tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338600078321290562024-03-13T13:39:52.214-07:00Maw BeezI started this blog to share my love for everything crafty and crochet! I will be sharing free patterns I make, free patterns I find, my latest projects and crafts. Thank you for stopping by!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-5054555173847342992015-03-07T13:35:00.001-08:002015-03-07T14:07:54.503-08:00Spring has sprung !! <p dir="ltr"><u>Recently</u>, in one of my awesome swap group we were assigned an Easter basket swap.  Come to find out my partner is an older woman and I do believe that the basic Easter Bunny basket will not work. On that note, I have been scouring the internet for basic flower apliques and have found nothing that I like .  I have come up with these two cute basic flowers. The first flower is a rounded flower with two leaves. The second flower is a slightly larger pointed flower with three leaves. The flowers and the leaves are both worked separately and later sewn together. The items you will need for this project are:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Cotton yarn in yellow, blue and white. You can also use any worsted weight yarn.<br>
G hook<br>
Needle for sewing<br>
**picot: ch2, slip stitch in first ch. **</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Small</b><b> </b><b>flower</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Using yellow Ch2<br>
<b>R1</b><b>:</b> 5 sc in first ch. Join in first sc. Fasten off weave ends. (5sc)<br>
<b>R2</b><b>: </b>Using blue, join with slip stitch at any sc, * ch1, hdc,DC,hdc,ch1, slip stitch in same sc, slip stitch in next sc*, repeat around in each sc. Join in joining ch. Fasten off leaving long tail for weaving.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Small</b><b> </b><b>leaves</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Using green ch2<br>
<b>R1</b><b>:</b> 4sc in first ch, join in first sc. <br>
<b>R2</b><b>: </b>*ch5, slip stitch in first ch, sc in next, 2dc in next, hdc in next, sc in next, slip stitch in next, repeat * to* in each sc around. Join in join ch. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Large</b><b> </b><b>flower</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Using yellow, repeat <b>R1</b><b> </b>of small flower<br>
<b>R2</b><b>: </b>*ch1, hdc,DC, picot,DC,hdc,ch1,slip stitch in same sc, slip stitch to next sc*. Repeat from * to * in each sc around. Join in joining ch. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Large</b><b> </b><b>leaves</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Using green ch2, 5sc in first ch from hook, join in first sc.<br>
<b>R2</b><b>: </b>*ch7, slip stitch in first ch from hook, sc in next, hdc in next, 2 DC in next, hdc in next , sc in next, slip stitch in next 2 sc* repeat twice more for a total of 3 leaves. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Place flower directly on top of center of leaves and using tail from flower sew onto leaves. Using tail from leaves sew flower onto anything you'd like! </p>
<p dir="ltr">I hope you enjoy these patterns and share your projects on my Facebook page <a href="http://www.Facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama</a><a href="http://www.Facebook.com/mamabeescrafts"> </a><a href="http://www.Facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Bee's</a><a href="http://www.Facebook.com/mamabeescrafts"> </a><a href="http://www.Facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Crafty</a><a href="http://www.Facebook.com/mamabeescrafts"> Things</a> and visit my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/shannon-balderas">Ravelry</a><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/shannon-balderas"> </a>shop for more of my patterns. <br>
***As always PLEASE DO NOT sell my patterns. You MAY sell items made from these patterns but please share a link to my page 💗💗💗</p>
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This pattern was particularly designed for a crochet swap group I am part of. Our swap was Kitchen themed and my swap partner for the month has hers decorated in Sunflowers. I couldn't find a Sunflower applique that I enjoyed so I decided to design one. I enjoyed it so much that I thought I would share with y'all !</p>
<p><b>Stitches used</b><br>
Sc= single crochet<br>
Dc= double crochet<br>
picot= ch3,sc in2nd ch from hook<br></p>
<p><b>Materials</b><br>
Worsted weight yarn in dark brown and mustard/gold<br>
H hook</p>
<p>with Brown</p>
<p><b>R1: </b>ch4, 5 Dc in 3rd chain from hook, join in top of ch4 (6)<br>
<b>R2:</b> ch3, dc in same chain as join, 2dc in each around, fasten off and weave ends(12)<br>
<br>
With Mustard/gold</p>
<p>Join with a sc at any dc</p>
<p><b>R1: </b>ch5, *skip next stitch, sc in next, ch5* , repeat from * to *. Join at first sc. (6 ch5 spaces,6 sc)<br>
<b>R2: </b>slip stitch into first Ch5 space, *ch3, 4 dc, picot, 5 dc, slip stitch into next ch space* repeat from *to* around, join and fasten off and weave ends. <br>
And there you have it, a Pretty Little Sunflower <3 <br>
I used mine for a applique on a dish cloth holder for her stove handle. <br>
I hope you like this pattern. Please feel free to use this pattern but do not sell or post as your own. Please post pics of your project at my facebook page<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts"><b> Mama Bee's Crafty Things</b></a><b>. </b>As always, Enjoy! <u>xoxo</u><br></p>
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<p>Now I know y'all are waiting anxiously for the next hat in the minion series and after having problems with blogger ALL day yesterday ( and this morning), I am FINALLY able to post the next hat! This hat should fit your 6-12 month old snuggly. <br>
