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Christmas Wreath Earrings

The most wonderful time of the year is here and you need some festive earrings! These Christmas Wreath Earrings are simple and versatile. Make them in your preferred traditions Christmas colors, or go wild with some lime green and hot pink. They could be great gifts or even market items! Use your favorite 1.5 mm hook, size 10 thread, earring findings, glue, and stiffening spray to make these earrings.

I love to offer free versions of my patterns here on the blog. I think it’s an awesome way to spread crochet knowledge. If you want to use the free version, great! Enjoy! The PDF does include photo tutorials that aren’t here on the blog and of course being printable makes it easier. I often use a free pattern from a blog and then when I know OOOO I’m making more of these, I go back and buy the PDF.

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LoveCrafts
Etsy

Supplies

  • Size 10 crochet thread, preferably red and green, approx 10 yards each, samples are Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread size 10 color A: Forest Green, color B: Cardinal Red and color A: Mint Green, color B: Burgundy
  • Size 1.5 mm crochet hook
  • Two 10mm or 25 mm metal jewelry hoops
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Earring findings: 2 fishhook style earrings or 2 flat stud earring
  • Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat
  • Optional: Quick bond glue (cyanoacrylate) like Krazy Glue/Super Glue/Gorilla Glue OR E600 jewelry glue

Stitches (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • dc = double crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • beg = beginning

Gauge

Gauge is not really necessary for this pattern. Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the thread size (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look. If you desire to gauge swatch: use double crochet in 5 rows with 11 sts to equal a 1 inch square.

Notes

  • Pattern is worked in several pieces and glued or sewn together.
  • For the best look, stiffen the earrings. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
  • Two hoop sizes are given and are noted in the pattern as 10mm (25mm) however, use any hoop size for this pattern: Sc an even number around the hoop.
  • If you are going to sew the bow to the wreath instead of using glue, do not cut the remaining end off the bow and use it to sew onto the wreath before blocking.
  • Stitch counts are marked in { } at the end of each row/round with ( ) noting the sizes.
  • Finished dimensions: 10 mm: 1 inch diameter, 25 mm: 2 inch diameter

Written Instructions

Wreaths with color A: (make 2)

Round 1: Sc 24 (58) around 10 (25) mm hoop, sl st to join. {24 (58) sc}

Round 2: Ch 1, sc , *2 dc, sc , repeat from * around, 2 dc last st, sl st to beg sc, fasten off, weave in ends. {12 (29) sc, 24 (58) dc}

Bows with color B (make 2)

Row 1: Ch 10, dc 3rd ch from hook, dc, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, hdc, dc, dc, ch 2, sl st to beg-ch. Fasten off, weave in ends. {4 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sl st}

Ribbons with color B (make 2)

Row 1: Ch 23, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch across, fasten off. Weave in ends. {22 sl st}

Blocking and Assembly

Tie Ribbon tightly around middle of Bow. Pin assembled Bow to the blocking mat to desired shape. Pin Wreath to blocking mat. Spray from about 6-10 inches away with fabric stiffening spray, or pour some of the spray liquid into a small cup and paint the liquid on. Once dry, glue the Bow onto the Wreath and glue to the stud earring, or attach fish hook style earring to top of Wreath.

Christmas Wreath Earrings

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Quick Crochet Projects for Gifting

You do NOT have to spend all of your Christmas season working on your handmade gifts! Let’s find some amazing projects that will take much less time than a blanket or shawl and be just as appreciated!

Crochet Earrings

Okay you might know I love a good crochet earring!!!! The first ones I ever made were for my mom a few years ago. They are SO fun to make, even though they require a couple extra steps to assemble.

I have a few free crochet earring patterns right here on the blog that you can choose from!

Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Heart Tassel Earrings
Flower of the Sun Earrings

There are other awesome crochet earring designers, whom I like to call Earring Queens. My bestie is Chalia! She has so many beautiful and varied crochet earring patterns to choose from in her Etsy shop, Chalia’s Craft. I can’t imagine looking through her shop and not finding a pattern you like!

SEKHandmade also has some cool earring patterns. Sarah has a variety of crochet jewelry patterns like necklaces and bracelets. She is an amazing crochet teacher, so if it’s your first time working with this type of pattern, I recommend you start here!

