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Mad About Boo Crochet Halloween Pillow
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. The kids are back in school and there is a bit of a chill in the air and that means one thing… Halloween is almost here! It’s time to work on an adorable and fun crochet Halloween pillow. The Mad About Boo Halloween Pillow is an easy crochet project that is fun without being too scary for young kids.
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This project uses the Intarsia crochet technique. Intarsia crochet is a crochet colourwork technique where you can use multiple colours in a row and “float” (carry loosely) the strands of yarn behind your work. Every time you need a new colour, you would insert your hook into the indicated stitch as you normally would, pull up a loop and then finish your stitch by pulling through your final loop in your new colour. The next stitch is done in the new colour.
Pillow Panels
The front panel of the Mad About Boo crochet Halloween pillow (the ghost side) is worked using the Instaria technique. I made small balls/bobbins of black yarn to minimize how much “floating” was happening behind my panel. It meant a few extra ends to weave in, however, it was cleaner and minimized pulling on the back. If you don’t carry your yarn loosely, it can cause your panel not to lay flat so be sure to watch the tension on that yarn.
Reading Intarsia Colour Charts
To read the chart, you will start in the bottom right hand corner of your chart and read right to left. For Row Two, you would read the chart from left to right. For Row 3 you would read the chart right to left again. Every time you turn your work, you’ll be reading the chart from a different direction. Each square in your chart = 1 SC stitch
The back panel of the halloween pillow is made is the standard crochet technique and it made using only one colour.
Get an ad-free PDF version of this pattern HERE on Ravelry or HERE on Etsy which includes both the chart and the written instructions for this pattern.
1 box = 1 stitch Mad About Boo Crochet Halloween Pillow
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies:
4.5 mm hook
3.6 oz/103g of Red Heart Super Saver in Black
2.6 oz/73g of Red Heart Super Saver in White
0.7 oz/19g of Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
ST = Stitch
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
FO = Finish OffFinished size: 11.5” Long by 10” tall
Gauge: 15 sts x 16 rows = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Each square = 1 SC stitch
- To read the chart, you will start in the bottom right hand corner of your chart and read right to left. For Row Two, you would read the chart from left to right. For Row 3 you would read the chart right to left again. Every time you turn your work, you’ll be reading the chart from a different direction.
- This project uses the Intarsia crochet technique. Intarsia crochet is a crochet colourwork technique where you can use multiple colours in a row and “float” (carry loosely) the strands of yarn behind your work. Every time you need a new colour, you would insert your hook into the indicated stitch as you normally would, pull up a loop and then finish your stitch by pulling through your final loop in your new colour. The next stitch is done in the new colour.
- You can use the chart or the written instructions for the pattern for the front panel. The written instructions are needed for the back panel and edging.
Front Panel
Row 1: Using Black, CH 45 SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and each stitch across. CH 1 turn. (44 sts)
Row 2: 44 Black. CH 1 and turn. (44 sts)
Row 3: 6 Black, 3 Orange, 9 Black, 1 White, 5 Black, 1 White, 5 Black, 1 White, 5 Black, 1 White, 7 Black. CH 1 and turn. (44 sts)
Row 4: 6 Black, 3 White, 3 Black, 3 White, 3 Black, 3 White, 3 Black, 3 White, 8 Black, 3 Orange, 6 Black. CH 1 and turn. (44 sts)
Row 5: 6 Black, 3 Orange, 7 Black, 5 White, 1 Black, 5 White, 1 Black, 5 White, 1 Black, 5 White, 5 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 6: 4 Black, 25 White, 15 Black. CH 1 and turn. (44 sts)
Row 7: 6 Black, 3 Orange, 6 Black, 25 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 8: 4 Black, 25 White, 5 Black, 5 Orange, 5 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 9: 5 Black, 5 Orange, 5 Black, 25 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 10: 4 Black, 25 White, 5 Black, 5 Orange, 5 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 11: 5 Black, 5 Orange, 5 Black, 25 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 12: 4 Black, 25 White, 5 Black, 5 Orange, 5 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 13: 15 Black, 25 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 14: 4 Black, 25 White, 4 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 15: 4 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black, 25 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 16: 4 Black, 25 White, 4 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 17: 4 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 4 Black, 25 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 18: 4 Black, 25 White, 4 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 19: 4 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 4 Black, 25 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 20: 4 Black, 6 White, 3 Black, 7 White, 3 Black, 6 White, 4 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 21: 4 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black, 5 White, 5 Black, 5 White, 5 Black, 5 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn. (44 sts)
