Birthday Gift's Crocheters and Yarn Artists Would Love

I just wanted to say thanks so much for all the birthday wishes. Turning 30 is weird to me. I don't feel different but something about that number is troubling me! Oh well got to grow up sometime! LOL! 

I got some fun gifts. A few I bought for myself that I'd been eyeballing for a while! 

Check out this awesome bag my mom got me! It's from ThrityOne and I'm in love with it. I want to get a matching tote bag for all my crochet supplies. This is now my postage bag. They know me in the post office pretty well now and one of the regular mail ladies said it was a nice upgrade from the cardboard box I was using. LOL ! Something tells me it may get filled up with yarn though. 

I finally bought some really cute stitch markers. I know I don't need them. I usually use a safety pin or a contrasting color of yarn but these are just to adorable. I purchased these from Day by Day Crochet. I asked her to make me five that matched my logo colors and she did them perfectly! Aren't they lovely! They are very light weight and don't pull on stitches. I have them hooked on my crochet coffee cup pin cushion so I don't lose them. haha! 

This last gift I purchased myself is just for fun. It's a heart shaped yarn ball stamp with a crochet hook in it. I bought it from a cute shop called Hoffee and a Nuffin. She hand carves these herself. I thought it was great quality and turn around time was fast. You can find these and some other fun stamps in her etsy shop.

I picked up a rainbow colored ink pad and used my 2 inch circle punch with card stock and made these little thank you circles! I may just use it to add a special touch to my packages, but we'll see how crazy busy this fall/winter season gets! 

So if you know any crocheters or other yarn artists. These would make really great gifts if you don't know what to get them besides well yarn....but you can't have to much of that right? 

Do you have other ideas of gifts? Share in the comments below! 

Free Pattern - Superhero Capes and Masks

We're having a huge celebration over on my Facebook page this week ( July 16- July 20th) We recently hit 6000 fans and I thought we needed to have some funs. We have lots of prizes, sales and this awesome free pattern. Just as a thank you to you all for making Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations possible.

Superhero Capes and Masks

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Skill Level : Easy

Materials: 

• Worsted weight yarn of choice. I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn or Vanna’s Choice Worsted. Other similar worsted weight colors or shades will work great too! 

* You’ll be working with two strands of the color for the entire pattern unless otherwise noted.

* The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row(#)

* Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

* Hook size(s) : N/P -15 (10.00 mm)

* Tapestry Needle

• Gauge for Cape 4” x 4” swatch = 4 rows of 8 dc 
• Gauge for Mask - 2” x 2” swatch = 5 rows of 5 sc 

Stitches used:

(ch)chain, (st) stitch, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, 

(sc dec) single crochet decrease, (hdc) Half double crochet, (dc)double crochet,

(dc dec) double crochet decrease, (trc) treble crochet 

*Be Advised: Since this cape ties around the neck please use with caution, especially with young children. I would recommend never leaving a child unattended while playing or using as a prop for a baby. :) Thank you! 

Mask: 

Using two strands of worsted weight yarn in color of choice (N- Hook) 

(0- 12 months) 

Row 1 - ch 11,  sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in the next 9 sts, ch1, turn (10)

Row 2 - sc dec over the next 2 sts, ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc dec over the next 2 sts, ch 1, turn (4 sc and two ch 4 spaces)

Row 3 - sc in 1st sc, 4 sc in ch 4 space, sc in next 2 sts, 4 sc in ch 4 space, sc in next sc, ch 1, (13)

Row 4 -  sl st up the side of the mask to row 1, ch 26, turn

Row 5 - sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each chain across, join with sl st to mask, sl st across the top of row 1 to opposite corner, ch 26, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each chain across, sl st back to mask, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Larger mask for 1+ years

Row 1 - ch 13 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in the next 11 sts, ch1, turn (12) Row 2 - sc dec over the next 2 sts, ch 5, sk 3  sts, sc in next 2 sts, ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc decover the next 2 sts, ch 1, turn (4 sc and two ch 5 spaces)

Row 3 - sc in 1st sc, 5 sc in ch 5 space, sc in next 2 sts, 5 sc in ch 5 space, sc in next sc, ch 1, (13)

Row 4 -  sl st up the side of the mask to row 1, ch 32, turn

Row 5 - sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each chain across, join with sl st to mask, sl st across the top of row 1 to opposite corner, ch 32, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each chain across, sl st back to mask, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Cape: 0-3 months 

(N- Hook- double strands of worsted - color of choice 

Measures 11 inches long by 10 inches at its widest (along the bottom) 

Working from the bottom to top of cape

Row 1 : Ch  20, dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and each ch across, ch 2, turn (18)

Row 2 -8 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (18) 

Row 9 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,

ch 2, turn (16)

Row 10 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 2, turn (14)

Row 11 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 1, do not turn (12) 

Edging and Ties : 

*Sc around the cape to the the opposite side of row 11 (be sure to work 2 sc in the corners on Row 1. 

