A standout scalloped border frames the piece with gentle curves, accented by bursts of multicolored yarn that add a touch of whimsy and visual delight. The contrast between the deep charcoal base and the vibrant edging makes this cowl both practical and joyful — perfect for everyday wear or handmade gifting.

The pattern will be release soon!

Not my pattern…

You sit there and stare at it for a good few minutes. You think that is adorable, I like it, I want one. So you do what any other crocheter does and right click of a image search. LUCK! You are directed to Pinterest, where the claim is now the creator makes 50 a day. GREAT NEWS! There has to be pattern out there somewhere. You click on the link with expecation and a credit in your hand…only to be directed to a out of the country website that has no link, the photo is no where to be found and only disappointment is found.
Your brain starts spinning and smoke comes out of your ears. Out comes the hooks and the new skein of Red Heart charcoal grey yarn. With the thought I think I can figure this out without a pattern.
STAY TUNED…I think I might be able to figure this out!

Wreath #2 – Christmas Thief – This wreath was inspired as soon as I saw those Grinch legs! I knew I had to do something with them and I settled on a wreath. This wreath sold for $825!! I still cannot believe it. I think I will definitely be making another one this year.

I created a 9 foot Christmas tree in blue for my mother in law, Jackie. I truly miss her almost everyday. She loved Christmas and her favorite color was blue.

The last tree is created for my love of the Harry Potter books. Each house is showcased by a crocheted mascot and then I added handcrafted ornaments. I added the Sorting Hat for tree topper.

As soon as I was done decorating, I was already plotting out trees for this year. I plan on making at least two trees and at least one wreath. One tree is going to be a 6 foot tree for my favorite cartoon A Year Without a Santa Claus fifth anniversary. I received a 3d printer and can hardly wait to start crafting for it.

It is amazing how a Facebook post can remind you of something you did years ago and get you looking for things. I once upon time wrote crochet patterns, made things and sewed…ALOT. I searched and found a pattern that I hope will help someone to make their little one look adorable. Pattern is posted below for free use. Please give credit for pattern to ChrisCrossCrafts. Thank you
YES! I do offer all creations as made products also, please contact sales@chriscrosscrafts.com for more information.

Now you have your monkey, how about a banana baby rattle to go with it?

Hook size G

Standard size cat ball toy with bell inside

Small amount of:

Caron Simply Soft Yellow

Caron Simply Soft Pale Yellow or Cream

Caron Simply Soft Brown

MAKE 3

With yellow color ch 10

Rnd 1:  Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.  (9)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, dc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, work 3 sc in last st, working in bottom loops, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts.

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, work 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 10 sts. finish off

With cream color Ch 2

Rnd 1:  Work 6 sc in first st. (6)

Rnd 2:  Work 2 sc in each st. (12)

Rnd 3:  Sc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 4:  Work 2 sc in st, sc, repeat 6 times. (18)

Rnd 5:  Sc in each st around. (18)

Rnd 6-9:  Repeat rnd 5. (18)

Rnd 10:  Work 2 sc in st, sc, repeat 4 times, sc in remaining sts, switching to yellow.  (24)

FINISH IN YELLOW
Rnd 11:  Place one peel end against row, work 8 sc across bottom of peel and sc, repeat with next 2 peels. (24)

Rnd 12-16:  Sc in each st around. (24)

Stuff end of banana and insert ball.

Rnd 17:  Scdc of first 2 sts, sc, repeat 4 times, sc in remaining 9 sts. (18)

Rnd 18:  Sc in each st around. (18)

Rnd 19-20:  Repeat rnd 5. (18) 

Rnd 21:  Scdc over first 2 sts, sc, repeat 6 times. (12)

Rnd 22:  Sc in each st around, changing to brown on last st. (12)

Stuff banana, being sure to get around the ball.

Rnd 23:  Scdc over 2 sts, repeat 6 times. (6)

Be sure to stuff that last little bit in the end of the banana.

Slip st to first st, leaving about 12” end, thread with needle, st around and pull tight, finish off to close banana.

PATTERN FOR BABY SOCK MONKEY PROP

PATTERN IS FREE TILL 1/15/2024!
This pattern has been approved by a 6 year old Doodlebug, that keeps taking off with this little cuties before I can get better photos!

Big Twist Yarn or other Blanket Yarn
White for Mallow
Other colors for costumes

K/10.5 6.50mm

MALLOW

With White
Row 1:  Ch 2, work 6 sc in first st, join with sl st to first st.  6

Row 2:  Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st, join with sl st to first st in BACK LOOP.  12

Row 3:  WORK IN BACK LOOP ONLY, ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to first st.  12

Row 4-6:  Ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to first st.  12

Insert eyes between sts 5 and 8

Row 7:  Ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to first st in BACK LOOP.  12

Row 8:  WORK IN BACK LOOP ONLY, ch 1, *scdecrease*, *.* repeat 5 times, lightly stuff as you work, join with sl st to first st, finish off with tail, weave tail through row 8 and stitch close.  6

COSTUME BASE

The costume base is the same for each character.

