I always get excited when it's time for a square designed by Polly Plum! And here we are at last - Block #16 in the MooglyCAL, courtesy of Polly Plum, and as beautiful as I'd hoped!
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The Button Up Basket Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this oddly entertaining yet modern and beautiful crochet pattern - free on Moogly, both right and left-handed!
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How fun and summery is this round of Hookin On Hump Day?! Even the hat feels fresh and springy - and best of all, this round the featured patterns are all crochet and all free! Get all 5 of these happy patterns below - and then add your own to the HOHD link party on Moogly and Petals to Picots!
The Colors of Nature are indeed blooming as we enter the dog days of summer! Celebrate the season with this lovely coloring and instructional sketchbook by Lindsey Hopkins - I'm giving a copy away on Moogly!
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The Button Up Basket is a fun one skein crochet pattern that's unique and modern, and free on Moogly!
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I was inspired by a basket I saw in my favorite Swedish home goods store. Though it was made of felt and used snaps to assemble, I wanted to see if it could be done in crochet - with buttons!
It took a bit of experimentation for sure... But eventually, it was a success!
I used Red Heart Sweet Home to make the Button Up Basket. It made this fast project even speedier, while also adding a ton of texture and visual appeal. And... it's discontinued. But this basket works up just the same in Bernat Blanket!
As for the buttons, you might notice they are printed on the side that's facing "in." I bought these a while back, but never found just the right project for them - and now prefer the wood look of the "wrong" side. Waste not, want not!
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US - L, 8.0mm - Clover Amour
75 yds Bernat Blanket (6 – Super Bulky/ UK: 14-16 ply; 300g/10.5 oz, 201 m/220 yds)
Colorway Shown: Steel (less than 1 ball used)
4 Buttons - 1 ¾" (44mm)
Stitch Markers - Clover Quick Locking
Gauge: 10 sts x 8 rows = 4"/ 10cm in hdc
Size: 4" high x 7" wide x 7" long at top
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Twisted sc - Twisted Single Crochet
Join with dc - Standing Double Crochet
This pattern is written primarily in Rows, with one Round worked (Round 10).
If preferred, substitute a ch 3 for the CSDC that begins each Side row.
Row 1: Ch 12, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in each rem ch across; turn. (11 sts)
Row 2 - 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (11 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn 90 degrees and sc 9 evenly along side of piece, turn 90 degrees and sc in each foundation ch, turn 90 degrees and sc 9 evenly along final side of piece; join with sl st in first sc made, place stitch markers in 11th, 21st and 31st stitches. (40 sts)
Do not break yarn, continue with Side #1.
Row 1: (CSDC, hdc) in first st, sc in next 7 sts, (sc, hdc) in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st; turn leaving rem sts unworked. (13 sts)
Row 2: (CSDC, hdc) in first st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next 10 sts, (hdc, dc) in last st; turn. (16 sts)
Row 3: (CSDC, hdc) in first st, sc in next 13 sts, (sc, hdc) in next st, (hdc, dc) in last st; turn. (19 sts)
Row 4: (CSDC, hdc) in first st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next 16 sts, (hdc, dc) in last st; turn. (22 sts)
Row 5: (CSDC, hdc) in first st, sc in next 19 sts, (sc, hdc) in next st, (hdc, dc) in last st; turn. (25 sts)
Row 6: CSDC in first st, ch 3, skip next st, sc in next 9 sts, ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in next 10 sts, (hdc, dc) in last st; turn. (28 sts inc chs)
Row 7: Ch 1, twisted sc in each st and ch across, turn 90 degrees and sc 12 evenly along side of Rows 7-1; break yarn.
Row 1: Join with dc in first marked st, hdc in same st, sc in next 7 sts, (sc, hdc) in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st; turn leaving rem sts unworked. (13 sts)
Row 2 - 7: Rep Side #1 Rows 2 - 7.
Row 1: Join with dc in second marked st, hdc in same st, sc in next 7 sts, (sc, hdc) in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st; turn leaving rem sts unworked. (13 sts)
Row 2 - 7: Rep Side #1 Rows 2 - 7.
Row 1: Join with dc in third marked st, hdc in same st, sc in next 7 sts, (sc, hdc) in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st; turn leaving rem sts unworked. (13 sts)
Row 2 - 7: Rep Side #1 Rows 2 - 7.
Step 1: Lay the piece so that Row 7 of each side is facing up. If crocheted right-handed there will be a buttonhole on the left of the side furthest from you. If crocheted left-handed, there will be a buttonhole on the right of the side furthest from you.
