Oh sure, everybody dresses up the kids. Some adults even don costumes for Halloween. But what about the pets? Don't let them miss out on the fun - even if we're really the ones enjoying it most! Today's roundup features 10 free crochet pet costume patterns that are sure to win your fur-baby a prize at the pet parade - and hopefully won't have the cat plotting against you.
Say it with me - Organization NOW! In the ongoing and never-ending battle towards organizing my home, I came up with this week's free crochet basket pattern. A fun and easy hanging basket that I've dubbed Organization Now!
This giveaway is now finished! Congratulations to the winners: Che A., Regina C., and Sanna F.! And a big thank you to Bonita Patterns for sponsoring this very generous giveaway! Be sure to visit Bonita Patterns for fantastic patterns and support indie design!
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Bonita Patterns is perhaps most well known for her amazing crocodile stitch booties. I see them pop up on Pinterest nearly every day! But that's not all - she's got gorgeous crochet and knit patterns for everyone. Sweaters, cowls, hats, capes, legwarmers, capes, shawls...everything she makes is beautiful and picture perfect. And I'm so excited to bring you a giveaway featuring her fantastic patterns!
Post stitches, or relief stitches, are almost always worked around double crochets or taller stitches. That's how you get the post to stitch around! Making post stitches around single crochet stitches is something you don't see very often - but I find it can be a handy trick, and use it in several Moogly patterns. Here's how it's done.
I think my favorite thing about September (besides the kids going back to school!) is seeing the fiber arts world reawaken after the lull of summer. With that chill in the air, suddenly settling in with some yarn or fabric has new appeal! And while the fiber arts bloggers have kept on posting all year, there's an excitement in the air! Which makes this link party better and better! Sara from My Merry Messy Life and I are pleased as can be to share the featured posts every 2 weeks. Remember, with the two of us as co-hosts, the featured projects get twice the publicity, with links on both our sites and all our social media outlets! And this week, we're going to try something new - use the hashtag #HOHD and tweet about your entries! We'll use these to get even MORE attention on your posts and entries. So let's get to it!
Hexagons are the hottest motif shape going right now - for blankets, stuffed animals, you name it! The African Flower Hexagon (linked below) is by far the most popular right now, and I did a roundup earlier this year featuring 10 free crochet patterns that use the African Flower motif. Prior to that, I'd also done a roundup of 10 free crochet patterns using all sorts of hexagons. But today I want to focus on the hexagon itself. Such a simple shape, usually just a hands-width when finished, but within those few rows there is so much variation! Here are the standouts: 10 free crochet hexagon patterns!
Scarves can be fashionable, warming, frilly, or business-like. They make great gifts because they fit for years and years. And they can also be a lot of fun - like animal scarves! These are great for kids or any adult with a sense of whimsy. Here are 10 free crochet animal scarf patterns to put a smile on your face!
This colorway was so delicious and so yummy I couldn't wait to turn it into a new pattern! The Luscious One Skein Cowl can be made in just one evening, and I think it's going to be a staple in my wardrobe - as soon as we get some cool weather to go with it!
The Chroma Crochet Bag features a stitch pattern that I've seen in several places - but the only name I've seen for it is Ripple Stitch - and since it has nothing to do with chevrons I think it's time to give it a new name. So I've gone with Overlapping Post Stitch - descriptive and easy to remember I hope! Here's how it's done.
Crochet Leg Warmers for babies and children are great! For babies they keep little knees warm while allowing for easy diaper changes, and protect delicate knees when they're learning to crawl! Once they've grown a bit leg warmers are a must for budding ballet dancers, as well as any child who insists on wearing dresses and shorts into the chill of fall. And they just look good! Today I've collected 10 great free crochet leg warmers patterns. Most of these patterns have both baby and toddler sizes, and sometimes even child sizes - as well as info on how to change the size!
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Have you made crochet leg warmers for kids? They make a great unique gift that's sure to be appreciated as temps drop in the coming season. What's your favorite leg warmers pattern for kids? Share in the comments!
