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I have some exciting news! 

All new patterns, updates and more are going to be on the new Simply Sweet Designs webpage and blog. Don't worry your favorites from here will remain and I'll keep updates up on Ravelry but all new patterns will be on the new site.

Check it out here: http://www.simplysweetdesign.org/

Beard Attachment

Just the Beard

Have you ever wanted a beard or just something fun to keep your face warm? Well this is the perfect beard, with loops that go over your ears this beard offers fun and function at the same time and can be worm with your favorite hat.

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Thank you so much for your understanding ~Melinda~

This is just the child size for sizes for baby, toddlers & adults please download the full pattern here: Ravelry Beard Download

Materials:
   -    Medium worsted yarn (I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® acrylic yarn).
   -    Size J/10 (6.00MM) crochet hook
   -    Yarn needle
   -    Scissors

Abbreviations:
dc: Double crochet
sc: Single crochet
sc2tog: Single crochet two together
ch: Chain
sl st: slip stich
Fsc: Foundation single crochet (http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-foundation-single-crochet-fsc/)
*… *: Repeat what is between

Notes:
    -    There is no turning chain, just turn your work and start in the first stitch. This helps to “gather” the ends for a better fit to the ear. If you are having trouble with this just make the last loop loose so you are able to turn.
    -    When you work the bottom of the edging along the Fsc, work between the sc instead of the single loops formed when making the Fsc.

Child (m) Beard:
          9” beard

R1: Fsc 25, turn
R2: sc in first stitch *sc in next stitch, dc in next stitch* 11 times, sc in next 2 stiches, turn
R3: sc in first stitch *dc in next stitch, sc in next stitch* 12 times, turn
R4: Repeat Row 2
R5: Repeat Row 3
R6: Repeat Row 2
R7: Repeat Row 3
R8: sc, *sc, dc* 4 times (7 Fsc, skip 7 stitches) dc, *sc, dc* 3 times, sc in last 2 stitches, turn
R9: Repeat Row 3
Edging: ch 1, //along side 1// sc 2tog 5 times, turn sc 5, sl st to the ch 1, ch 9, sl st to the first Fsc of R1, *sc, dc* along the bottom of the beard, ch 1 //along side 2 // sc 2tog 5 times, turn sc 5, sl st to the ch 1, ch 9, sl st to the first sc of R9, finish off and weave in ends

Mystery Holiday Crochet Along

Super excited to be joining in on this crochet along. I have no idea what I'm going to be making but for now you can just love on the pretty yarn that is about to get started on this project.

Want to join in on the fun as well? Check out the Design Wars Mystery Holiday Crochet along and you can follow my progress here or on my Ravelry project page.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Chevron Braids

Chevron Braids

These 2 color 4 strand braids are a fun addition to any hat and go great with my Snowflake Earflap Beanie

Measure and cut for each braid

5 strands of color A at 36”

5 strands of color B at 36”

To make a 4 color braid:

	Pull through bottom of earflap to make a loop in the center of the strand and feed the ends through to attach the strands.
	Divide the strands into 4 sections – 2 sections of color A and 2 sections of color B.  Each section would have 5 strands of the color. So you have sections: 1A 2B 3B 4A
	Now you are going to cross the outside 2 sections  to the inside
	In crossing you will have: 1)      2B 4A 1A 3B 2)      4A 3B 2B 1A 3)      3B 1A 4A 2B 4)      1A 2B 3B 4A
	Continue crossing the outsides to the end and you’ll get an arrow effect on the braid. Tie off and do the second braid. Before making the end ties tight make sure they are the same length then tighten the knots at the end and trim the ends

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Use of my photos, rewriting, reselling, distributing the tutorial itself is prohibited.

Thank you so much for your understanding

~Melinda~

Stacy Headwrap

Stacy Headwrap

As summer comes to a close the perfect headwrap to keep those ears warm on chilly mornings and crisp nights.

Download a PDF of this pattern from here: 

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Use of my photos, rewriting, reselling, distributing the pattern itself is prohibited.

Thank you so much for your understanding

~Melinda~

For my 3rd Anniversary of opening my Simply Sweet Designs and for my 10th wedding anniversary I joined up with a bunch of other vendors to host a super awesome giveaway. 

Joining me are the following:
Details and information

* Simply Sweet Designs: Selected hat/headwrap & Digital designs
* Faithfully Hooked - $10 credit for any custom hat or animal
* Calla Rose Boutique - One custom headband with option of adding a second headband at 30% off (second headband purchase not mandatory)
* Cre8tive Cre8tions - Gift Set as pictured
* Hook Yourself - Winner can chose either the PDF pattern or finished item for my Summer Sunflower beanie.
* Sewing by Shannon Cox - $10 Store Credit
* Snapdragons & Peonies - Scarf
* Cherishable Creations - 2 Patterns of winners choice
* Autumn Berry Crochet - Winner can choose either the Regan Slouchy pattern OR a finished Regan Slouchy
* Kuddly Kreations by Kari -1 Pair - Summer Strappy Sandals
* Bella Bean's Crochet Creations - Give away- kids water bottle holder ~ Pick Boy or Girl

Enter here for a chance to win: http://bit.ly/15dchWD
Winners will be chosen on August 9th 

Sugar & Spice Headband

Sugar & Spice Headband

Pattern moved to new blog: http://www.simplysweetdesign.org/?p=57

You know the old poem about little girls being made from sugar & spice and everything nice? Well here is a headband that is sure to please. A quick project that can be customized in so many ways. Plus this headband has such a nice stretch to it that it keeps all those flyaway hairs at bay.

Download a PDF of this pattern from here: Sugar & Spice Headband on Ravelry

©Copywrite Notice: Feel free to sell the finished product for this pattern; I just ask that you please give credit for the pattern by linking to simplysweetdesign.org.

Use of my photos, rewriting, reselling, distributing the pattern itself is prohibited.

Thank you so much for your understanding

~Melinda~