the pattern writing has begun!

So I recently finished writing my very first pattern!! it is in the testing phase, and will be for sale in the next few days on ravelry! so excited! I have also decided to open up shop on Etsy. I figure, 'eh, why not'?!

I have the pattern for the booties finished already, the hat will be done by the end of the day! I'm a little excited about it! :)

work work work!!

Hello! it's been ages since i last blogged! I've had lots going on around here!! orders orders orders! I have a small wholesale order going to a store our east! :) I've also been working on some new hat styles, and up-grading the website so you can now purchase online!! It's not finished just yet, but stop by and take a peek :)

Cheers for now!

400 fan auction!

We've just opened our 400+ fan auction album on facebook! stop by and bid on some one of a kind items!

a few pics of some items up for bids

another newbie

Today I added another product to our lineup! Cuddle Blankies!
The 'cuddle blankies' are to be used as a 'soother' sold in sets of two, mom or dad sleeps with one the other with baby in rotation. the scent of mom or dad in bed with baby is known to calm and soothe. Machine washable. $30 set (each blankie is 11-12" square)

see our website here, or facebook here for more details or to place an order!

New Tulle colours!

I've ordered some new colours of tulle for tutu's! they should be arriving this week, so watch for some cute new creations next week!!

expanding our products

I have recently started to roll my own ribbon flowers for headbands. So they have now been added to the list of products we will carry! any feedback on design is greatly appreciated!

You can now also find us on storenvy! just search for Ryker's toys to order online!

we passed 100!

Our facebook page has finally hit the 100 mark! AND it's hubby's birthday today! so why not celebrate!!! I'm selling all hats for HALF PRICE until Friday at midnight! order yours now! :)

I will also be posting my first free pattern here this week!!

Our 300 fan giveaway!

We're having a giveaway! Once we hit 300 fans I'll give one random 'liker' a 4 piece gift of their choice! We aren't allowed to have contests on facebook anymore, so this is how we have to do it. :) you can follow the blog, or like our facebook page Ryker's Toy Chest to enter.

BONUS ENTRIES!
refer your friends, and have them post on our wall, or comment here with your name, and you BOTH get an extra entry in the contest!

have fun with this guys!

Let's get going!

The baby show was AWESOME!!! what a great experience!

We'll be doing the fall show too! watch for new styles!

in the works, Elmo and cookie monster hats!

as well as sock monkey hat ans mitten sets!

The Hamilton Baby Expo!

YESSSSSSSSSS! we will be there! April 30th and May1st! SOOOO excited for this! We will be with GirlyBaby come check us out! We would love to see you there!

Here we go!

Today I FINALLY ordered our business cards, and got our first 'real' order tagged, packed, and ready to go! It's all coming together! I created 4 new patterns this week.. some of which i will be posting for free on the blog for you to use... once i get them typed out that is. I am a big fan of 'free' patterns. I think they are a great help to the beginning crocheter! Hey.. that's how i got my start! I also believe that if you are going to post a free pattern. those that use it should have free range of what they do with it! If there is one thing i CAN'T stand it's people posting free patterns, and then asking you not to sell the stuff you make from it... look.. if it's free, i saw use it however you like! sell away!

buy for now!