Alienwear Knits

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Updating my Etsy shop. Need to shift some bits with moving house next week and having a new baby. We need space! Currently have 40% off everything with code BIGSALE ☺️ link in bio! #Etsy #sale #listings #moneyoff #coupon #crochet #wool #yarn #handdyed #handmade #handdyedwool #woolporn #messydesk #workspace #newborn #clothing

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Way hey. It's only taken me about 5 hours today to get these patterns and then create an ebook on ravelry of all 3 combined. They can be bought individually or together :) I hope you like them. I would say it's an advanced pattern. You need to know how to make a Herringbone DC as well as Fpdc and Bpdc. But saying this there are video links to @mooglyblog instructions. I am gonna be so warm wearing this set! Made from chunky wool with a 6.5mm hook. Enjoy. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/herringbone-winter-warmer/patterns #crochet #crochetpattern #ebook #ravelry #hat #scarf #infinityscarf #gloves #fingerlessgloves #fingerless #autumn #wristwatmers #pattern #pompom #slouchy #beanie #stylecraft #stripes #ribbing #thumbsup

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A very long overdue order.

I have been pretty busy the last few months with making stuff for craft fairs that I have had to neglect my eldest daughters requests for hats and gloves. She has also asked me for a cat but I think she may have forgotten about that now as she hasn't asked me since. So yesterday I treated her, gave her a choice of the wool she wanted me to use and set about making her requests. This is how we turned out. 

She didn't request leg warmers but after her choosing neon colours it was suggested to me that I should make her some. She is now an 80's raver at the age of three! But how cute does she look? And now I also have ammo for her 18th birthday. Evil mummy!

The gloves are adapted from my easy peasy quick mitts, made on a much smaller version, her hands are tiny! The ear warmers are a few rows of double crochets (I chained to fit around her head) which is once again something so simple to do. Finally the leg warmers were BLO sc to fit around her legs, slip stitch them together and work around the edge of the BLO rows with sc, The next row I did DC's in 2 sc and then 2 DC in the next around. Every row after this was DC's and then when they were slightly longer than her leg a row of HDC in 2 stitches then HDC2tog around with a final row of HDC's around :) That's the quick version for anyone who wants to make them. If someone nags me enough I may write it up properly.

On another note in my hectic life which is finally calming down, I have updated my Etsy shop if you would like to take a look.  Mostly stock I have left over from craft fairs but there are a few awesome Christmas and birthday gifts. As well as a lot of hand dyed wool and crochet hooks. 

And breathe ... back to running around like a lunatic looking after two children while growing another.

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Easy Peasy Quick Mitts

I know there are plenty of fingerless gloves out there but I have been asked so many times for the pattern I use to make mine that I have had to write it down because I'm fed up of saying "Sorry it is only available in my brain". 

For this pattern I used Red Heart Super saver but any Aran/Worsted weight is sufficient. 

You will also need a 5mm hook as well as scissors and a sewing up needle. You could also add some buttons or a flower to it if you are feeling adventurous. 

These gloves can be adapted to make any size you like by increasing or decreasing the amount in the starting chain so that it fits around you fingers. I suggest making the chain slightly smaller than your hand as most wool has a bit of stretch to it and will fit snuggly to start with but then may become very loose. On the same note I find that Caron Simply soft doesn't have as much stretch in it as other wools so you might want to make that so it fits your hand and not slightly smaller :)

This pattern is written in US terms.

Abbreviations

SC - Single Crochet.

HDC - Half Double Crochet.

HDC2tog - Half Double Crochet two together.

FO - Fasten Off.

Pattern

Chain 25.

SC in second chain from hook and in the remaining chain (24 stitches). Join to first SC with a slip stitch.

(I do it this way as it makes it easier to join with a slip stitch and you can see clearly that it isn't twisted)

Chain 2, HDC in first SC (same place as chain 2) HDC around (24 stitches) Slip stitch into first HDC. 

Repeat this round 4 more times. A total of 5 rounds of HDC. (If you like you could add more rounds to make it longer, or shorter if it's too big/small for your fingers).

Now we come to the thumb hole. 

Chain 7 (once again, more or less depending on the size of your thumb) skip the next stitch (see picture below), SC in next stitch and then HDC in the remaining 21 stitches. There is no need to join with a slip stitch anymore and the remaining rounds will be worked continuously. 

HDC in the next 7 chains, then HDC in the SC and also the remaining HDC's of the round (29 stitches).

HDC2tog, HDC in next 3 stitches, HDC2tog (around thumb hole) HDC in next 22 stitches (27 stitches).

HDC2tog, HDC in next stitches, HDC2tog (around thumb hole) HDC in next 22 stitches (25 stitches).

HDC in next stitch, HD2tog, HDC in remaining 22 (24 stitches). 

HDC around (24 stitches) for 4 rows. (Once again you can make them longer here if you'd like them to go further up you arms)

SC around (24 stitches).

FO and weave in ends.

