December 2012

Things to Make: Crochet Brimmed Shell Beanie - Free Pattern!

 

Previously this pattern was for sale in my shop...but in the spirit of Christmas giving I thought it would be fun to just post it here as a little freebie!  (Plus it just looks so cute paired with my  Crochet Holly Berry Pin! wink)

 

BRIMMED SHELL BEANIE PATTERN

Materials Needed:

Crochet hook size I (5.50 mm)

Medium weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver, 7oz. - Buff Fleck)

Scissors

Yarn needle

 

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

Things to Make: Crochet Holly Berry Pin - Free Pattern!

I shared this pattern last year on my other blog, but I've been trying to consolidate all of my patterns and tutorials here on my new site, so I wanted to share it with you here today!

 

I originally did this pattern as a guest Good Knits (LOVE her blog, BTW...if you haven't yet you NEED to go check it out.  Serious.)

...And here it is just in time for the Christmas season!  It works up super fast and was fun to make!  Here's my little

Crochet Holly Berry Pin

Things to Make: Crochet Snowflake Star Garland - Free Pattern!

I've been so busy working on things for my business and family, that I haven't had much time to post any of my new projects lately!  Well, I'm trying to get back in the swing of things and so I'm posting this cute little snowflake garland pattern today!

Even though I am LDS, when I was growing up, my parents always tried to expose us to lots of culturally diverse experiences.  My grandmother (on my dad's side) was Jewish, and so my parents decided that when we were children we would learn about and celebrate Hanukkah!  And we did - every year!