Row 22: 4 Black, 4 White, 7 Black, 3 White, 7 Black, 4 White, 15 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 23: 4 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black, 4 White, 7 Black, 3 White, 7 Black, 4 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn. (44 sts)
Row 24: 4 Black, 4 White, 7 Black, 3 White, 7 Black, 4 White, 4 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 25: 4 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 4 Black, 4 White, 7 Black, 3 White, 7 Black, 4 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 26: 4 Black, 4 White, 7 Black, 3 White, 7 Black, 4 White, 4 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 27: 4 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 4 Black, 4 White, 7 Black, 3 White, 7 Black, 4 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 28: 4 Black, 4 White, 7 Black, 3 White, 7 Black, 4 White, 4 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 29: 4 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black, 5 White, 5 Black, 5 White, 5 Black, 5 White, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn. (44 sts)
Row 30: 4 Black, 6 White, 3 Black, 7 White, 3 Black, 6 White, 4 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 31: 16 Black, 23 White, 5 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 32: 6 Black, 21 White, 6 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 33: 3 Black, 3 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 7 Black, 19 White, 7 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 34: 8 Black, 17 White, 8 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 3 Orange, 3 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 35: 4 Black, 7 Orange, 9 Black, 15 White, 9 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 36: 10 Black, 13 White, 10 Black, 2 Orange, 3 Black, 3 Orange, 3 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 37: 3 Black, 3 Orange, 3 Black, 2 Orange, 11 Black, 11 White, 11 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 38: 33 Black, 7 Orange, 4 Black. CH 1 and turn (44 sts)
Row 39: 44 Black. CH 1 and turn. (44 sts)
Row 40: 44 Black. (44 sts)Fasten off and sew in your ends
Back Panel
Using Black, CH 45.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and each stitch across (44)
Rows 2 – 40: CH 1 and turn. SC in the first stitch and in each stitch across. (44)
FO and weave in ends.
Assembly and Trim
Row 1: Place the panels on top of one another with the wrong sides facing each other and the front panel on top. We’ll be crocheting through both layers to add a trim to our pillow as well as seam it together. Attach the yarn to any stitch along the top of the pillow and working through both layers, SC in the same stitch that you joined, SC around the pillow, putting a single SC in each stitch/end of each row and placing (SC, HDC, SC) in each corner. When you’re about ¾ of the way around your pillow, start adding your stuffing. Continue to stuff firmly as you add your trim and your pillow is fully seamed closed. Join to the first stitch with a sl st.
Row 2: Ch 1 and SC in each stitch around, placing (SC, HDC, SC) in each HDC stitch from the previous round. Join your last stitch to your first stitch with a sl st. FO and weave in ends.
You don’t have to finish the pillow here. Add some stripes, tassels or pompoms to your edging to spice it up and give it a bit more flair.
Now that you’re done with your crochet Halloween pillow, why not get a jump on your Christmas decor with these free Christmas crochet patterns: Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler and Randy the Cactus Reindeer.
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Halloween Crochet Pattern Round-Up
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This is an unsponsored post and the thoughts/opinions are all my own.I don’t know how it has happened, but Halloween is almost here again. For those of you that are looking for something festive and fun free Halloween crochet patterns, I’ve created this free Halloween crochet pattern roundup to give you some fun suggestions and inspiration.
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So I’m starting with this adorable Baby Bat Costume by Amanda Saladin of Amandasaladin.com because seriously, this kid in the costume is ridiculously cute. It makes me wish my kids were smaller so I could squish them into one of these and enjoy some untamed cuteness.
Got a little cutie in your life that loves Cinderella? Head on over to Lovableloops.com to try out this great little dress and wig pattern for your little one. The pattern was recently updated to include sizes 18 – 24 months!
These little ghosts are cute and quick. When I first saw this on Pinterest, I knew I had to make it. I made it about a year and a half ago and gave it to my kids to play with and they love it. Check it out here: Baby Ghost Ornament for Halloween by A Morning Cup of Jo Creations
Need a last minute but beautiful Halloween costume? Check out this feminine and gorgeous Crochet Masquerade Mask from blog.darice.com.
These shark bags from cookiesnobcrochet.com would make fun candy bags!
Make one of these Extra Thick Knight’s Helmet for the knight in shining armor in your life.
I love these adorable little Glowing Crochet Ghosts by Jen’s A Little Loopy. Plus, I LOVE her blog name. These are cute AND they light up! So much fun!
For those that love to accessorize for the holiday, JenniferQ.com has a free Halloween crochet pattern for these great Halloween Frankenstein Cozies!
Puns are one of my favourite things and this pattern is pun-tastic! The Eye-Candy Toddler Crochet Halloween costume is hilarious and awesome. Now to go work on convincing my son that he needs to be this instead of Iron Man this year…wish me luck!
This Jumbo Crochet Pumpkin pattern from doriyumi.com is awesome. I love the curlicue used instead of a standard-looking leaf.
What’s your favourite Halloween crochet pattern? Let me know in the comments below! I’d love to know what everyone is making for Halloween this year.
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Looking for more inspiration? Like free crochet patterns? Check out these round-ups: Last-minute crochet gift ideas, Free Crochet Sweater Patterns, Free Valentine’s Day Crochet Patterns.
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Crochet Animal Ears Headband Free Crochet Pattern
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Whether it’s for dress-up, Halloween or just because you can, these Crochet Animal Ears Headbands are a quick and easy make that’ll appeal to everyone. I know both my kids absolutely love them and wear them often for dress up. My daughter, who loves cats wears her cat ear headband almost everyday and my son, who’s into bears, wears his a few times a week. They play pretend to be animal friends and it’s just the cutest. Keep reading to find the free crochet pattern to make your own crochet animal ear headbands!
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When Halloween rolled around this year, I was caught without a Halloween costume. As an adult, that’s normally not a huge deal, but my young children really wanted both Mom & Dad to get into the spirit. So in the eleventh hour, I got an idea: I would make myself a crochet animal ears headband! I could’ve just ran to the dollar store and picked up a quick and cheap pair I guess, but where is the fun in that? I’ve got this skill and I was going to use it. So I grabbed some Fable Fur Yarn, an old headband I haven’t worn in ages and got to work.
15 minutes later, I had a crochet bear ears headband and it was irresistable! Fable Fur made the ears so soft to touch and to realistic looking. I was thrilled! Take that dollar store ears! Little did I know that my now beloved crochet bear ear headband was in jeopardy. I went to show my husband my costume for the following evening. Upon walking into the room where my daughter was also sitting, I heard a little squeal. “Mommy’s a bear! I want to be a bear too!”
She asked to try them on, to which I agreed and that was the last I held my bear ears until she went to bed that night. She wore them the whole afternoon.
The next day was Halloween and I donned my crochet animal ears headband and my husband went as a lobster. He wore my red oven mitts, a red hoodie and a crochet lobster ear flap hat that I made him (find the free pattern here). We had a great time doing trick-or-treating at grandma’s house and everyone loved the crochet bear ears. I kept thinking I should write up the pattern and share it but I thought it may be too late to do so since Halloween had already passed.
Then, my kids wanted more ears. My daughter frequently pretends to be a cat (completed with hissing as people which drives me nuts) so I knew that I would have to make her a crochet cat ears headband as well. Since they play with them so often I figured that I wouldn’t wait to release the pattern because I know that with Christmas coming up, these would make a great Christmas gift for kids that is quick and easy to make.
If this is your first time ever using faux fur yarn, check out my video below with tips and tricks for working with this yarn. If you’d prefer the written version, you can find that HERE.
Free Crochet Patterns Using Faux Fur Yarn
Ready to get started using faux fur yarns? Here are some free crochet patterns that I have available on my site to get you started:
- Taran Tarantula
- Kaya Koala
- Crochet Koala Keychain
- Flikka Flamingo
- Crochet Christmas Gnome Free Pattern: Gnorman the Gnome
- Salty the Seal (and her seal babies)
- Seth the Sloth
- Otis the Owl
- Baby Owl Crochet Tree Ornament
- Crochet Bear Tree Ornament Free Pattern
Crochet Animal Ears Headband Free Crochet Pattern
Skill Level:
- Beginner
Supplies:
- 5.5 mm Furls Odyssey Crochet hook
- Approximately 0.95oz/27g (20 yds/18.5m) of We Crochet Fable Fur in preferred colour for the Bear Ears, I used the colourway Kuma for the Bear Ears
- Approximately 1.06oz/30g (20 yds/20.1m) of We Crochet Fable Fur in preferred colour for the Cat Ears, I used the colourway Corvo for the Cat Ears
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Plastic Headband for each Set of Ears
- Locking Stitch Marker
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Stick (optional)
- Chenille Pipe Cleaner (optional)
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Abbreviations:
- CH = Chain
- FO = Finish Off
- MC = Magic Circle
- SC = Single Crochet
- SCINC = Single Crochet Increase
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- ST = Stitch
Finished size:- One Size
Gauge:
- 5 sts x 5 rows = 2 inches – Not vital to project
NOTES:- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds (unless stated otherwise). Do not join at the end of the row, unless indicated. A stitch marker is used to keep track of the beginning of the round.
- All pieces made in the Fable Fur are worked and sewn onto the project with the wrong side facing out to show the better-looking side of the fur.
