Below you will find unique creations and patterns I have designed exclusively for my customers. I go into the "hows" and "whys" you won't find them anywhere else. Hive Sweet Hive There's no place like home especially for the Honeycomb Hive villagers. They love their plush hive done in a soft yellow and adorned with their favorite color of flowers. The crown is secured with an antique gold magnetic snap that makes getting in and out easy and is also fastened in the back to the hive with three brass rings. The whole hive including the base is stuffed with premium polyester fill to make it soft yet durable and strong during play. The hive can hold up to 9 bees. Measurements: 12 ½” H x 9 ¼” W, 29” circumference at the widest part. #bloggingthemoonCM #CMexclusivedesgin #honeycombhivecarryingcase Hive Gallery Get your hive here! Under CM Collections tab. Scroll down to see all of CM collections and the new Honeycomb Hive Carrying Case.

The creations have been created and are on their way, so come see what's popping up at The Crocheted Moon. CM's Halloween Parade... Calling all cute, spooky, scary, creepy, mystical, magical, and hollo-licous to The Crocheted Moon's Halloween line-up! Welcome Back Returning again for another spook-tacular year.... Bobble, Bobble Toil in Trouble Witches Hat Color - Mood Mosaic (purples), Metallic Black, Strawberry Jam (reds/pinks) Size (head circumference) - Toddler 17", Child 19", Teen SM 20", Adult MED 21" Price - $22 Pumpkin Poppers (renamed: Lil' Spookies) Choice of: Ghost or Black Cat Measurements: Cat - 7” long (top of ears to bottom of foot), 5 ½” sitting, 3 ¼” width, 5 ½” body circum., 6 ¾” head circum. Ghost - 6 ½” long, 3 ½” width, 6 ¼” body circum., 6 ¾” head circum Pumpkin Pouch - 7” L x 4 ½” W, Circum 9” Price - $12 Harry Potter Measurements: 16” tall, 10 ½ “ wide from hand to hand, 16 ½” body circumference Price - $65 Jack and Sally Scarves Measurements: 6 ft long x 9 inches wide, 5" tassels on the ends Price - $25 New Kids on the Block Keep your eyes peeled for these new and exciting CM products: mini cauldrons (black, green, & purple) and also available with/or without candy corns Nightmare Before Christmas Gnome set (Jack, Sally, & Zero) Trick or Treat Bags (Frankenstein & Jack O'Lantern) Light up Ghosts #bloggingthemoonCM #comingsoon #newhalloweengoodies Get your Halloween goodies here!

