Strappy Boutique Bag and Flower Pattern

Hi Everyone! 

Today I have a pattern to share!

I used Tangled Happy's pattern for the Strappy Boutique Bag, which can be found here, and wrote the pattern for the flower. 

 I love how the purse looks!  The pattern was super easy and worked up quick.  I think this may be my new favorite purse pattern!

                                          The flower is really easy and only takes a little yarn. 

Here is the pattern.  Enjoy! 

Ch 5, slip stitch into first stitch to form a ring. 

Round 1:  *3 HDC, slip stich* 5 times in the ring. 

Round 2:  *Ch 4, slip stich between next 2 HDC clusters* around. 

Round 3:  *Slip stich, HDC, 4 DC, HDC, Slip stich* in each ch 4 space around. 

End off

Have an awesome day!

Sock Doll

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all doing well today! 
I finished this doll yesterday and I thought I would share some pictures will all of you. 

It took about 2 and 1/2 socks to make her head, body, arms and legs. 

Her hair was a little complicated and took the most time, but I love how it came out!

I used embroidery floss to stitch on a simple face. 

Her apron is felt with an embroidered heart on the side. 

I crocheted the dress out of some pink Lion Brand Homespun yarn. 

I hope you like her!  I'm going to be posting a lot about how I made her in the future so you can make your own.  I am planning on posting each step, starting with how I dyed the socks and how to cut them. 

Have a great day!

Giveaway at Would you like Yarn With That?

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to let you all know about an awesome giveaway over at Would you like Yarn With That?
The prize for this giveaway is a beautiful hand-decorated notebook.  Isn't it gorgeous?!

Check out the contest here:  http://wouldyoulikeyarnwiththat.blogspot.com/2011/09/100th-post-giveaway.html
There are tons of ways to get entered, but the giveaway is only going until September 14th so hurry!

Have an awesome day, everyone!

Fun to Craft feature

Hi Everyone!

I found the blog Fun to Craft a few months ago, and I really love it! 
The tutorials are so clever, and I really like all the link parties!
I asked Stacey a few questions about crafting for this post, here are her responses:

How long have you been crafting?
I have been crafting since I was a little girl...probably too long to say!

What type of craft(s) do you usually make?
I love making home decor crafts or other crafts that make life easier. I also LOVE to sew!

What projects are you currently working on?
I am working on a number of sewing projects right now.

What do you think is your favorite project you've ever made?
Every project is my favorite while I am working on it. I think any sewing project is definitely up there on my list of faves. But my most favorite, is probably the blessing dress I made for my little girl just because of the time and sentimental value in it.

Do you sell any projects or patterns? If so, where can we find them?
I do sell patterns. I opened up Hadley Grace Designs in April 2011. I am constantly working on more boutique style clothing patterns to put out there too. Right now, you can find me at http://hadleygracedesigns.etsy.com/ or you can see a few of my favorite patterns at http://hadleygracedesigns.bigcartel.com/  I am working on getting a regular website up and going too.

Thanks for answering the questions for me, Stacey! 
(The picture at the top of this post is one of Fun to Craft's tutorials which can be found here: http://funtocraft.blogspot.com/2010/03/singed-flower-and-headband.html) 

Versatile Blogger Award

Hi Everyone!

In case you've been wondering-- yes, I'm still alive!  I'm sorry I've taken such a long brake from posting, and really the only excuse I have is the same as always: I've been busy! 
I'm going to try to do a better job keeping up with my blog from now on- sorry guys!

Anyhow, during my absence I recieved a blog award from my all time favorite blog- Would You Like Yarn With That?

Here are 7 things about me:

1. I love the color pink!
2. I have recently discovered miniatures, and I really, really love them!
3. My favorite crochet hook is bright red and aluminum.
4. My favorite yarn to crochet with is Red Heart.
5. My favorite crochet stitch is the HDC.
6. My favorite things to crochet are purses.
7. I'm not always very good at following patterns.

And now to pass it along to 7 other bloggers:

1.  http://cocorosetextiles.blogspot.com/

2.  http://www.cozymadethings.blogspot.com/

3.  http://www.myrecycledbags.com/

4.  http://allsocute.blogspot.com/

5. http://www.twistedstrands.blogspot.com/

6.   http://theflowerbed-shr.blogspot.com/

7. http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.com/

Congrats everyone! 

I'll try to post again soon!

Butterfly Purse Pattern

Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry I keep neglecting to post on my blog!  Thankfully, I have a pattern for you all today! 
I made this purse a few days ago, so I wrote the pattern as I went along.  Let me know if you find any errors in it so that I can fix them. 

Yarn used: 2 skeins of Caron Simply Soft yarn (I used two different colors)

Size I hook

Note: You will be holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout the entire pattern. 

Ch 3

Round 1:  DC 9 times in 3^rd Ch from hook.  Slip stitch into first stitch to end round.

Round 2 - 4: Ch 3, 2 DC in next stitch and in each stitch around, end round with slip stitch. 

Round 5 and 6:  Ch 3, DC once in each stitch around, end round with a slip with a slip stitch. 

Round 7:  Ch 3, DC twice in the 3^rd stitch from hook.  *Skip 2 stitches, DC 3 times in next stitch* around and end with a slip stitch. 

Round 8:  Ch 3, DC twice in same space.  *Skip next DC cluster, DC 3 times in next space*  

Round 9:  Ch 3, DC in next 2 stitches, *skip space, skip 1 stitch, DC in next 2 stitches* end round with a slip stitch. 

Round 10- 13:  Ch 3, DC in each stitch around, end round with a slip stitch. 

Round 14:  Repeat round 7

Round 15 - 16:  Repeat round 8

Round 17:  Repeat round 9

Round 18:  Ch 1, sc in next 4 stitches.  Chain 45, skip next 10 stitches, sc in next 8 stitches.  Chain 45, skip next 10 stitches, sc in next 4 stitches.  End round with a slip stitch. 

Round 19:  Sc in each stitch around (including chains) 

End off and weave in ends

I made the butterfly on the front using this pattern. 

Enjoy!  I would love to see pictures if you decide to use my pattern!  Also, if anything is not making sense, be sure to contact me so I can help you out. 

Have a great day!

Half Moon Shawl

Hi Everyone!

I recently used Lion Brand's Half Moon Shawl pattern, found here. 

Aren't shawls hard to photograph?!? 
I would recommend reading the reviews of this pattern if you decide to use it.  The pattern is difficult to read, but I really do like how it turned out!  I ran out of yarn near the end, which is why I left off the last two rows.  I used roughly three skeins of yarn, but you might want to have four just in case. 

Have a great day!

-Stitchingupastorm