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Crochet and Catch Up with Moogly - December 18, 2024

December 18, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 4 Comments

There is only one week until the holidays - how are you holding up?! Let's take a few minutes of calm, deep breathing, and let's visit in another Crochet and Catch Up! Join us for this live, or catch up later with the video and links below!

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Crochet and Catch Up with Moogly

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What I'm Wearing: Hygge Cocoon Cardigan

MooglyCAL2024 - ALL the blocks!

Red Heart With Love

Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket - free pattern and tutorial

Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing

Crochet Acorn Ornament - free pattern

Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament - free pattern

Bear Squish Tutorial

Basic Crochet Christmas Stocking - free pattern and tutorial

Designer Showcase: Kiks and Jacks

Knit Wild Giveaway

babé crochet Hat Templates Giveaway

Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Giveaway

Sneak Peek: Crochet Octopus Ornament - coming tomorrow! And check out the new Bernat Blanket All In One Granny Square, larger Susan Bates Twist + Lock Hooks, and Caron Simply Me, too!

See Me Live...well, Live Online!

I've got a few lives lined up for you in the coming month - hope to see you there!

December 19th at 11am CT - TikTok Live on the Yarnspirations TikTok page - Reviewing the best Moogly and Yarnspiration patterns of 2024!

December 31st at 11am CT - Let's talk about MooglyCAL2025 on Facebook and YouTube!

January 8th, 2025 at 11am CT - TikTok Live on the Yarnspirations TikTok page - New Crochet Techniques for a New Year!

Have a wonderful day all - see you to crochet and catch up next time! And before you go, here's a Pin for today's post, so you can add it to your favorite Pinterest boards! We appreciate (and need) your shares on all our posts.

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Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament

December 17, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

The Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament is an adorable adornment for your Christmas tree - without the sticky fingers! Featuring Bernat Maker Minis, this tasty tiny hanging crochet Christmas tree ornament or present topper can be made in minutes! Get the free crochet pattern here on Moogly!

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Why Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornaments?

After looking up the whys of Christmas Acorns, I got curious about peppermint candies and their holiday connection. Here's what I found, according to Epicurious.com,

"According to The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets, a local choirmaster in Cologne, Germany, sometime around 1670, was looking for a way to keep rowdy young people quiet while they were watching the live Nativity, and asked a local confectioner to create a special hard candy for the kids to keep busy on for a while."

But... apparently that and all the other origin stories are impossible to prove. No one really knows! But by 1919, Bob McCormack, a confectioner in Albany, Georgia, began manufacturing candy canes. By the middle of the 20th century, his company was one of the world's largest candy cane producers.

My best guess is that peppermint just feels so especially good in the cold air! And the round shape is a whole lot less messy to enjoy...

The Perfect Project for Bernat Maker Minis!

When something takes only 10 yards of yarn or less to make, you should turn to your yarn odds and ends to see what you can use up! Any pattern like the Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament is automatically a fantastic stash buster - and it's fun to see how it looks in different yarns!

But if you're going to be making a bunch of fun small projects this coming year, you'll want to snag a bag of Bernat Maker Minis! There are so many fabulous little projects you can make with 10 colorful skeins of yarn that feature off-the-rails stitch definition.

Try them with the Crochet Acorn Ornament, Gnome Candy Ornaments, the Christmas Crochet Characters by Repeat Crafter Me, or any of the 190+ free ornament patterns on Yarnspirations. And I'll have one more this week - the Crochet Octopus Ornament!

Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament

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US-H, 5.0 mm hook

8 yds Bernat Maker Minis (5 - Bulky; 75% cotton 25% nylon; 500 g/17.65 oz, 560 m/610 yds)
A: Red (4 yds)
B: White (4 yds)

Stitch Markers

Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4”/10 cm

Size: approx 2” across

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Magic Circle

Dc2tog - Double Crochet Decrease

Cinching closed a circle

NOTES:

The ch 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a st.

Be sure to attach the hanging loop before cinching the final round closed. The ends of the yarn work as stuffing, enclosed within the ornament.

Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament INSTRUCTIONS:

Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle. Ch 2. *Dc in ring finishing st with Color B. Dc in ring finishing st with Color A. Rep from * 4 times. Join to 1st dc with a sl st. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: (Continuing with Color A) Ch 2. Work 2 dc in the 1st st finishing 2nd st with Color B. 2 dc in the next st finishing 2nd st with Color A. *2 dc in the next st finishing 2nd st with Color B. 2 dc in the next st finishing 2nd st with Color A. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st dc with a sl st. (20 sts)

Rnd 3: (Continuing with Color A) Ch 2. *Dc2tog finishing st with Color B. Dc2tog finishing st with Color A. Repeat from * around, break yarn leaving a 12″ tail of Color A.

Make a Hanging Loop: Cut a 6” length of Color A. Tie ends together securely to make a loop. Insert in the ornament and loop through the end to secure. Tuck the ends to the inside of the ornament. Use Color A tail to cinch the last round closed; flatten the peppermint as shown and weave in ends.

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The Fine Print

Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2024, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.

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Crochet Acorn Ornament

December 16, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 1 Comment

The Crochet Acorn Ornament is a quick and fun way to add a touch of nature to your tree - without the squirrel trouble! Featuring Bernat Maker Minis, this tiny hanging crochet Christmas tree ornament or present topper whips up fast! Get the free crochet pattern here on Moogly!

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Why Acorn Christmas Ornaments?

I'm a curious person, and I got to wondering just *why* we see acorns used as Christmas tree ornaments! Here's what I found out, courtesy of Taste of Home's article on the "Secret Meanings Behind Classic Crochet Ornaments":

"Did you know the oak tree is the national tree of Germany? The oak tree was sacred to ancient Germans, representing strength and good luck. Many early German Christmas trees were adorned with acorn ornaments to symbolize the little acorn becoming the mighty oak. Put one on your Christmas tree for a lucky year..."

So a crocheted Acorn Ornament symbolizes good luck, new beginnings, the gift of life, and good fortune - something we all could use more of in the new year!

The Perfect Project for Bernat Maker Minis!

When something takes only 10 yards of yarn or less to make, you should turn to your yarn odds and ends to see what you can use up! Any pattern like the Crochet Acorn Ornament is automatically a fantastic stash buster - and it's fun to see how it looks in different yarns!

Try them with the Gnome Candy Ornaments, the Christmas Crochet Characters by Repeat Crafter Me, or any of the 190+ free ornament patterns on Yarnspirations. And I'll have two more this week - the Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament and a Crochet Octopus Ornament!

Crochet Acorn Ornament

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US-H, 5.0 mm hook, Susan Bates

10 yds Bernat Maker Minis (5 - Bulky; 75% cotton 25% nylon; 500 g/17.65 oz, 560 m/610 yds)
A: Brown (5 yds)
B: Cream (5 yds)

Fiberfill (very small amt - or leftover bits of yarn)

Stitch Markers

Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4”/10 cm

Size: approx 1.25” across

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

Crochet Acorn Ornament Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Magic Circle

Sc2tog - Single Crochet Decrease

Blo - Back Loop Only

Back Stitch Seaming

Crochet Acorn Ornament INSTRUCTIONS:

BOTTOM OF ACORN

Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle. Ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to first st. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first st. (12 sts)

Rnds 3 - 5: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first st. Stuff bottom of acorn loosely.

Rnd 6: Ch 1. *Sc in next 2 sts. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first st and fasten off. Add more stuffing if needed. Set aside.

TOP OF ACORN

Rnd 1: With Color B, make a magic circle. Ch 1. Work 6 sc in the ring, Join with a sl st. (6 sts) Do not tighten magic circle completely.

Rnd 2: Ch 1. Working entire rnd in blo, 2 sc in each st around, Join with sl st to first st. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1. Working entire rnd in blo, sc in the first 2 sts. 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 2 sts. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st. (16 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1. Working entire rnd in blo, sc in each st around. Join with sl st and fasten off leaving a long tail.

Crochet Acorn Ornament FINISHING:

Make Hanging Loop: Cut a 6” length of Color B. Tie ends together securely to make a loop. Insert in the Top of Acorn and loop through the end to secure. Tuck the ends to the WS of the top. Cinch Top magic circle completely closed.

Sewing: Insert open end of Bottom into Top and using long tail of Top, sew Top to Bottom.

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The Fine Print

If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.

Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket Tutorial

December 13, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 2 Comments

The Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket Tutorial will show you how to crochet this unique stitch pattern - in both right and left-handed video tutorials! This one breaks the "rules" in a delightful way. I'm thrilled to share it with you here!

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As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):

The Free Pattern: Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket

U.S. P/16 (11.5 mm) hook, Susan Bates

660 - 4840 yds Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing (6 - Super Bulky; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
Colorway Shown: Dark Orchid

Stitch Markers

Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket Tutorial:

What size will you make? See the written pattern for the complete size chart, and info on how to customize your afghan!

How to Crochet the Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket - Right-Handed

Learn to Crochet the Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket - Left-Handed

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I hope you enjoy this tutorial for the Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket! If this video doesn't answer all your questions, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help.

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Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket

December 12, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 12 Comments

The Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket is a rule-breaking afghan that might be my new favorite way to work C2C crochet! Featuring Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing, this cuddly throw features a gorgeous gradient - I know you're going to love this way to crochet!

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Corner to Corner, Entrelac, Basketweave, Tunisian, JAYGO... let's go with Corner to Corner Tunisian!

One day I felt a sudden inspiration - could I do Tunisian corner to corner, withOUT breaking the yarn after each row? Yes! Now, does that make the "wrong side" of the Tunisian fabric will show? Yes! Did I ask multiple experts what this technique is? Yes! Did they agree? Absolutely not. One warned I might even get a lot of pushback from certain crocheters!

But... I like it! And I'm going to be bold here - I think the wrong side of Tunisian doesn't always have to be hidden.

With this technique, we turn at the end of each row. Like any corner-to-corner block pattern, it creates a pixel or checkerboard pattern, emphasized further by the gradient yarn. Additionally, the texture change from RS and WS creates the look of a Basketweave design - using only one stitch. And even neater - see how the lines line up on each side? It's completely reversible, with the lines going width-wise on one side, and length-wise on the other!

So... a couple of days of head-scratching and throwing out *very* long titles later, I'm calling it the Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket. For the technique or stitch pattern itself, I think the most descriptive and accurate term might be "continuous Tunisian checkerboard-oriented entrelac," but you tell me what you think!

While it's different from other Tunisian patterns, it's actually a great way to learn Tunisian crochet! We only use the Tunisian Simple Stitch, and there is a full length video tutorial to walk you through every kind of block you need to make it in any size!

While I used a double-ended Tunisian crochet hook, you can use any US-P/11.5mm crochet hook that has a shaft long enough to hold 7 loops of Bernat Blanket - 3" works in a pinch!

Making Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Shine

Bernat Blanket is one of my favorite yarns to crochet with - it's soft, plush, and so so gratifying. Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing takes it up a notch by adding the perfect gradient. No knots - these colors aren't tied together! The yarn changes from dark to light (or vice versa, depending on where you start!) for a consistent experience cake to cake.

Oh yeah - this version of Bernat Blanket is in a cake, rather than the usual skein! But don't worry - it has the same 6-Super Bulky weight, washability, and the same yardage in both versions. So if you want to use this pattern with solid colors to create a purposeful design, the total amount of yarn shown in the chart below should be the same!

Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket

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U.S. P/16 (11.5 mm) hook, Susan Bates

660 - 4840 yds Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing (6 - Super Bulky; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
Colorway Shown: Dark Orchid

Stitch Markers

Gauge: Each Block measures 3" square and each skein makes 55 blocks.

How to Make this Blanket in Any Size

With this corner-to-corner technique, you can make this blanket as big or as small as you like!

Work the Increasing Rows until you have the Width of the blanket desired.
Then go to the Maintaining Width and Increasing Length section. Repeat these two rows until you have the Length desired.
Finally, go to the Finishing Out the Rectangle instructions to complete the blanket.
Add an edging or border if desired!

With the Gauge given above, here is information on how to make this Blanket in a variety of sizes.
Measurements given below exclude any border or edging. The border shown is approx 1.5" wide.

Baby Blanket: 36" x 36" - 12 blocks x 12 blocks - 3 skeins

Toddler Bed: 42" x 60" - 14 blocks x 20 blocks - 6 skeins

Lapghan: 36" x 48" - 12 blocks x 16 blocks - 4 skeins

Small Throw (shown) 42" x 72" - 14 blocks x 17 blocks - 5 skeins

Throw: 51" x 72" - 17 blocks x 24 blocks - 8 skeins

Twin: 69" x 90" - 20 blocks x 30 blocks - 11 skeins

Full: 84" x 90" - 28 blocks x 30 blocks - 16 skeins

Queen: 90" x 96" - 30 blocks x 32 blocks - 18 skeins

King: 105" x 96" - 35 blocks x 32 blocks - 21 skeins

Cal King: 102" x 102" - 34 blocks x 34 blocks - 22 skeins

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Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

TSS - Tunisian Simple Stitch

Loosely Sl St

Twisted Sc - Twisted Single Crochet

Special Stitches:

Standard Return Pass - Yo and pull through the first loop on the hook, *yo and pull through next 2 loops on hook; rep from * until 1 loop rem on hook.

Attached Return Pass - *Yo and pull through next 2 loops on hook; rep from * until 1 loop rem on hook.

TSS - Tunisian Simple Stitch: Insert hook in direction of work under the front vertical bar of the next st, pull up a loop.

NOTES:

Each row of the blanket is made with a series of blocks. Each of those blocks is, in turn, made of 6 rows.

As we are increasing, each row of the blanket will have one more Block than the previous row. When increasing length while maintaining width, the number of Blocks will be the same for each row. When we begin decreasing on both sides to finish out the blanket, each row will be one Block shorter.

To create a consistent color layout for my blanket, I cut the yarn after making 55 Blocks with each skein. This is completely optional but will give a more consistent look to your finished blanket.

The border shown is worked in standard crochet stitches, not Tunisian. Feel free to switch it out with a different border or edging to make it your own!

Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket INSTRUCTIONS:

STARTING THE BLANKET

Row 1 of the Blanket

Block 1:

Row 1: Ch 7, skip the ch closest to the hook, pull up a loop from each rem ch across. (7 loops on hook)
Standard Return Pass

Rows 2 - 5: TSS in each st across.
Standard Return Pass

Row 6: Loosely sl st in each loop across as for TSS, turn.
No Return Pass

INCREASING THE BLANKET LENGTH AND WIDTH

Row 2 of the Blanket

Block 2:

Row 1: Ch 6, skip the ch closest to the hook, pull up a loop from each rem ch across, pull up a loop from the last sl st of the previous block. (7 loops on hook)
Attached Return Pass

Rows 2 - 5: TSS in each st across, pull up loop from the next sl st of the previous block.
Attached Return Pass

Row 6: Loosely sl st in each loop across as for TSS, sl st in last sl st of the previous block, turn.
No Return Pass

Block 3:

Row 1: Pull up 6 loops from side of next block, including from the skipped ch at the base of that block. (7 loops on hook)
Standard Return Pass

Rows 2 - 5: TSS in each st across.
Standard Return Pass

Row 6: Loosely sl st in each loop across as for TSS, turn.
No Return Pass

Row 3 of the Blanket

Block 4:

Repeat Block 2.

Block 5:

Row 1: Pull up 6 loops from side of next block, pull up a loop from the last sl st of the next block. (7 loops on hook)

Rows 2 - 5: TSS in each st across, pull up loop from the next sl st of the next block.
Attached Return Pass

Row 6: Loosely sl st in each loop across as for TSS, sl st in last sl st of the next block; turn.
No Return Pass

Block 6:

Repeat Block 3.

Make the Width of the Blanket

To begin each row of the blanket, repeat Block 2.

