New! Greyhound Table Set Pattern

Secret Sale for Blog readers!

Our newest pattern, Greyhound Table Set, is now available. Make a Table Runner or 2 styles of Placemats with whimsical Greyhound Heads.

Enter Promo Code: blog at check-out and get $1.00 off! Expires 4/30/08.

Greyhound Pattern in Auction & April Sale

Now's your chance to win one of our most popular patterns and support Greyhound Adoption at the same time. A Little Greyhound Dolls Pattern booklet is up for bids in this charity Auction to benefit Greyhound Pets of America North Texas. Here's the LINK. Check out the other great items, too. Auction ends April 8th at 10pm EDT.

APRIL SALE

During April you can get our Greyhound/Whippet Wreath Pattern for only $1.99. Make a greyt decoration for your door with any combination of solid color or brindle hounds. Add red, white and blue ribbons for Memorial Day and the 4th of July. Then change over to pretty silk flowers for Summer. CLICK HERE Sale ends April 30th.

Greyhound Rock Stars

Take a break from shopping and wrapping and decking the halls. Sit back and enjoy Greyhounds sharing the stage with Crowded House...



Had to share this greyt photo I received this week from Carrie H. The little Pixie Hound was crocheted by Carrie and donated to a Greyhound Adoption Fundraiser. I heard it was a great success! Thanks, Carrie!!
Can you guess which is the real Greyhound??

Free Santa Hat Crochet Pattern

Want to add a few finishing touches to your Christmas decorating scheme? Why not whip up a Santa hat or two with this quick and easy pattern?! Then you can have fun dressing your stuffed animals, dolls or even your real pets. Here's the pattern:

Santa Hat
4-ply yarn, Red 2 ounces
Bulky weight yarn, White 1 ounce
Crochet hook Size G
Yarn needle

Finished Size: 7” by 6”

Work hat in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds.
Rnd 1: with red, ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2-5: sc in each sc around. (6 sc)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around. (9sc)
Rnd 7: sc in each sc around. (9 sc)
Rnd 8: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around. (12 sc)
Rnd 9: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around. (18 sc)
Rnd 10-13: sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 14: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around. (24 sc)
Rnd 15: sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 16: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around. (30 sc)
Rnd 17: sc in each sc around. (30 sc)
Rnd 18: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around. (36 sc)
Rnd 19: sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
Rnd 20: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around. (42 sc)
Rnd 21-23: sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Change to white bulky yarn
Rnd 24-27: sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
Fasten off. Fold up the white part like a cuff.
Optional: Sew 6 inches of ¼ inch wide elastic to last round.
PomPom
Ch 2 with white bulky yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4: sc next 2 sc together around. (6 sc)
Fasten off. Insert tip of the hat into the opening of Rnd 4 and sew in place.
Fasten off.

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

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.

New! Jack Russell Terrier Dog & Puppy Pattern

Just listed is a pattern for a Parson Jack Russell Terrier Dog and Puppy. That's a big name for a little dog. It sure was fun making a small pup after crocheting so many life size Greyhounds! You can find it in the Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=15594















My handsome boy, Presto, will be having minor surgery next week. Please send white light his way and keep him in your prayers. Thank you!





Hope you liked the free Greyhound Stick Pony Pattern below. If anyone's interested, there are a few spiral bound, printed copies left on clearance at http://www.greyhoundcrafts.com/



Enjoy the weekend!