Friday Favorite Finds

Things that crossed my path this week that I just love! 

{Etsy Find} 

Edith and Lulu

Her shop has the cutest jewelry made from vintage, collectable and recycled and new buttons!

Check out her daisy earrings and button necklaces!

{Facebook Find}

Speckled Frog Crochet

I've loved her patterns for a long time now. She always has great textures and unique stitching that just make crocheting fun for me. Her designs are unique and one of kind. Here is the latest patterns I received.

Crossed Cluster Sunhat

Here is the one I made and my little Calleigh Modeling it for you!

I love the large floppy ruffled brim and large rose! This will look great is solid colors and makes for fun a fun photo shoot prop. I think it's great for Easter and if made in cotton a great summer beach hat!

This will be available to purchase in my shop very soon! 

Speaking of cotton - I didn't find it but I intentionally bought a bunch for spring and summer designs. I so many ideas I don't know where to start!!

This is last years pic I bought other fun spring shades and some that sparkle :)

{Twitter find}

Find me on Twitter 

I haven't used Twitter much up until lately and it's because I've found some really fun business women to chat and network with. I've joined into a twitter chat #setupshop and I've learned so much. I think it's on Mondays from 7-8pm central. The discuss different topics every week. Last weeks topic was giveaways.

There is a great recap of the giveaway topic over on Allora's Handmade blog . You should read it as there is a lot of great information. If you host or participate in giveaways. 

What have you found that you love this week? feel free to share in the comments :) 

What do you do to save ? With gas prices and economy we are all trying to save and pinch our pennies.

Do new websites confuse you? Some times there hard to navigate. I love We use Coupons and they have a great into video to get you started. I like that I can find local deals and specific item coupons for things I use everyday.  From diapers, wipes, and anything else you can think of. Watch it and find ways to save ! Enjoy!

Fishing Bobber Beanie Pattern

I had a customer request for a hat that resembled a Fishing Bobber. I thought that would be easy enough to design. I loved it so much I decided to write up the pattern. This is a great design for boys. I hope you love it! Enjoy!!

Fishing Bobber Hat

0-6 months 15-17 inch head size

Hook : H

*Worsted Weight in Red and White ( i use I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby)

*stitch marker  : i use a safety pin :)

*amount of stitches for each round in parenthesis 

Notes 

*Always join required rounds to first stitch of the round not chain stitches

*Stitch count doesn't include chain stitch at the beginning of the rounds

* I crochet tight ;)

Stitches:

SC - Single Crochet

HDC - Half Double Crochet

DC - Double Crochet 

DC DEC - Double Crochet Decrease

SL ST - Slip Stitch 

CH - Chain

ST - stitch

Starting with Red

Rd 1 - Ch 3, 10 HDC in 2nd CH from the hook, do not join (10)

Rd 2 - 2 HDC in each HDC, at end of round skip 1 st and join in the next with a sl st < that will keep the round even >, ch 2     (20)

Rd 3- HDC in each Front Loop  of the HDC around, join to first HDC, ch 2 (20)

Rd 4 - Repeat Rd 3

Rd 5 - Repeat Rd 3, don't ch 2 at end

Switch to white, and ch 1 

Rd 6- 2 SC in Back Loop of 1st HDC, 1 SC in Back Loop of next HDC, repeat to end, join to first SC, ch 2 (30) 

Rd 7 - 2 DC in next SC,  dc in next 2 SC, repeat around, Join to first DC,  ch 2, (40)

Rd 8 - 2 DC in next DC, DC in next 3 DC, repeat around, Join to first DC , ch 2, (50)

Rd 9 - {DC in next 24 DC, 2 DC in next DC} 2x's, join to 1st dc, ch 2 (52)

Rd 10 -15  - Dc in each DC, join to 1st DC, (52) 

Switch to Red, ch 2 

Rd 16 - DC in next 24 DC, DC DEC, DC to last 2 DC, DC decrease, join, ch 2 (50)

Rd 17 - DC in each dc, Join to 1st DC, ch 2 (50)

Rd 18, DC in next 12 DC, DC Dec, Dc in next 24 DC, DC DEC, DC in each DC to end of round, Join

Fasten off and weave in ends 

Note: 

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my etsy web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey

http://calleighsclips.com

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.