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This "Beary Sweet Pouch" is one of my favorites. It makes a cheery gift that is fun for all ages. It is a great size to keep in purses and supply bags too. 

This is made from @redheartyarns by #yarnspirations 
Click the link in my bio to get the pattern.
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Head over to the link below and follow the instructions to get your FREE pattern (because I love you all, this is free until the end of January)

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Don’t want to wait for each pattern? Grab the 
“Winter Washcloths Crochet Pattern Bundle” now (all 31 gorgeous crochet washcloth patterns for an incredible price):
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Tutus for our geese are now available. The pattern Tutus for our geese are now available. The pattern is super easy and free on my blog. If you make one please tag me so I can meet your goose. ⁣
Click the link in my bio for the pattern.⁣
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My goose, named "Ducke" (duke) has decided he definitely needs a girlfriend to help model these outfits. 🤣 Fingers crossed he gets one for Christmas.⁣
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Do you have some pool noodles leftover from summer Do you have some pool noodles leftover from summer? With just a few supplies and some easy crocheted flames you can make some unique Christmas decorations.⁣
Made with @redheartyarns by @Yarnspirations.⁣
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Free pattern: https://snappy-tots.com/pool-noodle-birthday-and-christmas-candles/⁣
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Magical Reindeer Food - this is a tradition since Magical Reindeer Food - this is a tradition since my oldest (now 33) was little. I have made these for my grandkids, as gifts for classes, to sell in a shop, and for neighbors. They are quick, fairly inexpensive, and always a hit!⁣
I hope you will enjoy this free printable and recipe for reindeer food. Click the link in my bio for quick access.⁣
#freeprintable #reindeerfood #christmasprintable #nightbeforechristmas #neighborgift
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Ducke loved his turkey tutu! He needs a Christmas Ducke loved his turkey tutu! He needs a Christmas version don’t ya think?
Both of these patterns, with non turkey versions too, will be available soon.
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Pool Noodle Birthday and Christmas Candles

A few years ago, as we were walking out of a store, there were several cases of pool noodles for 10 cents each. My son and I couldn’t resist and decided we could have a lot of fun doing something with them for that price.

Right after the covid lockdown started, both of my parents had their birthdays. We didn’t want to risk getting them sick, but also wanted to celebrate their birthdays. We found some pool noodle candles people had made online and used craft foam for the flame. At the time, I had a bunch of reflector stakes from another project and thought those would be perfect stakes for the noodles. I got thinking that since the reflector was sticking out the top, I could turn THAT into a flame. I grabbed some yarn and a hook. I LOVE how they turned out! We have used these so many times.

They are perfect for holding balloons and banners too!

Be aware that most reflectors do not have a sharp end at the bottom. Our yards at the base of the rocky mountains are pretty hard and it can be difficult to get the ends in the ground. I have had to stick them in planters and flower beds.

Christmas Candles

I made some into candy cane candles for my yard and my parent’s yard. Look at their beautiful house! The candles were perfect on either side of their entry. I spray painted the red pool noodles so they were a brighter red. I wrapped white electrical tape around the noodles.

How To Make Pool Noodle Candles

These are designed to use a reflector stake to hold the pool noodle and crocheted flame. There are other things you could use to create these if you do not crochet.

Materials Needed

  • 46″ long (or shorter if available) x 4″ reflector stake (or something similar). The crocheted flame slips over the reflector and is designed to fit the 4″ size. If your reflector has a plastic hanger at the top, you can trim that off. The flame piece will fit better without it.
    • TIP: you might want to cut the bottom of your stake off a bit so it extends just 6″ past the bottom of the noodle. To get my pool noodle to stay up next to the reflector flame, I stuffed some paper towels up inside the bottom opening and then wrapped a thick rubberband just below the pool noodle. This helps keeps the candle pieces together.
  • 24″ piece of pool noodle. I buy a 48″ noodle and cut it in half to make 2 candles.
  • Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Bright Yellow, Saffron, or similar color.
  • H (4.5mm) crochet hook
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
  • Optional: things to decorate the pool noodles. See suggestions below.
    • Stencil, paint, sponge brush
    • Colored electrical tape for stripes (this is what I used for my candy cane candles)
    • Cricut vinyl cut in shapes (this is what I used for my hearts, stars, and circles)

Crochet Flame Instructions

1. With an H hook and worsted weight yarn, start with a magic circle of 6 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 6 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join.

