Ruffle Diaper Cover and Hat

So, I am obsessed with the crocodile stitch! I just finally completed my pattern for the new diaper cover and hat I designed with this stitch! I am so happy with how it turned out. I have the pattern posted on Etsy, Ravelry, and now Craftsy.

Shell Stitch Beanie: Adult Version

It's finally here! The adult version of my shell stitch beanie! Hopefully I can add a pic soon! This is thanks to Ashley McCauley from Ravelry! She wrote this up for me and I had yet to post it. I have not tried this on my own yet, so please give me feedback on how to make this pattern the best it can be :)

Hook: J
Yarn: worsted weight

Rnd 1: ch 4, join to form ring

Rnd 2: 6 sc in ring, DO NOT JOIN (you may want to place a marker here to keep track of Rnd)

Rnd3: 2 sc in each sc of previous round (12 sc)

Rnd 4: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch) 6 times, (18 sc)

Rnd 5: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times (24 sc)

Rnd 6: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches) 6 times (30 sc)

Rnd 7: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches) 6 tmes (36 sc).

Rnd 8: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches) 6 times (42 sc)

Rnd 9:(2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 6 stitches) 6 times (48 sc)

Rnd 10: ch3 (this counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, ch 1, 2dc in same stitch, *skip 2 sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc* repeat from * to beginning chain. Join.

Rnd 11-16: Slip Stitch to ch1 space, (ch 3, dc, ch1, 2dc) in first chain 1 space, (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) in each ch1 space around. Join.

Rnd 17-20: ch1, sc in each dc around. Join. Finish off

Owl Backpack

I am so excited about this new pattern! I was actually inspired while walking through Target (who isn't inspired there???). I saw a leather backpack that looked like an owl. I thought that would be the cutest crocheted item, and then I remembered that crocodile stitch I wanted to try...sure looks a lot like feathers! Thus, the owly backpack was born.

I must say that the crocodile stitch is a cinch once you get the hang of it, but it does take some getting used to. There are loads of videos around that offer help too! Thank goodness for the Internet!

I also included instructions on how to make this into a satchel rather than just the backpack option.

Lastly, my daughter sure loves HER backpack as you can tell from the pics :). I think it's a hit!

You can buy this pattern in Ravelry or my Etsy shop.