- Gauge is not critical to the project but it may affect the amount of yarn needed.
- Please note that the amount of yarn you use may depending on the thickness of your headband. All of the headbands I’ve used were less than a centimeter wide. The wider the headband you use, the more yarn will be required to cover it.
- If you are concerned about the bear ears being floppy, you can crochet over a chenille pipe cleaner in Round 4 of the bear ears to help support them.
Get an ad-free PDF version of this Crochet Animal Ears Headbands Pattern HERE on Ravelry or HERE on Etsy.
Crochet Animal Ears Headband Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Bear Ears (Make Two)
Round 1: Using Fable Fur in Kuma and 5.5mm crochet hook, make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Round 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Round 3: (SC 1, SCINC) x 6 (18)
Round 4: SC 1, SCINC,(SC 2, SCINC) x 5, SC 1 (24)
Round 5: SL ST in each ST around. (24)
FO leaving a long tail to sew onto headband.Crochet Cat Ears (Make Two)
Round 1: Using Fable Fur in Corvo and 5.5mm crochet hook, make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Round 2: SC in each ST around (6)
Round 3: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Round 4: SC in each ST around (12)
Round 5: (SC 1, SCINC) x 6 (18)
Rounds 6 – 7: SC around (18)FO leaving a long tail to sew onto the headband. Do NOT stuff. Flatten the piece to secure to headband.
Watch My Video Tutorial for How to Make a Crochet Animal Ears Headband (Bear Version):
Headbands
Attach your Fable Fur yarn to one end of the headband with a SL ST. SC around the headband from one end to the other until the headband is covered and you cannot see the headband through the fur. If you are concerned about the yarn slipping off the end of your headband, push the stitches on each end up slightly from the end of the headband and place a dab of hot glue on the head band. Push the yarn back down so the last stitch or two are sitting in the hot glue. Repeat on the other end and let dry.
Assembling your Crochet Animals Ears Headbands
Thread the tail of one of your ears onto a tapestry needle and sew onto the headband, working through the bottoms of the ears. When doing the Cat Ears, ensure that you are working through both layers of the bottom of the opening of the ear. Repeat with the other ear on the other side of the headband. FO and weave in ends.
Disclaimer:
Feel free to sell the item created by this crochet animal ears headband pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to my blog: https://www.theloopylamb.com. Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, or claim this pattern as your own original design. Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items.
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Crochet Tarantula Free Pattern – Taran Tarantula
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. The other evening I was struck by inspiration seeing two skeins of We Crochet’s Fable Fur sitting on my shelf. I rushed to get to working on my idea so I could share this crochet tarantula free pattern with you quickly. My kids have been watching a ton of wildlife videos and shows lately and that day, they had been watching a video about tarantulas. When I saw the Falke and Corvo yarns sitting next to eachother, it reminded me of a tarantula I saw on their video and I knew I was going to create one.
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Plus, an amigurumi tarantula is perfect for Halloween so inspiration struck at the perfect time! I gathered my tools and started working on my crochet tarantula while my husband watched TV. I worked like a woman posessed. I would not be swayed from creating my little crochet tarantula. A few hours later, and my little Taran the Tarantula was born. I couldn’t wait until the next morning when the kids woke up to see their reaction. It was priceless. They knew it was a crochet tarantula right away and both immediately asked if they could have it. Taran passed the kid-approved test with flying colours! Only downside is that now they both want their own tarantulas lol.
Tips for Working with Faux Fur Yarn
If this is your first time working with faux fur yarns or if you’re nervous about doing so, go into this project knowing that it is seriously much easier than it looks. All my faux fur patterns use simple stitches and shaping techniques and although you can’t really see your stitches, the Fable Fur yarn from We Crochet has a thick strap on the yarn that makes it easy to feel. your stitches. Working with faux fur yarns is incredibly forgiving so even if you don’t think your stitch placement is perfect, I bet no one will even notice 😉 I’ve got a video below here with my top tips for working with faux fur yarns so check this out before you get started with this pattern.
Other Projects Made with Faux Fur Yarn
I am a
bittotally in love with working with faux fur yarn for amigurumi. Ever since I got my hands on my first skein of Fable Fur in Kuma and designed my Crochet Koala with it, I haven’t been able to stop. Check out some of my other free amigurumi patterns using faux fur yarn:- Kaya Koala
- Crochet Koala Keychain
- Flikka Flamingo
- Crochet Christmas Gnome Free Pattern: Gnorman the Gnome
- Salty the Seal (and her seal babies)
- Seth the Sloth
- Otis the Owl
- Baby Owl Crochet Tree Ornament
- Crochet Animal Ears Headband Free Pattern
- Crochet Bear Tree Ornament Free Pattern
- Crochet Gnome Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern
Skill Level:
- Intermediate
Supplies:
- 5.5 mm (I) Furls Odyssey Crochet Hook
- 71 yards/65 m (3.5 oz/100g) of We Crochet Fable Fur in Corvo
- 25 yards/23 m (1.2 oz/35g) of We Crochet Fable Fur in Falke
- Polyester Stuffing
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
- 2 – 20 mm Safety Eyes – I used Champagne Glitter Eyes from Chateau Bornais Crochet on Etsy.
