Winterberry Headwrap.

I love this headwrap.  It works up in about 30 minutes (depending on how fast you crochet).  It is made with Homespun yarn, so it feels nice and warm.  For this pattern I dropped a couple hook sizes, from what I usually work with for this yarn, to give a bit of a warmer/tighter stitch.

Have you tried using Lion Brand Homespun?  Did you find that you didn't like working with it?  It is a very common complaint, not finding it easy to work with.  I, too, use to avoid homespun.  The secret for me was to work with a large hook.  I found that working with an N hook made it easier to get use to.  For me, I wasn't able to really see the top of my stitches and it would frustrate me.  Now, I find myself gravitating towards Homespun more than anything else, especially in the colder weather. 

I promise, it gets easier!  Give it another try!  My Cozy Cowl Pattern is a great easy pattern to give Homespun another go!  My Cozy Cowl Pattern calls for Homespun and an N hook.

Ok, now for the Winterberry Headwrap pattern.  :)  This headwrap is "one size fits most".  It fits both me and my 4 year old very comfortably!  When I finished the headwrap, I decided it needed something, so I made one of my 3 layer flowers to attach.

Winterberry headwrap

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What you will need:
Lion Brand Homespun Yarn
I hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Snowflake Coffee Kozie Applique

Another day, another crochet applique pattern.  :)  I love this one.  This one is quick and easy...only 3 rounds!
I attached mine to a coffee Kozie, but you could even crochet a few and add them to a cute Winter hat!

Snowflake Applique

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What you will need:
G hook
Worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle

Christmas Tree Coffee Kozie Applique

Are you looking for a quick and easy gift to crochet?  This may be what you are looking for!  Kozies make a great little add on for any gift.
You can even spruce up your own morning coffee with a fun Kozie! I love making Kozies for the season or holiday. 

Christmas tree and small start applique:

Tree coffee kozie

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What you will need:
G hook
Worsted (4 weight) yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle

Slanted Shell Convertible Shawl

While out with the family I saw a woman wearing a gorgeous "shrug".  I noticed that it was buttoned, rather than sewn secure.  It dawned on me that the "shrug" could be worn multiple ways.  I thought about it and thought it would make a fun project to figure out. 
The stitch I used is similar to a stitch I saw on a friends baby blanket.  The stitch looks like the crosshatch stitch, or diagonal box stitch, though I did mine differently.  I just went from memory of what the stitch looked like and came up with a way to duplicate it. 
Here is a close up of the stitch:

Convertible Shawl

This was a lot of fun to make.   I hope you enjoy it too!

Convertible Shawl

Shawl

What you will need:
G hook
Worsted weight yarn. (4 skeins of Aurora Borealis and 1 skein of solid complementing color)
Scissors
Yarn needle
6 buttons

My Favorite Elf Hat

This was one of the first items I made up on my own, back when selling was my focus.  I think it is still my favorite hat to make and wear.  I will be making a few new ones this year.  I have the pattern listed as child 3-10, though the hat easily fits me, as well.  Really I think it's more of a one size fits most.  Gotta love a mostly universal pattern!  :)

Look how little my girlie is, in this picture!  Picture was taken a couple years ago.

My Favorite Elf Hat

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What you will need:
I hook
Worsted Weigh Yarn (4 weight)
Scissors
Yarn needle

Snug as a bug in a shrug

Finally!  A crochet item that my daughter is actually wearing!!!  She is loving her new shrug.  The shrug is a great alternative to a jacket on those slightly chilly days.
I actually made this for my daughter in the early spring.  Going off of memory, I think it took only 1 skein of yarn. (98% sure)   I love one skein wonders!

Snug as a bug in her shrug.

This shrug pattern is written for a child size.  The arms are wide because my daughter doesn't like anything to tug on her shirt.  The arm width is actually a decent size for an adult.  The pattern is very easily converted to any size, just keep crocheting until the piece is the length that you need, to go across the arms and back.

Child Shrug

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What you will need:
Ww yarn
I hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Cozy Cowl

There is nothing that I love more than a super simple crochet pattern.  This pattern is exactly that. 
I made this cowl with Homespun yarn.  It is also extra wide, so when it is worn as a cowl it is super cozy and it is wide enough to pull over your head. 
 

Cowl worn like a hood.

It not only fits my daughter, but it also fits me.  Guess that is something else that I love, a pattern that is versatile enough to work for almost everybody!
Ok, onto the pattern.