Step 2: Sew a button to the opposite end of each side - the side without a buttonhole - at the corner. See photo below for right-handed. Left-handed versions will have the button on the opposite end of each Side.
Step 3: Button up your new basket!
And that's all there is to making your own Button Up Basket! It was a fun crochet experiment for me to design, and I think it's a lot of fun to make and use too - I hope you agree!
Looking for a basket to match and make a set? Try the Simple Home Basket!
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 TikTok! Thank you to Red Heart Yarns 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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My summer yarny travel is *almost* over - and this month I got to attend Chainlink 2019! In this month's Moogly Facebook Live and YouTube Live, I'll have the usual look at the past month and sneak peeks - and I'll be sharing all the fun from Chainlink too!
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Perfect Crochet Sweater Sizing is something we all want - there's nothing worse than finishing a beautiful crochet top and realizing it doesn't fit!
Lindsey Stephens is an expert on crochet tech editing, sizing, and grading, and makes many of us designers look good. So I'm excited to have her share her knowledge on sweater sizing here on Moogly!
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The Yarn Winder by Craft Destiny is a great tool to have in your yarny arsenal. It lets you turn any yarn into a yarn cake! From fancy hanks to big ball leftovers to creating your own custom cake creations, a yarn winder is just what you need - and Craft Destiny is giving one away on Moogly!
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The Chalkboard Crochet Can Cooler is a fast project that combines crochet and chalkboard iron-on for the perfect accessory for summer fun! Claim your beverage or keep score on your game with this free and quick Cricut craft and crochet pattern!
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I'm in love with Block #15 in the MooglyCAL2019, courtesy of Red Heart National Spokesperson, Marly Bird! This square is relatively simple to crochet - but the effect is mesmerizing!
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The Beer Growler Cozy Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this fun and practical pattern that's perfect year-round - in right and left-handed video tutorials!
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Kristin Omdahl has debuted two new books: Layers: 18 Crochet Projects to Fit, Flatter & Drape and Layers: 19 Knit Projects to Fit, Flatter & Drape - that's 37 gorgeous new patterns! To celebrate their launch, I have a quick guest post from Kristin telling us more about these books - and a giveaway for each one!
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The Beer Growler Cozy makes a great gift for beer lovers, summer or winter - you might just have to make a few of this free crochet pattern on Moogly!
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A growler is (usually) a glass jug used to transport draft beer - commonly sold at breweries and brewpubs so you can take some home for later. Locally, we are blessed with a variety of breweries, as well as a few new growler filling stations.
I love picking up something new from a local brewery, but keeping it cold until it gets home can be a challenge. And if it's hot out, that glass can get real slick with condensation!
So a friend suggested I crochet a Beer Growler Cozy - and I had to say, "why didn't I think of that?!"
This pattern is also part of the Christmas in July Make Along, hosted by Underground Crafter! Marie from Underground Crafter is hosting 31 days of crafty fun to kick start the handmade holiday season. There are 5 weekly themes, and a giveaway too. It's a mix of crochet, knitting, sewing and crafting - and a whole lot of fun!
This just happens to be Gifts for Men week, but you can see the schedule below:
When I was invited to join the Make Along, and saw there was an opening for Men's week, I knew it was time to finally create the Beer Growler Cozy!
While beer drinking and brewery visits aren't just for men, I think this is a good crochet pattern to make for a men's gift - men can definitely be tricky to crochet for! I've used a stitch pattern with a lot of texture, but it's not lacy or floral in any way - and in Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie, it's practical too!
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US - H, 5.0mm hook - Clover Amour
135 yds Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (100% cotton; 4/Medium/Worsted/UK 10-12 ply; 153 yd (140 m); 3.5oz (100g))
Color A: Blueberry (1 ball, 75 yds)
Color B: Grey (1 ball, 30 yds)
Color C: Loofa (1 ball, 30 yds)
This yarn has been discontinued. Recommeded substitute: Lily Sugar'n Cream
Button: 1.5"/38mm shown (purchased at my local JOANN)
Gauge: 4.5" across after Rnd 4
Size: one size fits most standard beer growlers
Keeping the Magic Circle Closed
Overlapping Post Stitch Pattern
Changing Colors for Striped Patterns
This pattern is worked in Rnds through Rnd 24, then switches to Rows for Rows 25-28, and then finishes with Rnds 29 and 30. Be sure to read the instructions carefully.
If preferred, omit the ch-2 start and substitute a CSDC or the applicable chainless stitch (this is an advanced technique).
