Got the first of the hopscotch pavers base coated Got the first of the hopscotch pavers base coated today and I’ll add the numbers tomorrow. Oila is doing a practice run through to the side. 

We want to make a long hopscotch but starting with a regular one for now until I can find more squares. 
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Free cupcakes! Come get the crochet pattern and wh Free cupcakes!
Come get the crochet pattern and whip up a batch 🥳 they are gluten, sugar, AND calorie free!

Click the link in my bio for the free pattern on my blog.  THANK YOU!

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🤔 Do you like Mondays? It’s my favorite day 🤔 Do you like Mondays? 
It’s my favorite day of the week! Perfect time for a fresh start. Leave the past and should-haves behind and give yourself a break!

😛 LET’S DO THIS! Live today with purpose!

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🥳 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of our favorite snappy 🥳 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of our favorite snappy friends, Jonathan Pereira!!! Please help me wish him the best year ever.

Jonathan's mom was one of my very first customers and he had a snappy tots birthday for his 11th birthday. Mr. Chesh even went to visit him!

Since then, every year, his mom gets out all of the snappy hats she made him and everyone that comes wears a hat!!! 

It's been TEN YEARS!! He is 21 today!
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I LOVE birthdays! When is yours? Please comment an I LOVE birthdays! When is yours? Please comment and let me know. 

My birthday is next week and my shop anniversary is this month. To celebrate I am giving away a different pattern each day, plus a grab bag of crochet goodies. 
Click the link in my bio for a quick link to the event page. 

The giveaway is open worldwide and closes Sunday, 5/22/22.
I ran upstairs for a sec and when I came back my a I ran upstairs for a sec and when I came back my assistant had taken over my blanket and computer. Check out that grumpy look for being interrupted! 
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Check out this awesome “flower vase flag” made Check out this awesome “flower vase flag” made by Heidi Higginbotham!

She made my day while she was testing this because she kept posting how much fun she was having as she made the different parts. I love that!! 

This is my latest design and the pattern is 30% off this weekend.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flower-vase-flag 
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My happy little snappyland 😁 where little peopl My happy little snappyland 😁 where little people can play dress up and make believe. 

If you signed up for my Snappyland Crochet Along all FIVE of the patterns are now available to download from the event page. The link is included in each of the emails I have sent.

If you haven’t signed up already, Wednesday, 5/4/22 is the LAST DAY to sign up for just $10 ($25 value). That includes all five patterns to make everything shown in the photos and more. 

https://snappy-tots-shop.myshopify.com/products/snappyland-crochet-along-preregister

Made with @redheartyarns.

These patterns will be sold separately at a later date.

*signed up and haven’t gotten a single email? My system obviously is playing hide and seek with you. 

1. Please make sure you are looking in the right email account… many forget their PayPal email is different.

2. Put heidi@snappy-tots.com in your email search bar so it will look in hidden folders too. Yep, even if you usually get my emails because these are sent in bulk and systems just don’t always like those.

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It’s Friday and a great day to BEE HAPPY 😁 It’s Friday and a great day to BEE HAPPY 😁 

This little bee is a fun little project to make and leave for others to find with a happy wish… or add one to a flower for a gift (mother’s day, teacher gifts, just because 😊)

Made with @redheartyarns super saver.

The pattern is free: https://snappy-tots.com/freebie-bee-happy/

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Vote: should I put two little libraries in my yard Vote: should I put two little libraries in my yard, one for books and one for crafts? 😁 please vote yes or no and help me decide.

I LOVE seeing my daughter and granddaughter visiting little libraries around the area. These are such a fun thing!

Huge thanks to @the.riveting.raven for encouraging me and everyone around her to read more 😁
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Do you like my pillow so far? The colors make me h Do you like my pillow so far? The colors make me happy. 

I’m using Caron Chunky Cakes in Rainbow Jellys by @yarnspirations.

