What's happening with me

I am finally, FINALLY, winding down from the holidays. I was asked to participate as a vendor in a local Frozen 2 party so I set up a table with stuffed Olafs, stuffed Svens, a couple throw blankets, and some scarves and hats. I actually have a few items left over that I'd still like to sell, so if you're interested in any of them please contact me!

I started my etsy shop back up. It only has a few items in it now, including Olaf and Sven, but I'm working on making more. There are a couple baby dresses that I think would be perfect for Easter or weddings, and I'm working on a stuffed duckie that I hope will gather interest for Easter as well.

I'm working on a pattern for sonic the hedgehog and I'm nearly done with him. I'll need a couple people to test the pattern when I'm done (any day now) so if you're interested, contact me and I'll send it to you. I'm not able to pay you, but you'll have the pattern for free!

What have you been up to so far this year?

Olaf scarf!

Snowflake hat

Baby dress

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Sonic the Hedgehog free graph

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game character originated by Sega, but is very soon going to be in his own movie!  My son and I are beyond excited to see it.  My son is a gamer boy in the extreme!  He loves Nintendo's Mario best of all (graph can be found here) but I think Sonic is maybe his second favorite and with the movie coming out I figured I'd just have to make a graph...and possibly a blanket! 😉

I worked harder on this one than on any graph I've done before.  I usually try to use the least number of colors possible so there are fewer ends to tuck in and fewer places for something to go wrong. I decided to give Sonic a little depth though, and shaded/shadowed him a bit.  I'm sure if you want to cut down on the colors used, that you could omit the dark blue and use only one color blue throughout.

I created this graph to make a 5 x 6 ft throw when using 1 sc per graph square with a J hook.  If you'd like the pdf of this graph, you can go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and save or print right from your browser.  If you'd like me to make you one I can do that too.  Email me at kendra@kendrascrochetedcreations.com for pricing. 

If you make this afghan, please send me a photo!  I love to see your work.  If you post it to social media, please credit me with the design and tag me.  I'm KendrasCrochet on Instagram and Twitter, and KendrasCrochetedCreations on Facebook.  If you have any questions about this graph, please let me know. 

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills have an amazing logo in my opinion!  I mean, it's a little obvious, they're in Buffalo and their logo is a buffalo...

But look at it! The strength of the leaping buffalo, the perception of motion, and of course the red white and blue colors are always attractive!

This graph was made to create a twin size afghan when using 2 dc per graph square and an H hook.  I'd suggest working it from the short side to avoid too many color changes.  I like to use a method called intarsia where I leave the unused color hanging and pick up the new.  You can see photos of this method in this blog post.  If you'd like the pdf of the graph you can go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and save orprintright from your browser.  If you'd like me to make you one, I can do that too. Email me at kendra@kendrascrochetedcreations.com for pricing.

If you make this please send  me a photo!  I'd love to see it.  When you share to social media please credit me with the design and tag  @KendrasCrochetedCreations on Facebook and @KendrasCrochet on Twitter and Instagram.  If you like it, let me know in the comments!

Pittsburgh Pirates graph

Do you know how the Pirates got their name?  They were originally the Alleghenys , but when they signed on a much sought after 2nd baseman, they were accused of making a "piratical" move and they embraced the term as their own and wore it proudly. 

The logo has changed over the years, as logos often do, but it has most often been a single "P" in some form. The most recent is this pointy letter P whose name for the font I can't find!  I believe they made it up just for the logo, but I could be wrong.

This graph was created to make a twin sized afghan when using 2 dc per graph square with an H hook.  If you would like to make one yourself, you can go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and save orvprint right from your browser.   If you'd like me to make one for you I can do that. Email me at kendra@kendrascrochetedcreations.com for pricing. 

If you make one, please send me a photo!  I love to see your finished products.  If you share, tag me in social media. I'm @KendrasCrochet on Twitter and Instagram and KendrasCrochetedCreations on Facebook.

