Teez Winter Wonder

Wow,  I just can't believe it.  I have grown so much in the last year.  I started to crochet maybe a year ago.  I have been so crazy busy with orders that I haven't had time to stop and and appreciate how much I have grown and how far I have come.  I never imagined I would venture into starting a small business.  I am so grateful to all that follow my work and all the amazing support I have receieved on this journey.  I'm so excited to share with you all one of my very own creations.  The Teez Winter Wonder pattern has been released.  My heart went into learning to write patterns and I spent every moment I could trying to ensure this pattern was as perfect as I could get it.  I never thought much of writing patters when I started on this journey.  I truly never knew how much work it would be.  I have learned so very much over the last few months.  Thank you everyone who encouraged me to write this pattern.  I am hoping to publish a few more patterns this year.  So if you love my work be sure to continue to follow me!  Here is the link where you can find my pattern http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/teez-winter-wonder/126706

Textured Button Cowl

Do you love this textured button Cowl? If you do here is the pattern and its free.  If you try it out I would love to see how yours turns out.  Send me a picture or post your creation to my Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TeezTopperz.  This is my first written pattern so hopefully its easy to read.  Let me know how I did.
Let's get started
Using 9 mm or size N hook
I used an Oatmeal medium weight 4 Vanna's Choice Lion Brand yarn
Row 1 - Chain 100
Row 2 - 3rd chain from hook blo DC all across.  Chain 2, turn
Row 3 - DC in blo above 1st DC and all the way across (make sure you DC in last stitch which is the chain 2.  In the last chain 2 go through both loops.  Not just back loop) chain 2, turn.
Row 4 -  DC in blo above 1st DC and all the way across (make sure you DC in last stitch which is the chain 2.  In the last chain 2 go through both loops.  Not just back loop) chain 2, turn.
Row 5 - BPDC (Back post double crochet) Around first DC 2 times. Skip next DC and repeat BPDC 2 times every 2nd DC.  (last chain 2 just do DC through both loop. Chain 2 turn
Row 6 - BPDC 2 times around second BPDC skip next BPDC and repeat across (last chain 2 DC through both loops.) Chain 2 and turn.
Row 7 - BPDC around First BPDC FPDC (Front post double crochet) around next repeat to the end.  (Again make sure to DC through both loops of last chain 2) chain 2 turn
Row 8 - HDC in blo above first BPDC.  HDC in blo in every stitch across. (make sure in last chain 2 go through both loops with HDC)  Chain 2 turn
Row 9 - repeat row 8 HDC in blo each stitch across including last chain 2 turn, chain 2
Row 10 - repeat row 8 Again
Rows 11, 12 and 13 - repeat rows 5, 6 and 7
Rows 14, 15 and 16 - repeat rows 8, 9 and 10.
Rows 17, 18 and 19 - repeat row 5, 6 and 7
Rows 20, 21 and 22 - repeat rows 8, 9 and 10
Rows 23, 24 and 25 - repeat rows 5, 6 and 7
Row 26 - DC all across in blo don't forget last chain 2, chain 2, turn
Row 27 and 28 -Repeat row 26
Finally 1 SC all around your cowl to give it a nice finish.  Do 3 SC in each corner, tie off your ends and weave them in.  add your buttons where you want them.  And your done.  
Good luck and thanks for checking out my pattern. 
You are free to sell and make this cowl but please it would be nice if you could link the pattern to me.  I would love to see how yours turns out. 
Happy Hooking from
Teresa at Teez Topperz

  

I Never Knew

Well,  I never knew the things I would he able to do when I grew up.  I suppose I always knew I loved to craft and create things,  but I never invisioned the love I have for crochet.  I just love the fact that I can create these beautiful pieces.  I didn't start on this journey very long ago and I honestly am so surprised with how far I have come.  I still have so much to learn but I look forward to every new project that shows up at my door.  It's so funny every time I start something new I can't wait to finish it and when i'm done I can't wait to start the next one.  This Anna hat turned out so amazing,  I knew it would turn out but had no ides that it would look this good.  Live your life to the fullest everyone and I truly hope you all have found or do find your passion.  I have to say when you find it just jump right in,  you won't regret doing what you love. 