Here it is!<br>
<i>**This pattern is not for sake. You may sell items from this pattern But please leave a link back here! </i><br>
<i><b>Materials</b></i><br>
Small amounts of Red heart super saver yarn in <br>
Yellow <br>
Royal<br>
Blue <br>
Black<br>
White <br>
Grey<br>
Needle for weaving<br>
H hook</p>
<p><b>Size 6-12 months</b></p>
<p>R1:Ch3, 10dc in 2nd ch from hook, join on top of ch3 here and throughout pattern. (10) <br>
R2: ch3, dc in same as join, 2dc in each around, join (20) <br>
R3: ch3, dc in same as join,dc in next, *2 dc in next, dc in next* around, join. (30)<br>
R4: ch3, dc in same as join, dc in next 2 dc ,*2 dc in next, dc in next 2 dc* around, join. (40)<br>
R5: ch3, dc in same as join, dc in next 3 dc, *2dc in next, dc in next 3*around, join. (50) <br>
R6: ch3, dc in the same as join,*2dc in next, dc in next 9*around. (55)<br>
<b>Switch to </b><u><b>black</b></u></p>
<p>R7: ch3, dc in each around, join</p>
<p><b>Switch back to yellow</b></p>
<p>R8-10: ch3, dc in each around, join.</p>
<p><b>Switch to navy blue</b></p>
<p>R11: ch3, dc in each around, join. R12-15: ch,* Fpdc in next dc, Bpdc in next* around, join. Fasten off weave in ends.</p>
<p><b>Eye</b><br>
With white, do not join<br>
R1: Ch2, 6 sc in 1st ch from hook (6) <br>
R2: 2sc in each around (12) <br>
R3: *2sc in next, sc in next *around(18) <br>
R4: *2sc in next, sc in next 2*around. (24)<br>
R5:2sc in next, sc in next 3sc around, fasten off .</p>
<p><b>Goggle</b><br>
With grey<br>
Workin in the front loops only of eye you just made </p>
<p>R1: join with slip stitch, sc around, join<br>
R2: ch1, sc around, join, fasten off, weave in ends.</p>
<p>Turn eye around Working in the back loops you left Join with slip stitch, sc around , fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.</p>
<p><b>With Black</b><br>
<b> </b><br>
R1:Ch2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook R2: 2sc in each , fasten off and sew onto side of eye with 2 grey rows.</p>
<p>Assembly</p>
<p>Sew eye onto middle of goggle then sew the <u>goggle</u> to middle of black row and embroider a smile on, tada!! </p>
<p>As always, I'd love to see your finished hats so please visit me on my facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeecrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a> and post a pic on my wall or join us in the pattern sharing fun over at <a href="http:// https://www.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/groups/172500582926636?ref=bookmark&__user=100000602186983">The Crochet Menagerie</a>. Be sure to check back for next weeks size child size!! Till next time, ENJOY!<3 </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-40001497467476227962013-09-12T10:19:00.001-07:002013-09-12T13:55:48.813-07:00Its a hoot!
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<p>I LOVE owls. They are so curiously majestic and a rare site to see for us here in the desert. Here is a quick and easy pattern for my little snow owl! Enjoy!<br>
*This pattern is not for sale. Please do not sell this pattern. Please sell or gift little owls from this pattern but please link back to here.</p>
<p><b><i>Little Snow Owl</i></b></p>
<p><b>Materials</b><br>
G hook<br>
Caron "sheepish" in cream<br>
Small amount of gold yarn<br>
Two 8mm safety eyes<br>
Stuffing<br>
Needle </p>
<p>With cream ch2, 7 sc inside 2nd ch from hook.<br>
R2 : 2 sc in each (14)<br>
R3 : sc in next, 2 sc in next around (21)<br>
R4 : sc in next 2,  2 sc in next (28)<br>
R5 : working in the BL this round only, sc around (28)<br>
R6-15: sc in each around<br>
R16: dec, sc in next 7 around (24)<br>
R17-19: sc in each around (24)<br>
R20: dec, sc in next 6 sc (22)<br>
R21: sc in each around<br>
Place saftey eyes and stuff firmly<br>
R22: holding opening together and working through both to close , ch5 slip stitch in next and in each across till last 2, ch 5, slip stitch in next. Fasten off, weave ends. Sew on beak. </p>
<p><b>Wings</b><br>
Ch2 , 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1 turn<br>
R2: 2 sc in each, ch1, turn<br>
R3: 2sc, sc in next across, fasten off leaving long tail for sewing<br>
And there you have it! You're very own snow owl. I would LOVE to see your little versions so please share your pictures on my facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a>. Make sure you follow my blog to get emails letting you know when New patterns are released. Don't forget THIS Sunday I will be releasing the Minion hat in size 6-12 months!</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-54665105691953008302013-09-07T20:54:00.001-07:002013-09-07T20:58:00.484-07:00Minion hats!!!<br></p>
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<p>Hello! I know it has been a while so I wanted my next patterns to be something fun. My kids love the Dispicable Me Minions and who doesn't. They are one of the most popular "things" amongst the kiddos right now so I thought what better than to share a minion hat! <br>
I decided to make a pattern for all sizes BUT ( here's the catch lol) I will be releasing a new size weekly! You can click the follow button or enter your email to get a email letting you know when ALL my latest patterns are released <3</p>
<p><b>Materials</b><br>
Small amounts of Red heart super saver yarn in<br>
Yellow<br>
Royal Blue<br>
Black <br>
White<br>
Grey<br>
Needle for weaving<br>
H hook</p>
<p><i><b>Size 0-6 </b></i><i><b><u>months</u></b></i></p>
<p><b>R1:</b>Ch3, 10dc in 2nd ch from hook, join on top of ch3 here and throughout pattern.  (10)<br>
<b>R2: </b>ch3, dc in same as join, 2dc in each around, join (20)<br>
<b>R3: </b>ch3, dc in same as join,dc in next, *2 dc in next, dc in next* around, join. (30)<br>
<b>R4: </b>ch3, dc in same as join, dc in next 2 dc ,*2 dc in next, dc in next 2 dc* around, join. (40)<br>
