Crafty Girl Squared

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial - Mexico Market Bag

Here is a free pattern from Meighen.

The Mexico Market Bag

Inspired by the fishing nets around here and the street merchants everywhere.

K hook and baby/light weight yarn (number 2)

Row 1: 10hdc in magic circle
Row 2: 2hdc in each hdc around (20)
Row 3: 1hdc in first and 2hdc in next repeat around (30)
Row 4: 1hdc in first 2 and 2hdc in third repeat around (40)
Row 5: 1hdc in first 3 and 2hdc in fourth repeat around (50)
Row 6: 1hdc in first 4 and 2hdc in fifth repeat around (60)
Row 7: ch4 (counts as first tr throughout), tr in second sp from ch, *ch1, skip sp, tr in next sp *repeat around and join in 3rd ch of ch4 (30)

Row 8-16: ch4, *tr in next ch sp, ch1 *repeat around and join in 3rd ch of ch4 (30)
Row 17: ch1(does not count as hdc), 2hdc in ea ch1 sp (60)
Row 18-19: ch1, hdc around (60)
Row 20: ch1, hdc in same and next 9 sts, ch1, turn (10)
Continue with 10 hdc turning each row until you have enough length for the strap. Count 20 sts from the beginning of the strap around the top of the bag and connect. You can use a sc, sl st, or a yarn needle. Whatever you prefer.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Made it Monday

Hello I am just stopping in to show you what I have been up to lately. First this circle skirt I made for Julie. You can read more about this here.

This hat is for a giveaway on Facebook we will be doing very soon so if you haven't liked us on facebook then go ahead and do that so you have the chance to win some stuff. here

Another slouchy beanie, I am working on making more patterns and this is one of them.

If you didn't already know, Meighen is spending the week in Mexico so look forward to seeing those pictures when she gets back. Have a great week everyone!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Pinned It, Made It: Number 6!

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Crochet Pattern- Hooded Cowl

For this pattern you need:

* Size P hook

* 2 coordinating skeins of yarn, I used Red heart Soft White Fleck and Red Heart Primary. They need to be medium weight.

Use both yarns at the same time.

Ch 60.

Join in first chain.

row 1. ch2(counts as first dc), dc around, join.

row 2-4. ch2 (counts as first dc) dc around, join.

row 5. ch2, *decrease in the next 2 sts, dc* repeat * 8 times, dc across the rest, join.

row 6-12. ch2(counts as first dc), dc across, join.

row 13. *decrease in the next 2 sts, dc* repeat* across, join

row 14-18. ch2 dc across, join.

fasten off, weave in ends

email or comment with any questions!

You can wear it two ways

The small end is the top, the large end is the bottom.

Hope you all enjoy this pattern!

Monday, February 13, 2012

Made it Monday: Baby shower reveal

I've been on a big reading kick lately so my creativity and crafting has decreased significantly. Sorry that I don't have anything better to share with you than pictures from my high school best friend's baby shower!! :) I gave her all the goodies I made for her and baby and she was over the moon about them all. I'm so glad I got to share in that day, preparing for his entrance in this world, and that I get to be a big part of his life. JJ is gonna have some competition and a new play-date!!

Here's her adorable cake. I'd love to say that I made it, but alas, I did not. It was banana with pineapple filling and SO SO GOOD.

Wearing the carrier and checking out the car seat canopy.

The giraffe has a special meaning for her. There's this story that Grandma Brown used to tell and...well...we love giraffes. This hat and cocoon are what he'll wear in his infant pictures. :)

Next stage hat: penguin.

No more words need said for this one. ;)

I wanted to be sure I got the measurements correct since I used JJ's old car seat for it. Perfect!! They're so happy with the outcome. When I get back from Mexico we're going shopping for boppy pillow cover fabric. :)

There you have my pretty cute, but not new project post. I hope you're all creating up a storm in my absence! I'll be heading to Mexico on Friday so look to my personal blog for updates on my trip!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Foodie Friday: Apple Pie Cupcakes

Sorry for this late post. I've been completely engrossed in The Hunger Games books lately and have terribly abandoned my life! I'm so sorry!

Anyway, onto this week's Foodie Friday. :)

I was asked to 'bring a pie' to a super bowl party last week so, as I'm sure you know, I was unable to just 'bring a pie' and had to make apple pie cupcakes. I found this recipe and pinned it deciding this was THE recipe to use. From scratch. Yum yum.

My, was I ever right!! These are the best cupcakes EVER! So good! So simple to make and SO DELICIOUS.

I also (because you can't just take one kind of cupcake to a party) made some devils food cupcakes with peppermint butter cream icing. I topped them off with some crushed peppermints. :)

Now we would love it if you would share what you have been cooking lately. Here is our button, please link up!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Pinned It, Made It: Number 5!