Below you will find unique creations and patterns I have designed exclusively for my customers. I go into the "hows" and "whys" you won't find them anywhere else. One Spookily Cute Treat! Wanna add a little sumthin, sumthin extra to your monsters Halloween? One word...well two...PUMPKIN POPPERS!! These spooky mini's come with their own pumpkin pouch. The little pouch is ribbed to give it the effect of a real pumpkin and finished off at the top with a bright green curly vine that helps keep the prize inside safe. The yummiest part is you can stuff the pouch with candy so they can stuff their pouches...he he. You can choose from a Ghost or a Black Cat both complete with coordinating button eyes and simple features that make them easy to love. Next year I hope to add a Wickedly Wonderful little Witch to the duo. So let the candy the treats rain down and grab one for you, your monsters, your siblings monster, or even your neighborhood monsters. All Halloween items are 10% OFF thru Oct 31st when you use coupon code: boo31 #bloggingthemoonCM #CMexclusivedesgin #pumpkinpoppers Watch Me! Photo Gallery Shop for Halloween

Check this spot for new updates or changes to The Crocheted Moon or our products. The Crocheted Moon goes to the Salt Lake Home Fall Expo Once again I am extremely excited to announce that I will be doing a fall expo at the Mountain America Expo Center. I am stocking up on all sorts of awesome & exclusive Crocheted Moon goodies! These one-of-a-king CM items will make their first appearance at the Fall Expo going on November 11-13th, 2022. You will not be able to purchase them through The Crocheted Moon's website until Monday, November 21st. BUT...for a limited time during the month of September when you PRE-ORDER any of the exclusive handmade items listed you'll receive 15% OFF each item you order! There are also several delivery date options ranging from September thru December. How to Pre-order Watch this quick guide on how to pre-order any Fall Expo item through The Crocheted Moon's Website. New items for pre-order will be added weekly. #bloggingthemoonCM #CMupdates #fallexpo2022 Watch Me! Order Here Facebook Countdown...Click Below

Wondering what all your wonderful clothing pieces from The Crocheted Moon would look fantastic with...look no further. Here we'll show you what you can pair your pieces with, whether it's other items from the shop, or your own closet. Get ready to look great and feel confident! Meet Fanny the Fashion Pair. Our little friend loves clothes and accessories galore, but doesn't always know how to 'pair' things together. Today she wants to find something fun for her nephew that he can dress up in or wear casually....come along with me while we take a look at Bow Ties & vest that will suit any gentlemen in your life. Help Fanny pick a great gift Fanny has the cutest little nephew, he's almost good enough to eat...and she has so much fun picking out things for him to wear. Let's help her pair together one sweet combo from the "Summer Collection Cotton Mesh Bow Ties" and "Boy's Spring Weave Vest". Take a quick peek at the video to see what colors will look amazing together. Movie Time! So many different ways to wear them Both of these adaptable and comfortable items of course go nicely together, and can be used for dress or casual, plain or plaid button up shirts, or even with a polo. The top half will always look great with jeans, khaki or navy dress pants, and for the summer it will add flair to any pair of nice dress shorts. #bloggingthemoonCM #fashionpairs #CMbowtiesandvests I need this for my guy! If you're like Fanny the Fashion Pair you are sooooo excited to get your hands on great fashion click below to see what else The Crocheted Moon offers.

