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FO Friday: Calling All Cute Girls

I'm so excited - at long last, my #HKKAL project is done! Behold, my completed Cute Girl Squares top:

I know that making a ton of granny squares and seaming them together seems terribly fussy, but it actually wasn't as time-consuming as you would think! I totally could have made this top in less than a month I hadn't taken so many breaks to work on other projects - what can I say, I'm easily distracted!

The only modification I did was to create the belt using these instructions for a Foundation Single Crochet:



 I think this turned out pretty darn well for my first-ever crocheted sweater! I'm also happy to report that Valley Yarns' Charlemont sock yarn is awesome to crochet with - plus, it's an affordable option: I made this entire project for less than $38!

Thirty-One

If you're just joining me, I am hosting a Virtual Thirty-One Party for the next two weeks (click here for all the details) andI have two product picks to share today: the first is a fun little extra to keep your stitch markers, darning needles and other notions safe in your knitting bag! The Icon Coin Purse comes in three fun shapes: frog, chick and camera.

My second pick for today is an adorable new print ("Sweet Tweets") in one of my favorite products, the Mini Utility Bin. Click here to see the bins in action in my very own craft room!


How to Join The Party

You can view the Thirty-One catalog here. To place your order through my virtual party, point your browser to www.mythirtyone.com/calliewoodland and click on "My Events." You'll see "Stefanie's 31derful Party" as an option  - simply click "shop now" and you're ready to go! 

Thanks for stopping by this week - for FO Friday inspiration, visit the Tami's Amis blog.


Have a crafty weekend! 

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  1. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    YOUR Board "FREE ADVICE" is SO awesome! I am so glad I finally found you. I hope you will not mind if I re-pin you a LOT.
    I thought that was the point of Pinterest, but some have blocked me, because they didn't like it.
    I'm just a plain ole gal, wanting to spread the joy I find here.
    MUCH LUCK and blessing to you and all your ventures!

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    1. Handmade by StefanieMay 6, 2014 at 5:05 PM

      I'm so glad you like it, feel free to pin to your heart's content!!

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