If your stuck for any last minute homemade gifts, I’ve got you! There’s 15% off all patterns in my Etsy shop until Christmas Eve and there’s lots of Christmassy patterns that can be made in an evening, so don’t sweat it! Just use code JINGLEBELLS at the checkout!
This beautiful little bumble bee is currently FREE in July’s newsletter which you can sign up to just here…
These cute little bees have so many uses. I’m currently making lots to send into Forest School for the children to count with, play hide and seek with and to spark conversations about just how important our bees are!
They would also be really great if you sell at markets as they are quick and easy to make. They would be great as magnets, pin badges, class mate gifts, decorations for wreaths and a whole host of other decorations! Let your mind run free!!
I am ridiculously excited to share this Happy Snappy Camera with you which you will find in Issue 96 of Crochet Now…yes, that’s right…I got published for the very first time and I’m still up on cloud 9!!
I am super thrilled that it got onto the front cover too and am extremely grateful to Jenny and her wonderful team over at Crochet Now for giving me the chance to create for them. You will find lots of other great summer crochet patterns in this edition too designed by very talented designers indeed.
So if you fancy hooking your own Happy Snappy Camera…you know where to get the pattern. They make great toys for pre-schoolers! I am off to make another in a different colour.
This is a super cute and quick make, so perfect to hook if you have an upcoming craft fair or if you wanted to make in time for Valentines Day as a treat for yourself or as a Galentine’s gift for your Bestie! The pattern is only available in adult size at the moment, hopefully I can carve out some more time to grade it for other sizes.
I get lots of questions about where I get my labels for my hats…the answer is Etsy! My labels are cork labels made from 100% sustainable material that is vegan. There are lots of custom sellers, so if you are looking for some labels or tags go and check them out.
The pattern is suitable for beginners and just uses a double crochet stitch (single crochet stitch), and some decrease stitches. It is important not to have your tension very tight or the teeny, tiny hearts become pinched. I used Stylecraft Softie which is a chunky yarn blend 20% wool 80%acrylic. I did try with some other chunky yarn, but I got the best results with the Softie, it just gives a subtle amount of drape which feels lovely to wear.
You can also purchase a printable PDF of this pattern which is available in both UK and US crochet terms over in my Etsy shop for less than a cup of coffee which you can access just here
You will need:
6.5mm hook
Stitch Markers (optional)
Scissors
Darning needle
Tape measure
Faux fur pom or you could make your own.
Yarn – chunky / bulky see further below for recommended yarns.
20% superwash wool 80% acrylic blend
Adult – approx. 95g
Main colour – approx..80g
Accent colour approx. 15g
Size Guide.
Adult – to fit head circ. 22” / 55.8cms
Measurements are approximate and I advise you measure the intended head wherever possible. This beanie allows for a 2” / 5cm negative ease (the amount of stretch)
Ch – chain
Slst – slip stitch
Dc – double crochet
Hs – Heart stitch
Dec – decrease
BLO – work st into the back loop only (see photo at back of pattern)
Dc: Insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.
Hs: Insert hook under both loops of stitch, in accent colour – yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook (1st loop in main colour, 2nd loop in accent colour), in main colour – yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook to complete st. See top tip below! See Pic 1 – 4
Dec: decrease st worked over 2 stitches: insert hook under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on your hook, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
When working the heart stitch and you yarn over and pull through in accent colour, pull loop up a little higher than you would for a regular dc stitch as this helps to keep the heart lying flat instead of pulled too tight.
This pattern is written using UK crochet terminology and the stitch abbreviations can be found below.
Ch1 does not count as a stitch throughout the pattern unless otherwise stated. Repeats are marked by asterisks *.
The hat is worked by making the ribbed brim and joining one end to the other to form a circle. The main body of the hat is then worked in rounds.
When working Rounds 3 and 5 and subsequent repeats carry non-working yarn along the round (see pic 5)
When working rounds 4 and 6 and subsequent repeats drop accent colour yarn and pick up again on next round
When working a dc in round above heart st, insert hook into side of heart as shown in Pic 6 as this will make it easier.
