WIP Wednesday: 18 inch Doll Clothes

I've recently become obsessed with knitting doll clothes for my Daughters 18 inch dolls. She has couple. I bought one about 5 years ago for myself at Target called the Our Generation Line, as I'd intended to design some dolly and me hats but I went another direction with my business designs and gave her the doll.  Now that my Daughter is older she was given and American Girl Doll for her B-day last year from her Oma. She plays with it all the time so I started making her some new outfits per her request! 
This is really when I started to enjoy knitting. I just prefer the look of the knit clothes on the doll.  Here is what I've made so far! 
Good news too is these are all free Knit patterns! 

Newsboy Cap for American Girl/Boy Dolls pattern by Debonair Designs

I love this hat! it's only the 2nd knit hat I'd ever made and it turned out great! It's well written and I like that it used Caron Simply Soft. I have a lot of it to use up! 

 Next up is my 1st ever knit garment! I fell in love with this dress in Raverly. 

It's called Sunshine Lollipops Pattern by Kristen Rettig 

I love the construction of the dress. It's worked top down in the round and I just love all the picot edging! It's a great starter dress if you are just learning to knit like me. 

I just love this! Maybe because purple is my favorite color! 

This was a fun set to make. 

Around December of course I had to make something Christmassy. I'm trying to only use the yarn I have on hand in my stash right now which is plenty. haha! I found a skein of I Love This Yarn Holiday Sparkle. 

I made Kit's Christmas Cape by Cathy Bird and 

the Skirt is a great basic skirt from a fun set on my to do list called 

Huckleberry Friend by Kristen Rettig

My Daughter had been asking for a doll purse! I'd found graph with the heart design which I can't remember where I found it. (sorry) but I basically made up the square into a purse for the doll. I made  one square, pickup of stitches on the bottom to make the opposite side and then I added ribbing around the top and added a handle. It turned out super cute and was fun just to make it up. 

It's been so fun making all these! I have a few more sets on my needles too! I'll share those next week!  

Oh and be sure to check out my two designs I have for dolls! 

Crochet- Bitty Baby Hat

Knit - Rainbow Eyelet Slouchy (dolly and me set) 

Meet Lucy and New Decorative Christmas Headpiece

So my hubby texts me a picture of a dog yesterday - "found this adorable little dog running around in the street by the gas station across town" No tags or collar. The gas station said she'd been around for days.  (I'm thinking oh no we can't have a dog, we aren't supposed to in the rent house we have.) 

My hubby is a sucker for rescuing dogs. 

We had tried the whole dog thing before but mainly larger dogs and I just didn't have time to properly train puppies or they didn't work out with the kids and such. We've re-homed two dogs when we had to move suddenly about a year and half ago. I said I would never do a dog again and thought sorry dear this isn't happening. Meanwhile he called our landlord and he said "well if she's small I think it will be okay!" and thus we have a new puppy! 

I wasn't too excited about it but then I met her and I've fallen in love already! Got her all cleaned up and spent the rest of the evening with her. She is so quiet and sweet. I've yet to hear her bark. She loves the kids. Is going potty likes she's supposed to and she snuggled with us all night long. We still need to get her to the vet for a check up and see if she might be chipped.

We didn't want to go with a Christmas type name for her and it took us a long time to decide but we went with Lucy. My son loves Legos and the latest Lego movie with Emmet and Wildstyle. Wildstyles' real name was Lucy so that's where it came from LOL. 

Now if you know anything about me you know my mom is a crochet designer for dogs-

Posh Pooch Design. 

She is super jealous because she secretly wanting a little Black Chihuahua. I'm pretty sure that's what this little darling is. 

I told her she can't steal my new doggie and she would love her because Lucy didn't mind modeling a little hat I made her. 

I hope you enjoy this pattern. It's basically the same as my 

Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece base with color changes and a little ball on top! 

Decorative Christmas Headpiece  

Don't for get to save this in Raverly or Pin it for later! 

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F - Hook 3.75

Worsted Weight Yarn of choice - Red and White

Notes:

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

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

Terms and Stitches: 

*R - row or round

*ch - chain

*sc - single crochet

*sl st - slip stitch

*st - stitch

Starting with Red

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)

R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)

R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

R5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

Switch to White, Fasten off Red

R6: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

Notes: 

Piece should measure approx 2 1/2 inches across.

R 7&8 will form the ear holes and ties

R7: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, 

sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

R8: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sc in next 12 chs, 

sl st in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, 

sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Pom Pon Ball

With White

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)
R3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (12) 
R4: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts ( 4 times) join with a sl st to 1sc sc (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to hat.