Let me know what you think!

Vikings football graph

ask for Vikings ball

I've attracted a lot of attention over the years with my Green Bay packer afghan (found here).  Eventually a Green Bay fan asked me if I could make this one,  with the football as the main focus.  Fast forward to last week and I was asked if I could use that one to make a Vikings version!  This is what I came up with.  I'm wondering if I should try again with a larger font to take up more space in the football (if you looked at the Packers one, it takes up most of the ball!) or if it's better this way where it looks like a printed logo.  What do you think?   Let me know!

Also, I'm not 100% happy with the V.  I tried and tried to make it looks better but this is honestly the best I could do (without remaking the whole thing bigger - which, as I said, is definitely an option).

Another thing that sort of bothers me is the background color.   I couldn't find a purple that I thought looked suitable for the Vikings so I came as close as I could thinking that if anyone made it they'd have to decide what color yarn to pick up anyway so it would be ok.  Unfortunately, I'm not sure my computer is color calibrated anymore (or maybe my tablet and phone aren't) because sometimes when I look at it, it's red! 

Back to the point: if you want the pdf of this free graph, go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and you can save or print right from your browser.  I'd use an H hook and 2 dc per graph square to make a twin sized afghan, or you can add 40  graph squares on each end (to make it 200 across) and 30 to the top and bottom (to make it 150) and use a J hook and 1 sc per graph square to get a 5 x 6 ft throw instead. 

If you make one, please share a photo with me!  If you post it to social media, please credit me with the design.  If you'd like me to make you one, I can do that too! Just email me at kendra@kendrascrochetedcreations.com for pricing.

The Little Mermaid Free Graph

I remember going to see The Little Mermaid while I was in middle school. I'm not a huge fan of Disney princesses or anything but my friend was so excited to go see it and wanted to see it with me, so I went.  I loved it!  Mermaid Ariel falls in love with human Prince Eric and wishes to become human (add conflict, resolution, and happy ending) and you get a wonderful film!  I'm undecided as to whether to see the live action version, though the others I've seen (Lady and the Tramp, Aladdin, The Lion King) have not disappointed me.  I don't know, I just really like remembering Ariel in her original cartoon form.  I'll probably watch the new one eventually and I'll probably like it, but for now, nostalgia reigns.

This graph was created to use 1 sc per graph square with a J hook to get a 5 x 6 ft throw.  Personalization is available upon request (name goes in the wide blue area on the left), but I left that area blank to cut down on color changes.  If I made this myself I might choose a variegated blue for the water but that's a personal preference. If you'd like to make this afghan yourself, go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and save or printright from your browser.   If you post on social media, please credit me for the design.  Tag #KendrasCrochetedCreations and @KendrasCrochet on Instagram and Twitter and @KendrasCrochetedCreations on Facebook.  If you have a finished photo I'd love to see it!  Post it to my Facebook page or email it to me at kendra@kendrascrochetedcreations.com. If you'd like me to make you one, I can do that too. Email me for pricing.

Minecraft creeper hooded blanket pattern

I was asked for a "Minecraft themed blanket" with a hood recently.  I don't know Minecraft so I did a quick google search and found something called a "Creeper" which is apparently the main antagonist of the game.  It looked almost camouflage with it's different shades of green pixelations, but I had copious amounts of green yarn recently donated to me so I chose 2 shades only and set to work.  I decided to keep it more simple than the random colors shown and decided on a checkerboard pattern instead.  Simply put, the checkerboard is 2 rows of alternating shades every 4 stitches, then change which shade goes where and repeat for 2 rows.

J hook
2 shades of green worsted weight yarn.  I used Red Heart Paddy green, and Mary Maxim Starlette Grass Green

Chain 189 (or a multiple of 4 +1 to desired length)
1. Dc in 3rd ch from hook and next 2, changing to second shade of green. dc in next 4, changing back to first shade. Repeat pattern to the end of he chain, using 4 dc of each shade, alternately
2. Ch 3, dc in next 3, changing to other shade. dc in next 4, changing back. Repeat to the end.
3. Changing to second shade of green, ch3. dc in next 3.

