tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16194638641992231182024-02-21T06:43:31.185-08:00Intimate Threads- Crochet and other Crafty CreationsJaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.comBlogger338125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-67300306324421781702016-07-31T07:04:00.001-07:002016-07-31T07:04:51.791-07:00Big Head Baby DollI made a mini big head baby doll using this pattern <a href="http://ayarnfulday.blogspot.com/?m=1">http://ayarnfulday.blogspot.com/?m=1</a><div><br></div><div>So much fun!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyzMZ1eUGlKn-j7s4aC_6ljwDAt17PBip-jMn3rS73oSXOiN-cIhljscjJmDrqL_Oh8YmVt8EFJkv-XwRnMs42JxDlZifvzQ1IgMBtfTRRai0iwJZF7VSp8Wok2B2vd_3wrxV5pNF_KA/s640/blogger-image-519802817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyzMZ1eUGlKn-j7s4aC_6ljwDAt17PBip-jMn3rS73oSXOiN-cIhljscjJmDrqL_Oh8YmVt8EFJkv-XwRnMs42JxDlZifvzQ1IgMBtfTRRai0iwJZF7VSp8Wok2B2vd_3wrxV5pNF_KA/s640/blogger-image-519802817.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-r7P-LMTjN2GU7ITdkIy60XOqtvooVzipRcAx_HrQ8ZFxefieswG72wNF8mn4k3q3GLSigCKNGXulKCxePapY5r1wY2HHwsp7tuGi5Ntc-Oy-amUha3E2buqRYVIeRuJPnwYYdNOl9Uc/s640/blogger-image-1108772326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-r7P-LMTjN2GU7ITdkIy60XOqtvooVzipRcAx_HrQ8ZFxefieswG72wNF8mn4k3q3GLSigCKNGXulKCxePapY5r1wY2HHwsp7tuGi5Ntc-Oy-amUha3E2buqRYVIeRuJPnwYYdNOl9Uc/s640/blogger-image-1108772326.jpg"></a></div></div>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-31525379924701090152016-06-06T07:32:00.000-07:002016-06-06T07:32:07.981-07:00Lapghan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC7mkM3Qwg4zLttzgO2yENgjGJO_ac3_6GVJe-qkAy3Mk996nvCJ7e-Dr__lYz-YBmfk2yQ122jgGquCK3X-v73hi26ivZI2KQ8C5XbBb8YdPcvCE9s1-ZjKL40kEeAki6slqaS9gJQY/s1600/IMG_3620.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC7mkM3Qwg4zLttzgO2yENgjGJO_ac3_6GVJe-qkAy3Mk996nvCJ7e-Dr__lYz-YBmfk2yQ122jgGquCK3X-v73hi26ivZI2KQ8C5XbBb8YdPcvCE9s1-ZjKL40kEeAki6slqaS9gJQY/s320/IMG_3620.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
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You may have noticed I am not updating as frequently as I once was. Life has gotten busy. In part, this is due to my father, who has had dementia for a number of years, needing to be admitted into a nursing home. While I am there visiting, I decided to start working on lapghans that I can then give to some of the other patients who live there. This is the first such lapghan that I finished. <br />
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There was no pattern used for this. I made this from a granny square until I ran out of yarn. This was made from three skeins of Caron Simply Soft Ombre in color Stormy Weather. I used an I (5.5 mm) hook. <br />
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If you'd like to donate a lapghan to a lovely patient near my dad, please send me a message. I know it will be well loved. :)Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-18160370845753474462016-05-30T07:25:00.000-07:002016-05-30T07:25:01.352-07:00Yarn Ball Stress Ball<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkdeJIec1tulH3BsAZ_7J5Hr57WkW37ACy-qbGaP84wF9uC2x1Pc4xAIseiiUKSrdfU0q-o7VL92kY2_YPqtBPLzniGN5aU50DpZsh_m45k-3JRSP2BE3akcU5KgyD9ejKk7OnHdb19M/s1600/IMG_2981.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkdeJIec1tulH3BsAZ_7J5Hr57WkW37ACy-qbGaP84wF9uC2x1Pc4xAIseiiUKSrdfU0q-o7VL92kY2_YPqtBPLzniGN5aU50DpZsh_m45k-3JRSP2BE3akcU5KgyD9ejKk7OnHdb19M/s320/IMG_2981.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
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I love <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yarn-ball-stress-reliever" target="_blank">this design</a>. What a great idea for a stress ball! <br />
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I filled it the same way as I did my simple stress ball, with two balloons filled with rice. The second balloon is used only to keep the rice from spilling. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-37243661443628784832016-05-24T07:21:00.003-07:002016-05-24T07:21:29.993-07:00Simple Stress BallI did not use a pattern for this simple stress ball. I filled it with a balloon filled with rice. A second balloon is inside to protect from breaks. It works great!<br />