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. Welcome to the "pulling out your hair" section Crochet is a fun, satisfying and beautiful skill to learn, but like all things that are worthwhile, there are a few frustrating points, like making mistakes. We all make mistakes right? New crafters may find this happens more frequently, but intermediate and advanced crafters also make mistakes. It can be tough to figure out how to to fix your mistakes, but wait....keep your luscious locks where they belong, because we can fix them! I'll go through and show you how to fix several types of common mistakes, including how to fix wonky edges, how to fix sizing issues, and more. It'll be like a summary to all that we've already learned, so, let's make mistake fixing easier for you today! No 1...Alice, one side will make you smaller, the other side will make you grow YOUR PROJECT IS GETTING BIGGER (SHRINKING) Is your project making you wonder if it ate the wrong side of the mushroom, like Alice, and is growing or shrinking when it shouldn't be? How to fix: Mark your first and last stitches. After you crochet your first row, place a stitch marker in the first and last stitch. Now as you continue to crochet you will know exactly where to place your first and last stitches for each row. Count your stitches. Always count your stitches even when it gets repetitive and boring, especially when your project has 100-200 stitches. There are a few tricks to help ease the burden of counting. (1) Count in 2’s, 4’s, 5’s, or 10's (2) Use a stitch marker to mark your counts in intervals (ex: mark every 20th stitch), and (3) there are great little devices that can keep track of your count called stitch counters. They work by placing it on your finger, most commonly the pointer finger, and then keeping track by following the motion of your hand when you make a stitch. No. 2...To the jagged cliffs of insanity YOUR EDGES ARE JAGGED INSTEAD OF STRAIGHT. Having edges that don't look right, can drive you to insanity! Sometimes our projects bulge out on one side, and then stick out on the other, instead of having a nice, clean edge. Not the look we're going for. How to fix: Decrease the number in your turning chain. When you reach the end of the row you usually make a turning chain and you chain a certain number according to the stitch you're using. This can be some of the cause for a bulging edge. Use this little trick to help reduce it. When using a half double stitch - chain 1, instead of 2; a double stitch – chain 2, instead of 3; and for a treble stitch – chain 3, instead of 4. Use "Standing Stitches" instead. You may not find the "Standing Stitch" in a written pattern, it is easy to substitute and helps to keep your edges looking nice and neat. When you reach the end of your row, instead of making a turning chain, you simply turn your crochet piece to the other side and draw up a loop big enough for the stitch you are using. If you are using a single crochet, go ahead and make your next stitch in the first stitch of the row. If your using a half or double crochet you will need to follow these instructions to make your first stitch: (video by YarnAndy, posted 2 years ago) No. 3...A fairly common mistake GETTING THE RIGHT YARN WEIGHT. Designers know there is no wrong yarn weight or type since they are the masters of their designs, however, if you are following a pattern, using the right weight and type of yarn will make all the difference in the world. We have talked about yarn weight a couple of times and how to choose correctly especially when following a pattern. Here are the links to the two other blogs that mention yarn weight: Know Your Crochet...How to Start Crocheting, Part 2 Materials Know Your Crochet...How Much Yarn Do I Need? How to fix: Become familiar with the yarn labels. The pattern will tell you the size of yarn they used so you can match it with your yarn when you purchase it. Manually measure your yarn by "wraps per inch" or "WPI". If you recently just bought yarn more than likely it will still have the label on, but if you received a donation of yarn from a good friend or neighbor or it's old yarn you have on hand, there may not be a label on it. If there is no label and you are not familiar with yarn weight by sight and feel...what are you to do? There is actually a nifty little tool that you can use like the one in the picture below: You place your yarn in the cut out starting on the left side and wrap the yarn side by side until you reach the end of the cut out. Once you're done wrapping the yarn, count the number of times you wrapped it and then look your number up on the WPI key. There are also a couple of different ways you can make your own tool. You can make it out of cardboard/cardstock by cutting it into a rectangle or square and making an incision in the top measuring and inch wide. Or you can use a pen/pencil and a ruler. Use the ruler to measure a spot in the middle of the utensil that is an inch wide and then use tape to mark your section. Here is a pdf file of a WPI key you can print and use with your homemade tool: No. 4...On the wrong side of the tracks CROCHETING IN THE WRONG PART OF THE STITCH. This one seems obvious to an advanced crafter, however, if you are a beginner, this is a very common issue. Beginners can easily insert their hook through only one of the loops instead of both of them and learning to identify the stitches makes a big difference. There are several parts to each crochet stitch and crocheting in one part and not the other can completely change the texture of your project. How to fix: Learn the anatomy of a stitch. Each stitch has a front loop (one closest to you) and a back loop (one farthest from you). Unless your pattern calls for working in the front or back loop only, you work into both loops. Working into both loops is the default stitch placement if none is listed. The common abbreviation for back loop only is (blo) The common abbreviation for front loop only is (flo). No. 5...What a mix-up! USING THE WRONG CROCHET TERMS FOR YOUR PATTERN. While you are learning the names of the stitches and reading your crochet patterns, keep in mind the language it is written in. What!?...you say...the pattern already looked as if ancient aliens wrote it...well not to fret. How to fix: Learn the lingo or move to Britain. This happens more now than it did before because of the Internet, which provides access to crochet patterns from around the world. Understanding how the two styles of pattern writing matches-up can save you from future headaches. While chain stitch, is a chain stitch and a slip stitch, is a slip stitch, these are the terms that differ: No. 6...Bobbing and Weaving NOT SECURELY WEAVING IN YOUR TAILS. You finish a project, weave in all the tails left behind at the beginning, middle, and end, and throw it in the wash...but, unimaginable tragedy strikes! A tail came out and now there is a giant hole!! All those hours you worked on your project feels lost, but all is not lost. As my husband is fond of saying, "Knowledge gained is worth the money and work." Now that we know, we can prevent it from happening again. How to fix: Get a sharp (not blunt) darning needle with a large eye. Leave at least 6 – 7” tails for weaving in. Weave in first through the baseline of the stitches (where your tail ends) and up through the middle of the stitchs, then pull your needle through a stitch in the row below, and back down the middle of the stitches in the opposite direction (kind of a 'U' shape). No matter how you zig and zag, just avoid weaving in a straight line. No. 7...Reading enhances your life NOT READING YOUR PATTERN ALL THE WAY THROUGH FIRST. We've picked our pattern, got all the materials, and now we just want to start! Most patterns will list the gauge, stitch guide, pattern notes, and abbreviations, but these can change from pattern to pattern. Pattern writing is not governed by any steadfast rules, despite best intentions. Because of this, it's important to read the designer's notes. It is possible that she or he modified a standard stitch or counted the turning chain as a stitch. How to fix: Read the pattern of course! If you take a moment to read through it, you can also look up any information or questions you might have on the internet or with someone who is crochet savvy, beforehand :) You are now filled to the hooks, and even possibly the gills with crochet know-how and raring to go! There are so many possibilities to have fun with, but don't forget to stop by The Crocheted Moon and see I cooked up just for you! #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #crochetmistakes

