tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26776231314744602832024-02-26T11:35:21.330-06:00MelodyCrochetThe Lifestyle Vlog with a HookAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14363409101311030017noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-59292834370001076502024-01-30T14:52:00.000-06:002024-01-30T14:52:27.087-06:00Exploring Local Creativity at the Texas State Fair
As a crocheter who's always been drawn to yarn creativity and colorful crochet endeavors of all kinds, I've often found inspiration in the simple act of creating something with my own hands. So, when I visit the craft area at the Texas State Fair, I am excited! (Albeit nervous...Big Tex is scary)
But, little did I know that it would turn out to be one of the most fulfilling and memorable MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-152225106877401872022-02-03T20:33:00.002-06:002022-02-03T20:33:34.050-06:00Melody Crochet Podcast 56 - Socks and Sweaters for FebruaryHi! This is my crochet podcast where I discuss my knitting and crochet projects. This week I am talking about everything I have been up to since Christmas Crochet. I am working on a robe, a sweater, some sock and I collected some fun yarny notions! A little about me? My favorite things to make are hats, shawls, socks and slippers. I love yarn, tea, coffee and making. I hope to share that MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-44311218385989519902021-09-10T08:32:00.002-05:002021-09-10T08:32:19.779-05:00Crochet a Checkered Purse with Me - Follow along Check Bag TutorialCrochet a Checkered Bag With Me!! Just click above to learn my tips and hints for colorwork.Materials:Size 4, Medium Weight, Worsted Weight Yarn. https://amzn.to/33M1Yw2Clover Soft Touch Hooks (size H/6mm): https://amzn.to/3z3SsAKScissors: https://amzn.to/2PfPeqfYarn Needle: https://amzn.to/35gjx5TTape Measurer: https://amzn.to/2PgYB9lBasics for if you need any Stitch Explained:Slip MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-47641521221927586132021-08-21T22:45:00.004-05:002021-10-20T09:41:13.100-05:00Reviewing O'go YarnMelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0Texas, USA31.9685988 -99.90181313.6583649638211533 -135.0580631 60.278832636178848 -64.7455631tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-56785926918562148392021-05-14T15:15:00.002-05:002022-02-23T22:37:12.712-06:00How to CROCHET a RIBBED BRIM BEANIE - Hat by Melody CrochetMelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-28378556871552957132021-03-19T23:38:00.006-05:002022-02-23T22:38:27.687-06:00Crochet A Bucket Sailor Hat with Me - Fast and Easy HatCome make a Bucket Hat with me!Learn to Crochet with me today. This is a handmade bucket hat that is trending all over the place! Its a great hat for summer and spring. Use monochrome or rainbow. The crochet beanie uses basic crochet stitches. You will get to practice crocheting and make a great present at the same time. They are great for using or gifting. Let's get started!Buy the PDF Pattern&MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-90899352119285265122021-03-12T11:26:00.004-06:002021-03-12T11:26:43.995-06:00Baby Ballet Booties Newborn Tutorial - Yarny Ballerina SlippersLearn to Crochet with me today. This is a newborn and 3-6 month baby booties! They are in the shape of tiny little ballet slippers for your infant ballerina. I added on a tutorial at the end for a rosette or four-leaf clover to add to the front of your baby shoe, if you would like. They are great for using or gifting. Let's get started! #stpatricksday #crochetbabybooties  MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-90360631826634043902021-01-27T14:16:00.001-06:002021-01-27T14:16:31.215-06:00Big Yarn. Big Fun?MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-79294643048186866242020-12-30T22:27:00.000-06:002020-12-30T22:27:06.111-06:00Crochet Baby MittensHi, Friend! Today I am posting the "recipe" for my newborn to infant baby mittens. They are so cute and precious. These are lovely gifts for a baby shower. You can also make a half dozen or so to match each of your baby outfits when you are pregnant. I purposely make these in worsted weight yarn because then when you make most other baby patterns you can crochet a pair of these out of MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-9357302765890580342020-12-04T16:08:00.003-06:002020-12-04T16:26:36.451-06:00Fingerless Gloves - Free Pattern and Fun and Easy Crochet TutorialJ/6.00 mm Crochet Hook3.5oz of Bulky YarnScissorsYarn NeedleGauge: 4" x 4" Square is 12 stitches wide and 7 1/2 rows tall.Glove Uncuffed is 10" long and 4" wideNote:At the end of each row "chain one loosely and turn" is implied unless told otherwise.This is for a medium set of gloves. If you want larger then add an additional 2 rows of HDC. I had enough yarn leftover from the 3.5 oz toMelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-2376949761152481532020-11-11T18:21:00.001-06:002020-11-25T10:11:56.526-06:00Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake in a BowlI love making these for myself post-workout! PUMPKIN SPICE CHEESECAKE in a BOWL (serves 2)1 Can of Pumpkin2 eggsPut the Eggs and Pumpkin in a saucepan over medium heat stirring constantly until it is warmed up and steaming. Be careful. It can sputter a bit as it warms. Lower heat to low and add...2 Tablespoons of Swerve Granulated Sweetener1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract1-2 teaspoons of MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-67124152233210462032020-11-10T20:13:00.004-06:002020-11-10T20:13:28.211-06:00White Chocolate Snickerdoodles! Grainfree/Paleo/Low Carb/KetoThese White Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles are grain free, Paleo, Low Carb and they even hit the Keto checkmarks! Especially if you leave out the white chocolate chips. ;)Preheat Oven to 350 degreesMakes 15 Cookies2 Cups of Fine Ground/Blanched Almond Flour2 teaspoons Gluten-Free Baking Powder1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon1 cup Swerve Granulated SweetenerMix These in a Medium MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-7568554850381370502020-10-24T13:48:00.003-05:002020-11-21T22:25:09.937-06:00Melody Crochet Podcast 52 - Big Shawls and Yarny HaulsI just posted the podcast for this week! Come join me and talk some yarn. MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-73246927332746132152020-10-17T23:22:00.001-05:002020-11-25T10:10:19.547-06:00Crochet a Rose! Easy and Fast TutorialMelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-7191236549964177982020-06-25T00:27:00.000-05:002020-11-25T14:06:33.740-06:00Canada Day CrochetIt is almost July 1! Which means Canada Day.
