Cute Flower Pot Craft for Kids

Over on my other blog I just posted this cute craft that my kids and I did for Christmas, and I wanted to share it with all of you!

You can find it on A Busy Mom's Diary 

Project of the week 12/17

My youngest wanted an Angry Birds hat, not just any angry bird, the black on because it's his favorite since it blows up.  This one provided to be a challenge for me!  I came up with my own pattern for it and if there is enough demand for it I will see about getting it typed up and published.

He was so excited that I had it done when he got up that he wouldn't take it off!

He had to wear it when we went out to my parents house and he helped feed "Grandpa's Birds".  I think he fit right in with them

Ribbed Neck Warmer Pattern

I absolutely love this neck warmer.  It wasn't what I started out making, but I love how it turned out!

 

I started out making a cowl, but decided that I wanted something with buttons to wear with a couple of different outfits.

 

The great thing about this is that it comes together really quick if you are still trying to figure out a couple of last minute Christmas presents for the trendy person in your life

 

The picture really doesn't do it justice because there are ribs in the pattern

 

Enjoy everyone!

 

Ribbed Neck Warmer

 

Supplies

worsted weight yarn

J hook

buttons

 

Stiches

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

 

 

Directions

 

Row 1 ch37 dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. ch2 turn

Row 2  dc in each stitch across through both loops ch2 turn

Row 3 dc in back loop only across ch2 turn

Rows 4 - 45 repeat Rows 2 and 3

do not finish off.  sc around putting 2 sc in each of the corners.  Finish off

Place buttons on the right side of your warmer that are big enough to fit through your stitches while holding your neck warmer in place.

 

 

If you have any questions please email me at stylishknots@gmail.com

 

I'd love to see anything you make with my pattern! 

 

Been so busy!

I have been so busy with orders and trying to get everything done for the Holidays!  I'm sure that everyone else is too, but I did have time to make up a neck warmer that I'm sure you all are going to love.  I'm going to be posting it as a free pattern for a gift to all of my readers.  I'm hoping to have it up tomorrow morning, I just got done taking the pictures and will be uploading them when I get off of work.

Puppy Dog Earflap Hat

It's the time of year that the leaves have changed, the winds are picking up, and my kids are wanting different hats to wear to school.   This year I think was the first year that they almost trumped me.  Key word there being almost.

Kynzie decided that she wanted a puppy dog hat, not thinking I said ok, and started down a long road of figuring out the perfect puppy dog hat.  I came up with this pattern, and you can now find it for sale on ravelry.com (Puppy Dog Hat by Stylish Knots) I would love to see anything you make with this pattern!  Also if there are any problems that you find, please email me at stylishknots@gmail.com

Triangle cowl

The current hot "mom trend" is triangle cowls this spring.  You can custom order one in any color for only $40.  To place an order you can contact me via FaceBook

The Hunger Games Triolgy

For years now I have been being told by my friends that I need to read these books.  I finally had some extra time and downloaded them to my Kindle.  I just want to say to all of my friends that have hounded me for at least 2 years, I'm sorry I didn't listen to you sooner.  These books are beautifully written, and the Suzanne Collins makes you fall in love with the characters.  I highly recommend getting all 3 books (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay) at the same time because you aren't going to want to wait to read the next one.

All 3 books center around the main character Katniss Everdeen, who is a young teenage girl fighting for the survival of her family.  Well that is until she is thrown into the arena of The Hunger Games.  The Hunger Games are a device of the Capital to keep the 12 districts in check.  One boy and one girl tribute between the ages of 12 and 16 are randomly chosen each year from the 12 remaining districts to compete to the death in the arena.  In the arena they are forced to not only fight each other, but also fight for their own survival and find food, water, shelter, and avoid whatever the Gamemakers throw at them.  The Games are mandatory viewing for everyone in Panem, and broadcast over the television 24 hours a day until the last cannon sounds.

The Hunger Games backdrop is the 74th Hunger Games.  The reader is drawn into the world of the tribute being made over by stylists, feeling full for the first time in their lives, and the thought of having to kill constantly in the back of their mind.  Since they have been forced to watch the games every year since their birth, they know the order of things done and how to play the game.  Personally I was so caught up in the action and excitement of The Games that I could not put it down.

Catching Fire opens back in District 12 with the announcement of a twist on the Quarter Quell Games.  All of the tributes will be past victors instead of randomly chosen tributes.  As the only female victor from her district, Katniss knows she is about to go back into the arena.  Since you learned so much about the pregame festivities in The Hunger Games, they play less of a predominate part of Catching Fire.  All of the original style team is back, and you get the feeling of them being a little more human this time.  The Capitol is determined to only have one victor this year, but some of the previous victors have a different plan. 

