Lullaby and Goodnight

Lullaby, and good night, in the skies stars are bright

May the moon, silvery beams, bring you with dreams

Close you eyes, now and rest, may these hours be blessed

Till the sky's bright with dawn, when you wake with a yawn

Lullaby, and good night, you are mother's delight

I'll protect you from harm, and you'll wake in my arms

  ~ as performed by Jewel/'09 Album Lullaby

Remember when monsters were REAL and things that went bump in the night had fangs and claws? Yeah, it's been a while - now most of the monsters have 2 legs and capped teeth.  But my own childhood, what a glorious time to be a kid, when The Boogieman was just about the only thing a good kid really had to worry about!

It's 1982 and Hasbro made those all those horribles of the night disappear, with the debut of their Glo Worm nightlight toy.
For those who are too young to remember and those who've never heard of a Glo Worm, their little heads were made with a special plastic, that allowed them to glow in the dark. They had a plush body (that encased the battery pack) making the Glo Worm the first nightlight that a child could cuddle with as they fell asleep. Told you it was great to be a little kid in the 80's!

This sweet little bug became a staple in many a child's bedroom and those scary monsters lurking in the dark, were no match for Glo Worm’s glowing cuteness.
Well, they say, all thing come back around, and this little bug was the inspiration behind the newest addition to the FiberDoodles by K4TT Pattern Library.
Introducing Snuggle Bug and Blanket.

This sweet little plush is perfect for your toddler to cuddle with on those stormy nights, when the monsters still lurk outside windows - or while just laying in the light and watching television.  These vivid colors, although not battery powered, are positively charged with smiles and good feelings. Sold as a set (blanket and bug) or separately (Snuggle Bug single or Snuggle Blanket) this soft little cutie is bound to not only bring back memories, but to help create fond ones as well!  

Available now on Etsy.com

DumDums Need You!

Assemble the Lovebugs!
Last Evening's First Annual Assemblage of the Lovebugs was moving along at a faster than anticipated pace and really making some headway.  

The LoveBugs had brilliantly devised a resolution to childhood tears and broken spirits in all children, everywhere - with LOVE, patience and understanding through love-bites.  
and that's when someone brought out the DumDums!!  
A whole case of them.    

We're still investigating where exactly this box came from.. and who brought it...but that's definitely when things got .. 

well they got downright ugly!  

Now being a LoveBug, fighting is not in their sweet nature.  Their job in life is to give you a little nibble and melt your heart!   But biting into that sweet sugary goodness... well, it was just a bit more euphoria than they are used to. 
While it's true that the average child can handle a DumDum or two without any issue;
Lovebugs, at only 3 inches in height, ... well, 11 grams of sugar goes straight to their little bellies and they get just a little wound up.  

Dizzy from sugar, these little bugs began to shout and bicker at each other and began to 'boink' each other on the noggin... not showing much love at all!

Now you've probably never been told this before and it can't be found in any book, but a LoveBug's Heart is in it's head; that's why their heads are larger than their bodies!  Well, with all that boinking and bonking.. eventually, their hearts swelled so big, it quickly dissolved the remaining traces of sugar and they were able to start loving again.  
That's when the LoveBugs began hatching a NEW plan... Deliver DumDums to Everyone!!
... but now there are more DumDums than there are Lovebugs! 

This is where YOU come in!  Make your own little Army of Lovebugs and spread the DumDums (or other stick'd pop) among the little ones around you this Valentine's Day! 

The LoveBug

Materials :
Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in Color of Choice
Size E4/3.50 Crochet Hook (US) 
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)
6mm Black Plastic Beads for Eyes
DumDum Lollipops (or similar product)
Yarn Needle for Sewing

*Special Notation(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.
- Only the Head/Body of this project are stuffed with filling; all other sections remain unstuffed.
- Eyes are placed at approximately Rnd 8 and spaced 4 sts apart on Head - however, you may wish to place them upon completion based on your crocheting techniques and personal preferences.
  

Head/Body  (Make 1):
with color of choice,
___ 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: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnds 6-10: sc in ea st around  (30 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 11: [(Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 5 times, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts] twice  (20 sts)
___ Rnd 12: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 10 times  (10 sts)
___ Rnd 13: [(Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in nxt st] twice  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 14: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 15: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (21 sts)
___ Rnds 17-19: sc in ea st around  (21 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 20: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 21: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 9 times  (9 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 21 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape.


Arm  (Make 2) :
with color of choice,
Chain 6, hdc 5 times in 2nd ch from hook, carefully remove hook from last st made, temporarily dropping your loop, and insert your hook into first hdc made, grab loop and pull through as you would if making a slst, ch-1, slst in ea of the 4 remaining chains of beg ch-6.
Finish off leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Arm to side of Body.
Slide DumDum (or similar stick'd candy) through small hole in hand area of Arm!


Foot  (Make 2) :
with color of choice,
___ 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: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (9 sts)
___ Rnd 3: sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts  (10 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea st around  (10 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (8 sts)
___ Rnd 6/ROW:  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.  (If you lose a stitch and only can make 3 sc across, this is fine also - just make sure that the opening is stitched closed.)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Foot to bottom of Body.

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Users 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.
All patterns are released 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 released 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. If you wish to share this pattern, please link to the website and/or page - DO NOT re-print or re-post to another website.

Introducing - Bao the Bookworm

Can you believe that another school year is drawing to a close?  Well, I can't!  It seems as though the school year just effortlessly slid by - of course, my 6th grader isn't complaining that summer vacation will soon be here!

So in time to bid those Skool Daze goodbye for another season,  I introduce you to Bao the Bookworm.

Wouldn't he look adorable sitting on that favorite teacher's desk?  A reminder for all time of a great year of learning and a heart-felt gift of love.

Bao the Bookworm contains 10 pages of pattern instruction and contains the Bonus Pattern - Nubby, the Amigurumi Pencil.

Bao stands about 9 inches in height and is simple enough to make up quickly!  Purchase your copy of Bao the Bookworm for your favorite teacher ~ you'll be remembered for years to come! (Although, I am horrible at embroidery - imagine how personal you can make this gift with teacher's name and school year - etc!)

Purchase Bao the Bookworm on Etsy.com

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0319 Cherry Red, 0624 Tea Leaf, 0313 Aran, 0365 Coffee, 0406 Med Thyme and 0311 White

poly-fil fiberfill
2 - 12” Pipe Cleaners
2 - 6mm plastic beads  (eyes)
Size US G6/4.25mm 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.


Bao the Bookworm - original concept/copyright 2012/Published Copyright 2013

Available Tonight!

This evening the KISS LadyBug will be available for purchase at FiberDoodles by K4TT on etsy.

and Coming Soon:

the KISS Camel

Just In Case You've Missed It..

There are 3 new additions to the K.I.S.S. Series available in my etsy shop now.

The K.I.S.S. Series Praying Mantis:

The K.I.S.S. Series Siamese Kitty:

and the K.I.S.S. Series Triceratops:

As always, I am continuing to add to the K.I.S.S. Series just as quickly as I can, so keep watching this blog or my shop for the newest members!

CROCHET PATTERN - KISS Series - Bumble Bee

This Listing is for the PATTERN and NOT the actual plush toy.

Purchase KISS Series Bee 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® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in  0312  Black, 0322 Pale Yellow, and 0311 White
poly-fil fiberfill 
Size US G/6-4.25mm crochet hook  
Crochet 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.