Three Toed Sloth

My daughter showed me a You Tube video with Kristen Bell on Ellen and I couldn't stop laughing. Adorable. So, of course my next softie had to be a sloth. Mine is a three toed, but two toed are just as cute. 

Oh and here is a link to the You Tube Video if you want a chuckle

Indiana for the Weekend

Heading to Indiana tomorrow for a visit and some quiet. When I say quiet I mean it. Back Monday with a new pattern idea in the making. Have a great weekend.

On My Knitting Needles This Week

I always have several projects going on at once. Sometimes I wish I was one of those "get it done, before you start something new" kind of people, but I've learned I need to change it up or it won't get done at all.

Baby, by Claire Garland-Knitbabes

awesome frog by Alan Dart-look at those feet

What's New In April

What's new here...

dining room set with fun parson's chairs

summertime cut for Stewart

things are blooming

new birks and Walter's gray hair (sorry silver)

it's a treasure-State Street Market find-old pencil sharpener

pretty vintage crochet potholder-yes, I finished it and if it wasn't so pretty I might use it

great chippy distressed orange and teal candle holders-oh and a sweet prim bunny

Look what she made

I love them. A great Etsy customer shared her pictures with me. Thanks Lorraine

Pinterest Promotion

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Pinterest promotion. I appreciate the pins and hope you are enjoying your patterns.

E-Book Pattern Packs Are Here

Now you can purchase patterns here. E-book packs contain four patterns for the price of three and are sent directly to you email address within 24 hours.

Get the info and see them now Pattern Packs E-Books

Black and White...Penguin Time

I know Penguins tend to hang out more during those Winter months, but I was in a black and white sort of mood. I think penguins can hang around all year. What do you think?

Happy Easter

Happy Easter. I hope you find all the eggs your looking for and have a great time with family and friends.

Time for some pink

Sometimes pink catches my eye and I think, "I love pink". This was one of those weekends. So it times for a hippo...with tennis shoes. Hope you like her.

Simply Cute Hippo Crochet Pattern

Sitting in the sun and getting something done

Today was the perfect day to sit on the deck and create and get something done.

Simply Cute Raccoon, crochet pattern

Sometimes things work out just the way you imagined

You've probably heard the saying, "inspiration is all around us", well this
 is definitely true, I get ideas about what I'd like to make and how I'd like the finished product to look all the time.

Problem is sometimes those ideas just don't work out and the finished product just isn't what I imagined at all. There seems to be a lot of those days, and I know to get it right, there are times we have to...try, try, again.

Yippee, today wasn't one of those days for me. I smiled when I look at my new Koala Bear's face and love the way his personality turned out. Maybe he'll make you smile too.

New Pattern, "Anticipation" Sweet Mama Waits

This sweet pattern is definitely called, "Anticipation". Look at her waiting for her egg to hatch. 

I know some of you are wondering...what took her so long to make a bird. For those of you who don't know me, I'm a bit of a bird freak. I love them, I know who doesn't these days, but I've loved them for a while now and still can't help picking up every little bird nick knack, do dad and picture I see.  

Well, here she is, I hope she's loved. 

Did you guess...a fox?

All finished and ready to meet you. "Simply Sweet Fox" is the fourth pattern in this series. He's about 11 inches tall and full of personality. Created with medium worsted weight yarn, a G hook and some basic crochet stitches (sc, hdc, dc, tc and crocheting in the round).

Can you guess?

Can you guess what type of animal will be my next pattern? His head definitely gave me a bit of a challenge, but he seems to be cooperating now and after another test, you should be meeting this sweet......oops almost told you. Anyway you should be seeing a new pattern soon.

Getting Ready for Easter

Holidays always seem to sneak up on me. So I thought I'd better work on something for Easter so you can be ready too. 

This sweet bunny wreath is perfect for Spring, Easter and Gift Giving.
Pattern includes detailed instructions (English) for creating the bunny, flowers and putting your wreath together along with a materials list and additional hints and tips to put your wreath together. Yarn wrapping instructions are not included, but the process is very simple. Just wrap, wrap and wrap. Secure ends and decorate.

Basic crochet stitches are used in the pattern, i.e., sc, hdc, dc, tr and some crocheting in the round. Skill level = easy

Materials needed include any medium worsted weight yarn (sample used Vanna's choice), eyelash yarn (sample made with Martha Stewart's glitter eyelash, love it by the way), about 24" of 2 types of ribbon (sample used polyester and organdy), safety eyes (can use buttons or beads), glue gun, glue, blush and a tiny bit of white felt.

Erin Bradley Designs

Do you need graphics for your Etsy shop, website or blog? Erin is definitely my favorite. She's friendly, fast and professional.

Erin Bradley Designs

Always appreciate the help

Do you have questions, comments or feedback about your Simply Cute or Simply Sweet crochet pattern. I'd love to hear from you and would really appreciate your help. I've recently added a Errata and Tutorial page to help ensure your pattern is easy to read, fun to make and helps you create a softie you'll love.

Thanks so much for your help and support. I want you to love making these sweeties as much as I love creating them.

E-Books on Ravelry

E-Books now available in my Ravelry Store. It just didn't seem fair that I couldn't add a feature that allowed me to give away a free pattern so I set up some E-Books. The books contain 4 patterns and are priced at $14.85 so your getting a pattern free. Book 1 includes patterns for: Simply Cute Bear, Bunny, Cat and Dog. Book 2 includes patterns for: Simply Cute Elephant, Lamb, Pig and Lion. A new book will be available as soon as I finish my next pattern (not sure what he or she will be yet).

 

E-Book 1-Simply Cute Pattern Pack

 

E-Book 2-Simply Cute Pattern Pack

Heavy Snow Day

We sure have been spoiled this year with just a little snow and mild temperatures. It's been so nice in fact, I almost forgot what February in Illinois was supposed to be like until yesterday. We got hit with some nice heavy, snowball packing snow. The flakes where about the size of potato chips. It was definitely pretty this morning if you didn't have to drive. I was lucky and got to see it from my kitchen window while finishing up my newest pattern. What do you think. Are there any monkey lovers are there?

Gotta Have a Frog

This sweet frog's face definitely makes me smile. I'm thrilled add him to my "Simply Sweet" Crochet collection. Hope you like him. I think his feet and bent knees are great. He works up quickly with basic stitches, worsted weight yarn and a size F crochet hook. His pattern is available for immediate download from my Ravelry or Craftsy Shop. PDF's are also available from The Wool Purl on Etsy.