This pattern will be available free on my blog soon.
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Making more bath buddies for my grandkids Easter b Making more bath buddies for my grandkids Easter baskets 😁 I think they will love these squishy soft little friends.

These are made from Bernat blanket yarn by @yarnspirations and are great stash busters. I’m using up little leftovers.

The pattern is really easy and quick to whip up. Free on my blog. 

https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-bath-buddies/

Instagram visitors: Click the link in my bio for the pattern.
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Once upon a time, there was a magical world known Once upon a time, there was a magical world known as Snappyland. 
Come, let’s imagine…

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My grandkids LOVE bath time so I wanted to make th My grandkids LOVE bath time so I wanted to make them some little bunnies and chicks for their baskets. 

The pattern for these quick cuties is free on my blog. If you make some please tag me when you share pix so I can love them too. Please click the link in my bio for easy access.

Most are made from blanket yarn, but I did write a version for regular cotton too. They take less than 20 minutes each from start to finish and the pattern is so easy that you will have it memorized after the second bunny....so you can whip up a whole litter! (is that what you call a bunch of bunnies?? lol)
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Big and little lop and peep are my favorites!! The Big and little lop and peep are my favorites!! They are super easy to make too.
The patterns are free on my blog: 
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Instagram visitors please click the link in my bio for easy access to the link.
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What do you think about these colors? The colors What do you think about these colors?

The colors I’m using for the blocks I’ve made are to match someone’s house for a gift. 
They are not my usual palette (which is much brighter), but it’s fun seeing different combos for a change.

The “Rocky Mtn Spiral Square” is block #6 of the #mooglycal2022
Get the pattern and all the event info: https://www.mooglyblog.com/cal-2022-6/

It’s a fun and pretty quick project. 
The video will be ready so you can make one along with me this weekend if you want.

Watch for another 12” matching block coming next week.
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My morning commute sets the tone for my entire day. Lately, I have found such joy in my commute routine. Chai latte ✅ Audiobook ✅ and cozy scarfs for the winter weather here ✅

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Did you see the latest block for the #mooglycal202 Did you see the latest block for the #mooglycal2022 It’s by ME! 😁

This 12” square actually has a 6” one in the middle so you could use them together to make a fun pillow too.

Get the pattern for free and check out the crochet along on the Moogly blog: https://www.mooglyblog.com/cal-2022-6/

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Free Pattern: Countdown Calendar

Let’s make an advent calendar together one piece at a time.

This has been a favorite of ours since it was released in 2014. A lot of new ornaments have been designed since this was designed so I have been rounding them up and will be sharing them with you each week from now until Thanksgiving.

Ornament pattern links at end of pattern.

Growing up we had a wonderful advent calendar. It had a large tree in the middle, with pockets along the bottom to hold little ornaments. My sister and I would take turns hanging an ornament on the tree. When my kids were little I painted a wooden tree and little wooden ornaments for our advent calendar. My two oldest kids also loved taking turns hanging an ornament.

Over the years I have become a little obsessed with different countdown calendars. I have made mittens that held little goodies, little bags that hung along the mantel and many others. I’ve always wanted a wall hanging like my mom had. For two years I have wanted to design a crocheted version. This year I was determined to get it done and am tickled with how it turned out!

This pattern is for the base of the calendar. There are 24 ornaments listed at the end of this post, plus lots of others to choose from so you can pick and choose your favorites.

Instead of pockets, I chose a quicker (and even cuter) option…BUTTONS! Throughout this month we will make ornaments from free patterns by our favorite crochet designers. These will hang on the buttons around the outer edge of the calendar. Each day in December one ornament will be moved to the tree. I added little tags to show an option in case numbers are desired. My mom is the Sissix Queen and I cut these little tags at her house, then will write each day with a thin Sharpie marker. I will give more ideas for numbers along the way.

Let’s Get Started!


Part 1: The Wall Hanging Center

Materials Needed for our first part: H (5mm) crochet hook, 400 yds worsted weight white or soft white yarn.

