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Doll Poncho Pattern

  This Pattern will be emailed to you as a PDF file. $2.99 This crochet pattern includes instructions for the Doll Poncho only. The Poncho is designed specifically to fit an 18" American Girl Doll. It is fast and easy to make, and is so cute on these dolls.  You can find the step by step pattern for the small flower here . A list of the materials you will need are included in the pattern. The skill level is beginner. I offer full support for all of my patterns. Please email me at any time with questions. Your finished items may be sold, as long as you give me credit for the pattern with a link to my website. The pattern itself is copyrighted and may not be redistributed, shared, or copied in any way.

Crochet Hook Conversion Chart

As you get into crochet, you may need a crochet hook conversion chart.  This is because in the US, crochet hook sizes are determined by numbers and letters.  In Europe, sizes are determined by the physical metric system.  It just depends on where you are from :)  Crochet hook conversion charts are definetly a useful tool.

Making a Slip Knot for Crochet

When you start your crochet project, you will either start with a slip knot, or a magic ring .  Today I am going to show you how to make a simple slip knot!  With some practice, you will find that this is pretty easy. Grab any size crochet hook, and a ball of yarn and lets start practicing.  Grab the end of your yarn. Make a loop as pictured below. Put your crochet hook into the loop, hook and pull the yarn through.  Be sure to pull on both ends as you are doing this to tighten up the slip knot. And here is your slip knot.  It will probably be a pretty big loop, but it is easily adjustable.  Insert your crochet hook and pull on the tail end to tighten. And there you are.  Easy, right?  You are ready to start your next crochet project! Be sure to leave a long enough tail so that you can weave it in when you are done crocheting.  You don't want your project that you worked so hard on to come unraveled :) For some crochet patterns you won't

Earwarmer Headband Pattern

This Pattern will be emailed to you as a PDF file.     $4.50   This is a fun pattern to make an earwarmer headband. It includes lots of pictures and step by step instructions to help you make it. You can make any size that you would like just by taking a simple measurement of the person's head that you are making it for. Just in case you are making it as a gift, and can't measure the person's head that you are making it for, I have included a size chart for each age from newborn to adult. These are very popular right now, and they are sooo adorable on kids and adults! You could make this for you, and all of your kids, nieces, nephews, grandkids, ect... They make great gifts. Imagine these in different colors to match different outfits, or coats. Also included is a pattern to crochet up to a five layer flower. Materials Needed: Size H crochet hook Worsted weight yarn Button Sharp Needle for sewing the button and flower to the headband Skill Level: Beginner,