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How to Space Stitches Evenly Along the Side - Moogly Live June 8, 2021

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Crocheting a set number of stitches into the side of your work isn't always easy. But I'll show you how to space stitches evenly along the side using stitch markers! Today, get the latest Moogly news on Facebook and see where you can sign up for my next live class. Then, join me on YouTube to see one of my best tricks for working into the edge of your crochet.

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GoImagine: Review and Giveaway

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GoImagine is a new site where makers can sell their creations - but unlike other similar sites, 100% percent of their profits go to charity! Get a peek inside and enter to win a $50 gift certificate in this Moogly giveaway!

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The Craft and Tea Box: Review and Giveaway

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The Craft and Tea Box is a brand new subscription box that features a craft kit sourced from a small business owner and a different tea each month! Get a peek inside and enter to win your own box in this Moogly giveaway!

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How to Make the Fringe Hoop Decoration

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The Lily Sugar'n Cream Reflected Fringe Hoop is a lovely mirrored decor wreath! No needles required - just simple techniques to knot cotton yarn into a lush fringe around a hoop. In this How to Make the Fringe Hoop Decoration Class, I'll take you through every step - in mini form!

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The Loop Scoop #15: A Yarny Link Party!

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What a fun and fabulous collection we have for Loop Scoop #15! Make yourself a new sweater or shawl, whip up that baby shower gift, or clean up beautifully with these 5 free patterns. Be sure to check out the new additions and links at the bottom as well, to help us decide what gets featured next round!

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Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket

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Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - free crochet pattern on Moogly

The Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket features the corner to corner stitch and a roaring good time! Crochet one for your own little wild one with this crochet pattern on Moogly!

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Cuddle Up as a Dinosaur... or Dragon?

With this pattern, it's all too easy to see the possibilities! Change up the colors, and you'll go from dino to Cuddle Up Dragon Blanket! Change up the spike colors, use color-changing yarn, your imagination is the limit. And it's a great accompaniment to the Cuddle Up Unicorn Blanket!

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - free crochet pattern on Moogly

Featuring Caron One Pound

Caron One Pound is a great choice to use for the Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket because it's strong and kid-friendly. Plus, it comes in lots of great colors for your custom creation. And those big skeins mean less to buy, and a lot fewer ends to weave in!

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - free crochet pattern on Moogly - work in progress

Corner to Corner - or Just Double Crochet!

I used the Corner to Corner or C2C stitch, aka the box stitch to create most of the pieces for this design. But if you're not a fan, don't fret! You can simply make the Body and Head with simple rows of double crochet, or your own chosen stitch. Just work to the dimensions for each piece given!

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - free crochet pattern on Moogly

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket

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US - K, 6.5 mm hook - Susan Bates

1060 - 1900 yds Caron One Pound (worsted/“4”/UK: 10 ply; 454g/16 oz, 742 m/ 812 yds)
Color A: Kelly Green - 925-1700 yds (2 balls for size ¾ and ⅚; 3 balls for size ⅞)
Color B: Grass Green - 135-200 yds (1 ball all sizes)

Stitch markers

Gauge: 5 blocks (ch-3 and dc 3 is one block) = 4" in pattern

Sizes (by age, based on average height): ¾ (shown); ⅚; ⅞

Helpful Links:

How to Corner to Corner Crochet
Crochet Abbreviations
Magic Circle
Tr - treble
Dtr - double treble
Whip Stitch Seaming
Join with sc

NOTES:

The directions for the "Blanket Pieces" and "Hands" are not written as standard crochet instructions. Rather, they use the Corner to Corner technique. See the video tutorial linked above if needed for more info on how to work this stitch.

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - flat

CUDDLE UP DINOSAUR BLANKET INSTRUCTIONS:

Body Blanket Piece - Color A

Size ¾: (measures approximately 28" x 36")

Rows 1 - 35: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 35 blocks across.

Row 36 - 45: Work Corner to Corner stitch evenly - decrease on one side, and increase on the other, maintaining 35 blocks across for each row.

Row 46 - 79: Work Corner to Corner stitch decreases - decrease on each side of each row, until only 1 block remains. Break yarn and set aside.

Size ⅚: (measures approximately 33" x 42")

Rows 1 - 41: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 41 blocks across.

Row 42 - 53: Work Corner to Corner stitch evenly - decrease on one side, and increase on the other, maintaining 41 blocks across for each row.