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Crocheters are remarkably generous people. They give their time and talents to friends and loved ones, often just for the joy of seeing a smile on the other person's face. And there are dozens of charity groups, large and small, that focus on crocheting to help others. Many of those have specific needs and requirements. Today I would like to share some patterns you don't have to be part of a group to make - but they all promote awareness and activism right in the design! Perfect for fundraisers or just letting someone know they're loved. A lot of the patterns are pink, but it's easy to change the color as appropriate. Here are 10 free crochet for a cause patterns! (One warning - one of these patterns contains three quarters of a swear word.)
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The free pattern for the Eloise Baby Sweater has just been released on Moogly - and now you've got a chance to win the yarn to make it - enough for either the 0-6mths or 6-12mths size! Courtesy of this Lion Brand Yarn Giveaway!
The idea for this crochet sweater has been rolling around my brain for the past 6 months and at long last it's finally ready to come out! I think it must've been the buttons - they finally got my hook moving. Or maybe it was waiting for fall... Whatever happened, I'm so glad it did! The Eloise Baby Sweater is the result - and I think it was worth the wait!
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Baby sweaters are usually made in sweet pastels, but there was something about the jewel tones of this wool that caught my eye. It reminds me of the stories of Eloise, and her mischievous but ever lovely ways. I think she would have looked rawther fetching wearing this as a baby. Peeking out from the warm gray, each color really pops. As Eloise would say, it's absolutely brilliant. That's not a weird thing to say about a sweater, right?
So on to the pattern! The Eloise Baby Sweater is available in five sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 18 months, 2T, and 3T. If you prefer not to use the Chainless Starting Double Crochet (tutorial linked below), then ch 2 and dc in the first st of each round where applicable.
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US - J, 6.00 mm hook
330-610 total yds Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (4 Medium / Worsted; Acrylic, Wool)
A: 250-450 yds (Oxford Grey shown)
B: 20-40 yds (Cranberry shown)
C: 20-40 yds (Paprika shown)
D: 20-40 yds (Avocado shown)
E: 20-40 yds (Blue Heather shown)
2+ Buttons - ⅞" (22mm)
Gauge: 9 sts x 5 rows = 3" in dc
Sizes in the pattern are written as 6mths(12mths, 18mths, 2T, 3T) - when only one number is shown it applies to all sizes.
Looking for larger sizes? Check out the Eloise Girls Sweater!
Click here for the UK Version of the Eloise Baby Sweater (PDF)
Klik hier voor de Nederlandse vertaling door Elke Willens van Het Haakbeest (PDF)
Klicken Sie hier für die Deutsche Übersetzung von Claudia Bolz (PDF)
FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
Starting with the skirt, which is worked sideways.
Row 1: With Color A, FDC 27(29, 31, 33, 35). Turn.
Row 2: CSDC, dc in the next 26(28, 30, 32, 34) sts. Turn. Remove the hook from the loop (place st marker in loop if desired so it doesn't pull back through). (27(29, 31, 33, 35) sts)
Row 3: With Color B, join to BLO of 3rd st of previous row with a sl st. Working in BLO, sl st in the same st and next st, sc in the next 7(7, 8, 8, 10) sts, hdc in the next 7(9, 9, 10, 10) sts, dc in the last 9(9, 10, 11, 11) sts. Turn. (25(27, 29, 31, 33) sts)
Row 4: CSDC, dc in the next 8(8, 9, 10, 10) sts, hdc in the next 7(9, 9, 10, 10) sts, sc in the next 7(7, 8, 8, 10) sts, sl st in the next st (first sl st of previous row remains unworked). Break yarn B. Turn. (24(26, 28, 30, 32) sts)
Row 5: Pick up loop of A from Row 2, CSDC, dc in the BLO of next and each st to end. Turn. (27(29. 31, 33, 35) sts)
Row 6: CSDC, dc in the next 26(28, 30, 32, 34) sts. Turn. Remove the hook from the loop. (27(29, 31, 33, 35) sts)
Row 7: With Color C, join to BLO of 3rd st of previous row with a sl st. Working in BLO, sl st in the same st and next st, sc in the next 7(7, 8, 8, 10) sts, hdc in the next 7(9, 9, 10, 10) sts, dc in the last 9(9, 10, 11, 11) sts. Turn. (25(27, 29, 31, 33) sts)
Row 8: CSDC, dc in the next 8(8, 9, 10, 10) sts, hdc in the next 7(9, 9, 10, 10) sts, sc in the next 7(7, 8, 8, 10) sts, sl st in the next st. Break yarn C. Turn. (24(26, 28, 30, 32) sts)
Row 9: Pick up loop of A from Row 6, CSDC, dc in the BLO of next and each st to end. Turn. (27(29, 31, 33, 35) sts)
Row 10: CSDC, dc in the next 26(28, 30, 32, 34) sts. Turn. Remove the hook from the loop. (27(29, 31, 33, 35) sts)
Row 11 - 54(58, 62, 66, 70): Repeat Rows 7 - 10, alternating between colors B through E for the Row 7-8 repeats. Do not break Color A.
