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I've got a super cute giveaway today for a super cute pin by FreshStitches - a Crochet Enamel Pin!
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Floor rug? Bath mat? The Plush Plus Rug is at home in any room - and it's so much fun to watch the unique mosaic stitch pattern come together with this free crochet rug pattern!
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Made with Lion Brand Fast-Track, the Plush Plus Rug features a simple geometric pattern worked in a combination of overlay stitches and back loop only that creates really clean lines. It's a slightly odd take on Mosaic crochet - with no extra ends! And all this texture adds to the thick luxury of this pretty rug pattern. To change colors, I pulled the new color to the front every time, which gave me this great edge without adding an edging.
While this yarn is discontinued, there are other brands of t-shirt type yarn that should work just as well!
Shown here in just two colors, I would love to make this pattern again working the blue section in a different color every time. Or how neat would it be with the dark and light color flipped? And you can make it into a whole hallway runner with more repeats. The possibilities are endless with the Plush Plus Rug pattern!
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US - M/N, 9.0mm hook - Furls Crochet
548 yds Lion Brand Fast-Track (Super Bulky/”6″/UK 14-16 ply; 149 yds/136 m; 8.01 oz)
Color A: Airstream White (2 skeins, or 298 yds)
Color B: Cruise Shop Aqua (2 skeins, or 250 yds)
This yarn is discontinued. Recommended Substitutes: Wool and the Gang Mixtape, Premier Ribbon, Circulo Premium T-Shirt Yarn
Gauge: 9 sts x 11 rows = 4"/10 cm in st pattern
Finished Size: 22" x 32"
Stitch Multiple: mult of 8, +4
When making tr sts, work in front of the ch-2 sps in the previous 2 rows.
Carry unused yarn along the side; starting in Row 5, pull the new color to finish the last old color stitch in front of the old color.
When crocheting into a different colored stitch, crochet that stitch in the blo (Back Loop Only).
When crocheting into a same colored stitch, crochet that stitch in both loops (as usual).
Row 1 (RS): With Color A, ch 52, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch across; turn. (51 sc)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across, finishing last st with Color B; turn. (51 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO for entire row, sc in 1st st, ch 2, skip next st, sc in next st, *ch 2, skip next st, sc in next 3 sts, [ch 2, skip next st, sc in next st] twice; rep from * across, turn. (32 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in next st, *ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in next 3 sts, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in next st] twice; rep from * across finishing last st with Color A, turn. (32 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, blo sc in 1st st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, blo sc in next st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, *ch 2, skip next st, blo sc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, [tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, blo sc in next st] twice,** tr in next skipped st 3 rows below; rep from * across finishing last rep at **, turn. (20 sc, 19 tr)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, *ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in next st, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * across finishing last rep with sc in the last 4 sts and finishing last st with Color B, turn. (39 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, blo sc in 1st st, ch 2, skip next st, *blo sc in next 2 sts, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, ch 2, skip next st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, blo sc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st; rep from * across, blo sc in last st, turn. (26 sc, 12 tr)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, *ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * across finishing last rep with sc in last st and finishing last st with Color A, turn. (38 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, blo sc in 1st st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, *ch 2, skip next st, blo sc in next 2 sts, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, blo sc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below; rep from * across, blo sc in last st, turn. (26 sc, 13 tr)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, *sc in next 5 sts, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc in next st,** ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp; rep from * across finishing last rep at **, sc in last st finishing last st with Color B, turn. (30 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, blo sc in 1st st, ch 2, skip next st, *tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, blo sc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st, blo sc in next 2 sts, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, ch 2, skip next st; rep from * across, blo sc in last st, turn. (26 sc, 12 tr)
Row 12: Repeat Row 8.
Row 13: Ch 1, blo sc in 1st st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, *blo sc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, ch 2, skip next st, blo sc in next 2 sts, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below; rep from * across, blo sc in last st, turn. (26 sc ,13 tr)
Row 14: Repeat Row 6.
