I'm so ready for Fall aren't you! Pumpkin Spice everything, sweaters, boots and cooler weather! So exciting. Fun Holidays are coming too and now is the time to get started on making Halloween outfits, Thanksgiving props and of course Christmas presents.
It's time for another big 75% off crochet pattern sale
I get lots of questions to my inbox everyday, but one that I see often is can I substitute a different yarn for that project. Some times I have an answer and sometimes I just don't. I would love to say I'm familiar with every type of yarn but unfortunately I'm not.
When you substitute a different yarn than a project calls for you have to ask yourself a lot of questions. What weight is the yarn? What texture is the yarn? What type of fiber is the yarn
Is your gauge the same? Do you even know how to check gauge? LOL
I know we hate to but its a necessary evil.
So generally when someone asks me about substituting a yarn, I tell them first to make a swatch and check the gauge. Sometimes it will depend on what you are making too. Some yarns drape or hang better than others. You may even need to block your swatches to see if the yarn will work.
So do you need help with learning how to substitute yarn?
I came across a new class on Craftsy called Yarn Substitution Made Easy by Kellie Nuss that just might help although I saw that it's geared toward knitters. If your itching to try something other than crochet like I do once in a while. This may be a great class as beginner with an intro to knitting. I bet you could learn some new skills to apply to yarn substitution for crochet projects as well.
Click the image to visit the class info
The Class is currently on sale for $19.99 (reg 29.99)
You get 7 HD videos to watch anytime, anywhere
Class materials including a Cowl pattern
Detailed instrutions
Plus one of my favorites: You can ask the instructor questions right in the virtual classroom.
I've taken a few craftsy classes and I've really enjoyed them very much!
I'm excited to bring you a new design! I've kinda fallen in love this fall with Pantone's Color of the year Marsala. I really wanted to design a hat using a similar shade. It was actually kind hard to find just the perfect wine color but Hobby Lobby's - I Love This Yarn comes to the rescue as usual for me. It's my favorite worsted weight yarn to work with. The have a gorgeous shade called Aubergine. I didn't even know how to pronounce it, let alone what that even meant. I had to look it up. It's actually an eggplant, which to me is more purple than a wine color. The shade of the yarn isn't really purple to me, it leans to more of a wine burgundy shade. Either way I love it!
I did share a little video blog about the pattern. It's something new I'd like to start up but we'll see if i continue. Feel free to watch it below to see the hat in action on me :)
I think it's going to be my fall favorite.
*All rounds joined with a sl st at the end to the 1st st of the round.
*Number at the end of the rounds is the indicated number of stitches
*Ch at beginning of row is not counted in stitch count.
Round 1: ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join (10)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (20)
Round 3: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (20)
Round 4: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st), repeat from * around, join (30)
Round 5: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (30)
Round 6: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts), repeat from * around, join (40)
Round 7: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (40)
Round 8: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts), repeat from * around, join (50)
Round 9: ch 1, sc in each st, around, join (50)
Round 10: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts), repeat from * around, join (60)
Round 11: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (60)
Round 12: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts), repeat from * around, join (70)
Round 13: ch 1, sc in each st around, join, (70)
Round 14: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts), repeat from * around, join (80)
Round 15: ch 1, sc in each st around, join, (80)
Round 16-26: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (80)
(note the next two rounds you will turn at the end of the rows, see video at end for help on the following rows.)