And there we have it. A really simple pair of fingerless gloves. So easy to make and adapt for anyone in your family. And they make great last minute Christmas gifts as they are so quick to make ;)

I hope you enjoyed and if you have any questions with regards to the pattern please do no hesitate to contact me.

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So I asked my husband to help me make some bits for my craft fair on Saturday. He's still working on his snowman while I've finished my little pompom head. He wanted to race to see who would be faster and all. Guess I won! Then again he is a year out of practice. #crochet #wip #workingtogether #winter #pompom #amigurumi #stockingup #winterdoll #snowman #crochet #toy #christmas #ornaments

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Evening sorted! Kids in bed (even if they did leave their jigsaw lying on the floor) I'm fed and have a drink, got my pjs on and surrounded by my body pillow. Crochet is out and hubby is next to me playing Xbox. Can happily relax. ITS THE WEEKEND!!! #crochet #wip #moomin #jammies #relaxing #comfy #shawl #pillow #jigsaw #kidsmess #nightin #weekend #xbox #pregnant #bump #metime

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Rainbows for sale. Now on etsy. #rainbow #colourful #multicolour #bfl #onetsy #bluefacedleicester #handdyed #handdyedyarn #wool #woolporn #skein #yarn #yarnporn #forsale #buyme #knitting #crochet #craft #supply

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Such a hard life. At least she can sleep. I'm so bored. We have workmen in today so I've done absolutely no crochet :( roll on this evening when they have gone though and I will actually have heating and hot water for the first time in 5 days. #moaningmother #crochetwithdrawals #daughter #sleeping #cute #firstworldproblems

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I have my Cro-Jo back :) I've barely done any crochet for the last 2 weeks because the kids have been ill as well as having a growth spurt. I started this scarf this afternoon and I haven't been able to put it down :) tis a beauty made from on of the skeins my protégé child dyed. Now time to sit down with a cup of tea in my favourite mug and chill with it while watching the TV! #crochet #scarf #blue #orange #handdyed #wip #mug #wordcloud #favouritemug #crochethook #handmade #relaxing

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Relaxing Sunday evening. Currently watching Despicable Me with my eldest and when she goes to bed gonna chill with the hubster. Working on my monster. I totally forgot how big it was and how long a row took but it's so nice to work on something so laid back. #crochet #blanket #throw #crochetblanket #diamonds #colourful #multicolour #despicableme #film #relaxing #feetup #girlynight #afghan

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So I'll be traveling up to Yorkshire for Yarndale and I have decided on my project. I'm gonna be in the car for about 11 hours all together (dedication!!!) so I should get a decent amount of this double bed sized blanket done :) eeeek I am so excited. Literally can't wait for my husband to come home tonight and my 3 day weekend to begin! #yarndale #wip #blanket #crochet #multicolour #colourful #rainbow #doublebed #roadtrip #diamonds #stripes

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Oh my days I can't believe I've just won't this!!! Thanks #Moogly I am so excited about this I've lost all will to crochet and instead I am going to do a dance #happy dance #happyclap #amamanipuzzleballs #anniescrochet #crochet #crochetbook #competitionwinner #giveaway #winner #excited

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So I am starting my new crochet venture. I absolutely love the anime and gaming world and that is the direction I am now going to take with my crochet. I've already made a few characters including Lady Sylvanas from World of Warcraft and I'm currently working on Happy (finished), Pantherlilly (WIP) and Carla from Fairy Tail. I would love your continued support and am always happy to find new clientele who will also enjoy my work :) good luck to me & anyone else venturing out today! #anime #crochet #newventure #businesswoman #myownboss #bosslady #game #worldofwarcraft #gamergirl #geekiigurumi #logo #geek #nerd #handmade #alternative #merchandise #findmeonfacebook #facebook #twitter #exciting

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Today is our first wedding anniversary and my husband made me a paper rose :) he's been practicing all week. It is originally a box to hold a gift (pandora charm) and then fold out into a rose. He said he annoyed his work colleagues all week with his paper rustling! #weddinganniversary #paperanniversary #firstanniversary #anniversary #paper #origami #rose #paperfolding

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I have literally not stopped today!!! Baby orders complete and posted, been to the hospital and the doctors and now I am finally sitting down while my husband cooks dinner. Phew, knackered! #baby #scan #crochet #blanket #busyday #babyscan #pregnancy #pregnanthooker #pink #girl #princess

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Serious mammy heart attack moment! She is almost 11 months old and can't even walk. Yet she decides she would try and climb the slide and succeeded! She got to the top & then screamed when I wouldn't let her do it again! I will be going into early labour at this rate. I've upgraded from one lunatic to two! #daughter #climbing #daredevil #heartattack #crazy #lunatic #daughter #slide #garden #fun #sunshine #red #stripes

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My evening :) pretend alcohol & WoW! All I need is snacks!!! #strawberry #drink #wool #yarn #wow #pc #gaming #gamergirl #gamer #wow #worldofwarcraft #computer #daiquiri #strawberrydaiquiri #nonalcoholic #hardcore #legendofzelda #loz #mousemat