Row 15: Ch 1, blo sc in 1st st, ch 2, skip next st, blo sc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, *tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, blo sc in next skipped st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, [ch 2, skip next st, blo sc in next st] twice,** ch 2, skip next st; rep from * across finishing last rep at **, turn. (20 sc, 12 tr)
Row 16: Repeat Row 4.
Row 17: Ch 1, blo sc in 1st st, tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, blo sc in next st, *tr in next skipped st 3 rows below, blo sc in next 3 sts, [tr in next st 3 rows below, blo sc in next st] twice; rep from * across, turn. (32 sc,19 tr)
Row 18: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 19 - 81: Repeat Rows 3 - 18 four times, finishing on a Row 17 repeat.
Row 82: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; break yarn and weave in ends.
Whew! It's a lot to write out, and a lot to read, but pour a glass of whatever fortifies you and dive in. Once you get the hang of this pattern, it's so fun to watch the geometric shapes appear!
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I hope you enjoy making the free crochet Plush Plus Rug! if you do and share a photo online, I'd love to see it - tag me @mooglyblog!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern. 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. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
Sometimes the universe moves in mysterious ways... and in October it danced to the word "mitered!" See what I mean with this Moogly CAL block #22, by Jennifer Dickerson of Fiber Flux!
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The Herringbone Half Double Crochet stitch is getting noticed - and maybe even improved! Here's how to crochet the Foundation Herringbone Half Double Crochet stitch!
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When Lion Brand debuted Scarfie, I immediately fell in love with the long, gradual color changes and giant skeins! And I think you will too!
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Can you crochet a blanket for everyone on your holiday gift list? With the free crochet blanket pattern for the Snowflake Lace Throw, it's a distinct - and beautiful - possibility!
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The Snowflake Lace Throw uses the negative spaces - the openings in the lace - to create a beautiful blanket that can be made in just 2 days using Super Bulky yarn! In just one weekend you can have a lovely statement piece of decor for your own home. Or create an heirloom piece to give as a gift to those you love!
Go neutral, or go bold and bright, it's up to you!
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US - M/N 9.0mm - Furls Crochet
1000 yds Lion Brand Heartland Thick & Quick (100% acrylic; Super Bulky/"6"; 125 yds/ 114 m; 5.01 oz)
Colorway Shown: Katmai (8 balls)
Gauge: 9 sts x 4 rows = 4" in pattern
Size: 47" x 54" (approximate - fabric is very stretchy!)
Stitch Multiple: Mult of 17, +2
CSDC (Chainless Starting Double Crochet);
CSTR (Chainless Starting Treble Crochet);
Seamless Finishing (break & join)
To upgrade this pattern for advanced stitchers:
When working Edging Round 1 at the top and bottom of the blanket, try working one less sc into each ch sp, eg: 1 sc in each ch-2 sp, 3 sc in each ch-4 sp, and 4 sc in each ch-5 sp.
Row 1: Ch 104, dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped 3 chs count as first dc), *ch 5, skip 5 chs, sc in next 3 chs, ch 5, skip 5 chs,** dc in next 4 chs; rep from * finishing last rep at **, dc in last 2 chs, turn. (24 dc, 18 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, 3 dc in next ch-5 sp, *ch 4, skip the next sc, sc in the next sc, skip the next sc, ch 4, 3 dc in the next ch-5 sp, dc in the next dc,** ch 3, skip 2 dc, dc in the next dc, 3 dc in the next ch-5 sp; rep from * finishing last rep at **, dc in the last st, turn. (50 dc, 6 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 4, skip 3 dc, dc in the next dc, 3 dc in the next ch-4 sp, ch 2, skip the next sc, 3 dc in the next ch-4 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 4,** sc in the next ch-3 sp; rep from * finishing last rep at **, skip the next 3 dc, sc in the last st, turn. (48 dc, 7 sc)
Row 4: Ch 8 (counts as dc and ch 5), *skip next 4 dc, 4 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, skip next 4 dc,** sc in next ch-4 sp, sc in next sc, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5; rep from * finishing last rep at **, dc in last st, turn. (26 dc, 15 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 4, 3 dc in first ch-5 sp, dc in next dc, ch 3, skip the next 2 dc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next ch-5 sp, ch 4,** skip the next sc, sc in next sc, ch 4, skip the next sc; rep from * finishing last rep at **, sc in 3rd ch of ch-8, turn. (48 dc, 7sc)
Row 6: Ch 4 (counts as tr), *3 dc in next ch-4 sp, dc in next dc, ch 4, skip the next 3 dc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip the next 3 dc, dc in the next dc, 3 dc in the next ch-4 sp,** ch 2, skip the next sc; rep from * finishing last rep at **, tr in last st, turn. (2 tr, 48 dc, 6 sc)
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, ch 5, skip the next 3 dc, *sc in next ch-4 sp, sc in next sc, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5,** skip next 4 dc, 4 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, skip next 4 dc; rep from * finishing last rep at **, skip the next 3 dc, dc in the last 2 sts, turn. (24 dc, 18 sc)
Row 8 - 54: Repeat Rows 2-7, ending on a Row 6 repeat.
