Tales of a Crafty Mommy

The month of August in Chile is all about cats and is referred to as El Mes de los Gatos or The Month of Cats. Today I am sharing with you the best patterns related to crocheting for cats or to make accessories with a kitty theme.  Enjoy!  Hats and Accessories: 1.      Free Cat Ear Pattern : Step-by-step tutorial by Stitch 11. 2.    Cat Nap Hat : Available in 3 sizes (toddler, child, adult) 3.    Fingerless Kitty Kay Mittens : Toddler size 4.    Kitty Cat Hat – Toddler size 5.  Earflap Cat Hat Pattern : Available in 6 sizes from Newborn to Adult. 6.  Cat Claw Boots : Make your own claw boots! 7.    Hello Kitty Purse : Paid pattern available. Cat Toys: 8.    Catnip Pouch Toy : Stuff it with Pollyfill.   Use catnip for the pouch. 9.    Mouse Catnip Toy : Make a cute plushie for your cat and fill it with catnip. 10.       Cat Toy : Made from yarn, toilet paper tube, and small bell. 11.   

How to Crochet a Dishcloth using the V-Stitch Summer in Florida is really hot. Like steamy hot. I think it’s great, especially when we have a pool nearby and palm trees all around. Oh, how I love summer! This week, for the first time in several weeks, I felt a breeze while walking home, which made our time outside so much more enjoyable.   Thinking of summer and this breeze, which was a total gift from God, I designed the “Summer Breeze Crochet Dishcloth” – a free, easy, and quick pattern that I am sharing here with you all available in English and Spanish . When you make it, please post a picture in the comments or post it to Instagram with the hashtag #CrochetwithFabi or #CrochetconFabi so that I can see all your lovely creations. Materials Cotton yarn for crochet dishcloths   (lana de algodon) Crochet Hook – Size G (4mm) my preferred hook Tapestry needle for weaving in ends  Steps Chain 37 – Cadeneta de 37 In order to crochet the