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!

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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: 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!

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!!

Things to Make: Stash-buster Crochet Scarf Pattern

This pattern has been moved to my new site!  It's still offered for FREE and you can get the instructions by visiting my new site HERE!

CLICK HERE to go to my Stash-buster Crochet Scarf Pattern!

Things to Make: Crochet Pennant Bunting Pattern

As promised here is the pattern for my crocheted pennant bunting garland!
I've made these using different kinds of yarn and it always turns out great!
CROCHET PENNANT BUNTING

Materials Needed: Small amount of yarn  (I used Caron Simply Soft and Bernat Satin) crochet hook size I (or larger or smaller depending on the look you want) Scissors Yarn needle
Abbreviations: ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet sl st = slip stitch sp = space st(s) = stitch(es)

Row 1:  Ch 4.  2 dc in 4th ch from hook.  Ch 3, turn.  (3 dc) Row 2:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 2 sts.  Ch 3, turn.  (4 dc) Row 3:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 3 sts.  Ch 3, turn.   (5 dc) Row 4:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 4 sts.  Ch 3, turn.   (6 dc) Row 5:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 5 sts.  Ch 3, turn.   (7 dc) Row 6:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 6 sts.  Ch 3, turn.   (8 dc) Row 7:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 7 sts.  Ch 3, turn.   (9 dc) Row 8:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 8 sts.  Ch 3, turn.   (10 dc) Row 9:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 9 sts.  Ch 3, turn.   (11 dc) Row 10:  1 dc in bottom of ch.  1 dc in next 10 sts.  Ch 3, turn.   (12 dc)
***I'm by now you've noticed the pattern...you can adjust how big or small the pennant is by adding or eliminating rows.***
Finishing Row:  Work 21 sc in side of pennant to end, with last sc being in the tip.  Ch 2, sc in same sp.  Continuing around, work 20 sc along side of pennant to top.  Fasten off, weave in ends.
Garland:  Ch 40.  Sc in each st across top pennant. Ch 15.  Repeat with remaining pennants.  To finish ch 40, fasten off.

And remember that if you don't want to make your own just stop by my shop, here!  I can do custom requests, too!

Things to Make: Free Crochet Hobo Bag Pattern

It's been a while since I offered a FREE PATTERN on my blog...so I thought I'd share one of may latest creations with you all!
The HOBO BAG!

I really love that way it turned out!
Material Needed: Size K crochet hook A bunch of Cotton yarn (I used a large skein of Bernat Handicrafters, and one skein of Lily Sugar and Cream...sorryI didn't take the time to keep track of the amounts!) Tapestry or yarn needle Scissors
Abbreviations: sp = space st(s) = stitch(es) beg = beginning sk = skip sc = single crochet dc = double crochet dctog = dc together (a decrease st) sl st = slip stitch
Pattern is written in Standard American Terms ***NOTE*** This pattern has NOT been tested...so if you find any errors, feel free to leave suggestions in the comments below!
Crochet Hobo Bag
Ch 41. Row 1:  Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each ch across. (40 sts) Row 2 - 12:  Ch 1, turn.  Sc in each sc across. Row 13:  Ch 1.  Do NOT turn.  Working along end, work 12 sc evenly.  At corner ch 1, sc in same sp.  Working along beginning edge, work 40 sc evenly to end.  At corner ch 1, sc in same sp.  Working along end, work 12 sc evenly.  At corner ch 1, sc in same sp.  Working along next edge, sc 40 evenly to beg.  Join with sl st to first sc. Row 14:  Ch 1. Working in back loops only, sl st around, chaining 1 in each corner.  Join with sl st to beg ch.  This creates the rectangular base of the bag.

Base of bag

Row 15:  Ch 1, turn.  *Sc in next 40 sts.  Sk corner.  Sc in next 12 sl st.  Sk corner.*  Rep from * to * one more time.  Join with sl st to beg sc. Row 16 - 18:  Ch 1, turn.  Sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to beg. Row 19:  DO NOT TURN.  Ch 3, dc in next 11 sc.  Sk next sc.  Dc in next 38 sc.  Sk next sc.  Dc in next 12 sc.  Sk next sc.  Dc in next 38 sc. Sk last sc.  Join with sl st to beg ch.  DO NOT TURN. Row 20 - 34:  Ch 3, DO NOT TURN.  Dc in next dc, and in each dc around.  Join with sl st to beg ch.  Row 35:  Ch 3, DO NOT TURN.  *Dctog over next 2 sts.* Rep from * to * around.  Join with sl st to beg ch. Row 36 - 40:  Ch 1, DO NOT TURN.  Sc in same st.  Sc in each st around. Join to beg with sl st.

For Strap:
Row 1:  Sl st in next 6 st.  Ch 1, sc in next 8 sts.  Ch 1, turn. Row 2 - 50 (Or however long you want the strap to be!):  Sc in each sc across, Ch 1, turn. On last row, fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn. Using needle, st strap to opposite side of bag with whip st.  Fasten off, weave in ends.

NOTE:  The base of my bag measures about 14.5" x 4" and it's about 14" tall, not including the strap.  I switched color on my bag on row 29 to add some contrast.  I also added a simple crochet flower as an accent.

I think this bag would make a great beach bag or catch all bag...or even a reusable grocery bag!  I hope you have fun trying this pattern out!!