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Red Heart Heat Wave yarn features amazing UV activated technology built right in - and I get to give away 7 skeins of it right here on Moogly!
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When Cricut introduced the EasyPress Mini, I knew it would be perfect for small detailed projects! So to try it out, I made the Sweetly Striped Infant Bodysuit - and I love it! Here's how to make your own - and some thoughts on the Cricut EasyPress Mini!
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A lovely new block in the MooglyCAL2019 is here, courtesy of Stitches N Scraps! This square pattern is impressive, gorgeous, and interesting to crochet! Here are all the details on Block #20!
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Red Heart Heat Wave is a revolutionary yarn, activated by UV light to keep you 12 degrees warmer! Get a closer look at this unique yarn in the Yarn Love Video Review on Moogly!
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Hookin On Hump Day is officially 200 rounds old! Thank you all so much for being part of this link party - through adding your patterns and clicking on them too! To celebrate, there are two giveaways this round - one here on Moogly courtesy of Yarnspirations, and one on Petals to Picots! Plus 5 free crochet patterns!
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When you know how to change colors in corner to corner crochet, you can make all sorts of beautiful graphgans and images - from stripes to llamas! I'm sharing my best methods and tips for changing colors in C2C crochet here on Moogly, both right and left-handed!
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The Ripley Shawl is a lovely new pattern that will be the Moogly Fall Crochet Along pattern! Running through October 2019, here you can get all the details needed so you're ready when the free Moogly Fall CAL begins!
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The Ripley Shawl is a one cake pattern, made with Red Heart It's A Wrap Sprinkles, and a US-F, 3.75mm hook (Furls Odyssey shown). I chose the French Macaron colorway, but they are all beautiful!
It features 3 distinct crochet stitch patterns - getting easier as you go! So you can wind down the pattern, relaxing more and more as you crochet it. You can see it "in action" on my most recent Facebook live video!
While I've designed the Ripley Shawl so that it only uses one cake, you can easily make it bigger in parts two and three - so buy a second skein of It's A Wrap Sprinkles if you like your shawls larger! As written, it's 44” wide at top and 24” at the center point. So you can use those measurements to determine if you'd like to add a second cake!
October 9 - Ripley Shawl Part 1 Instructions
October 10 - Ripley Shawl Part 1 Tutorial Video (right and left-handed)
October 16 - Ripley Shawl Part 2 Instructions
October 18 - Ripley Shawl Part 2 Tutorial Video (right and left-handed)
October 23 - Ripley Shawl Part 3 Instructions
October 24 - Ripley Shawl Part 3 Tutorial Video (right and left-handed)
And here it is for pinning!
For this crochet along, there is no group, no need to sign up, no worries about keeping up. However, you can (and please do!) add it to your Ravelry Queue and Favorites here! Feel free to make this pattern at your own pace - any time, any year! As you can see on the schedule above, there will be videos for each section as well - and those will stay up indefinitely too. I hope you enjoy the Ripley Shawl free crochet pattern!
If you haven't already heard about the yearly MooglyCAL, which features 24 designers in a year-long project, click here to check it out! It's been running since 2014 - and it's always a fun time!
Thanks so much for crocheting along with me! You can follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, andYouTube, and don’t forget to sign up for the free newsletter at the bottom of the page! Thank you to Red Heart and Furls for providing the materials for this crochet along.
You can learn how to Corner to Corner Crochet - aka C2C - in this Moogly video tutorial! Here you will learn the basics of this fun and versatile stitch, both right and left-handed!
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In this month's Moogly Facebook Live and YouTube Live, I'll be taking a closer look at what's happened this month on Moogly, what's coming in the future - and I'll be teaching you how to read the graphs and instructions for Corner to Corner or Pixel afghans!
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Yarnspirations is now better than ever - because Red Heart has joined the family! Now you can get all your favorite yarns and free crochet and knit patterns, craft tutorials, and sewing and embroidery supplies in just one place. To celebrate, we're giving away $50 worth of your choice of Yarnspirations yarns on Moogly!
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The Super Sturdy Crochet Basket with Handles is a free crochet pattern that will stand up all on its own! With a hard base, thick yarn, and convenient handles, you'll want to make one for each room of the home - or as packaging for your next special gift!