Edging Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner; join.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, *skip next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around working 2 dc in each ch-1 corner; join.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc between posts of each dc around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) between each pair of corner sts; break yarn and join.
And that's how to crochet the Snowflake Lace Throw! It's super cozy, super quick to crochet, and I can't wait to see what you make with this pattern. If you share photos on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog so I can see what you've made!
Want more great free crochet blanket patterns? Check out the Snowdrifts Afghan, Summer Fling Throw, Soft Granite Blanket, and Oh My Blanket!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern. 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. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
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Lion Brand Scarfie isn't just for scarves - though it makes gorgeous ones! You can crochet almost anything with these stunning ombre skeins, so today I'm working with Lion Brand Yarn to share 10 free crochet patterns - all made with Lion Brand Scarfie. Even better, many only take one skein! [Read more...]
I've been having so much fun with my Cricut Maker, I was thrilled to add the Cricut EasyPress to my craft room - and I put it to work right away! Here's what I think of the Cricut Easy Press - and the fun tote I made with it!
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This week's Hookin On Hump Day is full of Autumn goodies - and all the patterns are free! I also got to check out a few new blogs this round, I think you'll enjoy them too. Thank you all so much for linking up and allowing us to highlight them here on Hookin On Hump Day. Here are the top 5 from the latest round
Box Stitch Crochet: Use the Corner-to-Corner Stitch in New Ways to Make 20 Hats, Wraps, Scarves & Accessories by Corinne Freeman is a fantastic new book written especially for those who love the crochet box stitch, aka the corner to corner or C2C stitch! And if you don't already love it, this book might just change your mind...
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Crochet something festive for your front door - or any room! - with the free crochet Candy Corn Door Basket pattern!
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The Candy Corn Door Basket is gorgeous and thick with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick and tons of post stitches. It's got a fantastic rustic look in these colors, but could have a more modern and sleek look with other colors - you could even make it sparkle with metallics!
Filled with a foam ball stuffed with silk flowers, the Candy Corn Door Basket is a fun and colorful celebration of the autumn that you can whip up in an afternoon. It's a great look that will carry you throughout the season, and can be made other colors throughout the year as well!
