Caron Little Crafties is a brand new yarn from Yarnspirations! These big packs of 20 mini skeins are perfect for all sorts of uses - crochet, knitting, and crafting! Take a closer look at Little Crafties, and see how I used them to make an Autumn Pom Wreath!
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Welcome to The Loop Scoop #2! Formerly known as Hookin On Hump Day, this link party brings you the most popular new designs and posts from the past two weeks. This round, we've got a gorgeous mix of holiday decor and easy wearable crochet!
Babé Crochet Hat Templates are fun and easy to use - and a great way to make hats that fit every time! It's one of my favorite crochet tools, so we've got one more set of templates to give away on Moogly for 2020!
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The Bernat Bobble Stripe Crochet Basket is "bound to become your new favorite home dec piece! Made with simple stitches, this storage basket is fun to make and looks great in any space. Work it up as shown or choose your favorite Bernat Maker Home Dec colors to match your living space." And there are video tutorials too!
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MooglyCAL2020 Block 23 is a fun and fast square by The Lindsey Life! This pattern is ripe for customization - plan your colors wisely! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #23 in this free year-long crochet along!
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This month I'm grateful for many things - including the opportunity to do a Facebook Live today! I'll share what's new on Moogly, and give you a chance to Ask Me Anything - at least about crochet and crafts!
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The Leaf Wiggle Trivet Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this free festive trivet or hot pad pattern - in both right and left-handed videos!
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I was honored to be asked to design a pattern for the 12 Days of Madelinetosh in 2020 - and while I wish I could show it to you, it's a surprise! What I can show off is the box it comes in - and give away one of these awesome holiday calendars on Moogly!
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The Leaf Wiggle Trivet is a fun and handy stashbuster crochet pattern that livens up the table all year long! And it's part of the Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along - get the free crochet trivet pattern on Moogly!
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The Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along is the fifth and final crochet along of 2020 hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups. It’s also their sixth annual Holiday Stashdown CAL! So when they asked me to contribute a pattern, I jumped on board. There are a bunch of designs, prizes, and more!
Every Monday and Thursday from September 21 through December 17, 2020, there is a free crochet pattern by a different designer. Each pattern will be a one-skein project, or a stash buster/scrappy project, so you can work from your own existing yarn stash to make a great winter holiday gift, decoration, or wrap.
Visit Underground Crafter to get links to each Holiday Stashdown CAL pattern!
The Leaf Wiggle Trivet is a great stashbuster - and you can change it for every season, as you work through your yarn stash! From warm autumn reds and yellows to snowy winter whites to bright spring greens - this pattern is a fun way to decorate for the season!
One note: if you do intend to use the Leaf Wiggles Trivet under hot dishes, be sure to use 100% cotton or wool yarns - acrylic may melt!
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US - I, 5.5 mm - Furls Crochet Hook
75 yds Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (100% cotton, "4"/worsted weight)
Small amounts of various colors shown
This yarn is discontinued. Recommended substitutions include Lily Sugar 'n Cream, Bernat Handicrafter, and Crochet.com Dishie.
Size: approximately 9.5" wide x 10" long
Helpful Links & Tutorials
This pattern is made in two sections. First, we make a mesh leaf shape. Then, we crochet the "wiggles" into that mesh. Mix up the colors of the mesh and wiggles for different looks!
Ch 4 in the mesh counts as a dc and ch 1.
Ch 3 in the mesh counts as a dc.
When making the Wiggles, work ONLY around the mesh dc sts. Do not work into the ch-1 sps or into the edging. The first dc of each mesh round is the ch 3, or first 3 chs of the ch 4.
