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 

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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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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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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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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!

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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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😎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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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.

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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 
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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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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.
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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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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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…and isn’t that repeating bird awesome? 
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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 😜

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Free Pattern: Auto Caddy Bags

I like my car to stay organized, especially while on road trips. When I crochet, I am always misplacing my hooks and supplies because there is never a good place for them. A couple years ago I decided I needed a little pouch hanging from the car door. I remembered these cup holders from when I was growing up. I knew they would be the perfect hanger for a little bag and I was right!

Free crochet pattern ~ car caddies

After looking in every gas station and auto parts store (including the big box stores), I finally ordered them from Amazon (order info below). Then, of course, we found some at a truck stop.

Materials

Cup holder (large or small)

Yarn: small amounts of ww yarn (acrylic or cotton)

Hook: H

Misc: Cup holder (large or small), yarn needle, sewing needle and black button for minion option, Strong scissors (EMT/trauma shears work great!)

Directions:

First I cut the bottom “cage” off of the cup holder. I used my husband’s trauma shears and they were perfect. Make sure you cut it as close to the top ring as possible. Lightly sand the cut area with a fingernail file if necessary. This will make it easier to slide the crochet piece in place. On some of the holders the top ring didn’t have an opening. If so, cut a 1/2″ section out of the middle (as shown in photo below). Set aside

Free crochet pattern ~ car caddies

I found a few different sizes of holders. I have written patterns for a small and large. I have been told there are even jumbo holders.

~ Please click HERE to add this to your Ravelry favorites. ~

Large Holder

Measures 4″ across ring.

  1. With H hook and worsted weight yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc sts), join and pull closed. (8sts)
  2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (16sts)
  3. Ch 1, sc, 2sc in next st, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)

4.Ch 1, sc 2, 2sc in next st, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (32sts)

  1. Ch 1, sc 7, 2sc in next st, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (36sts)

6-7. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

8-9. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

  1. Change yarn color if desired. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.
  2. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.
  3. Change yarn color if desired. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

13-14. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

  1. This step starts rows (worked back and forth) to create the casing. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in next 31 sts (leaves 4 sts unworked). (32sts)

16-17. Ch 1, turn, hdc in same st and in next 31 sts. (32sts)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for sew casing.

Fold down the last 3 rounds. With yarn needle and yarn tail, stitch last edge to first round of color (step #12).

The caddy is now ready to slide onto the holder. See photos below. Slide one end onto the holder as far as possible, then slide the other side on.

free crochet pattern ~ car caddy

Small Holder

Measures 3″ across ring.

  1. With H hook and worsted weight yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc sts), join and pull closed. (8sts)
  2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (16sts)
  3. Ch 1, sc, 2sc in next st, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
  4. Ch 1, sc 5, 2sc in next st, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (28sts)

5-6. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

7-8. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

  1. Change yarn color if desired. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.
  2. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.
  3. Change yarn color if desired. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

12-13. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

  1. This step starts rows (worked back and forth) to create the casing. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in next 23 sts (leaves 4 sts unworked). (24sts)

15-16. Ch 1, turn, hdc in same st and in next 23 sts. (24sts)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for sew casing.

Fold down the last 3 rounds. With yarn needle and yarn tail, stitch last edge to first round of color (step #13).

The caddy is now ready to slide onto the holder. See photos above. Slide one end onto the holder as far as possible, then slide the other side on.

Small Minion Holder

Measures 3″ across ring.

  1. With H hook and blue worsted weight yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc sts), join and pull closed. (8sts)
  2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (16sts)
  3. Ch 1, sc, 2sc in next st, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)
  4. Ch 1, sc 5, 2sc in next st, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (28sts)

5-6. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

7-8. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

  1. Change to yellow. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

10-11. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

  1. This step starts rows (worked back and forth) to create the casing. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in next 23 sts (leaves 4 sts unworked). (24sts)
  2. Change to black yarn. In the sample I did one row of hdc. It created a rick rack look. I think I would prefer working 2 rounds of sc. So… ch 1, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join, repeat once.
  3. Change to yellow yarn. Ch 1, turn, hdc in same st and in next 23 sts. (24sts)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for sew casing. Set caddy aside.

Eye:

  1. With H hook and white yarn, start with a magic circle of 6sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 6 sc sts), join and pull closed. (6sts)
  2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (12sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing in place.

Eye is sewn on the inside of the cup, overlapping the black band so it will be on the right side when folded over. With yarn needle and yarn tail, sew eye in place. With sewing needle and thread, sew button to eye.

Fold down the last 3 rounds. With yarn needle and yarn tail, stitch last edge to first round of color (step #11).

The caddy is now ready to slide onto the holder. See photos above. Slide one end onto the holder as far as possible, then slide the other side on.


Variations

Free crochet pattern ~ car caddy and drink holder
Carefully slip handle through some car vents to hold the caddy. Yes, the caddies hold drinks too!

Change colors and add your favorite embellishments (flowers, buttons).

These make great gifts for mom and dad, teachers, neighbors and AWESOME craft fair items!

Unfortunately, these holders will not fit on the door panels of all vehicles. Try hanging the holder on a fence or rail with a potted plant.


Holder Sources

Check auto part stores, gas stations and truck stops. Also, some dollar stores carry them. If not, try online.

Amazon

Mixed colors (set of 2)

Right now the following are an add-on purchase only:

Small black (set of 2)

Large black (set of 2)

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    These are very lovely petal fowrels. They would be very cute attached to ribbons for decorative shoulder straps on a girl’s summer top, and also on a summer tote bag as adornments.

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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
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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
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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.

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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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Ducke is ready for July… are you? This hat and s Ducke is ready for July… are you?
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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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