Graduate Gnome Pin Loom Pattern

March 27, 2024 By

The tassel was worth the hassle. Celebrate their recent achievement with a hand woven graduate gnome stuffed toy. It’s fun and easy to make with this pin loom pattern.

This pin loom pattern includes step by step instructions for making an adorable graduate gnome that measure approximately 9 3/4″ tall x 6″ deep and 7 1/2″ wide. If you’re graduate has honor cords, the pattern includes instructions for making those, too.

Graduate Gnome Pin Loom Pattern PDF

The pin loom pattern to make the graduate gnome has step by step written instructions and lots of photos. It will tell you how to roll, tuck and sew pin loom woven squares and rectangles to create a gnome stuffed toy that looks like a graduate student who recently accepted their diploma. Here’s what’s included in the tutorial:

  • Gnome Instructions
  • Cap Instructions
  • Tassel Instructions
  • Honors Cords Instructions (and color meanings)
  • Step-by-Step Written Instructions
  • 30+ Photos and Charts
  • 15 Pages

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Reviews of Our Pin Loom Patterns

Our step-by-step gnome tutorials are fun and easy. Don’t just take our word for it…here’s what others are saying about our pin loom weaving patterns:

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  • “Very easy pattern to read.”
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  • “Super explained, cute, everything done well.”
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Graduate Gnome Pin Loom Materials List

The graduate gnome can be made with just 2 pin looms: 4″ square and 2″x4″ rectangle. The diploma can be made with a piece of paper or a 2″ square pin loom. If you opt to make it with yarn, than that would be a third pin loom. Here’s the complete materials list.

  • Pin Looms:
    • Squares: 4”; (2” optional)
    • Rectangles:  2” x 4”
  • Yarn:   Lion Brand: Basic Stitch – Medium Worsted Weight (4)
    • BLACK #153 – 150 yds
    • WHITE #100 – 37 yds
    • ALMOND #121L – 15 yds
  • Embroidery Thread: 1-3 skeins (1 for tassel, 1 per graduation cord)
  • Button: (1) 10mm
  • Plastic Canvas (or cardboard): 3” square
  • Needle:  6” needle for weaving and yarn needle for sewing
  • Stuffing
  • Fringe Twister or premade gold cord
  • Beans: to weigh the gnome down
  • Fabric Marker: – white
  • Pet comb: – metal
  • Steamer (optional)

The honors cords were made with a fringe twister. If you don’t have one, no worries. We’ve included a link to a video on how to make a cord without a fringe twister.

This is a really fun graduation gift. Make the gnome in black yarn or make it in the same color as the graduating student. It’s fun to give hand made gifts and this is one they will cherish.

All the shapes in this pin loom gnome are woven in plain weave. The chart at the beginning of the pattern will tell you how many shapes you need in each color so you can weave them all ahead of time, then assemble them at the end. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make this stuffed toy.

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Shells and Lace Crochet Baby Blanket Set

August 12, 2023 By

The Shells and Lace crochet baby blanket pattern set is surprisingly quick to stitch, and it comes with 3 accessories making it a great baby shower gift. This pattern set includes a baby blanket, sweater, hat and booties for newborns.

The baby blanket measures 27″ wide x 36″ tall.

The Shells and Lace pattern looks great in so many colors. We’ve stitched one in pink and one in blue. They are so sweet! The main stitch of the baby blanket is corner-to-corner with a twist. The edging is stitched in 5 rounds and it adds a gorgeous finish to the solid center panel.

Corner to Corner – C2C In Rows!

Did I mention this is a fun pattern to crochet? Sooo much fun.

The main pattern of the baby blanket is like corner-to-corner but better! This is worked in rows without any decreases or increases. In fact, it has a one row repeat. It’s made in a rectangle rather than from corner to corner. No more worrying about when to make a corner. This C2C stitch is worked back and forth until you have the length needed.

The blanket is a great project to work on while watching tv or at a ball game, because you just need to glance down every so often to work a cluster.

Shells and Lace includes a Newborn Baby Sweater

Yep, you read that right. The Shells and Lace crochet pattern includes a newborn baby sweater. It coordinates with the baby blanket with a bit of corner-to-corner stitching.

The collar has a bit of the crochet shell pattern found on the edging of the baby blanket, too.

newborn baby sweater crochet pattern with some corner-to-corner stitch

Shells and Lace includes Baby Booties

Oh yeah. The fun continues with adorable newborn baby booties. The main body of the baby booties is single crochet, but the cuffs are similar to the shells edging the Shells and Lace Baby Blanket Pattern.

We’ve attached cute pink buttons, but we’ve also seen these dressed up with little daisy buttons, too. We recommend that you crochet the booties then take them to the store to select a pair of sweet and whimsical buttons.

baby booties with shell cuff crochet pattern

Shells and Lace includes Newborn Hat

The set wouldn’t be complete without a baby hat! This newborn beanie is stitched in half double crochet and edged with corner-to-corner stitch. Yep, corner-to-corner makes a great edging! Who knew?

newborn baby hat crochet pattern

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4 in 1 Crochet Pattern includes:

  • Baby Blanket: 27″ x 36″
  • Newborn Baby Hat
  • Newborn Sweater
  • Newborn Baby Booties

More about the Shells and Lace Baby Set

Shells and Lace Crochet Baby Set was made with a size 3 light weight yarn.

  • Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby: Light Weight (3) Soft Red

Stitched in USA abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • dc = double crochet
  • dec = decrease
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • inc = increase
  • picot = ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook
  • rnd = round; work in the round
  • sc = single crochet
  • sc inc = single crochet increase; two single crochet in the same stitch
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • trc = treble / triple crochet
  • *instructions* = repeat the instructions written between the ** the number of times indicated after the second *
  • [instructions] = repeat the instructions written between the [ ] the number of times indicated after the ]

About the Shells and Lace Crochet Pattern

The pattern was written as part of the Twins Face Off in 2015 where Deborah and Dana each made a baby set and asked people to vote for their favorite. The pattern has not been modified.

The pattern is not written as a beginner pattern. There’s nothing complicated, but the pattern is a bit abbreviated which a beginner may find confusing. We assume one stitch will be worked in each stitch and only specify if multiple stitches are worked in the same space or stitch. For example:

  • “8 hdc, 3 hdc in next st”
  • This means to hdc in each of the next 8 sts, then 3 hdc in the next st.

This abbreviated version of pattern writing allows you to read each line more quickly and condenses the pattern.

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Bear Pillow Sewing Pattern

June 27, 2023 By

Looking for a bear sewing pattern? Look no further. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through each step of turning fabric into a cute and cuddly bear pillow. Mix and match your fabric to make your own one of a kind bear.

This sewing project is so much fun, and easy, that we kept coming up with more bears to make. This tutorial is great for making all kinds of bears such as: Asiatic black bear (moon bear), brown bear (including grizzly), giant panda, North American black bear, polar bear, sloth bear, Andean bear (spectacled), and sun bear!

Not only that, this bear pillow is festive, too. One can be made for various holidays by changing out the fabric on the scarf. These are great for new baby, nursery and baby shower gifts, Christmas, Halloween, and going away to college gifts. They also make great gifts for boys and gifts for girls, memory bears, gifts for bear enthusiasts and bears for those who love to cuddle.

They can also be a heartfelt and thoughtful gift for someone that has lost a loved one. Sew the bear with a shirt that belonged to their special person and they can hug it in times of sorrow.

The bear sewing pattern includes:

  • Bear Pillow Pal Rectangular Pillow Pattern
  • Panda Bear Instructions
  • Bamboo Instructions
  • Step-by-Step Written Instructions
  • 25+ Color Photos
  • 10 Printable Template Pages (8.5″x11″)
  • Complete Materials List
  • Helpful Tips
  • Information About Sewing Machine Settings
  • Links to helpful videos

The finished measurements of the bear pillow are approximately 16″ wide x 3 1/2″ deep x 12″ tall. The templates are drawn at 100% and can be printed on 8.5″ x 11″ paper. So you’ll need to cut out the templates and tape pieces together.

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More About the Bear Pillow Pattern

Bonus: Panda and Bamboo are included!

This bear pillow pattern can be sewn in an afternoon if you have all the supplies. Here’s what you’ll need to sew your own bear pillow:

  • Pattern Pieces: Template included with pattern
  • Fabric: Head Color: 20” x 10”
  • Snout Color: 12” x 5”
  • Scarf Color: 25” x 12”
  • Bamboo: 25” x 4” per stalk
  • Felt: Black – 1 sheet (10” x 5”)
  • Thread: To match felt and fabric
  • Straight Pins and Needle
  • Stuffing: Approximately 8-10 oz of Poly-fil or 12”x16” pillow form
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine
  • Pencil, Pen or Chaulk

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Even More about the Bear Sewing Pattern

This is a great pattern for sewists of all abilities from the brand new to the seasoned enthusiast. The tutorial includes information about how to set up your sewing machine and different stitches to use. Three different stitches were used on the bear because sometimes the fabric is sewn on the right side and sometimes on the wrong side.

The pattern will take you step-by-step with written instructions and helpful color photos. Helpful tips and included as well as links to videos that will show you different sewing techniques.

So, pick out your fabric and head over to Etsy for your copy of the Bear Pillow Sewing Pattern.

This pattern is for your eyes only. We encourage you to give away or sell your finished projects and ask that you mention Yarnovations.com as designer. Thanks.