To work across the row, repeat Block 5.

For the last block of the row, repeat Block 3.

Repeat until the number of blocks for your desired width have been made (see chart above).

MAINTAINING THE WIDTH, ADDING LENGTH

Next Row - Decrease at Beginning of Row

First Block:

Row 1: Sl st loosely across the previous row, pull up 6 loops from side of next block, pull up a loop from the last sl st of the next block. (7 loops on hook)

Rows 2 - 5: TSS in each st across, pull up loop from the next sl st of the next block.
Attached Return Pass

Row 6: Loosely sl st in each loop across as for TSS, sl st in last sl st of the next block.
No Return Pass

To work across the row, repeat Block 5.

For the last block of the row, repeat Block 3.

Next Row - Decrease at End of Row

To begin this row of the blanket, repeat Block 2.

To work across the row, repeat Block 5.

Do NOT repeat Block 3 - stop when you've finished attaching to the last block along that side of the blanket.

Make the Length of the Blanket

Alternate between Decrease at the Beginning and Decrease at the End Rows, maintaining the same number of blocks in each row. Repeat until the number of blocks for your desired length have been made (see chart above).

FINISHING OUT THE RECTANGLE

To begin the next row of the blanket, repeat Decrease at Beginning of Row - Block 1.

To work across the row, repeat Block 5.

Do NOT repeat Block 3 - stop when you've finished attaching to the last block along that side of the blanket.

Repeat until the rectangle is finished, with 1 block worked for the last row.

ADD A BORDER OR EDGING (OPTIONAL)

Border Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc in side of each block, work ch 1 at ea corner (skip any sts necessary to maintain this st count); join with sl st.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in ea st around, working (sc, ch1, sc) in corner ch sps; join.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, twisted sc in each st around, working (3 twisted sc) in corner ch sps; join and finish off. Weave in all ends.

Whew! Now that you've got a new cozy blankie to cuddle up with...

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The Fine Print

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Kiks + Jack Crochet: Designer Showcase

December 11, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 2 Comments

This month's Designer Showcase features the talented Kiks + Jack Crochet! Molly's designs are eye-catching, and beautiful, and we're so lucky to be able to share 5 of her free crochet patterns here on Moogly!

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A Bit About the Designer

You could crochet a wardrobe worth of sweaters with the free crochet patterns on her site! Here's a bit about Molly, the designer behind Kiks + Jack Crochet, in her own words:

Kiks + Jack Crochet is a blog that started from a crazy love for yarn....and a realization that crochet was the perfect hobby for busy people who feel like "they have no time for a hobby!" Crocheting my first sweater (years ago) between meetings, whilst on the phone, waiting for appointments and chatting with family, was incredibly eye opening. I felt creative, fulfilled and excited to know that I had made my own clothing with time I didn't even know I had!

So for the next few years, the goal was to share this crochet joy to all my friends who wanted to do something creative, but felt they were too busy. To see them move from "I can't crochet, I'm not coordinated" to "I can't believe I'm doing this, I'm making something gorgeous!" was heartwarming. Knowing they could eventually complete their sweater with 5 minutes or 5 hours to spare, was such an incredible thing for them to know and experience.

I decided to start www.kiksandjackcrochet.com with help from a family full of crocheters, knitters, seamstresses and photographers, but primarily with my daughter who has a great eye for modern fashion. All our patterns are based on clothing we want in our wardrobe, and what we actually want to wear on an everyday basis. Often, our patterns just start with a simple love for a specific type of yarn!

We hope that other crocheters around the world like our designs too. Our goal is that they be inspired to pick up a hook and make something beautiful!

Kiks + Jack Crochet's Most Important Links:

Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/kiksandjackcrochet/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiksandjackcrochet/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiksandjackcrochet/

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/people/KiksJackCrochet

Website: https://kiksandjackcrochet.com/

Here are 5 wonderful crochet pattern freebies from Kiks + Jack Crochet!

5 Free Crochet Patterns on Kiks + Jack Crochet

Click on the links of the patterns you like to go to their pattern pages!

1. Raku Oversized Chunky Crochet Coat Cardigan (using Bernat Super Value Yarn)

Link: https://kiksandjackcrochet.com/the-oversized-chunky-crochet-coat-cardigan-free-pattern/

2. The Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater (using Caron Cotton Cake Yarn)

Link: https://kiksandjackcrochet.com/mesh-net-crochet-sweater-free-pattern/

3. Your First Crochet Beginner Sweater (using Caron Cloud Cakes Yarn)

Link: https://kiksandjackcrochet.com/your-first-crochet-beginner-sweater-free-pattern/

4. The Campbell Everyday Crochet Cardigan (using Bernat Softee Cotton)

Link: https://kiksandjackcrochet.com/the-campbell-everyday-crochet-cardigan/

5. Spring to Summer Light Mesh Crochet Top (using Red Heart Soft Yarn)

Link: https://kiksandjackcrochet.com/spring-to-summer-light-mesh-crochet-top-free-pattern/

Thank you so much to Kiks + Jack Crochet for being featured in the Moogly Designer Showcase! Be sure to save this pin to your crafty Pinterest board so you can find it later!

Are you a designer interested in being featured in a Moogly Designer Showcase? Send me an email at tamarakelly@mooglyblog.com ♥

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Knit Wild by Anna-Sofia Vintersol Book Giveaway

December 10, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 2 Comments

Knit Wild: 21 Sweaters with Nature-Inspired Motifs in Insulating Yarns to Keep You Warm Wherever You May Roam by Anna-Sofia Vintersol is a whole mouthful - and a whole lotta book! Take a peek at the delightfully detailed patterns below, and then enter to win your own copy, right here on Moogly!

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Knit Wild Review

A Bit About the Author

Knit Wild is Anna-Sofia Vintersol's first book with Stackpole, and it debuted in September of 2024.

"Anna-Sofia Vintersol learned to knit in 2018, when she fell in love with traditional Icelandic sweaters. She discovered how warm they are, and how well they performed, especially when hiking, skiing, or dog sledding. Not knowing anyone who could make her a sweater, she took it into her own hands to learn how to knit. Shortly after, she started making her own designs and created her Instagram account, @loparefur, to share her designs with the world. The meaning behind Loparefur is wool (Lopi) fox (refur). It is inspired by Lopi and her Shiba dogs, who are often mistaken for foxes.

Since then, she has published her first book, Adventure Knitting, and several Icelandic-inspired patterns for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, or just loves Icelandic wool, as much as she does. Anna-Sofia has a passion for stranded colorwork; her designs are inspired by the nature that surrounds her, her dogs, many other animals, and ancient cultures. After living for many years in Norway, she recently moved to the Pacific Northwest to live with her husband, an Anishinaabe Native, and enjoys learning about the culture and traditions he grew up with."

Now let's dive into Knit Wild: 21 Sweaters with Nature-Inspired Motifs in Insulating Yarns to Keep You Warm Wherever You May Roam!

Inside Knit Wild

Knit Wild is a beautiful hardcover and a hefty 240 pages. Sizes in the book range from 2XS to 4XL - that's 9 sizes per pattern!

"With animal- and nature-inspired themes, the wander-full sweater designs of Anna-Sofia Vintersol share your love of all things wild and free. Delightful motifs feature yokes of wolf faces and foxes, bears, whales, pawprints, and other colorwork patterns. A favorite pattern is sure to be Kitulo, a “choose your own adventure” sweater that can be endlessly customized with myriad mix-and-match charts. Every sweater from this design is one of a kind!

Beautifully detailed, colorful, and robust when knitted in hardy wool yarns, these sweaters are ready for outdoor adventures and will keep you toasty on hikes and camping trips. Prefer to sip cocoa indoors when temperatures dip? Knit them in a less-insulating wool and you’ll be quite comfortable. The colorwork keeps the knitting interesting; you’ll love watching the patterns emerge. Sizes range from 2XS to 4XL and are unisex—ready to be knit and enjoyed by all!"

The designs in Knit Wild are "meant to cater to the demands of high-altitude expeditions in the snow-clad mountains." So Anna-Sofia recommends some pretty heavy duty wools - Icelandic, Peruvian, North American, Merina, and Norwegian specifically.

Of course, wool doesn't work for everyone - so she recommends substituting Alpaca, Cotton, or Acrylic! Sweaters are one of the projects where you really do want to take the time to get gauge. This is true even when you use the exact yarn called for.

Chart Reading Required

There is some guidance on colorwork, sizing, and blocking. But the vast majority of this book is devoted to the 21 knit sweater patterns. However, the written instructions only take 2-4 pages.

In order to make the patterns in this book, you need to be able to read knit color charts! Each pattern in Knit Wild includes gorgeous, full-color photos of the sweaters in a variety of yarns, color combos, and sizes.

Each of the sweaters in Knit Wild are unisex, and there are a variety of styles, from crew neck to hoodie. The animal motifs are utterly delightful - I love them all! The Kitulo in particular is a jaw-dropper perfect for experienced knitters. This book is amazing, and makes me want to dive into colorwork knitting!

Get your own copy of Knit Wild today!

Purchase your own copy of this book on Amazon, or ask for it at your local bookseller!

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Basic Crochet Christmas Stocking: Free Pattern and Tutorial

December 9, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 4 Comments

'Tis the season! "Is everyone asking for a Christmas stocking this year? You can make lots of them with this easy crochet Christmas stocking pattern. It's a classic design that will make each one a treasured heirloom." Watch and learn how to make your own Basic Crochet Christmas Stocking with the links and video below!

Disclaimer: Materials and video provided by Yarnspirations and Michaels.

Is it Easy to Crochet a Christmas Stocking?

It all depends on the pattern! Like anything else, it can be complicated if you want it to be. To make it easier, look for:

Skill Level: Easy
Worsted Weight or larger yarn
Something with minimal color changes

This pattern fits the bill! And it's a free crochet pattern download on Yarnspirations! Personally, I like to recommend trying a stocking to crocheters who are interested in crocheting socks. An easy crochet stocking pattern is a great intro to turning a heel, and making a toe, without worrying about gauge or making a matching pair!

Get The Free Pattern and Supplies For the Basic Crochet Christmas Stocking Here:

Get the written pattern and supplies at the links below, then scroll down a bit more to see the tutorial!

This Christmas Stocking pattern is great for beginners, made primarily of the single crochet stitch (sc)! There are a few dc stitches in the edging at the cuff and decreases at the toe, but there are no magic circle or other tricky crochet stitches - we work cuff down. The finished size of the stocking is about 16" long and it uses worsted weight yarn. Pay particular attention to the heel and use those stitch markers and you'll stay on the right side of Santa this year!

And this pattern is ready for any of your embellishments! Try adding their name or other fun details using surface crochet, or add their initials with the Moogly Crochet Alphabet! Yarnspirations also has a great Crochet Alphabet now too!

Basic Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern <<< Download the Printable PDF for the complete instructions!
Red Heart Super Saver in your choice of colors (198 g/7 oz, 333 m/364 yds)
Size U.S. H (5 mm) and U.S. G (4mm) Susan Bates crochet hook
Other supplies recommended: Stitch Markers. a Tapestry Needle (Yarn Needle), and of course, scissors!

Learn to Crochet the Basic Crochet Christmas Stocking:

I taught this easy crochet stocking pattern for the Michaels Community Classroom, on November 15th, 2022 and below is a recording of that tutorial video. It was designed by the Yarnspirations Design Team! This pattern uses standard abbreviations and US terms.

Looking for More Christmas Crochet Patterns?

Check out these great free crochet patterns and collections!

Velvet and Faux Fur Yarn Christmas Stocking

Happy Holidays Stocking

12 Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns

10 Free Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns

Nordic Star Christmas Ornament Pouch

Christmas Tree Coffee Cozy

Simple Crochet Gnome Baskets

Little Bow Gift Bag

Gnome Candy Ornaments

Hanging Gift Card Holder

Thanks so much for watching! Here's an image for your Pinterest board so you can find this video and the links later! If this project inspired you, tag me in your social media shares @mooglyblog - I love seeing what you make! And use the #yarnspo and #makeitwithmichaels too!

Looking for still more?

CLICK HERE to explore my previous classes, or CLICK HERE to explore all my free crochet patterns! And stay tuned for more Michaels classes and Lunch and Learns taught by Moogly!

Get Moogly on your favorite social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram! Explore even more of my patterns on Ravelry. And sign up for the free newsletter at the top of the page so you don’t miss a thing! Thank you to Yarnspirations and Michaels for providing the materials for this video and post.

Bear Squish Tutorial

December 6, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 2 Comments

The Bear Squish Tutorial will show you how to crochet a Teddy Bear Squish or Polar Bear Squish - in both right and left-handed video tutorials! This pattern is quick, easy, and ready for your hugs and love - be sure to follow along with the free written crochet pattern on Moogly!

Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Yarnspirations.

As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):

The Free Pattern: Bear Squish

US-L, 8.0 mm hook, Susan Bates

250 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
A: Vintage White (most of a ball)
B: Birch (less than half a ball)
C: Coal (less than 1 yard)

10" Microbead Pillow Ball or Fiberfill

2 Safety Eyes - 24mm

1 Safety Nose - 19mm

Stitch Markers

Bear Squish Tutorial:

Will you make a crochet polar bear or a crochet teddy bear? Change the colors to brown or black - or neon! It's up to you!

How to Crochet the Bear Squish - Right-Handed

Learn to Crochet the Bear Squish - Left-Handed

And here's a Pin for your Crochet Pinterest Board! Make sure you are following Moogly on Pinterest for all the best knit, crochet, and craft pins!

I hope you enjoy this tutorial for the Bear Squish! If this video doesn't answer all your questions, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help.

Crochet and Catch Up with Moogly - December 5, 2024

December 5, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

We've made it to the last month of the year, and that means it's peak crochet time! Our fingers are flying fast and furious, so let's put our feet up and visit in another Crochet and Catch Up! Join us for this live, or catch up later with the video and links below!

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. Live videos are unscripted, unedited, and occasionally weird; all opinions are my own.

Crochet and Catch Up with Moogly

Filming LIVE on Facebook and YouTube Live at 11 am CT December 5, 2024

Click here to Like the Moogly Facebook Page and get notified when I go live!

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Moogly Community Group on Facebook

What I'm Wearing: Aspen Valley Cowl

Celebrate Giving Week and Cyber Week on Yarnspirations!

MooglyCAL2024 Block 24 - Be Bold with Tiffany

Red Heart With Love

Bear Squish - Free Crochet Pattern

Bernat Blanket

Caron Crochet 3D Star Throw Tutorial

10 Free Crochet Christmas Ornaments

Branching Out Shawlette

babé crochet Hat Templates Giveaway

Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Giveaway

Crochet Messy Bun Hats Giveaway

Sneak Peek: Coming up next - a rule-breaking C2C afghan or blanket featuring Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing and a U.S. P/16 (11.5 mm) Susan Bates Tunisian crochet hook!

See Me Live...well, Live Online!

I've got a few lives lined up for you in the coming month - hope to see you there!

December 11th at 11am CT - Lunch and Learn on the Yarnspirations Facebook page - Learn how to crochet the Red Heart Crochet Sock and Clog Charms! (they also make great appliques, as seen below!)

December 18th at 11am CT - Crochet and Chat with Moogly ♥ on Facebook and YouTube!

December 19th at 11am CT - TikTok Live on the Yarnspirations TikTok page - Reviewing the best patterns of 2024!

January 8th, 2025 at 11am CT - TikTok Live on the Yarnspirations TikTok page - New Crochet Techniques for a New Year!

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babé crochet Hat Templates Giveaway - For Hats That Always Fit!

December 4, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 44 Comments

No matter the season, we want our handmade hats to fit - and babé crochet Hat Templates are the easiest way to make it happen! Just grab the template for the size you want to make and you'll get the right fit, every time, no math needed! They work just as well for knitters, so check out this amazing tool for all hat makers, and enter to win a set of your own here on Moogly - we're giving away a set each to TWO lucky winners!

