Halloween is near!!!

Halloween is near so i have decided to run a crochet along in Secret Yarn Society which is a facebook group i admin. It is for a 25 block Halloweenghan and includes all of the Halloween blocks i have come up with over the years. I will be adding all my original patterns to my Ravelry shop http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kimberly-stidger. I have decided to release one of the Halloween squares here for my fans. It was inspired by the Frankie Potholder by Cindy Cave and i call it FRANKENSQUARE!!!!!!!

6in FrankenSquare
Materials:
H Hook
Worsted weight yarn:
Green
Black
White
ch 1 at beg not a st
Head: measure after the 2^nd row and make sure the piece is 6in in length and adjust hook as needed if it is not 6in
ch 24
1. sc in 2nd ch and each across, turn
2-21. ch 1, sc across, turn
finish off green at end of row 21.

22. Attach black with sc, drop down and dc in top of the 2nd st of row 20 (drop st) ,* sc, drop st in row 20, repeat from * across and end with a sc in the last st
    
    
    
    
    
    

23-24. ch 1 sc in each st across, turn finish off at end of row 24
Here you have some choices to make. You will notice in my photo that my facial features are large and cover the entire square leaving no room for a mouth and little room for additional details like stitched wounds or whatever else you may wish to add. If you want to add additional details i would recommend that you use a smaller hook (F or G) and crochet tight.



Eyebrows:
With black, chain 23.
1. dc in 4th ch from hook, dc each ch across, do not finish off leave black for later use
Eyes:
Attach white yarn with sc, crochet 8 sc, ch 1 turn, leaving rest of black unworked.
2. ch 1, sc dec in first 2 stitches, sc 5, sc dec in last 2 stitches, turn (7).
3. ch 1, sc dec in first 2 stitches, sc in last 5, turn
4. ch 1, sc dec in first 2 stitches, sc in last 4, turn
5. ch 1, sc dec in first 2 stitches, sc, sc dec in last 2 stitches finish off
For 2nd eye skip two black stitches and attach white yarn with sc , crochet 8 sc to end of black row.
2. ch 1 sc dec in first 2 stitches, sc 5, sc dec in last 2 stitches, ch 1, turn (7).
3. ch 1, sc in first 5 stitches , sc dec in last 2 stitches, turn
4. ch 1, sc in first 4 stitches , sc dec in last 2 stitches, turn
5. ch 1, sc dec in first 2 stitches, sc, sc dec in last 2 stitches finish off
Nose:
To add nose, attach green with sc in between eyes, sc in next sc
2. ch 1, 2sc in each stitch, ch 1, turn
3. ch 1, 2sc in first st, sc 1 in next 2 stitches, 2sc in last st, turn
4-6. ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
7. ch 1, sc dec in first 2 stitches, sc in next 2 stitches, sc dec in last 2 stitches, turn
8. ch 1, sc, sc dec, sc, finish off
Now pick your black yarn back up chain 1 and sc in the end of every row of the eyes and nose putting a 2sc in every rounded corner to prevent puckering connect to the other side with a ss and then finish off.
The pupils are also your choice since i do not know how big your facial features may be. If you are good at embroidering then i recommend you embroider pupils, if you and not so good at embroidering like me you can crochet pupils by starting with a magic ring and adding 6 sc.
Now just sew the face to the square and you have yourself a FRANKENSQUARE!!!

I have really been loving this skull design . Here is the latest skull items i have created. Now i plan to try and make a top with the skull design.

On another note i finally got around to opening an etsy shop. Its called CrochetByKimber and here is the link Here. I have been impatiently waiting for my first sale to come. I only plan to offer items i have on hand at least for now, so there is not very much to look at at this time but i still am taking custom orders so never be afraid to ask if there is anything and i mean anything your heart desires (made from crochet that is),

There has been a skull shawl pattern floating around for a while now via pinterest and facebook and i have loved watching others work it up and wanted make one myself but being me i just had to find something a little bit different and i succeeded. This shawl is made from a German pattern called kopf-tuch that can be found on dawanda. I made it using approx. 9.5oz Red heart shimmer in purple and it came out 70x30 inches. I think it came out lovely if i do say so myself and i am offering it for sale. If you are interested in this piece please contact me at kimberscrochetcreations@gmail.com.

After taking a hiatus because of arm pain i have created one of my cutest dresses yet. It is a halter and the pattern is sized for 2-3t you can purchare it here http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/princess-halter-dress-2-3t or have one custom made especially for your little one by contacting me at kimberscrochetcreations@gmail.com

Ive always wanted a head to show off the hats and scarfs ive made but never have stumbled across one so i finally decided to make my own. Its coming out good so far, i need to order some eyes still and figure out how to shape the mouth, chin and neck but im pretty proud of myself. Maybe ill try for a kid next so i can show off some cloths ive made.

The pineapple princess top 3-6 months is now avaliable in my shop and i have extended the 20% off all items in my store so head on over and take advantage by clicking here.

Well I am hosting my first ever successful CAL this weekend and its going great. I figured it would be the best way to bring new members to my facebook group and get my patterns tested. We are making up my newest pattern Pineapple Princess Top which should be available in my Ravelry shop tomorrow if all gos well. Here is a pic of the top matched with a free diaper cover and free bloomer pattern from Ravelry