Annoying Knots

Don't you hate when you are sitting there relaxing crocheting along and all of the sudden you come along a huge knot in your skein of yarn? UGH!! Well this is the kind of day I am having today. It's a good thing I was close to the end of this granny square when I found it. I managed to pull enough yarn from the knot to finish the square before having to cut it. I will have to work on untangling it later.

Work In Progress

I'm swimming in granny squares! My current WIP is a shaped character granny square blanket. Can you guess who it is? :)

Crochet Bunny Lovey Blankies for the Twins

Here are a couple of crocheted bunny loveys or blankies. I made these for the twins for Easter. I used Redheart Super Saver for mine. They are so cute and easy to make. I followed the tutorial by Yolandasotolopez on YouTube to make these. Her tutorial is so easy to follow and she explains every step very well. Took me a while to make them only because I had to find time during my busy schedule each day to crochet. Find the tutorial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_8UagKXc8 . 

Crochet Pink Ribbon Pattern

Crochet Pink Ribbon

Written by Adrena Donnelly 2012

a.k.a. Crochet Crazy Mama

Size: One Size (Approximately 2 3/4 inches long)

What You'll Need:

*Size H Crochet Hook

*Small amounts of 4-Ply worsted weight yarn in Light pink and Dark pink.

*Small Pink Button (I used heart shaped buttons)

*Saftey Pin (If you are making a pin)

*Key Ring (If you are making a Key Chain)

*Yarn Darner/Needle

*Scissors

Skill Level: Beginner/Easy

Abbreviations:

Ch=Chain

HDC=Half Double Crochet

SC=Single Crochet

St(s)=Stitch(es)

SlSt=Slip Stitch

Foundation: With Light Pink, Ch 22.

Round 1: HDC into the second Ch from the hook, and in each remaining Ch across.

Round 2: With Dark Pink, attach new color by pulling one strand of new color through the last HDC on the previous row. Ch up 1 and turn. SC in the next 20 Sts. 3 SC in the next St. Working on the opposite side of the Ch, SC in the next 20 Sts. 3 SC in the last St. Join with a SlSt to the first SC. End off and weave in yarn tail. 

Fold the yarn so that the lighter pink is to the front and the darker pink to the back. Then take one side and cross it over the front of the other. Using a yarn darner/needle sew the center of the ribbon securely at it's crossing point. Then sew on a small pink button at the crossing point on the front side of the ribbon. The ribbon is complete.

To use the ribbon as a pin simply place a safety pin on the back side of the ribbon and pin onto clothing, hats, or other accessories. To use the ribbon as a key chain, slide a key ring through the top loops of the ribbon.

Lastly, wear or show off your ribbon for breast cancer awareness to show your support for the cause! :)

***Terms of use: You may do whatever you wish with the finished product made from this pattern. If you do plan to sell the item, I ask that you give credit to where you got the pattern from. You can NOT claim the pattern as your own. You may NOT sell the pattern itself.

Crochet Ribbed Baby Hat/Beanie - Video

Sleepy Bunny Lovey - Video

Check out my video for another look at my newest pattern!

Gifts for the TWINS :)

Here are a couple of crocheted baby blankets that my mother made for my twins due in November. She only recently learned to crochet and she is a fast learner! :) The blankets are adorable. There was no pattern for these, she just made them up herself. Pretty good for a newbie huh? Thanks mom! <3

Yellow Striped Baby Blanket

Green Striped Baby Blanket

Crochet Lovey/Security Blankets

I crocheted these 2 Lovey/Security blankets as baby shower gifts. They are made with Caron Simply Soft yarn and a size H crochet hook. The first one is a frog, and the second one is a bear. This is a modified pattern. The original pattern I purchased from Anniesattic.com. The pattern is called Zoo-curity Blankets.

