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

Crochet Wrap Button Bracelet Tutorial

I've been crocheting up a storm for Christmas. I was trying to come up with ideas that with supplies I already have on hand, not take to much time and yet easy to personalize.  I came up with this crochet wrap button bracelet design and now I want to make a ton of them. 

So fun and my daughter is obsessed with them. She's requested I make them for all her school  friends and I've had several inquires to make some for other family and friends.  

I know you will just love this bracelet tutorial. This is great for beginners and it's make a perfect gift for anyone in all seasons!

So lets get to it!
 This is more of a tutorial than a pattern and 
good news I made a video too! 

Crochet Wrap Button Bracelet Tutorial
 *Written instructions below video!

Materials

Yarn Suggestions: DK or Sport Weight of choice (below are the samples I used in the video

*Patons Grace (sport weight 

* Afternoon Cotton by Premier Yarns (DK weight)

* Yarn Bee Sweet Delights (DK- weight)

Button of choice (any size will do) 

Hook Suggestion: (E-4 3.5mm) or size desired

Tapestry Needle that with through button holes

Scissors

Measuring Tape 

Step 1: Thread the needle and pull your yarn end through the button holes. 

Step 2: Make a slip knot, pull it close to button, as tight as possible. Make one chain around both ends of the yarn to lock that in place. Pull again on ends to make the chain tight to the button. 
Leave the end of the yarn (not attached to the ball/skein) off to the side now, well use it to braid later.) 

Step 3: Chain Stitch until the bracelet measures around 54 inches. Be sure not to twist the chain and keep it as even as possible. 

Step 4: Button Hole: 
This will depend on the size of the button you use. 

Make a slip stitch in about the 5th chain from the hook, (if you need it bigger or smaller adjust) Make sure your button with fit through. 

Step 5: Sl St in all the remaining chains to the very 1st chain. Leaving about a 6-8 inch tail, fasten off. 

Step 6: Braiding the End: cut two strand of yarn about 12 inches. Thread these through the button whole. Pull ends evenly. Divide the ends into three sections. Braid the ends to measure about 3 inches. Tie off in the knot. 

Step 7: Wrap it around your wrist, button and Enjoy!

A photo posted by Elisabeth Spivey (@calleighsclips) on Dec 2, 2016 at 8:40am PST

Free Crochet Pattern - Dainty Tie Back Bow Headband

Need a quick simple project! This is so easy!!!  

Dainty Tie Back Bow Headband

Size: Any size!

Materials

Worsted Weight yarn of choice  

F-Hook

Stitches:
ch (Chain)
sc (single crochet)
BLO (back loop only)
MC (main color)
CC (contrasting color)

Headband:

*With MC
*Ch approx 90 for 0-6 month (approx. 20 inches), 100 for 6 months-3 years (approx 22 in.),
115 for 3Y to Adult (about 26 in.)

*Fasten off

*Pull tightly on each end of the chains so it will knot. 

*Trim ends evenly

Bow: 
With CC

R1: Ch 14, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (13)

R2: Sc in the BLO of each st across, ch 1, turn (13)

R3-6: Repeat R2 

R7: Sc in the BLO of each st across

*Fasten off and weave in ends

*With a long strand of the CC weave it through the center of the bow.

*Wrap the bow center several times.

* Wrap around the headband as well in the center so they are wrapped together. 

*Tie off and weave in ends

You could easily add on different accents like a heart or flowers! 

Copyright 2013 Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me using the contact me tab.

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,
Elisabeth 

Free Crochet Pattern - Chunky Braided Cowl

If you know me you know I love chunky yarns! I've seen these fun braided scarf popping up everywhere and they are very simple to make. Here is my version of a Chunky Braided Cowl. Enjoy! 

Chunky Braided Cowl

Add to your Ravelry Favorites!! 

An Ad Free PDF Copy is Available for purchase in my Craftsy Shop 

Do not use images for any use! If sell your items please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Skill Level: Easy

Materials : 2 Skeins of Super Bulky Yarn #6 -

Yarn I used:

*Sample 1: Michael’s Brand Loops and Threads Cozy Wool in Spearmint

*Sample 2: Lion Brand Hometown USA - in Dallas Grey

or you can try Three Strands of Worsted Weight yarn (like Vanna’s Choice or I Love This Yarn) 

N/P - 10 mm hook, Tapestry Needle

Gauge - 2 x 2 inch=  4 rows of 4 sc 

*For a Cowl Ch 91, (For a longer cowl that can be double wrapped ch 111)

Row 1: Ch 91or (ch 111), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn 

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

Row 3: sc in each st across

Row 4: ch 91 or (ch 111), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn 

Row 5: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn 

Row 6: sc in each st across

Row 7: ch 91 or (ch 111), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn

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

Row 9: sc in each st across, ch 1

*turn to the top edge of the scarf

Row 10: 9 Sc evenly across the top edge of the scarf ends, ch 1

*Braid scarf as desired but not to tight! 

