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

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...

Adult Bulky Beanie

It was suggested to me to make a pom pom hat, like the red infant hat.  I thought it was a fun idea, but was going to wait until the next hat season to make it.  That was until I received this in the mail:

My very own goodies!

Yep, my mom stuffed some homespun into a goody box that was for the kids.  *I* got some goodies, too.  :)  (Thanks mom!)  It was such a wonderful surprise.
Since I had some new yarn, I decided to sit down and work something up.  I decided not to put poms on this hat, but you could EASILY add them.
I LOVE how this yarn worked up.  The colors are gorgeous.  The hat itself works up really quickly and is easy to make.  This is what I came up with.

Adult hat made with Bulky yarn

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What you will need:
N hook
Lion Brand Homespun yarn ( bulky 5)
Scissors
Yarn needle

Sugar Plum Hat

This pattern is another variation of the pumpkin and apple hat.  The Sugar Plum is perfect for the Winter Holidays. 

Sugar Plum Hat

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What you will need:
I hook
H hook for leaf
Worsted weight yarn.  Purple/plum and green
Scissors
Yarn needle

Snowflake/Ornament 3

I have been having fun with these little projects.  This last one that I made, I think, is really cute.  I think it would look beautiful in red and white!

Christmas snowflake/ornament

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Snowflake 3
What you will need:
H hook
Red and Green worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle

Snowflake 2

I received a lot great feedback about my Quick and Easy Snowflake!  (Thank you!  It means a lot to me, to receive feedback!)  I didn't realize that there are so many more people, like me, who hate working with thread.  I was asked by a few people if I was going to write up any more patterns for snowflakes.  The answer, YES!
Again, this one is not blocked yet.  Have I mentioned that I hate blocking?  Perhaps I will get around to it, perhaps not.  One of the great things about using yarn instead of thread, is that it will hold its shape a lot better, without being blocked.  ;)
Here is my second snowflake pattern.  (hopefully a lot more to come!)  This one works up just as quickly as the first one. 

Snowflake 2

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Snowflake 2

F hook
Worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle

Crochet Santa Suit Hat

Who doesn't need a little HO HO HO?  My son saw something similar to this and asked me if I could make him one.  I hope he likes it.  He still doesn't know that it is finished, or that I even started it.  I would give it to him for Christmas, but then he wouldn't be able to wear it until next year.  I hope you like the new hat as much as my son!

Santa Suit Hat

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Santa Suit Hat
Child size: 3-10

What you will need:
I hook
H hook
Worsted weight yarn.  Red, black, and yellow.
Scissors
Yarn needle

Free Snowman hat pattern

I absolutely LOVE snow.  Unfortunately, OK doesn't normally get nearly enough snow for my liking.  Last year was a huge disappointment.  I am hoping that we get enough snow to play in this Winter, but in case we don't, I made my very own snowman.  :)

I hope you enjoy the pattern!

Snowman Hat

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Snowman earflap hat
Child size
What you will need:
I hook
G hook
Worsted weight yarn.  I used White, black, and orange.
Scissors
Yarn needle

Small Candy Cane Ornament

I. Love. Candy Canes.  I don't know what it is about candy canes, but I have always loved them.  My daughter loves candy canes as much if not more than I do.  Every year, I have to buy a couple extra boxes of candy canes to last the entire year.  Those little starlight candies or peppermint sticks just won't do.  It has to be candy canes.  :) 
Maybe that is why I was super excited to write up this pattern.  This is really quick and easy to work up and is very easy to assemble.  The finished candy cane measures approx. 4 inches long.  I think I will be attaching a candy cane ornament to the top of some of my Christmas gifts this year.  It is a really cute "little something extra". 

Candy Cane Ornament

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 Small Candy Cane

What you will need:
G hook
Red and white yarn.
Scissors
Yarn needle
Pipe cleaner
Hot glue gun

Quick and Easy Snowflake

Looking for something quick and easy to make?  This snowflake makes and adorable ornament, would look great as a garland, and a gift tag. 
I have not blocked this one yet, but want to give you an idea of how yours will look.  I am working on getting a lot of them made and will block them all at the same time.  I wanted to get the pattern up so you can enjoy it too!  When I have mine blocked, I will add the new pictures. 

Quick and easy snowflake

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Quick and Easy Snowflake
What you will need:
F hook
Worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle

Crochet Earflap Hat

I love this hat pattern.  I use it all of the time.  You can change it up a million different ways.  Most character hats start out as either a basic beanie, or an earflap hat.  It just depends on what you put on the hat.  This is a great pattern to get you started!

Earflap hat

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Earflap Hat
Child size
I hook
Ww yarn

Simple Scarf Pattern

This is a crochet scarf that I have been making for a couple of years.  It works up really quickly and is easy to make.  It looks really great, too!  The scarf makes a great Christmas gift!  I know I am making one for my daughter in her favorite color.  I have already made a couple for myself as well!
Enjoy!!

                                          

Simple scarf in orange

Simple scarf in plum

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Simple Scarf


Worsted Weight yarn
I hook

Been busy!

Sorry I haven't posted anything new lately.  I haven't forgotten about the blog, I have just been busy with orders.  I have also started writing some Christmas patterns.  I have been going back and forth with whether I should just start posting the Christmas patterns, or if I should wait until after Halloween. 
Tonight I am going to work on a couple of applique ideas.  I am hoping a couple work out, so I will have a new pattern to post tomorrow!
Are there any Christmas or Winter things you would like to see a pattern for?  Throw some ideas out there, I'd like to be sure to work on some things that people are looking for!  :)