Welcome to Jo’s Crafty Hook! My Christmas Angel Square is part of the Christmas in July Blog Hop hosted by Regina P Designs. During July 1-31, 2022 you can get 31 FREE pdf copies of 31 Christmas crochet patterns.
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You can get a FREE pdf copy of my Christmas Angels Square crochet pattern on July 7, 2022 from 9a EST until July 8, 2022 at 8:59a EST. Visit the Christmas in July Blog Hop on my day to grab the Coupon Code needed to get a free copy. Click on the image below, once you have the Coupon Code, visit my Ravelry Store and check out.
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The stitches used in the square creates the Angel Motif in the Christmas Angel Square. Below you can find the materials you will need to make the Christmas Angel Square. You can find the Premium crochet pattern at my Ravelry Store.
I used Joann’s Big Twist in Green and Red. 100% acrylic, worsted weight #4. Weight 6 oz/380 yds
US Terms Advanced Beginners/Intermediate
Finished Size: 8” x 8” Materials: US H Hook or 5 mm MC – 15 yds Worsted Weight Yarn CC – 25 yds Worsted Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
There are also helpful video tutorials inside the pattern to help you master the angel stitch.
Below you will also find the inspiration behind the Christmas Angels Square found in my O Holy Night Wrap.
The O Holy Night Wrap was designed specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop I collaborated in. This blog hop was hosted by Fosbas Designs and was sponsored by WeCrochet and KnitPicks. The story behind this pattern comes from the Christmas song you hear during the Christmas season, ‘O Holy Night’
“O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth; Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn; Chorus Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices! O night divine!”
The stitches used in the pattern will create the stars and angels motifs from the lyrics of the song. I hope you enjoy crocheting the O Holy Night Wrap. You can grab yourself a copy of the crochet pattern at LoveCrafts or my Ravelry Store.
In today’s post my friend, Joyce Wilson of TeachSpark.org will be sharing with you Tips for Selling at a Crafts or Vendor Show. This is the perfect time of year to sell all of those items you have crocheted throughout the year or items you made just for the gift giving holidays.
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Below you will find the tips for selling at a crafts or vendor shows.
There is something really exciting about selling in person. You get to meet your customers face to face and find out exactly what they like about your products. Also, you can answer all the questions they have and persuade them to buy something.
However, if you are new to selling at a craft show and you have no idea how to go about it, we are about to show you how with these simple steps.
For handmade crocheted creations and helpful tips and resources, visit Jo’s Crafty Hook!
Check out the competition
First, take a look at the trade shows, feel their vibe, and get an idea of what people do and what booths are getting the most traffic. If you already have something to sell, survey your specific niche and see how they compare.
Visit as many shows as possible and note these; The type of products on sale. Will your product fit in or stand out? The quality of the products. Do you offer the same, poor or better quality than what’s available? The price of the products. How have you priced yourself?
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If you want to run a profitable business, an MBA degree can prepare you for success and teach you skills in operations management, marketing, communication, and more. Online programs allow you to continue to earn as you learn so you can still manage your business responsibilities.
Find the right show for your product
If you are selling food at a jewelry or art show, you will not move anything since that’s not your audience. Being at the right show is important because buyers are coming specifically for your products.
Search by joining communities within your area, search for websites online, and discover the right audience to suit what you are selling.
Decide your budget
Ensure you evaluate how much you might spend, then decide on how to price your product. In most cases, you may get people trying to bargain, so ensure that you account for this in your budgeting to avoid losses.
However, if it is your first show, you might not be sure of what to expect. Try and get someone to share a booth with or seek advice from experienced sellers in your industry. Also, ensure that you’re ready for the tax season by keeping accurate sales records.
Brand your booth
Seeing that you already have products ready for market means that you have an established brand. Therefore, how you present yourself is important. Take your time and think about the message you are about to convey to your buyers.
Your booth must be perfect for making a good first impression. Are your products hand-made or ethically sourced? This is a piece of important information that your clients should know. Also, have business cards printed for clients who’ll be interested in more business.