<b>R5:</b> ch3, dc in same as join, dc in next 3 dc, *2dc in next, dc in next 3*around, join. (50)<br>
<i><b>Switch to black</b></i></p>
<p>R6: ch3, dc in each around, join </p>
<p><b><i>Switch back to yellow</i></b></p>
<p><b>R7-9</b><b>: </b>ch3, dc in each around, join.</p>
<p><i><b>Switch to navy blue</b></i></p>
<p><b>R10: </b>ch3, dc in each around, join.<br>
<b>R11</b><b>-14</b><b>: </b>ch,* Fpdc in next dc, Bpdc in next* around, join. Fasten off weave in ends. </p>
<p><b>Eye</b><br>
With white, do not join<br>
<b>R1: </b>Ch2, 6 sc in 1st ch from hook (6)<br>
<b>R2:</b> 2sc in each around (12)<br>
<b>R3:</b> *2sc in next, sc in next *around(18)<br>
<b>R4: </b>*2sc in next, sc in next 2*around. (24)<br>
<b>R5:</b>2sc in next, sc in next 3sc around, fasten off .<br>
<b><i>Goggle</i></b><br>
<b>With grey</b><br>
<i>Workin in the front loops only of eye you just made</i><br>
<b>R1: </b>join with slip stitch, sc around, join<br>
<b>R2: </b>ch1, sc around, join, fasten off, weave in ends. Turn eye around<br>
<b>Working</b><b> in the back loops you left</b><br>
Join with slip stitch, sc around , fasten off and leave long tail for sewing. <br>
<b>With Black</b><br>
<b>R1:</b>Ch2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook<br>
<b>R2: </b>2sc in each , fasten off and sew onto side of eye with 2 grey rows. </p>
<p><b><i>Assembly</i></b></p>
<p>Sew eye on to middle of black row and sew smile on, tada!! I had fun designing this hat, especially since my lil one looks so cute in it LOL. As always, I'd love to see your finished hats so please visit me<br>
on my facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a> and post a pic on my wall or join us in the pattern sharing fun over at<a href="https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/groups/172500582926636?ref=bookmark&__user=100000602186983"> The Crochet Menagerie</a>. Be sure to check back for next weeks size 6-12 month size!! Till next time, ENJOY!<3 xx<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-49130634090723218522013-08-13T12:21:00.001-07:002013-08-14T13:30:34.039-07:00Rebel Princess<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_UDai579HYg/UguO4a9JJ8I/AAAAAAAAAMo/aU0fE7HOIhI/s1600/CYMERA_20130814_080454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_UDai579HYg/UguO4a9JJ8I/AAAAAAAAAMo/aU0fE7HOIhI/s640/CYMERA_20130814_080454.jpg"> </a> <br>
The Force is strong in my household lol, well according to my 6 and 3 year olds it is! I thought my baby girl could join in the Star Wars fun with her brothers so I came up with my Rebel Princess hat pattern. Needless to say we're all in love with the results and I hope you will be too!
* PLEASE DO NOT SELL PATTERN. You may sell items made from this pattern but I do ask that you mention Maw Beez as the designer. <3 *
<p><b>Materials</b></p>
<p>H hook<br>
W W yarn in dark brown<br>
Scissors<br>
Needle<br>
Hot glue gun (optional)</p>
<p><b>3-6 month hat</b></p>
<p>Ch2 <br>
<b>R1: </b>10 dc in 2nd ch from hook join (10)<br>
<b>R2:  </b>ch2 , dc in same as join, 2 dc in each around, join (20)<br>
<b>R3:</b> ch2(counts as first dc.here and throughout), dc in  same as join,dc in next, *2dc in next, dc in next * around, join (30)<br>
<b>R4:</b> ch2, dc in same as join, dc in next 2 dc, *2dc in next, dc in next 2 dc* around, join (40)<br>
<b>R5: </b>ch2, dc in same as join, dc in next 3 dc, * 2dc in next , dc in next 3 <u>dc</u>* around, join. (50)<br>
<b>R5-11: </b>ch2, dc in each around, join. (50)<br>
<b>R12: </b>tr in next 3 stitches, dc in next 3, hdc in next 2, sc around to last 8 stitches, hdc in next 2, dc in next 3, tr in last 3 stitches join with slip stitch in original join,leaving long tail for weaving.</p>
<p><i><b>6-12 month hat</b></i></p>
<p>Repeat R1-5 of 3-6 month hat</p>
<p><b>R6: </b>ch2, dc in same as join, dc in next 7 dc, *2 dc in next,dc in next,7*around , dc in last , join (57)<br>
<b>R7-12</b><b>: </b>ch2, dc in each around, join (57)<br>
<b>R13:</b> tr in next 3 stitches, dc in next 3, hdc in next 2, sc around to last 8 stitches, hdc in next 2, dc in next 3, tr in last 3 stitches join with slip stitch in original join, leaving long tail for weaving. </p>
<p><b>Child size </b><b>hat</b></p>
<p>Repeat rounds 1-5 of 3-6 month hat<br>
<b>R6:</b> ch2, dc in same as join, dc in next 4 dc,* 2 dc in next, dc in next 4 dc * around, join (60)<br>
<b>R7: </b>ch2, dc in same as join, dc in next 10 dc, *2 dc in next around, dc in next 10 dc*, join(66)<br>
<b>R8-13: </b>ch2, dc in each around, join (66)<br>
<b>R14: </b>tr in next 3 stitches, dc in next 3, hdc in next 2, sc around to last 8 stitches, hdc in next 2, dc in next 3, tr in last 3 stitches join with slip stitch in original join leaving long tail for weaving. </p>
<p><b><i>Adult Size hat</i></b></p>
<p>Repeat R1-6 from the child size hat<br>
<b>R7: </b>ch2, dc in same as join, dc in next 5 dc, *2dc in next, dc in next 5 dc* around, join. (70)<br>
<b>R8-14: </b>ch2, dc in each around, join. (70)<br>
<b>R15: </b>tr in next 3 stitches, dc in next 3, hdc in next 2, sc around to last 8 stitches, hdc in next 2, dc in next 3, tr in last 3 stitches join with slip stitch leaving long tail for weaving. </p>
<p><i><b>BUNS</b></i></p>
<p>Cut 40 pieces of yarn each 45 inches long. Divide into two groups of 20. Tie one end with a square knot and braid.Tie oppisite end with square knot and trim both ends. <br>
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Starting at one end, roll into into.a tight bun, either sewing together or applying a little hot glue along the back as you go. Tuck oppisite end behind bun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IQBbSfmnhdA/UguO5HE6S6I/AAAAAAAAAMw/Ut_3SApDpNA/s1600/CYMERA_20130813_184519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IQBbSfmnhdA/UguO5HE6S6I/AAAAAAAAAMw/Ut_3SApDpNA/s640/CYMERA_20130813_184519.jpg"> </a>