Super simple, extra wide cowl

Cozy cowl

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What you will need:
Bulky weigh yarn (5) Used homespun
N hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Chunky Hooded Infinity Scarf

This crochet hooded scarf is one of my recent favorite projects.  I just love how it turned out.  It is so warm and cozy!  This would make a great Christmas gift! 
I used Yarn Bee Fleece Lite in Rustica.  The color is amazing and I love the feel of the yarn.  It works up really well.
I think I am going to have to make a second one because both me AND my daughter are going to want to wear it...once it finally cools down!

Hooded Infinity Scarf

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Hooded Infinity Scarf.  One size fits most.
What you will need:
N hook
Bulky weight yarn (5) I used 2 skeins of yarnbee fleece light.
Scissors
Yarn needle

Winter Hand Muff

This crochet pattern was fun to come up with.  I had the yarn before I had the idea for the pattern.  The yarn felt so soft and squishy and I kept playing with the skein.....It dawned on me.  HAND MUFF!  I can't wait for Winter to get here, so my daughter can use it!!

Hand Muff

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I would call this size, one size fits most.  It is good for me and my daughter, though I do have small hands.

What you will need:
K hook
Super Bulky Yarn (6) I used Yarn Bee Soft Illusion.
Scissors
Yarn needle

Broomstick Lace Fingerless Gloves

One thing that I love about crochet is that there is always something new to learn.  Until now, I had never made anything using broomstick lace.  I decided to give it a try and came up with these:

Broomstick Lace Fingerless Gloves

Something I realized while trying to learn the stitch is that there are multiple ways people make the stitch.  I found youtube videos with working your piece with the RS (right side) facing at all times, working right to left, then left to right.  I found vidoes with turning after each row...both give a similar look, though I prefer keeping the RS facing at all times.  It gives a smoother more uniform look (IMO).  Some have you work in both loops of the stitch, some have you work in the BLO (back loop only).  

I found while creating this pattern that I had some choices to make.  Choice one, I could work around my piece right to left, then work back left to right, or I could work my piece in a continuous round right to left.  I chose the latter.  I found it to feel more natural, though both ways give the same overall look.  Choice two, I could work in both loops of the stitch, or I could work in the BLO, I chose both loops.

If you are familiar with the stitch, go with what you feel comfortable with.  If you have never used this stitch, I would highly suggest taking a look at this video tutorial by Moogly, so you can at least get an idea for what each step will look. 

I did take some extra photos trying to show some steps of the stitch.  I hope you find them helpful!

Are you ready?  Ok, here we go...

Small Halloween Treat Bags

This treat bag pattern was really fun to make.  The bags themselves work up in about 15 minutes, so this is a quick crochet project.  They take a little longer to finish if you want to add embellishments. (like the ghost face or vine)
As Halloween gets closer, I am going to put a little treat in the bags for my kids and hang the bags on their doorknobs, for a little sweet surprise.
Once I know how many kids are in my son's class, at school, I am going to make a bunch of the pumpkins for their Halloween party.  :) 


What you will need:
H hook
Ww yarn (orange and green for pumpkin and white and black for ghost)
Scissors
Yarn needle


Abbreviations:
ch-chain
st/st's-stitch/stitches
hdc-half double crochet
sc-single crochet

Pumpkin mini treat bag

Small Halloween treat bags

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Granny Stitch Poncho

This crochet project was fun to make.  I don't know what took me so long to think of it.  If you have made anything with the granny stitch, you are going to find this a breeze to make.  I have a feeling that this is going to get a lot of wear, once the weather cools down, of course. 
I'd say that this pattern size is written for 3-5 years.  The pattern can be easily adjusted, though.  The collar of the poncho can be made larger or smaller by adding or subtracting from your beginning chain.  Of course the length is easily adjusted by adding or subtracting rounds.

 You may not copy, change, or sell my patterns in part or in whole.  You may sell your finished product, but I ask that you give credit for the pattern by linking back to me.

 Child Poncho Ages 3-5

What you will need:
K hook
Bulky Yarn (5) Lions Brand Jiffy
Scissors
Yarn needle

Tissue Box Kozie

School is almost back in session and that can mean only one thing....Autumn is around the corner!  Maybe that fact will make it easier to crochet in 100+ degree temps.
In celebration of Autumn's return being just around the corner, I made something pumpkin themed.  :)
This Tissue Box Kozie works up really quickly.  It is a great item for decorating your desk without taking up any extra space.

