Calling all Oily Hookers! GIVEAWAY

"Oily Hookers Anonymous" is Too Yarn Cute and Rhoads to Wellness merging crochet and essential oils together to create a fun atmosphere for those who love both! I will be adding essential oil tips and more under the Essential Oils tab. I am also going to do some LIVE events on both of the following pages!

to Enter for a prize please do all of the following:
1. Like Rhoads to Wellness Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rhoadswellness/
2. ENTER THE DRAWING HERE! 
3. Share
Winner will have their choice of one of the following Vitality Essential Oils! Tangerine, Orange, Lime or Lemongrass! I highly suggest googling the essential oils and their benefits to decide which you would be best for you!

Happy Star Wars Day!! (don't pass this one up!)

Happy Star Wars Days!! TWO day SALE you do not want to miss out on! Your choice of 4 patterns for $4 or 5 patterns for $5! ONLY 50 of each is available so get them now before they are gone!

Ravelry Gift Codes will be emailed to the paypal email as soon as possible and in the order received.

Purchase your Digital Gift Cards here:

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Essential Oils Guide for Crocheters

The cat is out of the bag! I've been using and experimenting with oils for 3 years now, that I now realized that I need to share it with you! We have experimented with oils to help with Physical, Spiritual and Emotional Wellness. 

Crocheting is a huge emotional boost for me, I enjoy it so much that I tend to crochet all the time to relax. I'm a little introverted and don't say much, so I do my "release" through crocheting. I know, I know, I can't keep it bottled up, and that is my Resolution! Open Up!! 

Many of us crochet for leisure, and for some it has turned into a business or a full on hobby that it is starting to take a toll on our hands, neck, back and shoulders. That is just the physical aspect, I just finished with my Christmas orders that I barely made by the deadline! So, on top of the physical pain, I was getting very overwhelmed and stressed out to make my deadline. I normally design my own patterns, and some I have had to purchase patterns for yarns I'm not experienced with, this caused a lot of eye strain for me due to my limited vision. 

So, I hope my guide to Essential Oils will help you create a calm, stress-free and painless environment the next time you pick up your hook! 

ALL of these oils are in the Premium starter kit! When you order your kit, you are saving over $150 AND get a free 5mL Citrus Fresh Vitality Oil! As always you get to enjoy the 24% Wholesale Discount on your orders AND Essential reward points to spend on more oils for free!
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Want to learn more? Come join my Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1216182041791032/

Achy/stiff Hands & Wrist

Panaway (2 drop)
OR
Copaiba (2 drop)
*Dilute EO w/ 6 drops V-6 Oil and apply.

Crocheter’s Elbow, Sore Neck & Shoulders

Panaway (1 drop) 

OR
Lavender (2 drops) & Peppermint (1 drop)
*Dilute EO w/ 6 drops V-6 Oil and apply.

Dry Nails and Cuticles

Frankincense (1 drop) and Lavender (2 drops)

*Dilute EO w/ 6 drops V-6 Oil and apply.

Sanitize Hooks

Thieves (1 drop)

*Dilute with 1 oz distilled water. Dip a washcloth in mixture and clean all your hooks.

Stress discomfort

Stress Away (4 drops)

*Diffuse for 30 minutes
OR
*Rub one drop on temples

Overwhelmed

Frankincense (3 drops) and Lemon (4 drops)

*Diffuse for 30 minutes
OR
1 drop Frankincense, 3 drops Lemon diluted with 6 drops V-6.
*Rub around neck and inhale hands.

Motivation

Peppermint (4 drops) and Lemon (4 drops)

*Diffuse for 30 minutes.
OR
1 drop of each diluted with 2 drops V-6 Oil.
*Rub around neck and inhale hands.

Concentration

Peppermint (1 drop)

*Dilute EO w/ 4 drops V-6 Oil and apply on temples.
OR
2 drops under tongue*

*disclosure - these oils and suggestions are ONLY Young Living Oils. If you are substituting with a different brand or purchased from department stores, DO NOT use internally. Read your labels to make sure it does not include chemicals. Not all 100% therapeutic oils are actually 100% pure. 

What can your Souper Can Caddy do?

Spring is on it's way! It's time to prepare for Spring Cleaning. What a great way to upcycle empty soup cans!

What do you do?

1. Collect your cans.
2. Get your free pattern here.
3. Organize your "stuff".
4. Share your picture, tags, url, etc. on my facebook page here.