Crochet Toilet Paper Cover

This is a crocheted toilet paper cover that I made for a request. She requested that it be made with a lighter purple color and that she did not have a preference for a specific kind of flower. Her bathroom theme is white and purple, so I went with a white flower. I decided to create a new type of flower just for this cover. I really really like it a lot. I cascaded the flowers across the top and down one side of the cover. I embroidered yellow centers onto the flower to add a touch of color. I added little green crochet spirals to bring out the colors of the whole thing. I thought it came out really pretty. She loved it too!

Here is a close up of the flowers I designed for this cover.

Side view of the cover.

Puff Stitch Hat

This is my completed crochet puff stitch hat. This hat pattern in by Teresa Richardson (The Crochet Geek on YouTube). I love this hat. It was very easy to make and I followed right along with the video tutorial. I was actually unfamiliar with the puff stitch before making this hat. I really like it though and it was easy for me to learn. Teresa is a great teacher. I am already thinking of a few patterns of my own that I can incorporate this stitch into. The flower in the picture is actually one of my own patterns. It is posted here on the blog: http://crochetcrazymama.blogspot.com/2011/05/spring-bloom-pattern.html. I thought adding the flower made the hat even better. There are many ways you could accessorize a hat like this one. This was another awesome pattern by Teresa!

Baby Cupcake Hat Pattern

Baby Cupcake Hat

Written by Adrena Donnelly 2012

a.k.a Crochet Crazy Mama

Size: Newborn

What You Need:

Size I/9-5.50mm Crochet Hook

Soft 4Ply yarn in Brown, Pink, and Red (I used Caron Simply Soft yarn)

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Skill Level: Easy

Abbreviations:

Ch=Chain

HDC=Half Double Crochet

FP HDC= Front Post-Half Double Crochet

SC=Single Crochet

SlSt=Slip Stitch

St(s)=Stitch(es)

*= Repeat from * as directed

Body of Hat

With Pink, Ch 5, join with a SlSt to beginning Ch.

Round 1: Ch 2, 9 HDC into the center of the loop. Join with a SlSt to top of beginning Ch 2.

Round 2: HDC in same St, 2 HDC in each of the remaining Sts around. Join with a SlSt to top of beginning Ch 2.

Round 3: Ch 2, * 2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in the next St. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt to top of the beginning Ch 2.

Round 4: Ch 2, 1 HDC in the next St. * 2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt to top of the beginning Ch 2.

Rounds 5-8: Ch 2, 1 HDC in each St around. Join with a SlSt to top of the beginning Ch 2.

Round 9: Ch 2, Working in back loops only, 1 HDC in each St around. Using Brown, join with a SlSt through the beginning Ch 2 and last HDC.

Round 10: Ch 2, 1 HDC in each of the next 3 Sts, FP HDC in the next St. *1 HDC in each of the next 4 Sts, FP HDC in the next St. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt to top of beginning Ch 2.

Rounds 11-15: Ch 2, 1 HDC in each of the previous HDC, and 1 FP HDC in each of the previous FP HDC around. Join with a SlSt in top of beginning Ch 2.

Round 16: Ch 1, SC in same Ch space. SC in each remaining St around. Join with a SlSt to beginning Ch 1. Tie off and weave in yarn ends.

Frosting

Attach pink to any St on row 9. Ch 2, 2 HDC in the same Ch space. 3 HDC in each remaining St around. Join with a SlSt to top of beginning Ch 2.

Pom Pom Cherry

Using the Red yarn, wrap yarn around 2 fingers several times and then cut leaving a long tail. Thread yarn needle. Weave yarn tail  through middle section of the yarn on your fingers. Don't poke yourself! Pull yarn from fingers and while holding the center of the bunch of yarn, pull the yarn tail tight. Secure it with a few knots. Carefully cut ends of yarn bunch, and then fluff out your yarn. Trim ends until you are satisfied with the size of your pom pom. Use remaining yarn tail to sew the pom pom to top of your cupcake hat.