Pumpkin Kozie

 You may not copy, change, or sell my patterns in part or in whole.  You may sell your finished product, but I ask that you give credit for the pattern by linking back to me.

What you will need:
H hook
Ww yarn (orange and green)
Scissors
Yarn needle

Crochet Ladybug Bag

I made this bag for my daughter.  I couldn't decide if I wanted to make eyes for it, so I left them off.  Less is more, right? 

Ladybug purse

What you will need:
I hook
G hook
2 colors of yarn I used black and purple
Scissors
Yarn needle

Summer's Night Infinity Wrap

Have you ever been to the store and seen yarn that you HAD to buy?  It doesn't happen to me very often, I can usually talk myself down from it, but not yesterday.  I am walking down a yarn isle, looking for yarn for a future project, when these vibrant colors catch my eye.  Without thinking, I put the yarn in my basket and continued on my way. 
What ended up in my cart was Yarn Bee Aurora Borealis Twist in Fruit Punch.  Even the name sounds fun!
These pictures don't do the colors justice.  It was hard to get my daughter to stay still for the pictures.  She was much more interested in playing!

I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it at first, but it hit me this morning....I'll make a wrap for my daughter!
I sat down with my hook and had this wrap finished in less than an hour!

Front of wrap

Back side of wrap

  You may not copy, change, or sell my patterns in part or in whole.  You may sell your finished product, but I ask that you give credit for the pattern by linking back to me.

What you will need:
N hook
Worsted weight (4)  I used Yarn Bee Aurora Borealis Twist in Fruit Punch
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch marker (optional)

Set of 3 Washcloths

Are you looking for something to make for Mother's Day?  What about a "pamper yourself" gift, or "New Mommy" package?  These crocheted washcloths would be a great addition! 

The washcloths measure between 8-9 inches square.  It will depend on your tension.  The patterns are easily adjusted.  If you would like them a little larger, you could increase your hook size or add a few beginning chains. 
Each washcloth has a different texture and stitch pattern.  I really enjoyed working these up. 


This first pattern is for a hdc v-stitch washcloth.

Hdc v-stitch washcloth

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What you will need for each washcloth:
H hook
Worsted 100% cotton yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle

Ice Pop Kozie

My kids LOVE these!  They use them every time we have ice pops.  (which is A LOT, during the Summer)  I love them because I no longer hear about cold fingers.  Win-win. 
These are quick and easy to crochet up and the pattern is really simple. 
I have been making and selling these Kozies since I first learned how to crochet.  We probably have about 15-20 of them scattered though out the house.  :)
I have found that these Kozies fit well over a frozen go-gurt tube, too.  Another Summer snack staple, around here.

Summer colored ice pop Kozies

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What you will need:
H hook
Worsted weight yarn 
Scissors
Yarn needle

Letters F G H I and J

These are in the next 5 letters for the crocheted afghan letter blocks/squares. 
Letters A-E can be found HERE.
I have been having a lot of fun with these.  I hope you enjoy them as much I do.  :)

Letters for my son's wall hanging

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What you will need:
H hook
Worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle
 

Adult Size Breath of Spring Hat

After posting the Toddler Breath of Spring Hat (pattern can be found here), I had a lot of requests for an adult size pattern, so here it is....FINALLY!  I know it took a while to get this finished.  I thought I would have been able to crochet this up sooner, but between wip's and family, it took some time.  Thanks for being so patient with me and understanding.  :)

Adult Breath of Spring

The matching Breath of Spring Scarf can be found HERE.
You may not copy, change, or sell my patterns in part or in whole.  You may sell your finished product, but I ask that you give credit for the pattern by linking back to me.

What you will need:
Worsted weight yarn
K hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Letters of the day

I don't know that all the letters will actually be posted in alphabetical order, but the first batch is.  :)
These patters are for crochet afghan letter blocks A, B, C, D, and E.  L was already posted here.
These letter blocks work up in about 30 minutes and measure approx 6 inches (before a border).  If you are making a blanket with them I would highly suggest you border them with a sc around, to make joining easier and cleaner.
I can't wait to make a crochet blanket with these blocks/squares!
Letter F, G, H, I, and J blocks/square patterns can be found  HERE!



Letter A

Crochet block A

I made the grids as a visual aid.  White squares=sc  Red squares=bobble

 You may not copy, change, or sell my patterns in part or in whole.  You may sell your finished product, but I ask that you give credit for the pattern by linking back to me



What you will need:
H hook
Worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle