…-step photos and illustrations included! Pattern is writing using American crochet terms. Materials Required Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted is the yarn used in the sample: Green (180 yds). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. The eyes shown in the sample are clear 15mm eyes, painted with silver glitter paint! Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start w…

…le… especially with her sweet bow! Wendy measures 4″ tall when crocheted with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted is the yarn used in the sample (Black: 55 yards, Purple: 10 yards, Yellow: 10 yards). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. You will also need one pair of 8mm eyes and a small piece of black felt. Skills Required Blog posts you ma…

…ll when completed with worsted weight yarn. This pup is part of the ebook, Crochet Dog Pattern Club. Grab all 6 great designs for a deal! Materials Required Sample shown in Brown Sheep Nature Spun. (Sample shown in Brown Sheep Nature Spun. Black: 130 yards, Tan: 60 yards). Also uses a 15mm triangle nose. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful…

Meet Nathaniel the Octopus! Get ready to crochet this under-the-sea cutie! Nathaniel measures 6″ tall and 9″ wide when crocheted with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Sample crocheted in Brown Sheep Nature Spun (Purple: 200 yds, White: 10 yds). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in…

…pup is just irresistible! He’s a quick project to crochet and will accept all types of cuddles! When made with baby-safe eyes, this dog makes the perfect lovey for your little one. Ashton measures 9″ tall when crocheted with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted is the yarn used in the sample: Brown (140 yds) and Tan (50 yds) This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardag…

…ner and crocheter is so different from their jobs! When I chat about how successful FreshStitches is and what my day looks like, one question inevitably comes up: why don’t you hire help? I’ll tell you why. The Image of Success Many business blogs recommend hiring employees so that you can grow. And get bigger. And be more successful. The goal for many, it seems, is to not touch any materials or do any ‘manual labor’. Think…

…that can’t pinch? Try Frankie! Frankie measures 10″ long when crocheted with worsted weight yarn. Materials Required Plymouth Galway Worsted is the yarn used in the sample (red: 145 yds, white: 10 yds). Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in the round with no hole (aka The Sloppy Slip Knot) Tips for counting rounds How to place limbs evenly Attaching a flattened piece in Amigurumi &nbs…

…I deliver! So, for today’s chat, check out me and Stefanie from Stitchcraft Marketing! We’re a bunch of fun! Some more photos… I did a photo shoot with the amazing photographer Gale Zucker. Here’s a quick photo she snapped with her phone while on the shoot: Can you imagine how great the real photos are going to be? I also got the chance to meet Jackie from Woolbuddies… he’s such an artist and total hero of mine…

…le (brown: 190 yds, yellow: 10 yds, black: 5 yds). You will need a smaller crochet hook (size F) to crochet the starfish. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in the round with no hole (aka The Sloppy Slip Knot) Tips for counting rounds How to place limbs evenly Attaching a flattened piece in Amigurumi G…

…or counting rounds…