Expanding my horizons

Since I am unable to crochet like I used to due to my neck injury, I am looking what else I can make. I have lived in the world of crochet hats and scarves for years now and recently was asked to create a baby layette set. After creating this adorable sweater, booty and hat set, I began to think that I would love to expand my crocheting horizons. 

Today I was looking through my collections of crochet patterns that I have collected for the past 9 years (it's quite large!) and found some adorable baby patterns that I am going to begin. I bought Unforgettable yarn after seeing people rave about it but had no idea what to make. This pattern for a baby layette with sweater, hat and blanket set just called my name!  I will need to purchase more yarn but this is going to be super cute! After I'm finished I will be posting this for sale in my shopify store so be on the look out! 

Happy Valentines Day and be creative!

 

Ruffle Scarves are all the Rage!

When I first started making these ruffle scarves, it was out of a request by a friend last year. At first, I couldn't understand what the directions were saying at all. I come from a traditional crocheter background so what they were saying just didn't make any sense at all. I researched YouTube videos and eventually figured out how to crochet with this ruffle yarn. 

This August, Michaels was having a big sale on the Sashay yarn so I decided to buy up a bunch of the yarn and sell them this fall. Well I can't make these scarves fast enough! Each week I make about 10 to make up for the ones I sell over the previous weekend. The fall colored, black and pink scarves are the ones that sell first and people are amazed at how cute they are. I do have a few for sale in my Etsy Shop if you are interested in buying one instead of making one. Any crocheter/knitters out there doing shows this fall/winter.... make a few of these and they will sell!

Crochet Face Cloth Pattern

It is Freebie Friday again! As a new blog, I didn't have any entries in last week's giveaway so I will be doing another giveaway very soon. I love to give things away especially my patterns that other people can create items that they can use in their everyday life! Today I am giving you a free crochet pattern that I have been using for years. This is my much loved face cloth pattern that have been very popular with my friends and family.

I make the face clothes using cotton yarn. It is a great way of using scrap cotton yarn from the end of a project or you can buy a skein for under $2 at Walmart or Michaels.

*If you have any questions about the pattern please feel free to comment on the post or email me at redshoeaffair@gmail.com

Crochet Face Cloth Pattern

Supplies:

Size G Crochet Hook

One skein of cotton yarn 

Large Eye Needle to sew in ends

Basic Knowledge of Crochet terms and stitches 

Stitches:

hdc= half double crochet

sc= single crochet

ch=chain stitch

ss= slip stitch

Instructions:

ch 10

Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch (8 hdc), ch 1, turn

Row 2-5: hdc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn

Row 6: hdc in each stitch across, ch 1

Edging:

This will be done evenly along each side of the cloth without cutting the yarn. With the cloth facing you, we will start with the left side of the cloth. 

Sc evenly along the side of the cloth for 6 sc. At the Corner 3 sc in one stitch (this keeps the cloth flat and helps it to not curl its corners). Sc 8 along the bottom. At the Corner 3 sc in one stitch. Sc evenly along the right side. At the corner 3 sc in one stitch. Sc 6 along the top leaving the last stitch open! At the 6 sc ch 10. Attach the ch chain  to the first sc on the left side with a slip stitch. Cut off the end and weave the end in.

Now you have a pattern you can use for yourself or make for you friends and family! I hope you enjoy this pattern and have a great day!