Stylecraft Softie chunky is the recommended yarn for the pattern, but here are some similar substitutes…
King Cole Timeless Chunky
King Cole Big Value Baby Soft Chunky
King Cole Shadow Chunky
Red Heart Gemstone
Bernat Wavelength
It is very important to check your gauge to ensure your beanie will fit.
To do this make a gauge swatch in the yarn you will be using for the body of the hat. If this matches the gauge, you’re good to go! If your swatch is too big, try using a smaller hook to obtain correct gauge. If your swatch is too small, try using a larger hook to obtain correct gauge.
Using chunky / bulky yarn swatch 11dc x 14 rows = 4” x4” (10cm x 10cm)
This pattern including all photos are the property of Nicola Florence at ayarnyrobin.wordpress.com.
Please do not modify, resell, publish in part or in full, or share this pattern or photo’s as your own.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern, I hope it becomes a hot item for you; but please credit, with a link, that the item is made using @yarnyrobin pattern.
In main colour
Row 1: Ch8, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch along, turn do not ch1 (7dc)
Row 2 – 62: IN BLO dc in each st across, turn do not ch1 (7dc)
Slst row 62 to beginning row to form a circle. Turn brim inside out so the seam is on the inside. We will now be working in rounds around the brim of the hat.
Working with right side facing you in main colour
Round 1: ch1, 64dc evenly around top of brim – 2dc in first and last st then aim to place a dc at the top of each rib, join with a slst to 1st dc (64dc)
Round 2: ch1, dc in each st around, join with a slst to 1st dc (64dc)
Round 3: ch1, dc in same st, hs * dc, hs * repeat around, last st is a hs, slst to top 1st dc (32dc / 32hs)
Round 4: repeat round 2
Round 5: ch1, hs in same st, dc * hs, dc * repeat around, last st is a dc, slst to top of 1st hs (32hs / 32 dc)
Round 6: repeat round 2
Repeat Rounds 3 – 6: 2 more times(total of 8 rounds)
Round 15: repeat round 3
Round 16: repeat round 2
Round 17: repeat round 5
Round 18: ch1,dc in same st,decrease * dc,decrease * in each st around, skip last st, slst into 1st dc (21dc / 21dec)
Round 19: ch1,dc in same st,decrease * dc,decrease * in each st around, st, slst into 1st dc (14dc / 14dec)
Round 20: ch1,decrease in each st around, skip last st (13dec)
Hat measures 8.5” from brim to crown
Fasten off cutting yarn leaving a long tail approx. 20cms from hat. Thread darning needle and weave in and out of the top loops of last round. Pull the end tight to gather and secure with a few stitches. Weave in any loose ends. Now add your pom (see end of pattern for details)
Add a faux fur pom to complete the look. Or alternatively make your own pom. I added a Trimits pompom as they tie into the hat easily, which makes them really easy to remove for when you want to launder your beanie.
If you are making your own pom you have a couple of options. You could use a pom pom maker however, I favour making my pompoms using the method my Grandma taught me; using 2 pieces of cardboard. I like my pompoms to be really full and lush and so I wrap each pompom with a minimum of 3 layers of yarn. My card circles have an outer diameter of approx. 4.5” / 11cms.
Here is a useful link for making pompoms with 2 discs of card https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXFCO3LBJss
TOP TIP: If making your own poms leave long tails when you tie your pompoms off as it will make attaching them to your hat much easier. If your pompoms are in a different colour to your hat, tie your pompoms off with the main colour of the hat as it makes weaving in the ends much neater.
REMEMBER: IF MAKING YOUR OWN POM YOU WILL NEED MORE YARN THAN STATED IN THIS PATTERN.
You can also purchase a printable PDF of this pattern which is available in both UK and US crochet terms over in my Etsy shop for less than a cup of coffee which you can access just here
Happy Hooking!
