November 7, 2017

“Honest” Free Printable Gift Tags

I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of the cute printable tags for your handmade items around the internet. There are a lot of adorable “Made with Love” type gift tags out there to choose from. But I got to thinking, what if we were really honest on our handmade labels? So I’ve put together this set of four “honest” free printable gift tags.

Printable “Made with Love” Snarky Gift Tags

I know this is a crochet blog but in case you haven’t noticed yet, sometimes I gotta scratch a graphic design itch. So I took to Instagram and Facebook and asked; What would your handmade tags say if you were being totally honest?

And ya’ll did not disappoint. I jotted down a lot of good ideas. So many, in fact, that I couldn’t include them all in one post. So expect more honest labels from me in the future. These printable gift tags are totally free and you can download and then print them at home on card stock or kraft paper. You can browse current prices of kraft paper on Amazon below.

Made With Love (and Inadvertent Pieces of My Own Hair)

There were quite a few suggestions about every crocheter and knitters dark secret: the amount of our own DNA that we weave into each creation. (Or our pets! Don’t miss my honest labels for pet lovers here.)

Made With Love (and the Occasional Swear Word)

Also, the amount of swearing that may or may not go into a particular piece.

This Took Forever

And let’s not forget how long it takes to make a handmade item.

I Made This (For Less than Minimum Wage)

Plus, don’t even get us started on fair compensation. Try not to look so surprised at our prices when you’re browsing at a craft fair.

I hope you like these four, totally free, printable tags for your handmade products and projects. I know that the fine print is tiny on the small tags, but that’s kind of the point, right? To see the look on someones face when they have to do a double take and squint at the passive aggressive fine print.

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You can download these labels for free when you join my email list. The download includes a 4 page PDF with 12 labels displayed per page.

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You can also find premium variations of these plus dozens of other designs for sale in my Zazzle Store.

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November 1, 2017

Free Crochet Dice Bag Pattern

I have a new, free crochet pattern for you today! Look at this adorable dice bag!

I feel like a bit of a poser with this design because, full disclosure, I am not a proper dice OR Dr Who fan. *gasp*

In fact, my color choices were totally random for this project. It wasn’t until I asked for help naming it on Facebook that people started to point out that it reminded them of The TARDIS from Dr Who.

And, behold, the TARDICE dice bag was born. (Don’t groan, I LOVE a good pun or play on words)

You can find the free pattern below or purchase an inexpensive, ad-free PDF version on Etsy and Ravelry at the bottom of this post.

The TARDICE Crochet Dice Bag

Skill Level

Intermediate

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet

Materials Needed

Crochet Hook, Size H, 5.0mm
Scissors
yarn needle
Button(Optional)

Yarn

Main Color – Caron Simply Soft Ocean
Secondary Color – Caron Simply Soft White

Yardage

Approx 57 yards

Dice Bag Crochet Pattern

Instructions

Starting in Main Color

Round 1: Beginning in adjustable ring, ch 3, work 9 DC in ring, sl st into top of ch 3. (10 sts)

Round 2: Ch 3, DC in same stitch, 2 DC in each stitch around, sl st to first DC. (20 sts)

Round 3: Ch 3, DC in same stitch, 1 DC in next stitch, *2 DC in next stitch, 1DC in next stitch, repeat from *around, sl st into first DC. (30 sts)

Round 4: Ch 3, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2 stitches, *2 DC in next stitch, DC in next 2 stitches, repeat from *around. (40 sts)

Round 5: CH 3 (counts as first DC), *FPDC around next stitch, DC in next stitch, repeat from *around. Sl st into top of ch 3. (20 DC, 20 FPDC)

Round 6: CH 3, *FPDC around FPDC from previous round, DC in next stitch, repeat from *around. Sl st into top of ch 3. (40 sts)

Round 7: Attach 2nd color (do NOT cut off main color). Ch 1, SC around in 2nd color working over main color around. Sl st to join.

Round 8: Pick up main color again (do NOT cut off 2nd color but work over it as you did in last round). SC around. Sl st to join.

Round 9: Pick up 2nd color, SC around, working over main color. Sl st to join. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Round 10: Pick up main color, SC around, sl st to join.