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by babé crochet. All opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links.

Whenever I make a top-down hat, I use babé crochet Hat Templates! The most recent are the Woven Warmth Hat, Casual Crochet Bucket Hat, Ribbon Run Hat, and Cobblestone Hat. Yes, these work for bucket hats as well as beanies and slouches! Shown in the other images is the Diamond Crochet Hat!

Now Available in PDF Form - and Spanish and French!

The original Hat Templates are made of tough plastic, meant to last a lifetime. But there's now a new option - you can get them as PDFs! So you can print out just your favorite sizes in a good stiff cardstock - or use your Cricut to get real fancy! It's a fantastic, green option - at significant savings. The PDF version even includes extra sizes for Preemies!

Additionally, the pattern instructions are now available in English, Spanish, and French! Oooh lala!

But Wait... What are babé crochet Hat Templates?

If you haven't spotted these before, you are in for a treat! They revolutionize the hat making process, making it so you don't have to consult charts or tape measures or try it on again and again (though that might be part of the fun). babé crochet hat templates tell you how big (or small) to make your hats to fit every size - no math or tape measures needed! Here's a video I made on TikTok with more info on how they work!

@mooglyblog crocheting and knitting hats *that fit* doesn't require getting gauge, or finding just the right pattern. babé crochet hat templates make is so so easy. and I'm giving away 2 sets on Moogly right now! 😘 ends January 8, 2025, open worldwide! #babécrochet @babecrochetco #giveaway #crochet #knitting ♬ It's Lookin' Good - Becca Lynn

Using babé crochet Hat Templates is an extremely smooth experience. Working your hat top-down (crown to brim), put the center of your first round over the hole. Then, you match the size of your flat circle to the top of the curve. Once that is achieved, work even until it's the length of the template for a beanie, and a bit longer for slouch. This works for bucket hats too - I also used them to create the Casual Bucket Hat!

No more fussing about sizing! Instead, you can grab the template for the size of the hat you're making and toss it in your project bag. If you crochet for a big family - or craft fairs - you can put together a set of templates with your most needed sizes to whip them up faster than ever! Great for all your holiday travel and vacations!

By Once, Use It for Life

I've been using them for years - ever since I first learned about them! And I can tell that the set I have will last my entire crochet career, and keep getting used. These hat templates are made from strong plastic and each is embossed with its "Tool Number." You can see how these work on the chart below. You'll get a chart with each set, as well as a wire ring to keep the templates and chart organized, and a tutorial on how to use the templates.

Each full physical set includes baby to adult head sizes from Newborn all the way up to Adult XL (Head circumferences of 34.95cm up to 61.6cm -- 13 ¾" up to 24 ¼’). The PDF version includes 4 more Preemie sizes!

If you've been reading Moogly for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of babé crochet Hat Templates - I've lost count of how many giveaways we've done! So as long as she's willing to share, I'll keep sharing them with all of you! ♥

Get Your Own Hat Templates Here!

Go to The Lillie Pad to purchase your own set of fabulous templates if you are in the US or Canada! For the rest of the world and to check out the PDF options, visit babé crochet!

The December 2024 babé crochet Hat Templates Giveaway

The December 2024 babé crochet Hat Templates Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends January 8, 2025, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

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The Easiest Giving Week Ever on Yarnspirations!

December 3, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 1 Comment

It's the Easiest Giving Week Ever on Yarnspirations - where you won't spend a penny to help support Warm Up America! Here's how!

What is Giving Tuesday or Giving Week?

Giving Tuesday first began in 2012, as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity... Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity."

Since then, it's become a popular time to ask for charitable donations and giving. Coming in the days after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's a great time to do good! Of course, we can only give some much of our time or money - but we can download *so. many. free. crochet. and. knit. patterns.*

How to Give - Without Spending a Cent!

This year, Yarnspirations will make a donation to Warm Up America for every pattern downloaded between Tuesday, December 3, and Sunday, December 8, 2024!

So all you have to do is go to Yarnspirations.com and start downloading free crochet, knit, and craft patterns - the more you download, the more they will donate! To download the free patterns on Yarnspirations, you need to click the blue horizontal button that says, "Download Free Pattern." Depending on your phone or computer, you may then need to hit one more button to finish the download.

Now you have a new free pattern in your stash, and you've donated to WUA at the same time. It couldn't be easier! So you'll want to *download; rep from * to collect all the best free patterns and help those in need this season! 😉 Click Here to see how your downloads add up, from now through December 8, 2024!

While you're there, you'll see it's also Cyber Week - and Yarnspirations has 20% off sitewide! Click Here to get started downloading and shopping now!

But What Should I Download?

With 11,000 free patterns, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed... I mean, with enough time you can collect them ALL! So here are 12 gorgeous new free patterns to get you started!

Crochet Knotted Bear Lovey made with Bernat Softee Chunky

Perfect Fade Knit Shawl made with Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes

Crochet Granny Square Baby Bonnet made with Bernat Softee Baby Cotton

Winter Wonderland Punch Needle Critters made with Patons Classic Wool Worsted

Merry and Bright Knit Stocking made with Red Heart Super Saver

Colorful Crochet Ornaments made with Lily Sugar'n Cream

Crochet Gingerbread Pillow made with Caron Simply Soft

Knit Adorable Mini Holiday Ornaments made with Patons Classic Wool Worsted

Crochet Star Ornament Pattern made with Red Heart Super Saver

Crochet Holly Jolly Afghan made with Red Heart Super Saver

Knit Sampler Scarf made with Patons Inspired Yarn

Motif Magic Crochet Hat Pattern made with Patons Classic Wool Worsted

That leaves just 10,988+ more to check out! And don't forget, it's also Cyber Week - and Yarnspirations has 20% off sitewide! Click Here to do all your final shopping today - and remember that December 13th is the LAST DAY to order with guaranteed Christmas delivery! Happy Holidays all!

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Join Me for Cyber Monday 2024!

December 2, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

To celebrate Cyber Monday today, I will be going LIVE on the Yarnspirations TikTok page! I'll be sharing some of my favorite new yarns and products - and you don't want to miss these deals!

Where to Watch:

December 2, 11am Central US time, on the Yarnspirations TikTok page! If you can't catch the live or don't do TikTok, don't despair! Keep scrolling and you'll find links to all of my recommendations!

Cyber Monday Deals on Yarnspirations

Here's what you can expect to see on Yarnspirations today - CLICK HERE to start shopping now, or scroll down to see my suggestions!

Buy One Get One 50% off
• Free shipping for orders from $80 USD/$100CAD
• Extended returns for 60 days

NOTE: December 13th is the LAST DAY to order with guaranteed Christmas delivery!

Moogly's Cyber Monday Recommendations

This is a great chance to stock up on favorites and all your go-to yarns, but don't miss these new yarns and products!

Red Heart All-In-One Flower Power

Red Heart All-In-One Granny Square

Caron All Day Cotton

Bernat Maker Minis

Caron Colorama Halo

Caron Colorama Halo Perfect Phasing

Bernat Fluffee

Red Heart Super Glow

Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing

Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Perfect Phasing

Caron Colorama Haze

Bernat Lattice

Bernat Latch It Kits

Susan Bates Twist and Lock Crochet Hooks

Need more inspiration? There are over 10,000 free crochet, knit, and craft patterns on Yarnspirations to explore - and the supplies needed are linked in each one! Happy yarn savings!

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Black Friday Deals on Yarnspirations!

November 29, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

Like many of you, I'm spending most of today shopping and digesting. And one stop that's high on my list is the Black Friday Sale on Yarnspirations!

What is the Black Friday Sale at Yarnspirations?

30% off site-wide
• Friday only
• Free shipping for orders from $80 USD/$100CAD
• Extended returns for 60 days

CLICK HERE to start Shopping Now!

But what if it's now Saturday... or Sunday?!

25% off site-wide
• Saturday & Sunday
• Free shipping for orders from $80 USD/$100CAD
• Extended returns for 60 days

CLICK HERE to start Shopping Now!

What Should I Buy?!

Where to begin? There are over 10,000 free crochet, knit, and craft patterns on the site to help inspire you! Make a list of people you want to make for, figure out what pattern you're making, and get the yarn for that! Explore the Holiday Gift Guide here!

But of course, you need to get yarn for a project for YOU to make in selfish January too. Or maybe some new Ergonomic Crochet Hooks to help get that stitching done faster and with less hand stress?

And there are so many brand new yarns to try out! Don't miss some new faves: Caron All Day Cotton, Bernat Lattice, Red Heart All In One Flower Power, Red Heart Super Glow, and Caron Colorama Bamboo Blend!

Or, if you want to get prepped for the next free Moogly crochet pattern, you'll want to get Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing and a US-P/16 (11.5 mm) hook!

Stay tuned for more deals to come during Cyber Week! Have a great weekend, and happy yarn shopping!

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Get BIG Thanksgiving Savings with Moogly on Yarnspirations!

November 28, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

Happy Thanksgiving! I've got a special one-day offer for all of you starting now: Get BIG Thanksgiving Savings with Moogly on Yarnspirations!

The Details:

This offer is good Thursday, November 28- 2pm-11:59pm ET! First, CLICK HERE to start filling your Yarnspirations Cart!

Then, use the code MGLYBF on your Yarnspirations orders today and tonight, you'll get:

• 30% off site wide + gift with purchase
• Free shipping for orders from $80 USD/$100CAD
• Extended returns for 60 days

And that's a mighty fine deal! What will you buy? What great deals have you gotten so far? Share in the comments!

Have a wonderful day, and I'll see you tomorrow with more info on Yarnspirations' Black Friday!

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MooglyCAL2024 - Block 24

November 27, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

MooglyCAL2024 Block 24 is a simple, versatile, relaxing design by Be Bold With Tiffany! The X Marks the Spot Square pattern is a lovely way to ease into the holiday season and finish our year. Get all the details for this free crochet along and the free pattern link below!

Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Yarnspirations.

Just getting started with the Moogly Crochet Along? CLICK HERE for the intro info!

Want to get help with the patterns, show off, and CAL with others? CLICK HERE for the Facebook group

Like to see all the squares visually, all at once? CLICK HERE for the Pinterest Board!

The 2024 Moogly CAL Schedule

As we go, click the name of the past squares to go to their posts and get the patterns! Numbers represent the date of the month that future posts will debut.

January Jacob's Treasure Square and Diamonds Reflected Block
February Floral Berry Square and Larkwood Crochet Block
March Sweet and Fair Afghan Square and Lodestar Square
April Endless Afghan Square and Livin' Easy
May Celtic Crochet Square, In A Dash Blanket Square, and Celestial Landing Afghan Square
June Blooming Bobbles Square and Inez Floral Granny Square
July Atom Square and Effortless Square
August Aurora Square and Ocean Flower Square
September Perfect Squares Square and Log Cabin Granny Blanket Square
October Linked Mosaic Crochet Heart Afghan Square, Grenada Grand Square, and Just Breathe Square
November Sugar Plum Delight and THIS POST

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Block #24:

X Marks the Spot Square

by Tiffany Tolbert

Above you can see the squares that Tiffany and her testers made in 3 colors. Below is my CAL square, in my 3 colors of Red Heart With Love! (I'm doing a stash buster, so these colors changed throughout the year. This is my third Boysenberry one as I finish up the rainbow! The white and light gray were carried throughout.)

Details for MooglyCAL2024 Block 24

My Notes: The X Marks the Spot Square a lovely square to get creative with! Tiffany has designed an easy-to-memorize pattern that is perfect for taking on the road. You decide the color changes for a truly unique piece. When you get to Rnd 8, try Rnd 9 as is - I didn't trust it at first, thinking I needed another round. Nope, I got to size as written!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Crossed Stitches, Front Post Stitches, Treble Stitches, and seamless join.

Sizing: I got to size as written, but she's made this one super easy to adjust as needed - it's built right into the pattern! Everyone's gauge is different so be sure to measure as you go! Learn how to adjust for size HERE to ensure all your squares are the same size. Remember that the 12″ is measured across and up and down – not diagonally corner to corner.

What I Did:

I used a Susan Bates US-J, 6.0 mm Twist and Lock hook, and Red Heart With Love, and my color scheme was as follows (see pics for more info on placement):

Rnd 1: Boysenberry
Rnd 2: Light Gray
Rnd 3: Boysenberry
Rnd 4: White
Rnd 5: Boysenberry
Rnd 6: Light Gray
Rnd 7: Boysenberry
Rnd 8: White
Rnd 9: White

This square required a strong blocking. I used the wet blocking method.

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #24

PLEASE NOTE: The designers all hold individual copyrights for their patterns. They may choose to make videos of their patterns, and you can certainly request them from the designers. In addition, there are videos linked in the notes for specific stitches and techniques that may help you with the pattern. They may offer paid PDFs of the pattern, but have agreed to leave it up for free on their website or on Ravelry for as long as possible.

Show Off Your Squares!

If you share your photos on social media, be sure to use the hashtags #mooglycal2024 and #yarnspo and tag me @mooglyblog so I can see them too! And don't forget to share them in the MooglyCAL Facebook Group! Thank you all for CAL-ing with me!

And finally, here's a pin of MooglyCAL2024 - Block 24 for your own Pinterest boards! Coming up next... MooglyCAL2025!

You can follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for the free newsletter at the top of the page! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials for this crochet along.

Bear Squish

November 25, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 11 Comments

The Bear Squish is possibly the most requested animal of them all - and whether it's a Teddy Bear Squish or Polar Bear Squish just depends on the colors of Bernat Blanket you choose! This cuddly cutie is perfect for gifting, working up quick with fuzzy and super bulky yarn - and it's a free crochet pattern on Moogly!

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Prefer the free blog version? Keep scrolling!

Part of the 2024 Giftstravaganza Blog Hop!

'Tis the season for handmade crafting and gifting, and I'm excited to join this blog hop in its third year! How does it work?

From November 1st to December 3rd, a new handmade holiday gift idea will be released each day for you to crochet! There will be 33 free patterns — one for each day — perfect for gifts for yourself, loved ones, children, grandchildren, your crochet circle, or anyone in between! Best of all, each project requires only 1 to 3 skeins of yarn so you can use whatever you have in your stash. CLICK HERE to see all the projects so far, enter the giveaway, and follow along with the fun!

All the patterns in this blog hop are forever free on the blog of each designer.

Made in Quick and Easy Bernat Blanket - for Polar Bears and Teddy Bears!

As always, I chose to make the Bear Squish with Bernat Blanket, for a super cozy and cuddly teddy bear you can whip up in a weekend! I used what I had on hand, which means I made a Polar Bear Squish. But if you are looking for a Teddy Bear Squish, just switch out the colors! I recommend Taupe for Color A, and Sand for Color B. Or go bold with jewel tones, neons - that's the joy of making it yourself!

As a 6-Super Bulky yarn, this pattern creates a 10" toy - a little bigger once it's stuffed! If you'd like to make it smaller - or even bigger - choose whatever yarn you like, and use whatever hook gets you a nice tight fabric. Bernat Maker Minis are a lot of fun for amigurumi!

Cute and Cuddly for Kids and Adults

This crochet bear pillow is fun to make - and pet and squeeze! I used safety eyes and a safety nose, but this pattern has not been "tested for safety for children under 3 years of age." If you are crocheting it for a baby or toddler, you may wish to embroider on the features and make sure that the pieces are sewn on quite securely - especially that tail! If using it as a photo prop, be sure not to leave the toy with a baby unattended.

Bear Squish

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US-L, 8.0 mm hook, Susan Bates

250 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
A: Vintage White (most of a ball)
B: Birch (less than half a ball)
C: Coal (less than 1 yard)

10" Microbead Pillow Ball or Fiberfill

2 Safety Eyes - 24mm

1 Safety Nose - 19mm

Stitch Markers

Gauge: 5"/10cm across after Rnd 3.

