New pattern up in store! Crochet Baby Shorts Pattern with Video Tutorial- Diamond Collection~

New Pattern!

The Crochet Baby Shorts Pattern from the ~~Diamond Collection~~!

First of the four patterns to be released! Here's the link for it~

https://www.etsy.com/listing/230461898/crochet-baby-shorts-pattern-with-video?ref=shop_home_active_1

Why buy the pattern when I post so many free ones here. Well there is a full video tutorial included because no one has time to get confused. Also I include sizing for all the sizes from 0-24 months in written form with pictures! So head over to my store and check it out~

Description

*~~This is a Pattern for the shorts, not a finished product. Upon purchase the pattern will be available for instant download~~*


This is a pattern and video tutorial for the CUTEST COMFIEST Baby Shorts from the ~Diamond Collection~. This pattern is perfectly wonderful on it's own or to be purchased in addition to the other 3 patterns in this collection. 

What makes this special??

* It's so comfy and stretchy for babies to waddle around in
* Elastic is used around the waist to keep the shorts from falling off while staying comfortable
* Great learning experience for learning how to make a shorts base with elastic
* Learn how to cable stitch crochet the diamond part of the shorts! Adding texture to crochet is just so much fun!
* Learn how to front post double crochet stitch if you don't already know or get some practice on it! (Not a common stitch)
*There's a VIDEO TUTORIAL... Need I say more?? 

~~*****I GUARANTEE CLARITY in my patterns!****~~

Nobody wants to spend money on unclear patterns. If any part of my patterns are confusing I will rewrite it...add to the video... and send the new version to everyone asap!


Included in this pattern: 

*Written pattern in standard crochet language for each size
*Pictures of steps
*Open work symbol pattern for the diamond part

***~~VIDEO TUTORIAL~~*** 1 hour and 30 minutes

The private video link includes:

*How to do the shorts step by step
*How to insert the elastic


My patterns are probably the most comprehensive pattern you will find and I am determined to help you learn so if anything is unclear just message me and we will figure it out!

The following sizes are included:

0-3 Months - 16" Around Bottom
3-6 Months - 17"
6-9 Months - 18" 
9-12 Months - 19"
12-18 Months - 20"
18-24 Months - 21"


**Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced (but don't forget I'm here to help so go for the challenge!) 

If you are good at counting stitches and can see which stitches are on top of each other you should have no problem because that's the trickiest part involved in the diamond part.

Materials Needed:

4 Ply cotton yarn (3 ply if your baby overheats easily)
5.00 mm hook
3/4" elastic (20" should cover any size)
Scissors
Needle with a Large Eye

2D Crochet Alligator Applique

Ok so I found two pattern for free alligators and this is not for beginners it is just the map. I don't know who to give credit to this design but I know it's a Chinese design from the writing in the pattern so good for you China! You don't have to do the sewing if you don't' want to that is just the recommendation. You could always add in crochet eyes or felt, or one of those store bought plastic ones, whatever you like :) 

This is the second one I found by "Nanasue's Crafts" I think this is very cute and the great thing is that it is writen out row by row for everyone. She normally sells her patterns but this one is a free one so enjoy!

Go to this link to get the written pattern for the below Alligator:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/nanasues-crafts/free-crocodile-pattern/10151810045385581

Below is another 2D alligator pattern I found by "slappytheseal". You can buy it at this website if you like it a lot. It is kinda cute and looks pretty simple.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98720054/crochet-applique-pattern-alligator

 This is the last pattern I found online. I think this is pretty cute as well, I like the scales!
You can buy this pattern from "One and Two Company" at this link if you like it as well.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crocodrile---alligator-applique

This final alligator I have to say is the cutest one I've seen out of them all...Unfortunately when "bethintx"  did this she didn't write it down so all we have is a picture. She wrote on her website she did this as a challenge to make something appealing for a boy. I think any boy would love this what do you think??
Check out her website here http://www.freewebs.com/bethintx/
Challenge: Anyone wanna try making this?? Whoever can come up with a close replica will have their design posted!