Long Mitten Free Tutorial by Christie Hurst of A Lemon Squeezy Home

Looking for a quick and easy way to make Long Mittens for your kids?  If you are then you'll be happy to know that Christie Hurst has a wonderful tutorial showing you how make long mittens.

Long Mittens: a Tutorial

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Here's what Christie had to say about her tutorial:  This is likely my last tutorial for the rest of the month, just so’s you know. I wanted to get them up quickly so that you could use them this season!  And mittens would make a great gift!

Have you ever had your kid come in crying because they have snow down their sleeves?  I definitely have, and since my oldest son C was about 3 years old, I’ve just added a longer section onto gloves he had from the store.  That way snow stays off their arms, and their arms have an extra layer for warmth!

Then I realized how easy it would be to just make the mitten portion as well.  I’ve actually had this idea on my list since I started my blog in January!  So after nearly a year, I finally got around to it!

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If you make and post anything that I came up with, please post a link to my blog. If you sell any items on my website that was my idea, then you must post a link giving me credit (after asking permission to sell first).

Just give credit where it is due! Happy crafting!

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Four Free Hat Patterns For Blythe From Lisa Bunting Thoms of Q.D. Patooties

I thought you might all like to know that Lisa Bunting Thoms of Q.D. Patooties has four wonderful free patterns to share for making 3 crocheted and 1 sewn hat for BLYTHE. I hope you enjoy making all of Blythe's hats.


Cloche Hat (Crochet)
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Here's the instructions and what Lisa had to say about her clothe hat:  This is a very easy beginners FREE crochet pattern that whips up in just over an hour. Since I have been bitten by the "Blythe Bug" as I mentioned yesterday, it was only a matter of time before I started creating things for her and this just happens to be the first of probably many patterns. 

Materials:

Patons "Classic Wool" Merino, 100% Wool, 3 1/2 oz. (100g) in Blue Marl (variegated white/blue)

Size D/3 (3.25mm) Crochet Hook

Directions:

To Begin, Ch10 and join the first and last stitches to form a loop.

Rd. 1: Ch 3 and then 15 DC inside the loop.

Rd. 2: Ch 3 and then 1 DC inside the first DC followed by a SC all the way around. So you should have a stitch followed by a hole.

Rd. 3: Ch 3 and then in the new hole that you’ve made do 2 DC followed by 1 SC then 2 DC in the next followed by 2 SC. It will start to look almost like a lace doily.

Rd. 4: Ch 3 and then in the first that you’ve made do 3 DC followed by 1 SC then 3 DC in the next followed by 2 SC .

Rd. 5 - 6: Ch3 and then in the first stitch that you’ve made do 3 DC followed by 2 SC all the way around. You’re gradually “increasing” the size of your doll’s hat.

Rd. 7 - 10: Rd. 4: Ch 3 and then in the first stitch that you’ve made do 3 DC followed by 1 SC then 3 DC in the next followed by 2 SC.

Rd. 11: For the shell trim, SC in the first stitch, HDC in the second stitch, 1 DC, 1 TDC, 1 DC in the third stitch, HDC in the fourth stitch and a SC in the fifth stitch. Repeat all the way around the rim of the hat.

Since this hat is "lacy" and has some holes, you can weave some coordinating ribbon through the openings and tie it in a bow to add a little decorative touch. Enjoy!

Kisses from Elvish Beret (Crochet)
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Here's the instructions and what Lisa had to say about her kisses from elvish beret:   Here's a little beret I just finished for my Blythes. It kind of looks like a little Hershey's Kiss Elf hat so of course the name "Kisses from Elvish" seemed appropriate.

Kisses from Elvish Beret

Materials Needed:

3.75mm (Size F) Crochet Hook
Joann’s Fabrics Sensations Angel Hair Yarn Color 4361 or similar

To start: Ch4. Join first link to last to form a ring.

Round 1: 8 DC in ring. Join first to last and then Ch3.
Round 2: DC in each stitch. Join first to last and then Ch3.
Round 3: DC in first DC then Ch1; repeat until round is complete. Join first to last and then Ch3.
Round 4: Repeat Round 3.
Round 5: DC in each stitch. Join first to last and then Ch3.
Round 6: DC in each stitch. Join first to last and then Ch3.
Round 7: DC in first DC then Ch1; repeat until round is complete. Join first to last and then Ch3.
Round 8: DC in each stitch. Join first to last and then Ch3.
Round 9: DC in first 4 stitches, Skip 1. Repeat until the round is complete. Join first to last and then Ch2.
Round 10: HDC in each stitch, join and tie off when round is complete. 

Your stylish “Kisses from Elvish Beret” is now ready to wear!

Simple Winter Cap (Crochet)

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Instructions:

Materials:

Medium Weight Yarn (4)

Size H, 5.00mm Crochet Hook

Ch 4. Join to form a loop.

