Miniature Pumpkins Revsied

July 27, 2023 by ·

Way back in 2015 we created a pattern for miniature crochet and knit pumpkins. We dubbed them “My First Pumpkin“. Since that time, we’ve added pin loom weaving and sewing to our crafting routine. Therefore, we’ve revised the pattern to include those as well.

Yep, this is a 4 in 1 pattern: crochet, knit, sewing, pin loom weaving.

pumpkin pattern for knit, crochet, sewing and pin loom weaving

Aren’t they gorgeous? I really can’t decide which is my favorite. I love the distinct look of each pumpkin…and they were all truly a joy to create.

And…drum roll please…there is a step-by-step tutorial available as well! Yep, there are pictures and written instructions for all four crafts: sewing, knit, crochet, and pin loom weaving.

Check out the updated and revised My First Pumpkin Pattern blog. Make one or all four or an entire pumpkin patch! These are fun to decorate your home and work place. They are also fun gifts because they are quick to make and so darn cute.

The blog has a free version of all 4 mini pumpkins. The printer friendly version has a TON of photos and lots and lots of tips; it’s available on our Etsy shop.

Head over to our blog to learn more: My First Pumpkin Patch.

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Loomette Weave #1 Pin Loom Pattern

July 5, 2023 by ·

Loomette Weave #1 is one of our favorite weaves. It’s easy to memorize and adds just a little bit of texture that can really add depth to a fabric. It’s fun to weave because you are skipping more strands. But the floats aren’t too long so they won’t get out of hand.

Below is Loomette Weave #1 woven with Vanna’s Choice yarn on a 4″ loom.

How to Weave Loomette Weave #1 on a Pin Loom

This pin loom weaving pattern begins and ends with plain weave which helps the fabric hold it’s structure. Here’s how to weave it:

Key: U = Under, O = Over

Row 1: Plain Weave (U1, O1) across finishing with U1.

Row 2: (U3, O1) 7 times, U3.

Row 3: U1, O1, (U3, O1) 7 times, U1

Rows 4-15: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. Use Row 2 for all the even rows, and Row 3 for all the odd rows.

Row 16: Plain weave.

Below is a photo of how your Loomette Weave 1 should look when you have woven all 16 rows and before you remove it from the pin loom.

Taking Loomette Weave #1 to the Next Level

Once you’ve tried Loomette Weave #1, you can incorporate it into most any project. And once you’ve got the technique mastered, you can modify it to create other really fun designs. eLoomaNation.com has vintage weaving booklets available for download that show Loomette Weave #1 and lots of other really fun designs.

Below is a photo of pin loom woven squares with the letter C woven into them. They were created with a bit of plain weave and a bit of (U3, O1) like Loomette #1. Here we demonstrate how different yarns impact the texture.

pin loom woven squares with alphabet

We’ve create a pattern collection of the entire alphabet A-Z plus numbers 0-9 and turned it into a fun and whimsical baby blanket. Learn more about the Pin Looms Alphabet Set and Numbers Baby Blanket on Etsy.

This baby blanket illustrates the textures you can create when you weave (U3, O1) in strategic places in your weaving. The blanket is made entirely of 4″ pin loom squares and edged in crochet.

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Flower Blanket Weave Along and Pattern

March 10, 2023 by ·

If you love flowers and you love to pin loom weave, you’ll love this weave along! We’re making a floral lapghan. It has five iconic flowers and an adorable bee. Flowers in the pin loom blanket include sunflower, tulip, daffodil, daisy, and zinnias.

The flowers are all woven with the same background so they join together seamlessly. You can create a border in any color, we chose to use the green of the leaves which creates a sense of boundary but also allows the flowers to really take all the attention.

