What's New: Flowers in Bloom! Crochet Earrings and Water Bottle Straw Cover (with a pattern!)

As summer draws to a close and back to school items line the shelves, I have some new items in Emily's Art Room that can be used all year round to remind you when summer was in bloom! 

Don't forget that if you're interested in purchasing my items, they are for sale at The Rusty Pedal in Loveland, CO. I have posted my pattern for the Straw Covers below if you like to do it yourself, or you can purchase one of mine.

Crochet Yarn Earrings

These crochet earrings turned out so cute! Because they are made of a lightweight thread or yarn, they are not heavy to wear in your ears, and there are beautiful and unique color choices for all year round! Be on the lookout for seasonal choices such as red, white, and blue earrings for the 4th of July, and some fall colors as we begin to creep up on the autumn season. I'm also working on some apple and pumpkin earrings for some seasonal fun!

Water Bottle Straw Covers

These straw covers are perfect for anyone who uses a water bottle with a straw, like a Stanley water bottle. It keeps out bugs. dust, and debris, and they are super cute! I sell these year round with a stainless steel straw that fits a 40 oz. Stanley cup (because we are supposed to be ditching the plastic that leeches into our food and water). I also attach a charm to give it a little more personality! Here is my pattern:

Crochet Straw Cover Pattern

From Emily’s Art Room

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Materials:

Size E hook

100% Cotton (weight 3)

I used I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby 

Abbreviations in US terms:

MC - magic circle

Ch - chain

St - stitch

BLO - back loop only

SlSt - slip stitch

SC - single crochet

HDC - half double crochet

TRC - triple crochet

Pattern

Start with the flower. The center of the flower should be the same color as the part that fits over the straw.

Row 1: MC (leave a long tail: 2-3in.), Ch1, HDC 10. SlSt to the first stitch. Tie off and leave a long tail (2-3 in.) to tie the flower to the straw cover.

Row 2: Attach the pedal color with a SlSt in the BLO. *Continuing in BLO Ch3, 2 TRC, Ch3, SlSt in the same stitch. SlSt in the next 2 Sts*, repeat from the asterisk until you have 5 pedals. SLSt back to the first pedal. Tie off. 

I weave the two long tails from the middle of the flower until there is one long tail on each side of the circle. This makes it easier to tie on later. 

Straw cover

Row 1: Using the same color as the middle of the flower, HDC 10 in a MC. SlSt to the first St. 

Row 2: Ch1, HDC in BLO all the way around (10). SlSt to the first St. Attach the flower now by tying the 2 long tails on the flower through the top of the straw cover. Tie a knot to what will be the inside top of the straw cover. Cut off ends.

Row 3-7: Ch1, HDC all the way around (10). SlSt to the first St. 

Row 8: Ch30, HDC in 8th Ch from the hook and in each St back to the top. SlSt to the bottom of the straw cover. Tie off and weave in the ends. 

Please share your pictures if you make your own! Happy end of summer!

Work in Progress Tags & Crochet Hat Cheat Sheet (Free Printables)

 Work in Progress Tags & 

Crochet Hat Cheat Sheet (Free Printables)

This summer I went through my yarn stash, and I found some half completed projects that I had not finished because I ran out of yarn. Trying to remember which yarn I needed for these half finished projects or what hook I was using was tough! Sometimes I couldn't even tell what I had started or what stitch I was using. That's when I decided to make these 'Work in Progress' tags. I laminated them so that I can reuse them using a wet erase marker when I do finish the project, and now I won't forget where I am! 