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Have you ever wondered how to make a crochet basket stand up? There are several techniques that can be used - and one of my favorites is using a crochet hook much smaller than the yarn recommends. This creates a very stiff fabric!
Another method is to use a hard basket base, as I have done here! I got this basket base from Hooked For Life. There they have both wooden and aluminum bases to choose from! And while I left mine plain, they are paintable for a custom look too. I think you could great really creative with Mod Podge on these too! UPDATE FOR 2026: Hooked For Life is not currently selling these bag bases, CLICK HERE for a bunch of available options!
This free chunky crochet basket pattern with handles is made with Bernat Maker Big. This jumbo yarn has a great feel and combined with a smaller hook, it creates a very stiff fabric!
In past basket patterns, I've combined the trick of a small hook with a double layer of crochet to create stand up crochet baskets. The Super Sturdy Crochet Basket doesn't need this though - just one layer is plenty in this yarn! UPDATE FOR 2026: This yarn is also discontinued. I recommend Bernat Fab!, or you can use any of the thinner Jumbo weight yarns!
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US - H, 5.0 mm hook - Clover Amour
US - L, 8.0 mm hook - Clover Jumbo Amour
57 yds Bernat Maker Big ("7"/Jumbo/UK: 16+ ply; 50% cotton, 50% nylon; 250g/8.8 oz, 70 m/77 yds)
Color A: Turquoise (1 ball - 42 yds)
Color B: Ivory (1 ball - 15 yds)
This yarn has been discontinued. Recommended substitution: Bernat Fab!
Gauge: 11 sts x 12 rows = 5" inches in sc
Finished Size: 8" base diameter x 6" tall
This pattern is worked in a spiral, with no joins and no chains at the beginning of rnds. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to help you keep track.
Don't have a basket base and prefer to crochet one? Using the larger hook, make a basic sc circle in a spiral, starting with 6 sts in the first rnd, and increasing 6 sts per round until the circle has 48 sts.
Rnd 1 [Prepping the base]: With Color A and smallest hook, sl st around holes of basket base, as for surface crochet.
After working into each hole, pull the tail end of the yarn back through to the side you've been stitching on. Send this end through the center of the last st and weave it under the row with the hook to secure it.
Rnd 2: Insert hook in first st made in Rnd 1 on other side of base, yo and pull up a loop, pull up a loop in next st, yo and pull through both loops for first sc (place marker), sc in each remaining loop around, including the loop made at the beginning of this rnd. (48 sc)
Rnd 3: Switch to larger hook, sc in each st around.
Rnd 4 - 11: Sc in each st around; at the end of Rnd 11, finish last st with Color B and break Color A.
Rnd 12: With Color B, BLO sc in each st around.
Rnd 13: Repeat Row 4.
Rnd 14 [Handles made]: Sc in next 8 sts, ch 8, skip 8 sts, sc in the next 16 sts, ch 8, skip 8 sts, sc in the last 8 sts.
Rnd 15: Sc in each st and BLO of each ch around; sl st in first st of rnd, break yarn and seamless join. Weave in all ends.
I can’t wait to see your Super Sturdy Baskets! If this free crochet basket pattern does inspire you to make your own, 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!
Looking for more free crochet basket patterns? Check out all of these and more on Moogly!
Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Yarnspirations, Hooked for Life LLC, and Clover USA for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2019, 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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A lovely new block in the MooglyCAL2019 is here, courtesy of The Lindsey Life! This square pattern is simply beautiful - relaxing without being boring! Here are all the details on Block #19!
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This DIY Leather Notepad with Pouch is a fun and quick Cricut craft on Moogly! With a refillable custom notepad and a crocheted pouch that's perfect for both your pens and your favorite hooks and stitch markers, this project is perfect for crafting and creating on the go!
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Hookin On Hump Day is nearly 200 rounds old! Thank you all so much for making it so wonderful by sharing your patterns and projects on Moogly and Petals to Picots!
We're working on something special to celebrate the next round - but in the meantime, here are 5 more gorgeous new patterns for you to add to your must-make list!