NOTE: For 6mths there will be 13 color stripes, for 12mths there will be 14 color stripes, for 18mths there will be 15 color stripes, for 2T there will be 16 color stripes, and for 3T there will be 17 color stripes.
Row 1: Continuing with Color A, ch 1, sc 64(68, 72, 76, 80) evenly across. Turn. (64(68, 72, 76, 80) sts)
Row 2: CSDC, dc in the next 17(18, 19, 20, 21) sts, ch 20(20, 22, 22, 22), skip 5 sts, dc in the next 25(27, 29, 31, 33) sts, ch 20(20, 22, 22, 22), skip 5 sts, dc in the last 11(12, 13, 14, 15) sts. Turn. (54 dc and 40 ch(58 dc and 40 ch, 62 dc and 44 ch, 66 dc and 44 ch, 70 dc and 44 ch))
Row 3: CSDC, dc in the next 8(9, 10, 11, 12) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 18(18, 20, 20, 20) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 21(23, 25, 27, 29) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 18(18, 20, 20, 20) sts, dc3tog, dc in the last 16(17, 18, 19, 20) sts. Turn. (86(90, 98, 102, 106) sts)
Row 4: CSDC, dc in the next 14(15, 16, 17, 18) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 16(16, 18, 18, 18) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 19(21, 23, 25, 27) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 16(16, 18, 18, 18) sts, dc3tog, dc in the last 8(9, 10, 11, 12) sts. Turn. (78(82, 90, 94, 98) sts)
Row 5: CSDC, dc in the next 6(7, 8, 9, 10) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 14(14, 16, 16, 16) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 17(19, 21, 23, 25) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 14(14, 16, 16, 16) sts, dc3tog, dc in the last 14(15, 16, 17, 18) sts. Turn. (70(74, 82, 86, 90) sts)
Row 6: CSDC, dc in the next 12(13, 14, 15, 16) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 12(12, 14, 14, 14) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 15(17, 19, 21, 23) sts, dc3tog, dc in the next 12(12, 14, 14, 14) sts, dc3tog, dc in the last 6(7, 8, 9, 10) sts. Do NOT turn. Break yarn. (62(66, 74, 78, 82) sts)
Row 7: With Color C (or accent color of your choice), join with sl st to 1st st of previous row (since you didn't turn, this is NOT where you finished the previous row, but the actual first st of the previous row). Sc in the first 11(12, 13, 14, 15) sts, sc3tog, sc in the next 10(10, 12, 12, 12) sts, sc3tog, sc in the next 13(15, 17, 19, 21) sts, sc3tog, sc in the next 10(10, 12, 12, 12) sts, sc3tog, sc in the last 5(6, 7, 8, 9) sts. Break yarn. (54(58, 66, 70, 74) sts)
NOTE: If the neckline seems to large here for the larger sizes, turn and work another row of sc sts, following the decreasing pattern established.
Make the sleeves: Sleeves are crocheted right onto the yoke. Though they are crocheted in the round, after the join at the end of each round, you'll turn - so that even numbered rows will be worked from the "inside" of the sleeve.