Repeat pattern throughout blanket, changing shades every 2 rows so that the colors form a checkerboard pattern.

Graphed out Creeper face

The hood, I had trouble with and would do differently if I had to do one again.  As stated before, it was to be a hooded blanket and I have a certain way of doing hooded blankets and instead of taking time to think about a different way to do it, I spent my time thinking of a way to make the design come out right in my traditional method. I got out my trusty graph paper and outlined  how many squares I needed for the hood (I use one third of the blanket width). then I graphed out the face.  Well, this isnt going to work because I sew one edge to itself to make the top of the hood so I had to cut the graph paper in the middle of the face.  Then I folded it up at a 45° angle and transferred it to the top of the outline. Mirror it for the other side and this is what  you get:

From graph to crochet!

My young teen recognized my finished product as Minecraft and seemed delighted with it so I called it good and sent it on to its new owner.

Finished design.  Not happy with the
results because the eyes are folded over.

Paw print heart free graph

I have a good friend who had the unfortunate experience to let her pet go with the help of a vet today.  I started thinking about how this pet had left her paw print on my friend's heart in the short time they were together.  I decided to design this graph for all our beloved fur babies.  This graph is easily customizable with a name (and dates) if desired.  The colors are up to you, but the graph was made to create a 5 x 6 throw when using 1 sc per graph square with a J hook.  If you'd like to make one yourself, please goto kendrascrochetedcreations.com and save or print right from your browser.  If you'd like me to make one for you I can do that too.  Email me at kendra@kendrascrochetedcreations.com for pricing.  If you make one and post a picture, please tag @KendrasCrochet on Twitter and Instagram. If you like the design, please share it with the buttons below.  If you have feedback, please leave a comment.

Smoother lines on graphghan designs

clunky stair step lines

Don't you hate that stair step look when you work on a graph and change colors?  You know the thing I'm talking about, the outline of  a design worked out on graph paper that doesn't have a smooth line when it angles to the side. Drives me crazy!  I figured out a way to smooth out those clunky stair step lines and I like my designs better now!

There's a simple fix.  It involves increases and decreases.   That's it. Very simple fix for a very frustrating problem.  My Olaf afghan has a lot of angles and this method worked great on smoothing the outlines out. I made a few of them for a Frozen 2 party where I'll be selling them.

Anyway, when you come to a color change that doesn't line up with the row before, that's when you increase and decrease the colors.  For example, the buttons on Olaf.  They're sort of circular so they involve color changes that aren't lined up.

Increase the number of black

At this particular point in the Olaf Afghan, the button on Olaf's front is getting wider as we work it, so when we come to the edge of the button we increase the number of black stitches. Of course, the first side we come to isn't shown (oops!), but I first decreased on the 2 stitches before the button then increased the first of the black stitches. The most important thing to do is to keep count!  Make absolute sure that you have the same number of stitches in each row and make sure that you have the correct number of each color in each row.

If you do this you will end up with smoother lines in your afghans. Of course, not every line will allow this.  That's ok.  Do it when you can and the overall appearance will be much less clunky and more professional.

Decrease the white

One tip on the Olaf afghan: There are lines to show where the legs attach to the body and where the head attaches as well.  They are lines of single stitches.  When they angle off to one side or another, put an increase/decrease before the line, put the (in this case, gray) outline stitch in the outline stitch from the row before, then increase/decrease after it.

If you have any questions about this please email me and I'll do what I can to help you.

Smooth lines!

Olaf graph

My mother took my son and me to see Frozen 2 this weekend at our local theater and once again (we saw the first one together, too) we were all enamored with Olaf the Snowman.  He's just so cute I can't stand it!  I love his childlike philosophy on life, love, and happiness. His upbeat, optimistic attitude is fun and endearing.  Plus, his being a snowman brought to life with magic just makes him incredibly cool.

