Category: Christmas

What could be nicer than a gift made with love? A soft, warm, crocheted gift made with love!

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DIY Granny Stripe Scarf Pattern!

Here is my newest pattern for the super easy and fun Granny Stripe Scarf! I am having so much fun writing patterns.

Granny Stripe Scarf, Easy crochet pattern for beginners

It is available here at craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/granny-stripe-scarf/78677

and here on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/172057966/winter-scarf-pattern-crochet-granny

Make your own in your own favorite color combinations. This pattern is perfect at using up small half skeins of yarn. Here are a few I have made over the years!

Granny Stripe Scarf, Easy beginner crochet pattern

Granny Stripe Scarf, Easy beginner crochet pattern

I had great fun writing this pattern and I hope you have fun crocheting lovely scarves for your family.

The Yarn

People have been asking me what yarn brand I used in these photos. These scarves were all crocheted using Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. The exceptional bright colors and easy care yarns are perfect for this pattern.

I have included affiliate links in this post and will receive a small percentage of any purchase you might make.

See you later,

Karen

 

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Snowflake Patterns

We are facing the first possibility of snow this year and it puts me in the mood for lacy snowflakes. I made snowflakes as Christmas gifts to my friends when I was a teenager. I will have to see if I can find the pattern. It was one printed in the newspaper but there are many patterns for snowflakes on the internet. Here are a few. I have given credit to the page I found them on and most of them are pinned to my crochet board on pinterest.

http://flowergirlcottage.blogspot.ca/2013/11/easy-crochet-snowflake-pattern.html

http://flowergirlcottage.blogspot.ca/2013/11/easy-crochet-snowflake-pattern.html

http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-snowflake.html

http://www.michaels.com/Snowflake-Sugar-Cookie-Scarf-(Crochet)/39001,default,pd.html

http://cultofcrochet.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/giant-january-snowflake/

http://www.marthastewart.com/270488/crocheted-snowflakes

http://homelealass.com/2013/12/01/let-it-snow-christmas-ornament-free-crochet-pattern/

http://www.beginner-crochet-patterns.com/snowflake-crochet-pattern.html

There are a few to get you started. I think I will try a few this weekend, unless we get snowed or iced in. I have some errands to run before the storm hits. Have fun! Do you have a favorite snowflake pattern. Please share it in the comments as I would love to make some more for our Christmas tree.

Karen

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New Scarves

Here are a few new scarves that will be available in the ChocolateDogStudio shop.

New Scarves, ChocolateDogStudio.com

This is a lovely wool scarf. It is a long scarf and perfectly suited for winter.

New Scarves, ChocolateDogStudio.com

A lovely grey granny stripe scarf.

New Scarves, ChocolateDogStudio.com

New Scarves, ChocolateDogStudio.comThanksgiving has been a wonderful time of friends and family! I must rush off and take care a few things before the college kids head back to school today.

See you later,

Karen

 

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5 Years!

Chocolate Dog Studio has now been open for five years! It has been a wonderful, exciting, stretching time. I have made many good friends through ChocolateDogStudio and sold many items. The shop has gone from one sale in 2008 to 1369 in 2013. It is time for me to thank the people that have made Chocolate Dog Studio what it is today. So this weekend I am offering Free Shipping on all orders $20 and over, even to the EU! Just use this coupon code 5yrsale  when you  check out. There are no limits to how many times you can use it this weekend.  I am excited with the new direction that the studio is taking and can’t wait for the next years to fly by!

Here are a few of the items I have sold over the years…

5 Years!

A knit and crochet shawl, some gift tags

5 Years!

A set of magnetic clothespins,

5 Years!5 Years!

A knit child’s purse and a crochet blanket…

5 Years!

Thanks so much for your support! I could not have done this without the support and patience of my family and friends.

Karen Stewart

 

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Cozy of the Day!

The Cozy of the Day is a cup sleeve that I pick to be discounted.

Today it is this cute Christmas cozy. I have about three of these left so get them while you can!

Cozy of the Day! $5
https://www.etsy.com/listing/86197917/coffee-cup-cozy-coffee-cup-sleeve-fabric

See you later,

Karen

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The Perfect DIY Gift

These boot cuffs are the perfect DIY gift. Lovely chunk soft boot cuffs, they make a perfect gift for family and friends.

