How to Crochet a Doll Blanket - Yo-Yo Method

15 more days until Christmas! Are you ready? Well, if you are still looking for that last special gift for a person who loves dolls, I have just the thing for you!



I decided to create a Christmas blanket that is quick and easy to crochet. It uses up some of those old balls of yarn that are laying around. And, it has that perfect Christmas season touch. Don't believe me? Check out my video below!







If you are interested in seeing the free written pattern I used to create my version of a doll blanket you can check out the link here http://priscillascrochet.net/free%20patterns/X%20Afghans%20and%20Tree%20Skirts/Primitive%20Pines%20Yo-Yo%20Afghan%20&%20Christmas%20Tree%20Skirt.pdf.



Of course, Priscilla went and made a beautiful afghan and tree skirt with her motif, which I just adore. But, being I am all about crafting for dolls, I stopped with just one of her seasonal trees.



I hope you enjoy this craft and find the time to make it before the holiday. If you do have any questions, please leave a comment for me below.



Also, if you made a blanket from this pattern, I would love to see it! Please leave me a link to a post you made on your blog, or let me know if you have posted it to Twitter or Instagram. You can also upload a picture on my Facebook page. Whatever works for you!



Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas!

Golden Retriever Puppy Makes a Christmas Ornament (A Minute of Biscuit #13)

So has everyone had fun Christmas shopping this year? I kicked off my holiday shopping on Black Friday. I made a handful of purchases for gifts, but I also found some time to pick things up for myself and Biscuit! Watch the video below to see what I got!







Of course the ornament didn't turn out as well as I thought it would. I become disappointed when a craft project doesn't look like that on the box. But, it will work out for this Christmas season until I can find another ornament to replace it. However, I do like the clay for molding and free shaping other ornaments. It was not a good clay to press down with and dry though. Not like the plaster ornaments I had made in school!



So, have you ever done a craft project with your dog before? It can be for either a holiday like Christmas or a just because creative kind of day. Let me know in the comments below.



Thanks for watching and have a Merry Christmas!

A Minute of Biscuit #12 - Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

It's a snow day! Yeah!!! So, it was a great day for Biscuit and I to romp around outside. And... to build a snowman! Do you want to watch us build a snowman? I sure hope you do!







As you can see, Biscuit was getting the hang of it. Even though she is 2 years old and this is her third winter, we have never built a snowman before. This is because we never had much snow in the past two winters she has been with us. Because of all this snow, we are hoping to get some more videos of us playing in it. Maybe sledding is in the future? I know that my brother has had is snowmobile sit in the shed for the past few years. So, if he can get that running, I will try to get a minute of Biscuit of the snowmobiling we like to do in our Minnesota winters.



Thanks for watching!

Bedtime for Dolls - Nightgown Sash & Headband for 18" Dolls Crochet Pattern

I am very happy that the final segment of the "Bedtime for Dolls" crochet tutorial has now been uploaded to YouTube. We have made the nightgown and the bed socks in previous episodes. Now it is time to crochet the nightgown sash and the headband.



In case you missed it before, you can download a printable version of this pattern at the Red Heart Yarn's website by clicking this link: http://www.redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/LW4759.pdf.







I have to say that this bedtime set is so adorable. I love how the variegated yarn was accented by the solid blue in the accessories I made. How did yours turn out? Please share a link in the comment section below as I would love to see it!



As always, you can find the completed outfit in my Etsy shop for sale if you are interested. Please visit my shop at www.etsy.com/shop/melindasclosetfinds to find this outfit and other outfits I have made.



Also, if you have any questions about this project, or if you would like to suggest a new free pattern to make a crochet tutorial on, please leave me a comment below! Thanks for watching and have a great day!

Bedtime for Dolls - Slipper Socks for 18" Dolls Crochet Pattern Tutorial

I love slipper socks! Yes, especially when you live in an old drafty farmhouse with cold, hardwood floors. Slipper socks keep my tootsies warm as well as let me slip and slide through the house, which is both fun and energizing!




This brings me to the next segment in our "Bedtime for Dolls" crochet series as we get to make those same slipper socks, or bed socks as the pattern refers to them as, for our dolls!




You will see in the below video that I chose to make my socks from light blue yarn to add a contrast to my nightgown. You can choose whatever color you like as long as it is the same weight of yarn that the pattern calls for.




If you are looking for a printable version of this pattern, you can visit the Red Heart Yarn website here: http://www.redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/LW4759.pdf









Please stay tuned for the next segment where we make the headband and sash for the nightgown!




As always, please leave me a comment below if you have any questions about this project or suggestions for new projects you would like to see. Just make sure that the patterns are free and accessible to everyone.




Thanks for watching and have a great day!

A Minute of Biscuit #1 - Dirt Pile! What Every Golden Needs in Their Back Yard!

Have you ever had one of those days where you are trying to clean up something like a closet, cupboard, or a blog for instance? Well, I was reorganizing my blog so everyone can find things easily, especially myself :), and I realized.... I never posted the very first Minute with Biscuit segment!




I couldn't believe it! After all, this is the video that started it all. I love this video as it shows who Biscuit truly is: a down to earth, get in the dirt kind of dog. She really is rambunctious. It is like everyone says, golden retrievers are obedience stars, they just don't come with the obedience degree.




She really tries to listen as we tell her to do this and don't do that. But, she is just a dog and likes to dig and get dirty sometimes. And, it is at those times that I just have to sit back and laugh. Enjoy!

Bedtime for Dolls - Nightgown for 18" Dolls Crochet Pattern Tutorial

I have been so lucky this season! Why? Because I am living in Minnesota and the snow has still yet to fall! Yes, it is cold outside, but the snow and ice are still not on the ground yet!






Of course, due to the cold weather I have been loving staying indoors and of course, lounging around in comfy, cozy pajamas! It is darker longer for a reason, don't you think?






It was one of those dark mornings when I looked over at my dolls I have sitting in my sewing room and realized, "I don't have a pajama set for them!" So, onto the computer I went and I found one of the best free patterns from Red Heart Yarn's website called, "Bedtime for Dolls." It features a lovely nightgown with sash, a floral headband, and slipper socks. How cute is that!!!






I dove right into the project and have the first part of the tutorial done!




Watch how I make the nightgown in the videos below:

Please stay tuned in the weeks ahead as I complete each part of this adorable pattern. And, if you need a printable version of this pattern, please visit the red heart yarn website link here: http://www.redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/LW4759.pdf






If you have any questions, please let me know in the comment section below.


Thanks for watching and have a great day!