New Crochet Pattern: Birthday Cake

Hi, everyone! Here is a peak at my newest pattern for birthday cake, a candle, a cake server and party hats to fit a child and a doll. I'll have to have my niece over to model the party hats with her doll because I don't think I'll convince my sons to put on a pink hat :)

New Crochet Pattern: Fast Food Breakfast

Well, I seem to be on a breakfast kick these days. My newest crochet pattern is for a fast food breakfast -- egg McMuffin (or sausage McMuffin or sausauge & egg McMuffin), hash brown, coffee and orange juice. One more breakfast pattern is in the works :)

Free Crochet Pattern: Plum

Materials:
Crochet hook size E4 - 3.5mm
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in purple and brown
Stuffing
Yarn needle

With purple yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring and pull the ring closed (6).
Rnd 2: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times (9).
Rnd 3: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times (12).
Rnd 4: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 5: [sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 2 times (20).
Rnd 6: [sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 2 times (22).
Rnd 7: [sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 2 times (24).
Rnds 8-11: sc in each sc around (24).
Rnd 12: [sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (18).
Rnd 13: [sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6 times (12) Stuff.
Rnd 14: [sc2tog] 6 times (6).
Finish off leaving a long (12” or so) tail. Weave long end through remaining 6 sc and draw up firmly to close the hole.
Using a yarn needle, run the tail along the outside of the plum, insert it through the bottom of the plum and come out of the top of the plum to create the “crease” in the side. Repeat this step again. Secure end.

Stem:
With brown yarn, ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Finish off, leaving long end for sewing. Sew stem to plum.

Free Crochet Pattern: Peach

Materials:
Crochet hook size E4 - 3.5mm
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in orange, green and brown
Stuffing
Yarn needle

With orange yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring and pull the ring closed (6).
Rnd 2: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times (9).
Rnd 3: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times (12).
Rnd 4: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 5: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 6: [sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 2 times (26).
Rnd 7: [sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 2 times (28).
Rnd 8: [sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 2 times (30).
Rnd 9: sc in each sc around (30).
Rnd 10: [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (36).
Rnd 11: sc in each sc around (36).
Rnd 12: [sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (30).
Rnd 13: [sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (24).
Rnd 14: [sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (18).
Rnd 15: [sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6 times (12) Stuff.
Rnd 16: [sc2tog] 6 times (6).
Finish off leaving a long (12” or so) tail. Weave long end through remaining 6 sc and draw up firmly to close the hole.
Using a yarn needle, run the tail along the outside of the peach, insert it through the bottom of the peach and come out of the top of peach to create the “crease” in
the side. Repeat this step again.

Stem:
With brown yarn, ch 6.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Finish off, leaving long end.

Leaf:
With green yarn, ch 7.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, ch 2, dc in next 2
chs, 4 dc in last ch, working on opposite side of the foundation chain, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, sl st in remaining ch. Finish off.
Sew stem to peach and sew leaf to stem. Weave in ends.

New Crochet Pattern: Ultimate Baking Set

Here is my newest pattern -- the ultimate baking set! It includes everything your little one will need to bake up some goodies. The pattern includes measuring spoons, dry measuring cups, liquid measuing cup, nesting mixing bowls, a rolling pin, a hand mixer, an oven mit, a whisk, a wooden spoon and a spatula. Now that I've designed this pattern, I am going to retire the baking cookies pattern.

Free Crochet Pattern: Pomegranate

Here is a pattern for a pomegranate that works up in minutes. You could put a cute little face on him too if you wanted :)

Materials:
Crochet hook size E4 - 3.5mm
Red worsted weight acrylic yarn
Polyester stuffing

With red yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring and pull the ring closed (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (36).
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around (36).
Rnd 13: [Sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (30).
Rnd 14: Sc in each sc around (30).
Rnd 15: [Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (24).
Rnd 16: [Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (18).
Rnd 17: [Sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6 times (12). Stuff
Rnd 18: [sc2tog] 6 times (6).
Rnd 19: sc in each sc around (6).
Rnd 20: sl st into next sc, [ch 3, sl st in 2nd and 3rd chs, sl st in next sc] repeat around.
Finish off leaving a 6” tail. Weave tail through the 6 sc in Rnd 18 and draw up firmly, closing the hole. Weave in ends.

Free Crochet Pattern: Avocado

Here is a quick and easy pattern for either a whole avocado or avocado slices.

Materials:
Crochet hook size E4 - 3.mm
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in green, lime green, tan and yellow
Polyester stuffing
Yarn needle

Whole Avocado:
With green yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring and pull the ring closed(6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 5: [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Rnd 6: [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (36).
Rnds 7-8: sc in each sc around (36)
Rnd 9: [sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (30).
Rnds 10-11: sc in each sc around(30).
Rnd 12: [sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (24).
Rnds 13-14: sc in each sc around (24).
Rnd 15: [sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (18).
Rnds 16-18: sc in each sc around (18). Stuff.
Rnd 19: [sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6 times (12).
Rnd 20: sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 21: [sc2tog] 6 times (6).
Finish off leaving a 6" tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 sc and pull up firmly to close the hole. Weave in ends.

