Thing's to Make: Simple Slouch Hat

Today is Make-A-Hat Day...so I'm sharing my pattern for a Simple Crochet Slouch Hat on my site!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE FREE PATTERN!

Things to Make: Crochet Kimono Cardigan

I've been busy trying to write up a pattern for my new favorite thing: a Crochet Kimono Cardigan.

Kimono-style shrugs are all the rage right now, and when I came across this amazing Mandala yarn by Lion Brand I knew I wanted to try making a Kimono of my own!

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND SEE THE PATTERN!

Things to Make: Crochet Granny's Flower Garden - Granny Square Pattern

I'm sharing this fun new Granny's Flower Garden - Granny Square Pattern today on my website!

CLICK THIS LINK TO FIND OUT MORE! 

Things to Make: Crochet Poppy Remembrance Pin

In honor of Veteran's Day here in the US, Armistice Day in the UK, and Remembrance Day in France, I put together this simple little crochet poppy pin pattern. 

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO GO TO THE PATTERN:

Things to Make: Crochet Poppy Remembrance Pin

Pinterest inspiration: End of Winter Cowl

A couple of weeks ago I saw this pretty cowl image floating around Pinterest.

When I looked it up I found out that ChiWei, the designer - from One Dog Woof, was hosting a Crochet-Along, with the End of Winter pattern as the project!  

I decided to join in...and I'm so glad I did!

READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW:

Pinterest inspiration ~ End of Winter Cowl

Things to Make: Crochet Shamrock Garland Pattern

I'm sharing the tutorial for my Crochet Shamrock Garland on my site today!  Come on by to check it out!  Click the link below to go to the pattern!

Things to Make: Crochet Shamrock Garland Pattern 

Things to Make: Stashbuster Crochet Scarf

I'm sharing my Stashbuster Crochet Scarf pattern over on my new blog today! It's a great simple pattern for all those little odds and ends in your stash!

Go check it out!

Things to Make: Sarah London's Wool-Eater Crochet Along!

If you crochet, you are probably familiar with Sarah London.  She has written some fantastic crochet patterns and books...and her use of color is FANTASTIC!  I love looking at all of her awesome pics on Pinterest!

I'm a little late coming to the Wool-Eater Crochet Along...I didn't know if I'd be able to keep up...but, I decided that even if I fell behind I'd like to make one of these amazing creations!

So...here's my progress on my very own Wool-Eater Blanket!  (I was technically four weeks late for the start of the CAL, but Sarah's said to work at your own pace...so I'm not stressing about 'catching up!)  I opted to try her new Oblong Wool-Eater pattern...

So far I LOVE the pattern...it's a bit tricky at first, but once you get going it's really pretty easy to follow!  The instructions are written in Australian/UK terms, though...so watch for that!  ;)

My blanket is measuring about 18" wide by 35" long, and I've completed 8 rows so far!  I'm using up some odd balls of yarn that i have in sort of neutral earth tones...and a hint of teal.

I love the texture and feel of the afghan...it's nice and thick...but not too bulky.

Wanna make one of your own?

CLICK HERE to go to the info page on Sarah's site!

And you can check out what others are making on the Wool-Eater Flickr Group!

Things to Make: Cupid Bow Beanie

Hey!

Just wanted to share my latest hat pattern with you all...just in time to make a cute accessory for Valentine's Day!!

I call it the Cupid Bow Beanie! ;)

The Cupid Bow Beanie  

You can buy this pattern in my Brand-Spankin' New Craftsy Pattern Store...or by clicking the "Buy Now" button in the caption to get it from Ravelry!

And, of course, if you'd rather not make your own hat and you'd like to purchase a finished hat...you can do that HERE!

Things to Make: Big Button Scarf and 'About Crochet' Contest!

Are you familiar with the work of Dutch crochet designer Elisabeth Andreé?  If not you NEED to go check out her lovely blog, About Crochet!  She shares such amazing projects and patterns there!

She has been holding a fun crochet contest since December!  For the contest we were given three different stitch patterns to choose from, and were asked to make one of the following:  a scarf or shawl, a pair of fingerless gloves, or a cushion cover.