Sew or hot glue to sides of hat and you got yourself a rebel princess xx <br>
As always please visit my page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a> and post pictures of your creations. Also please join us over at<a href="https://www.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/groups/172500582926636?ref=bookmark&__user=100000602186983"> The Crochet Menagerie !  </a><br>
Till next time, Enjoy!!! <<u>3</u></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-83128146783290927432013-08-03T14:21:00.001-07:002013-08-04T11:52:22.259-07:00Ready for Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3nQ6hTv4Fjg/Uf6e-cVFlpI/AAAAAAAAAMA/iJAD-36KvBQ/s1600/PicsArt_1375636252092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3nQ6hTv4Fjg/Uf6e-cVFlpI/AAAAAAAAAMA/iJAD-36KvBQ/s640/PicsArt_1375636252092.jpg"> </a>
<p>Is Fall here yet??? Nope, three more weeks till school starts and I am so ready for summer to be over with. This heat AND humidity is killer on my skin and hair. I find myself longing for the leaves to change colors and that oh so good smell of a fireplace at work.  <br>
On that note, I want to share with you my cute little pumpkin pattern. It is <i>the</i> perfect decor that you can use all throughout the Fall season. I love displaying them on my mantle and I am sure you will too <3</p>
<p><b>Materials</b></p>
<p>H hook<br>
Redheart With Love yarn in autumn orange and dark brown<br>
Needle for weaving <br>
Stuffing/fill</p>
<p>With Orange<br>
Ch20<br>
<b>R1:</b> hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each across,ch2,turn. (18)</p>
<p><i>*</i><i>From here on out work each stitch in </i><i>the</i><i> top 2 stitches of previous hdc*</i><br>
<b><i>R2-22:</i></b><i> hdc in same stitch and in each stitch across, ch2, turn.(18)</i></p>
<p>With WS facing you, slip stitch ends together and finish off leaving extra long tail for weaving. Flip inside out so RS is showing. </p>
<p>Weave tail around bottom edge as if making a drawstring bag and pull tight closing bottom.
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With same tail weave top edge but before pulling tight fill with stuffing. Pull tight closing your pumkin. Using your needle sew the top close then push your needle through the middle out the bottom,pull tight and sew close bottom opening. Push your needle through the middle and out the top once more, pull tight ( this shapes your pumpkin) . Finish off/Weave in.</p>
<p><b>Stem</b></p>
<p>With drk. Brown</p>
<p>Ch 2<br>
<b>R1</b>: 5sc in 2nd ch from hook (5)<br>
<b>R2</b>: 2sc in eas around (10)<br>
<b>R3</b>: sc in each around using <i>back loops this round</i><i> only </i>(10)<br>
<b>R4-5</b>: sc around (10)<br>
<b>R6</b>: *sc2tog, sc in next*around (5)<br>
<b>R7:</b> 2sc in each around (10)<br>
<b>R8: </b>*2sc in next,sc in next* around(15)<br>
<b>R9: </b>*2sc in next sc, sc in next 2*around(20)<br>
<b>R10: </b>*sc in next stitch, ch3, sc in same stitch, sc in next 3 sc* around. Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing</p>
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*as always please feel free to sell finished items but I do ask that you add a link back to this page <3
<p>If you'd like to add a cute leaf to your pumpkin I found this super cute <a href="http://ambassadorcrochet.com/2011/10/07/fall-pumpkin-leaf-crochet-pattern/">Fall pumkin leaf</a> pattern. I worked it up in less than 5 mins. </p>
<p>I would love to see the pumpkins you work up using my pattern! Please visit my facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things </a>. <br>
Also if you love crochet and free patterns please join us over at <a href="https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/groups/172500582926636?ref=bookmark&__user=100000602186983">The Crochet Menagerie</a> <3 Till next time, ENJOY! xoxo</p> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2DF5AymhFEE/Uf6fDKir-TI/AAAAAAAAAMY/zuKBIm_8fZk/s1600/CYMERA_20130804_121714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2DF5AymhFEE/Uf6fDKir-TI/AAAAAAAAAMY/zuKBIm_8fZk/s640/CYMERA_20130804_121714.jpg"> </a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-82616191117257094052013-07-08T11:43:00.001-07:002013-07-16T09:35:41.635-07:00My Dish cloth obsession<p>Hello, my name is Shannon and I am addicted to dishcloths.<br>
There! I said it! Pheeew! <br>
I blame my crochet exchange group and Peaches n' Cream for making the most beautiful 100% cotton yarn.<br>
They are so handy to have around the house plus you can just toss them in the washer! There are sooo many patterns that I am sure you can spend days just looking at them, so I gathered my favorite patterns to share with you all today!<br>
First is the <a href="http://bobamom.blogspot.ca/2010/02/nubbie-scrubbies-this-pattern-makes.html?m=1">Nubbie Scrubbies</a>. This pattern is great for practicing your treble crochet stitch. Here is mine <3.<br>
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Then there's the <a href="http://bobamom.blogspot.ca/2010/02/nubbie-scrubbies-this-pattern-makes.html?m=1">Crunchy Stitch</a> dishcloth. Perfect for cleaning those stubborn counter tops (at least they're stubborn in my house!)<br>
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Next is the <a href="http://www.bestfreecrochet.com/2011/12/12/346-sunburst-dishcloth-maggie-weldon-maggies-crochet/">Sunburst</a> dishcloth. I loved this cloth but didnt have the colors so made my own colorful version !</p>
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And last but not least a beautiful Cherry dish cloth <3 I love this one! It will brighten up any kitchen!
