Crochet Pattern Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals!

Don't miss out on our annual Black Friday- Cyber Monday Deal

75% off all my crochet patterns in 

Ravelry

That's about $1.49 a pattern. 

Just use the code

NOV2017

Thanks for supporting small business like mine 

I truly love what I do!

This past year I've had to take the focus off crochet though. 

I took a part time job in March and starting this next week I've taken a Assistant Management Position and will become full time back into work after about 7 years of not working outside the home. Balancing it all as a Wife, Mother, Business owner and part time working hasn't been easy. I miss the time to design. I have to figure out how to make it all work. It may be quieter around here but I've got plans and designs to come as I can. Of course I'm always open to custom orders too. I was just thinking how thankful I am that I got to do this for 7 almost 8 years while raising my little ones. Thank you for helping me be able to do that! 

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Happy Holiday's ahead! Enjoy the sale! 

Yarn Pooling Made Easy : A Blog Tour, Review and Giveaway

I don't know about you but a big trend last year in crochet was Yarn Pooling! Did you try it? I know I did and failed. Trying to find the right yarn, formulas and such wasn't easy on my own. Of course I didn't do a lot of research at first and was just grabbing variegated yarn I had on hand and just hoping it would magically happen. It didn't. I now have perfect solution and resource!

Yarn Pooling Made Easy 

By Marly Bird

This new book has 32 pages of wonderful information on Yarn Pooling. 

Including 

*Tips and Tricks including a video link 

 Marly walks you through how too do this!

You can actually have access to Marly's video's and Blog via Youtube any time!

*Marly Bird's Yarn Pooling Playlist! *

*Marly Bird's Blog Links on Yarn Pooling*

*General Instructions
crochet terms, symbols, abbreviations and a few pictorial walk throughs of a few more intricate stitches. 

*Yarn information  

I love it when books include the exact yarn used. I find this very helpful especially in yarn pooling. 

As Marly is Red HeartYarns National Spokesperson as yarns used are Red Heart Brand.

*10 - Easy Patterns 

 a few scarves

a set: hat, cowl and fingerless gloves

 Car Seat Cover

Child's Sweater

Baby Cocoon 

 Poncho 

I was really impressed with the variety of patterns.  
It was hard for me to choose one to make. 

I started with the Full Scarf, but I didn't just want a basic scarf and I messed up at the beginning so I pulled it out. 
I was drawn to the child's sweater but I didn't have enough yarn. 

So, I decided I would Make the Car Seat Cover just  a smaller version of it. 

I crochet for my daughters dolls a lot and thought it would make a cute mini babydoll blanket. 

I just happened to have a Skien of Red Heart Super Saver #906 Ocean. This was used for the scarf pictured above in the banner. 

I worked up a small rectangle using the yarn pooling method from the book and guess what it worked out!! Isn't this gorgeous. What I really loved was the border. It called for two contrasting colors but I went with a matching purple and the same variegated in the center and it made another lovely colorful border effect. 

I really love the way it turned out and my Daughter did too. 

So, if you were scared of yarn pooling. 

Marly Bird and this book will help you through it! 

I have to say personally. I've taken classes and followed Marly Bird for Years! She is an amazing women and you will learn so much from her! I can't say enough great things! Even if Yarn pooling isn't for you, You have to check out all her amazing designs and youtube tutorials.  

You will want to get your hands on this book! 

I'm hosting a Giveaway to win a copy of this book! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Oh and there is more! 

Be Sure to Follow Marly Bird's Youtube channel! 

She is going to be having daily giveaways during this tour too for more than just the book!!! 

Be sure to follow along on the rest of the Blog Tour too!!

Here is the schedule for you! 

Calleigh's Clips & Crochet Creations  September 5, 2017 - That's me! 