Winnie's Picks Custom Paint By Numbers Kits are so much fun - and a great way to create a real work of art! You can have a real painting of your loved ones, your favorite scenery, pet, or whatever you like! And you could win your very own in this giveaway on Moogly!
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The Llama and Cactus C2C Graphgan is a crochet pixel blanket pattern that's perfect for people of all ages - and you can make this fantastic piece with the free crochet throw pattern on Moogly!
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Although I've made a few corner to corner projects before, the Llama and Cactus blanket is my first graphgan! I really wanted to try them out - and I had some special inspiration.
My sister's baby shower had a llama and cactus theme! This theme is just about everywhere these days - for parties, for clothes, for decore, you name it. So... I created the Llama and Cactus C2C Graphgan crochet pattern!
To make this pattern, I used Red Heart With Love. This is my go-to yarn for blankets - particularly ones that will be gifted. There is a huge selection of solid colors, and it's super easy to care for when it's done! I hope you'll give this yarn - and this pattern - a try for yourself!
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US - K, 6.5mm hook - Clover Amour
2615 yds Red Heart With Love (100% Acrylic; “4”/Medium/Worsted/Aran/UK: 10-12 ply)
A: Tan (1 ball)
B: Daffodil (1 ball)
C: Lettuce (2 balls)
D: Lilac (1 ball)
E: White (2 balls)
F: Cameo (1 ball)
G: Iced Aqua (1 ball)
H: Bluebell (2 balls)
Gauge: 6 blocks = 5"
Finished Size: 53" x 56"
How to Corner to Corner Crochet
Corner to Corner Color Changes
How to Read Corner to Corner Crochet Patterns
This pattern uses the 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 [WS]: A (1 block)
Row 2 [RS]: A2 (2 blocks)
Row 3: A3 (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 letter refers to the color used, as listed above. The number refers to how many of these blocks to make in a row. So Row 16 reads:
Row 16: D2, C2, B2, C7, B3 (16 blocks)
This means that you work the first 2 blocks in D, the next 2 blocks in C, the next 2 blocks in B, the next 7 blocks in C, and the last 3 blocks in B - for a total of 16 blocks. If there is no number? Then there's 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," 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. After both Corner instructions, note that the number of blocks in each Row begins decreasing.
In addition to the written instructions below, CLICK HERE to download the graph for this pattern! It's a printable PDF, but you'll need to assemble it a bit - any smaller to fit on one page, and I'm afraid it wouldn't be readable.
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!
Row 1 [WS]: A (1 block)
Row 2 [RS]: A2 (2 blocks)
Row 3: A3 (3 blocks)
Row 4: A4 (4 blocks)
Row 5: A3, B2 (5 blocks)
Row 6: B5, A (6 blocks)
