This round of the Loop Scoop features a great variety of free crochet patterns - something for everyone! Be sure to check out the new additions and links at the bottom as well, to help us decide what gets featured next round!
Clover Fork Blocking Pins Review and Giveaway
The Clover Fork Blocking Pins are one of my favorites tools for blocking crochet and knit projects! Take a closer look, and enter to win your own set of Fork Blocking Pins on Moogly!
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Carrot Door Basket
Wreaths are fine and lovely, but what about celebrating spring with a giant carrot? This Carrot Door Basket is fun, spring-y, and full of life - and a free crochet pattern on Moogly!
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Good for Your Eyes
Okay, so it turns out that whole eating carrots for your eyes thing is a myth. But the Carrot Door Basket is a great way to make your eyes smile by adding some festive fun to your front door! Add artificial greenery for a big look that's low maintenance, that you can enjoy year after year.
A Quick Last Minute Make
You can whip up the Carrot Door Basket in an evening, using supplies available from your local craft store - Bernat Blanket, a bit of fiberfill, a foam ball, and some artificial greenery. Or stuff it with their Easter goodies for a unique basket they won't forget!
Carrot Door Basket
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US - M, 9.0 mm - Susan Bates
125 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky; 220 yds/201 m; 10.5oz)
Colorway used: Orange Leaf (1 ball)
5.7" foam ball for artificial flowers
Gauge: 9 ldc x 4.5 rows = 4" in pattern
Finished Size: Approx 15" long, assembled, excluding greenery
Helpful Links and Tutorials
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Special Stitch:
CSDC/dc2tog - pull up st loop to the height of a dc st, yo with loop, insert hook in first st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through rem 3 loops to finish st.
NOTE:
Only the first rnd is worked in the round. Do not join at the end of the rows after that.
Carrot Door Basket INSTRUCTIONS:
Rnd 1 [RS]: Make a magic circle, work CSDC and 5 dc in ring; join with a sl st. (6 sts)
Row 2 [RS]: (CSDC, ldc) in first st, ldc in next st, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next st] twice; turn. (9 sts)
Row 3 [WS]: (CSDC, ldc) in first st, ldc in next 2 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 2 sts] twice; turn. (12 sts)
Row 4: (CSDC, ldc) in first st, ldc in next 3 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 3 sts] twice; turn. (15 sts)
Row 5: (CSDC, ldc) in first st, ldc in next 4 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 4 sts] twice; turn. (18 sts)
Row 6: (CSDC, dc) in first st, ldc in next 5 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 5 sts] twice; turn. (21 sts)
Row 7: (CSDC, dc in first st), ldc in next 6 sts, [2 dc in next st, ldc in next 6 sts] twice; turn. (24 sts)
Row 8: CSDC in first st, ldc in next 2 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 7 sts] twice, 2 ldc in next st, ldc in last 4 sts; turn. (27 sts)
Row 9: CSDC in first st, ldc in next st, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 8 sts] twice, 2 ldc in next st, ldc in last 6 sts; turn. (30 sts)
Row 10: (CSDC, ldc) in first st, ldc in next 9 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 9 sts] twice; turn. (33 sts)
Row 11: (CSDC, ldc) in the first st, ldc in the next 10 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 10 sts] twice; turn. (36 sts)
Row 12: CSDC in first st, ldc in next 4 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 11 sts] twice, 2 ldc in next st, ldc in last 6 sts; turn. (39 sts)
Row 13: CSCD in first st, ldc in next 2 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 12 sts] twice, 2 ldc in next st, ldc in last 9 sts; turn. (42 sts)
Row 14: (CSDC, ldc) in the first st, ldc in the next 13 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 13 sts] twice; turn. (45 sts)
Row 15: (CSDC, ldc) in the first st, ldc in the next 14 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 14 sts] twice; turn. (48 sts)
Row 16: CSDC in first st, ldc in next 3 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 15 sts] twice, 2 ldc in next st, ldc in last 11 sts; turn. (51 sts)
Row 17: CSDC in first st, ldc in next 3 sts, [2 ldc in next st, ldc in next 16 sts] twice, 2 ldc in next st, ldc in last 12 sts; turn. (54 sts)
Row 18: CSDC/dc2tog in first 2 sts, dc2tog around; break yarn leaving a long tail for seaming. (27 sts) Use this tail to seam the carrot together, from Row 18 down to Row 2. Weave in ends.
Hanging Loop and Drawstring:
Ch for 22" or to the desired length; break yarn and set aside.
Assembly instructions:
Fill tip of carrot with fiberfill, leaving space at the top for the foam ball.
Insert foam ball in top of carrot. Add more fiberfill around top edge of ball if desired.
Weave drawstring between posts of sts of last row, joining in back at the seam. Weave in ends.
Add greenery to center top of foam ball.
Use the drawstring to gather the top of the carrot around the greenery, and to hang finished carrot.
Looking for more free food crochet patterns? Or perhaps some last-minute Easter patterns? Looking for something else? Check out the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry!
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.
MooglyCAL2021 - Block #7
MooglyCAL2021 Block 7 is a beautiful square by Carolyn Christmas of Pink Mambo! This block includes lots of options and gorgeous stitching. Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #7 in this free year-long crochet along!
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Geo Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern and Tutorial
The Caron Geo Baby Crochet Blanket "features a combination of self-striping and solid Caron Baby Cakes yarns to create a pretty crochet blanket with a colorful graphic effect!" Get the free crochet pattern link, supplies, and the tutorial for this pattern, here on Moogly!
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Red Heart Roll With It Melange Giveaway
Red Heart Roll With It Melange is a gorgeous, luxe yarn with swirling jewel tones that's perfect for all your medium-weight projects! Take a look at this lovely yarn and enter to win 5 cakes of Roll With It Melange on Moogly!
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Velvet Eggs
Whether they end up in the Easter basket, in the play kitchen, or in an elegant dining room centerpiece, these Velvet Eggs are right at home. Crochet some modern, luxe, and kid-friendly eggs with this free crochet pattern on Moogly!
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Last Minute Make for Easter Eggs - or Any Time!
These Velvet Eggs take only a few minutes and only 25 yards of yarn - so it's time to go through all those balls of odds and ends! I've used a worsted weight velvet here, so you can use any gorgeous worsted weight yarn you have. Or just change the hook size to match the yarn you'd like to use - just make sure it creates a nice solid fabric to hold in the fiberfill without it peeking through.
Sleek and Modern - or Cuddly and Fun
I've been noticing a lot of velvet fabric wrapped eggs lately, so of course, I couldn't resist crocheting my own! I think they look pretty enough to put in a lovely bowl on the table - but I have a sneaking suspicion they'll end up in my niece's toy basket, and that's okay too! I used Bernat Baby Velvet, so I know this yarn has been thoroughly tested to be safe for kids!
Velvet Eggs
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US-H, 5.0 mm hook - Susan Bates
25 yds Bernat Baby Velvet or desired yarn (4 - Worsted; 100% polyester)
Gauge: 5 sc x 5 rows = 2"/5cm
Size: Approx 2.5" tall x 2" wide
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
NOTES:
Rnds are worked in a spiral.
Do not ch 1 at the beginning of a rnd or join any rnds with a sl st unless specifically directed in the pattern.
Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.
VELVET EGG INSTRUCTIONS:
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, 4 sc in the ring. (4 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (8 sts)
Rnd 3: *sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around. (12 sts)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (16 sts)
Rnd 5: *Sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around. (20 sts)
Rnd 6: *Sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (24 sts)
Rnd 7 -10: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 11: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around. (20 sts)
Rnd 12: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. (15 sts) Weave in the first end of the egg and fill with fiberfill.
Rnd 13: *Sc3tog 5 times; break yarn leaving a long tail. (5 sts) Use the tail to gather the last round closed. Weave in end.
Looking for more free food crochet patterns? Or perhaps some last-minute Easter patterns? Looking for something else? Check out the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry!
If the Velvet Eggs 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.
Bunny Squish Tutorial
The Bunny Squish Tutorial will take you through the tricky bits of this easy crochet bunny stuffie pattern - in both right and left-handed videos! Follow along with the free pattern here on Moogly!
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How to Remove the Beginning Rows of Crochet
Have you ever gotten well into a crochet project, and realize the first few rows have got to go? Don't start over - I've got a hack for that! In today's lives, get the latest Moogly news on Facebook, and then join me on YouTube for a live demo of how to remove the beginning rows of a crochet project!
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How to Remove the Beginning Rows in Crochet
YouTube Live: March 23, 2021 - 11:15 am Central
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Sometimes you realize you need to remove the first few rows you've made. But you don't want to pull out all your work and start over -ugh! Don't worry, there's a hack for that. We're going to borrow a trick from knitting and create a crochet lifeline!
Get the hook: Susan Bates US - K, 6.5mm
Get the yarn: Bernat Maker
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National Online Class: Crochet "Mockrame" Shawl
March 30 at 6pm CT - FREE
Get a bohemian macrame look with a crochet shawl that packs a lot of texture. Learn this pretty stitch repeat to make the perfect spring accessory.
Recommended Age: All Ages
Skill Level: Intermediate
WHAT TO BRING
- 2 balls Caron Angel Cakes in Faded Jeans
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) Crochet Hook
- Click Here for the Free Crochet Pattern
National Online Class: Beginner Latch Hook with Wonderart Kits
April 6 at 6pm CT
Learn the basics of latch hook with tips and tricks to create fun designs. Today we will be using our Wonderart kit to show you how to follow the pattern as well as basic stitching.
National Online Class: How to choose colors for your projects
April 27 at 6pm CT
Learn our favorite tips and tricks for choosing colors in your knit and crochet projects.
Recommended Age: All Ages
Skill Level: Beginner
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KnitCrate Unboxing and Giveaway
The KnitCrate Quick-to-Stitch Knit and Crochet Club is a fun way to get a yarny surprise in your mailbox every month! Watch my live unboxing, learn more, and enter to win one on Moogly!
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Bunny Squish
The Bunny Squish is a cute, cuddly, and very squishy, free crochet pattern on Moogly! Perfect for Easter or any bunny lover - and quick to crochet in Bernat Blanket!
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Another Super Quick Squish!
Just like the Octopus, Narwhal, and Squid Squishes, the Bunny Squish can be filled with a microbead pillow ball, or you can use Fiberfill. And by using Bernat Blanket, it works up just as fast, and just as cuddly!
I've used a few of these balls now, and once in a while I do come across one that's overfilled and bigger than it's supposed to be - I just open up a seam, remove the extra beads, and sew it up again.
In addition to the yarn and stuffing, you can use safety eyes and nose as shown, or you can use buttons - or a bit of yarn to embroider on the face. And then there's the tail! I used a faux fur pom pom, but you can make yours with yarn if you like. Make your bunny your own!
Cute and Cuddly for Kids and Adults
This bunny pillow is fun to make - and so fun to squeeze! I used safety eyes and a nose, but this pattern has not been tested for safety for children under 3 years of age. If you are crocheting it for a baby or toddler, you may wish to embroider on the face and make sure that the ears are sewn on quite securely. If using it as a photo prop, be sure not to leave the toy with a baby unattended.
Bunny Squish
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7.0 mm or 8.0 mm hook, whichever gets you to gauge
250 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky/UK: 14-16 ply; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
Color A: Whipped Cream (2 balls)
Color B: Terracotta (5 yards)
10" Round Microbead Pillow (pink)
Sewing Thread - White
Gauge: 4"/10cm across after Rnd 3.
Size: 10" across/tall excluding ears and feet
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
NOTES:
Rnds are worked in a spiral.
Do not ch 1 at the beginning of a rnd or join any rnds with a sl st unless specifically directed in the pattern.
Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.
Please note that some pieces switch between Rows and Rounds.
BUNNY SQUISH INSTRUCTIONS:
Body - Color A
Rnd 1: 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, *hdc in the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, hdc in last 4 sts. (66 hdc)
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts; rep from * around. (72 hdc)
Rnd 9: Hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 17 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 9 sts rem, hdc in last 9 sts. (76 hdc)
Rnd 10 - 15: Hdc in each st around.
Rnd 16: *Hdc in next 17 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (72 hdc)
Rnd 17: *Hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (66 sts)
Rnd 18: Hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog, *hdc in next 9 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around until 4 sts rem, hdc in last 4 sts. (60 sts)
Rnd 19: Sc in next st, sl st in next st, break yarn and seamless join.
Ears (make 2)
PIECE #1 - Color A
Row 1: Ch 8, skip ch closest to hook, sc in next ch, dc in next 5 chs, sc in last ch; do NOT turn. (7 sts)
Rnd 2: Hdc in foundation chain of last st, hdc in next 6 foundation chains, 3 hdc in turning chain, hdc in next 7 sts. (17 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, sl st in first sc; break yarn leaving long tail for sewing.
PIECE #2 - Color B
Row 1: Ch 8, skip ch closest to hook, sc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in last st; break yarn leaving long tail for sewing. (7 sts)
Ear and Body Assembly
Step 1: Insert Ear Piece #2 into Piece #1, and use the long tail of Piece #2 to sew it on. Be sure to stitch so that Color B does not show on the other side of the ear.
Step 2: Use the long tails of Piece #1 to sew Ears to top of Body, between Rnds 5 and 6 or where desired.
Step 3: Add eyes and nose to face. As shown, the eyes are between Rnds 13 and 14, and the nose is between Rows 14 and 15.
Step 4: Add pom tail opposite face. As shown, the tail is sewn to Rnd 14.
Feet (make 4) - Color A
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, hdc, sc, 2 hdc, sc, hdc. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in next st, sc in next st, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 hdc in next st. (10 sts)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st. (14 sts) Tip: Weave in your first end now.
Row 4: Fold piece flat, ch 1, sc through next st and last st, sc through next 6 sets of sts; break yarn and set aside.
Belly - Color A
Rnd 1 - 5: With Color A, rep Rnd 1 - 5 of Body. (50 hdc) Use stitch markers to space Feet around RS of Rnd 5 - at sts #5-11, 17-23, 30-36, and 42-48.
Rnd 6: Working through both layers for those sts, *hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)
Rnd 7: Sc in next st, sl st in next st, break yarn and seamless join leaving a long tail for sewing.
