Lori Stade: 25 books

Kids of all ages love sock monkey hats. This crochet pattern is rated easy and has simple, step by step instructions. You can use any type of worsted weight yarn. The hat makes a great gift for the big kid in your life. The hat measures 21 to 22 inches around the brim when finished.

This is a crochet pattern for either a baby boy hat or a baby girl hat. Just change the edge. The boy's version has a brim with a button or pompom on the top. The girl's hat has a pretty edging with a little flower on the top. They both use baby or fingering yarn and crochet up quick. They make great baby shower gifts.

This is a holder for a candy cane that can be either a Christmas tree ornament or a package decoration. It makes a nice last minute gift for a co-worker or friend. Size when finished: height 7”, width 2”. You will need worsted weight yarn, size H US, 5 mm or 6 UK/CAD hook, silk ribbon and 8mm to 14mm faceted beads.Pattern is easy to read, with step by step instructions.

Delight your little girl with this adorable dolly hat. The hat is crocheted with worsted weight yarn and has step by step instructions in American crochet terminology. Great Britain crochet terms are included. It fits a child 1 to 3 years old and is 16 inches around the brim. It is for intermediate crocheters.

The Food Snood Hairnet Hat crochet pattern is a great hat for your favorite lunch lady. It replaces the traditional plain hairnet with a stylish hair covering. It is crocheted using 100% cotton yarn. It has an elastic brim to keep hair secure under the hat. This model is called the "Swirl."...

Crochet this pretty warm butterfly earwarmer headband in no time at all. It is easy to make with worsted weight yarn. Skill level - beginner to intermediate. The headband measures 22 inches around and 3 1/2 inches wide. It will fit most adults and teens. Make it larger or smaller by adjusting the amount of crocheted rows. The crochet instructions are step-by step with photo illustrations.

This is a crochet pattern for making sock monkey baby booties. They are crocheted using worsted weight yarn.Pattern is easy to read, with step by step instructions. The booties will fit a 3 to 9 month old baby. The sole of the bootie measures approximately 4 inches.

Teenagers and little girls will love wearing a Flower String in their hair! This is a crochet pattern for making pretty hair ornaments. There are six flowers and 4 stems to mix and match as you wish. They are made with #10 thread. This pattern is rated for intermediate crocheters.

This is a cute pattern to crochet. You need small amounts of worsted weight yarn and a size G hook. The chicken's body has two parts making it very padded for holding hot pans. It makes a great last minute gift because it only takes a few hours to crochet. Pattern is easy to read, with step by step instructions.

Store your kitchen scissors in this cute Fat Carrot Scissor Holder. It is easy to crochet using worsted weight yarn. The inside of the carrot has an insert made from the sides of a plastic milk jug, which holds a pair of scissor securely any place you wish to hang it. It also makes a great gift!The pattern instructions are step-by-step with photo illustrations.

Knit this beehive shape cover for hand soap or hand sanitizer. It knits up quick if you need a gift for a teacher, housewarming, wedding shower or just for a friend. Use any worsted weight yarn.Finished size: The directions are for both a small (approximately 7.5 oz., 4” tall) or large bottle (10 oz., 7” inches tall).

Sometimes you need a go-to pattern for a quick last minute gift. The Whip It Up Quick scarf is knitted on a circular needle with bulky yarn. The model was made with SMC Tweed Montage but any comparable.bulky weight #5 will be fine to use. It is a very easy pattern, the most difficult part is not twisting...

This is a knitting pattern for a fashionable slouchy hat that teens and adults will love! It is called an Arrowhead Slouchy because the pattern design looks like multiple rows of arrowheads. The design is easy to remember once you get going and looks good in any nice worsted weight yarn.

This is a dish cloth knitting pattern with a large owl design. The dish cloth instructions are written with step-by-step instructions. Cotton worsted in solids show the design best. The finished measurements are approximately 10” by 10” when size 6 needles are used.