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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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

Shark Cuddle Cape Set Crochet Pattern

Shark Week is coming starting August 4th! 

I've had this design for the shark cuddle cape set on my hooks for a while now and after making it several different ways I fell in love with a chinstrap hat idea! I wanted my shark design sweet and not scary! I have to thank my awesome testers for their help. This shark has gone through lots of changes from when it was first drawn up. 

I can't wait to get this off to my photographer. Seeing it on a baby always makes a huge difference. One of my sweet testers took a pic on her little baby and it was adorable!! You can see that in my facebook tester album along with some other great sharks. 

I love the way the tail and fins turned out. They are slightly stuffed with poly-fil to hold shape. 

Look at those choppers and cute beady eyes! 

This fun new shark pattern is on sale in my Raverly shop for two more days! 

Wed Aug 31 - Thurs. Aug 1st (ends at midnight central) 

Buy it now

(Reg 5.95 on sale for $4.50. No coupon needed. Discount applied at checkout!) 

I can't wait to see your baby sharks! 

Giveaway - New Emma Bonnet and Doily Cape/Mat Item

I rarely do giveaways on products but I've had such a great response to it I though we should giveaway some. Plus I kinda made a lot so I thought you all might enjoy a chance to get your hands on one.

This Giveaway is for the actual Product not Digital Pattern 

{Don't worry pattern buyers; I'll have something for you soon}

This is open to any one but International winners will be responsible to pay full shipping costs. 

One winner will receive exact item in the picture below. It is made and ready to ship!

It's Nb size in a neutral linen color.  

The giveaway is Open right now through Sunday April 21st at midnight central. 

Winner will be chosen on Monday April 22nd

Good luck! 

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New Emma Bonnet and Doily Cape Set

Announcing our newest design!

The Emma Bonnet and Vintage Doily Cape Set

Photography by: Forever Captured Photography
Set made by Pattern Tester: Jennifer Neerhof of Willow Works

I'm very excited for this new set. It's lacy and light with a vintage feel. 

The Doily prop can be used as a cape to drape over the baby, used as a basket detail, or underneath the baby. Maybe add grandma vintage broach or pearls to add those special touches. 

Its a prop that can be use other ways than just baby. After you are done getting those special photos use the doily on tables or put it in a frame or shadow box as wall decor. 

 The Doily makes a great home decor item!

You can easily use any yarn or hook size to make these doily's smaller or bigger for just the right look of course exact details are given in the pattern for the Newborn size. 

You are going to love this pattern! My pattern testers have already fallen in love with these sets! 

This pattern comes with two edging options a scalloped edge or a more defined picot edge (pointed) use them together or use them separate. 

Aren't these gorgeous! They are made with worsted weight yarn and takes less than a skien to make the entire set and works up fairly fast! 

 You could try a light and lofty mohair or lace weight just be sure to check that gauge. 

I can't wait to see these on more babies soon! 

This new release will be on sale in Ravelry Today - Thursday April 18th (Ending Midnight Central) 

$3.99 (reg. $5.95) 

Emma Bonnet and Vintage Doily Cape Set

No coupon needed. Discount will be applied at checkout! 

Enjoy! 

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,

Pink Poodle Cuddle Critter Cape

It's a very busy time of year for me but October is an important month to me because it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most people know someone with breast cancer. Last year my Grandmother was fighting it and won the battle. I made a darling little pink-a boo puppy in her honor and you can read more about her story and the puppy here:

This year I was trying to think of what to make and since Critter Capes are my speciality I had to do something. What's more perfect than a Pink Poodle. Michaels had some specialty pom pom yarn just for Breast Cancer Awareness month that was hot pink and I knew it would be perfect! ( It may be hard to find later but I'll have other options with a variegated pink pom pom yarn or other fun colors) I finally made some time to make this set up last night! I love it!

This set will be for sale soon and the pattern will be available to make your own hopefully in a week or two. I can't wait to see this on a baby!! 

Goodger Photography and more

So I've been a bit of a blog slacker but it's a good thing. My cuddle critter capes have taken flight and my sales have grown immensely so I've been crocheting like crazy. I'm so excited for the future of my business at this point and can't thank my wonderful fans and customers enough for your support.

Another exciting note - I got to meet up with a fabulous local photographer Christy Goodger of Goodger Photography. She isn't just any photographers. She is an amazing newborn photographer and honestly I'm more than thrilled to be working with her. You've got to check her work out! If you want pictures that you'll love for a lifetime she's totally worth it! If your local to the OKC metro- she has a darling studio in downtown Bethany, OK.

You can visit her on Facebook or her website for more info.

What you wanted to see pictures .....OH Ok here are a few!

I loved her idea to put an owl in the hanging basket like a little nest. 

Cute! Baby bear hat! 

even more precious is two babies!

She's got a bag full of props and I'm so excited to see more images soon! 

Thanks Christy! 

* Please DO NOT COPY images for any use! These are copy write of Goodger photography and use with her permission by only me. 

New designs and New photos

Happy Hump Day ! I've been busy creating a few new designs for the Cape photography props. I've journeyed Through the forest and the jungle so now it's time to head down south to the farm :)

I started with my most requested a cow, pig and bunny. For my farm I decided on Sleepy animals with a closed eye look: 

Introducing :

{Sleepy Cow}

{Pink Piggy}

{Bunny Rabbit}

You can find these all in my Artfire Shop. I have both the crochet patterns and finished products for sale.

On a fabulous last note! I received some gorgeous photos from Ten Toes Photography.

I'm working with another talented crocheter who has great resources for several photographers. She'll be making the props and getting them photographed for her and I. So if the photo's look familiar we are both using them with permission from the Photographers. I just love seeing these props in action!!

Here are two pics of the lovely Hatchling Turtle.

Looks so adorable on this little precious baby! 

*please note do not copy, use or redistribute these images! It is a violation of copywrite! 

Thank you!