Think about the bigger picture
Your full efforts may go in to ensure that the day runs smoothly, but it is also a great opportunity to take advantage of future-making efforts. During this time, talk to your customers and ask them to leave their email addresses so that you can send updates, offers, and new products or new music.
However, if you are struggling to get people to leave their contact details, think about running a giveaway, so they have a reason to leave you their email. Take photos of your booth, products and consenting customers for use on your social media pages.
Offer customized merchandise
There is a wide range of hand-crafted merchandise or vintage collectibles that sell very well at craft shows. But many buyers show interest in products that can be customized with a personalized name, message or initial.
Most trade show enthusiasts show interest in special occasion gifts. Hence, shows are a great space for potential customers looking for a perfect gift for loved ones.
Selling at a crafts show as a first-timer can be a bit of a hustle. For a successful experience, research, seek advice and make sure you are well prepared before launching your products. Also, ensure that at the end of the day you get permanent clients from the show.
Thank you for stopping by Jo’s Crafty Hook and I hope you learned something from these great tips from Joyce Wilson of TeachSpark.org If you have any questions about these tips, please reach out to Joyce of TeachSparks.org
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If you would like to crochet some items that would be perfect for selling at crafts shows, you can find some FREE crochet patterns on my website. Also if you don’t have time to crochet those gifts for your family and friends, I am offering items that I have designed this year. You can find them here.
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Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Do you make them to help you start organizing things in your house, especially after you received gifts from the Holidays? Well I am collaborating with Cosy Rosie UK in the New Years Resolutions Blog Hop where you can get a FREE pdf cop of my Men’s Tool Belt Crochet Pattern.
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During the New Years Resolutions Blog Hop you can get a new FREE pdf copy of a new designer each day starting at 8a EST until the next day at 7:59a EST. The New Years Resolutions Blog Hop runs from January 1 -31, 2022. Click on the image below to view the Roundup of each day’s FREE pdf copy of each designer’s crochet patterns.
You can get a FREE pdf copy of my Men’s Tool Belt Crochet Pattern on January 24, 2022 from 8a EST until January 25, 2022 at 7:59a EST. This is a great pattern for him to get organized when he works on a project. He can put certain tools in the pockets that will be needed for his upcoming project. You can even customize this crochet pattern for women too! I even designed a Kids Tool Belt!
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Once you have received your Coupon Code click on the image below where you be directed to my crochet pattern at Ravelry. During Checkout add your Coupon Code and you will receive the FREE pdf copy of my Men’s Tool Belt crochet pattern.
If you have missed any of the free daily crochet patterns or you don’t want to do all the blog hopping, there is a New Years Resolutions Blog Hop Bundle that you can purchase. Inside the bundle you get all 31 pdf crochet patterns to help you meet your New Year’s Resolutions. The bundle can be purchased for $14.95. Click on the image below to check out or purchase the New Years Resolutions Blog Hop Bundle.
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There are not very many crochet patterns for men out there. I recently designed an apron for men and it sparked an idea for this men’s tool belt design. This is a great pattern for him to get organized when he works on a project. He can put certain tools in the pockets that will be needed for his upcoming project. You can even customize this crochet pattern for women too!
You can find a premium copy of the Men’s Tool Belt at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop that contain Picture Tutorials and Step-by-Step instructions.
I used Caron One Pound 16 oz/812 yd (1454 g/742 m) Materials: US Hook J/ 6 mm
500-600 yds of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
Gauge: US Hook J/6 mm 12 hbdc x 8 rows = 4” Gauge Swatch: R1: ch 14, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hbdc in each st across. turn (12 st) R2: ch 2, hbdc in each rem st across. (12 st) R3-R8: Repeat R2 Abbreviations/Stitches Used: ch = chain sl st = slip stitch fdc = foundation double crochet rep = repeat rem = remaining SM = stitch marker
Special Stitches: Herringbone Double Crochet: 1. yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) 2. pull first loop straight through the second (similar to a slip stitch) 3. yarn over, pull through 1 loop again. (2 loops on hook) 4. yarn over and pull through both loops.
