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Monday, April 23, 2012

Crochet Along Part 2 - Mermaid Tears Purse

Are you ready to begin? Did you pick out your colors? What did you choose? I think this will be a month long project but feel free to move along as fast or as slow as you want. I already made one and want to make another. 



I didn't realize there were videos to go along with this pattern and in this case it made a world of difference for me. I love all the different textures used in this purse. 

Don't look to close to mine because you'll find a few mistakes, but I'm going to share with you what I learned as I made it the 1st time. 

This 1st week I want to work on the crocodile/ mermaid scales portion of the purse. Once you get the hang of the pattern you'll fly through it but it does take a while to make this beautiful texture. So well worth it in the end.  

"The Bag" 

 If you've never done a crocodile stitch this video will help you a ton. 

You'll notice he uses different size hooks than the pattern calls for and I think next time I will go up a hook size too. You'll use more yarn but the bag will be a little bigger and I like to work with bigger hooks when I can get away with it. 

Be sure to count those stitches around. I messed up on the ends of my rows along the way and got away from my pattern. I kept loosing a crocodile stitch. You should have 12 around and I got down to 10 some how. I ended up frogging 6 rows of hard work ugh? So be sure to count...LOL! 

Once I figured out what I was doing wrong it went smoothly from there.

*Here is where I messed up - on rnd 3 when you are to sl st to the 3 dc I wasn't thinking and just did one big sl st and pulled those stitches all together and it was bunching. Be sure you sl st in each stitch over to the 3 dc. I was dropping stitches and thats why my purse was getting smaller. Oops! 

Good luck!! 

If you need it here is the link to the pattern



I can't wait to see yours! Feel free to post photos of you progress on my Facebook wall 


Saturday, April 21, 2012

Crochet Along - Mermaid Tears Purse - Part 1 ( Materials)

I've been wanting to crochet a really fun textured purse for a while and today I started browsing. I usually don't mind buying a pattern and I found several I liked but I found one that just click and I was so excited that it was for free. I though this would be a really fun crochet along. I hope you can join us. Since I don't have time to make it in lots of fun color combos I can't wait to see what you come up with. So let's get started. 



Materials:

To get started you'll need to download the pattern. I've got a link from my pinterest board above. 
It's on the bernat website so you'll have to join in order to see that pattern. There are tons of free patterns there so I know you won't mind signing up :) 

It's called the Mermaid Tears purse: 

It uses the fabulous crocodile stitch that I've been meaning to try so now here's my chance :)

You'll need 3 contrasting colors. 

I'm not going to use the brand of yarn it calls for. It uses worsted weight so my go to's for this are I Love This Yarn or Vanna's choice depending on what you use be sure to check the gauge but I figure since it's not a clothing item it's not super important.  

For my project I'm going with kind of a nautical color scheme using Vanna's choice in shades of orange, blue and ivory. I don't have the wrappers so I'm not sure on the exact colors but I want to say goldfish, Lamb and not sure on the blue. 

Get you hooks and yarn together over the weekend and I'll post the first part on Monday!!

Oh did I mention I just found a video tutorial to go with this!!!
By Mikey with The Crochet Crowd

I can't wait so I'm stating my project tonight! 




Monday, April 16, 2012

Giveaway Winners Announced

Thank you for everyone that participated in our 5000 fan & 5000 sales giveaway! All the winners of the Facebook giveaways have been announced on my Facebook page. 

The winner of the Playin' Hooky Designs is :


 Desiree Martinez said...
Definitely the Ziggy!!!


Please contact me via the contact tab to claim your prize. 
you have 48 hrs. If not claimed a new winner will be chosen! 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Celebration Giveaway - Playin' Hooky Designs


I'd like you to meet another fabulous designer that I've been a fan of for a while! She has amazing unique designs that are not your grandma's crochet . What I love it that she has awesome designs for guys. Which aren't always easy to come by! 


Ziggy Beanie Patterns

Ridgeline Beanie Patterns




You can find her designs and products on many websites. You won't be disappointed. 


She is having a sale on any of her headband patterns for only $2.00 this week.


She is offering 3 free patterns of choice to one winner. 

To enter just leave a comment with your favorite design from Playin' Hooky Designs 

One extra entry if you share this giveaway via Blog, Facebook, or Twitter
(just leave a seprate  comment for that) 

Contest ends April 15th. Winner will be chosen the following day! 


Be sure to check out all the other fun giveaway going on on my Facebook page too for our 5000 fan celebration



 Entries that don't include your name or random comments on this post will be deleted  The winner will be announced on this blog.  Once the winner is announced, you will have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed with 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Crazy Socks Crochet Shop Giveaway

This Giveaway is closed! :) Who says Random.org never picks #1 

The winner is : 

Dana Truett said...
Oh my ! I love all of both your patterns ! I have crazy socks diaper cover pattern and sock monkey hat pattern , love them both .. Would love the alice hat , owl hat , man I would love them all ! As far as calleighs clips , I love all your patterns too , would love the butterfly , cat , fox , etc :)

Dana - Please use the contact tab to claim your prize !!! You have 48 hrs :) 

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I've been a long time fan of Crazy Sock Crochet Shop.

I have many of her patterns and I know you will love them too! I just wish I could Knit. She has a great selection of Knit and Crochet Patterns and she is offering up 2 patterns to one lucky winner! 





Snowman hat pattern by Crazy Socks Crochet hat Made by Me 



Crazy Socks Bella Hood Pattern - Made by Me 


My favorite Sock Monkey pattern by Crazy Socks, Hat made by me! 


Winner will receive two patterns of choice from Crazy Socks Crochet Shop and two patterns of Choice from Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creation

To Enter :
1. Comment below with what patterns you might choose from her shop

Extra entries (leave separate commits for each)

* Comment below on what patterns you would choose from Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

* Become a Facebook fan of Crazy Socks & Calleigh's Clips 

*Share this giveaway via Facebook page personal or business, Twitter or blog


Giveaway will close to entries on Wed April 11. Winner will be selected Thursday. April 12th

Be sure to check out all the other fun giveaway going on on my Facebook page too for our 5000 fan celebration


 Entries that don't include your name or random comments on this post will be deleted  The winner will be announced on this blog.  Once the winner is announced, you will have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed with 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.










Monday, April 2, 2012

Inner Hooker - Pattern Giveaway Winner

And the winner of the Pattern Giveaway is :



Lexi Suby said...
I like CC on fb and I would pick the caterpillar cape set

lexisuby@yahoo.com
Lexi- you have 48 hrs to contact me to claim your prize! Please use the contact me tab or visit my Facebook page to messages me privately! 

I will have many more pattern giveaways to come once we reach the big 5000 fans on facebook!  (only about 80 more to go) I have some great ones lined up along with a great sale planned for you to celebrate!