bwah bwah!!!

Julia Cooper