Bernat Plush is a brand new yarn from Yarnspirations! The "little sister" Bernat Plush Big, this one is smaller but just as soft and squishy! It's totally tubular (literally), and definitely rad! Take a peek at this beautiful super bulky-weight yarn, and enter to win 4 balls of Bernat Plush on Moogly!

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Yarnspirations and may include affiliate links; all opinions are my own.

"Unleash your creativity and embark on a stitching adventure with our new Bernat Plush. The soft, squishy velour shell with the tubular construction adds a unique clean, pillowy texture that can be used for long-lasting traditional knit and crochet projects. You can make projects in a flash and with a high stitch definition you will look like a pro showing off intricate-looking stitch definition."

Just The Yarny Facts:

Knitting Gauge: 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 8 sts x 13 rows with a 8 mm knitting needle

Crochet Gauge: 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 7 sc x 8 rows with a 8 mm crochet hook

Recommended Crochet Hook: 10 mm

Buy It: Yarnspirations.com, JOANN.com, and your local JOANN!

Solids and Coordinating Variagated Colorways

Bernat Plush comes in 12 lovely coordinating colorways. Mustard always calls my name, but Ocean Break is also very appealing...  which one appeals to you the most?

Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Bernat Plush

Whenever there's a new yarn, that means some new patterns as well! But this yarn was just added to the site *yesterday* (at the time of posting) so we're going to have to be patient - I know they're on their way! 😉

While I haven't had a chance to design with this yarn just yet either, I'm definitely looking forward to it! The stitch definition is phenomenal! Below, you can see the size comparison between Bernat Plush and Bernat Plush Big - love having these options!

Bernat Plush Giveaway Time!

The Bernat Plush Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends September 26, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

The winner will receive 4 skeins of Bernat Plush in their choice of available colors and will be notified by email.

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Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets is a new book by Esme Crick, and I think it's just brilliant! Get a peek at the *thousands* of possibilities inside, and enter to win your own copy on Moogly!

Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book for review, courtesy of David & Charles; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links. 

Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets Review

A Bit About the Author

Esme Crick is now the author of two books - in addition to Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets, she wrote the gorgeous Mosaic Crochet Workshop! Here's a bit more about her:

"Esme Crick has spent most of her life designing, making, writing, and giving far too much attention to her various needy cats. She learned to crochet when her children were tiny, and she hasn't stopped since. She is best known for her modern crochet designs - she loves to test the boundaries of this traditional craft by mixing up different styles and techniques to create her own, unique style of crochet.

Working under the name Red Sparrow Crochet, her bold, geometric designs have appeared in many magazines, yarn publications, and of course in her previous book Mosaic Crochet Workshop. She lives in Suffolk England, with her partner, their two children, and their extremely grumpy cat, Hank Deluxe. Esme goes by the name Red Sparrow Crochet on social media. You can find her blog at redsparrowcrochet.blogspot.com and her Etsy shop at etsy.com/uk/shop/RedSparrowCrochet." Please note that while Esme lives in the UK, this book is written in US terms!

100 patterns? 1000s of throws!?!

Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets is a unique crochet pattern book. It's sort of like a crochet stitch dictionary designed specifically for afghans! The "How To Use This Book" page explains it in depth, but the basic concept is simple. The book starts off with a handful of inspiration patterns - examples of fully finished blankets made with the patterns found in the next section.

And it's this next section where you get to play! It's filled with 100 different "Strip Patterns." These are the stitch patterns that you can mix and match for thousands and thousands of possibilities! "Each strip is worked back and forth along its short edge, so there's no tediously long starting chain..." so you can work them to whatever length you want for the width of your blanket.

Then, you simply stitch or sew the strips together, side by side, to create the height (or width, if you like your stripes vertical)! You can use whatever seaming method you prefer - crocheting or sewing. Esme does have a recommendation, however - the whip stitch, which is the easiest method of all! The final touch is adding some sort of edging - but what that is, is up to you.

Highly Recommended

Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets includes tons of fantastic tips, tricks, and guidance to help you get the most out of this book. And I really do love the wide selection of patterns included! The patterns themselves are divided into 8 sections: Classic, Texture, Mosaic, Filet, Embellishment, Ribbing and Cables, Tapestry, and Bobbles, Puffs, and Popcorns. Each pattern includes written instructions as well as a chart - love that! There is such a phenomenal variety here, it's really quite impressive!