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<a href="http://blog.oubly.com/photography-resources/" target="_blank">Visit this site for</a> 50 photography websites that are definitely worth spending some time at. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-75008979739399408482016-05-06T05:34:00.000-07:002016-05-06T05:34:01.069-07:00Cupcake Doll<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3bNXUY0DyG-tosdp7mZFPtFTLoyytoOeQorUA6aQJo9O36Unmo29SAXOcOIHVd9ZlS5oMR2QItCsoSDcXefUm4D3gZ8LNzfFrNtHAPt4GM72GitORlAV9ppZMbyGQz_tuIc0R2IdVRsQ/s1600/image_medium2+%25283%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3bNXUY0DyG-tosdp7mZFPtFTLoyytoOeQorUA6aQJo9O36Unmo29SAXOcOIHVd9ZlS5oMR2QItCsoSDcXefUm4D3gZ8LNzfFrNtHAPt4GM72GitORlAV9ppZMbyGQz_tuIc0R2IdVRsQ/s320/image_medium2+%25283%2529.jpeg" width="240" /></a><br />
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This is another a great transforming doll pattern. Get the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cupcake-doll." target="_blank">pattern on Ravelry here</a>.<br />
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I did not use a pattern for this little girl. I did use some techniques I learned while doing recent patterns. See if you can spot any of them. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-21136445560178395872016-05-02T04:44:00.000-07:002016-05-02T04:44:07.226-07:00Simple Floral Headband<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-yHfHhSTF8vPQxRIYsr_aKyEIlcoVT_AnDcIpnOOyp9E6VG_7HVmtADXIya89a6h8YR00PmUTXMFdMTaPYG97yA-7usoJvDhCkB4G92FcF8S5FsgG3-FjUN5VuLZbmuxZiYL5d6ggjU/s1600/image_medium2+%25282%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-yHfHhSTF8vPQxRIYsr_aKyEIlcoVT_AnDcIpnOOyp9E6VG_7HVmtADXIya89a6h8YR00PmUTXMFdMTaPYG97yA-7usoJvDhCkB4G92FcF8S5FsgG3-FjUN5VuLZbmuxZiYL5d6ggjU/s320/image_medium2+%25282%2529.jpeg" width="240" /></a><br />
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The headband made from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-flower-headband-2" target="_blank">this free Ravelry pattern</a> works up quickly and is so cute. I added a button to make my headband adjustable, but you can also sew the ends together. This is more of a recipe than a pattern, as you can make your own headband using any yarn/hook you would like. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-62553216551478645112016-04-29T04:40:00.000-07:002016-04-29T04:40:09.122-07:00Flower Pot Doll<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaB69Yzhg_9tX40uB70_CgaZVaYqZAfKrAub6xIP4FeAXGpkdZ9GPLqe-WTq7eYIZx0SVPrQWGifP2uoV_ERjXjBLyqpRYkYkvzuptdMMATG2E59M0vok0OPgPy5U3j6a9PsULzvUNNEI/s1600/image_medium2+%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaB69Yzhg_9tX40uB70_CgaZVaYqZAfKrAub6xIP4FeAXGpkdZ9GPLqe-WTq7eYIZx0SVPrQWGifP2uoV_ERjXjBLyqpRYkYkvzuptdMMATG2E59M0vok0OPgPy5U3j6a9PsULzvUNNEI/s320/image_medium2+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="240" /></a><br />
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This sweet little doll is a transformer! Fold up her skirt and she turns into a flower in a pot. So cute. This was made from a<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garden-fairy-flower-pot-doll" target="_blank"> paid Ravelry pattern</a>. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-57766968485575837902016-04-27T07:36:00.000-07:002016-04-27T07:36:00.194-07:00Mystery Crochet-a-longI participated in a mystery crochet-a-long created <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/janine-tsakisiris-ravelry-store" target="_blank">by this designer</a>. <br />
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Each participant picked two colors of yarn and completed each part as it was released. A new release was sent out every few days. When everything was sewn together, I ended up with this little cutie.<br />
