Positive Potato’s Cousin: Sassy Spud with 10 Hats

November 1, 2024 by ·

Positive Potato has a cousin and her name is Sassy Spud. She has lots of hats for various special occasions and several hats just for fun. All total, Sassy Spud has 10 hats and 75+ printable signs. You can attach a permanent sign or create one with elastic so you can change out her greeting.

As an added bonus, there are instructions for putting walking feet on Sassy Spud.

Sassy Spud is quick and easy to make. She measures only 2.75” tall x 1.75” wide x 1.5” deep without a hat. She definitely qualifies as amigurumi…which basically means crochet toy. We designed her with basic stiches and basic techniques. There will be some increases by working 2 single crochet in the same stitch and decreases by single crocheting 2 together. On occasion there will be working in front loop only. The dragon tail has a double crochet cluster. But for the most part, basic crochet skills are all you need to make the crochet potato and hats.

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There are 10 hats for Sassy Spud. And they are all interchangeable. You could sew them on permanently, but they are designed to be changed out. The crochet hats for Sassy Spud include:

  • Birthday Cap
  • Christmas Santa Cap
  • Halloween Witch Hat
  • Easter Bunny Spring Bonnet
  • Pirate / Tricorn Hat
  • Valentine Pom Pom Beanie with Heart
  • Unicorn Beanie
  • Dragon Beanie
  • Straw Hat with Bow
  • Pom Pom Beanie

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Materials Needed to Make Sassy Spud the Crochet Potato

The materials needed to make Positive Potato’s cousin, Sassy Spud, are pretty minimal: yarn, crochet hook, safety eyes and stuffing. The hats take a extra colors, of course. And since the unicorn hat has a rainbow of colors for it’s mane, you’ll need even more colors when making that crochet hat.

  • Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport, 100% superwash merino wool, 50 g/1.75 oz, 136.5 yds/125 m
    Potato: Extra Crème Café #873, Chocolate #819, Black #815
  • Crochet Hook: F/5/3.75 mm – for 90% of the pattern
  • Crochet Hook: C/2/2.75 mm
  • Crochet Hook: B/1/2.25 mm
  • Navy Beans or Fiber Fill / Stuffing
  • 6 mm safety eyes: 2
  • Stitch Markers: 3
  • 1 mm elastic in white: 12” (optional)
  • Small beads for pirate hat (optional)
  • Fishing wire for beading strand for pirate hat. (optional)
  • Pet comb (optional) for pirate hair
  • Walking Feet Toy (optional) on Amazon

As noted above, we used Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport. We love this yarn because it’s thinner than medium worsted weight yarn and it comes in a wide variety of colors. You can usually find this yarn at independent yarn shops across the USA.

Sassy Spud is Nice and Spicy Nice

Sassy Spud has a tendency to reflect our own personality. Sometimes she can be very nice with sayings such as:

  • YUKON Do It.
  • You’re SPUDtacular.
  • I YAM proud of you.
  • Be Kind.

Sometimes Sassy Spud can be spicy nice. You know…a bit more saucy with sayings such as:

  • Watch This, Hold My Beer.
  • It Could Be Worse.
  • No…You…Didn’t.
  • I Don’t Think So.
  • Whatever
  • Per My Last Email

Because Sassy Spud has hats for various special occasions, she also has seasonal greetings such as:

  • They Say It’s Your Birthday.
  • Happy Halloween to My Favorite Ghoul.
  • Merry Christmas.
  • Happy Festivus.

There are over 75 printable greetings in this Sassy Spud crochet pattern. There are also a couple of blank signs so you can write your own greeting. All printable greetings are rated G and are appropriate for all audience.

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Positive Potato is fairly reserved and shy. But Sassy Spud is full of personality. She loves to show of her hats. Pin her pictures on Pinterest and share her image on Instagram and Facebook so she can have her moment of fame. She’ll love it!