Row 7: A, B6 (7 blocks)
Row 8: B8 (8 blocks)
Row 9: B9 (9blocks)
Row 10: B10 (10 blocks)
Row 11: B11 (11 blocks)
Row 12: B2, C3, B7 (12 blocks)
Row 13: B6, C5, B2 (13 blocks)
Row 14: B2, C8, B4 (14 blocks)
Row 15: B3, C10, B, D (15 blocks)
Row 16: D2, C2, B2, C7, B3 (16 blocks)
Row 17: B3, C8, B2, C2, D2 (17 blocks)
Row 18: D4, B2, C9, B3 (18 blocks)
Row 19: B3, C11, D5 (19 blocks)
Row 20: D5, C12, B3 (20 blocks)
Row 21: B3, A, C12, D5 (21 blocks)
Row 22: D4, C4, D, C8, A2, B3 (22 blocks)
Row 23: B4, A, E, C3, B, C3, D2, C4, D4 (23 blocks)
Row 24: D4, C3, D3, C3, B, C3, E2, B5 (24 blocks)
Row 25: B5, C, E3, C2, B, D, C3, D2, C3, D4 (25 blocks)
Row 26: D4, C3, D2, C3, D2, C2, E3, C2, B5 (26 blocks)
Row 27: B3, A, B2, C2, E3, C2, D2, C3, D2, C3, D3, F (27 blocks)
Row 28: F2, D2, C3, D2, C3, D2, C2, E3, C2, B2, A2, B3 (28 blocks)
Row 29: B4, A, E, B2, C2, E6, D, C3, D2, C3, F4 (29 blocks)
Row 30: F4, C3, D2, C2, D2, E7, C2, B, E2, B5 (30 blocks)
Row 31: B6, E2, B, C2, E7, D2, C2, D2, C3, F4 (31 blocks)
Row 32: F4, C3, D2, C3, D, E7, C2, D, E3, B6 (32 blocks)
Row 33: B7, E3, D, C, E8, D, C3, F3, C, F5 (33 blocks)
Row 34: F10, C2, D, E8, C2, E3, B8 (34 blocks)
Row 35: B9, E3, C, E9, D2, F11 (35 blocks)
Row 36: F, G2, F9, D, E13, D2, B8 (36 blocks)
Row 37: B8, D3, E13, F7, G6 (37 blocks)
Row 38: G7, F5, E15, D2, B9 (38 blocks)
Row 39: B3, A, B5, D3, E15, F3, G9 (39 blocks)
Row 40: G10, F2, E16, D2, B5, A2, B3 (40 blocks)
Row 41: B4, A, E, B4, D3, E15, F2, G11 (41 blocks)
Row 42: G12, F, E16, D3, B3, E2, B5 (42 blocks)
Row 43: B5, E4, B, D3, E17, G13 (43 blocks)
Row 44: G13, E19, D, B, E4, B6 (44 blocks)
Row 45: B7, E4, D, E21, G11, H (45 blocks)
Row 46: H2, G10, E26, B4, A, B3 (46 blocks)
Row 47: B3, A2, B4, E26, G5, H7 (47 blocks)
Row 48: H8, G4, E27, B3, E, A, C, B3 (48 blocks)
Row 49: B3, C2, E2, B2, E10, B, E17, G2, H10 (49 blocks)
Row 50: H11, G2, E16, B, E10, B2, E3, C2, B3 (50 blocks)
Row 51: B3, C3, E3, B, E9, B, E, D2, E15, G, H12 (51 blocks)
Row 52: H12, E15, D4, B, E9, B, E3, C4, B3 (52 blocks)
Row 53: B3, C5, E11, B, E, D, E2, D2, E15, H12 (53 blocks)
Row 54: H12, E15, D, E4, D, B, E11, C6, B2, A (54 blocks)
Row 55: A, B3, C6, E9, B, E, D, E, B2, E2, D, E15, H12 (55 blocks)
Row 56: H12, E15, D, E, B4, E, D, B, E9, C6, B4, A (56 blocks)
Row 57: A, B5, C5, E8, B, E, D, E, B, E2, B2, E, D, E15, H12 (57 blocks)
Row 58: H13, E14, D, E, B, E4, B, E, D, B, E8, C5, B6, A (58 blocks)
Row 59: A2, B6, C5, E6, B, E, D, E, B, E, C2, E2, B, E, D, E16, H11 (59 blocks)
Row 60: H11, E16, D, E, B, E, C4, E, B, E, D, B, E7, C4, B7, A2 (60 blocks)
Row 61: A2, B8, C3, E6, B, E, D, E, B, E, C, E2, C2, E, B, E, D, E15, H12 (61 blocks)
Row 62: H12, E2, F, E12, D, E, B, E, C, E4, C, E, B, E, D, B, E6, C3, B8, A3 (62 blocks)
Row 63: A2, B9, C2, E7, D, E, B, E, C, E, F3, E, C, E, B, E, D, E11, F2, E2, H12 (62 blocks)
Row 64: H12, E3, F, E12, D, B, E, C, E, F3, E, C, E, B, E, D, E7, C2, B9, A2 (62 blocks)