Crocheted Shell Stitch Scarf

This is a scarf I recently made. I have never made a scarf that wasn't double crocheted back and forth over and over again, so this was a first for me. I really enjoyed making it. I found the pattern for this scarf on YouTube. I followed along with Teresa Richardson's (The Art of Crochet and/or The Crochet Geek) tutorial. It was really really easy to make, and worked up really fast too! I love the shell pattern, it gives the scarf a lot of texture. I had to add some fringe to mine, although she didn't include that in her pattern. Scarves just HAVE to have fringe if you ask me lol. I made this using Redheart Super Saver yarn in "Off White". The color is great because it goes along with many outfits. I've worn this scarf out a few times recently when it was super cold and it really helped to keep me warm. I really like it a lot!

Here is a closer shot of the shell stitches.

Here is a shot of the fringe I added to both ends of the scarf. I just love fringe on scarves. I remember I used to braid all of the little strands on my scarves when I was younger. :)

Crochet Baby Cupcake Hat w/ PomPom

 

This is a new baby hat that I designed. It's a cupcake! Doesn't it look delicious? :) This hat would fit a newborn baby but can be made larger. I made this one using Caron Simply Soft yarn. I think it is just adorable! Different colors can be used so that it can be worn by baby girls or boys. I will be sharing the pattern for this hat with you soon. (Probably later today)  I would love to see your finished hats. Feel free to share them here on the blog, or you can email me at CrochetCrazyMama@ymail.com and I can post them here. You could also share photos on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CrochetCrazyMama-Blog/196370060448021 .

Striped Slouchy Hat Pattern

Striped Slouchy Hat

Written By Adrena Donnelly 2012

a.k.a. CrochetCrazyMama

Size: Adult

What You Need:

Size I/9-5.50mm Crochet Hook

4Ply yarn in 3 Colors (Color A, B, and C in pattern)

Yarn Needle

Skill Level: 

Beginner/Easy

Abbreviations:

CH = Chain

HDC = Half Double Crochet

HDC dec = Half Double Crochet Decrease

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

SlSt = Slip Stitch

St(s) = Stitch(es)

* = Repeat from * as directed

Foundation Round: (Using color A) CH 5, join with a SlSt to the beginning CH.

Round 01: CH 2, 11 HDC through the space in the center of the chain loop. Join with a SlSt to the top of the CH 2. (12 Sts)

Round 02: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 2 HDC in each of the remaining Sts around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 03: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. *2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in the next St. Repeat from * around. Using color B, join with a SlSt through first and last HDC.

Round 04: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in the next St. *2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 05: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each St around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 06: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each St around. Using color C, join with a SlSt through first and last HDC.

Round 07: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each of the next 2 Sts. *2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 3 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 08: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each of the next 3 Sts. *2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 4 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 09: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDc in each St around. Using color A, join with a SlSt through first and last HDC.

Round 10: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each of the next 4 Sts. *2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 5 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 11: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each of the next 5 Sts. *2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 6 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 12: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each St around. Using color B, join with a SlSt through first and last HDC.

Round 13: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each of the next 2 Sts. *2 HDC in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 3 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Rounds 14-15: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each St around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC. At the end of row 15, using color C join with a SlSt through first and last HDC.

Rounds 16-18: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each St around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC. At the end of row 18, using color A join with a SlSt through first and last HDC.

Round 19: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each of the next 2 Sts. * Work a HDC dec in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 3 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 20: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. 1 HDC in each of the next 3 Sts. * Work a HDC dec in the next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 4 Sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first HDC.

Round 21: CH 1, HDC in the same CH space. Work 10 HDC dec. 1 HDC in the next 33 Sts. Work 10 HDC dec. HDC in last St. Using color B, join with a SlSt through first and last HDC.

Rounds 22-24: CH 1, DC in the same CH space. 1 DC in each St around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first DC.

Round 25: CH 1, SC in the same CH space. 1 SC in each St around. Join with a SlSt in top of the first SC. Tie off and sew in yarn ends.

