Can D Corn Bib

I made Lion Brand's free Halloween Bib pattern, found here, as part of my Halloween box this year.

Since I didn't wish to buy more yarn this is a combination of several brands of sport cotton yarn that I had in my stash since I didn't have all the colors in one brand.

Halloween Dishcloths

I love experimenting with dishcloths. They can add some color during the holidays and they help me get refocused when I hit a crochet block. For instance one of these patterns was a trial run for a baby bib.

You can find the free Witch Dishcloth pattern here.

Happy Halloween

I got my Halloween decorations up last night including the crochet ones I made for the house. I already have a list of new Halloween projects for next year as I continue to dive into my Thanksgiving and Christmas pile.



I found Kelly, Stacie, and Skipper dolls online at KMart yesterday without all the accessories so Mom and I can have model dolls to make clothes with for our various projects. I bought a set with Kelly and Stacie in it having no idea how hard it would be to find a single Kelly doll to use as a model. I have not been hitting the yard sale circuit as much lately or I might have found one. I wanted to try making some clothes to send with the Barbie set I got for Christmas. Waiting was not an option. Skipper does not seem to be released often so I figured getting her alone now was essential. If she is released later in a set, at least Mom and I have a model to work from and I have something put aside for Easter or a birthday.




I have one Barbie Pilgrim dress that needs arms, an apron, snaps, and a cap and the battle will be done. I think I will try sock yarn for the next one. Even the right sports yarn appears to be too thick, although it still is cute.




The first Pilgrim Boy Bear is completed now that I put his buckles on. I hope to have pictures of him and the Pilgrim Girl posted next week. It all depends how crazy things get this weekend. The girl pattern is much more detailed in the outfit, but I have the head and arms to complete and she too will be done.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.

Additional Holiday Patterns Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Halloween Page

Patriotic

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

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Time for Crochet

As I have mentioned my freelance work has picked up which is always a blessing and never something to whine about. I will save the whining for when it falls off again. As a result I have had little time to pick up my crochet projects. I have a half done dragon and a castle still waiting for assembly.

However, since it is almost the end of September I am selfishly putting both those projects aside today to work on some Halloween projects. I have most of the items I need to ship ready, but I also would like some for the house here and if I do not get started I will never finish.

We are going to see Celtic Thunder next week and going to King Richard's Faire over Columbus Day Weekend in Carver. So I know that my crochet time is going to be limited by those events.

So today, since my next articles have a longer lead time I am taking a crochet break. I hope to enjoy the warm fall day and have a few Halloween creatures to show for it.

If you arrived here looking for free toy patterns please see the following pages:

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Hello Kitty

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food


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Pumpkin Dishcloth

I bought an out of print book of potholders a while back. I had made dishcloths, but had little experience with pot holders. This leaflet was Leisure Arts Holiday Pot Holders, 2560. Whether I am making dolls clothes or other new patterns I find I experiment with making part of the pattern, then go back, and make the whole pattern later. That was the birth of this dishcloth. The pot holder will require two of these pumpkins crocheted together. However, after I was done, DH claimed the dishcloth for our holiday collection and the pumpkin dishcloth was born. I do intend to go back and actually make the complete pot holder before Halloween comes. However, it could be a project for next year as more projects seem to be crossing into the Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas time period.

For those interested in free Halloween patterns please visit the Halloween Crochet and Knitting Free Pattern Page.

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My Holiday Projects

I love decorating for the holidays and sending packages of toys to my younger relatives to celebrate the many holidays during the year. I have been blogging about those projects and decided to create a page so I could find those projects quickly when I wanted to show them to friends and family.

Birthday:

Birthday Candle

Birthday Candle with Dishcloth Yarn

Valentine's Day:

American Girl Doll:

American Girl Doll

Barbie:

Barbie Valentine Ball Gown

Barbie Pink Valentine Gown

Other Decorations and Toys:

Bear

Chocolate Valentine Kiss

Dishcloth

Heart Cookies

Hello Kitty

Hugging Hearts

Mouse Finger Puppet

St. Patrick's Day:

Barbie 2012

Barbie Dress

Barbie Irish Lass

Free Shamrock Dishcloth Pattern

Hello Kitty Free Pattern

Leprechaun Ami

Leprechaun Toilet Paper Cover

Leprechaun with Pot of Gold

Lucky Clover Dishcloth

Shamrock Dishcloth

St. Patrick's Day Crochet Dishcloth

St. Patrick's Day Hello Kitty

Easter:

Carrot Rattle

Easter Ducks and Chicks

Easter Eggs

Granny Square Dishcloth

Patriotic Projects:

American Girl Patriotic Outfit

Barbie Patriotic Outfit

Kelly Colonial Outfit

Ken Colonial Outfit

Parade Car

Patriotic Baby Blocks

Patriotic Hello Kitty

Skipper Colonial Outfit

Halloween:

American Girl Doll Witch Costume

Barbie Ghost Costume

Bat Bell

Bride of Frankenstein

Candy Corn Afghan

Candy Corn Man

Cat Bell

Count Dracula Ami

Female Vampire

Frankenstein

Frankenstein Ami

Ghost Ami

Ghost Dishcloth

Halloween Lovey Doll

Hello Kitty Witch

Kelly Cat Costume

Ken Ghost Costume

Mummy Amigurumi

Pumpkin Amigurumi

Pumpkin Bell

Pumpkin Dishcloth

Scarecrow

Seahorse Witch

Skipper Witch Costume

Witch Ami

Mom's Contributions:

Barbie Witch

Thanksgiving:

American Girl Doll:

Blue Pilgrim

Pilgrim

Pilgrim Version 1 2011

Barbie:

Barbie Fashion Doll Pilgrim

Barbie Pilgrim Free Pattern

Barbie Pilgrim Shady Lane

Kelly Pilgrim

Ken Pilgrim

Other Decorations and Toys:

Chester the Turkey Boy

Cornucopia Bell

Hello Kitty Pilgrim

Mr.Pilgrim Bear

Mrs. Pilgrim Bear

Pilgrim Ami Female

Pilgrim Ami Male

Pilgrim Female Finger Puppet

Pilgrim Hat Bell

Pilgrim Man Finger Puppet

Pilgrim Turkey

Pilgrim Weeble

Turkey Amigurumi

Turkey Bell

Turkey Dishcloth Knitted

Thanksgiving Lovey

Turkey Finger Puppet

Christmas:

Alphabet Block Ornament

American Girl Doll:

American Girl Doll Santa

American Girl Doll Santa with Holiday Yarn

American Girl Doll Christmas Dress

Barbie:

Barbie Santa

Barbie Santa One Piece

Barbie Christmas Caroler

Barbie Christmas Caroler Black Jacket

Kelly Santa

Ken Santa

Decorations, Toys, and Ornaments:

Christmas Bell Ornament

Christmas Toy Ball

Gingerbread Dishcloth

Gingerbread Girl

Gingerbread Scarf

Gingerbread Tissue Box

Hello Kitty Christmas Caroler

Hello Kitty Santa

House Ornament

Reindeer Ami

Reindeer Ornament

Rocking Horse Ornament

Santa Bear Ornament

Seahorse Pilgrim

Seahorse Santa

Seahorse Witch

Snowmen

Boy

Colonial Lady

Female

Green Hat Lady

Victorian Boy Christmas Caroler

Victorian Christmas Caroler Girl

Victorian Christmas Caroler Lady

Victorian Christmas Caroler Man

Victorian Lady

Victorian Man

Graduation:

Graduation Bear

Check the Holiday Posts for Free Patterns:

Valentine's

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Patriotic

Graduation

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas


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