Hilariousness: Father's Day

Never a dull moment here in the Pink house.  These kids crack us up daily, so I'm going to keep sharing their hilariousness with you.  Who doesn't need a good laugh?

So as most of you know, yesterday was Father's Day.  I printed this survey for the kids to fill out.  My 6yo and 4yo took turns answering and filling in the blanks.  I laughed pretty hard about "hot sauce"... but I can see how they'd think that.  Dad puts hot sauce (sriracha) on almost everything!

It may also amuse you to know that when my husband goes to Dick's, my son says, "We're going to Dick's?  The one with the balls?" And we giggle like school-children EVERY time.  (Check out the Dick's logo... it'll make more sense.)



Then yesterday evening rolled around.  My dear husband was relaxing in his recliner & my daughter marches into the living room... and surprises us with this doozy...

4yo says, "Dad, it's Father's Day, right?"
Dad says yes.
4yo continues, "Good.  You can take a nap... (then whispers)... and never wake up."  Then walks away with a smirk.
Creepy much!?  Crazy kid.

For more creepy kid-isms... check out THIS list.

Hope you all enjoyed your dads, granddads & husbands yesterday.  Have a great week!
♥♥ Danyel

CROCHET PATTERN - Emersyn's Baby Afghan

A college friend contacted me & inquired about having a lightweight crib blanket made for her daughter.  She told me her baby girl roasts at night & she wanted something light with "breathing holes".
So I took on her challenge & came up with this airy, lightweight afghan.  The whole blanket weighs less than 8 ounces!

There are a million afghan patterns out there, but I wanted something simple & fun to crochet.  This pattern is just 2 repeating rows, so you can get into a rhythm & whip one up in a couple nights while you watch TV or sit on your deck.

SUPPLIES:  I (5.5 mm) hook, yarn needle, scissors

YARN:  I used Loops & Threads "Snuggly Wuggly" (approx. 525 yds)
Any soft sport, lightweight, or baby yarns will work fine.

STITCH GUIDE: DC = double crochet, SC = single crochet, ST = stitch, SL ST = slip stitch, V-ST = (DC, CH 1, DC) in same stitch

FINISHED SIZE: My blanket is 25" wide x 34" long. 

GAUGE: Approximately 8 DC and 4 rows = 2"

Afghan

CH 88. (or any multiple of 3 +4)

Row 1:  V-ST in 5th CH from hook, *skip 2 CH, V-ST in next; repeat from * across to last 2 CHs, DC in last CH.  [28 V-STS]

Row 2:  CH 3 (counts as first DC), turn, work 3 DC in each CH-1 space across, DC in top CH of turning chain.
Row 3:  CH 3, turn, V-ST in 3rd DC (2nd DC of 3-DC group), *skip 2 STS, V-ST in next; repeat from * across to last 2 STS, DC in top CH of turning chain.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until afghan reaches desired length (ending after row 3).
Fasten off OR continue on for border.

Border
You can do any kind of border you like, but this is what I did.
Round 1:  CH 1, turn, SC evenly around, working 2-3 SC in each corner, join with SL ST to 1st SC.
Round 2:  CH 1, SC in next, *CH 3, skip 1 ST, SC in next; repeat from * around, CH 3, join with SL ST to 1st SC.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


A scalloped or picot edging would look very nice on this blanket also.

Happy Crocheting!

♥♥ Danyel













☞ This pattern is free & you can make as many as you want!  Feel free to sell your afghans, but please be polite and provide a link to this blog in your listings.  (Pattern by Danyel Pink - www.crazysockscrochet.blogspot.com)  Also, do not copy and paste this pattern on other sites... but please provide a link back to this page instead.  :)

Hilariousness: The Awesome Mom Game

Please make sure you read past the first paragraph, or you're going to think I'm a terrible mother... LOL

Last week, my husband was hanging out on the patio in our backyard while the children played on the swingset.  My oldest son yells over to him, "Dad!  Can you play the game with us like mom does?  The one where she punches us and pulls our legs and grabs us?!" And my daughter throws in, "Yeah, and she spits on us!"

I happened to be walking out the back door at this exact moment & my husband gave me a "WHAT THE F***" look.  I quickly looked around to see if any of the neighbors were out. (My hubby of course knows that I do not abuse our children, but this most certainly needed more clarification.)  So I SHOWED him that I hold the kids ankles and swing them high, then I try to punch (gently, for lack of a better word) their butts as they swing by me, and then I run up and HUG them while they're in mid-air.  And occasionally I'll blow a raspberry on their necks.

They love it.  All smiles & giggles!  They now call it "The Awesome Mom Game"... which really warms my heart.  We've also had a talk about how punching, grabbing & spitting on children is illegal... and if they keep screaming things like that for the whole neighborhood to hear, Mommy's going to jail.

Good times.
♥♥ Danyel

CSD Summer Pattern Sale: 6/16 - 6/22

CSD Summer Pattern Sale (Week 1) ~ June 16th - 22nd

Patterns ON SALE... Every Day!  

Each pattern goes on sale on the date listed, at midnight.  

Each sale lasts 36 hours.
This sale is valid in my Ravelry Shop ONLY.

For more information about the Summer Pattern Sale, CLICK HERE.

Sale Schedule

Sunday, June 16th - 20% off Pencil Scarf
Monday, June 17th - 20% off Memaw's Favorite Hot Pad
Tuesday, June 18th - 30% off Ella Hat
Wednesday, June 19th - 25% off Summer Rose Beanie

Thursday, June 20th - 20% off Kerry Cowl
Friday, June 21st - Buy Watermelon Beanie, Get Watermelon Cocoon Free
Saturday, June 22nd - 25% off Golf Visor

Week 2 sale schedule will be posted on 6/21.
If you have any questions, please contact me via FB.
♥♥ Danyel

Kiwi and Kiki: Photographer's Perfect Package Giveaway

CSD is proud to be hosting this amazing giveaway package from Kiwi and Kiki!

Kiwi (Kerry) is the lady that sews these fabulous handmade ties.  She also sells other props & accessories.  Kiwi and I "met" through a group of WAHMs on CafeMom YEARS ago, and I've had the pleasure of meeting her in person when my family moved to WA in 2011.  She is a wonderful businesswoman, mother, and friend!

Kiwi began selling her handmade goodies at a farmer's market in 2005.  Kiwi and Kiki was "born" in the summer of 2008 here at the Puyallup Farmer's Market.  Her products are of EXCELLENT quality (I know because I own several ties for my own children!) and she is very professional.  Kiwi will be opening a small storefront for her ties and accessories here in the PNW pretty soon!  

Her sister, Kiki (Kristin), is the mama behind the hair accessories in their shop.  (I own lots of her headbands too!)

Would you like to win this "Photographer's Perfect Package"?  

Kiwi is generously offering one winner this amazing package (shown above).  Enter below in this Rafflecopter app... easy peasy!

Make a purchase from Kiwi's Shop & earn extra entries!  She is offering blog readers a 20% discount with coupon code CSDKK20.

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I am a BIG fan of Kiwi and Kiki, and I highly suggest that you check out Kiwi's shop, and stalk follow her, too!

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THE FINE PRINT:  The winner will be announced on Thursday, June 20th on this blog - once the winner is announced, you will have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prizes. If a prize is not claimed with 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. You MUST be 18 to participate. Prizes do not have cash value. There will be no returns/exchanges on any of the items. This promotion is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

Thank you for following CSD & Good Luck!
♥♥  Danyel