Striped Slouchy Hat

This is my new slouchy hat design! It took me a while to perfect it the way I wanted, but I am happy with the way it turned out. This is a beginner pattern. I will be sharing this pattern with you all today. So make sure to come back and look for it if you are interested. I would love to see how yours turns out! I made this one using RedHeart Super Saver yarn. I think depending on the yarn you use this hat will be a little slouchier. Is "slouchier" even a word? LOL Anyway, this hat is for an adult size, but decreasing the amount of stitches in the increase round, or using a smaller hook you could always make the hat smaller. The same goes for making it bigger, just use a larger hook, and/or add a few extra stitches to the increase round. Hope you all like it! :)

Crochet Red Summer Bag

Here is a simple summer bag I designed. It was my first time using the bamboo rings and I found them a little difficult. I like the final look of the bag though. I needed a red bag to match my red summer dress and this will work perfectly! :) I made this using Red Heart brand 4-ply worsted weight yarn and a small amount of scrap yarn for the flower. The flower on this bag is also a new pattern of mine that I will definitely be posting soon. I will try to write up the summer bag pattern for you, as I did write a lot of it already as I made it. When and if I do get it completed it will be posted in the Free Patterns section of my blog.

My First Doily!

This is my very first crochet doily. This is my own design made with regular 4-ply yarn. I've never tried to make doilies before due to the fact they most are made with thread. I have bad eyes so working with such a small hook and thread is hard for me. I also noticed that most doilies look very hard and are for more advanced crocheters. My doily is a very simple design. I didn't quite know how I was going to make it or how big. I just kinda made it up. It's simple, but I like it. I think it's perfect for the coffee table or a small end table. I am probably putting it on my kitchen table with a vase on top. I didn't write up the pattern for this, but I will try to. When and if I do write up the pattern I will definitely share it.

Here's an up-close look at the design of the doily:

Crochet Wildflower Pattern

Crochet Wildflower

Crochet Crazy Mama Original

Skill Level: Easy

Materials: Size H (5.00mm) Crochet Hook

Small amounts of 4-ply yarn in 2 colors

Yarn Needle

Abbreviations Key: 

Ch- Chain

Sl St- Slip Stitch

DC- Double Crochet

HDC- Half-Double Crochet

Directions:

Round 1 - Using first color, Ch 6, join with sl st in first ch. *Ch 5, sl st into the loop. Repeat from * 6 times. You will now have a total of 7 petals. Secure the yarn and tie off.

Round 2 - Attach new color to any petal loop with a sl st. Ch 2, and put 9 DC into the loop. Sl st in space between petals. (This will be in the original ch 6 loop.) Put 10 DC into the next petal loop. Repeat with 10 DC in all remaining petals with a sl st between each petal. Secure yarn and tie off.

Round 3 - Attach first color in any DC. HDC in each DC around each petal. Secure yarn and tie off. You can add a small embellishment or button to the center of the flower if you wanted. Sew in yarn tails and your flower is complete. 

***Terms of use: You may do whatever you wish with the finished product made from this pattern. If you do plan to sell the item, I ask that you give credit to where you got the pattern from. You can NOT claim the pattern as your own. You may NOTsell the pattern itself.

Crochet Wildflower

Here is another "Crochet Crazy Mama Original". I think I designed and created this flower within an hour this morning. Call me crazy lol, but I just had this flower idea with these colors pop in my mind and I had to try to make it. I think it's really neat. It kind of looks like some wildflowers I've seen before so I decided to name the pattern "Crochet Wildflower". I'll be posting this pattern shortly. :) I've been making a lot of flowers lately so i'm planning on changing it up. I have a few more spring ideas in mind and I can't wait to share them with you.

Spring Rose

This is the "Spring Rose" flower pattern by Teresa Richardson. I think this flower looks beautiful. The pattern was easy for the most part. I was confused at first about the shaping of the flower but thankfully Teresa posts videos on YouTube as well because watching the video helped me to figure out the rest of the pattern. I'm still glad I tried this one out although I don't think i'll be trying to make a lot of them. This one was a little too time consuming to me. Very beautiful flower though, excellent artwork! (Find the pattern here: http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2011/03/crochet-spring-rose.html )