Row 1:  Ch 2, work 6 sc in first st, join with sl st to first st.  6

Row 2:  Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st, join with sl st to first st.  12

Row 3:  Ch 1, *2 sc, sc*, *.* repeat 5 times, join with sl st to first st.  18

Row 4:  Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 5 sts*, *.* repeat 3 times, join with sl st to first st.  21

Row 5:  Ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to first st.  21

Row 6:  Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, ch 8, skip 9 sts, sc in next 6 sts, join with sl st to first st.  20

Row 7:  Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, sc in next 8 chs, sc in next 6 sts, join with sl st to first st.  20

Row 8:  Ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to first st.  20

Row 9:  Ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to first st, finish off.  20

BUNNY EARS – MAKE 2

Ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts, work 5 sc in last st, working in bottom of row, sc in each st, finish off with tail to sew to top of costume.  

BEAR EARS – MAKE 2

Ch 2, work 5 hdc in first st, finish off with tail to sew to top of costume.

DRAGON TAIL AND STRIPE

WORKED IN ROUND
Rnd 1:  Ch 2, work 3 sc in first ch.  3

Rnd 2:  2 sc in each st.  6

Rnd 3:  *2 sc*, *.* repeat 3 times, sc in next 3 sts.  9

Rnd 4:  *2 sc, sc*, *.* repeat 3 times, sc in next 3 sts.  12

Rnd 5:  Hdc in next 9 sts, sc in next 3 sts, finish off with tail to sew to costume.  12  

Fold so that the 3 sc are at the bottom of the tail, sew to the back of the costume top of tail between rows 3 and 4, if using plush yarn the yarn will hold open, stitch around this edge.

STRIPE – Ch 17 and sew down center of costume.

Every once in a while a cartoon comes along that seems to grab the interest of adults as well as children. It seems that Disney has found such a cartoon in Bluey. If you are not familiar with this cartoon, where have you been? Sorry just kidding, I stumbled across this gem in season one when I had one of grandchildren over for the day that was 3 years old. Bluey is a Blue Heeler puppy, who lives with her mum, dad, and sister, in Australia. Her energy and lovable spirit gets her into all kinds of funny and unpredictable situations.

My adult sons love this cartoon and watching it with their kids. Well there is one episode with a unicorn puppet called Unicorse. Ever since they have seen this episode I must have heard a hundred times “Mom, you have got to make a Unicorse!” This Christmas I was facing the age ole dilemma what do you gift a 30 year old son that does not need anything and really want anything. A Unicorse of Course!

I do purchase other crochet patterns, but I could not find one that I really liked. I need this puppet to fit and adult males hand, with the ratio as seen on Bandit’s (Bluey’s father) hand. I grabbed my hook, some Big Twist plush yarn from JoAnn and away I went.

My 6 year old granddaughter absolutely loved the results. The pattern is being finished now and will be available by Feb 1st, for you to gift all those Unicorse lovers in your life.
#bluey #crochet #unicorse

I came up with a book ornament that I am so dang tickled with it!

Working on the directions now! Keep an eye out for it.

I decided to duct tape the backs, so the pieces would not come apart.

Here is two of squares set up on the foam.  The only thing I am missing is grid lines.  I have been trying to figure out the fastest way to do this.  I will add an update if I find a way that makes it still under $5 a block.

I tacked the block down with T pins, then used a spray bottle with water in it lightly made it damp.  The block held it’s shape perfectly.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

What a last year was and what a great year this is going to be!  Everyone starts the year off with great plans, ideas and goals.  One of my goals this year is to post on this blog at least once a week.

Exciting and new for ChrisCrossCrafts so far?  Well after months of not feeling that great, I am finally starting to get back to normal.  One of the neat things starting the new year?  I am in the Battle of the Stitches again!!  This is doubly exciting for me, because I won the last one.  Start following the their page to find out who else is competing and when to vote.

Other great things?  I have some ideas for more crochet patterns and working on embroidery designs. 

I hope you all had a great year and an even better new year!!

Now don’t get me wrong, I know he is a HUGE Mario fan, have seen this a few times, just did not think he would want one. I said “Yes” and went back to trying to sleep. I then hear him say, “Right, but it would probably take a year.” OH HO! The gauntlet has been thrown down, he will have this for Valentine’s Day.
 
I got up this morning and searched for a pattern I really liked that gave me the block counts.  I found a WONDERFUL one at Wildflower Sunshine.  I know I could of done it myself, but I just have not felt that great the past few days and really want this done in 3 weeks.   For all the directions click here.
 

I am using an I hook (5.5 MM) and doing the typical three row granny square.  Mine are coming out 4 inches square.  That will make my afghan 72″ x 56″ before sewing together and adding a border. 
 
I have the red blocks already done and in a Ziploc bag, on to the black ones!  I will keep the blog posted on the progress.  Did I mention I have the song stuck in my head?

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