Happy 2019 All! I know long time no post! The end of 2018 was super busy in my house hold! With work, Son’s baseball and my Grand-babies- YES super crazy and FUN!
I wanted to start this Year off with a Giveaway! I’m almost at 25K Followers on my YouTube Channel! I can’t believe it! So awesome! SO having said that what you need to do is- 1: Subscribe to my YouTube Channel 2: Leave a comment NOT here BUT on my YouTube Channel in order to qualify!
Yup that’s it Easy Peasy! My way of saying THANK YOU to all those who watch my videos and ALL the encouraging words that keep me going! Video is below.
Next post I have a really cute Beanie that I want to share so stay tuned! I’m working on a video for it as well for those that need the visual!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting, Yvonne Metz
Hey All! SO……time is getting the best of me right now! My Granddaughter is scheduled (C-Section) July 2nd and it’s been crazy this month with my Son getting of School, Sports, Baby Showers, Crocheting…..and more crocheting!! Through in some Stampin too!!! Well I’m planning on heading to my Daughter’s later today and just had to post the new June Knitcrate Kit! I LOVE This one….I loved the last one but this one for sure Screams….Summer, Beach…..etc. I did a review of it on YouTube – I said I would open it with everyone so I can be surprised and Well…..Yes I was happily surprised! I LOVE, LOVE this Yarn color and Hue! Brand Name is Vidalana – Spanish translation Vida = Life, Lana = Yarn…..Put those together Yarn Life!! How appropriate is that! If you are interested in trying out Knitcrate check out ALL the information by clickingHERE..…. If you are interested use Coupon Code: YVONNE20 for additional 20% off your 1st month.
YouTube Video Review Click HERE……
You won’t be disappointed! I’ll have another post later on some of the Fun things at my Daughters Baby Shower! I promise!
Thanks for stopping by & Happy Craftin’!
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.
Hey all Wow June 1st already! School is almost out here (June 7th, 2018) and my son will be promoting to 9th grade! Yikes!!! How time flies! Seems like yesterday he was starting Kindergarten!
Anyway, just a quick update on the Faye Doll CAL – The video is almost done for those that are visual OR that just like to follow along. My Mom had cataract surgery and was planning my Daughters Baby Shower. Not busy at all! I’ll for sure share her gifts I made in another post. Can’t wait to meet my Granddaughter “Alana” coming July 2nd!! But the videos are just about done and I’m editing them now.
So I was asked to do a review by a Company called “KnitCrate” – It’s a monthly subscription based program featuring their in-house premium yarn brands PLUS 2 exclusive patterns (1 knitting, 1 crochet). I added the photo of the May kit which I believe you can still get! I was NOT disappointed!
The yarn is absolutely gorgeous! You get 2 skeins. I don’t knit but I do crochet! Can’t wait to make something with this yarn. The pictures don’t do this justice at all!
If you are interested in trying this out OR just to get more information click KNITCRATE
for more details. If you are interested use Coupon Code: YVONNE20 for additional 20% off your 1st month.
Thank you so much for stopping by and until next time….
Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Happy Saturday All! Been busy with work and getting videos & pattern ready for week 2 of our Free Doll CAL! I totally spaced and forgot to add the Videos for week 1 so I’ll be posting them here for you! I also created a playlist for Faye on my YouTube Channel!
I’ve had some questions about the Tulip Hook 2.5mm that I’m using for this doll. First time I’ve used this Brand and I have to say I really LOVE it! I only bought the one hook but may just have to buy the set. Hmmmm……isn’t Mother’s Day tomorrow? Anyway…I love my Clover Amour but am also a huge fan of the Tulip Brand also. Can one have to many hooks? Besides they are super comfy and I know I crochet longer before having to put down to give my fingers a rest. In the video I also share about the bent tip needles I used and have to say they are great for not just Doll Making but any project!
***Edited to Add the Pattern for Week 2 which is the Faye Dress & Shoes CAL sorry about that!
Well that’s all I have right now if you are interested in joining our Facebook Group click the link – Amigurumi Dolls Worldwide **You’ll be asked 3 questions before you join, this is just to cut down on spammers!
Have a great day and Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.
Happy Saturday All! Sorry I thought this went out yesterday! Here is the 2nd video of the Mermaid Crochet a Long for those that are Visual learners or for those who are learning and want to follow along with the video.
If you just found my Blog and don’t have the pattern go HERE.
Enjoy and again I’d love to see your progress. Leave me a comment if you’d like to share your Mermaids!
Thanks for stopping by and as always…….Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.
Well here it is Sunday March 3rd, 2018 where did February go? WOW there was alot going on for me last month that’s for sure. Things are finally slowing down and so I’ve got a few things that have been going on that I’d like to share with you all! 1st my friend Diana and I have created another Facebook Group – I’m super excited to announce our New Group called “Amigurumi Dolls Worldwide” I’ve been wanting to do a Doll Group for awhile now and I thought it was only fair to drag her along with me since she dragged me to the Crochet Messy Bun Group! LOL!
Anyway – in this Group we’ll be sharing FREE Doll Patterns, Tips on Doll Making and we’ll be doing a few “Crochet Doll A Longs” (CDAL) I’m super excited about this! If you’ve been wanting to learn Doll Making OR are a Doll Maker and enjoy making them, then come an join our Group! Our 1st CDAL will be on March 15th – I’ll be making the videos also for those that are visual learners.
Here is what we’ll be making first! YES….the Mermaid Doll – she is my own pattern and I am absolutely in LOVE with her! So click on the link above to join in.