Amber at Bliss This by Amber is the OG Earring Queen. Her patterns are well written and easy to follow. Many of hers are floral and some are seasonal, her Noche Buena is one on my To Make List!

Ashley at Wish Upon A Hook has some lovely crochet earring patterns as well! Her Gloriana Earrings: I swear I’ve made like 10 pairs. They are SO fast, pretty, and delicate. Amazing for gifting!

Bookmarks!

Teal Dragonfly Creations is an actual local yarn shop, but the owner, Ruthie also designs patterns! I’ve made her earrings before, and I was going to link to them in the earring section, but WAIT a second because she has more than 10 beautiful bookmark patterns! They would be a great quick gift!

Hooks, Books, and Wanderlust has a great blog post with 20 bookmark patterns!

Dishcloths

Dishcloths can be a bit tricky because if you aren’t used to working with the stiff, cotton yarn, they aren’t as quick to make as you might think! Look for one with an easy, repeating pattern to make it quickly. This one from Mama in A Stitch is great!

I always make these for my mother-in-law for Christmas. I just finished this one for her this year: Fir Tree Dishcloth by Hooks, Books, and Wanderlust. It looks really cute for Christmas!

Baskets

Mama in A Stitch has a post featuring 15 FREE basket patterns. It includes small, simple ones as well as some more complex patterns like hanging baskets.

Ornaments

I’ve always enjoyed making things, and making ornaments at Christmas is so lovely. There are so many ornament patterns available! I even have one: The Double Christmas Bauble. You don’t even need any of those plastic ornament inserts to make them and you get four designs!

I’ve also enjoyed making ornaments by Spin a Yarn Crochet! She has so many cute designs, you could make it really personal for whomever you are gifting.

Alright now, GO! Pick something you’ll think they’ll love, and I bet you can get it done in a day or two!

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Minimalist Headband

I had a WAY better title picked out for this headband, but unfortunately, ravelry wasn’t understanding that it was a common phrase and not a keyword. Technology, ugh! So Minimalist Headband is the pseudonym for the Long Hair, Don’t Care Headband. Cute, right? This pattern is designed to wear easily under your hair, keeping your ears warm, without adding a bunch of bulk under there.

Minimalist as a title fits, too. It’s an easy repeat, and worked flat with one seam, so it is a pretty minimal pattern! I think it looks very stylish in any of the Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Thick and Quick colors. I made three samples with different yarns, a variegated blue called River Run, a deep aqua called Succulent, and a sparkly one! I have to tell you that the sparkle was really fun. I don’t usually use yarn with tinsel in it, but because this yarn is so thick, it’s not hard to work with.

Winter Sets Blog Hop

Let’s get that PDF on ravelry!

Join in the fun of this beautiful Winter Sets Blog Hop hosted by Sandra Stitches! You can get the Minimalist Headband and the new matching Minimalist Mitts together! Hit the button below to head to the blog post for a free coupon code to use on ravelry!

Okay, now scroll down to the ravelry download button to use the code! Both the Minimalist Mitts pattern and the headband pattern files are in each ravelry listing, so you can download them both with either pattern.

Supplies

  • 100 yards super bulky (CYC 6) yarn, sample is Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Thick-n-Quick
  • crochet hook US size N (9 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape

Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

st/sts = stitch/stitches

BLO = back loop only

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together

hdc in the 3rd loop = half double crochet in the 3rd loop on the working side

Notes:

  • Finished dimensions: child: 18 in, teen/adult sm: 20 in, adult med: 21 in, adult lg: 22 in around.
  • Sizes are denoted by parentheses: child (teen/adult sm, adult med, adult lg.)
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each row in {brackets}.
  • Pattern is worked flat and seamed at the end.

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch

10 sts in 8 rows of the pattern repeat which is:

*hdc, hdc in the third loop, repeat from * across

Written Instructions

Child (teen/adult sm, adult med, adult lg)

Row 1: Ch 32 (38, 40, 44) hdc second st from hook and each st across, ch 1, turn. {31 (37, 39, 43) hdc}

Row 2: Hdc first st,* hdc in the 3rd loop next st, hdc next st, repeat from * to end of row, ch 1, turn. {16 (19, 20, 22) hdc, 15 ( 18, 19, 21) hdc in the 3rd loop}

Rows 3-6: Repeat row 2.Child/teen skip to row 8.