Round 11: Ch 3, DC around, sl st to top of ch 3. (40 sts)

Round 12: Ch 3, *FPDC around next stitch, DC in next stitch, repeat from *around. Sl st into top of ch 3. (20 DC, 20 FPDC)

Round 13: Ch 3, *FPDC around FPDC from previous round, DC in next stitch, repeat from *around. Sl st into top of ch 3. (40 sts)

Round 14: Ch 3, DC in next 3 stitches, Ch 1, skip 1 stitch *DC in next 4 stitches, Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, repeat from *around, sl st to top of ch 3.

Round 15: Ch 3, DC in next 3 sts, DC in Ch 1 sp, DC in next 4 stitches, repeat around. (40 sts)

Tie off and weave in ends.

Cord

There are a lot of ways to do work the cording on a bag. I chose the method below as a fast fix. I didn’t have any pull closures on hand so I tied a button to my chain and tied a loop knot to close.

Chain 40, leaving at least a 3 inch tail at the beginning and end. Use a needle to thread tails into a cute button, securing with a knot and cutting remaining ends.

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October 24, 2017

The Office Printable Art Quotes

Okay, so by now you know that The Office is one of my favorite shows of all time. I mean, one does not simply crochet an entire Office themed blanket, without being a bonafide fan. Soooo recently I got another wild hair and designed a bunch of downloadable prints based on funny quotes from The Office.

Funny Office Quotes Downloadable Print Art

Including a couple of funny lines from Dwight Schrute and Andy Bernard that I don’t hear quoted as much but crack me up every time I rewatch The Office.

The printable quotes are available for purchase on Etsy. You can find them in the printable art section of my shop. (You may also find some Parks and Rec quotes there. Sue me.)(No, don’t sue me … that is the opposite of the point I am trying to make.)

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This is a digital purchase – no physical print is included. After checking out through Etsy you will receive an email and be prompted to download your PDF file which you can print at home or anywhere digital printing is offered.

It’s a quick and cheap gift idea for the true Office nerd. Print your quote, snag a frame from the Dollar Tree, and you have yourself a present for under five bucks to take to your company Secret Santa party. Or Yyyyyankee Swap!

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October 17, 2017

Mandala Squares Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Rainbow Mandala Crochet Blanket Pattern

I have something equal parts exciting and adorable for you today. I’ve been working in the background for a bit now to bring you this tooth-achingly sweet baby blanket crochet pattern.

This pattern is made up of a single mandala that is squared off and joined together to create just the most squishy and gorgeous baby blanket. Finished squares are approximately 12 inches across and finished 9 square baby blanket is approximately 38 inches across. Of course, this will vary depending on your tension and yarn/hook choice.

I took to my Instagram for help naming this blanket and one of my followers said the colors reminded them of old fashioned candy and suggested the name “Candy Jar”. I looooved the idea and so here you have the Candy Jar Blanket.

“Candy Jar” Mandala Baby Blanket Pattern

I used Lion Brand Ice Cream yarn for my blanket in the color “tutti fruitti”. There are over 20 different colorways in the Ice Cream line and they’re all so pretty. It retails for 4.99 at Hobby Lobby where I purchased mine. Find current deals on Amazon below.

Of course, it doesn’t have to be a baby blanket. With the addition of more squares you could make this as big as you’d like to fit any sized bed. Or it could be worked up in solid colors. I’d looove to see other color variations. Make sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook @psychedelicdoilies with your finished product and use the hashtag #candyjarblanket.

Additional details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Stitches used

Single crochet
Double crochet
Triple crochet
Half double crochet
Front post double crochet
Back post double crochet
3 double crochet together
Front post triple crochet
V stitch

Hook size

5mm (H) hook

Yarn

3 skeins of Lion brand Ice Cream yarn in colorway “Tutti Fruitti”.
1 skein of Caron Simply Soft in “white”.

Yardage

Approximately 1,300 to 1,500 yards.

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October 3, 2017

Jack Skellington Free Crochet Graph Pattern

This Jack Skellington graph pattern will make a fabulous Nightmare Before Christmas blanket that you’ll treasure for years to come. It can be worked using a variety of stitches including corner to corner (c2c), bobble stitch, and more.

Jack Skellington Graphghan Pattern

I kept this graph super simple, with only three colors – White, Black, and Grey. Specific yarn brand is hookers choice. This graph is a beast, measuring 90 x 103 pixels in size. The pattern comes in chart and written instructions. It can be knitted, crocheted, or cross stitched! If you’ve never crocheted a graph before, check out the articles below to get started.

Below you will find the free written instructions for the Jack Skellington graph and also the full sized chart. If you’d prefer the ad-free printable version of both you can purchase it from my shop. The paid version of the graph includes a 9 part breakdown so the chart is larger and easier to see.

Check out this fan finished version! It looks like they used double crochet to work their graph. I believe it’s 2 DC per tile. So fun!

Colors

g – grey
b – black
w – white

Written Instructions

RS = right side
WS = wrong side

→ Row 1 [WS]: g

← Row 2 [RS]: g2

→ Row 3 [WS]: g3

← Row 4 [RS]: g4

→ Row 5 [WS]: g5

← Row 6 [RS]: g6

→ Row 7 [WS]: g7

← Row 8 [RS]: g8

→ Row 9 [WS]: g9

← Row 10 [RS]: g10

→ Row 11 [WS]: g11

← Row 12 [RS]: g12

→ Row 13 [WS]: g13

← Row 14 [RS]: g14

→ Row 15 [WS]: g15

← Row 16 [RS]: g16

→ Row 17 [WS]: g17

← Row 18 [RS]: g18

→ Row 19 [WS]: g19

← Row 20 [RS]: g20

→ Row 21 [WS]: g21

← Row 22 [RS]: g22

→ Row 23 [WS]: g23

← Row 24 [RS]: g24

→ Row 25 [WS]: b, g24

← Row 26 [RS]: g24, b2

→ Row 27 [WS]: b3, g24

← Row 28 [RS]: g25, b3

→ Row 29 [WS]: b4, g25

← Row 30 [RS]: g25, b5

→ Row 31 [WS]: g, b5, g25

← Row 32 [RS]: g25, b5, g2

→ Row 33 [WS]: g3, b4, g26

← Row 34 [RS]: g26, b5, g3

→ Row 35 [WS]: g4, b5, g26

← Row 36 [RS]: g26, b5, g5

→ Row 37 [WS]: g5, b6, g26

← Row 38 [RS]: g27, b5, g6

→ Row 39 [WS]: b, g6, b5, g27

← Row 40 [RS]: g27, b5, g7, b

→ Row 41 [WS]: b2, g7, b5, g27

← Row 42 [RS]: g27, b5, g7, b3

→ Row 43 [WS]: b3, g8, b5, g27

← Row 44 [RS]: g27, b5, g8, b4

→ Row 45 [WS]: b5, g8, b5, g27

← Row 46 [RS]: g27, b5, g9, b5

→ Row 47 [WS]: b6, g9, b5, g27

← Row 48 [RS]: g27, b6, g8, b7

→ Row 49 [WS]: b8, g8, b6, g27

← Row 50 [RS]: g27, b6, g9, b8

→ Row 51 [WS]: b9, g9, b5, g28

← Row 52 [RS]: g28, b5, g9, b10

→ Row 53 [WS]: b11, g9, b5, g28

← Row 54 [RS]: g28, b5, g10, b11

→ Row 55 [WS]: b12, g10, b5, g28

← Row 56 [RS]: g28, b5, g10, b13

→ Row 57 [WS]: b14, g9, b6, g28

← Row 58 [RS]: g28, b6, g10, b14

→ Row 59 [WS]: b15, g10, b6, g28

← Row 60 [RS]: g28, b6, g10, b16

→ Row 61 [WS]: b17, g10, b5, g29

← Row 62 [RS]: g29, b5, g10, b18

→ Row 63 [WS]: b18, g11, b5, g29

← Row 64 [RS]: g29, b6, g10, b19