Row 65: A, B10, C2, E6, D, E, B, E, C, E, F, E2, F, E, C, E, D, C2, E8, F, E6, H12 (62 blocks)
Row 66: H10, E3, A2, E2, F2, E8, C2, D, C, E, F, E2, F, E, C, E, B, E, D, E6, C2, B10, A (61 blocks)
Row 67: B11, C2, E6, D, E, B, E, C, F, E, G, E, F, E, D, C3, E7, F, A, F, E, A2, E4, H9 (60 blocks)
Row 68: H9, E4, A, E, A2, F, E7, C4, D, F, E, G, E, F, E, C, E, B, E, D, E5, C2, B11 (59 blocks)
Row 69: B10, D, C2, E5, D, E, B, E, C, E, F, E, G, E, D, C5, H, E6, F, A, E5, F, E, H8 (58 blocks)
Row 70: H7, E, F, E6, A, E5, H2, C6, D, G, E, F, E, C, E, B, E, D, E6, C, D2, B9 (57 blocks)
Row 71: B8, D3, C, E6, D, E, B, E, C, E, F, E, D, C7, H, E3, F, E9, F, E, H6 (56 blocks)
Row 72: H6, E10, F2, E2, H, C8, D, F, E, C, E, B, E, D, E6, C, D4, B7 (55 blocks)
Row 73: B6, D5, C, E6, D, E, B, E, C, E, D, C2, G, C5, H2, E2, F, E7, H3, E, H5 (54 blocks)
Row 74: H8, E6, A, E4, H, C5, G2, C2, D, C, E, B, E, D, E5, C2, D5, B6 (53 blocks)
Row 75: B5, D5, C2, E6, D, E, B, E, D, C2, G2, H, C4, H2, E3, A2, E5, H8 (52 blocks)
Row 76: H8, E5, A, E2, H3, C4, H2, G, C3, D, B, E, D, E6, C3, D5, B4 (51 blocks)
Row 77: B4, D4, C4, E6, D, E, D, C3, G, H3, C3, H4, E, A, E4, H9 (50 blocks)
Row 78: H8, E7, H3, C3, H4, C4, D2, E7, C4, D4, B3 (49 blocks)
Row 79: B3, D3, C5, E6, C, D, C5, H5, C, H4, E5, H9 (48 blocks)
Row 80: H8, E5, H10, C9, E5, C5, D3, B2 (47 blocks)
Row 81: B2, D2, C6, E4, C9, H12, E, F, E, H8 (46 blocks)
Row 82: H7, E, F, E, H12, C10, E3, C6, D2, B2 (45 blocks)
Row 83: B, D2, C8, E, C11, H12, E, F, E, H6 (44 blocks)
Row 84: H5, E3, H12, C20, D3 (43 blocks)
Row 85: D2, C20, H20 (42 blocks)
Row 86: H19, C20, D2 (41 blocks)
Row 87: D2, C7, G2, C11, H18 (40 blocks)
Row 88: H17, C11, G3, C6, F, D (39 blocks)
Row 89: D, F, C6, G3, C11, H16 (38 blocks)
Row 90: H15, C9, H, C, G3, C6, F2 (37 blocks)
Row 91: F2, C6, G4, H, C9, H14 (36 blocks)
Row 92: H13, C9, H2, G3, C6, F2 (35 blocks)
Row 93: F2, C6, G3, H2, C9, H12 (34 blocks)
Row 94: H11, C9, H3, G2, C6, F2 (33 blocks)
Row 95: F2, C6, G, H4, C9, H10 (32 blocks)
Row 96: H10, C8, H4, G, C6, F2 (31 blocks)
Row 97: F, G, C5, G, H5, C8, H9 (30 blocks)
Row 98: H8, C7, H6, G, C5, G, F (29 blocks)
Row 99: G2, C4, G, H7, C7, H7 (28 blocks)
Row 100: H6, C7, H7, G, C4, G2 (27 blocks)
Row 101: G2, C3, G, H8, C7, H5 (26 blocks)
Row 102: H5, C6, H9, G5 (25 blocks)
Row 103: G4, H11, C5, H4 (24 blocks)
Row 104: H4, C4, H12, G3 (23 blocks)
Row 105: G2, H13, C4, H3 (22 blocks)
Row 106: H3, C3, H13, G2 (21 blocks)
Row 107: G, H19 (20 blocks)
Row 108: H19 (19 blocks)
Row 109: H18 (18 blocks)
Row 110: H17 (17 blocks)
Row 111: H16 (16 blocks)
Row 112: H15 (15 blocks)
Row 113: H14 (14 blocks)
Row 114: H13 (13 blocks)
Row 115: H12 (12 blocks)
Row 116: H11 (11 blocks)
Row 117: H10 (10 blocks)
Row 118: H9 (9 blocks)
Row 119: H8 (8 blocks)
Row 120: H7 (7 blocks)
Row 121: H6 (6 blocks)
Row 122: H5 (5 blocks)
Row 123: H4 (4 blocks)
Row 124: H3 (3 blocks)
Row 125: H2 (2 blocks)
Row 126: H (1 block), do not break yarn.
