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Halloween Cat Beanie Crochet Pattern

October 26, 2018| Crafts & DIY, Crochet

Halloween Cat Beanie Crochet Pattern

It’s spooky season and there are so many ways to have fun. If you’re looking for a creative and simple project for your child, check out the Halloween Cat Beanie!

This beanie is so cute. It’s got two little cat ears stitched into the top of the beanie. The bottom of the beanie is trimmed in a decorative ribbed stitch while the rest is worked in a simple single crochet.

This is an easy and fast project that’s lots of fun to make and even more fun to wear. Plus the yarn is super soft because it’s a silk wool blend! The Berroco Ginkgo is warm enough for those October nights but soft enough for sensitive skin.

It’s so easy to get your hands on this yarn with the crochet kit I put together. It comes with 2 skeins of the black silk/wool yarn and a copy of the digital pattern. Pick one up and start the spooky season off right!

Click here to purchase an ad-free printable PDF of this pattern for your convenience.This PDF pattern also provides you with bonus crochet tips and tricks pdf.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

MATERIALS:

Hook: H/8/5mm

Yarn: 2 balls of Berroco Ginkgo Worsted Yarn in Color 9634. Get this yarn and the digital pattern in the Halloween Cat Beanie Crochet Kit we put together here.

Tools: Tapestry needle

ABBREVIATIONS:

st = stitch

ch = chain

sl = slip stitch

yosl= yarn over slip stitch

hdc=half double crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Yarn over slip stitch (Yosl): yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull through all loops on hook

FINISHED SIZE: 9” tall, 20.5” circumference unstretched (will stetch to fit up to a 23” circumference)

Gauge: 14 hdc rows x 16 hdc = 4”

PATTERN:

Ch 41.

Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 31 chs, yosl in each of the last 8 sts, keeping the last st snug. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, yosl in the first 8 sts, hdc in each of the next 32 sts. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in the first st and in each of the next 31 sts, yosl in each of the last 8 sts, keeping the last st snug. Turn

Rows 4-72: Repeat rows 2 & 3. After last row, fasten off leaving a 28” tail.

Finishing & Assembly:

Fold the hat in half, so that the ribbed yosl portion is lined up. Whip st up the side, and across the top. Weave in ends, and turn hat right side out. Take an 18” length of yarn, and weave in diagonally, starting 3” down from the top corner, working to 3” in from top corner, forming a cat ear effect. Pull to desired tension, and securely weave in ends. Repeat on the other corner.

This hat is so fun and the perfect project to get you in the Halloween spirit! Your child will have the best time wearing their Cat Beanie and you’ll know they are warm thanks to the wool yarn it’s made out of. Grab a kit and start making this creative hat for your little one.

Looking for more great crochet patterns: Boot Cuffs, Crochet Fingerless Gloves, Done In A Day Baby Blanket , Easy Crochet Can Cozy , Tulip Textured Crochet Dishcloth , Colorful Solid Granny Square Dishcloth , Easy Cozy Crochet Blanket , Crochet Beach Bag , Outland Cowl , Caps for a Cause , Crochet Infinity Scarf , Crochet Cat Bed , Crochet iPhone Case , Easy-Peasy Crochet Beanie

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Geometric Basket Crochet Pattern

October 24, 2018| Crafts & DIY, Crochet

Geometric Basket Crochet Pattern

So, if you’re anything like me, your space is overflowing with yarn. It’s everywhere. Well, what better place to store your yarn than in a basket made of yarn?!

That’s exactly what the Geometric Crochet Basket is. You can store lots of stuff in this creative and durable basket. But my personal favorite is to put it next to my workstation, overflowing with my yarn haul. I also love that you can use this to tote around all your gear as well, perfect for coming and going to yoga class.

It’s got a stylish chevron pattern that will fit into any home’s decor, and it’s got handles for easy transport. Make a laundry bin for your granddaughter headed to college. Or make a stylish basket for neat storage in a small space. This basket will hold up to whatever you need it to be.

It’s made from a bulky Plymouth Encore Mega Yarn. It has extra cushion and softness, and this yarn is THICK. It’s an acrylic wool blend, so you know it’s durable.

If you want to get your hands on this plushy yarn, check out the super easy crochet kit I put together. It’s got everything you need. All the Plymouth yarn required and a step by step digital PDF pattern.

This can be a super fast and practical project for you to work on, and the kit makes it that much easier. Get one today and see for yourself!

Click here to purchase an ad-free printable PDF of this pattern for your convenience. This PDF pattern also provides you with bonus crochet tips and tricks pdf.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

MATERIALS:

Hook: 8mm

Yarn: 3 skeins of Plymouth Encore Mega in Bright White, 2 skeins of Plymouth Encore Mega in Light Grey, 3 skeins of Plymouth Encore Mega in Dahlia. Get this yarn and the digital pattern in the Geometric Basket Kit we put together here.

Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle, french knitter (optional)

ABBREVIATIONS:

st = stitch

ch = chain

sl = slip stitch

sc=single crochet

hdc=half double crochet

dc=double crochet

mc=magic circle

sk=skip stitch

sp=space

SPECIAL INFORMATION: add any stitch details here OR if gauge is important add info.

FINISHED SIZE: 13″ wide, 17″ tall, handles are 5″ long

Gauge: First 2 rounds = 2 ½”

PATTERN:

Mc (dahlia), 8 sc

Rnd 1: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st, and into each st around (16 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next st, make 2 sc in the next st* (24 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 2 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (32 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 3 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (40 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 4 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (48 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 5 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (56 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 6 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (64 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 7 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (72 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 8 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (80 sc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 9 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (88 sc)

Rnd 11: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 10 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (96 sc)

Rnd 12: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 11 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (104 sc)

Rnd 13: Ch 1, make 2 sc into the first st *sc into the next 12 st, make 2 sc in the next st* (110 sc)

Rnd 14-22: Ch 1, sc in each st around

Join light grey yarn in and carry along

Row 23: Ch 1 and make a sc into the first 4 st. In the 5th st, begin sc with dahlia yarn (push hook thru st, yo pull up a loop), but finish (yo pull through both loops) with light grey. Begin the next sc with light grey, but finish with dahlia. *sc with dahlia in the next 9 st. On the last dahlia sc, finish st with light grey. Begin next st with light grey, and finish with dahlia* Make a sc into each of the remaining 4 st, sl st to join

Row 24: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Sc into each of the next 3 st, switching to light grey on the last st. Make 3 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st. * Make a sc into each of the next 7 st, switching to light grey on the last st. Make 3 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st.* Make a sc into each of the remaining 3 st, sl to join.

Row 25: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Sc into each of the next 2 st, switching to light grey on the last st. Make 5 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st. * Make a sc into each of the next 5 st, switching to light grey on the last st. Make 5 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st.* Make a sc into each of the remaining 2 st, sl to join.

Row 26: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Sc into the next st, switching to light grey on the last st. Make 7 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st. * Make a sc into each of the next 3 st, switching to light grey on the last st. Make 5 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st.* Make a sc into each of the remaining 2 st, sl to join.

Row 27: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Sc into each of the next 2 st, switching to light grey on the last st. Make 5 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st. * Make a sc into each of the next 5 st, switching to light grey on the last st. Make 5 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st.* Make a sc into each of the remaining 2 st, sl to join.

Row 28: Ch 1, begin sc in dahlia, finish in light grey. Make 9 sc in light grey, switching back to dahlia on the last st. *begin the sc in dahlia, ending in light grey. Make 9 sc in light grey* sl to join in light grey.

Rows 29-33 (Light Grey): Ch 1, sc into each st around.

Join white yarn in and carry along

Row 29: Ch 1 and make a sc into the first 4 st. In the 5th st, begin sc with grey yarn (push hook thru st, yo pull up a loop), but finish (yo pull through both loops) with white. Begin the next sc with white, but finish with grey. *sc with grey in the next 9 st. On the last sc, finish st with white. Begin next st with white, and finish with grey* Make a sc into each of the remaining 4 st, sl st to join

Row 30: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Sc into each of the next 3 st, switching to white on the last st. Make 3 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st. * Make a sc into each of the next 7 st, switching to white on the last st. Make 3 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st.* Make a sc into each of the remaining 3 st, sl to join.

Row 31: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Sc into each of the next 2 st, switching to white on the last st. Make 5 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st. * Make a sc into each of the next 5 st, switching to white on the last st. Make 5 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st.* Make a sc into each of the remaining 2 st, sl to join.

Row 32: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Sc into the next st, switching to white on the last st. Make 7 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st. * Make a sc into each of the next 3 st, switching to white on the last st. Make 5 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st.* Make a sc into each of the remaining 2 st, sl to join.

Row 33: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Sc into each of the next 2 st, switching to white on the last st. Make 5 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st. * Make a sc into each of the next 5 st, switching to white on the last st. Make 5 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st.* Make a sc into each of the remaining 2 st, sl to join.

Row 33: Ch 1, begin sc in grey, finish in white. Make 9 sc in white, switching back to grey on the last st. *begin the sc in grey, ending in white. Make 9 sc in white*

Row 34-47 (white): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl to join.

Finishing and Assembly:

If not using a french knitter, make an I cord about 5″ or 12 rows long. To make an I cord, ch 3, and slip first 2 loops of the hook, holding them so they don’t unravel. Yo, and pull through remaining loop. Put the second loop back on the hook, yo and pull through. Repeat for 3rd loop. This finishes the first row, repeat for 12 rows. Be sure to leave a 7-8″ long tail on either side for attaching to basket.

Attach handles by whip st in place 4 rows from the top, and with 10-12 st between each side of the handle. Once first handle is attached, fold basket in half and mark out the placement for the second handle. Whip st in place, and weave in all ends securely.

This project is so versatile and will fit into anyone’s home. Try making it for yourself or a loved one. It can be so easy. Just grab your kit here and get started!

Bet you can’t make just one…

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Tassel Slip-on Slippers Crochet Pattern

October 12, 2018| Crafts & DIY, Crochet

Tassel Slip-on Slippers Crochet Pattern

You know how some days you’re just feeling a little indulgent? It was on one of those exact days that the idea for these ultra plush Tassel Slip-On Slippers was born.

I’m one of those people who’s always cold, so I appreciate a good slipper. I wanted to create a slipper that would be both super cozy, and also look modern and elegant.

These slippers are a perfect combination of boho and modern style. They’re worked up in single crochet so not only are they a fast crochet, but they’re also an easy one.

I used Cascade 220 Superwash for these slippers and it’s the perfect yarn for this project. Cascade 220 is 100% wool, so you know you’re working with an all-natural, top quality yarn.

Its wool fibers lend this yarn plenty of durability and warmth, which is perfect for these slippers.

Plus, it’s super affordable and comes in a wide range of colors so you can make your slippers just as unique as you are.

I used navy to give my Tassel Slippers a little Colonial vibe, but you can use any color you’d like.

Get The Tassel Slip-on Slippers Crochet Kit Here while it’s still available.

Click here to purchase an ad-free printable PDF of this pattern for your convenience. This PDF pattern also provides you with bonus crochet tips and tricks pdf.

Materials:

Hook(s) size: 4.5mm

Yarn weight: Worsted

Preferred type of yarn: 100% Superwash Merino Wool

Suggested yarn: 1 skein of Cascade 22 Superwash Merino in Navy (Color A), 1 skein of Cascade 22 Superwash Merino in Silver Heather (Color B). Get these yarns and the digital pattern in the Tassel Slip-on Slippers Kit we put together here.

Tools – Scissors, tapestry needle

Approx. finished dimensions: Sole length: 9” Width (widest part of the tongue): 4”

Gauge: 1” = 3 sc by 2.5 rows

Special notes:

You will sew together 2 soles for each slipper for added comfort
Ch – chain, dc – double crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), sl/st – slip stitch, hdc – half double crochet, sc – single crochet, dc2tog – double crochet 2 together, sc2 tog – single crochet 2 together

The pattern:

Slipper soles – make 4
Color A: Ch 23
Ch 3 counts as a dc

Round 1: Place 3 dc into the 4th ch from the hook. Dc into the next 18 sts; dc 7 times into the last chain. You will now be working down the other side of the chain. Dc into the next 18 sts, dc 3 times into the same space where you worked the first 3 dc. Sl/st into the top of the first dc. – 50 sts