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Scrubby Dishcloths

December 17, 2019 By

Pros and Cons of Knit, Crocheted and Woven Dishcloths using Scrubby Yarn.

Though I enjoy using any of the scrubby dishcloths, there are definitely some pros and cons to each type. Let’s take a look at each one separately.

Knit

The Knit dishcloth was the easiest one to make. It was easiest on which to find the stitches. I made mine 25 stitches wide using the garter stitch with size H needles. I did not count the rows, so I’m really not sure how many there are, and it’s nearly impossible to count! It has the nicest drape and is stretchy. It is fairly thin and fits nicely in glasses and pots.

Crochet

The crocheted one was the fastest to work up. I also worked it 25 stitches across and the number of rows needed to make it a square using an H hook. It was very difficult to find the stitches, so I had to count my stitches every row. It was surprisingly not too difficult to pull out stitches if I missed a loop. It is the thickest dishcloth and has a moderate amount of drape. It feels bulky in comparison, but feels very sturdy for washing.

Pin Loom Woven

The pin loom woven dishcloth was the most difficult to make. I sewed four 4″ squares together. I wove the squares on the Zoom Loom, a 3-pin arrangement with 3 warp layers. The weaving needle often caught in the middle of a warp strand and was very difficult to pull through. I tried exaggerating the weaving motion, but that only helped a little. It was also very difficult to sew the squares together as it was hard to see the loops on the edges. The sewing needle often went through the strands and were difficult to pull through. It is the thinnest dishcloth and most static. It does not stretch. Because it is the thinnest, it fits into cups and bottles the easiest. And despite the frustrations to weave, it is fun to use.

*It might be easier to weave a 2-warp square, as there will be fewer layers around which to maneuver, though I’ve not tried this. Some weavers have found it much easier to warp the loom in cotton, and only weave with the Scrubby yarn. That would most certainly take away almost all of the difficulties I mentioned before. Continuous weaving would also be much easier, like on the Turtle Loom or other continuous weaving looms. Speaking of which, now I want to see how a hexagonal dishcloth works up!

All of the dishcloths were made using Red Heart Scrubby yarn. The woven one used the least amount of yarn and will make 11 squares, enough for 2.75 dischloths. The knit dishcloth used slightly more yarn and will easily make two dishcloths. The crocheted dishcloth used the most yarn, but you should still get two scrubbies of 25 stitches wide using an H hook.

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Little Looms 2017 Patterns

May 6, 2017 By

Two New Pin Loom Patterns

Two of my pin loom patterns appear in the 2017 Little Looms magazine by Handwoven. You are going to love them.

Pin Color Flow Rug

First, the Color Flow Rug. I call it Color Flow because the colors transition nicely due to the quadrant squares between the solid squares. Because you change colors during the warping and weaving process, part of the square is solid, and part of the square is a mixed color. The twisted cord tassels really finish off the rug nicely.

Pin Geo Waves Scarves

Second, the Geometric Waves Scarves. These striking scarves are actually just solid squares sewn with a dark color on one half and a light color on the other. The lines are all embroidered on. If you use wool, it can be felted. Just be sure to make it extra long as it will shrink in the felting process!

Check out these and more great patterns in the 2017 Little Looms magazine.

What are you weaving?

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Pin Loom Woven Gift Bags

December 21, 2016 By

Weave your own gift bags!

 

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Christmas is four days away and I decided today that I just had to weave 8 little drawstring gift bags for family members! Shouldn’t be too hard with a toddler and preschooler around. Not to mention that there is paint involved. What could go wrong?

I love these bags because they can be personalized to match the recipient and can be made for any season or reason. The color of yarn and stencil do all the work!

What you need:

Yarn

4 inch pin loom (I use the Zoom Loom)

Stencil and paint brush

Paint and some form of paint tray

Scissors, yarn needle

How-to Make a Drawstring Gift Bag

Plain weave 8 four inch squares per gift bag. I sewed the squares together so they were 2 x 4, then folded it in half so it was 2 x 2 with the top open. I always sew on the inside and use the double overcast method. It seems to make the nicest looking join on the front (in my humble opinion) and is sturdy for holding things in the bag.

Next I made a twisted cord. (I started with about 16 feet of yarn, twisted it, folded it in half and let it twist on itself.) Then I turned the bag inside out, folded the top of the bag over the cord, and sewed it to the bag making sure not to sew through the cord. I centered the cord in the bag and tied a knot about eight inches from the bag and trimmed off the rest.

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I bought several stencils at the store making sure they were small enough to fit on a project 8 inches square. I turned the bag right side out, inserted a piece  of paper in the bag (so the paint wouldn’t soak through to the other side), and painted the desired scene. To give it extra pizzazz, I used a Sharpie marker to add shading.

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And voila, I was on my way to making the gift bags I needed. Excuse me now, I need to weave more squares for the rest of the gift bags!