Size: approx 10" across/tall excluding ears, arms, and feet

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

Bear Squish Tutorial

Body Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Magic Circle

Working in a Spiral

Hdc - half double crochet

Hdc2tog - hdc decrease

Seamless Finishing

Join with Sc (STSC)

Whip Stitch Seaming

NOTES:

Rounds are worked in a spiral. Do not ch 1 at the beginning of a rnd or join any rnds with a sl st unless specifically directed in the pattern.

Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.

Some pieces move from Rounds to Rows.

ERRATA:

Rows 4 and 5 of the Ears/Arms/Legs were updated on 12/3/2024.

BEAR SQUISH INSTRUCTIONS:

Ears - Make 2 with Color B, leaving a long tail for sewing
Arms and Legs - Make 4 with Color B

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 6 hdc in the ring. (7 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (14 sts)

Rnd 3: Hdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, hdc in next st. (14 sts) Weave in your first end now.

Row 4: Fold piece flat, ch 1, sc through next st and last st, sc through next 6 sets of sts. (7 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across; break yarn and finish off. Set pieces aside.

Body - Make 1 with Color A

Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)

Rnd 6: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)

Rnd 7: Hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, hdc in last 4 sts. (66 hdc)

Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts; rep from * around. (72 hdc)

Rnd 9: Hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 17 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 9 sts rem, hdc in last 9 sts. (76 hdc)

Rnds 10 - 14: Hdc in each st around. After Rnd 14, use stitch markers to space Arms around RS in stitch numbers 17 - 23 and 55 - 61.

Rnd 15: Working through both layers for those stitches, hdc in each st around.

Rnd 16: *Hdc in the next 17 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (72 sts)

Rnd 17: *Hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (66 sts)

Rnd 18: Hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog, *hdc in next 9 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around until 4 sts rem, hdc in last 4 sts. (60 sts)

Rnd 19: Sc in next st, sl st in next st, break yarn and seamless join. Set Body aside.

Belly - Make 1 with Color A

Rnd 1 - 5: Rep Rnd 1 - 5 of Body. (50 hdc) Use stitch markers to space Feet around RS of Rnd 5 at st numbers 16 - 22, and 29 - 35. Use these stitch markers to attach the last row of each foot to the RS of the belly.

Rnd 6: Working through both layers for those sts, *hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)

Rnd 7: Sc in next st, sl st in next st, break yarn, and seamless join leaving a long tail for sewing. Set Belly aside.

Snout - Make 1 with Color B

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: Sc in next st, sl st in next st, break yarn and seamless join leaving a long tail for sewing. Set Snout aside.

Bear Squish Assembly

1 - Add Ears to Body: Sew the Ears opposite each other, with Rnd 19 (back of Body) centered behind them. Curve Row 5 of the Ears slightly and sew to Rnds 4 - 6 of the Body, as shown.

2 - Add Safety Eyes to Body: Attach the Safety Eyes (or embroider them on) to Body at Rnd 14/15 (or as desired). Be sure to face the Eyes away from Rnd 19 of the Body, approximately 8 - 9 stitches apart, as shown.

3 - Finish and Add Snout: With Color C, embroider on a smile, or the face desired. Attach the Saftey Nose (or embroider it on) between Rnds at the top of the face. Sew the finished Snout to the Body between the eyes, as shown.

4 - Final Assembly: Insert stuffing or ball into Body. Use stitch markers to attach Belly to Body, making sure that the Feet are nicely centered on either side of the face. Using long tail of Belly piece, whipstitch the Belly to the Body. Weave in end.

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Branching Out Shawlette

November 24, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 88 Comments

I've been wanting to design a simple, half-circular shawlette for a long time, and at long last the right yarn and the right pattern came together, and the Branching Out Shawlette is the happy end result!

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A Great Shawl for Beginners

The Branching Out Shawlette is a great shawl for beginners - the stitches are simple, but very pleasing, and it's an easy shawl to make. With its clean, modern lines, I think it'll please people of all ages. And the Knitpicks/WeCrochet Galileo Yarn is perfect. The beautiful yarn combo of merino wool and bamboo make it light but warm, with great stitch definition - and very very soft!

My mannequin, Susan, is a lot more petite than I am - and armless, poor dear. On fluffy 3x, double-armed me with a wingspan of about 5'8", the Branching Out Shawlette comes to the elbow - and the slightly-more-than-a-semicircle shape stays on very securely! I'm wearing it as I type!

There are no repeat rows in this pattern, so each row and little step gets its own line of instruction. Nonetheless, you'll probably catch on to the pattern quite quickly! This eye-catching piece would also work in a heavier weight yarn for a larger finished shawl.

Branching Out Shawlette

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US - H, 5.0mm crochet hook - Furls

875 yds Knit Picks Galileo (Sport/5 ply; 50% Merino/50% Bamboo; 131 yards/120 meters; 50 grams)
Colorway Shown: Urchin - 7 skeins

Gauge: 13 sts x 8 rows = 4"

Finished Size: Approximately 54" wide across top, 27" long at center back when worn.

For stitch abbreviations and video tutorials, go to the Crochet Abbreviations page.

Special Stitch:

Cluster (dc2tog in one stitch) - yo, insert hook in indicated stitch or ch sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), yo, insert hook in same stitch or ch sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain on hook), yo and pull through all 3 loops to finish stitch.

Branching Out Shawlette Instructions

Row 1: Make a magic circle, dc 7 in the circle; turn. (7 sts)

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 2 dc in the 1st st, (fpdc, dc) in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc in the next st, (dc, fpdc) in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (13 sts)

Row 3: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last st; turn. (19 sts)

Row 4: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 2 sts; turn. (25 sts)

Row 5: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 3 sts; turn. (31 sts)

Row 6: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 4 sts; turn. (37 sts)

Row 7: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 5 sts; turn. (43 sts)

Row 8: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 6 sts; turn. (49 sts)

Row 9: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 7 sts; turn. (55 sts)

Row 10: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 8 sts; turn. (61 sts)

Row 11: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 8 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 9 sts; turn. (67 sts)

Row 12: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 9 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 10 sts; turn. (73 sts)

Row 13: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 10 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 11 sts; turn. (79 sts)

Row 14: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 12 sts; turn. (85 sts)

Row 15: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 12 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 13 sts; turn. (91 sts)

Row 16: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 13 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 14 sts; turn. (97 sts)

Row 17: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 14 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 15 sts; turn. (103 sts)

Row 18: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 15 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 16 sts; turn. (109 sts)

Row 19: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 16 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 17 sts; turn. (115 sts)

Row 20: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 17 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 18 sts; turn. (121 sts)

Row 21: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 18 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 19 sts; turn. (127 sts)

Row 22: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 19 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 20 sts; turn. (133 sts)

Row 23: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 20 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 21 sts; turn. (139 sts)

Row 24: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 21 sts, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 22 sts; turn. (145 sts)

Row 25: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 22 sts, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 23 sts; turn. (151 sts)

Row 26: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 24 sts, (fpdc, ch 1, fpdc) in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (161 sts)

Row 27: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 24 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, skip the ch -1, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (171 sts)

Row 28: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 23 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, skip the ch-3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 24 sts; turn. (177 sts)

Row 29: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 24 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, skip the ch-3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 25 sts; turn. (183 sts)

Row 30: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 26 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (193 sts)

Row 31: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 26 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (198 sts)

Row 32: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 25 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next 2 sts, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 26 sts; turn. (204 sts)

Row 33: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 26 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next 2 sts, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 27 sts; turn. (210 sts)

Row 34: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [dc in the next 28 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next 2 sts, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (220 sts)

Row 35: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 28 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip the next 2 sts, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (225 sts)

Row 36: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [dc in the next 28 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the ch-1 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (225 sts)

Row 37: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 27 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 28 sts; turn. (231 sts)

Row 38: Ch 2, dc in the 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 28 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 29 sts; turn. (237 sts)

Row 39: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 29 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 30 sts; turn. (243 sts)

Row 40: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 31 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 32 sts; turn. (253 sts)

Row 41: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 30 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-1 st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch -1 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 31 sts; turn. (254 sts)

Row 42: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 31 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next 2 sts, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 32 sts; turn. (260 sts)

Row 43: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 32 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next 2 sts, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 33 sts; turn. (266 sts)

Row 44: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 33 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next 2 sts, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 34 sts; turn. (272 sts)

Row 45: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in the next 35 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, ch 1, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, dc in the last 36 sts; turn. (277 sts)

Row 46: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 34 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the ch-1 sp, skip the next cluster, cluster in the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 35 sts; turn. (283 sts)

Row 47: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 35 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 36 sts; turn. (289 sts)

Row 48: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 36 sts, fpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, fpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 37 sts; turn. (295 sts)

Row 49: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 37 sts, bpdc in the next st, ch 3, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, skip the next st, cluster in the next st, cluster in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, bpdc in the next st] 5 times, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the last 38 sts; turn. (301 sts)

Edging/Border:

Round 50 (Edging Round 1): Ch 1, sc in 1st st, [2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 38 sts, fpsc in the next st, 3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next 5 sts, 3 sc in the next ch-3 sp, fpsc in the next st] 5 times, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 38 sts, 2 sc in the last st, sc evenly across top edge of shawl, work 2 sc in the last st; join with a sl st in the 1st sc st.

Round 51 (Edging Round 2): Ch 1, *2sc in the next st, skip the next st; rep from * around (do not skip st at 2 corners); join with a sl st in the 1st sc st, break yarn and weave in ends.

The Fine Print

I hope you enjoy the Branching Out Shawlette pattern! It's comforting to make, and comforting to wear on the next crisp day!

Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2015. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern. Please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to sell a finished article made from this pattern, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Knit Picks for providing the yarn for this pattern!

10 Free Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns

November 22, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 17 Comments

Holiday yarns are back in the stores, November is flying by. And I've already spotted three different people buying Christmas Trees! It's officially holiday crafting season! While everyone else complains about "Christmas stuff out already?!," we crafters know that you can never start too soon. So, here are 10 fresh and free crochet Christmas Ornament patterns!

This roundup was originally published November 5, 2012, and has been updated with fresh new links, images, and free patterns for holiday season 2024!

10 Free Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns

Crochet Candy Cane Ornament by Yarnspirations featuring Caron Simply Soft: This festive beginner project stitches up to naturally create a coiling effect that reveals that classic candy-striped look with worsted weight yarn!
Little Robin Christmas Tree Decoration by Laura Tegg, my suggestion is Patons Grace: This pattern uses DK or sport weight yarn, but the result is just 2.5 inches! You can make lots and lots with just one skein of each color and tiny bits of stuffing or leftover bits of yarn.
Snowman Ornament by Audra Brown featuring Red Heart Soft: I've had these in my Ravelry Queue since October. Adorable, give me 14 of them!
Quick and Easy Christmas Ornament by Roswitha Mueller, my suggestion is Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread 3: These simple angel ornaments are very sweet and look very cute. And there are instructions for a knit version too! I love seeing a bunch in different colors!
Sock Monkey Ornament by Yarnspirations, featuring Red Heart Super Saver: Sock Monkeys are such a classic! A timeless crochet Christmas ornament for sure. You can embroider on the eyes, or use safety eyes.
Century Snowflake by Deborah Atkinson, my suggestion is Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread 10: Or one of the many other breathtaking snowflakes on this site. Deborah is an amazing designer, so be sure to click around her site! I could make a dozen lists of crochet Christmas tree ornaments with just her patterns!
Christmas Tree TARDIS by Nyss Parkes, my suggestion is Patons Grace: I'm raising three little Whovians, and know several big ones as well. Any of whom would be thrilled to get this holiday decor ornament this year!
Christmas Pudding on PlanetJune, my suggestion is Red Heart Super Saver: Make us a figgy pudding, and make it right now! Love it!
Amigurumi Christmas Mouse Ornament on Lion Brand, my suggestion is Bernat Maker Minis: The only kind of mice I hope to see this Christmas season!
Granny Sweater Ornaments by Yarnspirations, featuring Red Heart Super Saver! Bring some handmade charm to your Christmas tree this year with this classic look - great for stash busting!

What decorations are you crocheting this year?

Crochet Christmas ornaments are the perfect project to start your holiday crafting with. They're quick, small, satisfying, and always welcome. They make great stand alone small gifts and make packages extra special as present toppers. Have you crocheted Christmas ornaments before? Share your favorite pattern links in the comments, and don't forget to pin this collection to save it!

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Crochet 3D Star Blanket Pattern: Free Pattern and Video Tutorial

November 21, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

The Free Caron Crochet 3D Star Blanket Pattern is rich, luxe, and a true masterpiece! This free crochet pattern is available on Yarnspirations, and the finished piece is absolutely stunning - definitely gift-worthy. Learn how to crochet this dynamic tessellated design with the links and video below!

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"Add dramatic beauty to your holiday home with this crochet blanket with a cool tessellated design. Created using Caron One Pound, 2-color triangular motifs are organized in a strategic way to form the 3D star design that lends itself to the holidays and beyond. Perfect the double crochet back post and front post stitches that give the motifs their rich texture. Simply join your completed motifs with a flat slip stitch to create this unique work of art."

Get the written pattern and supplies at the links below, then scroll down a bit more to see the tutorials!

Caron Crochet 3D Star Blanket Pattern<<< CLICK LINK FOR PATTERN
Caron One Pound (recommended)
Red Heart Super Saver (shown)
U.S. K (6.5 mm) Susan Bates Twist & Lock Crochet Hook
How to Make a Tassel (remember - tassels are always optional!)

Learn to Crochet the 3D Star Blanket Pattern

This 3D Star Blanket pattern was designed by the Yarnspirations Design Team! Amazing work! When I first looked at it I thought it was going to be quite difficult, but it's a lot easier than it looks to crochet this beautiful heirloom throw!

How to Crochet the Caron Crochet 3D Star Blanket - Right Handed

How to Crochet the Caron Crochet 3D Star Blanket - Left Handed

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Crochet and Catch Up with Moogly - November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

November on Moogly has been packed with crochet and yarn, and there's so much more to come! So let's put our feet up and visit in another Crochet and Catch Up! Join us for this live, or catch up later with the video and links below!

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Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Yarn Giveaway

November 19, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 139 Comments

Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing offers you the ideal ombre in a cushy, gorgeous chenille super bulky yarn! This year they've doubled the colors, for even more gorgeous possibilities and projects. Read more below, and then enter to win 3 skeins of Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing on Moogly!

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"Experience the captivating beauty of color transitions with our new enchanting chenille-style Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. Each skein of our Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn is meticulously constructed to ensure a seamless transition from one shade to another. As you work with the yarn, you will witness the colors effortlessly blend and flow, fade from dark to light, creating a harmonious fusion of tones that adds depth and dimension to your projects. Whether you are crocheting a blanket, knitting a shawl, or weaving a wall hanging, Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing will infuse your projects with a sense of artistry and intrigue."

Just The Yarny Facts:

Content: 100% polyester

Ball Size: 300g / 10.58 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards

Care: Machine wash and dry

Gauge: 6 - Super Bulky

Knitting Gauge: 8 sts and 13 rows with an 8 mm knitting needle

Crochet Gauge: 7 sc and 8 rows with an 8 mm crochet hook

Recommended Knitting Needle: 8 mm

Recommended Crochet Hook: 8 mm

Buy It: Yarnspirations.com, Amazon.com, and your local JOANN

Now in a Dozen Gorgeous Colorways!

When this yarn first debuted last fall, there were only 6 colors - now there are double that! They've added some gorgeous bright colors, and they are all so appealing! I've started a new project with this yarn, and picking which one to go with was absolutely the hardest part.