Final Bunny Squish Assembly
Step 1: Insert ball or stuffing into body.
Step 2: Use stitch markers to attach Belly to Body, with long tail at the back. Spin a bit to adjust for foot placement as needed.
Step 3: Using long tail of Belly, sew Belly to Body with whip stitch.
Looking for more Squishy patterns? Check out the Octopus Squish, Narwhal Squish, and Squid Squish! Looking for something else? Check out the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry!
If the Bunny 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.
MooglyCAL2021 - Block #6
MooglyCAL2021 Block 6 is a mesmerizing square by Oombawka Design! The technique used here is great for beginners and fun for experienced crocheters alike. Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #6 in this free year-long crochet along!
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Baa Ram Ewe Crochet Sheep Toy: Pattern, Tips, and Tricks
The Baa Ram Ewe Crochet Sheep Toy is an adorable lamb stuffy made with Bernat Sheepy! Get the free crochet pattern, supplies, and my best tips for this pattern, on Moogly!
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The Loop Scoop #10: A Yarny Link Party!
You can tell people are ready for spring in the latest Loop Scoop! This round features five fab and festive crochet patterns - perfect for March! Be sure to check out the new additions and links at the bottom as well, to help us decide what gets featured next round!
Unicorn Fibre Rinse Review and Giveaway
I don't block everything I crochet or knit - but I do block a lot. And when I do, I always use Unicorn Fibre Rinse! Take a look at this fantastic yarn conditioner and enter to win a 16oz bottle of your own on Moogly!
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Bunny Pom Pouch: Quick Cricut Craft
The Bunny Pom Pouch is a fun and festive quick Cricut craft project that requires no crochet or knitting skills - but still features yarn in a fun way! See how to make your own Bunny Pom Pouch in minutes on Moogly!
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Learn to Crochet Mug Rug Tutorial
The Learn to Crochet Mug Rug Tutorial is the final piece of this beginner crochet pattern! Now you can work the pattern right along with both right and left-handed videos - learning how to crochet and read patterns at the same time!
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Adding Rows to the Side - Moogly Live March 9, 2021
Have you ever gotten several rows into a project... and then realize the rows are all short a few stitches? And pulling out the work so far just isn't an option? I've got a hack for that! In today's lives, get the latest Moogly news on Facebook, and then join me on YouTube for a live demo of adding crochet rows to the side of a too narrow project!
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Susan Bates Silvalume Soft Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Giveaway
Susan Bates hooks are a familiar standby hook for most crocheters. But just recently I gave Susan Bates Silvalume Soft Ergonomic Crochet Hooks a try - and I was impressed! Take a look at this special hook and enter to win your 5 favorite sizes on Moogly!
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Learn to Crochet Mug Rug
To celebrate National Crochet Month, I've got a great beginner pattern to share - the Learn to Crochet Mug Rug! Master the basics of crochet and pattern reading with this free easy coaster pattern on Moogly!
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MooglyCAL2021 - Block #5
MooglyCAL2021 Block 5 is a graphic square by Mary Beth Temple of Hooked For Life - with tons of color possibilities! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #5 in this free year-long crochet along!
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Whaley Nice Basket Crochet Pattern and Tutorial
The Whaley Nice Basket is fun for kid's rooms and nurseries, and works up fast in Bernat Blanket! Get the free crochet pattern, supplies, and my video tutorial below, on Moogly!
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The Loop Scoop #9: A Yarny Link Party!
What a fun variety of projects and patterns in The Loop Scoop #9! This round features five unique new free crochet patterns - taking you from winter into spring! Be sure to check out the new additions and links at the bottom as well, to help us decide what gets featured next round!
Clover Yarn Cutter Pendant Review and Giveaway
The Clover Yarn Cutter Pendant is the solution to those yarn scissors that are always disappearing just when you need them! Take a closer look, and enter to win your own Yarn Cutter Pendant on Moogly!
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Diamond Quilt C2C Graphgan
The Diamond Quilt C2C Graphgan is a crochet pixel blanket pattern with a modern look that features (almost) all the colors of Caron Little Crafties! Or you can use all those special odds and ends of your favorite colors and remember your favorite past projects - like a real quilt! Get this free crochet corner to corner pattern below, on Moogly!
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Bag of Inspiration
Caron Little Crafties come in a bag of 20 mini-skeins - great for all sorts of crafts and multi-colored projects! So I worked up one of them in the corner to corner stitch and counted up how many blocks it made - 116 double crochet blocks with a 5.5mm hook, with a bit left over to account for variations. With this info, I was ready to start graphing!
Of course, I also needed a "background" yarn - and Caron Simply Soft is the perfect yarn to combine with the Little Crafties! I chose white, but I think this blanket would be amazing with black or gray as the backdrop for the diamonds. Just switch out the black or gray diamonds with the white Little Crafties skein!
Keeping It Simple
Both written instructions and a graph are included below. I tried to match the colors in the graph to the actual yarn colors and create a random-ish arrangement, but of course, you can rearrange these colors however you like!
The tricky bit in writing up the pattern is that none of these colors have official names. So above you can see the names I've used for the colors next to what's left of each after the blanket was finished. Feel free to follow this plan or mix it up!
Diamond Quilt C2C Graphgan
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US - K, 6.5mm hook - Susan Bates
1 pkg Caron Little Crafties (100% Acrylic; “4”/Medium/Worsted; 400 g/14.1 oz, 1160 m/1260 yds)
(18 mini skeins were used - I did not use the white or brown)
3100 yds Caron Simply Soft (100% Acrylic; “4”/Medium/Worsted; 170 g/6 oz, 288 m/315 yds)
Colorway Used: White - 10 skeins
Gauge: 11 blocks = 8"
Finished Size: Approx 58" x 58"
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
How to Corner to Corner Crochet
Corner to Corner Color Changes
How to Read Corner to Corner Crochet Patterns
How to Read This Pattern:
This pattern uses the double crochet corner to corner, aka diagonal box stitch. As such, it is not written out in "standard" crochet pattern format. Instead, the pattern is written as follows:
Row 1 [RS]: White (1 block)
Row 2 [WS]: White x 2 (2 blocks)
Row 3 [RS]: White x 3 (3 blocks)
The first row of a corner to corner pattern is always made of 1 block, the second row always has 2, the third has 3, etc. This holds true until the corners are made, where the number will either hold steady (1 corner made) or decrease (2 corners made).
The color name refers to the color used, as listed above. The number refers to how many of these blocks to make in a row. So Row 27 reads:
Row 27 [RS]: White x 4, Medium Green, White x 4, Medium Green, White x 7, Light Green, White x 4, Light Green, White x 4 (27 blocks)
This means that you work the first 4 blocks in White, the next block in Medium Green, the next 4 blocks in white, the next block in Medium Green, the next 7 blocks in white... etc.... for a total of 27 blocks. As you can see, when there's no number listed, you make only one block in that color!
To change colors, finish the last dc of each block with the new color, and leave the color attached to be picked back up on the next row. Use Butterfly Bobbins (see tutorial linked above) or another bobbin system to manage the yarn colors.
When the pattern reads "Corner," after Row 80, this means that you begin the next Row by slip stitching along the side of the last block, then slip stitch into the ch-3 sp, then ch 3 and make the next block as usual.