Mockingjay follows Katniss as the rebels of District 13 organize a rebellion, with her being the unwilling face of it.  Katniss is not only having to fight against the Capitol, but also President Coin who wanted them to rescue Peeta instead of Katniss.  Her declaration of being the one to kill Snow takes the book to a new level when she is handed the leadership role of her squad in the middle of a battle.  More of the horrors of the Capitol come to light in Mockingjay, leaving you cheering for the Rebels to be victorious.

These books are classified as Young Adult, but after reading them I wouldn't let anyone under the age of 16 read them.  There are some very graphic parts during the games and the rebellion that made even me cringe.  The death count could also be disturbing to younger readers too, especially when characters you have come to know and love are violently killed. 

Instead of the first or second book ending in a nice wrapped up way, both of them transition into the next book.  If you don't know this before hand, you are going to be scrambling to get your hands on the next one so you can find out what happens.  I didn't know this before hand, and had never been happier to have a Kindle so I could download book 2 in the middle of the night instead of having to wait till a time I could get to the store to purchase it.

With the release of The Hunger Games movie soon, the whole trilogy is listed on Amazon's Hot List right now.  I'm hoping that the movie doesn't ruin the story, and stays true to the series.  If the movie can do that, then it is sure to be as popular as the books.

Flutterby Applique Pattern Now up for Sale

You can now purchase my Flutterby Applique pattern for only $1 on Ravelry at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flutterby-applique

Butterfly Hair Clip

I now have these cute crochet butterfly hair clips for sale.  They are $2 each and come in an assortment of colors.  If interested in purchasing one you can contact me via email at stylishknots@gmail.com or on facebook at Stylish Knots

Brimmed Beanie Hat Pattern

Brimmed Beanie Front View

Brimmed Beanie Side View

This stylish brimmed beanie looks cute with a large flower or nothing at all.  This pattern is untested so if anyone tries it please let me know how it turns out via email at stylishknots@gmail.com and I will make changes as needed!  You can download the .pdf file of the pattern HERE

An Original Design by Marsha at Stylish Knots
 

Materials
Worst Weighted Yarn
H hook
 

Glossary
ch chain
sl slip stitch
sc single crochet
3dc shell 3 double crochet shell

st stitch
Please note that I have wrote these instructions to fit a 5 to 9 year old, I will add a note on parts
you can change to make this hat smaller or larger as to meet your needs.

Pattern
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Chain one and then work 6 sc inside the chain. Pull the magic
ring shut. Join with a sl in the first sc not the ch stitch
Round 2: ch1, 2 sc in each stitch around
Round 3: ch1, 1sc in the next stitch *2sc in the next sc, 1sc in next sc repeat from * around join
with sl in the first sc of the round
Round 4: ch1, 1 sc in the next 2 sc, *2sc in the next sc, 1sc in the next 2 sc repeat from *
around to join with sl in the first sc of the round
Round 5: ch1, 1 sc in the next 3 sc, * 2 sc in the next sc, 1sc in the next 3 sc repeat from *
around to join with a sl in the first sc of the round
Round 6: ch1, 1 sc in the next 4 sc * 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 4 sc repeat from *
around to join with a sl in the first sc of the round
Round 7: ch 1, 1 sc in the next 5sc *2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 5 sc repeat from *
around to join with a sl in the first sc of the round.
Round 8: ch1, 1 sc in the next 6 sc * 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 6 sc repeat from *
around to join with a sl in the first sc of the round
Round 9: ch1, 1 sc in the next 7 sc * 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 7 sc repeat from *
around to join with a sl in the first sc of the round.
Round 10: ch1, 1 sc in the next 8 sc * 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 8 sc repeat from *
around to join with a sl in the sc of the round.
Round 11: ch1, 1 sc in the next 9 sc* 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 9 sc repeat from *
around to join with a sl in the sc of the round
Round 12: ch1, 1 sc in the next 10 sc * 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 10 sc repeat from *
around to join with a sl in the sc of the round
To make hat larger insert more rounds adding 6 stitches to each round until the desired size
before continuing to round 13
Round 13: ch1, 1 sc each sc around to join with a sl in the sc of the round
Rounds 14 and 15 repeat Round 13.
Round 16: ch1, 1sc in next st, *skip next st, 3 double shell in next st, skip next st, 1 sc in next
st repeat from * around. Join last stitch with sl in first st
Round 17: ch2 (counts as first stitch) 2dc in the same st, *skip next st, 1 sc in next st, skip next
st, 3 double shell in next st repeat from * around. Join last stitch with sl in top of ch2
Round 18 repeat round 16
Round 19 repeat round 17
Round 20 repeat round 16
Round 21 repeat round 17
Round 22 repeat round 16
Round 23 repeat round 17
Round 24 repeat round 16
Round 25 repeat round 17
(For larger hat continue repeating rounds 16 and 17 till hat is long enough to cover ears)
Do not finish off before beginning brim