Adult Med/Lg ONLY: Row 7: Repeat row 2.

Row 8: Hdc each st across. {31 (37, 39, 43) hdc} Do not fasten off.

Next make the band that goes behind the head.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly 9 in the end of rows previously made, ch 1, turn. {9 sc}

Row 2: Sc2tog BLO, sc BLO next 5, sc2tog BLO, ch 1, turn. {2 sc2tog BLO, 5 sc BLO}

Row 3: Sc2tog BLO, sc BLO next 3, sc2tog BLO, ch 1, turn. {2 sc2tog BLO, 3 sc BLO}

Row 4-10: Sc BLO each st across, ch 1, turn. {5 sc BLO}

Row 11: 2 sc BLO, sc BLO each st until last, 2 sc BLO last st, ch 1, turn. {7 sc BLO}

Row 12: 2 sc BLO, sc BLO each st until last, 2 sc BLO last st, ch 1, turn. {9 sc BLO}

Sl st BLO evenly across the other edge of headband (9 sl st BLO). Fasten off, weave in ends.

Don’t forget there is a beautiful new chunky fingerless mittens pattern that matches this headband! It’s available free on the blog right here. Oh and the mittens pattern is QUICK! I made a pair in about an hour!

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Crochet Christmas Gifts Guide!

SO. You love to crochet. You have some time set aside in the next few weeks to make some handmade gifts for your loved ones. Who are you (realistically) going to make for? What are you going to make? How are you going to get organized so you can get everything done?

I’ve searched around a bit for ideas, organizers, tips, and guides from crocheters and I’m bringing the best here to you, in addition to my own suggestions!

First of all, you can find some great organizers for this. Sarah at SEKHandmade has one specifically for crochet that is beautifully made. That’s the one I’m using this year. (She also has an amazing Gift Guide for things you might want to be gifted this year!) The Knotted Nest has one also that is lovely, the tracker sheet looks particularly helpful. I also use a super simple app on my phone called Gift List to keep both my store bought and crochet plans organized.

This is a really great post from Salty Pearl Crochet if you need a some more tips to get your plans accomplished.

One of my favorite crochet designers is Jess at Make and Do Crew. She has created an awesome library of free patterns that are simple yet elegant and perfect for gifting. I have made her slipper socks for gifting as well as some other patterns. She has an expansive post with great ideas for gifts to make.

Alright on to my creation:

The Step by Step Guide to Crochet Gifts!

Of course when I created this cool graphic (pat on the back, lol) I linked to some of my patterns. Apparently I don’t understand technology, though, so these are just images and the links on there don’t work. SO.

Here are links to some of my patterns that you might like to make for your loved ones this year:

Okay, I hope this helped you feel ready for the big day, whichever day that is for you! For me, it’s Christmas and I wish you a very happy one!!!!! Enjoy this special season, I hope it fills your heart with hope and joy for the coming year!

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The Blustery Beanie

I’m over the moon to share my new crochet pattern! Getting back into designing crochet patterns has been a long road this past year. I designed a few things just for family and friends, but I only just got the extra pep in my step to leap back into publishing designs! I truly love doing this and I hope the coming months bring many more designs to you.

My current favorite yarn is the Lion Brand Hue + Me. I just love the color palette and the coziness of this yarn! I let it inspire me into this bulky weight beanie, perfect for blustery days. This pattern uses large, textured stitches that are fun to make and work up quickly. The texture provides enough interest to make this hat with a single color like mine, but using multiple colors can give you more vibrant look. I wrote the pattern for sizes baby to adult so I could match my mini-me, and you can too! The texture of this hat is a tiny bit feminine, but I think it could work in a solid dark color for a more masculine look, too, so you could do a whole family set with this pattern! I hope you’ll share with me over on ole Instagram if you make one!

I am putting this one up in my shops. Currently it’s available on ravelry and Etsy. The stitches are mildy tricky, my testers rated this pattern intermediate. So if you need extra help, consider the PDF. It has photo tutorial pages for the stitches that will help you!

