Pinterest Project of the Day - Day 13

Yesterday I had a friend ask about a project that I had pinned and had not yet completed.  So, today I worked on that project.  It took me a little while to get it the way I wanted it.  The project is a crochet flower.  The pattern is very simple, but because of that simplicity, lacking details.  I am a person who likes to know the details....so, it took a few tries, but I finally came up with a crochet flower that I think is acceptable!  The original pattern shows a cute button as the center of the flower, however I don't have any buttons that will work, so I suppose I will just have to go Hobby Lobby and get some!! My friend wants to use this to make a hair clip for her daughter - which I think will be adorable!

If you are interested in the patter it can be found on my Crochet-Knit Board on Pinterest.  Or, if you would like to purchase one please check out my Etsy Shop for more information - as with the other projects this can be made in custom colors, just message me and let me know!


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Here are some of the haribows that I have made using this flower!!  If you are interested in purchasing please check out my Etsy store, or message me - these can be made in custom colors!

Pinterest Project of the Day - Day 10

I have been in a crochet mood here lately!  After making the infinity scarf, and the 'One Hour Scarf' I decided to try one of my own.  I don't generally sit down for one hour and just crochet...if I sit down for that long it is because I am in church, or watching a movie with my husband.  So, I decided to make the 'One Movie Scarf'.  A scarf I can sit down and make while watching a movie.  It took me a couple tries to get it turn out how I wanted...here is what I came up with!

I used yellow and gray Red Heart yarn (about a 1/2 skein of each color), and crochet hook size 'P'.  Holding both strands together chain approximately 100 (or desired length), turn, double crochet in the third chain from the hood, double crochet across.  Turn and repeat until scarf is desired width.  I did 5 rows.  Enjoy!

Pinterest Project of the Day - Day 9

I found a spiral/circular crochet potholder on Pinterest a few months ago.  So, when I decided to make one to go under a centerpiece on my table, I was very disappointed to find it did not lead to a pattern.  Although, there was no pattern, I was able to look at the pictures and make my own patter.  I did not make my pattern exactly like the pictures showed, but I made it my way! :)  Below I have listed pictures and my pattern.  The one I found was made with cotton yarn, which would be great!  But, for what I needed, purely decorative, I chose to use regular Red Heart yarn.  I also used crochet hook H.


I started by making a 'Magic Ring' (you can find directions on the internet).  I then did one single crochet (sc), and three half double crochet (hdc) in each color. 

 Round 2:

in first hdc - hdc

 in next hdc - 2 hdc

in next hdc - hdc, double crochet (dc)

in next hdc - 2 dc

(in each color)

 Round 3:

*2 dc, dc* in each stitch across (12 total stitches made)

in each color

Round 4:

*2dc, dc, dc*, across (16 stitches)

in each color

Round 5:

*2dc, dc, dc, dc, dc* across (18 stitches)

in each color

Round 6:

*2dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, dc* across (20 stitches)

in each color

Round 7:

dc, hdc, in first stitch, hdc in next 10 stitches

hdc, sc in next stitch, sc in next 10 stitches

in each color

Round 8:

Use color of choice and single crochet around the remaining edges until your color meets itself, crochet small hook (if desired) and tie off.

I am obviously not a pattern writer, so if this is confusing please feel free to comment with any questions!  Enjoy!