Something for Babies

Babies love their blankets. I've seen several versions of these sweet animal blankets in stores and thought it would be nice if we (crocheters) could make them with our own personal touches. Makes a great shower or welcome home gift. Want something other then a teddy bear? Be sure to keep watching for new patterns.

Works up quickly with your favorite worsted weight yarns. I used soft Vanna's Choice for the sample.

Pattern available now

New Summer Needle Felted Slippers

Pretty and oh so comfortable. Perfect for those cool Summer evenings out on the deck. Available now from The Wool Purl

Need Safety Eyes

Do you need safety eyes to make your toy crochet pattern come to life? Most of my patterns use 12 or 15mm safety eyes. After talking to some of my customers, I've discovered these just are not that easy to find.

Problem solved. 6060.etsy.com carries all the eyes we need. I can't wait to use some of her painted eyes on my next toy project.  I hope they have what your looking for.

Big huggable teddy bear

A big huggable bear. This sweet cub is 16 inches tall from the top of his soft head to the bottom of his feet. Make him with worsted weight yarn, two strands held together and a I crochet hook.

 

 Pattern available now from The Wool Purl

Get a Free Pattern This Month

I'm loving Pinterest. Are you?

If you pin a picture of one of my patterns this month and email a copy of the link, I'll send you a free pattern to say Thank You. Just email me a copy of the link and let me know which pattern you would like.

Visit Teri's blog at: http://www.tericrews.blogspot.com for more information.
or email Teri at: tericrewsdesigns@gmail.com

Happy crocheting

A Three Toed Sloth Inspired by Kristen Bell

I couldn't stop laughing when my daughter showed me the You Tube video of Kristen Bell's appearance on The Ellen Show. It was so cute I knew I had to make a sloth. Hope you think sloths are as cute as Kristen does.

If you haven't seen it: Here is the You Tube Video

Black and White...Penguin Time

Time for a little black and white. I know some of you are thinking penguins are more of a winter time animal, but around here... their cute all year.

Hope you agree

Feeling like Spring

It definitely feels like Spring here in Illinois. The other day I started thinking about the Sparrow who likes to make her nest under my front porch every year. I started crocheting and my newest pattern was finished.

"Anticipation" The newest simply sweet pattern.

Help with Patterns

Do you have questions about your Simply Cute or Simply Sweet crochet patterns. Errata and tutorials have just been added to Teri's website. You'll also find some hints and tips for putting your softie together there. Do you have comments, feedback or some helpful advice for the patterns? We'd love to hear from you, send Teri a message or leave a comment when you visit the site. Thank you for your help.

Monkey Business

Meet the newest member of our softie family.

This sweet monkey works up quickly with worsted weight yarn, basic stitches and a size F hook.

Love those toes.

Crochet Patterns Hopping

Thrilled to introduce Sweet Frog, the newest fellow to hop into our Etsy shop.

I love his big feet and sweet face, hope you do too. He makes up quickly with worsted weight yarn, basic stitches and a size F hook.

Simply Cute Bunny Pattern

Meet the newest member of the "Simply Cute" pattern collection.

Bunny measures 11 inches from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet (not counting her ears). Crochet her with worsted weight yarn and a G hook. Pattern includes easy instructions, a materials list and simple tips to make your bunny. Instructions included for necklace and carrot.

Happy New Year

Hope this year brings you health, happiness and lots of great yarn

Ravelry

Are you a member of Ravelry? If you knit, crochet, spin or just love yarn, Ravelry is the website for fiber lovers. Thousands of patterns (lots of them free), projects, designers and information. Free to join and oh so fun.

Our patterns are available for immediate download in our Ravelry store:

http://www.ravelry.com/people/tlcpurls

Crochet Patterns Are Here

Finally written down and ready to share.

Two new simple crochet patterns have just been added to the shop. New patterns coming soon (I promise).

Both the bear and lamb patterns are quick and easy. They use worsted weight yarn and basic crochet stitches worked in the round. Make them tonight and you'll be able to wrap them up for someone special in time for Christmas.