If you’re planning on buying the materials for this project, please consider doing so through this affiliate link. It helps to support the blog at zero cost to you and allows me to continue to bring you great free crochet patterns like this one.
Abbreviations:
- CH = Chain
- MC = Magic Circle
- ST = Stitch
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- SC = Single Crochet
- SCDEC = Single Crochet Decrease
- SCINC = Single Crochet Increase
- FO = Finish Off
Finished size:- 8” Long along the body x 13.5” wide across the legs measuring from the end of one foot on the left and one foot on the right.
Gauge:
- 5 sts x 5 rows = 2 inches
Get an ad-free PDF version of this crochet tarantula pattern HERE on Ravelry or HERE on Etsy.
NOTES:
- Gauge is not vital to the project but it may effect the amount of yarn needed for the project.
- A 5.5mm crochet hook is recommended for the project but if you find you are unable to feel your stitches, you can adjust your hook until you can more easily feel your stitches to more easily know where to place your stitches. This may however effect your gauge and therefore, the amount of yarn needed.
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds (unless stated otherwise). Do not join at the end of the row, unless indicated. A stitch marker is used to keep track of the beginning of the round.
- All pieces made in the Fable Fur are worked and sewn onto the project with the wrong side facing out to show the better-looking side of the fur.
- When crocheting the stripes in the legs, carry the unused yarn inside your stitches to be used for the next set of stripes.
- Do not stuff the legs of the spider.
Free Crochet Tarantula Pattern
Body & Head
Round 1: Using 5.5mm hook and Fable Fur in Corvo, make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Round 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Round 3: (SCINC, SC) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (SCINC, SC 2) x 6 (24)
Round 5: (SC 3, SCINC) x 6 (30)
Rounds 6 – 7: SC around (30)
Round 8: (SC 3, SCDEC) x 6 (24)
Round 9: SC around (24)
Round 10: (SC 2, SCDEC) x 6 (18)
Round 11: SC around (18)
Round 12: (SC, SCDEC) x 6 (12) – Start stuffing and continue adding stuffing every couple of rounds
Round 13: SC around (12)
Round 14: (SCDEC) x 6 (6)
Round 15: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Round 16: (SC, SCINC) x 6 (18)
Round 17: (SC 2, SCINC) x 6 (24)
Rounds 18 – 19: SC around (24)
Round 20: (SC 2, SCDEC) x 6 (18)
Round 21: SC around (18)
Round 22: (SC, SCDEC) x 6 (12) – Place safety eyes in STs 2 and 7 of Row 22
Round 23: (SCDEC) x 6 (6)FO leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the last round to cinch the hole closed. If you cannot find the front loops, use the tail to sew the hole closed as neatly as possible. Weave in ends.
Legs (Make 8)
Round 1: Using 5.5mm hook and Fable Fur in Corvo, make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Rounds 2 – 3: SC around (6)
Change to Falke
Rounds 4 – 6: SC around (6)
Change to Corvo
Rounds 7 – 9: SC around (6)
Change to Falke
Rounds 10 – 12: SC around (6)FO leaving a long tail. Use the tail on each leg to sew the leg to either side of the body, placing four legs on either side. Weave in your ends.
Disclaimer:
Feel free to sell the item created by this pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to my blog: https://www.theloopylamb.com. Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, or claim this pattern as your own original design. Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items.
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Crocheted Wreaths for the Home Review
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. The fall season is coming up and one of the things that makes me think of fall is wreaths. I don’t really see too many wreaths in the summer around here but when fall hits, they really start to make their debut. It seems appropriate that in light of this, I’m reviewing the book Crocheted Wreaths for the Home by Anna Nikipirowicz. Thanks to Search Press, they have provided us with a copy of the book to giveaway to one lucky winner so keep reading to learn you you can possibly win a copy for yourself.
This book was provided to me free of charge in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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Crocheted Wreaths has patterns for 14 different seasonal wreaths that you can crochet. You could potentially get many other wreaths by mixing and matching the components to create your own custom wreaths. Some of th wreath patterns included are:
- Valentine Wreath
- Autumn Wreath
- Berry Wreath
- Halloween Wreath
- Christmas Wreath
- Summer Wreath
- Easter Wreath
- and more.
