Calling all Oily Hookers! GIVEAWAY

"Oily Hookers Anonymous" is Too Yarn Cute and Rhoads to Wellness merging crochet and essential oils together to create a fun atmosphere for those who love both! I will be adding essential oil tips and more under the Essential Oils tab. I am also going to do some LIVE events on both of the following pages!

to Enter for a prize please do all of the following:
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Winner will have their choice of one of the following Vitality Essential Oils! Tangerine, Orange, Lime or Lemongrass! I highly suggest googling the essential oils and their benefits to decide which you would be best for you!

Sparkly Scrubby Dish Mat (FREE Pattern)

I got some pretty yarn to play with a few weeks ago! First up is a new sparkly scrubby yarn!!

I searched for a new design that hasn't been done yet, so what better project to do to go with the other free dish scrubby projects than to have a dish mat to go with it?

I found myself having to take breaks making this as it is very rough on your hands but trust me, the end result is beautiful!

So, without further ado, here is the pattern!

Materials
Red Heart Sparkly Scrubby Yarn
Sugar n Cream Cotton Yarn
J Hook
Yarn Needle

Finished Size: 19" x 13"

Gauge is not important

Stitches
Ch - Chain
Hdc - Half Double Crochet

Note: You will double strand crochet for this project with one strand scrubby and one strand cotton.

Pattern
Chain 51.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc  in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-28: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.

The Souper Can Caddy (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Materials
Red Heart Super Saver (or equal ww #4 weight yarn)
H Hook
Yarn Needle
Tape Measure
Double Sided Tape (I used double sided tape for window plastic)
4-7 Soup Cans (approx. 10.75 oz)
1 Large Fruit Can (approx. 30 oz)

Finished Size
Approximately 4.75” (H) x 10” (W)

Stitch Abbreviations
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
slst – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
bphdc – back post half double crochet
*-* - Repeat Instructions from first * to last *

Gauge
H Hook (3" x 3") 10 sts x 8 rows

Chain 11.
1: Hdc in 2nd chain from hook. Hdc in each across. Ch 1. Turn.
2-8: Hdc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Sassy Hat - Sassy Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

After seeing the yarns, I was immediately attracted to the the Boutique Sassy Fabric (Pink Polka Dot), then the matching color yarn in Anne Geddes Baby Yarn (Pink). I immediately knew I had to use both of these together! The Anne Geddes Baby yarn was so soft and squishy! The Sassy Fabric yarn would be a great accent with it's sheer fabric!

I also have more yarn that is in my box and about to become WIPs. So keep an eye out for more free patterns using these new yarns! You can't wait can you?!

Sassy Lovey - Sassy Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Are you ready for the rest of the set? The Lovey using Boutique Sassy Fabric (Pink Polka Dot), and matching color yarn in Anne Geddes Baby Yarn (Pink).

Backpack - Reflective Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Bizzy's "Bug Out" Bag

I was in awe with the Red Heart's Reflective Yarn. I wasn't quite sure what to make! I wanted to make something that was practical and FUN! In my package of yarns to review, I was given Yellow and Black. Now, if you haven't noticed yet, our esteemed little mascot is "Bizzy Bee"! It took some guidance of some fellow crochet artists of what to make. I did attempt to make several different things, but I would run out of yarn or it just wasn't coming out right. So, I took the advice to make a bee backpack! With a twist, using two skeins of Reflective yarn wouldn't make a standard size backpack, so I shrunk it down to be great for little kids to put their favorite toys in to take to a sleep over.

iphone phone cozy - Swanky Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

It's "Swanky" Phone Cover

The Swanky yarn from Red Heart really gave me a challenge! I was pushing myself to create something brand new that had not been made yet. There are so many beautiful Hats, Scarves, Cowls and such that I wanted to see if I could make other things with this yarn.

Bohemian Beach Belt - Swanky Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

"Bohemian Beach Belt"
I had the inspiration of a 60's Fringe belt in mind when creating this! I love the look of the texture and the shiny sequins to brighten up my outfits! But, you sure could use it as a skinny scarf to dress up your business suits, spring jackets or whatever you'd like!

Mini Pumpkin (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Thank you Pamela E. for testing and the photos click here to visit her at Pammy's Bare Beanie!

Mini Pumpkins


My neighbor runs a daycare and she had asked me if I could make some small pumpkins for her day care kid's Halloween goodie bags. I started stitching away and came up with this quick and easy pattern! These Mini-Pumpkins are great for Fall decorations or gifts! Use them as a table centerpiece for your Thanksgiving Dinner, give as gifts to children you know.

Boot/Wrist Cuffs - Giraffe Stitch (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Giraffe Stitch Boot and Wrist Cuffs.

Materials: *G & H Hook *Color A and B of any type of yarn. (Tutorial uses WW #4 yarn) *Scissors *Yarn Needle

Dino Hat with heart spike variation (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Love-a-saurus Dino Hat Free Pattern (with spike variations for boys)

Bizzy Bee Amigurumi (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Bizzy Bee Amigurumi

Materials

Red Heart Yarn (Yellow and Black)

F Hook

Fiberfill

Hug Me Teddy Bear (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Red Heart "Infinity" Boutique Yarn Review 
and featuring Furl's Wooden Yarn Bowl 

I received a box from Red Heart out of the blue a few months ago, and I was tickled pink! Immediately my autistic son is a “sensory seeker”, he gravitated towards the Infinity Boutique yarn, I don’t blame him! It’s SO soft!!!! He didn’t even mind that it was a “girly” color. I came up with this teddy bear because I promised him he could keep the yarn, but ONLY if he let me make something with it. Then the “Hug Me” Teddy was born!