Row 1: Ch 8, sl st in ch closest to hook, sl st in next 3 chs, skip next ch, sl st in next 2 chs, [sl st, ch 4, (dc, ch1) 3 times, dc] in the last ch; turn. (stem and 5 dc made)
Row 2: Ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 1, dc in next dc; rep from * across, ch 1, dc again in last dc; turn. (7 dc)
Row 3: Ch 4, dc in first st, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, *ch 1, dc in next dc; rep from * until 2 dc rem, [(ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc] twice, turn. (11 dc)
Row 4: Rep Row 3. (15 dc)
Row 5: Sl st loosely in first 7 dc and chs, ch 4, dc in same st as last sl st, *ch 1, dc in next dc; rep from * until 4 dc rem, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, turn. (11 dc)
Row 6: Rep Row 2. (13 dc)
Row 7: Ch 4, dc in next dc, *ch 1, dc in next dc; rep from * across, turn. (13 dc)
Row 8: Sl st loosely in first 7 dc and chs, ch 4, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 5 times; turn. (7 dc)
Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, dc in last dc; turn. (7 dc)
Row 10: Ch 3, skip next dc, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] twice, dc in last dc; turn. (5 dc)
Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next ch, ch 1, dc in next ch, dc in last dc; turn. (4 dc)
Row 12: Ch 2, dc2tog working into ch-1 and last dc; turn. (1 st)
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in dc, then working around the outside of the leaf, [ch 2, sc in top of next row] 4 times, ch 2, sc in next sl st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in next sl st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) next sl st, [ch 2, sc in top of next row] 3 times, ch 2, skip next ch and dc, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next dc and ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, [ch 2, sc in top of next row] 3 times, ch 2, sc in top of stem, move stem to side, sc in same st on other side of stem (see photo), [ch 2, sc in top of next row] 3 times, ch 2, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next sl st, [ch 2, skip 2 sl st, sc in next sl st] twice, [ch 2, sc in top of next row] twice, ch 2, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, ch 2, skip next ch and dc, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next dc and ch, sc in next dc, [ch 2, sc in top of next row] 4 times, ch 2; join to first sc of the rnd. (37 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next ch-2 sp; rep from * to stem, sc in next sc, ^sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next ch-2 sp; rep from ^ to end, join to first sc of the rnd. (110 sc) Break yarn and weave in ends.
Row 1: Working around the first dc of Mesh Row 1 and beginning at the bottom of the stitch, join and work 3 fpdc around the dc working up the post of the st, *3 fpdc around next dc of Mesh Row 1 working down the post of the st, 3 fpdc around next dc of Mesh Row 1 working up the post of the st; rep from * to end of Mesh Row 1. (15 fpdc)
Row 2: Moving to first dc of next Mesh Row, 3 fpdc around the dc working up the post of the st, *3 fpdc around next dc of Mesh Row working down the post of the st, 3 fpdc around next dc of Mesh Row working up the post of the st; rep from * to end of Mesh Row. (21 fpdc)
Row 3: Rep Row 2. (33 fpdc)
Row 4: Rep Row 2, break yarn. (48 fpdc)
Row 5: Working around the first dc of Mesh Row 5 and beginning at the bottom of the stitch, join and work 3 fpdc around the dc working up the post of the st, *3 fpdc around next dc of Mesh Row 5 working down the post of the st, 3 fpdc around next dc of Mesh Row 5 working up the post of the st; rep from * to end of Mesh Row 5. (33 fpdc)
Row 6: Rep Row 2. (39 fpdc)
Row 7: Rep Row 2, break yarn. (39 fpdc)
Row 8: Working around the first dc of Mesh Row 8 and beginning at the bottom of the stitch, join and work 3 fpdc around the dc working up the post of the st, *3 fpdc around next dc of Mesh Row 8 working down the post of the st, 3 fpdc around next dc of Mesh Row 5 working up the post of the st; rep from * to end of Mesh Row 8. (21 fpdc)
Row 9: Rep Row 2. (21 fpdc)
Row 10: Rep Row 2. (15 fpdc)
Row 11: Rep Row 2, break yarn. (12 fpdc)
Row 12: Working around the ch-2 of Mesh Row 12 and beginning at the bottom of the ch-2, join and work 3 fpdc around the ch-2 working up the chs, 3 fpdc around first post of dc2tog working down the post, 3 fpdc around second post of dc2tog working up the post; break yarn. (9 fpdc)
Are you looking for more free wiggle trivet patterns? Check out the Star Spangled Trivet, Love Wiggles Trivet, and the original round Wiggle It Trivet!