I really think this book is wonderfully clever, and such a smart way to create an afghan pattern book! With Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets you can make a lifetime of blankets, each unique. Any yarn, any weight, any color - this book will help turn you into a beautiful baby blanket, throw, or couch-sized afghan! And of course, this book can also be used to make gorgeous rugs, scarves, cowls, and even tote bags!

Get your own copy of Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets today!

You can find Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets wherever books are sold, and of course, that includes Amazon.com (this link should take you to your country's version of Amazon)!

The Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets Giveaway

The Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE (void where prohibited, including Quebec). The giveaway ends September 11th, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

One winner will receive a paperback copy of Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets, courtesy of  David & Charles. They will be notified by email.

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Two to Tango is the final installment (I think!) in the Maple Falls Romance Series by Kathleen Fuller! Beginning in the local yarn store, the characters have had some adventures! And there's a crochet pattern inspired by the story! Get a peek inside, and enter to win your own copy of Two to Tango in this Moogly giveaway!

Disclaimer: This giveaway was sponsored by Kathleen Fuller; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links.

One. More. Time!

Back in October of 2022, I told you Sold on Love was the last book in the Maple Falls Romance series - and the Harper Plant Sweater therefore would be my last of such designs, following the Anita Cowl and Riley Hat. But this series was so successful and popular, she added one more book - Two to Tango!

And I was thrilled when I was once again asked to design a pattern for it, after designing for Hooked on You, Much Ado About a Latte, and Sold on Love! CLICK HERE to get the free Two to Tango Bag Pattern! I used one skein of Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK.

Cozy Romance to Crochet By

Two to Tango officially debuted in July of this year! I just got my copy, so I haven't had a chance to read it yet - here's the blurb book summary:

When career-driven Olivia Farnsworth and Kingston Bedford refuse to act on their obvious chemistry, the town of Maple Falls schemes to pair the two up—and dance their way to another happy ending.

Olivia Farnsworth always has a plan and knows just what she likes. She likes her job as head librarian. She likes spending time with her aunt Bea and with her close-knit group of friends. She likes attending the cinema’s monthly Vintage Movie Night. What she does not like is stepping outside her comfort zone. But when Kingston Bedford, her best friend’s older brother, runs into her at the movies, that’s exactly what she does. She takes a chance on the gorgeous pediatrician she’s known her whole life—only to crash land her way into heartache. Twice. One year later, she’s determined to avoid him forever. Aunt Bea and her Bosom Buddies, however, have other ideas. Plans that begin with ballroom dancing lessons . . . and end with one of the Bosom Buddies getting a taste of her own matchmaking medicine.

Kingston never thought he’d be utterly alone—as his mother puts it—in his thirties. But somehow, he’s let his life spiral out of control. His career has taken over, leaving no time for romance. That is, until his clinic forces him to take a two-month sabbatical. But is it too late to start over with the girl he can’t get off his mind?

Luckily, the scheming town of Maple Falls is once again ready to help make sparks fly.

The Maple Falls Romance series has been such a delight to read (as well as crochet for)! Kathleen has been compared to Debbie Macomber and Jan Karon, though I always think of them as the perfect scripts for Hallmark movies. Light, easy to read, and just plain happy, they are the perfect escape. And remember - the whole series starts off in a yarn shop!

By Kathleen Fuller

With over two million copies sold, Kathleen Fuller is the USA TODAY bestselling author of several bestselling novels - and a crocheter too! Visit her online at KathleenFuller.com; Instagram: kf_booksandhooks; Facebook: WriterKathleenFuller.

Where to Purchase Much Two to Tango (A Maple Falls Romance)

Look for Two to Tango at your local bookstore, or order your copy today on Amazon!

Giveaway Time!

The Two to Tango Giveaway is open to US addresses only. The giveaway ends September 5, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

One winner will receive a paperback copy of Two to Tango by Kathleen Fuller, and will be notified by email.

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I fell in love with Caron Colorama Halo when it first debuted in the O'Go format. Now, Yarnspirations is re-introducing this unique color-changing yarn in cakes! And they're highlighting one of its most intriguing qualities - Perfect Phasing. Take another look at this gorgeous bulky-weight yarn, and enter to win 3 cakes of Caron Colorama Halo on Moogly!