Round 1: With sweater RS out, use Color A and CSDC to join to center of armpit. Dc 32(32, 34, 34, 34) sts evenly around armhole. Join to 1st st with sl st. Turn. (32(32, 34, 34, 34) sts)
SIZE 3T ONLY: CSDC, dc in next st and each st around. Turn. (34 sts) Then proceed as written.
Round 2: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in each remaining st around. Join to 1st st with sl st. Turn. (31(31, 33, 33, 33) sts)
Round 3 - 11: Repeat Round 2, decreasing 1 st per round, so that at the end of Round 11 you'll have 22(22, 24, 24, 24) sts.
Round 12: CSDC, dc in next st and each st around, join to 1st st with a sl st. Turn. (22(22, 24, 24) sts)
Round 1: With Color B, from RS of sleeve, join to BLO of joining st of previous row with a sl st. Ch 1, sc in BLO of each st around. (22(22, 24, 24, 24 sts) Break yarn, seamless join in 2nd st of the round.
Round 2: With Color C, repeat previous round. (22(22, 24, 24, 24 sts)
Round 3: With Color D, repeat previous round. (22(22, 24, 24, 24 sts)
Round 4: With Color E, repeat previous round. (22(22, 24, 24, 24 sts) Weave in ends.
With Color A, join to RS front opening at the bottom of the skirt with a sl st. Sc evenly up the side, sc in the BLO around the neck opening, and sc down the other side, leaving the bottom of the skirt un-edged.
Sew buttons to sweater so that they fit between dc sts of the yoke, as shown. As opposed to fixed button holes, this will allow for a more adjustable fit!
What do you think? Absolutely charming for any little princess at the Plaza - or wherever you spend the holidays! I hope you enjoy the Eloise Baby Sweater! Let me know if you spot any errors, as you're my pattern testers. Enjoy!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2013. 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, please visit the About page for details. TamaraKelly@mooglyblog.com.
I think when most people think of crochet thread, they think of doilies. And doilies are very pretty - the skill needed to make them is impressive. But what else can you do with thread? The answer is: a lot! Too much to cover in one roundup. (I tried and it was getting out of hand!) Today I want to show you beautiful crochet earrings, all made with crochet thread. They are a great quick accessory to make for yourself, and they also make a charming and thoughtful gift! Here are 10 of the best patterns I've seen.
Changing colors in Tunisian Crochet is easy! You can do it to horizontally to make stripes, or in the middle of a row - to make a pattern or picture. Basically, there are three places where you can introduce the new color to have a very different effect. Here's how Tunisian Color Changes are done!
September! Fall is in the air... sometimes... and the craft world is re-invigorated! Thoughts of holidays, cool nights, sweaters, blankets, and all things cozy and homey. And babies - so many babies lately! (Special shout out to Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me - congrats on your new little girl!) So you know this latest edition of Hookin On Hump Day was hopping! Some amazing projects this go around, and Sara from My Merry Messy Life and I are pleased as can be to share the featured posts! Remember, with the two of us as co-hosts, the featured projects get twice the publicity, with links on both our sites and all our social media outlets! So let's get to it!
Congratulations to the winner, Luisa L! Enjoy your issue of Inspired Crochet! For the rest of you, read on to learn how you can purchase this issue, or subscribe!
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As many of you know, I'm quite proud to have a new and original Tunisian crochet pattern in this month's special anniversary issue of the online crochet magazine, Inspired Crochet! And even better, they've agreed to let me give away this issue to one lucky Moogly fan! But it's a short one, so keep reading and act fast!
Usually when a crocheter hears the word "frog" they think of pulling out stitches (rippit, rippit!), and undoing minutes, if not hours of work - not a fun thing! While frogs are usually slimy, (or for yarn-users tragic), today's roundup features a far friendlier bit of frogging - crochet frog patterns! And they're all free!
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Previously on Moogly, I shared a video tutorial for the Picot Single Crochet (PSC) stitch, and the Granule Stitch pattern. That inspired a reader request for a bath mitt to compete the Pampering Bath items already available - and the Pampering Picots Bath Mitt was born!