*When you reach the opposite corner of row 11 sc 1 time, ch 20, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 11 corner, 

*Sc across to top of row 11 to opposite corner, working only 1 sc in that corner, ch 20, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 11 corner, 

*Join with a sl st to 1st sc of edging (fasten off and weave in ends) 

Cape: 3-6 months

Same as 0-3 month pattern but repeat Row 2 two more times to add extra length.  

Cape: 6-12 months 

(N- Hook- double strands of worsted - color of choice

Measures 13 inches longs by 12 inches at its widest (along the bottom)

Row 1 : Ch  24, dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and each ch across, ch 2, turn (22)

Row 2 -11 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (22) 

Row 12 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,

ch 2, turn (20)

Row 13 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 1, do not turn (18)

Edging and Ties : 

*Sc around the cape to the the opposite side of row 13 (be sure to work 2 sc in the corners on Row 1. 

*When you reach the opposite corner of row 13 sc 1 time, ch 28, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 13 corner, 

*Sc across to top of row 13 to opposite corner, working only 1 sc in that corner, ch 28, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 13 corner, 

*Join with a sl st to 1st sc of edging (fasten off and weave in ends)

Cape: 1-5+ years

(N- Hook- double strands of worsted - color of choice

Measures 16 inches long by 14 inches at its widest (along the bottom) 

Row 1 : Ch  34, dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and each ch across, ch 2, turn (32)

Row 2 -7 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (32) 

Row 8 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,

ch 2, turn (30)

Row 9 -10 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (30)

Row 11 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 2, turn (28)

Row 12 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (28)

Row 13 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 2, turn (26)

Row 14 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (26)

Row 15 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 2, turn (24)

Row 16 : dc in each st across, ch 1, do not turn (24)

Edging and Ties : 

*Sc around the cape to the the opposite side of row 16 (be sure to work 2 sc in the corners on Row 1. 

*When you reach the opposite corner of row 16 sc 1 time, ch 31, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 16 corner, 

*Sc across to top of row 16 to opposite corner, working only 1 sc in that corner, ch 31, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 16 corner, 

*Join with a sl st to 1st sc of edging (fasten off and weave in ends)

If you need help with the pattern or questions at anytime please feel free to contact me and I’ll get in touch with you with in 24-48 hrs. I hope you love this pattern as much as I loved designing and making it! Enjoy

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 web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.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.

Enjoy,

Free Pattern - Bitty Baby Beanie or Preemie (4-5lbs) Beanie

I was crocheting away at my orders last night when my sweet 3 year old Calleigh brought me her Bitty Baby that Oma Got her for christmas, and asked me kindly to make her a pink hat with curls. I couldn't resist the fun idea and I knew it would work up in a matter of minutes. (15- 20 to be exact!)

So here is a super quick project that you can make for your daughters bitty baby doll (American Girl) or  it also works as a Preemie hat for about a 4-5lb baby. 

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Bitty Baby Hat or 4-5 Pound Preemie hat

Skill Level : Easy

Materials:

* Worsted weight yarn of choice. I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn or Vanna’s Choice    

   Worsted.

* You’ll be working with two strands of the color for the entire pattern unless otherwise noted.

*  The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row(#)

*  Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

*  Hook size(s) : N/P -15 (10.00 mm)

*  Tapestry Needle

*  Gauge 4” x 4” swatch = 4 rows of 8 dc

Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (st) stitch, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (dc) double crochet,

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  Bitty Baby (American Doll Hat) or Preemie hat that fits about a 4-5 pound baby Hat - Size 12 inches around
  Approx measurement laying flat - Height 4 1/2” x width 5 1/2”
  
  
  
  (N - Hook)
  
  
  
  
  Round 1 - ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join to 1st sc (6)
  
  
  Round 2 - ch 2, 2 dc in each sc, join to 1st dc (12)
  
  
  Round 3 - ch 2, *(2 dc in dc, 1 dc in dc) repeat from *, join to 1st dc (18)
  
  
  Round 4 - 6 ch 2, dc in each dc, join to 1st dc (18)
  
  
  Round 7 - ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, ch 15, 3 sc in next 5 sc, sl st in next 10 ch, sc back to main row in next sc, sc in next 8 sts, ch 15, 3 sc in next 5 sc, sl st in next 10 ch, sc back to main row in next sc, sc in the remaining sts to end of row, sl st to 1st sc, fasten off & weave in ends
  
  
  
  
  Alternative for Row 7 - if you want just a beanie an no ties just sc in each sc around.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  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 web shop address as follows:
  Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey http://www.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.