Crochet Chocolate Kiss

My Husband's office is decorated with little ami's especially for the various holidays. I was trying to come up with something cute for Valentine's Day. The Candy Corn with sneakers was a big hit. I didn't have the time to make him a Kiss last year when I completed the My Silly Valentine's patterns from Crochet Village for my Valentine's box. This year I squeezed in a kiss project between the doll's clothes.

As you can see from the one I made last year posted here, I didn't go with the traditional colors last year either. I like the way Hershey's has holiday colors for their candy and I made a red Kiss last year. This time I had a request for specific colors so I went with the blue and yellow. The red ties on the sneaker bringing it back to Valentine's Day. This is a fun quick Valentine's project if you are looking to purchase a set of patterns to work on this year.

I am alternating between doll projects and Easter projects, as that box needs to go out at the beginning of March. It will take a while to get those projects done. However, thanks to my husband and some great friends on Crochetville I have some adorable patterns to work on for my Easter box.

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

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

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

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

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Hugging Hearts

Hugging Hearts is the second project from Crochet Village's My Silly Valentine Patterns I finished. As I mentioned in the Crochet Chocolate Kiss post, I purchased this set shortly after Christmas to have some new items to make for the Valentine's box I am sending out. This couple was a perfect match.

The heart pair worked up quickly using scraps of Caron One Pounder and Red Heart Super Saver yarn. These would be cute for a bridal shower, too.

My last task before the box is ready is to make the crochet cookies from the pattern.

Free Holiday Patterns Available on the Following Blog Pages:

Valentines

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas


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Chocolate Valentine Kiss

I have been off working on swap and Valentine's projects so I have not had much time to post. I finished my swap projects. However, I cannot post pictures until my partner receives the box. Therefore, I will post my Valentine's projects as I finish them.

This is the Chocolate Kiss from Crochet Village's My Silly Valentine Patterns. I purchased the patterns shortly after Christmas when I saw they had released a special holiday pattern and decided I would get the set ready for my Valentine's package. Just to be clear I changed the color pattern as I wanted a holiday themed Kiss. The pattern has the traditional grey colors. I also decided on the striped legs, the pattern is a solid color. That is one of the great things about these patterns is you can easily adapt them to your needs without a great deal of effort. They are also a good use of scraps. I used up left over Caron One Pounder and Red Heart Super Saver to make this project. I have a request for a blue one and two things I need to work on for the second one are adding more stuffing and working on where to best attach the legs.

I almost have the second pattern, the Hugging Hearts completed. I will post those pictures when they are ready for their public appearance.

Free Holiday Patterns Available on the Following Blog Pages:


Valentines

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas


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Valentine Dishcloth

I needed a break from the Cat Afghan so I pulled out my Valentines patterns and made the Sweetheart Crochet Dishcloth to brighten up my kitchen now that all the Christmas decorations are coming down. This is one of the 365 free dishcloth patterns posted on Maggie Weldon's Best Free Crochet site. It is well worth visiting if you have not checked out her dishcloth challenge.

This is another victory for my stash busting. I had all the cotton on hand and used up some of the large Bernat Handicrafter Red I had left over from Christmas projects and some Lily's Sugar 'n Cream White for the details.

This is a pretty and quick project if you need something for a Valentine's present.

Free Dishcloth and Holiday Patterns Available on the Following Blog Pages:

Free Crochet and Knit Dishcloths Patterns

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Valentine Mouse Finger Puppet

This mouse finger puppet was adapted from Finger Puppets 12 Designs to Crochet by Susan Pippen. Leisure Arts published the vintage Leaflet, number 435, in 1986.

I love these ami style finger puppets and have blogged about them before. I decided to make a Valentine's themed one when I found a shortage of Valentine's themed toy patterns. When I have shopped for Valentine’s toys in the store, I have found most are traditional toys created in holiday colors. Since I did not have a Valentine's finger puppet pattern, I decided to create one using the same theory. I took a regular finger puppet pattern and simply changed the color. I am thinking about doing the same for St. Patrick's Day.

The box is now full, taped, and addressed and ready to head off to its new home filled with Valentine goodies. I have one American Girl Dress almost done for my local package. I need to work on the Barbie Valentine Ball Gown, which I believe is going to be in pink this time.

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

Hello Kitty

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

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

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Valentine Bear

My Valentine Bear is actually adapted from the Birthday Bear in Jan Hatfield's Crochet Pairs of Bears pattern number 1182. The American School of Needlework published the leaflet in 1993.