Most of the wreaths use a premade wreath form as the base of the wreath and the crochet patterns provided are for the various components added to the wreath and assembly instructions. Each wreath pattern has a mini project that can be made with one or more components of the wreath pattern. For example, One of the pumpkins from the halloween wreath can be used to make a pumpkin pincushion and the author gives instructions for how to do that. The patterns are written in the UK terminology. The UK/US terminology conversion chart hs been included to aid those that may not be familiar working in the UK terminology.
The yarns used in the books are popular in the UK and Europe and may need to be ordered online for North American readers that want to use the exact yarns in the book. The yarn weights used range from lace to light worsted. Other yarns could be substituted if you are able to match guage or keep in mind that you may have a finished project that is much larger (or smaller) than expected if you are substituting yarn weights.
The resource section in the back of the book is helpful covering techniques used in the book like how to crochet an i-cord, crocheting with beads, crocheting with wire, blocking your pieces and more. This section is well illustrated and explained although, does not cover all the techniques in the book. There are no basic stitch demonstrations or explanations in the book so you will need to have at least an intermediate level of crochet knowledge in order to pick up this book and start working with it. There are brief written explanations of how to do some the stitches in an abbreviations section at the front of the book but this wouldn’t be enough for most beginners.
This book is suitable for intermediate to advanced level crocheters. The patterns offer a lot of variety and you can create some stunningy detailed crocheted wreaths with them. If crocheted wreaths are your thing, this resource has the patterns to provide you with a diffferent wreath for every new season. The elements of the patterns could be mixed and matched to create a wide variety of different and customized wreaths beyond those given in the book.
If you’re interested in purchasing a copy of Crocheted Wreaths for the Home you can find it HERE.
If you enjoy crochet pattern books, you can check out some more of my crochet book reviews on my blog:
- Fairytale Blankets to Crochet by Lynne Rowe
- Two-by-Two Crochet by Bendy Carter
- Fair Isle Crochet Workshop by Nastasja Vreeswijk
- Beginner’s Guide to Tunisian Crochet by Emma Guess
- You can find all my crochet book reviews HERE.
Giveaway!
Thanks to Search Press, I have a copy of the book Crocheted Wreaths for the Home by Anna Nikipirowicz to giveaway to one lucky winner!
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Free Crochet Pattern for a C2C Blanket
This post may contain affiliate links. I realized a little while ago that I haven’t published a free crochet pattern for a C2C blanket yet but I’ve had the idea for this blanket kicking around in my head for some time. I decided to finally make the idea a reality and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. This is my first corner to corner blanket design and I really enjoyed creating the chart and trying out different techniques to find which C2C technique that I preferred.
I always struggle with naming my projects and this C2C blanket was no exception. After a lot of thought, I just couldn’t come up with anything fitting. I kept coming back to thinking of Greece (one of my top dream destinations to travel to) because the combination of blue and white always seems to remind me of Greece. Growing up I had always been fascinated by Greek mythology and while was finishing my blanket I saw one of my greek mythology texts on the shelf and considered getting it back out and revisiting a few favourites. Then I looked down at my blanket and thought “it’s all Greek to Me” and decided that would be it’s name. I figured it was fitting since I just couldn’t get away from thoughts of Greece everytime I see the colour combo. And that’s how I came up with the name for this C2C blanket pattern. Not the most scientific or artistic process but it works for me lol.
If you’re new to corner to corner crochet check out my tutorials to learn the basics you’ll need to know in order to do this pattern.
Corner to Corner Basics: How to Crochet Corner to Corner
Changing Colours in Corner to CornerGet an ad-free PDF version of this pattern HERE on Ravelry or HERE on Etsy.
Skill Level:- Intermediate
Terminology:- U.S. Terminology
Supplies:
- 6 mm Furls crochet hook
- 1530 yards of Lion Brand ZZ Twist in White (7 balls)
- 760 yards of Lion Brand ZZ Twist in Navy (4 balls)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Corner to Corner Blanket Graph
- Ruler and Pen/Pencil (Optional but helps with keeping track of progress.)
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Abbreviations:
- CH = Chain
- ST = Stitch
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- DC = Double Crochet
- WS = Wrong Side
- RS = Right Side
- FO = Finish Off
Finished size:- Approximately 44” Long by 34” wide
Gauge:
- 9 squares x 9 squares = 5 inches
NOTES:- To work this corner to corner (C2C) graph, begin with the box/tile in the bottom right corner of the graph. That will be your Row 1. The graph will be read from left to right and then right to left.
