Crochet Heart Headband D.I.Y.

Today, I'm going to show you how to make your own adorable crochet heart headband. Just in time for Valentine's Day. If you're a fast crocheter, it will only take about ten minutes to do.

//Supplies//

Yarn. I'm using Vanna's Choice Yarn in Dusty Purple.

Size H/8-5.00MM Crochet Hook.


//Step One//
Making the heart.

The pattern is a LITTLE confusing. Just make sure you follow STEP by STEP!!
Ch 6 and join with sl st

Rnd 1: Working in ring: sc, hdc, dc, 2tr, 2dc, 3hdc, sc, dc, sc, 3hdc, 2dc, 2tr, dc, hdc, sc.
Join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: ch1, sc in same st, 2hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 tr in next 2 st, dc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2tr in next 2st, 2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc. sl st to join

//Tip//
If you wanted, you could stop here and grab an alligator clip and attached the clip to the back of the heart and clip it in your hair. I think I'm going to make a lot of these for my daughter. :)

//Step Two//
Making the headband.

The headband is just a long chain. I chained until it fit snug around my head. When you finish off the chain, leave a little extra string so you can tie it. *Remember, yarn stretches so don't make it too loose.*

//Step Three//
Joining the heart and the headband.


Place the headband chain around your head and pick a spot where you want it to go. Grab the spot with your fingers and put your hook through to mark it. With the back of the heart facing you, sc the chain to the back of the heart. It doesn't have to look perfect. No one will see that side.

Annnnnd you're DONE! I hope you enjoyed this week's D.I.Y!!

Happy crocheting!!!

Black Friday Give-Away!!!

This is my very FIRST give-away on my blog!! Yay! Up for grabs is a Crochet Christmas Tree Garland handmade with love by yours truly. Value of this give-away is $25. This is JUST in time for Christmas decorating. It's perfect in an entry way or hung on your fireplace. Each tree is approximately 5 in. X 4 1/2 in. The whole garland is about 4 feet in length. All you have to do to get this darling garland is LEAVE A COMMENT and FOLLOW ME!! I will pick a random winner on Monday. Good luck!!



unedited picture with real color.

D.I.Y. Monday! Crochet Gingerbread House.

Happy Monday everyone! Today I'm doing a lot of catching up on my handmade Christmas gifts, so here is a tutorial I found on lionbrand.com that is now on my list of things I need to crochet before Christmas...along with 4 blankets, a tree skirt, garland and I haven't finished ONE of them yet. EEK! I'll be crocheting a blanket ALL day today until I run out of yarn. NOTE TO SELF: Buy A LOT more yarn this week.



tutorial found here

TIP: This OH so cute gingerbread house can be made into a really cute holiday garland or hang it on your tree as an ornament.

D.I.Y. Monday! Crochet Hair Bow.

This is a SUPER easy pattern that you can whip out in about thirty minutes.

SUPPLIES:
-Yarn. I'm using Vanna's Choice 100% Acrylic Medium Yarn.
-H8/5.00mm Crochet Hook.
-Aligator clip or bobby pin.


PATTERN:
Ch 40,
Row 1 - ch2, Sc 40 then turn
Rows 2-7: repeat row 1.
You should now have a rectangle. Fasten off yarn. Slst both ends together.
Center of Bow-
Ch 7 then ch2, Sc 4 rows. Fasten off yarn.
Finishing:
Slst bow center around bow, gathering the middle of the bow and joining at back of bow.
Attach alligator clip or bobby pin to the back of the bow and enjoy! You could easily attached this bow to a headband if you so desired.

Happy crocheting!

DIY Monday! Crochet Triangle Garland.

Today, I'm going to teach you how to make this ADORABLE Triangle Banner. They're super cute and are pretty much perfect anywhere in your house.



*Each triangle is about 3" X 3 1/2"*

SUPPLY LIST:


-Medium (worsted) weight yarn. I'm using some cheap Red Heart Yarn. I find this type of yarn is kind of scratchy, so it's not too comfortable for blankets and scarves so for this banner project, it's perfect since no one is going to wear it.

-Size H/8-5.00MM crochet hook.

-Scissors.

PATTERN:

(for the triangles)
ch 6, slst into first st to make a ring.

Round 1- ch 3, 2 dc in center of the ring, ch 4, 3 dc in ring, ch 4, 3 dc in ring, ch 4, slst into the ch-3 in the beginning of the round.

Round 2- ch 3, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in the ch-4 sp, ch 2, * dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in next ch-4 sp, ch 2 **, repeat the directions between * and ** once, then sl st in beginning ch-3 of this round, fasten off.

