Accessories

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Easy Mask Accessory

A few weeks back I created a Mask Necklace pattern out of my necessity to always have my mask handy while teaching classes for our homeschool group. The necklace has been great! I love having my mask around my neck but not under my chin like a beard. The necklace is light weight and comfortable and makes “mask wearing” so much easier. I realized not everyone wants to wear a “mask necklace” but they might still like to have a[Read more]

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Denim Infinity Scarf

Easy Crochet Infinity Scarf This crochet infinity scarf works up quickly and feels great around your neck. The mini-puff stitches (that are explained for you below) create a gentle texture that creates a perfect “channel” for the topstitched accents. And would you believe the colorway for these accents is called, “Topstitch” – just like you would have on your favorite pair of jeans! Lion Brand Jeans Yarn 😍 The first time I saw the Lion Brand Jeans yarn in the[Read more]

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Easy Mask Necklace

A few weeks ago one of my friends posted a photo of her son ready for his first day of school and something he was wearing caught my eye. His required fabric mask was hanging from some kind of string around his neck. My friend said she bought a mask lanyard on Amazon to help her son not lose it (and to prevent it from falling on the floor) – clever! A few days later I started teaching Russian and[Read more]

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Celtic Motherhood Necklace

Celtic Motherhood Necklace – a Mother’s Day Gift Idea! This Celtic Motherhood Necklace is sure to be one of the most unique gifts mom can get this year! Are you thinking ahead to what you are going to do for your mom (or a special mom you know) this May? This necklace works up quickly and is easy to make with simple crochet stitches and a small amount of supplies – it can be the perfect gift! Click here to[Read more]

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Soft & Snuggly Mini-Shawl

Have you crocheted with velvet yarn yet? . . .If not, you should definitely try it! I have several free patterns here on the blog using the velvet yarn (Mini-Puppy Rose, Easy Velvety Infinity Scarf and the Red Rose Pin) and am working on posting more. But let’s talk about today’s NEW pattern – the Soft & Snuggly Mini-Shawl. (Be sure to read all the way through to the bottom of this post for a fun extra pattern BONUS!) Bernat’s[Read more]

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Celtic Shamrock Shawl Pin & Spring Scallop Shawlette

Celtic Shamrock Shawl Pin and Shawlette The Celtic Shamrock Shawl Pin goes perfectly with the Spring Scallop Shawlette. I have designed several shawls but wanted to try something new – a shawlette. A shawlette is basically a mini-shawl. I love how quickly it worked up and how easy it is to wear. I used a Super Fine (1) yarn that is similar to sock yarn (which would also work) and I love how the Super Fine yarn shows off the[Read more]

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Mini Puppy Rose

Mini-Puppy Rose For a couple of months now I have been having fun experimenting with velvet yarn. Some of the projects I have made with this yarn are posted here on the blog: Red Rose Pin and the Easy Velvety Infinity Scarf. Have you tried crocheting with velvet yarn yet? – Sometimes it is called “chenille” and can come in various thicknesses. I love how it is soft and thick and gives a lot of dimension to your crocheted projects.[Read more]

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Easy Velvety Infinity Scarf

Easy Velvety Scarf This Easy Velvety Scarf is fun to crochet and wear! Bernat’s Velvet Yarn (by Yarnspirations) is sooooo soft and easy to crochet with. I love how it feels while crocheting and how it feels around my neck. This yarn comes in some beautiful colors and in large skeins which is plenty to make this project. I ❤ velvet yarn so much that I have created several projects with it that you can see here. (This post includes[Read more]

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Red Rose Pin

Red Rose Pin I love how the velvet/chenille yarns are back in style. I think the finished projects made with this type of yarn look and feel so luxurious. The yarn is typically thicker than the standard medium weight which means your projects go faster. And because of the depth of color the many little fibers give you, this yarn also hides your mistakes! I created this Red Rose Pin to be a decoration on a hat, sweater, coat or[Read more]

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Christmas Pattern Round-up

Here are 7 Christmas patterns that you can find here on our blog or in our Etsy shop. Each project is small and works up quickly so you still have time to finish at least one before Christmas! Christmas Holly Leaf Scarf Every time I wear this scarf I get several compliments on it. There are 2 versions included in the pattern based on using either one or two strands of yarn. The original yarn that I created the scarf[Read more]

