Storage Basket DIY

 Storage Basket DIY

I made this simple and gorgeous storage basket, using a shipping box from Amazon.  

Materials:

—box

—scrap fabric

—popsicle sticks

—hot glue gun

—black and white paint 

—brush for black paint and a round sponge brush for white

—rope 

Directions:

1.  Hot glue popsicle sticks around sides and bottom.

2.  Paint black.  Dry.  Dab with white, using round sponge brush.

3.  With right side facing box, hot glue across the top of the popsicle sticks and place fabric.  Then place fabric inside and glue to the sides. Repeat on all sides. 

4.  For the inside bottom, I used the 2 flap closures I had cut off.  I placed side-by-side on top of a piece of fabric.  Glued 2 pieces together and then glued fabric around the 2 pieces. Placed inside. 

5.  With rope, I glued around the bottom - all the way around. I then glued around the fabric’s edge all the way around.  

6.  For the handles, I cut 2 pieces of rope about 6” long. I placed and glued it on the 4th stick from the edge on both sides. Repeated on the opposite side. 

And, that’s it.  Easy; super cute; strong & sturdy; and, best of all, functional!!!!

Happy Crafting…

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Instagram:  Rilla2u
• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
• Twitter:  Rilla2u
• Facebook:  /rilla.edwards 
• Etsy:  rilla2u 
• TikTok:  rillae2u 

Seashell

 Seashell 

I was thinking of the beach today and sorta fell into this large “Seashell” project - freestyle crocheting!!!

I used a 4.0mm hook and “I Love This Yarn,” from Hobby Lobby.  I may make another one and write the pattern down, if interest arouses in this. 

It was a fun and easy project.  

Happy Crocheting…

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Instagram:  Rilla2u
• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
• Twitter:  Rilla2u
• Facebook:  /rilla.edwards 
• Etsy:  rilla2u 
• TikTok:  rillae2u 

Raspberry Ponytail Headband

Raspberry Ponytail Headband

I made this headband super quick using, “I Love This Yarn,” from Hobby Lobby, in the color, “Green/Turquoise/Red.”

Size: fit most teen/adult-sized heads

Materials:

-5.0mm hook

-#4 worsted weight yarn

-tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch

Sl st:  slip stitch

SC:  single crochet 

HDC:  half double crochet 

DC:  double crochet 

BLO:  back loops only

SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)

Sk:  skip

Rep:  repeat

FO:  fasten off

Directions:

(The headband is worked from front to back.)

Band:

1.  Ch10.  HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn.  (9)

2.  Working in BLO, HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (9)

3-38.  Repeat #2.  (9)

(You can make the band portion smaller or longer; depending on size of head.)

39.  Join the ends together with Sl st.  (9)

Body:

1.  SC in each st around.  Sl st join and Ch1.  (38)

2.  *2SC, 1SC,* rep around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (57)

3.  *SC, DC, SC in the same st.  Sk 2 st.* rep from * to * around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (19 clusters)

4-8.  Rep #3.  

9.  SC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (57)

10.  *SC2tog, SC* rep from * to * around.  Sl st join and FO.  Weave ends.  (38)

And, that’s it!!!!!

Happy Crocheting…

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Instagram:  Rilla2u
• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
• Twitter:  Rilla2u
• Facebook:  /rilla.edwards 
• Etsy:  rilla2u 
• TikTok:  rillae2u 

Pink Combo Golf Club Covers

 Pink Combo Golf Club Covers

 Happy Crocheting...

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Instagram:  Rilla2u
• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
• Twitter:  Rilla2u
• Facebook:  /rilla.edwards 
• Etsy:  rilla2u 
• TikTok:  rillae2u 

Cherry Keychain

Cherry Keychain

 Happy Crocheting...

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Instagram:  Rilla2u
• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
• Twitter:  Rilla2u
• Facebook:  /rilla.edwards 
• Etsy:  rilla2u 
• TikTok:  rillae2u 

 

Ms. Carrot Ornament

 Ms. Carrot

Cute and easy ornament, using Hobbii cotton yarn, to go with my Mr. Pea Ornament - Ms. Carrot Ornament.

Measures:  approximately 2” tall

Materials:

-3.5mm hook

-Orange, green, black and pink cotton yarn

-(2) black safety eyes

-Polyfil

-Tapestry needle

 Happy Crocheting...

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Instagram:  Rilla2u
• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
• Twitter:  Rilla2u
• Facebook:  /rilla.edwards 
• Etsy:  rilla2u 
• TikTok:  rillae2u 

Mr. Pea Ornament

Mr. Pea Ornament 

Here’s a quick and easy project to make. I have a faux tree in my sunroom that I love to make and hang ornaments on.  This project took about 30 minutes start to finish. 

Materials:

-3.5mm hook

-Cotton yarn in green and black (I used Hobbii yarn)

-2 black safety eyes

-Polyfil

-tapestry needle

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

St:  stitch

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch 

MR:  magic ring

Dec:  decrease (join 2 st together to create a decrease)

Rep:  repeat

FO:  fasten off

Note:  use a stitch marker and work in the round

Directions:

1.  6SC MR.  (6)

2.  2SC in each st around.  (12)

3.  *2SC, 1SC,* rep around.  (18)

4.  *2SC, 1SC next 2 St,* rep around.  (24)

5.  *2SC, 1SC next 3 St,* rep around.  (30)

6-9.  1SC in each St around.  (30)

10.  *Dec, 1SC next 3 St,* rep around. (24)

11.  *Dec, 1SC next 2 St,* rep around. (18)

12.  *Dec, 1SC,* rep around. (12)

Add eyes round 6; 3 spaces between them. 

Embroider mouth with black yarn. 

Firmly stuff with Polyfil. 

13.  Dec 6 times around. FO and leave a tail for weaving in and out of last six stitches to close up. (6)

Hanger:

1.  Sl st join yarn at center top.  Ch20 and FO.  With tapestry needle, weave ends to secure hanger.

 Happy Crocheting...

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Instagram:  Rilla2u
• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
• Twitter:  Rilla2u
• Facebook:  /rilla.edwards 
• Etsy:  rilla2u 
• TikTok:  rillae2u 

Bee Kind DIY Project

 Bee Kind DIY Project

I absolutely love the craft section of Dollar Tree. You can find some amazing items at great prices. Plus they have a wide variety of seasonal decor that you can use as is OR as your basis to convert into something uniquely your own. 

Materials:

-metal tin mason jar hanger

-modpodge 

-paper towels 

-small piece of cardboard box

-1.0 oz model magic clay

-paint and brush

-jute twine

-craft glue

Directions:

1.  I added modpodge and paper towels to the piece and allowed to completely dry. 

2.  I had to remove the rope that came on the hanger.  I then removed the thin top layer of the box (to expose the ridges) and cut it in a semi-like circle to place at the top with glue to look like a lid.  I painted the box portion gray with dabs of white to distress.

3.  The jar portion I painted with two shades of yellow.

4.  I free-style made my lettering, flower, bee, leaves and stem and attached with glue.  Then painted.  

5.  Once completely dried, I added jute twine for hanging.  I glued it on the backside on each end.

Happy Crafting…