Thursday, November 22, 2007

Thanksgiving Weekend Sale


Hope everyone is enjoying a blessed
Thanks-giving. I bet you don't want to think about eating for a while. But how about crocheting some food instead? Play food that is! This weekend only, all our pretend play food crochet patterns are on sale for 50% off at http://www.greyhoundcrafts.com/. These sets make cute kitchen decorations or kid's toys. You can even use them as whimsical hostess gifts or to add color to food baskets. Choose from Shrimp on the Barbie, Appetizers, Desserts and more. Hurry...Sale ends Sunday! Remember...sale applies to http://www.greyhoundcrafts.com/ only!
Our dog ornaments and reindeer outfit patterns are still on sale through 11/30/07.


Happy Crocheting!

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Autumn the Life Size Crocheted Greyhound


Ideas for Holiday Decorating

Getting ready for Thanksgiving I decided to decorate Autumn, the crocheted Greyhound. She's wearing a bright yellow silk Mum with Fall leaves and checkered ribbon. Autumn will spend Thanksgiving in her new home with her new friend, Hickory (the real Greyhound).


My friend, Holly, is very imaginative when it comes to choosing yarn colors. Don't you love the Greyhound ornaments she made in the photo above?! They're ready to be decorated with Christmas and Hanukkah ribbons then they're off to a Greyhound Adoption fundraiser. Thanks Holly!

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Yorkie & Puppy Crochet Pattern is out!



Hey dog lovers....check out the latest crochet pattern we just finished! It's a Yorkie and Puppy. The Mom stands at 11" tall and her baby pup is 6". Mom is made with bulky weight yarn that gets brushed for the long-haired look. The puppy is quick and easy to make and perfect for using up those small amounts of leftover 4-ply yarn. Get your pattern now! A portion of your purchase will go to support Greyhound Adoption. Thanks!!!

Pattern available at:

GreyhoundCrafts or Etsy

If you're in the Long Island, NY area and you're looking for something fun to do tomorrow...why not come to a Yorkie Fashion Show?! That's right..come and see the latest in Doggy fashions at a fundraiser for SAY(Save A Yorkie)Rescue. Maybe you'll win one of the incredible raffle prizes or maybe you'll fall in love with a dog who needs a home! All proceeds go to SAY Rescue.

It's at Sunrise Assisted Living

39 Forest Ave.

Glen Cove, NY

Time 1pm to 4pm and admission is a $10 donation.

Hope to see you there!

Free Filet Placemat Pattern


Dress up your holiday table with a set of smiling Greyhound Placemats. They're made with cotton thread and basic stitches in Filet Crochet style.
Get the free pattern here: FreePlacemat Pattern


Finish the look with a coordinating Greyhound Runner in Filet Crochet. You can purchase the pattern at: GreyhoundCrafts



Friday, November 2, 2007

Crochet Christmas Ornaments



Now's the time to start making ornaments so you'll be ready to deck the halls. Here are some pictures and ideas for making decorations from our patterns.
The plant poke ornament patterns can be made into tree ornaments. Just eliminate the stick, add a holiday ribbon bow and make a hanging loop from fishing line or metallic thread. These also look great as package decorations. Crochet a bunch and keep them on hand for quick, last minute gifts.
The patterns are available as Greyhounds, Poodles and German Shepherds. They're on sale now till the end of November at http://www.greyhoundcrafts.com/

Also on sale is a kit to make a Reindeer outfit. It fits your real hound or a Life Size Greyhound crocheted from one of our patterns.

The Christmas Wreath below was made with our Greyhound Door Wreath pattern. You can use Christmas colors for the wreath and make any combination of Greyhound colors. These could be Whippets, too, or even Italian Greyhounds.
The sale prices are in effect till 11/30/07 only at http://www.greyhoundcrafts.com/
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone for sending your prayers for Presto! His surgery went well and he's back to his old playful self.