Row 54 - 93: Work Corner to Corner stitch decreases - decrease on each side of each row, until only 1 block remains. Break yarn and set aside.

Size ⅞: (measures approximately 38" x 48")

Rows 1 - 47: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 47 blocks across.

Row 48 - 61: Work Corner to Corner stitch evenly - decrease on one side, and increase on the other, maintaining 47 blocks across for each row.

Row 62 - 107: Work Corner to Corner stitch decreases - decrease on each side of each row, until only 1 block remains. Break yarn and set aside.

Hood Blanket Piece - Color A

Size ¾: (measures approximately 8" x 12")

Rows 1 - 10: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 10 blocks across.

Row 11 - 15: Work Corner to Corner stitch evenly - decrease on one side, and increase on the other, maintaining 10 blocks across for each row.

Row 16 - 24: Work Corner to Corner stitch decreases - decrease on each side of each row, until only 1 block remains. Break yarn leaving a long tail and set aside.

Size ⅚: (measures approximately 9" x 14")

Rows 1 - 11: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 11 blocks across.

Row 12 - 17: Work Corner to Corner stitch evenly - decrease on one side, and increase on the other, maintaining 11 blocks across for each row.

Row 18 - 27: Work Corner to Corner stitch decreases - decrease on each side of each row, until only 1 block remains. Break yarn leaving a long tail and set aside.

Size ⅞: (measures approximately 10" x 18")

Rows 1 - 13: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 13 blocks across.

Row 14 - 23: Work Corner to Corner stitch evenly - decrease on one side, and increase on the other, maintaining 13 blocks across for each row.

Row 24 - 35: Work Corner to Corner stitch decreases - decrease on each side of each row, until only 1 block remains. Break yarn leaving a long tail and set aside.

Hands (make 2) - Color B

Size ¾:

Rows 1 - 6: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 6 blocks across.

Row 7: Ch 2, dc in first st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp,** skip next 3 sts; rep from * across ending last rep at **, turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across; break yarn and set aside.

Size ⅚:

Rows 1 - 7: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 7 blocks across.

Row 8: Ch 2, dc in first st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp,** skip next 3 sts; rep from * across ending last rep at **, turn.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across; break yarn and set aside.

Size ⅞:

Rows 1 - 8: Work Corner to Corner stitch increases - start with one block, increasing on both ends on each row, to 8 blocks across.

Row 9: Ch 2, dc in first st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next ch-3 sp,** skip next 3 sts; rep from * across ending last rep at **, turn.

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across; break yarn and set aside.

Spikes - Color B

1 Row: *Ch 7, skip ch closest to hook, sl st in next ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dtr in next ch; rep from * until 44 (48, 54) spikes made.

Join Spikes: Fold row in half, so that first and last spikes made meet, making sure that the row is not twisted. Working through both layers, ch 1, sc across the spikes, working an extra sc in the skipped ch at the top of each spike.

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - Spikes

Assembly (all sizes)

Step 1: Whipstitch Hood Blanket Piece to Body Blanket Piece so that longer sides are together, centered on the Body Blanket Piece.

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - hood and hands

2: Use stitch markers to pin hands to top two corners, matching up the blocks of the pattern.

3: Fold the top of the Hook in half and whipstitch it together to form the hood (see photo below).

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - fold and seam hood

4: Sew base of Spikes (dtr sts) to blanket, starting at seam at top of hood and going straight down the middle of the back.

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - sew on spikes

Finishing (all sizes) - Color B

Join with sc between any 2 blocks along bottom edge of Body Blanket Piece, ch 2, *sc between next pair of blocks, ch 2; rep from * around working 3 sc in each corner, and going through both the Body Blanket Piece and the Hands when at the corners, to secure the Hands to the blanket. Join and finish off. Weave in ends.

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - edging

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Are you looking for more free crochet for kids' patterns? I have so many - browse all my patterns on Moogly or Ravelry!

Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket - flat 2

Has the Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket pattern inspired you to make your own project? Be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!

THE FINE PRINT

Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2021, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern. Please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.

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MooglyCAL2021 - Block #11

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MooglyCAL2021 Block 11 is a beautiful and textured square by ACCROchet! The Secret Handshake Block features a reversible stitch pattern with two unique looks. Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #11 in this free year-long crochet along!