Avocado Halves:
Bottom of halves: make 2
with green yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring and pull the ring closed (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 5: [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Rnd 6: [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (36).
Rnd 7: sc in each sc around (36).
Sl st in next 2 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 1: sc in next 10 sc, ch 1, turn leaving remaining sc unworked (10).
Row 2: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (8).
Row 3: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6).
Row 4: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn(6).
Row 5: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (4).
Row 6: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn(4).
Row 7: [sc2tog] 2 times (2).
Sc evenly around. Finish off and weave in ends.

Top half without pit:
with yellow yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring and pull the ring closed (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: sc in each sc around(18).
Rnd 5: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around(24).
Rnd 7: [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Rnd 8: [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (36).
Sl st in next 2 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 1: sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn leaving remaining sc unworked (8).
Row 2: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6).
Row 3: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn(6).
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (4).
Row 5: [sc2tog] 2 times (2).
Switch to lime green yarn and sc evenly around. Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing. Place the top half over the bottom half and sew the 3rd rounds together using an 8” length of green yarn. Using the lime green yarn tail you finished off with, sew the top half to a bottom half about ¾ of the way around. Stuff with polyfil and continue to sew together. Weave in ends.

Top half with pit:
with yellow yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring and pull the ring closed (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 5: [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Rnd 6: [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (36).
Sl st in next 2 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 1: sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn leaving remaining sc unworked (8).
Row 2: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6).
Row 3: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn(6).
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (4).
Row 5: [sc2tog] 2 times (2).
Switch to lime green yarn and sc evenly around. Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the top half to a bottom half about ¾ of the way around. Stuff with polyfil and continue to sew together. Weave in ends.
Pit:
with tan yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring and pull the ring closed (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the pit to the middle of the top half.

New Crochet Pattern: Chinese Takeout

Here is a sneak peek at a pattern I have been working on for almost one year! I'm so happy with the way that it turned out :) The pattern includes a take out box, bowl of stir fry that includes shrimp, broccoli and mushrooms, an egg roll and a fortune cookie! Yum!

The pattern will be available in my shop in a couple of days.

Pattern Update: Fairground Food

I just finished updating the Fairground Food pattern to change the shape of the snow cones and add containers for the snow cones and caramel apples. If you've purchased my Fairground Food pattern and want the updated pattern for free, just send me a convo through Etsy and I will email it to you. If you could please mention the date that you bought the patterns from me that will help me find you in my records. Thank you, Anna :)

New Crochet Pattern: Peppermint Bark and Hot Cocoa

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to give you a sneak peek of my latest pattern -- a box of 4 peppermint bark and two steaming mugs of cocoa. One hot cocoa has mini marshmallows and the other has a dollop of whipped cream!

I started this pattern last November and after 3 redesigns of the box, 2 redesigns of the mugs and 2 redesigns of the peppermint bark I am finally happy with the way it turned out :)

New Pattern: Grocery Shopping

I was looking through all of the patterns I've designed and decided that the grocery shopping pattern needed to be freshened up. I kept the market tote the same, but all of the contents are new! I had made a half dozen eggs in a carton for my sons a couple of years ago and finally got around to typing up the pattern. I also made patterns for a milk carton, baguette, swiss cheese and celery bunch. I hope you enjoy it :)

And for now I think I am done updating patterns. I have a ton of ideas for new patterns and need to find time to roll them out prior to the holidays!

Pattern Update: PB&J

I just finished updating my peanut butter & jelly pattern to redesign the bread and knife and to add "pieces" of peanut butter and jelly so that you can make the sandwich. If you previously purchased this pattern from my shop and would like the update for free, just send me a Conversation through etsy. If you could please include the date that you purchased the PB&J pattern that would help me find you in my records. Thank you :)

Pattern Update: Lunch Play Set

Lately I have been revising some of my previous patterns and improving them. For the lunch play set pattern, I made the sandwich a little smaller and redesigned the milk carton. If you previously purchased this pattern from my shop and want the updated pattern for free, just send me a convo through Etsy. And if you could please reference in your convo the date you purchased the lunch play set pattern that would help me find it in my records. Thank you :)

Free Crochet Pattern: Pierogies

My sons recently discovered potato pierogies and boy do they love them. So tonight I whipped some up for their play food collection.



Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in off-white
Crochet hook size E/4
Polyester stuffing
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
Single crochet (sc)
Slip stitch (sl st)

Top:
With off-white yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a double loop start and pull the loop closed (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: sc in each sc around (18).
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 6: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Finish off.

Bottom:
With off-white yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a double loop start and pull the loop closed (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Do not finish off. With wrong sides facing, continue to slip stitch Rnd 6 of top to Rnd 5 of bottom about 3/4 of the way around. Put a ball of stuffing in the center of the pierogi and continue to slip stitch it closed. Finish off leaving a 12" tail for sewing. Sew through both layers of the pierogi about 1/4" away from the edge all the way around. Secure end. Weave in ends.

If you want to make half moon shaped pierogies, follow this pattern instead:
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a double loop start and pull the loop closed (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (36).
Finish off leaving a 12" tail for sewing. Fold the circle you just made in half and sew it closed, leaving a 1" opening so that you can put a ball of stuffing in the center of the pierogi. Finish sewing it closed, then continue to sew through both layers of the pierogi about 1/4" away from the edge along the curved edge of the pierogi. Secure end. Weave in ends.

New Pattern: Gourmet S'mores

This one was a customer request. For those sophisticated little ladies that do not want to make their s'mores by campfire, I have designed a pattern for a mini indoor hibachi grill to toast your marshmallows on. The pattern also includes instructions for sticks, marshmallows with holes in them, graham crackers, chocolate bars and a divided tray to hold it all.

New Crochet Pattern: Picnic

Here is sneak peek of the newest pattern soon to hit my shop -- a picnic basket with a blanket, chicken drumsticks, potato salad, baked beans and watermellon. Yum! My sons love to pretend they are having a picnic so they could barely wait for this set to be finished.

UPDATE: as of 4/13/10 this item is now available. Thank you to everyone who commented! I have been busier than usual at work so it took me longer than I expected to get this listing up :)

Free Crochet Pattern: Hot Potato

Here's a quick pattern for a potato to add to your child's play food collection or use it for a game of hot potato!

Materials:
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in brown or taupe and off-white
- Size E4 crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
* Optional: bean bag filler or polypellets (to give the potato a little more weight)
- Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
single crochet (sc)
single crochet together/decrease (sc2tog)

The potato is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
With brown or taupe yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc into a double loop start and pull the loop closed (6).
Rnd 2: [1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times (9).
Rnd 3: [1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times (12).
Rnd 4: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (18).
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (24).
Rnd 6: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times (30).
Rnds 7-19: sc in each sc around (30).
Rnd 20: [sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (24).
Rnd 21: sc in each sc around (24).
Rnd 22: [sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times (18).
Rnd 23: sc in each sc around (18).
Rnd 24: [sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6 times (12). Stuff.
Rnd 25: [sc2tog] 6 times (6).
Finish off leaving a 6” tail. Weave tail through rem 6 sc and pull up firmly to close hole. Weave in ends.

To make an “eye” on the potato:
Cut a 12” length of off-white yarn
Using a tapestry needle, insert the off-white yarn into the potato, leaving about 4” sticking out of the potato, pick up a stitch on the opposite side of the potato and pull the needle back out near the insertion point. Tie the loose ends into a knot and trim. Repeat in random spots around the potato.

Free Crochet Pattern: Heart Shaped Cookies

This adorable little pattern was available in my Etsy shop prior to Valentines Day. Now that Valentines Day has past, I decided to save $.20 and not relist this pattern on Etsy but share it on my blog instead.

These cookies work up quickly. I hope you enjoy them :)

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in beige, pink, white and red
Crochet hook size E
Crochet hook size H
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
Double crochet (dc)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Single crochet (sc)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Triple crochet (tc)

Cookie:
Side 1:
With beige yarn and a size H hook
Rnd 1: 7 sc into a double loop start and pull the loop closed (7).
Rnd 2: sc/hdc/dc in next sc, 2tc/dc in next sc, hdc/2sc in next sc, hdc/2tc in next sc, hdc/2sc in next sc, hdc/dc/tc in next sc, tc/dc/hdc in next sc (21).
Rnd 3: sc in next two stitches, 2 hdc in next 2 stitches, sc in next 14 stitches, 2 hdc in next 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, sl st in last stitch.
Finish off. Decorate Side 1 with frosting using the pattern below.
Side 2:
With beige yarn and a size H hook
Rnd 1: 7 sc into a double loop start and pull the loop closed (7).
Rnd 2: sc/hdc/dc in next sc, 2tc/dc in next sc, hdc/2sc in next sc, hdc/2tc in next sc, hdc/2sc in next sc, hdc/dc/tc in next sc, tc/dc/hdc in next sc (21).
Rnd 3: sc in next two stitches, 2 hdc in next 2 stitches, sc in next 14 stitches, 2 hdc in next 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, sl st in last stitch.
Finish off leaving a 12" tail for sewing. With wrong sides facing, Sew Rnd 3 of Side 1 to Rnd 3 of Side 2. Weave in ends.

Icing:
With red, pink or white yarn and a size E hook
Rnd 1: 7 sc into a double loop start and pull the loop closed (7).
Rnd 2: sc/hdc/dc in next sc, 2tc/dc in next sc, hdc/2sc in next sc, hdc/2tc in next sc, hdc/2sc in next sc, hdc/dc/tc in next sc, tc/dc/hdc in next sc (21).
Rnd 3: sc in next two stitches, 2 hdc in next 2 stitches, sc in next 14 stitches, 2 hdc in next 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, sl st in last stitch.
Finish off leaving a 12" tail for sewing. Sew icing to Side 1. Weave in ends.