Unused yarns are carried along the inside of the piece so that only 6 ends are left to weave in when it is finished.
fptr/dc2tog - yo twice, insert hook around post of next st from front to back, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops twice (2 loops rem on hook), yo and insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops rem on hook), yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook to finish the stitch.
dc/fptr2tog - yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops rem on hook), yo twice, insert hook around post of next st from front to back, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops twice (3 loops rem on hook), yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook to finish the stitch.
Rnd 1: With Color A, make a Magic Circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 12 dc in the ring; join with a sl st in first dc. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, working entire rnd in BLO, 2 dc in each st around; join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, working entire rnd in BLO, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, join. (36 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, working entire rnd in BLO, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, join. (48 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, working entire rnd in BLO, dc in each st around; join.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc in next st, fptr in st directly below next st; rep from * around, join.
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 6, join with Color B.
Rnd 9: Ch 1 *fptr in st directly below next st, dc in next st; rep from * around, join.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with next color.
Rnd 11: Ch 2, *dc in next st, fptr in st directly below next st; rep from * around, join.
Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 10.
Rnd 13 - 24: Rep Rnd 9-12, switching colors at the end of every sc row as directed.
Row 25: Ch 1, fptr/dc2tog in st directly below next st and next st twice, *fptr in st directly below next st, dc in next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, fptr/dc2tog in st directly below next st and next st twice; turn. (44 sts)
Row 26: Ch1, sc in each st across; turn.
Row 27: Ch 2, dc/fptr2tog in next st and st directly below next st twice, *dc in next st, fptr in st directly below next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, dc/fptr2tog in next st and st directly below next st twice; turn. (40 sts)
Row 28: Rep Row 26.
Rnd 29: Ch 2, *dc in next st, dc2tog; rep from * across until 1 st rem, dc in last st (26 sts), ch 12 or as needed for button, sc evenly across opening (sides of Rows 28-25 and 25-28); join to first dc.
Rnd 30: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch around, working sc2tog in bottom 2 sts of opening; join and break yarn.
Sew on button opposite the button loop.
And that's how to crochet your own Beer Growler Cozy! These are a lot of fun to make, and work up quickly. If you've got a craft fair with a local brewery involved, I'm sure they'd be a hit there too!
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 Crochet 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 Sherbet Stripes Tote Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet the unique stitch that makes up this simple and striking one skein bag - in right and left-handed video tutorials!
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I am loving the variety of top projects on Hookin On Hump Day right now - everything from beach bags to ponchos to Christmas in July! And once again they have a couple things in common - they are all crochet, and they're all free! Get all 5 of these wonderful patterns below - and then add your own to the HOHD link party on Moogly and Petals to Picots!
Global Backyard Industries makes fantastic and fun products for yarn lovers - totes, pouches, pencils, and more! And I get to show them off and giveaway 3 sets of the Yarn Love Pencil Sets right here on Moogly!
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The Sherbet Stripes Tote whispered to me from this gorgeous skein of yarn... and the result is this delicious free one skein crochet tote bag pattern on Moogly!
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It's easy to fall in love with Red Heart Roll With It Tweed - it features 18 distinctively beautiful colorways, in easy self-striping center pull cakes. So I wanted to make something to show off this yarn - simple, lovely, and practical too.
After playing with the yarn and a few stitches, I came up with the Sherbet Stripes Tote - and a stitch I haven't seen before.
Much like Tunisian Simple Stitch, you slip the hook under a vertical bar of the stitch rather than under the top two loops. However, rather than keeping the hook in front of your work, you go on through to the back of the fabric, to yo, pull up a loop, and finish the stitch as usual.
This creates a thick, dense fabric with a beautiful knit-like look that does not curl and, in my opinion, really lets this yarn shine! I hope you enjoy making the Sherbet Stripes Tote - and if you've seen this stitch before and know of a name for it, please let me know!
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US - H, 5.0mm hook - Brittany Hooks
300 yds Red Heart Roll With It(100% acrylic; "4"/Medium/UK: 10-12 ply; 311yds; 5.29oz/150g)
Colorway Shown: Modern Pastel - 1 cake
Leather Handle Kit by CocoKnits
Gauge: 12 sts x 16 rows = 4"/10cm in side split hdc (see special stitches)
Finished Size: 11.5" wide x 11" tall excluding handles
FHDC - Foundation Half Double Crochet
Center hdc - yo, insert the hook between the vertical strands of the post of the stitch straight through to the back of the stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Side split hdc (right-handed) - yo, insert the hook under just the left vertical strand of the indicated stitch through to the back of the fabric, yo an pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Side split hdc (left-handed) - yo, insert the hook under just the right vertical strand of the indicated stitch through to the back of the fabric, yo an pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
If you prefer not to start with a row of foundation stitches, instead ch 33, skip the ch closest to the hook, and hdc in each rem ch across for Row 1.