*Match ends wrong sides together and sc across to join. 

*Fasten off and Weave in ends! Enjoy your gorgeous new cowl! ;) 

Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me at calleighclips@att.net

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,

Elisabeth

Star Wars : Princess Leia Wig Hat

I don't know about you but I've always been a Star Wars Fan and my four year old son is totally obsessed with them right now. So I was pretty excited when a friend of mine asked if I could make a Princess Leia hat. 

I wish I could take all the credit for the design but I found a super easy tutorial (free here -with some adorable pics) for the Buns on the side of the hat. I designed the hat base myself :) This could make a fun series in a line of critter cape so maybe I'll write up some patterns eventually but I'm trying not to do copywriter characters but I know you love them and I know your going to ask because. I know it would be a popular set! So for now it's in my idea book! 

Princess Leia - Modeled by my sons favorite monkey..LOL ;)

Free Crochet Pattern - The Addison Headband

Hope you will enjoy this quick free pattern for a lace like open work headband!

Be sure to add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites
An Add free PDF is available for purchase in my Craftsy Shop 

The Addison Headband

Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me at calleighclips@att.net

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,

Elisabeth 

Do not use my images for any use! If you sell items made from my patterns please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Materials:

Worsted Weight (4) yarn ( I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby)

H - Hook (5.00mm)

Measuring Tape

Tapestry Needle

Stitches used:

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

(hdc) half double crochet, (bpsc) back post single crochet

Determine which size you’ll need. The headband will only stretch about 2 inches so be sure to measure a child if you can because not all head sizes will be the same as the chart below.

0-3 mo  approx. 13-15 inches, 3-6 mo   approx. 15-17 inches

6-12 mo approx. 17-19 inches, 1-3 years approx. 18-20 inches

4+ years approx. 19-22 inches, Pre-teen - Women’s - approx. 21-23 inches

Headband Pattern: 

Chain a multiple of 3 to the desired length un-stretched. **Example: 0-3 mo. ch 51 

Join with sl st, ch 1 (take care not to twist the ch)

Round 1: Sc in 1st ch and each ch around, join with a sl st.

Round 2: ch 4 {counts as 1st hdc & ch2}, sk 2 sts, *(hdc in next st, ch2, sk 2 sts), repeat from * around, join with sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch 4.

Round 3: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *(2 sc in each ch2 space, sc in next st), repeat from *  around, join with sl st to 1st sc. 

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

I love these headbands with interchangeable bows, clips and crochet flowers. You can even weave ribbon through the headband and tie a bow! 

Optional Flower: 

Using a size H hook - ch 4. Join the end to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring. (magic circle)

Round 1: (sc in the ring, ch 3) 6 times, join with a sl st to 1st sc 

Round 2: (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch3 space. Do Not join at end

Round 3: Now you begin working on the back side of the flower, *bpsc around the next sc of the last round, ch 4,  sk (ch 1, 3dc, ch 1, sc)  Repeat from *6 times. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Round 4: (sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 4 sp, Do Not Join at end

*If you want to add another layer of petals, repeat Round 3, increasing the number of stitches in the chain by one, and Round 4, increasing the double crochets by two.

Fasten off and weave in ends.  

Sew on to headband or attach it to an alligator clip for a detachable clip.

Button Star Earrings Tutorial

I'm in a crafty mood today. Button earrings are soooo easy! I've had the supplies but not made time to do it. With lots of Patriotic Holiday's coming Calleigh will be wearing lots of Red, White and Blue so I thought I'd make her some "pretties" as she calls them.

Button Star Earrings

Materials:

Small Star buttons - got them at Hobby Lobby in a variety pack (4th of July section)
Earring posts and back findings
Small rhinestones - in any color :)
Hot Glue Gun and glue sticks-

Supplies! 

Step 1: Plug in your glue gun...(lol) I always forget. 

 *Put a small dab of hot glue on to the earring posts then glue on the star buttons

Step 2: I don't like my hot glue to show. It's just s pet peeve of mine. Your going to put a small dab of glue on the rhinestone and glue it over the button holes.  

That's it! There you go! super cute star earrings! 

I couldn't get Calleigh to smile here she is wearing them.

