Crochet stuffed hearts

 

 

 

I found on Pinterest this cute pattern from Bella Dia for crochet hearts and I thought, what could I do with that? Make a mobile for my little girls room of course! I've edited the pattern to make smaller hearts as well as stuff them with poly fill (or cotton balls if like me you found yourself on bed rest and cotton balls were the closest thing in reach). This pattern is free! Please don't repost or sell pattern please :) Here are the instructions:

Stitches used: 

ch: chain 

sc: single crochet 

decrease: join 2 sc stitches to make one

increase: do two sc into one sc space

 

Materials: 

 

•yarn weight 3 (I used soft acrylic baby yarn)

•size E crochet hook

•stuffing

Please click here for instructions on large heart (make two).

 

Small heart (make two):

 

Ch 4

Rnd 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook, sc in last 2 ch. Ch1 and turn (3)

Rnd 2: increase in first sc, 1 sc in second sc, increase in last. Ch1 and turn (5)

Rnd 3: increase in first sc, 1 sc in next 3, increase in last. Ch1 and turn (7)

Rnd 4: increase in first sc, 1 sc in next 5, increase in last. Ch1 and turn (9)

Rnd 5: NO INCREASES, 1 sc in each sc. Ch1 and turn (9)

Rnd 6: increase in first sc, 1 sc in next 7, increase in last. Ch1 and turn (11)

Rnd 7: increase in first sc, 1 sc in next 9, increase in last. Ch1 and turn(13)

Rnd 8: increase in first sc, 1 sc in next 11, increase in last. Ch1 and turn (15)

Rnd 9: NO INCREASES, 1 sc in each sc. Ch1 and turn (15)

Rnd 10: same (15)

Rnd 11: same (15)

Working on first lobe:

Rnd 12: sc 7. Ch1 and turn (7)

Rnd 13: One decrease, sc in next 5. Ch1 and turn (6)

Rnd 14: one decrease, sc in next 2, decrease last 2 together. Ch1 and turn (4)

Rnd 15:  two decreases.  weave in tail. (2)

 

Working on second lobe:

Rnd 12: attach yarn 7 stitches from side (should be 1 space in between lobes). Sc 7. Ch1 and turn (7)

Rnd 13: one decrease, sc in next 5. Ch1 and turn (6)

Rnd 14: one decrease, sc in next 2, decrease last 2 together. Ch1 and turn (4)

Rnd 15: two decreases, weave in tail. (2)

 

 

Putting together hearts:

 

1. After finishing both hearts in desired size, place on top of each other with stitches matching up.

2. Attach yarn at bottom point of heart.

3. Sc around heart. When you come to the rounded lobe, do an increase in each stitch all the way around the lobe (this way it will lay flat).

4. Decrease in the cleavage of the heart.

5. Again do an increase in each stitch around lobe.

6. Sc till there is a little opening for stuffing.

7. Stuff heart then sc closed. Weave in tail.

8. Hang from 1/8" ribbon.

 

 

 

First Laugh!

While we were taking our 4 month picture Sophia decided to laugh! This is the first time I have heard it. Isn't it the most beautiful sound in the world???

 

Four Months

 

You are learning so much! You love to sit in your bouncy seats and smile at the dangling lion. We started letting you sleep without being swaddled and you love it! You both are still sleeping twelve hours straight which Mommy and Daddy love! Lilly, you love to sleep on your back while your sister is always trying to get on her side! You grew out of most of your clothes so Mommy had to do some shopping! Sophia, you are still a pound behind Lilly but you are filling out so nicely! You weigh around 15 and 14 pounds! Mommy stopped breastfeeding altogether and now you just get formula, you don't mind! You have discovered your hands and Mommy will catch you staring at them! You are always putting them in your mouths! There are so many changes coming and as sad as we are that you are growing up, we LOVE watching you learn!

Knock-off Fuzzy's Tacos

If you are from Texas you may salivate at the thought of Fuzzy's Tacos. I could eat 5 of these without breathing in between! But tonight I looked in my fridge and found that I already had all the ingredients! Here is the knock-off of a Fuzzy's Baja Shrimp Taco!

Corn Tortilla
8-10 medium shrimp
Creole seasoning
Tomato-diced
Onion-diced
Cilantro
Feta cheese
Shredded chedder cheese
Garlic sauce (I used jared alfredo sauce and added garlic)

1.Cook Shrimp in little bit of butter and sprinkle with creole (I say SPRINKLE because my husband COATED them and it was so hot my lips swelled!) They will shrink!

2.Place shrimp on tortilla and top with remaining ingredients. Only use a little sauce.

3.Enjoy! These are the best tacos ever! And pretty healthy!