Skye Castle Yarn Review and free knitting pattern link

Today I am bring you a yarn review of this beautiful hand dyed yarn by Skye Castle Yarns. Amber (owner of Skye Castle Yarns) is a wonderful wahm who hand dyes her own yarn. Its lovely fingering weight yarn. Great for knittesr and crocheters alike for cozy but not to warm items. The colors are so bright a vivid, and the transfer from one color to another is smoothly done. The yarn itself is so unbelievably soft. I thought Caron Simply Soft yarn was one of the softest yarns I have felt, but it has nothing on the softness of Skye Castle Yarn. The quality of this yarn accompanied with its softness it's unbeatable. I highly recommend it. Also I will be making a free crochet pattern perfect for her yarns. That will be available soon. So keep your eye out. 

You can buy her wonderful yarn on Skye Castle Yarns Etsy. You can also find her on Skye Castle Yarns Facebook, LadyAmberSkye on Instagram, and her blog Skye Castle Yarns. She also has a fantastic free sock knitting pattern for her yarns on her blog. It would work for other fingering yarn as well. You can find that pattern link here Vanilla Streak. I hope you check out her shop and site. 

Mushroom to Grow

Mushroom to Grow

Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• worsted weight yarn in tan, white and red
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds number of stitches and needed info
• [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

st(s) – stitch(s)

dc inc – double crochet increase

dc dec – double crochet decrease

Hat in tan

1. make magic circle, 10 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join (10dc)
2. ch 2, dc inc in each st around, join (20dc)
3. ch 2, [dc inc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join (30dc)
4. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc inc in next st] repeat around, join (40dc)
5. ch 2, [dc inc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join (50dc)
6. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc inc in next st] repeat around, join (60dc)
7. ch 2, [dc inc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join (70dc)
8. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)
9. repeat row 8, 8 more times
10. ch 2, 1 sc in each st around, join
11. repeat row 10, tie off

Mushroom Cap in white

1. make magic circle, 10 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join (10dc)
2. ch 2, dc inc in each st around, join (20dc)
3. ch 2, [dc inc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join (30dc)
4. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc inc in next st] repeat around, join (40dc)
5. ch 2, [dc inc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join (50dc)
6. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc inc in next st] repeat around, join (60dc)
7. ch 2, [dc inc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join (70dc)
8. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc inc in next st] repeat around, join (80dc)
9. ch 2, [dc inc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7sts] repeat around, join (90dc)
10. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 8sts, dc inc in next st] repeat around, join (100dc)
11. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (100dc)
12. repeat row 11, 3 more times
13. ch 2, [dc dec across next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts] repeat around, join (90dc)
14. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join (80dc)
15. ch 2, [dc dec across next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join, tie off (70dc)

Spots make 5 in red

1. make magic circle, 10 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join (10dc)
2. ch 2, dc inc in each st around, join (20dc)
3. ch 2, [dc inc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, tie off (30dc)

Construction

1. sew and stuff mushroom cap to hat at the same time
2. sew spots onto mushroom cap
3. sew in all ends, and done !

House Hat

House Hat

Need/Need to Know

• I hook
• read heart with love yarn in whatever house colors you want, i'll be using Gryffindor colors
• needle to sew in ends
• puffy paint for Deathly Hallows symbol (optional)
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

Gauge
in dc 7sts x 4rows = 2in

Hat

1. in red, make magic circle, 10 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join (10dc)
2. ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join (20dc)
3. ch 2, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join (30dc)
4. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (40dc)
5. change to yellow, ch 2, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join (50dc)
6. change to red, ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (60dc)
7. change to yellow, ch 2, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join (70dc)
8. change to red, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)
9. repeat row 8, 3 more times
10. change to yellow, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)
11. change to red, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)
12. change to yellow, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)
13. change to red, ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join (70hdc)
14. ch 2, work this row in the front and side loop3rd loop only, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts] repeat around, join, tie off, sew in all ends (80dc)
15. using puffy paint draw on the Deathly Hallows symbol and your done!