What You’ll Need

  • Floral Afghans Pattern (Buy this bonus bundle or join the facebook group mentioned below).
  • Pin Looms: 4″ square and 4″ triangle
  • Yarn: Caron Simply Soft or medium worsted weight (4) yarn

This is a beginner friendly project because all the shapes are woven in plain weave. And only two pin looms are needed: the 4″ square and 4″ triangle. The floral afghan measures approximately 56″x76″. This blanket was woven with Caron Simply Soft which is a worsted weight yarn. You can use any worsted weight yarn but note that Caron Simply Soft is a little bit thinner than some which makes it a great choice for beginners.

How the Weave Along Works

We’ll weave one motif each month for six months, then assemble the final blanket in the seventh.

Where to join the Weave Along

We share the free pattern with chart in the Pin Loom Weaving Support Group on Facebook. If you’re not a member, it’s free to join, too.

The weave along pattern will list materials needed such as yarn and pin loom shapes. It will include a couple charts: one of the flower layout, the other with the number of shapes and how many are needed.

At the beginning of each month we’ll post the pattern to the group. The pattern and chart will be uploaded to the files folder in the Facebook group and will be available at any time. If you join the Facebook group in the future, no worries, the pattern can be found in the files.

When you finish a flower or bee, take a picture and post it to the group and mention the weave along. It’s that simple.

If you’re familiar with Files in Facebook, you know that they are clunky, unorganized and can be a real pain to sort through. We’ve created a full PDF of the Flower Blanket and bundled it with a second flower blanket!

Flowers Pin Loom Blankets Pattern Bundle

If you’re really into flowers, you’ll love this Pin Loom Flower Blanket bundle. It includes the simple weave along blanket and the more detailed flower blanket.

The Pin Loom Flower Afghans Pattern is available in our Etsy Shop.

Buy Now on Etsy

Get your pattern today and weave at your own pace. Then when all the shapes are joined together, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

Want to know more about both blankets in the bundle? Check out the blog post Pin Loom Diary: Floral Afghans for more details.

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Pin Loom Corn

September 10, 2019 by ·

Corn

The scarecrow may have a hard time keeping the birds away with this delicious corn ready for the picking!  The corn itself is made from texture 4” squares, while the husk is made from 2” x 6” rectangles (which could easily be substituted with 4” squares folded in half.)   

SUPPLIES:

Loom: Schacht Zoom Loom – 4″ pin loom, Wunderwag 2” x 6” rectangle pin loom

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver: Lemon; Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice: Kelly Green

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Stuffing

Chopstick

Textured Weave:

All odd rows: Plain weave

All even rows: *Under 3, over one* across ending with under 3

CORN

  1. Plain weave four 2” x 6” rectangles in Kelly Green.
  2. Texture weave four 4” squares in Lemon using the texture weave.
  3. Sew the 4 textured Lemon squares together to make a 2 x 2 square.
  4. Fold the square in half with the wrong side facing and sew along 8” side to make a cylinder.
  5. With Lemon, cinch the top of the corn by passing the needle and yarn through each loop along the top, then pulling tightly to close.
  6. Turn right side out. Tuck the top right and top left corners in about 1 cm and use whip stitches to create a tapered top. See photo.
  7. Stuff. (I add a foam ball in the middle so I can stick the chopstick/skewer into it to make a yard pick.)
  8. With Lemon, cinch the bottom of the corn by passing the needle and yarn through each loop along the bottom, then pulling tightly to close. Weave in ends.
  9. For each husk/leaf, tri-fold just the top 2”. Use Kelly Green and make small stitches to sew the folded area down to the husk/leaf on both sides. This is just to create a more tapered end of the husk/leaves. Make 4.
  10. Sew all four husks/leaves together along the bottom half to make a 1 x 4 rectangle.
  11. Fold in half so that the unsewn ends are all in the same direction. Sew along the bottom 3”.
  12. With Kelly Green, cinch the bottom of the husks together by passing the needle and yarn through each loop on the bottom of each leaf, then pull tightly to close.
  13. Place the corn in the husk as far as it will go and tack into place with Kelly Green.
  14. To make a yard pick, insert a chopstick/skewer/wire approximately 2/3 the way up.