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Granny Square Chicken Crochet Pattern

September 27, 2024 by ·

Granny Square Chicken Crochet Pattern

We’re calling it the Granny Square Chicken crochet pattern, but it’s really “Birds of a Feather” because there are 8 birds! Yep…we’ve designed 8 birds each made from 2 granny squares. We love the idea of the “emotional support chicken” but not limiting ourselves to just chickens! Other birds are sweet, adorable and equally supportive.

Granny Square Chicken and Other Adorable Birds

The chicken is super cute…but it doesn’t have to stop there. Changing colors in various places in the granny squares creates other equally stunning birds. This crochet pattern includes 8 total birds.

8 Birds in the Granny Square Chicken Crochet Pattern:

  • Sunflower Chicken
  • Bald Eagle
  • Blue Jay
  • Cardinal
  • Goldfinch
  • House Finch
  • Parakeet
  • Robin

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Materials Needed to Make a Granny Square Chicken or Bird

  • Yarn: Medium Worsted Weight (such as: Lion Brand Heartland or Caron Simply Soft)
  • Hook:     G / 6 / 4.00 mm
  • Needle: Yarn Needle for sewing
  • Stuffing
  • Safety Eyes: (2) 10mm per bird

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About the Granny Square Chicken Crochet Pattern

As mentioned above, the supplies needed to make a crochet granny square bird are pretty minimal. Some medium worsted weight yarn (pictured in acrylic), a crochet hook, stuffing and safety eyes. Some of these birds are made with only 2 colors. Some are made with up to 4 colors. These are great projects for partial skeins you may have in your stash.

The granny square used in these birds is similar to a traditional granny square but it’s not exactly the same. You can see by looking at the birds that the granny square is not as holey as a traditional granny square. The pattern is nearly the same for each bird with the major exception being color placement. The pattern will tell you where to change color to create each distinctive bird.

A crucial element to creating these crochet birds is that the granny squares have a left and right side. You’ll stitch the left side, then need to create the mirror image or reverse the color order so that the striping lines up when the granny squares are stitched together. The pattern will give complete written instructions for creating both the left and right side.

The granny square chicken measures about 4″ long x 3″ wide x 3″ tall.

Goldfinch or Wolverine?

Is it just me or does the Goldfinch bear a striking resemblance to the X-Men Wolverine comic book character? The black mask, the yellow body and black accents – are you seeing it?

Yes, we have some superhero fans in the family, so the goldfinch is a popular bird with us.

Granny Square Cardinal Crochet Pattern

Cardinals are loved by so many people. Their bright red coloring is gorgeous. This would be a fun bird to gift to friends and family. It’s also a popular mascot for sports teams.

We love the cardinal pattern because we have family in Arizona. Go Cardinals! #BeRedSeeRed Of course, it’s not just the mascot to the NFL team in Arizona. It’s used by many schools around the country. That’s what makes this a great handmade gift for friends and family.

Granny Square Bird Christmas Ornament

The granny square birds are a fun size for creating ornaments. Simply tie a string from the top of the head and it’s ready to hang on the tree.

Check out how the granny square cardinal looks on the tree. So stunning.

As you can see, we’re super excited about this granny square chicken pattern. There is no end to the number of birds you can make with this pattern simply by changing the color. Sometimes the color change is minimal. Sometimes there are a few more color changes. But it’s always worth it to see the different varieties come to life.

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3″ Pillow Christmas Ornaments

July 18, 2024 by ·

Sew a personalized Christmas Ornament for your family, friends and coworkers. We have created a 3″ Pillow Ornament that can be customized with 1 of 24 fun icons. The sewing pattern has a tracing template that celebrate many hobbies and special occasions.

This is a quick and easy pattern to stitch. The pattern includes step by step written instructions and lots of photos. No measuring required because the tracing template includes the 3″ pillow.

