Cutie Pie Beanie Crochet Pattern

Everywhere I look these days all I see is bows!... and no, I am not crazy.
For example, in the last 10 minutes I've spotted about 50 different tutorials on Pinterest from how to sew a bow to how to turn your hair into one.
So I thought it was about time I joined into this fun craze and create a cute beanie adorned with an even cuter bow!

 
What You'll Need: 
5.00mm Crochet Hook
6.00mm Crochet Hook
2 Colours of 50g 8ply Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry/Wool Needle

Size:
3 to 10 Years
{Head Circumference 9.5 inches, 50cm. Beanie Height 8 inches, 20cm}
or
Fits 13 Years & Up

Now isn't she just the definition of adorable!?

~ Note ~
{Chains at the start of a round count as the first Double Crochet of that round}


 ~ 3 - 10 Years ~

Round 1~ Taking your 5.00mm Crochet Hook, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 4 Chains. Crochet 11 Double Crochets into the first chain you made. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 4. You should have 12 double crochets now.
Round 2~ Chain 3. Crochet 2 Double Crochets into every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 24 double crochets now.
Round 3~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 36 double crochets now. 
Round 4~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 2 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 48 double crochets now.
Round 5~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 3 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 60 double crochets now. 
Round 6~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 11 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 65 double crochets now.
Round 7~ Taking your 6.00mm Crochet Hook Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 8,9~ Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around, but only through the back loop. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 10,11~Change yarn colour to white, then Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around, but only through the back loop. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 12~ Change colour back to blue, then Chain 3. On this row you will also only be crocheting through the back loop.*Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 11 stitches,then crochet 1 Double Crochet Decrease into the next 2 stitches. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 13~ Change colour back to blue, then Chain 3. On this row you will also only be crocheting through the back loop.*Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 10 stitches,then crochet 1 Double Crochet Decrease into the next 2 stitches. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.


~ 13 Years & Up ~

Round 1~ Taking your 6.00mm Crochet Hook, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 4 Chains. Crochet 11 Double Crochets into the first chain you made. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 4. You should have 12 double crochets now.
Round 2~ Chain 3. Crochet 2 Double Crochets into every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 24 double crochets now.
Round 3~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 36 double crochets now.
Round 4~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 2 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 48 double crochets now.
Round 5~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 3 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 60 double crochets now.
Round 6~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 11 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 65 double crochets now.
Round 7~ Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 8,9,10,11~ Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around, but only through the back loop. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 12~Change yarn colour to white, then Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around, but only through the back loop. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 13~ Chain 3. On this row you will also only be crocheting through the back loop.*Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 11 stitches,then crochet 1 Double Crochet Decrease into the next 2 stitches. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 14~Change colour back to blue, then Chain 3. On this row you will also only be crocheting through the back loop.*Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 10 stitches, then crochet 1 Double Crochet Decrease into the next 2 stitches. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 15~ Chain 3. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into every stitch all around, but only through the back loop. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.


~ Bow ~
Now you can just leave the beanie like this, or you can add some extra cuteness by adding an adorable bow! 
If you'd like the pattern for the bow you can find it HERE! 
You'll want your bow to be the same colour as the stripe you crocheted in your beanie.
Once you've finished crocheting the bow, take your tapestry/wool needle and work the bow over the stripe on the right or left side depending on what you prefer. I sewed my bow on the right side.
When your bow is firmly secure, fasten off and weave in any loose ends.



 And you're done! I hope you all enjoyed that tutorial, if you have any questions, comment away!
If you did crochet this beanie or bow, please post a photo of your creation onto my Facebook Page, I'd love to see it. Please Subscribe to my blog, it would really make my day!
Have a great day crocheting,



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12 Free Blue Floral Social Media Icons

For those of you who may not know, I live in Australia which means we are currently transitioning  into Winter.... YAY! (Please note the sarcasm in my voice)
Now don't get me wrong, it's not that I hate winter or anything, but you have to admit, compared to Summer it's absolutely depressing! No flowers, no fun trips to the beach and hardly any warm sunshine. It's no wonder most people prefer almost any season over Winter!
But I know, it's all about the "Circle of Life", (I might have been slightly obsessed with The Lion King as a child haha) and as much as I hate to admit it, we need Winter.
So while I'm busy snuggling under a blanket trying to cope with the cold I've decided to ignore the dull weather outside and create some fun floral media icons!
They seem to have a real vintage feel about them, don't they? I hope you all enjoy them!

