There’s a candy store just down the street that sells huge lollipops in every color of the rainbow. Wide eyed children try to reach for the heavenly treats that are just out of their grasp. I suppose the manager has had a few broken lollipops over the years and so keeps them safe on the counter for the splurging parent to snatch. So, in honor of all those little ones who grow teary eyed for lollipops I created this sweet applique. It’s prefect for sewing on onesies or toddler shirts! You can make this project as large as you want by adjusting the chain and yarn weight!

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A Crochet Spot reader recently asked me how often I wore my crocheted creations. At first I thought it was a weird question to ask, but after thinking about it I realized that I probably don’t wear my crocheted items as much as I think I should. Being a crochet addict and pattern designer I have to admit I have a ton of crocheted items. So many items that I’ve filled an entire closet. You’d think I’d wear something crocheted everyday!
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New in the Crochet Spot Store, this pattern is for a classic cardigan with ribbed edgings that never goes out of style. This cardigan can be crocheted in 9 different sizes and every size in between. Crocheted from the top down, you can try on the cardigan as you crochet it to make sure it fits perfectly. You can adjust the size while you crochet making the bust and arm holes as wide or narrow as you like. The length of the body, sleeves and collar can all be adjusted as well to make shorter or longer cardigans. This pattern creates the cardigan in one pieces, so that the only sewing needed is for sew on the buttons.

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A Guest Post by Maria L.

As a mother of four, I’ve dealt with plenty of Halloween costumes over the years. Buying new ones each year for each kid can add up and be a bit pricey. And wearing the same costume, as long as it fits, doesn’t go over so well with the kids. So I started making my children’s costumes a few years ago. Now, I have to admit I’m not a great sewer, and therefore, can not sew those really elaborate costumes that some moms can. But I have learned a neat trick that want to share with all of you!
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The only thing cuter than a happy baby is a happy baby in a pair of cute booties. These will keep the lucky infant’s tootsies warm with a dash of feminine style. Contrasting colors and a ruffled edging makes these booties hard to miss. The symmetrical shape makes them identical and eliminates the hassle of figuring out which bootie goes on which foot.

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Have you ever injured yourself while crocheting? Cramped your hand up, cut yourself, poked an eye out? Now there’s a medical code for that – Code Y93D1: Injured While Crocheting or Knitting.

Hospitals and doctors in the U.S. use thousands of codes for medical services when billing to insurance companies. In a recent article it discusses over 120,000 new codes that are being added, one of which is the crochet/knitting code. The purpose of these new codes is to help describe as best as possible how or where the injury occurred.

Other than the code for crocheting there are other fun codes, such as being injured in an opera house, being injured by walking into a lamp post, injured from a burn due to water skis on fire, etc. Here’s a link to the original article: Walked Into a Lamppost? Hurt While Crocheting? Help Is on the Way Feel free to search though the different codes if you’re interested!

What do you think about Code Y93D1 – Injured While Crocheting? Have you ever injured yourself while crocheting?

All crocheting took a back seat this last fortnight. I had to sew, constantly. My youngest daughter needed a new kilt as she has grown out of her old one and being that she is now adult size I had to get a new one made. Don’t start highland dancing unless you want to mortgage the house. Adults do not seem to sell their kilts (not the imitations sold in clothing stores – proper dance / band kilts). The kilt and fabric for the Aboyen skirt and Plaid, and a pair of socks set me back just over $1000AU. The socks and kilt were specially made and took 11 weeks. I just got the fabric for the Aboyen because it is a simple skirt to make and the plaid is square! Lots of yarn I could get for that. I also needed 2 different blouses, 2 different vests and a petticoat, all regulation. Well at $220 per jacket, $60 each for the blouses, and don’t even ask about the petticoat, it became horribly obvious I had to make them. I can, I am a professional sewer but that has taken a back seat – well almost non existent – in the last 10 years, except for dancing costumes.
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New pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Sometimes you need to add just that last touch of simple elegance to complete your outfit. An airy scarf is just the trick! Made with size 10 thread, this scarf won’t give much warmth, but will definitely put style on cold summer nights or warmer autumn days. Make it in laceweight wool for added warmth, if preferred. The scarf is made in one piece staring from the main body, to the edging and fringes. Make it to match your favorite outfit, or give them as gifts to friends and family. Click here to see full pattern details!

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It’s chilly, but you don’t want to deal with the ends of a scarf or you don’t have enough time to make one. Keep away the cold and your worries with this neckwarmer. It’s big enough to get over your head, so it’s not too snug to be comfortable on your neck. It’s perfect for a fall day, and autumn is almost here. This pattern uses post stitches to make the ridged pattern. It is crocheted flat and then sewn together.

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Summer’s almost gone, so it’s time to think about keeping warm. What better place to start than right at the top? The flaps on this hat will keep your ears as toasty as your head while you enjoy the cooler weather. Wear this while you admire the changing colors of the leaves–or jump in them! This is a no-sew project, so finishing should be a cool fall breeze.

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