Notes: * I used 2 strands of yarn held together to create a thicker tool belt. * the stitch count is a multiple of 6 if you want to customize the size of your tool belt. * there are 2 options to choose from in creating the waist ties. * ch 1 does not count as a st. * ch 3 counts as the 1st dc. * alt ch 2 counts as the 1st dc. * be sure to count your stitches once and awhile.
Video Tutorials:
Left Hand FDC here. Left Hand HBDC here. Right Hand FDC here. Right Hand HBDChere.
Adding Waist Tie at the end of the row here. ****************************************************
Customizing:
The tool belt can be crocheted for anyone. Below you will find the gauge broken down into inches for that perfect fit.
Step 1: Measure the front side of the waist from 1 hip to the other. This will be your main tool belt piece.
Step 2: Using your measurements from Step 1, divide the amount of stitches needed in half, this will give you your waist tie measurements.
**If you would like to make the waist ties longer, be sure to add the amount of stitches needed before you begin crocheting the tool belt**
Step 3: For the height of the tool belt, measure from the hips down to mid-thigh. This will decide the number of rows you add before the waist ties are added.
Step 4: Use the gauge below to choose the number of rows needed to meet the tool belt height.
Step 5: Choose which option of the tool belt you would like to make and move on to the pattern below. Again, Option 1 adds waist ties right to the tool belt and Option 2 allows you to make them separately.
Gauge: 3 st x 2 rows = 1” 6 st x 4 rows = 2” 9 st x 6 rows = 3” 12 st x 8 rows = 4 “
You can find a premium copy of the Men’s Tool Belt at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop that contain Picture Tutorials and Step-by-Step instructions.
Tool Belt Crochet Pattern: There are 2 options on how to make the tool belt. Option 1 has the waist ties attached right to the tool belt. Option 2 has instructions for separate waist ties.
Option 1 Tool Belt with Waist Ties: **Video Tutorial for adding the fdc row at ten end of the row here**
NOTE: If you would like longer waist ties this is where you would need to do it. See Customizing above.
fdc 45 and lay aside, leaving a short tail of yarn to attach to the tool belt. (this is your 2nd waist tie that will be added on at R18). Fasten off.
Alternative: ch 45, leaving a small tail of yarn to attach to the tool belt. Fasten off.
R1: fdc 60 turn (60 dc) Alternative: ch 63, hbdc in the 4th ch from hook and each rem st across. turn (60 hbdc)
R2: alt ch 3 (or ch 3), hbdc in the next st and each rem st across. turn (60 st) R3-R16: Repeat R2 do not turn after R16
**Video Tutorial for doing fdc row at the end of the row here**
R18: alt ch 3 (or ch 3), hbdc in each rem st until the end of the row. attach the fdc you crocheted earlier by hbdc in the 1st st and each rem st across. (150 st)
Use the short tail of yarn and attach it to the tool belt.
Alternative: hbdc in 4th ch from hook and each rem st until the end of the row. attach the ch you crocheted earlier by hbdc in 1st st and each rem st across.
Use the short tail of yarn and attach it to the tool belt.
R1: fdc 60 turn (60 dc) Alternative: ch 63, dc in the 4th ch from hook and each rem st across. turn (60 dc)
R2: alt ch 3 (or ch 3), hbdc in the next st and each rem st across. turn (60 st)
R3-R18: Repeat R2
Waist Ties: Make 2 NOTE: If you would like longer waist ties this is where you would need to do it. See Customizing above.
Leave a long tail of yarn for attaching the waist tie to the tool belt.
R1: fdc 45 turn (45 st) Alternative: ch 48, dc in the 4th ch from hook and each rem st across. turn (45 st) R2: alt ch 3 (or ch 3) and hbdc in each rem st across. (45 st)
If you did the alternative waist tie: R3: turn, ch 1, sc in same st and each rem st across. (45 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat R1 & R2 for 2nd waist tie. Waist Tie Assembly:
Step 1: Place waist tie and tool belt RS up.