 

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Christmas Pin Loom Project Set

November 10, 2016 By

Pin Loom your Christmas decorations and gifts this year! All with only a 4″ square pin loom.

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These festive woven projects have you and your friends’ names written all over them. Who doesn’t love a gnome? Add a little snowman to your indoor collection. Decorate with a beautiful wreath and garden flag. Relax on these lovely pillows. It truly is amazing what you can create with squares with a little shaping and sewing.

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Each project is made with 4″ squares done in plain weave. (The pattern does NOT include how to plain weave.) Projects range from 1 to 38 squares, making them quick and easy to make.

The pattern includes:

  • Gnome
  • Pillow with Crochet Snowflake
  • Santa’s Belly Pillow
  • Santa’s Belly Wall Hanging
  • Snowflake Ornament
  • Bethlehem Garden Flag
  • Holly & Berry Wreath
  • Reindeer Squares
  • Snowman Squares
  • Santa’s Pants
  • Christmas Present
  • Miniature Snowmen
  • Step-by-step photos
  • Step-by-Step written instructions
  • Templates for the felt pieces

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Pattern also includes instructions on how to turn some of these things into magnets, little gift bags, greeting cards, and more.

Projects shown here are made with Red Heart Soft yarn. Not only is it soft, it also has a nice sheen. This is a great yarn for pin looming.

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Pork Chop Pig Crochet Pattern

July 30, 2015 By

Hunting for Bacon?

Whether you need more bacon in your life or want to go on a boar hunt, this crochet pattern is PETA approved!

pig with collar

This pig can be accessorized with a sweater and a medal. He can be Wilbur from Charlotte’s Web, or a trophy piece for the hunters out there. We even made it in red for the Razorback fans!

I made several of the mounted pig heads for my students after we read Animal Farm. They loved them!

Pig Crochet PatternBe sure to download the free accessories pattern for the fun variations.

Pork Chop Pattern on Etsy

Pork Chop crochet pattern.

Pork Chop accessories pack (sweater, medal, Razorback).

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Behind the Scenes: Granny Heart Clutch

April 3, 2015 By

Would you rather keep your hooks and supplies in a plastic sandwich baggie, or in a crocheted granny heart clutch?

For the longest time I used a zippered plastic bag. It was actually quite convenient. It could be rolled up and put in my crochet bag or sit beside me as I worked. But I had to use the gallon size bag and it seemed slightly bulky.

A Owl Bean Bag Deb Blanket

After making a few heart granny squares for the Granny’s Tree of Love afghan for the Owl Set (pictured above), I decided to try to make a little clutch. I decided to make a bright and colorful one first. Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Choice has many lovely colors and made a delightful clutch. I lined it so I could keep my hooks and supplies in it.

Owl Bean Bag pattern on Etsy.

Owl Crochet Set pattern on Etsy.

Granny’s Tree of Love Blanket Photo Tutorial pattern on Etsy.

This clutch appeared in Love of Crochet magazine. The editor suggest monochromatic colors and this grey and black version was created (pictured below in Knit Picks Shine).

Perfect purse for crochet hooks

I put a couple of magnetic clasps on it to keep my items safe inside. It has quickly become one of my favorite projects. It is beautiful and practical.

Learn more about the Heart Centered Granny Square Clutch.

Heart Granny Clutch pattern on Etsy.

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Review: Cafe Press Water Bottle

March 18, 2015 By

Review: Cafe Press Water Bottle

When Deborah and I opened our Cafe Press shop, we selected items that we would want to use. I was excited to see that a 1 liter metal water bottle was an option for plastering fun crochet and knitting sayings on, cause I drink a lot of water. I love it!

Cafe Press Water Bottle

I bring this bottle to my office while I work on crochet patterns. Here’s my review of my new Cafe Press Water Bottle:

Pro:

  • Holds 1 liter
  • Has gasket to prevent leaks
  • Has a hole in lid should I want to tie a string through the lid and around the neck of the bottle
  • Has easy grip bumps on the lid for easy opening
  • Wide mouth for putting ice cubes in
  • Stainless steel, no toxins like BPA

Cons:

  • Hand wash only
  • Bottle takes on the temperature of the liquid inside
  • Can’t tip head back too fast when drinking directly from it because water pours out quickly

My husband and I joke about how I drink. When most people ask for a sip, they are asking for a taste of something. I use the word a bit more loosely. I could want a taste, but more likely I want a good healthy drink…one that makes you say “ahhh” at the end.

With this water bottle, I need to tip it back a bit slower than I’m use to. But I think it’s worth it. I love the convenience of it. It’s the perfect amount of water for short hikes in the park, for taking with me to crochet group or just keeping near me while I work.

Of course, the best part is that it showcases my love of crochet!

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