Patterns for the Scarecrow, Pumpkins, and Ghost are available in the Shop here. They are also available in my Etsy shop here.

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Santa Hat for Chocolate Oranges

December 23, 2017 by ·

Chocolate Orange Santa Hats for Everyone!

This Santa hat for chocolate oranges works up so quickly, it’s the ultimate last-minute gift to make! Need a gift for family, friends, teachers, neighbors? This is the project for you! And just in case your friends don’t like the chocolate orange, there are raspberry and mint flavored chocolates (shaped like oranges)!

Santa Hat Chocolate All Small

This hat is crocheted from the top down. The pattern is rather simple and quick to follow. I include my hook size and row count, but you should check your hat on the orange to make sure it fits as you go. Let’s get to it!

Materials:

Chocolate Orange (I used Ovations Break-A-Parts)

Hook: J

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, medium (4), colors shown include: Scarlet, Cranberry, Raspberry, Fern, Sapphire with White (Colorado hat: Colonial Blue, White, Lemon, Scarlet)

Pompom maker of your choice (I used a fork.)

2 large googly eyes

Glue

Scissors and yarn needle

Work in BLO or both loops (light red in BLO, dark red is both loops)

Work in BLO or both loops (light red in BLO, dark red is both loops)

Santa Hat Pattern

Hat color of your choice

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 4 sc in second ch from hook. (4)

Rnds 2-17: (Crochet in the back loop only or both loops.) Sc around making 2 increases in each round in different places (so you don’t get an increase line up the hat). (6-36)

Check the hat size by placing it on the chocolate orange. Continue making increase rounds if necessary.

Sl st into the next st. Cut yarn and weave in end.

Turn the hat upside down so you will be working in the opposite direction. Attach white to the back loop of any st.

Rnds 18-19: Work in both loops, sc around making one increase. (37, 38)

Rnd 20: Sc around. Join with a sl st. Cut yarn and weave in end. Fold up white to make a brim.

Make a small pompom and glue or sew to the top of the hat.

Glue googly eyes to the center front of the hat.

 

Colorado Hat Variations

Work Rnds 1-15 like above in Colonial Blue. Do Rnds 16-17 in White. Finish the hat in Colonial Blue.

For the Colorado C, use Lemon to make a small circle by chaining 2 and working 8 sc in the second ch from the hook. Join with a sl st, cut and weave in the end. Attach Scarlet to the back loop of any st. Work 2 sc in 4 sts, work 3 sc in the next st. Finish off. Cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing. Sew on the White section of the hat.

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Pin Loom Woven Gift Bags

December 21, 2016 by ·

Weave your own gift bags!

 

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Christmas is four days away and I decided today that I just had to weave 8 little drawstring gift bags for family members! Shouldn’t be too hard with a toddler and preschooler around. Not to mention that there is paint involved. What could go wrong?

I love these bags because they can be personalized to match the recipient and can be made for any season or reason. The color of yarn and stencil do all the work!

What you need:

Yarn

4 inch pin loom (I use the Zoom Loom)

Stencil and paint brush

Paint and some form of paint tray

Scissors, yarn needle

How-to Make a Drawstring Gift Bag

Plain weave 8 four inch squares per gift bag. I sewed the squares together so they were 2 x 4, then folded it in half so it was 2 x 2 with the top open. I always sew on the inside and use the double overcast method. It seems to make the nicest looking join on the front (in my humble opinion) and is sturdy for holding things in the bag.

Next I made a twisted cord. (I started with about 16 feet of yarn, twisted it, folded it in half and let it twist on itself.) Then I turned the bag inside out, folded the top of the bag over the cord, and sewed it to the bag making sure not to sew through the cord. I centered the cord in the bag and tied a knot about eight inches from the bag and trimmed off the rest.