Step 2: Line up rows 1 & 2 on the side of the tool belt and waist ties to both sides of R1 of the tool belt. Step 3: Sew waist tie to tool belt.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat Steps 1-3 on the other side of the tool belt. **************************************************** Pocket:
R1: fdc 42 turn (42 dc) Alternative: ch 45, dc in 4th ch from hook and each rem st across. (42 dc) R2: alt ch 3 (or ch 3) and hbdc in each rem st across. (42 st) R3-R8: Repeat R2 Leave a long tail of yarn for attaching 3 sides of the pocket to the tool belt. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Hammer Holder: Leaving a small tail of yarn for attaching the hammer holder to the tool belt. R1: fdc 12 turn (12 dc) Alternative: ch 15, dc in 4th ch from hook and each rem st across. (12 dc) R2: alt ch 2 (or ch 3), hbdc in each rem st across. (12 st) R3: Repeat R2 R4: ch 1, sc in same st and each rem st across. (12 st) Leave a small tail of yarn for attaching the hammer holder to the tool belt. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Hammer Holder & Pocket Assembly: Step 1: Measure 1” from the side of the tool belt and place a SM on one side of the hammer holder. Rep this for the other side of the hammer holder. Step 2: Using your small tail of yarn, attach the 2 sides of the hammer holder to the tool belt.
Fasten off and weave in ends. ****************************************************
Pocket Step 1: Measure 2” from the Hammer Holder and place your pocket where you would like to place it.
Step 2:
Place SM on both sides of where you would like to attach the pocket to the tool belt. Step 3: Using your long tail of yarn, sew 3 sides of the pocket onto the tool belt, leaving the top of the pocket open. **Note: you can sew the middle of the pocket to the tool belt to create 2 pockets instead of 1 big one** Fasten off and weave in ends.
That’s it! You have made the Men’s Tool Belt! I would ❤️ to see your version! You can tag me at any of my Social Media Sites using the hashtags listed below. #menstoolbelt #menstoolbeltcrochetpattern #menstoolbeltpattern #joscraftyhook #joscraftyhookdesigns #handmadecrochetedcreations #jo_bear38 You can find another crochet pattern, the Working Mans Apron, just for him at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or Etsy Shop. This crochet pattern can be customized to fit your little man and any ladies as well.
Do you like stocking up on crochet patterns during Black Friday and Cyber Monday? I know I do! In today’s post you will find 21+ Curated Crochet Designers and their Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales. You will find crochet patterns for all levels of crocheters!
Courtney of Creations by Courtney has gathered 21 crochet designers, including myself, and their Black Friday Deals for Fiber Fans! You will find things like:
As part of my contributions to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, I am offering 50% off of select crochet patterns from my Ravelry Store and Etsy Shop. Below you will find all of the patterns you can get for 50% off!
Amy Pullover
Acacia Skirt
Autumn Hues Wrap
Child Size Diamond Arches Pocket Shawl
Diamond Arches Pocket Shawl
Diamonds Poncho
Fairland Cardigan
Fairland Sweater
Jaide Sweater Vest
O Holy Night Wrap
Pocket Full of Diamonds
Pocket Full of Diamonds Shawl
Star Lilies Beach Cover Up
Tulip Sweater Vest
Vee Pullover
Working Mens Apron
Wrapped in Diamonds
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In today’s post Joyce Wilson of Teach Sparks is sharing some tips on how to spend your vacation as a family during school breaks. With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner these tips really do come in handy especially when dealing with Covid-19. As someone who crochets, I remember teaching my daughter how to crochet. When you spend time at home during your child’s school vacations, teaching them how to crochet becomes a skill they can put to use during these times.
Tips on How to Spend Your Vacation as a Family During School Breaks
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With school breaks coming up, you need to figure out the most incredible ways of spending quality time with your family. Whether you choose to stay at home and teach your kids some algebra or take them to a private island abroad, the crucial thing should be to spend time together as a family. While planning a family vacation is one of the easiest ways to get stressed, thanks to the logistics involved, the good thing is that it’s doable. That’s why this article outlines a few tips for amazing family vacations.
Travel to Your Desired Destination
Traveling for a vacation used to be a to-die-for thing until the pandemic hit. Even so, it is still possible to travel to your desired destination without necessarily jeopardizing the health of your loved ones. When traveling amid the pandemic, consider the following tips:
Choose COVID-19 compliant establishments – Following the directive of the federal government, most hotels are now compliant with the COVID-19 safety measures. This means that by checking in such hotels, your chances of enjoying yourself while keeping safe are high.
Minimize visiting public places – While the essence of traveling for vacation is probably to mingle with other people and see the other side of the world, the pandemic kind of limits that now. However, you can still visit recreational places such as parks and museums with strict adherence to COVID-19 safety measures.
Observe safety measures – Whether your whole family has been vaccinated or not, you still face the risk of contracting and even transmitting the virus to others. To avoid this, ensure you wear masks and observe social distancing in public places. Also, be sure to sanitize your hands always and be on the lookout for possible signs of infection.
Make Your Stay at Home Worthwhile
During these pandemic times, staying at home is, so far, one of the surefire ways to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. This doesn’t mean your holidays have to be boring. There’s a bunch of exciting activities you can engage in as a family and strengthen your bonds. For instance, if you are a large family, you can split into teams and play games such as soccer and tennis. Other fun activities include baking, gardening, playing with cards, making a holiday tree, painting, creating a rainbow using crayons, and playing hide-and-seek.
Outdoor Activities for Holidays
Outdoor activities are not only enjoyable but also minimize your risk of COVID-19, thanks to the abundance of fresh air. If you decide to spend your vacation at home, outdoor activities such as playing games and building structures should be on your to-do list.
Safety Tips During Holidays
Although outdoor activities are awesome, they also come with risks such as injuries. This means that you should be extra careful to keep your family safe during the school break. Safety tips include:
Warning your loved ones about the possible risks involved in the activities.
Putting limits on the extent of exertion when it comes to games such as wrestling.
If you’re exploring in nature, a child-friendly smartwatch has safety features like a GPS locator.
Playing outside only when the weather is safe.
In case you’re traveling for vacation, your home may be susceptible to burglary and vandalism, especially if no one is staying behind. To enhance home safety, consider installing a fence around your property.
Typically, if you want to install a fence, search “fencing company near me” to contact a local contractor who can get the job done. To make a good hire, be sure to check out factors such as online reviews, company credentials, insurance status, the experience of contractors, and the cost of installation. Take note that the cost of fencing your home depends on things such as the type of material used, location, and size of the fence.
Conclusion
If you intend to travel for vacation as a family, use the tips mentioned in this article to have an awesome experience while staying safe from COVID. Family travels are always a great way to create heartwarming memories.
In the part of the article where Joyce talks about making your stay at home worthwhile, I have a friend who has 5 kids. Each kids has learned a different skill and they do these things while staying at home during school vacations. Each child has learned different skills. They have learned crochet, baking, cooking, mechanics, and sewing.
I previously released my free crochet pattern for the Christmas Star Ornaments. During testing, one of my testers’ daughter wanted to crochet the star as well. Below you can find pics of my friend’s daughter crocheting her Christmas Star Ornament.
I hope you find Joyce’s tips on how to spend your vacation as a family during school breaks helpful. Whether it be Thanksgiving or Christmas break these tips are perfect when dealing with Covid-19 or time of the year. Whether it be crocheting, baking, cooking, mechanics, sewing or whatever things you would like to do as a family. Remember to be safe in whatever you do together as a family.
Visit Teacher Spark to find more ideas on how to spark your child’s imagination. You can find ideas like Creativity, Math Motivation, Reading to spark your child’s imagination.
I have another new crochet pattern that I have been dying to share with you! I have had to keep a lid on it since August and let me tell ya, my lid was ready to blow off! So today I am introducing you to my O Holy Night Wrap crochet pattern!
