Crochet Spring Bunny...

Two years ago, I created a pattern for a Spring Bunny.

Since Easter is right around the corner, I decided to make a few bunnies. And, since there's a new Hobby Lobby super close to my house, I decided I needed new yarn too. The yarn is I Love This Cotton! in white, banana, pink and aqua. I love it...

I also created the pattern for you to print out.
Enjoy.

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Laura

Sweet Dreams...

The latest project in my embroidery class was on card stock. I created the cloud shape and text on the computer and then printed it out on cream colored cardstock. I followed the video instructions from Sublime Stitching for embroidery on paper. Watch the video below...

The first thing you do is punch holes with your needle along your pattern lines, going all the way through the cardstock. Then just stitch away. I cut mine out about 1/4 inch away from my stitching and used embroidery floss as a hanger. I also embroidered a hand drawn star to hang from the bottom.

I love the way mine turned out. My students did a great job on theirs as well. I am really proud of all of them and how much they have improved in their technique so far.

Here is the pattern for you. The "thought bubble" cloud was a template on my computer and I left off the ovals for my class. And, even though I printed it out for my class, I think it would be better to trace the design onto your paper using a light box or window.

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Laura

Ladybug and Flowers Embroidery Pattern...

It took way too long for me to get this posted for you. But, I love this little ladybug. She looks so cute on my mug rug. Please enjoy this pattern...

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Laura

Want To Print Out The Crochet Owl Pattern..?

I have had a lot of people ask for a printable version of my owl pattern and always felt bad telling them I didn't have it. Now I do :) You should be able to right click on the written pattern, choose to open it in a new window and then print it out. I will also put it on my facebook page so you can get it there as well.

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Laura

Outer Space - Embroidery Pattern...

This is my second embroidery pattern. Rocket ships are so cool. Wouldn't this look really cute in a little boys room? It fits in a 6 inch embroidery hoop but I think it would also look good on a pillow.

It was really fun stitching this one up. I hope you enjoy it.

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Laura

Embroidery Robot Pattern...

For Christmas two years ago, I embroidered pillowcases for my niece's and nephew. For my nephews pillowcase I designed three different robots. I did a lot of research to get the perfect look for each of them and really love they way they turned out. After a request, I have decided to post the pattern for you here on my blog. Please let me know if you embroider one or all of them onto something - I would love to see your work.

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Laura

Daisy Green Magazine...

Daisy Green Magazine is an online magazine over in the UK and they asked to post about my crocheted owl pattern. You can check it out here.

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Laura

Ravelry...

With the help of a new friend, I am now posting my patterns on Ravlery.

You can see my Crochet Owl here and my Spring Bunny here.

I am so excited...

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Laura

Spring Bunny Tutorial...

I have been playing around with the idea of creating a bunny pattern for a few weeks. I plan on creating bunny garland with this pattern. I probably should have started this when I originally thought of it since Easter is tomorrow, but...

Well, better late than never I guess.

Happy Easter everyone

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Laura

I use cotton yarn with a crochet hook size specified for the yarn. 

I also crochet very tightly. 

Start with a magic ring 

and hook 6 single crochet into it. 

Then, pull it tight and slip stitch into the first single crochet to join.

Second Round - Chain one and then hook 2 single crochets in each stitch. Slip stitch into the chain one to join. 

Third Round - Chain one. Hook a single crochet in the first stitch and two single crochets in the second. Repeat (1 sc, 2 sc, 1sc, 2 sc) until you get to the end of the round and slip stitch into the first single crochet.  

Fourth Round - Chain one. Hook one single crochet into each of the first two stitches and then two single crochets into the next. Repeat (1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc) until you get to the end and the slip stitch into the first single crochet.

Now you will make the head of the bunny. 

Chain one and then hook a half double crochet and a 

treble crochet into the next stitch. 

In the next two stitches, hook two treble crochets in each stitch. 

Then, in the next stitch, hook one treble crochet and one half double crochet. 

(1 hdc + 1 tc, 2 tc, 2 tc, 1 tc + 1 hdc) 

Now, chain one and then slip stitch around the body of the bunny until you get to the first treble crochet (your last slip stitch will be in the first treble crochet). 

Now, you will chain 5. 

In the second stitch from your hook, create a half double crochet. Then hook one double crochet in each of the next three stitches.

Slip stitch into the top of the third treble crochet and chain 5

then, half double crochet in the second stitch from the hook and three double crochets in the next three stitches. Slip stitch into the top of the sixth treble crochet and slip stitch into the next two stitches. Leaving a long tail, cut 

your yarn and tie off. 

Now you need to slip stitch the ears to the head by going through the double crochet of the ear and into the top of the treble crochet of the head.   

Do this twice for each ear and then weave in your yarn and cut. 

 For the tail you will be creating a bobble stitch. First you will chain two. 

In the first chain you will hook the first half of four double crochets. This will leave 5 loops on your hook. 

Now, yarn over and pull through all five loops 

and then yarn over again and pull through to finish, cutting your yarn leaving a tail and then pulling tight.  

Pull the yarn tails of the tail in a spot just above and below the center point of the body 

and tie together tightly, weaving in the ends. 

A pretty spring bunny... 

Shell Pattern...

If you remember, for Christmas I made this scarf for my step-mom.

Well, I have had a few people ask me about the pattern. My friend Lisa found the pattern, which was free, on a website a while ago. I have searched for it and have not been able to find it. So, I decided to share it with you myself. Please remember, this is not my design or pattern. 

The pattern is pretty simple. You start with a foundation chain of 25. In the fourth chain from the hook you are going to hook one double crochet, chain two and then hook a single crochet, the first three foundation chains count as your first double crochet. Then you will skip two chains and in the next (third) chain you will hook two double crochets, chain two and then hook a single crochet. Then, skip another two chains and hook 2 dc, 2 ch, 1 sc. You end up with 8 "shells" across your foundation chain of 25. At the end of your first row you are going to chain 2 and turn. You will now repeat the "shell" stitch pattern (2 dc, 2 ch, 1 sc) 8 times across hooking each "shell" in the chain two space. Now, just repeat your rows until your scarf is the desired length. I made this one the length of my arms, finger tip to finger tip. Then, to get a nice scalloped edge along the other side of my foundation chain, I just hooked 8 "shells' to the flat side of it.

Foundation chain of 25. It helps me to hook them a little looser than normal. 

In the fourth chain from your hook, double crochet,

chain two and single crochet.

Skip two foundation chain stitches and then in the next (or third) chain, hook two double crochets, chain two, and then single crochet, repeating to the end of your foundation chain.

This is what your first row will look like.

Chain two and turn. Do you see the chain two space in the last "shell" you made? In that space you will...

hook two double crochets, two chains and one single crochet.

After finishing your second row, your scarf should look like.

Now, chain two and turn. Repeat the "shell" pattern (2 dc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in each chain two space across to the other side.

The first finished "shell" of the third row. I love the scalloped edge you get with this pattern...

This is three rows finished with three "shells' of the fourth row.

It really goes by very quickly. I made the scarf for my step-mom with Red Heart Soft. I used Loops and Threads Impeccable for the tutorial above. You will love this pattern.

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Laura