Barbie Dee Giannone

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Crochet: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
Is there anything better than a cozy to keep you warm when winter winds are howling? This is that cozy. This scarf with sleeves wraps around you in a warm hug. Pattern has four sizes making is size inclusive from XS to 5XL.
Knitting: Cardigan
This adorable cardigan is perfect for the special little one in your life.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Keep baby’s head warm with this adorable hat. It is sized for newborn to 3 months making the perfect addition to a layette.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Keep baby’s feet warm with these adorable socks. These are sized for newborn to 3 months making the perfect addition to a layette.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This beautiful handbag is a stylish addition to any outfit. The pattern is written with special stitching practices described in the notes. It is one size and finishes out to be approximately 11.5” x 6.5” x 1.5”. The handle is approximately a 17” drop.
Crochet: Hats - Other, Earwarmers
This ear warmer is going to keep you or your loved one warm. It is a beautiful addition to any ear warmer collection.
Crochet: Earwarmers
While playing with Plaid, I designed this ear warmer. This was another fast seller of mine in the 2020 fall season so I am cataloging and sharing it here.
Crochet: Hats - Other
Sometimes what is needed is just to keep the ears warm.
Crochet: Hats - Other, Beanie, Toque
This ponytail is beautiful and functional. Plus have the ability to pull your ponytail or bun through the top of it.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This hat is beautifully functional. Pair the yarns as a solid color mixed with a variegated or choose your favorite teams colors to make a fan hat.
Knitting: Hats - Other, Beanie, Toque
This hat was requested by a friend of mine. After a couple days of wearing it, it became my best seller of 2020. Now I am sharing this pattern with you.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
This pocket shawl has big oversized pockets to keep your hands warm. The open work also makes it more versatile on spring and fall days that may have wider temperature swings.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful wrap would make a great addition to any closet. This is an easy pattern suitable for a beginner that has finished a couple projects. This only took me a weekend to complete so it is a fast work up. I used the pattern work the gauge piece by testing it using a chain of 32.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This beautiful baby blanket is both soft and warm. Just perfect for a new addition to a family. Inspired by the news of the expectant arrival of my baby cousin, this blanket uses a size J crochet hook so it is stitched quite quickly.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This beautiful baby blanket is both soft and warm. Just perfect for a new addition to a family. Inspired by the news of the expectant arrival of my baby cousin, this blanket uses a size J crochet hook so it is stitched quite quickly.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This comfortable warm shawl is long enough to wrap around you or tie in front of you. I have the edging in written and chart form. Exchange the sample yarn for any worsted weight yarn which is comparable in thickness to the sample yarns.
Crochet: Hats - Other, Scarf
This combination was inspired by my fingerless gloves using the same stitch pattern. The Bun hat has a hole in the top to allow a ponytail or bun through. The neck scarf is an warm accent which uses the same stitch pattern as well, making it a beautiful set.
Crochet: Cowl
This cowl/scarf pattern was inspired by the Caron Cakes yarn. I was only able to get one ball of this yarn in this color so I wanted to make a project using only one ball of yarn. Like all of my patterns, the yarn can easily be swapped for other yarn brands that are comparable in size. (Caron cakes is a Medium weight yarn)
Crochet: Scarf
This scarf is perfect for chilly days. Measuring 7” x 60” this pattern is both beautiful and easy making it a great pick for new crocheters or advanced crocheters in need of a break from harder patterns.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves are a perfect accessory for any occasion. Inspired by a friend’s recent engagement, I can see these as a Mother of the Bride/Groom or bridemaids’ gift although they could be used to added to a variety of other occasions. This is one size which fits my hand comfortably.
Knitting: Messenger Bag
This fast, easy to knit pattern is perfect for a beginner knitter. I used Caron One Pound in Off White, partially because it was what I had on hand and partially because I loved the color. Of course, there is no need to start with such a large skein as I had quite a bit left over. You can use any worsted weight yarn to make this pattern althoug...
Knitting: Scarf
This wonderfully warm l scarf was inspired by my love for cables. Made using Red Heart worsted weight yarn, it can easily be swapped out for a different color or yarn of similar size. I used circular knitting needles as a matter of personal preference, but this work is small enough to work on straight needles also. I hope you have as much fun k...
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
This slouchy bag was inspired by my need for a sturdy market bag that is stylish enough for an everyday purse. I would say that the difficulty is an Intermediate due to the need to pick up stitches. I used Red Heart yarn, but any worsted weight yarn would work.
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
This is a charming, multiple use bag. Pack it for the perfect day out, use it at the store or at your local farmer’s market. Add an optional fabric liner to further make this beautiful bag your own!
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This beautiful, warm baby sleeper sack is a perfect quick crochet project for a new baby. The pictured color pallet was inspired by spring flowers, but colors can be easily changed for any decor. Finished measurements are 15.5” long by 9” while laying flat making it perfect for newborn to 3 months.
Crochet: Blanket - Other
This beautiful, warm baby sleeper sack is a perfect quick crochet project for a new baby. The pictured color pallet was inspired by spring flowers, but colors can be easily changed for boys or to fit a particular decor. Finished measurements are 21” long and 25” in circumference making it perfect for newborn to 3 months.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This beautiful blanket is perfect for a boy or a girl. I measured for the gauge by measuring from the “valley” of one chevron to the “valley” of the next, which came up to 3”. I also measured the length at the valleys. I find that the measurements from other areas are different. The yarns I used are Lion Brand Pound of Love in Denim (approx. 76...
Knitting: Bonnet
This charming baby bonnet was inspired by my late grandmother. For knitters with intermediate skill and knowledge, this pattern calls for cable work and picking up stitches to knit along the selvage edge of work. I used Lion Brand Pound of Love but that can be exchanged for any light aran or baby weight yarn.
Knitting: Bonnet
Every precious baby would look wonderful in this fast to knit, lacy bonnet. Made using baby weight yarn or a light aran, this bonnet is a fast weekend knit. Due to the use of SSP and PSSO, I would recommend this to a knitter at an intermediate to advanced level. I am sure you will have as much fun knitting this as I did creating it.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Perfect for use during cool weather, this shawl is sure to be a go-to accessory. It measures 50” across and 19” long at the middle. Worsted weight yarn and a larger hook make this a fast knit as well. This written pattern utilizes yarn over (yo) and drop stitches and includes informational photo sets to help beginners learn these techniques.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These beautiful, warm fingerless gloves are just right to fight off the chill of winter while still having your fingers free to grasp the things you’d like to. The arm end is 7”/18 cm and comfortably stretches to fit my 9.5”/22.5 cm arm. The pair took me less than one entire skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable and about 10 hours to knit mak...
Crochet: Vest
This beautiful vest is crocheted in the round. I’ve used Caron One Pound, Big Twist Value, Red Heart and Lion Brand Pound of Love in the tests I have done on the pattern. My favorite color variation I made is uses Red Heart Super Saver in the colors Buff Fleck (CC) and Coffee (MC).
Crochet: Scarf
This beautiful scoodie is perfect for those cold winter days. Designed for my daughter, it perfectly fits tweens and teens. I used three balls of Loops & Threads Charisma in #38 Passion and it took me about 4 hours total to finish it.
Crochet: Poncho
This beautiful spring-time poncho is crocheted from the bottom to top. I used Lion Brand Pound of Love partially because I love the yarn and I had it on hand at the time of the inspiration. I’ve test crocheted a small swatch using Caron One Pound and Red Heart Super Saver. I also used different colors as shown by the photo. I had yarn left over...
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
This beautiful stocking is inspired by my Irish roots and is made using aran weight yarn. I’ve used Red Heart Super Saver and Caron One Pound in the variations I’ve made. For both variations I have had yarn left over using just one skein. I used both size 6/4 mm double pointed needles and a size 6/mm circular knitting needle. I find using the c...