The darkest tones in the center gradually fade to the barest tinted white throughout the cake. Each skein is identical so you can plan your perfect project. Start from the inside or the outside to keep the perfect fade going on your next blanket, sweater, pillow... any project at all! And of course, you can mix and match with all the other Bernat Blanket varieties!

Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing

There are now 16 patterns on Yarnspirations that call for Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing - lots of blankets in both knit and crochet! And of course, this yarn could easily sub in for almost any Bernat Blanket pattern to give it a fab new look - and there are over 300 Bernat Blanket patterns to choose from on Yarnspirations!

I've designed a lot of patterns in Bernat Blanket, but only one is up right now in Perfect Phasing - the Winter Market Bag! I've got one WIP (Work In Progress) going with it right now - debuting December 2024!

Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Giveaway Time!

The Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends December 31, 2024, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please try the link provided. If that does not work, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

The winner will receive 3 skeins of Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing in available colors, and will be notified by email.

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Get VIP Black Friday Early Access on Yarnspirations!

November 18, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 1 Comment

Time to gear up, get excited, jot down your gifts-to-make list... and it's definitely time to sign up for VIP Black Friday Early Access on Yarnspirations! But that's not all - they're giving away an amazing prize to one very lucky winner!

How to Get VIP Early Access to Yarnspirations' Black Friday Sale

Sign up for email or text to get early access - it's up to you! Here are all the facts you need to know. Or at least all the ones I've been authorized to share!

WHEN

The sign up period runs from November 18th to November 24th, 2024.

If you sign up for email alerts only, you will get Early Access from November 25th through the 27th.

Or sign up for text alerts, and you'll get in a day earlier, on November 24th!

WHAT

- 30% off sitewide
- Free shipping for orders from $80 USD/$100CAD
- Extended returns up to 60 days
- Subscribers get exclusive gifts with purchase
- Text subscribers get an additional gift with purchase!
- And you are entered to win...

BWUH?? A WHAT NOW????

Oh that's not all... prepare yourself...

Sign-ups automatically enter you to win a Dreamcart 2 AND the yarn to fill it. This is valued at $1000! Wow! Click here for all the terms and conditions!

HOW!

All you have to do is CLICK HERE and enter your email and/or phone number to get signed up today and save big this year! (I recommend the text option - see above for why!) Happy holiday shopping and savings all!

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Turkey Squish Tutorial

November 15, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

The Turkey Squish Tutorial will show you how to crochet this tasty crochet softie - in both right and left-handed video tutorials! This pattern is quick, easy, and I'll walk you through every step - be sure to follow along with the free written crochet pattern on Moogly!

Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Yarnspirations.

As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):

The Free Pattern: Turkey Squish
This tutorial also applies to the Mini Turkey Squish, featuring Bernat Maker Minis!

US-L, 8.0 mm hook, Susan Bates

340 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
A: Taupe – Brown (1 full ball)
B: Sunsoaked - Yellow (approx 40 yds)
C: Crimson - Red (approx 40 yds)
D: Orange Leaf - Orange (approx 40 yds)

10" Microbead Pillow Ball or fiberfill

2 Safety Eyes - 24mm

Stitch Markers

Turkey Squish Tutorial:

How to Crochet the Turkey Squish - Right-Handed

Learn to Crochet the Turkey Squish - Left-Handed

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I hope you enjoy this tutorial for the Turkey Squish! If this video doesn't answer all your questions, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help.

MooglyCAL2024 - Block 23

November 14, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 3 Comments

MooglyCAL2024 Block 23 is a gorgeous, layered, intricate square designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs! The Sugar Plum Delight Square pattern is worth spending a little extra time with! Get all the details for this free crochet along and the free pattern link below!

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Just getting started with the Moogly Crochet Along? CLICK HERE for the intro info!

Want to get help with the patterns, show off, and CAL with others? CLICK HERE for the Facebook group

Like to see all the squares visually, all at once? CLICK HERE for the Pinterest Board!

The 2024 Moogly CAL Schedule

As we go, click the name of the past squares to go to their posts and get the patterns! Numbers represent the date of the month that future posts will debut.

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Block #23:

Sugar Plum Delight

by Kirsten Holloway Designs

Above you can see the square that Kirsten made in 4 colors. Below is my CAL square, in my 3 colors of Red Heart With Love! (I'm doing a stash buster, so these colors will change throughout the year. This is my second Boysenberry one as I finish up the rainbow! The white and light gray are being carried throughout.)

Details for MooglyCAL2024 Block 23

My Notes: The Sugar Plum Delight Square is one to take your time with! Kirsten has designed a challenging pattern that you'll want to be able to concentrate on as you go. It's complicated, but just look at it - it's gorgeous! I did have to eliminate a few rounds for size, but it's still beautiful. This one took me several evenings, so don't rush it. Even so, I made a mistake and worked the puff stitches from Rnd 14 as popcorn stitches - I think it still works!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Magic Circle, Popcorn Stitch, Puff Stitch, Post Stitches, BLO, and seamless join.

Sizing: To get the size just right, I had to stop after Rnd 16, and for Rnd 17 I worked a round of sc, hdc, and dc stitches, all in the BLO, to create a straight edge. But everyone's gauge is different so be sure to measure as you go! Learn how to adjust for size HERE to ensure all your squares are the same size. Remember that the 12″ is measured across and up and down – not diagonally corner to corner.

What I Did:

I used a Susan Bates US-J, 6.0 mm Twist and Lock hook, and Red Heart With Love, and my color scheme was as follows (see pics for more info on placement):

Rnds 1 and 2: Boysenberry
Rnd 3: Light Gray
Rnds 4 and 5: White
Rnds 6 and 7: Boysenberry
Rnd 8: Light Gray
Rnds 9 and 10: White
Rnds 11 and 12: Boysenberry
Rnd 13: D - Boysenberry; A - Light Gray
Rnd 14: D - Boysenberry; A - Light Gray; C - White
Rnd 15: D - Boysenberry; B - White
Rnd 16: D - Boysenberry; C - Light Gray
Final Rnd (see Sizing above): White

This square required a strong blocking. I used the wet blocking method.

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #23

Show Off Your Squares!

And finally, here's a pin of MooglyCAL2024 - Block 23 for your own Pinterest boards!

Find What You Need in the 2024 Yarnspirations Holiday Gift Guide!

November 13, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

The Yarnspirations Holiday Gift Guide is out for 2024! With over 10,000 free crochet, knit, and craft patterns to choose from, they've narrowed it down to their top 60 for this holiday gift-making season. Get all the links and take a peek at some of the highlights with the links and video below!

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Get All the Links Here!

There are so many thousands of free patterns on Yarnspirations, that it's helpful to narrow them down for a search! But this means if you don't find what you're looking for, they probably still have it - you just have to go up the search bar!

Get the special featured patterns at the links below, then scroll down a bit more! In the video, I show you how to find all the patterns, and walk you through the highlights!

Free Gift Guide Pattern Roundup

Home for the Holidays

Host With the Most

Makers

New Humans

Oops! I Forgot

Personalized Gifts

Staff Picks

ALSO MENTIONED: The Moogly Crochet Alphabet

Let's Explore the Holiday Gift Guide Together!

I did this Lookbook look-through as a live Lunch and Learn on the Yarnspirations Facebook page, on October 30, 2024. This is a recording of that live session.

Looking for more?

CLICK HERE to explore my previous tutorials and lives, or CLICK HERE to explore all my free crochet patterns! And stay tuned for more lives and classes taught by Moogly!

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Crochet Messy Bun Hats by Kristi Simpson Book Giveaway

November 12, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 1 Comment

Crochet Messy Bun Hats: 12 Quick and Easy Designs for Looking Good While Keeping Out the Cold by Kristi Simpson features a dozen great options for those with too much hair to stuff under a standard beanie! It just came out last month, so I'll share a peek inside, and then you can enter to win your own copy, right here on Moogly!

Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book for review; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links.

Crochet Messy Bun Hats Review

A Bit About the Author

Crochet Messy Bun Hats is Kristi Simpson's latest release! She has authored an amazing 50 books on crochet, making her one of the most prolific authors I know of!

"Driven by her love of yarn & crafts, Kristi's mission is to: Create Design & Inspire with a fresh and modern touch. Kristi is a best selling Author/Designer and her work is/has been published in: Magazines (including several covers), Books, Kits, DVD's, Catalogs, Online Classes/Tutorials/Venues, and with many Yarn Companies. Kristi has hosted multiple chemo cap drives where over 2,000 hats have been donated! She is married with 4 children."

Now let's dive into Crochet Messy Bun Hats: 12 Quick and Easy Designs for Looking Good While Keeping Out the Cold!

Inside Crochet Messy Bun Hats

Messy bun hats are a fabulous "bad hair day" hack and a cute and fashionable way to stay warm in cold weather! In just 32 pages, you get 12 patterns all sized for teens and adults!

"Secure your hair in a messy bun, slide on your hat, and you are out the door in style!

Love warm winter hats but struggle to make them work with a ponytail or quick bun? Crochet messy bun hats are the answer! These hats have a hole at the top for a bun or ponytail to slip through--no more odd bump in your hat. With more coverage than a headband, messy bun hats are the perfect solution for your carefree style!

A variety of interesting yet easy stitch patterns in medium-weight solid and self-striping yarns make these hats quick and entertaining to crochet. Each pattern includes gorgeous photos of the finished piece and row-by-row instructions. Make a variety of styles and colors for yourself and to give as gifts. You'll find these hats as delightful to wear as they are to crochet!"

This book doesn't pretend to teach you how to crochet, or dive into the philosophy of beanies... it's all about the patterns! There is a page at the back where you can see the abbreviations used in this book, and a couple of general pattern reading notes. But that's it!

The patterns in Crochet Messy Bun Hats call for a variety of yarns, including Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart With Love, Bernat Premium Tweeds, Red Heart Roll With It Melange, and Red Heart Soft.

Almost all of the patterns call for #4 - Medium/Worsted yarns, and the outlier calls for a #6 - Super Bulky. This means you can do some serious stash-busting with this book!

Each pattern has a one-word name, like Henley, Juniper, Monroe, Aspen. There are 12 super cute baby names here! Each pattern includes all the important info: hook size, yarn used, finished measurements, gauge, notes, special stitches, and of course, the pattern itself. The patterns are written in standard American crochet writing format, complete with stitch counts.

With a variety of construction styles and looks to choose from, Crochet Messy Bun Hats is a great addition to your library. It's sure to help you check off several names on your crochet gift list!

Get your own copy of Crochet Messy Bun Hats today!

Purchase your own copy of this book on Amazon, or ask for it at your local bookseller! And don't forget to check out all of Kristi's other crochet books!

The Crochet Messy Bun Hats Book Giveaway

The Crochet Messy Bun Hats Giveaway is open in the US and Canada (void where prohibited, including Quebec). The giveaway ends December 10, 2024, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

One winner will receive a paperback copy of Crochet Messy Bun Hats, courtesy of Stackpole Books. They will be notified by email.

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Mini Turkey Squish

November 11, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 9 Comments

The Mini Turkey Squish is a more "bite-size" version of the Turkey Squish! Featuring Bernat Maker Minis, this adorable amigurumi softie whips up fast! Get the free crochet pattern here on Moogly!

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Making It Mini

The Mini Turkey Squish is a much smaller version of the Turkey Squish, made with Bernat Blanket! It's a big 10" ball of fun! Here's a look at the big version:

For this Mini Turkey Squish, I used Bernat Maker Minis, for a pal that's about 4-5" across/tall! Bernat Maker Minis take your Amigurumi - and other colorful creations - to the next level! Each package included 10 fab colors, and this yarn is a joy to use, with fantastic stitch definition.

I did have to make a few adjustments to the original Turkey Squish to mark this Mini version - and I was able to keep it to one ball of each color - leaving lots for other colorful projects! (Except for the Brown - we'll use just about all of that one!)

Cute and Cuddly for Kids and Adults

This small crochet turkey pillow is fun to make - and pet and squeeze! I used safety eyes, but this pattern has not been "tested for safety for children under 3 years of age." If you are crocheting it for a baby or toddler, you may wish to embroider on the features and make sure that the pieces are sewn on quite securely - especially the tail feathers! If using it as a photo prop, be sure not to leave the toy with a baby unattended.

Mini Turkey Squish

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US-H, 5.0 mm hook, Susan Bates

105 yds Bernat Maker Minis (5 - Bulky; 75% cotton 25% nylon; 500 g/17.65 oz, 560 m/610 yds)
A: Brown (1 full ball - 60 yds)
B: Yellow (approx 15 yds)
C: Red (approx 15 yds)
D: Orange (approx 15 yds)

Fiberfill

2 Safety Eyes - 14 mm

Stitch Markers

Gauge: 2.75" across after Rnd 3

Size: approx 4.5" across/tall excluding feet and feathers

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

Turkey Squish Tutorial

Matching Pattern: Turkey Squish

Crochet Abbreviations

Feet Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Magic Circle

Working in a Spiral

Hdc - half double crochet

Hdc2tog - hdc decrease

Ldc - Linked Double Crochet

Ltr - Linked Treble Crochet

Seamless Finishing

Whip Stitch Seaming

Special Stitch:

CSDC/dc2tog - Pull loop on hook up to the height of a dc, yo with the loop itself, insert hook into first st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through loop and behind yarn over, yo and insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook, yo and pull through 3 rem loops on hook.

NOTES:

All Body Rounds are worked in a spiral. Do not ch 1 at the beginning of a rnd or join any rnds with a sl st unless specifically directed in the pattern.

Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.

MINI TURKEY SQUISH INSTRUCTIONS:

BOTTOM HALF OF BODY - COLOR A (Brown)

Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)

Rnds 6 and 7: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 8: Hdc in the next 11 sts, [2 ldc in the next st, 3 ltr in the next st, 2 ldc in the next st], hdc in the next 22 sts, rep from [ to ], hdc in the last 11 sts. (58 sts)

Rnd 9: Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st, break yarn and seamless join to next st. Weave in ends and set piece aside.

TOP HALF OF BODY - COLOR A (Brown)

Rnds 1 - 6: Repeat Rnds 1 - 6 of Bottom Half of Body.

Rnds 7 and 8: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 9: Hdc in the next 11 sts, [2 ldc in the next st, 3 ltr in the next st, 2 ldc in the next st], hdc in the next 22 sts, rep from [ to ], hdc in the last 11 sts. (58 sts)

Rnd 10: Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st, break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing, and seamless join to next st. Set piece aside. Weave in first end (at magic circle). Set piece aside.

BEAK INSTRUCTIONS: Make 1, with Color B (Yellow)

Row 1: Ch 2, skip the ch closest to the hook, 4 dc in last ch, ch 2, sl st in same ch; break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Set piece aside.

WATTLE INSTRUCTIONS: Make 1, with Color C (Red)

Row 1: Ch 6, skip the 2 chs closest to the hook, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch; break yarn and finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FEET - MAKE 2 COLOR B (Yellow)

1 Weird Row: Ch 10, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in the next 7 chs, [turn, loosely sl st in first 3 sts, ch 5, skip the first ch, sc in the next 4 chs, sc in the next 3 sl sts, sl st in the next ch] twice; break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Set pieces aside.

TAIL FEATHER INSTRUCTIONS: Make 5 total

1 with Color B (yellow)
2 with Color C (orange)
2 with Color D (red)

Rnd 1: Leaving a long tail, ch 2, skip the ch closest to the hook, 6 dc in last ch, join with sl st. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: (CSDC, dc) in first st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 2 sts; join. (8 sts)

Rnds 3 and 4: CSDC in first st, dc in each rem st around; join.

Rnd 5: CSDC/dc2tog, dc2tog thrice; join. (4 sts) Break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Use this tail to cinch the top of Rnd 5 closed, bringing tail out in center of feather.

