Little Abbee

Hooded Chevron Cape for American Girl Dolls now available.  Click  here for details.

The Beach Tank pattern is now available for sale.  Click here for more details.

About a month ago Rebecca Parker from Simply Crochet Magazine approached me about featuring one of my patterns in their magazine.  So, I checked out their website and I was both intrigued and inspired by all of the wonderful pictures and designs.  If you have never been to Simply Crochet Magazine website , you need to visit!  They have so many amazing designs, and even have a free patterns section.  Here are just a few of my favorite free patterns: They have links to some of the cutest Halloween Pattern I have seen.  This would be a great time for me to start on some of those cute Halloween decorations.  And that Shark hat...... amazingly cute!! And how about some Christmas inspiration ? Links to FREE patterns too!  Yay! They have featured my Apple Cozy pattern in their most recent issue .  Go and check it out! Have fun Crocheting!

I have been working on a fun new pattern!  I just finished it, and I really like the way it turned out.  One of my favorite things about this sweater is that it works up pretty fast because it uses worsted weight yarn.  This would be a cute spring/summer sweater.  If you want to make it warmer for winter, just sew the buttons all the way down the front of the sweater and crochet long sleeves.  Now, lets get to the pattern. Materials Needed: Worsted Weight number 4 yarn                                                                                   ...

I am having a lot of fun lately making clothes and accessories for dolls.  Last week I showed you how to make a diaper for your doll.   This week, I have been working on doll blankets.  I am working on a quilt (coming soon), but today I want to show you how easy it is to make a basic blanket.      Using bias tape to trim the edges is an easy, fun, and cute way to make a doll blanket!      I sometimes like to make my own bias tape, but for this quick blanket I used the store bought kind.  Much faster if you ask me..... So, gather up a few supplies and lets get started! You will need: 3 yards of 1/2" double fold bias tape. Cotton fabric for the top of the blanket Flannel for the bottom of the blanket You will need to use a rotary mat and cutter to cut two squares from your fabric.  For my blanket I used cotton for the top, and flannel for the bottom.  The flannel is perfect and gives a...

Materials Needed: -Worsted Weight #4 Yarn.  I used 100% cotton yarn, but 100% acrylic yarn would work with great results as well! -Crochet Hook Size: E/4-3.50MM -Sharp Needle for sewing pieces together -Size 8 mm Black Plastic Eyes - Stuffing -Safety Pin for marking your Rnds Abbreviations: See my list of abbreviations by clicking here . Notes: The Owl's body and wings are all crocheted in the round without joining at the end of each round.  Be sure to mark your rounds with a safety pin. Gauge for E Hook: 4 sts in 5 rows = 1" (5 cm) If your gauge is not right, go up or down a size crochet hook in order to get the right gauge.  When I am crocheting stuffed animals, I tend to crochet a lot tighter than normal so that no stuffing shows through. -Finished measurement of the Owl: 5" tall, 3" wide (at the widest part) Eyes: (Be sure to make the eyes first) Make 2 With white yarn, make a magic ring , ch 1; Rnd 1: 6 sc in the ring, join with a...

I posted a free pattern for a Teddy Bear a little while back, and I wanted to share a really cute picture of haNdgemaakt's teddy bear.  She originally posted this picture on Ravelry here .  Her Teddy Bear turned out so cute, and I love how she embroidered his mouth!  Thank you for sharing!

 This Pattern will be emailed to you as a PDF file.   $5.50 This is a Crochet Pattern for an adorable little horse named Alfalfa. My creative little 8 year old daughter helped me name him :) He is a sweet little guy, and is so fun to make. He is even cuter in real life! The pattern/tutorial includes lots of pictures. This pattern also includes instructions for a saddle, blanket, halter, and lead rope. Materials list is included with the pattern as well as links to where I buy my supplies online. Skill Level: Advanced, I would definetly not recommend this pattern for a beginner unless you are ready for a challenge :) Finished measurement of the horse: Total length from head to tail is 6”. His height to his tallest point (his head) is 7.5”.  I offer full support for all of my patterns. Please feel free to email me at any time with any questions. © Little Abbee 2012. You may sell any finished items you make with this pattern, with a link to ...

  This Pattern will be emailed to you as a PDF file $4.50 This is a crochet pattern to make Ruffled Leggings! They are adorable and make a great photography prop for your little one. I think they would be cute to make for dance class too :) The pattern includes step by step pictures to help you make the leggings. This pattern includes 5 different sizes: Newborn 0-6 months 6-12 months 12-24 months child The pattern also includes finished measurements and a gauge so that your leggings are sure to come out the right size. Materials Needed: Size H crochet hook Worsted weight yarn 2 Buttons Sharp Needle for sewing the button to the Leggings Skill Level: Beginner, but you do need to know how to read a crochet pattern. I offer full support for all of my patterns. Please feel free to email me at any time with any questions. Your finished items may be sold, as long as you give me credit for the pattern, but the pattern itself is copyrighted an...