- Each box/tile in the graph corresponds to with one C2C cluster in your row. A C2C cluster = CH 2 + 3 DC sts.
- I recommend crossing off each row in the pattern or graph as you complete it to assist you in keeping track.
- WS and RS are labelled next to each row number on the ad-free PDF version of this pattern to indicate whether you are working with the WS or RS facing you. The arrows indicate in which direction you are working.
Free Crochet Pattern for a C2C Blanket: It’s All Greek to Me C2C Blanket
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern for a C2C blanket! While you’re here, check out some of my other free crochet patterns:
Timeless Teal Chevron Blanket, Tranquil Tides Caron Anniversary Cakes Blanket Pattern, Striped Thicket Stitch Blanket, Mad About Boo Pillow, Otis the Owl, Salty the Seal. Find all my free crochet patterns HERE. -
Free Crochet Sweater Pattern Round-up
All opinions are my own. This page may contain affiliate links. Fall is upon us and it’s time to break out those cute fall sweaters. If you’re looking for a great free crochet sweater pattern to make for fall, check out this free crochet sweater pattern round up to get some inspiration for your fall wardrobe.
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This Comfy Cozy Cardigan by Yay for Yarn looks so comfy it just screams fall wardobe staple. It’s a beginner-friendly garment and is available for free on the Yay for Yarn blog HERE.
The Fall Favourite Classic Raglan Carigan by Joy of Motion Crochet is a simple to make cardigan that doesn’t require any seaming since it’s made in the raglan style. Score! Check out the free sweater patter HERE.
The Pucker Pullover Sweater from Sewrella is a great make using worsted weight yarn and is available for sizes XS to 3XL. Check out the free pattern HERE.
Grab your I hook and your worsted weight yarn to make up this pretty cardi by Burgundy and Blush using the Herringbone Half Double crochet stitch. Get the free pattern for the Hibiscus Herringbone Crochet Cardigan HERE.
This Cascading Bobbles Sweater pattern by Stephanie Erin is simply beautiful. Check out the free pattern HERE on The Hook Nook blog.
I am actually swooning over the cable detail on this Caron Branching Out Crochet Pullover from the Yarnspirations website. Add this one to your list and get the free pattern HERE.
The Mysa Sweatshirt Sweater pattern from 1 Dog Woof just screams cozy and it makes me think of long fall walks and crunchy leaves. I love it. Get the free pattern HERE.
I am a sucker for cables and this Red Heart Entwined Chic Cable Sweater is no exception. The pattern is available for free from the Yarnspiration website in sizes XS – 2XL HERE.
Thanks for checking out my free crochet fall sweater pattern round up! If you enjoy pattern round-ups, check out my Last-Minute Crochet Gifts Pattern Round Up and my Halloween Crochet Pattern Round Up.
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How to Get Your Crojo Back: Overcoming Creative Block as a Crocheter
This post may contain affiliate links. We’ve all been there. You want to pick up your crochet hook and get started on your next project but you’re not sure what to make. You try a few things and nothing feels right. Then it hits you: maybe you’ve lost your “crojo” (crochet mojo). I’ve been there on a number of occassions and it can be frustrating. Here are some ideas for helping you overcome your creative block and get your crojo back.
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Just Make Something… Anything!
This one works for me when I suspect that my creative block may actually be just indecision. I check out my Ravelry Queue and I eenie miny moe that shit. Then, I just make it. Full disclosure: sometimes I get my kids to pick it for me so I don’t cheat with this process! Then I just work on the project. Even if I feel like I hate it and I want to frog it, I just push through. The relaxation that comes from crocheting tends to kick in and I get into the project. Once I’m done I’m ready to tackle something new and get creative again. If that isn’t working, I will even just crochet a swatch and the action of crocheting can help you get your crojo back.
Check out some of my free crochet patterns to get you started HERE.
Go Through Your Stash
When just making something doesn’t work, I shop my own stash. I am an incredibly tactile person so I touch different yarns and just go wherever my eye takes me. I have a few skeins of yarn that I keep around just as inspiration (don’t tell my husband this. I keep saying I’ll make something with them someday). These yarns are beautiful and inspire me in different ways. Sometimes all it takes is a good old fashioned yarn cuddle to get the juices flowing. (Check out my tips HERE for organizing your yarn stash.)
Check Out a Stitch Dictionary
After checking my yarn stash I tend to break out my stitch dictionaries to see if anything there sparks interest. It typically does. Sometimes I just grab a ball of yarn and a stitch dictionary and do some swatches. This kind of ties back to my first point. Just make something. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had inspiration strike while making swatches. Plus, these swatches could be seamed together later to make another project. Score! (THIS book is a good stitch dictionary to start with.)
