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 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! 

Enchanting Elf Hat : Free Crochet Pattern

Christmas is just around the corner. I'd recently made this fun Lil' Goblin Hat, but just missed Halloween time frame to post the pattern. So, before it was to late I thought how perfect would it be to turn it into a Elf Hat for the Holidays! I'm just in love with it! I hope you like it too! Enjoy! 

Be Sure to Add This To Your Ravelry Favorites

Enchanting Elf Hat 

size Nb - 2 mo (13-14 inches) 

Measures 7 inches across by 5 inches long (rows10-30, excluding pixie tip)

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn (red, green and cream) 

I used 1 Skein Each: 

Lionbrand Heartland in Colorways : Redwood, Joshua Tree, & Acadia

H-Hook : 5mm

Tapestry Needle 

Scissors 

Gauge: 8 sc in 9 rows = 2 x 2 in square

Stitches Used: 

ch: chain

sl: slip  

st: stitch

sc: single crochet

rem: remaining 

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

Notes:

*Join each round with a sl st to 1st stitch of the round

*Chain stitch at beginning of the row is NOT counted in stitch count.

*For Stripes change colors every 3 rounds.

Starting with Red (Redwood) 

Round 1: ch 2, in the 2nd ch from the hook work 6 sc, join with a sl st (6) 

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (6)

Rounds 3-6: Repeat Round 2 

Round 7: ch 1,*(2 sc in the next st, sc in next st) rep from * around,  join (9)

Round 8: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (9)

Round 9: Repeat Round 8

Round 10: ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in rem sts around, join (10) 

Round 11: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (10)

Round 12: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (20)

Round 13: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (20)

Round 14: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st) rep from * around,  join (30)

Round 15: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (30)

Round 16: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) rep from * around, join (40)

Round 17: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (40)

Round 18: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) rep from * around, join (50)

Round 19: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (50)

Rounds 20-30:  Rep Round 19

Fasten off Weave in Ends 

Earflaps

Right Earflap: 

Row 1: from the last st made of round 30, count over 9 sts to the left, join with a sl st in that 9th st, sc in same st as join and next 7 sts, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 2: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)

Rows 3-5 Rep Row 2 

Row 6: sc in each st across, fasten off & weave in ends

Left Earflap: 

Row 1: From the last st made of round 30. count over 17 sts to the right, join with a sl st in the 17th st and the next 7 sts, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 2: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)

Rows 3-5: Rep Row 2 

Row 6: sc in each st across, fasten off & weave in ends

Edging: Join with a sl st to the last st made of Round 30, sc evenly around the the last row and earflaps, be sure to work 2 sc in the corners of the earflaps for shaping. join with a sl st, fasten off & weave in ends

Ears: (Make 2) 

Work ears in a continuous round, do not join. 

Use a stitch marker to mark rounds if desired. 

Round 1: Working with Acadia/Cream - ch 2, in 2nd ch from the hook work 6 sc (6)

Rounds 2-4: sc in each st around (6)

Round 5: *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st) * around (9)

Round 6-8: sc in each st around (9)

Round 9 *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sc)* around (12)

Round 10-12: sc in each st around (12)

Round 13: *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st) * around (18)

Round 14: sc in each st around (18)

Round 15: *(sc2tog, sc in next st)* around (12)

Round 16: sc in each st around (12)

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew Ear to Hat. 

Fold ear slightly less than half way to shape the ear, then sew it to hat. 

See main picture for placement. Fasten off and weave in all end! 

If you'd like to make the Goblin hat instead it's basically just color changes and not striped. You can find that example pattern by clicking the image below! 