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The crochet pattern release was held until today as part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop hosted by Fosbas Designs. The yarn used in designing the O Holy Night Wrap was donated by WeCrochet.
The O Holy Night Wrap is being released at the perfect time because the holidays are right around the corner! We who like to crochet like to get a head start for those gift giving months. Plus, with it being the first of November there should still be PLENTY of time for you to crochet the O Holy Night Wrap for those important to your life! Yes we still have Thanksgiving (US) to get through, but as you know life gets busy especially around this time of year.
As my gift to you I am giving you a FREE pdf copy of the O Holy Night Wrap for 24 hours! In order to get the Coupon Code, you need to go to the Round Up for More Patterns button below to get today’s Coupon Code. Then you can download the free pattern from the button below that says “Download On Ravelry”
Download the FREE pdf copy of the O Holy Night Wrap crochet pattern using the button below.
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In May I added my voice about period poverty across Africa and the United States in my blog post about Yarn for Menstrual Health It is a campaign started Morine of Morine’s Shop and the African Girl Foundation. #YarnForMenstrualHealth is an awareness campaign whose aim is to normalize conversation on menstrual health. My story as a young girl who knew nothing about menses or how to pay for sanitary napkins hit home when I seen the article that LoveCrafts did last year.
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#YarnForMenstrualHealth also raise funds to equip girls in need with reusable sanitary kits. Each kit goes for $10 and consists of 4 reusable pads and washing soap to last every girl an entire year!
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What does this have to do with Crochet, you ask?? Her group would knit and crochet 1000 hats to create awareness regarding the unhygienic circumstances most school girls across Kenya endure during their menses. I decided to raise funds to help this organization by designing a beanie, the Wattle Stitch Beanie, and donation part of the sale proceeds to the #YarnforMenstrualHealth campaign.
Wattle Stitch Beanie
I decided to add my voice about period poverty. I will be speaking out about what I went through went I first started my period and how periods were never mentioned in a household full of 8 women and young girls. I never seen any sanitary napkins and my family never taught me about what to expect when I first got my period either. I want to add my voice about period poverty because I lived in a household of 25 people because we didn’t have the resources as a family of 3 to live by ourselves. You can read more of my story on my website.
I was approached by Morine last week to add my voice about period poverty, the Voices by AGF event that is running from October 11, 2021 until November 2021. I will be going live on the African Girls Foundation Instagram page, @africangirlfoundation October 19, 2021 to tell my story and to share more about myself and my crochet business. I will be going live at 12p EST to talk and then I will stay on their Instagram page to answer any questions and reply to other people’s stories. You can find me at the African Girls Foundation’s Instagram from 12p – 5p on October 19, 2021.
Again, I will be going live at 12p EST to talk and then I will stay on their Instagram page to answer any questions and reply to other people’s stories. You can find me at the African Girls Foundation’s Instagram from 12p – 5p on October 19, 2021. So please be sure to stop by.
With the holidays right around the corner I want to share with you the Christmas Star Ornaments Free Crochet Pattern. Some people have started making their Christmas items. I got to say I am actually ahead of my designing phase! 🙂
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Usually I am running behind on my holiday designs. I have gotten a little bit better about doing my pattern testing before everyone gets started on their Christmas gifts and designs. But, I am designing Fall and Christmas Circle Table Runners right now. The Fall one is definitely a lot late, so that will have to wait until next year. 🙂
I designed a baby blanket for the 2nd year of the Preemie Crochet Challenge 2021, hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet. The pattern is called Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Blanket and I used stars in the design. You can find free and paid crochet patterns for the last 2 years of preemie crochet challenges. I decided to use the star pattern for these cute little Christmas Ornaments. There is no gauge to follow. You can use these mini designs for gift giving, gift decorations, stocking stuffers and more! You can use any type of yarn you like when crocheting these stars.
If you prefer you can find Step-by-Step picture tutorials and different versions of the stars inside the Ad-Free PDF crochet pattern.
