Handmade Crafts & More

So, there is a stomach bug going through our house this week and it was my turn today.  I hardly get sick and the stomach bug is the last thing I want. My baby boy(almost 3) caught if first and passed it on to our other children. My husband helped doing housework and cooking today and he told me with a sad face " Don't ever get sick again".  I just laughed!! Anyways, I didn't waste my time the hours that I was able to sit up. I created two patterns one of which came from a long over due Christmas gift. My sister is very understanding. :) The  Crochet Coin Change Bag was designed by me specifically for a cell phone.  It can be used for keys or any loose items that go into your purse. Here is a picture of it along with the link for you to download it for free. Source: Crochet Cell Phone/Change/Child's Purse via KMcDonald on Craftsy   I hope you enjoy it.

Crochet Sandals are so cute. They can be worn by little girls-newborns or toddlers, or they could be perfect for a cute photo prop. It seems though that I have my work cut out for me the rest of this summer, since my models for my crochet hats and sandals are my girls dolls. We aren't super big on dressing up their dolls(not until lately).  They have a list going for me already, on what I am supposed to be making next. It is fun and since it is a new venture for me, I would be happy to do it.! Here is a picture of my newest design. Crochet summer sandals. This set and others will be available in my store soon at http://crochethatsforkids.com

I have been crocheting for a little over 3 years, and mostly in the summer time do I get to do some projects.  This last winter though, was one of my busiest times and thankfully because of orders we were able to provide some gifts for our kids. That was a blessing! I like to find new crochet patterns that are simple and  cute, but sometimes I get stuck. This last week I went through 3 patterns before choosing this cute Sun Hat. Since I have girls, I like to find things that my girls would like as well.  Being summer and it being super hot, the sun hat pattern was perfect. Not only can you look super cute but also be shaded from the sun.  I made a smaller size 12-18 months first, and I'd like to thank my lovely model( Ms. Barbie) lol for displaying it for us. This is the picture of the hat and it is also the contest give away item once we reach 400. Lime Green Sun Hat  http://facebook.com/kmcdonalddesigns Thanks to stitch11.com for providing this pattern.  Here i

Go on over to http://facebook.com/kmcdonalddesigns to enter into the give away. Very simple and there is a chance for 4 people to win.  Like our page if you haven't already and get entered!  You only have till 10 pm CST June 28th. Here are pictures of the items to give away. Till next time! http://crochethatsforkids.com

Free Crochet Patterns always perks my interest as a crocheter. This simple crochet pattern is so fun and easy to make even if you have just started crocheting. If you have been crocheting for a while, it is a quick gift for someone and super quick to work up. It just so happens to be my first pattern and since my daughters loved it I decided to put it up online. You can download the pattern from my Craftsy Store by clicking on the picture Source: Airy Light Weight Spring Scarf via KMcDonald on Craftsy I hope you enjoy as much as the other 100 or so people that have downloaded it already. Have you taken my mini crochet course? Here's the link >> http://bit.ly/minicrochetcourse << Till next time Visit my etsy store for more handmade crochet items http://crochethatsforkids.com

Good morning readers. This morning I have posted our newest Girl crochet hat on Etsy. It is hot pink with a large crochet flower which is detachable. The crochet pattern is made by bobwilson123. This pattern is the granny stitch crochet pattern Here is the description for this Child's Crochet Hat. Infant Crochet Hat ,Newborn Girl Crochet Hat ,Child Crochet Hat-Hot Pink w/flower ‡What you will receive: Infant Crochet Hat, newborn crochet hat or Child Crochet Hat ‡ Details of pictured crochet hat: This crochet hat pictured is made for a child with measurements of 16" circumference. From top to bottom is 6½".My daughter is almost 5 years old. It fits her comfortably. ‡ Who it can be made for: The crochet hat can be made for a infant or newborn or child. ‡ What your crochet hat comes with: Each crochet flower comes with a non slip alligator clip. You can

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