Feels Like Time for a Giveaway....

it feels like giveaway time here at Mama's Little Monkeys.....I have been making these adorable ruffle infinity scarves. I'm addicted to this fabric. I want to ensconse my house in ruffles. (but I won't....)

WHAT YOU'LL WIN:

A $10.00 Gift Certificate to Seaux Comfy on Etsy!!!

So maybe you want a ruffley scarf of your own?

Maybe you want some crochet cleaning cloths, or a body pillow cover??
Why don't you hop over to SeauxComfy, my new shop, and check out my lovely items there.

Come back here, and tell me your favorite color of the ruffle scarves (or if you really don't like the scarves, what's your favorite item in the shop?)

Make SURE You leave an email, fan page, etsy shop or SOMETHING for me to contact you if you win.

It'd also be fabulous if you could share my fan page because I'm so close to the Big 1K Giveaway (almost to 1000 sales on Badge Reels and 1000 fans on Facebook!) (liking my fan page will not enhance your chances of winning, it'd just be great karma for you.) So there will be a huge giveaway soon!

Winners for this giveaway will be chosen from comments ON THIS BLOG POST only!

Thanks so much and good luck!
~~amy

Free Crochet Pattern--Easy Coaster

Here's another freebie for you. Nothing new, fancy or earth shattering, just a little coaster for your coffee :)

COFFEE COASTER
©Amy Dutsch

G Hook
Cotton yarn

Pattern worked in ROUNDS, do not turn.
Terms Used:
ss=slip stitch
st=stitch
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet


Round One: Ch 3, 11 dc in 1st ch. SS to join. Pull yarn to tighten center.

Round Two: Ch 3, 2dc in each st around. SS to join with starting ch.

Round Three: Repeat Round Two.

(If you want a bigger coaster, repeat round two again)

Round Four: Ch 1. 1 SC in each st around. SS to join with Chain.

 

Round Five: Ch 1. SS in each st around. SS to join with Ch. Finish off and weave in ends.

Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or corrections!!
~~Amy

Free Crochet Pattern--Easy Washcloth/Dishcloth

We're doing washcloths for the CAL/KAL that I created over on Ravelry so I thought I'd take a stab at one since I hadn't found a nice, quick, simple pattern in half double crochet (so far).

EASY WASHCLOTH



Terms Used:
ss= slipstitch
st= stitch
sc= single crochet
hdc=half double crochet

©Amy Dutsch 2012

G Hook (Or preferred hook size)
Cotton Yarn  (I used "I Love This Cotton")


Ch 22
hdc in 3rd ch from hook and 1 hdc in each st across
ch 2
turn
*1 hdc in each st across
ch 2
turn*
Repeat from * for 13-14 rows (until desired size)

ch 1 and  sc around all edges of the cloth, fudging as you go. Do 3 sc in each corner for a more rounded appearance.

OPTIONAL:
At last corner (meeting where you started) ch 20 and ss into same corner to make a hanging loop for the cloth. ss into next st for security , finish off and weave in ends.

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If you have any tips, suggestions or corrections please drop me a line on Ravelry.