If the Leaf Wiggle Trivet 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!
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.
What once was Hookin On Hump Day has a new name - The Loop Scoop! The name and number have changed, but the rest is the same: there are five fantastic new projects for you to check out below, and this round they're all free!
If you've watched any Moogly tutorials or looked closely at some of my step-by-step photos, you'll see that I'm a big fan of the Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set! Read on to see why, and enter to win one set on Moogly!
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The Simple Shibori Knit Pin Banner was inspired by three needs I had - to dress up my studio space, to add a bit of sound absorption, and to display my enamel pin collection! It was fun to make, and I thought you might have the need for something similar. So I'm sharing the free knit wall hanging pattern with you all here on Moogly!
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MooglyCAL2020 Block 22 is a bold and graphic square by Oombawka Design! I can't wait to see your versions in your colors - each one will be different! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #22 in this free year-long crochet along!
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Today's lives took a little bit of prep - aka cleanup! In today's Moogly lives, I'll be sharing the latest Moogly news on Facebook, and then on YouTube I'll be giving a tour of my yarn storage and photography setup!
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Bernat Pop! is an easy-care acrylic, worsted weight, self-striping yarn - perfect for a wide variety of projects! Take a closer look at this yarn and enter to win 7 lucky skeins of it right here on Moogly!
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The Easy One Skein Bandana Cowl Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this free easy handmade cowl pattern - in both right and left-handed videos!
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Today we finish up the Park Lane Shawl, the Moogly Autumn 2020 Crochet Along pattern! We'll add just a few more rows, and then finish it up with a gorgeous border edging!
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This round of Hookin On Hump Day is full of coziness and cuteness! From home decor to garments to toys - it's all here, and all amazing! Get all the links, and check out the new entries below!
The knitCompanion is a nifty app available for both iPhone and Android, which makes it easier than ever to knit or crochet from your tablet or phone! Today I'll give you a peek inside the app, and you can enter to win one of two fun prize packs courtesy of Create2Thrive on Moogly!
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The Easy One Skein Bandana Cowl is just what it says on the label - simple and relaxing to crochet, and it takes just one cake of Bernat Pop. Make one for yourself in every color, or start whipping up a holiday gift every evening with this free crochet cowl pattern!
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This was the second project I've ever made using Bernat Pop!, and I really like it! It's 100% acrylic and self-striping, which means the yarn does all the color changes for you. It comes in 29 different colorways, and is machine washable and dryable for easy cleaning and care. This yarn is discontinued - please see the list of yarn substitutions below!
The pattern for the Easy One Skein Bandana Cowl is incredibly easy. A simple rectangle is folded and seamed, and done! The buttons are completely decorative and therefore optional - and a great way to add your own personal touch.
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US - L/M, 8.0mm - Furls Crochet Hook
250 yds Bernat Pop! (100% Acrylic; 4 - Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 280 yds (256 m); 5 oz (140 g))
Colorway shown: Ebony and Ivory (1 cake)
This yarn has been discontinued. Suggested substitutions include Red Heart Roll With It, Mary Maxim Maximum Value, Red Heart With Love, Lion Brand DIYarn, and Caron One Pound.
Buttons - optional
Stitch Markers - Clover
Gauge: 9 sts x 5 rows = 4"/10cm in pattern, measured dc row to dc row
Size: One size fits most teens/adults
Helpful Links & Tutorials
Easy One Skein Bandana Cowl Tutorial
FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
How to Sew on a Button with Small Holes
SPECIAL STITCH:
CSTR - Chainless Starting Treble Crochet (worked as a CSDC, but with a taller loop that is yarned over twice): Pull up a loop to the height of a tr, holding the top of the loop securely on the hook, yo twice with the loop, insert the hook into the first st of the row, yo and pull up a loop, [yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times.
NOTES:
FDC - If you prefer to start with a standard chain, work Row 1 as follows: Ch 77, dc in the 4th ch and each rem ch across; turn.