I knew the moment I saw the stitch patterns that I wanted to make a chunky Big Button Scarf!  The texture of the stitches just looked so cozy and elegant!

For this project I used Red Heart Boutique Midnight Yarn in Harvest Moon.  The yarn is super soft and has just a tiny bit of sparkle to it!  I LOVE this yarn!! So pretty!

I used a size N (9.00mm) hook, because I wanted the scarf to be light and stretchy, but still have that chunky texture!

I used the first variation of the chain-single crochet stitch pattern.  Here is the basic stitch:

chain-single crochet (ch.sc)

Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook and draw through the first loop on hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through both loops on hook (1 loop remains on hook).

The basic pattern for the first variation of the stitch can be found HERE.

I altered the basic pattern by basically doubling the width to 31 sts. The pattern I used looks like this:

Ch 31.
Row 1:  1 ch.sc in the 3rd ch from hook, 1 ch, *sk 1 ch, 1 ch.sc in the next ch, ch1*, repeat from * to * to end of row, end with 1 ch.sc in the last ch, ch2,  turn.
Row 2:  1 ch.sc into the first ch1 space, ch1, *1 ch.sc in the next ch1 space, ch1*, repeat from * to * to end of row, end with 1 ch.sc into the top of the turning ch2, turn.
Row 3 (and on):  Repeat Row 2.

I used an entire 2.5oz skein of yarn, and the final measurements for my scarf are approximately 9" wide by 33" long.  I added a BIG button (2" in diameter) to one of the corners of the scarf.

The great thing about this stitch is that it has a lot of stretch...so I didn't even make a button hole!  I just pulled the button through the scarf itself...makes it very versatile!!

What do you think?

Go visit the blogs of the other contestants, and take a look at the other wonderful creations that have been made for this contest, by clicking HERE!

Things to Make: Crochet Brimmed Shell Beanie Pattern

Thanks to my wonderful testers I was able to finish up my latest hat pattern!

My Crochet Brimmed Shell Beanie Pattern:

YOU CAN FIND THIS PATTERN ON MY NEW SITE BY CLICKING HERE!

I love this hat because it's really fast to make...and looks super cute with or without the brim!

Things to Make: Crochet Holly Berry Pin

Here's a little guest post I did over at Good Knits!

Holly Berry Pin

THIS PATTERN CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE!

THIS PATTERN HAS BEEN MOVED TO MY NEW SITE!  YOU CAN STILL GET THIS FREE PATTERN BY VISITING MY OTHER SITE HERE!

Hope you all have a Holly Jolly Christmas!

Pinterest Inspiration: Customizable Crochet Poncho

Hey, Everyone!
This week's 

was inspired by this...

Customizable Crochet Poncho

...found on my Things to Crochet Board. I loved the way this looked...so I thought I'd give it a try!   Following the pattern linked here, I created my own!

I used Red Heart Soft yarn in Leaf, and embellished with some cool repurposed branch button I had purchased on Etsy, here.  I  LOVE the color; and it has lovely drape.

It was really simple to work up...it's soft and warm...but not too bulky!  Perfect for Fall!  The only thing I would have changed was the width of the neck opening...I love it! What do you think?

Things to Make: Time Out Cowl ~ Maybe Matilda's CAL

Hey, Everybody! For the past couple of week's my bloggy-buddy, Rachel from Maybe Matilda, has been hosting a fantastic Crochet Along!  You may remember that I guest posted HERE about yarn selection tips! Well... I thought I'd share my finished creation for the event with all of you today!  

So soft and feminine...and versatile!  You can wear it long...wrapped around your neck twice...around your shoulders...even as a hood!  Check it out!

I love it!!  Definitely a pattern I'll use again!  You can find the pattern for Lion Brand's Time Out Cowl HERE for FREE!

You can purchase this cowl in my Sarahndipities Etsy Shop, here!

And...here's the best part!   The fun of the Crochet Along doesn't end here!!  Head over to Maybe Matilda to check out all the other wonderful creations...and vote for my creation if you feel like it!!  Happy Wednesday!!