Get the most for your money

This morning I had a couple of hours to myself and decided I would make myself a hat. I rarely crochet for myself or personal use so it was fun to search for a pattern and yarn I just wanted to make.
Last night I chose my "wiggin out" pattern, a "Pebbles"-ish wig, to be the pattern of the day. Not one of my best sellers, but definitely one of my favorite stitch combos. SOooo, I decided to see what it would be like as a regular beanie. I am a FIRM believer that we should get as many uses out of a pattern as possible. Under almost every great character hat is great beanie to use too.
I LOVE how this hat turned out. Most people assume I constantly wear a handmade hat. As I write this I have my pink NY Yankee ball cap on...the one I wear a couple times a week. I rarely find a hat I think i look acceptable in. I actually can see myself wearing this new slouchy version of the "wiggin out" pattern, or "chillin out" hat.

Always look outside the box and make the most of your patterns. Some patterns I see are just a color change. You CAN do that without buying another pattern. Give yourself credit. You really are more creative then you think.

A Cat's Eye View...by Mr. Chesh, coming soon

Our dear mascot, Mr. Chesh, has been traveling around Snappyland, visiting our friends. He is headed home soon to help during the busy season, before heading back out on more adventures.
Before he left I promised him he could start his own column on the blog when he got back.
He will be writing, "A Cat's Eye View", reviewing popular products.
We would love your input.

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Ponchos Prove Popular

Witchipoo Poncho

I am in love with ponchos! They are fun to make and so cute on any age. This makes a cute costume and would be beautiful in fall and winter colors as well.

Instructions included to make a ghost and pumpkin too.

Sizes: toddler to adult.

Materials needed:
worsted weight yarn, tulle (optional), I hook

Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

As always, items made from Snappy patterns MAY be sold. Please include a link to snappy-tots.com when listing the item for sale.

A whimsical version, with nylon net added. The perfect costume...easy to wear and cozy too.

Pattern update

Patterns: Snap the dragon and Pirate Khyler, hooded blankets.
On row 2 of the hood, please omit the area highlighted below. I apologize for this error. Updated patterns will be sent. If you purchase your pattern on or after 8/12/12 this error has been fixed.

August Contest

Time for a new contest! With Halloween a couple months away, lets build some monsters.

Guidelines...to keep the contest fair: All entries must used the Monster in my pocket pattern as the base hat. Change colors and yarns. You may add pieces from any snappy tots patterns, buttons, ribbons and felt pieces.
Any entries which include crocheted items not found in snappy patterns will be disqualified.
Please do NOT publish pictures of your entry anywhere online.

Do NOT include watermarks on your photo. Photos will be kept anonymous until winners are announced.

Deadline: entries must be emailed to heidi@snappy-tots.com by midnight mt, August 24, 2012. Please put "monster contest" in the subject line.

Tips: Put some thought into your picture. Every time we do a contest, the projects with fun pix usually do best. All pictures become the property of Snappy Tots and may be used to advertise this pattern.

Prizes: LOTS of patterns will be given!

If you have any questions please ask. Any patterns released prior to the deadline may be used in entries.
This pattern is available for instant download on my shop and on ravelry.

Thank you for playing!