MINI TURKEY SQUISH ASSEMBLY:

1. Add the Safety Eyes to the Top Half of the Body centered between the wings, opposite Rnd 10, as shown.

2. Sew the Feet to the Bottom Half of the Body, leaving the toes loose. Be sure to position them facing away from Rnd 9. Flip one over so that they are mirrored.

3. Sew the small end of the Wattle to the last round of the Bottom Half of the Body, slightly to the right of center, in the front of the feet, as shown.

4. Sew the Tail Feathers to the Top Half of the Body, right above the last round. Be sure to position opposite the eyes, centered between the wings. Sew color B feather straight up in center, sew color C feathers along either side of B feather, and then sew color D feathers straight out along side, as shown below.

5. Use the long tail on the Top Half of Body to whip stitch the Top and Bottom together JUST OVER HALF WAY around. Be sure to match up the wings, and wattle the eyes and feet in the same direction. Stop just a few stitches past the second safety eye, and pin this sewing end out of the way.

6. Sew the Beak to the front, between the eyes, at the top of the Wattle.

7. Fill with fiber fill. Finish using the long tail on the Top Half of Body to whip stitch the Top and Bottom together.

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Turkey Squish

November 8, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

The Turkey Squish is a tasty addition to our big amigurumi family! Featuring Bernat Blanket, this cuddly amigurumi softie is perfect for vegans and carnivores alike - young and old. Get the free crochet pattern here on Moogly!

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What are the "Squishes?"

The Squishes are a series of big round crochet softies, aka amigurumi, that I have designed here on Moogly. They are all 10" across, and feature Bernat Blanket! And there are more to come!

These are an amazing way to learn how to crochet stuffed animals, softies, and amigurumi! The large yarn and hook size means they work up quickly and the stitches are easy to see. Assembling 3D objects can be tricky, but doing it on this large scale makes it a whole lot easier! Of course, if you love the look but prefer something more pocket sized, you can just use a thinner yarn and smaller hook!

Made in Quick and Easy Bernat Blanket!

As mentioned above, Bernat Blanket is my choice for the Squishes, our new turkey softie included. In addition to being thick and easy to use, it's also available in dozens of colors! You can pick it up on Yarnspirations.com or at your local craft store, and it's machine washable and dryable! (If you do intend to wash it, make sure to use washable stuffing. Otherwise, you can spot clean it!)

While Thanksgiving might not get as many dedicated crochet patterns, this Turkey Squish is a fun way to add extend the autumn holidays, and sure to put a smile on everyone's face!

Cute and Cuddly for Kids and Adults

This crochet turkey pillow is fun to make - and pet and squeeze! I used safety eyes, but this pattern has not been "tested for safety for children under 3 years of age." If you are crocheting it for a baby or toddler, you may wish to embroider on the features and make sure that the pieces are sewn on quite securely - especially the tail feathers! If using it as a photo prop, be sure not to leave the toy with a baby unattended.

Turkey Squish

Add this pattern to your Ravelry Queue and Favorites

US-L, 8.0 mm hook, Susan Bates

10" Microbead Pillow Ball or fiberfill

2 Safety Eyes - 24mm

Stitch Markers

Gauge: 5"/10cm across after Rnd 3

Size: approx 10" across/tall excluding feet and feathers

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

Turkey Squish Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Feet Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Magic Circle

Working in a Spiral

Hdc - half double crochet

Hdc2tog - hdc decrease

Ldc - Linked Double Crochet

Ltr - Linked Treble Crochet

Seamless Finishing

Whip Stitch Seaming

Special Stitch:

NOTES:

All Body Rounds are worked in a spiral. Do not ch 1 at the beginning of a rnd or join any rnds with a sl st unless specifically directed in the pattern.

Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.

TURKEY SQUISH INSTRUCTIONS:

BOTTOM HALF OF BODY - COLOR A (Brown)

Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)

Rnd 6: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)

Rnd 7: Hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, hdc in last 4 sts. (66 hdc)

Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts; rep from * around. (72 hdc)

Rnd 9: Hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 17 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 9 sts rem, hdc in last 9 sts. (76 hdc)

Rnd 10 - 11: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 12: Hdc in the next 17 sts, [2 ldc in the next st, 3 ltr in the next st, 2 ldc in the next st], hdc in the next 35 sts, rep from [ to ], hdc in the last 18 sts. (84 sts)

Rnd 13: Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st, break yarn and seamless join to next st. Weave in ends and set piece aside.

TOP HALF OF BODY - COLOR A (Brown)

Rnds 1 - 11: Repeat Rnds 1 - 11 of Bottom Half of Body.

Rnds 12 and 13: Hdc in each st around.

Rnd 14: Hdc in the next 17 sts, [2 ldc in the next st, 3 ltr in the next st, 2 ldc in the next st], hdc in the next 35 sts, rep from [ to ], hdc in the last 18 sts. (84 sts)

Rnd 15: Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st, break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing, and seamless join to next st. Set piece aside. Weave in first end (at magic circle). Set piece aside.

BEAK INSTRUCTIONS: Make 1, with Color B (Yellow)

Row 1: Ch 6, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in each remaining ch; turn. (5 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in the next st, sc2tog; turn. (3 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc3tog; break yarn leaving long tail for sewing. (1 st)

WATTLE INSTRUCTIONS: Make 1, with Color C (Red)

Row 1: Ch 9, skip the 2 chs closest to the hook, dc in next 3 chs, hdc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch; break yarn and finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FEET - MAKE 2 COLOR B (Yellow)

TAIL FEATHER INSTRUCTIONS: Make 5 total

1 with Color B
2 with Color C
2 with Color D

Rnd 1: Leaving a long tail, ch 2, skip the ch closest to the hook, 6 dc in last ch, join with sl st. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: (CSDC, dc) in first st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 2 sts; join. (8 sts)

Rnd 3: (CSDC, dc) in first st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next each of next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts; join. (12 sts)

Rnds 4 – 7: CSDC in first st, dc in each rem st around; join.

Rnd 8: CSDC/dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog twice, dc in last 2 sts; join. (8 sts)

Rnd 9: CSDC/dc2tog, dc2tog thrice; join. (4 sts) Break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Use this tail to cinch the top of Rnd 9 closed, bringing tail out in center of feather.

TURKEY SQUISH ASSEMBLY:

1. Add the Safety Eyes to the Top Half of the Body centered between the wings, opposite Rnd 15, as shown.

2. Sew the Feet to the Bottom Half of the Body, leaving the toes loose. Be sure to position them facing away from Rnd 13. Flip one over so that they are mirrored.

3. Sew the small end of the Wattle to the last round of the Bottom Half of the Body, slightly to the right of center (marked with st marker), in the front of the feet, as shown.

6. Sew the Beak to the front, between the eyes, overlapping the top of the Wattle.

7. Insert the pillow ball or fill with fiber fill. Finish using the long tail on the Top Half of Body to whip stitch the Top and Bottom together.

Now that the main dish is covered...

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Creations by Courtney: Designer Showcase

November 7, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

This month's Designer Showcase features the brilliant Courtney Whitehead of Creations by Courtney! Courtney is a wonderful crochet designer and has recently launched a Stitch to Style mini-course! Explore 5 of her free crochet patterns here on Moogly!

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A Bit About the Designer

I've "known" Courtney online for years, and we finally met in person it felt like it had happened years ago! Her designs are colorful, approachable, and as clever as she is! Here's a bit about Courtney in her own words:

Creations by Courtney is the go-to destination for crocheters looking to create a stylish, handmade wardrobe. Founded by Courtney, a designer who first tried crochet at age eight learning from her mother. After rediscovering crochet during college and graduate school, she officially launched her design journey in January 2017. Courtney's passion for creating stylish, functional garments has grown since then to include participation in multiple fashion shows and being featured in national and international crochet publications.

With a focus on seamless or mostly seamless designs, Courtney is dedicated to offering crochet patterns that help makers curate their own custom wardrobe, from tops and cardigans to chic accessories. Creations by Courtney patterns are size inclusive, as she believes all body’s deserve to look good with items from their handmade closet. One can even find customization options to fit their unique body within the garment patterns for a truly personal fit.

Finding inspiration on the runway and within nature, one can find fun combinations of stitches and textures aimed at gently pushing crocheters out of their stitching comfort zones. Many say that they learn new things when following a Creations by Courtney pattern, and often feeling more confident in their crochet skills.

Besides creating fashion forward crochet wearables and being a crochet educator, Courtney is a wife, mom to a son and twin girls, and full-time psychologist in her own virtual practice near Atlanta, GA. She enjoys spending time with her parents, siblings and nephews, in addition to gathering anywhere and all over with her fiber friends. If you ever meet Courtney in person, she’ll likely make you one of her Crochet Besties.

Creations by Courtney's Most Important Links:

Website: www.creationsbycourtney.com

Stitch to Style Mini-Course: https://creationsbycourtney.com/how-i-transformed-my-crochet-garments/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/creationsbycourtneyllc

Instagram: www.instagram.com/creationsbycourtneyllc

FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/CreationsByCourt

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/courtney-w-of-creations-by-courtney

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreationsbyCourtneyW

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CreationsByCourtney/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@creationsbycourtney

Here are 5 wonderful crochet pattern freebies from Creations by Courtney!

5 Free Crochet Patterns on Creations by Courtney

Click on the links of the patterns you like to go to their pattern pages!

Cedar Mill Tunisian Poncho https://creationsbycourtney.com/cedar-mill-tunisian-poncho/
Genevieve Bolero https://creationsbycourtney.com/easy-crochet-bolero
Stay in Crochet Cardigan http://creationsbycourtney.com/stay-in-crochet-cardigan-free-crochet-pattern/
Xcapade Trapezoid Shawl https://creationsbycourtney.com/trapezoid-crochet-shawl/
Tunisian Cinch Bag https://creationsbycourtney.com/tunisian-cinch-bag/

Thank you so much to Courtney for being featured in the Moogly Designer Showcase! Be sure to save this pin to your crafty Pinterest board so you can find it later!

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All About My Craftours Trip to England

November 6, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 3 Comments

I can't believe it's been a month since I our Craftours trip to England - and an amazing group of fellow crocheters and travelers! We saw, we ate, we stitched, and the memories are ones I will cherish for a lifetime. Here's what we did - and where you can sign up for our next crochet adventure!

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Reviewing Our Craftours Trip to England

Day 1 - Flying to England, Driving to Canary Wharf - October 5

Our flight out of JFK left around 10:30pm and arrived around 10:30am, and was about 6 hours long - so that was all the sleep for that night! The jet lag was real, but it's important to push through that first day if possible. Our hotel was right on the Thames in Canary Wharf, and after arriving at our hotel we were able to relax and settle in until our welcome dinner. A lovely quiet start!

We saw so many people lining up to have their photos taken at this telephone booth! But don't let this picture fool you. They aren't rare - the booths are still all over! In fairness, this one did have a fresh coat of paint and had a nice backdrop.

So much beautiful architecture, it's nearly impossible to keep track of what you're looking at! Pretty sure this is Westminster...

The view from the front of our hotel - that giant rubber ducky became quite a handy landmark when wondering out and about in Canary Wharf!

Finishing the evening, trying a Pimm's - a British drink I'd only ever heard of before. It was delicious - do recommend!

Day 2 - Visit Stonehenge, Highclere Castle, and Driving to Bath - October 6

After a good night's sleep, we were up early and on the road - for this trip, most of our travel was upfront. So we checked out of our hotel, and got on the bus to Stonehenge!

You can't get too close to Stonehenge these days - but....

*One of the fallen stones from Stonehenge*

One of the fallen stones is right next to the visitor's center, and....

I got to touch it! Did it connect like ancient LEGO? Looks like it!

If you do walk out to see Stonehenge a bit closer (30+ minutes each way), be sure to notice this Roman mile maker - even the Romans were fascinated by these stones! The leech just seems picturesque here, as opposed to the creek back home...

Then it was time to get back on the bus and head to Highclere Castle! This is where they filmed the Downton Abbey series, and movie. Above is a Greenman carved by Simon O'Rourke, which you can see on the drive to the Castle.

We happened to be there on the last day of the Highclere History Festival, which explored life at the Castle between 1939 and 1945. So there were lots of old tents, cars, and people wondering about in costume - and a camel!

There was a little bit of a line, and some of that famously damp British weather, but it moved quickly and were were inside! Unfortunately, photos aren't allowed inside the castle. The rooms from the show were easily recognizable, and it was fun to see some of the things behind the scenes. The only thing I really wished I could've taken a photo of and I cannot seem to find a photo of online is the hand-embroidered "monkey panels" (my name for them) in the room behind the library. They are VERY cheeky, with eyes that follow you around the room!

After a tour of the castle, we were able to explore the grounds - and I finally got a hot tea and scone with clotted cream! It was at a rickety table under a tent in the rain, and it was perfect.

After finishing up at the Castle, we checked into our hotel in Bath. A perfect view, and a fun new friend!

For dinner, several of us headed across the street, and we sold out the rest of their roast dinners! This was the real deal, with beef, Yorkshire pudding, veggies, and gravy. So much food!

Day 3 - Cooking Class, the Roman Baths, and Crochet Workshop #1 - October 7

I didn't get enough pictures of this experience, but it was fantastic! We made pistachio-crusted chicken and sticky toffee pudding - did you know that it's cake? I need to get some molasses (aka treacle) so I can make it for the family!

It was the first time I've gotten to take a cooking class, and I learned a lot beyond the recipes. I feel much more confident in cooking with spirits now!

After a delicious lunch, we headed back to Bath and some of us chose to use our free afternoon to visit the Roman Baths! Right at the end, we got to drink the water - the fresh spring water, not the stuff from the bath itself... yikes!

After the Baths, it was a race back to the hotel for our first Crochet Workshop! I debuted the Queens Crossbody Bag to this wonderful group!

At the end of our 3rd day, I put together a quick video of our trip so far:

@mooglyblog Three days down, 5 to go! ❤️ Having an amazing time with @Craftours and this amazing group of crocheters! #england #mooglyblog #craftours #travel #uktravel #crochet #crochetinstructor ♬ Epic Music(863502) - Draganov89

Day 4 - Panoramic Tour of Bath, Visiting Borton-On-The-Water, and back to London - October 8

After two days in Bath, we checked out of our hotel and started our journey back to London! But of course, there were sights to see along the way.

First we took a tour of Bath, and visited both the Circus and the Crescent. The gardens were lovely, and we got so lucky with the weather.

After some exercise, it was back on the bus for a drive through the Cotswolds and stop at the picturesque town of Borton-on-the-Water. We saw slate roofs with moss, I had a lovely pot of tea, and we fed the ducks!

After enjoying the town, it was back on the bus one more time, for our return trip to London.

More views from the bus - the black cabs are still there, but now they have ads all over them! - then Nandos for dinner, and a shot of our hotel from the Rubber Ducky's viewpoint!

Day 5 - Panoramic Tour of London, Crochet Workshop #2, and a Trip to Harrods - October 9

We stayed in London for the rest of our trip - but we weren't short on things to do! We started the day with a guided tour of London, which included some amazing stops!

I'm sure no trip to London would be complete without a stop at Buckingham Palace and the grounds! Such a gorgeous park. We even got to see a bit of the ceremony, and again, the weather was amazing. Despite my best efforts, not a single royal was spotted.

Then it was more sights from the bus - towers everywhere!

And we got to see what remains of the original Roman wall around Londinium!

It was a wonderful tour, but we were ready for lunch, followed by Crochet Workshop #2! Everyone made amazing progress on their Queens Crossbody Bags!

And after class was over, a few of us made our way to Harrods. I've never been to such a fancy department store! The basement gift shop was more my speed, uh, financially.

Yes, the decor is elaborate and Egyptian-themed, and the whole place is so opulent you can almost miss it if you don't stop to look around!

