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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Heidi's Hats

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. It's been crazy busy. I have a home business and I started crocheting as a second, so I've been trying to keep up with everything I want to do. I've had an opportunity come up to do a booth at a craft fair. A friend of mine is going to do it with me. She makes bottle cap bows. I'll have to post a picture of one she made my daughter.

I've also been trying hard to get my Christmas hats done so I can post them on here as well as have an inventory for the booth. So every spare second has been crocheting, crocheting, crocheting. I even crochet in the car while my husband drives. Even if we're only going to be driving ten minutes. I can get something done and ten minutes here and there catch up. Always remember that even if you don't feel like you can get anything done, a little here and there will produce results. So don't get discouraged if you don't feel like you have very much time. You can do it. : )

Anyway, I'm excited to share the hats that I've been working on. I'd be happy to discuss any custom orders and requests you have.

Introducing Heidi's Hats:

Here's my Santa Hat and cute model. : )

Sizes/Prices

I absolutely adore the gnome hats so I had to make more. : ) I have it in navy blue and purple too. I take color requests too. Here is the link of where I got my gnome hat pattern from. It was so fun to do! http://lorajeansmagazine.blogspot.com/2011/02/tutorilal-how-to-crochet-baby-gnome-hat.html

Here's my Snowman Hat. I have another version of the top hat in the works and I'll be posting it after Thanksgiving.

Here is the hat I made for myself. I can make these in other colors and can customize the flower too. :)

This is my nephew's Christmas present, shhh don't tell. : ) I designed it myself for him. If you want a hat with your favorite team on it I'd be happy to design one for you too.

I hope you find something you like. I love to talk shop so leave a comment or shoot me an email. We hope you have a great Thanksgiving. If any of you are traveling, be safe!

~Heidi

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Cat's Sock Monkey Hat Pattern

I feel in love with the whole "sock monkey" hat idea last winter when I saw a few of them floating around campus. But my issue was, that I couldn't seem to find one that I really, truly liked. Sure there were things about all of them I did like, but always something that bothered me... not to mention the fact that several styles are just a little bit creepy too.

So after looking at lots of pictures of different hats and the original sock monkey dolls, I came up with my own design and have fallen in love with this little guy. I sell a lot of these hats and have had them requested at several craft fairs or farmer's markets -- I just can't get enough of them done to do something like that.

I have to say, I have become very attached to this design. I know it may seem silly, but when something is truly YOURS it's hard to share in some ways. I didn't have any problem making and selling them, but any time someone requested a pattern, I shut down. I just couldn't give away my little design secrets!

But we grow, thankfully, and we learn. And I have finally decided to sell my pattern, so that others can enjoy making this little guy as much as I do.

I am selling the pattern in a PDF file that I will email you once the transaction goes through paypal. The pattern is $8. Now, before you go on and tell me that there are cheaper Sock Monkeys out there, I want you do two things: First, if you want a cheaper one, go for it. Second, this pattern includes 2 different sizes of ear flaps, 6 different mouths, and few other ideas so that you are able to customize your hat just the way you want it!

Note: As of today, 11/12/11, only the newborn/baby/toddler pattern is available to buy. I am still working on the children/ Adult sized one. The reason they are not all bundled together in one pattern is because they are, in fact, totally different hats and so I will sell them as such.

Cat's Sock Monkey Hat Pattern

Pattern is $8.00

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Friday, November 11, 2011

Owl Hats

Ever since I started crocheting I have been fascinated with the various types of Owl hats they have out there. I think they are super fun and everyone has their own style and technique. Owls are SO fun to make because you can really play around with them and do so many different fun things!

I recently had a friend ask me to make a couple for her girls. She sent me a few pictures of examples she liked. They were fun pastel bright colors, and I was excited to take on the challenge of doing something new!

I popped over to the store and much to my surprise, I actually found some cotton yarn that I liked (I'm not the biggest fan for many reasons). Anyway, I got to work and had a blast putting together some of the ideas that my friend liked, and some ideas that I had swirling around in my own head. This is what I came up with:

Cat's Crazy Fun Owl Hat!

This hat is available for purchase right here! Just make sure you let me know in the "notes" section what colors you want and where: crown, body, iris of the eye color, flower (petal and center), and don't forget to let me know what color you would like the edging and the eye brows. If you like these, just say "I want it like the Blue one!" Or "I want it like the pink one!"

This owl hat is 100% cotton yarn (or 100% acrylic depending on what you want), with two buttons.

To order this hat or one like it click here!!

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Monday, November 7, 2011

The Bear and the Elf Cap

Here are two hats I made for one of my photographer friends:

I do a lot of custom work that I don't post on my Etsy site. Mainly because I don't have a ton of time and it takes FOREVER to post an item on there, they ask you like a million questions. However, if anyone is interested in these hats, please email me and we can work something out!

-Cat

Update: You can now purchase these hat from right here!

Multi-Colored Elf Cap: Made from 100% Acrylic yarn.

Sizes/ Prices

Teddy Bear Hat: Made from 100% cotton.
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