It's that time of year - home overstuffed with holiday bounty, resolutions made (and broken), and spring cleaning on the horizon... I don't know about all of you, but I am ready to get everything organized! Well, first you have to start with the right containers and tools, right? So in that spirit, here are 10 Free Crochet Home Organization Patterns made with Lion Brand Yarn!
Furls Odyssey Gold Giveaway for Two!
Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate your love of crochet, today I've got an amazing giveaway - Furls' new Odyssey Gold Hooks! And I get to give away TWO!
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Every Which Way Crochet Borders: Review & Giveaway!
Every Which Way Crochet Borders is a brand new book from Edie Eckman, and I'm so happy I got a copy to review as part of the blog tour - and a second to give away to one of you!
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Every Which Way Crochet Borders: Pattern #71
The lovely and talented Edie Eckman is back with another fantastic book - Every Which Way Crochet Borders! And lucky me, I get to be part of her blog tour - which is lucky for you, because that means I can share one of the patterns from her new book here for free! Isn't it gorgeous!?
Soft Granite Blanket
Okay, so you need a blanket, but you've only got one weekend to make it. Or, maybe you've got plenty of time, but you are new at crochet. Or, it's for someone who doesn't like "lacy crochet." You can get satisfy all three of these needs with the Soft Granite Blanket!
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Moss, Granite... Mossy Granite?
The Soft Granite Blanket is super easy to make - just chains and single crochets. And it features the moss stitch, aka the granite stitch (aka lots of names), which has a great look without being floral or lacy. And with super bulky yarn and a 15mm crochet hook, you can make all but the largest sizes in just one weekend! It's ready to customize for your favorite sports team, or any home decor!
Soft Granite Blanket
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US-P/Q, 15mm hook - Clover Amour
830 - 5694 yds Lion Brand Hometown (Super Bulky/"6"/UK: 14-16 ply; 64 yds/59 m; 3.99 oz)
Color A: Dallas Grey
Color B: Key Lime
Color C: New York White
Gauge: 8 rows x 8 sts = 4" in pattern
Size: See chart below
Helpful Video Tutorials
Soft Granite Blanket Sizing Chart (all measurements are approximate)
The stitch multiple for this pattern is any multiple of 2. Using the gauge listed above, this chart should allow you to make this pattern in any size needed. If there's a size you need that isn't listed here, then just chain an even number until you have the blanket width desired, and then work in pattern until you have the length desired. You can use the yardage listed below as a guideline to help estimate the amount of yarn needed. The yardage is listed for the total blanket, with the estimates per color for a 3 color blanket in parentheses - this assumes a similar layout to the one pictured and listed below in the instructions.
- Baby (40″ x 40″): Ch 80; 80 rows; 830 yds (350 yds Color A; 240 yds each Color B and C)
- Lapghan (36" x 48"): Ch 72; 96 rows; 896 yds (380 yds Color A; 258 yds each Color B and C)
- Throw (50″ x 70″): Ch 100; 140 rows; 1812 yds (768 yds Color A; 522 yds each Color B and C)
- Twin (70″ x 90″): Ch 140; 180 rows; 3260 yds (1380 yds Color A; 940 yds each Color B and C)
- Queen (90″ x 100″): Ch 180; 200 rows; 4660 yds (1976 yds Color A; 1342 yds each Color B and C)
- King/Cal King (110″ x 100″): Ch 220; 200 rows; 5694 yds (2412 yds Color A; 1641 yds each Color B and C)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: With Color A, ch the number based on chart above, skip 3 chains, sc in the next ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, skip the 1st st, sc in the next ch sp, *ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next ch sp; repeat from * to end, turn.
Row 3 - last row (see chart above for the total number of rows): Repeat Row 2, changing colors as desired. For the color scheme shown in these photos, work as follows, then go to the Border instructions below:
Soft Granite Blanket Color Schemes By Size Chart:
For other sizes, to plan your own rows following this color scheme, work your rows in the following order (percentage listed is the approximate percentage of total rows - adjust as desired to fit your blanket size): 10% Color A, 16% Color B, 7% Color A, 13% Color C, 8% Color A, 13% Color B, 7% Color A, 16% Color C, and 10% Color A. For the sizes given above, the color scheme is provided below.