I created this graph to make a 5 x 6 ft throw when using a J hook and and 1 sc per graph square.  If you'd like a pdf of the graph please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "Olaf" in the subject line.  Any questions should be in the body of the email.  If you'd like me to make one for you I can do that too.  Email me for pricing and payment information.  If you make one yourself, I'd love to see a picture!  If you post it anywhere please credit me with the design and tag #KendrasCrochetedCreations.  If you like it, let me know in the comments below and share with the buttons.

*The snowflakes are not necessary, but all that empty blue bothered me.  you can leave them out completely, crochet them in as you go, or x-stitch them on afterward!

Finished Olaf! About 4 x 6 ft.

Princess Bride themed graph

My favorite movie of all time is The Princess Bride.  I remember watching it with my mom when I was a kid.  At first I thought "oh boy, another stupid romance."  I mean, what kid wants that?  But I watched.  And I became intrigued.  And by the end of the movie I was fake sword fighting all over the living room furniture, rhyming my replies to every conversation, and quoting Mandy Patinkin's famous line "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya.  You killed my father. Prepare to die," in a bad Spanish accent to anyone that would listen.

I've watched it several times since then.  I shared my love for the movie with my son (who didn't want to watch a stupid romance movie, either), I've read the book, and I've read Cary Elwes' book about working on the movie.  For our anniversary this year, my husband bought me a digital copy on Vudu.  I've watched it twice more.  Maybe three times.  Maybe more.  Anyway, I just finished it again and thought I'd memorialize this wonderful romance/comedy/drama/adventure with a throw.  First step is to design the graph which I've done and now share with you. 

I created the graph to be a 5 x 6 throw when using a J hook and 1 sc per graph square.  To cut down on color changes I'd start on the long side and work my way across.  If you'd like a copy yourself, please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com and I'll send you the pdf. Use any colors you like.  If you make one, I'd love to see a picture!  Email it to me and you can possibly be shown here or on my Facebook page.  If you post it to social media yourself, please tag #KendrasCrochetedCreations and credit me with the design.  If you have any thoughts you'd like to share please comment below.  you're welcome to share this post using the links below.

Marilyn Monroe graph

My adult niece and I were chatting one day and I mentioned my respect for Marilyn Monroe as an actress.  Overcoming a rough childhood, changing from factory girl to pinup/actress/singer, bombshell...Wow!  You go, Norma Jeane!
"I LOVE Marilyn Monroe!" she exclaimed.
Since Christmas was coming up, what else could I do?  I made up this graph and crocheted her a blanket.  I used a flesh colored yarn for the skin tone.  Unfortunately, I can't find any of the photos I took of the finished product.  If I find any later I'll add them to this post!

I used 2 dc per graph square with an H hook to get a large throw (about 4 x 6).  If you'd like to make one of your own please email kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "Marilynblue" in the subject line.  Any questions should be put n the body of the email.  If you'd like to see your finished photo featured here or on my Facebook page,  please email it to me when you're done.  You're also welcome to post it to my Facebook page yourself. If you post to other social media, please tag #KendrasCrochetedCreations and credit me for the design.

Let me know if you like it in the comments section below!

Batman graph

The Batman franchise has been around for decades, starting in the DC comics and ending up on the big screen, with series, animation, and video games liberally sprinkled throughout.  The logo has drastically changed throughout the years starting out as a man in a cape and morphing into a bat...getting slimmer/clunkier back and forth as time goes on.  This version is my personal favorite.

To crochet this full size afghan, I would use black for he background even though the graph shows white (it's just so hard on the eyes to stare at a black graph!), using 2 dc per graph square with an H hook.  If you want to make a twin size, cut off the top and bottom 15 rows. For a throw, add 15 to top and bottom, add 40 rows to right and left sides, and sc with a J hook.

