tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46977284549851915572024-02-02T13:02:47.139-05:00The Bluebird BulletinYour source for Featherby & Friends Updates, Contests, Coupons, Patterns, Tutorials & More!Alicia Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139132487217501516noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697728454985191557.post-11755444502613410672019-05-28T10:05:00.002-04:002019-11-06T14:14:56.755-05:00Louie the Llama<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now available on </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/louie-the-llama" style="color: #0037a1; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Ravelry</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> & </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/706223707/pattern-louie-the-llama-crochet-stuffed?ref=shop_home_feat_1" style="color: #0037a1; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Etsy</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Louie the Llama is soft & squishy and just the right size for cuddling! Made from Blanket Yarn with an 8mm hook this llama works up quickly!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Attach as you go, no-sew limbs! Make the limbs first & attach them to the body as you go so you don’t have to sew them on after! (The ears, tail & snout do require sewing)</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hook size 8mm (L): if your stuffing shows through, consider going down a hook size!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">115 yards Super Bulky Blanket Yarn (see below for color breakdown!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stuffing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">12mm safety eyes: for ages 3 & up</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Worsted Weight yarn for mouth, nose & hair</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Main Color (about 65 yards)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Feet Color (about 10 yards)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sweater Color (about 40 yards)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Worsted weight yarn for the hair, nose & mouth (about 5 yards)</span></li>
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Example is shown in Stitch Studio Chateau in the following colors: <br /><ul>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Check out my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/featherbyfriends" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> for a video tutorial on Attaching Limbs as you go!</span></div>
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Alicia Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139132487217501516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697728454985191557.post-15090350542076125502018-11-01T06:00:00.000-04:002019-11-06T14:47:35.989-05:00Featured Pattern: Pearl the Purrmaid<h4 style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;">
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Use code <span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Pearl1118</span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.2px; font-weight: normal;"> on </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pearl-the-purrmaid" style="color: #0037a1; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Ravelry</a><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.2px; font-weight: normal;">!</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Made with super bulky yarn this little Purrmaid is ready for some fun! The bulky yarn & large hook means that this cuddly friend works up quickly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Yarn:</b><br />Measuring about 12 inches tall the pattern uses approximately 42 yards of fur color & only 16 yards for the tail! I used <span style="font-size: 13.2px;">Bernat Blanket in White</span> & Stitch Studio <span style="font-size: 13.2px;">Sweet Puff in Jade</span> for the one shown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eyes: 12mm<br />Nose: 18mm<br />Stuffing<br />Hook: L 8mm<br />Finishing Needle<br />Stitch markers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pearl's sister has a tail made from Stitch Studio <span style="font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;">Sweet Puff in Coral!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Made with Bernat Pipsqueak this sweet puppy is unbelievably soft! Plus the bulky yarn & large hook means that this cuddly friend works up quickly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Measuring about 14 inches tall the pattern uses approximately 125 yards of white & only 15 yards brown! I used Pipsqueak in Whitey White & Chocolate for the one shown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eyes: 12mm<br />Nose: 18mm<br />Stuffing<br />Hook: K 6.5mm<br />Finishing Needle<br />Stitch markers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: normal;">For more information & a </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">free scarf</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> pattern see the post </span>"<a href="http://bluebirdbulletin.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-pattern-charlie-dog.html" target="_blank">Charlie the Dog</a>"<span style="font-weight: normal;"> from October 26, 2017!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After weeks of redesigning, crocheting, typing, editing, testing & more I am so excited to announce that the doll updates are finally available!! Even though the changes are really quite small I think they make a big difference & I hope you agree!</span><br />