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How to Crochet the Lily Sugar'n Cream Market Bag

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The Lily Sugar'n Cream Market Bag is the quintessential mesh bag - a true classic! This bag is great to have on hand no matter where your day takes you. In this How to Crochet the Lily Sugar'n Cream Market Bag Class, I'll take you through every step - in mini form!

How to Crochet the Lily Sugar'n Cream Market Bag - Tutorial on Moogly!
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How to Close Holes Behind Crochet Cables - Moogly Live May 25, 2021

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Crochet cables add pattern, texture, and interest to all sorts of projects! Unfortunately, they can also leave a "hole" in your work. Today, get the latest Moogly news on Facebook and see where you can sign up for my next live class. Then, join me on YouTube to learn how to close holes behind crochet cables!

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Red Heart With Love Metallic Giveaway

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Red Heart With Love Metallic is the same wonderful Red Heart With Love you know and well... love... but with a thread of sparkle running throughout! Take a look at this happy yarn and enter to win 7 lucky skeins of Red Heart With Love Metallic on Moogly!

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Jellyfish Squish Tutorial

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The Jellyfish Squish Tutorial will demo the details of this simple squishy crochet friend - in both right and left-handed videos! Follow along with the free pattern here on Moogly!

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Jellyfish Squish

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Jellyfish Squish - free crochet pattern on Moogly

The Jellyfish Squish is another cute, cuddly, squishy, free crochet pattern on Moogly! So much more huggable than the real thing, you can make your own with Bernat Baby Blanket and the pattern below!

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What Makes the Jellyfish Squish?

The Jellyfish Squish is filled with a 16" round pillow form, so it's supremely cuddlable. If you'd prefer, you can use fiberfill, but I do like how premade pillow forms hold their shape. I have used Microbead pillows for these types of projects in the past but didn't find one just the right size for the jellyfish. But if you'd like, you can open up a seam on your pillow form and fill it with microbeads yourself!

Jellyfish Squish - free crochet pattern on Moogly

Made with Bernat Baby Blanket

Bernat Baby Blanket is just like the regular Bernat Blanket yarn - but with more color choices! And of course, all Bernat Baby yarns are OEKO-TEX® certified, and are tested for over 300 harmful substances. So you can feel free to mix and match your favorite colors of Blanket and Baby Blanket when making the Jellyfish Squish, or any project that calls for either yarn!

Jellyfish Squish - work in progress

Finishing Touches

I used safety eyes to create the "face" of my jellyfish, but you can customize yours however you like! Add a mouth as well, use buttons instead of safety eyes, or go with no face at all (aka, the more accurate to real-life route).

I've also included instructions for a total of 8 tentacles, but jellyfish have all different numbers and forms - so you can customize the look of your Jellyfish Squish in all sorts of ways!

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Jellyfish Squish

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US-K, 6.5mm hook - Susan Bates

440 yds  Bernat Baby Blanket (6 – Super Bulky/UK: 14-16 ply; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
Color A: Vanilla (1 ball)
Color B: Baby Teal (1 ball)

16" Round Pillow Form

22mm Safety Eyes

Stitch Markers

Large Yarn Needle

Gauge:  4" across after Rnd 3dc

Size: Approx 14" wide x 18" max length (variable)

Helpful Links & Tutorials

Jellyfish Squish Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Magic Circle

Working in a Spiral

Hdc – half double crochet

Hdc2tog – hdc decrease

Seamless Finishing

Join with dc (Standing dc)

NOTES:

Rnds in the top and bottom are worked in a spiral. Do not ch 1 or sl st unless directed in pattern.

Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.

Jellyfish Squish Instructions

Top of Jellyfish 

Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)

Rnd 6: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)

Rnd 7: *Hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (70 hdc)

Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 6 sts; rep from * around. (80 hdc)

Rnd 9: *Hdc in the next 15 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (85 hdc)

Rnd 10: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 11: Hdc in the first 8 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 16 sts; rep until 9 sts rem, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the last 8 sts. (90 sts)

Rnd 12 - 15: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 16: *Hdc in the next 16 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (85 hdc)

Rnd 17: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 18: Hdc in the next 7 sts, *hdc2tog, hdc in the next 15 sts; rep from * until 10 sts rem, hdc2tog, hdc in last 8 sts. (80 hdc)

Rnd 19: Sc in next st, sl st in next st, break yarn and seamless join. Set piece aside until assembly.

Bottom of Jellyfish

Rnd 1 - 8: With Color B, rep Rnds 1 - 8 of the Top of Jellyfish

Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 19 of the Top of Jellyfish.

