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!

Made with @textart.app.
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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.

3. Still nothin? Ok, send an email and we will send the info. Please make sure to tell us what you want. Blank emails get blank responses 🤪
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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/

#creativelife  #livecreatively #bhooked #crochetcommunity #crochetedwithlove #crocheters #crochetersofinstagram #crocheteveryday #ilovecrochet #snappytots #makersgonnamake 
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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…

https://snappy-tots-shop.myshopify.com/products/snappyland-crochet-along-preregister
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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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#livecreatively #springcrochet #bunniesandchicks #yarnaddict
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: 
https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-lop-and-peep/

Instagram visitors please click the link in my bio for easy access to the link.
Made from @redheartyarns and others from @yarnspirations.
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We have a winner!! Congrats to @magpie_tea. Huge t We have a winner!! Congrats to @magpie_tea.
Huge thanks to everyone that entered. Watch for more fun giveaways to come.
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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🎉🚨 GIVEAWAY 🚨🎉 ~ CLOSED… winner will 🎉🚨 GIVEAWAY 🚨🎉 ~ CLOSED… winner will be announced soon.

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 ✅

🎉🥳 
We are giving away the perfect commute experience! One winner will receive ALL of the following…

☕️ A $10 gift card to either Starbucks or Dutch Bros 
🎧 A $20 gift card to Audible
🧶 A handmaid infinity scarf (colors pictured) 
🧶 A coffee cozy to match your scarf

To enter:
	⁃	Follow @the.riveting.raven and @snappytots, and stick around! 😃
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This is US only. 18 and older. Not affiliated with anyone. Giveaway ends Monday, March 21 at noon MST. I will only contact you from this account. I will never ask for money. You must be comfortable sharing your address.
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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/

Instagram visitors click the link in my bio for easy access to the event.

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Lil' Petunia and Patrick would be super cute for E Lil' Petunia and Patrick would be super cute for Easter and to welcome spring. I love them for decorations and peeking out of gift baskets.⁣
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Free Pattern: Brookie’s Pet Bed

Nine years ago I got a new assistant and she means the world to me. This furry little human, “Brooklyn the New Yorkie” (my husband thinks he is super clever for coming up with that name) has been by my side or on my lap while almost every snappy design has been created.

Last year, after creating a tree skirt, I decided to make one into a large cushion. Brookie quickly claimed it as her own.

The tree skirt and pillow patterns will be available to purchase again this summer, 2021.

This gave me the idea to create a special bed for her that would be more durable and with a center for her to curl up in. I used Red Heart Sweet Home yarn (similar to Bernat Blanket yarn) and I LOVE IT!!! This yarn is durable, fluffy and stays much cleaner than my experience with blanket yarn. The bed has been a HUGE hit! She sleeps on it every day.

We found that we were always carrying this bed up and down the stairs for her to be where we were at the time. It was time for a second bed. This time I made the center a little bigger to give her room to curl up in. I think these would be great for cats too.

Wondering if this will fit your pet? Brookie is a 9 year old, 7lb Yorkie. Our 4 year old, 110 lb lab does NOT fit on this bed.

Brookie’s Pet Bed Crochet Pattern

This pattern is available for free below.

An ad-free, downloadable version is also available to purchase from my Ravelry Shop. CLICK HERE to purchase the pattern.

BLOG SPECIAL: As a thank you for visiting, the pdf for this new pattern is 60% off this week. No coupon code needed. Click the link above. The discount will be applied in the cart.

Description

This project starts by creating the two center circles. Those will be stacked and crocheted together. From that point on, the piece is worked in continuous round to increase in size, then decrease back to the size of the center circle. The bed will be stuffed while sewing the final edge to the beginning circles.

After creating the first bed for my dog I decided to make one a little larger so medium sized dogs could have a cozy place too. My Brookie loves them both. Now her sister, a 110 lb black lab named Oila (Oy-lah), thinks she needs one too. 

The bed at the top of the photo above has been used daily for three months. It has held up extremely well and other than some dirt it looks exactly like it did the first day.


