Saturday, June 21, 2014

Irresistible Crochet Kittens! You have GOT to see how adorable these little guys are!


Merry Summer Solstice! Today marks the beginning of the hot summer days, lounging at the beach, and BBQ's galore! Yes! I hope everyone has their AC on as we hit high temps!

But enough about the dreading news that Summer is upon us, take a look at these adorable kittens that were crocheted by Kathleen, a member of the Celestial Yarn team!

 I have to say, she has out done herself this time! I even want one, well maybe 10...or 50...or 100!!

These adorable crocheted kittens, are made with 100% Acrylic Yarn and stuffed with hand cut polyester batting. The bodies of these furry, yarn friends, are 4.75 inches tall and 4.25 inches wide, with four adorable 1.5 inch paws, as well as a 3 inch tail. They have button eyes, and felt noses, with crochet cotten whiskers making them the cutest thing you've ever seen.

Completely machine washable. These kitten friends are not suitable for kids under age 3, due to their button eyes. 

There are only 2 of each color, so get them while they last!

The color names for these little cuties, are based of Kathleen's current, and past cats.

Zaphod is the black and white kitten. Zaphod is her current cat, he is very talkative,and follows her around like a dog, and full of sass and his own attitude, much like the character from Hitchhiker's Guide.
Charcoal is the grey kitten. Charcoal was actually Kathleen's daughter favorite stuffed toy, it even made an appearance with her in her kindergarten school photo. 
Minnie is the pumpkin kitten. Minnie is what is known as a Target Cat, due to her target pattern on each side of her hips, she was a frisky kitten and would open doors by jumping at the knobs until they opened.

These items are ready to ship, and will be shipped out within 3 business days of having received your payment. We accept, paypal, credit card, and Etsy gift cards.

You can find them for adoption on our Etsy shop! They are going for the LOW LOW price of $10! Get them before they are gone!

Enjoy the rest of your Summer Solstice!
Brooke
<3

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

New websites!

Good afternoon!

I hope everyone is doing well! I've got some great things in store for you guys in the next coming weeks! But first thing is first! Celestial Yarn now has their own website, well it's through wix, but it's better than nothing! So now you can check us out on the web, and on our phone! Yes it is mobile compatible!! Everything Celestial Yarn is linked! From pinterest, to facebook and more!

You can also e-mail us from there as well! We love being able to make everything easier for you guys! :D

Here is the link to the website, and I hope that you guys have a great day!
Cheers!
Brooke

http://celestialyarn.wix.com/celestialyarn

Keep an eye open for new updates, and new items! Also don't forget to sign up for our mailing list! You can sign up via Facebook!

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day!

~Happy Mother's Day~
I hope everyone has been having a great weekend, and I hope everyone is also having a great mother's day! Don't forget to tell your mother, rather she's biological or not, that you love her! 

Don't forget that May 15th is your last day to enter our giveaway contest! 

Did you know we now have a mailing list? Yeah we do! Just head over to our Facebook page and click the tab 'Email Signup' and follow the steps from there! It's easy! We are going to be starting a regular mailing newsletter once a week, so keep your eyes open!


Monday, April 28, 2014

Be The Rainbow Slouch Beanie FREE PATTERN

Be The Rainbow Slouch Beanie

This is a free pattern for a slouchy beanie in rainbow colours.

Let's begin!

This hat is made for Adults and teens the hat size is 22 inches in circumference, the yarn that I use makes it a bit stretchy, and will stretch to a size 26 on the head.

Crochet Level: Beginner, this is a super easy pattern and a great way to learn patterns and color changes for beginners!

What you will need;
I have used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue, the blue in fact is more of an Aqua and is called Turqua and the green is called Springtime I believe. Any yarn will work for this pattern, as long as it's worsted weight 4. Feel free to use any color combo with this pattern! Let your imagination go wild here!