Round 2: Ch 3, dc into the same st. Place 2 dc into each of the next 3 sts, then hdc into the following 6 sts. Sc into the next 12 sts, then place 2 hdc into each of the next 6 sts. Sc into the next 12 sts, then hdc into the following 6 sts. Place 2 dc into each of the last 3 sts. Sl/st into the top of the first dc. – 62 sts

Round 3: Ch 3, dc into the same st. (1 dc into the next st, 2 dc into the following st); repeat 2 more times. Hdc into the next 7 sts, then sc into the following 14 sts. Place 2 sc into the next st. (1 sc into the following st, 2 sc into the next st); repeat 2 more times. Sc into the next 14 sts, then hdc into the following 7 sts. (Place 2 dc into the next st, 1 dc into the following st); repeat 2 more times. Sl/st into the top of the first dc. Cut yarn and tie off. – 72 sts

Round 4: Place 2 of the soles together right sides facing out and sc together using color B. Sl/st into beginning sc. – 72 sts

Round 5: Ch 1, sc into the same spaces as ch 1 and into each st around. Sl/st into beginning sc, cut yarn and tie off. – 72 sts

Round 6: Find the center at the top of the sole and count 12 sts to the right. Attach color A into the 12th st. Ch 1, sc into the same st and into the next 15 sts, hdc into the following 4 sts.Dc2tog twice then dc into each of the next 4 sts. Dc2tog twice then hdc into the next 4 sts; sc into the next 16 sts. Hdc into the next 4 sts then dc2tog 6 times; hdc into the last 4 sts. Sl/st into the first sc. – 62 sts

Round 7: Ch 1, sc into the same st and into the next st. Sc2tog 7 times, hdc into the following 4 sts. Dc into the next 10 sts, then hdc into the following 4 sts. Sc2tog 7 times, then sc into the next 2 sts. Sl/st into the next 16 sts, sl/st into beginning sc. – 50 sts

Round 8: Ch 1, sc into the same st and into the next 9 sts. Hdc into the next 4 sts then dc into the following 7 sts. Hdc into the next 4 sts, sc into the following 9 sts. Sl/st into the next 16 st; sl/st into first sc. Cut yarn and tie off. 50 sts

Tongue: (Make 2)
Ch 3 counts as a dc
Using Color A, ch 5, sl/st into beginning ch

Row 1: Ch 3, dc 6 times into the center of the circle – 7 sts

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Place 2 dc into each st – 14 sts

Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc into first st, 1 dc into following st. *2 dc into next st, 1 dc into following st; repeat from* to end. – 21 sts
Ch 1 does not count as a stitch

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. You will now be working down the flat edge of the semi-circle. Sc 12 times across. – 12 sts

Row 5-14: Ch 1, turn. Sc into each st across. – 12 sts
Cut yarn and tie off leaving a long tail to sew the tongue onto the top of the slipper. Pin the tongue into place at the front of the slipper and sew on using a tapestry needle.

Tassels (make 4)
Using color B, wrap yarn around an 8” block, 10 times. Cut a 16” piece of yarn and tie tightly through the loop at the top. Cut another piece of yarn and tie it around the top to create the tassel. Trim the ends until the tassel is approx 2.5”. Sew 2 tassels onto the top of each slipper. Weave in all ends.

These slippers are one of my favorite projects. I love a quick crochet, and these slippers are perfect gift ideas for upcoming holidays because you can make them quickly and easily.

Plus, they’re super cute.

I think you’re going to love this pattern as much as I do, and once you feel the cushy wool, you won’t want to take them off.

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Modern Tea Towel Set Crochet Pattern

October 5, 2018| Crafts & DIY, Crochet

Modern Tea Towel Set Crochet Pattern

If you’re in need of a good housewarming gift, then this Modern Tea Towel Set is the perfect pattern for you.

I was looking for a good gift to give a friend for her home that would be thoughtful but also wouldn’t be too time-consuming.

Thus, the Modern Tea Towel Set was born.

It uses the spider stitch to give these towels a sturdy texture, and the color-blocked striping gives them a modern flair.

These towels are so cute and they look great hanging in the kitchen.

