Lizzy Bee Handmade

The Ari Earwarmer                                           Materials:  Yarn: The yarn used in this pattern is a variety of weight 4 yarns, but it can easily be adapted 5.5 mm Knitting needles (I) crochet hook for edging Darning needle Buttons Sewing needle and thread for attaching the buttons Optional: embroidery floss or thin thread for embellishments Finished measurements: about 4 inches wide and 21 inches long Gauge: 12 stitches by 16 rows (4x4 inches) Stitches and Abbreviations K- Knit P- Purl M1L- make one left, this is an increase where you pick up a stitch from the previous row. You pick up the bar between stitches as if you were to knit M1R- Make one right, pick up the bar in between the two stitches as if you were to purl K2tog: knit two together P2tog: purl two together Pattern: The Headband Cast on 12 stitches onto your needle--...

Since it is now September, I can keep making cute fall decorations without feeling guilty. I was talking to my grandmother the other day and she told me to consider writing up some of my patterns and selling them. That sounds like an awesome idea, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for it yet. In preparation for my eventual pattern selling debut, I'm going to test it out here first! As always, finished items are available for sale on my Etsy (LizzyBeeHandmade) Let's start with my favorite thing to make right now... PUMPKINS!!!!! Here is my pattern for making pumpkins :) Supplies Needed: Crochet Hook (I used a size F/5 ), Stuffing, Tapestry Needle, Any weight in yarn All three of the sizes shown have roughly the same pattern, the only difference is the yarn weight, amount of stuffing, and the number of segments made. Basic Pumpkin Pattern Chain 4 to make a ring 1. 6 sc into the ring 2. Sc in the back loop of each sc 3-5 sc in each sc across Change colors 6. ...

Hey guys! I've decided to give the whole blogging thing a try. I remember blogging as a teen and finding it really cathartic, but I haven't really touched it as an adult. I'm gonna use this as a platform to try out some new patterns, talk about my life, and other life topics! Talk to you soon!