Brim
Please make note if you are making a larger hat that you will need to start the brim ¼ of the
way around the hat working the pattern till you reach ¾ of the way before turning to do the
second row of the brim.
ch1, 1sc in next stitch 10 times. Place marker, 1sc in next st, *skip next st, 3double shell in
next st, skip next st, 1sc in next st repeat from * 9 more times.
Ch2, turn, 2 dc in same st, skip next st, 1sc in next st, *skip next st, 3double shell in next st,
skip next st, 1sc in next st repeat from * till you reach your marker.
Ch1, turn, 1sc in same st, *skip next st, 3 double shell in next st, skip next st, 1sc in next st,
repeat from * till you reach the end of previous row
Ch2, turn, 2 dc in same st, skip next st, 1sc in next st * skip next st, 3 double shell in next st,
skip next st, 1sc in next st repeat from * till you reach end of previous row
ch1, turn, 1sc in same st, *skip next st, 3 double shell in next st, skip next st, 1 sc in next st,
repeat from * till you reach the end of the previous row
Ch2, turn, 2dc in same st, skip next st, 1 sch in next st * skip next st, 3 double shell in next st,
skip next st, 1 sc in next st repeat from * till you reach the end of the previous row. Finish off.
Starting at your marker 1 sc in each st around till you reach the first sc, sl in first sc. Finish off
Flip brim up and sow sides into place. Add any embellishments you would like

Chullo Hat

chullo hat modeled by Madyson

This hat is perfect for cold weather days.  With it's ear flaps it makes sure that your little ones ears are protected from the wind, and the braids add a stylish touch.  You can now order this hat from me, the applique is optional.  If you are interested in custom ordering on please email me at stylishknots@gmail.com or on FaceBook at Stylish Knots

Girls Ruffled Flower Hat

This hat looks cute on little an big girls alike.  It has that girly look that all girls love, and can be ordered in custom colors to match their favorites.  You can order it from newborn through adult by contacting me via email at stylishknots@gmail.com or FaceBook at Stylish Knots

Project of the week 2.15.12

Colors I'm using for this weeks project

This weeks project is a little different.  A little 6 year old girl in my community has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.  A friend of her family's asked me how much I charge for hats and when I found out who it was for, well lets just say I couldn't charge her for them.  There are different organizations out there that take donations of hats, blankets, and toys for children who have cancer.  There are also ones for adults too.  I encourage all crafters to look into these organizations in your area if you are wanting to do something similar.

Two Color Ribbed Hat

Two Colored Ribbed Hat modeled by Kynzie

You can now order this cute two colored ribbed hat from me.  The paw print is optional, iti can be replaced with a butterfly, flower, football, basketball, baseball, or left plain.  For a school themed hat the paw print could be replaced with a letter also.  If you are interested please email me at stylishknots@gmail.com or contact me on my facebook page Stylish Knots

Project of the week for February 8th

The project I did this week is ever so cute!  I did a twist on a monster hat pattern from The Train to Crazy.
Here is the original pattern which can be found HERE

Source: thetraintocrazy.com via Marsha on Pinterest

Of course the Little Guy wanted changes made to it, so I did a few modifications of her design.  He wanted two eyes so I made each one half of the size it calls for.  He also wanted a nose, because Monsters need noses Mom, so I just did a sowed on nose.  Knowing how hard he is on things I decided to sow on teeth instead of using the felt teeth.  I hope you all have fun making this, I know that I did!!!!  Now if I can just convince him that he doesn't have to wear it all the time and can take it off!

Ribbed Beanie

ribbed beanie modeled by my too cute niece Amber

This cute simple ribbed crochet beanie I now have available.  You can choose from several solid colors and then add a flower if you'd like to girl it up.   This hat can be ordered in sizes baby through adult.  Contact me via facebook or email at stylishknots@gmail.com

News Boy Hat

News Boy Hat now available

This cute hat is now up for sale!  I can make them in sizes from baby (shown) to adult.  You can pick your color and if you would like a flower(s) or not.  You can check out all of my products via my FaceBook page, and contact me through email at stylishknots@gmail.com 

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