3″ Pillow Christmas Ornament Sewing Pattern

The pattern includes instructions and tracing templates to make a 3″ pillow ornament with a classic icon. Here’s what you’ll find in the pattern:

  • 24 Icons to Trace
  • Step by Step Written Instructions
  • Tracing Template for Pillow and Icons
  • Lots of Photos
  • Complete materials list
  • 14 Pages

Looking for a fun gift for couples? The lips and mustache are fun for dating couples, newly engaged, just married, bride and groom, his and hers. These would be fun gifts to sew and gift at a bridal shower, wedding gift or to make as a 1st Christmas married gift. Make 2 separate pillow ornaments or sew lips on one side and mustache on the other.

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What Icons Are Included?

The 24 icons in the pattern were selected because they can be used to make pillows to celebrate many special occasions and hobbies. Meaning you can make a Christmas Ornament for everyone you know. The icons include:

Wedding, Bridal Shower, Quinceañera, Sweet 16, Prom

  • Lips
  • Mustache
  • Dress

School, Students and Teachers

  • Graduation Cap
  • Star
  • Shooting Star
  • Apple

Animal Lovers, Baby Shower, New Baby, Baby’s 1st Christmas

  • Dog
  • Cat
  • Dinosaur
  • Duckie
  • Unicorn
  • Snake
  • Pig

Other Hobbies

  • Flower
  • Ocean Wave
  • Coffee
  • Crown
  • Text Boxes

Special Occasions, Christmas, Birthday, Valentine’s Day

  • Heart
  • Pine Tree
  • Balloons

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Upcycle Clothing to Make 3″ Pillow Christmas Ornaments

This is a great project for upcycling clothing or using up scraps you have. Trying making an ornament from clothing. All the Pillow Ornaments pictured in this blog are made from clothing. This is a great way to use clothes that your kids have outgrown, or clothing that’s been stained and no longer wearable. This is also a fun project for using wild and crazy fabrics. Take a trip to the 2nd hand store and look for bright and colorful clothing with small patterns.

The materials list for a 3″ Pillow Christmas Ornament. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Fabric:          Front – 3 ½” x 3 ½” remnant
  •                      Back – 3 ½” x 3 ½” remnant
  •                      Icon – 2 ½” x 2 ½” remnant
  • Needle and Thread: To match fabric
  • Ribbon: 1/8” (3 mm) x 9” per ornament
  • Button: ½” or desired size (optional)
  • Straight Pins
  • Stuffing and Chopstick
  • Embroidery Thread (If attaching the button with the rose design)
  • Scissors
  • Pencil or Washable Marker
  • White colored pencil for drawing accents (optional)
  • Fabric and/or glue gun (optional)

Pillow Christmas Ornament Sewing Pattern

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Holly Jolly Bed Runner

October 9, 2023 by ·

If you love to decorate for the Christmas season, then you’ll want to add this Holly Jolly Bed Runner to your crochet must-do list!

The Holly Jolly Bed Runner was specifically designed for the new crocheter. I wanted something festive that would also be approachable. It uses basic stitches in long rows which make it simple yet so striking! This is a fun, quick and easy project for Santa loving crocheters of all abilities.

As I said in the magazine intro, this project is meant to be a blanket at the foot of your bed, but it’s so soft and cuddly, you may find yourself wrapping it around your shoulders on a cool winter evening. Premier Serenity Chunky is the perfect yarn for the project. I mean, that gold buckle really pops beautifully against the red and black.

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Above is a picture of the Holly Jolly Bed Runner at my home. It’s pictured on a queen size bed. I was so thrilled with the finished project that I snapped a picture of it on the bed before decorating the rest of the room. I just love how bold and vibrant it is.

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Santa Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

October 4, 2023 by ·

Is that you, Santa Claus?

Weave your own Santa with gift sack with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial for Pin Loom Weaving. This pattern is beginner friendly – everything is woven in plain weave and the tutorial shows you how to tuck, roll and cinch pin loom woven squares and rectangles into jolly old St. Nick gnome / stuffed toy.