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"Caron® Colorama Halo™ is a bulky weight acrylic striping yarn that creates approachable fashion for any skill level with a soft and luxuriously textured yarn, now with Perfect Phasing a seamless color transition, you will love stitching up cozy shawls, sweaters, and accessories worry-free as the texture can help disguise any stitching mistakes. "

Just The Yarny Facts:

Knitting Gauge: 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 15 sts x 20 rows with a 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needle

Crochet Gauge: 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 12 sc x 14 rows with a 6 mm (U.S. J-10) crochet hook

Recommended Crochet Hook: 6 mm

Buy It: Yarnspirations.com, JOANN.com, and your local JOANN!

Gradients and Ombres - All With Perfect Phasing

Yarnspirations has brought back many of the beautiful colors of this yarn from before, and added some gorgeous and exciting new ones! I love the ombres they had before - as well as the new ones - but these gradients are stunning! So many beautiful pattern possibilities!

So what is this Perfect Phasing thing? It's the way the colors change from one to the other within the skein. Most multi-colored yarns feature a hard color break where you go from one to the other - even when it's a lighter shade to a darker shade. But with Perfect Phasing, you'd be hard-pressed to figure out where exactly the color changes - because it changes smoothly and continuously throughout! And every cake of Caron Colorama Halo is the same, starting and ending at the same spot in the colorway - letting you plan your Perfect Project!

16 Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Caron Colorama Halo

Speaking of which... While the put-up may have changed, the patterns remain - and there are some new ones featuring the new cake colors too! As of this writing, there are 16 free crochet and knit patterns featuring Caron Colorama Halo on their site - 8 knit, and 8 crochet!

While I haven't had a chance to use the cake version, I do love using Caron Colorama Halo. I took advantage of the beautiful ombre of the Beeswax Frost colorway to make the Golden Halo Mobius - a free crochet pattern on Moogly!

Caron Colorama Halo Giveaway Time!

The Caron Colorama Halo Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends August 28, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

The winner will receive 3 cakes of Caron Colorama Halo in their choice of available colors and will be notified by email.

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One of the highlights of our trip to Ireland was a stop at Hedgehog Fibers in Cork! We were so lucky to get to see the showroom and purchase some of their gorgeous hand-dyed yarns. And the luck didn't end there - after I got home, they reached out about giving away a Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK Fade Set here on Moogly! Wow! Check out this stunning set, and enter to win here on Moogly!

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by Hedgehog Fibers. All opinions are my own. 

Meet Hedgehog Fibers

Hedgehog Fibers was founded by Beata Jezek. Originally from Slovakia, she moved to Ireland seeking opportunity. And she found it in yarn! Dissatisfied with the yarns available in Ireland at the time, she started dyeing her own - and as soon as others spotted it, they had to have it. Hedgehog Fibers has never advertised - the product speaks for itself, and word-of-mouth was all they needed to open a small studio in 2010.

Their multinational team of mainly women is constantly working to improve sustainability, employing a rigorous 3x quality control process to make sure each hank is perfect when you get it. They strive to "under-promise and over-deliver!"

And their mission statement encapsulates this so well: "Hedgehog Fibres carefully & lovingly create the brightest colours, with the best materials, so each stitch you knit is a surprise, and each finished project looks as amazing as you feel."

So Let's get to the Yarn

There are so many great things to see and do on the Hedgehog Fibers website - from free patterns to club signups to a map of retailers from around the world. But what we're all really interested in right now is the yarn! They offer 14 yarn bases and currently have 158 colorways listed. But the shop page has everything currently ready to go!

It's easy to get lost in all the possibilities! So let's hone in on today's giveaway - a hand-picked Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK Fade Set! I mean... have you ever seen anything so pretty?

Here is the description for their Merino DK yarn: "DK weight yarn, 100% Merino wool, superwash. Smooth, soft, non-scratchy yarn with a tighter twist and a round profile. Great all purpose workhorse yarn, next to the skin soft. Wonderful stitch definition. The ideal yarn sweaters, scarves, hats, anything you can think of! Sold in approx. 100g skeins/200m. Gentle machine wash, delicate cycle."

And one winner will get these breathtaking 6 hanks, ranging from light to dark. Use them together, or use them individually - but you'll want to use these for someone(s) special indeed!