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Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. This year I want to find new stitches I haven't used yet. Come along with me as I explore new and fancy stitches and what projects they are best used for. What a stunning stitch! The Harlequin stitch is a gorgeous, classic pattern that will easily catch your eye especially when done in contrasting colors. As seen in the picture above, when you switch out your colors it makes for a fantastic border that allows you to keep crocheting without having to start a new stitch. How do you crochet this wonderful stitch you ask....well, just to confound your thinking processes for a second, the Harlequin is what they call a 4-row repeat done in multiples of 8 and is a combination of single and double crochet stitches as well as a cluster stitch created by crocheting 6 stitches together. Now lets unconfound you. You may have to concentrate on what you're doing in the beginning, but once you catch on you'll have no problem. Written Instructions: CHAIN 41 pattern repeat is multiples of 8 plus 1 (this means whatever number you chain, it must be divisible by 8 and then you add 1 extra chain at the end). ROW 1: In the 5th chain from the hook, work [3 DC, 1 CH, 3 DC], skip 3 ch’s, 1 SC in the next ch, *skip 3 ch’s [3 DC, 1 CH, 3 DC] in next ch, skip 3 ch, 1 SC in next ch, repeat from * to the end of the row. ROW 2: CH 3 and turn. Skip first SC, DC3TOG over next 3 DC, *CH 7, skip 1 ch, DC6TOG over next 6 DC (leaving the SC between unworked), repeat from * ending with DC3TOG over last 3 DC, 1 DC in the top of the last ch. ROW 3: CH 3 and turn. 3 DC in the first space (hole that formed between the DC3TOG and DC) from row below, *1 SC around the ch 1 space of the row below, (enclosing the 7 ch’s), [3 DC, 1 CH, 3 DC] in the center space of the DC6TOG’s, repeat from * ending 3 DC in top of last DC3TOG’s, 1 DC in top of the turning chain. ROW 4: CH 4 and turn. Skip first DC, *DC6TOG over next 6 DC (leaving the SC between unworked), ch 7, skip 1 ch, repeat from * ending with ch 3, 1 SC in top of the turning chain. ROW 5: CH 1 and turn. Skip first SC and the ch 3’s, *[3 DC, 1 CH, 3 DC] in center of the DC6TOG’s, SC in ch space one row below, (enclosing the 7 ch’s), repeat from * ending with 1 SC in the first of the 4 turning chains pulling new color through. REPEAT ROWS 2 – 5 until there are 5 completed diamonds. End work on a row 5. Video Instructions Here is the video for the Harlequin stitch by one of my favorite crocheters and bloggers, Daisy Farms. In this video she shows you how to crochet the harlequin stitch with a hot pad pattern. Give a crocheted hug When you find that stitch that pulls everything together and makes someone's mouth form an over exaggerated letter 'O', you know you just gave one heck of a crocheted hug. It's a special gift that makes that person feel warm and loved. Here are some crocheted hugs you can give with the Harlequin stitch: blankets, hot pads, or even wall hangings! #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #harlequinstitch