I may feature your photo in the pdf pattern with your links (if you have a shop) or sharing on social media.

The Souper Can Caddy (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Materials
Red Heart Super Saver (or equal ww #4 weight yarn)
H Hook
Yarn Needle
Tape Measure
Double Sided Tape (I used double sided tape for window plastic)
4-7 Soup Cans (approx. 10.75 oz)
1 Large Fruit Can (approx. 30 oz)

Finished Size
Approximately 4.75” (H) x 10” (W)

Stitch Abbreviations
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
slst – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
bphdc – back post half double crochet
*-* - Repeat Instructions from first * to last *

Gauge
H Hook (3" x 3") 10 sts x 8 rows

Chain 11.
1: Hdc in 2nd chain from hook. Hdc in each across. Ch 1. Turn.
2-8: Hdc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Sassy Hat - Sassy Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

After seeing the yarns, I was immediately attracted to the the Boutique Sassy Fabric (Pink Polka Dot), then the matching color yarn in Anne Geddes Baby Yarn (Pink). I immediately knew I had to use both of these together! The Anne Geddes Baby yarn was so soft and squishy! The Sassy Fabric yarn would be a great accent with it's sheer fabric!

I also have more yarn that is in my box and about to become WIPs. So keep an eye out for more free patterns using these new yarns! You can't wait can you?!

Sassy Lovey - Sassy Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Are you ready for the rest of the set? The Lovey using Boutique Sassy Fabric (Pink Polka Dot), and matching color yarn in Anne Geddes Baby Yarn (Pink).

Backpack - Reflective Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Bizzy's "Bug Out" Bag

I was in awe with the Red Heart's Reflective Yarn. I wasn't quite sure what to make! I wanted to make something that was practical and FUN! In my package of yarns to review, I was given Yellow and Black. Now, if you haven't noticed yet, our esteemed little mascot is "Bizzy Bee"! It took some guidance of some fellow crochet artists of what to make. I did attempt to make several different things, but I would run out of yarn or it just wasn't coming out right. So, I took the advice to make a bee backpack! With a twist, using two skeins of Reflective yarn wouldn't make a standard size backpack, so I shrunk it down to be great for little kids to put their favorite toys in to take to a sleep over.

iphone phone cozy - Swanky Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

It's "Swanky" Phone Cover

The Swanky yarn from Red Heart really gave me a challenge! I was pushing myself to create something brand new that had not been made yet. There are so many beautiful Hats, Scarves, Cowls and such that I wanted to see if I could make other things with this yarn.

Bohemian Beach Belt - Swanky Yarn (FREE Crochet Pattern)

"Bohemian Beach Belt"
I had the inspiration of a 60's Fringe belt in mind when creating this! I love the look of the texture and the shiny sequins to brighten up my outfits! But, you sure could use it as a skinny scarf to dress up your business suits, spring jackets or whatever you'd like!

Mini Pumpkin (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Thank you Pamela E. for testing and the photos click here to visit her at Pammy's Bare Beanie!

Mini Pumpkins


My neighbor runs a daycare and she had asked me if I could make some small pumpkins for her day care kid's Halloween goodie bags. I started stitching away and came up with this quick and easy pattern! These Mini-Pumpkins are great for Fall decorations or gifts! Use them as a table centerpiece for your Thanksgiving Dinner, give as gifts to children you know.

Boot/Wrist Cuffs - Giraffe Stitch (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Giraffe Stitch Boot and Wrist Cuffs.

Materials: *G & H Hook *Color A and B of any type of yarn. (Tutorial uses WW #4 yarn) *Scissors *Yarn Needle

Dino Hat with heart spike variation (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Love-a-saurus Dino Hat Free Pattern (with spike variations for boys)

Bizzy Bee Amigurumi (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Bizzy Bee Amigurumi

Materials

Red Heart Yarn (Yellow and Black)

F Hook

Fiberfill

Hug Me Teddy Bear (FREE Crochet Pattern)

Red Heart "Infinity" Boutique Yarn Review 
and featuring Furl's Wooden Yarn Bowl 

I received a box from Red Heart out of the blue a few months ago, and I was tickled pink! Immediately my autistic son is a “sensory seeker”, he gravitated towards the Infinity Boutique yarn, I don’t blame him! It’s SO soft!!!! He didn’t even mind that it was a “girly” color. I came up with this teddy bear because I promised him he could keep the yarn, but ONLY if he let me make something with it. Then the “Hug Me” Teddy was born!