Monster Applique Onesie

Materials:

Artiste #8 Crochet Cotton in black, bright lime, and white

Size F hook

Tapestry needle

Fabric glue OR needle and thread

Eyes (make 2)

Start with magic ring
Rnd 1: ch 1, dc 12 in the ring, tighten ring, slst to 1st dc (12 dc)

Rnd 2: ch 1, dc 2 in each dc around, slst to 1st dc (24 dc)

Rnd 3: ch 1 hdc 1 in each dc around, slst to 1st hdc, fasten off, weave in ends (24 hdc)

Teeth (make 2)

ch 5
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each remaining chs, ch 1, turn (4 sc)

Row 2: sc2tog (twice), ch 1, turn (2 sc)

Row 3: sc 1 in both sts, ch 1, turn (2 sc)

Row 4: sc2tog, ch 1, fasten off, weave in ends (1 sc)

Mouth:

With black, ch 6, then slst 4 across top of tooth. Ch 4, then slst 4 across 2nd tooth, ch 6. Tie a knot at the end of the ch then cut off excess string on both sides.

Now you can attach the appliques to the onesie by either using fabric glue or needle and thread in matching color. I chose to use fabric glue. I you are going to go this route please take note that a little goes a long way. I also put a piece of cardboard in between the onesie to keep the glue from seeping through to the other side. Let dry according to the glue's instructions. 

All done!

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Easy Peasy Newborn Hat

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
Size P hook
Tapestry needle

*Note* This pattern calls for the yarn to be double stranded

With a double strand, start with a magic ring

Rnd 1: ch 1, dc 10 in the ring, tighten the ring, join with slst to first dc

Rnd 2: ch 1, dc 2 in each st around, join with slst to first dc

Rnd 3: ch 1, dc in each st around, join with slst to first dc

Rnd 4: ch 1, dc in each st around, join with slst to first dc

Rnd 5: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slst to first sc, fasten off. Weave in ends.

You can easily add a pop pom or two like I did below.

Say hello to my newest addition, Adonis :-)

Enjoy!!!
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Free Tutorial Tuesday!...Circle Flower Crochet Earrings

Printable Version

Materials:

Aunt Lydia's Size 3 Fashion Thread or Size 10 Crochet Thread (double strand)
Size 0/3.25MM crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Jump rings
Fish hook earring findings (You could easily make these into clip-on earrings. Just use some clip-on findings and attach them the same way.)

 

Start with magic ring

Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc 11 in ring, join with slst to top of ch 3

Rnd 2: ch 3, ch 2, *dc in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * around, join with slst to top of ch 3

Rnd 3: Join B with slst to any ch-2-space, ch 3, dc 3 in same space, *dc 4 in next ch-2-space; repeat from * around, slst to top of ch 3

Rnd 4: Join C with sc in between any 4 dc, ch 5, *sc after next 4 dc, ch 5; repeat from * around, join with slst to first sc

Rnd 5: ch 1, *sc 7 in next ch-5-space; repeat from * around, join with slst to first sc, fasten off

Assembly

Use ends from last color used to attach jump ring and fish hook, weave in ends.

Enjoy!!!
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Free Tutorial Tuesday!...Twelve Petal Textured Flower Crochet Hairpin

Printable Version

Materials:

Aunt Lydia's Size 3 Fashion Thread in 2 colors OR
Aunt Lydia's Size 10 Crochet Thread in 2 colors (double stranded)
Size 0/3.25MM crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Hot glue gun
Hairpin bases

Note: Flower should be approximately 2.75 inches not including hairpin.

Start with magic ring (or sliding loop)

Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc 11 in ring, join with slst to top of ch 3, tighten magic ring

Rnd 2: ch 3, fpdc in same dc, *dc in next dc, fpdc in same dc; repeat from * around, join with slst in top of ch 3

Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in same dc, fpdc in next st, ch 5, slst in last dc made, *dc 2 in next dc, fpdc in next dc, ch 5, slst in last dc made; repeat from * around join with slst to first slst in top of ch 3

Rnd 4: *slst in next dc, dc 8 in ch-5 space; repeat from * around, join with slst to first slst, fasten off, weave in ends

Assemble:
Glue flower to hairpin.

