Current Projects and Crochet Cables

I've been obsessed with crochet cables lately! I've been able to test some fun patterns and been inspired to maybe try some of my own cable ideas eventually but I have no idea when! So many ideas and so very little time. Here are a few great cable projects I've done in the past few weeks. 

My friend Rachel over at Silly Stitches wrote this really awesome pattern for a cabled cowl 

called the Myrna Cowl. 

The pattern even includes directions for a cozy, furry lining. This is super warm and fun to make! I made this with Lion Brand Tweed stripes and just looove the way the colors worked up.  

If you love this as much as I did! Then your in luck because she is having a 20% off sale in her 

Etsy Shop Items and Patterns this weekend! Just use the code: 20percentssale

You can see her other two amazing cable patterns I've made here

Cables Button Slouch and Mitts

With all the fun inspiration of cables I'd had, I decided to try my hand at this 

"It's a Hoot Beanie" again. 

I'd made this one around Christmas 2012. It came out smaller than anticipated so it was perfect for Calleigh. I just added a fuzzy trim and big ol' pom pom for fun.  

I've been loving Lion Brand Heartland so I thought I'd try to make a cabled Owl slouch, but I ran out of yarn! I'll have to grab another skien to add a brim to make it slouch more. I also would recommend  doing the owl cable hat in light or brighter colors. I was excited for this charcoal color but you can't really tell the owls are there very well. They just don't pop. I like the way this one turned out but I still have some finishing details I'd like to add. 

Have you tried crochet cables? What did you make? 

Top 10 Posts from 2013

What a great 3rd year for Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations. It's been fun branching out even more and sharing my projects and pattern with you! This post is about the top 10 most viewed posts of 2013. Most are freebie patterns and then my fun tutorial on the lawn chair crochet over.

1. Chunky Braided Cowl 

2. Key Tab Slouch 

3. Key Tab Fingerless Gloves 

4. Key Tab Boot Cuffs 

5. Lego Earflap Hat

6. Key Tab Cowl 

7. Premie Tiger Hat 

8. Folding Chair (walkthrough)

9. Popsicle Snuggy

10. Bow Tie Back Headband

While these were the top 10 post of 2013 

My top two post of all time are....

 1. Addison Headband  -The headband got a make over and re-edit.

2.  Sunset/Universal Slouch 

I just recently added toddler size to the slouch post so you can now make it in 3 sizes toddler, kids, adult! This was also the most favorite pattern on All free crochet for Dec 2013 and a top 100 for the 2nd year in a row! So exciting!! 

Did you make any of these patterns? Which one is your favorite! 

Giveaway : Cabled Button Hat and Mitts

Recently a friend of mine made an amazingly adorable hat and shared it in our Facebook group! Many people asked about the design which she freehanded. Many hoped she would design it but she'd never written a pattern before. With encouragement, she decided to give it a whirl! I'm so glad she did! It's a great design that I had the privilege to test!

 It's seriously my new favorite hat! I know that you will love it too!

It is an intermediate pattern, but not to difficult. I love the way she explains how to work the cables and she's given me a new love for reverse single crochet. (we kinda had a love hate relationship but I think I have it down now) The construction of the hat is great! If you love slouchy hats (which seem to be the popular style this season) then you will really like this hat! The cabling on the brim make it thicker, so it's warm and cozy. 

Add some personal flare by adding a big button or 2-3 small buttons. I've even seen few make the brim one color and the hat body another or variegated! So many options! This makes the perfect gifts by pairing it with the matching fingerless gloves!

Here are my samples:

Made this one with impeccable, I can't remember the name but it's black with jewel tones metallic thread. It's really pretty in person. The button is black with glittery sparkles too! 

It's my new favorite!!

Wanted to make another because I loved the pattern so much! Chose a more neutral tone and a soft yarn. My new favorite Lion Brand Heartand. It's a cream heather. 

I wanted to make matching gloves with the Heartland but I ran out on the 1st glove so I told my hubby to pick a color. He said purple. I found a skien of Bernat Sheepish in Plumish. Gorgeous color!! I added a winter touch of sparkly snowflake buttons. 

So let's get to that giveaway! 

Rachel of Silly Stitches has graciously allowed me to offer you a chance to win both crochet patterns and offer a 30% discount on the pattern today only (Monday) in Raverly!! 

Use the Code : ccccaddicts 

Cabled Button Slouch and Cabled Button Mitts

Giveaway will run Mon Dec 2nd - Wed. Dec 4th Mid. Central

A Winner Will be Chosen on Thurs. Dec 5th. - Winner will be notified by email and will be responsible to contact the winner to claim the prize with in 48 hrs or a new winner will be chosen. 

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Good luck!