I hope y'all enjoy these lovely patterns <3 I would love to see your work so please feel free to post on my facebook page Mama Bee's Crafty Things (www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts) or join our crochet group The Crochet Menagerie <3 Till next time
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It is sooo easy and if you mess up, most of the time, only you will know  ;-).  They are perfect for beginners because the help you practice with repetitive stitches. I want to share some free doll patterns I have had the pleasure of finding and making.</p>
<p>If you have been blessed with a little girl then you know ALL about the LaLaLoopsy craze. Here is a super cute <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=383978.0#axzz2RxndM3jr">Lalaloopsy</a> inspired pattern by a awesome Craftster member. Here is how mine came out <3</p>
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<p>Any Coraline fans in your house. Coraline was a cute claymation movie about a little girl who moves to a new home that has a small door with an alternate world. Here is a great pattern for a <a href="http://www.amigurumitogo.com/2011/06/coraline.html?m=1">Coraline</a> inspired . Here is my finished doll <3</p>
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<p>And here is a Merida doll inspired by the movie Brave that I made. I haven't written the pattern out yet but rest assured I WILL soon just for ya'll. <br>
I hope you enjoy these free patterns and as always visit my facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a> or join the crochet group <a href="https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/groups/172500582926636?ref=bookmark&__user=100000602186983">The Crochet Menagerie</a> and spread the love of crochet. Till next time, Enjoy !!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nLoemC0zOg0/Uchn1kW9PEI/AAAAAAAAAJY/UThbyGkkO3c/s1600/575602_387857587943755_600324895_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nLoemC0zOg0/Uchn1kW9PEI/AAAAAAAAAJY/UThbyGkkO3c/s640/575602_387857587943755_600324895_n.jpg"> </a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-36096706720077943232013-06-22T12:14:00.001-07:002013-06-28T16:27:30.984-07:00Garden fun with the kiddos<p>It's summer time and although you may imagine swimming pools, water balloon fights and lazy days when you think of summer, in the Maw Beez household we're still busy learning while having fun <3.<br>
Unfortunately(lol), we live in the desert and it has been soo hot outside that the boys don't even want to go swimming for longer than 30 mins. So I have been searching for things to do inside together and found this awesome idea on pinterest for <i>recycled self watering containers</i> and thought it was a perfect project for me and the boys to do together. </p>
<p><b>You will need</b>:</p>
<p>Clean 2 liter soda container<br>
Scissors/knife<br>
Potting soil<br>
Seeds<br>
About 10 inches of yarn <br>
A thick nail<br>
Hammer</p>
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<p><b>Step 1:</b> Cut the soda bottle in half</p>
<p><b>Step 2:</b> take the lid off and using the nail and hammer, punch a hole in the lid. ( If you do not have a nail you can use a screw and screwdriver)</p>
<p><b>Step 3:</b> thread the yarn through the hole in the lid and tie a knot in the middle so that it can not slip through and leaving a tail on both ends.</p>
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<p><b>Step 4:</b> Replace the lid on the bottle and fill with potting soil and pour just enough water in the bottom half of the bottle to cover the string of yarn and place the top half inside the bottom half.</p>
<p><b>Step 5:</b> Plant your seeds and water. Place in a window sill and watch them grow!</p>
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<p>This will be the last time you water directly from the top. The string of yarn will draw up just the right amount of water your plant will need to thrive. You will need to replenish the water in the bottom once every week or two. <br>
My boys loved this project and we had fun making a garden. Plus, now I will have pretty flowers too.<br>
I hope you enjoy this project and go off and have fun with your little ones too! Till next time, Enjoy! <3</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-23675779678567807742013-06-14T11:43:00.001-07:002013-06-24T07:24:48.174-07:00Little Sunshine Skirt<p>My little sunshine skirt popped in my head while making the mermaid tail last week  :-). <br>
This is a cute little skirt that is super fast to work and easily made to any size. </p>
<p><b>Materials</b><br>
Worsted weight yarn ( i used redheart in pale yellow and white)<br>
H hook</p>
<p><b>Waistband</b></p>
<p>Ch6 sc across<br>
R1-43: Working in back loops only ch1, turn, sc across. (add or subtract rows to adjust waist. This should fit a 6 month old) </p>
<p>Slip stitch ends together, ch1 and sc around,join<br>
R1-4:ch1, sc,dc in same as join, *(sc,dc) in next stitch, skip next*around<br>