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US - M/N, 9.0 mm - Furls Crochet
140 yds Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (6/ Super Bulky/ UK 14-16 ply; 106 yds/97 m; 6oz)
Color A: Fisherman (1 ball, or 30 yds)
Color B: Spice (1 ball, or 50 yds)
Color C: Mustard (1 ball, or 60 yds)
Notions Shown: 6" floral foam ball and artificial flowers/leaves
Gauge: 8 sts x 8 rows = 4" in pattern
Finished Size: 12" tall, 24" circumference (stretches)
Fpdc (front post double crochet)
Round 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, work 6 dc into the ring; join with a sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, (fpdc, dc) in first st, fpdc in next st, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next st] twice; join. (9 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, fpdc in first 2 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st, [fpdc in next 2 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st] twice; join. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, (fpdc, dc) in first st, fpdc in next 3 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 3 sts] twice; join. (15 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, fpdc in first 4 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st, [fpdc in next 4 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st] twice; join. (18 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, (fpdc, dc) in first st, fpdc in next 5 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 5 sts] twice; join. (21 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, fpdc in first 6 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st, [fpdc in next 6 sts, (fpdc, dc) in next st] twice; join and break Color A. (24 sts)
Round 8: With Color B, join to first st of previous rnd with standing fpdc, fpdc in each remaining st around; join. (24 sts)
Round 9: Ch 1, fpdc in first 3 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 7 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 4 sts; join. (27 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1, fpdc in each st around; join. (27 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, fpdc in first 2 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 8 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 6 sts; join. (30 sts)
Round 12: Repeat Round 10. (30 sts)
Round 13: Ch 1, fpdc in first 6 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 9 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 3 sts; join. (33 sts)
Round 14: Repeat Round 10; break Color B. (33 sts)
Round 15: With Color C, join to first st of previous rnd with standing fpdc, dc in the same st, fpdc in the next 10 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 10 sts] twice; join. (36 sts)
Round 16: Repeat Round 10. (36 sts)
Round 17: Ch 1, fpdc in first 5 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 11 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 6 sts; join. (39 sts)
Round 18: Repeat Round 10. (39 sts)
Round 19: Ch 1, fpdc in first 3 sts, [(fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in next 12 sts] twice, (fpdc, dc) in next st, fpdc in last 9 sts; join. (42 sts)
Round 20: Repeat Round 10. (42 sts)
Round 21 (hanging loop plus final edging): Ch 8 or to desired length for hanging loop, sl st in first st, ch 1, twisted sc in each st around; break and join yarn to first st.
Assembly: Insert the foam ball into the top of the basket, and stick the foliage into the foam ball.
The Candy Corn Door Basket is such a great piece - one you can pull out every autumn, changing the filler as desired! I hope you enjoy making it. Be sure to share your photos on social media - tag @mooglyblog so I can see all your wonderful projects!
For more great free autumn crochet decor patterns, check out the Changing Leaves Basket, Tasty Turkey Basket, and Happy Autumn Leaves!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, 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. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
It's the Final Countdown (do do do doooo)! Four squares to go, starting today, with this fantastic and unique square by Andee Graves of Mamas2Hands!
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Previously on Moogly... I shared the Traditional Hexagon Motif, which is a great jumping off point for lots of great patterns and projects.
But the thing about hexagons is that when you put them together they leave little half-hex sized gaps around the sides. So we cut it in half! The Traditional Half Hexagon Motif is the solution to fill in those spaces and give you a nice straight edge.
Here's how to crochet the Traditional Half Hexagon Motif!
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Gleener makes lots of fun products, and one of their new ones is the Gleener on the Go! I got to take one home from a conference this year to try out, and I really like it - and I get to give one away now too!
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When I started designing the Dream Puffs Blanket, I thought it would be a baby blanket - but this stitch is so darn squishy I decided it's for everybody! So here is the Dream Puffs Blanket free crochet pattern in 5 sizes. You're going to love cuddling up in this one!
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The Dream Puffs Blanket uses this fantastic v-stitch puff stitch combo move. It's an easy pattern to memorize, that creates tons of texture, loft, and warmth. The lovely color changes are created using two colorways of Lion Brand Scarfie. It's a self-striping yarn worked in stripes! I used two colorways with a lot in common, but I can't wait to see what combos you all come up with!
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US - K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet
1000 - 9000 yds Lion Brand Scarfie (Bulky/yarn symbol ”5″/12 ply; 312 yds/285 m; 150 g/5.29 oz)
Color A: Cream/Silver
Color B: Mint/Silver
Gauge:
8 rows = 4"/10 cm
5 reps (5 puffs) = 5.5"/14 cm
Stitch multiple: mult of 4, +2
Sizes and Yardage:
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Dream Puffs Blanket Video Tutorial
Switching Colors for Striped Patterns
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Special Stitches
Puff Stitch (hdc2tog cluster): yo and insert hook in indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and insert hook in same stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 5 loops on hook.