Supplies

  • 125-150 yards bulky (CYC 5) yarn, samples: Lion Brand Yarn Hue +Me OR for multiple colors: color A: 75-100 yds, color B: 25-50 yds, color C: 25-50 yds
  • crochet hook US size L (8 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler
  • pom and button to make it removable (optional)

Stitches (US terms)

ch = chain stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

BLO = back loop only

sk = skip

esc = extended single crochet

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

MR = magic ring

sp = space

Special Stitches

beg CL = beginning cluster: ch 3, yo, insert hook in same stitch as ch-3, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in same stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook

CL = double crochet 3 stitches together in same stitch

puff = puff stitch: yo, insert hook in next ch-1 space, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in same stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook, sc in previous stitch

If you think you may need help with these stitches, consider purchasing the PDF of this pattern. It has 2 pages of photo tutorials to help you with the special stitches. It’s available here on ravelry or here on Etsy!

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 6 rows of pattern repeat below x 10 esc sts/ 5 CL sts/ 5 puff sts

Row 1: ch 17, esc 2nd st from hook and each across, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: Beg CL, *ch 1, sk st, CL next st, repeat from * across dc in last st, ch 2, turn.

Row 3: puff first 2 sts, repeat puff to end of row ch 1, turn.

repeat rows 1, 2, and 3 respectively

Notes

  • Finished hat circumference: baby 15 inches, toddler 16 inches, child 18.5 inches, teen 20 inches, medium 21 inches, large 22 inches
  • Sizes are marked with parentheses (baby {toddler, child} ) and stitch counts are marked at the end of each row in brackets [baby {toddler, child} ].
  • Pattern is worked in the round, except for the band which is worked in rows attached.
  • Alternative to MR : ch 4, sl st to 1st ch, work round 1 as written in pattern.

Written Instructions

Baby, Toddler, Child

Hat Body

Round 1: MR, sc 4 into MR, sl st to first sc to join, ch 1. [4sc]

Round 2: 2 esc each st around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [8 esc]

Round 3: 2 esc each st around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [16 esc]

Round 4: 2 esc first st, esc next st then * 2 esc next st, esc next st repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [ 24 esc]

Round 5: 2 esc first st, esc next 3 sts then * 2 esc next st, esc next 3 sts, repeat from *, sl st to first esc to join. [30 esc]

BABY SKIP TO ROUND 7

Round 6: Ch 1, 2 esc first st, esc next 4 sts, *2 esc next st, esc next 4 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join. [36 esc]

Round 7: Beg CL, ch 1, *sk next st, CL next st, ch 1, repeat from * around, sl st to top of beg CL, ch 1. [1 beg CL, 15 {18, 18} CL, 15 {18, 18} ch-1]

Round 8: Puff each st around, sl st to top of first puff to join. [15 {18, 18} puff]

Round 9: Ch 1, esc each st around. [30 {36, 36} esc]

Round 10: Repeat round 7

Round 11: Repeat round 8

Round 12: CHILD ONLY Repeat round 9 (baby/toddler skip to brim)

Hat Brim:

Row 1: Ch 5, turn. Sc 2nd st from hook and each st, then sl st in the next 2 sts of the last row of the hat body. Turn. [4 sc, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Sk the sl sts, then sl st BLO each sc, turn, ch 1. [4 sl st BLO]

Row 3: Sc BLO in 4 sts, sl st in the next 2 sts of the last row of the hat body. Turn. [4 sc BLO, 2 sl st]

Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively until return to first row. Flip hat inside out and sl st the last row to the first row. Fasten off. Weave in ends. If desired, use ends at MR to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Teen/adult small {adult med, adult lg}

Hat Body

Round 1: MR, sc 6 into MR, sl st to first sc to join, ch 1. [6 sc]

Round 2: 2 esc each st around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [12 esc]

Round 3: 2 esc each st around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [24 esc]

Round 4: 2 esc first st, esc next st then *2 esc next st, esc next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [ 36 esc]

Round 5: 2 esc first st, esc next 5 sts then * 2 esc next st, esc next 5 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join. [42 esc]

Round 6: Ch 1, 2 esc first st, esc next 6 sts, * 2 esc next st, esc next 6 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join. [48 esc]