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Alicia Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139132487217501516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697728454985191557.post-69617967199226934802018-04-14T13:27:00.003-04:002019-11-06T14:17:53.019-05:00Doll Pattern Update: Coming soon!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My dolls were some of my very first patterns. Although they got the stamp of approval from testers & customers, the more I learn about designing, the more I feel my dolls could be improved! So I am finally doing something about it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The revisions are fairly minor & focus on simplifying steps but also improving proportions or shape. So far I have only worked on the dolls themselves, although I do plan to revisit each outfit as well. All of the revised dolls will have </span><a href="http://bluebirdbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/10/attaching-limbs-as-you-go.html" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">attach-as-you-go limbs</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> to eliminate sewing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The revised doll patterns are almost ready!! Just a couple more tests, a few more edits & a great big official photoshoot!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Friday, March 9, 2018 marks 3 years since I started Featherby & Friends!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It has been such an exciting adventure! In addition to designing patterns, I started doing video tutorials, stop motion, photo editing & even writing a little jingle! I've learned so much along the way & I can't wait to see what the future brings!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To celebrate this milestone, I am throwing a week-long celebration complete with contests, coupons, games & (of course) PRIZES!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>For the FIRST day:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a BIG GIVEAWAY! To enter visit </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/featherbyandfriends/photos/a.340465966144884.1073741829.340120202846127/878919005632908/?type=3&theater" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Featherby on Facebook</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The 9 Patterns that are being awarded to one lucky winner:</span></div>
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<br />Alicia Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139132487217501516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697728454985191557.post-53761192844876924402017-11-11T20:21:00.000-05:002019-11-06T14:31:38.106-05:00NEW Video Tutorials!<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The driving force behind my <a href="http://bluebirdbulletin.blogspot.com/p/crochet-tutorials.html" target="_blank">Video Tutorials</a> is customer questions! I have a long list of contact methods on every pattern so that customers can contact me if they need help. One reason for this is simply that I want to help. The other reason is so I know where customers are getting confused! I use customer feedback not only to improve my patterns but also to determine which video tutorial I need to make next!</span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Compatible with the <a href="http://bluebirdbulletin.blogspot.com/2017/02/mix-match-lovies.html" target="_blank">Mix & Match Lovies</a>: make any of the 6 original animals with the new "Elly" blanket or make an Elephant with any of the 3 original blankets! (more info below)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Made with Bernat Pipsqueak this sweet puppy is unbelievably soft! Plus the bulky yarn & large hook means that this cuddly friend works up quickly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Measuring about 14 inches tall the pattern uses approximately 125 of white & only 15 yards brown! I used Pipsqueak in Whitey White & Chocolate for the one shown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eyes: 12mm<br />Nose: 18mm<br />Stuffing<br />Hook: K 6.5mm<br />Finishing Needle<br />Stitch markers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Simple Striped Scarf:</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yarn: Worsted Weight - shown in HL I Love This Yarn in Desert Glaze (orange) & Sungold (yellow)</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Using Orange - fsc 70, turn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Switch to Yellow - ch 1, sc in each st across, turn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Switch to Orange - ch 1, sc in each st across, turn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Switch to Yellow - ch 1, sc in each st across, tie off (or keep repeating rounds 2 & 3 to make it wider!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Don't worry about weaving in ends, just secure them & let them blend in with the tassels!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pull the fold through the stitch, hook the ends of the piece & pull through the loop on the hook (just like making a chain except pull all the way through)</span></li>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-sister-doll" target="_blank">Little Sister Doll</a> features no-sew, attach-as-you-go limbs!* The arms & legs are made first so they can be added to the body as you go. This technique is easy to learn & faster than sewing them on!</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">finishing needle</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">9mm safety eyes</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">stuffing</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">embroidery thread & needle for mouth</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Working in the round</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Increasing & decreasing (shaping)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb0iav8Cy4M&t=3s">Attaching Limbs as you go</a> - <span style="font-size: x-small;">click for a video tutorial!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6TXtCF-vOY" target="_blank">Magic Loop</a> -<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">click for a video tutorial!</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bernat Super Value </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Loops & Threads Colorwheel </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton (3.5mm hook) </span></li>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For hair I recommend using a soft yarn such as Caron Simply Soft or HL I Love This Yarn. Or try Lion Brand Homespun for curly hair like Susie's! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pumpkin Costume, Cozy Outfit (pants & sweater), Elf, Fairy, Princess, Mermaid, & Super Hero Costumes, Wendie Dress (stripes) & Swim Suit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also available: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/big-sister-doll" target="_blank">Big Sister</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/big-brother-doll" target="_blank">Big Brother</a> & <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-brother-doll" target="_blank">Little Brother</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Critters feature no-sew, attach-as-you-go limbs! The arms & legs are made first so they can be added to the body as you go. This technique is easy to learn & so much faster than sewing them on!