The Perfect DIY Gift

They are super quick, easy, and fashionable. You can crochet a pair in a weekend. The super chunky yarn makes up quickly. You can find the patterns here: craftsy and ChocolateDogStudio.etsy.com

Visit chocodogstudio’s Craftsy Pattern Store »

I love them and you can crochet them in the perfect color for your friends and family!

Talk to you later,

Karen

 

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Previews for the Week!

 

These have been sitting around waiting for the dressmakers dummy and the opportunity to take the photos.

talk to you later,

Karen

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Have Yarn…Need Gifts?

Here are links to gifts you can make yourself out of yarn and a crochet hook! There are times when you want to create a special  Christmas gift. I have listed some of my favorites from the internet that have free patterns.

Here are some free pattern ideas from different blogs.

A super cute kids hat! from Revlie here:

http://revlie.typepad.com/revolution/2012/02/finally-the-rainbow-beany-for-free.html

 

A beautiful purse….

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lizacorrea/29-210-44-striped-bag You can find the pattern at Ravelry!

Cute bows for hair clips and head bands or little bow ties for dogs, kids and packages.

http://abbyscrafts.blogspot.com.es/2012/02/crocheted-bow-tutorial.html

Sweet snowflakes for just about anything from jewelry, Christmas ornaments, and package ties.

http://www.seven-alive.com/2011/12/easy-crochet-snowflake-pattern.html

A gorgeous medallion scarf in any color or weight yarn would be a superb Christmas gift.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/medallion-motif-scarf

A sweet elephant toy for anyone!

http://jammadestudio.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/crochet_15.html

Super cute baby shoes…for the littlest one on the list.

http://www.holland-designs.com/product/sole-lovely-mary-janes-crochet-pattern-pdf/

A cute granny tea cozy…

http://crochethealingandraymond.wordpress.com/2010/11/16/granny-tea-cozy-tutorial-hurray/

An heirloom look lace collar….

http://www.lululoves.co.uk/item/crochet-collar-pattern.html

There are lots of beautiful crochet ideas for Christmas. Send me your favorite free pattern and I will list it as well. These aren’t my designs but I have listed the link to the site where they were found. Please give credit where credit is due and thank the pattern designers for their hard work.

see you later,

Karen

 

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What has happened lately….

It has been a busy Holiday season. Things are moving so incredibly fast. The Chocolate Dog Studio shop has been over run with shoppers…which is GREAT, and I am very thankful.  Here are some photos of the crochet beauties that rounded out the shop this year.

This is a grand total of 10 full size crochet blankets and 5 baby blankets, two with baby hats. This isn’t counting the boot cuffs and Christmas ornaments. I have been fighting burnout on the crocheting end of things and I think a little break is what is called for. So, if I can I will take a rest. I have a couple of special orders lined up to finish now and a couple for after the holidays. I won’t turn down any special orders that come my way but I think I will sort through the yarn, roll it into little balls and maybe put it up.

Chocolate Dog Studio has tons of items 45% off at http://www.chocolatedogstudio.etsy.shop

Please stop by and say hi or just browse the shop. I uploaded a bunch of photos to my ravelry page. There are a few more details about the blankets there. You can find that here: http://www.ravelry.com/people/chocolatedogyarns .

thanks so much,

Karen

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Rainbow Granny Stripe

It is now almost December and I have been sadly missed posting. It has been the Thanksgiving and Christmas rush around here. I finally got my camera out and took a few snap shots of my newest favorite.

I am about three quarters of the way finished, at least I think I am. It is definitely over the halfway mark. It is a wonderful five feet long and of the softest yarn. When it is finished I will be adding it to the shop!

I have also been selling quite a bit at the Etsy shop and it has been keeping me busy. We had a wonderful visit with our oldest dear daughter (home from college) for Thanksgiving. She brought her room mate and we had a great time watching Dr. Who on netflix. Only a few more weeks and we will have her home for three weeks. I have done absolutely NO Christmas shopping. So I will have to get busy and get on with it!

See you later,

Karen