Teen/adult small and medium skip to round 8

Round 7: Ch 1, 2 esc first st, esc next 7 sts, * 2 esc next st, esc next 7 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join. [54 esc]

Round 8: Beg CL, ch 1, *sk next st, CL next st, ch 1, repeat from * around, sl st to top of beg CL, ch 1. [1 beg CL, 24 {24, 27} CL, 24 {24, 27} ch-1]

Round 9: Puff each st around, sl st to top of first puff to join. [24 {24, 27} puff]

Round 10: Ch 1, esc each st around. [48 {48, 54} esc]

Round 11: Repeat round 8

Round 12: Repeat round 9

Round 13: Repeat round 10

Round 14: LG ONLY Repeat round 10

Hat Brim:

Row 1: Ch 7 {9, 11}, turn. Sc 2nd st from hook and each st, then sl st next 2 sts of the last row of the hat body. Turn. [6 {8, 10} sc, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Sk the sl sts, then sl st BLO each sc, turn, ch 1. [6 {8, 10} sl st BLO]

Row 3: Sc BLO in 6 {8, 10} sts, sl st next 2 sts of the last row of the hat body. Turn. [6 {8, 10} BLO, 2 sl st]

Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively until return to first row. Flip hat inside out and sl st the last row to the first row. Fasten off. Weave in ends. If desired, use ends at MR to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Using multiple colors?

Start with color A, change to color B for each CL row and change to color C for each puff row, then change back to color A for esc rows and hat brim.

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Crochet Patterns for Saint Costumes

My most popular blog post the last few years has been my Saint Costume Guide! Since I typically blog about crochet patterns now, I decided to create a new guide for crochet costume pieces for saints. Get ready to dive into your stash to make some fun patterns to add to your child’s saint costume!

First up, we have an angel wings pattern! Use these for your archangel costumes. Some bulky weight yarn will have you whipping these up in a few days.

Next, make a comfortable crown they’ll wear all day dressing as a royal saint. Think St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Mary, Queen of Heaven, Saint Margaret of Scotland, Saint Jadwiga of Poland, Saint Adelaide, Saint Dymphna, St. Louis IX of France, St. Edward the Confessor, St. Stephen I of Hungary, St. Ladislaus I of Hungary. (Hm, lots of Holy Hungarians!)

Thinking about a St. George costume? One of my personal favorites. Make a knight’s helmet for him! Several other saints could be represented with a soldier’s helmet, like St. Sebastian or St. Joan of Arc.

Okay, so you have the basics down for the costume, like a robe or head covering. Now it’s time to really personalize that costume. Google the saint your kiddo wants to represent and look through the images. What items pop up again and again in the iconography? A few years ago my son wanted to be St. David of Wales. He is often depicted carrying a leek, so we had him take a play food celery to represent that, but if one of my boys were picking that saint again, I’d be making a crochet leek for them instead! Think crochet roses for St. Therese, the Little Flower, a snake or shamrock for St. Patrick, a lamb for St. Agnes, a basket for St. Martha, a saw for St. Simon, you get the picture.

You could definitely crochet some other costume pieces if you don’t already have them in your child’s wardrobe, like a an apron for St. Zita or a shawl for St. Maria Goretti. I’m certain you could customize some crochet dress patterns, too, for representing whichever saints you wish!

And lastly if your saint was a Pope or Bishop (and wore one of these head coverings,) go snag my totally free Papal Mitre crochet pattern! You can use it free on the blog or download it free on ravelry!

Can you tell he was THRILLED to be taking this photo? Oh well.

I hope this helped to feel confident in creating some costume pieces that will work well for your family this All Saints’ Day!

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Papal Mitre Crochet Pattern

I tried so hard to get myself together this week but I had the FLUUUUUUUU and so here we are late on Saturday night with only a few days until All Saints’ Day. But I know there are some other last minute mamas out there like me who can whip this up before dropping their kiddo at school on Wednesday in their saint costume so here ya go!

I have the full pattern below, AND YOU CAN DOWNLOAD IT FREE at the bottom of this page. So if it’s easier on you to check out this pattern right here, right now, on your phone, go for it, but for my easily distracted people who need the PDF, it’s totally free, go get it, print it out, and enjoy.