Video: Crochet the white rectangle


Crochet Along Plan of Attack

Every Wednesday and Saturday, starting Sept 11th, a different ornament theme will be posted (based on the list of 24 ornaments at the end of this post). Everyone will be encouraged to make an ornament. If we stick to the timeline we will finish the calendar and ornaments by the end of November.

Scroll down to view the free pattern or purchase an ad-free, downloadable PDF version from my Ravelry Shop or new Snappy Shop.

Wed, Sept 11: Itty Bitty Snowman by Snappy Tots

Sat, Sept 14: Peppermint Candies by Petals to Picots

Wed, Sept 18: Granny Square Stocking by Eating Out Loud

Sat, Sept 21: Playful Penguin by Simply Collectible Crochet

Wed, Sept 25: Snowflakes by Ambassador Crochet

Sat, Sept 28: Santa by Dly’s Hooks and Yarns

Wed, Oct 2: Wreath by Oombawka Designs

Sat, Oct 5: Holly by Trifles N Treasures

Wed, Oct 9: Festive Sheep by Fiber Flux

Sat, Oct 12: Candy Canes by Yarnspirations

Wed, Oct 16: Trees by Snappy Tots

Sat, Oct 19: Cardinal by Hatch-ed With Love

Wed, Oct 23: Star by Zooty Owl

Sat, Oct 26: Trumpet by Kim Lapsley Crochet

Wed, Oct 30: Angel by Kim Guzman

Sat, Nov 2: Gingerbread boy by Bella Crochet

Wed, Nov 6: Gingerbread girl by Bella Crochet

Sat, Nov 9: Mittens by Cobblers Cabin

Wed, Nov 13: Bell by A La Sascha

Sat, Nov 16: Bulb by Yarnspirations

Wed, Nov 20: Ice Skates from All Crafts Blogs (use an H hook)

Sat, Nov 23: Reindeer by Tales of a Crafty Mommy

Wed, Nov 27: Gingerbread House by Ursula with decorations added from Gingerbread house from Lion Brand

Sat, Nov 30: Bear by Jaime D. Designs

Snappy Countdown Calendar

Please click here to add this to your Ravelry favorites and library.

Materials and Details

This list is for the calendar base only and does not include materials for miscellaneous ornaments. 

  • Yarn: Worsted weight in a variety of colors.
    Yarn used in sample: 
    • Center: 400 yds Red Heart Soft White 
    • Inner Border: 250 yds Red Heart Spring Green
    • Middle Border: 250 yds Red Heart Paddy Green (darker than in sample) OR 250 yds Red Heart Super Saver Green Tones
      Sample was made with Red Heart With Love Clover (discontinued)
    • Outer Border: 250 yds Red Heart Cherry 
    • Tree: 200 yds Red Heart Green Tones
  • Crochet Hook: H
  • Miscellaneous: yarn needle, 24 buttons in shades of green (miscellaneous sizes from 1/2-3/4″), 24 buttons in bright colors (miscellaneous sizes from 1/2-3/4″), sewing needle and thread, two 1/2″ (or close in thickness) dowels 28″ long.
  • Gauge: not necessary for this project
  • Size: 28″ long x 25″ wide
  • Difficulty: Beginner with basic crochet skills. Help is always available through email.

Special Stitch (to be used in the border)

Herringbone Half Double Crochet (HHDC): Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull the loop through the stitch AND through the first loop on the hook. Two loops remain on hook. Yarn over again and pull the loop through both loops on the hook.

Photo tutorial and video if needed: How to crochet the HHDC

DIRECTIONS – Main Wall Hanging Piece

The project starts with the white center.

1. With an H hook and Soft White yarn, ch 71, sc in second chain from hook and in each ch across. (70sts)

2-58. Ch 2, turn, hdc in same st and in each st to end of row.

59. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

60. Do not turn. This step will be worked around outer edge of rectangle. 

Work 2 more sc (for a total of 3sc) in last st of row #59. Sc evenly down left side of rectangle, working 3sc in last st. Sc in each st across short edge of rectangle, working 3sc in last st. Sc evenly along 2nd long side of rectangle, working 3sc in last st. Sc in each st across 2nd short edge of rectangle, sl st to join.

Do not weave in ends. We will continue with our next yarn from this point. 

At this point your piece should measure approximately 20″ wide by 22″ high.

Outer Borders: Continue from point where step #60 finished. From this point on, each step will be worked around outer edge of piece.

1. Change to lime green yarn. Ch 2, hdc in each st to corner, work  (2hdc, ch 1, 2hdc) in corner st, repeat two more times, hdc in each st to last corner, work (2hdc, ch 1, hdc) in last st, sl st to join.

2-3. Repeat previous step.

4. Change to darker green yarn. Ch 1, sc in same st, hhdc (see “special stitch” on page 1) in each st to corner, work  (2sc, ch 1, 2sc) in corner st*, repeat two more times, hhdc in each st to last corner, work (2sc, ch 1, sc) in last st, sl st to join.

Notes: Yes, I did mean to have you work sc in the corner stitches. The hhdc st is shorter than regular hdc and I liked it this way best. I added the Herringbone stitch to help maintain the rectangle shape because it doesn’t tend to stretch as much as other crochet stitches.

The beginning corner might appear to be creeping down the side a little. Don’t worry. Mine did that and it turned out just right.

5. Repeat previous step.

6. Change to red yarn.  Ch 2, hdc in each st to corner, work  (2hdc, ch 1, 2hdc) in corner st, repeat two more times, hdc in each st to last corner, work (2hdc, ch 1, hdc) in last st, sl st to join.

7. Repeat previous step.

8. Ch 1, sl st in each st to end of round, sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Notes: some people (me included) tend to work sl st tighter than other sts. Be careful and try to keep the tension similar to previous sts or it will make your edges wonky. Do not add extra sts in the corners. Just sl st in each st all the way around.

The base of the calendar is complete.

Tree

Main Trunk:

1. With an H hook and brown yarn, ch 71, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across. (70sts)

2. Ch 2, turn, hdc 45, sc 25.

3. Ch 1, turn, sc 25, hdc 45.

4. Ch 2, turn, hdc 45, sc 25. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing to calendar. Set aside.

Top Tree Branch:

1. With an H hook and green yarn, ch 45, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (43sts)

2. Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to end of row.

3. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing to calendar. Set aside.

Second Branch From Top:

1. With an H hook and green yarn, ch 55, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (53sts)

2. Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to end of row.

3. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing to calendar. Set aside.

Third Branch From Top:

1. With an H hook and green yarn, ch 66, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (64sts)

2. Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to end of row.

3. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing to calendar. Set aside.

Bottom Branch:

1. With an H hook and green yarn, ch 72, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (70sts)

2. Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to end of row.

3. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing to calendar. Set aside.

Assembly: Fold calendar in half to find middle. Pin trunk along center line with thinner end towards the top and bottom of trunk along 2nd row from bottom edge. It is easiest to sew the tree pieces in place if you ay the calendar on a flat surface. Sew the branches along the lines from the rows to keep pieces straight.

With a yarn needle and yarn tail from the trunk piece, sew the outer edge of the trunk piece to the calendar piece.

Place one long edge of the bottom branch on the 9th row from the bottom edge of the white part of the calendar. With a yarn needle and yarn tail from the branch, sew the outer edge of the branch piece to the calendar piece.

There are 10 white rows between the top of the lower branch and the bottom of the next branch. Sew each branch in place.

Star

1. With an H hook and yellow yarn, start with a magic circle of 5 sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 5
    sc sts), join and pull closed. (5sts)

2. Ch 2, 2 hdc in each stitch to end of round, sl st to join. (10sts)

3. Ch 2, hdc, 2 hdc in next st repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (15 sts)

4. Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, (working down the ch 5) sc, hdc, dc, sk 1 sc on circle and sl st 2, repeat to end of
    round.

