Samsqueak - Crochet and Craft Creations

A few days ago I showed you the tiny owl pendant  I made for my niece's 14th birthday. As the second part of her present, I whipped up this super fast mustache bracelet. Seriously. This took maybe 15 minutes. And I think that's an exaggeration.  I have to admit, I don't really understand the whole mustache thing. But apparently they're in. If you have a teenager who's into mustaches - here's the free pattern for you! Crochet Mustache Bracelet Supplies Small amount of black worsted weight yarn (cotton yarn pictured) 3.5mm crochet hook Yarn needle Stitch Abbreviations SL ST = Slip Stitch CH = Chain SC = Single Crochet SC2Tog = Single Crochet Two Together HDC = Half Double Crochet DC = Double Crochet Mustache Instructions CH 20 SL ST in 2nd CH from hook SC2Tog, SC2Tog, SC, HDC, [2DC, HDC], SC, SL ST, SC, [HDC, 2DC] HDC, SC, SC2Tog, SC2Tog SL ST CH 20*, SL ST into the beginning of the mustache Fasten off and weave in ends. *To...

So gift giving...it's not my love language. But I do love to make gifts. And if you're getting a gift from me there's a pretty good chance that at least part of it will be handmade, and most likely it will involve yarn (or at least a crochet hook). (This statement pretty much only applies to the women in my life. I don't often make things for guys - I find guys too hard to make things for).  So, my niece is turning 14. I'm not sure how that has happened - because I think it was just yesterday that I was dating my now husband and met this adorable little redheaded three year old fireball. But apparently it was like 11 years ago and time is moving too fast and I might be getting old. Moving on. I hear that kids these days are into owls. And mustaches. (at least this kid is). (am I still allowed to call her a kid at 14?). So I decided to try something new and design an owl necklace. And I'm really happy with how it turned out! (Hopefully she will be too......

Who doesn't love owls? I know there are tons of crochet owl patterns out there - but I'd like to take a moment to add my own little hoot to the crochet owl community. So without further ado, I would like to introduce you to Ollie. Ollie, meet the Internet. Internet, meet Ollie.  He's just about 2.5 inches tall and possibly my favorite thing to make. I've been making Ollie's and sending them out into the world since 2008. I used to sell his pattern, but I've decided that the world needs more of these little hoots flying around. So I'm making his pattern free. Lucky you! This little Ollie above is made of cotton yarn. But I have a soft spot for felted Ollie's. They shrink up to about 2 inches tall and are just the sweetest fuzzy little things. So soft and fuzzy! You want to make one, right? Well here you go! Ollie the Owl - Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Add this pattern to your favorites or queue on Ravelry Skill Level: Beginner. Re...