There are over 4 months until Christmas (ahhh that There are over 4 months until Christmas (ahhh that sounds so nice... but dang it! Time will start zooming now!)

A blanket for your special person would be a wonderful present and if you start now you will LOVE having it done. 

This blanket is super easy plus it makes a great stash buster so you can use what you have on hand. 

Free snappy pattern link in my bio or visit: https://snappy-tots.com/free-lap-afghan-crochet-blanket/

Made with @redheartyarns 

#makersgonnamake 
#redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
#supportsmallbusiness #handmade
#handmadewithjoann #joanns
#crochetersofinstagram #crochetaddict 
#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern
Free wash of the week: these monster sponges are s Free wash of the week: these monster sponges are super helpers with the dishes and in the bath. 
Click the link in my bio for quick access to this pattern or visit
https://snappy-tots.com/weekly-wash-20-monster-sponge/ 
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#creativelife  #livecreatively #creativityeveryday #bhooked #craftastherapy #crochetcommunity #crochetedwithlove #crocheters #crochetersofinstagram #crocheteveryday #ilovecrochet #snappytots #makersgonnamake 
#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern
#redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
Enjoying some crochet time outside on a gorgeous d Enjoying some crochet time outside on a gorgeous day. Brookie loves the grass and is definitely a summer baby.

#yorkie #crochet #crochetoutside #relaxing #utahsummer
How do you celebrate the Fourth of July? 🇺🇸🍉🧨
The solar light fireworks are one of my favorite decorations for summer and the month of July. They are super easy and quick to whip up so you could have a bunch done for the weekend.

Free pattern on my blog: https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-firework-solar-covers/

Made with @redheartyarns super saver.
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#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern
#redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
Ducke is ready for July… are you? This hat and s Ducke is ready for July… are you?
This hat and sweater set is easy to make and can be done in any colors.

I use @redheartyarns for anything I’m going to have outside because it holds up the best!

Free pattern on my blog: https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-patriotic-goose-set/
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#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern
#redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
Have you ever used thicker yarns to make different Have you ever used thicker yarns to make different versions of a project? I love doing that!

I’m finishing up a blanket yarn version of a towel I made this week. It will be a lovey.

I love these textures!

#crochetcommunity #crochetedwithlove #crocheters #crochetersofinstagram #crocheteveryday #ilovecrochet #snappytots #makersgonnamake 
#redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
Our unique selfie idea turned out pretty fun. Plea Our unique selfie idea turned out pretty fun. Please share yours and include our tag #50photosofsummer so we can see them.

Join our photo quest and get a list of 50 photo ideas at https://snappy-tots.com/50-photos-of-summer/
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#photoideas #photoquest #boredombusters #familyfunideas #bucketlist #bucketlistfamily
😎Happy First Day of Summer! Our "50 photos of s 😎Happy First Day of Summer! Our "50 photos of summer" begins today and I hope you will join us.

Come download the checklist or follow along from your phone. I made a google sheet you can copy so you will have it everywhere you go!

Click the link in my bio for easy access to the printables.
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We will be sharing our pix on our new family site @ourdangchannel

☀️The most important part: ENJOY the experiences, find peaceful, memorable moments to remember.

This list could be used for many things:
- Start a sketchbook and use the ideas for a daily drawing.
- Set up a free blog and learn how to make a post, add a picture, and encourage a description or journal entry.
- Include older family members by sharing your pictures or asking them for suggestions.
- Choose a reward for when you finish a column and when you finish the whole list.
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#summerbucketlist #photochallenge #familyfun #boredombusters #boredombustersforkids #vacationpix #summerquest
I made these birthday candles a few years ago and I made these birthday candles a few years ago and we have enjoyed them so much I made ones for Christmas too. 
These are super easy and fairly quick. They are great for holding banners, balloons, or to line a sidewalk for a special day. 

Click the link in my bio for quick access to the free pattern. 

Made with @redheartyarns.

#creativelife  #livecreatively #creativityeveryday #bhooked #craftastherapy #crochetcommunity #crochetedwithlove #crocheters #crochetersofinstagram #crocheteveryday #ilovecrochet #snappytots #makersgonnamake 
#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern
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I have some new pillows and placemats to whip up f I have some new pillows and placemats to whip up for your summer picnics and porches. 

Made from @redheartyarns 

Click the link in my bio for easy access to the pattern or visit 
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pillows-and-placemats
Save 40% off until 6/20/22. 

Instructions included for making placemats and pillows, with or without a center pocket. The placemat could have a pocket to hold utensils and a napkin for picnic packing. You could even sew two placemats together to hold the plate in the middle. That way it makes packing for a picnic super easy.
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#supportsmallbusiness #handmade
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My new chomper totes are the first project in my 1 My new chomper totes are the first project in my 15 week gift making event. 