 September 6, 2017 

http://accrochet.com

September 7, 2017 

https://www.thestitchinmommy.com

September 8, 2017 

http://www.crochetmemories.com/blog/

 September 11, 2017

 Https://pattern-paradise.com

September 12, 2017

 www.5littlemonsters.com

September 13, 2017 

https://yarnutopia.com/

September 14, 2017 

www.samedinamicscrochet.com

 September 15, 2017

 www.nickishomemadecrafts.com

 September 18, 2017

 http://loopingwithlove.blogspot.com/

September 19, 2017

 http://undergroundcrafter.com 

Thanks so much to Marly Bird and Leisure Arts for providing a copy of the book to me for review. This post does contain affiliate links which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase, however the review is my honest, un-biased opinion. 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan - Joining the Squares, Border and Finishing

I haven't had a chance to "write" out the Joining the squares and Final Border Details! Life is just a little busy and crazy right now! I took a part time job and I'm learning to adjust with less time to crochet. I sure wished I'd wrote it out earlier when I did it LOL. Someday I'll learn that is the easiest way to write a pattern but I got excited to finish. 

I will add to this very soon. Hopefully by the end of the week if not by the end of March! 

I do however have the videos loaded up on youtube so you can follow along on how to finish up! I know of a few of you are patiently waiting so I hope this helps in the mean time! I'll add more to this post very soon! 

Part 5 - Joining the Squares using the Simulated Braided Join Method

Part 6 Final Border Details and Finishing!

If you want to follow my border. 

1 Round each of -Desert Glaze, Yellow, Mid Green, Peacock, Hot Rose

Ending with one Round of Ivory. Per video instructions. 

Here is a look at my finished product! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan - Edging Squares

Who's ready to Edge all those squares from 

the mini c2c graphgan so we can join them?

I found explaining the edging typed out a little confusing so I was sure to make a video showing you exactly what I did, along with the typed out instructions. Just don't over think it!

Edging: 

Join yarn in any corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) [First corner made],

sc in the next Square space, 

*(ch 2, sc in next square space) Repeat from * 12 more times), sc in next square space, 

(sc, ch 2, sc ) [2nd corner made]

(15 ch-2 spaces including both corners) 

Pattern continued below notes:

NOTES: Continue pattern around each side making sure you have 15 ch-2 spaces along each edge. See Video for further explanation. 

sc in the next Square space, *(ch 2, sc in next square space) Repeat from * 12 more times), sc in next square space,(sc, ch 2, sc ) [3nd corner made]

sc in the next Square space,*(ch 2, sc in next square space) Repeat from * 12 more times), sc in next square space, join with a sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off and Weave in Ends. 

If you have any questions, please watch the video 1st and then feel free to email me. We'll have joining instructions later in the week. 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan - Square 9 -Bumble Bee

Today is the day! We are on our last square! While this little bumble bee wasn't really part of the logo I thought he fit in rather well. Isn't he just a cute little buggy. 

I've just added the video and better written instructions for the square edging (you can find that at the end of the this pattern) 

Be sure to add your projects in Ravelry and feel free to share on social media. I'd love to see your squares! 

Maybe one day I'll create more graphs with some other 

critters or creatures. 

What would you like to see? 

Here is a link to the full materials list, other squares and 

project details! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan

SQUARE # 9 - Bumble Bee 

(Make 2) 

Hook : G-HOOK (4.00mm)

Each Square measures around 8x8 inches

Final project measures : Approx 28 x 28 inches

Gauge isn't essential! Whew! LOL!

 I know you wouldn't make a swatch anyways. haha! 

Colors needed :

Charcoal, Yellow, Ocean & Ivory

*Each Square on the graph represents one square in the mini c2c stitch
Start at box 1 with mini c2c working diagonally up to box 29, Do not Fasten off

Edging: Click here for For Edging Squares instructions 


You should now have all nine squares finished and edged. 
Be sure to finish weaving in any ends too! 

Later this week we'll talk about how to join the squares and get ready to work on the final border finishing! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan - Square 7 & 8 - Rainbow Stripes

Sorry I'm getting this weeks square to you a little later in the day this week. I started a new part time job so I'm trying to juggle this new adventure. 

Don't worry Calleigh's Clips isn't going anywhere! I still plan to design and create wonderful items for you.

 I hope you are really enjoying this blanket! 