Crochet hook Size 5.50 MM

Abbreviations
Ch: Chain
Sl St: Slip Stitch
DC: Double Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
ST: Stitch
"*" : Whenever you see these friendly little guys; it means repeat so if you see "*1 dc in next 4 st then 2 dc in next st*" it means repeat all that you see between the *'s until it says stop. For this pattern, it will be all around the hat.

Color A: Red
Color B: Orange
Color C: Yellow
Color D: Green
Color E: Blue

With Color A Ch 4 and sl st to first ch to form a ring
Round 1: ch 3, 6 dch in ring sl st to top of ch 3
Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to top of ch 3
Round 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc and 2 dc in next dc *1 dc in next dc and 2 dc in next dc* repeat from * around sl st to top of ch 3 
Round 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc and then 2 dc in next dc *1 dc in next 2 dc then 2 dc in next dc* around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc and then 2 dc in next dc *1 dc in next 3 dc then 2 dc in next dc* around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 dc and then 2 dc in next dc *1 dc in next 4 dc then 2 dc in next dc* around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 7: Change to Color B ch 3, 1 dc in next 5 dc then 2 dc in next dc *1 dc in next 5 dc then 2 dc in next dc* around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in next 6 dc then 2 dc in next dc *1 dc in next 6 dc then 2 dc in next dc* around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in next 7 dc then 2 dc in next dc *1 dc in next 7 dc then 2 dc in next dc* around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 10-12: Ch 3 1 dc in each dc around, sl st to top of ch 3
Round 13: Change to Color C, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around, sl st to top of ch 3
Round 14-18: ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around, sl st to top of ch 3
Round: 19: Change to Color D, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 20-23: Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 25: Change to Color E, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 26-27: Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around sl st to top of ch 3
Round 28: Ch 2, 1 sc in each dc around sl st to top of ch 3, fasten off

*ALTERNATIVE ENDING! *GASP*!!* WHAT A TWIST!!!
Instead of fastening off at Round 31 here's another way to end this awesome project!
Round 29: With Color A, ch 2, 1 sc in each dc around sl st to top of ch 2
Round 30: With Color B, ch 2, 1 sc in each sc around sl st to top of ch 2
Round 31: With Color C, ch 2, 1 sc in each sc around sl st to top of ch 2
Round 32: With Color D, ch 2, 1 sc in each sc around sl st to top of ch 2
Round 33: With Color E, ch 2, 1 sc in each sc around sl st to top of ch 2

You can also do a reverse ending, meaning if you are doing the sc ending, instead of starting with color A start with color E and end with color A! 

Enjoy your new hat!

Cheers!

Now comes the not so fun part! Copyright! Dun Dun Dunnnnnnnnn! You have the right to sell and give away the items made with this pattern, but give credit! I do search for my items on a daily basis, and if I see that someone has used my pattern but not given credit, there will be a fine to pay. I know the difference between the same idea and the same pattern. It does not take long to put in your listing or on your blog/website "Credit to Brooke Etter at Celestial Yarn for pattern" that way it remains free, and there won't be any fees to pay! Given that, do not copy this pattern onto your blog, you can link to your heart's content! I have worked hard on this pattern, as with the other designers and their patterns, and we don't like seeing people claiming their patterns as their own etc,.

*****FAQs*****

Has this pattern been tested?
Most of my patterns have been, either by myself several times, or by other crocheters. If there happens to be an error, please email me at CelestialYarn@gmail.com so I can correct the pattern!

Can I share with you pictures of the finished product I have made using your pattern?
Dude, if you do that I will LOVE you forever! I love, love, LOVE, seeing other crocheter's work especially when they've used my patterns! So Yes send me all your photos of the finished product! And with your permission I can post them on my blog, and Ravelry for all to see! With your permission of course!

How can you be so sure that someone hasn't given you credit by just a picture? 
Typically, I can tell by the picture what stitches they have used, and how many rows they have used. If I see this I won't just jump straight to blame, I will contact the person first and see if it's their own design and for proof. But don't worry, leave all this stuff to me!

