Bearded lady...

 It's called a Bearded Beanie.

SUPER easy to make, and frickin cool!!!!

Popular for men, women, and children!

I bought this pattern from http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetMyLove?ref=seller_info

And I have to say, if you are looking for a good pattern(especially ones for babies, as that is what she makes the most) this is the shop to go too...

I have bought a few patterns from her now and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them all...

Her instructions are clear,concise, and easy... She gets back to you through email if you happen to have questions or need help.. Her sizing has been spot on thus far, and the end results are great!

5 out 5 stars!!!!!

Beginners CAN do her patterns.
Your product DOES look like the pictures advertised
She offers and comes through on helping out with any steps you may have confusion on.
Her patterns are easy to read and understand.
 No over pricing on patterns and she has great bulk deals(buy 3 patterns for such price, etc)

Santa Baby

I made this cute cute cute, diaper cover/hat set over Christmas.

I got the pattern from
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernGalBoutique


Rating- 4 of 5stars!
 The pattern itself was super easy! Beginners(anyone with basic knowledge of stitches)should have no problems...

I changed the diaper cover up a bit, per my preference..

I wanted to add elastic in the waist for a better fit, so I had to change the design up..

I did not deduct a star for this.. As it wasn't a flaw in her design.

I deducted a star because the sizing is a bit off(imo..which is what this blog is for!)

It runs a little small in size, So I would recommend adding on to the size you are making.

LOVE the flower on the hat, ADORABLE!

Would I buy from SouthernGal again? You betcha, I would:)

Clip clop clip clop

So, I have a niece, and she LOVES horses..

I thought, what better gift for Christmas than a stuffed horse..

Now, we know(from previous posts)that I have made my own patterns before. But, I REALLY didn't have time to work one up.

Making a pattern can take hours or days. 

The search was on.. For the perfect horsie pattern.

If you are looking for a pattern there are 2 sites I recommended.

The first, Raverly.com 

What is great about raverly?

Well, it pretty much has everything crochet AND knit, for one.

It is also full of FREE patterns.

But, atlas no horsies.. or at least ones that I liked..

The search for the perfect pattern was on.

This led me to my 2nd recommend site

Etsy.com

If you can't find what you are looking for(pattern or pre-made)at Raverly, then etsy is where you want to be!

It was here that I found it... The PERFECT pattern! The horse is the picture was ABSOLUTELY adorable! AND, the arms and legs MOVED!

HOLY COW!!!!!!!

I didn't hesitate to buy this baby........

I purchased the pattern for the following pictures from http://www.etsy.com/shop/missybdesigns?ref=seller_info

I will start with my finished pictures, because I do NOT want to discourage you with my review..

The pattern results turned out great.. I did modify some moves for my second horse

this was the first

Here is the second, with a few modifications(Of which I will specify in a minute)

OKay.

Out of 5 stars I give this pattern 3

What I liked-

well the cutest for one!

The genius idea of adding the buttons(will have to purchase to see how)to cause the legs to be movable!

What I didn't like-

I have NEVER seen a pattern written as this was..

I have only used patterns that worked in rounds.

 

example- round 1- Sc in 2 st, 2sc next st, sc next 4(8)

This pattern is NOT written like the example.

.

I really can't even describe how it is written.

I take away one of 5 stars NOT because of how it was written as much as because I REALLY feel that she should have mentioned in her listing that this pattern is NOT written in round format.

I spent a little over 3hrs going through this pattern and decoding it into round format

If you remember above, I mentioned that I decided NOT to make my own pattern because I didn't really have the time..

Well I spent as much time as it probably would have taken to make my own, decoding this...:(

My second star was taken away because I REALLY don't feel like the pattern was written correctly(i.e-some of the moves were not added)

on the first horse the belly is really skinny and the neck REALLY long..

I checked and rechecked to make sure i made NO mistakes changing the pattern.. I WAS making the first horse AS I was rewriting the pattern.

