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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Crochet Hats! Connie's Spot© Crochet Hat Patterns Collection©

"Connie's Spot© Crochet Hat Patterns Collection©"
By Connie Hughes Designs©
(If you tried earlier the links have been fixed)
Here's my collection of free & paid crochet hat patterns all in one post!
I made this collage of hat patterns with their links to make it easier for you to find.

Free Donald & Daisy Inspired Hats©

Free Little Pony Hat©

Henry Hugglemonster Inspired Hat Patterns©
These hats are all toddler sizes and the little baby one is 3 to 6 months!
One Pattern for all 6 hats for only $2.99

Free Little Piglet Inspired Hat Pattern©

Free Blue's Clue Inspired Hat Pattern©

Free Grinch Inspired Hat Pattern©


Free LaLaloopsy Inspired Hat Pattern© 

Free Ninja Turtle Inspired Hats Pattern©

Free Pumpkin Hat Pattern©

Free Snowman Hat Pattern©

Free Captain America Inspired Hat Pattern©

Free Lily Ballerina Hat Pattern©

Minion Monster Inspired Hat Pattern©
This is the perfect hat for Winter, Halloween, Christmas Gifts
for the kids and this hat pattern is only $1.50

Free 12th Man Game Day Hat Pattern©
http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/2016/01/free-12th-man-game-day-crochet-hat.html


Minion Inspired Siren & French Maid Hats Pattern©
The French Maid hat is toddler size...and little girl's will love it because they
can wear the goggles!! These hats are a lot of fun to wear...
So if your kids love hats then they'll love these! And they are only $2.99

Mindy Mouse Ring Toss Hat Pattern©
Your kids will love it and it's only $1.50

Free Oscar & Cookie Monster Inspired Hats Pattern©


Free Retro Robot Hat Pattern©

Caillou Inspired Crochet Doll, Cat & Hat Pattern©
It's a Doll, it's a Hat, it's a Cat" This pattern is all 3 packed into one!
They appeal to both girls & boys! And they're only $1,99

Free Elf Hat Pattern©

Free Gingerbread Hat Pattern©


Skyrim Inspired Viking Helmet Hat Pattern©
This pattern is really fun to make...perfect for Winter/Halloween! This hat is for teen to adult! If you've got a gamer in the house who love's their video games...
They'll love this hat! And it's only $1.99

Bane Inspired Hat Pattern©
The Bain Inspired Hat & Mask Pattern and it's only $1.50

Free Count & Jack Halloween Hat Pattern©


Spike Pinky© Rock Band & Matching Hats Pattern©
This pattern covers everything pictured above.
The Dolls, Guitar, Full Drum Set and the Matching Rocker Monster Hats!
All of this for Only $2.99
Connie Hughes Designs©
Connie Hughes Owner/Designer
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Happy Crocheting!!
Connie


Thursday, October 13, 2016

Free Hello Kitty Inspired Crochet Doll Pattern©

Free Hello Kitty Inspired Crochet Doll Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©

Here is my new Free Halloween Pattern this sweet kitty is all 
ready for trick or treating in her pumpkin costume!
I have a Free Holiday Cowl Pattern & a Really Pretty Dog Sweater Pattern 
that I will be posting soon...So be on the look out for them!!
Plus I have a super easy & Healthy Crock Pot Dog Food Recipe 
I will be sharing that you can make and freeze for your pooch!


This pattern is really easy to make and I made her and
her costume in a couple of days...she's the
perfect Halloween gift for anyone
who loves this sweet Kitty!

Red Heart Super Saver Yarns used in Pattern:
White
Pumpkin
Glowworm
Black (for whiskers)

Other Materials used in Pattern:

Stitch Marker
Poly Fiber Fill
Black Felt (for eyes, pumpkin face)
Sewing Needle/Thread
Tapestry Needle (for whiskers)
1 Sm. piece of Yellow Felt (for nose)
1 Sm. Button
Glue
Optional: Halloween Ribbon

Hooks used in Pattern:
D, G

Stitches & Abbreviations used in Pattern:
sc-single crochet
hdc-half double crochet
dc-double crochet
trc-triple crochet
FLO-front loops only
ch-chain
st-stitch
sts-stitches
sk-skip
wk-work
slst-slip stitch
dec-decrease
FO-fasten off

The finished doll measures about 15" tall.

