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Felted Owl and a Butterfly hats from Martha Stewart

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These hats would be adorable for young children for Halloween.  Shown are an Owl and a Butterfly hat for a boy and girl.  There are downloadable templates and a video with step-by-step instructions.  Before starting this project, you will need to felt an old 100 percent wool sweater. Simply wash the sweater in a washing machine with plenty of detergent and hot water, and dry in clothes dryer on high heat.  The soap, agitation, and heat will cause the scales of the wool fibers to open up, lock together, and condense. Washing the sweater with something made of heavy cloth, like a pair of jeans, will speed the process. You may need to wash and dry the sweater a few times — every sweater’s different. Test your sweater for felting by snipping the edge — it should not fray. If it does, wash and dry again.

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Another Sunday, another opportunity to celebrate the vibrant Etsy crochet community! In today’s Sunday Shout Out, we’re featuring a seller who embodies the spirit of handmade creativity and mystical charm.

SleekGrace creates patterns that are fun and in this case mystical. Their popular design, Sleeping Plesiosaur Dragon captures the magic of fairtales with its whimsical and heartwarming touches. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to bring joy to your toy projects. 

Did you know? Etsy sellers like Sleek Grace are part of a global network of over 4.3 million independent creators. Even better, more than 90% of Etsy shops are women-owned, making each purchase a powerful way to support women in business.

Check out SleekGrace’s shop here and discover even more inspiring creations. Let’s spread the love for handmade. Don’t forget to join us next week for another story celebrating creativity and community!