Crochet Cuties « The C Side

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Crochet Cuties: Tape Measure Cuties and a Sale

I absolutely love my measuring tape. It is one of those really important tools that if you make stuff you are going to need all the time. If I didn’t think mine was so pretty I would have definitely made a cute cover for it like the ones below.


Ups-a-Daisy measuring tape cover	Erin’s Rose Measuring Tape Cover

I am also having a sale at my Ravelry store. Buy 2 get the third pattern free. Use coupon code JUSTBECAUSE. Hurry up because the offer is valid until May 31st only.

Crochet Cuties: Cuteness Overload

It has been a while since I did a Crochet Cuties post. So here are some really adorable projects.

Photo Credits
1. building blocks, 2. Pink Polka Dot Buttons., 3. crochet accessory , 4. crochet pillows…, 5. Crochet: Ethel Cushion, 6. crochet flower, 7. Crochet Tote Bag, 8. CAL Bernat Waverly 2012, 9. Charlotte Booties, 10. Little Monsterz, 11. By your bed/Bathmat/Doormat Rug – Free Crochet Pattern , 12. Craziness, 13. I really do like this white one (it’s headed off across the oceans). The small purple one is crocheted with cabbage-dyed silk yarn. They are sitting on a coffee/rust dyed piece of hemp, 14. Pink cupcake, 15. Reclaimed Side Chair Yarn Bombed With Recycled Yarn, 16. Sylvie…

Crochet Cuties: Monkey Business

I have a little knitting helper, he is called Mr Monkey (click the links if you want to see how bad my photography used to be). Mr Monkey is going to be 2 next February. He likes to help my knit and he also gets dragged around by little Miss Monkey around the house too. You can make your own using this pattern.

Or maybe you want to make a different kind of monkey.

1. Monkey Hat

2. Amigurumi Monkey with a Banana

3. Sock Monkey Cup Cozy

4. Ami Monkey

5. Monkey Monkey Monkey Bib

6. Sock Monkey Hat

Crochet Cuties: Cupcakes

Cute and yummy but these are calorie free too

And the pattern is free too

Or maybe you don’t crochet but knit?

And the pattern is free for these ones too

Crochet Cuties: Mini Granny Squares Cushion

I love how versatile granny squares are, you can use them to make anything. This is a cushion by CraftyRie, click on the image or the link to see some more pretty pictures

Crochet Cuties: Coat Hangers

Coat hangers can be cute?

Yes yes yes they can be very cute.

So cute in fact that I want to make some.

I can across there cheerful ones from Petite Fee.

My grandmother had these, I am not sure if she made them or someone made them for her (she’s an amazing seamstress, knitter, crocheter, cook, grandmother and an amazing woman all around).

I a free pattern by Spud & Chloe for them if you want to make your own.

Crochet Cuties: Summer Squares on the Side Blanket

Seriously, projects like these are the ones that made me pick up a hook in the first place. I have yet to make something so big, but just looking at this pretty blanket makes me very happy.

From the ChickenBetty Blog

Crochet Cuties: African Flower Cushion, Sandals and a Blankie

Look at these pretty FOs that I found online

She has a photo tutorial that you can follow because the blog isn’t in English.

The pattern looks so simple but the color choice is excellent and it looks so cute.

This one is from a flickr photo and there’s no pattern linked but it is so nice and it looks like she just made the flower and then continued a DC on the back post hexagon.

Crochet Cuties: Designer Edition {Julie King}

Instead of the usual crochet cuties post, I will be posting about the designers who create these cuties. There are so many wonderfully talented and inspiring artists out there and I am always curious about them. I also love that most designers have a distinctive style about them

Today’s designer is Julie King, she designs really cute hats and adorable amigurumi. Isn’t that Elefoof so cute?