R5: ch1 sc,dc in same stitch as join skip next stitch, *sc,dc in next, skip next* 4 more times, sc,dc in next 3 stitches, skip next, *sc,dc in next, skip next* 10 times, sc,dc in next 3 stitches, skip next, *sc,dc next, skip next*to join.join<br>
R6: ch1, sc,dc in same stitch, skip next, *sc,dc in same stitch, skip next* around to join. Join<br>
R7:ch1, sc,dc in same stitch, skip next, *sc,dc in next st, skip next*5 more times, sc,dc in next 3 stitches, skip next stitch ,*sc, dc in next, skip next* 10 times, sc,dc in next, skip next, across to join, join.<br>
R8-9: ch1, sc,dc in same as join, skip next, *sc,dc in next,skip next*around, join.</p>
<p>R10: ch1, sc,dc in same as join, skip next stitch, *sc,dc in next,skip next* 7 more times, sc,dc in next 3, skip next, *sc,dc in next, skip next* 12 times, sc,dc in next, skip next in next 3 stitches,* sc,dc in next, skip next* to join. Join</p>
<p>R11-15: ch1, sc,dc in same chain as join, skip next stitch, *sc, dc in nextstitch, skip next* around to join, join.<br>
Switch to white<br>
R16: ch 2, 3 dc in same stitch as join, skip next stitch, slip stitch in next, skip next , *4 dc in next, skip next, slip st next, skip next* around, finish off and weave ends.</p>
<p>To adjust this skirt to any size just increase the length of the waistband and increase on the "sides" as I did in rows 5 and 7 and length. <br>
And there you have it, my little sunshine skirt! <br>
I just love how it came out and think it would look great in different colors and appliques. <br>
As always please visit my facebook page <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a></b> and post pics of your results <3. Or join us over at The Crochet Menagerie group on facebook. Till next time, Enjoy!</p>
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<p><b>Materials</b><br>
Worsted weight yarn <br>
H hook</p>
<p><b>Stitches used</b><br>
Sc= single crochet<br>
Dc= double crochet<br>
Sc2tog= single crochet 2 together<br>
Pattern: *sc,dc in same stitch, skip next stitch, sc,dc in next,skip next *</p>
<p><b>Waist band</b><br>
Ch6 sc across <br>
Working in the back loops only<br>
R1-45: ch 1 sc across<br>
(this.fits a 6-9month baby. To make it the size you need just add or take away rows).<br>
At the end of row 45 ch 1 and slip stitch the two ends together making the waist band. <br>
<b>Tail</b></p>
<p>R1: Ch1 sc around band. Join<br>
R2-4: Ch1 sc,dc in same stitch as join, skip next stitch, sc,dc in next* around,  join<br>
R5: ch1,sc,dc in same stitch as join, sc,dc in next, skip next stitch and continue pattern till you get to the hip or side, sc,dc in next st, sc,dc in next, skip a stitch then continue pttern across front to next hip or side and increase by sc,dc in next st,sc,dc,in next then repeat pattern across to join, join.<br>
R6-12 : ch1, sc,dc in same sc as join, skip next, sc,dc in next, skip next*repeat repeat pattern around<br>
( this reaches to the knees of a 6-9 month old. Add or subtract rows as needed)<br>
R13: ch1 sc,dc in same as join, repeat pattern till you get to the side/hip then sc2tog twice then repeat pattern across front to next side/hip and sc2tog twice, reapeat pattern to join. Join.<br>
R14-17 : repeat pattern around. <br>
R18: repeat row 13<br>
R19-21: repeat pattern around<br>
R22: repeat row 13<br>
R23-25: repeat pattern<br>
R26: repeat 13<br>
R27-30: repeat pattern around<br>
R31: repeat 13<br>
32:repeat pattern<br>
33:repeat 13<br>
34-44: continue alternating between pattern (sc,dc in same sc, skip next) and row 13<br>
<b>Fin</b><br>
Lay tail flat ch 1 and sc across closing tail , turn (8)<br>
R1:Ch1 ,sc across,turn(8)<br>
R2:Ch1, 2 sc in first, sc across to last sc, 2sc in last,turn(12)<br>
R3:Ch1, sc across, turn<br>
R4-13: repeat rows 2 and 3 alternating <br>
Ch1 , sc in next 3 sc, hdc,hdc, dc in next 5, treble in next 3, slip stitch,treble next 3, dc in next 5, hdc, hdc, sc in next 3, slip stitch into last stitch chain 4 and slip stitch finish off weave tail. <br>
And there you have your own little mermaid!<br>
Here's my little angel <3 I have to admit that I should of made this when she was a few month younger because now she is nothing but a wiggle worm.  :-D<br>
Don't forget to share yours ony page<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts"> Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a> <3. Till next time, ENJOY!</p>
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<p><b>Materials</b></p>
<p>Worsted weight yarn ( I used pink for the hat and white for the flower)<br>
H hook<br>
Yarn Needle</p>
<p><b>Hat</b><br>
Ch 3<br>
R1: 10 dc in 2nd ch from hook join in top of ch 3. <br>
R2: ch2,  2 dc in each around, join in top of ch2 <br>
R3: ch2, dc in same dc as join, *dc in next, 2dc in next* around, join in top of ch2 <br>
R4: ch2, dc in same dc as join, *dc in next2 dc, 2dc in next*around, join in top of ch2<br>
R5: ch2, dc in same dc as join, *dc in next 3 dc, 2dc in next*around, join in top of ch2<br>
R6-11 ch2, dc in each around, join in top of chain 2<br>
R12: sc in each around, join<br>
R13: ch2, (hdc,dc,dc,hdc) in same sc as join, skip next stitch, *hdc,dc,dc,hdc in next,skip next st, hdc,dc,dc,hdc in next, skip next st* around, join , fasten off and weave ends.</p>