- Baby Blanket
Color A: Rows 1-8; 22-26; 38-43; 55-59; 73-80
Color B: Rows 9-21; 44-54
Color C: Rows 27-37; 60-72 - Lapghan
Color A: Rows 1-10; 26-32; 45-52; 65-71; 87-96
Color B: Rows 11-25; 53-64
Color C: Rows 33-44; 72-86 - Throw
Color A: Rows 1-14; 37-46; 65-76; 95-104; 127-140
Color B: Rows 15-36; 77-94
Color C: Rows 47-64; 105-126 - Twin
Color A: Rows 1-18; 49-60; 84-97; 121-132; 163-180
Color B: Rows 19-48; 98-120
Color C: Rows 61-83; 133-162 - Queen and King/Cal King
Color A: Rows 1-20; 53-66; 93-108; 135-148; 181-200
Color B: Rows 21-52; 109-134
Color C: Rows 67-92; 149-180
Border: Break all yarn except for border color, then sc evenly around blanket, working 3 sc in each corner st.
And that's that! Crazy simple, but so satisfying to crochet, and the result is perfect for any recipient and any decor! It's easy to memorize, and great to crochet whenever you need a fast afghan. I hope you've enjoyed making the Soft Granite Blanket - I can't wait to see what color schemes you all come up with!
The Fine Print
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!
Cross-Stitch on Crochet Tutorial
There are several ways to add embellishments to your crochet projects - surface crochet and appliques come to mind right away. But you can also cross-stitch on your crochet! If you can crochet, I bet you can do this - here's how to cross-stitch on crochet!
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Hookin On Hump Day #136: Link Party for the Yarny Arts!
Like sands through the hourglass... these are the Hookin On Hump Day posts of our lives! Because it's easy to get addicted to the best link party for the yarny arts! So let's get to it, and take a look at the best crochet and knit projects from this last round - and while you're here, be sure to link up your own blog projects, and visit all the new entries below that catch your eye!
Going Gnome Needle Felting Kit: Review and Coupon Code!
Like most crafty people, I like to craft in multiple ways... and one of my favorites is needle felting! When I met the ladies from Going Gnome, I fell in love with their adorable needle felting kits immediately. They gave me one to review, and I finally got the chance to sit down with it last week. Here is my review of Going Gnome needle felting kits!
Cross My Heart Treat Bag
I love giving little Valentine's Day treats to friends and family, and the Cross My Heart Treat Bag is fun and fast enough I can make a whole bunch! I hope they help you spread the love too!
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Cross-Stitch for Customization
The Cross My Heart Treat Bag is made with simple crochet stitches, easy enough for anyone who's ready to work in the round. And the heart is added cross-stitch style, easy peasy! So you can add any image to your bag you like - like a pumpkin or ghost for Halloween! There are lots of easy small cross-stitch patterns online for inspiration!
Cross My Heart Treat Bag
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US - E, 3.5mm Furls Fiberarts hook
32 yds Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% cotton; Worsted/UK: 10 ply/"4″; 186 yds/170 m; 100 grams/3.53 oz)
Color A: Pink - 31 yds per bag
Color B: White - 1 yard per bag
Ribbon (optional) - 9" length, ⅜″ wide
Gauge: 1.75" diameter after Round 5
Finished Size: 1.75" diameter x 3" tall
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INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: This pattern is worked in a spiral, with no join at the end of each round. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to help you keep your place.
Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 6 in the ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: *Sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st; repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: *Sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st; repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: *Sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st; repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: Hdc in the BLO of each st around. (30 sts)
Rnd 7 - 14: Hdc in each st around. (30 sts)
Break for Cross-Stitch Section:
Remove hook from active loop and place stitch marker in loop to save place. Working opposite of the active loop, use yarn needle to cross-stitch the heart with Color B onto the fabric of the bag, starting with the bottom stitch in Rnd 7, and ending with the last row in Rnd 11. If needed, find more info on cross-stitching HERE. (Moogly tutorial coming soon!)