This creates a "corner" and the third edge of the project. Since this pattern makes a square blanket, you then stop at the other end of that row when you join to the last square of the previous row, then turn, and slip stitch into those stitches before beginning the next row. This creates the 4th edge of the blanket.
Graphed Instructions Included
In addition to the written instructions and small-scale graph below, you can CLICK HERE to download the graph for this pattern! It's a printable PDF, but you'll need to assemble it a bit - you can use the numbers to help you figure out the assembly. This creates a larger graph that should be easier to read.
I do recommend that you print out both the written instructions and the graph. Follow the written instructions (cross off each section of color as you go!) and use the graph to check your work as you go!
INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1 [RS]: White (1 block)
Row 2 [WS]: White x 2 (2 blocks)
Row 3 [RS]: White x 3 (3 blocks)
Row 4 [WS]: White x 4 (4 blocks)
Row 5 [RS]: White x 5 (5 blocks)
Row 6 [WS]: White x 6 (6 blocks)
Row 7 [RS]: White x 7 (7 blocks)
Row 8 [WS]: White x 8 (8 blocks)
Row 9 [RS]: White x 9 (9 blocks)
Row 10 [WS]: White x 2, Red x 6, White x 2 (10 blocks)
Row 11 [RS]: White x 3, Red x 5, White x 3 (11 blocks)
Row 12 [WS]: White x 3, Red x 6, White x 3 (12 blocks)
Row 13 [RS]: White x 4, Red x 5, White x 4 (13 blocks)
Row 14 [WS]: White x 4, Red x 6, White x 4 (14 blocks)
Row 15 [RS]: White x 5, Red x 5, White x 5 (15 blocks)
Row 16 [WS]: White x 5, Red x 6, White x 5 (16 blocks)
Row 17 [RS]: White x 6, Red x 5, White x 6 (17 blocks)
Row 18 [WS]: White x 6, Red x 6, White x 6 (18 blocks)
Row 19 [RS]: White x 7, Red x 5, White x 7 (19 blocks)
Row 20 [WS]: White x 7, Red x 6, White x 7 (20 blocks)
Row 21 [RS]: White x 21 (21 blocks)
Row 22 [WS]: White x 22 (22 blocks)
Row 23 [RS]: White x 2, Medium Green x 6, White x 7, Light Green x 6, White x 2 (23 blocks)
Row 24 [WS]: White x 3, Light Green x 5, White x 8, Medium Green x 5, White x 3 (24 blocks)
Row 25 [RS]: White x 3, Medium Green, White x 4, Medium Green, White x 7, Light Green, White x 4, Light Green, White x 3 (25 blocks)
Row 26 [WS]: White x 4, Light Green, White x 3, Light Green, White x 8, Medium Green, White x 3, Medium Green, White x 4 (26 blocks)
Row 27 [RS]: White x 4, Medium Green, White x 4, Medium Green, White x 7, Light Green, White x 4, Light Green, White x 4 (27 blocks)
Row 28 [WS]: White x 5, Light Green, White x 3, Light Green, White x 8, Medium Green, White x 3, Medium Green, White x 5 (28 blocks)
Row 29 [RS]: White x 5, Medium Green, White x 4, Medium Green, White x 7, Light Green, White x 4, Light Green, White x 5 (29 blocks)
Row 30 [WS]: White x 6, Light Green, White x 3, Light Green, White x 8, Medium Green, White x 3, Medium Green, White x 6 (30 blocks)
Row 31 [RS]: White x 6, Medium Green, White x 4, Medium Green, White x 7, Light Green, White x 4, Light Green, White x 6 (31 blocks)
Row 32 [WS]: White x 7, Light Green x 5, White x 8, Medium Green x 5, White x 7 (32 blocks)
Row 33 [RS]: White x 7, Medium Green x 6, White x 7, Light Green x 6, White x 7 (33 blocks)
Row 34 [WS]: White x 34 (34 blocks)
Row 35 [RS]: White x 35 (35 blocks)
Row 36 [WS]: White x 2, Light Purple x 6, White x 7, Yellow x 6, White x 7, Dark Pink x 6, White x 2 (36 blocks)
Row 37 [RS]: White x 3, Dark Pink x 5, White x 8, Yellow x 5, White x 8, Light Purple x 5, White x 3 (37 blocks)
Row 38 [WS]: White x 3, Light Purple x 6, White x 7, Yellow x 6, White x 7, Dark Pink x 6, White x 3 (38 blocks)
Row 39 [RS]: White x 4, Dark Pink x 5, White x 8, Yellow x 5, White x 8, Light Purple x 5, White x 4 (39 blocks)
Row 40 [WS]: White x 4, Light Purple x 6, White x 7, Yellow x 6, White x 7, Dark Pink x 6, White x 4 (40 blocks)
Row 41 [RS]: White x 5, Dark Pink x 5, White x 8, Yellow x 5, White x 8, Light Purple x 5, White x 5 (41 blocks)
Row 42 [WS]: White x 5, Light Purple x 6, White x 7, Yellow x 6, White x 7, Dark Pink x 6, White x 5 (42 blocks)
Row 43 [RS]: White x 6, Dark Pink x 5, White x 8, Yellow x 5, White x 8, Light Purple x 5, White x 6 (43 blocks)
Row 44 [WS]: White x 6, Light Purple x 6, White x 7, Yellow x 6, White x 7, Dark Pink x 6, White x 6 (44 blocks)
Row 45 [RS]: White x 7, Dark Pink x 5, White x 8, Yellow x 5, White x 8, Light Purple x 5, White x 7 (45 blocks)
Row 46 [WS]: White x 7, Light Purple x 6, White x 7, Yellow x 6, White x 7, Dark Pink x 6, White x 7 (46 blocks)
Row 47 [RS]: White x 47 (47 blocks)
Row 48 [WS]: White x 48 (48 blocks)
Row 49 [RS]: White x 2, Dark Purple x 6, White x 7, Mint x 6, White x 7, Dark Green x 6, White x 7, Light Blue x 6, White x 2 (49 blocks)
Row 50 [WS]: White x 3, Light Blue x 5, White x 8, Dark Green x 5, White x 8, Mint x 5, White x 8, Dark Purple x 5, White x 3 (50 blocks)
Row 51 [RS]: White x 3, Dark Purple, White x 4, Dark Purple, White x 7, Mint, White x 4, Mint, White x 7, Dark Green, White x 4, Dark Green, White x 7, Light Blue, White x 4, Light Blue, White x 3 (51 blocks)
Row 52 [WS]: White x 4, Light Blue, White x 3, Light Blue, White x 8, Dark Green, White x 3, Dark Green, White x 8, Mint, White x 3, Mint, White x 8, Dark Purple, White x 3, Dark Purple, White x 4 (52 blocks)
Row 53 [RS]: White x 4, Dark Purple, White x 4, Dark Purple, White x 7, Mint, White x 4, Mint, White x 7, Dark Green, White x 4, Dark Green, White x 7, Light Blue, White x 4, Light Blue, White x 4 (53 blocks)
Row 54 [WS]: White x 5, Light Blue, White x 3, Light Blue, White x 8, Dark Green, White x 3, Dark Green, White x 8, Mint, White x 3, Mint, White x 8, Dark Purple, White x 3, Dark Purple, White x 5 (54 blocks)