Stuff slightly with some extra white yarn. Sew Ball to middle of headpiece
Fasten off and weave in ends.

A Christmas Gift For You!

Merry Christmas! Here is our December Limited Time Gift! I hope you enjoy this fun pattern. 

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTION CAREFULLY!

This pattern is a limited time freebie. It will only be free 

Tues. Dec 16, 2014 - Wed Dec 17, 2014 ending at Noon Central time.

You can only access this freebie by use of coupon code via my blog link. 

Do not purchase this pattern by accident then ask for a refund. Refunds will not be processed. 

If you miss the time frame I'm sorry but after it is over you will need to purchase the pattern which will remain on sale through Midnight central Wed for 60% off.

We are currently running Pre-Christmas Sale in Ravelry- 60% off all patterns. No coupon needed discount applied at checkout. Freebie and Discounts must be done separately!!! 
See here for full details. 

Click the link below and it will auto add the coupon code to the cart.
All you need to do it click checkout. (make sure it says free in the total please!)

****CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE****

****Precious Gift Hat Pattern****

**pattern info**

The Precious Gift is a perfect hat for the Holiday season. I’ve designed this pattern with several options so you can wrap you gift however you like.

Includes bow instructions (picture tutorial), Jester hat instructions and several other options that make this a very versatile hat outside just the gift. It’s the perfect square hat : )

This hat works up very fast and pattern is written in all-sizes.

This pattern is in American English. 

Skill : Easy

Thank you and Enjoy! 

Pre-Christmas Sale and Freebie

I've been trying to have sales once a month for you guys! They have been going really great and I can't even begin to tell you what It means to me when you purchase a pattern. THANK YOU!! 

Things have been very tight this year and you've made it possible for me to pay most those extra unexpected dr. bills we had and still have. I have a long ways to go before they are paid down but with each sale we get a little bit closer!
So here is another discount  for you to enjoy to get any last minute patterns for Christmas
along with a limited time freebie too (details below)! 

Thank you, Thank you and Merry Christmas !

60% off all patterns in Raverly 

Coupon Code is : CHRISTMAS 

Just click here to auto apply the coupon code to your cart!  

60% off gets you about 4-5 patterns for under $10.00 depending on the price.

Please don't forget we are retiring 11 patterns at the end of 2014. 

So you might want to pick those up if you haven't! You can see those here 

(ps. They will remain in Ravelry and no they will not 

disappear from your library you just won't be able to purchase them. )

Now for that freebie! I know that's why you came here! 

I've decide this months the free paid pattern will be my Precious Gift hat! 

 It will only be Free TUES Dec 16th and will run for 24 hrs from the time posted! 

I'll have full details tomorrow with the coupon code!!

You can now access the link to download it for free here

Enjoy!

Festive Fur Boot Cuffs

I was wanting to design a quick, cozy, and Christmasy free pattern for you. You cannot go wrong with red and fuzzy white trim this time of year. I hope you enjoy this pattern for Festive Fur Boot Cuffs. Don't get stuck on Red. These would be fun in lots of other colors too! Try Green, Blue or maybe even stripes! Enjoy!! 

Festive Fur Boot Cuffs

Be sure to pin this for later!

or

Add it to you Raverly Library here! 

One Skien of Loops & Threads Charisma in Red (Bulky 5)
One Skein of Bernat Pipsqueak (Bulky 5)

K-Hook (6.5mm)

Gauge: 2x2 inches = 6 sc in 3 rows (patterns rows 1-3)
Measurements: approx 7 in wide by 4 1/2 in long, fits approx 14-16 in Calves

Terms:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
BL - back loop

Make 2

Starting with Red
Row 1: Ch 11, hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 2: hdc in the BL of each st across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 3-19: repeat Row 2

Match right sides together and sl st in the back loops to join Row 1 to Row 19.
(DO NOT FASTEN OFF)

Row 20: Now working on the tops of the rows, sc evenly around. join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Fasten off Red and switch to Pipsqueak

Row 21: ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Want more fur? add more rows :)

Lace up with Liz - Calories and Crochet

 If you've followed with me some this year you'll know I started a journey to get fit! I took up running and eating healthier! I'm so excited that I've lost 65 pounds and that even with the holiday season upon us I'm managing to maintain. It can be a hard time of year! 

This month I'm determined to get 10K steps a day with my Fitbit! They've added Challenge groups so now I have competition with other friends! I want to win but I got work to do!!  

So, I've heard it said you can burn 100 calories in an hr while crocheting - (Crochet Spot.) I don't know how accurate that is but today I thought I'd try something new! I was walking with a running buddy the other day and she mentioned seeing a guy once crocheting/knitting while running a marathon. I thought that would be so cool but I need a friend to run with that would hold my yarn LOL!  

