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Ribbed Slouchy Beanie

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Materials: • K Crochet Hook • Red Heart With Love Yarn in Pewter Abbreviations: • dc = double crochet • fpdc = front post double crochet • ch = chain • sk = skip • st = stitch • sl st = slip stitch Pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Pattern: Round 1: starting with a magic ring, 8 dc in ring. Pull tail of ring to tighten. Round 2: 2 dc in each st around. Round 3: *1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Round 4: *1 dc in each of first 2 sts, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Round 5: *1 dc in each of first 3 sts, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Round 6: *1 dc in each of first 4 sts, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Round 7: *1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Round 8: *fpdc each of next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st.* Repeat from * to * around. Rounds 9   - 17: Repeat round 8. Round 18: *hdc in ch1 sp, hdc in each of next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Rounds 19 - 21: sc in each st around. Round 2...

Kourtney's Kozy Boot Cuffs

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Pattern notes: 1.  Measure the calfs you're making these for. You're going to crochet the cuff one inch smaller than you measured. The piece will stretch to fit. 2.  The 3 dc on the ends of the rows will be the top border when finished. 3.  The cuffs are created as a flat piece then seamed at the back. Materials: • Size I hook • Red Heart With Love Yarn in Pewter • Yarn scissors Abbreviations: • ch = chain • hdc = half double crochet • fpdc = front post double crochet • bpdc = back post double crochet • sc = single crochet • sl st = slip stitch • st = stitch Pattern: Ch 26 Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. Row 2: *fpdc each of next 4 sts, bpdc next 4 sts.* Repeat from * to * across. DC in each of last 3 sts. Ch 2, turn. Row 3: DC in each of first 3 sts, * fpdc next 4 sts, bpdc next 4 sts.* Tepeat from * to * across. Ch 2, turn. Row 4: repeat row 2. Row 5: dc in each of first 3 sts, *bpdc next 4 sts, fpdc next 4 sts.* Repeat from * to * acro...

V Cluster Coffee Mug Cozy

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I was trying to think of something for the kids' teacher's Christmas presents because I know they get more than enough of those prepackaged gift sets. So I came up with this. And I'm going to make some divinity to stuff the mug with and maybe a pack of cocoa. Materials: • Size H crochet hook • A very small amount (less than 75 yards) of worsted weight yarn. I used Red  Heart's With Love in Fruit Punch • Yarn Needle • One button that is 1 1/4" in diameter Abbreviations: • Ch = Chain • Sk = Skip • DC = Double Crochet • Sp = Space • Sl st = slip stitch Instructions for v cluster: *(yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through two loops on hook) twice in same st, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook*, ch 1, repeat from * to * in same st. Ch 40 Row 1: v cluster in 4th ch from hook [sk next 2 ch, v cluster in next ch] 11 times, sk next 2 ch, dc in last ch. Ch 2, turn. Row 2-4: v cluster in the ch 1 sp of each v cluster...

Come see what's new at the Etsy store!

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Right now there's a total of 33 different items in the store. There's several in the Ready to Ship section, which means if you order something from that section, it will be in the mail to you no later than the next 2 business days. Newly added today is the "The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway" hat. It's made to look like Queen Elsa from Disney's Frozen. She has a tiara made from broomstick lace, snowflakes and a beautiful braid. Plus, she has sparkly jewels.  She's only $25 with free US shipping. All sizes from 0-3 months to Ex Large Adult. To order yours, go here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/207417586/the-cold-never-bothered-me-anyway And yes, the pattern for this hat is coming soon!

Broomstick Lace Scarf

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I'm loving broomstick lace! Materials: • Sizes J & Q crochet hooks • worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart's With Love in Fruit Punch) • yarn needle • scissors • coffee (optional) Abbreviations: • ch = chain • yo = yarn over • sc Instructions: With J hook, ch 35, do NOT turn. Row 1 Step 1: place the loop that is on your J hook onto the round end of the Q hook. Now, working from left to right, insert your J hook into the next ch, draw up a loop and place it on the Q hook. Continue drawing up loops and placing them on the Q hook for each chain. At the end of the chain you should have 35 loops on the Q hook like this: Row 1 Step 2: (do not turn at the end of row 1, step 1) Now working right to left, with J hook, pull off first 5 loops, yo, pull through all loops on J hook, 5 sc in the loops (see picture below). Continue working 5 loops at a time until all loops are used. Row 2 Step 1: place the loop that is on the J hook onto the Q hook. Working left to right, insert your hook...

Hip Hip Crochet Basic Beanie Pattern All Sizes

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You can download a PDF of this pattern here . After 6 years, I've decided to make some revisions to this pattern so it has been updated. This is just my basic beanie pattern. The size of hook will be noted in parenthesis beside each hook. You may have to use a smaller or larger hook to obtain the correct size, depending on how tight or loose you crochet. Note: You'll be working in a continuous round without joining at the end of each round.  Materials: Worsted weight yarn Hook size is noted on each size Abbreviations: hdc = half double crochet st = stitch 0-3 Months (H hook) Round 1:  starting with a magic ring, 8 hdc in ring. Pull tail of ring to tighten. (8 hdc) Round 2:  2 hdc in each st around. (16 hdc) Round 3:  *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. (24 hdc) Round 4:  *1 hdc in each of first 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. (32 hdc) Round 5:  *1 hdc in ...

It's the Great Beanie, Charlie Brown Crochet Pattern All Sizes

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Materials Needed: •  Size I, J or K hook (depends on size of hat) • One skein each of worsted weight yarn in yellow and black • Yarn Needle for weaving in ends Abbreviations: • hdc = half double crochet • dc = double crochet • sk = skip • st = stitch • sl st = slip stitch • hdc dec = half double crochet decrease • fpdc = front post double crochet 0-3 Months Size I hook Round 1: starting with a magic ring and yellow yarn, 9 hdc in ring. Pull tail of ring to tighten ring. Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around Round 3: *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Round 4: *hdc in each of next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, hdc in each of next 4 sts, hdc dec over next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Fasten off yellow yarn with a sl st into the next st. Round 5: join black yarn in 2nd st after sl st at end of round 4. Hdc in joining st and each of next 3 sts, *3 dc in next st, hdc in each of next 4 sts, hdc dec over next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 4 sts.* Repeat from * to * ...