→ Row 65 [WS]: g, b19, g10, b6, g29

← Row 66 [RS]: g29, b6, g10, b18, g3

→ Row 67 [WS]: g4, b18, g10, b6, g29

← Row 68 [RS]: g29, b6, g10, b18, g5

→ Row 69 [WS]: g6, b18, g10, b6, g29

← Row 70 [RS]: g29, b6, g10, b18, g7

→ Row 71 [WS]: g8, b18, g10, b6, g29

← Row 72 [RS]: g29, b6, g9, b19, g9

→ Row 73 [WS]: g10, b19, g9, b6, g29

← Row 74 [RS]: g29, b7, g8, b19, g11

→ Row 75 [WS]: g12, b19, g8, b7, g29

← Row 76 [RS]: g29, b7, g8, b18, g14

→ Row 77 [WS]: g15, b18, g8, b7, g29

← Row 78 [RS]: g29, b7, g7, b19, g16

→ Row 79 [WS]: g17, b19, g7, b7, g29

← Row 80 [RS]: g29, b8, g5, b19, g19

→ Row 81 [WS]: g20, b32, g29

← Row 82 [RS]: g29, b32, g21

→ Row 83 [WS]: g22, b32, g29

← Row 84 [RS]: g29, b32, g23

→ Row 85 [WS]: g24, b31, g30

← Row 86 [RS]: g30, b30, g26

→ Row 87 [WS]: g27, b30, g10, b, g19

← Row 88 [RS]: g20, b, g9, b29, g29

→ Row 89 [WS]: g30, b29, g8, b, g21

← Row 90 [RS]: g22, b2, g7, b28, g31

Corner

→ Row 91 [WS]: g31, b28, g6, b2, g7, b, g15

← Row 92 [RS]: g16, b2, g6, b2, g5, b28, g31

→ Row 93 [WS]: g31, b27, g5, b2, g5, b3, g17

← Row 94 [RS]: g19, b2, g5, b2, g4, b27, g31

→ Row 95 [WS]: g30, b27, g3, b3, g5, b2, g20

← Row 96 [RS]: g21, b3, g4, b3, g3, b26, g30

→ Row 97 [WS]: g30, b25, g3, b3, g3, b3, g23

← Row 98 [RS]: g25, b3, g2, b3, g2, b25, g30

→ Row 99 [WS]: g30, b24, g2, b3, g, b4, g26

← Row 100 [RS]: g27, b9, g, b12, w5, b6, g30

→ Row 101 [WS]: g29, b6, w6, b11, g, b8, g29

← Row 102 [RS]: g31, b16, w8, b6, g29

→ Row 103 [WS]: g29, b6, w8, b13, g, b, g2, b, g29

Corner

← Row 104 [RS]: g28, b2, g4, b9, w12, b5, g29

→ Row 105 [WS]: g29, b5, w13, b7, g, b4, g29

← Row 106 [RS]: g30, b11, w13, b4, g29

→ Row 107 [WS]: g29, b4, w12, b10, g31

← Row 108 [RS]: g33, b8, w12, b3, g29

→ Row 109 [WS]: g29, b3, w11, b6, g35

← Row 110 [RS]: g37, b4, w10, b3, g29

→ Row 111 [WS]: g28, b4, w9, b5, g36

← Row 112 [RS]: g36, b5, w8, b4, g28

→ Row 113 [WS]: g28, b4, w7, b5, w, g35

← Row 114 [RS]: g34, w2, b5, w6, b4, g28

→ Row 115 [WS]: g28, b5, w3, b6, w3, g33

← Row 116 [RS]: g32, w4, b14, g27

→ Row 117 [WS]: g27, b12, g, w5, g31

← Row 118 [RS]: g30, w5, g3, b9, g28

→ Row 119 [WS]: g28, b3, g, b5, g3, w5, g29

← Row 120 [RS]: g29, w4, g3, b6, g31

→ Row 121 [WS]: g30, b6, g4, w4, g2, w5, g21

← Row 122 [RS]: g19, w12, g4, b7, g29

→ Row 123 [WS]: g28, b7, g4, w13, g18

← Row 124 [RS]: g17, w13, g4, b8, g27

→ Row 125 [WS]: g26, b6, g, b, g5, w13, g16

← Row 126 [RS]: g15, w3, b2, w8, g5, b2, g, b6, g25

→ Row 127 [WS]: g24, b9, g5, w8, b, w5, g14

← Row 128 [RS]: g14, w5, b2, w7, g5, b, g, b3, g, b3, g23