If  you'd like me to make one for you, I can do that too.  Please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com for payment details.

To get this graph yourself, email me with "Batman" in the subject line.  Any questions should be in the body of your email.

If you make one, I'd love to see a finished photo!  Email it to me, or tag #KendrasCrochetedCreations on social media.

Are you secretly a designer and don't even know it?

Designing an original crocheted piece is sometimes a great deal of hard work.  If you don't know where to start or think you have no idea how to even try, think about these things: have you ever modified a piece to get it closer to what you wanted?  Even something as simple as changing the color of the yarn is a step in the right direction (and I'm 99.999% sure we've all done that!). The first step to designing (in my opinion) is modifying existing patterns to suit your needs or tastes.  This post will be about adjusting patterns.

1. Besides simply changing the color of the yarn to get what you want, you can change the size of the finished product. The easiest way to do this is to use a different hook size. Follow the pattern as it is written  but use a smaller or larger hook.

2. Just as easily as changing the hook size is changing the yarn type.  Most of the products I make use worsted weight yarn.  I like how it feels on my hook and I'm used to it.  If I use a thinner yarn or a thicker yarn, that automatically changes the finished size.

3. Another way to change the size of a finished product is to change the number of repeats.  Most patterns are repetitive and often the designer tells you the pattern is "multiples of *number of stitches* plus *number of stitches*" for example: multiple of 7 plus 2. So if your pattern calls for  65 stitches across you can change it to a smaller size by multiplying 7 x say, 5 = 35 plus 2 for 37.  This would make the finished product about half the length.  Of course, you don't need to change it that drastically!

4. Stitch length is another variable in patterns that can be easily changed.  Try using a taller stitch sometimes, a double crochet instead of a single crochet perhaps. Or do the opposite. Be a bit more discerning with this change though, because it can change the entire look of a finished product.  You'll need to make sure this is a change that you can appreciate. Then again, making changes is a huge part of the designing process!  If you don't like it, rip it out and try again. 

5. Replacing an element with a different method.  If you're making a wearable piece that calls for an element in a method you don't care for (a sweater with seamed sleeves instead of seamless or a slipper sock with a gusseted heel instead of a heel flap) you can work the pattern as it is and replace one method for another when it gets to that part of the pattern.

Once you are comfortable making these changes, you can start modifying existing patterns more and more with a combination of these suggestions. If you make enough changes, you've actually created a new, unique piece and can call yourself a designer after all!  Do this enough times and you can start from scratch.

Marauder's Map graph

A lot of adults as well as children love Harry Potter.  I'm a big fan myself and have enjoyed sharing the books and movies both with my son when he came along.

The Marauder's Map was created by Messieurs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs who we later found out was Harry's father and his friends. It shows the location of every living person in the Hogwarts castle and which direction they are moving (if they are moving) and helped Harry out of a few scrapes from the time he got his hands on it, thanks to the Weasley twins.

I plan on using a J hook and 1 sc per graph square worked in straight rows for this to make a 4 x 5 ft throw. Maybe use a tan color for the background to simulate old parchment. If you would like a copy to make your own (graph only, no written instructions) email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "solemnlyswear" in the subject line and I'll send you the pdf.  If you have any questions, they can be in the body of the email.  As always, you may sell your finished product, but not the pattern, nor can you claim the pattern as your own.  If you post a photo to social media please tag #KendrasCrochetedCreations in the photo. 

Cincinnati Reds free graph

The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League Central division.  In 1876, Cincinnati became one of the charter members of the new National League, but the club ran afoul of league organizer and long-time president William Hulbert for selling beer during games (the horror!) and renting out their ballpark on Sundays.  Cincinnati president W. H. Kennett refused to sign a pledge to formally ban beer and Sunday baseball, so the other owners formally expelled Cincinnati!  When  attempts to form a new league failed, a new independent ball club known as the Red Stockings was formed in the Spring of 1881, and the team was brought to St. Louis for a weekend exhibition and eventually the American Association was formed.  The Cincinnati Red Stockings left the American Association on November 14, 1889 and joined the National League, changing their name from "Red Stockings" to simply "Reds."