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Check out my "<a href="http://bluebirdbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/10/attaching-limbs-as-you-go.html" target="_blank">Attach As You Go</a>" post for a video tutorial & written instructions!</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">safety eyes & noses <span style="font-size: x-small;">(see below)</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Increasing & decreasing (shaping)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb0iav8Cy4M&t=3s">Attaching Limbs as you go</a> - <span style="font-size: x-small;">click for a video tutorial!</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763;">Grey Heather (koala) </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763;">Toast (cat, accents on monkey) </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763;">Orange (fox) Gold (dog) </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763;">Dark Taupe (monkey, accents on cat) </span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763;">Fox: 6mm triangle </span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Filling in the Spaces: Here I show how to finish adding the strands of hair along the back of the hairline & then the empty spaces in the middle. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There's a trendy new crocheted toy around this summer! They're fun, easy to use, environmentally friendly & quick to make. They're the incredibly creative <a href="http://www.leftinknots.com/home/2017/5/3/crochet-water-balloons-using-bernat-blanket-stipes" target="_blank">Crochet Water Balloons</a> designed by Megan Meyer of <a href="http://www.leftinknots.com/" target="_blank">Left in Knots</a>. I've seen a lot about them lately & just had to jump on the band wagon! I decided to make a batch for the craft fair I participated in last weekend & here I'm going to share what I learned from the experience!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first thing I discovered is that there is some confusion about exactly how to use <a href="http://www.leftinknots.com/home/2017/5/3/crochet-water-balloons-using-bernat-blanket-stipes" target="_blank">Crochet Water Balloons</a>. A lot of people think that you need to put a real water balloon inside the crocheted one. I briefly considered making a comical video of me actually attempting to do so but decided it wasn't worth the trouble or confusion it might cause! Let me be clear, the crocheted version completely eliminates the need to use those awful little rubber balloons that are challenging to fill, difficult to tie & impossible to clean up! One of my favorite parts about the <a href="http://www.leftinknots.com/home/2017/5/3/crochet-water-balloons-using-bernat-blanket-stipes" target="_blank">Crochet Water Balloons</a> is the simplicity of them. Just dunk them in a pail of water, throw them at someone & repeat! The lack of little rubber bits lying around afterwards is reason enough to make the switch & the reason I call them "environmentally friendly."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course if I was going to sell these (& write about them) I needed to see them in action! So here are some things I learned when I actually tried them out!</span><br />
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<li>Don't want to throw them AT each other? Throw them TO each other! Playing catch gets you almost as wet!</li>
<li>They sink slowly in the pool - try tossing them in the pool & diving down for them. They definitely won't scratch the liner & whoever retrieves them can throw them next. I see a lot of potential for creative new pool games with these!</li>
<li>As soft as they are, if thrown too hard it can smart a little! Use the same rules as regular water balloons. Remember the goal is to soak, not injure. Aim away from faces & don't throw too hard. </li>
<li>They take a while to dry. Spread them out in the sun or hang them from a drying rack or clothes line after you're finished playing. <span style="color: #073763;">*Update: I've been told that if you use them in a chlorinated pool they should not be left to dry in the sun, but instead washed immediately!*</span> </li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another great part of these balloons is that they are machine washable. After being thrown around & inevitably getting into grass, dirt, mud, leaves, etc. your balloons are likely to get a little grimy. Dunking them in a bucket of water between throws will keep them clean enough to keep playing, to a point. Eventually, they'll need a real clean. So, just toss them in with the next load of laundry! To properly test this aspect I did a little experiment. I washed 4 balloons - grey, pink, red & blue - 4 different ways. I used my front-loading washer on a normal, cold water cycle. The dryer was set on low heat & I used a dryer sheet. Turns out, there really wasn't much difference! I could almost even say that the ones that went through the dryer look a tiny bit better! Whether that would remain true over time is another question, so if you want them to last stick with a bag & air drying. If you just want them clean quickly, forget the bag & toss them in the dryer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Are you doing a craft fair this summer? Or maybe you have an Etsy shop? These balloons sold like hot cakes at my fair last weekend! I was sitting in my booth making more between customers to keep up with the demand. I sold them for $4 each or a set of 3 for $10. Most of my customers bought the set of 3 while many bought 6 ($20). I had all of my balloons in two large (dry) buckets & let customers pick any that they wanted. I recommend having a variety of colors (this is where Bernat Blanket Stripes comes in handy!) because customers never chose all the same color, no matter how many they bought. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall I am very impressed by these balloons! They are fun to play with, easy to make & they were a great seller at my fair! Whether you're trying to entertain kids on a hot day or building inventory for your own fair I highly recommend visiting <a href="http://www.leftinknots.com/home/2017/5/3/crochet-water-balloons-using-bernat-blanket-stipes" target="_blank">Left in Knots</a> for this great pattern!</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">Minimal Assembly: attach as you go arms & legs!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Interchangeable parts: make any of the 6 animals with the same basic head/body, just change the features!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Use your favorite yarn: it's been tested in various worsted weight yarns so you can switch it up without worry! (see below for description of pictured yarn!)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Easy to follow pattern with step-by-step instructions for all the finishing touches</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pocket size: Finished critters are about 4 inches tall, that means minimal time & materials!</li>
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<li>Round Head - for Dog, Koala, Monkey & Mouse</li>
<li>Pointy Head - for Fox & Cat</li>
<li>Body (same for all)</li>
<li>Dog, Koala, Monkey & Mouse Ears</li>
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<li>Pointy Snout (for Dog, Fox & Mouse)</li>
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<li>3.5mm hook </li>
<li>Your favorite soft, worsted weight yarn (see below)</li>
<li>Stuffing</li>
<li>Embroidery thread (optional)</li>
<li>Finishing needle, embroidery needle</li>
<li>Safety Eyes/Noses (optional, see below)</li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Critters shown were made with <a href="http://www.michaels.com/colorwheel-yarn-by-loops-and-threads/M10504556.html?dwvar_M10504556_color=Turquoise#q=colorwheel&start=1" target="_blank">Loops & Threads Colorwheel</a> in the following colors:</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /><ul>
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<li>Toast (cat, accents on monkey)</li>
<li>Orange (fox)</li>
<li>Gold (dog)</li>
<li>Dark Taupe (monkey, accents on cat)</li>
<li>Pale Taupe (mouse, accents on koala)</li>
<li>Charcoal (accents on fox)</li>
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<li>Dog: 9mm triangle</li>
<li>Fox: 6mm triangle</li>
<li>Koala: 10mm oval</li>
<li>Monkey: embroidered</li>
<li>Mouse: 6mm circle (actually an eye!)</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pattern includes step-by-step instructions for making & assembling this doll. All of her little details - headband, straps, tutu, laces - are explained as well.</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8mm (L) Hook</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Large finishing needle</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pink worsted or bulky yarn (mouth)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">15mm black safety eyes</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lots of Stuffing!</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Working in the round</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Increasing & decreasing (shaping)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb0iav8Cy4M&t=3s">Attaching Limbs as you go</a> - <span style="font-size: xx-small;">click for a video tutorial!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6TXtCF-vOY" target="_blank">Magic Loop</a> - <span style="font-size: xx-small;">click for a video tutorial!</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Get your pet ready for Easter with this Eggcellent sweater! Designed for cats (or dogs) that are approximately 10-14 pounds it's sure to impress!</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">12 inches long (add or subtract rounds of white to adjust!)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5 inches wide or 10 inches around at neck (unstretched)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8 inches wide or 16 inches around at belly (unstretched)</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5mm (H) Hook</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Large finishing needle</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">The Mix & Match Lovies!</span></div>
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Now Available on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mix--match-lovey" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>, <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/crocheting/patterns/mix-match-lovey/482940">Craftsy</a> & <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/515252053/pattern-mix-match-lovies-crochet-lovey?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Etsy!</a></h4>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Minimal Assembly: the only parts that need to be sewn on are the snout, owl eyes, & bear ears. Even the blankets are attached as you go!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Interchangeable parts: Make any animal with any blanket</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Use your favorite yarn: it's been tested in various worsted weight yarns so you can switch it up without worry! (Shown in Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn: White, Light Grey, Light Peach, Glacier & Ocean)</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Round Head - for bunny, bear, & puppy</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pointy Head - for owl, fox & cat</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Stripy Blanket (show with cat & puppy)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Lacey Blanket (shown with owl & bunny)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Bumpy Blanket (shown with bear & fox)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Puppy, Bunny & Bear Ears</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Arms & Wings</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Snout & Owl Eyes</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Instructions for embroidering faces, defining cat/fox ears, & adding owl feathers</li>
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<li>4mm hook (for head, arms/wings, snout, ears, owl eyes)</li>
<li>5mm hook (for blankets)</li>
<li>Your favorite soft, worsted weight yarn</li>
<li>Stuffing</li>
<li>Embroidery thread</li>