Get Your Own Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK Fade Set - and so much More Here!

CLICK HERE to go to Hedgehog Fibers to get more gorgeous yarn and check out even more luscious colorways! And be sure to sign up for their Newsletter - new signups get 10% off your order! Prefer to check it out in person? Click here to find retailers near you!

The Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK Fade Set Giveaway

This Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK Fade Set Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends August 21, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

The winner will each receive the pictured Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK Fade Set and will be notified by email.

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It's "Christmas in July" season and that means it's the perfect time to make all those hats for holiday gifting. And around here, that means time to break out the babé crochet Hat Templates! In fact... I used them to design a new hat pattern coming later this month! Check out this amazing tool for all hat makers (both crochet and knit!), and enter to win a set here on Moogly - we're giving away THREE full sets!

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by babé Crochet. All opinions are my own. 

Are you New to babé crochet Hat Templates?!

They're templates that tell you how big to make your hats to fit every size - no math needed! Here's a video from babé Crochet on TikTok with more info on how they work:

@babecrochetco How to use the Izzy Crochet Hat Tool Now out ! See bio for shop 🔗 Was £27 but now £21.95 (from UK). Was $45 but now $39.99 (from US retailer) #crochethattool #crochethat #fyp #hatmaking #hattemplate #crochethat #crochethat #crochettool #crochethatpattern #crochethattemplate #crochethattool #babyhattemplate #crochetbabyhat ♬ original sound - babecrochetco

Rather than breaking out a tape measure every round and consulting endless charts, you can grab the template for the size of the hat you're making and toss it in your project bag. If you crochet for a big family - or craft fairs - you can put together a set of templates with your most needed sizes to whip them up faster than ever! I've been using them ever since I learned about them!

And they are so easy to use! Working top down, you match the size of your flat circle to the top of the curve. Then, work even until it's the length of the template. Can it really be that easy? Yep! While these templates say crochet, they work just as well for knitting - no matter the craft, heads come in the same sizes! 😉

By Once, Use It for Life

These hat templates are made from strong, recyclable plastic, with the template number embossed in the plastic. With each set, you'll receive a great chart with all the sizing info, a wire ring to keep the templates and chart organized, and a  tutorial on how to use the templates.

Each full set includes baby to adult head sizes from Newborn all the way up to Adult XL (Head circumferences of 34.95cm up to 61.6cm -- 13 ¾" up to 24 ¼’) - the perfect set!

If you've been reading Moogly for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of babé crochet Hat Templates - they are just so gosh darn handy! So as long as she's willing to share, I'll keep sharing them with all of you! ♥

Get Your Own Hat Templates Here!

Go to The Lillie Pad to purchase your own set of fabulous templates! For even more info, visit babé crochet!

The babé Crochet Hat Templates Giveaway

This babé crochet Hat Templates Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends August 7, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

The three winners will each receive one Full Set of babé Crochet Hat Templates and will be notified by email.

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With all the yarn we've given away this year, it's time to tackle storage! The Susan Bates Storage Tote is the perfect way to keep your yarn clean and organized while crocheting, knitting, and crafting on the go this summer! Take a closer look at this handy project bag, and enter to win your own on Moogly!

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Just Right for Stitching On The Go

Measuring 12" x 5.5" x 5.5", the Susan Bates Storage Tote is just the right size for one or two large skeins of yarn or a few smaller ones. Hook, scissor, and needle storage is found inside the front flap, where a see-through window reveals the yarn inside.

The wide opening at the top of the bag allows for easy filling of the bag - with yarn, your pattern, and a little pack of stitch markers. And the two grommets at the top let you feed the yarn through while it stays safe inside! Available in pink or black, you might find yourself needing more than one! CLICK HERE to buy your first one now!

A Little Crafting While Traveling Inspo

You've got the yarn, and you've got the travel plans... need a pattern to print out and put in your Susan Bates Storage Tote? Here are four current Yarnspirations Roundsup to inspire you!

• Throws On the Go
• Red Heart Travel Ready Projects
• Cutie Pa-tooties
• Download2Donate Patterns

Susan Bates Storage Tote Giveaway Time!

The Susan Bates Storage Tote Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends July 24, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

The winner will receive 1 Susan Bates Storage Tote in their choice of available colors and will be notified by email.

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