The Santa Gnome Pin Loom Pattern includes:

  • Santa Claus Gnome
  • Santa Gift Sack
  • Step by Step Written Instructions
  • 40+ Color Photos
  • 18 Pages

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More about Santa Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

This version of Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, is made with worsted weight yarn. He’s approximately 12″ tall x 7″ wide x 4 1/2″ deep.

Only 3 pin looms are needed to make this festive home decor Santa Gnome. We use these pin looms all the time, especially in our Gnome series. You’ll need:

  • Square 4″
  • Rectangle 2″x4″
  • Rectangle 1″x4″

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Materials Needed to Make Papa Noel

Chances are, you have most of the tools you’ll need to make this Papa Noel, aka Santa Claus, Gnome. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Pin Looms: Squares: 4”
  • Pin Looms: Rectangles: 2” x 4” and 1” x 4”
  • Yarn: Lion Brand: Basic Stitch – Medium (4)
    • RED HEATHER #400g – 175 yds
    • BLACK #153 – 32 yds
    • ALMOND #121l – 16 yds
    • WHITE #100 – 132 yds
    • MUSTARD #158 – 4 yds
  • Needle: 6” needle for weaving and yarn needle for sewing
  • Stuffing
  • Beans: to weigh the gnome down
  • Fringe Twister, Gold Cord or Braided Yarn
  • Fabric Marker/Chalk: – white, dark
  • Straight Pins – (optional)
  • Pet Comb – metal (optional)
  • 1 ½” pompom maker
  • Steamer (optional)

Santa by Any Other Name

Santa Claus is known by many names: St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Papa Noel, and Father Christmas. No matter what you call him, this Gnome is sure to bring festive cheer this holiday season with a “Ho, Ho, Ho” and “Merry Christmas” to everyone you know.

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Denim and Fabric Basket Sewing Pattern Collection

August 15, 2023 by ·

Sew your own gorgeous basket with this fun and easy Denim Basket sewing pattern PDF.

It’s a beginner friendly sewing pattern with step-by-step instructions and photos. Traceable templates are included for a denim basket (or fabric basket) that measures 10″ wide x 6″ long x 6 1/2″ tall.

About The Denim Basket (Fabric Basket) Pattern

This denim basket sewing pattern is FULL of helpful information making it great for new and experienced sewists alike. Here’s what’s in the basket sewing pattern:

  • 1 basket pattern: 10″ wide x 6″ long x 6 1/2″ tall
  • 2 lining options: sewn in or sewn separate
  • 3 handle options
  • 6 fabric designs
  • Traceable templates
  • 40 pages
  • 70+ photos
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Step-by-Step instructions

You can build your own fabric design, or sew a basket with a solid piece of material.

denim basket and fabric basket options in this beginner friendly sewing pattern

What material do you need to make a denim basket?

You only need 1 pair of children’s jeans to make a denim basket. However, we used 5 pairs for the chevron because we wanted different shades of blues and black material. You can use any denim you have on hand to make the denim baskets. If you want a basket with a pocket on the front, we recommend children’s jeans as the small size pocket is a perfect fit. Don’t have denim, check out your local second hand store for a pair or two.

What material do you need to make a fabric basket?

If you want to sew a basket from fabric, you have even more options. You can buy new fabric or use material you have on hand such as clothing and bed linens. This is a great time to upcycle fabrics that are worn or neglected or have a stain or two (just cut around those bad spots). The second hand store is also a great resource because you can browse all the clothing departments (children, men’s women’s) as well as the linens. We recommend cotton fibers for new sewists.

How much material is needed to sew a denim basket?

The denim basket and fabric basket each require 3 layers of fabric.

  • Layer 1: The outside fabric (such as denim or cotton)
    (2) pieces at least 12″ x 17″
  • Layer 2: The inside lining fabric (such as muslin or cotton)
    (2) pieces at least 13″ x 17″
  • Layer 3: The stabilizer (ultra firm – fusible or non-fusible)
    (1) piece at least 20″ x 24″

You’ll also need thread to match your fabric.

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1 Basket Pattern – 6 Fabric Designs

Even though there is only 1 size basket in this pattern, we show you how to create 6 unique fabric designs. So it’s really 6 patterns in 1!

Basket measures: 10″ wide x 6″ long x 6 1/2″ tall.

The 6 fabric designs included in the denim basket sewing pattern are as follows. Keep in mind that this is in addition to a solid fabric basket design:

  • Chevron
  • Quadrant
  • Pocket Front
  • Stripes
  • Wide Stripe
  • Scrappy
Denim Basket with pocket used as baby diaper basket

Uses for Denim Basket (Fabric Basket)

This 10″ x 6″ basket size is really quite convenient. It will help you get organized and help your house feel neat and tidy. We’ve used these baskets as:

  • Baby Diaper Basket
  • Baby Shower Gift
  • Paperless Towel Basket
  • Book Storage
  • Bathroom Storage
  • Christmas Basket
  • Laundry Room Storage Basket
  • College Dorm Room Storage Basket
  • And more…

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Toy Soldier Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

July 5, 2023 by ·

Make your own little drummer boy with this Toy Soldier Pin Loom Pattern. We’ll show step-by-step how easy it is to turn yarn into a nutcracker gnome with this PDF download. The toy was made with only 4 pin looms.

It’s quite adorable at 11 1/2″ tall. The finished measurements are approximately 6 1/2″ wide x 4 1/2″ deep x 11 1/2″ tall.

When you look closely at the drummer boy, you’ll notice extra little scallops on the sleeves and shoulders, etc. Lucky for us, this is a natural feature if pin loom shapes. It’s little “cheats” like that which give the illusion of grandeur to the toy soldier.

What’s in the Toy Soldier Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

This step-by-step tutorial for the Toy Soldier Gnome includes all of the following:

  • Toy Soldier Gnome Instructions
  • Drum Instructions
  • Step-by-Step Written Instructions
  • 17 Pages
  • 50+ Color Photos and Charts
  • Complete Materials List
  • Helpful Tips

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More about the Toy Soldier Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

We rate the Toy Soldier Gnome as intermediate, but it’s very doable by the confident beginner. This gnome is made by folding, rolling and tucking woven shapes. The photos will show you step-by-step how to do that.

Here are the supplies you’ll need to make your own Nutcracker Gnome.

  • Pin Loom Squares: 2” and 4”
  • Pin Loom Rectangles:  1”x4” and 2”x4”
  • Yarn:   Caron Simply Soft –
  • Medium Worsted Weight (4)
  •             BLACK #727 – 55 yds
  •             WHITE #701 – 55 yds
  •             BONE #9388 – 15 yds
  •             HARVEST RED #763 – 75 yds
  •             OCEAN #759 – 40 yds
  •             GOLD #782 – 50 yds
  •             TAUPE #783 – 8 yds
  • Needle:  6” needle for weaving and yarn needle for sewing
  • Stuffing
  • Fringe Twister or premade gold cord – 14”
  • Beans: to weigh the gnome down
  • Fabric Marker: – white, dark, or chalk
  • Pet comb: – metal
  • Steamer (optional)
  • Starch or Hair Spray (optional)

We’ve added a little bonus at the end for turning the drum into a Christmas ornament. This little drummer boy would make a great decoration for a table or fireplace mantel. He’s also a great gift to make for your friends and family who love the Nutcracker ballet or have a passion for drums.

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Bear Pillow Sewing Pattern

June 27, 2023 by ·

Looking for a bear sewing pattern? Look no further. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through each step of turning fabric into a cute and cuddly bear pillow. Mix and match your fabric to make your own one of a kind bear.

This sewing project is so much fun, and easy, that we kept coming up with more bears to make. This tutorial is great for making all kinds of bears such as: Asiatic black bear (moon bear), brown bear (including grizzly), giant panda, North American black bear, polar bear, sloth bear, Andean bear (spectacled), and sun bear!