This pattern is worked in the round so use a stitch marker
To make the Head/Body: with White Yarn & D Hook

Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 7. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts
Row 8. 1sc in 6, 2sc in the next st-48sts.
Row 9. 1sc in 7, 2sc in the next st-54sts.
Row 10. 1sc in 8, 2sc in the next st-60sts.
Row 11. 1sc in 9. 2sc in the next st-66sts.
Row 12. 1sc in 66sts
Rows 13-19. repeat row 12
Row 20. 1sc in 9, dec1sc around-60sts.
Row 21. 1sc in 8, dec1sc around-54sts.
Row 22. 1sc in 7, dec1sc around-48sts.
Row 23. 1sc in 6, dec1sc around-42sts.
Row 24. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 25. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 26. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
Row 27. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Rows 28-29. 1sc in 18sts
Row 30.1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 31. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 32. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 33. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts
Rows 34-42. 1sc in 42sts
Row 43. 1sc in 6, 2sc in the next st-48sts.
Row 44. 1sc in 48sts
Row 45. 1sc in 7, 2sc in the next st-54sts.
Rows 46-47. 1sc in 54sts
Row 48. 1sc in 7, dec1sc around-48sts.
Row 49. 1sc in 6, dec1sc around-42sts.
Row 50. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 51. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 52. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
Stuff
Row 53. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Row 54. 1sc in 1, dec1sc around-12sts.
Row 55. dec1sc until closed and FO.

To make the Arms: with White Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch5
Row 1. 5sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-10sts.
Row 3. 1sc in 10sts
Add an extra 2sts in row 4
Row 4. 1sc in each st, add 2sts-12sts.
Add an extra 3sts in row 5
Row 5. 1sc in each st, add 3sts-15sts.
Row 6. 2dc in 2sts, 1sc in 13sts.
Row 7. dec1sc 2x, 1sc in 13sts.
Row 8. dec1sc, 1sc in 13sts.
Row 9. dec1sc, 1sc in 13sts.
Row 10. 1sc in 14sts
Rows 11-23. repeat row 10
Row 24. 1sc, dec1sc around.
Row 25. dec1sc until closed and FO.
Stuff and sew each arm to the sides of the body.

To make the Legs: with White Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Rows 6-7. 1sc in 30sts
Row 8. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
Row 9. dec1sc 6x, 1sc in 12sts.
Row 10. 1sc in 18sts
Row 11. 1sc in the FLO in 6sts, 1sc in 12sts.
Row 12. 1sc in 18sts
Rows 13-27. repeat row 12 and FO.
Sew the 2 legs together and then sew the legs to the bottom of the body.

To make the Ears: with White Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st st-12sts.
Rows 3-4. 1sc in 12sts
Row 5. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 18sts
Row 7. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 8. 1sc in 24sts and FO.

To make the Pumpkin Costume: with Pumpkin Yarn & D Hook
The pumpkin costume is worked from the bottom up!
Ch34 join & ch1
Row 1. 1sc in 34sts, join & ch1.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-68sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st around-102.
Row 4. 1sc in 102sts
Rows 5-16. repeat row 4
Row 17. 1sc in 15, dec1sc around-96sts.
Row 18. 1sc in 14, dec1sc around-90sts.
Row 19. 1sc in 13, dec1sc around-84sts.
Row 20. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-70sts.
Row 21. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-56sts.
Row 22. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-42sts.
Rows 23-26. 1sc in 42sts
Row 27. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 28. ch9, sk 9sts, 1sc in 13, ch9, sk 9sts, 1sc in 5sts,
Row 29. 9sts in ch9 space, 1sc in 13, 9sts in ch9 space, 1sc in 5sts and FO.
For the pumpkin face cut out eyes, nose and mouth and glue onto the front of the costume.