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I bought several stencils at the store making sure they were small enough to fit on a project 8 inches square. I turned the bag right side out, inserted a piece  of paper in the bag (so the paint wouldn’t soak through to the other side), and painted the desired scene. To give it extra pizzazz, I used a Sharpie marker to add shading.

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And voila, I was on my way to making the gift bags I needed. Excuse me now, I need to weave more squares for the rest of the gift bags!

 

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My First Pumpkin Patch Pattern

October 14, 2015 by ·

4 in 1 Pattern: Crochet, Knit, Sewing, Pin Loom Weaving

These aren’t the first pumpkins we’ve ever made. But maybe they are yours. And what better way to celebrate fall, harvest and Halloween than to make miniature squash? 

If you or someone you know are learning to knit, crochet, sew or pin loom weave, then these are the perfect projects. Each pumpkin is made from a rectangle that’s joined to create a cylinder which is shaped into a stunning miniature pumpkin.

These are fun and quick little projects and great stash busters. We used worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn for the knit, crochet and pin loom pumpkins. They would look equally adorable in most any yarn type. The fabric pumpkin was made with a 5″ x 10″ piece of material.

Each miniature pumpkin measures about 3 1/2″ wide by 3 1/2″ tall including stem (or there abouts).

Printer Friendly Version on Etsy

The printer friendly My First Pumpkin Patch Pattern is available in our Etsy Shop and includes a TON of extra helpful information and photos for beginner crafters.

Available now on Etsy.

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My First Pumpkin Pattern Information

Below we’ll share with you a lot of information. You may be tempted to skip right over that and go right to the pattern…but take a quick second to review. I’m positive it will be helpful.

Supplies List for Beginner Pumpkin Pattern

The supplies you need are really minimal which makes this a great first project for new crocheters and knitters.

ALL PUMPKINS

  • Stuffing
  • Yarn Needle for sewing
  • Tree Branch 2″ long
  • Scissors
  • Pencil (optional for making curly q’s)
  • Spray Starch (optional for making curly q’s)

CROCHET PUMPKIN

  • Yarn: Worsted Weight (4)
  • Crochet Hook: H/8/5.00mm or size recommended on yarn label

KNIT PUMPKIN

  • Yarn: Worsted Weight (4)
  • Knitting Needles: 5.00mm or size recommended on yarn label

PIN LOOM WEAVING PUMPKIN

  • Yarn: Worsted Weight (4)
  • Pin Loom: 4” Square
  • Weaving Needle: 5”

SEWING PUMPKIN

  • Fabric: 10” x 5”
  • Thread & Needle
  • Sewing Machine (optional)

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Printable Version Packed Full of Photos

There’s just too much information to put on the blog. For just a couple bucks, you can print the step-by-step tutorial from Etsy. Here’s what’s included in the My First Pumpkin Patch Tutorial on Etsy:

We love bringing you fun and festive designs. Consider purchasing this or other patterns as a way to help us keep you in stitches.

Get the Pumpkin Patch Pattern on Etsy.

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How to Read a Knit or Crochet Pattern

Patterns can get rather long, because pattern writers want to be clear and concise. But sometimes using more words rather than less can make reading a pattern more challenging. So, abbreviations are used. A lot of information can be given in a small amount of space. Here are the abbreviations you’ll see in the patterns below.

Crochet Pattern Abbreviations

  • blo = back loop only
  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet

Knit Pattern Abbreviations

  • k = knit
  • kfb = knit front and back (for Curly Q only)
  • p = purl

Pattern Notes

  • You will crochet or knit a rectangle then join the first and last rows. Then cinch the sides to create your pumpkin shape.

My First Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

With Orange or color desired

Ch 16

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (15)

Rows 2-34: Ch 1, turn. Work in blo: sc across.

Finish off, cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Fold project in half so Row 34 is aligned with the foundation chain. Join with whip st through the back loop of row 34 and both loops of the foundation chain, repeat across to form a cylinder.