• Project - I start with the name of what I'm creating. This is especially helpful if I'm making a child-sized hat vs. an adult-sized hat, for example. It can be hard to tell the difference when it's not completed. 
• Hook size - this was probably the second biggest issue I had when trying to pick up where I left off with an old project, so I need to write it down!
• Yarn Brand - If you knit or crochet, you know how difficult it can be to match yarn once you run out. For example, if I'm using Yarn Bee from Hobby Lobby, there's a difference between the Soft and Sleek yarn or the Easy Going yarn. They have a different feel, texture, and weight, and they might even have different washing instructions. This is super important to note. 
• Color - I had the hardest time matching this on an old project I found! I had started a red scarf, and I had not kept the tag on the yarn. There are so many variations of red, and I couldn't find the exact match! I don't know if it was just a different dye lot that didn't match, or if it was a different variation of red. I had to get rid of it, so from now on, I'm writing down the exact color name!
• Made of - This is important to me because I include what the yarn is made of on the tags of items I sell. I've been trying to switch recently to making things out of natural fibers because they hold up so much better, they do a better job of keeping you warm, and the feel of anything you make with natural fibers is significantly better to the touch. By writing down what the yarn is made of, it helps me find the exact yarn again, and if I lose the yarn tag, I still know what fibers it is made out of, which I can include on the tag if I sell it or give it as a gift. 
• Yarn sample - I think this is the best part! I hole punch 4 spots on the bottom, and I attach a sample of the yarn I'm using into the hole. This is a game changer because I can just toss this tag into my purse and take it to the store to find the exact yarn I need to finish a project. Having a sample of the yarn is SO helpful to find an exact match! 

You can download a free 'Work in Progress' Tag too. Click here or on the picture below. 

I also made a cheat sheet to reference different sizes of hats I may be making. I thought my crocheting friends might like it too! Click here or on the picture for a free download of this cheat sheet. Happy creating!

What's New: Baseball Ponytail Caps, Bucket Hats, and Hair Claws with a Flower

 

I have some new items that will give you different ways to wear your hair this summer. These baseball ponytail caps with a flower turned out SO cute! It's definitely my new favorite hat! You have the option of putting your ponytail up high which gives it a nice, full look. And of course, they pair perfectly with my crochet scrunchies!

 I also have these bucket hats with a flower that are a great for a day at the beach! 

And these hair claw clips with flowers are great for keeping your hair up on those hot summer days!

These are all on sale at the Rusty Petal in Loveland! Come check it out!

What's New: Crochet Scrunchies and Other Easter Basket Gift Items

The newest additions to Emily's Art Room are these soft, velvety-velour crochet scrunchies! It can keep that messy bun from getting tangled because they are soft and smooth scrunchies that won't knot your hair. They come in these fun colors, and some are even sparkly! These make a great gift to go inside an Easter basket, Easter egg, or a travel bag! They will be available for sale at the Rusty Petal soon. Go check it out!

Rusty Petal
1031 N. Lincoln Ave.
Loveland, CO

I also have these adorable crochet Easter eggs that can fit candy or a crochet scrunchie inside! Another great addition to an Easter basket are these heart warmers that say things like, "Dear daughter/son, I love you." If you're looking for some handmade non-candy options for an Easter basket, check out the Rusty Petal in Loveland, CO for bookmarks and coffee koozies that are made in Emily's Art Room too! These fun gifts add some sweet creativity and warmth to your Easter!

 

Rusty Petal Grand Opening!

 

I'm so excited to be selling some of my items at The Rusty Petal! It's grand opening is this weekend, March 6-8 in Loveland. You won't want to miss it! The store belongs to my sister and my niece, and it is full of beautiful antiques and homemade goods. It is truly the place for the most beautiful, unique farmhouse style home decor, and original handmade items that make great gifts. Stop by and check it out!

What's New? Jumbo Stocking

What's New? Jumbo Stockings

One of the newest items in Emily's Art Room is Jumbo Stockings! You can see the stocking below compared to our stockings we usually use! They're so pretty and they hold much more! It's a win/win! I have made a wool stocking and a velvet stocking so far. I'll be working on stockings for my whole family for next year! Merry Christmas!
 

What's New: Fuzzy Ornaments

My handmade ornaments have been in demand this holiday season, and now I have a new take on this popular classic - a fuzzy ornament! This is great for a woodsy look as you can see on my sister Sarah's beautiful mantel and tree!