Everything's Shiny Cap

Everything's Shiny Cap

Kaylee, Firefly inspired hat.

Need/Need to Know

• h-hook
• g-hook
• simply soft yarn in pistachio, hot pink, grey, and brown
• puffy paint
• needle to sew in ends
• do not turn unless stated
• ( ) holds need info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• will need to know how to crochet 2 together or how to decrease
• beginning chain never counts as 1^st stitch

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

hdc- half double crochet

trb- treble crochet

dec- decrease

fl- front loop

sl- side or 3^rd loop

Gauge

in double crochet 7sts x 4rows = 2in

Hat

1. (in green with h-hook) make magic circle, dc 10 times inside circle, pull tight, join (10dc)
2. ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join (20dc)
3. ch 2, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join (30dc)
4. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (40dc)
5. ch 2, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join (50dc)
6. ch 2, [1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (60dc)
7. ch 2, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join (70dc)

    8. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)

    9. repeat row 8, 7 more times

  10. turn, ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, tie off (70hdc)

  11. (looking at the inside of the hat this row will be worked in the fl and sl or            3^rd loop) join brown in any fl and sl, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)

  12. turn, ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join, tie off (70hdc)

  13. (work this row in fl and sl or 3^rd loop) join green in any fl and sl, ch 2, 1 dc          in each st around, join, tie off, sew in all ends (70dc)

Heart

1. (in hot pink with g-hook) ch 6, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (5sc)
2. ch 1, sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, sc dec across next 2 sts, turn (3sc)
3. ch 1, sc dec across all 3 sts, tie off (1sc)
4. flip over to bottom , join in 1^st ch st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, sl st into next st, ch 1, 1 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st, tie off

Wrench

1. (in gray with g-hook) ch 4, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (3sc)
2. ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn (3sc)
3. repeat row 2, 11 more times
4. ch 1, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, turn (5sc)
5. ch 1, 1 sc in next st, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat 1 more time, turn (7sc)
6. ch 4, trb dec across next 2 sts (or trb next 2 sts together), tie off
7. flip sides, join to opposite side and repeat row 6
8. flip over to bottom repeat row 4, 5 and 6
9. repeat row 7

Finishing

1. sew wrench to hat and sew in all ends
2. sew heart on top of wrench and sew in all ends
3. with puffy paint write shiny above wrench or whatever phrase you want, let dry over night and finished !

Hello Sweetie

Hello Sweetie

Need/Need to Know

• I hook
• needle to sew in ends
• Red Heart with Love yarn in white, black and blue
• Glitter puffy paint
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• do not turn unless stated in pattern

Gauge

8 stitches X 4 row = 2 inches

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

FLO- front loop only

BLO- back loop only

Hat

1. in white, make magic circle, 10 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join (10dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each st around, join (20dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join (30dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (40dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join (50dc)
6. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the nest 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (60dc)
7. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join (70dc)
8. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)
9. repeat row 8, 5 more times,
10. change to black, ch 2 (does not count as dc), work this row in FLO, 1 dc in each st around, join, turn (70dc)
11. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around, join, turn (70hdc)
12. change to white, ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in FL and side loop of hdc, [1hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join (84hdc)
13. ch 2 (does not count as dc), work this row in Bl and side loop of hdc, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join, tie off, sew in all ends (98dc)

Diary

1. ch 10, 1 sc in each st arcoss, turn (9sc)
2. ch 2, work this row in BLO, 1 dc in each st across (9dc)
3. ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn (9sc)
4. ch 2, 1 dc in each st across, tie off (9sc)

Finishing

1. use puffy paint to write hello sweetie on hat and to put the details on the diary. Let dry over night to be safe.
2. Now sew diary near the hello sweetie words on hat
3. sew in all ends and your done ! Enjoy !

Canna Beanie

Canna Beanie

Need/Need to Know

• J hook
• F hook
• caron simply soft in green, light green and black
• needle to sew on applique and ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitch
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• do not turn unless stated in pattern

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sk- skip

sl st- slip stitch

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

fp dc- front post double crochet

bp dc- back post double crochet

Gauge

for beanie

8 sts x 6 rows = 2 inches

Beanie

1. in green with J hook, make magic circle, 5 hdc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st hdc (5hdc)
2. ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, join in 1^st hdc (10hdc)
3. ch 1, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (15hdc)
4. ch 1, [1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (20hdc)
5. ch 1, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (25hdc)
6. ch 1, [1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (30hdc)
7. ch 1, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (35hdc)
8. ch 1, [1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (40hdc)
9. ch 1, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (45hdc)
10. ch 1, [1 hdc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (50hdc)
11. ch 1, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 9 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (55hdc)
12. ch 1, [1 hdc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (60hdc)
13. ch 1, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 11 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (65hdc)
14. ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (65hdc)
15. repeat row 14, 11 more times
16. ch 1, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 12 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (70hdc)
17. ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (70hdc)
18. ch 1, [1 hdc in each of the next 13 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (75hdc)
19. ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (75hdc)
20. repeat row 19, 2 more times, tie off
21. in black, join to any st, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (75sc)
22. ch 2, [fp dc in next st, bp dc in next st] repeat around until last st, sk last st, join to 1^st dc, turn (75dc)
23. ch 2, [fp dc in next st, bp dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc, tie off (75dc)

Leaf

1. in light green with F hook, make magic circle, 5 sc inside magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
2. ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
3. (the following rows will be worked of the circle and then joined to the circle) ch 5, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in next st in circle (4sts)
4. ch 7, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st in each of the next 5 sts, sl st in next st in circle (6sts)
5. ch 5, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st to next st in circle (4sts)
6. ch 7, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st to next st in circle (6sts)
7. ch 7, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sk 1 st in circle and sl st into the next (6sts)
8. ch 8, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st into next st in cirlce (7sts)
9. ch 7, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sk 1 st in circle and sl st into the next (6sts)
10. ch 7, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st to next st in circle, tie off (6sts)
11. sew leaf to beanie and sew in all ends, done

Loot Pets February 2016 Unboxing

Loot Pets Unboxing Dead them February 2016

Loot Pets is by Loot Crate and is a geeky pet subscription box service. At the moment they only have dog crates but will be looking to add more in the future. Get your own HERE and save $3 by using my link! 

February's theme is Dead so we are expecting to see Deadpool and The Walking Dead items. Watch the video below to see what we got.

Cunning Little Bonnet Jayne 2.0

Cunning Little Bonnet Jayne 2.0

Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• needle to sew in ends
• Red Heart with Love yarn in red and orange
• Red Heart Super Saver yarn in yellow
• need to know how to make a pom pom
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• do not turn unless stated in pattern

Gauge

8 stitches X 4 row = 2 inches

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

FLO- front loop only

FL- front loop

BL- back loop

Hat

1. in yellow, make magic circle, 10 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join (10dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each st around, join (20dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join (30dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (40dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join (50dc)
6. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the nest 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (60dc)
7. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join (70dc)
8. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)
9. repeat row 8, 1 more time in yellow, 5 more times in orange, turn after last orange row
10. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around, join, turn (70hdc)
11. change to red, ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in FL and side loop of hdc, [1hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join (84hdc)
12. ch 2 (does not count as dc), work this row in Bl and side loop of hdc, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join, tie off, sew in all ends (98dc)

Pom Pom Band

1. ch 70, join to 1^st ch, 1 hdc in each st around, join, tie off, sew in ends (70hdc)
2. make pom pom in whatever way your comfortable with
3. sew pom pom to band and sew in your ends and its ready to be placed around the hat. Now you can sew it onto the hat if you don't want it coming off but I thought the removable pom was nice so that way you had a headband if you wanted or if the hat got to warm.

Hope you enjoy ! Happy Hooking !

