Ho, Ho, Ho, Cute Santa Time

Ready set, holiday time.

Cute Santa uses worsted weight yarn, a little bit of boucle yarn, a size G and a size H crochet hook and basic crochet stitches. Approximately 13 inches tall from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet, not counting his hat and pom-pom.

 

 Cute Santa Claus

Available now through my Website, Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy

New Set for "So Cute Baby Doll"

Holidays usually mean lots of pictures so baby has to look good. New "So Cute Baby, Loving Snow Set" includes written instructions for vest, dress, snowflake applique, snowman booties, socks and Mary Jane Style Shoes. Note, the pants and shirt shown are from "So Cute Baby Play Wear" and the snowman hat is available here on the blog for free.

Happy crocheting!

So Cute Baby Loving Snow Set

Available now through my Website, Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy

Free Snowman Cocoon and Hat for So Cute Baby

It's getting chilly here in Illinois and it's time to pull out those winter hats and mittens. Keep baby warm (and cute) with a snowman cocoon and hat. This fun set works up quickly using the basic cocoon and teddy bear hat pattern with just a few changes here and there to turn it into snowman wear.

So Cute Baby Snowman Cocoon and Hat
crochet pattern by Teri Crews Designs
Materials:
~Worsted Weight Yarn
2 oz white, 1 oz black, small amount of green, small amount of orange (sample made with "Impeccable" Yarn from Micheal's
~size I and size G crochet hook
~tapestry needle
~fiberfill
Finished measurements: fits So Cute Baby by Teri Crews
Abbreviations and Stitches Used:
ch=chain fo=fasten off hdc=half double crochet
rnd= round sc=single crochet sl st = slip stitch
st(s)=stitch or stitches 2sctog = sc 2 stitches together dc= double crochet
yo = yarn over ( ) or [ ] = repeat enclosed, number of times indicated after
reverse sc= sc in stitch to the right of last sc, instead of to the left
Notes and Tips:
Helpful to read these before starting and maybe even again when it's time to put your softie together
~Do not join pieces that are crocheted in the round unless otherwise indicated in each individual pattern piece
~A stitch marker will come in handy when repeating rounds or another helpful way to keep track of your rounds is to, start all pieces with a long tail, pull the tail through the beginning stitch of each round.
~Important, because your cute baby is small and has lots of little pieces, please never give him or her to a small child or baby.
Cocoon
with worsted weight white yarn and I hook (note, you will be joining rounds with sl st in top of beg ch 3)
1: ch 48, being careful not to twist, join with a sl st to form a ring, ch 3, dc in each ch, join with a sl st in top of beg ch 3
2-3: ch 3, dc in each dc
4: ch 3, dc in each of the next 5, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 6, dc2tog) around (42)
5: ch 3, dc in each dc
6: ch 3, dc in each of the next 4, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 5, dc2tog) around (36)
7-12: ch 3, dc in each dc, (36)
13: ch 3, dc in each of the next 3, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 4, dc2tog) around (30)
14: ch 3, dc in each dc (30)
15: ch 3, dc in each of the next 3, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 3, dc2tog) around (24)
16-18: ch 3, dc in each dc (24)
19: ch 3, dc in next dc, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 2, dc2tog) around (18)
20: ch 3, dc in each dc, join last round with sl st. FO, leave a long tail. Weave in beginning yarn. Thread tapestry needle with ending yarn, weave through remaining stitches from round 20, pull tight to close. Leave top open.
Cocoon Edge
with white yarn and I hook
1: join yarn with sl st in any st, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in each of the next 3 sts, (ch 3, sc in each of the next 3 sts) around, join with sl st, FO, weave in ends
Cocoon Circles/Coal
with black and I hook
1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2: 2 sc in each sc (12)
3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) around, join last st with sl st, (18) FO, leave long tail for sewing. Weave in beginning tail
Snowman Hat
with white worsted weight yarn and I hook
1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2: 2 sc in each sc (12)
3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc ) around (18)
4: (sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (24)
5: (sc in each of the next 3, 2 sc in next) around (30)
6: (sc in each of the next 4, 2 sc in next) around (36)
7-14: sc in each sc, join last st with sl st, FO, weave in ends
Snowman Eyes (make 2)
with black and G hook
1: ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing, weave in beginning end
Snowman Nose
with orange and G hook
1: ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, FO, leave a long tail for sewing, weave in beginning end
Snowman Mouth
separate yarn into 2 ply, thread tapestry needle and sew mouth with tiny back stitches

Sharing Pictures of Your Finished Toys

I love it when you send me pictures of your finished toys. Every toy has his or her own unique personality and its fun to see how they turn out.

I thought it would be nice if we could all see them and talk about them. I just set up a new "Cute Crochet"
 group. We'll be able to share pictures, and chat about crocheting. Hope you join us:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2126293@N21/discuss/72157631912314220/

Happy crocheting,
Teri