Teddy Bears

In the past year or so I have made several teddy bears. The pattern for the bear itself is not mine. I got it out of this book. I did, however, freehand all accessories for each bear. They took anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks each, and I loved all the different themes I was able to create.

Here are some photos of my favorites!

This is "Country Bear". I made her for one of my co-workers to give to his neice. It is hard to see in this picture, but there is a hair clip attached to the hat that comes off to put in your own hair. I created this vest specifically for this bear, and unfortunately never wrote down the pattern.

This is "Turqua Bear". She is named that because the color of yarn I used was called Turqua. I made this bear for a friend to give to her daughter for Easter. While you can't see it in this photo, Turqua is wearing a pink backpack that has several sets of hair clips in it for you to wear in your own hair. Also, the clips she is wearing by her ears, as well as the flower on her dress come off to wear in your hair. I had so much fun making her, and Michelle's daughter LOVED her! :)

This is "Captain Jack Bear-O" and "Summer". I made them for a friend to give to her God children. I LOVE how Jack Bear-O turned out! He is my favorite of all the teddy bears. It took me a long time to figure out how to make the hat with his ear going through it, but I think it really adds to the whole package. Summer is the same style as Turqua, but with different colors and clips that fit with her theme.

Teddy bears filled most of the last year, so I am taking a break from them for awhile (with the exception of one I have half done for a pregnant friend). I still have so many projects in the works to fill a lifetime, so I am sure I will have more to post soon!

Crutch Covers, Revisited

Awhile back I posted about some crutch covers I made for some of my co-workers (see Crutch-Along Cashiers). Since then, I have made many more sets for various friends, and came up with an easy pattern for handle grip covers as well. I have had several people ask me for the pattern, so I have decided to post it here for everyone to use.

This is my original pattern. Please do not claim it as your own. Feel free to make and even sell the finished product, but please give me credit for this pattern.

Unfortunately, I do not have any updated photos of the finished product. The handle grip covers will be about the size of an empty toilet paper roll. Please keep in mind that I tend to crochet a bit larger than most people, so your hook size may vary from mine.

Happy crocheting!

Crochet Crutch Covers

Materials needed:

Small amount of worsted weight yarn, any color

G hook

Chain 23.

Rnd 1: DC in 4^th chain from hook. (first 3 chains count as 1^st DC) DC in next 18 chains. Work 7 DC in last chain. Working around the other side of the chain, work DC in next 19 chains. Work 6 DC in last chain. Slip stitch to top of first DC. 52 DC

Rnd 2: Chain 3. DC in next 21 stitches. 2 DC in each of the next 3 stitches. Dc in next 23 stitches. 2 DC in each of the next 3 stitches. DC in last stitch. Slip stitch to top of chain 3. 58 DC

Rnd 3: Chain 3. DC in next 20 stitches. (Decrease over next two stitches) Repeat ( to ) 3 times. DC in next 21 stitches. (Decrease over next two stitches) Repeat ( to ) 3 times. Slip stitch to top of chain 3. 50 Stitches

Rnd 4: Chain 1. SC in same stitch. SC in next 5 stitches. Skip next stitch. SC in next 6 stitches. Skip next stitch. SC in next 6 stitches. Skip next stitch. (Decrease over next 2 stitches) Repeat from ( to ) one more time. SC in next 6 stitches. Skip next stitch. SC in next 6 stitches. Skip next stitch. SC in next 6 stitches. Skip next stitch. (Decrease over next 2 stitches) Repeat from ( to ) one more time. Join to first SC. 40 stitches.

Rnd 5: Chain 3. DC in next stitch and in each stitch around. 40 stitches.

Rnd 6: Chain 1. SC in same stitch, and in next 7 stitches. Skip the next stitch. SC in next 8 stitches. Skip next stitch. Decrease over next 2 stitches. SC in next 8 stitches. Skip next stitch. SC in next 8 stitches. Skip next stitch. Decrease over next 2 stitches. Join to first SC. 34 stitches. Finish off.

Crutch Handle Grip Covers

Materials needed:

Small amount of worsted weight yarn, any color

G hook

Chain 18, join to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1. Sc in same chain and in each chain around. (18 sc.)

Rnd 2 – 14: Ch 1. Sc in same stitch and in each stitch around. (18 sc). Finish off.

Please let me know if you have any problems with this pattern! :)

Baby Season

Ever since my friend, Rachael had baby Jack, I have been crocheting non-stop. Three (yes, I said three!) of my co-workers (Ashley, Jessica and Breann) found out they were pregnant around the same time, and both Aimee and Amy are now expecting.

Because of the baby boom, I had my Grandma teach me how to use my sewing machine. :) I made Ashley a couple of receiving blankets, a bib and a burp cloth in purple checks. She loved them so much she used one of the blankets for baby Aubrey's homecoming! For Jessica I crocheted the same pattern as baby Jack's blanket, only in pink. I made her a receiving blanket/bib set as well. Baby Abby was born the day before Baby Aubrey, and both girls are beautiful!

Breann isn't due until September, but I already have her gift finished for Baby Landon. I crocheted her a granny square blanket in white, blue, green and yellow. I also made her a receiving blanket/bib set with a cute neutral nursery theme. Her baby shower is in less than a month, and I can't wait to give them to her!

As for Aimee and Amy, I have already started a new blanket for Aimee's baby boy due at the end of September, and I want to pick out some new material to make receiving blanket/bib sets for both of them.

I am so happy for all of my friends, and can't wait to see the rest of the babies!