It’s been a while since I gave you a free pattern and I really wanted to share something with you in time for Christmas…I’m not sure I’ve entirely reached my goal as it is already Christmas Eve! Anyway better late than never and the really good news is this takes under an hour to make, so if your stuck for that last minute gift, this is perfect
This striking, seasonal cup cosy features textured popcorn stitches and embroidered snowflake finished with a little bit of sparkle.
You will need:
a small amount of chunky yarn. I used Stylecraft Softies stone washed in Denim and cream.
5mm hook,
darning needle to weave in the ends.
Beads x 17
Glue gun to attach beads or you could sew them into position.
Pattern Notes:
Abbreviations used UK terminology (American terminology in brackets)
At the end of each round join with a slst and ch1. Ch 1 does not count as a st throughout pattern
Repeats are marked by *
To prevent your starting chain from twisting ch 5, remove hook from active loop and insert through 1st ch made
Stitches:
st – stitch
slst – slip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet (sc -single crochet)
Dc2tog – decrease / Sc2tog – decrease (US)
Dc: Insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.
PC: Popcorn st –5dc in same st, pull up active loop on your hook and remove hook, insert hook in 1st dc (just count back 5dc), catch the active loop of the 5th dc, draw the active loop through 1st dc
Dc2tog – decrease st worked over 2 stitches: insert hook under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on your hook, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Let’s go!
Ch30 (or adjust chain to fit your cup, just keep ch a multiple of 2)
Join with a slst to form a ring
Round 1: dc in 1st st and in each st around (30dc)
Round 2: dc in 1st st and in each st around (30dc)
Round 3: repeat round 2
Round 4: dc in the next 10sts, *PC, dc* to end of row
Round 5: dc in 1st st and in each st around (30dc)
Round 6, 8 & 10: repeat Round 4
Round 7, 9 & 11: repeat Round 5
Round 12: repeat Round 5
Round 13: dc2tog, dc in each st around (29dc)
Round 14: dc2tog, dc in each st around (28dc)
Round 15: dc in 1st st and in each st around (28dc)
Weave in any loose ends.
In accent colour yarn, hand embroider a simple snowflake. Embroider a simple cross and then add a diagonal cross. Now add a ‘v’ to the end of each point. Weave in any loose ends. Add a bead to each point around the snowflake and one in the centre. Beads can be hand sewn for security or glued into position with a hot glue gun!
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With Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee just around the corner I thought I’d share my progress on my Jubilee decorations and share the pattern with you. After all what good is a garden party or afternoon tea without a bit of bunting?
To make the bunting flags please see my previous post just here They are simple to make and the lace trim gives a pretty, vintage vibe. What’s more if you tie your embellishments to the flags rather than sew them on, the bunting can be recycled and dressed up again for the next occasion / holiday season in your calendar…clever eh!
I wanted my Jubilee bunting to be traditional in colour , so of course it had to be red, white and blue, but I wanted it to look pretty and almost understated, so you won’t find any navy or lipstick red here! instead I chose a more muted red tone and coupled it with a mid blue. I also wanted to incorporate the Union Jack and found these gorgeous little buttons, which again are more subtle in tone.
Yarn: Drops Saffran in cherry and denim blue
Buttons: Buttonboxdevon
This pattern is written using UK crochet terminology and the stitch abbreviations can be found below. I have included US terminology in brackets if you wish to convert.
Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch- chain / chain (US) St – stitch / stitch (US)
Slst – slip stitch / slip stitch (US) Tr – treble / double crochet (US)
Dc – double crochet / single crochet (US)
Dc: Insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.
Tr: Yarn over hook, insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook.
In cherry
Leave a long tail, ch 50
Tr in 2nd ch from hook, tr in each ch along, dc in last ch
Ch3, turn
2tr in same space, 3tr in each st a long, dc in last st. Fasten off leaving a long tail
In denim blue
Leave a long tail, ch 33
Tr in 2nd ch from hook, tr in each ch along, dc in last ch
Ch3, turn
2tr in same space, 3tr in each st a long, dc in last st. Fasten off leaving a long tail
Spiral flower in an anti-clockwise direction with one long tail at the front of the rose and one long tail at the back of the rose. With a darning needle take the front tail through to the back of the rose to secure centre petal. Now make several passes of the needle at back of the rose making sure you catch all the layers of the rose. With other tail, thread darning needle and make several more passes at the back of the rose. Tie tails together in a knot to secure. Attach to bunting by passing both tails with a darning needle through to back of flag and tie neatly so tails tuck neatly behind flag and can be easily removed when you wish to re-dress your bunting. Add buttons to string in between flags with hot glue / glue gun.