I have a general question about you and Celestial Yarn! Where can I contact you?
You can send me an email CelestialYarn@gmail.com 

What are your hours?

Well...since we are an online shop we are open 24/7, but I do sleep, so if you send a message at 2 am central time, I will most likely get around to answering later that day. On periods where we are not taking custom orders I will send a message over Facebook, Instagram, our Blog, and on our Etsy shop page.

Don't forget the giveaway ends May 15th!

Good morning!

I hope everyone is doing well and I hope everyone had a great weekend! I know I did! My fiance and I hosted a birthday party for one of our friends at our house on Sunday and it was a blast! We had a paint powder fight, and washed it away with tons of water balloons! It was simply awesome!

Just a reminder our giveaway ends on May 15th! So if you want to win that $25 Giftcard to Etsy and two custom items the due date is closing in!

If you haven't already head over to our Instagram and Twitter and be sure to follow us! We are always happy to get new followers and are always posting updates and secret coupons!

Cheers!
Brooke
<3

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

CONTEST DATES EXTENSION

Due to many requests, and complaints a like, I am extending the dates of the contest. The contests now end on May 15th. So if you haven't get on out there and enter to win some amazing prizes!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

APRIL 15TH-30TH FACEBOOK AND PINTEREST CONTEST RULES

Hey there everyone! This post is for the rules for our contest going on from April 15th to April 30th; I don't want to spam Facebook and Pinterest with rules and etc., so here is a simple one place to go to for all rules!

Pinterest:
You have from April 15th to April 30th to enter. Winners are chosen at how many pins they create from our Pinterest page. But you MUST  like us on Facebook, it's the best way to get in contact with you if you win! Then simple pin the contest pin, and after that pin to your hearts content. You can re-pin any other pins we may have. If in the event of a tie, the winner would be chosen at random. Winner is notified of their winnings via Facebook Message.

Facebook:
You have from April 15th to April 30th to LIKE SHARE and COMMENT on the official contest post. Make sure you also like our Facebook page, winners are chosen at random. When the contest is over the winners are notified via Facebook Message.


Saturday, April 12, 2014

River Oaks Craft Fair and Photos!

So today was the craft show at River Oaks, it was pretty neat. Nothing was sold, but nothing can always go right! Plus, there are always more shows!
This is my awesome little booth! Look, there's Jean! He is sort of our Mascot so to speak!

So the contest is starting in three days! Here are the rules for both Facebook and Pinterest!

Facebook
  • LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT the post given on the 15th
  • You have until April 30th to win!
  • Winners are chosen at random!
  • First prize is a $25 gift card for Etsy.Com and two custom made hats. One of the hats can be switched out for a purse, wreath, or EDM Bra
  • Second prize two custom made hats, one of the hats can be switched out for purse or wreath or EDM Bra
  • Third Prize is One custom made hat
Pinterest
  • It's a Pin-It-To-Win-It contest, so it's simple you have from April 15th to April 30th to pin a certain post that the link will be posted on here, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
  • Winner is chosen at random
  • You win the prize in the pin!

The next contest will be in June after this one is completed and it will spread over Intsagram and Twitter. Just a heads up! Enjoy some photos of recent made products!




Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Opps!

Oh no! I forgot to add photos last night! As soon as I got home, I pretty much fell asleep and then ate dinner then fell asleep again! Opps! Maybe that was not the best idea on this planet. But I do have pictures to post, I will just get around to it sometime this week! Maybe tonight if I get home and my body doesn't say 'No! Go to bed!' I will post them!

Cheers!
<3

Monday, April 7, 2014

April 7, 2014

Hey there everyone! I hope everyone is having a great week, and had a fantastic weekend! I will be posting a few pictures today, on some recent creations and items. But that will have to wait until I get off work! I can't really have all my crochet out taking pictures! Well, I wish I could!