Not only that, this bear pillow is festive, too. One can be made for various holidays by changing out the fabric on the scarf. These are great for new baby, nursery and baby shower gifts, Christmas, Halloween, and going away to college gifts. They also make great gifts for boys and gifts for girls, memory bears, gifts for bear enthusiasts and bears for those who love to cuddle.

They can also be a heartfelt and thoughtful gift for someone that has lost a loved one. Sew the bear with a shirt that belonged to their special person and they can hug it in times of sorrow.

The bear sewing pattern includes:

  • Bear Pillow Pal Rectangular Pillow Pattern
  • Panda Bear Instructions
  • Bamboo Instructions
  • Step-by-Step Written Instructions
  • 25+ Color Photos
  • 10 Printable Template Pages (8.5″x11″)
  • Complete Materials List
  • Helpful Tips
  • Information About Sewing Machine Settings
  • Links to helpful videos

The finished measurements of the bear pillow are approximately 16″ wide x 3 1/2″ deep x 12″ tall. The templates are drawn at 100% and can be printed on 8.5″ x 11″ paper. So you’ll need to cut out the templates and tape pieces together.

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Bonus: Panda and Bamboo are included!

This bear pillow pattern can be sewn in an afternoon if you have all the supplies. Here’s what you’ll need to sew your own bear pillow:

  • Pattern Pieces: Template included with pattern
  • Fabric: Head Color: 20” x 10”
  • Snout Color: 12” x 5”
  • Scarf Color: 25” x 12”
  • Bamboo: 25” x 4” per stalk
  • Felt: Black – 1 sheet (10” x 5”)
  • Thread: To match felt and fabric
  • Straight Pins and Needle
  • Stuffing: Approximately 8-10 oz of Poly-fil or 12”x16” pillow form
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine
  • Pencil, Pen or Chaulk

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Even More about the Bear Sewing Pattern

This is a great pattern for sewists of all abilities from the brand new to the seasoned enthusiast. The tutorial includes information about how to set up your sewing machine and different stitches to use. Three different stitches were used on the bear because sometimes the fabric is sewn on the right side and sometimes on the wrong side.

The pattern will take you step-by-step with written instructions and helpful color photos. Helpful tips and included as well as links to videos that will show you different sewing techniques.

So, pick out your fabric and head over to Etsy for your copy of the Bear Pillow Sewing Pattern.

This pattern is for your eyes only. We encourage you to give away or sell your finished projects and ask that you mention Yarnovations.com as designer. Thanks.

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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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Christmas Pin Loom Project Set

November 10, 2016 by ·

Pin Loom your Christmas decorations and gifts this year! All with only a 4″ square pin loom.

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These festive woven projects have you and your friends’ names written all over them. Who doesn’t love a gnome? Add a little snowman to your indoor collection. Decorate with a beautiful wreath and garden flag. Relax on these lovely pillows. It truly is amazing what you can create with squares with a little shaping and sewing.

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Each project is made with 4″ squares done in plain weave. (The pattern does NOT include how to plain weave.) Projects range from 1 to 38 squares, making them quick and easy to make.

The pattern includes:

  • Gnome
  • Pillow with Crochet Snowflake
  • Santa’s Belly Pillow
  • Santa’s Belly Wall Hanging
  • Snowflake Ornament
  • Bethlehem Garden Flag
  • Holly & Berry Wreath
  • Reindeer Squares
  • Snowman Squares
  • Santa’s Pants
  • Christmas Present
  • Miniature Snowmen
  • Step-by-step photos
  • Step-by-Step written instructions
  • Templates for the felt pieces

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Pattern also includes instructions on how to turn some of these things into magnets, little gift bags, greeting cards, and more.

Projects shown here are made with Red Heart Soft yarn. Not only is it soft, it also has a nice sheen. This is a great yarn for pin looming.

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