Journalists Bundle Up with Huggabeans

Constance Jones Covering the 2007 Ice Storm in OKC

While most of the country battles historic arctic temperatures, news and weather reporters are left shivering in the cold.  It’s all a part of the job!  But when wind chills are below freezing, news crews have to find a way to keep warm! For the past 6 years, I've been lucky to enjoy 80 degree temperatures during South Florida's winters. But it wasn't always that way--here's a clip of my Ice Storm Coverage from KOCO ABC!

Courtney Gousman

When out in the field,  CBS 2 Chicago Reporter Courtney Gousman bundles up with a big coat and Huggabeans! 

Scott Padgett

If he’s not in the studio, Meteorologist Scott Padgett from KTVT CBS in Dallas wears Huggabeans!

Jamie McGriff

Memphis News Reporter Jamie McGriff rocked this red scarf and hat set—keeping warm and fashionable while delivering the news!

Sean Muserallo

Here’s an image from WYFF-TV News Reporter Sean Muserallo – ready for the Polar Vortex!  The crochet scarf and beanie kept him warm!! 

For those who LOVE these hats-- feel free to check out Huggabeans-- and click on the Huggabeans for Adults LINK!

Easy Crochet Infinity Scarf

These scarves are simple, cozy and perfect for any outfit! Here are some simple crochet instructions for this scarf!  

You need:

2 skeins of worsted weight yarn (I love the fuzzy textured yarn. I used Loops and Threads Kaleidoscope)

K-hook

a yarn needle to weave in ends

Chain (ch) 17.

Foundation Row (Row 1): Double crochet (dc) in the 3rd chain from the hook (see picture above).

dc 15 across the chain and turn (this will yield a total of 16 dc if you include the 2 chains you skipped at the beginning of the row as a dc)

Row 2: ch 2, dc 15, turn.

Row 3-65 : Repeat Row 2.

 

This project takes two skeins-- or less-- depending on how loose you crochet. When you need to connect the next skein-- simply tie a knot at the end of the remaining yarn and keep crocheting. Weave the ends of the knots after you are finished.

Now that you have 65 rows- it's time to seam the ends together to make it an infinity scarf.

There are a lot of ways you could do this.Just put your needle into both the previous row and the end of the other side, yarn over, and pull all the way through. If you need a visual check out this link from Lion Brand Yarn’s!

Weave in the ends with a yarn needle. Finished!  

Hooked on You- Crochet Ideas for Valentine's Day

 

Valentine’s Day is such a great holiday to make a gift for someone! Here's a few ideas I found -- along with a few of my own items! :) Happy crafting!

Pink Soft Boucle Elf

Crochet Hearts

Sweet Pink Beanie

 

 

 

 

Owl Purse

Fuzzy Pink Elf Hat

Love Cup Cozies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A New Little Prince - Aubrey Aquino's Baby Sprinkle

This weekend, I hosted a Baby Sprinkle for my dear friend Aubrey Aquino-- a Television Host and Reporter in Miami.  What is a “sprinkle” you ask? Well, it’s a celebration to help Mom welcome baby #2 or #3 and so on. Basically you’re not showering the mother with gifts, but rather sprinkling her with a few goodies! I had to make a few special items, including my Huggabeans Crocheted Crowns for the -"New Little Prince!"

Check out this yummy treat- Dipped Marshmallow Pops. 

Click here for instructions! 

 

 

Let's toast to the babe with some bubbly! A great shower favor from the Mom & Dad!

Huggabeans Crochet Crowns used for the Sweet/Candy Table

 

The party was hosted at City Hall the Restaurant in Miami! Wonderful service and food! Special thanks to Erika Biancospino for helping me plan the event!

Fall Craft Tree

Take a look at this exciting Fall Craft Tree—a great project for kids at any age! 

What you need:

1. Old Puzzle Pieces (you can find a new puzzle at the Dollar Store
2. Brown paper sack (or construction paper)
3. Paint
4. Glue

You start off by making the tree trunk by cutting strips of a brown paper bag or brown construction paper.  Here comes the fun part--scrunch the paper up to create texture for the tree. Glue the branches and trunk to the blue piece of paper.

For the leaves, use old puzzle pieces and glue them on the branches.  Feel free to paint the puzzle pieces beforehand if you want a specific color.

Have fun overlapping the pieces to give it more dimensions.

What a perfect Fall Craft for the kids! I found is project on www.IHeartCraftyThings.blogspot.com!  Special thanks to Rachel Nipper for allowing us to share this project!