Supplies

  • 100 yards CYC 4 worsted yarn, preferably white, held double with 100 yards CYC 4 worsted cotton yarn (for stiffness) 25 yards bulky CYC 5 yarn in golden color (Sample is Lily Sugar N Cream White, Lion Brand Basic Stitch white, and Lion Brand Color Made Easy)
  • crochet hook US size J (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler
  • Aleene’s fabric stiffening spray (optional)

Stitches (US terms)

  • ch = chain stitch
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • BLO = back loop only
  • sc = single crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch

Gauge

2 in by 2 in swatch = 7 stitches in 7 rows of sc

Row 1: Ch 11, sc 2nd st from hook and each across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

Row 2: Sc each st across, ch 1, turn. [10sc]

Repeat row 2 six more times.

Notes

  • SIZING: this pattern is sized for a child, but you could make in any size by making the band larger or smaller to fit the head circumference as follows: baby 15 inches, toddler 16 inches, child 18 inches, teen 19 inches, medium 20 inches, large 21 inches
  • Pattern is worked flat, then sewn together.
  • Pattern is written with a gold stripe (Saint Pope John Paul II is often shown with this color mitre) but you can change that to suit your chosen papal saint.
  • As you make the stripe, measure it next to your mitre top and add/subtract rows as necessary to line up correctly with the top and bottom.
  • This pattern calls for yarns held together: crochet with two strands of different yarns held together as you work. It creates a stiff fabric to make the mitre top stand up. I think if you have a bulky or super bulky white yarn and use that with a size J hook, you can probably get the required stiffness. Some of the yarns used in the sample are discontinued, clearly I used stash scrap yarn for this project! If you have a big stash, I bet you can cobble something together that works!
  • Optional: spray the top with some fabric stiffening spray and shape as desired.

Written Instructions

Mitre Top:

Row 1: Ch 23, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, ch 1, turn. [22 sc]

Row 2: Sc each st across, ch 1, turn. [22 sc]

Row 3: 2 sc first st, sc each st across until last, 2 sc last st, ch 1, turn. [24 sc]

Rows 4-7: Sc each st across, ch 1, turn. [24 sc]

Row 8: Sc2tog, sc each st across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. [20 sc, 2 dec]

Row 9: Sc each st across, ch 1, turn. [22 sc]

Rows 10-24: Repeat rows 8 and 9 respectively. [stitch count will decrease by 2 after each 2 row repeat]

Row 25: Sc2tog, sc2tog, fasten off. [2 sc2tog]

Brim:

Row 1: Ch 7, sc 2 second ch from hook and each st, ch 1, turn. [6 sc]

Row 2: Sc BLO each st, ch 1, turn. [6 sc BLO]

Rows 3-59: Repeat row 2, sl st row 59 to row 1, fasten off, weave in ends.

Stripe:

Row 1: Ch 5, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]

Row 2: Sc each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sc]

Rows 3- 27: Repeat row 2, fasten off, use ends to sew to mitre top.

After attaching the gold stripe to the mitre top, sew the pieces together. Sew the brim to the mitre top along the bottom edge of the mitre top and the top edge of the brim.

Download the free Papal Mitre Crochet Pattern PDF

Papal Mitre Crochet PatternDownload

You can also download to your ravelry account if you want to have it in your library! It’s completely free there as well.

Want more Catholic Saint Costume crochet patterns?

Introducing the Marian Crown! This crown pattern is a simple design with 2 variations to add stars or flowers. It’s the perfect addition to any Mary costume or a saint costume for any other royal saint!

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Striking Stripes Poncho

It’s a beautiful late fall day outside and I have the perfect pattern for you to cozy up with through these cold weather months! The Striking Stripes Poncho is made with a heavy worsted yarn and will keep you feeling warm and snuggly all season long. Use 4 colors to make it fun and funky, or opt for a simpler 2 color scheme to coordinate with your wardrobe.

WeCrochet supplied me the yarn to design this pattern for the Winter Wonders blog hop! Their City Tweed yarn is super soft and squishy, and the colors are beautiful. I’m not usually a yellow fan but the Lemon Curd color is amazing!