Today is the last day to sign up for just $7.50. 

Click the link in my bio for an easy way to visit the sign up page.
https://snappy-tots-shop.myshopify.com/products/the-great-summer-gift-event-2022

The price will be $15 after 6/15... some of the patterns will be sold separately at a later date for $3-5 each.

The first gift event pattern is available and emails have been sent. If you signed up and did not receive the email please make sure you are checking the one associated with the purchase.
If you need help please email heidi@snappy-tots.com.

These are all made from @redheartyarns super saver.
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#supportsmallbusiness #handmade
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In case you didn’t hear… today is going to be In case you didn’t hear… today is going to be the BEST day!!! I woke up to a rare rain storm so instead of emails at my work station bike, I went for a RUN in pouring rain. It was GLORIOUS!!! 

Please comment and tell me how you are going to make this day better. We all can use your inspiration. 

Because of a back injury I had to quit running distance but every once in awhile you just have to run in the rain. 3.2 miles of pure happiness 😁😁😁
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Oila, my coworker, is loving this moment. I lighte Oila, my coworker, is loving this moment. I lightened the first part so you could see her. 🤣😂
…and isn’t that repeating bird awesome? 
#labsofinstagram #adogslife #getoutside
What’s your perfect moment? Right now, mine is What’s your perfect moment? 
Right now, mine is 73 degrees, watermelon, @crimejunkiepodcast, my swing, and working on a new crochet design.
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I got the cutest gnome from my wonderful grandsons I got the cutest gnome from my wonderful grandsons and their amazing parents 🤣 isn’t this the most perfect gnome? He rode right over to say hello to new friends. 
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Our youngest got his permit!! Do you have any new Our youngest got his permit!! 
Do you have any new drivers at your house or remember when you started driving? It’s definitely an experience.

My husband is in the front teaching him to drive and I’m trying to focus on my crochet project 😜

We learned with our daughter that I am not a good driving instructor (sorry again). 
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My daughter, sil, and grand daughter gave me this My daughter, sil, and grand daughter gave me this awesome solar light wind chime. Look how it makes this wonderful design on the ground! 
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Wanna play? Play? Play? Dogs + wet paint is awesom Wanna play? Play? Play? Dogs + wet paint is awesome! 🙄
#labsarethebest #closetalker #hopscotch #diyprojects #summerfun #decoartpaint #decoart
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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#supportsmallbusiness #handmade
#handmadewithjoann #joanns
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Free Pattern: Frankenlight

It’s no secret. I LOVE Halloween and crocheting projects for this time of year.

When putting out my Halloween decorations I realized I didn’t have a Frankenstein to put outside. I have a cute luminary to hang on my shepherd’s hook throughout the year. I decided that is what I wanted to make. I hope you will want to make one and will enjoy him too.

Frankenlight Crochet Pattern

The pattern for this project is available for free below. An ad-free, downloadable PDF that includes all of the photos and instructions is available for in my Ravelry Shop: Click HERE

Materials and Details

  • Yarn- worsted weight yarn in Red Heart Super Saver: Spring Green, Black, White, Medium Purple, Light Grey
  • Crochet Hook: G, H
  • Misc: yarn needle, scissors, 2 small black buttons for eyes, sewing needle, black sewing thread, pint or quart mason jar (or similar)
  • Gauge: not necessary for this project
  • Measurements: Pint Size – 6″ wide x 7″ tall; Quart Size – 6″ wide x 9″ tall

Abbreviations

ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches

Tips
First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain unless noted.
Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate number of rows.
Reminder: “hdc 2” = work one hdc in each of the next 2 sts; “2hdc in next st”= an increase, work 2 hdc in one st.

Directions
1. With an H hook and green yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sts (or preferred method for creating a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (8sts)
2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (16sts)
3. Ch 2, *hdc, 2hdc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
4. Ch 2, *hdc 2, 2hdc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (32sts)
5. Ch 2, hdc 2, *2hdc in next st, hdc 2*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (42sts)
6. Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc) in same st, sk 2, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next st, sk 2*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (14 clusters and 42 sts)
7. Note: For rounds 7-12, work the clusters in the spaces between clusters from previous round.
Ch 1, TURN, (sc, hdc, dc) in space below, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next space*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join.
8-12. Repeat previous round.

Pint size: skip to #13.

Quart size: repeat previous round two more times. Continue to #13.

13. This round is worked on the right side of the piece. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (42sts)
14-19. Repeat previous round.

Pint size: skip to #20.

Quart size: repeat previous round two more times. Continue to #20.

20. This step starts the hair section and is worked from the wrong side/inside of the piece. This way the “bumps” will be on the right side/outside of the piece. Change to black yarn. Ch 1, TURN. Sc in same st, tr in next st, *sc in next st, tr in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join.