So just some updates for now;

1. We now have an OFFICIAL Instagram account! Just follow us @CelestialYarn

2. We also now have a Twitter! Isn't that awesome? Be sure to follow us at @CelestialYarn as well!

3. Starting April 15th we are going to have a giveaway on our Facebook! So head on over and check out the details!

4. This is the first announcement of our very first Pin It To Win It contest! I will be posting a Pin on our Pinterest and from April 15th to April 25th we have until then to pin the post for a chance to win! So keep your eyes open for your chance to win!

5. April 12th we will be at the Riveroaks Craft and Car Show, so if you live in the area come on out and be sure to drop by our booth!

Recent Orders;

1. A custom made My Little Pony Hat of Princess Celestia for a little seven year old girl! 100% Completed

2. A custom made EDM Rave bra for a lovely woman! 100%

3. Another custom made EDM Rave Bra for the same woman! 100%

Like I said there will be another post today with some photos and more details on the two giveaways we are having! Yay!

Cheers!

Friday, March 21, 2014

Riveroaks craft fair, new items, and other general awesomeness.

Good evening to all my readers of this blog! I hope everyone is ok, doing well and being safe! Today is the first day of spring so let's rejoice! Winter is no more until November! Yay! So that means in the next few weeks I will be having a MAJOR spring cleaning sale!

It will be in April after the craft show, what ever items are not sold at the craft show will be sold during the spring cleaning event.

If you live in the DFW area, you should come out to the Riveroaks Craft Fair and Car Show. We will have our booth set up and will be selling a bunch of items! And taking custom orders as well! YAY!

Here is the link to the craft fair for more information; http://www.riveroakscommunitycenter.com/car_show__craft_fair

We have some new items in our shop as well, we are now making and selling EDM bras. So come on get all the shininess!

Well that's all for now. I hope everyone has a good weekend, and I hope to see some people out at Riveroaks!

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Craft Fair, Updates, and Mother's Day

Good afternoon, I hope that all of those who are reading this are having a great Saturday! I know I am! For those who live in the Fort Worth area, April 12th come out to the River Oaks Craft Fair and Car Show for some hotrods and crafts! I will have a booth set up, passing out fliers, selling items! So if you are looking for fun and crafts, then I hope to see you there! Currently I am open for a lot of orders, it's been slow around Celestial Yarn, so if you have any hat, scarf, or a wreath to be made, be sure to drop me a line!! Mother's Day is right around the corner as is Saint Patrick's Day, and currently for sale is the stunning Mother's Day wreath that was for sale last year. Back by popular demand. Last year, I had over 10 of these exact wreaths sell, and it looks like the same is going to happen this year, but this year I only five already made and only being sold for $30.00 while the custom made ones are selling for $60.00 so be sure to grab one today while they are gone! You can find the wreath in my Etsy shop. If you have a Pinterest and are looking for photo toturials on how to crochet, patterns, and great deals on shop items, be sure to follow us at CelestialYarn. Once again, I hope that all of you are well! Cheers!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

It's 2014 people! Time for change! I hope that everyone had a great holiday and I hope that you guys haven't broken your resolutions yet! I know I haven't-because I didn't make any...but that's besides the point.

So far, everything has been going well. I have been currently looking for a job, since my job is about to be closed, most likely. We honestly don't know. But I have had some projects come in, and even finished some paintings.

I have been commissioned for a newborn hat, it's just like the Gohan hat I had made a few weeks ago, but only for a tiny newborn being born in March! I hope to see pictures on the beautiful new born!! ^_^ I have also started to do some more paintings, they are continuing of the space paintings I have hanging in my home that I had made but I added lyrics from some Techno songs, and added...GLITTER!! Yay glitter!



Also, I have completed a few hats using this pattern I had found, it's for hats made to look like the heads of the characters from My Little Pony; I found it from the lovely Nyan Pon's blog, and wanted to share with you lovelies the hat I made. It's super cute!

This is where I end the post, and I hope everyone has a safe weekend!