Tentacles #1 - Make 2 with Color B

Row 1: Ch 35, skip the 2 chs closest to the hook, 3 dc in each rem ch across; break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. (99 dc)  Set pieces aside until assembly.

Tentacles #2 - Make 2 with Color B

Row 1: Ch 22, skip the 2 chs closest to the hook, 3 dc in each rem ch across; break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. (60 dc) Set pieces aside until assembly.

Tentacles #3 - Make 2 with Color A

Row 1: Ch 35, skip the 2 chs closest to the hook, 2 hdc in each rem ch across; break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. (66 hdc) Set pieces aside until assembly.

Tentacles #4 - Make 2 with Color A

Row 1: Ch 27, skip the 2 chs closest to the hook, 2 dc in each rem ch across; break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. (50 dc) Set pieces aside until assembly.

Jellyfish Squish Assembly

1st Step: Sew the Tentacles to the Bottom of Jellyfish

Sew Tentacles #1 opposite each other along Rnd 2 of the Bottom of Jellyfish.

Sew Tentacles #3 opposite each other along Rnd 2 of the Bottom of Jellyfish.

Jellyfish Squish - first rnd of Tentacles

Then, sew Tentacles #2 opposite each other along Rnd 4 of the Bottom of Jellyfish.

Sew Tentacles #4 opposite each other along Rnd 4 of the Bottom of Jellyfish.

2nd Step: Add Eyes to the Top of Jellyfish (optional) 

Attach safety eyes (or sew buttons) between Rnds 13 and 14 of Top of Jellyfish. (You can also add a smile with a small amount of black worsted weight yarn if desired.)

Jellyfish Squish - eyes closeup

3rd Step: Stuff and Set-Up for Final Rnd

Insert Pillow Form in Top of Jellyfish, making sure the eyes are facing out. Use stitch markers to attach Top and Bottom of Jellyfish together with Tentacles also facing out.

4th Step: Attach the Top and Bottom 

With Color B, and working through matched sts of both pieces with Tentacles facing away from you, join with dc in any st,  dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st; rep from * around, join with sl st in top of first st, break yarn and finish off.

Jellyfish Squish - dc through both layers

LOOKING FOR MORE?

Are you looking for more free crochet Squish patterns? Check out the Bunny Squish, Octopus Squish, Narwhal Squish, and Squid Squish! And you can browse all my patterns on Moogly or Ravelry!Squish Collage - patterns available on Moogly!

If the Jellyfish Squish pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!

THE FINE PRINT

Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2021, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.

If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. 

The Loop Scoop #14: A Yarny Link Party!

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Get ready to refresh your home and wardrobe with this fabulous collection in The Loop Scoop #14! All these patterns are available for you to make yourself - and all but one are free! Be sure to check out the new additions and links at the bottom as well, to help us decide what gets featured next round!

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How to Make Pattern Color Templates: Guest Post by Anneka Holden

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When you're planning a crochet or knit project, there are a few different factors to consider - and color layout is a big one!  Anneka Holden is a member of the Moogly Afghan Crochet Along Group on Facebook, and she is sharing how to make pattern color templates for these projects - like a coloring page you can play with to plan your design! I'm so excited to get to share her method with you here on Moogly!

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MooglyCAL2021 - Block #10

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MooglyCAL2021 Block 10 is a unique and fun JAYGO square by Fiber Flux! The Planet Earth Square features post stitches in a creative way, and there's a video tutorial too. Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #10 in this free year-long crochet along!

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Chainless Starting Y Stitch - Moogly Live May 11, 2021

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The Y Stitch is a great crochet stitch for all sorts of lacy projects - and the Chainless Starting Y Stitch opens up even more possibilities! Today, get the latest Moogly news on Facebook and see where you can sign up for my next live class. Then, join me on YouTube to learn how to crochet the Chainless Starting Y Stitch (with a little review of the Y stitch of course)!

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Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow

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The Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow is an oversized throw pillow - perfect for lounging at any level! Jumbo yarn makes gorgeous thick cables in this free crochet pattern on Moogly!

Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow - on bed

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It's So Fluffy

The Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow is about 24 inches square when finished - and so thick and soft! Our family loves gathering around the coffee table to play games together, and the extra seat is welcome. This cushion looks great up on the couch or down on the floor. And it's ideal against the headboard when sitting up in bed!

Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow - on floor

I've used this stitch pattern a few times before - in the Striped Hourglass Area Rug, the Striped Hourglass Square, Striped Hourglass Basket, and now a floor cushion! I have, once again, changed up some of the details for yet another take on this pattern. I eliminated the stripes, made the stitches bigger, and took out some rows for a quicker repeat!

Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow on a white background

Made with Bernat Blanket Extra

Bernat Blanket Extra is the even thicker, fuzzier, cozier, Jumbo version of Bernat Blanket. To crochet the Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow I used 3 balls of Blanket Extra and a US-Q, 16mm crochet hook. So it worked up super fast and got even fluffier than the pillow inside!

Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow back piece in progress with hook and dish with stitch markers and scissors

Finishing Touches

When you make crochet cables with a big thick yarn like this, you end up with "holes" in the fabric. And then the pillow shows through - bleh. There's an easy solution though!

After I finished crocheting the Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow, I put some of the leftover yarn and a yarn needle. Then, from the inside of the pillow, I simply stitched the gaps closed! After weaving in the ends, I had a gorgeous solid fabric with no tell-tale gaps. It's these finishing touches that take it to the next level!

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Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow

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US-Q, 16mm hook - Susan Bates

285 yds Bernat Blanket Extra (7 - Jumbo; 100% polyester; 300 g/10.5 oz, 87 m/97 yds)
Colorway shown: Velveteal (3 balls)

3 buttons - 40mm or 1.5"

24" square pillow form

Stitch Markers

Large Yarn Needle

Gauge:  4.25 sts x 3.3 rows = 4"/10cm in hdc

Size: approx 24" x 24"

Helpful Links & Tutorials

Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Post stitches

Join with sc

NOTE:

This pattern is made in three pieces and then seamed with a round of single crochet.

When you make a post stitch, skip the hdc stitch behind it – this maintains the st count for the row.

If desired, use leftover yarn to sew closed the gaps around the crochet cables.

This pillow cover is removable for easy care. Follow the wash instructions for the yarn used - but be sure to choose buttons with the same care instructions.

Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow Instructions

Front Panel

Row 1: Ch 25, skip ch closest to the hook, hdc in each rem ch across; turn. (24 sts in every row of pattern)

Row 2 and every even-numbered row to end: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in first 5 sts, fptr around next 2 sts 2 rows below, *hdc in next 4 sts, fptr around next 2 sts 2 rows below; rep from * until 5 sts rem, hdc in last 5 sts; turn.

Rows 5 and 7: Ch 1, hdc in first 3 sts, fptr around first post st 2 rows below, hdc in next 4 sts, *fptr around next 2 post sts 2 rows below, hdc in next 4 sts; rep from * across until 4 sts rem, fptr around last post st 2 rows below, hdc in last 3 sts; turn.

Rows 9 and 11: Ch 1, hdc in first 5 sts, fptr around first 2 post sts 2 rows below, *hdc in next 4 sts, fptr around next 2 post sts 2 rows below; rep from * until 5 sts rem, hdc in last 5 sts; turn.

Rows 13 - 19: Rep Rows 5 - 11. Do not turn after Row 19.

Edging Rnd: Ch 1, sc 24 along the side of the panel, ch 2, sc in each st of the foundation chain, ch 2, sc 24 along the other side of the panel, ch 2, sc in each st of Row 19, ch 2; join to first sc and break yarn.

Large Back Panel

Row 1: Ch 25, skip ch closest to the hook, hdc in each rem ch across; turn. 

Row 2 - 17: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn. Do not turn after Row 17.

Edging Rnd: Ch 1, sc 20 along the side of the panel, ch 2, sc in each st of the foundation chain, ch 2, sc 20 along the other side of the panel, ch 2, sc in each st of Row 17, ch 2; join to first sc and break yarn.

Small Back Panel

Row 1: Ch 25, skip ch closest to the hook, hdc in each rem ch across; turn. 

Row 2 - 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn. Do not turn after Row 5.

Edging Rnd: Ch 1, sc 6 along the side of the panel, ch 2, sc in each st of the foundation chain, ch 2, sc 6 along the other side of the panel, ch 2, sc in each st of Row 5, ch 2; join to first sc and break yarn.

Assembly

1st Step: Using stitch markers, attach the pieces to each other so that the cables are facing out on the Front Panel.  The Small Back Panel should overlap the Large Back Panel.

