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Basic Crochet Video Tutorial Series

Everyone who crochets had to start with the very basics. What better series to help start my YouTube channel than creating a Crochet Basics Series? I’m proud to announce the first video in the series, Lesson 1: Choosing Your Yarn & Hook.

Crochet Basics Videos:
Lesson 1: Choosing Your Yarn & Hook
Lesson 2: Slip Knot and Base Chain
Lesson 3: Single Crochet (sc) / UK Double Crochet (dc)
Lesson 4: Double Crochet (dc) / UK Treble Crochet (tr)

Lesson 1: Choosing Your Yarn & Hook is the foundation to start crocheting. In the video, we will go over selecting your first yarn and hook, how to hold your yarn and hook, and how to make a slip knot and base chain. Like most things, if you don’t have a good foundation, your end result will be less than desirable. Without further ramblings, here it is:

I hope you find these videos helpful! Remember to visit the Heather’s Craft Corner YouTube Channel and subscribe. Lesson 2 will be here next week! Also, please like or comment. 🙂

Happy Crocheting!
Heather

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My First Ever Tutorial Video!

It’s here! It’s finally here!

This has been a long time in the making. I have wanted to create tutorial videos for years but could never seem to find the time. With the craziness of this year, I was home a lot more and made the time to get moving on my YouTube channel.

Over the years I’ve received requests for different tutorial videos, but none have come close to how often I’ve been asked to do this one. Even though there are other videos out there on this stitch, there have been not been helpful ones that show it done with a chunky yarn. So, here’s the Chunky Celtic Weave Tutorial video:

Now, not everyone is right-handed. Following a right-handed video as a left-handed person adds to the already raw frustration of living in a right-handed world. Not to worry, I have not forgotten you! Here is the left-handed version of this video:

I hope you find these videos helpful! Remember to visit the Heather’s Craft Corner YouTube Channel and subscribe. You don’t want to miss out on future videos. Also, please like or comment. 🙂

Happy Crocheting!
Heather

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Hello YouTube!

Friends, I can’t tell you how excited I am about this. YouTube people! I’ve wanted to launch tutorial videos for years. Finally I’ve been able to buckle down and get it done. This video has been my most requested tutorial and I hope that it will meet and exceed expectations.

Want to be notified when the video gets released? Just sign up for my newsletter using the form in the column to your right. It will be released very soon, so you don’t want to miss it!

Happy crocheting!
Heather

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Heather’s Craft Corner has a New Online Store!

If you haven’t seen the new Heather’s Craft Corner shop, you are missing out my friend. Now with a new look and Instant Downloads! No waiting for your patterns. They are available immediately after your purchase right on your confirmation screen.

Click on the “Shop” link above or the picture below to explore all things new in the Heather’s Craft Corner Shop!

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New! Rainbow Pot of Gold Car Seat Canopy

Rainbow Pot of Gold Car Seat Canopy

Have you ever heard of a “rainbow baby?” A rainbow baby is a baby born after a mother has had a miscarriage or still birth. The rainbow is a symbol of hope after a storm. Although the storm clouds are still there as the parents will never forget their loss, a ray of hope for happiness is blessing their lives. Parents of rainbow babies will sometimes use rainbow blankets or car seat covers to show that this is their rainbow baby, their light after the storm.

This canopy is perfect for a special rainbow baby, or any adorable baby this spring!  What mommy doesn’t feel like her baby is her special pot of gold?  The blanket forms a protective car seat tent around your baby, giving them a break from prying strangers. It will keep bright lights out of your sleeping baby’s eyes, but is still breathable. Perfect for any season!

You can find all of my patterns in the Heather’s Craft Corner Shop.
Also available on Ravelry & Etsy.

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New! Chunky Celtic Weave Car Seat Canopy

Chunky Celtic Weave Car Seat Canopy

This has to be my new favorite canopy pattern. I can’t express how much I love the texture of this blanket. This canopy is so soft and squishy! It almost looks like little fuzzy ropes woven together.  I just love it! It is easier than it looks, and takes less time than you’d think.

The blanket forms a protective car seat tent around your baby, giving them a break from prying strangers. It will keep bright lights out of your sleeping baby’s eyes, but is still breathable. Perfect for any season!

You can find all of my patterns in the Heather’s Craft Corner Shop.
Also available on Ravelry & Etsy.

FAQ:

Q: Is there a video tutorial for this stitch?
A: Yes!  There is a Chunky Celtic Weave Tutorial video on the Heather’s Craft Corner YouTube Channel.