Row 1. 13 DC inside of loop. Ch 2.

Rows 2 - 4. 1 DC in first stitch, 2 DCs in second stitch. Continue until row is complete. Ch 2.

Rows 5 - 7. 1 DC in each stitch. Continue until row is complete. Ch 2.

Row 8. 1 DC in the "front" of the first three stitches followed by 1 DC in the back of the next three stitches. Repeat pattern until row is complete. Pattern will resemble fake "ribbing." Tie off. Enjoy!

Spidey Hat (Sewing) 

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Here's the instructions and what Lisa had to say about her Spidey Hat: For this project, you'll need a pair of one size fits all knit gloves and a single mitten from a one size fits all set of knit mittens. The gloves will serve as the "body" of your spider and then the mitten will be the lining of your hat. I found my gloves and mitten sets at Target. They are $1.49 and you get two pairs so you'll be able to make two complete hats for your Blythe dolls for less than $5.00. Other supplies you'll need include a some sharp scissors, some clear drying tacky or fabric glue, two 1-inch Pom-Poms for eyeballs, two 1/2-inch Pom-Poms for pupils, a small amount of Polyfil stuffing, a needle, some thread, embroidery floss, and a stuffing stick. If you'd like to use your sewing machine, you can use that too. This project is small enough though that it can be completed quickly in under an hour without a sewing machine. So, it's up to you.

1)  Cut the cuffs off of your gloves as well as the thumb (sorry I didn't show that step) and then cut the top off of your mitten (almost down to the thumb joint on the mitten). As I mentioned, the gloves will be the body of your spider and the mitten top will be the liner of your hat.

2)  With right sides together, sew your gloves up the center seam to form your spider body.

3)  Then, turn your spider body inside out and insert your mitten top as shown in the photo above. Sew all the way around leaving about an 1 1/2 opening so you can turn your hat.

4)  When you turn your hat, it should look like the photo above. It almost looks like an octopus instead of a spider! But that might be another tutorial (heh, heh, heh). Using your stuffing stick, go through the small hole you left to turn your spider and fill his "legs" with a small amount of Polyfil. You don't want to stuff them too much or they won't stand up right. Also, the white stuffing will show through your knit fabric. Then, ladder stitch your hole shut.

5)  Using some embroidery floss, make a silly grin on your spider's face. Glue together the eyes and let them dry so you can glue them on top of your hat.

6)  One you glue the eyes on top of your hat and they dry, it will be ready to wear. Enjoy!

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Lisa's Bio: Lisa is a professional teddy bear artist selling heirloom quality collectible bears to Adults and has been making bears professionally since November 1997. Her creations have been nominated for several Awards including the TITA, Teddy Bear Scene Reader's Choice Awards and the Ace Awards. They've also been included on a regular basis in many of the major doll and crafts magazines.

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A Burp Cloth Tutorial From Sylvia of Pieces From My Scrapbag Blog

Thanks so much to Sylvia of Pieces From My Scrapbag blog for allowing us to publish her whole tutorial on our blog.  If you want to know how to make a burp cloth here's how:

Lots of possibilities.........

Just what a sewer and a quilter loves...possibilities! A selection of burp cloths. The finished size is 9.5"-10" wide, length 18 or 19". There are very few directions and no rules..*VBS* I make them from flannel, and it certainly doesn't have to be the HIGH end kind. I've been making these for about 6 years now, and find they make a nice baby shower gift. Or for the grandchild of a friend..*VBS* I usually make a dozen.

You need a fat quarter of soft flannel for each. I usually buy baby and kid flannel by the yard. You get 6 cloths from 1.5 yds. For the demo I used a left over half yard piece. Straighten your edges and then split the half yard on the fold line. You now have a piece that is about 20" wide by 18-19" long.

Fold right sides together and stitch around 3 sides if you are using a folded piece like this. If not, and you've mis-matched the two sides, which is neat for using up 9 & 10" left overs, then you would sew all 4 sides, leaving about a 3" opening somewhere so you can turn it right side out. Turn right side out and give it a shake.

Pick out the corners (you know what that means, right?) and then press the rectangle so it's smooth. Tuck in the little part where you've turned it. Top stitch around the 4 sides..LESS than the 1/4" seam or you won't catch the opening. No reason to close that by hand when the top stitch will do it for you. I make my stitching about 1/8" from the edge. You could use decorative stitching if you have that on your machine. Hearts or vines would look neat. Back to the ironing board, and fold in half across the 9" way.

Press really well so there is a crease. Then stitch from side to side across that 9". What that seam does is gives something that will rest well on your shoulder while you are burping baby. I've left a thread so you an see the stitching line across the blue ducks. It should enlarge if you need it to.

I do a batch of these at a time, it's easier to cut several rather than just one or two. I chain press them, and chain sew them, etc, etc, etc. OK..that's it for burp cloths!

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