Baby Blue Blanket

I am on a roll with these blankets!! I have finished #2 of the 3 blankets I started! This one is geared more for boys as it is made with a royal blue, pastel blue, white and trimmed in gray. I did it in some thick, bold stripes with a stitch pattern that wasn't quite so "girly" in look. I added a single crochet trim to keep it simple and just add that little accent color. This one is actually a little bigger than I normally make my baby blankets, so it would actually be great for a toddler! Here it is in all it's glory

As you can see, it is a super snuggly blanket and has a great textured look. I am very pleased with the outcome of this blanket and hope I can find it a new home other than my bedroom!

I have it for sale here in my Etsy shop. 

If you'd like to make one yourself, the pattern can be found here.

Lacy Crochet Baby Blanket

A couple weeks ago I wrote a post about blankets and their ability to go unfinished once I start them (Here is the post). Well let me tell you, I finally won a battle over a blanket! This blanket came out just the way I envisioned it would. It is the perfect design for a new baby girl. Here is the finished product!

And here is a closeup of the design. The blanket's true color does not show here, but I think that has to do with my camera being so close to it. 

If you like this pattern, you can find it here. It's a great free pattern that's super easy to read and has different sizes available. 

If you would like to purchase this blanket, I have it for sell in my Etsy shop here. 

Owl Lovey

Most of us had a "blankie" when we were kids. Some of us were like Linus and simply could not go anywhere without it, whether it was clean dirty or even down right disgusting. Our moms would have to sneak into our rooms at night just to get them long enough to wash them and then ever so carefully replace them before we awoke the next morning, ready for another adventure that had to include our favorite blanket. I see I am getting a bit nostalgic here...

I was asked to make a little "lovey" blanket that had something to do with owls. I didn't want it to be too big or too small so I borrowed from a couple patterns and reworked them a little to fit my needs. Here is the finished product:

The blanket part is a star blanket pattern by Celeste Young and can be found here on Ravelry. I followed the pattern out until I thought it was the perfect size for a lovey. The owl head is from Repeat Crafter Me and can be found here. I did my own pattern for the eyes and stitched on the nose a different way, but am very happy with the results. 

Like this item? Check out the patterns and make one for someone special. Not a crocheter? You can order one through my Etsy shop here. 

BLANKETS: (Sometimes) The Bane of My Existence

I have the worst attention span when it comes to working on blankets. I start one, get frustrated/tired/bored or find another that I just HAVE to start right away. So the first one gets tucked away in some little corner, where it can still stare at me, sad that I've moved on to another. I get really pumped up and say "I will finish this one before I start another. Then I'll go back to the first one." Pssshh. That very rarely happens. It's a vicious cycle. Once again, I get sucked in by another beautiful pattern or idea of my own that just cannot wait another minute. Then I get something like this...

Here before your eyes, are 3 partially to half finished blankets. All 3 having their own wonderful characteristics and beauty, but also all having been shunned at some point or another by their creator. One day I will finish these, and they will all hopefully go to wonderful homes!

Want the patterns?!?! Of course you do!!

Pink Blanket: Lacy Baby Blanket- By Lacy Crochet
Ripple Afghan: Easy Ripple Afghan- By Handcrafting With Love
Blue Blanket: Baby Blanket and Hat- By The Firefly Hook

If you're interested in purchasing any of these (once they are finished, of course), please contact me!

chloebmccrary@aol.com

I LOVE Flowers!

I have to say that I am so very glad I have 2 girls, and my son should be too. Because I guarantee you he would have been my model for every girly thing I've ever made. But, lucky for him, his sisters get to be guinea pigs 99% of the time.

One of my favorite things to make are fabric flowers for clips and headbands. There have to be about a hundred different styles to make them in. One of my favorites, and also one of the simplest, is what I call the Shabby Chic Flower. I found the tutorial here, along with some other really great DIY tutorials. Here are some of the ones I've created:

I love to play with different color combinations and bring in seasonal inspiration as well. These easy flowers make great gifts for girls who love to dress up their hair. They would also make great embellishments on purses, hats and even dolls!

If you're into crafting, check out the tutorial and give it a go! If you'd like to purchase one, I have several listed in my Etsy Shop, you can visit my Facebook Page, or you can send me an email at chloebmccrary@aol.com and we can get a custom one made for you!

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Happy Crafting!

Barefoot Sandals Pattern For Toddlers

Here's a quick pattern that's great for summer! My little one wears these around the house all the time. They are great for the beach too!! Enjoy!

I made these for my 20 month old daughter, so the pattern is for a toddler around that age. Feel free to add extra rows for a larger size or take one or 2 out for something smaller. You are more than welcome to sell any made item from this pattern, but please don't distribute this pattern as your own or sell it, thanks!!

Materials
G Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn (cotton or acrylic)
Tapestry Needle
Buttons or beads for embellishment

Start by chaining 8 and sl st to form a loop
R1) ch 2 (this counts as a dc here and throughout), 3 dc in loop. ch 2 and turn. (4)
R2) dc in same st as turning chain and each st across. ch 2 and turn. (5)
R3) dc in same st as turning chain and each st across. ch 2 and turn. (6)
R4) dc in same st as turning chain and each st across. ch 2 and turn.(7)
R5) dc in same st as turning chain, ch 2 and skip next st. sc in next st, ch 2, sc in next, ch 2, skip next st and 2 dc in last st (6) Do not end off.
From here you will be making the ankle loop. You may want to get a measurement of the ankle to make sure the sandal will fit around securely but not too tightly. I chained 15 and then sl st to the opposite side of the sandal where I started R5. End off and weave in your ends.

You can embellish these with a flower, buttons, butterfly, leave them plain, or however else you can think of. The possibilities are endless ;)

If you're interested in a finished pair, head over to my Etsy shop! Chloe's Crochet Corner