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So, I have a new blanket on my hooks. It has been a long time since I made anything bigger than a hat, so I am really enjoying the hooking and process of writing the pattern…even if I did have to frog an enormous amount…see here for the proof!
I am also on the hunt for a handful of pattern testers, so if you are interested here are the deets… there will be 2 sizes of blanket
baby blanket and stroller blanket
You need to provide your own yarn – dk weight (approx 400g in main colour and 100g in accent colour…I think…I’m still not done making the original!
Time – I need you to be able to complete the test within 4 weeks of receiving the pattern and i’m hoping to release in March.
Spot any typo’s, pattern mistakes or make suggestions if you have any.
Finally, be able to share with me a clear well lit shot…think insta worthy!
In return I will send you the full edited pattern and also another pattern of your choice from my designs and I will love you forever. So, if you are up for testing then dm me, leave a message or contact me via insta and let’s become hooky buddies.
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It’s been a while since I gave you a free pattern and I really wanted to share something with you to celebrate Galentines Day, which is only a couple or so weeks away now. What’s more I’ve teamed up with my favourite coffee brand at Campfire Coffee, so you can grab 15% off some seriously awesome premium craft coffee to gift with your cosy or to sup yourself. Just use code
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(campfire coffee offer entitles you to 15% off your order, one use per person and not valid on subscription orders)
I recommend the coffee bags for great coffee on the go!
This cute coffee cup cosy has a cute ribbed top brim and a chic lacy body made from clusters of v stitches, before nipping in at the base with a band of double crochet stitches and being finished with a yarny little heart.
The pattern is simple and quick to hook up and can be made from stash… just perfect for gifting and treating your best friends with or of course yourself!
You will need:
a small amount baby / sport weight yarn. I used Scheepjes stone washed in Moon Stone and Red Jasper. Pattern does share how to make cosy smaller or larger, so dk yarn will work also.
3.5mm hook,
darning needle to weave in the ends.
Abbreviations used UK terminology (American terminology in brackets)
st – stitch
slst – slip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet (sc -single crochet)
htr – half treble crochet (hdc – half double crochet)
tr – treble crochet (dc – double crochet)
dtr – double treble (tr – treble crochet)
Turning ch does not count as a st unless otherwise stated
V cluster st – in same st, 2tr, ch1, 2tr (in same st 2dc, ch1, 2dc)
We will start by making the ribbed brim.
Ch5
Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook and in each st along (4dc), ch1 turn,
IN BACK LOOPS ONLY
Row 2: Dc in each st along, ch1 turn (4dc)
Rows 3 – 33: repeat row 2 (increase or decrease rows in rib to fit around your cup. Rib number of rows must however be a multiple of 3, remember the cosy will stretch) join rib ends with a slst to form a circle, ch1
Round 1: work 33 dc into top of rib, ch2 (or dc the equivalent number to rows in your rib eg/ 30 rows in rib then 30dc in row 4)
Round 2: * v cluster in 1st st, miss 2sts,* repeat * – * to end of round, join with a slst in top of ch2 (11 v clusters)
Round 3: ch2, *v cluster in ch 1 of previous round* see picture below. Repeat * – * all around, slst in top of ch2
Round 4 – 6: repeat round 3
Round 7: ch1, dc in first st, *miss a st, dc in next st* repeat all around, slst in top of ch1 (29dc)
Round 8 – 10: ch1, dc in each st around, slst in top of ch1 (29dc) fasten off at end of round 10.
In accent colour make heart. If you would like more of a photo tutorial for this click here otherwise follow the instructions below.