To make the Leaf Collar: with Glowworm & G Hook
1st leaf: ch6 now working in the ch, 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1trc, ch9
2nd leaf: 1sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 3trc, repeat the first leaf and the 2nd leaf until you have a total of 6 leaves, ch1.
Working along the top part of the leaves.
Row 1. wk 1sc in 25, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. repeat row 1
Row 3. 1sc in 25sts, ch1 & turn, wk 1sc around each leaf, when you reach the other side ch4 wk 1slst in the next st and FO.
Sew a small button on the other side of the button hole.

To make the Hat: with Pumpkin Yarn & D Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 7. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts
Row 8. working in the FLO 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 9. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 10. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
Row 11. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Row 12. 1sc in 1, dec1sc around-12sts.
Weave the small opening closed and FO.

To make the Stem & Leaves: with Glowworm Yarn & D Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Rows 2-8. repeat row 1 and FO.
Sew to the top of the hat.
To make the small leaves on the hat: with Glowworm Yarn & D Hook
Ch5, 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc in 2, ch7, 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc in 3, 1trc in the last st and FO.
Tie around the stem.

With Black felt cut out small black oval shapes for the eyes, 1 bigger one for the nose and glue in place. thread tapestry needle and make the whiskers on each side.
Yay you are now ready to give your Hello Kitty Inspired Crochet Doll to some lucky child and I hope they love her and the hands that took the time to make her!

Happy Crocheting & Thanks for Visiting
Connie's Spot©


Connie’s Spot©
Connie Hughes Designs©
Connie Hughes Owner/Designer
Characters, Photos, Patterns & Designs 
Are Copyright Protected All Rights Reserved.


Here's some Additional Harvest-Halloween Patterns 
By Connie Hughes Designs©
Thanks for Supporting Connie's Spot©!!

Get All Three Patterns For Only $2.99

Here's Kelli All Dressed for Halloween!
Kelli Darcy Devon Doll Ensemble Pattern© By Connie Hughes Designs©
Get the Kelli Doll Pattern© + Darcy & Devon Monkey Dolls Pattern©
 Plus Outfits All for Only $3.99

The Halloween Haunted House Pattern©
Halloween Haunted House©, Christmas Gingerbread House© & Little Girls Doll House Patterns© Three Great Patterns in One!!
When you Purchase The Halloween Haunted House Pattern© 
You Also get The Christmas Gingerbread House Pattern© 
& The Little Girls Purple Doll House Pattern©
Christmas Gingerbread House© Halloween Haunted House© Connies Portable Purple Doll House Pattern©
All 3 for Only $5 Here's the link:

Harvest Scarecrow with Wagon & Harvest Wreath Pattern©

Pattern comes with complete picture tutorial! 
The Wreath is 15” Tall The Scarecrow is 12” Tall
The pattern for the little wagon is easy to make…
Fill it with little wrapped presents or candy at Christmas time too!
  All for Only $1.99

Sunday, August 7, 2016

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING & SAVINGS TIME!!

Back to School time is upon us!!
Parents know that by the 1st week of August that the end of summer is near and the back to school shopping is upon us. Moreover, this puts a damper on summer fun and the pocketbook with all the clothes, uniforms, backpacks, shoes, jackets, text books, school supplies, and so on...
 Well I'd like to share a way I found to take a little stress off the pocketbook...that's by using Groupon Coupons when doing that back to school shopping! Don't you just love it when you can find a great deal and a super savings coupon! Well Groupon is the place with thousands of coupons and savings from Major Retailers like Barnes & Noble who has a Special Coupon for Educators and even Student Textbook rentals when you need to stretch your dollars even further. Or discounts at Footlocker up to 50% off! There's a whole section on Groupon just for Back to School Savings from Top Brands like Sears   JC Penney Kohls and many many more! Just click on the link for the Back to School Savings Link:  https://www.groupon.com/coupons/events/back-to-school-sales
So now you can relax and enjoy the rest of your summer and your Savings with Groupon!!
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