CSDC - If you prefer to avoid this stitch, begin those Rows with a Ch 3 which counts as the first st.
CSTR - If you prefer to avoid this stitch, begin those Rows with a Ch 4 which counts as the first st.
Row 1: FDC 75; turn. (75 sts)
Row 2: CSTR, tr in each rem st across; turn.
Row 3: CSDC, dc in each rem st across; turn.
Row 4 - 13: Rep Rows 2 and 3 six times.
Row 14: Turn 90 degrees to work across ends of rows, CSDC and dc in side of first row, *3 dc in side of tr row, 2 dc in side of dc row; rep from * across, turn. (32 sts)
Row 15: CSDC, dc in each rem ch across; turn.
Edging: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn 90 degrees, ch 1, sc across foundation chains, turn 90 degrees, ch 1, sc 32 evenly across ends of rows (as in Row 14), turn 90 degrees, ch 1, sc across Row 13 and sides of Rows 14 and 15, ch 1, join to first st of edging. Break yarn and weave in ends.
Block to 35" x 13" before assembly. The end with Rows 14 and 15 is labeled A and the other end is labeled B.
Fold in B as shown below.
Fold in A as shown below.
Seam A and B along green dotted line shown below, using the whip stitch and a length of leftover yarn.
Add buttons or other decorations if desired.
Are you looking for more free crochet cowl patterns? You can browse here on Moogly or search my patterns on Ravelry! Some of my favorites include the Picot Trip Cowl, Neapolitan Twist Cowl, Smokestack Cowl, Bay Bridge Cowl, Italian Elegance Cowl, Plaid Mood Mobius, Harvest Bandana Cowl, Autumn Amore Cowl, Crossed Loops Cowl, and Lavender Kisses Cowl!
If the Easy One Skein Bandana Cowl 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!
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.
MooglyCAL2020 Block 21 is a fun and lovely square by Mamas2Hands! Texture and color combine - without too many ends! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #21 in this free year-long crochet along!
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We're in the thick of it now! Time for Part 2 of the Park Lane Shawl, the Moogly Autumn 2020 Crochet Along pattern! This free asymmetrical crochet pattern now adds more width - and another new stitch variation!
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It's Spooky Season - but don't be afraid to Ask Me Anything - at least about crochet and crafts! Today's Moogly Live is my chance to share what's happening, and for you to ask me your pressing yarny questions! So grab a drink and your latest project, and let's chat about what's new, and where you can see me next - and whatever you need help on!
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Babé Crochet Templates make it easy to crochet top-down hats that fit - in every size! Enter to win your own full set of Hat Templates on Moogly!
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The Red Heart One Ball Easy Striped Blanket is "a wonderful blanket, perfect for every nursery. Made with only one ball of Red Heart Fleece Hugs yarn, this project works up quickly and makes for the perfect baby shower gift." And there are video tutorials too!
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The Hygge Girls Cocoon Cardigan Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this free girl's sweater pattern - in both right and left-handed videos!
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Let's get started! It's time for Part 1 of the Park Lane Shawl, the Moogly Autumn 2020 Crochet Along pattern! This free asymmetrical crochet pattern grows from the small end - and that's where we get started today!
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What a great variety of projects on this round of Hookin On Hump Day! There's something for everyone in this collection - and all the patterns are free! Get all the links, and check out the new entries below!
The Clover Hair Pin Lace Tool is so easy to use, it will have you crocheting this unique and special way in just minutes! See how it works and enter to win your own on Moogly!
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The Hygge Girls Cocoon Cardigan is the child's version of the popular super simple free crochet sweater pattern on Moogly! This reader request is made with Red Heart Hygge yarn, and ranges from a Child's size 6 to a Youth 14!
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The Hygge Girls Cocoon Cardigan is a popular reader request crochet pattern! I've downsized the Hygge Cocoon Cardigan (for women) to fit girls sizes 6 all the way up to 14! I've made a few changes to make it more kid-friendly, but it features the same great style and super easy construction!