Bad Wolf

Bad Wolf

Need/Need to Know

• I hook
• needle to sew in ends
• Red Heart with Love yarn in white, red and blue
• black puffy paint
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• do not turn unless stated in pattern

Gauge

8 stitches X 4 row = 2 inches

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

FLO- front loop only

FL- front loop

BL- back loop

Hat

1. in white, make magic circle, 10 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join (10dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each st around, join (20dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join (30dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (40dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join (50dc)
6. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the nest 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join (60dc)
7. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join (70dc)
8. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join (70dc)
9. repeat row 8, 5 more times,
10. change to blue, ch 2 (does not count as dc), work this row in FLO, 1 dc in each st around, join, turn (70dc)
11. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around, join, turn (70hdc)
12. change to white, ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in FL and side loop of hdc, [1hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join (84hdc)
13. ch 2 (does not count as dc), work this row in Bl and side loop of hdc, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join, tie off, sew in all ends (98dc)

Bow

1. in red, ch 32, join to 1^st ch, ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join (32dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join (32dc)
3. repeat row 2, 1 more time, tie off, sew in ends

Middle of Bow

1. in red, ch 4, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (3sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (3sc)
3. repeat row 2, 6 more times, tie off leaving long tail

Finishing

1. sew middle of bow the long way around the bow part, it will be tight but that is what we want to make the creases in the bow, sew in short end
2. sew bow to blue stripe on hat, sew in last end
3. use puffy paint to write BAD WOLF next to bow, and let dry

Winter Layers

Winter Layers

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• caron simply soft yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• color changes are not in pattern, if you wish to have more then one color change color after each row

Gauge

8 stitches X 6 rows in half double crochet = 2 inches

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

BLO- back look only

Hat

1. make magic circle, 10 hdc in magic circle, pull tight, join (10hdc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in BLO, 2 hdc in each st around, join (20hdc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in BLO, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] repeat around, join (30hdc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in BLO, [1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join (40hdc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in BLO, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join (50hdc)
6. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in BLO, [1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join (60hdc)
7. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in BLO, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join (70hdc)
8. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in BLO, [1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join (80hdc)
9. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), work this row in BLO, 1 hdc in each st around, join (80hdc)
10. repeat row 9, 10 more times
11. ch 2 (does not count as dc), work this row in BLO, 1 dc in each st around, join (80dc)
12. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, tie off, sew in ends and your done !

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Adipose Ornament

Adipose Ornament

Need/Need to Know

• G-hook
• Red Heart Super saver in White, Black, Red, and Green
• poly fill
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info
• [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

Body

1. in white, ch 4, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, continue around in a circle and crochet into the bottom of the ch's, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, join to 1^st sc (18sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (18sc)
4. repeat row 3, 3 more times
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
6. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
7. repeat row 6, 2 more times
8. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (12sc)
9. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in next st, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, stuff with poly fill (8sc)
10. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, tie off, sew in ends (4sc)

Legs make 2

1. in white, make magic circle, 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join in 1^st sc (5sc)
3. repeat row 2, 1 more time, tie off (5sc)

Arms make 2

1. in white, make magic circle, 3 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (3sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (3sc)
3. repeat 2, 2 more times, tie off (3sc)

Hat

1. in red, make magic circle, 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 2 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
5. repeat 4, 1 more time
6. change to green, ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc, tie off (15sc)

Pom Pom

1. use your pointer finger and ring finger (or if you have bigger fingers or just want the pom pom super tiny use ring finger and pinky finger) to make pom pom, leaving long tail to sew to top of hat and leave a loop to be hung from the tree with

Assembly

1. sew face in black on the smaller part of the body
2. sew hat to top of head
3. sew arms on to sides of body
4. sew legs to bottom of body
5. sew in any left over ends
   and your done its ready to hang on the tree enjoy !