My good friend recently gave me her old treadmill so today I thought that spot for my water would hold a crochet skien nicely. Why not crochet while I walk? It was a run rest day but I still wanted to get in those steps! 

(don't worry I stopped the treadmill to take the picture!) 

I walked for 60 minutes, not super fast but did increase my pace as I got comfortable. I would say you need to work on something you don't have to look at closely. I've been wanting to make my favorite hat (Key Tab Slouch -free pattern) in a new color. 

In that hr. I waked 2.6 miles and got the brim of the hat done. It flew by really fast actually! I was doing two things I really enjoy doing!! 

If you do it just be careful that your yarn is secure and not hanging down! I did pull the safety key out once when I wasn't paying attention to the walking lol! 

So maybe I burned an extra 100 calories since I was multitasking! Who knows! 

Here is my new Before and After pic too! 

They have these huge ornament decorations downtown and we like to do family pics down there! 

I just like to joke that the hanger looks like a giant crochet hook! 

So what ways do you like to exercise? 

Do you do anything special while you crochet to keep moving? 

Merry Christmas Tree Cuddle Cape Set

Introducing my latest design in my cuddle capes! Will they ever end....no! I still have tons of ideas and I can't wait to bring more to life! I love these sets for Newborn Photography! 

This whimsical design has a long name 

Merry Christmas Tree Cuddle Cape Set!

Say that 3 times fast! It will make you smile! 

As usual this design works up fast with double stranded worsted weight yarn and a big hook! 

It features two simple sew on appliqués for stars and circles. 

The Tinsel goes on quickly with surface crochet method. 

Don't worry if you don't know what surface crochet it is there is a video link to show you how from the amazing Moogly! 

What I love about this design is the possibilities are endless on how you can decorate it! I went more traditional but you could make the tree base and ornaments any color. 

I want to have a Design a Tree contest! 

This will run through the month of November. Make up your Tree and then email me a pick or post on Facebook. I'll make an album and some fun categories like, most creative, best in show, my favorite....and you can win free patterns, yarn or other prizes. 

I'm going to see what I can come up with and I'll post more specific details in the coming week! 

So grab your pattern and put your thinking capes or caps on !!! 

You can purchase the pattern in any of my shops for 40% off Nov 7-10th Ending Midnight Central

Reg $5.95 - no coupons needed, Discount applied at check out in Ravelry and Priced as marked in the other shops! 

Merry Christmas Tree Cuddle Cape Set

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Be sure to check out all our other fun Holiday designs too for Thanksgiving and Christmas! 

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Free Crochet Pattern : Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece for Small Cats, Dogs or Stuffed Toys

Last week I got a fun custom order for some cat hats! Yes cat hats! Call me crazy but I like a challenge! Usually I leave the animal design to my awesome, super talented mom over at Posh Pooch Designs but this person found me first through my devil headband and cape set on Etsy and wanted something similar for her cat.  She gave me some measurements and I went from there freestyle. I made her a devil and unicorn headpiece. Aren't they so silly, but so cute! 

I'm allergic to cats so my kids shared their stuffed babies to model them for you. LOL! 

I thought this simple design would be fun to share with you since it can be used for small cats, dogs or as I will use them, for extra accessories for my kids stuffed animals! (they have way to many) 

I decided since it's just about fall that a pumpkin headpiece would be just right! 

I may design a few more seasonally but we'll see. 

I hope you enjoy the pattern! 

Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F - Hook 3.75

Worsted Weight Yarn of choice - Orange and Green 

Notes:

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

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

Terms and Stitches: 

*R - row or round

*ch - chain

*sc - single crochet

*sl st - slip stitch

*st - stitch

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)

R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)

R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

R5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

R6: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

Notes: 

Piece should measure approx 2 1/2 inches across.

R 7&8 will form the ear holes and ties

R7: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, 

sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

R8: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sc in next 12 chs, 

sl st in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, 

sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Stem and Spiral Vine

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)

R2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)

R5: Ch 11, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, join to next sc with sl st

Fasten off but leave a long tail. Sew stem to center of hat or as desired. 

Image used with permission from Posh Pooch Designs.
She tested it for me!  Modeled by Max. 

Christmas Santa Beard Free Crochet Pattern

I got a fun Christmas package for the kids a few days ago! My mom made my little man and adorable Santa Hat, Beard and Santa Shirt. He's been wearing his little costume out Christmas shopping! People just loved it!  Made for some fun and Holiday Cheer everywhere we went! 

I asked my mom about the patterns and silly me she used my"Fear the Beard" pattern that I wrote last year. You can use the same pattern as before just with simple yarn changes to make a Santa Beard! 