2. Ch 3, hdc in the same st, ch 1, *(hdc, ch 1, hdc) in the next st, ch 1*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first space to join. (12 spaces)

3. Ch 4, hdc in the same space, ch 2, *(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in the next space, ch 2*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first space to join. (24 spaces)

4. On this step, work the sts into the spaces of the previous round. Ch 1, *hdc 3 (one per space), 2hdc in the next space*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first st to join. (30sts)

5. Ch 1, BPDC around each post from the previous round, sl st to join.

6. This step creates a hole to slip over the reflector stake. Ch 1, sc 26, ch 4, sk 4, sl st in the first st to join.

7. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of round, working the last 4 sc around the ch 4 from the previous round, sl st to join.

8. Ch 1, *sc 3, sc2tog*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (24sts)

9. Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc 10*, repeat once, sl st to join. (22sts)

10. This step creates the top, pointed part of the flame. Lay the piece on a flat surface with the ch 4 opening at the bottom. Find the middle of the top edge and count four sts to the right. See photo below. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc, 2sc in the next st, sc, 2sc in the next st, sc, 2sc in the next st, sc 2. Leave remaining sts unworked. (12sts)

11. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 8, sc2tog. (10sts)

12. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog. (7sts)

13. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 3, sc2tog. (5sts)

14. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 2sc in the next st, sc2tog. (4sts)

15. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc2tog. (2sts)

16. This step is worked around the outer edge of the piece. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 8 sts evenly spaced down the side of the flame point (see photo below left), 2sc in the last used st on the main circle (the same st used in the last st of the first row, step 10), *sc, 2sc in the next st*, repeat around the circle, sc 9 sts evenly spaced up the side of the flame, ch 1, sl st in the first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Back Piece

An extra triangle is attached to the back of the flame to help make it stay standing.

1. With an h hook and the same yarn, ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (10sts)

2. Repeat steps 12-15 from the main piece.

3. This step is worked around the outer edge of the piece. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 8 sts evenly spaced down the side of the flame point, ch 1, sl st in each st across the bottom edge, ch 1, sc 9 sts evenly spaced up the side of the flame, ch 1, sl st in the first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Lay the small triangle on the back of the large flame piece, matching the top edges. With a yarn needle and matching yarn, sew the sides of the pieces together. Do not sew the bottom edge just yet.

After using these for two years, through rain and snow and sun, I found that the top point wanted to bend forward or back. To help them stay standing better, I pulled the center of the bottom edge back towards the edge of the back opening and used the matching yarn to tack it in place. See the arrow in the photo below.

The easiest way to place the flame over the reflector is to insert the tip of the stake into the back circle and out the bottom ch 4 hole. Pull the flame over the reflector.

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🥰Happy February 1st! It's a great time for a fr 🥰Happy February 1st! It's a great time for a free crochet pattern. ❤️ I have really been looking forward to the start of a new month. 
This "Beary Sweet Pouch" is one of my favorites. It makes a cheery gift that is fun for all ages. It is a great size to keep in purses and supply bags too. 

This is made from @redheartyarns by #yarnspirations 
Click the link in my bio to get the pattern.
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#freecrochetpattern #freecrochet #yarnspirations #valentinescrochetpattern #valentinescrochet #beary
It's Day 21 of The Winter Washcloth Blog Hop and t It's Day 21 of The Winter Washcloth Blog Hop and the pattern is by…

ME!!! Woohoo! 

