Knit, Purl, Pray : Book Review

There is nothing better than a quiet moment to yourself with your yarn! Lately I've been working to shut off the noise and to reflect on my quiet time while I work on my creations. 

I was so excited with the opportunity to review a new devotional book! It's perfect timing! This wonderful new book is called Knit, Purl, Pray - 52 Devotions for the Creative Soul by Lisa Bogart.

 Don't worry crocheters this book is for you too! It really could be for anyone crafty. I've read through several of the devotions already and they have each spoken to my heart. It's light reading with a simple verse and thoughts to reflect on. Most readings are just a page or two! 

Sometimes for me working with yarn, well, is work and this book has reminded me about the things I truly do love about working with my hands and yarn. This book feels like your having chat with a friend that understands your craft. 

It's helped remind me to be a blessing to others with my craft and oh so much more. So thankful for the simple truths and reflections in this book. It's a great addition to your day.

I was also thrilled to see that there are four knit patterns included in the book. A great slouchy beanie and three coffee cozies. I'll admit I don't knit much but I do know the basics. I love cabling so I just had to make all the coffee cozies! I love them and learned some new technics along the way! 

I'll have to make that hat soon too! 

I used some lovely pale shades of Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn Worsted. Aren't they pretty! 

Fits perfectly on my cups! Crocheted up several washcloths too! New pattern coming for those soon! 

Coffee, Crochet and Quiet time go perfectly together! 

If you would love to pick up this book you can find it on Amazon
Knit, Purl, Pray

You can also get to know the author 
Lisa Bogart on Facebook 

Thank you Worthy Publishing for sending the book to me! 
It's fabulous! 

Happy I Love Yarn Day 2015

Happy I Love Yarn Day! 

Who's addicted to yarn? Who has to much? 

haha I've actually been on a yarn freeze this year. 

I've been really good actually. Working really hard to use what's in my stash! I think I only splurged a few times. 

I seriously used to buy $50-100 worth of yarn a week just for fun to stay up to day and try the latest yarns. 

I wish I could still do that but life and unforeseen medical expenses have put a damper on that. So the good news is those expenses are almost taken care of. Maybe I'll get to play again soon with your help in participating in the sale. 

In the mean time I'll show some extra love to skeins that are lonely and need some lovin' in my stash! I'm really excited for my next projects. I found some pretty gems that are currently on my hooks. 

In the mean time I have 100's of pattern free and paid that you can have fun with. 

Be sure to see what's new on the blog and enjoy 50% off  in my 

Raverly shop 

 Sat. Oct 17th until Midnight Central

Just use the code : YARN2015

Thank you & Enjoy! 

Free Crochet Pattern: Acorn Headpiece

I'm really having fun coming up with a new headpiece each month.  This October I was drawn to fall. I was inspired while out on a morning run.  I had to avoid jogging across many acorns that had fallen off a the trees. I thought they were cute though and it would be fun to design something around that theme. 

If you are not familiar with the headpieces. They are basically hats for small dogs, cats or stuffed animals. My kids love to dress up their critters! 

My sweet Lucy doesn't enjoy wearing these so much haha,

but she will endure it long enough for me to bribe her with a treat! 

Thanks again to my awesome mom over at 

Posh Pooch Designs 

for Testing the pattern. Max is usually a great model but he's having some allergy issues so he looks a little sad but he really loves to show of his mommy's creations! Be sure to check out her blog for lots of free patterns for dogs and of course for humans too! 

Now on to the pattern! That's what you're here for right! 

Be sure to add this to your Ravelry Favorites! 

Acorn Headpiece

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F- Hook: (3.75 MM) 

Yarn: I Used Hobby Lobby's - I Love This Yarn (worsted-4)

Brown and Toasted Almond

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
* YO - Yarn Over

Starting with Brown

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)

See Video Tutorial at end of post for R5-7, Please note you will turn at the end of rows 5-6) 

R5: 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 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * around, sc in last st, TURN

R6-7: Repeat Row 5, Do not turn at the end of row 7

Switch to Toasted Almond,Fasten off Brown

R8: Ch 1, sc in the Back Loop of each st around (24)

R9: Ch 1, *(2 sc , sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

R10: Ch1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

R11: 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

R12: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sl st in next 12 chs, sc 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. 

Stem: 

R1: ch 5, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across , ch 1, turn (4)

R2: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn (3)

R3: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in last st, ch 1, turn (2)

R4: sc dec over the next 2 sts, (1)

Fold stem in half vertically, whip stitch down the back to make a tube, sew stem to center of hat. 

*Fasten off and Weave in Ends. 

Video Help for R: 5-7

Be sure to check out all our other Free Headpieces
Pumpkin, Apple, Shark, & Christmas
Just Click on over to the Crochet Pattern Tab 

Free Crochet Pattern : Aubreigh Scarf

I'm totally obsessed with Berry Colors right now! Pinks, purples and reds are just calling my name. After I designed the Aubreigh Hat I wanted to make a unique scarf to go with it! I came across this gorgeous variegated yarn at Hobby Lobby and had to make something with it. 

It's a simple design with a unique stitch to give it a fun texture. 

I love that it used only one skein too! Normally I'm not a fan of Variegated but 

I just love the way this one worked up! 

How you enjoy making the scarf! It's so soft and squishy! 

Be Sure to add this to your Raverly Favorites! 

The Aubreigh Scarf

1 Skein : Hobby Lobby’s- I Love This Yarn - Colorway-Secrets - Worsted Weight

Terms and Stitches:

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

YO - yarn over

st - stitch

H-Hook

Tapestry Needle

Measurements: 4 inches wide by 62 inches long

Row 1: ch 201, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and each chain across, take care not to twist the chain as your working across, ch 1, turn (200)

Row 2: See Video at end of pattern for help with this row. 
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 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * around, sc in last st, ch 1, turn

Row 3-4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: hdc in each st and ch across, ch 1, turn (200)

Row 6-8: Repeat Row 2

Row 9: hdc in each st and ch across, ch1, turn (200)

Row 10-12: Repeat Row 2

Row 13: hdc in each st and ch across (200)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Video to help with Row 2

Be sure to check out the Aubreigh Hat too!