With an 8” length of orange yarn, sew a running stitch through the ends of Rows 1-34 on one end of the pumpkin and cinch tight. Tie a knot and weave in ends. This creates the bottom.

These are just a few of the photos you’ll find in the Step-by-Step Pumpkin Patch Tutorial in our Etsy Shop.

Stuff pumpkin lightly.

With 20″ length of orange yarn, sew a running stitch through the other ends of Rows 1-34 and cinch tight (insert a twig before closing). Tie a knot. Do not cut yarn. This creates the top.

The pumpkin may look like a round ball. To squish it into more of a pumpkin shape, use the tail from cinching and run the needle down the center of the pumpkin near the stem to the center of the bottom of the pumpkin. Pull tightly. This should force the center of the pumpkin to shorten. Insert the needle a few millimeters away, and pass the needle back up from the bottom to the top in the middle near the stem. You may need to do this a couple of times near the stem. Weave in ends.

More Halloween Patterns

Before you begin stitching your pumpkins, we want to invite you to check out these fun Halloween patterns to crochet and pin loom weave. Stitch costumes, treat bags, cup cozies and more.

Halloween Patterns on our Etsy Shop.

Buy the pattern on etsy

Crochet Curly Q Pattern

Green (Make 2)

Ch 13
Row 1: 2 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and 2 sc in each ch across. (Working 2 sts in each ch will cause the ch to curl.) Finish off, cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing (24). You may need to twist the cord a little to help the stitches all line up and curl correctly.

Sew to top of pumpkin near stem. Weave in ends.

My First Knit Pumpkin Pattern

With Orange or color desired

Cast on 20

Rows 1, 3 & 4: K across, turn. (20)

Row 2: P across, turn.

Repeat Rows 1‐4 until piece measures 9 inches (approx 17 repeats).

Bind Off

Fold project in half so last row is aligned with the cast on row. Join with whip st across.

Using an 8” strand of orange yarn, sew a running stitch through the ends of the Rows 1-68 and cinch tight. Tie a knot and weave in ends. This creates the bottom.

Stuff pumpkin lightly.

These are just a few of the photos you’ll see in the Step-by-Step Pumpkin Patch Pattern in our Etsy Shop.

With a 20″ length of orange yarn, sew a running stitch through the other ends of Rows 1-68 and cinch tight (insert a twig before closing). Tie a knot but do not cut yarn. This creates the top.

The pumpkin may look like a round ball. To squish it into more of a pumpkin shape, use the tail from cinching and run the needle down the center of the pumpkin near the stem to the center of the bottom of the pumpkin. Pull tightly. This should force the center of the pumpkin to shorten. Insert the needle a few millimeters away, and pass the needle back up from the bottom to the top in the middle. You may need to do this a couple of times near the stem. Weave in ends.

Ready for Christmas?

More holiday fun awaits. Crochet, pin loom and sew fun items for Christmas, too. We have ornaments, pillows, home decor, gift bags and more.

Check out these Christmas Patterns in our Etsy Shop.

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Knit Curly Q Pattern

Green (Make 2)
Cast on 16
Row 1: K across, turn. (16)
Row 2: Kfb of each st across. (32)
Bind Off
Sew to top of pumpkin near stem. Weave in ends.

My First Sewing Pumpkin Pattern

Cut fabric on the bias 5” tall x 10” wide.

Fold fabric in half with right sides together so it’s 5” x 5”. Sew the side opposite the fold with a straight stitch (on sewing machine) or running stitch (hand sewing).

With needle and thread and fabric still folded in half, hand sew a running stitch along one of the open ends through both layers. Cut thread leaving a long tail at beginning and end. Repeat about 1/8” from the first sewn line so you have two parallel lines of running stitch.

Pull the tails to cinch closed. Knot the thread. This is the bottom of the pumpkin.

Turn work right side out. Stuff pumpkin lightly.

These are just a few photos you find in the My First Pumpkin Patch Pattern on our Etsy Shop.