Yarn Used: I used Red Heart Super Saver in 3 different colors. Weight: Medium (4) Contents: 100% acrylic Skein Weight: 7 oz. / 198 g Yardage: 364 yd. / 333 m
Materials: US Hook H or 5 mm 50-75 yds of 4 ply Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations: ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet trc = triple crochet sl st = slip stitch sp = space
Notes:
You can use any type of yarn you want to crochet the stars.
There are 2 patterns, 1 for a 5 point star and 1 for a 6 point star.
The stars are worked from the center out.
The stars are worked in the round.
There are Step-by-Step Picture Tutorial
Special Stitches: Picot – ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from hook.
5 Pointed Star R1: ch 2, 10 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. sl st in 1st st to join. (10 sc) R2: ch 1 and sc in same st. *ch 4, sk next st, sc in next st* repeat around. sl st in 1st st to join. (5 sc & 5 ch-4 sp) R3: sl st in 1st ch-4 sp, *(sc, hdc, dc, 2 trc, ch 3, sl st in top of trc (picot made), trc, dc, hdc, sc) all in the same ch-4 sp* repeat in each ch-4 sp around. sl st in 1st st to join. (5 points) Fasten off and weave in your ends. ******************************************************** Loop for Hanging: Step 1: With a piece of yarn, with a long tail attached, ch 15, sl st and fasten off. Step 2: Turn the 5 Point Star to the back side and attach 1 side of the yarn then the other through the back stitches.
Step 3: Make sure the chain is straight before tying the string into a knot. Tie the chain into a knot. Fasten off and weave in ends. ********************************************************
How to crochet the 6 point Stars.
6 Pointed Star R1: ch 2, 12 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. sl st in 1st st to join. (12 sc) R2: ch 1 and sc in same st. *ch 4, sk next st, sc in next st* repeat around. sl st in 1st st to join. (6 sc & 6 ch-4 sp) R3: sl st in 1st ch-4 sp, *(sc, hdc, dc, 2 trc, ch 3, sl st in top of trc (picot made), trc, dc, hdc, sc) all in the same ch-4 sp* repeat in each ch-4 sp around. Do not join. (6 points) ******************************************************** Chain for Hanging: Ch 15 after last sc made, sl st in 1st sc to join.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. ********************************************************
Christmas Star Ornaments
That’s it! You have made the Christmas Star Ornaments! You can make more in any color or colors you prefer! I would ❤️ to see your version! You can tag me at any of my Social Media Sites listed below. #christmasstarornaments #christmasstarornamentscrochetpattern #christmasstarcrochetpattern #joscraftyhook #joscraftyhookdesign #handmadecrochetedcreations #jo_bear38 There are SO many ways to embellish the Stars. You can add beads, make them 2 different colors, add them to gifts, or just hang them in your tree. You can find the versions my testers have done inside the Ad-Free PDF crochet pattern. They did an awesome job!
Do you like to add embellishments to liven up your wardrobe, headbands, table decorations, or anything else? Well I have the perfect FREE crochet pattern for flowers just for you, my Sunflower Appliques Free Crochet Pattern.
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The crochet sunflower appliques can be added to any holiday table decorations. You can add them to designs such as scarves, handbags, place mats, and more.
The flower design does not need to be crocheted just for Autumn, they can add flair to anything in any season. My crochet pattern testers made their appliques in different colors from Autumn and different yarn weights as you can see below.
If you would like to purchase a copy of an Ad-Free pdf crochet pattern with step by step pictures, it can be found at my Ravelry Store
Needed information for the Sunflower Applique Free Crochet Pattern
Materials: US J Crochet Hook or 6 mm MC = 100 yds of Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn CC = 2 yds of Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations/Stitches Used: ch = chain sc = single crochet sp = space sl st = slip stitch
Finished Sunflower 6”
Notes: I used 2 colors for my flower, but you can use 1 or more. The flower is worked in the round. The petals are worked in the chain spaces. You can use any type of yarn to crochet the sunflower.