→ Row 129 [WS]: g22, b3, g, b3, g, b, g5, w7, b2, w6, g13

← Row 130 [RS]: g12, w8, b2, w6, g4, b, g2, b2, g3, b2, g21

→ Row 131 [WS]: g19, b3, g3, b2, g2, b, g4, w6, b2, w8, g12

← Row 132 [RS]: g11, w2, g, w7, b, w5, g8, b2, g4, b2, g18

→ Row 133 [WS]: g17, b2, g4, b3, g7, w4, b2, w7, g2, w2, g10

← Row 134 [RS]: g10, w, g, b2, w8, b, w4, g7, b3, g5, b, g16

→ Row 135 [WS]: g15, b, g6, b, g9, w3, b, w8, b3, g, w, g9

← Row 136 [RS]: g8, w, g, b4, w8, b, w3, g9, b, g21

→ Row 137 [WS]: g20, b, g10, w2, b, w8, g, b4, w, g8

← Row 138 [RS]: g7, w, g, b4, w, b, w10, g10, b, g19

→ Row 139 [WS]: g18, b, g10, w3, b, w9, b4, w, g7

← Row 140 [RS]: g6, w, g, b4, w2, b, w9, g11, b, g17

→ Row 141 [WS]: g16, b, g12, w12, b4, w, g6

← Row 142 [RS]: g7, b3, g, w12, g28

→ Row 143 [WS]: g28, w5, g, b, g, w4, b3, g, w, g5

← Row 144 [RS]: g5, w, g, b2, w4, b4, w5, g27

→ Row 145 [WS]: g27, w4, b5, w4, g2, w, g5

← Row 146 [RS]: g4, w7, b5, g, w3, g27

→ Row 147 [WS]: g27, w2, g, b6, w6, g4

← Row 148 [RS]: g4, w5, g, b5, g, w2, g27

→ Row 149 [WS]: g27, w2, g, b5, w5, g4

← Row 150 [RS]: g4, w4, g, b4, g, w2, g27

→ Row 151 [WS]: g27, w2, g, b3, g, w4, g4

← Row 152 [RS]: g4, w4, g4, w2, g27

→ Row 153 [WS]: g27, w9, g4

← Row 154 [RS]: g5, w6, g28

→ Row 155 [WS]: g29, w, g8

← Row 156 [RS]: g37

→ Row 157 [WS]: g36

← Row 158 [RS]: g35

→ Row 159 [WS]: g34

← Row 160 [RS]: g33

→ Row 161 [WS]: g32

← Row 162 [RS]: g31

→ Row 163 [WS]: g30

← Row 164 [RS]: g29

→ Row 165 [WS]: g28

← Row 166 [RS]: g27

→ Row 167 [WS]: g26

← Row 168 [RS]: g25

→ Row 169 [WS]: g24

← Row 170 [RS]: g23

→ Row 171 [WS]: g22

← Row 172 [RS]: g21

→ Row 173 [WS]: g20

← Row 174 [RS]: g19

→ Row 175 [WS]: g18

← Row 176 [RS]: g17

→ Row 177 [WS]: g16

← Row 178 [RS]: g15

→ Row 179 [WS]: g14

← Row 180 [RS]: g13

→ Row 181 [WS]: g12

← Row 182 [RS]: g11

→ Row 183 [WS]: g10

← Row 184 [RS]: g9

→ Row 185 [WS]: g8

← Row 186 [RS]: g7

→ Row 187 [WS]: g6

← Row 188 [RS]: g5

→ Row 189 [WS]: g4

← Row 190 [RS]: g3

→ Row 191 [WS]: g2

← Row 192 [RS]: g

Jack Skellington Graph

Happy Hooking!

Jessica

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Made With Love (and Inadvertent Pieces of My Own Hair)

Made With Love (and the Occasional Swear Word)

This Took Forever

I Made This (For Less than Minimum Wage)

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Free Crochet Dice Bag Pattern

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Dice Bag Crochet Pattern

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The TARDICE Crochet Dice Bag

Dice Bag Crochet Pattern

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