Row 55 [RS]: White x 5, Dark Purple, White x 4, Dark Purple, White x 7, Mint, White x 4, Mint, White x 7, Dark Green, White x 4, Dark Green, White x 7, Light Blue, White x 4, Light Blue, White x 5 (55 blocks)
Row 56 [WS]: White x 6, Light Blue, White x 3, Light Blue, White x 8, Dark Green, White x 3, Dark Green, White x 8, Mint, White x 3, Mint, White x 8, Dark Purple, White x 3, Dark Purple, White x 6 (56 blocks)
Row 57 [RS]: White x 6, Dark Purple, White x 4, Dark Purple, White x 7, Mint, White x 4, Mint, White x 7, Dark Green, White x 4, Dark Green, White x 7, Light Blue, White x 4, Light Blue, White x 6 (57 blocks)
Row 58 [WS]: White x 7, Light Blue x 5, White x 8, Dark Green x 5, White x 8, Mint x 5, White x 8, Dark Purple x 5, White x 7 (58 blocks)
Row 59 [RS]: White x 7, Dark Purple x 6, White x 7, Mint x 6, White x 7, Dark Green x 6, White x 7, Light Blue x 6, White x 7 (59 blocks)
Row 60 [WS]: White x 60 (60 blocks)
Row 61 [RS]: White x 61 (61 blocks)
Row 62 [WS]: White x 2, Dark Blue x 6, White x 7, Gray x 6, White x 7, Orange x 6, White x 7, Dark Green x 6, White x 7, Medium Blue x 6, White x 2 (62 blocks)
Row 63 [RS]: White x 3, Medium Blue x 5, White x 8, Dark Green x 5, White x 8, Orange x 5, White x 8, Gray x 5, White x 8, Dark Blue x 5, White x 3 (63 blocks)
Row 64 [WS]: White x 3, Dark Blue x 6, White x 7, Gray x 6, White x 7, Orange x 6, White x 7, Dark Green x 6, White x 7, Medium Blue x 6, White x 3 (64 blocks)
Row 65 [RS]: White x 4, Medium Blue x 5, White x 8, Dark Green x 5, White x 8, Orange x 5, White x 8, Gray x 5, White x 8, Dark Blue x 5, White x 4 (65 blocks)
Row 66 [WS]: White x 4, Dark Blue x 6, White x 7, Gray x 6, White x 7, Orange x 6, White x 7, Dark Green x 6, White x 7, Medium Blue x 6, White x 4 (66 blocks)
Row 67 [RS]: White x 5, Medium Blue x 5, White x 8, Dark Green x 5, White x 8, Orange x 5, White x 8, Gray x 5, White x 8, Dark Blue x 5, White x 5 (67 blocks)
Row 68 [WS]: White x 5, Dark Blue x 6, White x 7, Gray x 6, White x 7, Orange x 6, White x 7, Dark Green x 6, White x 7, Medium Blue x 6, White x 5 (68 blocks)
Row 69 [RS]: White x 6, Medium Blue x 5, White x 8, Dark Green x 5, White x 8, Orange x 5, White x 8, Gray x 5, White x 8, Dark Blue x 5, White x 6 (69 blocks)
Row 70 [WS]: White x 6, Dark Blue x 6, White x 7, Gray x 6, White x 7, Orange x 6, White x 7, Dark Green x 6, White x 7, Medium Blue x 6, White x 6 (70 blocks)
Row 71 [RS]: White x 7, Medium Blue x 5, White x 8, Dark Green x 5, White x 8, Orange x 5, White x 8, Gray x 5, White x 8, Dark Blue x 5, White x 7 (71 blocks)
Row 72 [WS]: White x 7, Dark Blue x 6, White x 7, Gray x 6, White x 7, Orange x 6, White x 7, Dark Green x 6, White x 7, Medium Blue x 6, White x 7 (72 blocks)
Row 73 [RS]: White x 73 (73 blocks)
Row 74 [WS]: White x 74 (74 blocks)
Row 75 [RS]: White x 2, Black x 6, White x 7, Pumpkin x 6, White x 7, Light Purple x 6, White x 7, Medium Blue x 6, White x 7, Pink x 6, White x 7, Orange x 6, White x 2 (75 blocks)
Row 76 [WS]: White x 3, Orange x 5, White x 8, Pink x 5, White x 8, Medium Blue x 5, White x 8, Light Purple x 5, White x 8, Pumpkin x 5, White x 8, Black x 5, White x 3 (76 blocks)
Row 77 [RS]: White x 3, Black, White x 4, Black, White x 7, Pumpkin, White x 4, Pumpkin, White x 7, Light Purple, White x 4, Light Purple, White x 7, Medium Blue, White x 4, Medium Blue, White x 7, Pink, White x 4, Pink, White x 7, Orange, White x 4, Orange, White x 3 (77 blocks)
Row 78 [WS]: White x 4, Orange, White x 3, Orange, White x 8, Pink, White x 3, Pink, White x 8, Medium Blue, White x 3, Medium Blue, White x 8, Light Purple, White x 3, Light Purple, White x 8, Pumpkin, White x 3, Pumpkin, White x 8, Black, White x 3, Black, White x 4 (78 blocks)
Row 79 [RS]: White x 4, Black, White x 4, Black, White x 7, Pumpkin, White x 4, Pumpkin, White x 7, Light Purple, White x 4, Light Purple, White x 7, Medium Blue, White x 4, Medium Blue, White x 7, Pink, White x 4, Pink, White x 7, Orange, White x 4, Orange, White x 4 (79 blocks)
Row 80 [WS]: White x 5, Orange, White x 3, Orange, White x 8, Pink, White x 3, Pink, White x 8, Medium Blue, White x 3, Medium Blue, White x 8, Light Purple, White x 3, Light Purple, White x 8, Pumpkin, White x 3, Pumpkin, White x 8, Black, White x 3, Black, White x 5 (80 blocks)
Corner
Row 81 [RS]: White x 4, Black, White x 4, Black, White x 7, Pumpkin, White x 4, Pumpkin, White x 7, Light Purple, White x 4, Light Purple, White x 7, Medium Blue, White x 4, Medium Blue, White x 7, Pink, White x 4, Pink, White x 7, Orange, White x 4, Orange, White x 4 (79 blocks)
Row 82 [WS]: White x 4, Orange, White x 3, Orange, White x 8, Pink, White x 3, Pink, White x 8, Medium Blue, White x 3, Medium Blue, White x 8, Light Purple, White x 3, Light Purple, White x 8, Pumpkin, White x 3, Pumpkin, White x 8, Black, White x 3, Black, White x 4 (78 blocks)
Row 83 [RS]: White x 3, Black, White x 4, Black, White x 7, Pumpkin, White x 4, Pumpkin, White x 7, Light Purple, White x 4, Light Purple, White x 7, Medium Blue, White x 4, Medium Blue, White x 7, Pink, White x 4, Pink, White x 7, Orange, White x 4, Orange, White x 3 (77 blocks)
Row 84 [WS]: White x 3, Orange x 5, White x 8, Pink x 5, White x 8, Medium Blue x 5, White x 8, Light Purple x 5, White x 8, Pumpkin x 5, White x 8, Black x 5, White x 3 (76 blocks)
Row 85 [RS]: White x 2, Black x 6, White x 7, Pumpkin x 6, White x 7, Light Purple x 6, White x 7, Medium Blue x 6, White x 7, Pink x 6, White x 7, Orange x 6, White x 2 (75 blocks)