For the second horse I made some changes.. particularly I shorted the neck and made the belly fatter..

II think the second horse looks WAY better. If/when I make a 3rd I plan to add a couple rounds to the belly...

All and all, CUTE pattern, NOT well written. 

IF you are experienced enough to read patterns NOT written in rounds and either work or(like I did)convert them, I recommend this pattern....

Sock Monkeys

My biggest seller this season. Monkeys!

I used part of a free pattern.

I give it 5 stars!(the part of the pattern I used, that is..)

I'm going to share the pattern.

For my arms,legs, and body, I use this sock monkey pattern by Crochet Geek.
 I would like to  state that she is the best there is for any beginners wanting to learn..
Her videos are very informative and easy to follow.

The link for her full sock monkey pattern is HERE


Now.. for my head ,ears, snout, and tail. this is the pattern I used.

Ears- Hook size-G- Make 2

Round 1- 6 sc in magic loop
Round 2- turn - 2sc per stitch(12)
Round 3-turn- 1sc first stitch, 2sc next-repeat(18)
Round 4-turn- 1sc first 2 stitches, 2sc in 3rd-repeat-(24)
Round 5- turn- sc in each stitch (24)
Round 6-turn- sc first stitch, Sc Dec next 2(18)- finish off

Snout- work in rounds

round 1- 6sc in magic loop
round 2- 2sc each stitch(12)
round 3- 1 sc first stitch, 2sc next-repeat-(18)
Round 4- 1sc next 2 stitches, 2sc in 3rd-repeat-(24)
round 5-7 - Sc each stitch
Round 8- 1sc next 2 stitches, Sc dec next 2(18)- tie off

Tail-work in rounds

round 1- 5 sc in magic loop- continue doing 1sc each stitch until desire length(I switch colors for the last 3 rows)

head-(turn each round)

Round 1- 6sc in magic loop
Round 2-turn- 2sc each stitch(12)
Round- 3 - turn-1sc 1st stitch, 2sc next- repeat-(18)
Round 4- turn- 1sc 2stitches, 2sc 3rd stitch-repeat-(24)
Round 5- turn- 1sc 3st's, 2sc 4th(30)
Round 6- turn-1sc 4st's, 2sc 5th(36)
Round 7-Turn- 1sc 5st's, 2sc 6th(42)
Round 8- turn- 1sc 6st's, 2sc 7th(48)
Round 9-15- turn  -1sc each stitch
round 16- 1sc 6 st's, sc dec next 2 st's(42)
Round 17- 1sc 5st's, sc dec 2st's(36)
(add snout and eyes here)
Round 18- 1sc 4st's, sc dec 2st's(30)
Round 19- 1sc 3st's, sc dec 2(24)
Round 20-1sc 2st's, sc dec 2(18)
Round 21- 1sc, sc dec(12)
Tie off, sew on ears, stuff.
Stitch all parts together and you have this

About Yarned with love.

When I started this blog, I thought it would be all about me...
things I make, patterns I make......
ME ME ME ME

Of course, it was hardly used.. it gets boring writing all about me...

Well, today I had a Epiphany!!!!

Why not make it a review blog!

While I have written my own patterns.
They are few and far between.. I am a fairly new crocheter.. writing patterns take a LOT of time..

I have found it easier to simply buy OR find for free, patterns...
When I can find what I am looking for....

This led to my new blog.

Why not share what I make(whether it be somebody Else's design or my own), sort of making it about me! While also reviewing patterns I use, free or otherwise!

I have to say, though I haven't been at it long, I have already had a, MAN I wish someone would have told me this pattern was going to be like this, moment...

Well...now someone will tell you WHAT the pattern is like!!!!!

So, sit back and enjoy. 

Comments welcomed!!!

If there is a pattern you are eyeing but not sure on trying, tell me!

I may try it out for you, give a review here, and BAM!!!!    You, will then know whether or not you want to try it.. free or otherwise:)