Round 27: ch 1, sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1, repeat from * around, sc in last st, join, TURN
Round 28: ch 1, sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1, repeat from * around, sc in last st, join, TURN
Round 29: ch 1, sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1, repeat from * around, sc in last st, join,
DO NOT TURN Continue as usual (See New Video for Rounds 30-32 below "How to do Extended sc"
Round 30: ch 1, sc in each st and ch around, join (80)
Round 31: ch 1, sl st loosely in each st around, join (80) Round 32; ch 1, work extended sc into round 30 sts (same stitches you just worked the sl st in), over round 31 sl sts
Round 33: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (80)
Round 34: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts), repeat from * around, join
Round 35: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (88)
Round 36: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, repeat from * around, join
Round 37: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (96)
Round 38: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, repeat from * around, join
Round 39: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (104)
Round 40: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts, repeat from * around, join
Round 41: ch 1, sc in each st around, join(112)
Round 42: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts, repeat from * around, join
Round 43: ch 1, sc in each st around, join(120)
Round 44: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 14 sts, repeat from * around, join
Round 45: ch 1, sc in each st around, join(128)
Round 46: ch1, reverse sc around, join Fasten off and Weave in Ends.
Shark Headpiece Be Sure to Add This pattern to your Raverly Favorites!
Thanks to my mom of Posh Pooch Designs for testing and Max for Modeling! Picture used with permission!
Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head
F - Hook 3.75
Worsted Weight Yarn of choice - Small amounts Grey and White
Notes:
*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!
*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).
Terms and Stitches:
*R - row or round
*ch - chain
*sc - single crochet
*sl st - slip stitch
*st - stitch Starting with Grey
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6)
R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)
R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)
R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)
R5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)
R6: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36)
Notes:
Piece should measure approx 2 1/2 inches across.
R 7-8 will form the ear holes and ties
R7: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24,
sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN Fasten off Grey, switch to white
R8: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sc in next 12 chs, sl st in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, Fasten off and weave in ends.
Switch to White R9: Join with a sl st corner of ear flap ( see image below) sc in same st as join, picot, sl st in next st, *(sc in next st, picot sl st in next st) Rep from * across to opposite corner. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fin
With Grey
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st to 1st sc (4)
R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts, sl st to 1st sc(6) R3: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts, sl st to 1st sc (8) R4: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts, sl st to 1st sc (10) R5: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining st, sl st to 1st sc (12) R6-8: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (12)
*Fasten off but leave a long tail for sewing. *Stuff Fin lightly with some extra grey yarn. *Sew fin to center of hat or as desired. Eyes: With Black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider two lines for the eyes. (see 1st main image for placement)
Be sure to check out our other Headpiece patterns Just click the images below!
Are you looking for some great deals this weekend! I have gotten some of my favorite classes and crochet books on sale during Labor Day weekend in years past!! I have my eye on a few new stitch books to get my creative juices flowing for the upcoming fall and winter months ahead!
Check out these great deals!!
Craftsy is having a up to 50% off Online Classes and Supplies
They usually have some great deals on yarn from Lion Brand, Premier, Cascade,
and more specialty brands!
They also have fabric, paper, tools and other crafty supplies!
If your looking to learn something new. The classes are great.
I've purchased a few and they are very well done. So why not learn something new this weekend!
If you are looking for a great deal on some new patterns or books! I love getting digital books through Leisure Arts! They have soo many!
I have my eyes on a few! It will be hard to decide!
What are you going to get? Patterns? Yarn? I can't wait to here!
Share in the comments below and Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
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HI! yay! yay! yay! Can you tell I'm so excited! I've been working on the crochet pattern update on the Mermaid Cuddle Blanket for months and it's finally done! If you know me I don't like big projects so this took way longer than it should have! Thank you for your patience! It's ready!!!
Mermaid Princess Blanket
If you want to know the story behind the blanket watch my V-Log on my new Youtube Channel. It will also explain a few changes and give you a better idea of what I was thinking when I designed the larger sizes and how they will work for the new wide range of sizes from Kids, Youth, Pre-teen and Adults of all sizes!
This epic new pattern is written in two new sizes 5-10 years, and Pre-teen to Adult.
You can find the Crochet Pattern Instant download on sale in all my shops Sept 4- Sept 7th
Ending Midnight Central for 2.99 (reg $4.50)
Also if keep in mind this doesn't just have to be a mermaid! Using other colors you could totally make this a goldfish or Koi blanket or use your sons favorite color for a Merman. My son is already asking for a fish....but I really don't want to make another one right now haha!
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