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Textured Fingerless Crochet Gloves

 

Printable Version

Material

Size K Hook

Worsted weight yarn

Tapestry needle

Wristband

ch 6

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each remaining chs, ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-23: working in back loops only sc in ech st across, ch 1, turn.

After Row 23 fold wristband in half and slip stitch ends together.

Glove body

Rnd 1: Working around the edge of the wristband ch 1, dc in row space, sc in next row space , *dc in next row space, sc in next row space; repeat from * around, slip stitch in 1st dc (22 sts)

Rnd 2-9: ch 1, dc in st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, slip stitch in 1st dc.

Rnd 10: ch 1, dc in st, ch 4, skip next 3 sts, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, slip stitch to 1st dc.

Rnd 11: ch 1, dc in st, (dc, sc, dc) in next ch-4 space, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, slip stitch to 1st dc.

Rnd 12: ch 1, dc in st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, slip stitch to 1st dc, fasten off, weave in ends.

Enjoy!

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Natural Hair Cronicles: DIY Coconut Milk Conditioner

Lately, I've been having issues with my hair retaining moisture. I guess it's probably this ridiculously cold weather in Georgia. Due to lack of moisture, I've also been experiencing a lot of shedding and breakage. So I started experimenting with a few products and found something that really works. Now before I actually list the recipe, please note that I am not a professional. I'm just a girl trying to figure out what works for my hair. One thing that I've learned throughout my natural hair journey is that all natural hair is not created equally. What may work for some may not work for you. It's all trial and error. If it works for you, GREAT! If not, just keep trying. I promise you'll figure it our sooner or later.

Coconut Milk Deep Conditioner

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Coconut Milk
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Shea Butter
1 tablespoon Raw Honey
1/4 cup of conditioner of you choice

Step 1: Heat the shea butter and raw honey together in the microwave for 30 seconds or until it has melted.

Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until the mixture is completely smooth.

Step 3: Apply to hair and finger comb from root to end. After applying, I like to twist my hair in sections to avoid tangling. This is completely optional.

Step 4: Let hair set under a plastic cap or bag for 1-2 hours.

Step 5: Comb through with wide tooth comb.

Step 6: Rinse. 

Crochet Oval Bow

Printable Version

Materials

I Love This Cotton OR Lily Sugar n' Cream
Size G hook
Tapestry needle

*Note* This pattern is worked in rounds.

Start with slip knot and ch 12

Rnd 1: dc in 4th ch from hk and in next 7 chs, dc 7 in last ch, pull the tail of the slip knot to tighten the hole.

Working along the opposite side of the chain dc in next 7 chs, dc 5 in last ch, slst to top of beginning ch-3 (28 dc).

Rnd 2: ch 1, dc in next 11 sts, dc 3 in next 3 sts, dc in next 11 chs, dc 3 in next 3 sts, slst to first dc (40 dc).

Rnd 3: *ch 3, slst in next st, repeat from * around, slst to slst from last round, fasten off, weave in ends. Close the second hole from round 1 by sewing together the loops on the back of the bow.

The bow probably will not lay flat but that's okay because once we apply the center it will lay perfectly.

Bow center

ch 4

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Row 2-8: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. Fasten off after row 8 leaving about a 6 inch tail.

Assembly

Pinch the center of the bow and wrap the bow center around it. Sew both of ends of the bow center together and weave in the ends.

All done!

I adding a hair clip to the back of the bow. Here's Laiyanna modeling for me. Smile :-)

Enjoy!

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Natural Hair Cronicles: My Natural Hair Journey

Many of you may know that I have been natural for quite some time now. This month is actually the 2 year mark. I don't really know what made me do it. I guess I can be a bit impulsive at times. A lot of people were really shocked, especially since I cut my hair all the way off! I tried the whole transitioning thing, but it just wasn't working for me. It shed a lot and it was really hard to maintain. So I just cut it all off. Here's the video of the before and after...

Yeah!...That was my dramatic change. I honestly really liked it that short. I received a lot of compliments on it. I never thought I could pull it off. After a while I started getting bored with it so I decided to grow it out. My last hair cut was April 2012. This is what it looked in September 2012...