The pattern is begun in rows and then converts to rounds. See the bag bottoms tutorial linked above for help with this if needed.
Row 1: FHDC 32; turn. (32 sts)
Row 2 - 4: Ch 1, center hdc in each st across; turn. (32 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, center hdc in each st across, turn the corner and hdc 4 along the sides of the previous rows, turn the corner and center hdc in each fhdc across, turn the corner and hdc 4 along the sides of the previous rows, join with a sl st in the first st of the rnd. (72 sts)
Rnd 6 - 48 (or to approximately 11"): Ch 1, side split hdc in each st around; join. After Rnd 48, break yarn and weave in ends. (72 sts)
Add leather handles per package instructions. If alternative handles are used, there should be enough yarn left over to crochet simple tabs if needed. Space evenly as desired.
Thank you so much to everyone who helped me brainstorm the idea for this bag's name on Instagram! I love hearing what you think!
If you make the Sherbet Stripes Tote and post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I also love seeing what you make - and I can't wait to see this one in all the colors of Red Heart Roll With It Tweed!
Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Red Heart Yarns and Brittany Needles 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.
It's time for Block #14 in the MooglyCAL2019, courtesy of GoodKnitKisses! This square is very quick to crochet - and interesting too!
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The Every Little Thing Square Tutorial demonstrates every round of this fun and textured free granny square pattern - in right and left-handed video tutorials!
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Are you a stitch marker lover? I sure am! They are just about the handiest tool for yarn outside of a hook or needles - and I've got a giveaway from LickinFlames and Katrinkles that will not only replenish your stitch marker supply, but also give them a beautiful and practical home!
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The Every Little Thing Square is a second free crochet 12-inch square pattern that I designed for the Wedding Blanket Crochet Along with the Red Heart Joy Creators!
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Red Heart Roll With It Tweed is a brand new yarn that's full of gorgeous colors! While we can hope it will be all over stores soon, right now you can get a closer look at it in the Yarn Love Video Review on Moogly!
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There is such a great variety of projects in this round of Hookin On Hump Day, but they have a couple things in common. They are all crochet, and they're all free! Get all 5 of these fabulous patterns below - and then add your own to the HOHD link party on Moogly and Petals to Picots!
Red Heart Roll With It Tweed is a contemporary new yarn that's full of color! It's so fun to work with and creates beautiful projects in both knit and crochet. And you can win 6 cakes of Roll With It Tweed right here on Moogly!
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Summer is flying by - catch up with the latest happenings on Moogly in the June Facebook and YouTube Lives! I'll have sneak peeks and trends to share from this summer's The National Needlearts Association conference!
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Relax and enjoy Block #13 in the MooglyCAL2019 - courtesy of The Purple Poncho! This graphic crochet square pattern features tons of texture with simple but clever moves!
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The Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch Tutorial demonstrates how to make this simple and classic looking summer bag pattern - in right and left-handed video tutorials! It's easy to customize this one - and fun to crochet it, too!
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Babé Crochet Hat Templates are perfect for every crocheter that makes hats - or wants to start! They make it so easy to get just the right size, from preemies to adults. And to celebrate their rebranding and relaunching this year, I'm giving away 3 full sets in the Babé Crochet Hat Templates Giveaway on Moogly!
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The Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch features standout texture and that classic straw look for a handmade summer wardrobe staple! And it's a free crochet purse pattern on Moogly!
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Straw purses are right on trend, and you can get this summery look with Red Heart Crochet Nylon! This unique yarn is perfect for accessories. While it's a little different crocheting with nylon, it's pretty easy to get used to - just use a strong hook!
The Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch is made in a sort of incomplete oval - imagine a watermelon with one end cut off! Front loop and back loop only stitches form a textured fabric with great lines. And then to assemble all you have to do is fold it in thirds and crochet along the sides - easy as can be!
While I used the Natural colorway to get a straw look, Red Heart Nylon comes in 5 different colors, so you can make a variety of bags for your summer wardrobe.
