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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Candy Cane and Gingerbread Inspired Security Blankets©


 "Candy Cane and Gingerbread Inspired" Security Blankets©
By Connie Hughes Designs©
I just finished these little Christmas Blankets!
Toddlers love to take a little piece of home with them where ever they go...
These two little yummy inspired security blankets are perfect for the holidays!
And are Now Available at Connie's Spot© Shop here's the links:
Gingerbread
Candy Cane Christmas Mouse

 You can't help but think of Candy Canes
when looking at this cute little mouse!
Her Santa Hat & Collar has a bobble stitch trim!
 
Here's a matching Gingerbread Hat to go with
their security blanket!
The little pocket on the apron is shaped like a heart!
 
 
 
This little Piglet Hat & Doll will make any
little girl fall in love!
 


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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Christmas Gingerbread Crochet Doll Family Pattern©

Christmas Gingerbread Crochet Doll Family Pattern©
Plus Christmas Gingerbread Wreath Tutorial
By Connie Hughes Designs©



 It just wouldn't be Christmas without Gingerbread...so get
your hooks ready...this pattern also comes with a picture
tutorial for making the Gingerbread Wreath...perfect to
hang in your kitchen!
This sweet little family is so cute and easy to make...perfect
for gift giving or Christmas Craft Shows!
I made this Gingerbread House a couple of years ago...so when I was
finished with these guys and just couldn't resist putting the
house in with the pictures!
I really wanted her to sit on a rolling pin on my wreath but a real one is
just a little to heavy...so I made one for her to sit on!
Big Sister doll is 13inches tall with her hat on!



The Mom doll is 13inches tall & Dad is 14 1/2 inches tall
with their hats on!
The Christmas Gingerbread House Pattern©
Comes with Halloween Haunted House & a Little Girls Carry
and Play Doll House available at the link below:

I just love his vest & bow tie!
 Who wouldn't love to find this cute little guy
inside a stocking or make a bunch and hang them
on your Christmas Tree!
This guy is 8inches tall with his hat on!

Christmas Gingerbread Crochet Doll Family Pattern©
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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Free Crochet Peanut M&M Doll Inspired Pattern©

Here's my M&M Guy and he is a nut!
 My Newest Free Pattern
Free Crochet Peanut M&M Doll Inspired Pattern©
by Connie Hughes Designs©
His shoes are really easy to make!
 He's perfect for gift giving or just hanging
out by the front door to greet guest...who doesn't love M&M's?

POTTERY BARN


POTTERY BARN
Make it a Pottery Barn Christmas


His fingers turned out really good and the whole pattern is really easy to do!
I hope you like him & the free pattern!
 
Pattern Level: Easy

Red Heart Yarns Used:
Yellow
White
Buff
Other Materials Used:
Poly-Fill
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
Black, White and Yellow Felt
Sewing Needle & Threads

Hooks Used:
F, D, C

To make the Body of the Yellow M & M: with Yellow Yarn & F Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc, around-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2s in the next st-30sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 4, 2sc around-36sts.
Row 7. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.
Row 8. 1sc in 6, 2sc around-48sts.
Row 9. 1sc in 7, 2sc around-54sts
Row 10. 1sc in each st around-54sts.
Rows 11-20. Repeat row 10
Row 21. 1sc in 7, dec1 sc around-48sts.
Row 22. 1sc in each st-48sts.
Row 23. 1sc in 6, dec1 sc around-42sts.
Rows 24-25. 1sc in each st-42sts.
Row 26. 1sc in 5, dec1 sc around-36sts
Rows 27-29. 1sc in 36sts.
Row 30. 1sc in 4, dec1 sc around-30sts.
Row 31. 1sc in each st 30sts.
Row 32. 1sc in 3, dec1 sc around-24sts.
Row 33. 1s in each st-24sts.
Row 34. 1s in 2, dec1 sc around-18sts.
Row 35. 1sc in each st-18sts.
(I found turning the piece inside out, made my decreasing sts almost invisible).
Stuff
Row 36. 1sc in 1, dec1 sc around-12sts.
Row 37. dec your sts until closed and FO.

To make the Hands: with White Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 5sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-10sts.
Row 3. 1sc in 10sts.
Rows 4-6. Repeat row 3
Change to Buff Yarn
Row 7. Join with a sl st, wk 1sc in the FLO in each st-10sts.
Row 8. 1sc in each st-10sts.
Stuff hand and arms lightly as you go.
Rows 9-23. Repeat row 8 and FO.
 
To make the Fingers: with a C Hook (make 3 fingers & 1 thumb for each hand)
Ch6
Row 1. 1sc in each st-5sts.
Rows 2-3. Ch6, 1sc in each st, FO.
To make the Thumb: C Hook
Ch4, 1sc in 3sts and FO.
Use a needle and thread to shape the fingers and thumb. I kind of pinched the fingers a little bit and sewed the pinch together. Sew the fingers & thumb onto the hands.
With a D Hook Ch12, wk 1sl st in each st and sew around each wrist.

To make the Feet & Legs: with White Yarn & F Hook (make 2)
Ch2 (this white part is the sock)
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc in each st12-sts.
Row 4. Dec1 sc, 1sc in 3, dec1 sc, 1sc in 3, dec1 sc-9sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 9sts around.
Stuff and change to Buff yarn
Row 6. 1sc in the FLO in 9sts.
Rows 7-23. 1sc in each st, FO at the end of row 22-9sts.

To make the Shoes: F Hook
Ch2 (this is the toe of the shoe)
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc, around-18sts.
Rows 4-7. 1sc in each st-18sts.
(This is the bottom and side of the shoe)
Row 8. 1sc in 5sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 9-10. Repeat row 8 & FO at the end of row 10.
Reattach yarn with a sl st like in the photo
Row 11. Wk 1sc in the FLO in 8sts, (wk a couple sts into the toe part) ch1 & turn.Row 12. 1sc in 8sts, sl st 1 in 1 st on the side of the toe, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. Repeat row 12 and FO.
Stuff the toe and sew the leg to the inside of the shoe.


Free Patterns by Connie Hughes Designs©
Do no sell this pattern it is for personal use.
Photos, Patterns, Designs Are property of

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Copyright Protected All Rights Reserved.

If you see any mistakes please let me know so I can correct them.
I hope you enjoy making this Pattern &
who you’re making it for enjoys it even more!

Connie



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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Purple Monster Minion Inspired Hat and Goggles Pattern©

Purple Monster Minion Inspired Hat and Goggles Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©
This is the perfect gift hat for the kids!!
The Purple Monster Minion Inspired Hat and Goggles Pattern© 
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This is such a fun hat to wear and a lot of
fun to make...I've included lots of pictures on how to
to do the hair...and I'll show you how I made
the goggles...and you won't believe how
easy they were to make!
I made the goggles sturdy and removable...Why? Because kids
love to wear them...even Agnes likes them!

The goggles are the first thing kids want to put on...it's
so cute to see them running around and playing with them!
 His sleepy eye lids and sharp pointed teeth
are super easy to make too!


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