Animal Safety Post - Easter Time

Lilies decorate homes and churches at this time of the year as a symbol of purity, joy, hope and life.  The lily is mentioned frequently throughout the Bible and serves today as a beautiful reminder of the significance of the Easter season.

In Christian tradition, the Easter Lily signifies rebirth and new beginnings. 
It is said that beautiful white lilies sprang up in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus wept in the last hours before he was betrayed by Judas. Another legend claims that the white lilies grew from the repentant tears shed by Eve upon her departure from Paradise.
Christian beliefs aside, the Lily is one of the most prominent flowers at this time of year - and to your cat, one of the most deadly items in your home.

All parts of the lily are toxic to cats. Lilies are actually so poisonous, that a cat can suffer fatal kidney failure just from nibbling a leaf, licking pollen off it's fur or even drinking the water from a vase with cut lilies in it.

Please feel free to pass the message on to all cat households where this beautiful flower may be a visual announcement of the Easter Season or Spring.

You can also download (in pdf format) and print this informational poster to place on Ad boards at your local super market, florist or wherever Lilies may be sold.

Easter Crochet-A-Long

Getting back into the swing of things - and nothing makes that easier than diving in head first and just going full stroke  (I've never been one to just tread water)...

There have been a ton of UFO's sitting around for the past 3 years.  As the hub would often tease, "my laboratory" looked more like a plushie chop shop.  Legs here, Arms there a Body left wherever...
So without further ado... let's do something with all those body parts..
an Easter Something...



What you will need to work this Project:
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in a Main Color, a Contrast Color for Eyes/Nose, and 0311 White
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US G6/4.00mm Crochet Hook
Crochet Needle for sewing
Gallon Size Ziplock Bag to store your work

Special Stitches/Tutorials  to help you with this Pattern:
When Round Things Go FLAT - Tutorial Here:  When Round Things Go FLAT
I Hate Chain Starts!!!! - Tutorial Here: I Hate Chain Starts!!!!

Terms Used in this Pattern:

sc - single crochet

Inc - Increase (2 single crochet stitches in same stitch)

Dec - Decrease (2 single crochet stitches become 1 stitch)

st/sts - stitch(es)

rnd - round

nxt - next

lp/lps - loop(s)

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.  Stuff your piece as you work as there are NO “stuff here” indicators present within the pattern instructions.

Leg/Foot  (Make 2) : 

with Main Color,

___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts) 

___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)

___ Rnd 3: [Inc in ea of nxt 3 sts, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts] twice  (18 sts)

___ Rnd 4: sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts  (22 sts)

___ Rnds 5-8: sc in ea st around  (22 sts/ea rnd)

___ Rnd 9: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (20 sts)

___ Rnds 10-11: sc in ea st around  (20 sts/ea rnd)

___ Rnd 12: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (18 sts)

___ Rnd 13: sc in ea st around  (18 sts)

___ Rnd 14: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (16 sts)

___ Rnd 15: sc in ea st around  (16 sts)

___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (14 sts)

___ Rnd 17: sc in ea st around  (14 sts)

___ Rnd 18: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (12 sts)

___ Rnd 19: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (10 sts)

___ Rnd 20/Row:  sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, squeeze front and back pieces flat together - working through both thicknesses (4 lps total) sc across, closing the opening for a count of 5 sc.

Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide.   Set aside, until both legs are worked.  Body cannot be worked until legs are complete.

(Rnd 20/Row - squeeze front  and back pieces together - pushing through BOTH sides)

(Rnd 20/Row - complete single crochet as usual)

(Rnd 20/Row - work across all stitches to end - creating 5 single crochet in a straight row

instead of 10 stitches as an open round)

(Rnd 20/Row - completed)

Arm (Make 2) : 

with Main Color, 

___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)

___ Rnd 2: [Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in nxt st] twice  (10 sts)

___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts] twice  (14 sts)

___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in nxt st] twice  (16 sts)

___ Rnds 5-7: sc in ea st around  (16 sts/ea rnd)

___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (14 sts)

___ Rnd 9: sc in ea st around  (14 sts)

___ Rnd 10: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (12 sts)

___ Rnd 11: sc in ea st around  (12 sts)

___ Rnd 12: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (10 sts)

___ Rnds 13-15: sc in ea st around  (10 sts/ea rnd)

___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (8 sts)

___ Rnd 17: sc in ea st around  (8 sts)

___ Rnd 18: Squeeze front and back pieces flat together - working through both thicknesses (4 lps total) sc across, closing the opening for a count of 4 sc.   (4 sts)

Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Arm to Body.