Resume Crocheting (remove stitch marker from active loop and replace hook in loop):
Rnd 15: *Ch 1, skip 1, hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (15 ch, 15 hdc)
Rnd 16: Work 2 hdc in each ch-2 sp around. (30 sts)
Rnd 17: Hdc in each st around. (30 sts)
Rnd 18: Sc in the 1st st, sl st in next st, break yarn and seamless join to next st (remaining sts unworked). (2 sts)
Assembly: Thread ribbon through ch-1 sps of Rnd 15. Alternately, use Color B to make a 9" long chain to use in place of the ribbon.
And that's the free crochet pattern for the Cross My Heart Treat Bag! I hope you enjoy making it - for lots of holidays to come! And for your planning purposes - each one holds up to 6 of the pictured candies!
The Fine Print
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, all rights reserved. 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!
#MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #3
Welcome back for square #3 for the 2017 Moogly Afghan Crochet Along! Please be sure to read the whole post before you get started with the latest square!
Dorianna Rivelli of The Lavender Chair: Designer Showcase!
I heard your comments loud and clear last year - keep the designer showcases! And I'm so glad you were all on board - it's so fun to be able to highlight some of the other amazing designers out there, bringing you both newcomers and constant favorites. So for the first designer of 2017, let's get to know Dorianna Rivelli of The Lavender Chair!
Bath Knits by Mary Beth Temple: Review & Giveaway on Moogly!
I love knitting, but I don't get a chance to do it as often as I like. So when was given the opportunity to review Bath Knits by Mary Beth Temple, I was excited and honored to say yes to joining her blog tour! I received a copy of the book to create my honest review... and another copy to giveaway to one very lucky reader! So read on to see what I think!
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Big Sky Shawl
Life is often hard, and even the clearest skies have clouds sometimes. And as crocheters, we can make it better. One way is by making prayer or comfort shawls for those who need an extra hug, and to feel our love. The Big Sky Shawl was designed with this idea in mind - while maintaining a sense of style - and it's a free crochet comfort shawl pattern here on Moogly!
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The Shawl Story
The Big Sky Shawl is made with Lion Brand Homespun, a favorite yarn for those crafting for others. It's warm, soft, and the yarn creates the texture - which means simple stitches shine. And the Big Sky Shawl does indeed use simple stitches, so almost anyone can make this easy crochet prayer shawl pattern!
The colors I used for the Big Sky Shawl are Montana Sky and Clouds - appropriate, no? Streaks of gray cut through the blue sky, but there is more blue than gray, to remind us of the bright times to come. The shaping creates a triangular shawl that's more V shaped than anything, with corners that wrap easily around the shoulders to stay in place. And it doesn't just help the person you give it to - it helps you too! Studies have shown time and again how crocheting improves our mental health, making this an excellent way to help others while you help yourself.
How to Wear It
You can wear the Big Sky shawl across the shoulders as a standard shawl, or wrapped around the neck with the point in front - either way, the optional tassels on the points help keep it where you put it. It's only 20 rows long (plus a couple rounds for the border), so you can whip one up in a just a few evenings. So let's get started!
Big Sky Shawl
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US-P/Q, 15 mm hook (Clover Jumbo Hook)
350 yds Lion Brand Homespun (Bulky/”5″/UK 12-14 ply; 185 yds/169m; 6 oz)
Color A: Montana Sky (2 skeins, 255 yds)
Color B: Clouds (1 skein, 95 yds)
Note: Leftover Color B was used for tassels, does not require an additional yarn purchase if recommended yarn is used.
Clover Tassel Maker, Large (optional)
Stitch Markers (Clover Lock Ring Markers)
Gauge: 5 sts x 3 rows = 4" in dc (fabric is very stretchy, and size is approximate)
Size: 65" wide, 32" long, 54" along sides
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Crochet Abbreviations and Tutorials
Standing Double Crochet (substitute this st for sl st join, ch 2, and 1st dc of Rows 17 and 19 if desired);
Switching Colors (for the Border Round 1)
NOTE: This pattern begins with a magic circle (see linked tutorial above). However, it is worked in rows, so do not join at the end of Row 1. If you prefer to avoid the magic circle, you can begin with your preferred method for beginning work in the round. Move the stitch marker up each round as directed.