The stitch pattern used in the Hygge Girls Cocoon Cardigan creates wonderful drape in this sweater, and its simplicity is perfect for this highly textured yarn. Red Heart Hygge is so fuzzy, so soft, and so cozy in this pattern!
Because of the oversize fit of the Hygge Girls Cocoon Cardigan, you can get some real life out of these garments - they'll keep fitting for a while as the kids grow! I've left the sleeves a bit looser (relatively speaking) than in the adult version, for ultimate comfort and to extend the sweater's wearability.
I started this design at a Child's size 6, and ended at a Youth 14 - after that you can jump to the Misses' or Plus sizes of the Hygge Cocoon Cardigan! I didn't design it for the smaller children's sizes - 2 and 4 - as children that small are unlikely to keep an oversized cardi like this on. But maybe that's just my kids - if you want to see this pattern in even smaller sizes, let me know in the comments!
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US - N, 9.0mm - Furls Crochet Hook
275 - 450 yds Red Heart Hygge (70% Acrylic/30% Nylon; 5 - Bulky/UK: 12-14ply; 132yds (121m); 5 oz (141 g))
Colorway shown: Wisteria (3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls)
Gauge (laid flat): 13 sts x 6 rows = 5.5" in flo dc
Sizes: Child/Youth 6 (8, 10, 12, 14)
Measurements for these sizes are located at the Craft Yarn Council
Child's Size 8 shown
Hygge Cocoon Cardigan Tutorial
EXDC - Extended Double Crochet
FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
When instructions differ due to sizes, read the numbers as 6 (8, 10, 12, 14).
If preferred, FDC the final stitch count for Row 1 (not shown).
If preferred, substitute a CSDC for the ch 3 when appropriate (shown).
Row 1: Ch 59 (61, 63, 68, 73) ( skip the 3 chs closest to the hook (counts as first dc), dc in each rem ch across; turn. (57 (59, 62, 66, 71) dc)
Row 2 - 18 (19, 20, 21, 22): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the flo of each st across until 1 st rem, exdc in last st; turn. After last row, break yarn.
Fold the piece made lengthwise, along the center row, as shown by the white dotted line in the Schematic above. (And yes, I did misspell "sleeve" on the photo below... oops!)
Using the mattress stitch, seam along each side of the folded rectangle, starting at the corners and working toward the fold, so that 4 (4.5, 5, 5.5, 6)" is left open for armholes/sleeves before the fold. In the Schematic above, the green dots are sewn to the green dots, and the red dots to the red dots.
Rnd 1: Join to center st of foundation ch, ch 1, hdc in each st around body opening (first and last rows); join.
Rnd 2 - 2 (2, 3, 3, 4): Ch 1, hdc in third loop of each st around; join.
Last Rnd: Ch 1, sc in third loop of each st around; join and break yarn.
Rnd 1: Join to any st in the arm opening, ch 1, 2 sc in the side of each row around; join.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each rem st around; join.
Rnd 3 - 4 (6, 8, 10, 12): Ch 1, fpdc around the first st, hdc in the next st, *fpdc around the next st, hdc in the next st; rep from * around; join. After last round, break yarn and weave in ends.
Are you looking for more free crochet patterns for kids? You can browse here on Moogly or search my patterns on Ravelry! Some of my favorites include the Girls Chic Hooded Capelet, Galaxy Cardigan, Building Blocks Crochet Backpack, Tooth Fairy's Tooth Pillow, and Leaping Stripes and Blocks Beanies!
If the Hygge Girls Cocoon Cardigan 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!
Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! 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.
MooglyCAL2020 Block 20 is a gorgeous new square by Pattern Paradise! This square is a lovely piece of embossed crochet, with a fantastic 3D effect! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #20 in this free year-long crochet along!
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Fringe is a great finishing touch on lots of crochet and knit items - but getting that straight line trimmed off can be tricky! In today's Moogly lives, I'll be sharing the latest Moogly news on Facebook, and then on YouTube I'll demo how to make straight yarn fringe on your next project!
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The Park Lane Shawl is a bold new pattern that will be the Moogly Autumn 2020 Crochet Along pattern! Running through October 2020, here you can get all the details needed so you're ready when the free Moogly Autumn CAL begins!