The Next Installment for this CAL will be  Thursday - 04/10/2014

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Introducing : Pax the Pudgy Penguin

Bunnies are not the only pudgies that like to grace Easter Baskets!

This Polar Pudgy wants to share this spring with you! The PUDGIES. These pudgy babies are plush and proud to be plump! Soft and Squishy and just so cute, they are perfect for baby's nursery, an Easter Basket, or just hanging out watching the tube. Ready in just a few hours, you could have an Army of Pudgies in no time if you're not careful!

Pax the Pudgy Penguin, contains 9 pages of pattern instructions, with detail oriented photographs to help you bring this 10 inch friend to life.  

This D.I.Y. project is a gift you'll be proud to give or display at anytime of the year.  From his little toes to his cute little nose - he just makes you want to smile!

Download your copy of Pax and march out your own little penguins this weekend!

Purchase Pax the Pudgy Penguin on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0311 White, 3950 Charcoal, 0341 Light Grey, 0336 Warm Brown, 0883 Spa Blue and 0624 Tea Leaf

poly-fil fiberfill
Size US H8/5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

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Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.

Introducing : Rae the Pudgy Rabbit

Looking for that last minute Easter Basket homemade treasure?

Then a Pudgy is your ticket! The PUDGIES. These pudgy babies are plush and proud to be plump! Soft and Squishy and just so cute, they are perfect for baby's nursery, an Easter Basket, or just hanging out watching the tube. Ready in just a few hours, you could have an Army of Pudgies in no time if you're not careful!

Rae the Pudgy Rabbit, contains 8 pages of pattern instructions, with detail oriented photographs to help you bring this 10 inch (not including ears) friend to life.  

This D.I.Y. project is a gift you'll be proud to give or display at Easter time or anytime of the year.

Download your copy tonight and customize with your favorite colors for all the little bunnies in your life!

Purchase Rae the Pudgy Rabbit on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0334 Buff, 0313 Aran, 0365 Coffee, 0724 Baby Pink, 0254 Pumpkin, and 0672 Spring Green

poly-fil fiberfill
Size US H8/5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

By ordering any product from FiberDoodles by K4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodles by K4TT End User Licensing Agreement or qualification.
Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.

Introducing : Ralstyn the Rabbit

Here he comes, 'hopping down the Bunny Trail, bringing every girl and boy

Baskets full of Easter joy, things to make your Easter bright and gay.

Hippity hoppin' Easter's on its way!'

Peter Cottontail

©1950 Steve Nelson & Jack Rollins

Ralstyn is already bright eyed and fluffy-tailed - no oversleeping for him and he is ready to stroll down Bunny Lane with your little one to help find all those hidden goodies and brightly colored eggs.

Ralstyn the Rabbit, contains 11 pages of pattern instructions, with detail oriented photographs to help you bring this 22 inch friend to life to share in the spoils and fun of the commercial side of this spring holiday.

This funny little bunny works up quickly and is the perfect size for small hands.  Purchase your copy today and customize in the colors of your choice, to be ready to go trail blazing with your little one.

Purchase Ralstyn the Rabbit on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0334 Buff, 0313 Aran, 0883 Spa Blue, 0360 Café, 0311 White and 0774 Black

poly-fil fiberfill
Size US H8/5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

By ordering any product from FiberDoodles by K4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodles by K4TT End User Licensing Agreement or qualification.
Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.

JellyBean & Peep Ready for Sale

Ready for your purchase - JellyBean and Peeps

Purchase Jellybean the Bunny(Dressed) on Etsy.com

Purchase Peeps the Bunny on Etsy.com

Purchase Jellybean the Bunny (Basic) on Etsy.com

Remember, you can sell what you make from paid patterns - this now includes selling your finished works in your etsy shops!

Each pattern is complete with Bunny and Bonus Egg;  is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.  Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials. You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

Pattern:
JellyBean  (Basic/Non-Dressed) - Beginner
JellyBean (Dressed) - Advanced Beginner
Peep - Advanced Beginner


* * * Crocheted as directed with F hook, models which have been produced are approximately 21 inches tall. However, depending on your crochet style, this measurement may/will vary. * * * 

Materials Used in Model(s):

Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0336 Warm Brown, 0313 Aran, 0311 White, 0365 Coffee, 0774 Black, 0334 Buff, 0322 Pale Yellow, 0724 Baby Pink, 0530 Orchid and 0668 Honeydew

poly-fil fiberfill
Size US F5/3.75mm crochet hook (US)
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

JellyBean (undressed) = $5.20USD
JellyBean (Basic/Dressed) = $5.80USD
Peeps = $6.20USD

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Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.