I guess its about time.........

Since my wonderful insomnia has decided to join me this evening I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself to anyone that was wondering "who is this chick?".

My name is Roisin (pronounced Row-Sheen) it's Gaelic, not French as most people think.
I'm in my mid 20's and happily married with three fur babies.

I am not new to crochet although I am new to selling my products and posting on a blog.

My granny taught me to crochet when I was little and I've been "hooked" every since. Pun intended.
I can not knit. I can cast on and I am fabulous at ripping out my work but I only get 1/2 a row done before I usually throw in the towel and go back to my crochet hooks.

Crocheting is my happy place. I lose all my stress (unless the pattern is being difficult) and get lost in the whimsy of creating things.

I love horror movies and hard rock although my baby items and cup cozies do not reflect it.

When I am not crocheting I am reading, studying for school, or working. Though usually when I am working or studying I am thinking about crochet and trying to work out new patterns in my head.

I NEVER write my patterns down. This is a horrible habit that I really need to break.

Fun fact: My lovely husband looks like Shaggy from Scooby Doo



I hope you all have a wonderful morning/afternoon/evening and as always, happy crocheting. :-)

I'm so excited

Hello all,
It's been a very chilly week up here in Canada. Hopefully everyone is staying warm!

I am extremely excited because last week I learned that I am going to an aunty! Most of the baby things I have made have gone to friends for baby showers but now I am going to have a niece or nephew to spoil!

I got started right away making some gender neutral things for this baby including this adorable bib:

A friend of mine gave me some pattern books with baby items in them. Before this child arrives in the world I am sure I will have made most of them!

I have also been very busy with a new venture; Cup Cozies! I know these aren't new but I have only recently started making them. I several listed in my Etsy store I have also taken on some custom orders. More specifically for puppy dog cup cozies. I have several on order at the moment and am slowly plowing through them but I ran out of eyes and noses. :( Once they arrive from the USA I can finish all my orders up. :-)

Here are a two of the dog cozies that I have made and some of the ones I have listed on Etsy

Obviously the pug is still waiting for his eyes and nose! Haha

Happy Crocheting :-)

Crocheted Dog Boots (Large Breed Dog)

Large Breed Dog Booties

A friend recently contacted me because her dog was getting older and having increasing difficulty with her paws freezing when outside. This pattern was designed for a Chocolate Labrador. There are two different boot patterns here, one for the front paws and one for the back paws.

 If adjustments are required or you need assistance making these boots fit your dog please feel free to contact me. I will get back to you as soon as I can. 

You may sell your finished product but please refer back to my original pattern when possible. You may NOT reproduce or sell this pattern and claim it as your own.

To make these boots you will need the following supplies:

4.25mm crochet hook

Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids Yarn or any similar yarn

Fabric Paint (provides a non-slip bootom to the boot)

Tapestry Needle to weave in ends

Velcro OR buttons

Abbreviations:

St= stitch

Sc= single crochet

Sc2tog = single crochet two together

Sc3tog = single crochet three together

HDC = half double crochet

HDC2tog = half double crochet two together

Front Paws:

1.      Magic circle or adjustable loop with 6st (6)

2.      2sc in each sc  around (12)

3.      1sc then 2sc in next stitch (18)

4.      2sc then 2sc in next stitch (24)

5.      3sc then 2sc in next stitch (30)

6.      4sc then 2sc in next stitch (36)

7.      5sc then 2sc in next stitch (42)

8.      6sc then 2sc in next stitch (48)

9.      1sc in each around (48)

10.  1sc in each around (48)

11.  1sc in each around (48)

12.  hdc2tog x 12, 10sc, sc2tog x 2, 10sc (34)

13.  hdc2tog x 6, 6sc, sc3tog, 4sc, sc3tog, 6sc (24)

14.  hdc2tog x 3, sc to end (21)

15.  ch18, in 3^rd ch from hook 1hdc, 32hdc, leave remainig stitches unworked. Ch2 and turn. starting ch2 does not count as hdc here and throughout (33)

16.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (33)

17.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (33)

18.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (33)

19.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (33)

20.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (33)

21.  1hdc in each, ch1 turn (33)

22.  1sc in each, fo, tuck in ends

Back Paws

23.  Magic circle or adjustable loop with 6st (6)

24.  2sc in each sc  around (12)

25.  1sc then 2sc in next stitch (18)

26.  2sc then 2sc in next stitch (24)

27.  3sc then 2sc in next stitch (30)

28.  4sc then 2sc in next stitch (36)

29.  5sc then 2sc in next stitch x4, sc to end (40)

30.  1sc in each around (40)

31.  1sc in each around (40)

32.  1sc in each around (40)

33.  hdc2tog x 10, 8sc, sc2tog x 2, 8sc (28)

34.  hdc2tog x 5, 4sc, sc3tog, 4sc, sc3tog, 4sc (19)

35.  hdc2tog, 1hdc, hdc2tog, sc to end (21)

36.  ch16, in 3^rd ch from hook 1hdc, 26hdc, leave remainig stitches unworked. Ch2 and turn. starting ch2 does not count as hdc here and throughout (27)

37.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (27)

38.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (27)

39.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (27)

40.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (27)

41.  1hdc in each, ch2 turn (27)

42.  1hdc in each, ch1 turn (27)

43.  1sc in each, fo, tuck in ends

I chose to use velcro to close my boots, allowing them to be wrapped tightly but firmly on the dogs leg. If you choose you could also use buttons.

Once your boot is finished, use your fabric paint on the bottom of the boot to provide a non-slip grip for your pups. I chose to make paw prints on the bottom of mine, you can choose what ever you would like.

Happy Crocheting :)