The food court was awe-inspiring - and strictly to go, no eating in. And yes, those are gold-leafed sandwiches. It's Harrods!

At the end of this day, I made another video, to show off the last few days in action!

@mooglyblog Bath, to Borton-on-the-water, and back to London for the rest of the stay. More to come. #Englandtravel #craftours @craftours #moogyblog #crochetinstructor #britain ♬ Love Actually (Piano Music from the Motion Picture) Relaxing Piano, Romantic Piano, Classical Piano, Movie Theme - Craig Armstrong & Jeffrey Michael

Day 6 - The London Knitting and Stitching Show - October 10

This year, the London Knitting and Stitching Show was held at Alexandra Palace! There was a lot of art there, and not everyone was up for photos, so I didn't get too many. This show had a ton of classes, and so much beautiful yarn and fabric!

It was a cold, rainy, and windy day - perfect for a yarn and fabric show!

Inside the show was spread over a few rooms, and you'd find embroidery next to yarn next to fabric next to sewing machines! It is a wonderful show for any hobbyist in the area!

There were a few big names there, and lots of independent dyers as well. I picked up a lovely skein of yarn from The Urban Purl that I showed off in my last live! One of my fellow travelers was Noelle R. B. Stiles, author of Colorful Crochet Cables and all-around brilliant person - and she got to do a book signing!

After the show it was time to rest, regroup, and refuel - only one full day to go!

Day 7 - The Tower of London - October 11

This was our last full day in London, and the plan was to visit the Tower of London and then see what we felt up to afterward. Reality set in soon - the Tower of London is a full-day event! We were smart and got the earliest tour we could.

And we still didn't see it all! There was so much more than "the tower." It's a whole... village? There are many buildings, all surrounding the infamous tower. You can explore the tower, the other museums and displays, and walk the battlements.

There are suits of armor, more Roman artifacts, and of course, the Crown Jewels! You weren't allowed to photograph the Crown Jewels, but they are still astonishing to see in real life. Some are so big they just stop looking real!

The view was amazing, and it was the perfect, exhausting, and exhilarating way to finish our trip! That night finished up with our farewell dinner, and then we all had lots of packing to do. The ride to the airport the next morning was so bittersweet - ready to go home, but not ready to leave all my new friends!

*The Tower Bridge, as seen from the Tower of London*

Finally, after an uneventful trip home, I put together one last video - enjoy! It was a wonderful Craftours Trip to England - I can't wait for the next one!

@mooglyblog From the London Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace to the Tower of London, our last 2 days were amazing. Caught the London (pink?!) Eye in the wee hours on the way to the airport. Want to join me on my next adventure? Head to Craftours.com and sign up for more info on trips to New Zealand and Scotland in 2025! 👀❤️👀 @Craftours #craftours #mooglyblog #england #toweroFrom the London Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace to the Tower of London, our last 2 days were amazing. Caught the London (pink?!) Eye in the wee hours on the way to the airport. Want to join me on my next adventure? Head to Craftours.com and sign up for more info on trips to New Zealand and Scotland in 2025! 👀❤️👀 @Craftours #craftours #mooglyblog #england #toweroflondon #knitting #quilting #crochet #crochetinstructorf #london #knitting #quilting #crochet #crochetinstructor ♬ Medieval Battle - Scorewizard

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Crochet and Catch Up with Moogly - November 5, 2024

November 5, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 2 Comments

It's a busy time for all of us! Time to dive into holiday crochet and cozy knitting projects, make our to-do lists - and don't forget to go vote today if you haven't already! Soon as that's done, let's put our feet up and visit in another Crochet and Catch Up! Join us for this live, or catch up later with the video and links below!

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10+ Great Ways to Make Your Slippers Non Slip - Updated!

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10+ Great Ways to Make Slippers Non Slip!

November 4, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 144 Comments

Handmade slippers are great - but slippery! Here are over 10 great ideas for how to make crochet and knit slippers non slip! Originally posted in 2013, this list has been updated with new links and new ideas for 2024!

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Traction can be a real problem!

Crochet slippers are a wintertime staple! I've designed several pairs for Moogly, and I also put together a roundup of 20 crochet slipper patterns for the whole family!

And one question always comes up - how do you make crochet and knit slippers non-slip? As a homeowner with hardwood floors, tile, and 3 kids, it's a quest I'm familiar with! So with slipper gift-giving season upon us, today's roundup features a collection of ideas I've put together to make slippers non-slip.

Some of this stuff you might already have, or be able to find at the hardware or craft store - or just click the link to buy online!

10+ Ways to Make Crochet & Knit Slippers Non-Slip

Plastic Dip: I've seen this recommended by lots of crocheters and knitters. It comes in cans so you can just use a cotton swab to dab on some dots that will dry into neat rubber grips, or get the can for an easy spray!
Fiber-Lok Non Skid Backing: This product is made to be brushed on the back of rugs, so it's great on fabrics and easy to use! Just be sure to let it dry and use two coats. With 15 square feet of double coat coverage, that's a lot of slippers!
Puffy Fabric Paint: How many of you have some of these dimensional fabric paints in your crafting stash? You don't see too many puffy paint shirts out there anymore, but the paints are still popular - the texture of small dots is great for making socks and slippers non slip. Bonus, you get to make fun designs in all the colors! If you can't find puff paints, perhaps...
Use the Hot Glue Gun: This one happens to be my personal favorite, but this quick fix is perfect for creating slip resistance on your footwear - just be sure to let it dry first - don't glue yourself to your hard flooring!
Non-Slip Indoor Rug Pad: Some knitters and crocheters like to use the stuff you're supposed to layer between the rug and the floor. Just trace their shoes, cut it out and sew it on - or if you don't sew, try washable fabric glue! Just like footie pajamas!
Silicone Sealant: Flexible, and dries clear! Check your garage or workplace - you might already have some laying around...
I even found a great video on youtube that shows just how to apply it:
Slipper Soles: These definitely put comfort first! Boye is a brand most yarn crafters know, but did you know they sell pre-made soles for knit and crochet slippers? They are often sold out, but which makes me wonder if you couldn't work a blanket stitch around these sheepy insoles, and treat the bottom? You also might be able to find leather or suede soles in your local yarn shop!
Fancy Custom Felt Soles on the Zen of Making: Aren't these gorgeous! If you've got the sewing skills, these give a truly exceptional finished look. You'll need thick felt and the puffy fabric paint listed above for this non-slip solution.
Dritz Anti-Skid Gripper Fabric: Hey, guess what - there's a product specifically designed for this! It says right on the package - "For pajamas and slippers. Prevents Slips and Falls." Perfect!
Prym Espadrille Woven Soles with Rubber Base: It's easy to sew into the woven edge - whether you add fabric or yarn is up to you! These are amazing for DIY non-slip shoes!

Viva Sock Stop: It's designed for socks, but perfect for slippers! The Viva Decor ABS slip stop fabric liquid is a soft and non-slip rubber sock paint. The ABS non skid fabric paint is suitable for light and dark materials!
Non Skid Rubber Treated Fabric: This looks like the stuff I remember on the feet of my footie pajamas! A bit of sewing skills will create a lovely and flexible non slip sole with this fabric! Or try adhesive spray!

Have you found any other ways to make slippers non slip? Any tricks, products, or methods I missed? Share your ideas in the comments! I try to add new methods to this post as I learn about them. Stay warm AND safe in your new pair of slippers!

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Velvet and Fur Christmas Stocking

November 1, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 2 Comments

The Velvet and Fur Christmas Stocking is festive, luxurious, tactile - and a free crochet pattern on Moogly! Santa will be so impressed to see this faux fur stocking hanging from the fireplace mantle, a luxurious touch to your holiday décor! Updated in 2024!

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Part of a Christmas Crochet Along!

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Crocheting the Velvet and Fur Christmas Stocking

Now let's talk about this stocking! With velvet and fur, it's a feast for the senses. This luxurious look fits many holiday trends, from boho to luxe. And you can pick from any of the gorgeous colors to make your own custom combo. Customize it further with the Moogly Crochet Alphabet (worked in thread or fine yarn to fit), or traditional embroidery!

Pom poms and special name tags are perfect for personalizing it too! You could even use a bit of wood to make it work with a rustic theme. There's also a hanger or loop built into the top opening, so it's ready to fill with gifts! I'm sure you'll each add your own final awesome touch.

To get this look, the Velvet and Fur Christmas Stocking features two gorgeous yarns - Bernat Baby Velvet and Red Hygge Fur. They are both incredible to touch and full of cozy winter elegance - but they can be a little challenging to work with!

Velvet Yarn Tips

The "velvet" yarns are the market are essentially chenille. And chenille doesn't like to be worked loosely, and it doesn't like to be washed in the machine. Go for solid fabrics in both crochet and knit - not drape! I would not recommend using to make a standard pompom.

To make any project with Bernat Baby Velvet, it's important to use a smaller hook size, and close stitches, such as those shown here in the free crochet Christmas Stocking pattern. And luckily, stockings only need occasional spot cleaning!

Fur Yarn Tips

As for working with fur yarns, the biggest challenge is seeing your stitches. It's important to have good lighting, first and foremost. And while I would normally recommend working over a white cloth, here we are using a luxury dreamy white yarn - so a darker cloth will help you see a bit better. Of course, if you chose a dark grey, medium brown or other deep color, then the lighter cloth works best!

When you are crocheting with Red Heart Hygge Fur, try to feel for each st with you non-hook hand, and pay attention to the spacing between stitches - this will be the best guide. And you may notice I haven't included a stitch count for that section - the number isn't important, as long as you're working "straight-up" from the leg! This faux fur cuff is worth it!

Now let's get crocheting!

Velvet and Fur Christmas Stocking

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US - H, 5.0mm - Furls

175 yds Bernat Baby Velvet (4 Medium/Worsted; 100% polyester; 300 g/10.5 oz, 450 m/492 yds)
Colorway Shown: Orchid Hush (1 ball)

75 yds Red Heart Hygge Fur (5 - Bulky/UK: 12-14 ply; 100% nylon; 200 g/7 oz, 238 meters/260 yards)
Colorway Shown: Cotton Tail (1 ball)
This yarn is discontinued, though limited quantities are still available in some locations. Suggested Substitute: Bernat Pipsqueak

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Gauge: 13 sts x 14 rows = 4"/10cm in sc/hdc row pattern

Size: 16" max length x 6.25" wide at "leg" x 10" wide at "foot"

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Velvet and Fur Christmas Stocking Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

hdc2tog (hdc decrease)

Working into the Edge

Instructions

Stocking - Make 2, use Bernat Baby Velvet

Row 1: Ch 42, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in each rem st across; turn. (41 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across until 1 st rem, 2 hdc in last st; turn. (42 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. (42 sts)

Rows 4 - 20: Rep Rows 2 and 3, ending on a Row 2 rep. (51 sts)

Row 21: Ch 1, sc in the first 20 sts; turn leaving rem sts unworked. (20 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each rem st until 1 st rem, 2 hdc in last st; turn. (20 sts)

Row 23: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.

Rows 24 - 29: Rep Rows 22 and 23.

Row 30: Ch 1, hdc2tog twice, hdc in each rem st until 4 sts rem, hdc2tog twice; turn. (16 sts)

Row 31: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.

Rows 32 - 34: Rep Rows 30 and 31, ending on a Row 30 rep. (8 sts)

Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly around stocking, working 3 sc at both upper (leg) corners and the bottom (heel) corner, a sc2tog decrease at the ankle (where the leg meets the foot), and adding 4 sc increases evenly along the curve (toe). Break yarn and weave in ends.

Assembly - Continue with Bernat Baby Velvet

Step 1: Using stitch markers, match up the 2 pieces for the stocking for seaming.

Step 2: Working through both layers, join to upper corner of stocking, ch 1, sc evenly around stocking, working 3 sc at the bottom (heel) corner, and a sc2tog decrease at the ankle (where the leg meets the foot). Be sure not to seam the top of the stocking. Break yarn and weave in ends.

Cuff/Fur Topper - use Red Heart Hygge Fur

Rnd 1: Join to center back of stocking opening, ch 1, hdc evenly around; join.

Rnds 2 - 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, adding 4 hdc increase evenly; join.

Rnd 8 - 13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join. Break yarn and fold cuff at Rnd 6/7.

Hanging Tab - use Bernat Baby Velvet (optional)

Row 1: Ch 25, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in each rem ch; turn. (24 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each ch across; turn. (24 sts) Break yarn leaving a long tail.

Sew to inside of stocking where the Cuff meets the Stocking.

I can’t wait to see your finished velvet and faux fur Christmas stockings! If this free crochet holiday decor pattern does inspire you to make your own, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make! Be sure to checkout all the other fabulous free holiday crochet patterns on Moogly!

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MooglyCAL2024 - Block 22

October 31, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

MooglyCAL2024 Block 22 is a stunning floral center-out square designed by Pam Eberstadt of Best Crochet Life! The Just Breathe Square pattern is sure to teach you a few new tricks and make your colors pop! Get all the details for this free crochet along and the free pattern link below!

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The 2024 Moogly CAL Schedule

As we go, click the name of the past squares to go to their posts and get the patterns! Numbers represent the date of the month that future post will debut.

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Block #22:

Just Breathe Square

by Best Crochet Life

Above you can see the square that Pam made in 6 colors. Below is my CAL square, in my 3 colors of Red Heart With Love! (I'm doing a stash buster, so these colors will change throughout the year. This is my first Boysenberry one as I finish up the rainbow! The white and light gray are being carried throughout.)

Details for MooglyCAL2024 Block 22

My Notes: The Just Breathe Square features lots of fun and interesting stitches - and wow does that center pop! Pam has created a pattern that may challenge you, but will also supports you along the way, with lots of helpful full-color close-up photos. Take your time with this one, it's worth it!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Magic Circle, STDC - Standing Double Crochet, CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet, Standing Single Crochet, Post Stitches, Standing Post Stitches, BLO, Crossed Stitches, and seamless join.

Sizing: To get the size just right, I worked the last two rounds as BLO sc. But everyone's gauge is different so be sure to measure as you go! Learn how to adjust for size HERE to ensure all your squares are the same size. Remember that the 12″ is measured across and up and down – not diagonally corner to corner.

What I Did:

I used a Susan Bates US-J, 6.0 mm Twist and Lock hook, and Red Heart With Love, and my color scheme was as follows (see pics for more info on placement):

Rnd 1: Boysenberry
Rnd 2: White
Rnd 3: Light Gray
Rnds 4 and 5: Boysenberry
Rnds 6 and 7: Light Gray
Rnds 8 - 11: White
Rnd 12: Light Gray
Rnd 13: Boysenberry
Rnd 14: White

This square required a moderate blocking. I used the wet blocking method.

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #22

Show Off Your Squares!

And finally, here's a pin of MooglyCAL2024 - Block 22 for your own Pinterest boards!

Crochet and Catch Up with Moogly - October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

Tomorrow is Halloween - which means it's almost time to dive into crochet gift-making season! But we need to rest up first, so let's put our feet up and visit together in another Crochet and Catch Up! Join us for this live, or catch up later with the video and links below!

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MooglyCAL2024 Block 21 - Mamas2Hands

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Queens Crossbody Bag - Free Crochet Pattern and Tutorial

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Bernat Maker Minis Giveaway

October 29, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 104 Comments

Bernat Maker Minis take your Amigurumi - and other colorful creations - to the next level! Now you can get all the colorways you need to craft your gifts, softies, stuffies, and ornaments this season. This yarn is a joy to use, with fantastic stitch definition and the Bernat name you know and trust. Read more below, and then enter to win your own package of Bernat Maker Minis on Moogly!