As I mentioned yesterday, I have been working on this bear as part of the Valentine's package to mail Friday, unless the snow does not stop. I have given myself until then to finish the package. The mouse finger puppet is almost complete and I think I will call and end to the making Valentine items to ship. I still have a local package to finish.

My husband says this is his favorite of all the ami's I have made yet. I will have to make him a dressed bear for his office. I love the bear pattern. The clothes were a bit more challenging. While we often discuss gauge in crochet, we rarely discuss stuffing. After working on the clothing patterns, I must guess that my bear is better stuffed than Ms. Hatfield's bears. While the pants fit, the shirt was not even close to fitting. I tried three different methods for making a bear shirt before reaching success with the fourth. The bow tie is based on the pattern, but I added a chain so it would be removable. The belt and shirt use snaps. The pattern called for buttons for the shirt. After playing with the pattern and being rushed for time, snaps were a quicker alternative.

The leaflet includes a St. Patrick's Day couple. They would make a great addition to my next package. I am not done with this pattern yet.

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

Hello Kitty

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

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

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Valentines Day Knit and Crochet Resources

It is always nice to have free resources to make for the holidays. I prefer to have options to choose from rather than having to select from a few available patterns. That is why I am always looking for new patterns to add to the list.


Crochet:

Crochet Pattern Central


American Girl/18" Doll Valentine's Patterns:

Hearts and Flowers

Sweetheart Set

Barbie Doll Crochet Valentine's Patterns:

Barbie Skirt Pattern

Off the Shoulder Sweetheart Dress thread



Valentine's Crochet:

Kitchen and Home:

Afghans:

Afghan

Be My Valentine

Happy Heart

Heart Afghans

Warm My Heart

Coasters and Doiles:

Frilly Heart Coaster

Heart Coaster

Heart Coaster 2

Heart Doily



Dishcloths, Pot Holders and Towel Tableclothes:

Center of My Heart Dishcloth

Country Heart Dishcloth

Fancy Heart Dishcloth

Heart Pot Holder

Heart Pot Holder

Hearts Go Around Dishcloth

Light Heart Dishcloth

Soul Hearts Dishcloth

Tablecloth

Sugar'n Cream - Valentine Dishcloth

Sweetheart Crochet Dishcloth

Textured Heart Kitchen Set

Valentine Heart Dishcloth

Vintage Dishcloth

Towel Toppers:

Towel Topper

Towel Topper Heart

Other Home and Kitchen Items:

Garland

Heart Bag

Heart Pendant

Heart Picture Frame Crochet Magazine

Stripe Bag

Valentine Earing Holder



Decorations:

Bugs

Ami Heart

Ami Hearts

Amigurumi Hearts

Bear

Bear with Heart

Bear with Heart 2

Bev's Heart Crochet Squares

Box of Chocolates

Box of Chocolates 2

Bunny

Cu-Pig

Envelope

Flying Hearts

Heart Bookmark

Heart Cookies

Heart Magnet

Heart Pin Magnet

Heart Pin and Swag

Heart Shaped Baby Dolls

Heart Square

Heart Square 2

I Love You Dude Character

Learn How to Crochet Patterns

Lily Valentine's Doll

Long Stemmed Roses

Love Birds Lion Brand

Love Bug

Love Bunny

Love Bunny Adaptation

Owl

Sweetheart Bunny

Sweetheart Earrings

Valentine Mouse

Valentine Scarf Naidascrochet



Knit:

American Girl/18" Doll Valentine's Patterns:

Heart Sweater

Sweetheart Cardigan


Barbie Fashion Doll Valentine's Knit Patterns:

Barbie Outfit

Valentine Bag for Barbie

Valentine Heart Dress

Valentine's Knit Patterns:

Kitchen and Home:

Dishcloths:

Baby Hearts Dish Cloth

Dish Cloth

From My Heart to Yours Dish Cloth

Hearts Dish Cloth

I Love You Dish Cloth

Nine-o-Hearts Dish Cloth

Sweetheart Dish Cloth 1

Topsy Turvey Hearts Dish Cloth

Valentine's Dish Cloth

X's and O's Dish Cloth

Pot Holders:

Beginner Heart Pot Holder

Heart Pot Holder

Other Kitchen and Home:

Fun Fur Heart Pillow

Heart Pillow

Socks

Decorations:

Bear Heart Sweater for 6" Bear

Hearts

Knitting on the Net

Love Bug

Loom Knitting:

Double Hearts

Heart

Heart Dish Cloth

Love Birds Scroll Down

Love Bug

Check out these pages for more ideas:

Knit and Crochet Flowers

Knit and Crochet Earrings


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