If you have been following my blog, you saw last month’s National Zoo Animal Blog Hop. June 1 was National Reef Awareness Day, so we had several sea animal crochet patterns for that day, one of which was an Octopus Eyeglass Holder. Even though I started a YouTube tutorial for the Octopus, the blog hop took more time than I thought, and the days flew by! Then I found out I had gallstones and had to undergo a cholecystectomy (yuk) which put me even further behind. This is such a fun pattern, though, so I promised myself I would get it finished this week. I finally finished the edits and published it on YouTube today. Please reach out to me if you have any issues with the tutorial.
Easter will be here soon, and everyone is busy with their holiday preparations. Your little girls love their new dresses and hats, but they also want their dolls to have new Easter outfits. With this quick and easy pattern, you can crochet an Easter bonnet for each of their fashion dolls using yarn from your scrap basket. They also make cute decorations if your family has an Easter tree.
Doll Easter Bonnet
Materials:
12 yards I Love This Cotton yarn
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Flowers, ribbons, or other decorations, as desired
Finished hat measures 2.75” across at brim.
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnds 5-6: Sc in each st (both loops).
Rnd 7: Working in FLO, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (27 sc).
Rnd 8: Working in both loops, sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 10: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white. Block hat.
Glue on ribbon or flowers as desired for the hat band. For a hanging decoration, cut a piece of cord or ribbon about 10” long. Pull through a stitch at the top of the back of the hat and make a knot.
Last year I was overwhelmed at the response to my Owl Eyeglass Holder. Because some crocheters aren’t familiar with the crocodile stitch, this week I created a video tutorial. This is a simple project for learning the crocodile stitch, and the owl is just so darn cute! Originally it was designed as an eyeglass holder, but it also makes a cute little plush toy.
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Spring Style Blog Hop
The Spring Style Blog Hop is a fabulous event that is co-hosted this March by Ned and Mimi and Itchin’ for some Stitchin’, and sponsored by the super-generous (and awesome!) folks at WeCrochet.
They have assembled a group of designers to bring you 31 of the very best spring crochet patterns, each one perfect for this time of year.
Every day between Mar 1 and Mar 31, there will be a different featured designer, and you can get their pattern for free for that day only.
The majority of the patterns are BRAND NEW DESIGNS, so this is an amazing chance to get your hands on a never-seen-before pattern! Each pattern has been specially designed for a to add a touch of spring style to your home or closet.
Join the 2021 Crochet Summit to learn all about Archie the Donkey!
The 2021 Crochet Summit is quickly approaching! With over 40 classes from 40+ world-renowned teachers (including me!), this is the online crochet event of the year. Learn to make amigurumi, fun fashion, home decor, and more. Your friends and family will love your new skills as you show off your finished projects! Attend the Crochet Summit from April 5th – 9th FREE!
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2021 is really shaping up to be an exciting year in crochet! Stay tuned for Mother’s Day designs in April and a special National Zoo & Aquarium blog hop in June.