This pattern is an easy make using mostly half double crochet stitches. It is crocheted in one flat piece, then seamed. The optional cowl neck is single crochet in the round, very simple! The yarn really shines in this poncho, so choose some colors you love! If you are subbing yarn, try to find something with some halo to it, as the WeCrochet City Tweed has a lovely halo to it.

Because I spent sooooo much time working on the sizing options for this pattern, I am not offering it free on the blog. (my next pattern will be a free one here!) BUT you can get the PDF free in the Winter Wonders Blog Hop on November 30th!!! Go to the blog round up link here for the coupon code (on Nov 30th) and come back to download your free copy via ravelry!

If you missed out on all the other beautiful patterns, consider purchasing the bundle! It’s truly a great deal, especially if you intend to make some Christmas gifts, as there is a great variety of patterns.

Okay, you’ve got the code from the blog hop round up page? Go get your pattern!

Thank you so much for supporting me! I love to keep designing and making new things and it’s possible through all the love and support of our wonderful yarnie community!

This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission from sales made using these links, though the cost to you is the same!

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Fall Cluster Earrings!

I am so grateful to be able to share in the crochet community! It’s wonderful to collaborate with other creative people. A few years ago I participated in a Fall Earrings e-book collaboration! It was so much fun. The e-book is unavailable, but you can still get the pattern for my earrings right here!

ooo I want to make these earrings!

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Giant Lacy Scrunchie

I’m thrilled to publish this beautiful cozy scrunchie for you! I had plans for a triple scrunchie pattern earlier in the summer and it just got away from me. I was invited to a Back to School Email hop and thought one of the scrunchie designs I had been planning was perfect for the hop, so I made a couple of changes and it turned out awesome! I loved using the Lion Brand Truboo yarn for this scrunchie. It really made it extra silky and comfortable.

About the Back to School Email Hop: an email hop is a little different from a blog hop. An email hop is for crochet designers to be able to send their patterns straight to your inbox! How great is that?! So each day, the email hub hosted by Joy of Anvisgranny will direct you to sign up for a designers email list, and then you get their pattern to your email! It’s a little less “hopping” than a blog hop! My day will be Monday, August 15th! So hop to that hub post and be ready to download your free PDF of the Giant Lacy Scrunchie Pattern! Check out these amazing designs!

Alternatively, you might just want to purchase the pattern pack. Each pattern comes out to just 60 cents when you buy the pack! Here is my affiliate link for the pattern pack. If you use my link, you’ll get an additional free pattern from me! It’s my Hair Bow Scrunchie from a couple of years ago, which is still one of my favorites!

I love to offer free versions of my patterns here on the blog! Not all of my patterns are available as such, but this one is simple enough that you might like to just use this free version below! The PDF contains a photo tutorial and is easier for couch crochet, but the written instructions are exactly the same. Here is the ravelry link to purchase!

Supplies

  • 150 yds DK CYC weight 3 (Sample is Lion Brand Yarn Truboo)
  • crochet hook US size G (4.25mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape
  • ponytail elastics

Stitches

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

fdc = foundation double crochet

v st = dc, ch 1, dc

sk = skip

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sp = space

Notes

  • Dimensions before attaching to elastic: 18 in by 4 in. Finished dimensions of scrunchie approximately 5 in diameter.
  • Turning chains count as stitches.
  • Stitch counts are marked with parentheses ( ) at the end of each row.

Gauge

Fdc 17, follow pattern repeat below.

5 rows, 11 dc sts = 2 inches

Written Instructions

Fdc 95.

Row 1: Ch 3, sk 1 st, v st in next st, *sk 2 sts, v st in next st, repeat from * until last 2 sts, dc in last st of row. Turn. (31 v sts, 2 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2, 3 hdc in each ch 1 sp, hdc in turning ch. Turn. (95 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc each st. Turn. (95 dc)

Repeat rows 1-3 two more times, then repeat only rows 1 and 2 again. Fasten off, leaving 24″ tail for sewing.

Rectangle should measure 18 inches by 4 inches.

Insert elastic ponytail holder, then sew the first row to the last, forming a tube around the elastic. Sew the ends of the tube together. You can use a mattress stitch or whipstitch to your preference.

I hope you love your scrunchie!!!!!

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