Candy Cane Hat

 Candy Cane Hat

I made this new hat design a few weeks ago while I was at the beach.  It reminded me so much of a candy cane with the red and white twist design. 

I used a 5.0mm hook and #4 worsted weight yarn to complete. I think it looks good with or without a faux fur pom.

This hat does take a little time and focus to make but isn’t too hard to complete.

Once you have your desired diameter, then the fun with alternating chain stitches between red and white happens.

Once you make the first 5 chains with white, you skip a stitch and slip stitch into the next stitch.  Pull up a loop, remove hook and join red yarn in the skipped stitch and chain 5.  Now, you will skip over the next st and slip stitch into the following stitch.  Pull up a loop, remove hook and join back to the white yarn and repeat process again. Continue to repeat around. 

Here’s my Candy Cane and Jolly Hats!!!!  I love how both of these hats turned out. 

 Happy Crocheting...

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Grinch Cozy

 Grinch Cozy

Quick and easy Grinch Cozy for cups with handles on them.  This worked up from start to finish in less than 45 minutes.  

Size:

2 1/2” x 10 1/2”

Materials:

—5.0 mm hook for cozy

—3.0mm hook for the eyes

—#4 worsted weight yarn in Green; small amount of Yellow for the eyes and Black for the mouth, nose and brows

—1/2” green button

—tapestry needle

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch(es)

Sl st:  slip stitch

SC:  single crochet 

Rep:  repeat 

MR:  magic ring 

FO:  fasten off

Directions:

1.  Ch 34.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (33)

2.  SC in each st.  Ch1 and turn.  (33)

3-8.  Rep #2.  (33)

9.  SC in each st across.  (33)

Buttonhole:

At the end of the row, turn and work down the short side to create a buttonhole.  Sl st 3 times, Ch3 and skip 3 st and Sl st in the last 3 side st.  FO and weave ends.

Button:

On the opposite short side, (see above pic), place the button between rows 4-6.  

Eyes (make 2):

1.  With 3.0 mm hook, 6 SC into MR.  Pull to tighten but don’t join.  FO and leave a tail for attaching.

See pics for placement.  I used my tapestry needle and black yarn to add the brows, the pupils, nose and mouth.

Hair:

At the center of Row 9, I added strands of yarn, trimmed and frayed with my tapestry needle.

Quick and easy for the “Grinch” lovers in your life.

 Happy Crocheting...

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Santa Cozy

Santa Cozy

Here’s a quick and easy project to make for the coming holidays for holding cold cans or bottles of drinks!!!  Whether you call it, Cozy or Koozie, it’s cute and easy - AND looks so cute!!!!

Size:

The size will vary, depending on if you’re making it for a 12 oz, 16 oz or 20 oz or bigger size.  

Materials:

-5.0mm hook

-RHSS yarn Red, Black and Yellow 

-Tapestry needle

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch(es)

Sl st:  slip stitch

SC:  single crochet 

BLO:  back loops only

MR:  magic ring 

Rep:  repeat

FO:  fasten off 

Note:

1.  Pattern is worked in the round, unless noted.  So, please use a stitch marker to keep track of beginning and end round. 

Directions:

(For 16-24 oz Bottle or Can)

1.  With red yarn, 6 SC into MR.  (6)

2.  2 SC in each st around.  (13)

3.  1 SC in first st, 2 SC in next st.  Rep around.  (18)

4.  1 SC in first 2 st, 2 SC in next st.  Rep around.  (24)

5.  BLO.  1 SC in each st around.  (24)

6-8.  1 SC in each st around.  (24)

9.  1 SC in each st around.  FO red yarn.  Weave ends.  (24)

10.  Join black yarn.  1 SC in each st around.  FO black yarn.  Weave ends.  (24)

11.  Join red yarn.  1 SC in each st around.  (24)

12-15.  1 SC in each st around.  (24)

16.  1 SC in each st around.  FO and weave ends.  (24)

To complete:

I used double-stranded yellow (gold) yarn, and a tapestry needle to embroider the belt portion.  (See pics)

 Happy Crocheting...

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Bath Bombs

 Bath Bombs

Hi guys!!!

Aside from crocheting, I’m an avid Crafter as well.  I love making bath and body products.  In my shop, you will find:  bath bombs, sugar scrubs, shampoo bars, whipped soap, soap, candles, conditioner bars and lots more..

So, check out my shop for some amazing items that you’re sure to love!!!!

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Seasonal Table Decor

Seasonal Table Decor

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching and the Christmas season soon to begin, I completed 2 quick, easy, cheap and adorable DIYs today!!!!

The accessories were all purchased from the Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby (60-70%off) and Michael’s (70% off). 

For the Fall decor, I used a Styrofoam pumpkin from the Dollar Tree, cut out the center about 2-3” deep, placed a small piece of floral foam and added fall florals.  Quick and easy.  

Here is the YouTube link for the tutorial:

https://youtu.be/M_TtBrZnsaY

For the Christmas scene in the jar, I used (1) bag of white sand (from the Dollar Tree) that I had on hand. I added a reindeer, Christmas tree, Christmas picks (placed in a small piece of floral foam), little presents, red wood truck, two poinsettia’s and a snowman inside  You can basically add whatever you have (or like) to any sized jar.  It also looks great with LED lights but I didn’t have any on hand.

Happy Crafting…

Support Small Businesses…

November 5, 2022

Hi Everyone!!!!

Going into November and the remainder of the year is a busy time for most of us.  Juggling family, cooking, working, parties, gift-giving, decorating, trying to do all the traditional (and expected) holiday events and the list goes on and doesn’t seem to stop.

I would like to encourage you to shop local; shop small business.  Your order may just be one to you but it means a lot to the seller.  A small business owner puts a lot of time, heart and love into every item they make and sale.  

This season - be an encourager, a supporter, a repeat customer; when you support a small business, you’re supporting a family, not shareholders, not greedy investors but your friends, family and next-door neighbors,

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