2nd Step: With Front Panel facing you, join with a sc through any corner ch-2 sp, going through both layers. Work 2 more sc in the same corner ch-2 sp. Working through all layers as needed, sc around the pillow cover, working 3 sc in each rem corner.

Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow - side view

3rd Step: Sew buttons to Large Back Panel where the Small Panel overlaps, as shown.

lush Hourglass Floor Pillow - back

4th Step: Fold back the Small Back Panel and insert pillow form. Fold Small Panel back over the top of the pillow, and button closed.

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Are you looking for more free crochet pillow patterns? Check out the Diagonal Stripes and Texture Pillow, Hygge Diamond Pillow, Sunshine Lattice Pillow, Rainbow in the Clouds Pillow, or Bacon and Eggs Pillow! Or you can browse all my patterns on Moogly or Ravelry!

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If the Plush Hourglass Floor Pillow pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!

THE FINE PRINT

Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2021, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.

To print or download, use the Print Friendly button below, or go to PrintFriendly.com, or right-click to copy and paste it into a word processing document if those options do not work for you (please note that Print Friendly is a free outside website that the button links to, and you can click here for a tutorial on how to use it, but I cannot provide additional technical support for this service).

If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. 

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Courtesy of Furls: Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap

The Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap is a cozy wearable blanket that's perfect for chilly spaces and fickle weather! Originally designed for the December 2020 Furls Crochet Along, I can now share this pattern on Moogly as well!

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Made for the Furls December 2020 CAL

The Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap was the Furls December Crochet Along in 2020 - and it was shared in three parts! Be sure to check out the latest CAL and all their amazing hooks, needles, and crochet swag on Furls!

Sugar Plum Wrap by Moogly for Furls - laid flat

Tons of Texture

The Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap features a four-row repeat that I came up with just for this pattern. It creates tons of texture on both sides of the fabric - so it looks great no matter how you wear it! The variety of angles used create interest and flattering lines.

With all that texture, I decided to make a quick video tutorial to show off this stitch pattern. It's linked and embedded below along with lots of other helpful tutorials!

Always Unique with Caron Cakes

I used Caron Cakes Lovely Layers to design the Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap - a self-striping yarn available exclusively at Michaels. With a self-striping yarn, every project is a little different! This is a seasonal yarn though, so you can use any of the Caron Cakes to make this pattern - or any Worsted Weight yarn you like!

Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap on Moogly

Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap

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US - J, 6.0mm hook - Furls

1700 yds Caron Lovely Layers Cakes (4 – Worsted; 80% acrylic, 20% wool; 8.5 oz/ 240 g; 445 yds/ 407)
Colorway shown: Sugar Plums (4 cakes used)

Gauge: 14 sts x 9 rows =4” in pattern

Finished Size: 79” x 21”

Helpful Links and Tutorials:

Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap Stitch Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

FDC - Foundation Double Crochet

CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet

Post Stitches

Notes:

If you prefer to skip the Fdc, you can instead work Row 1 as follows: Ch 231, dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in each rem ch to end; turn. (229 sts)

If you prefer to skip the Csdc, you can instead ch 3 and count that as the first dc of the row.

For the Horizontal Rows, Rnd 1 works around 3 sides of the piece, and, the pattern returns to Rows.

Instructions

Vertical Rows:

Row 1 [WS]: Fdc 229; turn. (229 dc)

Row 2 [RS]: Csdc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; rep from * across, turn. (115 dc)

Row 3: Csdc in first st, dc in next ch, *fpdc around next dc, dc in next ch; rep from * across until 1 st rem, dc in last dc, turn. (229 sts)

Row 4: Csdc in first st, *skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc around skipped st working in front of the previous sts, dc in next dc; rep from * across, turn.

Part 1 - Row 4 rep

Row 5: Csdc in first st, fpdc around each rem st until 1 st rem, dc in last st; turn.

Rows 6 – 45: Rep Rows 2 -5.

Row 46: Rep Row 2.

Row 47: Csdc in first st, dc in each rem st to end; turn.

Row 48: Ch 1, sc in each st across; do NOT turn.

Horizontal Rows: 

Turn work 90 degrees to work along the ends of the previous rows.

Rnd 1 [RS]: Ch 1, sc evenly across ends of rows, ch 1, sc in each foundation ch across, ch 1, sc 73 evenly across other ends of rows stopping at Row 47; turn.

