Free Time, Who doesn't love free?

Summer... and little bugs, most of them are really not cute, but this one is.

Cute Flower Bug 
Free Crochet Pattern

Pattern Time, New Simply Cute Giraffe

Several of you asked and suggested, here he is. I hope giraffe lovers, like him. If you use worsted weight yarn and a size G hook, your giraffe will be about 13 inches tall (not counting his ears).

Be sure to see updated tutorial page for help with needle sculpting and eyelashes/liner

Old Jars and Vintage Sewing Notions

Vintage finds, available from my Etsy Shop, Teri Crews Designs

glass canning jar, glass lid & wire bale 

old jar filled with vintage buttons

 

 

 

Huggable Bunny New Crochet Pattern

Definitely a big huggable bunny. This fun bunny works up quickly with two strands of worsted weight yarn and a size I crochet hook. She will be approximately 19" from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet not counting her ears. Make her in your favorite colors let someone special start hugging.

Vintage Finds Have Been Added

At last...some of my Vintage Finds (treasures to me) have finally been added to my Etsy shop.

I'll be adding new items all the time so if you love Vintage, I hope you'll take a minute to stop by.

Just a few items you can find from Teri Crews Designs on Etsy

Memorial Day Pattern Promotion

Thanks everyone who participated in the Memorial Day Pattern Give Away. I hope you enjoy your new patterns.

Something for Babies

Babies love their blankets. I've seen several versions of these sweet animal blankets in stores and thought it would be nice if we (crocheters) could make them with our own personal touches. Makes a great shower or welcome home gift. Want something other then a teddy bear? Be sure to keep watching for new patterns.

Works up quickly with your favorite worsted weight yarns. I used soft Vanna's Choice for the sample.

Pattern available now

A bear to hug

Teddy Bears are perfect for hugging. Make my newest teddy bear. He's 16 inches tall from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet when you crochet him with two strands of worsted weight yarn held together and size I hook.

Safety Eyes from 6060.etsy.com

Do you need safety eyes to make your toy crochet pattern come to life? Most of my patterns use 12 or 15mm safety eyes. After talking to some of my customers, I've discovered these just are not that easy to find.

Problem solved. 6060.etsy.com carries all the eyes we need. I can't wait to use some of her painted eyes on my next toy project.  I hope they have what your looking for.

New Website, Teri Crews Designs

Teri Crews Designs Website is up and running.

 

Patterns and E-Books are available for immediate download. 

Keep checking the site for new patterns. Knitting, home decor and accessory patterns 

are in the works.

Elgin Knit Works African Flower Bag.

I just finished the sample bag and pattern for the "EKW African Flower Bag".

The African Flower motif is all over Ravelry these days so we just couldn't resist making something with it. A nice size bag seemed like the perfect project. Made with beautiful Pima Cotton, it was a pleasure to crochet. You can see the bag and get the pattern at Elgin Knit Works. 

Ravelry Top 20

Are you on Ravelry? If not, you should be.  Thousands of patterns, designers, hints, tips and tricks for knitters, crocheters and spinners. Every skill level, always changing.

I'm thrilled to be in Ravelry's Top 20 today, stop by and take a peek, it's free to join and you'll be thrilled you did.

A Mouse With Red Shoes

Just finished up my newest pattern. A sweet mouse with red shoes and a matching shirt.

You can see more pictures along with pattern information in my Etsy, Ravelry or Craftsy Shops.

This Week's Makings April 30 to May 6

May has begun and I'm trying to keep up with my calender as usual.


This week...

make a _______ well, maybe you'll see soon

Finish designing and putting together a bag for Elgin Knit Works

loving this beautiful Cascade Pima Cotton by the way

and I'm hope there will be a little time to make some more sweet pincushions

Your Pins

Just wanted to say thank you again for all your pins during the month of April. I'm still loving Pinterest.

All My Patterns, One Low Price

Get all 18 patterns for one low price, from my Etsy shop

Granny Square Throw Finished, Still Feeling The Need For Grannies

Finished the little throw last night and guess what, still feeling the need for grannies. What next? I'm not sure what my next granny project will be, but granny something it will be.

Feeling The Need for Some Granny Squares

Love Grannies. So many possibilities. That said...feeling the need to make a throw, something I can accomplish before I get the urge to move on to something else (which I always do and speaking of that...I need to create a new pattern).

Make the squares

keep making squares (really there are 25 for this little throw)

join squares and start edging

orange done, on aqua

still need, green, turquoise and brown before this little blanket is finished

This Week's Makings

Well...I didn't get as much done as I would have liked, but I did make a few things (of course I did). Some of the things I was working on didn't make the cut, but a few have.

love all my Hero Arts stamps, great to watercolor

sweet crocheted doilies help make these tags special

Some cards and tags

makings of a owl banner

Love the way these turned out. Carnation potholder, dishcloth & fridgie

Pattern Design Maggie's Crochet-Maggie Weldon Designer

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