Avenue C Slouchy Hat	Elefoof	Fruit Ipod Cozies

How do you introduce yourself to total strangers?
I’m Julie! I make stuff & I blog about it!
What inspired you to first start crocheting?
I think it was because I wanted a scarf but rather than buy one, I wanted to make it myself. I’m like that with a lot of things. Being a crafty person, I always feel like if there’s any chance that I could possibly make something myself, I usually feel compelled to attempt it!
How did you get into designing crochet?
Designing my own patterns has always come naturally to me. When I was a kid, I would look at craft catalogs and design my own patterns for things (plastic canvas & cross stitch) based on the photos because I didn’t have the money to buy the pattern/kits. Eventually I started making my own sewing patterns by tracing clothes I owned. When I learned how to crochet, it was just natural to me to make up my own patterns.
Do you have a favorite yarn?
Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft Yarn, Naturally Caron Country to name a few!
Where do you find inspiration for patterns?
For amigurumi, I usually just design whatever I think is cute. Sometimes I’ll see a drawing and think, “that would make a perfect amigurumi!”. I designed a mouse based on a Christmas card illustration. My hats have always been something that I’ve designed because I wanted to wear it myself. Sometimes I look at catalogs like Free People or Urban Outfitters for style inspiration.
Do you have a secret crochet tip for beginners?
The internet is your friend! If you ever get stuck on something, don’t worry! There are so so so many tutorials out there that can help you. I love learning new things on YouTube!
What is your favorite pattern that you have designed?
Probably my Pineapple Coconut Slouchy hat because I find myself wearing it more than any of the others! I think I have it in like six different colors now. Every time I make one to put in my shop, I end up keeping it for myself!

Is there another craft that you would love to learn?
I’d love to be really good at painting and drawing! I get so inspired when I look at artwork and I really wish I could express myself that way. I also wish I were better at knitting. I learned it after crochet and I’ve never gotten good at it because I’m too obsessed with crochet to ever trade my hook for needles!

If you want to see more of Julie’s lovely patterns check out her website or Ravelry Page.

Crochet Cuties: Designer Edition {Sylvie Damey of Chez Plum}

Today’s designer is Sylvie of Chez Plum. She is the designer behind Babouches (there is also a baby version), Roselette and Isabeau (yes a knitting pattern but it is so pretty) and so many more really pretty things.

How do you introduce yourself to total strangers?
I’m Sylvie, french and lucky mum to 2 great little girls. I am fascinated by wool and yarn, and have been ever since I was a little girl. After knitting for years and years, I discovered the fantastic crafting community online and started selling my own knitting and crochet patterns in 2005 under the name “ChezPlum. I am very lucky to be able now to take my fibery endeavours one step further, and organise workshops here in the french Alps to share my passion with other like-minded people.

What inspired you to first start crocheting?
The pretty projects which just couldn’t be replicated with knitting, such as those wildy colored crocheted blankets (think “Babette”..) . Nobody around me could crochet, so I taught myself with videos and books. I never looked back, crochet is now my favorite craft ! I love how you don’t have to plan ahead every single step as you would with knitting, and how crochet allows you to work in about every direction. Total freedom !

How did you get into designing crochet?
I’m not very good at following other people’s patterns, and often feel like it will be faster and easier if I design it myself exactly like what I have in mind. Of course it’s not true, and probably takes me much longer than following a well-written pattern. Also, I like to feel like the time spent on this “hobby” of mine should not be completely lost: by turning it into a pattern, I feel like it’s worth it.

Do you have a favorite yarn?
Noro yarns are probably my favorite ever yarns. I don’t have a very sensitive skin so that I can wear it in garments, and am totally in love with those color changes.

Where do you find inspiration for patterns?
Inspiration is just everywhere. In a fashion magazine, in a garment I love, in a vintage doily … I like the challenge to turn this vision into a doable crochet project.

Do you have a secret crochet tip for beginners?
Explore crocheting in the front loop only, for better drape and thinner crocheted fabric. I hardly ever crochet in both loops any more, except for pieces that really need support.

What is your favorite pattern that you have designed?
Hum, … somehow it’s always the last one that I designed… But also because they are my most popular, I’d say the Roselette top and my very-last cardigan, Jehanne, with the long hood as for Ermeline. It’s in the final stages of testing and I can’t wait till I release it officially !

What word do you wish you had invented?
hmm..can’t think of any word right now. Maybe “oser”: dare to explore new things and directions !

Is there another craft that you would love to learn?
I already learned to spin and dye my own yarn, crochet (!), sew and wet-felt and needle-felt… I can see weaving on the list but am not so tempted so far. That may change, who knows ? In an ideal world where everything was possible though, I’d love to do ceramics again, and maybe metal work.

If you want to see more of Sylvie’s lovely patterns check out her website or Ravelry Page.