BIG SKY SHAWL INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st here or throughout pattern), dc 7 in the ring, place marker (PM) in the 4th (center) st; turn. (7 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, 3 dc in the 1st st, dc in each st to marked st, 3 dc in marked st (PM in center st of these 3 sts), dc in each st to last st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (13 sts)
Row 3 - 16: Repeat Row 2. At the end of Row 16, break yarn. Each Row increases by 6 sts.
Row 17: With Color B, join with slip stitch to 1st st and ch 2, 3 dc in the 1st st, dc in each st to marked st, 3 dc in marked st (PM in center st of these 3 sts), dc in each st to last st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (103 sts)
Row 18: Repeat Row 2; break yarn. (109 sts)
Row 19: With Color A, repeat Row 17. (115 sts)
Row 20: Repeat Row 2; turn do NOT break yarn. (121 sts)
Border:
Round 1: Continuing with Color A, ch 1, sc in each st of Row 20, working 3 sc in each corner/point (PM in center st at point); then sc across top of shawl, along the sides of the previous rows, working 2 sc in the side of each row, switching to Color B when crocheting into the sides of Rows 17 and 18; then join to 1st st of Border Round 1 with Color B, break Color A (do not turn).
Round 2: Continuing with Color B, ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st, skip next st, *(sc, dc) in next st, skip next st; repeat from * to st before marked st, (sc,dc) in each of the 3 sc sts worked into the point in Border Round 1, skip the next st, then repeat from * again to opposite corner; break Color B (top of shawl remains unworked in this round).
Tassels (optional):
Make 2 tassels using Color B, with Large Clover Tassel Maker on the largest, 4" setting. Sew to corners of shawl.
And that's the Big Sky Shawl! I hope you enjoy this free crochet shawl pattern! And I hope you use it to create comfort shawls and prayer shawls for those in your life who need them. And maybe one for yourself too!
The Fine Print
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!
Oh My Blanket Tutorial
The Oh My Blanket is a fun pattern with lots of possibilities! The free crochet blanket pattern includes lots of size options, and you can use the basic pattern to create lovely comfort shawls as well. And to make it even easier, here's the Oh My Blanket Tutorial!
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Oh My Blanket Tutorial - Right Handed
Oh My BlanketTutorial - Left Handed
As Seen in this Video (click each item for more info!)
- US - K, 6.5mm Furls
- Lion Brand Heartland (see pattern for colors)
- Oh My Blanket - free crochet pattern
And per reader request... here's a chart!
The Oh My Blanket is the latest addition to the Oh My Collection of free crochet patterns - including the Oh My Hat, Oh My Cowl, and Oh My Mitts! Is there a pattern you think is missing from the collection? Let me know in the comments! And I hope this tutorial makes crocheting your own Oh My Blanket easier for you - thanks so much for watching!
The Coziest Jeans Ever - Giveaway on Moogly!
No, I'm not giving away a pair of pants - I'm giving away 4 balls of one of Lion Brand's newest yarns: Jeans! It's so much softer than any pair of Levis I've ever owned, and is perfect for both knitting and crocheting!
Broadway Earwarmer
While on a trip to New York this year, the temps suddenly dropped... and it was pretty darn chilly! So what's a crocheter to do? Pull out the yarn and whip up an earwarmer! And it turned out so well, I just had to share the free crochet pattern for the Broadway Earwarmer!
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#MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #2
I know many of you have been very eagerly awaiting this square... so let's get to it! Here's square #2 for the 2017 Moogly Crochet Along!
Check Out Lion Brand's Made in America Yarns and Kits - on Sale Now!
Do you always flip a package over to see where it was made? Always feel a little thrill when it's "Made in America"? If so, then you'll want to check out the selection of Lion Brand Yarns that are made right here in the US of A! And even if you don't particularly care where your yarn is made... you'll still want to check out this list, because for the next week, they are all on sale for 20% off right on LionBrand.com!
Hookin On Hump Day #135: Link Party for the Yarny Arts!
Welcome back - or for the first time! This is Hookin On Hump Day, the best (I think!) link party for the yarny arts around! So let's take a look at the top crochet and knit projects from this last round, and be sure to keep linking up your own blog projects, and keep visiting all the fantastic patterns shared here twice a month!