Row 1: With Color A, ch 134, skip ch closest to hook, *(sc, ch 3, puff st) in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 chs; rep from * across until 1 st remains, sc in last ch, turn. (33 puff sts)
Row 2: Ch 4, puff st in 1st st, ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, puff st) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * across until 1 ch-3 sp remains, (sc, ch 2, puff st) in last ch-3 sp, dc in last st, finishing the st with Color B, turn. (34 puff sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, ch 3, puff st in ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, puff st) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1 in next ch-3 sp; rep from * across, sc in ch-4 sp, turn .(33 puff sts)
Row 4: Ch 4, puff st in 1st st, ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, puff st) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * across until 1 ch-3 sp remains, (sc, ch 2, puff st) in last ch-3 sp, dc in last st, finishing the st with next color, turn. (34 puff sts)
Row 5 - 72: Repeat Rows 3-4, changing colors every 2 rows, carrying yarn along the side. (For other sizes, this is where the repeat is and ends)
Row 73: Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, *2 sc in next ch-sp, hdc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, sc in ch-4 sp, turn.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around blanket, working a ch 1 at each corner; join.
Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next st, blo sc in next st; rep from * around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner ch-1 sp; join and break yarn.
I really hope you give this pattern a try - and let me know what you think! The free crochet Dream Puffs Blanket is a great jumping off point for all sorts of color schemes. I can't wait to see your version! If you do share it on social media, be sure to tag @mooglyblog and @lionbrandyarn!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern. 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. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
Have you ever considered getting a job crafting professionally? Want to parlay your craft experiences into a career, but not sure how to turn all that into a resume? Mary Walton has put together a guest post for Moogly today on just that topic! Thanks, Mary!
This week's Hookin On Hump Day has something for everyone - and all the patterns are free! Thank you all so much for linking up and allowing us to highlight them here on Hookin On Hump Day! Here are the top 5 from the latest round!
I'm obsessed with the new Cricut Maker - and I'm not alone! I've joined 49 other bloggers to make all 50 of the FREE projects included with the Cricut Maker - here's how my project went! Oh... and did I mention there's a Giveaway too!?
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Lion Brand put together an amazing collection of patterns for the 12 Weeks of Christmas - and one of those patterns is the Snowdrifts Afghan!
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As we move from summer to autumn, we are reaching the end of the 2017 Moogly CAL already! I can hardly believe it! Only 5 squares left - and today's is a lovely lacy confection from Elena Hunt and Beatrice Ryan Designs!
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The Fortune's Hat is a fun accessory to make and wear on its own, or with either of the two pieces that match it! I've demonstrated the stitch pattern used in a couple of video tutorials before and linked to those in this post. So this tutorial focuses on assembly - here's how to crochet Fortune's Hat!
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What's more festive than a pom pom?! So much fun! So today I'm working with Clover USA to share some fantastic ideas to help you throw your own Pom Pom Party - perfect for a kid's birthday or other special events!
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Whenever I need a pom pom, I grab my Clover Pom Pom Makers! I've tried a variety of methods, but I find these to give me the consistent, secure results in a variety of sizes I need. Here's how to make a pom pom with the Clover Pom Pom Maker!
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Purchased bows and ribbons are fine, but why not add a more personal, crafty touch to your next gift? These Floral Pom Pom Gift Toppers make a lovely addition to any package!
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The Pom Pom Number Sign is a quick and easy way to add color to your next celebration and mark the special day with a cheerful keepsake. Of course, this idea isn't just for numbers - it works well on all letters and large shapes, and is a fun take on the marquees that are so popular!
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It's time to drape the halls with festive pom poms! Pom Pom Garlands are fun for the whole family to help make, and they are a super affordable way to decorate for a party! And of course, this same idea makes super cute crowns or hair ties, necklaces, bracelets, and more! Decor, party craft, and more - here's how to make them!