Materials

  • Yarn: 600-660 yards super bulky weight yarn 
    • Yarn used in samples: Red Heart Sweet Home (variegated yarn) and Bernat Blanket 
    • I used both RH Sweet Home and Bernat Blanket yarns in the bottom bed. The yarns were of equal thickness. If mixing yarns, make sure to choose equal yarns.
    • Other yarns could be used, either super bulky weight or a combination of thinner yarns equal to super bulky weight. For example, if using worsted weight yarn I would suggest trying four strands held together.
  • Crochet Hook: K (6.5mm)
  • Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, 40 oz stuffing

Measurements

  • Finished Measurements
    The “large” size is only a little bigger. The biggest difference is it has a bigger center circle. It also has a couple more increase rounds and is slightly thicker/taller.
    Measurements were taken after the bed was stuffed.
    “Total diameter” was measured from increase point across to increase point.
    • Regular: center circle – 6.75” across, total diameter – 24”, height – 3”
    • Large: center circle – 9” across, total diameter – 25”, height – 4”
  • Gauge: 4” with a K hook and worked between the posts of the previous round = 10 hdc sts and 6.25 rounds

Tips

  • Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to  steps and not indicate number of rows.
  • Stitch count remains the same unless noted at end of row/round.
  • If you have any questions about this pattern please contact [email protected].

Regular Size

Measurements:

  • center circle – 6.75” across, total diameter – 24”, height – 3”
  • Center Circle (make 2)

    1. With a K hook and yarn color of choice, start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for creating a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and place a marker for working in the round. (8sts)

    2. 2sc in each st to end of round. (16sts)

    3. *hdc in the next st, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (24sts)

    4. For steps 4-6, work each st between the posts of the previous round. This is done by inserting the hook right between the posts instead of IN the stitch. When working with blanket yarn this is actually easier to see the placement. This creates a fabric that is more dense and will help keep the stuffing inside. 

    *hdc 2, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (32sts) 4” across

    5. *hdc 3, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (40sts) “5.25” across

    6. *hdc 4, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (48sts) “6.25” across 

    7. First circle: Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st. Finish off and weave in the end of the first circle. 

         Second circle: Repeat steps 1-6. 

    • After step 6, sc in the next st, sl st in the next st. Do NOT finish off. 
    • Place the first circle under the current circle. 
    • At this point, on my first bed, I did not add stuffing between these circles. However, on my second one I did add just a bit. It is optional and up to you. The reason I added the stuffing was because the center seemed really flat. If your dog is really small I would suggest adding a little stuffing just to cushion it. 

    8. This step is worked into the sts of both circles. Try to match up the increase points of each circle. 

    Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 4, 2sc in the next st, *sc 5, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round, sl st in the first st to join. (56sts)

    9. Ch 1, *FPHDC around each of the next 6 posts from the previous round, 2FPHDC around the next post*, repeat to the end of the round, sl st to join. (64sts)

    Note: yes, I know there isn’t much of a post on the previous sc round. Just take your time.

    10. Change colors if desired. From this point on we will be working in the round. Place a marker for working in the round. Sc in the next st, hdc 6, 2hdc in the next st, *hdc 7, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round, working the last hdc a little more snug than the other sts. This will help decrease the gap between sts as we continue in the round. (72sts) 

    11. From this point on, work each st between the posts of the previous round. The instructions may mention “st”, but should be worked between the posts. 

    *hdc 8, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (80sts)

    12. Note: Pay attention to the amount of sts worked in the repeat. This changes to increase each round by 10 instead of 8. 

    *hdc 7, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (90sts)

    13. *hdc 8, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (100sts)

    14. *hdc 9, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (110sts)

    15. *hdc 10, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (120sts)

    16. *hdc 11, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (130sts)

    17. *hdc 12, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (140sts)

    18. *hdc 13, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (150sts)

    19. *hdc 14, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (160sts)

    20. *hdc 15, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (170sts)

    21. *hdc 16, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (180sts)

    22. *hdc 17, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (190sts)

    23. *hdc 18, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (200sts)

    24. *hdc 19, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (210sts)

    25. Hdc in each st to end of round.

    26. *hdc 19, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (200sts)

    27. *hdc 18, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (190sts)

    28. *hdc 17, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (180sts)

    29. *hdc 16, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (170sts)

    30. *hdc 15, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (160sts)

    31. *hdc 14, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (150sts)

    32. *hdc 13, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (140sts)

    33. *hdc 12, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (130sts)

    34. *hdc 11, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (120sts)

    35. *hdc 10, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (110sts)

    36. *hdc 9, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (100sts)

    37. *hdc 8, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (90sts)

    38. *hdc 7, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (80sts)

    39. *hdc 6, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (70sts)

    40. *hdc 5, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (60sts)

    41. *sc 13, sc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (56sts) Finish off, leaving at least 24” yarn tail for seaming at the end.