Edging Rnd 1: Continue with Color H, Ch 1, sc in between block just made and to and block joined to, ch 3, skip next block, *[sc between previous and next block, ch 3, skip next block], rep [ to ] to corner, sc in ch 3 sp or st at corner; rep from * around, join and break Color H.
Edging Rnd 2: With Color F, work 3 dc in each ch-3 sp around, working 3 dc in each corner sc; join and break Color F.
Edging Rnd 3: With Color G, sl st in each st around; join and break Color G. Weave in ends.
Corner to corner crochet graphgans do 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 Llama and Cactus 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!
Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Yarnspirations and Clover USA for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2019, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.
The Tradewinds Shawl Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this easy-care easy-wear asymmetrical shawl pattern that brings together two great yarns - free on Moogly, both right and left-handed!
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Yarnspirations purchased Red Heart early in 2019, and now, at last, Red Heart yarns and patterns are available on Yarnspirations.com! Here are some of my favorite things about the new site - and a tip for finding your classic Red Heart patterns!
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Announcing the first-ever Stunning String Stitch Up! I'm so excited to invite you to come and spend the weekend of I Love Yarn Day with me in October - in DeKalb/Sycamore, Illinois!
With the OttLite Restore LED Desk Lamp, industrial design meets ClearSun LED technology for a unique and beautiful light that will make your eyes happy in two ways! And I get to give one away on Moogly!
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The Tradewinds Shawl is a cozy crochet asymmetrical shawl pattern that brings together two great yarns into one project that's ready for your own personal touch!
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Now that all the Red Heart yarns have moved into their new home at Yarnspirations.com, I wanted to create something special that would bring two of their yarns together! And I couldn't wait to give Caron X Pantone Bamboo a try!
Combined with Red Heart Soft, the Caron X Pantone Bamboo adds fun pops of color and texture with a smooth silky sheen. I really love the way these two yarns mix together!
The Tradewinds Shawl is big and cozy, and a great way to show off your favorite colors! I can't wait to see how you all interpret this pattern and make it your own - what shades inspire you?
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US - K, 6.5mm hook - Clover Amour
460 yds Red Heart Soft ("4"/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 100% acrylic; 141 g/5 oz; 234 meters/256 yards)
Colorway Shown: Off White (2 balls) - Color A
180 yds Caron X Pantone Bamboo ("4"/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 60% Acrylic, 20% Bamboo, 20% Nylon; 100g/3.5 oz, 165 meters / 180 yards)
Colorway Shown: Green Meadow (1 braid) - Color B
Gauge: 13 sts x 7 rows = 4" in dc with Caron X Pantone Bamboo
Size: 53" at widest width, 23" high at the point
CSDC – Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Dc2tog – Double Crochet Two Together decrease
CSDC/dc2tog – Make a CSDC in the first st but stop with 2 loops left on the hook, yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through all remaining loops on hook.
Wind each ball of the Caron X Pantone Bamboo braid into separate balls, and label them 1-5 from darkest to lightest or in the preferred order. See how to separate and wind the balls here. These colors will be referred to in the pattern as Color B1, B2, B3, B4, and B5.
If you prefer not to use the CSDC stitch, you can substitute a ch 3 or whatever dc substitute you prefer.
The Tradewinds Shawl pattern begins with a magic circle, but do NOT close the magic circle after Row 1 – insert 1 or 2 stitch markers to hold it open to be worked into for the edging.