Doggy Cake

Doggy Cake

Yesterday we had a very special birthday in our house. Miss Bianca (Anca for short) turned 1! So for her first birthday I wanted to make it special, and make her a cake. So I started searching the google search to find a doggy cake recipe. I found this blog with a list of doggy cakes HERE, but I couldn't find one that I had all the ingredients for or one I liked so I came up with my own. So without more rambling on here is how I made this cake !

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 apple

2 bananas

1/4 heaping cup of peanut butter

1 teaspoon baking powder

makes 1 9in round cake 

check to make sure your peanut butter does not contain Xylitol if it does you will need to buy a brand that does not contain this as it is poison to dogs 

Prep

Heat oven to 350 deg. 

grease 9in round cake pan

Directions

1. peal and core apple
2. mince apple
3. thinly slice 1/2 of a banana
4. mix eggs, minced apple, sliced banana, peanut butter, and backing powder, until all combined (a potato masher works great)
5. put cake mix in greased pan and place in preheated oven for 20-25 min or until slightly golden brown
6. let cool
7. lightly frost with peanut butter 
8. slice the other 1 1/2 banana and place on top and your done !

Hope you and your pup enjoy !

Fez Ornament

Fez Ornament

Will Need/Need to Know

• G-hook
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Red
• needle to sew in ends
• poly fill
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

de dec- double crochet decrease

dc3tog- double crochet 3 toghether

sc dec- single crochet decrease

sc3tog- single crochet 3 together

Fez

1. make magic circle, 11 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (11dc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 2 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (22hdc)
3. work this row in BLO, ch2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (22dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (22dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around until last st, 2 dc in last st, join to 1^st dc (23dc) fill with poly fill
6. work this row in BLO, ch 2 (does not count as dc), [dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around until last 3 sts, dc3tog in last 3 sts, join to 1^st dc (11dc)
7. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around until last 3 sts, sc3tog in last 3 sts, join to 1^st dc, tie off, sew in ends

Top of Fez

1. make magic circle, 4 hdc in magic circle, join to 1^st hdc, tie off leaving long end (4hdc)
2. use shorter end to sew to top middle of hat, use longer end to sew loop on top of fez to use to hang from tree, sew in any loss end and your done !

3D Glasses Applique

3D Glasses Applique

Need/Need to Know

• G-hook
• Red Heart Super Saver yarn in white, red and blue
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

yo- yarn over

sk- skip

Front lenses and frame

1. in white, ch 9, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (8sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in next st, change to red, 1 sc in next 6 sts, change to white,1 sc in next st, turn (8sc)
3. repeat row 2, 6 more times
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (8sc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn (3sc)
6. repeat row 5, 2 more times, do not turn after last row
7. ch 6, turn, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each across, turn (8sc)
8. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in next st, change to blue, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, change to white, 1 sc in next st, turn (8sc)
9. repeat row 8, 6 more times
10. ch 1 (doe not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, tie off (8sc)

Side Frame make 2

1. ch 16, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and next 4 sts, Now we are going to sc dec across 3 sts and skip the middle st, so put you hook in the next st, yo, draw up a loop, sk next st, put your hook in next st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, and pull through all loops on hook, 1 sc in next 7sts, tie off (13sc)
2. sew 1 frame to each side of the glasses,sew in ends and your done !

Multiple Personality's

Multiple Personality’s

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• red heart super saver yarn in red and black
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds number of stitches and need info
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• Puffy Paint in red and black
• sizes are 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11 in woman's 

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

BLO- back loop only

Gauge

in dc 7 stitches x 4 row's = 2in

Sipper Make 2

1. in red, make magic circle, 4 dc inside magic circle, change to black, 4 dc in magic circle, join to 1^st dc, turn (8dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts, change to red, 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts, join to 1^st dc, turn (16dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat 3 more times, change to black, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat 3 more times, join to 1^st dc, turn (24dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat 3 more times, change to red, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat 3 more times, join to 1^st dc, turn (32dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, change to black, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, join to 1^st dc, turn (32dc)
6. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, change to red, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, join to 1^st dc, turn (32dc)
7. repeat 5
8. repeat 6, tie off
9. pick what side you want as the top, from the middle (split of colors) count over 5 sts and join black in black in the 6^th st, ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, change to red, 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, turn (22dc)
10. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, change to black, 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, turn (22dc)
11. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, change to red, 1 dc in each of the next 11sts,turn (22dc)

