Adjusting Crochet Patterns for Multiple Sizing

October 8, 2015November 9, 2015 AMKCrochet1 Comment

I receive a lot of questions about the sizing for my patterns, what age will it fit, and about how hard is it to adjust. As I just published my pirate outfit in multiple sizes, I thought now would be a good time to answer! First of all, there is no one size chart that will work for every child. All of my measurement are based off of averages (CDC website for head size), baby clothing (I have used Gerber pants to get estimates), diapers (they have weight for each size diaper), and just measuring babies that I have babysat and nanny for (of course, with permission from their parents). Yet, every child is still different and does not always fit into age and/or weight category. The absolute best thing you can do is get measurements of the child and adjust as necessary, which then leads to the question of how to adjust?

Newborn Crochet Pirate Outfit- Crochet Pattern

September 11, 2015November 8, 2015 AMKCrochetLeave a comment

I definitely think one of my best decisions, for my business, has been to send items to a photographer! I had tried previously, but had the hardest time finding somebody who would work with me. I offered discount or free items to all of my local photographers, in exchange for photos, but I either never heard back or got a ‘maybe’. I even sold items, on Etsy, for a discounted price in exchange for photos… that I never received.Read More »

Free Crochet Baby Girl Newborn Bear Hat

August 30, 2015November 8, 2015 AMKCrochet2 Comments

This is my second free bear hat. The first free pattern I used bulky weight pipsqueak yarn, so I am using worsted weight yarn for this one. 🙂 To get my first free pattern, click here- Free Newborn Bear Hat. I wanted this hat to be a little bit different, so I decided to use front post and back post double crochet, for some ribbed texture.Read More »

Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet

August 30, 2015November 8, 2015 AMKCrochet1 Comment

Working around the front and back post double crochet is great for providing some texture to any project! I love creating the ribbed stitches, by working around the post for multiple rows, for a fun and stretchy look. I have been using post stitches a lot lately for my alligator (creating spikes on the back/tail), pants waist band, and bear hat. Just remember that it makes your rows of double crochet a little bit shorter! You can always work around the post for other stitches, but the double crochet is the most popular.Read More »

Crochet Newborn Fisherman Pattern

August 5, 2015November 8, 2015 AMKCrochetLeave a comment

I am very excited to have finished my newborn fisherman patter! Includes a fishing poll, hat, pants, suspenders, fishing lure, and little Amigurumi fish! You can check it out on Ravelry and in my Etsy store. 🙂Read More »

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