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I'm getting back into the crochet. I'm still at quite a beginner level, but am enthusiastic!!
I have two baby boys due in the next few months and wondered if there were any simple free patterns for making gifts for them? I'm doing each one a blanket already.0 -
mumto2monkeys wrote: »I'm getting back into the crochet. I'm still at quite a beginner level, but am enthusiastic!!
I have two baby boys due in the next few months and wondered if there were any simple free patterns for making gifts for them? I'm doing each one a blanket already.
I feel sure you could make some crotchet toys. Most of them will be in double crotchet because you need a firm "fabric" without holes or the stuffing will pop out . Look at this website when you click on the picture of a toy you like the instructions appear.(I thought the owl rattle was fun and the tutorial showed stages)
http://allcrafts.net/crochet/crochettoys.htm
or this site
http://www.mooglyblog.com/free-crochet-toys-for-babies-patterns/ Click on the name of the toy for the instructions
I particularly liked the granny square with added head. That would be easy for a baby to grasp- instructions not so clear! but maybe you could invent your own heads!!Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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Katiehound wrote: »I feel sure you could make some crotchet toys. Most of them will be in double crotchet because you need a firm "fabric" without holes or the stuffing will pop out . Look at this website when you click on the picture of a toy you like the instructions appear.(I thought the owl rattle was fun and the tutorial showed stages)
http://allcrafts.net/crochet/crochettoys.htm
or this site
http://www.mooglyblog.com/free-crochet-toys-for-babies-patterns/ Click on the name of the toy for the instructions
I particularly liked the granny square with added head. That would be easy for a baby to grasp- instructions not so clear! but maybe you could invent your own heads!!
Thank you so much - will check them out.0 -
and I've just seen this one- which was linked to one of the 10 above- called a teddy doudou-a comfort blanket. very cute
http://isitatoy.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/teddy-doudou-free-pattern.htmlBeing polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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Just be aware that the teddy doudou pattern is written in US terms- but essentially it's in double crotchet. Also the teddy rattle (US terms) - in the 10 baby patterns- but she has good tips for making baby toys. She puts a rattle insert inside. Just found this site which has assorted noises - not just rattles-for toys!
http://oddsandsoxlets.co.uk/store/toy-noise-inserts-makers/
But you could put in bells. Put them in a small fabric bag inside so that they still jingle and aren't muffled by stuffing but can't escape either!
The ring toy looks easy (on both sites, I think)- and good but I think I would make it in cotton so that it could get a hot wash!!
There are some cute things to make- have fun!! Looks like you crotchet in a spiral so no need to bother with those turning stitches!!Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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whitesatin wrote: »I've just made my first granny square. I can see one error in it but I am quite pleased now that I get the principle. Once again, I could sit here all day doing this but I won't as I have a lot to do today. Maybe get back to it later.
This is a tutorial I found easy to follow:
http://www.littletinbird.co.uk/free-crochet-tutorials/basic-granny-square-pattern/
Funny how some tutorials just click!
Me too! That's how I learned how to do a granny square with little tin birds blog. Attic 24 has some lovely ideas, love her use of colour, I find her blog very inspiring!
Have made a few bits and pieces since I started crochet a couple of months ago. A hat, wrist warmers, a jar hugger, a case for my phone, a flower brooch, have edged a fleece with crochet, a string bag. Have a few half finished things I will go back to because I haven't quite figured out where I am going wrong in the pattern but I just unravel and start again when I have a clear head. I seem to just figure it out eventually. I have a collar that's been unravelled a few times and a cardi I've just started but will go back to.0 -
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In the past I've gone months without doing any knitting or crocheting, usually because I was too busy with the kids but sometimes I just lost the urge.
I joined a forum a few months ago for making things for charity and now I've been brave enough to go to a couple of monthly meeetings that's keeping me motivated.
I normally have a few things on the go which makes it easier if I get fed up of one for a while.14 Projects in 2014 - in memory of Soulie - 2/140 -
Love him and would adore the creme egg too!! It's very cute, well done. Just a thought...next time...if there is a next time after 20! you could give some a little felt bonnet... his & hers.
CongratulationsBeing polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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Katiehound wrote: »Love him and would adore the creme egg too!! It's very cute, well done. Just a thought...next time...if there is a next time after 20! you could give some a little felt bonnet... his & hers.
Congratulations
How would i make a bonnet?0
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