• size 6-7 repeat rows 10 & 11, 4 more times, then repeat row 10 1 more time
• size 8-9 repeat rows 10 & 11, 5 more times, then repeat row 10 1 more time
• size 10-11 repeat rows 10 & 11, 6 more times, then repeat row 10 1 more time

12. turn heal inside out and in BLO sl st all the way down, tie off
13. boarder, now join red in the 1^st black st in the top of the slipper, using your best judgment sc all the way around until 1^st red st, then change to black and sc the rest of the way around, join to 1^st sc, tie off, sew in all ends.
14. Use puffy paint to put diamonds on the front of the slippers, allow it to dry over night, then use puffy paint on bottom of slippers for no slip grip you can do a fun design or write Harley Quinn quotes like I did. Allow to dry over night again and then they are ready to go! (make sure you read the puffy paint's washing instructions before first wash)

Pumpkin's Veil

Pumpkin's Veil

Will Need/Need to Know

• H-hook
• red heart with love yarn in orange & black
• caron simply soft yarn in light green and green
• 2 black safety eye's
• needle to sew in ends

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

dc- double crochet

trc- treble crochet

Pumpkin in orange

1. make magic circle, 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 2 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (20sc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (25sc)
6. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (30sc)
7. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (35sc)
8. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (35sc)
9. repeat row 8, 4 more times, put safety eye's into place (picture below)
10. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (30sc)
11. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (25sc)
12. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (20sc)
13. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
14. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in next st, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, stuff with stuffing (10sc)
15. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
16. sl st close, tie off leaving long tail,
17. take long tail and sew straight through the middle wrapping yarn around the pumpkin (see picture below) and slightly pulling on it making the lines in the pumpkin, do this as many times as you want to make as many lines in the pumpkin you want

Safety eye placement.

Pumpkin lines/bumps.

Stem in light green

1. make magic circle, 6 sc in magic circle, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
2. ch 1 (dos not count as sc), work this row in FLO, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
4. repeat 3
5. repeat 3 tie off, sew to top of pumpkin

Top Vine in light green

1. ch 11, sc 3 times in second ch from hook, 3 sc in each st across, tie off (30sc) sew to top of pumpkin by stem

Bottom Vines in light green

1. ch 16, sc 3 times in second ch from hook, 3 sc in each st across, tie off (45sc) sew to bottom of pumkin

Ground in green

1. make magic circle, 15 dc in circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (30dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (45dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc, tie off, sew in ends (60dc)

Spider Web in black

1. ch 8 (1^st ch is base, next 4 ch's count as 1^st trc, last 3 ch's count as ch 3 sp), trc in base, ch 3, trc in base, turn (3trc, 2 ch 3 sps)
2. ch 7 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 3 ch's count as ch 3 sp), trc in ch sp, ch 3, trc in trc, ch 3, trc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, trc in trc, turn (5trc, 4 ch 3 sps)
3. ch 8 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 4 ch's count as ch 4 sp), trc in trc, [ch 4, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 4 sps)
4. ch 9 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 5 ch's count as ch 5 sp), trc in trc, [ch 5, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 5 sps)
5. ch 10 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 6 ch's count as ch 6 sp), trc in trc, [ch 6, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc 4 ch 6 sps)
6. ch 11 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 7 ch's count as ch 7 sp), trc in trc, [ch 7, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 7 sps)
7. ch 12 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 8 ch's count as ch 8 sp), trc in trc, [ch 8, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, tie off (5trc, 4 ch 8 sps)
8. sew base of web to middle of ground, sew in ends
9. sew pumpkin on ground
10. sew in any missed or stray ends and done ! (use bobby pins to attach to hair)