21. Ch 1, tr in same st, sc in next st, *tr in next st, sc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join.

22. Ch 1, sc in same st, tr in next st, *sc in next st, tr in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join.

23. Ch 1, tr in same st, sc in next st, *tr in next st, sc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join,

24. Ch 1, TURN. sc in same st, sc 18, sc2tog, sc 19, sc2tog, sl st to join. (40sts)

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

Eyes (make 2)

With a G hook and white yarn, create a magic circle of 8sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (8sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing in place.

With a yarn needle and yarn tail, sew eyes to the top part of the green section. With a sewing needle and black thread, sew one button on top of each eye for the pupils.

Nose (make 1)
1. With an H hook and purple yarn, start with a magic circle of 5sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 5 sc sts), pull closed and place a marker for working in the round. (5sts)
2. 2sc in each st to end of round. (10sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing in place.

With a yarn needle and yarn tail, sew nose in place, overlapping the bottom edge of the eyes.

Mouth: With a yarn needle and black yarn, stitch mouth in place. 

Screws (make 2)

1.With a G hook and grey yarn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (4sts)

2-4. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

5. Ch 1, turn. Fold piece in half, lining up current row with beginning row. Working into sts from both layers, sl st in each st across. Finish off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing in place.

With a yarn needle and yarn tail from screw, sew one short end to the side of the head, next to the hair line.

Repeat for second screw.

Drawstring: Cut a piece of yarn approximately 18″ long. With a yarn needle, weave this yarn strand in and out of the top two black rounds. This will be used to keep Frank attached to the mason jar.

Finishing

Handle Options

Wire option: Here is a great video tutorial on adding a wire hanger to the top of your jar: DIY Wire hanger

Crochet option: With a G hook and yarn color of choice, ch 81. 3hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch until 1 ch remains, 6hdc in last ch. Working across back side of beginning chain, hdc in each ch to end of row, sl st to join. Ch 1, sl st in each st around handle piece, sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.
With yarn needle and matching yarn, sew one end of handle inside the top edge, overlapping 2″. Repeat for other handle end, attaching it directly across from first handle end.

Slip frank cover over the mason jar. Pull the drawstring to cinch in the top of Frank’s head. Tie the ends in a bow and pull the bow to the inside of Frank with a crochet hook.

Luminary: Please do not use real candles and fire to “light” your luminary. A battery operated “candle” or light string works great. These can be found at dollar stores, grocery stores, and more.

Disclaimer: this project is for decoration. If used with small children, please stitch the eyes in place or use safety eyes instead of small buttons.

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I hope you enjoyed making this quick and easy project. I would love to see your creations. Please add your project to Ravelry and/or share online and include #snappytots.

Thanks for crocheting with me! 

~ Heidi

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There are over 4 months until Christmas (ahhh that There are over 4 months until Christmas (ahhh that sounds so nice... but dang it! Time will start zooming now!)

A blanket for your special person would be a wonderful present and if you start now you will LOVE having it done. 

This blanket is super easy plus it makes a great stash buster so you can use what you have on hand. 

Free snappy pattern link in my bio or visit: https://snappy-tots.com/free-lap-afghan-crochet-blanket/

Made with @redheartyarns 

#makersgonnamake 
#redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
#supportsmallbusiness #handmade
#handmadewithjoann #joanns
#crochetersofinstagram #crochetaddict 
#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern
Free wash of the week: these monster sponges are s Free wash of the week: these monster sponges are super helpers with the dishes and in the bath. 
Click the link in my bio for quick access to this pattern or visit
https://snappy-tots.com/weekly-wash-20-monster-sponge/ 
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#creativelife  #livecreatively #creativityeveryday #bhooked #craftastherapy #crochetcommunity #crochetedwithlove #crocheters #crochetersofinstagram #crocheteveryday #ilovecrochet #snappytots #makersgonnamake 
#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern
#redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
Enjoying some crochet time outside on a gorgeous d Enjoying some crochet time outside on a gorgeous day. Brookie loves the grass and is definitely a summer baby.

#yorkie #crochet #crochetoutside #relaxing #utahsummer
How do you celebrate the Fourth of July? 🇺🇸🍉🧨
The solar light fireworks are one of my favorite decorations for summer and the month of July. They are super easy and quick to whip up so you could have a bunch done for the weekend.

Free pattern on my blog: https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-firework-solar-covers/

Made with @redheartyarns super saver.
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#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern
#redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
Ducke is ready for July… are you? This hat and s Ducke is ready for July… are you?
This hat and sweater set is easy to make and can be done in any colors.

I use @redheartyarns for anything I’m going to have outside because it holds up the best!

Free pattern on my blog: https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-patriotic-goose-set/
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