Oh My Blanket
The other Oh My patterns inspired many requests for a blanket - and I do love to crochet blankets! So here is my latest free crochet blanket pattern - the Oh My Blanket!
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Made to Last
While I adore the Lion Brand Baby Alpaca I used with this stitch before, making a blanket called for something a little more durable (aka kid and pet and life-friendly)! So I chose Lion Brand Heartland - it's super soft and comes in lovely colorways inspired by our national parks! I went with blues and taupe for a beachy feel, something I have been craving during this cold. But you can use as many or few colors as you like to create your own custom palette. And when you carry the yarn along the side, covering it up later with the border, you don't end up with a ton of ends to weave in either!
Oh My Blanket
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US-K, 6.5 mm hook - Furls
Lion Brand Heartland (Aran/"4"/UK: 10 ply; 251 yds/230 m; 5.01 oz)
Shown in Throw/Afghan Size:
Color A: Great Sand Dunes - 3 balls (660 yds)
B: Olympic - 3 balls (550 yds)
C: Glacier Bay - 3 balls (550 yds)
D: Pinnacles - 3 balls (550 yds)
Gauge: 15 sts x 9 rows = 4" in pattern
Size: 46" x 58" shown, see other options below
Helpful Links and Tutorials
Crochet Tutorial and Chart for the Oh My Blanket
Matching Patterns: Oh My Cowl; Oh My Hat; Oh My Mitts
OTHER SIZE GUIDELINES:
This pattern calls for a multiple of 8, +2 and has a 4 row repeat. The numbers below are estimates, and may vary.
- Baby Blanket: Chain 138, 82 rows, 1150 yds
- Throw/Afghan: Chain 162, 120 rows, 2310 yds (shown)
- Twin: Chain 266, 202 rows, 5460 yds
- Full/Queen: Chain 338, 214 rows, 7410 yds
- King/Cal King: Ch 378, 226 rows, 8675 yds
SPECIAL STITCHES:
- big shell - (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) in indicated st
- V st - (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: With first color, ch 162, skip ch closest to hook, sc in next ch, *skip 3 chs, big shell in next st, skip 3 chs, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, finishing last st with next color, turn. (20 big shells)
Row 2: Continuing with next color, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in 1st st, ch 5, skip big shell, *V st in next sc, ch 5, skip big shell; repeat from * across, 2 dc in last st, turn. (19 V sts and 4 dc sts)
Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), 4 dc in 1st st, sc in ch-1 sp of next big shell (enclosing previous round ch-5 in the st), *big shell in ch-1 sp of next V st, sc in ch-1 sp of next big shell; repeat from * across, (4 dc, ch 1, dc) in top of ch-3, finishing last st with next color, turn. (19 big shells, 2 half shells)
Row 4: Continuing with next color, ch 1, sc in 1st st, ch 2, V st in next sc st, *ch 5, skip big shell, V st in next sc st; repeat from * across, then ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn. (20 V sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, big shell in ch-1 sp of next V st, *sc in ch-1 sp of next big shell (enclosing previous round ch-5 in the st), big shell in ch-1 sp of next V st; repeat from * across, sc in last sc finishing st with next color, turn. (20 big shells)
Rows 6 - 117: Repeat Rows 2 - 5, changing colors at the end of every odd numbered row.
Rows 118 and 119: Repeat Row 2 and 3.
Row 120: Ch 1, sc in in 1st st, ch 2, V st in next sc st, *ch 2, sc in ch-1 sp of next big shell, ch 2, V st in next sc st; repeat from * across, then ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn. (20 V sts)
Border Rounds:
Border Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around blanket, working 3 sc in each corner; join. (Tip: Working across Row 120, sc in each st and ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each ch-2 sp.)
Border Round 2: Sl st into next st, ch 1, (sc, dc) in same st, skip next st, *(sc, dc) in next st, skip next st; repeat from * around, working (sc, dc, sc, dc, sc, dc) in each corner st; join and break yarn.
And that's the much requested Oh My Blanket! I hope you enjoy making this free crochet blanket pattern - and cozying up in it too!