Follow the "Fear the Beard" pattern using one strand each of White, worsted weight yarn and a novelty yarn like Fun fur or Boa. You'll crochet with both at the same time. 

If you like the hat here is the link to the one she was inspired by. 

Santa Hat

She adjusted the size and the brim though so you'd have to work that out on your own. 

This makes a fun last minute Holiday gift your kids will enjoy! 

Merry Christmas

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Photo-a-day Challenge- Dec 2012

As this year comes to a close it's been a very busy year with Dec usually being the craziest. I flies by fast and we forget all the good time we've had. I was browsing Pintrest as I usually do late at night before bed and found this photo-a-day challenge. I thought I should do it and you know what here is is Dec 7th and I totally forgot. So instead of leaving out the first 6 days I took some pictures today for all 7. I hope you'll enjoy a glimpse into my Dec.

Day 1: Your view for today

My Son and Hubby sure to love there lego's so we have a big winter scene going on under the kids mini trees. My son has a lego advent calendar and we keeping adding something fun everyday. 

What fun things do you see? :) 

Day 2: Favorite Holiday Movie

I love Christmas Movies. Three I watch every year are Elf, Christmas with the Kranks, and White Christmas (I couldn't find the case so good thing it's available on Netflixs :) and yes I've already watch all three and will probably do it several more times. 

Day 3: Red

I couldn't decide on Red so I choose two because we can't leave out crochet. 

I just made some coffee cozy's and I love the red/white one I came up with ( working up the pattern soon) The Red bag hold's Calleigh's Advent gifts of the day. It's full of squinkies which she has to many of already. She love those mini, squishy toys and it's a lot better to step on a rubber squinky than a lego! 

Day 4: Joyous

My spending time with the kids bring me joy! Today we've had fun of decorating with foam stickers. We made gingerbread men and christmas trees and they love it. 

Day 5: Today's Temperature 

Ah the weather in Oklahoma is well unpredictable. It was almost in the 80's on Monday and it will be in the 30s this weekend. We've had a very hot summer and not so cold winter. I really just want a hard freeze. I'm a norther girl at heart and I really love the snow and the cold. 

Day 6: Shopping

Well I have a closet full of gifts and didn't want to show you in there. It's a little scary...LOL! So I took a picture of where most of those gifts are found.  I love Target! 

Day 7: Bright 

Who doesn't love Christmas lights! I love our snowflake lights! 

So there you have it the 1st 7 days! I'll see if I can be consistent and do this again through the month! 

It's not to late to join in! 

Chain-less Foundation Heart Headband

Need a simple project for Valentines day! This one is perfectly sweet! 

Chain-less Foundation Heart Headband

Materials : Small amounts Thick and Thin Handspun Wool Yarn (wpi 3-4-5) 

I get mine from Ilashdesigns

N/P -15- hook (10.00 MM) 

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Measuring Tape 

You can really make this any size but I'm focusing on NB

(you can find a general sizing chart here for any size) 

For Newborn we want it to measure around 13 inches. This headband will have about a two inch stretch so it can fit 13-15 inches (nb-3month) 

We are going to use a method called a chain-less foundation. If you don't know how to do it. I have a video linked up to help here

Headband

- work a sc chain-less foundation for about 20 chs (measure your headband un-stretched. Should be about 13 inches long. You may need to increase or decrease your stitches based on the type of yarn used)

 Join to 1st ch, (be sure your work is not twisted ) Fasten off and weave in ends. 

*Note if you work your ends to the right side of the headband you can tie it off and the heart will cover it! 

Heart Appliqué

Pattern use with permission by Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs
-This is actually a design by my late Grandmother! 


 (N- Hook) -
Round 1 -Ch 3, work in the first ch from the END, 3 tr, 3 dc, chain 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 2, sl st, leave a 8 in tail of yarn, and pull to the back.


Closing the Hole in the Center:
Thread the tail of yarn on to the yarn needle, then on the back side of the heart draw the yarn through all the loops in the circle, and secure the yarn. Fasten off but leave about 8-10 inches to attach to headband. 


Attached the heart to the seam where we joined the headband. It will hide it nicely! Try to weave off your ends to the back stitches of the heart. That will keep your work secure and no knots of loose ends in the headband itself. 


*Other yarn options.
 I've seen several stores coming up with a non-wool thick and thin you can try these or you can also use your favorite bulky weight or two strands of worsted Weight for this project. Just be sure to measure your headband so that it is two inches smaller than the size of the head measurement  and it will come out fine!


If you have any questions or see any mistakes (which happen :P) Feel free to contact me using the contact tab and I will try to get back to you within 24 hrs!


Enjoy! 

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