And with the construction method used, you can easily make the Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch in any size - just stop when you've got the size you want, or keep going in the pattern! (But if you do go bigger, you'll need another ball of yarn.)
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US - G, 4.0mm hook - Clover Amour
150 yds Red Heart Crochet Nylon Size 18
Colorway Shown: Natural (1 ball)
Fabric for lining (optional)
Sew On Magnetic Snap (optional)
Gauge: 17 sts x 11 rows = 4"/10cm in FLO/BLO hdc
Finished Size: 11.5" wide x 6" tall
Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch Tutorial
FHDC - Foundation Half Double Crochet
If you prefer to avoid the FHDC stitch, begin with a chain of 47, skip the ch closest to the hook, and hdc 46, then work the rest of the row as written.
Row 1 (RS): FHDC 46, 2 hdc in the foundation ch of the last st, hdc in the foundation chain of the next 45 sts; turn. (93 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (96 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (102 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (108 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (114 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (120 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 4 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (126 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 5 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (132 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 6 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (138 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 7 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (144 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 8 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (150 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 9 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (156 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (162 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, working entire row in FLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 11 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; turn. (168 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, working entire row in BLO, hdc in first 45 sts, [2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 12 sts] 6 times, hdc in the last 45 sts; do NOT turn. (174 sts)
Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly across the straight edge of Rows; break yarn.
Step 1: Fold the project in thirds, RS out, as shown in the schematic below by the red lines. Use stitch markers to secure sides.
Step 2: From back side of the clutch, join to bottom corner and ch 1, sc through both layers along the side, sc evenly around the curved flap, and sc through both layers along the opposite side to the opposite bottom corner. Break yarn and weave in ends.
Step 3: Sew in the magnetic snap or another closure device.
Step 4: If desired, cut 2 pieces of plastic canvas to the side of the finished clutch interior. Line the interior of the clutch with fabric, sandwiching the canvas between the crochet and fabric layers.
Like any classic bag, the Perfect Summer Crochet Clutch will always be in style - or on it's way back around again! I can't help but think it would also make a super cute coin purse with a shorter first row... what do you think?
If you make this pattern and 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 Finger Chain Can Cozy Tutorial demonstrates how to finger chain and how to make this fun recycled container craft in right and left-handed video tutorials!
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Get ready to refresh your wardrobe with the latest round of Hookin On Hump Day! In #193, we've got 4 unique crochet garments, and something to make your home pretty too. And best of all, every one of them is free! Get all 5 of these lovely patterns below - and then add your own to the HOHD link party on Moogly and Petals to Picots!
The Namaste Bag line from Jimmy Beans Wool is unique, high end, and incredibly thoughtful - these aren't your standard "project bags." Get a closer look in the Namaste Bag Review, and enter to win your own on Moogly!
Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool; all opinions are my own.
The Finger Chain Can Cozy is a fun easy craft for kids (and adults!) to make, featuring yarn, recycled containers, and something every generation needs more of - organization!
Disclaimer: Materials provided by Red Heart Yarns and Beacon Adhesives; this post includes affiliate links.
Prepare to be enchanted by Block 12 in the MooglyCAL2019 - courtesy of Underground Crafter! This lovely crochet square pattern features great texture and colorwork - enjoy!
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The Right Round Square Tutorial demonstrates how to crochet this quick and easy 12" crochet block pattern - in right and left-handed video tutorials! A combination of color and post stitches, this square is perfect for any motif-based project!
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Pineapple Passion is a new crochet pattern book by designer and author Karen Whooley! And today I'm excited to share a guest post that Karen has written all about the crochet pineapple - and a giveaway of her fab new book!
Disclaimer: Guest post and materials for this giveaway provided by Karen Whooley.
The Right Round Square is a free crochet 12-inch square pattern that I designed for the Wedding Blanket Crochet Along with the Red Heart Joy Creators!
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Craft Destiny has entered the crochet hook set and case market with some gorgeous new options! And not only do I get to share them with you, but I also get to give away 3 sets here on Moogly!
Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; giveaway sponsored by Craft Destiny but all opinions are my own.
Red Heart Super Saver is a yarn that most people are familiar with - but have you taken a look at it lately? Or spotted all the interesting new varieties? Let's take a closer look at Super Saver in this month's Moogly Yarn Love yarn review - and get some free patterns to make with it!
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There is a summery feel to this round of Hookin On Hump Day! All these fresh new patterns are gorgeous, all are crochet, and four of them are free. Get all 5 of these fab patterns below - and then add your own to the HOHD link party on Moogly and Petals to Picots!