<li>Finishing needle, embroidery needle</li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This adorable Elephant & "Elly" Blanket are compatible with the original lovies!<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">The Elephant can be made with any of the 3 original blankets & the original animals can all be made with the Elly blanket! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Available on </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elephant-lovey-9" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Ravelry</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> & </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/555860976/pattern-elephant-lovey-crochet-plush?ref=shop_home_feat_3" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Etsy</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not sure if you're ready for this pattern? Check out the Bluebird CAL! It's a 5-part video that guides you step by step from Magic Loop to Finishing Touches on a little bluebird. A great way to learn essential amigurumi techniques before attempting a bigger project!</span></div>
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Alicia Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11139132487217501516noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697728454985191557.post-23461580357326233592017-02-26T12:20:00.001-05:002019-05-28T10:08:04.118-04:00Free Crochet Pattern: Six Round Cowl<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Looking for something cute & warm to get you through the last bit of winter?</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAyTA0_JR32vLVKA3WLgyohgBJFHNPPkma2aj5eDuSsDmzPgPDk2vVEf5HlSKoaa5tisYwrJXuJri898qQ_Slbsa7YneZxWBAsejo2qC2qTf6q7mRa7kPptM1cs8NP9HSlLxUTT0TSyYw/s1600/IMG_8645.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAyTA0_JR32vLVKA3WLgyohgBJFHNPPkma2aj5eDuSsDmzPgPDk2vVEf5HlSKoaa5tisYwrJXuJri898qQ_Slbsa7YneZxWBAsejo2qC2qTf6q7mRa7kPptM1cs8NP9HSlLxUTT0TSyYw/s320/IMG_8645.JPG" width="319" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I whipped up this cowl to match a hat I made earlier this winter. I loved the results so much I decided I just had to share! My cowl is only 6 rounds, is 6 inches tall, measures about 20 inches around the top & 30 inches around the bottom. It took me about half an hour to make plus 10 minutes or so to add the fringe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">80 yards bulky yarn (I used Loops & Threads Charisma in Taupe)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">9mm hook (N or M depending on brand)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stitches used:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Foundation Double Crochet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you haven't used these stitches before, this small project with easy-to-see bulky yarn is the perfect opportunity to learn! Foundation Double Crochet (or any foundation stitch) can be a little tricky to get the hang of, but it makes such a lovely stretchy edge that once you master it you'll never want to go back to working into a starting chain! As for Extended Double Crochet, it's super simple. It makes just a slightly taller more flexible stitch than regular double but is tighter than a treble. The result is a fabric with nice drape & a project that grows quickly!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/six-round-cowl" target="_blank">PDF</a> that includes instructions for additional sizes visit Featherby & Friends on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/alicia-moore" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you'd like to make the hat I'm wearing it's a free pattern from Bernat Design Studio called Stepping Texture: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stepping-texture-hat</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Made this cowl? Add your project to Ravelry! Click <a href="http://bluebirdbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-create-ravelry-project-why-you.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for a step-by-step guide!</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 inches wide</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 lb of huggable sweetness!</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bernat Blanket Yarn in Little Sandcastles (160 yards) & Vintage White (55 yards)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8mm (L) Hook</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Large finishing needle</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Black worsted or bulky yarn (mouth)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pink felt, pink worsted yarn, tapestry needle (nose)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Suncatcher Craft Eyes - <a href="http://shop.suncatchereyes.com/Craft-Eyes-Sleepy-Lime-SLELIM.htm" target="_blank">24mm Sleepy Lime Green</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Increasing & decreasing (shaping)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb0iav8Cy4M&t=3s">Attaching Limbs as you go</a> - <span style="font-size: x-small;">click the link for a video tutorial!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6TXtCF-vOY" target="_blank">Magic Loop</a> - <span style="font-size: x-small;">click the link for a video tutorial!</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Colby can also be made with worsted weight yarn & a 4mm hook! Here's Colby & Catsby his miniature buddy! </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Catsby's eyes are 12mm </span><a href="http://shop.suncatchereyes.com/Cat-craft-eyes-Glow-in-the-Dark-Green-GLOCATGR.htm" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Glow-in-the-dark Cat Eyes</a><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Nanuk was the very first Huggable Buddy so it makes sense for him to be the very first Featured Pattern of 2017! This was the first time I designed a stuffed animal using Bernat Blanket Yarn & I quickly fell in love with it. It is so soft & squishy that the finished product is irresistibly huggable! Nanuk is the perfect buddy to cuddle up with on a cold winter night!</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">14 inches long</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">10 inches tall (standing)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 inches wide</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 lb of huggable sweetness!