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. How to pick your size when it matters The size of a crochet hook depends on the thickness of the cylinder, which is what establishes the size of the stitches. In the United States, hook sizes are usually listed with a letter and a number (ex: H-5mm), although some have only a letter or a number. Finding the right size for a crochet hook is important because it determines the gauge (number of stitches per square inch) of your crochet . Smaller hooks make finer and tighter crochet, while larger hooks produce a bulkier, more open weave. When you buy your skein of yarn, on the label it will suggest what size hook to use, but you may need to switch to a different size to achieve the correct gauge. Hook Tips....Like "Don't crochet with the wrong end?" Although all crochet hooks have a hook at the tip, there are two main types of tip: inline and tapered. Inline hooks look like a cylinder with a notch cut out to form the hook. Tapered hooks have a more rounded hook at the tip and the hook extends just past the cylinder or handle. No matter which type you choose, always be sure to slide your crochet stitches all the way onto the cylinder portion of the hook so they are the correct size. If the stitches stay too close to the tip, they may end up small or uneven. They both work the same so you can use what you like the best, however I prefer the tapered tip because I feel the yarn slides from the hook to the cylinder part easier creating a smoother motion. I believe this also helps with your tension so you don't pull your yarn too tight. My what a good grip you have! Everyone holds their crochet hook a little differently, but what's most important is that you're comfortable as you work. Generally most people will use one of these two main grip styles. The first style is the knife grip. For this, you hold the hook similar to when you use a knife for cutting food. Grip the hook with your thumb and three fingers, placing your index finger on the top of the hook to help keep it steady to guide it. The other common style is the pencil grip. With this method, you hold the hook just like you hold a pencil, gripping it with your thumb and index finger while keeping it steady with your hand and bent fingers. As for me and my house, well just me, I use the pencil grip because I feel I can control the size of my stitches better. Look at Ms. Fancy Pants... No matter what size of hook you're using, the type of tip, or your grip...if you love to crochet you must do it in style and comfort. First, let's talk about comfort, because if there's anything we've learned from life...comfort is key! The motion of crocheting after a while can unfortunately start to cause joint pain. So, my husband, being the wonderful guy he is, did some research and found these ergonomic hooks with special handles that help alleviate soreness from repetitive action. And you must believe they did exactly what they claimed, so much better than the simple steel hooks. But they too have their merits. You can find them at just about any store with a craft section and they are a good price range especially for beginner crocheters. Now to the fun part! Not only can you get your hooks and handles in a wide variety of colors, but you can find just about any type of print that suits your fancy. The crazy prints also make for great gifts for yourself or for a fellow crocheter. But don't forget about storage. Storing your beloved hooks is just as important as the cat print crochet hooks you just spent hours scouring the internet for. You can make your own holder (a crocheted case for crochet hooks) or you can use a case like the flower print one below (I have one like that) or a super fancy one to keep all your crochet supplies in like the last example (which also has cats on it). So if you haven't found the right hook for your hand yet, hopefully this helps, and if you have, you can never have too many different designs in your collection! #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #hooksizematters

The best thing about being part of a community, whether physical or virtual, is the support, creativity, and fun you can have as group. Here you can find testimonials of friends who have supported The Crocheted Moon and information for other local small businesses. It really does take a village to help us grow! An Interview with Bigfoot Even though I cannot crochet fast enough or have enough time in the world, unfortunately, it's the ideas and requests from friends and customers that give me my best creations. "So, Little Bigfoot your fans want to know how you came to be?" Well, that's a simple question to answer...it was all due to a very good friend, Ashley, whom I call one of the original believers. She has been a bigfoot fan since the dawn of time and for her birthday this year Bigfoot was made a reality. The thing that solidified the creation of Little Bigfoot in my mind was something Ashley said to me. "I think Bigfoot really exists because we all need a little magic in our lives." She is right! Magic can feel like it's in short supply, and I agree we all need at least a little of it. So, to share and spread forth this inspiring quote, when you purchase your own "Little Bigfoot" it will come with a beautifully done card featuring her quote. Also, with much begging and pleading, I was able to talk Ashley into doing a small testimonial video. Check it out, it's only a few seconds and super cute! How can I get my own Bigfoot? This mystically adorable creature will be available for pre-order during September 2022 and then a limited number will be offered at the upcoming Sandy Expo Center this fall. #bloggingthemoonCM #wilbertandfriends #ashleyandbigfoot Check out more from The Crocheted Moon!

Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. Isn't Moss the green stuff on rocks? Moss is not just the green, squishy stuff found on rocks and trees. It's an amazingly versatile stitch that creates beautiful pieces, especially if you are using different thickness of yarn. You can use this simple stitch on the thicker yarn so that it doesn't bow out your design and make it look lopsided, like I did on the "Granny Square Coin Purse". To work the Moss stitch is an easy process of repeating (SC, chain 1, skip the next stitch) all the way across your row or round. When you start the next round you simply switch the order of the stitches (chain 1, skip the next stitch, SC) always making sure your SC is stitched in the chain space, & you chain and sk over the SC. Clear as mud... right?! What Else does it do? Not only does this stitch help reduce the bulkiness of thicker yarn, but it creates a fantastic woven design. It reminds of basket weaving with reeds or strips of fabric. I have used it on the "Country Stylin' Sunhat" for the woven look & it would be a great one to use on crocheted baskets. But...that is not all it's good for, if you use a thinner yarn it can create a lightweight mesh stitch that is perfect for hats and other summer items. I also used this particular stitch for the "Play & Go Child Sunhat" & "Little Sluggers Baseball Cap"...and also the Vintage Moss Beanie What can't this stitch be used for! #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #nonamestitche Take a peek at the Spring/Summer Collection

The creations have been created and are on their way, so come see what's popping up at The Crocheted Moon. Movie & popcorn time! Take a break, kick your feet up, and peer into the making of "Little Bigfoot". Bigfoot will be making its way into The Crocheted Moon family, and hopefully into your hearts, around Sept 2022. I have big plans to make it part of a collection called "Mystical Friends". The collection will have Bigfoot, of course, a unicorn, and Nessy. #bloggingthemoonCM #comingsoon #cmlittlebigfoot Plush & Collectibles

Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. One loop here, one loop there, loops are everywhere! To simply crochet it is basically loops, twists, and knots, but when you put all those in the right place you can get some pretty amazing patterns. Two of these amazing stitches are the Single Crochet front & back loop. To make both of these stitches is simple. For the front/back loop stitch you: Insert your hook into front loop only, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops on hook & for the back it is the same except you Insert your hook into back loop only. That's it, that's all there is to it! Below is a sample of a regular Single Crochet, Single Front Loop, & Single Back Loop. You can see how the small change in where you insert your hook can change the pattern. The Front Loop is a wonderful stitch to use if you want variation in your pattern, but don't want a 3D look to it. It's a nice flat stitch that reminds me of railroad tracks. I have recently used the front loop in my Men's Cotton Ties, and Mesh Bowties. I have used a #10 crochet thread and am in love with how the stitch makes the ties look like a textured knit fabric. Take a look for yourself! What to do with a Back Loop Now the back loop is a very nice stitch if you are wanting a 3D effect such as ribbing around sweaters, vests, and hats. When you add your ribbing you can use a smaller hook size to give it a more snug fit and with sweaters it gives it that nice fitted look at the bottom. #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #frontandbackloops Check out more from The Crocheted Moon!

Check this spot for new updates or changes to The Crocheted Moon or our products. New and Improved! Take a quick gander at the new Crocheted Moon logo design. It's more personalized with an adorable fluffy mascot, but the poor dear doesn't have a name...for shame! So I need your help so our fluffy little lamb chop doesn't stay nameless. Post your name ideas to the tag below and then we'll put the nominees to a vote starting in September. #bloggingthemoom #cmupdates #newlogo