A little Love

So I made this hat for an order I had.  Wow,  it was honestly the hardest item I've made to part with.  It is just beautiful and Super soft.  I will most definitely be making one for myself for this coming winter.
I was given a picture of this hat or actually one that was similar,  however it was knitted and as of now I only do crochet.  I haven't yet wondered into the knitting world.  I really was not sure I would be able to pull this one off.   All I could do was go with what I have learned and try to do my best.  Well apparently,  I'm pretty good at this.  When I started on this journey I never imagined creating these pieces without a pattern.  I have come so far in such a short amount of time.  The best advise I can give to you all is to do something you absolutely love,  your passion for your work will truly take you somewhere you may never have imagined you would go.  Love what you do and do what you love......

So fun

It's always fun to learn something new.  I love a challange and especially I love it when it turns out perfectly.  I had an order recently for these two newsboy hats and it was so fun just trying to find the right pattern to follow.  I'm still new to crochet so I sometimes go with what I already know but I often find myself searching for something new to try.  In this case I wanted something new.  Ohh I just fell in love with this stitch.  This hat is so soft and the pattern is just beautiful.  I got this pattern from Annascrochet.Blogspot.com  she had some lovely patterns and she is so easy to follow.  Now to start another creation.  Goodnight everyone

I Got This

Who doesn't love babies. I just adore them. I often joke with my hubby that I could have 10. But clearly they don't stay babies forever and Oh I'm so tired with the 3 I already have. But, that sweet baby smell, those baby snuggles and that soft little baby breath on your chest when they are snuggled right up and sound asleep with not a worry in the world. How I wish I could keep it that way for them forever. This was a first try for me doing little baby booties, without a pattern and I think they turned out so adorable. My baby sister is expecting her baby any day now and I really wanted her to have something I made for my little nephew, maybe something she could save for him when he's older. Those first little booties that show you how small and dependent on the people around you, you were. That forever memory that your parents give everything up for you. I can't wait to meet you little man, enjoy your little booties.

Inspiration

So what gets your creative juices flowing?  What gives you inspiration for that next amazing product or item you are going to create?  Well truth be told I never know what's next on my agenda to create unless someone orders something.  My head is constantly swirling with what I want to work on next or what I would like to try next,  but to be honest sometimes I just don't make it to that one thing I want to try.  Although,  in between orders I will usually try something new as really I am still very new to the crochet world and would like very much to expand my knowledge of stitches and patterns.  This Frozen Elsa hat is my newest creation.  I love Pintrest for ideas of what I should work on next and well every little girl loves the movie Frozen that came out not to long ago.  I pinned a hat to my wall that had long yellow hair in two braids and a purple crown.  Well the little girl in my day homes mom saw it and asked if I could make something similar to it but with frozen colors.  Well yahh something new for me to try so heck yes I was excited.  I started with a white beanie,  then the blue crown.  It was almost done with just the hair left to go.  The longest part of the process was the hair.  Measuring each piece and adding it one piece at a time.  And believe it or not braiding the hair on this hat was challenging.  It was done finally.  But wait for me I found it just a little plain,  so I decided to add some beautiful snowflakes just to add a little more.  See I have a deep desire to make things perfectly and my own.  So although the idea of this hat was there,  it is now what I pictured in my head.  I love crochet,  I love that each piece I make even if I use a basic pattern,  it becomes my very own creation,  the colors I choose,  the buttons I choose,  a flower,  a snow flake or a heart.  So let your creative juices flow.  Follow your desires and you to will create something amazing.
 
If your intereted in this piece please contact me by email at @ Teeztopperz@gmail.com