I have rounded up several crochet patterns to celebrate and show off your Canadian pride to your friends and family (even if it is just on social media this year!). I love to celebrate along with you here in Texas. I always make a little project to we have poutine. To keep my family excited about the holiday poutine only happens on July 1 in my house.MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-15286223862667419992020-02-28T17:36:00.001-06:002020-11-21T22:26:39.976-06:00Melody Crochet Podcast 49 - Yellow Sweaters and FloatsMelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-39708882365835918062020-01-23T10:43:00.001-06:002020-11-21T22:26:47.364-06:00Melody Crochet Podcast 48 - Happy New Year!!MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-10795897089923695712019-12-24T15:04:00.001-06:002020-11-21T22:27:37.995-06:00Melody Crochet Podcast 47 - Hats off!MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-70796104513630608602019-12-21T11:04:00.000-06:002020-11-21T22:28:08.496-06:00Stargazing Earwarmer - Free Crochet Pattern and Tutorial
Hi Friend!
I made a new pattern for a star stitched ear warmer in lovely, LOVELY Patons Roving Yarn. Its untwisted, wooly beauty. The idea came to me while I was catching up with (binging) Jonna Jinton on youtube. She had this amazing ear warmer and I just needed one...to complete my transformation into an ethereal Swedish blond woman that dances in the forest, plunges into sub-freezing MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-65806188185822867162019-12-12T15:36:00.000-06:002020-11-21T22:29:20.025-06:00Slouchy Beanie Tutorial! Video and Free Written Pattern
Link to Downloadable, Easy to Print PDF Pattern
Slouchie Beanie Pattern
Materials
One Ball of Size 4/Medium Weight Yarn (I used Caron Simply Soft Sparkle (in Red) and
Red Heart Soft Yarn in Dark Leaf)
Clover Soft Touch Hooks (size I/5.5mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Tape Measurer
I hook (5.5mm) for teens and ladies
J (6mm) hook for men
Stitches Used:
Magic MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-123498051123593282019-11-08T16:42:00.001-06:002020-11-25T02:00:37.293-06:00Scrunchy - Easy Crochet Tutorial to make a Scrunchie
Scrunchies are back! Velvet, bulky, silky...you name it. They are fun and everywhere since the VSCO girl trend began growing. Then the 90s kids began to feel nostalgic and now were all filling our wrists up. But, they are pricey! So lets make our own.
I hope that you will stop by and crochet some scrunchies with me! It's a fast and fun tutorial that is aimed at everyone (including beginners!)MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-44151881012210006092019-09-20T15:10:00.000-05:002020-11-21T22:29:56.321-06:00Mary Jane Slippers! Free Easy Crochet Pattern
Hi Friends!
I just finished recording the video for my Mary Jane Crochet Slippers. This pattern is so easy and so fast. I have been making these for the last few weeks. I cannot seem to stop collecting Bernat Blanket Yarn ever since I designed these. I hope you like them as much as I do!
The free printable and downloadable PDF Or keep scrolling if you would like to read it from the MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-63136506666183604642019-09-05T16:22:00.000-05:002020-11-21T22:30:03.628-06:00Melody Crochet Episode 45 - A Crocheter Goes to Arizona!Follow my blog with Bloglovin
Hello! I have posted a new episode of the Melody Crochet Podcast and yay!! What a wonderful week.
The links are all down before if you had questions about the video. But, first...pictures and the story.
Oh! heres the video:
So, I started the week in Joanns when the Mother In Law texted me that she needs a blanket for Wynter.
Usually, she is a MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-6146404045159223502019-08-13T17:18:00.000-05:002019-08-13T18:06:50.386-05:00Podcast 44! A Mother In Law Makes a Hat
Hello and thank you for stopping by!
I just posted a new podcast on youtube! Here are the show notes just in case you would like a closer look at something I mention.
Tea:
Yogi Tea brand Green Tea with Super Antioxidants
Finished Object:
My pattern hat in Red Heart Super Saver “Flame” color.
J Hook
Works In Progress:
Tank Top - Link to Video I am using - MelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677623131474460283.post-91067793742356151612019-08-07T11:09:00.001-05:002020-11-25T02:03:38.133-06:00Sudsy Buddy Soap Saver Pattern
Hello friend!
Well. I tried Wordpress and it proved to be too daunting for me to be consistent. So, I am back home on Blogger. It does feel like home. You didn't miss anything blogged...I posted here if I posted there just in case. But, life happened! I will catch you up next post with pictures.
But, now that things are mellow...back to the hook!
Today, I am posting a video. It's downMelodyCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02327524036714336511noreply@blogger.com0