…l of the patterns in the book are available for individual purchase as pdf downloads. At around $5 a piece, if you’d like to make a few, then $20 for the book is a great deal! Besides the discount over purchasing 21 individual patterns, though, you don’t get much additional content to the book. So, I would recommend having a peek at the included designs (which is tricky, since only the new 10 designs are listed as patterns in the book…
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Crochet Plush Snowflake Pattern
…Sally the Snowflake It’s an adorable plush snowflake! Isn’t she just the cutest? Sally measures 8” when completed with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted is the yarn used in the sample: White (95 yds). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. You will also need either a small scrap of black felt and fabric clue OR black yarn to embroider the mouth. Skills…
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This pdf pattern contains step-by-step photos and written (not charted) instructions in American English. Your pattern will be emailed to you immediately after purchase! All payments handled securely via PayPal. It’s a Cupid Heart! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Don’t you love the halo? This heart measures 5″ tall and 9″ wide when completed with a worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted…
Continue ReadingCrochet Dog Patterns available!
…hippet or italian greyhound!) maltese Of course, if you prefer, you can still purchase the entire collection of 6 pup patterns in the Crochet Dog Pattern Club Ebook. You’ll receive all 6 pdf patterns at the time of purchase! You’ll want to check the Eyes Shop for great eyes and noses for your puppies… it opens again on February 1st!…
Continue ReadingRocket Crochet Pattern
…Blast off to cuteness with this adorable plush rocket ship! Robbie measures 12″ tall when crocheted with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required This pattern features Brown Sheep Nature Spun in grey (120 yds), blue (45 yds), white, red, orange and yellow (20 yds each). You will also need a 8×8″ square of cardboard, black felt (or black yarn) and optionally 18mm eyes for the cutest look! This pattern can be used with any weight yar…
Continue ReadingGuide to Donating Stuffed Animals
…ng tips for finding a local source to receive your handmade creations. The comfort of a plush I love stuffed animals and I totally believe in their power to comfort. You had a favorite as a kid, didn’t you? One that you slept with and was like a security blanket? I had a bear named “Teddy” (creative, huh?) and then I moved onto a purple hippo when given to me by a teenage boyfriend. (It was just like this one, but bigger. CanR…
Continue Reading5 Tips: How to Avoid Burnout
…orth it! Tip 4: Identify where the pressure is coming from Why do you feel compelled to work 12 hours a day without weekends? Does it come from deadlines? Your customers? Or yourself? And take a little time to chew on this question: where will your business be if you continue on this path? You may think you’re doing your customers a service by working your hands to the bone, but if you end up quitting in a year because it’s too much…
Continue ReadingWhich way should my knitting go?
…on the wrong side of the needles. Just move it to the other side! August Photo Contest Winner The winner of August’s photo contest is Chloe, with her awesome back-to-school squid! Congrats, Chloe! If you want to enter our September contest, hop on over to the Ravelry group for details! Collegiate Knitting Kits The winner of the Camas Creek Yarn collegiate knitting kits is Cindy, who scored two Nebraska kits! Whoo hoo!…
Continue ReadingLearn to be a rock-star teacher!
…ng is actually the supplemental part of their income while their primary income comes from some other source. Your class includes a section on marketing, which is a crucial part of any business. Can you tell us (during your week) approximately how much time you spend marketing? Is it possible to teach without doing marketing? Marketing is such a broad term and I do all sort of marketing activities (including answering questions for a blog intervie…
Continue ReadingIdeas for Rockin’ your Tiny Amigurumi!
…7;t forget the deadline for those photos is the 18th! You’ll want to enter to get a chance to win that great prize! If you’d like to get started on something tiny, maybe you’d like a tiny kit? They’re adorable and contain everything you need (even stuffing) in one package! Grab a fab Craftsy class on sale! Craftsy is celebrating 2 million members with a huge sale! Check out the sale and score a great class… maybe even…
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