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 »
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 »
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 »
I just got sent these photos from the amazing Memories By Michele Photography and had to share! My little scarecrow outfit that includes a hat, overalls, and little amigurumi corn and pumpkin. Makes me want to make a pumpkin hat or a larger Amigurumi pumpkin. Hmmm.. I guess I will see if I can find the time! Till then, here is my little scarecrow!Read More »
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 »
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