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How To: Chunky HDC Stitch
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How To: Chunky HDC Stitch

They say necessity is the mother of invention. I LOVE using a foundation hdc to start projects, but wanted a similar stitch for the opposite…

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Tip: Button on the Backside
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Tip: Button on the Backside

We’ve all made them, sold them or bought them…hats and headbands with button on flowers. I personally love these. They remind me of these cool…

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Tip: Creating Bundles on Ravelry
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Tip: Creating Bundles on Ravelry

Did you hear that? It was me screaming for joy because Ravelry now has categories. Or as they call them “bundles”. I spent a few…

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Tip: How to Choose Colors
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Tip: How to Choose Colors

Have you ever seen a blanket pattern you would love to make, only to wonder what colors you would use? I often find myself staring…

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How To: Symbol Crochet is Not Chicken Scratch
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How To: Symbol Crochet is Not Chicken Scratch

A friend of mine, Deanna Tate, had a wonderful how-to/technique suggestion. She said, “Symbol crochet is really easy and I know some are put off…

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How To: Starting a crochet circle

I LOVE teaching people to crochet and one thing I have found that every new student struggles with is that beginning circle. Whether making a…

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Heidi Yates ~ Snappy Tots

👋 Hi I’m Heidi, the designer behind “Snappy Tots” and I love that you stopped by. I hope you will find some fun, new projects that you will enjoy making.

Latest Posts

  • Weekly Wash #23: Ribby Cloth
  • Weekly Wash #22: Hard-Working Cloths
  • Weekly Wash #21: Sweet Frosting Hanging Towel
  • Free Pattern: Shorty Gnome Bag
  • Decorate Your Space With Snappy Crochet

snappytots

🪿Ridding the world of naked geese!
Whimsical seasonal + holiday designs
✨ 1,100+ designs • Beginner-friendly
#snappytots
🛍️ Shop below 👇

Shortie Gnome is now available in my pattern shops Shortie Gnome is now available in my pattern shops and 30% off this weekend. Click the link in my bio for the free pattern and pdf. 
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4517596241/shorty-gnome-bag-crochet-pattern?ref=listings_manager_grid
Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shorty-gnome-bag

The pattern is also free to follow along on my blog: https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-shorty-gnome-bag/
#America250 #GodBlessAmerica #patrioticdecor #freecrochetpatterns #easycrochet
Day 4: I got a day behind so you get two today! Th Day 4: I got a day behind so you get two today! This one is by another of my favorites, Moogly, so I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it!
Visit the event page to links for all of the event patterns: https://snappytots--formebundles.thrivecart.com/2026grannysquaremonth/6a10f360ccde0/

Join us for an entire month long Crochet Along celebrating the granny square. Mine is coming next week 🤭

Head over to Underground Crafter to get all the details on the CAL, the link to each pattern as it goes live, and to enter the giveaway for your chance to win one of 10 prizes!

Want all the patterns now in a convenient ad-free, downloadable and printable PDF format? 

🥳 Get the “Granny Square Month Crochet Pattern Bundle” at a major discount through 11:59pm Eastern on July 5, 2026 at this link: https://snappytots--formebundles.thrivecart.com/2026grannysquaremonth/

#grannysquare #grannysquaremonthcal
Time for the weekly wash 😊 This Ribby Cloth is qui Time for the weekly wash 😊 This Ribby Cloth is quick and easy, making it a great one to whip up and stash away for when you need a last minute gift.
The pattern is free on my blog: https://snappy-tots.com/weekly-wash-23-ribby-cloth/
#freecrochet #crochetpatterns #crochetcloth
Day 3 of the Granny Square CAL: Today's featured p Day 3 of the Granny Square CAL:
Today's featured pattern is the “Emanating Bobbles Square” by Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Join us for an entire month long Crochet Along celebrating the granny square. Mine is coming next week 🤭

Head over to Underground Crafter to get all the details on the CAL, the link to each pattern as it goes live, and to enter the giveaway for your chance to win one of 10 prizes!

➡️ https://snappytots--formebundles.thrivecart.com/2026grannysquaremonth/6a10f360ccde0/

Want all the patterns now in a convenient ad-free, downloadable and printable PDF format? 

🥳 Get the “Granny Square Month Crochet Pattern Bundle” at a major discount through 11:59pm Eastern on July 5, 2026 at this link: https://snappytots--formebundles.thrivecart.com/2026grannysquaremonth/
Have you decorated your porch, shelf, work space f Have you decorated your porch, shelf, work space for the Fourth of July and America’s 250th? 
How about your geese? Are they dressed up?

I would love for you to enter my contest! It’s free and there are fun prizes! 

There are several categories including:
- crocheted items from snappy patterns (I have lots of free patterns you can use)
- some snappy patterns and some store bought
- non crochet

Let’s celebrate America’s 250th and summer with a fun crochet contest! 

Get all the info at this link: https://snappy-tots.com/decorate-your-space-with-snappy-crochet/

Photos need to be emailed to heidi@snappy-tots.com
#freecrochet #crochetpatterns #America250 #porchgeese
Happy Granny Square Month! Many of you know I LOVE Happy Granny Square Month! Many of you know I LOVE granny squares so I am very excited to be part of a CAL to celebrate! 

Join us for an entire month long Crochet Along celebrating the granny square. Mine is coming next week 🤭

First up: Today's featured pattern is the “Alba Square” by one of my favorites, ucrafter

Head over to Underground Crafter to get all the details on the CAL, the link to each pattern as it goes live, and to enter the giveaway for your chance to win one of 10 prizes!

Click the link in my bio for quick access.

➡️ https://snappytots--formebundles.thrivecart.com/2026grannysquaremonth/6a10f360ccde0/

Want all the patterns now in a convenient ad-free, downloadable and printable PDF format? 

🥳 Get the “Granny Square Month Crochet Pattern Bundle” at a major discount through 11:59pm Eastern on July 5, 2026 at this link: https://snappytots--formebundles.thrivecart.com/2026grannysquaremonth/
#crochetpatterns #freecrochetpatterns #grannysquares
🇺🇸Very thankful for our military personnel and vet 🇺🇸Very thankful for our military personnel and veterans this Memorial Day and every day throughout the year.
I made this for my yard. It is really easy. You can make one too: https://snappy-tots.com/cricut-craft-palette-flag-to-support-our-troops/

#memorialday #patrioticdecor #GodBlessAmerica
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