CB-Crochet Blog

Mid-October Update

CB — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:46:06 +0000

So here I am writing a quick update because I am so swamped with orders and trying to keep a decent stock that I can only spare a little time. Here goes, I’ll try and keep this brief but informative with lots of pictures.

So the Owls from the other post have been selling as fast as I can make them. It’s really something amazing to behold, as soon as I bring in a batch they sell the same day, they don’t even have time to settle in the store. I’ve been making all sorts of crazy ones too; short and chubby, green, purple, white and fluffy.

Also I’ve been filling custom dog orders, I’ll put pictures below. The new thing I am working on right now is a baby gift basket. They are theme baskets with a bib, socks or hat, and a stuffed animal. I’ve got a boys and girls worked up so far. They are a train and duck theme, respectively.Seeing as how the weather is getting cooler, I’ve transitioned from light spring/ fall hats to heavier winter hats. They resemble cup cakes and are for kids and Dog hats for kids and adults.

I’ve been toying with the idea of an adult sized one but they are coming out funny when I up the size. Also Halloween is around the corner and I’ve brought back some old favorites, the monster hat and monkey hat. I’m also working on some more
If you have any suggestions you’d like to see, feel free to comment them below this post. Also, if you are looking for a pattern for something or need to contact me I can be reached at help@cb-crochet.com.mummys as those were really popular last year.

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The CB-Crochet New Addition

CB — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:05:18 +0000

Meet Owlie, I know it’s an uninspired name but cute none-the-less. We are working up a line of owls. CB loves owls so she is making a bunch of them in all colors and sizes. See the example below for the idea. If we get enough comments we might do a video how-to. He is, approximately, 6 inches by 6 inches, made from mohair yarn stuffed with polyester.

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As for what we’ve been up to beyond Owlie, Farmers market season just came to a close so that should make more time for projects, blog entries, and videos. I look forward to updating you all. We have been filling custom orders like crazy; dogs, hats and fabric wedding flowers. If you are in the Denver area, feel free to come see CB’s merchandise, in the fluff, at The MarketPlace at Belmar. It is an artisan boutique located at Alameda and Wadsworth where the old Villa Italia used to be.

Enjoy

The Floppz Animal Family

CB — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:26:14 +0000

I was playing with the idea of animals and unique ways to exaggerate them. The goal was to make them more lovable. With that in mind, I stretched out their arms and legs, fattened up their head and body, and minimally stuffed them for the soft feel. The initial result, Walley Floppz, a sheep, sold within 3 days of completion, the second, an unnamed horse, sold within minutes of completion. The second sold so fast I didn’t even have time to name him, poor guy. The third, Benny Ploppz, another horse, just sold this week after living at The MarketPlace at Belmar for a week. Pictures below. Please suggest other animals you’d like to see in the Floppz Family.

Enjoy!

Unnamed Floppz

Walley Floppz

Benny Floppz

The Past Month…

CB — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:28:55 +0000

So I am working on a lot of projects and custom orders right now and didn’t want you to feel too left out. I’m sorry it’s been a while but time sure does fly. Here is an overview of what I’ve been doing the last month and I’ll begin posting pictures and stories shortly. I’ve been made full-time employee at The MarketPlace at Belmar and Social Media Coordinator. In short, I’m in charge of their Facebook and getting their web-presence up to snuff for the 21st century. If you simply can’t wait to see what I am going to post here on the blog you can browse through The MarketPlace’s Facebook page for a small glimpse. The girls and boys hats have really taken off and I almost can’t meet the demand. On top of that, custom dog orders have expanded to custom animals and pets. CB-Crochet is charging ahead strong, I’ll update you all soon!

Enjoy.

So much news!

CB — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:50:24 +0000

Hello All!
I have been so busy expanding my crochet business!

I am excited to share that I have extended my studio and time and will be producing much more!

I am working on a girls line called: Sugar and Spice

I am also working on a Boys line: Called Boys will be Boys

I have created another custom dog!

I am also exploring my many other talents, and have created a line of feather hair pins!

Sam (my fiance and web guy) is working on another video too!

So many fun things are coming!

SO stay tuned!

Enjoy!

Mishka!

CB — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:54:42 +0000

Hello All,

One of my fellow artist had to put her dog Mishka down.

She and Misha were VERY close and she has had a hard time with it.

SO all of us at the MarketPlace decided it would be a great idea to have something made for her….

Holly (the owner of the shop) decided that I should re-create Mishka in crochet!

SO I would like to share with you all the finished product!

Free Pattern! Applique Bumble Bee!!

CB — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:03:31 +0000

Hello All,

I am excited to share with you a pattern request that I received yesterday!

This women needed an applique bumble bee to add to a baby blanket that she is making!

So I created a pattern for her and I would like to release this pattern for all to use for FREE!

Check it out!

CLICK HERE FOR PDF: Bumble bee

Creations, Creations, CREATIONS!

CB — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:12:16 +0000

Hello All!

I have been so busy lately creating new things!

I would like to share them with you!

Here we have my Ribbon Headbands:

Here We have some Feather Brooches:

Here we have a NEW Display that I have been working on for summer:

All these creations can be found at The MarketPlace at Belmar!

ENJOY!

P.s I have a NEW free pattern coming to you in the next few days!

Purple and Pink!!!

CB — Mon, 23 May 2011 05:15:15 +0000

Hello!

I know it has been a while since I created a post…

I have been really busy with my business and babysitting for a family friend who went out-of-town..

BUT I am back!

I received the cutest custom order on Saturday that I would like to share with you!

A women came into The MarketPlace at Belmar looking for headband that an artist who no longer sells with us made.

Of course we did not have any,

and she went on to tell me that this head band is the only head band that her 4 year almost 5-year-old daughter would wear.

So I ask why, and she said it was the thickness of the band and the swede underside that made it comfortable

and easy for her daughter to wear.

I asked her if she would like me to try to create something like it, and without hesitation her said YES!

She also informed me that Pink and Purple where the only colors that her daughter would wear.

I was so EXCITED!

I LOVE a challenge and creating NEW things!

So here are some pictures of the head band!

I will give it to her tomorrow and she if her daughter likes it… fingers crossed!

So CUTE Crochet!!

CB — Sun, 15 May 2011 05:12:29 +0000

Photo Shoot!!!

I was at work surfing the internet for some pattern ideas and to

see what is new in the world of crochet and I stumbled upon this

SUPER CUTE photo stream!

Check out all these creative crochet projects!

My favorite one is the Panda!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/allsocute/page2/

If you would like to share a pattern or cute photo of your crochet PLEASE DO!!

Also follow us on Facebook!!

We LOVE to see your work too!

Enjoy!