Handmade By Annabelle

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Annabelle's 2013 Easter Basket

Annabelle's Easter Basket 2013

For you crocheters, I'll be posting this pattern soon !! I just couldn't wait to get the picture posted. It's so cute in person!

Annabelle

Saturday, February 16, 2013

So Sweet: Little Girl's Easter Basket & Potpourri Sachet

EASTER BASKET & POTPOURRI SACHET:

Cute, right?

For you crocheters, check back here for a pattern for both the basket and sachet soon.

You can find my Easter Set here in my ETSY shop, HandmadeByAnnabelle.

Annabelle

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Simple Crochet Ribbon Bracelet / Bangle

Annabelle's Ribbon Bracelet / Bangle

100% cotton - Sugar & Cream Yarn

Hook: 4.0 (F)

25 single stitches

Slip stitch with beginning of row (do not add any ss here)

Continue with ss in each stitch

1 row of double stitches

2 rows of single stitches

Wrap yarn or ribbon around the center - (Shhh: Don't tell on me, but I used hot glue to glue the beginning and end of the string onto the bracelet.)

I'll be adding these to my ETSY shop if you'd rather I make them for you.

Creative Ideas: Use a different color for the center wrapped yarn; Use some jewelry pieces in the band; Use some buttons; Use the colors of the season (IE: red, white, and blue like these); Use your imagination !!

Leave a comment if you have any questions.

If you like my ribbon bracelets, please Pin It!

Annabelle

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Quick and Easy Crochet Backpack

Crochet Backpack with Stripes

I made this sweet little backpack for my daughter's little girl. (She's a nanny and the little girl is 2.) The backpack with the flowers is the same pattern.

Wouldn't this be a fun gift for a little girl on Easter or a Spring/Summer birthday?

The next time I make it, I'll post the instructions here on my blog.

Lovin' it! Click here to see this sweet backpack in my ETSY shop!

I'm adding instructions as I go along making my next backpack. Here's the first one:

Flower Pedals Instructions **Draft**:

(Note: The stem is just 20 SS's)

Needle size 5.0

Chain 7 (do not turn)

Single stitch in first stitch

DS in next 5 stitches

SS in last stitch

SS twice

SS into the first stitch on the top

DS in next 5 stitches

SS into last stitch

That's it! You've done it!

Annabelle

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Free Crochet Pattern: GO GREEN! Tan, Green, and Walnut Ecofriendly Wash Cloths / Washcloths

Here's What I'm Working on Now:
(Last Updated 1/3/13)

One of my customers requested my crocheted organic washcloths in three colors: light brown, hunter green, and walnut. So, I got busy right away making them and here they are completed.

She likes these particular washcloths because they are sooooo soft. And, she's right -- they are super, duper soft. But, what she doesn't know is that I have an even softer washcloths that I'm making up for her and will send to her with this order -- bamboo! Seriously! Bamboo! It's softer than cotton and I think she'll really like it.

What do you think? Should I offer this combination of washcloths in my ETSY shop? I kindof like the combo!

Here's the free pattern: http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/04/crochet-pattern-not-your-grandmas.html

1/3/13: Here's a new set of organic 100% cotton washcloths that I added to my ETSY shop today. These sold immediately, so I made another complete set tonight.