Row 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, CSDC in the ring, 2 dc in the ring; turn, do NOT close ring completely. (3 dc)
Row 2: CSDC/dc2tog, 3 dc in the last st; turn. (4 sts)
Row 3: (CSDC, 2 dc) in the first st, dc in the next st, dc2tog; turn. (5 sts)
Row 4: CSDC/dc2tog, dc across until 1 st remains, 3 dc in the last st; turn. (6 sts)
Row 5: (CSDC, 2 dc) in the first st, dc across until 2 sts rem, dc2tog; turn. (7 sts)
Row 6 and 7: Rep Rows 4 and 5, then break Color A.
Row 8: Join to first st with Color B1, rep Row 4.
Row 9: (CSDC, ch 1, dc) in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, ch 1, skip next st, dc2tog, turn. (11 sts including chs)
Row 10: CSDC/dc2tog in first st and ch sp, dc in each st and ch sp until 1 st rem, 3 dc in last st; turn and break Color B1. (12 sts)
Row 11: With Color A, rep Row 5.
Row 12: Repeat Row 4.
Row 13: Repeat Row 5.
Row 14 – 85: Repeat Rows 4-13 seven times, cycling through Color B2, B3, B4, and B5, then B4, then B3, ending on a Row 5 rep.
Row 86 - 88: Rep Rows 8-10 with Color B2.
Row 89 - 91: Rep Rows 11-13 with Color A.
Row 92 - 94: Rep Rows 8-10 with Color B1.
Row 95: Rep Row 11 with Color A.
Edging Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across last row until 1 st rem, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last st, [*ch 2, sc in top of next row; rep from * until 1 row rem], ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in magic circle, rep from [ to ], ch 2, sc in side of first st of last row, ch 1, join. Close magic circle.
Edging Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in each st and ch sp around, working (sc, ch 1, sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 corner space; join and break yarn.
I can’t wait to see your Tradewinds Shawls! If this free crochet shawl pattern does inspire you to make your own, 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!
Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube! Thank you to Yarnspirations and Clover USA for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2019, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.
The newest block in the MooglyCAL2019 is here, courtesy of Pattern Paradise! This square pattern is so intricate and beautiful - but not too difficult to crochet! Here are all the details on Block #18!
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I am so excited to be part of something very new - Stitch Makers Live! It's the world's first (that we know of!) worldwide virtual crochet conference - and I'm one of the teachers!
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This round of Hookin On Hump Day feature's a fan favorite theme - free crochet patterns (plus one knit!)! From cozy wearables to beautiful squares, check them all out on Moogly and Petals to Picots!
Caron X Pantone Bamboo is a unique set of braided yarns, super soft and gorgeous! Get a closer look in the Yarn Love Video Review on Moogly!
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Learning how to crochet mitered squares is easier than you might think! And they are the basis of so many amazing designs.
So I'm super excited to have a guest post by Mary Beth Temple today, renowned author and designer, and blogger at Hooked for Life! She is a crochet expert - and she's going to tell us all about crocheted mitered squares!
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The Hygge Cloud Super Scarf Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this super squishy and cozy scarf crochet pattern - free on Moogly, both right and left-handed!
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In this month's Moogly Facebook Live and YouTube Live, I'll wrap up the summer with a look back at the past month. And I'll share some very exciting news starting... today!
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Subscription boxes are so much fun - and the Leither Collection Crochet Kits are no exception! Get a peek inside the latest box, and get a coupon code to order your own and join the excitement!
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The Hygge Cloud Super Scarf is incredibly soft, cozy, and easy to crochet! Cuddle up with this free crochet scarf pattern on Moogly!
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I love the way this stitch pattern creates simple chevrons without increases or decreases. And I also love this yarn! The Hygge Cloud Super Scarf is made with Red Heart Hygge. This is an incredibly soft yarn with lots of gorgeous "furriness" to it - and it creates the softest, coziest fabric!
While the color changes meant I had to write out a few of the repeats, it's basically the same row of instructions for the whole scarf. It's not a boring row though - and you'll be turning so fast your hook will spin! This makes the Hygge Cloud Super Scarf a perfect "chill" project - just relax and crochet! The tassels are fun too - but totally optional.
Super scarves are very big - but the Hygge Cloud Scarf doesn't have to be! I've included the stitch multiple below so you can make it as wide or narrow as you like. And then you can crochet to any length you like as well, for a truly custom creation.