The Fine Print
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!
Pick Your Pony Beanie Tutorial
The Pick Your Pony Beanie is a great "messy bun hat" or ponytail hat - that lets you decide how to wear your hair! It's made of just two kinds of stitches - half double crochet and post stitches - and comes in two sizes. Here's the Pick Your Pony Beanie Tutorial!
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My 10 Favorite Crochet Stitch Dictionaries
Crochet stitch dictionaries are pretty much my favorite non-fiction books, and I add to my collection whenever I get the chance! I also get lots of questions about my collection... so I thought I'd share it with you all here on the blog!
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Ficstitches Yarns Spring 2017 Kit Club Giveaway on Moogly!
I have made no secret of my love for Ficstitches Yarns crochet kits! And so I'm super excited to get to bring you a giveaway for the Spring 2017 installment!
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Pick Your Pony Beanie
The "messy bun" hat has taken the crochet world by storm, and for the last few weeks the requests for a Moogly version have been pouring in. Well, you know I had to add my own spin to it - and that's the Pick Your Pony Beanie!
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#MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #1
Woohoo!! It's time to kick off the 2017 Afghan Crochet Along here on Moogly! We'll be making 24 12" x 12" squares, with a new square released every 2 weeks, now through November. So let's get started!
Hookin On Hump Day #134: Link Party for the Yarny Arts!
Welcome to 2017! It's the first Hookin On Hump Day of the year, and we're so excited to be starting another trip around the sun winding yarn around our hooks and needles! So let's take a look at the top crochet and knit projects from this last round, and be sure to keep linking up your own blog projects, and keep visiting all the fantastic patterns shared here twice a month!
Sleep Better in 2017 with the Brentwood Home Review!
Disclaimer: I was given a free set of pillows in exchange for my honest review. This post includes affiliate links. https://www.brentwoodhome.com/
If there's one thing that turning 40 has taught me (and it's taught me a lot!)... it's that a good night's sleep is worth everything. But if sleeping were a skill, I wouldn't be very good at it. I toss, I turn, I wake up to go to the bathroom and then squeeze in an extra hour or two of worry here and there, because that's modern life, right? So when Brentwood Home offered to let me try their Sleep Wellness Bundle in exchange for my honest review, I jumped at the chance - as long as I get to share the sleepy vibes with one very lucky winner!
It's the Hookin On Hump Day Best of 2016!
This year has flown by, and 2017 is literally right around the corner - and the last HOHD for the year is currently in progress! Kara at Petals to Picots and I would like to say a huge "thanks" to all of you who link up and visit ... it's because of you that Hookin’ on Hump Day has become such great source of inspiration for crocheters, knitters, and fiber artists everywhere. We have seen so many fabulous projects this year! Today we are looking back at the top links from 2016 based on the most clicked links for each round.
Finishing 2016 and Announcing the Moogly CAL 2017!
It's the end of 2016, and the MooglyCAL2016 wrapped up last month, so we'd all have time (with luck!) to do the joining and finishing. Mine still has a few ends to weave in, but that will have to wait til my holiday break - for now, let's talk about the Moogly Crochet Along for 2017!
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Popcorn Border
When finishing up the Moogly CAL 2016 afghan, I needed a border - something with lots of texture! And that's how I came up with the free crochet pattern for the Popcorn Border!
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Celebration Wine Bag
It's time to celebrate! The holidays, the new year, and the hope of good things to come. Like a pair of lovely wines in the Celebration Wine Bag - a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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Double the Fun!
The Celebration Wine Bag was based on a request I received from several readers - for a wine bag made to hold two bottles rather than just one! Perfect for gifting a white and red, or just taking two of your favorites to your next party, this bag keeps them safe and lets you carry them in style!
This pattern takes just one ball of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Bonus Bundle (or 2 balls of the regular size Wool-Ease Thick & Quick), and a couple of evenings to whip up! And the bobbles on the front look like snowballs - so fun!