Don't worry if your triangles look a little wonky. Just stretch them a little and they will look fine. Make as many as you want for your garland. I made five for mine.

ATTACHING THE TRIANGLES:

ch 20, slst onto a corner of your first triangle. Like so...



sc 2 in ch-2 sp, sc 1 in next 2 st, sc 2 in ch-2 sp, sc 1 in next 4 stitch, sc 2 in ch-2 sp, sc 1 in next 2 st, sc 2 in ch-2 sp, ch 15 repeat this process until all triangles are attached, ch 25 and fasten off.



Hang and enjoy. :)

Buzz, Buzz, Busy Bee.

I went thrift shopping with my mom on Tuesday. SO much fun!! We're going to try to do this weekly. It'll be our mother-daughter bonding. :) I found this super cute vintage camera. I'm not even sure if it works yet. For $7, this might have to be my best thrifty find yet.

It's a Petri 7S. circa 1963. I intend on doing some research on this camera sometime today so I can start shooting with it. I love the leather case that came with it. It also has a little case for the film.

Here are a few photos I found taken with this type of camera found here


These pictures make me super excited about using it!!

Here is a preview of what I've been working on for my Etsy Shop


I worked more on Kimber's blanket. I'm only 1/4 way done. I need to step it up before it gets too cold.


I've been invited to a Starving Artist Showcase where few friends are showing off some artwork. I'm really excited about seeing the pieces. If you're in Dallas, you should come!


I still need to get started on our Halloween Costumes.

This is the costume I'm making for Kimber.


Tutorial found here

My project for my Halloween costume.

source

Busy Hands.

I've been crocheting everything you can think of. Currently, I'm working on a bunch of coffee cozies to sell in my Etsy shop...JUST in time for Fall and Starbucks best (in my opinon) seasonal coffee; the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Yum! I'll post pictures of them soon. I'm thinking about crocheting some cute banners to sell as well. I REALLY need to start on a new blanket for Kimber before it's too late. I started on one and I don't like it anymore. I signed up for an online class called Home Ec and I haven't even started on ANY of the projects. YIKES! SO many things to do.

I've been itching to start painting again too. Maybe some watercolors? We'll see. My creative juices are flowing like crazy. I love it. Back to work!

SWOON! Here is some Florence + the Machine to start off your day.

10 Things I Love Sunday.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend! Mine has been a little topsy-turvy since we got back from Portland. Yesterday, I even got up at 4:30am, got in the shower, got dressed and came to work and realized that I didn't have to work yesterday. Haha! I hope I can get my mind straight soon. I'm super motivated and ready to get life back on track. Here are 10 things I love this week! Enjoy!

1. This stencil that Jay Wilkinson made of our friend Dave that just passed away. Let's see where he ends up!! I'm pretty sure he made copies of this stencil. I need to get my paws on one of them.


2. This ADORABLE wrapped fox t-shirt.


3. Kimber. I love her EVERYDAY, but she's been super sweet lately. She helped me cook last night and she loves watching me put my make up on. I let her do her own eye shadow the other day. It was the shimmery stuff so it wasn't as noticable compared to say...black or gray. She did a good job. She decided that it should go on her eyebrows too. Her face lit up as she was doing it. She REALLY wants to be a ballerina. I think I should sign her up for some dance classes soon. I love watching her blossom everyday.



4. These cute customized dolls. This has Kimber's name all over it.


5. While in Portland we past by A LOT of bikes on the sidewalks. Some of them had cute crocheted accessories to set them apart from one another. I wouldn't mind creating one of these.

This one is my favorite.



6. Being given a bouquet of fresh lavender on the streets of Portland by random strangers. ::SNIFF:: Ahhhhh! Magical.


7. This dress. To die for.


8. Beards.


9. Bubble tea...it's been too long.


10. Breakfast food. I love it...anytime of day. :)

Learning to Crochet.

So, yesterday I got the single crochet stitch down. I can probably do that in my sleep. Today I decided to learn the double crochet stitch and making a crochet circle. It's a little messy, but I think I'm doing good. Next I'm going to try a granny square. Wish me luck!

First attempt at crocheting.

I think I did pretty good with the single crochet stitch. I think I'm doing it too tight, though. I guess I'm afraid that it's going to come apart? Tomorrow I will attempt the double crochet stitch. Maybe I can start doing crochet circles too. But for now I'm going to practice this single stitch tonight. YIPPEE!!

Crochet Inspiration.

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Like I've said, I've been making things left and right and now I want to try to crochet. It looks pretty simple. I've tried knitting a little bit last week with my friend Kyndall. I was getting the hang of it. With a little more practice I could make some awesome stuff, but I was thinking that I should start with crocheting. Here are some pretty crochet inspirations.