We are coming down to the last few squares. 

Since It's a crazy week for me and you need two of this square for the blanket there will only be this one post this week instead of two. 

I do need to apologize. While I've filmed all the videos I haven't had time to edit them all. I'm going to try very hard to do that this week. So be on the look out for those as well.

This weeks squares are super simple diagonal stripes 

with easy color changes every couple rows.

These should work up easy peasy and fast!  

Here is a link to the full materials list, other squares and 

project details! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan

SQUARE # 7 & 8 - Rainbow Stripes

(Make 2) 

Hook : G-HOOK (4.00mm)

Each Square measures around 8x8 inches

Final project measures : Approx 28 x 28 inches

Gauge isn't essential! Whew! LOL!

 I know you wouldn't make a swatch anyways. haha! 

Colors needed :

Peacock, Hot Rose, Yellow, Desert Glaze, Mid Green, Ivory

*Each Square on the graph represents one square in the mini c2c stitch
Start at box 1 with mini c2c working diagonally up to box 29, Do not Fasten off

Edging: Click here for For Edging Squares instructions 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan - Square 6 - Mushrooms

Today's square is full of whimsy and fun! I couldn't decide if I wanted one mushroom or two, but ultimately decided on two. As always, feel free to choose other colors or leave off the spots for less color changes. This one was one of my harder ones to design just right. In the end I like it though. I hope you enjoy it too. 

Here is a link to the full materials list, other squares and 

project details! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan

SQUARE #5 - Mushrooms

Hook : G-HOOK (4.00mm)

Each Square measures around 8x8 inches

Final project measures : Approx 28 x 28 inches

Gauge isn't essential! Whew! LOL! I know you wouldn't make a swatch anyways. haha! 

Colors needed :

 Ivory, Mid Green, Peacock, Ocean, Desert Glaze, & Hot Rose

*Each Square on the graph represents one square in the mini c2c stitch
Start at box 1 with mini c2c working diagonally up to box 29, Do not Fasten off

Edging: Click here for For Edging Squares instructions 

March Into Savings!

Happy March! I say this all the time but man time flies! We are in the 3rd month of 2017. Things are warming up and Spring is just around the corner! Time to get ready for Shamrocks ☘ and Easter Bunnies🐰! Let's make sure your cute little babies are all dressed up! OH and don't forget you too! 

 I have lots of great patterns to choose from. 

So, Let's March into Savings! 

With 72% off your purchase of 3 patterns. 

It's basically a buy 1 get 2 free! 

I have to set it up funny in Ravelry! 

Click the image above to go to Raverly, make sure you have 3 of my shops patterns in your cart and use the code below at checkout

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March2017

PS. NO refunds will be given for mis-purchase. 

Double check that total at checkout please! 😉

Runs through March 1-3, 2017- Ends Midnight Central

Enjoy the sale and if you can't buy anything come join the fun in our Free Crochet Along! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket/Mini C2C Graphgan

Thank you! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan - Square 5 - Turtle

Happy Day! It's time for our next square! This one is pretty special to me and has unique coloring. Feel free to use more traditional colors if you desire. Now remember I designed each square after my logo which is why this turtle is so colorful. You could even leave out the little dots on the shell for less color changing if you desire. 

Turtles are a favorite around here as it was one of my 1st ever designs to go viral around the inter-webs! I've literally sold 1000's of patterns and made 100's of turtle sets! It will always have a special place in my heart. You can see that design below. 

The Original Hatchling Turtle Cuddle Critter Cape

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Here is a link to the full materials list, other squares and 

project details! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan

SQUARE #5 - Turtle

Hook : G-HOOK (4.00mm)

Each Square measures around 8x8 inches

Final project measures : Approx 28 x 28 inches

Gauge isn't essential! Whew! LOL! I know you wouldn't make a swatch anyways. haha! 

Colors needed :

 Ivory, Mid Green, Ocean, Desert Glaze, Yellow, & Hot Rose

*Each Square on the graph represents one square in the mini c2c stitch
Start at box 1 with mini c2c working diagonally up to box 29, Do not Fasten off

Edging: Click here for For Edging Squares instructions 

Square number 6 will come later this week. 

