CKC Patterns Blog

How to Make an Opening for Nickolas' Drop-Bottom PJs
15th Nov 2021

How to Make an Opening for Nickolas' Drop-Bottom PJs

Did you see our brand new Nickolas' Drop-Bottom PJ's pattern? It's super adorable for both babies and kids. My own older kiddos are even requesting them in adult sizes! We love the traditional drop bottom kiddo look that makes these PJ's impossible…

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Quick and Easy Fleece Hat Pattern
15th Nov 2021

Quick and Easy Fleece Hat Pattern

I am pretty excited about today's free project, both because it is FREEZING outside here, and also because there are a bunch of fleece fabric sales going on this week for the holiday. What a perfect time for a cold weather fleece pattern!I thought a…

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Fleece Ear Warmer Headband
15th Nov 2021

Fleece Ear Warmer Headband

It's the 10th Day of Christmas and today we have the perfect accessory to keep you warm and stylish!Yay for cozy headbands! Our free pattern includes several different styles you're going to love, not just because they're super cute but also because…

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Fleece Mohawk Hat
15th Nov 2021

Fleece Mohawk Hat

Are you ready for another FREE pattern? Today is the 9th Day of Christmas at CKC and Tosha has another fun fleece project for us!Your kiddo is sure to love its comfy warmth and stylish flair! And you don't even have to tell them how easy it was to se…

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Turkey Hair Clip
15th Nov 2021

Turkey Hair Clip

If you're looking for a quick Thanksgiving project that will make a WOW impact on your little girl, today's free pattern is just the thing for you! You can use whatever supplies you already have on hand, and we even have an easy printable template f…

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Shark or Mermaid Tail Blanket
15th Nov 2021

Shark or Mermaid Tail Blanket

We know you're going to FLIP for today's free blog project! It's the Eighth Day of Christmas at CKC and we have been looking forward to this one for a long time! If your kiddos are like ours, they are crazy about all things nautical lately -- especi…

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Meet the CKC Designers (Part 2)
1st Nov 2021

Meet the CKC Designers (Part 2)

WELCOME TO THE CKC BLOG!Time to meet the 2nd half of our CKC Design Team!Suze Vinton is from Haiti and has been sewing for about 6 years! She has designed for CKC for 4 years, and has designed so many patterns, she can’t remember how many, but her fa…

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CKC's Spooky Side:  Patch's Plush Pumpkin
27th Oct 2021

CKC's Spooky Side: Patch's Plush Pumpkin

As Halloween approaches, this free tutorial is perfect for the transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving.  Patch's Plush Pumpkin can be made spooky for the Halloween season, or autumnal for fall!  It is an awesome scrap buster, and alt…

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CKC's Spooky Side:  Light Up Pumpkin Treat Bowl
26th Oct 2021

CKC's Spooky Side: Light Up Pumpkin Treat Bowl

Getting ready for your spooky weekend?  This treat dish is gonna make your scream! It's clever construction will be sure to impress guests or trick or treaters; the carved faux-pumpkin body can even house a battery-operated light for a glowing t…

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CKC's Spooky Side:  Binx's Scaredy Cat Pillow
21st Oct 2021

CKC's Spooky Side: Binx's Scaredy Cat Pillow

We just keep getting spookier here at CKC as we get closer and closer to Halloween!  Today we are so excited to share Binx with all of you.  This sweet little scaredy cat is the perfect quick sew decoration.  He may look like bad…

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CKC's Spooky Side:  Fantasy's Fabulous Fascinator
20th Oct 2021

CKC's Spooky Side: Fantasy's Fabulous Fascinator

We are continuing our blog's spooky take over with something perfect for Halloween and beyond!  Looking for an accessory to take your look over the top? Fantasy’s Fabulous Fascinator is the perfect accent piece for costumes, Disne…

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CKC's Spooky Side:  Wednesday's Dangling Spider Bow
15th Oct 2021

CKC's Spooky Side: Wednesday's Dangling Spider Bow

Things are about to get SPOOKY on the CKC Blog! During the month of October, CKC is releasing 7 unique tutorials on the Blog to help you get into the spirit of the season!Kicking off our Spooky Season, we are launching 2 new tutorials today! First up…

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3rd Sep 2021

6th Day of Christmas: Hemingway's Book Pillow

It's the Sixth Day of Christmas at CKC, and for today's free pattern we have a fabulous project that works awesome for gifts or for your own snuggly reading time!  Introducing Hemingway's Book Pillow!  It's a cozy pillow, c…

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How to Upcycle a Store-bought Tee
30th Aug 2021

How to Upcycle a Store-bought Tee

There are lots of ways to upcycle a store-bought tee, and lots of different reasons why you would want to do it.  For today's tutorial I'm going to show how to take a tee that is too large for a child and make it into a hoodie that is just the…

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REPOST: 16th Day of Christmas:  DIY Bubble Bow
30th Aug 2021

REPOST: 16th Day of Christmas: DIY Bubble Bow

It's the 16th Day of CKC Christmas and we have a new FREE pattern for you today!  This one comes to us from Leah Gardner, one of our baby girl pattern designers.  Leah is well known for her fabulous bow and headband tutorials on our blog an…

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23rd Aug 2021

Meet the CKC Designers (Part 1)

WELCOME TO THE CKC BLOG! We are SO HAPPY to announce the relaunch of the CKC blog, where you can come to find tutorials, freebies, and info on all things CKC! We are relaunching our blog over the next 2 weeks by introducing you to Team CKC. I…

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12 Days of Christmas - Blitzen's Corner Bookmark
18th Dec 2020

12 Days of Christmas - Blitzen's Corner Bookmark

Well, it's finally happening, its Day 12 of the 12 Days of Christmas. We're sad too.We have a super fast scrap pattern for you today that is perfect for stocking stuffers or in addition to a requested book! Jessica designed this adorable Blitzen's Co…

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12 Days of Christmas - Lincoln's Log Carrier
17th Dec 2020

12 Days of Christmas - Lincoln's Log Carrier

Today is Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas! Just in time for the snowstorm many of us are experiencing, we have Lincoln's Log Carrier. This is a practical, and cute, gift for your friends or family with wood burning fireplaces. Its a fast sew, only…

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12 Days of Christmas - Mason Jar Ornament
16th Dec 2020

12 Days of Christmas - Mason Jar Ornament

It's Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas! Today we have these adorable Mason Jar Ornaments designed by Nikki! This is a great craft to use up those canning accessories taking up space in your basement, or the parts that cannot be reused! This is a rea…

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12 Days of Christmas - Cutlery Pouch
15th Dec 2020

12 Days of Christmas - Cutlery Pouch

Its Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas and today we have a cutlery pouch for you! This pattern, designed by one of our newest designers Ashley, is the perfect gift for the eco conscience people in your life. This pouch--which can be modified to carry…

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12 Days of Christmas - Saint Nick's Oven Mitt
14th Dec 2020

12 Days of Christmas - Saint Nick's Oven Mitt

It is Day 8 of The 12 Days of Christmas! Today we have a handy--no pun intended--Saint Nick's Oven Mitt pattern designed by one of our newest designers of CKC, Jessica! This oven mitt would make a fun gift with some baking/cooking items. We also sugg…

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