They’re made with Cascade Avalon a blend of 50% cotton, 50% acrylic so it’s easy to care for and is machine wash and dryer safe, which is a must for a kitchen towel.

Cascade Avalon is a worsted weight yarn and is perfect for highlighting the great stitch definition of the Spider stitch while remaining breathable and soft.

I used a combination of beige, red, and pink, but these towels can be customized in any color palette.

Get The Modern Tea Towel Set Crochet Kit Here while it’s still available.

Click here to purchase an ad-free printable PDF of this pattern for your convenience. This PDF pattern also provides you with bonus crochet tips and tricks pdf.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS:

Hook: 5.5mm

Yarn: Cascade Avalon worsted weight yarn

Fawn-325 yds

Peach-120 yds

Crimson-150 yds

Get this yarn and the digital pattern in the Modern Tea Towel Set Crochet Kit we put together here.

Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle, Knitting Nancy (optional)

ABBREVIATIONS:

st = stitch

ch = chain

sl = slip stitch

sc=single crochet

sk=skip stitch

sp=space

SPECIAL INFORMATION: Spider stitch, as indicated in the pattern. If not using a knitting nancy for the i-cord, please see the tutorial below.

Ch 3, insert hook into the 2nd ch from hook. Pull up a loop, and repeat on the last ch, ending with 3 loops on the hook. Being careful not to let the first two loops unravel, pull them off of the hook. Yo and pull through the first loop. Put the second loop back on the hook, yo and pull through. Put the last loop back on the hook, yo and pull through. This completes the first row of I cord, repeat for as many rows as is necessary to achieve the desired length.

FINISHED SIZE: Large tea towel is 21” long by 12” wide. Small tea towels are 8” square. I cord loop is 4” long

Gauge: 8 spider st x 14 rows= 4” square

PATTERN:

Large tea towel:

Ch 56 (crimson), sc into the second ch from hook. Ch 1, sc into same st. *Sk 2 ch sc into next st, ch 1, sc into same st* At the end on the row, do not ch.

Row 1: (crimson): Without a turning ch, sc into the first ch 1 sp of the previous row. Ch 1, sc into same ch 1 sp *in next ch 1 sp, sc ch 1 sc*

Rows 2-20: (crimson): Repeat row 1

Rows 21-24: (peach): Repeat row 1

Rows 25-34: (fawn): Repeat row 1

Rows 35-38: (peach): Repeat row 1

Rows 39-72: (fawn): Repeat row 1. After the last row, break yarn

Small tea towel 1:

Ch 41 (peach), sc into the second ch from hook. Ch 1, sc into same st. *Sk 2 ch sc into next st, ch 1, sc into same st* At the end on the row, do not ch.

Row 1: Without a turning ch, sc into the first ch 1 sp of the previous row. Ch 1, sc into same ch 1 sp *in next ch 1 sp, sc ch 1 sc*

Rows 2-10: Repeat row 1

Rows 11-30: (fawn): Repeat row 1

Small tea towel 2:

Ch 41 (fawn), sc into the second ch from hook. Ch 1, sc into same st. *Sk 2 ch sc into next st, ch 1, sc into same st* At the end on the row, do not ch.

Row 1: Without a turning ch, sc into the first ch 1 sp of the previous row. Ch 1, sc into same ch 1 sp *in next ch 1 sp, sc ch 1 sc*

Row 2-6: Repeat row 1

Row 7 & 8: (crimson): Repeat row 1

Row 9-14: (fawn): Repeat row 1

Row 15 & 16: (peach): Repeat row 1

Rows 17-22: (fawn): Repeat row 1

Rows 23 & 24: (crimson): Repeat row 1

Rows 25-30: (fawn): Repeat row 1

Finishing & assembly:

Make 3 4” long I cords, leaving a 5” tail on each one. Stitch the I cord to the top left corner of the towels and weave in all ends.

These towels are SO easy to make, and they’re a perfect quick gift for friends or a great addition to your own kitchen.

They crochet up quickly and, with the right yarn, are durable enough to become your staple towels.

They’re a wonderful accent to your home space, and I can’t wait for you to make these cute towels. You’ll never buy a tea towel again.

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