How to Crochet Mini C2C for the Calleigh's Clips Graphgan

Need help getting started with our 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket/Graphgan? 

Never tried a C2C stitch, other wise known as Corner to Corner? 

I'm here to help walk you through learning this stitch 

with a video series!

How to Mini C2C 

For full details on the project and the graphs that go with it 

see the post linked below.

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket

Part 1 : Intro and Increasing

Part 2 : Color Changing

Part 3: Decreasing

Part 4: Edging Squares


Coming soon! 
Part 5:  Joining

Part 6: Final Border

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2c Graphgan - Square 4 Flower

How are your squares coming? Are you ready for number 4. I love this one because it's a simple flower with little color changes! 

This past week I was able to start filming the video tutorial for those that need assistance learning how to do the mini c2c and working from a graph!  You can find Part 1 on Youtube

How to Mini C2C - Intro and Increasing

Here is a link to the full materials list, other squares and 

project details! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan

SQUARE #4 - Flower

Hook : G-HOOK (4.00mm)

Each Square measures around 8x8 inches

Final project measures : Approx 28 x 28 inches

Gauge isn't essential! Whew! LOL! I know you wouldn't make a swatch anyways. haha! 

Colors needed : Hot Rose, Desert Glaze, & Ivory

*Each Square on the graph represents one square in the mini c2c stitch
Start at box 1 with mini c2c working diagonally up to box 29, Do not Fasten off

Edging: Click here for For Edging Squares instructions 

Watch for square no 5 & 6 next week!! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini c2c Graphgan - Square 3 - Ladybug

Yay! It's time for Square #3! I'm in love with this adorable ladybug! The Ladybug is special because it represents the first ever Cuddle Critter Cape design that started this wonderful crochet design journey for me 7 years ago! 

Here is a link to the full materials list, other squares and 

project details! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan

SQUARE #3 - Ladybug

Hook : G-HOOK (4.00mm)

Each Square measures around 8x8 inches

Final project measures : Approx 28 x 28 inches

Gauge isn't essential! Whew! LOL! I know you wouldn't make a swatch anyways. haha! 

Colors needed : Hot Rose, Charcoal, Ocean, & Ivory

*Each Square on the graph represents one square in the mini c2c stitch
Start at box 1 with mini c2c working diagonally up to box 29, Do not Fasten off

Edging: Click here for For Edging Squares instructions 

Watch for square #4 later in the week as well as some video tutorials! I'm finally feeling better and won't sound so stuffy. 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini c2c Graphgan - Square 2 - Tree

 I hope you are excited for square #2! It's a tree. I enjoyed making this square because of minimal color changes. It's simple but fun! You can jazz it up by adding some extra dots of color in the tree if you wanted for apples, oranges or other fruit by filling in the squares you desire. 

This is where you can get creative and unique. 

Here is a link to the 1st square, full materials list and Project details! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan

SQUARE #2 Tree

Hook : G-HOOK (4.00mm)

Each Square measures around 8x8 inches

Final project measures : Approx 28 x 28 inches

Gauge isn't essential! Whew! LOL! I know you wouldn't make a swatch anyways. haha! 

Colors needed : Ivory,  Mid Green, & Toasted Almond

**You will only need a tiny bit of the Toasted Almond color (light brown). It will only be used it in this square so a very small amount of a brown shade you have will work to with out having to buy a full skein if you would like. 

*Each Square on the graph represents one square in the mini c2c stitch
Start at box 1 with mini c2c working diagonally up to box 29, Do not Fasten off

Edging: Click here for For Edging Squares instructions 


Watch for square #3 early next week! 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket Mini C2C Graphgan: Square 1 - Owl

I'm so excited to share with you my latest design! I had this idea to use my logo to create a graphgan. I'd never made a graphgan myself before and thought it would be too much work, to much yarn and oy, those color changes! So many ends to weave! 

I have made c2c blankets and I love the stitch, so I decided to just jump in with it! 