As before, sew running stitches around the unfolded fabric on the other opening sewing through one layer. Pull the strands adding a stem before cinching closed completely.

With needle and thread (and additional strands as needed), create ribs along sides of Pumpkin. Knot thread to bottom of pumpkin. Run thread outside the pumpkin from center bottom to center top then pass needle down through center of pumpkin back to bottom. Pull to desired tightness to create a rib. Do this where fabric is joined to help hide the join. Then repeat several times around to create additional ribs.

Beginner Friendly Sewing Patterns

beginner friendly sewing patterns

If you are new to sewing, here are some really fun step-by-step sewing patterns with traceable templates! You read that right. All of these patterns are step-by-step tutorials with pictures. The bear pillows make great memory bears…they are so cute and huggable. If you want something with a bit of attitude, the snake and hammerhead are sure to intimidate.

Check out the beginner friendly sewing patterns in our Etsy Shop.

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No Sew Curly Q

With Green yarn

  1. Wrap a pencil with yarn leaving a tail on both ends for attaching to the pumpkin later.
  2. Spray liberally with spray starch so the yarn is soaked through. Turn pencil to spray both sides. Allow to dry completely.
  3. Remove from pencil. Cut in half.
  4. Use a yarn needle to sew to pumpkin near stem. Weave in ends.

My First Pin Loom Pumpkin Pattern

Orange

  1. Plain weave (3) 4″ squares.
  2. Lay them out to be 1 square tall by 3 squares wide. Join with whip stitch.
  3. Join the 4” ends together with whip stitches so you have a ring that’s 1 square tall x 3 squares around.
  4. Cut a strand of yarn to 8″ length. Sew a running stitch through each of the loops along one end making sure to go through all the loops on all three squares. Cinch closed. Tie a knot and weave in ends. This is the bottom of the pumpkin.
  5. Stuff pumpkin lightly.
  6. Repeat step 4 on the top with a strand of yarn that’s 24” long, cinch tightly (insert a twig before closing). Do not cut yarn.
  7. Using tails from step 6 and additional strands of yarn as needed, create ribs along sides of Pumpkin. Run yarn outside the pumpkin from center bottom to center top then pass needle down through center of pumpkin back to bottom. Pull to desired tightness to create a rib. Do this where each pin loom square is joined to help hide the joins. Then repeat in between each join to create additional ribs.

These are just a few of the photos you see in the My First Pumpkin Patch Pattern in our Etsy Shop.

Gnomes to Pin Loom Weave

Gnomes for every occasion…pin loom them all! These are ALL step-by-step tutorials with pictures and written instruction. These are great for fans of football, sharks, Halloween, and the Nutcracker! More are coming so be sure to visit the Etsy Shop.

Learn more about Pin Loom Gnomes on our Etsy Shop.

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Pin Loom Curly Q

Follow directions above for No Sew Curly Q.

Get the Pumpkin Patch Pattern on Etsy

Get the print friendly version of the 4 in 1 Pumpkin Patch Pattern on our Etsy Shop. It encourages us to keep producing fun and festive patterns for crochet, knit, sewing and pin loom weaving.

My First Pumpkin Patch Pattern on Etsy.

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Happy National Crochet Month 2015

March 2, 2015 by ·

Happy National Crochet Month 2015!

Victorian Lace Gift Card HolderMarch is one of our favorite months of the year…because we are crochet addicts! To celebrate National Crochet Month we are sharing this crochet pattern for a Victorian Lace Gift Card Holder. This is an elegant way to dress up gift cards for your favorite crocheters or those who love all things Victorian.

This pattern first appeared in Love of Crochet magazine Summer 2014 issue. We have the rights back and are happy to share the pattern with you for free to celebrate National Crochet Month this year.