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The Park Lane Shawl is a 3 ball pattern, made with Red Heart Hygge Charm, and a US-I, 5.5mm hook. I used 2 balls of Starlight (white), and 1 ball of Shooting Star (gray), but of course you can use whichever colors you like!
Hygge Charm is a worsted weight yarn with a touch of sparkle running throughout and a wonderful feel. While it has been discontinued, there are still some rogue skeins out there for sale. And you can sub in whatever acrylic worsted weight yarn you prefer. Or try another fiber - it's a shawl, so it will be fun in whatever you use!
The Park Lane Shawl features a mix of stitches to keep your interest as you crochet - you might even learn some fun new moves! The finished shawl is a chunky, bulky, warm, cozy wrapper you can wear in a variety of ways!
When finished, the Park Lane Shawl is asymmetrical, measuring 52" x 32" x 61", and will be shared in 3 parts as seen in the schedule below.
Here are the links to each section of the pattern! Video tutorials are included to show how to make all of the stitches used!
October 7, 2020 - Park Lane Shawl Part 1
October 14, 2020 - Park Lane Shawl Part 2
and October 21, 2020 - Park Lane Shawl Part 3
And here it is for pinning! Add this pin to your best crochet boards so you can find it - and to share it with others too! ♥
For this crochet along, there is no need to sign up, and no worries about keeping up. It's relaxed! ♥ What you can do:
Add the Park Lane Shawl to your Ravelry Queue and Favorites - CLICK HERE
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Check out these fun options! Feel free to jump in on any of these patterns at any time!
MooglyCAL - this year-long Moogly Crochet Along has been running since 2014!
Leap Day Mystery Make Along 2020 - knit and crochet both!
Ripley Shawl - 2019 Moogly Fall CAL
Autumn Amore Set - 2018 Moogly Fall CAL
Thanks so much for crocheting along with me! You can follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram, and don’t forget to sign up for the free newsletter at the top of the page! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials for this crochet along.
In Red Heart Croquette, "long striping repeats combine with just a touch of metallic to give each shade a little sparkle!" These delightful little cakes of thread are perfect for everything from home decor to high fashion. Take another look at this yarn and enter to win 10 skeins of it right here on Moogly!
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The Picot Trip Cowl is a textured and cozy crochet pattern! Made with just two hanks of yarn, this pattern is part of The 2020 Perfect Picot Blog Hop, and free on Moogly!
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The Red Heart One Skein Diamond Lace Scarf is light, lacy, sparkly, and elegant! Just one small cake of yarn creates this free pattern I designed for Yarnspirations - and there are video tutorials too!
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The Halloween Tentacle Candy Bowl Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this free holiday crochet pattern - in both right and left-handed videos!
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I love a good organizational tool, so when the people from Mollie Ollie reached out about their new Mimmo Caddy, I was happy to give it a try! I really enjoyed using it, so I'm sharing more about it here today so you can see if you would like one too!
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The oPillow Back Massager from Naipo is a wonderful addition to your self-care - and hands-free so you can craft at the same time! We can all use a little more tension relief these days, so see how they work and enter to win one on Moogly!
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The Halloween Tentacle Candy Bowl is a fun and festive holiday crochet pattern that works up quickly in super bulky yarn! Celebrate the season with this free Moogly pattern!
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For this Halloween CAL, every Monday and Thursday from August 17 through September 17, 2020 has featured a new free crochet pattern for a Halloween-themed project! These patterns include decorations, toys, costume elements, and more. Click here to get all the patterns!
The Halloween Tentacle Candy Bowl is made with Bernat Blanket! It's a super bulky yarn so this pattern is very fast to crochet - and you can pick from over 80 colors for hundreds of possible color combos! Once you've got your colors, you can dress it up however you like. Add button tentacle suckers, a funny face - or a creepy face! - it's totally up to you, and a great way to personalize your project, maybe even getting the kids involved!