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Had I known what I was making, I probably would have picked different colors or even switched them. But I love how this little guy turned out. If you get a chance to join one of these mystery projects, I definitely recommend it! So much fun!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-73310606997864049202016-04-25T07:28:00.000-07:002016-04-25T07:28:05.044-07:00Little Bo Peep<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-bo-peep-4" target="_blank">This is a test pattern I did</a> and I am so excited to share her. <br />
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This designer has wonderful patterns. They are beautifully designed and easy to follow. This is one you definitely should try. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-88832714890110168472016-04-22T14:02:00.000-07:002016-04-22T14:02:00.415-07:00Hexagon Market BagHere's what I did with those 10 African Flower Hexagons!<br />
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I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hexagon-market-bag" target="_blank">this pattern</a>, but of course I made a few changes. :)<br />
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First, I used the African Flower Hexagon instead of the hexagons as in the pattern. I joined all the hexagons with a sc in the blo of each hexagon. Finally, I did a fsc in place of the chains for each handle. <br />
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This is a great scrap buster project. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-67497487250752128192016-04-20T09:37:00.000-07:002016-04-20T09:37:03.008-07:00African Flower HexagonsI made ten african flower hexagons following <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/african-flower-hexagon-crochet-tutorial" target="_blank">this free pattern.</a><br />
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What am I going to do with them? You'll have to wait and see!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-2922838684436584692016-04-18T07:38:00.000-07:002016-04-18T07:38:04.508-07:00Tooth Fairy Pillow I made this fun little tooth fairy pillow for my niece that has her first wiggly tooth! I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-tooth-fairy-pillow" target="_blank">this free pattern</a>, but made my own crown and pillow. <br />
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Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-29119380888246212802016-04-15T06:56:00.000-07:002016-04-15T06:56:00.168-07:00Bunny/EggsI made these little egg bunnies as a gift. I did not use a pattern, but was inspired by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/285504031/pdf-pattern-easter-bundle-12-x-easter" target="_blank">this Etsy listing</a>. <br />
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<br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-26283202988297642952016-04-13T09:07:00.000-07:002016-04-13T09:07:13.700-07:00Still on my pin cushion kick...<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">I wanted a small pin cushion, so I followed <a href="http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2009/08/crocheted-pin-cushion-pattern-english.html" target="_blank">the English version of this pattern</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"> up to round 7 (42 stitches per round.) I worked this all in one piece before adding the decorative stitches and flowers to each side.</span><br />
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I followed <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gato-mishto" target="_blank">this free pattern</a>, BUT the instructions are not in English. Between Google Translate and the pictures, I was able to figure it out pretty closely, I think. <br />