I recently learned mini c2c stitch, basically you use a hdc stitch instead of a dc so it uses less yarn and make a smaller square.  I fell in love even more! 

I designed 9 whimsical squares and have a few ideas for more. I'll be posting about 2 squares a week over the next 5 weeks! The last week I'll share the last square and border I used. I'm not holding an official Crochet along but if you want to make one as I post each week. I'll be fresh to answer questions along the way. You are welcome to post on my facebook page,  group or tag me on instagram @calleighsclips so we can have fun together! 

Since I used the mini c2c stitch all my info will be based off that but feel free to have fun with this. 

Use a different stitch, c2c, bobbles, sc, your preferred graph method. 

You can use different colors, yarn sizes or hook choices.

 You are not stuck on what I use. Be creative and have fun! 

If you are a planner like me, I have a materials list for the whole blanket. If you have a decent stash like I do I had every thing on hand already. I'm doing good sticking to my no - new yarn ban. 

See Release Schedule at the end of the post! 

Be sure to add this to your Raverly Favorites and link up your projects so I can see your progress. 

Calleigh's Clips Baby Blanket

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Materials for full project 

I used Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn Worsted Weight 

1 Skien each: 

Peacock, Ocean, Hot Rose, Yellow, Desert Glaze, Charcoal, Toasted Almond, Mid Green

2 Skien's : Ivory (Main Color or Background color)

Hook : G-HOOK (4.00mm)

Each Square measures around 8x8 inches

Final project measures : Approx 28 x 28 inches

Gauge isn't essential! Whew! LOL! I know you wouldn't make a swatch anyways. haha! 

Need help getting started! Video Tutorials on they way! 

How to Mini C2C

SQUARE #1 OWL 

Colors needed : Peacock, Ocean, Mid Green, Desert Glaze, & Ivory 

OWL GRAPH

Each Square on the graph represents one square in the mini c2c stitch
Start at box 1 with mini c2c working diagonally up to box 29, Do not Fasten off

Click here for For Edging Squares instructions 

Watch for the next square later in the week.
Curious what the other squares might be???

It's all based off my logo! So you'll just have to wait and see what's next! I hope to design more bonus squares too! You can do so much more than just a blankets! Pillows, Wall hangings, purses and more! Enjoy! 

Week of Feb 13- 19

Square 1 - OWL 

Square #2 -TREE

Week of Feb 20- 26 

Square #3 - Ladybug 

Square #4 - Flower

Week of Feb 27 - March 5 

Square #5 - Turtle 

Square #6 - Mushroom

Week of March 6 - 12 

Square #7 & #8 - Rainbow Stripes

Week of March 13 - 19 

Square #9 - Bumble Bee 

Click here for Joining squares, Final border and finishing! 

Seven Year Anniversary!

I seems every year I say "I can't believe how fast that year went!" but honestly as I look back on these past seven years it has been an incredible rollercoaster! From super highs to way down lows. Running a home business isn't always easy but you know what I'm beyond thankful for each and everyone of you who read the blog, watch me on youtube, follow on all things social media, enjoy free patterns, buy paid patterns or just chat about our love of all things crochet....even knit! I've made some incredible friends along the way. I've loved getting to share my journey with you even if I've been a blog slacker for the past few years! It's hard to do it all! If I could just crochet all the time I would, I'm pretty sure you would too! 

Of course we can't have a celebration with out a sale! It's actually been live all weekend but I think people are avoiding social media right now! (we won't talk about that). I should probably have blogged sooner but life....So I've extended the sale! 

Get 77% off any pattern purchase in my Ravelry Shop! 

Used the Code at check out! 

SEVEN 

Buy one or buy a bunch at all less then $1.39 each! 

Sale will end midnight central Jan 31, 2017 

Can't buy in the sale! Be sure to check out our free patterns too! 

Don't crochet, Let me make something special just for you! 

I also did a live video chat yesterday on facebook announcing a simple giveaway go watch it for details on how to enter if you'd like! 

Thanks again for your support! 

Happy Monday!