<p><b>Flower</b><br>
Starting with the color of the hat</p>
<p>Ch2<br>
10sc in 2nd ch from hook, join </p>
<p>R1:* ch3,skip next stitch,slip stitch in next* 5x,join in top of first sc</p>
<p>R2: slip stitch into first ch3 space, *ch 1, sc,hdc,dc,dc,hdc,sc, slip stitch into next ch3 space,ch1, sc,hdc,dc,dc,hdc,sc* repeat around, join</p>
<p>R3: Working around the posts of the petals, ch4 sc around next post, *ch4 , sc around next post* around fasten off. </p>
<p>Join white at any ch4 , ch1 , sc, hdc,dc,tr,tr,dc,hdc,sc, slip stitch to next ch4* around. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing onto your hat.</p>
<p>And there it is, my In the Bloom hat. Please feel free to use in your shop as long as you mention the pattern is by Maw Beez <3</p>
<p>Here is a picture that a wonderful pattern tester made. And one that I made for myself <3. Stop by my facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things </a>and post your hats :-) Till next time ! </p>
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<p><b>Lava In A </b><b>Jar</b></p>
<p><b>Matierials</b></p>
<p>1  jelly jar<br>
1 cup of water<br>
Food coloring (red preferably) <br>
1/4 cup of oil<br>
Sugar and a spoon</p>
<p><b>Directions</b></p>
<p>Step 1: pour 1 cup of water into the            jar</p>
<p>Step 2: squeeze 5 drops of red food coloring into water</p>
<p>Step 3: pour oil into the water ( stop here and observe and discuss what is happening )</p>
<p>Step 4: sprinkle a spoonful of sugar<br>
            and see what happens!</p>
<p>Do you see the bubbles?? Looks kinda like a lava lamp right? :) Do you know why this happens? Well, oil is lighter than water so it floats. When you add the sugar, a little bit of oil gets trapped. As the sugar dissolves the oil is released and travels back to the top making a "lava" effect. <br>
For an extra bonus add a few drops of a different colored food coloring afterwards and see what happens. The food coloring, which is heavier than water and sinks, gets coated in oil and sinks slower than normal making beautiful "fireworks" in the water.<br>
My son really enjoyed this project and it boosted his curiousity in science and I do believe I may have a little Bill Nye the science guy on my hands. I plan on doing more science experiments with him throughout the summer and share them with you all! Till next time!</p>
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BAM! Here's my work! <br />
I ended up stumbling the CUTEST puppy pattern EVER. Seriously when this pup debut at my shop orders were pouring in like crazy. And you can see why!<br />
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By Hook, By Hand ( www.byhookbyhand.blogspot.com ) is THE most awesomest craft page I have every found. Not only does it have the greatest crochet pdf patterns for free, she also offers amazing tutorials on everything from cloth dolls to how to make a doll house out of cardboard. Believe me when I say you will be lost for days on her site. Here is a side view of the Spaniel pup.<br />
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Isn't it so cute. There's so many things I want to make from the site but decided on the woodland scene. <br />
I didnt have fun fur so I decided to make my own meadow and will share the pattern with you all.<br />
Materials<br />
Worsted yarn in green<br />
G hook<br />
Stitches used<br />
Sc=single crochet<br />
Sc2tog= single crochet 2 stitches together<br />
<a href="http:// http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1rJJ6twdC8">Loop stitch</a> ( click for tutorial)<br />
Ch 30 sc in 2nd ch from hook and across<br />
R1: ch1,turn , sc in next stitch,* loop stitch in next, sc in next* repeat across<br />
R2-3 : ch1, turn, sc across<br />
R4: ch1, turn, sc in first stitch, loop st in next 4 stitches, sc across to last 5 stitches, loop st in next 4 stitches, sc in last<br />
R5-12: ch1, turn, sc across<br />
R13: ch1, turn, sc across to last 5 stitches, loop stitch in 4 stitches, sc in last<br />
R15: ch1,turn, sc across<br />
R16: ch1, turn, sc across to last 4 sc, loop st in next 3 stitches, sc in last stitch.<br />
R17: ch1, turn, sc across<br />
R18: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc across to last 2 stitches, sc2tog<br />
R19: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc across to last 2 stitches, sc2tog<br />
R20: ch1,turn, sc2tog, sc across to last 2 stitches, sc2tog , join in last stitch, ch1 and sc all around, fasten off and weave in all ends<br />
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And theres my meadow!<br />
I had lots of fun making the miniature mushrooms. And I think the fungus on the log and tree stump complete the whole scene. <br />
I'd love to see your results and hear what you chose to make from By Hook By Hand. Please send to mawbeez@gmail.com.
And last but not least is a Siamese kitten I made from her Kittens for Adoption set. Isn't it adorable! Stop by my facebook page Mama Bee's Crafty Things and share your work. Till next time!!!