5. Sc in ea st around star with ch 1 at the tip of each point. Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching star to
    calendar piece.

With a yarn needle and yarn tail, sew the outer edge of the star to the top of the tree.

Buttons On Tree

With matching thread and sewing needle, sew buttons to tree branches, evenly spaced: 4 buttons on top branch, 6 buttons on both middle branches, 8 buttons on bottom branch.

Buttons on Border

With matching thread and sewing needle, sew buttons along last green round of border. There are 7 buttons evenly spaced down each side, 8 buttons across the bottom (not including side buttons), 2 buttons at the top (evenly spaced from top buttons along side).

Casings

Along the top and bottom back of the calendar piece are two long casings to slide the dowels through. There is also a small “pocket” at each corner to hold the dowel ends.

Top/bottom casings (make 2):

1. With H hook and matching yarn, ch 40, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each chain to end. (38sts)

2-4. Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to end of row.

Finish off and weave in ends.

With the back of the calendar facing you, find the center of the top and bottom edge. Place a pin to mark the spot. Center the casing pieces along each edge. Use red yarn to stitch a long edge of each casing to the outer edge of the calendar so it won’t show through on the front side. Use green yarn for stitching the bottom edge of each casing in place.

Pockets (make 4)

1. With an H hook and red yarn, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across. (9sts)

2-5. Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to end of row.

Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing corner pocket in place.

Each corner pocket is sewn along 3 edges, leaving the edge facing the top/bottom casings open. See photo for placement.

Hanger (make 2)

1. With an H hook and yarn (color of choice), ch 61, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (60sts)

2. Ch 1, turn, sc 10, hhdc 50.

3. Ch 1, turn, hhdc 50, sc 10. Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing sc end to form a loop

With a yarn needle and yarn tail, sew the bottom edge of the sc end to where sc change to hhdc. This creates a loop to slide onto the dowel.

Slide one dowel through the center top casing. Slip one hanger loop over each end of the dowel and towards the casing. Slip each dowel end into a corner pocket. Repeat for other side. Tie ends into a bow. The hanger will stretch so tie the bow close to the top of the calendar.

Slide the other dowel through the center bottom casing. Slip each dowel end into a corner pocket.

Ornaments

These ornaments were designed by a variety of designers, including me (snappy tots).

Please be aware: most of the following links If you find one that does not work please send me an email.

Free crochet ornament patterns.

1. Itty Bitty Snowman by Snappy Tots

2. Peppermint Candies by Petals to Picots

3. Granny Square Stocking by Eating Out Loud

4. Playful Penguin by Simply Collectible Crochet

5. Snowflakes by Ambassador Crochet

6. Santa by Dly’s Hooks and Yarns

7. Wreath by Oombawka Designs

8. Holly by Trifles N Treasures

9. Festive Sheep by Fiber Flux

10. Candy Canes by Yarnspirations

11. Trees by Snappy Tots

12. Cardinal by Hatch-ed With Love

13. Star by Zooty Owl

14. Trumpet by Kim Lapsley Crochet

15. Angel by Kim Guzman

16. Gingerbread boy by Bella Crochet

17. Gingerbread girl by Bella Crochet

18. Mittens by Cobblers Cabin

19. Bell by A La Sascha

20. Bulb by Yarnspirations

21. Ice Skates from All Crafts Blogs (use an H hook)

22. Reindeer by Tales of a Crafty Mommy

23. Gingerbread House by Ursula with decorations added from Gingerbread house from Lion Brand

24. Bear by Jaime D. Designs


Extra Ornaments

Personalize your calendar even more by substituting some of these ornaments that might fit your family.

Add your favorite drink
Add photos of your family, pets or friends.
For the Dr. Who fans
Taxi cab would make a cute car too.

The ornaments are great on trees, as tags, on wreaths and stockings.

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