If you'd like a pdf of this graph please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "Cincinnati Reds" in the subject line and I'll send it to you.  If you'd like me to make you one, I can do that too, please email me for pricing.  

To make your own large throw, use 2 dc per graph square with an H hook.  If you are unsure how to begin, read this blog post on intarsia crochet, but let me know if you have trouble getting started.

If you like my work, please share using the Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest buttons below.  If you make one, I'd love to see a completed photo and with your permission, post it here or on Facebook.  If you post it yourself, please credit the design to me.

Dodge Charger graph for sale

This graph was created to make a throw sized afghan when using a J hook and 1 sc per graph square.  It uses 3 shades of blue along with black, white and gray, but can be customized to show the color of your choice.  Please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with your request and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal, or we can discuss payment options.  Graph is $5, no written instructions.

Pittsburgh Penguins graph

Who doesn't love an ice skating penguin?  The Pittsburgh Penguins logo hasn't changed much over the years, but for a brief period where the penguin wasn't ice skating.  They soon went back to another ice skating version, though. A more buff, masculine version (I didn't realize penguins could be buff, but look at that chest!).

If you'd like to make your own afghan from this graph email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com for the pdf, putting "Pittsburgh Penguins" in the subject line.  Use 2 dc per graph square with an H hook to make a twin size afghan.  If you'd like to make a throw size, increase the top and bottom by 5 rows and the left and right sides by 15 rows. Use a J hook and 1 sc per graph square.

Finished photo!  I trimmed the sides
by 10 and added 25 to top and bottom,
using 1 sc per square with a J hook.
Not what I said to do at all! ;-)

If you'd like me to make you one, I can do that too.  Email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com for pricing.

If you like this pattern, please share on Facebook or Twitter or whatever other social media platform you prefer and give me the credit for the graph ('cause that's just good manners 😉).

Same graph, different background.
Which do you like best?

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have changed their logo several times over the years but I think this is the most recognized one. Or maybe it's just the one I like best 😀 .  It was recently changed again to a single M with a barley head from this baseball glove style MB. 

To make your own, email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com for the pdf of the graph, putting "Milwaukee Brewers" in the subject line. Use an H hook and 2 dc per graph square to get a twin sized afghan.  To get a 4 x 5 ft throw, use a J hook and 1 sc per graph square. Increase the number of rows on top and bottom by 5 each and left and right by 15 each.

If you'd like me to make you one, I can do that too.  Email me for pricing.

If you have a special request that hasn't been posted, please let me know and I'll see what I can do for you.

anxiety blanket

Weighted blankets have been in use for years to treat symptoms of sensory processing issues, but recently there is a lot of hype to treat insomnia and anxiety as well.  I have a close friend with anxiety and depression who often half-jokes about being out of order when her emotional issues flare up.  I created this graph as use for a weighted blanket with her in mind.

I plan on using 2 strands of WW yarn such as Red Heart when I make this (but using a chunky or bulky yarn would work too) with a J hook and 1 sc per graph square.  A commercially manufactured weighted blanket may have actual weights sewn in between the layers, but there is no need for that when using 2 strands or a super bulky yarn.  The effectiveness of the weighted blankets come from the heaviness of the total blanket, not from the individual beads sewn inside.  If you'd like to make it a lighter, regular throw, just use 1 strand of WW yarn.

If' you'd like to try this afghan for yourself, please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "out of order" in the subject line.  If you have any questions, please put them in the body of your email.  I'd love to see a finished photo of your work, so after you've made it email it to me or share it on Twitter using @kendrascrochet  or Instagram using #kendrascrochetedcreations.  