    Stuffing and Final Seam

    Line up the end round with the outer edge of the center circle. The sts of the end round will be sewn to the ridge that was created from the FPHDC round after the center circles were sewn together. If your end round does not end up on the same side as this ridge, turn your bed inside out. 

    In an attempt to sew the sts together at similar points, I tried to line up the increases of the ridge round with the descreases of the final round. 

    With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to sew the sts of the two rounds together, stuffing as you go.

    • I made sure to stuff the increase “points” to make the rippled edge more pronounced. 
    • I suggest sewing ⅓ of the rounds together and then stuffing this section. If you sew too big of a section it is hard to get the stuffing where it needs to be. 
    • I stuffed the bed firm, but was careful I didn’t overstuff it. You want the dog to be able to comfortably lay in the middle and have a nice slope to the outer edge.

    Larger Size

    Measurements:

  • Large: center circle – 9” across, total diameter – 25”, height – 4”
  • Center Circle (make 2)

    1. With a K hook and yarn color of choice, start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for creating a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and place a marker for working in the round. (8sts)

    2. 2sc in each st to end of round. (16sts)

    3. *hdc in the next st, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (24sts)

    4. For steps 4-8, work each st between the posts of the previous round. This is done by inserting the hook right between the posts instead of IN the stitch. When working with blanket yarn this is actually easier to see the placement. This creates a fabric that is more dense and will help keep the stuffing inside. 

    *hdc 2, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (32sts) 4” across

    5. *hdc 3, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (40sts) “5.25” across

    6. *hdc 4, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (48sts) “6.25” across 

    7. *hdc 5, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (56sts) “7.25” across

    8. *hdc 6, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (64sts) “8.5” across

    9. First circle: Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st. Finish off and weave in the end of the first circle. 

         Second circle: Repeat steps 1-8. 

    • After step 8, sc in the next st, sl st in the next st. Do NOT finish off. 
    • Place the first circle under the current circle. 
    • At this point, on my first bed, I did not add stuffing between these circles. However, on my second one I did add just a bit. It is optional and up to you. The reason I added the stuffing was because the center seemed really flat. If your dog is really small I would suggest adding a little stuffing just to cushion it. 

    10. This step is worked into the sts of both circles. Try to match up the increase points of each circle. 

    Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 6, 2sc in the next st, *sc 7, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round, sl st in the first st to join. (72sts)

    11. Ch 1, *FPHDC around each of the next 8 posts from the previous round, 2FPHDC around the next post*, repeat to the end of the round, sl st to join. (80sts)

    Note: yes, I know there isn’t much of a post on the previous sc round. Just take your time.

    12. Change colors if desired. From this point on we will be working in the round. Place a marker for working in the round. Sc in the next st, hdc 6, 2hdc in the next st, *hdc 7, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round, working the last hdc a little more snug than the other sts. This will help decrease the gap between sts as we continue in the round. (90sts) 

    13. From this point on, work each st between the posts of the previous round. The instructions may mention “st”, but should be worked between the posts. 

    *hdc 8, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (100sts)

    14. *hdc 9, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (110sts)

    15. *hdc 10, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (120sts)

    16. *hdc 11, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (130sts)

    17. *hdc 12, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (140sts)

    18. *hdc 13, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (150sts)

    19. *hdc 14, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (160sts)

    20. *hdc 15, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (170sts)

    21. *hdc 16, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (180sts)

    22. *hdc 17, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (190sts)

    23. *hdc 18, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (200sts)

    24. *hdc 19, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (210sts)

    25. *hdc 20, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (220sts)

    26. *hdc 21, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to the end of the round. (230sts)

    27-28. Hdc in each st to end of round.

    29. *hdc 21, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (220sts)

    30. *hdc 20, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (210sts)

    31. *hdc 19, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (200sts)

    32. *hdc 18, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (190sts)

    33. *hdc 17, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (180sts)

    34. *hdc 16, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (170sts)

    35. *hdc 15, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (160sts)

    36. *hdc 14, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (150sts)

    37. *hdc 13, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (140sts)

    38. *hdc 12, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (130sts)

    39. *hdc 11, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (120sts)

    40. *hdc 10, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (110sts)

    41. *hdc 9, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (100sts)

    42. *hdc 8, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (90sts)

    43. *hdc 7, hdc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (80sts)

    44. *sc 8, sc2tog*, repeat to the end of the round. (72sts) Finish off, leaving at least 24” yarn tail for seaming at the end.

    Stuffing and final seam: follow the instructions from the “regular size”.

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