</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bernat Blanket Yarn (Super Bulky) in White (220 yards)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8mm (L) Hook</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Large finishing needle</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Black worsted or bulky yarn (mouth)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Black felt, black worsted yarn, tapestry needle (nose)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Suncatcher Craft Eyes - <a href="http://shop.suncatchereyes.com/Craft-Eyes-Sleepy-Sky-Blue-SLESBL.htm" target="_blank">24mm Sleepy Sky Blue</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lots of Stuffing!</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SC in back loop only</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Increasing & decreasing (shaping)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6TXtCF-vOY" target="_blank">Magic Loop</a> - <span style="font-size: x-small;">click the link for a video tutorial!</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am excited to be part of the </span><a href="http://www.amigurumipatterns.net/designcontest/vote?id=1205" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;" target="_blank">Amigurumi Monsters Design Contest!</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Seamus the Huggable Sheep</span></h2>
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<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">14 inches long</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">11 inches tall (standing)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">19 inches around the belly</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 lb of huggable sweetness!</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bernat Blanket Yarn (Super Bulky) in: Dark Grey - 85 yards, White - 90 yards</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8mm (L) Hook</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Large finishing needle</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Black worsted or bulky yarn (for nose & mouth)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Suncatcher Craft Eyes - <a href="http://shop.suncatchereyes.com/Craft-Eyes-Sleepy-Green-SLEGRN.htm" target="_blank">24mm Sleepy Green</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lots of Stuffing!</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Working in the round</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SC in front or back loop only</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 color change</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Increasing & decreasing (shaping)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6TXtCF-vOY" target="_blank">Magic Loop</a> - <span style="font-size: x-small;">click the link for a video tutorial!</span></span></li>
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<li>Interchangeable Parts<span style="font-weight: normal;">: All of the heads, legs, arms, eyes, mouths, etc can be rearranged to make unlimited monster combinations!</span></li>
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<li>Attach as you go legs<span style="font-weight: normal;">: Intimidated by all those octopus legs? They are attached as you go so there is no sewing later on! Check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb0iav8Cy4M" target="_blank">video tutorial</a> to see how it's done! Link also included in pattern.</span></li>
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<li>Easy to Follow formatting<span style="font-weight: normal;">: As with all Featherby & Friends patterns I spend a lot of time getting the layout just right! Color coding, space for checking off rounds & lots of pictures with labels. It all comes together to make a pattern that is easy to read so it's easy to make!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Worsted Weight (4) yarn: I used Loops & Threads Impeccable (pictured in Sunny Day, Clear Blue & Kelly Green). Each monster uses approximately 150-200 yards depending on parts.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Hook Size G (4.0mm)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Stuffing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Safety Eyes: shown in 12mm & 15mm but really any size can work for a monster! If you are making a monster for a child under 3 consider crocheting or embroidering eyes instead.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Yarn needle, finishing needle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Felt: I used white felt for the teeth but you can use it for other parts too - spots, spikes, belly, mouth, even eyes!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sewing needle & thread: only if you use felt!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Scissors, glue, plain paper, crayons: for cutting, pasting & coloring your Monster designs!</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">The Mix & Match Monsters are available in all 3 Featherby & Friends stores; </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/alicia-moore" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://www.craftsy.com/profile/featherby-friends" target="_blank">Craftsy</a>, & </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FeatherbyAndFriends?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. Wherever you shop please remember to come back & rate the pattern!</span><br />
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<li>Instagram: tag your creations #featherbyandfriends</li>
<li>Facebook: Post on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/featherbyandfriends/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel" target="_blank">Featherby & Friends facebook page</a> or tag @featherbyandfriends on your own timeline! Send me your photos to be included in the "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/featherbyandfriends/photos/?tab=album&album_id=564005793790899" target="_blank">Featherby's Friends</a>" photo album!</li>
<li>Ravelry: Create a project & I just might request to feature your photo! Not sure how? Find step by step instructions <a href="http://bluebirdbulletin.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-create-ravelry-project-why-you.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</li>
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