Hip Hip Crochet

Be on the look out because either Sunday or Monday I'll be posting several new patterns! I can't post them yet or even give hints because the actual items were created as gifts for my daughter's baby shower this coming Saturday. Ok, so I guess that I just gave a hint - it's baby patterns. And if I haven't mentioned the subject of my first grandchild, it's a boy and he is due in early September. See ya soon with new patterns!

This is a great yarn stash buster! The PDF for this pattern can be downloaded here . Materials: Size I Crochet Hook Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in the colors of your choice Yarn Needle for weaving in ends Scissors Abbreviations: TR = Triple Crochet Ch = Chain CS = Cluster Stitch Sl St = Slip Stitch Sp = Space Special Instructions for Cluster Stitch: * Yarn over, insert hook in ring, yarn over, pull through ring, yarn over, pull through 2 loops *. Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Then, yarn over, insert hook in ring, yarn over, pull through ring, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook, ch 1. Note: It is not my intention to infringe on anyone's pattern for this afghan that may already be available online. I made this blanket for a friend and when I posted pictures of it online I had many people ask me how to make it so I decided to sit down and type this up so that it's available to anyone who wants to make it. This i...

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Materials: Size I Crochet Hook Chunky Yarn (I used Bernat's Softee Chunky in grey heather) 1 medium OR 2 small buttons to match or coordinate Yarn needle Scissors Abbreviations: Ch = Chain HDC = Half Double Crochet Sl St = Slip Stitch Sk = Skip Sp = Space Pattern: Starting with an 8 inch tail, ch 27 (or the length you need to comfortably fit around your wrist, plus 2 and it has been my experience that an odd number works best.) Row 1: HDC in the 3 rd ch from hook, * ch 1, sk 1 ch, hdc in next ch *. Repeat from * to * to end of ch ending with an hdc in the last ch. Ch 2, turn. Row 2: HDC in first ch 1 sp, *ch 1, hdc in next ch 1 sp *. Repeat from * to *, ending with hdc in ch 2 from previous row. Ch 2, turn. Row 3: Repeat row 2, but at the end of the row, do not ch 2 or turn. Sl st down the side, across the “back side” of the foundation ch, up the other side, across the top, then fasten off. Use the ta...

I haven't made myself anything in a while but I recently bought some Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn in grey heather. I've seen a lot of patterns for cowls lately so I decided that this is what I'd use the yarn for. Here is my cowl: This pattern was so easy and I made it in about 45 minutes. If you'd like to give it a try you can find the FREE pattern at Hopeful Honey . <~~~~ link is clickable even though you can't see it. Have fun!

I saw the picture below on Facebook and thought it was very touching so I thought I'd issue all of my fellow crocheters a challenge. Make something warm, like a scarf, hat or gloves/mittens and leave it in a somewhat prominent place in public with a note attached similar to the one in the picture. Knitters and other crafters are invited too! After you do, post a picture to my Facebook page or use the hashtag #hiphipcrochet on Instagram. I'm hoping that you guys will want to participate in this!

Hurry on over to All Free Knitting for your chance to win one skein of 100% Qiviut Yarn! Qivuit yarn is warmer than wool and finer than cashmere. The deadline is January 21, 2014 so go NOW! This yarn was gifted by Windy Valley Muskox. You can enter once per day and you can get extra entries by sharing the giveaway through Facebook, Twitter and Google+. AND you can get another entry by featuring it on your blog. Good luck!