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I think I'm going to have to start sewing more to justify these pin cushions. Anyone need a pin cushion? :DJaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-56602651508401110402016-04-08T09:04:00.000-07:002016-04-08T09:04:03.003-07:00Hedgehog Pin Cushion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love this little hedgehog. I found this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/betty-prickles-the-hedgehog-pincushion" target="_blank">free pattern on Ravelry</a>. I used a 3 mm hook and worsted weight (10 ply) yarn. I love how he turned out. He has a cute little button nose. So much fun to make.Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-39645982663633043452016-04-06T06:16:00.000-07:002016-04-06T06:16:00.379-07:00Kissing Mice<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2C7k7IoCP2jxWD_VWeLz8i6mbbcN_syyxU26UI13KAqFbJpmnCkFjOjbi9JuzHwUExC4BTJhZpy0e0v2BzktXXEiwGR7K19u268DlENJgO2cDDvAz55HniYnT_K1jiSzWlcWf_lpf-c/s1600/IMG_0885.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2C7k7IoCP2jxWD_VWeLz8i6mbbcN_syyxU26UI13KAqFbJpmnCkFjOjbi9JuzHwUExC4BTJhZpy0e0v2BzktXXEiwGR7K19u268DlENJgO2cDDvAz55HniYnT_K1jiSzWlcWf_lpf-c/s320/IMG_0885.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://lucyravenscar.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/little-kissing-mice-free-amigurumi.html?m=1" target="_blank">This pattern</a> is really easy. My favorite thing about it is that the entire mouse is worked in one piece. That means there is no additional sewing after! These would make great little pet toys. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-83301447024343226672016-04-04T05:07:00.000-07:002016-04-04T05:07:05.441-07:00Carrot TopRounding out my Easter set was this sweet little Carrot Top. I loved this so much and it was really fast to make. <br />
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Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-2618518412751948052016-04-01T05:00:00.000-07:002016-04-01T05:00:01.384-07:00Spring ChickI loved this little chick. I had been wanting to try one leading up to Easter and found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-easter-chick-bust" target="_blank">this free pattern</a> available on Ravelry. He works up quickly. I used a 3 mm hook and worsted weight (10 ply) yarn. <br />
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I created this little guy from no pattern for a dear friend as a birthday gift. I did my best to model this after a special, Jack Russell that means a lot to this friend. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-38068416854627160512016-03-28T08:08:00.000-07:002016-03-28T08:08:12.853-07:00Ballerina Mouse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPgQGVIPt4L6h_4VM2YqGskiLroLlgZGrowqH3yUzUrNQ7fV384UXrN1mA9POlqgT1CRoGXBH2UhdCc57xukKvreGLkc7SWjezQZ_m7qgZm6KvPOB_EXK0Gy_VQmw5pi9Leo_8-H9u-0/s1600/IMG_0790.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPgQGVIPt4L6h_4VM2YqGskiLroLlgZGrowqH3yUzUrNQ7fV384UXrN1mA9POlqgT1CRoGXBH2UhdCc57xukKvreGLkc7SWjezQZ_m7qgZm6KvPOB_EXK0Gy_VQmw5pi9Leo_8-H9u-0/s320/IMG_0790.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballerina-mouse-3">Free pattern available here</a>. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-6445973705733181212016-03-27T08:37:00.000-07:002016-03-27T08:37:03.549-07:00Hoppy Easter!I Frankensteined together a few different patterns to create this little Easter Bunny. <br />
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I think the bunny turned out equally cute in male or female version.<br />
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If you are celebrating, I wish you and your family a wonderful Easter!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619463864199223118.post-80578837722454371412016-03-25T13:37:00.000-07:002016-03-25T13:37:04.133-07:00Cute little piggie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSY8lz3lLT137RMvHN9687rWY0GRvQ5kjg44mOllyX-bGt3Qmway6-VHgpu_GwiT4Pp449A_Vhl4-D2Xe8T-yF4DU15_xdHm59fbDRcTv60jadSRSZ-WcLvUaqbqqu_KTIBpzkP5zlJcA/s1600/IMG_0705.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSY8lz3lLT137RMvHN9687rWY0GRvQ5kjg44mOllyX-bGt3Qmway6-VHgpu_GwiT4Pp449A_Vhl4-D2Xe8T-yF4DU15_xdHm59fbDRcTv60jadSRSZ-WcLvUaqbqqu_KTIBpzkP5zlJcA/s320/IMG_0705.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
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This free pattern comes <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-crochet-piggy">from Red Heart</a>. I will tell you, the ears make this little one. Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115758525457187280noreply@blogger.com0