R1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, 20 sc in the magic circle, pull magic circle closed and sl st in 1st sc to join. 20 sc
R2: ch1, sc in the same stitch, *ch 3, skip the next stitch, sc in the next st* Repeat from * until you have 10 ch-3 sp, sl st into 1st sc to join. (10 ch-3 sp)
Change to Main Color (Optional)
R3: *(sc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, sc) all in the ch-3 space* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)
Second layer of flower
R4: working behind the petals from the previous round *ch 4 and sl st in sc of next petal* repeat until last petal and ch 4. sl st in 1st ch-4 sp. (10 ch-4 sp)
R5: ch 1 and *(sc, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, sc) all in the same sp* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)
3rd layer of flower
R6: working behind the petals from the previous round *ch 4 and sl st in sc of next petal* repeat until last petal and ch 4. sl st in 1st ch-4 sp. (10 ch-4 sp)
R7: *(sc, 4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, sc) all in the same sp* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)
That’s it! You have finished making your Sunflower Applique! There are SO many ways you can use this applique! You can add it as an embellishment to handbags, scarves, hats, and so much more!
Thank you so much for completing my design! I would LOVE to see what you do with your version of the flower and how you used them!
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Who doesn’t love ❤️ dressing up their wardrobe? Why not dress up your boots as well? In today’s post you will find a FREE copy the Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs Crochet Pattern. This is a great crochet pattern to make for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.
Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs
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You can get a premium copy of my Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs crochet pattern for a small fee at my Ravelry Store. Inside the crochet pattern you will find written instructions for 5 sizes and Picture and Video Tutorials all in a PDF you can keep going back to.
Below you will find a free crochet pattern of the Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs crochet pattern in the Child Size.
Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs
Materials: US H Hook or 5 mm MC-200-400 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn CC-10-40 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Gauge: US H Hook or 5 mm Hook
8 dc x 4 rows = 2″
Stitches Used: ch = chain ch sp = chain space st = stitch sc = single crochet dc = double crochet sl st = slip stitch alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2 fdc = foundation double crochet ldc = long double crochet beg shell = beginning shell shell = shell MC = Main Color CC = Contrasting Color
Special Stitches:
Beginning Shell = alt ch 2, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch
Shell = 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch
beg shell here
shell here Changing Colors here long double crochet here
Notes:
The boot cuffs are worked in the round. Slip stitch into the 1st stitch, the chain space or the stitch specified.
alt ch 2 DOES count as a dc.
Shell rows create the heart.
If you want to change colors for the hearts, you would do it on the shell rows.
There are helpful hints for using the MC and CC below the Adult Size pattern.
Sizes are for child, teen, small adult, medium adult, and large adult. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Be sure to measure you calf before you crochet the cuffs. You also need to take into account that you will be wearing the boot cuffs over you pant legs.
Boot Cuffs:
If you want to do a bigger size or see how to change colors for the hearts, you can purchase a pdf copy of the crochet pattern for $3 from Ravelry.
There are helpful hints for using the MC and CC below the Adult Large size
There are Video Tutorials showing you how to crochet the Repeat Rows on my YouTube Channel
Child Size:
Leave a long tail for sewing the foundation row closed.
R1: fdc 28 sl st in beginning fdc to join. 28 fdc
Optional: ch 30, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each remaining st. sl st in 1st ch to join. 28 dc
Use Tapestry Needle to close FDC.
R2: alt ch 2 and dc around. 28 dc
R3: sl st into 1st dc. [alt ch 2, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch. (beg shell) made] ch 2, skip 6 st, 2 dc, ch 1. 2 dc all in the same stitch. (shell made). *ch 2, skip 6 st, shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. ch 2 and sl st in top of alt ch 2 of beg shell. 4 shells
R4: sl st over to ch 1 sp of beg shell, ch 1, sc in same st., *ch 2, skip 2 dc from previous row, 1 ldc in next 2 st, ch 2, sc in ch 1 space of next shell.* Repeat from * to * around. sl st in sc to join.
R5: alt ch 2 in first st and dc in each remaining st. 28 dc
R6-R8: Repeat R3-R5
R9-R10: alt ch 2 in first st and dc in each remaining st around. 28 dc
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