Pick a flower pin

Pins now available for your favorite hat or coat. Makes the perfect stocking stuffer.

Custom Orders Now Available on Felt Hats

Now you can custom order a wool hat in your favorite color. More styles coming soon. Don't forget to add a flower pin or two.

A Handspun Fan

It always puts a smile on our face when a customer lets us know they are happy with their purchases. It's been especially nice hearing from one Etsy customer who is recovering from knee surgery and crocheting up a storm. I was thrilled when she sent pictures and even more excited when she said we could post them. It's always nice to see what crafters and artists are working on.




Thanks for sharing! Happy crocheting and knitting. I'm off to do a little of that myself.

Style Your Slippers with a Flower Pin

Fall Colors

Fall Colors, apple picking, pumpkin carving, cool nights and time to knit.

All you need now is warm felted slippers, your favorite chair and soft fun yarn.

YarnCon 2011

"The Wool Purl" Booth

Slippers Available at YarnCon

New Slip-On Style Available!

Ballet Wool Felted Women's Slipper Designed by Monique

Artwork of Artyarn - don't think too hard on it

Ready, Set, Almost Time to Go

Time is ticking, roving is dying, knitting needles are flying and the wheel is spinning. We're in show mode. Getting ready for YarnCon 2011. Just a little over a month to go and we've still got lots to do. My office is looking a little like a store and my neighbors are probably wondering when the sheep will arrive. Their getting used to seeing roving and yarn drying off my deck. It's a silly sight for anyone who doesn't knit or spin, but we do what we have to.

We're getting excited about the show and can't wait for you to meet you and show you what's new.

Is it to hot to knit or think about yarn

Don't know about where you live, but here in Illinois we are having a heat wave. For most people this would probably mean, no knitting and definitely not even thinking about yarn. For me...still spinning, still knitting, still thinking about what to make. In addition to getting ready for YarnCon in September, I'm trying to remember the holidays always sneak up on me and every year I tell myself, I'll be ready, I'll be ahead of schedule. Well...it's July (near the end of July actually) and I'm sort of feeling behind so hot or not, I need to knit or that special someone I have in mind isn't going to get those great socks I imagined and my daughter's mittens will never be done in time for the snowfall.

Lots of new yarns in the shop, think about those holidays and cold days ahead.

Getting Ready for YarnCon Chicago 2011

My deck looks like a fiber shop with hand dyed roving and hand spun yarns hanging everywhere to dry. My neighbors are probably wondering what the heck it is (I don’t think any of them spin or knit). I’ve been spinning, dying and carding like crazy to get ready (like I always do, only a little bit more than usual) so I can be ready to vend at the annual YarnCon Chicago show. Besides handspuns and batts I’d like to finish up some knit cowls, dolls and bags (if time permits and I don’t sleep much). So I’m off to see what gets accomplished today.

YarnCon Chicago

September 24, 2011
11am-6pm
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
1419 W. Blackhawk
Chicago, IL 60622
www.yarncon.com

Time to Knit

When I sat down in my chair the other night and picked up my knitting needles (yep, I stop spinning every once in awhile), I realized it was already July and I know you don't want me to say it, but Winter will be here before we know it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to rush it, I can definitely wait for it, but I know that before long, I'll be thinking, "wow it's cold where the heck did Summer go." While I'm pulling out my sweaters and sweats, I'll also be wishing I had been knitting all those warm Winter things I've been dreaming of knitting while I was just sitting in my chair thinking about what I want to make.

So I got started and I'm determined to get some of those cozy Winter items finished so that you and I will be able to enjoy them this Winter.

Today I finished up a pink and green chunky cowl with fun matching fat flower pins.

I also finished a knit purple (eggplant, I think it's called) cowl that I love, but the pictures didn't show off the color very well so I'll try to get some better shots tomorrow.

I'm also working on a intarsia cowl with great shades of heathered purples (seems to be my color of choice these days). Hope to show that off soon.

Oh and of course, a new handspun yarn finished drying today. Fun hand dyed shades of yellow and orange, spun thick and thin. "Here comes the sun."

Off to knit or spin or something like that.