Celebration Wine Bag
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US - N, 9.0 mm hook - Furls
210 yds Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (6 - Super Bulky; 212 yds/194 m; 12 oz)
Colorway used: Fisherman
Gauge: 6 sts x 7 rows =3" in sc
Helpful Links and Tutorials
Special Stitch:
- Bobble - dc5tog in the indicated st (see linked tutorial above
Celebration Wine Bag Instructions
BASE INSTRUCTIONS (make 2):
Round 1: Ch 9, skip ch closest to the hook, sc in next 7 chs, 2 sc in last ch (turning to work in base of chains from sts just made), sc in base of next 6 sts, 2 sc in same ch as 1st st; join to 1st st with a sl st. (18 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in each of last 2 sts; join. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] twice, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st; join. (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] twice, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st; join and break yarn. (36 sts)
Fold each of the Bases in half, short ends together, and place st markers (pm) in sts at the crease - halfway along each long side of the oval.
Cut 1 piece of plastic canvas into an oval slightly smaller than the crocheted bases.
ADD DIVIDER (working off one of the base pieces, set other base aside):
Row 1: Leaving a long tail, join to RS of one base at one of the st markers, surface sc across to the other st marker; turn (do not remove st markers). (8 sts)
Row 2 - 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (8 sts) Break yarn after Row 17, leaving another long tail.
ASSEMBLE BASE/BEGIN SIDES:
Step 1: Place base without divider WS up, then place plastic canvas oval on top, then place the base with the divider RS up (divider up).
Step 2: Use st markers to line up and connect base layers.
- NOTE: Rounds 1 - 25 below are worked in the round and joined with a sl st, but then turned to work the other way - from the inside of the bag. If needed, use a st marker to mark the last st of each round to help keep st count.
Round 1: Holding bases so that the bottom faces you and the divider faces away from you, and working through the sts of both base layers, join to one of the originally marked sts (at the side of the divider), ch 1, sc in each st (and corresponding st of other layer) around; join and turn (remove st markers as you work this round). (36 sts)
Round 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around; turn. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st 17 sts, bobble in next st, sc in last 18 sts; join and turn. (36 sts)
Round 5: Repeat Round 2.
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in 1st 16 sts, bobble in next st, sc in next st, bobble in next st, sc in last 17 sts; join and turn. (36 sts)
Round 7: Repeat Round 2.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in 1st 15 sts, [bobble in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in last 15 sts; join and turn. (36 sts)
Round 9: Repeat Round 2.
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in 1st 14 sts, [bobble in next st, sc in next st] 4 times, sc in last 14 sts; join and turn. (36 sts)
Round 11: Repeat Round 2.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in 1st 13 sts, [bobble in next st, sc in next st] 5 times, sc in last 13 sts; join and turn. (36 sts)
Round 13: Repeat Round 2.
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in 1st 12 sts, [bobble in next st, sc in next st] 6 times, sc in last 12 sts; join and turn. (36 sts)
Round 15: Repeat Round 2.
Round 16: Repeat Round 12.
Round 17: Repeat Round 2.
Round 18: Repeat Round 10.
Round 19: Repeat Round 2.
Round 20: Repeat Round 8.
Round 21: Repeat Round 2.
Round 22: Repeat Round 6.
Round 23: Repeat Round 2.
Round 24: Repeat Round 4.
Round 25: Repeat Round 2, pm at sts #5, 15, 23, and 33; break yarn. (36 sts)
MAKE HANDLE:
Row 1: Join to st #15 (2nd marker) from RS of bag, ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog (ending last st in 3rd marked st); turn (remaining sts unworked). (7 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; turn. (5 sts)
Row 3 - 16: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (5 sts)
Row 17: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st; turn. (7 sts)
Row 18: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st; turn and break yarn leaving a long tail. (9 sts)
FINISHING:
Step 1: Use long tails on divider to sew sides of divider to front and back of bag.
Step 2: Use long tail on handle to sew Row 18 of handle to Round 25 between other 2 marked sts (sts #33 and 5).
Step 3: Sc around both openings on either side of the handle; join and break yarn, weave in ends.
Step 4: Lightly block if desired by inserting 2 wine bottles in bag and spraying with water, then let air dry with bottles inside.
And that's the Celebration Wine Bag! I hope you have something to celebrate this season, and that you enjoy this free crochet wine bag pattern!
The Fine Print
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2016, 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!
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