Head over to the link below and follow the instructions to get your FREE pattern (because I love you all, this is free until the end of January)

https://snappytots--twobrothersblankets.thrivecart.com/winter-washcloths-crochet-pattern-bundle/63aecb32c481b/

Don’t want to wait for each pattern? Grab the 
“Winter Washcloths Crochet Pattern Bundle” now (all 31 gorgeous crochet washcloth patterns for an incredible price):
https://snappytots--twobrothersblankets.thrivecart.com/winter-washcloths-crochet-pattern-bundle/
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#crochetcommunity #crochetedwithlove
#crocheters #crochetersofinstagram #crocheteveryday 
#ilovecrochet 
#crochetfun
#crochetallthethings
#freepattern #freecrochet #freecrochetpattern

#handmade
#handmademovement
#madebyhand
#makersgonnamake
#dishcloths #scrubbiescrochet 
#makersmovement
#makerslife
#makersofinstagram
Tutus for our geese are now available. The pattern Tutus for our geese are now available. The pattern is super easy and free on my blog. If you make one please tag me so I can meet your goose. ⁣
Click the link in my bio for the pattern.⁣
⁣
My goose, named "Ducke" (duke) has decided he definitely needs a girlfriend to help model these outfits. 🤣 Fingers crossed he gets one for Christmas.⁣
⁣
#gooseclothes #freepattern #freecrochetpatterns #yarnspirations #joycreators #crocheteveryday⁣
#crochetersofinstagram #crochetaddict #christmascrochet #diydecorations #ilovecrochet
Do you have some pool noodles leftover from summer Do you have some pool noodles leftover from summer? With just a few supplies and some easy crocheted flames you can make some unique Christmas decorations.⁣
Made with @redheartyarns by @Yarnspirations.⁣
⁣
Free pattern: https://snappy-tots.com/pool-noodle-birthday-and-christmas-candles/⁣
⁣
Please click the link in my bio for easy access. ⁣
#christmasdecor #crochetlove #christmasdecor #freecrochet #yarnspirations #easydecorations #christmascrochet #ilovecrochet #crochetersofinstagram
Magical Reindeer Food - this is a tradition since Magical Reindeer Food - this is a tradition since my oldest (now 33) was little. I have made these for my grandkids, as gifts for classes, to sell in a shop, and for neighbors. They are quick, fairly inexpensive, and always a hit!⁣
I hope you will enjoy this free printable and recipe for reindeer food. Click the link in my bio for quick access.⁣
#freeprintable #reindeerfood #christmasprintable #nightbeforechristmas #neighborgift
Best gift ever! Counting down to Christmas with #r Best gift ever! Counting down to Christmas with #rubberducks #pez and #hellokitty 

#countdown #12daysofchristmas #diygift
Finishing up a special snowman ⛄️ What would y Finishing up a special snowman ⛄️
What would you name him?

#snowman #winter #snow #redheartyarns #joycreators #yarnspirations
Ducke loved his turkey tutu! He needs a Christmas Ducke loved his turkey tutu! He needs a Christmas version don’t ya think?
Both of these patterns, with non turkey versions too, will be available soon.
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#goosestatue #porchgoose #porchgooseoutfits #freecrochet #redheartyarns #joannfabrics
Making a turkey tutu for my goose 😁 Yep… that Making a turkey tutu for my goose 😁
Yep… that does sound crazy. 
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Carved pumpkins are one of my most favorite things Carved pumpkins are one of my most favorite things! 
Do you carve or paint pumpkins? Please comment and let me know.

I love a lit pumpkin on the porch for trick or treaters 🎃 

My grand daughter and sil are both allergic to pumpkins so they paint theirs. A giant storm destroyed theirs so I carved them one to have out tonight (my daughter is going to light it). 
I made mine into a witch 🧙‍♀️ 

The hat is a free pattern and made from @redheartyarns super saver.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wickida-witch-hat
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