Friday, January 5, 2018

Bubble Baby Sweater Free Crochet Pattern

Bubble Baby Sweater

Don't you just love to snuggle with babies?  I know I do!  Back in 2012, I designed the Bubble Baby Sweater with comfort and warmth in mind.  I loved the texture of the stitch used and style of it when using a different color for the sleeves.  It reminds me of Leathermen jackets from High School and I think it would be a fun option to do in local school colors for baby photo props. It's a quick and easy project to work up whether it's for your own sweet little one or an opportunity to serve others.

I hope you'll enjoy this crochet pattern as much as I do.  

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Skill Level: Easy

Materials: 
~350-400 yrds 4ww yarn such as Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft or Deborah Norville Everyday yarn.  Other yarns may be substituted though your end size results may vary.
~Size G and Size J crochet hooks

~4 (7/8") Buttons
~needle and matching thread

Finished Size: 0-6 months (19.5" chest)  Remember - this is a sweater so it's meant to fit well over other clothing.

Gauge: With J hook    14 sc & 14 rows = 4"

Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitches,     sl st - slip stitch,     ch - chain,     yo - yarn over,     sc - single crochet,     hdc - half double crochet,     tr - treble crochet

Special Stitches:
Hdc Foundation Chain: If you're unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial here on my blog may help
http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html


Loop: (sc, ch 2, sc) in same stitch

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): [Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop]2x, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook

Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog): [Yarn over and insert hook into next st and draw up a loop]2x, yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on hook


Caron® Simply Soft® Burgundy
Caron Simply Soft yarn

Friday, December 29, 2017

2017 Goes OUT WITH A BANG! Crochet Pattern Giveaway

Let's end 2017 with an AMAZING Giveaway!

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Can you believe the year has come to an end?  I hope it's been a good year for all of you!  I have enjoyed getting to know you through your emails and interactions on Facebook and I hope that you'll continue to join me throughout the next year.  It's been fun seeing all of your projects you've made with my patterns, seeing your progress during CAL's and hearing about the little things that make you - you.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

12 Days of Christmas Gifts with Your Name on Them

Can you believe that Christmas is just 12 days away???  This is  such a great time to look back through the year and ponder all the things we've been blessed with and are thankful for.  



If you're like me, you've stumbled here and there in the many avenues of life but have learned and grown a lot.  We've crocheted several projects together and I'm betting that all of us have 2 or more projects going right now.  It's in our blood!  Crochet is our way of giving a piece of our heart to those we love and at the same time, it's our chance to relax and unwind from everything that's thrown at us on a daily basis.

I'm also willing to bet that you're like me in the fact that I'm constantly making things for everyone and rarely take time to make something for myself....Am I right?  If so, we're going to fix that during the 12 Days of Christmas Event!