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<b>Materials</b><br />
2 skeins of Red heart with Love yarn in any color<br />
J hook<br />
<b>Stitches used</b><br />
Ch= chain<br />
hdc= half double crochet<br />
Dc=double crochet<br />
Using <b>J hook</b> and working with two skins<br />
Ch 100<br />
Hdc in 3rd chain from hook , hdc across<br />
Row 1-25 ch 3( counts as first hdc)<br />
turn, hdc across<br />
At end of row 25 do not fasten off. <br />
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Right now you should have a big rectangle shape. Lay with wrong side facing up. Count back 60 spaces and join with slip stitch, slip stitch down the side fastening off at end. Do the same for the opposite side. <br />
If you'd like to make your bag with a little bit of texture; hdc in only the top 2 loops of each hdc. It will leave a nice ridge throughout every row giving your bag a slightly different look. <br />
<b>Strap</b><br />
Working with two strands<br />
Ch 90<br />
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across, ch3 turn<br />
Row 2: hdc across, ch 3, turn<br />
Row 3: hdc across, fasten off leaving long tail for sewing <br />
Now you can decorate your bag with any applique. I used a flower pattern from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tangledhappy">Tangled Happy</a>. I am currently making one in red with a monkey applique for a friend who had twin boys. <br />
The first picture is of my gray messenger bag for my customer. She really loved it! The hdc is tight enough so that nothing falls out or slips through. And by using two strands the bag is durable enough to last a long time. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I decided I wanted to share this pattern I asked a couple nice gals to test my pattern for me.The second picture is by Terri over at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cozybabycrochet">Cozy Baby Crochet</a>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Awesome right!!?!! I love the embroidery work she used to decorate the cover. This shows how you can really make this bag your own. Feel free to comment if you have any questions. I would love to see your results. Please email mawbeez@gmail.com or visit my page Mama Bee's Crafty Things on facebook Till next time <3 <span id="goog_363998411"></span><span id="goog_363998412"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a> <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233860007832129056.post-44505357012225863712013-05-17T15:07:00.001-07:002013-05-17T15:07:46.258-07:00Han Solo strikes back! <p>Only 5 days till my first baby turns 6 which means only 6 days left to make him some Star Wars amigurumis! So far I've finished a Stormtrooper, R2D2, and Bobo Fet. *drum roll*<br>
Here is the latest in his collection,</p>
<p>Han Solo!</p>
<p>I really like how he turned out, especially his little gun holster. I do think I need to embroider his hair a bit better, but other than that I think he came out great and my son will love him.<br>
I am excited to make the next doll since I recently bought saftey eyes. It will be my first time using them so I can't wait. Till next time!</p>
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I would like to share with y'all a basic granny square pattern. This pattern is perfect for people who are beginners and just starting your love for crochet. </p>
<p><b>Materials</b><br>
Any color worsted weight yarn<br>
H hook<br>
Needle to weave ends</p>
<p>Ch4 join making a circle, ch3( counts as first dc)</p>
<p><b>R1</b>: 2 dc in the circle, *ch1, 3 dc into circle*3 more times. Ch1 , Join in top of ch3</p>
<p><b>R2</b>: slip stich next 2 dc , slip stich into chain1 space, ch 3.<br>
Working in the ch space,  2dc, ch2, 3 dc, ch 1. Working in next ch space, 3 dc, ch2, 3 dc, ch1. Working in next ch space, 3 dc, ch2, 3dc,ch1. Working in last ch space, 3 dc , ch2, 3dc, ch 1, slip stitch to top of ch3.</p>
<p><b>R3</b>: slip stitch next 2 stitches, slip stich into ch 2 space, ch 3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc ch 1. In next ch space 3 dc, ch 1. * Working in next space, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch1. In next space; 3dc, ch1* around join on top of ch 3.</p>
<p>Notice the pattern??? Every corner is 3dc,ch2,3dc and every ch1 space is 3 dc ! Now here you can finish off and have a great 4 inch square or continue the same pattern to make a granny square blanket. Try different colors, alternating each row. <br>
If you find any mistakes or problems please feel free to ask me for help. You can email me at mawbeez@gmail.com or visit my facebook page<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts"> Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a> . Enjoy!</p>
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The hat part is the basic earflap hat pattern by <a href="http:// http://allicrafts.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-pattern-baby-earflap-hat-6-months.html?m=1">Alli Crafts</a> which awesomely provides a great and easy hat pattern from newborn up to toddler size! I worked the pattern for 6 months in aqua sith orange trim.  <br>
Here is the pattern for the spikes and spots :</p>
<p>Materials <br>
G hook<br>
Red heart worsted yarn in aqua, cherry red and autumn orange<br>
Yarn needle</p>
<p><b>Spikes</b> ( make 5) do not join<br>
Using orange<br>
Ch2 <br>
R1: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook<br>
R2 : 2sc in first sc, sc, 2sc in next sc, sc (6)<br>
R3: sc around<br>
R4:  2sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc,         2sc in next, sc in last 2 sc (8)<br>
R5: sc around<br>
R6: 2sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2sc in next sc,sc in last 3 sc (10)<br>
R7: sc around<br>
R8: 2sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc,2sc in next sc, sc in last 4 sc ( 12)<br>
R9: sc around, fasten off leaving long tail to sew. </p>
<p><b>Large spots</b> ( make 2) using red<br>
Ch2<br>
R1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook<br>
R2: inc around (10)<br>
R3: sc, inc around(15)<br>
R4: 2 sc, inc around (20)<br>
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew</p>
<p><b>Medium Spots</b> (make 2) <br>
Ch2 <br>
R1: 5 sc in second ch from hook<br>
R2: inc around (10)<br>
R3: *sc,inc *around (15)<br>
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing</p>
<p><b>Small spots</b> ( make 2)</p>
<p>Ch2<br>
R1: 5 sc in second chain from hook<br>
R2: inc around (10) <br>
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing</p>
<p>Sew on spikes and horns. Weave ends and done!! <br>
The first pic below is before sewing on all the pieces  :-) The second is of my sweet little Savannah Rose wearing the hat <3<br>
I hope you enjoy my first free pattern post! I'd love to see how yours turn out  :-). Send pics to mawbeez@gmail.com and I will display them on my facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamabeescrafts">Mama Bee's Crafty Things</a> .</p>
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<p> http://freepatternsbyh.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/stegosaurus-amigurumi.html?m=1</p>
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My eldest is turning 6 next week and as	he is the apple of my eye, I wanted to finish his Star Wars amigurumi collection. Here is my latest creation BOBO FET <3 I hope you all like him. He was really fun to make. </p>
<div class='separator' style='clear: both; text-align: center;'> <a href='http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YndEb83FFo0/UZD15MXHyNI/AAAAAAAAAAo/JjGQvrXbuQQ/s1600/PicsArt_1368373467983.jpg' imageanchor='1' style='margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;'> <img border='0' src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YndEb83FFo0/UZD15MXHyNI/AAAAAAAAAAo/JjGQvrXbuQQ/s640/PicsArt_1368373467983.jpg' /> </a> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09525472012477667246noreply@blogger.com0El Paso, El Paso31.75872 -106.48693