Ch2
Round 1: 10dc into 2nd ch from hook, slst in to top of 1st dc form a circle
Round 2: Ch 1, 2dc into each st around (20dc)
Round 3: Ch4 (counts as a dtr), 1dtr in the next 3 sts, 1tr in next 4sts, 1htr in next st, dc in next st, ch3, slst into same space (this creates a picot), dc in next st, 1htr in next st, 1tr in next 4 sts, 1dtr in next 4 sts, slst in to ch1 of beginning ch4.
Round 4: ch4 (counts as a dtr), 3dtr into next 3sts, (these are actually the chains from previous round) 1tr in next 3 sts, 1htr into the next st, 1dc in next 4sts, slst in picot space, ch3, slst in to same space (picot made), 1dc in next 4 sts,1htr in next st, 1tr in next 3 sts, 1dtr in next 4sts,
slst in to the cleft of the heart to finish. Fasten off leaving a long tail and sew to cosy, weaving in any loose ends.
Now, just make as many cosy’s as you have best friends and don’t forget to grab 15% off some awesome coffee to complete your gift by using code
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over at Campfire Coffee while you can!
campfire coffee offer entitles you to 15% off your order, one use per person and not valid on subscription orders
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Hey lovelies, I’m in need of pattern testers again. This time for my Toasty Ear Flap Hat. Written for sizes newborn – large adult.
Here’s what I’m looking for.
Do I need to have test crochet before?
Nope… as long as you can crochet and read from a written pattern you are good to apply to be my tester. Infact, I am looking for people with varying abilities of crochet.
Is there a deadline?
Yes…if you are successful in applying for the role of tester I will require you to finish the test within a week of receiving the pattern.
Other than crochet the pattern on time what else do you need me to do? Good question! I will need you to give me lots of feedback, to include the good, the bad and the ugly! Spot typo’s and grammatical errors and make pattern corrections. I need you to keep in touch even if this means you can’t meet the deadline…life happens, I understand that.
I also require a good quality photo of the finished item that I will be able to use on all social media, my blog and in my Etsy shop…I will of course tag you. Photo’s need to be clear and free from a cluttered background…think insta worthy!
I will require you to be active on social media, ideally you need to be active on Instagram and or facebook with a public account….What does this mean? I would like you to share photo’s with specific hashtags for the pattern, both during and after testing and the pattern is available on general release,
Do I get paid to test a pattern?
Nope…I wish I could say yes, but sadly the answer is no! You also need to be able to provide your own materials…in this case a small quantity of aran / worsted weight yarn and fluffy pompom (or make your own woolly pompom) However, you will get the pattern fully edited for free and you can choose another of my patterns for free also. If your photo’s are of good quality I will use them here on my blog and in my social media / Etsy shop and I will always tag you so people can head your way!
So if you are interested and can turn this around for me within 7 days, and you are happy with the terms above, ideally send me a direct message on instagram…you will find me @yarnyrobin. I have about 4 spaces available and if you are successful I will be in touch within the next week.
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Isn’t she lovely, isn’t she wonderful. Isn’t she lovely made from love
Lionel Ritchie
Let me start by saying I simply loved hooking every stitch of her. Isn’t she just adorable. I made her for a lovely sidekicksista aka a beautiful crafty friend. I can’t wait to hook another crochet angel. I would love to gift some more and make one for myself too.
The pattern is certainly not for beginners and it took a little deciphering, however it is a beautiful pattern that did not disappoint. I have never hooked with such a small hook before, a 2.5mm! That also took a little practice. The pattern states to hook with a fingering weight yarn held double stranded and gave a lovely denseness to the fabric of the doll.
I love everything about this angel, from her crazy curly hair to her button fastened limbs and little blush cheeks (which were ridiculously good fun to paint on)
Here are the full pattern details
PATTERN: Crochet Angel
By: Irina Moilova @crochetconfetti
You should also know, before you fall down this crochet angel hole…she has lots of other beautiful dolls to make…you may get hooked!
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