I used the Octopus Squish as the jumping-off point for this Halloween decor pattern! So if you've made that cute fella, you'll be off and running with this simple bowl pattern!
The Halloween Tentacle Candy Bowl is made in three pieces, all assembled at the end. You could easily make this bowl in an evening or two, or over a weekend! My kids are too old for trick or treating now, but you're never too old for candy and fun!
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7.0mm crochet hook - Clover Jumbo Amour
400 yds Bernat Blanket (6/Super Bulky; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
Color A: Dusk Blue 1 ball)
Color B: White (1 ball)
Stitch Markers – Clover
Gauge: 4″/10cm across after Rnd 3 of Inner Bowl or Underbelly
Finished Size: 10″ across excluding tentacles
Halloween Tentacle Candy Bowl Tutorial
FSC - Foundation Single Crochet
FHDC - Foundation Half Double Crochet
Most of the rnds in this pattern are worked in a spiral - do not ch at the beginning of a rnd or join with a sl st unless instructed.
Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.
Rnd 1: FSC 1, FHDC 75. (76 sts)
Rnds 2 and 3: Hdc in each st around.
Rnd 4: *Hdc in next 17 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (72 hdc)
Rnd 5: Hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog, *hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around until 3 sts rem, hdc in last 3 sts. (64 sts)
Rnd 6: *Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts; rep from * around. (56 sts) – DO NOT BREAK YARN, continue with Tentacles below.
Tentacle #1:
Row 1: Hdc in next 7 sts; turn (rem sts left unworked). (7 hdc)
Rows 2 – 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in the next 4 sts, hdc2tog; turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc2tog twice, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the last st; turn. (6 hdc)
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in the next st, hdc2tog twice; turn. (5 hdc)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next st, hdc2tog; turn. (3 hdc)
Row 9: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc2tog; turn. (2 hdc)
Row 10: Ch 1, hdc2tog; break yarn and finish off. (1 hdc)
Tentacles #2 – 8:
Row 1: Join to next st of Rnd 18, ch 1, hdc in same st and next 6 sts; turn. (7 hdc)
Row 2 – 10: Rep as for Tentacle #1. Weave in all ends. Set piece aside.
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 next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) twice, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (56 hdc) – DO NOT BREAK YARN.
Under-Tentacle #1:
Row 1: Hdc in next 7 sts; turn (rem sts left unworked). (7 hdc)
Row 2 – 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the last st; turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog twice; turn. (6 hdc)
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc2tog twice, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the last st; turn. (5 hdc)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next st, hdc2tog; turn. (3 hdc)
Row 9: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in the last st; turn. (2 hdc)
Row 10: Ch 1, hdc2tog; break yarn and finish off. (1 hdc)
Under-Tentacles #2 – 8:
Row 1: Join to next st of Rnd 18, ch 1, hdc in same st and next 6 sts; turn. (7 hdc)
Row 2 – 10: Rep as for Under-Tentacle #1. Weave in all ends.
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, *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 and 10: Hdc in each st around.
Rnd 11: Hdc in each st around – DO NOT BREAK YARN.
FIRST! Add details if desired: Sew on buttons or safety eyes or embroider on a face - dress up your tentacle bowl to your own taste before assembly!
Insert Inner Bowl into Outer Bowl: WS together, match up the last Rnd of the Inner Bowl with the first Rnd of the Outer Bowl.
Using the Color B yarn attached to the Inner Bowl, stitch through both layers (Outer then Inner) around: *sc in the next 17 sts, sc through the next stitch of the Outer and the previous st of the Inner; rep from * around, break yarn and seamless join.
Add Under-Tentacles: Using Color A, sc through Tentacles and Under-Tentacles from the Body side of the project, working evenly around the entire body. Use Seamless Finishing to join, break yarn and weave in ends.
Are you looking for more free patterns featuring Bernat Blanket? Check out the Diagonal Stripes and Texture Crochet Pillow, Octopus Squish, Narwhal Squish, Squid Squish, One Hour Bunny Hat, Toot Sweet Newborn Bonnet, and Rainbow in the Clouds Pillow!
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