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US - M/N, 9.0mm - Furls
528 yds Red Heart Hygge (5-Bulky, UK: 12-14 ply; 132yds/121m; 5 oz/141 g)
Color A: Cloud (3 balls)
Color B: Pearl (1 ball)
Red Heart Pom and Tassel Maker (optional)
Gauge: 8 sts x 5 rows = 4"/10cm in main st pattern
Size: 10" wide x 90" long (not including tassels)
Stitch Multiple for Custom Sizing: mult of 4, +1
Hygge Cloud Super Scarf Tutorial
When working into the skipped ch or st of the row below, be sure to enclose the ch-1 (see tutorial linked above if needed).
The ch 2 at the beginning of each row (beginning in Row 2), does not count as a st, but as a "ch-2 sp."
Row 1: With Color A, ch 25, skip the 4 chs closest to the hook, *3 dc in the next ch, ch 1, skip 3 chs; rep from * across until 1 ch rem, 2 dc in the last ch, turn. (17 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2, *dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in second skipped ch of row below, dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next 3 sts; rep from * across, 2 dc in ch-2 sp finishing last st with Color B, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, *dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in second skipped st of row below, dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next 3 sts; rep from * across, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, turn.
Row 4: Rep Row 3, finishing last st with next color.
Row 5 - 68: Repeat Rows 3 and 4, then break Color B.
Row 69 - 140: Repeat Row 3 (using only Color A), finish last st of Row 140 with Color B.
Row 141 - 146: Repeat Rows 3 and 4, then break Color B.
Row 147 and 148: Repeat Rows 3 and 4, then do NOT turn.
Edge: Ch 1, turn scarf 90 degrees and sc evenly along side of scarf, ch 2, sc in each foundation chain, ch 2, sc evenly along other side of scarf, ch 2, sc in each st and ch sp of Row 148, ch 2; join and break.
Tassels (Optional): Make 4 tassels with leftover yarn and add to four corners of scarf.
And that’s how to crochet the Hygge Cloud Super Scarf! It’s super relaxing to crochet, and so fun to wear!
I hope you enjoy it too! If you'd like to take a closer look at Red Heart Hygge, be sure to check out my Yarn Love review. And don't forget the Hygge Cocoon Cardi - another fab free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
I did a YouTube Live where I demo some of my favorite ways to wear a scarf - check it out!
If this pattern does inspire 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! I love seeing what you make!
Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Red Heart Yarns and Furls for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2019, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.
The newest block in the MooglyCAL2019 is here, courtesy of Beatrice Ryan Designs! I love the way this square reminds me of quilts - and a square of squares is pretty meta too! Here are all the details on Block #17!
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The Sleepy Blocks Blankie Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this cuddly, soft, practical, and very zen crochet pattern - free on Moogly, both right and left-handed!
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I think there must be a chill in the air - because this round of Hookin On Hump Day is taking us into autumn with gorgeous blankets and garments! Get all 5 of these lovely patterns below - and then add your own to the HOHD link party on Moogly and Petals to Picots!
Coming up with great gift ideas for knitters and crocheters can be a challenge sometimes - but Uncommon Goods has some great ideas for yarn lovers! And they want to let everyone know - with a $100 gift certificate giveaway on Moogly!
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While putting together a baby shower for my sister, we just couldn't find the right cake topper. So we made one using my Cricut Maker! Here's how to create your own DIY Baby Shower Cake Topper!
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Crafting is a passion of mine - and it's one I love to share with people of all ages! Today I've got a guest post by Helen Spencer, all about crafting activities for seniors - and how it can help them live a healthier life!
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Red Heart Dreamy and Dreamy Stripes are gorgeous yarns full of soft, brushed color and texture! Get a closer look at Dreamy in the Yarn Love Video Review on Moogly!
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Red Heart Dreamy and Dreamy Stripes are yarns with soft colors and big personalities - and I get to give away 5 skeins of it right here on Moogly!
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The Sleepy Blocks Blankie is a cute and cuddly free crochet pattern on Moogly! Featuring a tight stitch pattern and extra squish, it's perfect for playtime and perfect newborn photos!
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