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. My Grandma isn't Square....! A granny square is a single square piece created with yarn by using the crochet method. It is done by working in rounds from the center outward. Granny squares are traditionally handmade & resemble coarse lace. There isn't a limit to the maximum size of a granny square, crocheters usually create multiple small squares (called "motifs") and assemble the pieces to make clothing, purses, Afghan blankets, and other household decor. The Granny Square apparel peaked in the 1970s. & went through the 1980s. Children & Adults alike could be seen wearing Granny Square vest, shorts, hat, & wrapped in the famous style of the afghan. Although particular color & pattern schemes for Granny Squares change with time, this motif is a staple among us crocheters. Multicolor Granny Squares are an effective way to use up small amounts of yarn left over from other projects and basic granny square motifs do not require advanced skills to make. Early History In wikipdia.org I found an early example of a traditional granny square, designed by a Mrs. Phelps, was published in the April 5, 1885 edition of Prairie Farmer.[3] She wrote: I have been trying a new crocheted pattern for an Afghan, which is on the principle of the crazy work so popular now. It is made in strips of the desired length, and with two of the blocks, which I have brought, forming the width (fig. 2). The long strips are crocheted together with a double chain stitch which is twisted, and of any two desirable colors. The small blocks can be sewn or drawn together, so as to make a perfect square, this joining being done on the wrong side. The idea is to have the blocks appear as one straight strip. Use Germantown wool, the colors of the block being bright and varied to one’s taste, but the outer edge of each is black. The "crazy work" she refers to is crazy quilting, which was a popular trend at the time. During this era, it was traditional for women to use black ribbon on the borders between crazy quilt squares[4] - much like the black borders of a traditional granny square. The granny square motif reappeared in the 1930s, and the pattern was featured in publications such as Fleisher's Afghans. Fly Your Stars & Strips In honor of our nation's holiday I found several great examples of patriotic Granny Squares. They're a simple and fun to decorate.....attached is an easy peasy pattern just for you! Once you master the pattern try switching up your colors for beautiful pieces like these examples: #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #patrioticgrannysquare

Wondering what all your wonderful clothing pieces from The Crocheted Moon would look fantastic with...look no further. Here we'll show you what you can pair your pieces with, whether it's other items from the shop, or your own closet. Get ready to look great and feel confident! Meet Fanny the Fashion Pair. Our little friend loves clothes and accessories galore, but doesn't always know how to 'pair' things together. Today she wants to have fun in the sun while looking very sun worthy....come along with me while we take a look at Cover-ups that are not just for the pool side and sun hat's that go anywhere. Help Fanny Dress for the Sun Fanny loves the sun, but hates having to change every time she goes somewhere else during the day. Don't worry Fanny The Crocheted Moon has just the thing. Try out the "Splash & Go Swimsuit Cover-up" & the "Fun in the Sun Wide Brim Hat". Take a sec to watch the video for more info & maybe even a quick laugh! Perfect Pairing Splash in Go Swimsuit Cover-up & the Fun in the Sun Wide Brim Hat was literally made to go together. Pair together the Crimson Poppy cover-up/Daffodil Sunhat, Poppy Fields cover-up/Velvet Blush Sunhat, Peacock cover-up/Mint Sunhat, & Obsidian Daydream cover-up/Overcast Sunhat. For clothing options with the Crimson Poppy color scheme: blacks, whites, reds, oranges, or yellows really make the vibrant colors pop. The Poppy Fields color scheme: whites, grays, or any variety of pastel colors go beautifully. The Peacock color scheme: royal blues, purples, mint/teal greens, & blacks accent them perfectly. And the last color scheme, Obsidian Daydream: any color you want. That's the awesome thing about neutral colors! #bloggingthemoonCM #fashionpairs #CMcoverupandsunhats Versatility and Sizes The Splash in Go Swimsuit Cover-up comes in a variety of sizes from baby to adult. The Fun in the Sun Wide Brim Hat is adult sizes only. You can use the cover-up just about anywhere: the pool, beach, before/after yoga or working out, running errands (if you like more coverage around town you can slip on a pair of shorts or leggings underneath), or a fun summer event day/evening. It packs well, will never wrinkle, and is amazing for to pack for trips. Similarly, the Sunhat is just as versatile and easy to wear and care for. It's defining quality is the brim that is reinforced with flexible wire that helps it keep it's shape no matter what. Just a quick tidbit...I make special requests. I so have to have it! If you're like Fanny the Fashion Pair you are sooooo excited to get your hands on your own perfect summer cover-up and matching hat. Just click below and pick your color scheme now!!

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. Simple and Quick This time of year starting in September is what I call the "Gauntlet", because you are constantly jumping, dodging, and weaving through all the school, fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, winter, & Christmas events (hmmm, did I leave anything out...) that occur this time of year. And the sweetest two words you can hear right now is "Simple and Quick". This is my quick tutorial on how to do a crocheted beanie, which makes for great easy gifts. You'll get a easy to follow chart you can save on how to start your beanie and a PDF file to download that has print outs and instructions on how to get the correct size. #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #CMsimplebeanie