How To: Add Social Media Icons To Your Blog  


Icons Include:

Facebook

Instagram
Email

Youtube

Twitter

RSS Feed

Pinterest

Google +

Etsy

Ravelry

Bloglovin

Tumblr

Flickr

This is a set of 12 social media icons with a blue floral backround. Icons are PNG files 75 x 75 pixels ~ Perfect for almost every blog since you can easily adjust the size smaller. ~

There's no need to give me credit on your blog if you decide to use them, and you're welcome to share them, and even alter the colours! Please just don't sell or redistribute these icons.
I'd love if you left a comment telling me where you used them so I can pop over and see these little blue buttons in action!
Have a great day blogging!
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Easy Garden Cross Stitch Patterns

I happen to have quite the green thumb... And no I have not been finger painting recently!
I've always loved gardening. There is something very calming about helping a seed grow and transform into a beautiful flower.
Now I have two little questions for you, yes Y-O-U reading this post.
Do you like gardening? Do you like Cross Stitch?
If you answered yes to both of those questions then this post will be absolutely perfect for you, so enjoy!





I've told you all a few times before about my love of gardening and flowers so I thought it was about time I shared some photos with you that I took of flowers growing in my garden.


I hope you all have an amazing day full of flowers, sunshine and happiness!



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Basic Turban Crochet Pattern

While I was busy designing and crocheting this turban it reminded me of the time I visited Dubai (For those of you that may not know, Dubai is located within the United Arab Emirates).
I was only six years old at the time, and even though it was a bit scary being in a different country it really opened my eyes to the beauty of different cultures.
Eleven years later I'm busy typing this blogpost while sitting on a Persian carpet, a special gift from friends that lived there for a few years.
While I stroke the little hairs that bind it all together I'm still amazed at the intricate designs it holds.
One day I'd love to go back to Dubai and explore through the markets. I remember walking by them and admiring the rows and rows of stalls filled with little treasures.
Is there any particular country you'd love to visit one day?

 
What You'll Need: 
6.00 Crochet Hook
50g 8ply Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry/Wool Needle

Size:
Fits 13 years and up
{I just made a smaller version for my sister to model}

  
~ Note ~
{Chains at the start of a round count as the first Double Crochet of that round}

Round 1~ Start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 4 Chains. Crochet 11 Double Crochets into the first chain you made. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 4. You should have 12 double crochets now.
Round 2~ Chain 3. Crochet 2 Double Crochets into every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 24 double crochets now.
Round 3~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 24 double crochets now.
Round 4~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 2 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 48 double crochets now.
Round 5~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 3 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 60 double crochets now.
Round 6~ Chain 3. *Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 11 stitches, then crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3. You should have 65 double crochets now.
Round 7,8,9~ Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 10,11,12~ Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around, but only through the back loop. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 13~ Chain 3. On this row you will also only be crocheting through the back loop.*Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 11 stitches,then crochet 1 Double Crochet Decrease into the next 2 stitches. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 14~ Chain 3. On this row you will also only be crocheting through the back loop.*Crochet 1 Double Crochet into the next 10 stitches, then crochet 1 Double Crochet Decrease into the next 2 stitches. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
Round 15~ Chain 3. Crochet 1 Double Crochet into every stitch all around, but only through the back loop. Slip Stitch into the top of chain 3.
 Fasten off. Weave in any loose ends.

Take your Tapestry/Wool needle, and thread a long piece of yarn through it. You want to use to strands of yarn at the same time. Using your needle, push it from inside of the turban towards the outside right above the 6th last row. Now wrap it around the edge of the turban and pull tight. Push the needle back through the top again.
Repeat winding until the "knot" of your turban is nice and secure and looks pretty.
Once done. hide any loose ends under the knot.

And you're done! I hope you all enjoyed that tutorial, if you have any questions, comment away!
If you did crochet this turban, please post a photo of your creation onto my Facebook Page, I'd love to see it! Have a great day crocheting,




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10 DIY Mother's Day Gift Ideas

I remember growing up that my favourite place in the whole wide world was my mum's lap. 
She didn't mind if I wrapped my chubby little arms around her neck and soaked her shoulder with my childish tears.  
In fact, with just a soft stroke through my curls, a gentle hush and a kiss on my forehead she could soothe me almost instantly.
Her lap was also always the perfect place for a chit chat, a game, a book, a laugh and especially a hug.
Over the past few years no matter where we've been, or what we've gone through, she's always made me feel loved and protected.
If the saying "Home is where the heart is" is true, then my mum was and will always be my home... I love you Mamma!
























I hope you all enjoyed this collection of DIY Mother's Day gifts! 

Do you have something special planned this Mother's Day? Maybe a heartfelt gift?




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