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Cable Holly Leaf Necklace

Cable Holly Leaf Necklace Looking for a quick last-minute gift idea?  Or perhaps you need something special or new to wear to the Christmas Eve service or a Christmas Day get-together?  You should make this Cable Holly Leaf Necklace!  I crafted mine in less than an hour and I’ve already worn it several times and received many compliments.  I decided to rate this project as “Intermediate” since it uses post stitches and some basic cabling techniques.  But don’t worry, there[Read more]

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Mini-Mandala Necklace

Mini-Mandala Necklace Here is another mandala project for you!  And it makes a great last-minute gift in less than an hour!  I found the silver metal piece at Hobby Lobby – it is called a “bezel” and is just right for adding a small crocheted item into the center (click on “bezel” in supply list below to see where to buy).  Even though I made mine in blue, you can make yours in any color since the crochet thread comes[Read more]

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Autumn Splendor Scarf

Easy Crochet Cable Scarf This Easy Crochet Cable Scarf has an easy 2-row repeat stitch pattern and looks great with a color-changing yarn like Unforgettable by Red Heart. When fall arrives here in New England, I love to wear this scarf for all the fun outdoor fall events and activities.  When the gorgeous colors of autumn are all around, my family and I love to stop and gaze at the prettiest trees in our neighborhood.  When the sun shines through[Read more]

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Mother’s Day Gift Idea

Now that it is May it will be Mother’s Day soon – do you have an idea of which gift you will give your mom?  Flowers and chocolate seem to be traditional gifts for mom – Flowers are beautiful  and chocolate is, oh, so yummy but neither last very long.  Maybe this year you can make a Mother’s Day gift for your mom that reminds her of spring flowers and will last for years to come. A Mother’s Day Gift[Read more]

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Celtic Knot Key Fob

This Celtic Knot design I published last year in honor of National Crochet Month and now I am re-publishing it here on the blog and providing a couple of video tutorials (just click on any text shown in red to be taken to the video) to go with it on my Youtube channel. I love to make small projects that can serve as a zipper pull or decoration on one of my bags.  It’s a quick way to add a touch[Read more]

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Celtic Knot Bracelet

Celtic Knot Bracelet Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, this Celtic Knot Bracelet is a great project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The only stitch you need to know is the single crochet stitch! This bracelet pattern uses a small amount of yarn and some simple jewelry techniques.  I created this design in honor of National Crochet Month in 2014 and it is still one of our most popular patterns 10 years later! I Love Crochet Jewelry I love[Read more]

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Textured Sparkle Scarf

Textured Crochet Scarf This Textured Crochet Scarf shows that I am always drawn to metallic yarns. I love the sparkle and shimmer of the metallic threads next to the regular yarn texture especially when the metallic thread is the same color as the yarn.  When I was creating the Lacy Dog Collar project I looked all over for some red metallic yarn.  I found Red Heart’s With Love Metallic yarn and ordered it in red and this bright pink you[Read more]

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Ombre Log Cabin Infinity Scarf

Ombre Crochet Scarf This Ombre Crochet Scarf is a FREE pattern for you that is made with Red Heart’s Super Saver Ombre yarn – Have you seen this yarn? The gradual monochromatic color changes are so pretty that it makes your project come out great!  This Ombre Crochet Scarf pattern uses a variation of the half double crochet stitch that is easy to do (see instructions below or check out this video to master this stitch). So, all you have[Read more]

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Lacy Dog Collar

This post contains affiliate links – for our complete disclosure policy click here This is our Sadie girl – she is a miniature dachshund that will let us put any outfit on her.  She is very sweet and fun even though she does get into mischief on occasion!  I created this collar so she would have something festive to wear for our annual family Christmas picture.  It uses simple stitch combinations and works up quickly. Yes, Sadie is tiny (only 10[Read more]

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Mini-Chevron Infinity Scarf

Crochet Chevron Scarf This crochet chevron scarf is easy to make and feels great around your neck. I love that now it is definitely scarf weather in New England! Have you noticed that everyone wears infinity scarves? They do seem to go on forever as they wrap around your neck more than once creating snuggly volume. I’ve also noticed many accessories and garments that feature the classic zig-zag pattern which many yarn enthusiasts like to refer to as “chevrons”. Crochet[Read more]