Recently I discovered this amazing thing happening, called Design Wars - and it's all about crochet! It's a super fun site,contest and concept, and it's getting better all the time! Today I'm excited to bring you a guest post from it's founder, Salena Baca, telling you all about it! - Tamara
Decreasing in crochet is usually done in one of two ways. The most common is working "2tog" - where you make the first half of the stitch in two stitches, and finish them as one stitch. The other common method is to just skip a stitch all together! But there are times when these methods just won't do. They might create a lump, leave a hole, or just plain not look right. Enter the Invisible Decrease!
Throw pillows are one of the fastest (and cheapest!) ways to give your room an instant makeover. You can freshen up the look, add some personality, or just make it that much more posh. Crochet pillow patterns are a great choice - you can make something just right for your room, that really expresses your style. And you won't see it on your neighbor's couch a week later! Here are 10+ great free crochet pillow patterns to choose from.
Finding cute crochet sweater patterns for baby girls is easy - there are hundreds to choose from, some right here on Moogly! But finding crochet patterns for baby boys, or even unisex patterns, can be more of a challenge. Today I've combed the internets to bring you 10 free crochet cardigan sweater patterns for baby boys!
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It's finally here, my 100th pattern! And this is a very special one, as it comes with a story. The Vintage Wobble Afghan is an old, almost lost stitch pattern, rescued and re-interpreted for today!
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A little while ago, Tami Lemons posted an intriguing photo and request on the Moogly Facebook page. It was an afghan pattern her Great Aunt Ernestine had made - but like many of her generation, she never wrote it down! I'll let Tami tell you the story:
My Great Aunt Ernestine was 95, and I was staying with her at night, so she could remain in her home. She was an avid crocheter and knitter. In fact, she did all kinds of crafts! Anyway, her arthritis in her hands would not let her work with yarn any longer, and I was bragging about her afghans, and asked if she had the patterns for them. She said 'Yes!, Right up here!" and pointed to her temple.
So, I thought it would be a great way to keep her mind focused, if she could recite the patterns from her head, and walk me thru making them. She did! We made 6 afghans. An Apache Tears, a Navajo afghan, some granny squares, a granny stripe, and of course, this one! This was the second one, with the granny stripe being the first. I was a novice, but she told me every step to take. After the granny squares, I realized she was declining, so I wrote down the patterns for the last two. the Navajo and Apache tears. But, I failed to journal this one....It was wonderful times. I miss her dearly!
And this is where I came in! Tami and I both searched and searched, but were unable to find a pattern that looked exactly like her photo. So taking the bull by the horns, studying the photo, and playing with some yarn, I was able to decipher the pattern. Now Tami has generously allowed me to share what Great Aunt Ernestine called her "Wobble Blanket" with all of you! I'm so honored!
The original was worked as a scrapghan of sorts - each row in a different color, beautiful in those classic vintage colors. For the one I made, I kept every row a different color, but I worked it up with an ombre effect- my own modern touch. Either way you make it, it's a wonderful, fun crochet afghan pattern - a modern take on the wobble crocheted afghan granny used to make!
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US - J, 6.00 mm hook (Furls Fiberarts)
2900 yds total Red Heart With Love (Medium/4 weight yarn) - 8 skeins total
Colorways Shown:
A. Navy
B. True Blue
C. Mallard
D. Pewter
E. Blue Hawaii
F. Iced Aqua
G. Bluebell
H. White
Gauge: 13 sts x 6 rows = 4" in pattern (but don't stress it - it's a blanket!)
Size as written: 47"W x 66"L
To change the size: Work in a multiple of 12 plus 7, plus 2 for the starting chain
Vintage Wobble Afghan Video Tutorial
Tunisian Version of the Vintage Wobble Afghan by Dela Wilkins
Note: Each row is worked in a different color. You can use the color striping pattern of your choice, or you can follow along with the ombre pattern I used. To do so, see below the pattern for the color scheme.