Row 2: Csdc in first st, fpdc around each rem st until 1 st rem, dc in last st; turn. (73 sts)

Row 3: Csdc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; rep from * across, turn. (37 dc)

Row 4: Csdc in first st, dc in next ch, *fpdc around next dc, dc in next ch; rep from * across until 1 st rem, dc in last dc, turn. (73 sts)

Row 5: Csdc in first st, *skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc around skipped st working in front of the previous sts, dc in next dc; rep from * across, turn.

Row 6: Csdc in first st, fpdc around each rem st until 1 st rem, dc in last st; turn.

Rows 7 – 26: Rep Rows 3 – 6.

Edging Section 1: Ch 1, sc evenly across sides of Rows of Horizontal Rows; join with a sl st to first st of Row 48, fasten off.

Edging Section 2: Rejoin yarn on the other side of Horizontal Rows from RS, ch 1, sc evenly across sides of rows, ch 2; join with a sl st to first st of Horizontal Row 26.

Part 2 - Edging Section 2

Pockets: Make 2

Row 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 3 dc in first ch made; turn. (3 dc)

Row 2: (Csdc, dc) in first st, ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1, 2 dc in last st; turn. (5 dc)

Row 3: (Csdc, dc) in first st, [fpdc around next st, dc in next ch] twice, fpdc around next st, 2 dc in last st; turn. (9 sts)

Row 4: (Csdc, dc) in first st, *skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc around skipped st, dc in next st; rep from * across, dc again in last st, turn. (11 sts)

Row 5: (Csdc, dc) in first st, fpdc around each rem st until one st rem, 2 dc in last st; turn. (13 sts)

Row 6: (Csdc, dc) in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; rep from * across, dc again in last st, turn. (9 dc)

Row 7: (Csdc, dc) in first st, *fpdc around next dc, dc in next ch; rep from * until 2 sts rem, fpdc around next st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (17 sts)

Rows 8 – 15: Rep Rows 4 – 7.

Row 16: Rep Row 4.

Row 17: Ch 2, dc2tog in first 2 sts, fpdc around each rem st until 2 sts rem, dc2tog in last 2 sts; turn. (33 sts)

Row 18: Ch 2, dc2tog in first 2 sts, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, ch 1, skip next st, dc2tog in last 2 sts; turn. (16 sts)

Row 19: Ch 2, dc2tog in first st and ch, *fpdc around next st, dc in next ch; rep from * until 2 dc rem, fpdc around next st, dc2tog in last ch and st; turn. (29 sts)

Row 20: Ch 2, dc2tog in first 2 sts, *skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc around skipped st, dc in next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, skip the next st, dc2tog in last 2 sts; turn. (26 sts)

Row 21: Ch 2, dc2tog in first 2 sts, fpdc around each rem st until 2 sts rem, dc2tog in last 2 sts; turn. (24 sts)

Pocket Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly around pocket, working ch 2 at each corner; join and fasten off.

Part 2 - Edging the Pocket

Assembly Instructions:

Block shawl to 79” x 21”.

Sew pockets to shawl with remaining yarn and yarn needle, at each end, as shown – approximately 4.5” from each end, centered width-wise – or where desired.

Looking for more free crochet wraps and shawl patterns? Check out the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry! All shapes and sizes are here - and if there's one I've missed, let me know so I can add it!

If the Sugar Plum Pocket Wrap pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!

THE FINE PRINT

Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2020, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.

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The Carrot Door Basket Tutorial will demo how to crochet this fun door decor - in both right and left-handed videos! Follow along with the crochet pattern here on Moogly!

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Carrot Door Basket Tutorial:

How to Crochet the Carrot Door Basket - Right Handed

How to Crochet the Carrot Door Basket - Left Handed

As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):

Carrot Door Basket Crochet Pattern

US - M, 9.0 mm - Susan Bates

Bernat Blanket Colorway used: Orange Leaf (1 ball)

5.7" foam ball for artificial flowers

Artificial greenery

Fiber Fill

Stitch Markers

Large Yarn Needle

Magic Circle

CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet

Ldc - Linked Double Crochet

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Carrot Door Basket Tutorial on Moogly

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial for the Carrot Door Basket! If this video doesn't answer all your questions, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help!

If you make this or any Moogly pattern, be sure to tag me in your photos so I can see them too, @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog! I can't wait to see your wonderful projects! Thanks so much for reading and watching!

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