Below you will find unique creations and patterns I have designed exclusively for my customers. I go into the "hows" and "whys" you won't find them anywhere else. New Robes! The little green guy got a slight wardrobe adjustment. The main body of the robe is still the nice soft, plush linen yarn but the collar and cuffs have changed. Presenting Yarn Bee Cotton XXL.... I am most pleased with how well the color matches the actual color of Grogu's authentic robes. I feel the texture and new collar design also better visually matches his cuffs and collar. Overall I am pleased with small, but upgraded improvements of our pals wardrobe. #bloggingthemoonCM #CMexclusivedesgin #revisedgrogurobes Be on the lookout Want your own Grogu in his new robes...look for him here. He also makes a great gift for any Star Wars fan or lover of cuteness!

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. Don't be a square! Not all patterns, of course, will just be squares or rectangles. Not to fret...getting a different shape and size is an easy fix, it's called increasing and decreasing. Increasing...going on up! Using an increase stitch INCREASES the number of stitches in your row/round by however many stitches you need. An increase can occur anywhere along the row or round when crocheting two stitches in one and the pattern you choose will indicate where you need to increase as you follow it. There are a couple different ways an increase is indicated in a pattern. It will be shown as (2SC, 2HDC, or 2DC) or as (inc) meaning whatever stitch you're using, increase it. In these pictures it illiterates how to do an increase with single crochet (SC), a half double crochet (HDC), and a double crochet (DC). You crochet up to the stitch you need to make the increase in and as the drawn illustration shows, you crochet your (SC, HDC, DC) as normal except you add a second stitch in the same place. That's it...and you can also add as many increases in row/round that you need. For example, if you have a row/round of 10 stitches and you need to add 2 stitches, you would do an increase 2x and the row/round would now have 12 stitches. Increase with single crochet (SC) Increase with half double crochet (HDC) Increase with double crochet (DC) Decreasing...going down! Everything has an opposite and the opposite of increase is, DECREASE. Using a decrease stitch subtracts the number of stitches in your row/round by however many stitches you need. An decrease can occur anywhere along the row or round as long as you have 2 stitches to work in and just like increasing, your pattern will indicate where you need to decrease. There are a couple different ways a decrease is indicated in a pattern. It will be shown as (2sctog, 2hdctog, or 2dctog) the (tog) means together referring to the act of crocheting 2 stitches together to make one. OR it can be shown as (dec) meaning whatever stitch you're using, decrease it. Decrease is slightly different than increasing, but just slightly. Increasing is the action of putting 2 stitches together in one place and decreasing is using 2 separate stitches to make one. Once you've done this several times, you won't even have to think about what you're doing, it'll just be second nature. Single Crochet (SC) decrease Video was posted in 2016 by HopfullHoney and I like the simple, to the point, way she describes how to do the decrease. Half double crochet (HDC) decrease Video by HopefullyHoney, 2016. Double crochet (DC) decrease Video posted by CreatiKnit in 2016. Now you can confidently make any shape or style your heart desires! #bloggingthemoon #knowyourcrochet #increaseanddecreace

The creations have been created and are on their way, so come see what's popping up at The Crocheted Moon. Safety and Fun for all! The long-awaited arrival of summer is finally here along with all the great summer activities we love. One of the most popular activities involves pelting round, rubber globes filled with water at anyone who happens to be nearby. It is fun, refreshing, and even great exercise, but the clean up afterwards is NOT FUN! The little bits of rubber that you must hunt down always seem to purposely hide from you, leaving behind a dangerous choking hazard. That's when the solution hit me last year at a vendor booth I was at....soft, squishy reusable water balloons! They will be like the nerf water balls that you can use in the pool, or any type of water game. Like the nerf water balls, the Everlasting Water Balloons will not leave behind the mess of rubber balloons, can be machined washed and simply laid in the sun to dry. They are perfect for small children and safe for all animals, wild and domestic, and just better for the environment. They will be made from the super thick plush yarn and have their own storage container that allows them to be tucked away when you're not having a blast with them. I will be selling them as a set of 5 or you can purchase them singly. They will be making their first appearance at the Utah Kids Summer Palooza event on June 9th & 10th. #bloggingthemoon #comingsoon #everlastingwaterballoons Utah Kids Club Summer Palooza Event Get all the details here:

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. What's the difference? In addition to the direction you crochet, the shape and style of your project will determine whether you crochet in rows or rounds. Keep reading and I'll show you how to crochet with both methods. Row, Row, Row your boat.... Boat meaning your crochet project of course! Rows are used for projects that need to be flat like, wash clothes, towels, scarves, blankets, or clothing. As you're crocheting using rows, this is what your fabric will look like: Looks pretty simple right, well it is. As you crochet your piece you will crochet from right to left and once you reach the end you turn your piece over to the other side. Once you've turned your piece over, you'll just starting crocheting right to left again. You will repeat this back and forth motion until you either reach the number of rows or length you need. Keeping track of your rows is just as simple as crocheting them. Below shows how you count each row and if we take an up-close look you can see how the rows look different every time you switch to the other side. This difference can also help you count. It is also important to keep track of the number of stitches so as not to increase or decrease them by accident. To do this you count each stitch, which looks like a little 'V', going across the top row. To recap...to crochet using a row you crochet from right to left, flipping the piece from front to back, count the rows along the vertical side, and count the number of stitches horizontally along the top...and that's all folks! PROJECTS I HAVE CROCHETED USING ROWS Round and Round the Mulberry Bush We Go! And like the Mulberry bush, when you crochet in rounds, your project is usually round. Rounds are used for projects that are cylindrical in shape like plush arms, legs, bodies, & heads. Also hats, Easter eggs, or balls. As you're crocheting using rounds, this is what your fabric will look like: Rounds are just as easy as rows, but as you crochet your piece you will crochet in one direction to the left...almost like you're driving a race car ;) You can start your cylindrical project by using the magic ring or by the chain method (click the link for more details) The magic circle is great if you need your project to have a top or bottom or both and the chaining method is perfect if the design is more open like the pic below: Real quick, to use the chain method you will chain the number of stitches you need, then fasten the two ends of the chain together by slip stitching the last stitch to the first stitch to make a circle. Counting your rows is as easy as 1..2..3, literally you just count 1..2..3 (he he :)) But seriously, if you are using the magic ring for your rounds this is how you count: You count your magic ring (which is the center) as the first round and then you move outward counting the rings. As your project gets taller you just keep counting the rounds. And like the picture to the left shows, you use a marker to keep track of where your first stitch was so you can count your rounds correctly. But there is a second way to crochet your rounds without using a stitch marker. You make your magic ring, but instead of continuing on with your stitches, you slip stitch into the 1st stitch of the round closing the gap. You then chain 1 (or 2, or 3, depending on the stitch you use) and single (or half or double) crochet in the same stitch you just slip stitched in. This will count as your 1st stitch for your next round. You can see the difference in the picture to the right: Now all you have to decide is do I row, or do I round! #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #rowsandrounds PROJECTS I HAVE CROCHETED USING ROUNDS

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The creations have been created and are on their way, so come see what's popping up at The Crocheted Moon. Welcome our next Mystic Friend! Magic the Unicorn is almost here. Magic will make a great addition to Little Bigfoot and of course they are made from the same fuzzy, extremely silky yarn. Our little Unicorn will mainly be a dusty purple shade, with silver metallic hooves, muzzle, and horn, and will be adorned with a great main and tail of rainbow yarn....and like our friend Bigfoot, Magic will also come with its own collectible quote card. Just too irresistible! And if you're on the hunt for a special friend, Magic will be here just in time for Valentine's Day and will be making their first appearance at the Lehi Farmers Market Vday Event on Feb 10th &11th. #bloggingthemoonCM #comingsoon #magictheunicorn Get your sneak peek here Valentine's Vendo Event Info Take a look at more of CM's squeezable plush

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