I have a few other earrings I've been meaning to put backs on. 

These are a few I crocheted a while back that needed the findings attached. Simple but cute. I got the idea from Mandy over at Mandipidy. Two are the basic circle and the pair on the far right are my twist on them. 

Father's Day Gift Idea - Crochet Paracord Bracelet Cuff Pattern

My sweet hubby of Public Safety Survival Bracelets recently saw a photo of a hat made from paracord. He's been asking if I could crochet him a hat from it. So I decided to try. Well after just a couple rounds my fingers and wrists hurt. I crochet tight and there is no give or softness to it. So decided on a much smaller project. I made a bracelet in just a few short minutes. I think I surprise him with how fast I did it. I really like how it turned out and he did too! He even asked me to make another.  So I thought what perfect timing with Father's Day coming up next Sunday, here is a quick project that a guy will like ! 

Paracord Cuff Bracelet

Here's what I used to make it:


Paracord - 14-15 feet 
We order our paracord online for his biz but there are a few random army supply shops and uniform shops around town that sell it by the foot for about 10-15 cents. If you're in OKC just ask and I can tell you were to get it. If not you may have to ask around and see where you can find it. 


Shackle  3/8ths - you can get these at your local hardware stores like Lowes or Home Depot. There about $3.00  

N- Hook 


You can make these anysize. You'll first want to get a wrist measurement. I would say about 7-8 inches is a regular size.


You're going to do a 11 sc chain-less foundation sts,{click link to see how to do chain-less foundation} ch 1 loosely {you'll need to be able to get the screw of the shackle through it} , sc in each of the chains on the opposite side of the bracelet. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc, 

Weaving in ends is really hard so what my hubs usually does is tie off the two ends in a knot or two and melt the ends down with a lighter (be careful) 

You'll slide the bigger part of the shackle through the end where we ended. Nowhere specific just through a few stitches. {you might have to stretch it a little}

That's it! If you want it bigger or smaller just add or decrease the foundation chains or change hook sizes. 

We still want to be able to use it as a lifesaving bracelet and unravel it in time of need. Crochet is so super easy and fast to unravel if you need too! That's what these are all about. {you can read more about his shop in this post}

I hope your enjoy making one. If you do I'd love to see pictures!!

Tutorial Bandana Apron

Oh sew easy Bandana Apron- takes maybe 10 minutes or less. Can be made for as little as $2.00

I get bandana's and ribbon at hobby lobby. Most bandanas are .99 -1.99 and ribbon is 1.99-3.99 but the ribbon is usually 50% off. Not every week but almost every week. If it's not on sale give it a week or two and it will be. I  know that the ribbon is on sale this week Aug 23-Aug 29, 2010

Materials:
one Bandana 22x22 (standard size)
60 inches of grosgrain ribbon 5/8's or larger (whatever you prefer- Just about any size will do)
Sewing machine and white or coordinating thread
iron

1. Iron your bandana
2. pin ribbon to top edge of the bandana (right side up)
3. Sew together along the top edge and the bottom edge of the ribbon and your done!
    Be sure to back stitch  beginning and ending stitches. Also heat seal you ribbon ends to prevent fray.
I use a regular lighter, just be careful not to burn your finger. ( speaking from experience, but I use it on a daily basis making bows.)

I made mine slightly different because this bandana I bought had a defect - there was a random slice in the fabric along the top edge I missed when I bought it for a dress. Before I sewed on the ribbon I made two sewing lines about 1/4 inch apart and gathered up the bandana a little then I pinned on the ribbon and sewed it together like above. Here is mine! I just used what I had on hand. I'm going to eventually make up some zebra, leopard and other fun print ones too!

 These would make a great christmas present. Bandanas come in many prints and solid colors! You could also easily just use a scrap of fabric around 24 X24 inches you would just need to hem all the way around. If you make some up please feel free to email me a photo. I'd love to see what you come up with.

***don't know how to sew - try this no sew version I found on Ashely Ann's Blog

Enjoy! 

Sewing Machine Cover

I've been finding all these super neat blogs. I'm trying to spark my interest more into sewing other items and I came across this tutorial to make a sewing machine cover on a blog called Sparkle Power. 

I had some fabric I bought to make some dresses but never got around to yet....I just love all the bright colors and cherries. I just happened to have ribbon that matched perfectly.

Here is what I put together:

Add caption

I thought I was done but I also learned to make fabric flowers this week and thought I'd add a few. 

You can find several tutorials for all kinds of flowers including these on Pink Paper Peppermints Blog

Close up!

Finished Product! Isn't it cute!