Crochet Crafts by Jen: 2012

May 23, 2012

NEW PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS from my amazing photographers!

Thanks to all of my photographers for the wonderful photos of my items!

April 02, 2012

A Little Bit About Me!

I LOVE spring! The smell of fresh cut grass, the beautiful flowers and trees in bloom, give me such a peaceful feeling. When the weather is just right, I like to bring my crochet basket outside and work on a project, while my eight year old son rides his bike around. Some of my favorite sights are those closest to me - what grows in my yard...

My Crab Apple tree is in full bloom right now. I love looking out my back door and seeing the entire tree dressed in pink! Many yellow and purple Finches eat from the birdfeeders that are in this tree.

Another favorite are the Tulips in my front yard. They are truly the first sign of Spring in my neighborhood.

The Fir tree in my back yard is another favorite. It not only looks majestic and beautiful, but it is shelter to many birds and nests each year.

We watched these baby Robins being nurtured by their parents every day. What a special treat to have in our backyard!

The last to bloom is our Rose of Sharon bush, right outside our front door. I collected seeds from it last year and have them for sale if you're interested: Buy the Seeds.

Some of the new crochet items that I've made are these cute Red or Pink Ladybug Outfits!

And my new Moo Cow Hat! I added fabric and felt to give this hat more depth and a lot of character.

As this blog post ends, like the sun setting on this beautiful day - May you have some quiet time to enjoy this new season. May you have peace in knowing that God loves you. And May you see His love daily, when you stop and look around...

March 17, 2012

FREE Crochet Pattern!

I created this pattern for crocheters to donate hats to a great organization! Calvin's Hats, www.calvinshats.com/ "Providing tiny hats to little ones born much too soon." Click on their link to get more info and to get the address to mail in your hats.

If there are any mistakes or corrections needed on the pattern, please email me at CrochetCraftsByJen@gmail.com. Thanks!

Crochet Preemie Hat

Materials

1 skein Baby or Sport Weight Yarn

Crochet Hook Size F (adjust size as needed to meet measurements)

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Hat Measurements: Approx 3" tall x 7" circumference (or 3.5" wide when laid flat)

Note: Work hat in vertical rows as a straight piece, and sew seams together with a blunt needle. ** This allows the hat to be flexible and not bulky for teeny tiny baby heads **

Stitch Explanation: Sc2tog (insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook).

Hat

Ch 25

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and in each ch across to end (24 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across (in back loops only). Piece should be approx 3.5" wide.

Row 3-45: Repeat row 2 until piece measures approx 7".

Finish off, leaving long tail and sew seam together.

Finishing

Top: With right side facing, join yarn with sc at top of hat.

Rnd 1: Sc around, spacing evenly, slip to 1^st sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, Sc2tog around, slip to join.

Finish off, leaving long tail. Using needle, weave tail through stitches and pull tight to close.

Bottom: With wrong side facing, join yarn with sc at bottom of hat. (When edge is rolled up, these rounds will be showing on right side).