Row 1: Ch 153. Dc in the 6th ch from the hook (skipped chs count as first dc and skip 2). [Dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the same ch. *Skip 3 ch, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch, dc2tog over the next 3 ch (skip center ch), [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch. Skip 3, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the next ch. Repeat from * 11 times, until 3 ch remain. Skip 2 ch, dc in the last ch. Break yarn, finish off, and turn.
Row 2: With next color, join to first st with a sl st and ch 3 (or use Standing Dc). Skip 2 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the ch sp. *Skip 3 sts, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the ch sp, dc2tog in between the posts on either side of the dc2tog of the previous round (see closeup photo below). Skip the next st, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the ch sp. Skip 3 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the ch sp. Repeat from * 11 times, until 3 sts remain. Skip 2 sts, dc in the last st (top of the ch 3). Break yarn, finish off, and turn.
Rows 3 - 104: Repeat Row 2.
Edging: Sc evenly around or use edging pattern desired. I recommend 2 sc around each dc post on the sides of the afghan, but use whatever you think looks best!
See the letters above for the colors used - or come up with 8 colors of your own and give each a letter to use this pattern! Start with the darkest color and arrange them in the order desired, and write the letter for each on the label - easy peasy. I recommend you print this part out and cross off each row as you go. You can use the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of this post to print out the whole pattern or just this chart, as needed.
Et voila! Whether you use the ombre version, your own stripe pattern, or make it as a scrapghan, the Vintage Wobble Afghan is a great pattern, and I'm so happy to be able to share it with you! Many thanks to Tami Lemons and Great Aunt Ernestine as well - it was a wonderful gift to be able to bring this pattern back to life!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2013. 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, please visit the About page for details.
What a week it's been! Giveaways have been happening here at Moogly, and tons of giveaways have been happening on other crochet sites as well. And we're not done yet!
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The Solid Shell Stitch pattern is one of the simplest shell stitch patterns there are. (Though not an easy one to say on camera! Five times fast, go!) You can work it back and forth in rows, in the round, or work just one row of it to make a beautiful blanket edging! Here's the basics of how it's done.
The year is flying by - it seems like just yesterday I started co-hosting this linky party with Sara at My Merry Messy Life! It's been so much fun checking out all the new projects, meeting more crafters, and discovering new blogs and talents through your links! And as the party continues to grow, I depend more and more on your clicks - they help determine who gets featured each week! Remember that these links get twice the exposure - featured on both Moogly and My Merry Messy Life and on our social media sites, so joining up is a great way to get your site seen. Now let’s get to this week’s highlights!
The African Flower Motif might just be the new granny square! This one motif seems to be able to form the basis of any number of patterns. It's fun, beautiful, easy, and visually striking - and here are 10 free patterns that show it off!
Mandalas are hot right now - big, small, or used as the basis for a whole pattern, these circular crochet patterns are fun to make! No longer used only as a religious symbol, they can still be meditative to make and admire. And in yarn they can be useful too - as potholders, trivets, wall and table decor, or as part of a bag, blanket, rug, or even a bag! So here are 10 free mandala crochet patterns - for both mandalas and projects that incorporate them! (Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.)
The Neon Dreams Infinity Scarf is indeed the stuff dreams are made of. Dreams of bright, bold hues, ultra-modern color blocking, super chunky scarves and cowls, and infinite possibilities!
Many of you will be familiar with Sara Duggan and her website Crochet Business - and if you sell your crochet items or patterns, her site is a must read! She's also written a guest post for Moogly before. Now Sara has a new ebook out: "Hooking for Cash: 10 Ways to Make Money with Your Crochet Blog"! I'm super excited to be able to host today's stop on her blog tour, and even better, offer Moogly readers a chance to win their own copy! Read on for Sara's fantastic Sweet Pea stitch tutorial, and details on how to win your own copy of her new book! (Disclaimer: affiliate link included)
The giveaway is finished! Congratulations to Yaya R.! Thank you so much to all who entered - old fans and new! I hope you all stick around - there's lots more great things to come at Moogly!
