Episode 33 we talked about Summer Crafts

Now that summer is coming i thought I would talk about some crafty things to make that make me think of summer.

First off, I have long hair, so when the hot weather strikes I love to have fancy handmade pony tail holders.

There are 2 Books out with lots of crocheted ideas:
✦ Two Dozen and One Scrunchies Needle Craft Shoppe $4.95
✦ Annies Attic Hair Accessories $5.95

But you don't always have to pay for good patterns these are some Free Sites I found:
✦ http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/scrunchies.php

And for the knitters:
✦ http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/hair/scrunchi.htm

Then if you really want your hair out of the way there is A crochet bun cover at http://www.fjsmjs.com/Mary/basicbun.htm

Now for the kids:

"Making Friends" comes threw with some great hair accessory ideas for small kids http://www.makingfriends.com/ponybead/hair_accessories.htm

along with How stuff works with stuff a little more suitable for teen and tweens http://home.howstuffworks.com/beaded-hair-barrette.htm

Remember, you can take Blank Hair clips and combs which can be easily beaded and wired to match any outfit. A great use for for those few little extra beads and old hair clips that may have gone out of style.

Now when your walking around the board walk or amusement park a Fanny pack is a must.

Sewing Pattern:
✦ http://www.ehow.com/how_2085917_sew-fanny-pack.html

Knit:
✦ http://www.knitty.com/issuefall05/PATThipster.html

I didn't have any luck finding a crochet pattern but I don't think it would be hard to design for us experienced crocheters. If you need help, let me know.

Beach bags and totes:
✦ http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/bags_totes_purses.php

And of course if its hot you want to carry your water.

Water bottle holders:

Four Friends & A Blog has a free knitted water bottle holder:
✦ http://fourfriendsandablog.blogspot.com/2007/07/more-knitting.html

Crochet:
✦ http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/patterns/cr-h20bottle.htm

and over at The Chronicles of Mommia blog is a great pattern for my favorite new tool, the knifty knitter.
✦ http://thechroniclesofmommia.blogspot.com/2006/04/water-bottle-holder-pattern_09.html

Bike Tassels: take Plastic lacing and pony beads to make great custom Bike Tassels. .

Now lets go to the beach or pool to cool off:

Beach blankets are easy to knit and crochet I just use a breathable cotton blend for comfort, but how about a bathing suit. Here are a couple of free patterns to get you started:

2 Crochet patterns:
✦ http://crochic.tripod.com/bikini.htm
✦ http://www.knitting321.com/bikini.htm

and not to be out done 2 Knit patterns:
✦ http://vintagepurls.net.nz/womenspatterns.html
✦ http://www.knittinghelp.com/patterns/free-knitting-patterns-womens-misc.-knit-clothing

Now lets have some fun with the kids making Sandcastle:

http://www.sandcastlecentral.com/ has some great tips and tricks on making a sand castle and sand sculptures just make sure you don’t leave any holes for someone to fall into. I just heard that some beaches have been reporting problems in the past and have been giving fines to people who leave hazardous holes in the beach.

And while you're at the beach and kids are making sand castles you can catch up on your reading, here are some free patterns for book holders and book marks.


✦ Plastic canvas - The Carol Duval show on HDTV showed a pattern using colored 10 mesh plastic canvas. This has been discontinued by darice but I still have some in stock. Or you can use clear or use 7 mesh plastic http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_needlework_other/article/0,,HGTV_3265_3857625,00.html


✦ Crochet http://crochetnmore.com/biblecoverpattern.htm

BookMarks that didnt make it into the recording:

Crochet
✦ http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/bookmarks.php

Cross Stitch
✦ http://crossstitch.about.com/od/featuredfreepatterns/tp/free_bookmark_patterns_charts.htm

Plastic Canvas Bookmark
✦ http://www.kreinik.com/kshop/product.php?productid=16260&cat=119&page=1