Lil' Goblin Hat : Free Crochet Pattern

Way back in 2010 when Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations was just starting, I was commissioned to create a Goblin Hat for a little boy's Halloween Costume. You can read about that on this post or in my Ravelry Projects. Well here 6 years later someone found the picture and asked me to recreate it for their little newborn. I had to re-re-create the design as it's had been so long! LOL I couldn't remember what I'd done and I hadn't followed a pattern. So I though now would be a good time to write out the pattern as I made it. Although I'm a few days late for Halloween now you have plenty of time to make it for next year, plus I turned it into an Enchanting Elf Stripped Hat just in time for Christmas! PS: If that link doesn't work it will be loaded sometime Friday/Saturday!! :) 

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Lil' Goblin Hat

size Nb - 2 mo (13-14 inches) 

Measures 7 inches across by 5 inches long (rows10-30, excluding pixie tip)

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn 

I used 1 Skein Each: 

Hobby Lobby's, I Love This Yarn Worsted in Brown and Mid Green

H-Hook : 5mm

Tapestry Needle 

Scissors 

Gauge: 8 sc in 9 rows = 2 x 2 in square

Stitches Used: 

ch: chain

sl: slip  

st: stitch

sc: single crochet

rem: remaining 

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

Notes:

*Join each round with a sl st to 1st stitch of the round

*Chain stitch at beginning of the row is NOT counted in stitch count.

Round 1: With Brown - ch 2, in the 2nd ch from the hook work 6 sc, join with a sl st (6) 

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (6)

Rounds 3-6: Repeat Round 2 

Round 7: ch 1,*(2 sc in the next st, sc in next st) rep from * around,  join (9)

Round 8: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (9)

Round 9: Repeat Round 8

Round 10: ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in rem sts around, join (10) 

Round 11: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (10)

Round 12: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (20)

Round 13: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (20)

Round 14: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st) rep from * around,  join (30)

Round 15: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (30)

Round 16: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) rep from * around, join (40)

Round 17: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (40)

Round 18: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) rep from * around, join (50)

Round 19: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (50)

Rounds 20-30:  Rep Round 19

Fasten off Weave in Ends 

Earflaps

Right Earflap: 

Row 1: from the last st made of round 30, count over 9 sts to the left, join with a sl st in that 9th st, sc in same st as join and next 7 sts, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 2: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)

Rows 3-5 Rep Row 2 

Row 6: sc in each st across, fasten off & weave in ends

Left Earflap: 

Row 1: From the last st made of round 30. count over 17 sts to the right, join with a sl st in the 17th st and the next 7 sts, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 2: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)

Rows 3-5: Rep Row 2 

Row 6: sc in each st across, fasten off & weave in ends

Edging: Join with a sl st to the last st made of Round 30, sc evenly around the the last row and earflaps, be sure to work 2 sc in the corners of the earflaps for shaping. join with a sl st, fasten off & weave in ends

Ears: (Make 2) 

Work ears in a continuous round, do not join. 

Use a stitch marker to mark rounds if desired. 

Round 1: Using Mid Green - ch 2, in 2nd ch from the hook work 6 sc (6)

Rounds 2-4: sc in each st around (6)

Round 5: *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st) * around (9)

Round 6-8: sc in each st around (9)

Round 9 *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sc)* around (12)

Round 10-12: sc in each st around (12)

Round 13: *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st) * around (18)

Round 14: sc in each st around (18)

Round 15: *(sc2tog, sc in next st)* around (12)

Round 16: sc in each st around (12)

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew Ear to Hat. 

Fold ear slightly less than half way to shape the ear, then sew it to hat. 

See main picture for placement. Fasten off and weave in all end! 

My New Niece and Crochet Gifts

Yesterday I got a new niece! I'm so excited for a new baby in the family! I can't wait to meet her! With all the sickness we are giving her some space though! We don't want this fresh bundle getting sick! So hopefully I'll get to love on her later this week! 

Of course she got some crochet goodness from me! I made these around christmas time. 

I made up the hat! Just a simple beanie with a little ribbon ridge and 

added accent bow from the boot pattern. 

The darling boots were a special request from momma! I already had the pattern and have made them a few times! So I was excited to make them again! 

These are the Mia Slouch Boots

Pattern by Two Girls Patterns

They have tons of adorable, very well written patterns so be sure to check them out! 

Her momma sent me this picture this morning! 

She is wearing the darling hat I made for this special day! 

Congrats to Jason and Rachel on your darling new baby girl!! 

Freebie pattern for one day only!!

As part of our 15K Facebook Fan Celebration! Yesterday I asked you to vote on a freebie pattern for the day! The decision wasn't hard and won by a long shot! You all picked Shellby the Turtle Lovey! 

