Kids and Babies
The Worry Pet is a crochet therapy toy. It's a fluffy, stuffed ball of joy and calmness! The Worry Pet is perfect as a fidget toy for kids with autism or sensory and anxiety needs. Children can carry this soft, pocket-sized pet around and keep them close by to hold or rub when they experience worries or emotional regulation difficulties. The poly-pellets in this pet help it have a weighted feel, and gives some comforting sensory input when rubbing between fingers. The tactile sensation make it an especially helpful coping tool to help students who struggle with social-emotional coping skills.
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Fun Plarn Ball
Kids and Babies
This ball is fun and easy to make using recycled plastic bags (“Plarn”) and a large hook. It's great for beginners and experienced crocheters - along with the written instructions there is a video tutorial, too! Kids will love to play indoors and out with this light and soft ball. (Video tutorial includes how to cut plastic bags to create the plarn (yarn made out of plastic bags) ) Several color variations (rainbow, stripe in the middle, speckled) are also explained in instructions.
Crochet Tooth Fairy Pouch
Kids and Babies
These Tooth Fairy Pouches are great for kids that are starting to lose teeth and need a safe place to keep them until the Tooth Fairy visits! They can also help bring comfort to an experience that can also be scary for kids (like getting teeth pulled at the dentist). On the back of the Tooth Fairy Pouch, you'll find a perfectly sized little pocket where the teeth can be safely kept. The pocket is also large enough to put a small treat, some coins, or a folded bill, depending on what the Tooth Fairy's going rate in your home is (*wink). Check out the free pattern and more free patterns at loopsandlovecrochet.com.
Lovey Babies Crochet Toys
Kids and Babies
"These easy and quick stuffed toys are soft and squishy - great for hugging. They make wonderful emotional support dolls for anyone who needs a little extra comfort, a cuddle or a hug. This pattern includes three sizes of lovey babies. Make one or make them all! Instructions are written for size small with any modifications for medium and large written in parentheses: small (medium, large). Click the link below to view the free crocheting pattern and video tutorial. I can't wait to see your creations! -Kristin Omdahl"
How To Crochet The Linen Stitch Baby Blanket
Kids and Babies
Learn how to crochet the linen stitch. Step-by-step directions and video tutorial to help you learn how to master the linen stitch. The texture of the linen stitch is woven and compact, but still very pliable. This simple pattern consists of single crochet and the chain stitch. It is a perfect crochet stitch for a beginner. I love making things using the linen stitch. Once I get the foundation row completed, I get into the rhythm of the pattern and I don't really have to pay much attention to what I am doing. I can watch a television show with my family and have my crochet therapy at the same time. This linen stitch would be great for so many things. Once you learn how to crochet the linen stitch, your world will open to new possibilities.
Children's Houston Hoodie
Kids and Babies
The Children's Houston Hoodie is simple and easy sweater with optional hood and pockets! The kiddos in your life will love it! The Children’s Houston Hoodie comes in children's sizes 2-12! I used Knit Picks Brava Worsted for my son’s hoodie, however, you can use any #4 worsted weight yarn you'd like. The Children’s Houston Hoodie is a top down workup, with the sleeves and hood added at the end. Be sure to check out the Houston Hoodie in adult sizes too!