Scoodie Pattern

New Scoodie Pattern up on Etsy!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/39198311/crochet-pattern-scarf-hoodie-pattern?ref=v1_other_1

New Mily Cowl

My newest pattern is up at etsy and available for purchase. It's a very easy beginner pattern and can be adapted if you choose a different yarn than the pattern calls for.
It also includes pattern for matching headband.

Click here for pattern!

Baby Cocoon Tutorial

www.junifoto.com

Lately, I have been benefiting from many fabulous crafty tutorials. I figured I'd give back and share my crochet baby cocoon tutorial. These cocoons/pea pods, whatever you call it are very popular photography props for new born photographers, and a great shower gift for funky moms who want a unique photo of their newborn. My talented friend Kristen captured this photo of her baby Junah in one of my cocoons.

Materials:
K Hook
Homespun - Earth

The cocoon is worked in one long oval, starting with a chain. The rounds are worked continuously, without joining. You increase (3dc in one st) one at each end as you work around the piece. You increase in the middle increase dc stitch of the previous row. You can mark the middle stitch or just look for it when you get to that point. You can also just do the increase at any point on the end. Homespun is very forgiving :)

• Ch 24 (Just over 10 inches)
• Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each chain to end.
• Dc 3 additional dc in the last chain. (you may want to mark the middle stitch, this is where you will increase again)
• Continue down the other side of the chain, and dc in the opposite side of the chain in each stitch.
• When you reach the end, 3 dc in the space of the turning chain, (if you choose, mark this st) and continue down the opposite side again, dc in each dc.
• When you reach the 3 dc increase, 3 dc increase in the middle stitch of previous row, a
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  nd continue to dc down the side.
• Continue in this pattern until you have about three rows of increases, or until the piece measures almost 14 inches long. (without pulling) Now, continue to dc around, not increasing at the ends. Continue to dc around, for approximately 6 more rows or until piece measures 6.5 inches high.
• With a little tighter tension, sc one row around the top. Sc decrease 2 together, two times in this row. Make the decreases one on each side equally spaced from the ends. Join with sl st in top of sc. Knot to fasten off and weave in ends.

For you visual learners, here's a graph, with the increases indicated in red:

Following this size, it fit an average size newborn. You want the baby to be kinda tucked up inside and it's cute when little toes or fingers poke through. I'd be happy to answer any questions :)

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*Note: This item is meant only for a photography prop, babies are not meant to be left unattended in cocoon, nor is it to be used for any other purpose.

This pattern is intended for your personal use. This is my personal pattern, permission is not given to sell the pattern, or the items you make. Please credit my blog in re-posting this pattern. Thank you and enjoy!

Baby Hoodie Vest

My newest design is now available!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/46248872/baby-hoodie-vest-crochet-pattern
Thank you to all the pattern testers and to Kristen and Jill for their awesome photos.

9 to 5 Shrug Pattern

Thank you for your interest in my 9 to 5 shrug!

My pattern will be published in Crochet World magazine!

Please post your finished pictures in ravelry. I love to see everyone's designs =)

Convertible Cowl

My new cowl pattern is now available! =)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37907101

10 Things Crocheters Would Like to Say to the Rest of the World, but Most Times Are Far Too Polite to”

Mary Beth Temple at Lion Brand Studio

9 to 5 Shrug

I finished the shrug. It came out nice, and I can't wait to get started on another. I'd love for a few people to test the pattern, so please let me know if you are interested.

I'm dreaming of....sterling silver!!

I dreamt this pattern up at work one day, and it has quickly become a regular bracelet in my jewelry rotation. I think next time I will use a smaller toggle, and I also have some gold wire I'm going to try out next.



Crochet enough chains to fit around your wrist, but leave enough space for the toggle clasp, or the clasp of your choice. I crocheted three strands of chains with enough space of wire to twist them together.


Hold the strands together and twist the three ends on one side together, then braid the chains together and twist the opposite end together. Use a tool to bend the twisted wire and make the hole for the toggle. Attach the toggle and wrap the wire around, cut and secure to hide.
You can add beads or dangles near the clasp, but I was looking for something simple.

Pretty Purple Pilates Mat Holder

This bag was made based off of a pattern from Shavasana Yoga Mat Bag. I liked her pattern, but wanted something more see through. I changed the body of the bag as follows:

--This now starts after you have finished the base (I did the base with hdc)--

Ch 3, *sk 1 hdc, dc ch 1 in the nxt.* repeat from * around, join in 2nd ch of ch 3.

::Depending on how many stitches are in your origional base circle you might have to fudge it a little bit here. For instance in mine, I had to skip more than one stitch to reach the 2nd ch.::

Ch 3, dc ch 1 in the very first possible chain space. Contine dc, ch 1 in all the chain spaces around. You will be working in the empty space, not actually in a stitch. When you get to the chain, don't [dc, ch1] into the last space, but skip it and sl st into the 2nd ch st of first ch 3.

:: This helped me from the bag increasing in size or shaping itself weirdly, but you can alter the joining as you see fit. ::

Continue in this way until the bag fits just short of your mat once it's rolled up. I kept my mat next to me and fitted the project over it every few rows. Actually pick up the mat once it's inside the project, that way you can see how much it stretches.