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Flying into Spring Coloring Page

spring coloring page

It’s officially the first day of spring, even though we’ve had spring-like weather for about a month now in South Texas. The trees are covered in new leaves, the oleanders are blooming, and everything is covered in a thin yellow haze of pollen. Bees and butterflies are returning to take advantage of the pollen.

spring coloring page

Today’s freebie is Flying into Spring Coloring Page. 

Butterflies are such a great symbol of spring with their quiet beauty and their beautiful colors.

 

 

 

Spring is a time of renewal. Along with the bees and butterflies returning, many animals have their babies in the spring. Here are some adorable baby animals for you to crochet this spring.

baby goat coin purse crochet pattern
Baby Goat Coin Purse
Triceratops Baby
baby gator amigurumi
Baby Alligator

 

More Spring Printables

happy spring coloring page
Happy Spring Coloring Page
Spring Floral Gift Tag

Weekly Featured Designer

Head over to the Crochet Designer Community FB page to find the code and link for this cute pattern from Pine Tree Crochet.

Just the bag I need for summer vacation!!

31 Days of Crochet Challenge

31 day challenge

Are you ready to take on the 31 Days of Crochet Challenge? We’ve gathered together 22 designers and tons of cute crochet patterns to keep you crocheting for a good cause!

Every day in March, a new FREE pattern PDF will be available each day for 24 hours. These patterns come together quickly and can be crocheted in no more than two hours!

Visit the roundup page every day to see the free pattern:

https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/63fc178df9ac6/

31 Days of Crochet Challenge Bundle

  • 31 Quick & Fun Crochet Projects you can crochet in 2 hours or less!!
  • Enter to Win Prizes by using hashtag #31DaysOfCrochetChallenge
  • Prizes include:  Finished objects crocheted by Stardust Gold Crochet + grand prize finished blanket!
  • Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
  • Grab your bundle here:
  • https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/

day 20

Today in the 31 Day Crochet Challenge you can get a FREE copy of the Sweet and Simple Messy Bun Hat from @carrowaycrochet

To get today’s free crochet pattern and for more info about this blog hop:

https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/63fc178df9ac6/

Spring Fling Event

spring fling bundle

Time to announce March’s Spring Fling Bundle Sale and Easter Pattern Hop!
For every day of the month, enjoy 1 free pattern. Make sure to check back every day to find the new design 🙂
https://lisamff–sunflowercottagecrochet.thrivecart.com/spring-fling-bundle/63f8ac5919cdf/
If you want to skip checking in every day and would rather just buy the complete bundle with 31 pdf downloads from 29 amazing designers.
Please check out at this link:
https://lisamff–sunflowercottagecrochet.thrivecart.com/spring-fling-bundle/

spring fling

 

Today in the Spring Fling Event you can get a FREE copy of the Spring Flower Pot Cozy crochet pattern from @bizzy_crochet Bizzy Crochet

This cute Springtime Flower Pot Cover featuring the African Flower Motif is just the thing to brighten up any table. It is perfect for use indoors and out (it’s easy to throw in the washer if it gets dirty).

You can get the link and info you need to get your FREE PDF download at

https://lisamff–sunflowercottagecrochet.thrivecart.com/spring-fling-bundle/63f8ac5919cdf/

Linked Crochet Made Easy by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts

This ebook includes EVERYTHING a beginner to advanced crocheter can learn about Crochet:

– 30 Patterns (double from the previous Vol 1)

– 10 Stitch and Tips Tutorials

– 22 Video Tutorials

For a limited time, get $10 off with code LINKED10.

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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

 

Easter Chick Gift Bag

 

 

leggy leprechaun

 

Leggy Leprechaun Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

Easter Patterns

 

 

animal gift tags

 

Animal Birthday Gift Tags

 

 

easter chick

 

Easter Chick Gift Card Holder Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

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Smiling Duck Potholder in the 31 Days of Crochet Challenge

31 Days of Crochet Challenge

31 day challenge

Are you ready to take on the 31 Days of Crochet Challenge? We’ve gathered together 22 designers and tons of cute crochet patterns to keep you crocheting for a good cause!

Every day in March, a new FREE pattern PDF will be available each day for 24 hours. These patterns come together quickly and can be crocheted in no more than two hours!

Visit the roundup page every day to see the free pattern:

https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/63fc178df9ac6/

31 Days of Crochet Challenge Bundle

  • 31 Quick & Fun Crochet Projects you can crochet in 2 hours or less!!
  • Enter to Win Prizes by using hashtag #31DaysOfCrochetChallenge
  • Prizes include:  Finished objects crocheted by Stardust Gold Crochet + grand prize finished blanket!
  • Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
  • Grab your bundle here:
  • https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/

Today’s my day to share in the 31 Day Crochet Challenge. You can get a FREE copy of the Smiling Duck Potholder crochet pattern.