Captain American themed free graph

Captain America is an enhanced Steve Rogers who was injected with a serum by the government to help with the war effort (WWII).  He was frozen in ice and suspended until the present day when he was thawed out and served the government again.  He stands for morals, patriotism, and truth, justice, and the American Way.

This graph was made to use 2 dc with an H hook to get a twin sized afghan.  If you'd like it to be smaller, 1 sc per graph square with a J hook will yield a 4 x 5 ft throw  if you increase the number of rows by 5 on each side and 15 on top and bottom.  I'd recommend working this one from the long side due to the lettering.  If you work it from the short side, a lot of the color changes will happen at the top and bottom and really slow things down.  See my post on intarsia crochet to get an idea how to do your color changes.

If you'd like the pdf of this graph, please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "Captain America" in the subject line.  If you have any questions, please include them in the body of your email.

*tip: a border in red, white, and blue would really tie it together!

For Sale

 I have a collection of items in my possession that I've crocheted in order to write a pattern, give as gifts, or just to see if I could do it.  This is a small sample of items I have at home that I've decided to sell.  If you're interested in any of them please email me for pricing.  The items shown are a stuffed green frog, stuffed neon orange elephant, stuffed green hippo, stuffed raccoon with ice cream cone, fox-themed hood with ears, and blue shawlette.  The stuffed animals are approximately ten inches high, but I can measure if you'd like a precise measurement.  These are all one of a kind items, but I can make similar ones if you'd refer a different color or size.

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by the Japanese Company Sanrio, and brought to the U.S. in 1976. She was purposely created without a mouth so that consumers could project their own feelings onto her and be happy, sad, angry, or whatever together with her. Also, she speaks from her heart, not with her mouth.

To get the pdf of this graph to create your own afghan, please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "Hello Kitty" in the subject line.  Any questions should be in the body of the email.  At this time I have not completed the afghan myself so have no yarn amounts to share with you, but if you complete it and would like to send the information to me along with a photo to be shared here and/or on my Facebook page, I'd appreciate it! 

The graph is 120 x 100 squares.  I'd use an H hook and 2 dc per graph square to get a twin sized afghan.

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Fight Like a Girl

After I made yesterday's pink ribbon post, I made up this boxing gloves graph to encourage our breast cancer fighting sisters.  Thanks for the inspiration, Gale, who asked for boxing gloves with the pink ribbon graph.

To get a twin mattress sized afghan (without putting on a border) use 2 dc per graph square with an H hook. Adding several rows of border will give you overhang for the twin bed.  To make this a 4 x 5 ft throw, add 5 rows to each side and 15 to top and bottom, but use a J hook and 1 sc per graph square. 

To request this graph, please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "pink gloves" in the subject line.  If you have any questions, please put them in the body of your email.  If you'd like me to make one for you, I can do that too.  Email me for pricing. 

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Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon

I know this one is very plain, but it is halfway through October (breast cancer awareness month) and I haven't posted one yet! 

The pink ribbon is one of the most recognized symbols of silent support. We all know someone who has been touched by cancer (of some kind or another), either someone who has been diagnosed, or someone who is a mutual friend of someone who has been. 

Breast cancer awareness ribbons outwardly show our moral support for those who have been diagnosed with, are receiving treatment for, and are survivors of breast cancer. We wear these ribbons for our mothers, friends and lovers, and sisters.

Ladies, remember to do your self-exams and get your medical checkups!  There are people who love you and YOU should be one of them!!!

If you would like this free graph (graph only, no written instructions), please email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "Pink Ribbon" in the subject line.  If you use an H hook and 2 dc per graph square this should come out about twin mattress sized.  Adding a few rows of border will make it cover a twin bed nicely with a bit of overhang. If you'd like a smaller throw, use a J hook and 1 sc per graph square, but add 15 rows to the top and bottom, and add 5 rows to each side.

If you'd like me to make one for you I can do that too!  Email me for pricing.

If you have any questions or comments, you can either email me or leave a comment at the bottom of the page.