Row 86 [WS]: White x 74 (74 blocks)
Row 87 [RS]: White x 73 (73 blocks)
Row 88 [WS]: White x 7, Dark Purple x 6, White x 7, Black x 6, White x 7, Medium Green x 6, White x 7, Pink x 6, White x 7, Burgundy x 6, White x 7 (72 blocks)
Row 89 [RS]: White x 7, Burgundy x 5, White x 8, Pink x 5, White x 8, Medium Green x 5, White x 8, Black x 5, White x 8, Dark Purple x 5, White x 7 (71 blocks)
Row 90 [WS]: White x 6, Dark Purple x 6, White x 7, Black x 6, White x 7, Medium Green x 6, White x 7, Pink x 6, White x 7, Burgundy x 6, White x 6 (70 blocks)
Row 91 [RS]: White x 6, Burgundy x 5, White x 8, Pink x 5, White x 8, Medium Green x 5, White x 8, Black x 5, White x 8, Dark Purple x 5, White x 6 (69 blocks)
Row 92 [WS]: White x 5, Dark Purple x 6, White x 7, Black x 6, White x 7, Medium Green x 6, White x 7, Pink x 6, White x 7, Burgundy x 6, White x 5 (68 blocks)
Row 93 [RS]: White x 5, Burgundy x 5, White x 8, Pink x 5, White x 8, Medium Green x 5, White x 8, Black x 5, White x 8, Dark Purple x 5, White x 5 (67 blocks)
Row 94 [WS]: White x 4, Dark Purple x 6, White x 7, Black x 6, White x 7, Medium Green x 6, White x 7, Pink x 6, White x 7, Burgundy x 6, White x 4 (66 blocks)
Row 95 [RS]: White x 4, Burgundy x 5, White x 8, Pink x 5, White x 8, Medium Green x 5, White x 8, Black x 5, White x 8, Dark Purple x 5, White x 4 (65 blocks)
Row 96 [WS]: White x 3, Dark Purple x 6, White x 7, Black x 6, White x 7, Medium Green x 6, White x 7, Pink x 6, White x 7, Burgundy x 6, White x 3 (64 blocks)
Row 97 [RS]: White x 3, Burgundy x 5, White x 8, Pink x 5, White x 8, Medium Green x 5, White x 8, Black x 5, White x 8, Dark Purple x 5, White x 3 (63 blocks)
Row 98 [WS]: White x 2, Dark Purple x 6, White x 7, Black x 6, White x 7, Medium Green x 6, White x 7, Pink x 6, White x 7, Burgundy x 6, White x 2 (62 blocks)
Row 99 [RS]: White x 61 (61 blocks)
Row 100 [WS]: White x 60 (60 blocks)
Row 101 [RS]: White x 7, Dark Blue x 6, White x 7, Dark Pink x 6, White x 7, Red x 6, White x 7, Burgundy x 6, White x 7 (59 blocks)
Row 102 [WS]: White x 7, Burgundy x 5, White x 8, Red x 5, White x 8, Dark Pink x 5, White x 8, Dark Blue x 5, White x 7 (58 blocks)
Row 103 [RS]: White x 6, Dark Blue, White x 4, Dark Blue, White x 7, Dark Pink, White x 4, Dark Pink, White x 7, Red, White x 4, Red, White x 7, Burgundy, White x 4, Burgundy, White x 6 (57 blocks)
Row 104 [WS]: White x 6, Burgundy, White x 3, Burgundy, White x 8, Red, White x 3, Red, White x 8, Dark Pink, White x 3, Dark Pink, White x 8, Dark Blue, White x 3, Dark Blue, White x 6 (56 blocks)
Row 105 [RS]: White x 5, Dark Blue, White x 4, Dark Blue, White x 7, Dark Pink, White x 4, Dark Pink, White x 7, Red, White x 4, Red, White x 7, Burgundy, White x 4, Burgundy, White x 5 (55 blocks)
Row 106 [WS]: White x 5, Burgundy, White x 3, Burgundy, White x 8, Red, White x 3, Red, White x 8, Dark Pink, White x 3, Dark Pink, White x 8, Dark Blue, White x 3, Dark Blue, White x 5 (54 blocks)
Row 107 [RS]: White x 4, Dark Blue, White x 4, Dark Blue, White x 7, Dark Pink, White x 4, Dark Pink, White x 7, Red, White x 4, Red, White x 7, Burgundy, White x 4, Burgundy, White x 4 (53 blocks)
Row 108 [WS]: White x 4, Burgundy, White x 3, Burgundy, White x 8, Red, White x 3, Red, White x 8, Dark Pink, White x 3, Dark Pink, White x 8, Dark Blue, White x 3, Dark Blue, White x 4 (52 blocks)
Row 109 [RS]: White x 3, Dark Blue, White x 4, Dark Blue, White x 7, Dark Pink, White x 4, Dark Pink, White x 7, Red, White x 4, Red, White x 7, Burgundy, White x 4, Burgundy, White x 3 (51 blocks)
Row 110 [WS]: White x 3, Burgundy x 5, White x 8, Red x 5, White x 8, Dark Pink x 5, White x 8, Dark Blue x 5, White x 3 (50 blocks)
Row 111 [RS]: White x 2, Dark Blue x 6, White x 7, Dark Pink x 6, White x 7, Red x 6, White x 7, Burgundy x 6, White x 2 (49 blocks)
Row 112 [WS]: White x 48 (48 blocks)
Row 113 [RS]: White x 47 (47 blocks)
Row 114 [WS]: White x 7, Pumpkin x 6, White x 7, Light Blue x 6, White x 7, Light Green x 6, White x 7 (46 blocks)
Row 115 [RS]: White x 7, Light Green x 5, White x 8, Light Blue x 5, White x 8, Pumpkin x 5, White x 7 (45 blocks)
Row 116 [WS]: White x 6, Pumpkin x 6, White x 7, Light Blue x 6, White x 7, Light Green x 6, White x 6 (44 blocks)
Row 117 [RS]: White x 6, Light Green x 5, White x 8, Light Blue x 5, White x 8, Pumpkin x 5, White x 6 (43 blocks)
Row 118 [WS]: White x 5, Pumpkin x 6, White x 7, Light Blue x 6, White x 7, Light Green x 6, White x 5 (42 blocks)
Row 119 [RS]: White x 5, Light Green x 5, White x 8, Light Blue x 5, White x 8, Pumpkin x 5, White x 5 (41 blocks)
Row 120 [WS]: White x 4, Pumpkin x 6, White x 7, Light Blue x 6, White x 7, Light Green x 6, White x 4 (40 blocks)
Row 121 [RS]: White x 4, Light Green x 5, White x 8, Light Blue x 5, White x 8, Pumpkin x 5, White x 4 (39 blocks)
Row 122 [WS]: White x 3, Pumpkin x 6, White x 7, Light Blue x 6, White x 7, Light Green x 6, White x 3 (38 blocks)
Row 123 [RS]: White x 3, Light Green x 5, White x 8, Light Blue x 5, White x 8, Pumpkin x 5, White x 3 (37 blocks)
Row 124 [WS]: White x 2, Pumpkin x 6, White x 7, Light Blue x 6, White x 7, Light Green x 6, White x 2 (36 blocks)
Row 125 [RS]: White x 35 (35 blocks)
Row 126 [WS]: White x 34 (34 blocks)
Row 127 [RS]: White x 7, Yellow x 6, White x 7, Gray x 6, White x 7 (33 blocks)
Row 128 [WS]: White x 7, Gray x 5, White x 8, Yellow x 5, White x 7 (32 blocks)
Row 129 [RS]: White x 6, Yellow, White x 4, Yellow, White x 7, Gray, White x 4, Gray, White x 6 (31 blocks)
Row 130 [WS]: White x 6, Gray, White x 3, Gray, White x 8, Yellow, White x 3, Yellow, White x 6 (30 blocks)
Row 131 [RS]: White x 5, Yellow, White x 4, Yellow, White x 7, Gray, White x 4, Gray, White x 5 (29 blocks)
Row 132 [WS]: White x 5, Gray, White x 3, Gray, White x 8, Yellow, White x 3, Yellow, White x 5 (28 blocks)
Row 133 [RS]: White x 4, Yellow, White x 4, Yellow, White x 7, Gray, White x 4, Gray, White x 4 (27 blocks)
Row 134 [WS]: White x 4, Gray, White x 3, Gray, White x 8, Yellow, White x 3, Yellow, White x 4 (26 blocks)
Row 135 [RS]: White x 3, Yellow, White x 4, Yellow, White x 7, Gray, White x 4, Gray, White x 3 (25 blocks)
Row 136 [WS]: White x 3, Gray x 5, White x 8, Yellow x 5, White x 3 (24 blocks)
Row 137 [RS]: White x 2, Yellow x 6, White x 7, Gray x 6, White x 2 (23 blocks)
Row 138 [WS]: White x 22 (22 blocks)
Row 139 [RS]: White x 21 (21 blocks)
Row 140 [WS]: White x 7, Mint x 6, White x 7 (20 blocks)
Row 141 [RS]: White x 7, Mint x 5, White x 7 (19 blocks)
Row 142 [WS]: White x 6, Mint x 6, White x 6 (18 blocks)
Row 143 [RS]: White x 6, Mint x 5, White x 6 (17 blocks)
Row 144 [WS]: White x 5, Mint x 6, White x 5 (16 blocks)
Row 145 [RS]: White x 5, Mint x 5, White x 5 (15 blocks)
Row 146 [WS]: White x 4, Mint x 6, White x 4 (14 blocks)
Row 147 [RS]: White x 4, Mint x 5, White x 4 (13 blocks)
Row 148 [WS]: White x 3, Mint x 6, White x 3 (12 blocks)
Row 149 [RS]: White x 3, Mint x 5, White x 3 (11 blocks)
Row 150 [WS]: White x 2, Mint x 6, White x 2 (10 blocks)
Row 151 [RS]: White x 9 (9 blocks)
Row 152 [WS]: White x 8 (8 blocks)
Row 153 [RS]: White x 7 (7 blocks)
Row 154 [WS]: White x 6 (6 blocks)
Row 155 [RS]: White x 5 (5 blocks)
Row 156 [WS]: White x 4 (4 blocks)
Row 157 [RS]: White x 3 (3 blocks)
Row 158 [WS]: White x 2 (2 blocks)
Row 159 [RS]: White (1 block) Do NOT break yarn.
Border Instructions
I have added a very simple border to keep the crisp clean look. However, this round is the perfect setup for your own special border or edging!
Rnd 1: Continuing with main color, ch 1, 2 sc in side of each dc or ch-3, sc in each sl st or dc, ch 2 at the corners; join and break yarn.
The Diamond Quilt C2C Graphgan does take time - and there are lots of ends to weave in! I like to leave mine for a movie night - but some people back their blankets with fabric like fleece instead! However you want to take care of them is up to you!
I can’t wait to see your Diamond Quilt crochet blankets! If this free crochet throw pattern does inspire you to make your own afghan, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!
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THE FINE PRINT
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Venti Hood
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An Oversized Fit for Long Wear
The Trenta Hood is a favorite for adults, and inspired requests for kid's sizes! So I've reworked this pattern in three sizes - ages 1 to 2 years, 2 to 5 years, and 5 to 10 years. Having had little ones, I don't think this style of hat would stay on a baby, so I started with the toddler sizes. And because of the oversize fit, each size fits for a long time!
An Easy Care Yarn for Kids
In addition to changing the sizes and proportions for kids, I've also used Red Heart Soft - so it's easy to care for, and you can make it in all their favorite colors! I've also linked to the pom poms I've used - they are optional, but they do also remove for washing and are just a lot of fun!
Venti Hood
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US - K, 6.5mm - Susan Bates
245 - 375 yds Red Heart Soft
("4"/Worsted; 100% acrylic; Solid: 141 g/5 oz, 234 m/256 yds; Heather: 113 g/4 oz, 194 m/212 yds)
A: White (1 ball, every size)
B: Lemon (1 ball, every size)
C: Light Grey Heather (1 ball, every size)
2 Elastic Loop Pom Poms (optional)
2 Buttons (optional)
Sewing Thread (optional)
Gauge: 12 sts x 12 rows = 4"/10cm in main st pattern
Sizes: 1-2 years (2-5 years, 5-10 years)
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Changing Colors for Striped Patterns
Schematic
Notes:
These instructions are for all 3 sizes. When stitch, row, and colors differ, they are written in the pattern as 1-2 years (2-5 years, 5-10 years). It is helpful to circle or highlight the information for the size you are making before you begin.
Instructions
Row 1: With the first color, ch 89 (99, 109), skip the ch closest to the hook, hdc in the next ch, *sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch; rep from * until 1 st rem, hdc in last st; turn. (88 (98, 108) sts)
Row 2: With next color, ch 1, hdc2tog, dc in the next st, *sc in the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, sc in next st, hdc2tog in last sts; turn. (86 (96, 106) sts)
Row 3: With next color, ch 1, hdc2tog, *sc in the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * until 2 sts rem, hdc2tog; turn. (84 (94, 104) sts)
Rows 4 - 21 (23, 25): Rep Rows 2 and 3, cycling through all the colors. Break Color B (C, B). Break Color C (B, A), leaving a long tail for seaming.
Assembly:
Fold last row in half so that the first and last sts are together (see schematic above). Use stitch markers to secure seam. Use the long tail and a yarn needle to sew the back seam of the hat closed using the mattress stitch.
Edging: Insert hook in bottom edge of hat near where remaining color is attached, yo and pull up a loop; ch 1, sc evenly across to corner, work 3 sc at the corner, sc evenly across the front of the hat, work 3 sc at the next corner, and sc evenly across the bottom again to where the row began; join and break yarn.
Optional: Sew buttons to inside of corners. Use buttons to hold pompoms on for wearing (remove for washing).
