Minion hats!!!

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!
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

Materials
Small amounts of Red heart super saver yarn in
Yellow
Royal Blue
Black
White
Grey
Needle for weaving
H hook

Size 0-6 months

R1:Ch3, 10dc in 2nd ch from hook, join on top of ch3 here and throughout pattern.  (10)
R2: ch3, dc in same as join, 2dc in each around, join (20)
R3: ch3, dc in same as join,dc in next, *2 dc in next, dc in next* around, join. (30)
R4: ch3, dc in same as join, dc in next 2 dc ,*2 dc in next, dc in next 2 dc* around, join. (40)
R5: ch3, dc in same as join, dc in next 3 dc, *2dc in next, dc in next 3*around, join. (50)
Switch to black

R6: ch3, dc in each around, join

Switch back to yellow

R7-9: ch3, dc in each around, join.

Switch to navy blue

R10: ch3, dc in each around, join.
R11-14: ch,* Fpdc in next dc, Bpdc in next* around, join. Fasten off weave in ends.

Eye
With white, do not join
R1: Ch2, 6 sc in 1st ch from hook (6)
R2: 2sc in each around (12)
R3: *2sc in next, sc in next *around(18)
R4: *2sc in next, sc in next 2*around. (24)
R5:2sc in next, sc in next 3sc around, fasten off .
Goggle
With grey
Workin in the front loops only of eye you just made
R1: join with slip stitch, sc around, join
R2: ch1, sc around, join, fasten off, weave in ends. Turn eye around
Working in the back loops you left
Join with slip stitch, sc around , fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
With Black
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.

Assembly

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
on my facebook page Mama Bee's Crafty Things and post a pic on my wall or join us in the pattern sharing fun over at The Crochet Menagerie. Be sure to check back for next weeks size 6-12 month size!! Till next time, ENJOY!<3 xx

Science Fair time!!!!

It is science fair time in the Maw Beez household and I wanted to share my sons first project. It is really easy and some thing fun to do with the entire family. Plus the kids are learning while having fun!

Lava In A Jar

Matierials

1  jelly jar
1 cup of water
Food coloring (red preferably)
1/4 cup of oil
Sugar and a spoon

Directions

Step 1: pour 1 cup of water into the            jar

Step 2: squeeze 5 drops of red food coloring into water

Step 3: pour oil into the water ( stop here and observe and discuss what is happening )

Step 4: sprinkle a spoonful of sugar
            and see what happens!

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.
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.
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!

My first free pattern!

Recently I was asked to make a dino hat for a 6 month old baby. I'd like to share this pattern with y'all as my first free pattern. Well, actually, half the pattern is mine hahaha. 
The hat part is the basic earflap hat pattern by Alli Crafts 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. 
Here is the pattern for the spikes and spots :

Materials
G hook
Red heart worsted yarn in aqua, cherry red and autumn orange
Yarn needle

Spikes ( make 5) do not join
Using orange
Ch2
R1: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2 : 2sc in first sc, sc, 2sc in next sc, sc (6)
R3: sc around
R4:  2sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc,         2sc in next, sc in last 2 sc (8)
R5: sc around
R6: 2sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2sc in next sc,sc in last 3 sc (10)
R7: sc around
R8: 2sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc,2sc in next sc, sc in last 4 sc ( 12)
R9: sc around, fasten off leaving long tail to sew.

Large spots ( make 2) using red
Ch2
R1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: inc around (10)
R3: sc, inc around(15)
R4: 2 sc, inc around (20)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew

Medium Spots (make 2)
Ch2
R1: 5 sc in second ch from hook
R2: inc around (10)
R3: *sc,inc *around (15)
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing

Small spots ( make 2)

Ch2
R1: 5 sc in second chain from hook
R2: inc around (10)
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing

Sew on spikes and horns. Weave ends and done!!
The first pic below is before sewing on all the pieces  :-) The second is of my sweet little Savannah Rose wearing the hat <3
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 Mama Bee's Crafty Things .