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These Lighted Pom Pom Topiaries are perfect for party decor, fairy gardens, and how cute would they be as place cards at a wedding or formal event?! They come together in just minutes, and are a great jumping off point for other ideas too... Here's how to make Lighted Pom Pom Topiaries!
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After crocheting the Well Dressed Dog Coat, I had some leftover yarn - just enough to make the Well Dressed Cowl! Gorgeous separates, they make the perfect pair for any pet lover!
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If you have made (or are going to make!) the Well Dressed Dog Coat in Small or Medium, you'll have just enough yarn left over to make the Well Dressed Cowl! If you have a larger dog (or no dog), or prefer a longer cowl or infinity scarf style, then you'll want to start with 3 new balls of yarn.
This cowl is soft, cozy, looks great, and is quick to crochet - which is a good thing, because as soon as you wear yours, you'll start getting requests for more!
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US-K, 6.5mm hook – Furls Crochet
265 yds Lion Brand New Basic 175 (75% acrylic/25% wool; Worsted/yarn symbol “4”/UK:10-12 ply; 175 yds/160 m; 3.5 oz)
A: Plum – 1 ball all sizes
B: Whisper – 1 ball all sizes
C: Grey – 1 ball all sizes
Gauge: 10 sts x 7 rows = 4″/10cm in main st pattern
Size: 11" wide x 33" (or to desired length)
FDC – Foundation Double Crochet;
Changing Colors for Striped Patterns;
Matching Pattern: Well Dressed Dog Coat
NOTES:
Switch colors at the end of every row, cycling through colors A, B, and C – see linked tutorial above on Changing Colors if needed.
Row 1: FDC 30; turn. (30 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn. (30) sts)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (30 sts)
Rows 4 - 63 (or to desired length): Repeat Rows 2-3, ending with a Color C row.
Assembly: Break Color A and Color B. Break Color C leaving a 20" tail. Use this tail to whipstitch last row to Row 1 without twisting. Weave in ends. With Color A, work a sc border around each of the sides aka top/bottom of the cowl.
Alone or together, these patterns are easy to make, fun to wear, and wonderful to give. I hope you enjoy the free crochet Well Dressed Cowl pattern!
if you make either pattern, I'd love to see a photo - you can share on the Moogly Facebook page, or tag me on Instagram or Twitter @mooglyblog!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, 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. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
I was so lucky to get to attend the Cricut Mountain Makeathon earlier this year, and see the official debut of the Cricut Maker! Now that it's arrived and I have had a chance to play, I've put together a comparison of the Maker and my previous machine, the Cricut Explore Air 2. Here's what I found!
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Every round of Hookin On Hump Day leaves me blown away by the creativity and talent out there in the crochet and knitting community - and all the amazing new patterns that are coming out every week! Thank you all so much for linking up and allowing us to highlight them here on Hookin On Hump Day! Here are the top 5 from the latest round!
Annie's has a brand new collection of patterns: the Autumn Glow Collection! It includes 30+ new knit and crochet designs, each lovelier than the last. And I get to give away one of the patterns - and the yarn to make it - here on Moogly!
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The Well Dressed Dog Coat is ready to perk up your pet with gorgeous colors - and a stitch pattern that's both familiar and fun! And there's a matching cowl too!
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The Well Dressed Dog Coat is made with Lion Brand New Basic 175. It's a roving style single ply acrylic wool blend that looks amazing in crochet stitches! I've really enjoyed working with it over the last couple of weeks, and I think you will too.
As for the coat itself, it comes in 4 sizes! It's got a bit of stretch, so pick the size closest to the chest measurement of your dog, going with the larger size if it's a draw.
The Well Dressed Dog Coat is made in two parts - the back, and the belly. You'll see that the first row of each piece is made with foundation double crochet stitches. These super stretchy stitches create the neckline, so it's important to use foundation stitches so it can slip on and off your dog without irritating them. That is also why there's not a final edging around the neck - gotta preserve that stretch and keep your well-dressed pooch happy!