I love my turtles! Shellby is my turtle mascot that you see in my logo! He has a special place in my heart and my turtles are what really made my business flourish! Who would have thought a turtle cape pattern would be viral and become by far my best seller! It's still going strong after all this time!! 

Anywho! I know you're here for a the freebie but I wanted to also remind you that today is also the last day of our huge 75% off patterns sale! That means all patterns are 1.49 or less until midnight central time. 

You can get the coupon code for the 75% off sale  Raverly HERE.
(this isn't the freebie code-scroll down for that one!)

To access your free pattern you simply just need to click the link below. It will auto add the pattern to your cart and add the coupon code! 

This will only be free Wed Sept 17, 2014 11 Am - Thurs. Sept 18,  2014 11 AM (24 hrs)

After that it will be reg. $4.50

Click here For Free 
SHELLBY THE TURTLE LOVEY

Be sure to sign into Ravelry too so that you can save it in your library because if you don't sign in I can't verify your purchase if you ever lose the pattern. 

Thank you again for being a fan and celebrating with us! Oh and be sure to share blog link to this freebie so people don't miss out! 

New Crochet Pattern - King of the Jungle

New Crochet Cape Set! 

Can you believe that I've not done a new cape set this year! That's just wrong because that is what I'm known for. If you think I'm out of ideas you are wrong! I have a notebook full of more fun ideas! 

This sweet new set is called the King of the Jungle - Lion Cuddle Critter Cape Set

"Don't you have a Lion Set?" - Well yes I did! It is now re-tired. Unfortunately the perfect yarn I used for the Loopy Lion it is now re-tired completely. I tried a few other types similar but none just worked for me. So that pattern is not longer available. 

Meet the New Lion Set! 

This New Lion Set is in 0-3 mo. and 3-6 mo. sizes. 

Featuring a fun mini crown and simple collar for the mane. 

As usual the set works up so super fast like most my other cape sets. 

I love the simplicity of the baby prop as to not take away to much from the darling 

babies that will wear it for those sweet baby pics! 

So you want a steal of a deal???? 

Maybe you already have the previous lion pattern and just want the new details.

 He has new improved ears, crown, tail and mane and the new 3-6 sizing.

Maybe you want a chance to try one of my critter cape patterns and you never have? 

To kickstart part of my 15K Facebook fans (almost there) 

I'm offering this pattern for...... $1.50 yep that's it! Reg $5.95

This offer is only good through this post! 

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE DISCOUNT

KING OF THE JUNGLE -LION CAPE SET 

This deal will run Thurs. Sept 11 - Sat. Sept 13th

Ending Midnight Central

 I hope you enjoy this deal! I have so much more excitement to come next week because I know we'll hit our goal over the weekend! Just keep sharing with your crochet buddies because you won't want to miss the BEST SALE EVER!! 

Newest Crochet Patterns Released: Snowpixie and Sailor Set

Introducing not one, but two new patterns! My hooks are burning with even more new ideas to come! 

I'm in love with the New Snowpixie and so are many others! I can't wait to see you all make more! 

This is perfect for winter and the coming holiday season! You don't even have to use it just for a newborn prop! The snowflake makes for great home decor! Use different hooks and yarn for different results! Make them small or  make them big! You can even use Chunky yarn and a big hook to make a rug or basket filler if you wanted! 

Serene Snowpixie

A big THANK YOU to Emma June Photography for these adorable pictures! 

Next is the Ship Shape Sailor Set! I was asked to make a custom order a while back and often get requests for military type patterns! So here is the 1st one! Hope to add more to this theme soon! 

Any requests? 

Ship Shape Sailor Set

You can currently find both these patterns for 40% off in my Raverly Shop! Soon They will be listed in all my shops. The sale runs through Thursday, Oct 10th, ending Midnight Central! 

Use the coupon code 

NEW2CCCC in Ravelry 

Also Don't forget I have 5 patterns on half price sale this week

Ends Friday, Oct 11th, Ending Midnight Central!

Use the Coupon Code

CCCC50OFF in Ravelry

Thanksgiving/Fall Themed

Sweet Corn Cape Set 

Pilgrim Boy & Girl Cape Set

Tommy The Turkey Cape Set

Football Cape Set

Poppin Razzleberry hat