Free Pattern for National Crochet Month 2015

I used some cotton thread I picked up at a garage sale. This project would also be lovely in Aunt Lydia’s, Knit Picks Curio or Bernat Handicrafter threads. You’ll note that I use a D hook and crocheted with 2 strands held at once. This makes the project whip up faster and allowed me to use a larger hook.

SUPPLIES:

  • Bucilla Super Mercerized Wondersheen 100% Cotton: 400 yards/75 g – Color 9
  • US size – D/3/3.25 (mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
  • Needle for sewing
  • colored chalk

Gauge: 2 strands held at once – 5 rows and 10 dc = 2″

Victorian Crochet Gift Card Holder

GIFT CARD HOLDER INSTRUCTIONS:

2 strands held together (double stranded)

Ch 21

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (count as 1st 2 sts), dc. *ch 1, skip a ch, 3 dc* across. (19)

Row 2-6: Ch 3 (count as 1st st), turn. 2 dc. *ch 1, skip ch, 3 dc* across. (19)

Row 7: Ch 3 (count as 1st st), turn. Working in the front loop only this Row: 2 dc. *ch 1, skip ch, 3 dc* across. (19)

Row 8-12: Repeat Row 2

Gift-Card-Holder-ProfileFinish off and weave in ends.

Fold gift card holder in half.

Attach thread (double stranded) to bottom right corner.

Rnd 13: Working across the ends of Rows 1-12, join sides together with sl st: work 2 sl st in each Row (12). Turn to back panel, 7 sl st, ch 17, skip 3 sts, sl st across. (27). Turn to Sides of Rows 1-12. Work 2 sl at the end of each Row. (12)

Finish off and weave in ends.

Gift Card Holder OpenROSE INSTRUCTIONS

2 strands held together

Ch 2, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st. (5)

Rnd 2: Working in the front loop only this Rnd: *In next st work: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc* around. Join with a sl st to the unused loop behind the pedals just worked. (25)

Rnd 3: Work in the unused loop behind Rnd 2. *Ch 3, sl st* around. (20)

Rnd 4: *In the ch-3 sp work: sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc* around. Join with a sl st. (35)

Finish off leaving and weave in ends.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Chalk Rose as desired.
  • Sew Rose to Row 3 & 4 below the loop made in Rnd 13. Sew just the center of the Rose to the Gift Card Holder so that it acts as a button.
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Panda Doorknob Cozy

September 15, 2014 by ·

Panda Doorknob Cozy FREE on RedHeart.com

Photo: Red Heart

Photo: Red Heart

We’ve created a cute panda doorknob cozy for Red Heart and it’s FREE on their website!

This cozy is a fun accent to a child’s room and may act as a child proof cozy for toddlers!

The cozy was designed using Red Heart Soft yarn. This yarn is 100% acrylic and is surprisingly soft! We love using it because of how cozy it feels running through our fingers…and it’s washable!

Get your free Panda Doorknob Cozy at Redheart.com.

 

 

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Argyle Bean Bag Ottoman Pouf

August 19, 2014 by ·

Argyle Bean Bag Ottoman / Pouf – Crochet Pattern

Photo: Red Heart

Photo: Red Heart

We love to crochet around bean bag chairs…this time we’ve turned the bean bag into an ottoman / pouf!

I, Dana, designed this ottoman for RedHeart.com and it’s a free pattern on their website. I selected Red Heart Soft for a couple of reasons: 1) I love the texture of Red Heart Soft…if feels comfortable to crochet with and 2) I love the sheen of Red Heart Soft…the colors are nice and vibrant.

Here are some of my favorite things about this project:

  1. Crocheted in hdc in Rows so that there is a texture to the piece.
  2. Crocheted with two strands at once so it whips up quicker than you’d think.
  3. The argyle print is made of square and triangles whip stitched together to form an argyle panel.
  4. It’s easy to stuff the bean bag into the project because of the 3 panel construction.

FREE Argyle Ottoman at Red Heart.

Get the Argyle Ottoman crochet pattern FREE at RedHeart.com.

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