Slouchy Shell Hat

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Carter really liked this hat and it stays on his head!  This is another pattern I purchases on Etsy from Speckled Frog.  Yes, it was one of four patterns I purchased as part of the special she runs on her shop.  It is another pattern that is easy to follow and works up quickly.  I used Red Heart Super Saver.  You really should check out her shop!  :)

Ribbed Crochet Wristlets

Ribbed Crochet Wristlet - Pattern by Janet Spirik.

I absolutely love this pattern!  It works up in 2-3 hours and they fit perfectly!  I purchased the pattern on Etsy from Janet Spirik.  A visit to her shop is truly worth it!  This pattern was only $4.00 and I know I will be making lots of these for  Christmas presents!

The pattern only takes 3 ounces of yarn and for this pair I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

This pair was made especially for my niece Mikayla!

Single Crochet Cap for Boys

My grandson, Cameron, requested a new hat :)  I made this pattern up as I went along.  I did not document it so will need to do that now that I see it!  I really like it and it has a much more masculine feel to it.  I used Red Heart Super Saver (worsted weight) and a J hook.  It took about 1.5 hours to complete.

Ripple Baby Blanket

This was a easy pattern, but not necessarily a fast one :) I used an H hook and Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Light Blue, Aran, and Coffee. It took about 15-20 hours, but for me that is about two weeks.

I made one of these for a baby shower, but someone saw it and wanted to buy it...so I had to make another!

This is a free pattern from Lion Brand and you can find it here:

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/shadedblanket.html?noImages=

Happy Crocheting!

Hexagon Jacket - Gotta Love It!

This is a variation of Bev's Hexagon Baby Jacket and was created by Elisa Purnell.

This is a free crochet pattern and you can find it on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hexagon-baby-jacket-with-ruffles

Bev's original jacket is also a free crochet pattern on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bevs-hexagon-baby-jacket

I crochet loosely so mine actually fits little Gracie who will be turning 3 soon. Although, I probably could have made the sleeves a little longer. If you crochet with normal tension the jacket should fit a 12 month old. This worked up in about 4 hours, however, I only worked on it a little at night so it took about a week for me to complete.
I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn and it only took one skein of each color. It was a great project and Gracie loves it! Now, we just need the weather to cool off a bit!

Toddler Basketweave Earflap Hat

This is the basketweave pattern in a toddler size with earflaps added. This worked up in about 90 minutes as I had to write instructions during the creation. Gracie is modeling it - she is almost 3 so I suspect it would fit a 3-5 year old.

I am going to create this pattern for sale and will include the hat with and without earflaps.

This hat was worked in Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

Let me know what you think!

Another Cool Scarf Pattern!

This is another great free crochet pattern that I found on Ravelry. You can find it here: SapphireChild.blogspot.com and the designer's name is Julia Redman. This is a very easy pattern. I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn instead of the recommended yarn so mine was a little bit longer and wider, but I love it! Hopefully whoever receives it as a gift will like it too!

Ravelry is just so awesome!

Hi all!

If you have not checked out Ravelry it is a must. http://www.ravelry.com/ - It has great knit and crochet patterns - free and for sale. I posted my first free pattern there and you can also see the details of my projects - http://www.ravelry.com/people/adembek

If you want to join, it is free, you just have to ask to be invited - http://www.ravelry.com/invitations - so easy and you just won't believe the wealth of information and creativity.

Here are some scarves that I made from free patterns on ravelry (by the way - easy to find the patterns if you click on my ravelry link http://www.ravelry.com/people/adembek -

You must check it out!

Great New Easy Cable Hat!

This is a very easy cable to learn. It is a little tricky, but after the first cable you are sure to have conquered it. Amy & Jenn? Are you ready?

I used Red Heart Super Saver for this one and it took about 2 hours to create, but I was writing instructions at the same time.