To get today’s free crochet pattern and for more info about this blog hop:

https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/63fc178df9ac6/

Spring Fling Event

spring fling bundle

Time to announce March’s Spring Fling Bundle Sale and Easter Pattern Hop!
For every day of the month, enjoy 1 free pattern. Make sure to check back every day to find the new design 🙂
https://lisamff–sunflowercottagecrochet.thrivecart.com/spring-fling-bundle/63f8ac5919cdf/
If you want to skip checking in every day and would rather just buy the complete bundle with 31 pdf downloads from 29 amazing designers.
Please check out at this link:
https://lisamff–sunflowercottagecrochet.thrivecart.com/spring-fling-bundle/

 

Today’s FREE PDF Pattern is the Bee Worry Worm by @startcrochet *

This little crochet bee pattern is an adaptation of the popular crochet worry worms. It’s an ideal project for Random Acts of Crochet Kindness or as a small gift for kids who suffer from worries, anxiety, or loneliness.

You can get the link and info you need to get your FREE PDF download at

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New Pattern Releases from My Fingers Fly

Poppy Pocket Shawl
shark easter basket
Shark Easter Basket

 

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

 

Easter Chick Gift Bag

 

 

leggy leprechaun

 

Leggy Leprechaun Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

Easter Patterns

 

 

animal gift tags

 

Animal Birthday Gift Tags

 

 

easter chick

 

Easter Chick Gift Card Holder Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

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Easter Chick Gift Bag – National Children’s Craft Day

March is National Craft Month, and March 14 is specifically for children – National Children’s Craft Day. Personally, I believe they put it in the middle of spring break on purpose. Every Mom knows that by day 2 of spring break, all you hear is, “Mom, I’m bored!” To help keep them busy, I’ve made a video tutorial for an Easter Chick Gift Bag.

Free PDF download: Easter Chick Gift Bag

Youtube tutorial: https://youtu.be/ZQ4kYoBGUDY

Weekly Featured Designer

 

A new week comes with a new Weekly Featured Pattern
This week’s featured pattern is the Jewel Crop Top by Toyslab Creations
Grab the pattern at 50% off from Monday 13th March to Sunday 19th March 2023.
Visit @CrochetDesignerCommunity for all the details.

Spring Fling Event

spring fling bundle

Time to announce March’s Spring Fling Bundle Sale and Easter Pattern Hop!
For every day of the month, enjoy 1 free pattern. Make sure to check back every day to find the new design 🙂
https://lisamff–sunflowercottagecrochet.thrivecart.com/spring-fling-bundle/63f8ac5919cdf/
If you want to skip checking in every day and would rather just buy the complete bundle with 31 pdf downloads from 29 amazing designers.
Please check out at this link:
https://lisamff–sunflowercottagecrochet.thrivecart.com/spring-fling-bundle/

 

Today in the Spring Fling Event you can get a FREE copy of the Hope Bookmark crochet pattern from Pam’s Cozy Corner @pamscozycorner1 .

A simple and quick bookmark to use while relaxing and reading your favorite books

You can get the link and info you need to get your FREE PDF download at

https://lisamff–sunflowercottagecrochet.thrivecart.com/spring-fling-bundle/63f8ac5919cdf/

31 Days of Crochet Challenge

31 day challenge

Are you ready to take on the 31 Days of Crochet Challenge? We’ve gathered together 22 designers and tons of cute crochet patterns to keep you crocheting for a good cause!

Every day in March, a new FREE pattern PDF will be available each day for 24 hours. These patterns come together quickly and can be crocheted in no more than two hours!

Visit the roundup page every day to see the free pattern:

https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/63fc178df9ac6/

31 Days of Crochet Challenge Bundle

  • 31 Quick & Fun Crochet Projects you can crochet in 2 hours or less!!
  • Enter to Win Prizes by using hashtag #31DaysOfCrochetChallenge
  • Prizes include:  Finished objects crocheted by Stardust Gold Crochet + grand prize finished blanket!
  • Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
  • Grab your bundle here:
  • https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/

Today in the 31 Day Crochet Challenge you can get a FREE copy of the Imagination Coaster and Cozy crochet pattern from Marsha YarnDoodles @marshayarndoodles

To get today’s free crochet pattern and for more info about this blog hop:

https://lisamff–stardustmedia.thrivecart.com/31daysofcrochetchallenge/63fc178df9ac6/

Multiple Sizes Roundup

Are you frustrated by patterns that only offer one size?

Each design in this roundup includes multiple sizes.

https://www.cmdcrochet.com/post/multiple-sizes-crochet-pattern-round-up?fbclid=IwAR03KOyruFss1cVMFNexFVcVBBHPEW1jAsHIJ2PDdlu8g3zsVis4WQn-O4U

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

leggy leprechaun

 

Leggy Leprechaun Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

Easter Patterns

 

 

animal gift tags

 

Animal Birthday Gift Tags

 

 

easter chick

 

Easter Chick Gift Card Holder Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

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Learn to Crochet an Octopus

octopus amigurumi

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.

octopus amigurumi

 

YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/pkUo3ku9yko

Blog post: https://myfingersflyblog.com/2021/06/01/national-zoo-aquarium-month-blog-hop-day-1-national-reef-awareness-day/

PDF download: https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/crochet-eyeglass-holder-pattern-octopus-amigurumi-octopus-crochet-pattern

More Eyeglass Holders

Owl Eyeglass Holder

Eyeglass Holder Crochet Patterns Ebook – 17 Designs

Poodle Eyeglass Holder Crochet Pattern

Elephant Eyeglass Holder Crochet Pattern

 

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Zoo Blog Hop Day 9 – Koalas

koala crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop – 4 Free Koala Patterns!