LOOKING FOR MORE?
Are you looking for more free hat patterns? I have several you can try! You can browse them all here on Moogly or search my patterns on Ravelry! Some of my most recent designs include: Alpine Stripe Beanie, Rustic Diamond Hat, Smokestack Hat, Hygge Cloud Hat, and Warmth Horizon Hat!
If the Venti Hood 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.
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If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.
MooglyCAL2021 - Block #4
MooglyCAL2021 Block 4 is a super fun and graphic design by A Crocheted Simplicity! This one is sure to stand out - and the colorwork possibilities are huge. Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #4 in this free year-long crochet along!
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The Loop Scoop #8: A Yarny Link Party!
Get cozy and warm with the Loop Scoop #8! This round features five fantastic new freebies - all crochet! Be sure to check out the new additions and links at the bottom as well, to help us decide what gets featured next round!
Making It Moogly Pattern Giveaway
Valentine's Day may have passed for this year, but I wanted to spread a little love with the Making It Moogly Pattern Giveaway! Open worldwide, enter to win 5 Moogly pattern PDFs of your choice below!
Free Heart Shaped Crochet Chart: Quick Cricut Craft
The Heart Shaped Crochet Chart makes the Heart Shaped Cloth - and you can use the image to create tags, cards, iron ons, vinyl decals, or whatever you can imagine! See how I used this free cut file with my Cricut Joy!
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Heart Shaped Cloth Tutorial
The Heart Shaped Cloth Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this fun and festive shape - in both right and left-handed videos!
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Easter Egg Granny Washcloth Tutorial - Moogly Live February 9, 2021
The Easter Egg Granny Washcloth is a fun and fast crochet pattern featuring the granny stitch - but it was missing a video tutorial! In today's lives, get the latest Moogly news on Facebook, and then join me on YouTube for a demo of how to crochet the Easter Egg Granny Washcloth - live!
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Yarn Pooling Made Easy by Marly Bird Giveaway
Have you wanted to try intentional yarn pooling? In Yarn Pooling Made Easy, Marly Bird lays out how to use this technique to create amazing patterned crochet projects! Get a peek inside and enter to win your own copy below!
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Heart Shaped Cloth
The Heart Shaped Cloth is a dishcloth, a washcloth, a coaster - and a cute way to spread love and cheer this Valentine's Day or any day! Featuring the classic granny stitch, it's a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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Pick Your Favorite Yarn
I made the Heart Shaped Cloth with Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie - it's one of my favorite cotton yarns. But you could use Lily Sugar'n Cream to keep it dishy/washy or do something fun and textured for a coaster - or even hang them from a garland!
Granny Stitch Shaping
I used the classic granny stitch to design the Heart Shaped Cloth, but to get that iconic shape I played with the ends of the rows. If you need help, be sure to check out the video tutorial (coming February 11th). It's a quick project and perfect for stash busting!
You might notice the chart on the card in the photos - that's the chart for this pattern, and it's included below! I'll have more fun ideas for what you can do with this chart very soon too!
Heart Shaped Cloth
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US - H, 5.0mm crochet hook - Susan Bates
50 yds Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (100% cotton, “4”/worsted weight)
Colorway Shown: Cherry
Gauge: 13 sts x 8 rows = 4"/10cm in granny stitch pattern
Size: 9" wide x 8" tall
Helpful Tutorials and Links:
Card Suit Set of Matching Patterns: Diamond Shaped Cloth, Spade Shaped Cloth, Club coming soon!
HEART SHAPED CLOTH INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout pattern), 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook; turn. (3 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, skip next st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (6 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, skip 2 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st, skip 2 sts, 3 dc in last st; turn. (9 dc)
Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, skip 2 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st, skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st, skip 2 sts, 3 dc in last st; turn. (12 dc)
Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, skip 2 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st, *skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, skip 2 sts, 3 dc in last st; turn. (15 dc)
Rows 6 - 9: Rep Row 5. (increase of 3 sts per row)
Row 10: Ch 3, dc in first st, skip 2 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st, *skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (28 dc)
Row 11: Ch 3, skip the next st, 3 dc between the posts of the previous st and the next st, *skip 3 sts, 3 dc between the posts of the previous st and the next st; rep from * until 2 dc rem, skip the next st, dc in last st, turn. (29 dc)
Row 12: Ch 3, dc in first st, *skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, skip 3 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (28 dc)
First Half of Top of Heart
Row 13: Ch 3, skip the next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, [skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st] 3 times, skip 3 sts, dc between previous and next st; turn - remaining sts left unworked. (13 dc)
Row 14: Ch 3, dc in first st, [skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st] twice, skip 3 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in last st; turn. (12 dc)
Row 15: Ch 3, [skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st] twice, skip 4 sts, dc in the last st, turn. (8 dc)
Row 16: [Ch 3, skip 3 sts, sl st between previous and next st] twice; break yarn and turn.
Second Half of Top of Heart
Row 17: Join with dc in between same 2 sts as the last st of Row 13 (in center of Row 12), [skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st] 3 times, skip 3 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st, skip the next st, dc in last st; turn. (13 dc)
Row 18: Ch 3, dc in first st, skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st, [skip 3 sts, 3 dc between previous and next st] twice, skip 3 sts, 2 dc in last st; turn. (12 dc)
Row 19: Ch 3, skip 4 sts, [3 dc between previous and next st, skip 3 sts] twice, dc in the last st, turn. (8 dc)
Row 20: [Ch 3, skip 3 sts, sl st between previous and next st] twice; turn. (2 ch-3 sps)
Border of Heart
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 3 sc in each of next 2 ch-3 sps, 3 sc in side of next row, [2 sc in side of next row, 3 sc in side of next row] twice, 2 sc in side of next 10 rows, 3 sc at point (first ch of Row 1), 2 sc in side of next 10 rows, [3 sc in side of next row, 2 sc in side of next row] twice, 3 sc in side of next row, 3 sc in each of next 2 ch-3 sps, 3 sc in side of next row, 2 sc in side of next 2 rows, sc2tog in same row and next row, 2 sc in side of same row, 2 sc in side of next row, 3 sc in side of next row; join and break yarn. Weave in ends.
Heart Shaped Cloth Chart
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LOOKING FOR MORE?
Are you looking for more free washcloth, dishcloth, and scrubby patterns? I have a bunch you can try! You can browse them all here on Moogly or search my patterns on Ravelry! Some fun ones include: Mermaid Washcloth, Easter Egg Granny Cloth, Happy Autumn Leaves, Strawberry Basket Tunisian Cloth, and Tunisian Pebbles Cloth!
If the Heart Shaped Cloth 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, X, 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.
MooglyCAL2021 - Block #3
MooglyCAL2021 Block 3 is a stunning instant classic by Polly Plum of Every Trick On The Hook! This designer's squares are always a hit, and I'm so excited to have her back. Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #3 in this free year-long crochet along!
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The Loop Scoop #7: A Yarny Link Party!
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Clover Wonder Knitter Review and Giveaway
The Clover Wonder Knitter is a fun and handy loom knitting tool that's great for all sorts of projects, from stuffed animals to beaded jewelry! See how it works, and enter to win your own Wonder Knitter on Moogly!
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