I HATED this stage! I was tempted to cut it everyday! This stage was extremely awkward for me. I ended up putting weave in it and wearing wigs to keep me from cutting it off. But, I stuck with it. I was really hard figuring out what worked for my hair. But after some trail and error, I found a routine and some products that seemed to work out for me (I explain all of that in a later post).

This journey has been stressful, fun, and exciting. I love looking at my progress. I'm still trying to grow it out. I don't think I'll every cut it again. But who knows what the future holds?

It's Giveaway Time!

Alright Divas! It's GIVEAWAY time!!! The prize in this giveaway will be any one (1) item of your choice from my Etsy shop. Please note that this is an Instagram giveaway.

Rules: 

1: Must be following @divastitches 
2: Must be in the US or Canada 
3: Repost your favorite pic from @divastitches and use #divastitches in the comment... 
And that's it! 
The winner will be picked on February 1, 2014. Good luck Divas!!!

Baby Crochet Leg Warmers

Lately, I've been experimenting with different baby crochet patterns since Samia is the perfect size for them. It's really exciting knowing that once the item is complete there's a little model just waiting to get her picture taken. I love how her chunky legs look in these adorable leg warmers. They're really simple and can be crocheted in an hour or less which is perfect because my short attention span doesn't allow me to work on lengthy crochet projects.

Printable Version

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors
Size J hook
Tapestry needle

With first color, ch 24, slst to first ch making sure not to twist the of chs

Rnd 1: ch 1, hdc in each ch around, join with slst to first hdc.
Rnd 2-15: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with slst to first hdc. Fasten off.
Rnd 16: Join 2nd color, ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slst to first sc.
Rnd 17: ch 1, sc in first st, sc2tog in next 2 sts, *sc in next st, sc2tog in next 2 sts; repeat from *around, join with slst to first sc. (16 sts)
Rnd 18: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slst to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing: Join 2nd color to the opposite end of the leg warmer, ch 1, sc 24 evenly around, join the slst to first sc. Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slst to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Enjoy!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October. Show your support with these adorable handmade crochet earrings. 50% off all proceeds will be donated to the Susan B. Komen Foundation.

Crochet Rasta Hat

I came up with this pattern for my co-worker. He was long dreads and wanted something that would fit snugly on his head and also conceal his hair.

Printable Version

Materials:

Vanna's Choice Yarn in Rust and Mustard

Size I needle

Tapestry needle

Start with magic ring

Rnd 1: ch 1, dc 12 in the ring, slst to 1st st

Rnd 2: ch 1, dc 2 in each st around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 3: ch 1, dc 1 in 1st st, dc 2 in next st, *dc 1 in next st, dc 2 in next st, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 4: ch 1, *dc 1 in next 2 sts, dc 2 in next st, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 5: ch 1, *dc 1 in next 3 sts, dc 2 in next st, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 6: ch 1, *dc 1 in next 4 sts, dc 2 in next st, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 7: ch 1, *dc 1 in next 5 sts, dc 2 in next st, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 8: ch 1, *dc 1 in next 6 sts, dc 2 in next st, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 9: ch 1, *dc 1 in next 7 sts, dc 2 in next st, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 10: ch 1, *dc 1 in next 8 sts, dc 2 in next st, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 11: ch 1, sc 1 in each st around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 12: ch 1, dc 1 in each st around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 13: repeat Rnd 11

Rnd 14: repeat Rnd 12

Rnd 15: repeat Rnd 11

Rnd 16: repeat Rnd 12

Rnd 17: repeat Rnd 11

Rnd 18: repeat Rnd 12

Rnd 19: repeat Rnd 11

Rnd 20: repeat Rnd 12

Rnd 21: repeat Rnd 11

Rnd 22: ch 1, *dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 23: repeat Rnd 11

Rnd 24: ch 1, *dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 25: ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 26: Repeat Rnd 12

Rnd 27: Repeat Rnd 11

Rnd 28: ch 1, hcd 1 in each st around, slst to 1st st

Rnd 29: Repeat Rnd 28

Rnd 30: Repeat Rnd 11

Enjoy!!!

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