Q: Is this worked as a bunch of strips that you weave together?
A: No. It is worked back and forth as rows. The woven look is created by a clever technique of crossing stitches.

Q: Are there any seams or sewing?
A: The only sewing is to attach the straps. The canopy itself is worked as one piece, including the border.

Q: What yarn did you use to make the canopy in the picture?
A: I used Bernat Blanket yarn to create the canopy pictured. It is very soft and easy to work with. I would highly recommend it. You will love the results! And, no, I don’t get commission for saying that. I really just like it.

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New! Annalia Beanie & Annalia Scarf

I’m happy to introduce you my first hat & scarf set. I thought it would be fun to create a matching set. So, here it is!

Annalia Beanie Hat

Don’t you just love the texture? What I love is that it looks complicated, but it isn’t.

It is really easy and quick to work up. The texture makes it cute and interesting.

The Annalia Beanie comes with instructions for 3 sizes: Adult S, M, and L.

Annalia Scarf

The Annalia Scarf is a one-size full length scarf.

You can find all of my patterns in the Heather’s Craft Corner Shop.
Also available on Ravelry Etsy.

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3 New Patterns! Chevron Car Seat Canopy and Car Seat / Stroller Blanket & Quick ‘N Easy Car Seat Canopy

I’m always excited to announce new patterns, especially when there’s a matching set!  I’ve also release my first canopy using a bulky yarn.

Chevron Car Seat Canopy

What can I add? It’s cute, trendy, and useful in protecting babies from sun, rain, cold…and other people.
For this canopy, I modified the straps a bit to help distribute the weight of the blanket even better than my previous designs.

And let’s not forget the matching blanket…

Chevron Car Seat/Stroller Blanket

Besides being an adorable chevron blanket, it’s also a way to give a blanket for a baby gift and have it be much less work. It can also work as a wonderful stash buster if done with multiple colors.

This blanket is completely new in design. My other car seat / stroller blankets have openings that allow the straps to pass through, thus securing the blanket. This one uses straps at the top of the blanket to attached to the car seat handle or the stroller, leaving the straps undisturbed.

Quick ‘N Easy Car Seat Canopy

This canopy is the first that I’ve designed using a chunky weight yarn instead of worsted. It works up very quickly and has a beautiful texture to it.

You can find all of my patterns in the Heather’s Craft Corner Shop.
Also available on Ravelry & Etsy.

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New Patterns: Crocodile Stitch Baby Beanie and Baby-licious Car Seat / Stroller Blanket

Just released March 2014 is my newest pattern, the Crocodile Stitch Baby Beanie:
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I’ve been wanting to make a new baby hat for awhile now and I love the crocodile stitch.  This cute little hat finally popped into my thoughts.  Like my other hat patterns, the decorative stitch is from the crown down so it’s adorable from every angle.  I’m thinking of also making a pattern for children and adult sizes.  We shall see…
Both US and UK Terms included.

You can find all of my patterns in the Heather’s Craft Corner Shop.
Also available on Ravelry & Etsy.

I’ve been working down my list of designs I want to make and finally got to the Baby-licious Car Seat / Stroller Blanket:

This blanket is a perfect compliment to my other Baby-licious Patterns.  This is the 7th pattern in the Baby-licious Collection (the bib & burp cloth are sold together).
Both US and UK Terms included.

You can find all of my patterns in the Heather’s Craft Corner Shop.
Also available on Ravelry & Etsy.

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New Pattern Release: Waffle Stitch Car Seat Blanket

Announcing the Waffle Stitch Car Seat Blanket!

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This adorable little blanket is designed with openings for car seat or stroller straps to go through to keep it in place no matter how wiggly those baby legs are.  It’s a great project for your own baby or grand-baby, or even for a baby shower gift.  It is smaller than a regular baby blanket (so it doesn’t drag on the ground) making it an easier and quicker project for a beautiful, useful gift.

Both US and UK Terms included.

Available in any of my online shops:
Etsy
Ravelry
Craftsy

Released in December:

The last of my Santa Baby Collection (so far…) was released last month:
Santa Baby Throw Blanket – Adult and Baby Sizes

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The drape on this blanket is to die for!  I love it!  It is cozy and just hugs you.  Instructions are included for both a crib-sized blanket and adult afghan.  Both UK and US terms included.
Available in any of my online shops:
Etsy
Ravelry
Craftsy