Tag: Crochet

Adjusting Crochet Patterns for Multiple Sizing

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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?

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Newborn Crochet Pirate Outfit- Crochet Pattern

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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 »

Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet

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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 »

Baby Pom-Pom Hat and Diaper Cover

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I absolutely love ribbed stitches! I have been using more and more of the front post double crochet (FPDC) and the back post double crochet (BPDC), for my items. They work so well for a variety of items or just to add some texture. One of the best parts about using ribbed stitches is that is has a nice stretch to it, for hats and waist bands. Therefore, I decided that my next free hat pattern will be using this technique! I will be posting a picture tutorial on how to work around the post next weekend with a free little bear hat pattern, that will be a similar design to my pom-pom hat!Read More »

Free Crochet Newborn Bear Hat Pattern

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Bernat Pipsqueak yarn is a super soft, bulky weight (size 5) yarn, that comes in several fun colors. I love how soft it is and use it for several of my newborn outfits. I have had a lot of people ask me how hard Bernat Pipsqueak yarn is to work with and I honestly don’t have a great answer for that. It really varies from person to person, but there is the benefit of the fuzz hiding mistakes. 🙂 The problem with this fuzzy yarn is that you really can’t see the stitches, so you have to go more off of how it feels and almost just know where the next stitch goes.Read More »