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"Transform your Amigurumi projects with our delightful pack of Bernat Maker Minis skeins of yarn! Specially curated for crafters, this set features an array of vibrant, high-quality yarns that add charm and character to your handmade creations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, these mini skeins are perfect for small projects, intricate details, and experimenting with color combinations. Each skein is made from soft, durable material, ensuring your Amigurumi characters are not only cute but also long-lasting. Let your imagination run wild and bring your creative visions to life with our mini skeins of yarn!"

Just The Yarny Facts:

Content: 75% cotton 25% nylon

Kit Size: 500 g/17.65 oz, 560 meters/610 yards

Care: Machine wash and dry

Gauge: #5 Bulky

Knitting Gauge: 4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm) 13 sts x 17 rows with 8 mm (US 11) Knitting Needle

Crochet Gauge: 4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm) 10 sc x 11 rows with 8 mm (US-L/11) Crochet Hook

Amigurumi Gauge: 4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm) 14 sc x 16 rows with 5.5 mm (US-I/9) Crochet Hook

Buy It: Yarnspirations.com, or Amazon.com

Each Package Includes 10 Basic Colorways

Like opening a new package of crayons, each package of Bernat Maker Minis bursts with possibilities! There are 10 great basic colors included, perfect for making a huge range of projects, stuffies, amigurumi, stripes, ornaments... if you're having trouble coming up with ideas keep reading, there are lots linked below! This package also makes a great gift idea for any crafter you know!

Free Crochet, Knit, and Craft Patterns for Bernat Maker Minis

Along with the debut of Bernat Maker Minis, Yarnspirations has debuted an adorable series of crochet Amigurumi patterns! Click here to get all these free amigurumi patterns!

And of course, you can use the Minis to make any pattern that calls for Bernat Maker - or its old name, Bernat Maker Home Dec! When I searched patterns that way, I found over 80 free crochet, knit, and craft patterns ready for you - Click here to get them all!

I tried the Bernat Maker Minis recently when I taught a Lunch and Learn for Henrietta the Chicken! While I haven't designed a pattern in the Minis specifically, I think they would be a great way to add even more color to the Star Maker Blanket, Super Sturdy Basket, Casual Crochet Bucket Hat, as well as the Casual Crossbody Bag, Pouch, and Sunglasses Case!

Bernat Maker Minis Giveaway Time!

The Bernat Maker Minis Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends November 19, 2024, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please try the link provided. If that does not work, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

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It's Pumpkin Everything! Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns

October 25, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 18 Comments

It's the season of "Pumpkin Everything!" From Pumpkin Spice lattes to donuts, air fresheners, beer, and well... the entirety of Pinterest... our lives have taken on a decidedly orange hue. And crochet is right in the thick of it - after all, nothing is better than cool nights to crochet by.

So here are 10 free crochet pumpkin patterns for you - grab your crochet hook, and craft some fall-colored stitches with these free patterns and tutorials. This roundup has been updated as of October 2024, with updated fresh links and projects for you to enjoy!

10 Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns

Cute Pumpkin by Teri Crews, a Ravelry download, ideal for Red Heart Super Saver: Love the details on this super popular free crochet pattern!
Doily Pumpkin by Kristin Baird, on Kit's Crafts, ideal for Red Heart With Love: This is a very different sort of crochet pumpkin - I like it! Look at that great pumpkin stem!
Pumpkin Patch Crochet Edging by Jennifer Dickerson, on Fiber Flux, great for any yarn weight: This is so clever! Add a pumpkin-y touch to any project - fabric or yarn! Includes a video tutorial!
Pumpkin Napkin Rings, on Yarnspirations, featuring Lily Sugar'n Cream: The feast is ready and so is your outstanding table setting, including festive pumpkin napkin rings!
Pumpkin Harvest Hat by Cathy Kurtz, a Ravelry download, featuring Red Heart Super Saver: There are probably a dozen different pumpkin hat crochet patterns out there, I like that this one has instructions on changing it to different sizes. And the details are great!
Halloween Pumpkin Trick or Treat Bag by Kara Gunza, on Petals to Picots: Love the shape of this bag - stuffing it full of candy is only half the fun! It calls for worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn - like Lily Sugar'n Cream in Hot Orange!
Crochet Pumpkin Coasters PDF Pattern by Ira Rott, a Ravelry download, ideal for Red Heart Super Saver: Set the table in autumn splendor with this easy crochet pumpkin pattern!
Pumpkin Toilet Tissue Cover by Krystle Hamm, on Virtuous Loops Crochet, in what looks like Red Heart Super Saver: Halloween is a little bit kitchy - why not go all the way?
Stacked Pumpkin Table Runner - on Yarnspirations, featuring Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread 10:
And there's a Moogly pumpkin too - the Plush Puff Pumpkin, featuring WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Bulky!

BONUS PATTERNS:

I don't have permission to share their photos, but these patterns are worth a look as well - click through to see them for yourself!

Put your leftover yards to work in Knit-Look Pumpkins: https://mallooknits.com/adorable-crochet-pumpkins-pattern/

Check out the tendrils on this stem! https://www.crochet365knittoo.com/medium-crochet-pumpkin/

Back Loop stitching adds texture here: https://www.marchingnorth.com/crochet-pumpkin-free-pattern/

Perfect Fall Decorations Here! https://www.mjsoffthehookdesigns.com/country-harvest-crochet-pumpkins/

So have you jumped on the pumpkin bandwagon yet? Had your first pumpkiny beverage? Crocheted anything orange? Share your thoughts in the comments - I read every one of them! Be sure to add this pin to your holiday crochet Pinterest board!

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Queens Crossbody Bag Tutorial

October 24, 2024 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

The Queens Crossbody Bag Tutorial will show you how to crochet your clever bi-color bag - in both right and left-handed video tutorials! This pattern features some clever moves, and I'll walk you through every step - be sure to follow along with the free written crochet pattern on Moogly!

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As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):

The Free Pattern: Queens Crossbody Bag

US-I, 5.5mm crochet hook - Susan Bates

190 yds Lily Sugar’n Cream (4-Medium; 100% cotton, 120 yds/109 m, 2.5 oz/71 g)
Color A: Hot Purple - 1 ball
Color B: Soft Ecru - 1 ball

Stitch Markers

Handle/Strip of Your Choice

Queens Crossbody Bag Tutorial:

How to Crochet the Queens Crossbody Bag with Lid - Right-Handed

Learn to Crochet the Queens Crossbody Bag - Left-Handed

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I hope you enjoy this tutorial for the Queens Crossbody Bag! If this video doesn't answer all your questions, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help.

Queens Crossbody Bag

October 23, 2024 by Tamara Kelly 1 Comment

The Queens Crossbody Bag is a handy little tote or pouch, that combines my newest stitch pattern and most unusual construction method! I had a lot of fun teaching this bag to my workshop in England, and now I'm excited to share it all here with you. This free crochet pattern on Moogly features Lily Sugar'n Cream!

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A Crossbody Bag to Visit the... King?

I was lucky enough to teach crochet workshops on a trip to England with Craftours in October 2024, and this was the pattern I designed for the trip! (Click HERE to sign up for info on upcoming trips!) When I design a new pattern, the name comes last, so I did a bit of free association... We have a crossbody bag, with a stitch pattern that makes little pluses or crosses. For a trip to the UK, that left from NYC. Where Queens Crossing is! And of course, England just lost their Queen... Queens Crossbody Bag it is. And you'll feel like you're queen of the world when you make your own? Let's go with it.

I used Lily Sugar’n Cream for the trip kits because the skeins were the right size, and there are many beautiful colors to choose from! However, you could use any worsted or aran weight yarn you like - the Queens Crossbody Bag would look amazing in Bernat Maker too!

So How Did the Workshop Go?

It was amazing! It's always a little nerve-wracking to introduce a new pattern, and teach it live doubly so! But I couldn't have asked for a better group of crocheters. Some got it right away from the written instructions, some were helped by the chart I drew during class, and others needed to see me demonstrate it a few times, and give it a little practice. But we all got there! Here are some of their fantastic WIPS!

So below you'll find written instructions, as well as a (much neater) hand-drawn chart of the main stitch pattern. And there are right and left-handed video tutorials linked below (debuting October 24, 2024) - so you can follow along at your own speed!

I really appreciated the feedback I got in class, and I've used that to try to make this pattern even better! I hope you enjoy making the Queens Crossbody Bag!

Queens Crossbody Bag

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US-I, 5.5mm crochet hook - Susan Bates

190 yds Lily Sugar’n Cream (4-Medium; 100% cotton, 120 yds/109 m, 2.5 oz/71 g)
Color A: Hot Purple - 1 ball
Color B: Soft Ecru - 1 ball

Stitch Markers

Handle/Strap of Your Choice

Gauge: 14 sts x 12 rows = 4”/10 cm in main st pattern

Size: approx 10.5” tall x 8.5” wide, excluding handle

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

Queens Crossbody Bag Tutorial

Crochet Abbreviations

Crochet in the third loop of half double crochet

Seamless Finishing

Special Stitch:

WTr (Woven Treble): Yo twice, working in front of ch sp in row below and behind ch sp in second row below, insert hook in unworked st in third row below. (You may find it helpful to pull this stitch forward so that no ch sps obstruct it.) Yo and pull up a loop, [yo and pull through two loops] three times. Make sure not to enclose or work over any of the ch sps when making this st.

NOTES:

Keep a stitch marker in the first and last hdc st of each row to help keep track of where you are in the repeat.

The slip stitches in the Second Panel of the bag are all worked into Row 4 of the Sides of the Bag. Their purpose is to join the Panel to the Sides. Do not crochet into those sl sts - just the 25 sts starting and ending with hdc.

To change colors at the end of a row, finish the last stitch of the row by working the last yo with the new color.

Queens Crossbody Bag INSTRUCTIONS:

First Panel of Bag:

Row 1: With Color A, ch 26, skip the ch closest to the hook, hdc in the next ch, sc in the next 23 chs, hdc in the last ch, turn. (25 sts)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * across, turn. (13 sts, 12 ch sps)

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, *ch 1, skip the next ch sp, hdc in the next st; rep from * across finishing last st with Color B, turn.

Begin Repeat

Row 4: With Color B, ch 1, hdc in the first st, *WTr in next unworked st three rows below, ch 1, skip the next st; rep from * until 2 sts rem, WTr in next unworked st three rows below, hdc in the last st, turn. (14 sts, 11 ch sps)

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc in the next st, *ch 1, skip the next ch sp, hdc in the next st; rep from * until 1 st rem, hdc in last st finishing last st with Color A, turn.

Row 6: With Color A, ch 1, hdc in the first st, *ch 1, skip the next st, WTr in next unworked st three rows below; rep from * until 2 st rem, ch 1, skip the next st, hdc in the last st, turn. (13 sts, 12 ch sps)

Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, *ch 1, skip the next ch sp, hdc in the next st; rep from * across finishing last st with Color B, turn.

Continue Repeat

Rows 8 - 25: Rep Rows 4 - 7 ending on a Row 5 rep. Fasten off Color B.

Row 26: With Color A, ch 1, hdc in the first st, sc in the next st, *WTr in the next unworked st three rows below, sc in the next st; rep from * across until 1 st rem, hdc in the last st, do NOT turn. (25 sts)

Sides and Bottom of Bag:

Row 1 [RS]: Ch 1, hdc 26 evenly along sides of rows across to bottom, working in unused loops of beginning chs, hdc in bottom of each st across First Panel of Bag Row 1, hdc 26 evenly along sides of rows across to top; turn. (77 sts)

Row 2 - 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn. After Row 4, place stitch markers in sts # 26 and 51. Fasten off Color A.

Second Panel of Bag:

Row 1 [RS]: With Color A, join to first marked st with sl st, hdc in next st, sc in next 23 sts, hdc in second marked st, sl st in next 2 sts, turn. (25 sc and hdc total)

Row 2: Hdc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, *dc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st; rep from * across until 1 st rem, hdc in the last st, sl st in next 2 sts on Sides, turn. (13 dc and hdc total, 12 ch sps)

Row 3: Hdc in the first st, *ch 1, skip the next ch sp, hdc in the next; rep from * across finishing last st with Color B, sl st in next 2 sts on Sides, turn.

Begin Repeat

Row 4: With Color B, hdc in the first st, *WTr in next unworked st 3 rows below, ch 1, skip the next st; rep from * until 2 sts rem, WTr in next unworked st 3 rows below, hdc in the last st, sl st in the next 2 sts on Sides, turn. (14 sts, 11 ch sps)

Row 5: Hdc in the first st, hdc in the next st, *ch 1, skip the next ch sp, hdc in the next st; rep from * until 1 st rem, hdc in last st finishing last st with Color A, sl st in next 2 sts on Sides, turn.

Row 6: With Color A, hdc in the first st, *ch 1, skip the next st, WTr in next unworked st three rows below; rep from * until 2 st rem, ch 1, skip the next st, hdc in the last st, sl st in next 2 sts on Sides, turn. (13 sts, 12 ch sps)

Row 7: Hdc in the first st, *ch 1, skip the next ch sp, hdc in the next st; rep from * across finishing last st with Color B, sl st in next 2 sts on Sides, turn.

Continue Repeat

Rows 8 - 25: Rep Rows 4 - 7 ending on a Row 5 rep. Fasten off Color B.

Row 26: With Color A, hdc in the first st, sc in the next st, *WTr in the next unworked st three rows below, sc in the next st; rep from * across until 1 st rem, hdc in the last st, sl st in remaining st of Side, turn. (25 sts)

Top of Bag:

Rnd 1 [RS]: Ch 1, hdc in each st across Second Panel, hdc in side of each row of Sides, hdc in each st across First Panel, hdc in side of each row of Sides; join with sl st in top of first hdc. (58 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in the third loop of first 26 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in the third loop of next 27 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in the third loop of the last st; join. (54 sc and 4 chs)

Rnd 3: Blo sc in each sc and ch around; break yarn and seamless join.

Add Handle to ch-2 holes as desired.

Now that that's in the bag...

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Why Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornaments?

The Perfect Project for Bernat Maker Minis!

Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

NOTES:

Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament INSTRUCTIONS:

Feeling that Holiday Spirit?

The Fine Print

Why Acorn Christmas Ornaments?

The Perfect Project for Bernat Maker Minis!

Crochet Acorn Ornament

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

Crochet Acorn Ornament INSTRUCTIONS:

BOTTOM OF ACORN

TOP OF ACORN

Crochet Acorn Ornament FINISHING:

Feeling that Holiday Spirit?

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As Seen in This Video (click each for more info!):

Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket Tutorial:

How to Crochet the Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket - Right-Handed

Learn to Crochet the Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket - Left-Handed

Corner to Corner, Entrelac, Basketweave, Tunisian, JAYGO... let's go with Corner to Corner Tunisian!

Making Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Shine

Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket

How to Make this Blanket in Any Size

HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

Special Stitches:

NOTES:

Corner to Corner Tunisian Pixel Blanket INSTRUCTIONS:

STARTING THE BLANKET

*Row 1 of the Blanket*

Block 1:

INCREASING THE BLANKET LENGTH AND WIDTH

*Row 2 of the Blanket*

Block 2:

Block 3:

*Row 3 of the Blanket*

Block 4:

Block 5:

Block 6:

*Make the Width of the Blanket*

MAINTAINING THE WIDTH, ADDING LENGTH

*Next Row - Decrease at Beginning of Row*

First Block:

*Next Row - Decrease at End of Row*

*Make the Length of the Blanket*

FINISHING OUT THE RECTANGLE

ADD A BORDER OR EDGING (OPTIONAL)

Whew! Now that you've got a new cozy blankie to cuddle up with...

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Row 1 of the Blanket

Row 2 of the Blanket

Row 3 of the Blanket

Make the Width of the Blanket

Next Row - Decrease at Beginning of Row

Next Row - Decrease at End of Row

Make the Length of the Blanket

Ears - Make 2 with Color B, leaving a long tail for sewing
Arms and Legs - Make 4 with Color B