Cute and cuddly, these Koala Patterns are sure to please your family. Choose from 2 adorable plush toys or an eyeglass holder (or make them all).

 

 

 

koala crochet pattern

 

Kalea Koala from Crochet Wizzard

 

 

koala crochet pattern

 

Oliver the Koala from Cozy Little Mess

 

 

koala crochet pattern

Kara the Koala from Ruth Haydock Designs

 

 

 

Koala Eyeglass Holder

koala eyeglass holder

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:

2 oz. MC

20 yards black

5 yards eyelash yarn

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

20-mm brown safety eyes

Fiberfill stuffing

 Directions:

HEAD:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

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: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, * repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).

Rnds 11-22: Work even on 60 sc.

Rnd 23: *Dec, sc in next 8 sts,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 24: *Dec, sc in next 7 sts,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 25: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 26: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 27: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 28: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc). Insert eyes at Rnd 20, 8 sts apart. Stuff head firmly.

Rnd 29: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 30: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 31: Dec around (6 sc). Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Weave through outer loop of last 6 sts and pull firmly. Sew opening closed.

Ultimate Finish Video

NOSE:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join.

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: Sc in each st.

Rnd 5: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat twice (15 sc).

Rnd 6: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat twice (12 sc).

Rnd 7: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat twice (9 sc).

Rnd 9: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat twice (6 sc).

Fasten off yarn leaving 12” length. Close with Ultimate Finish. Sew nose to face at Rnds 14-20 of head.

EARS (Make 2):

Row 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st (8 sc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times (12 sc).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times (16 sc).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times (20 sc). Fasten off MC leaving 12” length for sewing.

Row 6: Attach eyelash yarn, ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times (24 sc). Fasten off eyelash.

Curve each ear into a C shape and sew to side of head between Rnds 12 and 22. The bulk of the eyelash yarn will fall on the wrong side of the work, so turn the ear so that this falls on the front of the ears.

 

Want even more animals to crochet?

A to Z Animal Crochet Patterns Ebook

Super Squishy Pillows and Plushies Crochet Pattern Ebook – Using Bernat Blanket Yarn

Stay tuned all month long for new animal designs.

The animal for June 10 will be the majestic Lion.

Prior Zoo Animal Posts

Fish crochet patterns

 

World Reef Awareness Day

 

 

owl crochet patterns

Owl Crochet Patterns

 

 

 

bat crochet patternsBat Crochet Patterns

cat crochet patterns

8 Cat Crochet Patterns Plus 2 Addi Patterns

 

 

 

bear crochet patterns

 

4 Bear Crochet Patterns

 

 

butterfly crochet

 

3 Butterfly Patterns

 

 

axolotl crochet

 

2 Axolotl Patterns

 

 

marine life crochet

 

World Oceans Day – 4 Whales and 4 Turtles

 

 

lion crochet pattern

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 10 – Lions

 

 

penguin crochet patterns

 

4 Cuddly Penguins

Zoo Blog Hop Day 12 – Jack the Sloth

unicorn crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 13 – Mystical, Magical Unicorns!

alligator crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 14 – Alligators!

bunny crochet patterns

Zoo Blog Hop Day 15 – Bunnies!

deer crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 16 – Deer and Moose

seahorse crochet pattern

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 17 – Seahorse

beaver crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 18 – Beaver

monkey crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 19 – Monkeys

eagle crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 20 – Eagles

giraffe crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 21 – Giraffes

zebra crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 22 – Zebra

sheep crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 23 – Sheep

elephant crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 24 – Elephants

dog crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 25 – Dogs

 

 

cow amigurumi

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 26 – Cows

 

 

platypus crochet pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 27 – Platypus

mouse crochet pattern

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 28 – Mouse

 

fox crochet patterns

 

Zoo Blog Hop Day 29 – Fox

 

 

 

Final Day of Zoo Blog Hop – Birds

 

 

More Eyeglass Holders

Octopus

Owl Eyeglass Holder

Lamb

Poodle Eyeglass Holder

Eyeglass Holder Crochet Patterns Ebook

Flower Round-up

The featured design on Jo’s Crafty Hook Free Crochet Flower Roundup is Rounds of Flowers Coasters by Raffamusa Designs.  Visit her blog daily through June 15 for a new flower design every day.  https://joscraftyhook.com/

 

 

Coming Soon

June 14-18:  Summer Crochet Pattern Bundle from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts

Summer Gift Ideas

summer gift ideas

Top Handmade Summer Gift Ideas for 2021 – House of Morgan Pewter

UFO Enthusiasts

 

 

Alien Abduction Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt, I’m Not Going Without My Crochet

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