Surf the Net!
Pinterest is a wonderful thing and inspiration is plentiful. Do a search for crochet and literally a million results comes up. Explore the results. Discover new makers and projects. Be sure to pin anything great you find so you don’t lose it (and you support the maker at the same time!). You can follow me on Pinterest HERE to see the pins that I’m pinning.
Youtube is great for inpiration too! Search for crochet stitches to learn a new technique, crochet patterns and tips. There are so many incredible makers creating videos on Youtube that you’re sure to find something great to inspire you. Subscribe to my YouTube to be alerted of when I post new content.Try Instagram too! There are so many stunning projects shared by makers on Instagram everyday that it can make your head spin. Try searching using the hashtags #theloopylamb #crochet, #yarnpunk, #crochetersofinstagram, #amigurumi and #crochetgirlgang to get you started. You can follow me on Instagram HERE.
Take a Break
I know, I know. This is a blasphemy to even suggest but let’s be real. Sometimes, you just need to take a break. Go for a walk, exercise, have coffee with friends, meditate, take a nap. Do whatever helps you relieve stress and recharges you. Personally, I love to put on some energetic music and go for a walk.
I hope that this has given you some ideas on how to get your crojo back. What do you do to try to get your crojo back? Let me know in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you!
Want to try some fun crochet projects each using some different techniques to get the crojo flowing? Check out my free crochet patterns for The Bobblelicious Bag, Carter the Carrot, The Vendbar Tote, The Mad About Boo Pillow, The Crochet Tartan Cowl and Seth the Sloth.
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Free Valentine’s Day Crochet Pattern Round Up
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This is an unsponsored post. All opinions are my own.Love is in the air and I’ve rounded up some adorable free Valentine’s Day crochet patterns and projects for you all.
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Crochet Conversation Hearts
These Crochet Conversation Hearts from Once Upon a Cheerio are so fun! The Netflix & Chill one sounds like my kind of Valentine’s Day. Check out the free pattern HERE on the Once Upon a Cheerio blog.
Wool You Be Mine Cards
So this one isn’t exactly a crochet project but it is still insanely adorable and definitely needs to be on this list. It’s perfect for the yarn addict in your life, someone that enjoys puns or anyone that knows you’re a little nutty for crochet. Check out the tutorial on the All About Ami blog HERE.
Little Sweetheart Hat
This Little Sweetheart Hat from Lace Kennedy Crochet is beautiful and the colours are just perfect for Valentine’s Day for your little one. Check it out HERE.
Crochet Heart Keychain
Learn how to make these cute an easy heart keychains with this video tutorial from Jennae’s DIY Studio HERE.
Crochet Strawberry Hearts
Move over chocolate covered strawberries! These crochet strawberry hearts are way cuter and they are calorie free. Check out the free pattern HERE on the Magic Loop Blog.
Heart Corner to Corner Scarf
This heart scarf is so pretty and fun! Nana’s Craft Home blog gives you instructions on how to make this great scarf but there is also a pattern to make a matching hat. Check it out HERE.
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Free Crochet Pumpkin Carving Stencils
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This is an unsponsored post and the thoughts/opinions are all my own.Every year for Halloween, my husband and I love to carve pumpkins for our porch. We like to do different types of carvings that aren’t the typical pumpkins you see on someone’s porch. We’re definitely no carving artists but we can hold our own. The kids always want to do a dinosaur or something from their favourite shows. My husband and I tend to pick things that are weird, geeky and fun. When I told my husband that I wanted to find a crochet pumpkin carving stencil online for my pumpkin this year, he said something about “going too far” and “that’s just weird”. Looking online, the results that came back were very limited and by limited, I mean non-existent.
Well, if I can’t find it, I’ll make it. And so, I set out to make my own crochet-themed pumpkin carving stencils and I decided to share it with all of you. Hopefully I’m not the only one out there looking to share their crochet love in pumpkin form.
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To get your own free crochet pumpkin carving stencils, click on the link below image you want to use below to download it. You’ll need to have an a PDF reader to open it. Once it’s downloaded, print it out. Pin it to your pumpkin and carve along the lines for the crochet hooks. For the yarn ball, you can either cut on the inside of the lines (leaving a small piece of pumpkin in between) or you can scrape/etch that section off which leaves a translucent orange shade.
Let’s see those pumpkins! Share your pictures of your completed pumpkins on Instagram using the hashtag: #Theloopylamb.
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Gotten started on your Christmas gifts yet? Check out my Holiday Gift Planner and my list of the Best Gifts for Crocheters. If you need ideas for last minute crochet Christmas gifts, check out my round up of Last Minute Crochet Christmas Gift free patterns.
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