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Moogly has been up and running as a crochet and knit blog for nearly two years now, and I've managed to design lots and lots of patterns in that time. In fact, this Friday will be #99. Which means on August 23rd I'll hit 100! Exciting on its own, but it gets better... because Red Heart Yarns is sponsoring a giveaway to celebrate!
This amazing giveaway is pictured above, has a retail value of $125 and includes the following:
Even more fantastic, Red Heart ships internationally - so anyone can enter! The giveaway begins at 12am Eastern on August 16th and will end at 12am Eastern on August 23rd. Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. So tell your friends and be sure to come back every day so you can win this amazing prize package!
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Despicable Me is one of our family's favorite movies. And Despicable Me 2 is a huge hit at the movie theaters this summer! I haven't seen it yet myself, but the kids tell me it's even better than the first. A big part of the success of these movies are the Minions. Tiny, yellow and very funny, these background characters steal the show! Of course, there are a lot of designs out now featuring these cute guys - so here are 10 of the best free Minions crochet patterns!
We all have them - those partially used skeins of yarn. Too much to throw out, not enough to make a project on their own, don't really want to buy more of it. Time for a stash buster afghan! These 10 free afghan crochet patterns are perfect stash busters - with stripes and color changes, they come to life!
I don't design knit patterns very often, but when I do, I enjoy it! These Stripey Knit Slouchy Beanies were super fun to make, and I liked switching it up from my usual routine. Even better, this week's pattern is a reader request - to translate the Sweet Striped Crochet Hats into knitting. And to make it truly awesome... I've included sizing for the whole family!
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The Stripey Knit Slouchy Beanies are designed with a relaxed loose fit in mind. If you want them tighter, use a size smaller needles and drop a stripe repeat. If you are in-between sizes or a tight knitter, go a size bigger! With 4 sizes to choose from, you can't go wrong.
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US 6, 4mm DPNs (or 16" circulars if desired for larger sizes)
US 8, 5mm DPNs (also 16" circulars if desired for larger sizes, will need to switch for decreases)
70 (95, 125, 160) yds Caron Simply Soft (Worsted Weight yarn) in 2 or more colors
Sizes: Baby (Toddler, Kid, Teen/Adult) - 14-15 (16-18, 19-21, 22-24) inches
With Color A and #6 needles, CO 68 (76, 88, 100). Join to work in the round.
Knit in 2x2 rib (k2, p2) until band is 1" tall (all sizes).
With Color B and #8 needles, purl 1 row. Do not break Color A if you're using only 2 colors (can carry it along inside).
Continuing with Color B, knit every round (stockinette) for 1" (2" from CO edge).
With next color, purl 1 row. Then knit every round for 1" (3" from CO edge).
Continue switching colors, working a purl row followed by an inch of stockinette, until the hat is 5 (6, 7, 8) inches tall from CO edge.
With next color, purl 1 row. Then start decreases for crown.
Row 1: *K7, k2tog. Repeat from * to end, knit leftover sts.
Row 2: Knit each st.
Row 3: *K6, k2tog. Repeat from * to end, knit leftover sts.
Row 4: Knit each st.
Row 5: *K5, k2tog. Repeat from * to end, knit leftover sts.
Row 6: Knit each st.
Row 7: *K4, k2tog. Repeat from * to end, knit leftover sts.
Row 8: With next color, Purl each st.
Row 9: *K3, k2tog. Repeat from * to end, knit leftover sts.
Row 10: Knit each st.
Row 11: *K2, k2tog. Repeat from * to end, knit leftover sts.
Row 12: Knit each st.
Row 13: *K1, k2tog. Repeat from * to end, knit leftover sts.
Row 14: Knit each st.
Row 15: *K2tog. Repeat from * to end, knit leftover sts. Break yarn and use the tail to pick up each st off the needles, and pull close the hole in the top. Weave in ends.
It's amazing what a little purl row can do! Next week I'll be back at the crochet patterns, but it's been a lot of fun to mix it up. If you knit or are bi-stitchual yourself, I hope you enjoy this free knit slouchy beanie pattern!
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