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US-K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet
75-250 yds Lion Brand New Basic 175 (75% acrylic/25% wool; Worsted/yarn symbol “4”/UK:10-12 ply; 175 yds/160 m; 3.5 oz)
A: Plum - 1 ball all sizes
B: Whisper - 1 ball all sizes
C: Grey - 1 ball all sizes
Gauge: 10 sts x 7 rows = 4"/10cm in main st pattern
Sizes: Small (14" chest); Medium (18" chest) - shown; Large (22" chest); Extra Large (24.5" chest)
FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
Changing Colors for Striped Patterns
Matching Pattern: Well Dressed Cowl
NOTES:
In Piece #1 and the first half of Piece #2, stitch and row counts for the different sizes are written in the pattern as follows: Small(Medium, Large, Extra Large). Please mark the numbers that correspond to the size you are making before you begin.
Switch colors at the end of every row, cycling through colors A, B, and C - see linked tutorial above on Changing Colors if needed.
Row 1: FDC 24(26, 28, 30); turn. (24(26, 28, 30) sts)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout pattern), dc in first st, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, 2 dc in last st, turn. (26(28, 30, 32) sts)
Row 3 - 5(7, 9, 11): Repeat Row 2. (32(38, 44, 50) sts)
Here is a quick hand-drawn chart for Rows 1-3:
Row 6(8, 10, 12): Ch 3, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn. (32(38, 44, 50) sts)
Row 7(9, 11, 13): Ch 3, dc in first st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (32(38, 44, 50) sts)
Row 8(10, 12, 14) - 19(26, 33, 43): Repeat previous 2 rows; break both yarns. Set aside Piece #1 until assembly.
Row 1: FDC 6(8, 10, 10); turn. (6(8, 10, 10) sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn. (6(8, 10, 10) sts)
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc between first and second st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn. (8(10, 12, 12) sts)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc between first and second st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, skip 2 sts, dc between previous and next st, dc in last st, turn. (8(10, 12, 12) sts)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in first st, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (10(12, 14, 14) sts)
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. (10(12, 14, 14) sts)
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in first st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (10 sts)
Row 8 - 12: Repeat Rows 6-7; break yarn, go to Assembly instructions below.
Row 7: Repeat Row 3. (14 sts)
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in first st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (14 sts)
Row 9: Ch 3, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn. (14 sts)
Row 10 - 15: Repeat Rows 8-9; break yarn, go to Assembly instructions below.
Row 7 - 9: Repeat Rows 3-5. (18 sts)
Row 10: Ch 3, dc in first st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (18 sts)
Row 11: Ch 3, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn. (18 sts)
Row 12 - 20: Repeat Rows 10-11; break yarn, go to Assembly instructions below.
Row 7 - 9: Repeat Rows 3-5. (18 sts)
Row 10 - 11: Repeat Rows 2-3. (20 sts)
Row 12: Ch 3, dc in first st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (18 sts)
Row 13: Ch 3, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn. (18 sts)
Row 14 - 25: Repeat Rows 12-13; break yarn, go to Assembly instructions below.
Step 1: Matching points A-D on the pieces as shown above, sew from A to B and C to D. Recommended method: whip stitch seaming
Step 2: Matching points 1-4 on the pieces as shown above, sew from 1 to 2 and 3 to 4. The seam should go from the back of the Belly piece toward the front of the coat for 1"(1", 2", 3").
Step 3: With Color A, sc evenly around leg openings, join and break yarn.
Step 4: With Color A, sc evenly around back opening, join and break yarn.
Now, isn't that snazzy!? (And that's a word I haven't heard in a while!) The Well Dressed Dog Coat is pretty darn quick to crochet - meaning you can whip one up for every occasion! Lion Brand New Basic 175 comes in all main colors, so you can go with oranges for Halloween, red and green for Christmas - and don't forget your favorite sports team!
And to match - there's the Well Dressed Cowl!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern. 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. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
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