If you don’t have Facebook and would like to do the CDAL also come back on March 15th that’s when the pattern will be posted as that’s when it starts!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Yvonne Metz
So the Basic Granny Square pattern has been around forever! I would say it’s a Classic! I just LOVE how versatile it is! It’s perfect for beginners too! You can make so many cute things with it. I learned along time ago how to make it. I was also in several what they called “Friendship” Square swaps. It’s where you would make a certain amount of squares and send them out to the person Organizing the swap and in return you would get Squares from others. The Friendship Square blanket. I’ve got about 3 of them. One was a Christmas Theme, Spring and Any Occasion theme. They were fun to make. Once you got them all you’d crochet them all together to make your Blanket. You could also make Baby “Lovey’s”, you could just keep going and make one Big Giant Square til it’s as big as you want it to be. Change colors etc….ideas are endless!
Well my first video of the year is “The Basic Granny Square”. At the middle school I work at we have a Crochet Club and at the end of last year I had promised them a video and I finally got around to making it. So I’ll share it here also. I’ve got many more projects that are in the making so stay tuned. Below the video I’ve got the Basic Instructions for The Granny Square.
As always thanks for stopping by and…
Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
NOTE: Ch 3 counts as your 1st DC unless otherwise noted
Instructions:
There are a few ways to start – here are my 2 favorite
Do a Magic Circle/Ring
Start with a Slip Knot, ch 4 and join to make a circle
Either one is fine to do, your choice
Round 1: Ch 3, 2 DC into the ring ch 2, (*3 DC into the ring, ch 2) Repeat (*) 2 more times, join with a slst to the top of your beginning ch3, slst til you get to the ch 2 space.
*I call these 3 DC – Clusters*
Round 2: Ch 3, 2 DC into the ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 DC into the same space, ch 1, (*3 DC into the next, ch 2 space, 3 DC into the same space, ch 1) Repeat (*) 2 more times, join with a slst to the top of your beginning ch3, slst til you get to the ch 2 space.
*We just made our 4 Corners
Round 3: Ch 3, 2 DC into the ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 DC into the same space, ch 1, 3 DC into the ch 1 space, ch 1 (*3 DC into the next, ch 2 space, 3 DC into the same space, ch 1, 3 DC into the ch 1 space, ch 1) Repeat (*) 2 more times, join with a slst to the top of your beginning ch3, slst til you get to the ch 2 space.
*We are now growing our Square
Round 4: Round 3: Ch 3, 2 DC into the ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 DC into the same space, ch 1, 3 DC into the ch 1 space, ch 1, 3 DC into the ch 1 space, ch 1 (*3 DC into the next, ch 2 space, 3 DC into the same space, ch 1, 3 DC into the ch 1 space, ch 1, 3 DC into the ch 1 space, ch 1 ) Repeat (*) 2 more times, join with a slst to the top of your beginning ch3, slst til you get to the ch 2 space.
Repeat the process til you get the desired size you want.
Happy 2018! So thought I would do a quick video on how I make my Pom Pom’s. I am also going to show you a little trick! I don’t like how the strands from the Pom Poms pull out to easy. No matter how tight I would tie the string in the middle. So I’m going to show you what I did to help with that. Now you’ll still get a few that might come out BUT not so many. I’ll adding the links below to the Clover Pom Pom Maker that I’m using along with a few other sizes. This Video was done at the end of last year and totally forgot to blog about! I mean it’s not like I was busy or anything! LOL! Enjoy the video and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
I did modify it to fit a Teen/Adult hat. Here is what I did –
With the L Hook I started with a chain of 44 and that measured 20″ –
I switched to M Hook when it changes to Red. After round 3. Then after 4th round it says to Repeat it 4 more times – I ended up doing 8 more times for Adult size. Giving me a total of 12 rows –
Then when we get to the Shape top: This is what I did (You’ll see in the pattern is says next rnd: I changed it up)
R1 – ch1 *(Sc2tog), sc in next 20, repeat* once, join, ch 1 (42)
R2-3 – sc in each around, join, ch 1 – (42)
R4 – (sc in next 5, sc2tog), repeat () around, join, ch1 (36)
R5-6 – sc in each around, join, ch 1 – (36)
R7 – (sc in next 4, sc2tog), repeat () around, join, ch1 (30)
R8-9 – sc in each around, join, ch 1 – (30)
R10 – (sc in next 4, sc2tog), repeat () around, join, ch1 (25)
R11-12 – sc in each around, join, ch 1 – (25)
R13 – (sc in next 4, sc2tog), repeat () around, join, ch1 (20)
R14-15 – sc in each around, join, ch 1 – (20)
R16 – (sc in next 4, sc2tog), repeat () around, join, ch1 (16)
R17-18 – sc in each around, join, ch 1 – (16)
R19 – (sc in next 4, sc2tog), repeat () around, join, ch1 (12)
R20-21 – sc in each around, join, ch 1 – (12)
R22 – (sc in next 4, sc2tog), repeat () around, join, ch1 (10)
R 23-32 – sc in each around (10) From here you’ll follow the pattern Even though you’ll have 20 stitches instead of 16. It will still work out fine!
Should you have any questions please let me know – If you are not a crocheter and would like to order a Santa Hat click on the Etsy link in the top right hand corner. OR message me and I can send you a Paypal Invoice.
Seriously, not sure what’s gotten into me. I’m no Designer but these just keep coming! Totally inspired by ALL the AWESOME talent out there! So here is my latest “Just Chillin'” Beanie! It’s so laid back and it’s got that slight Slouch to it and of course a POM POM! I’ve got a video in the works and will post it as soon as it’s loaded.
But for now here is the Free PDF pattern – Just Chillin Slouchy
As I said I’m not a Designer by any means and this was made to fit a Teen/Adult I’m sure you can do any size just by measuring the length of the band. I’ll try and experiment with different sizes later OR if you have any ideas leave me a comment! Questions about the pattern let me know this too!
Well Grandson is here so I’m off! Thanks for stopping by and as always…..
