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One of my Helenmay Crochet Special Donor Members requested a Crochet PDF written pattern for Fusako’s Crochet Lucky Cat.  One of the many benefits of being a Special Donor Member is that you get to request a written pattern from one of my YouTube video tutorials. I was happy to see that she requested Fusako’s Crochet Lucky Cat, which has a very special meaning for me personally. Fusako is my mother. I consider myself the “Lucky Cat,” because she is my mother. I consider Fusako a rebel because she wasn’t a follower who just did what she was told. Everyone, including her family, told her to stay away from the dashing American soldier, but she followed her heart and went on the difficult journey to a distant land away from her friends and family.  That took a LOT of courage, and it was never easy for her!!! I am here because of her, and I feel her strong spirit inside of me every day! I am an American, through and through, and my mother has given me a unique perspective regarding race, ethnicity, culture, and stereotypes. I love you mom! I can feel you smiling from heaven!

If you would like the crochet PDF written pattern, here is the direct Ravelry link:

Crochet Lucky Cat PDF written pattern only.

Here is the direct link to the free YouTube video tutorial:

If you are going to make my crochet Lucky Cats, I would recommend using Caron Simply Soft yarns. If you use a different style of yarn, you may have to make adjustments for the head. While writing the pattern, I may use a different yarn style, and I will let you know the differences if I do.

The silver jingle bells are prime eligible. Compare prices. Last I checked this pack was $3.95!!! Click the picture above, or here, to go to the affiliate link.

200 jingle bells!!!!!!!! Different sizes and red, gold, and green colors! Click the picture above, or here, to go to the affiliate link.

If you like the lockets that I used (Yes, they open), click the picture above, or here, to go to the affiliate link.

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If you would like to purchase the PDF written pattern, here is the direct Ravelry link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/german-shepherd-dog-3

If you like the dog collar that I used, I purchased it at “The Dog House” in Las Vegas, Nevada. I also found some similar ones on Amazon Prime:

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You are going to love the little clip on paw that lights up!!!! You are going to love the price even more!!!!  I am not sure how long you can get this deal for $10.90 on Prime, but it was such an amazing deal! Not only is there a battery already in the clip, but you get 5 extra batteries too! Awesome! Mine worked great!!! My husband grabbed one too. They work great for clipping on the back of your bicycle, backpack, etc…

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You can even purchase the police outfit on Amazon Prime!!!! If you purchase yours from Build a Bear, it will say BBPD, but the one from Amazon Prime will say “Police.”

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For the shades, you can get them cheaper at Build-A-Bear, but they are also available on Amazon, but not Prime.

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For a close-up look at my Crochet Medium-sized German Shepherd Dog, here is the free YouTube video Part 1 Intro:

The step-by-step YouTube video tutorials to make my medium-sized Crochet German Shepherd Police Dog:

Part 2 of 4:

Part 3 of 4:

Part 4 of 4:

If you would like to see my Product Pricing Worksheet, here is a free PDF download for you: German Shepherd Police Dog Product Pricing

If you would like to make your own Product Pricing Worksheet, go to the top of my HOME page and you will see the link for your own free PDF blank worksheet. The worksheet can help show your customers your actual cost for materials and time spent making it.

My Large Crochet German Shepherd Police Dog doesn’t fit Build a Bear clothes, but if you would like to make one, here is the free step-by-step YouTube video tutorial:

Crochet Large German Shepherd Dog Part 2 of 2:

I spoke with a lady from one of the local yarn groups that meet weekly. She said that she was interested in hearing about the #snowballexpress charity. So, I went to one of their meetings. I printed up information about the #snowballexpress charities goal of collecting blankets for the children next year 2019. I also printed up information about my random free giveaway for the charity.

If you would like to make a blanket to send to the charity, here is the direct link:

Hop On The Snowball Express!!

If you would like to make a blanket for the charity, and participate in my random free giveaway, here is the direct link:

Current Contests and Giveaways

I answered all of their questions about what the charity was all about. One lady pulled out a fleece blanket with a crochet border and asked if she could send something like that. I said sure, because it met the blanket guidelines. I decided to add the fleece blanket crochet border video tutorial to my list of blankets eligible for my giveaway.  Sarah commented on my Facebook page about it and shared a picture of her beautiful fleece blanket with a crochet border. She said that she wanted to make one for the charity and participate in my giveaway. I also got a response from Susie and Claudia. So, I decided to add one more prize to the giveaway because I know that a lot of crocheters donate their time and materials to a lot of charities. I added one $100 gift card from Joanns craft store, Hobby Lobby, or Michaels craft store to the random free prizes.

When I saw Sarah’s beautiful fleece blanket with a crochet border, I decided to make one myself and made a new YouTube video tutorial showing how to make the Crochet Clam Shell Border.

The following are the direct Ravelry links to purchase the written patterns:

I made a matching crochet “My Little Tiny Tulip” Crochet Baby Sweater to go with the “My Little Tiny Tulip” Baby Blanket!

The video tutorials are undergoing a remake. They will go here when complete. Last updated 17Nov19.

 

If you would like to see how I made the Baby Shower carriage, here is the direct YouTube video tutorial link:

If you want to make my crochet baby shower dress favor, here is the free written pattern link. You are going to love all of the great baby shower ideas!!!

Free Crochet Written Pattern for a Baby Shower Dress Favor and a lot of great baby shower party ideas!!!

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I was going to write patterns for a local yarn store, but I realized that I probably wouldn’t be a good fit for the yarn store. A lot of the people at the yarn store were primarily knitters and a lot of them crochet too. As most of you know, I am in love with crochet, but I have a deep admiration for knitters. I just chose to stay with crochet. Anyway, that means that I prefer bargain basement yarns from the main craft stores. That doesn’t mean that I don’t like to still go to the local yarn stores, because they sell quality/unique yarns. I just realized that I wasn’t the right fit because I don’t go there frequently. Back to my story, I was talking to the nice people at the yarn store, and I showed them this crochet flower design. The holes were too big for a regular baby blanket, but we were in love with the flower pattern that I designed. So, they suggested putting a receiving blanket on the reverse side, and that is how this crochet Flower of My Heart Security Baby Blanket came to be. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have.

 

I have one of these crochet Flower of My Heart Security Baby Blankets for sale in Helenmay Crochet Studio

The PDF written pattern for the Crochet Flower of My Heart Security/Baby Blanket is also for sale in Helenmay Crochet Studio.

If you would like to purchase the above receiving blankets click the picture above, or here.

The 4 pack above comes in different designs to choose from. Click the picture or here to go directly to the affiliate link.

If you like the yarn that I used in the video tutorial, here is the direct link:

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Here is a similar yarn to the light pink sparkle yarn like the picture above, click the picture above or here to go to the affiliate link.  Yarns at Border Leather in San Diego has the same exact yarn. 🙂

Have you heard about the #snowball express?

Find out how you could win a $50 Amazon e-gift card! Click the picture above or go to Click here to go to current contests and giveaways

This crochet pattern has step-by-step YouTube video tutorials:

 

Here is the video tutorial for the matching crochet hat: