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VW Van Pillow – Free Crochet Pattern

March 24, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

VW Van Pillow – Free Crochet Pattern

Love VW Van’s? Here’s our groovy interpretation on the campervan. We picked some of our favorite shapes for the lights and turn signals, etc. so this doesn’t match any particular model.

This free crochet pattern off the hook! It’s written in USA terms as a fair isle project so you’ll pick up and drop colors as you need them. Although it is a fairly easy project, the use of multiple colors per row can make it a tiny bit more challenging. But the majority of the project is single crochet, so crocheters of all experience levels will be able to tackle it.

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Information Before You Begin the VW Campervan Pillow Crochet Pattern

Is this pattern right for you? We rate this as easy because it’s mostly single crochet worked in rows or rounds…but if you’ve never crocheted before, it may be challenging. If you know how to chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet, then this is a piece of cake. Most of the project is worked in rows. The accent pieces are stitched in rounds. Here are some other stats:

Skill Level: Easy
Project Type: Pillow
Size: 13 1/2″ wide x 16″ tall
Gauge: 7 sc and 8 rows = 2″

Since this is a pillow, gauge isn’t super important. We used medium worsted weight (4) yarn and the size hook recommended on the label. We also used a smaller hook for the accent pieces like the lights, turn signals and flower.

Belowis a quick picture of the colors of yarn used in this project. It’s amazing how a skein of yarn can be transformed into a huggable couch cushion. Or maybe this is going in your vehicle. We’ve had people tell us they made this for their kid’s college dorm room. This VW campervan is just so happy.

Here’s a list of items we used to make the pillow:

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice –Worsted Weight (4)
BLACK – 1 skein
SAPPHIRE – 2 skeins
WHITE – 1 skein
SILVER GRAY – 1 skein
CRANBERRY – remnant
TERRACOTTA – remnant
Hook: J / 10 . 6.00 mm
Hook: H / 8 / 5.00 mm
Needle: Yarn Needle for sewing
Stuffing

Crochet Abbreviations and Meanings

Almost all patterns are written with abbreviations to cut down on space. Here is the key to the abbreviations you’ll see in this VW Van Pillow Crochet Pattern:

Ch = chain
DC = double crochet
Dec = decrease; crochet two stitches together
Hdc = half double crochet
Inc = increase; work two stitches in the next stitch
Rnd = round; work in the round
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St(s) = stitch(es)
*instructions* = repeat the instructions written between the ** the number of times indicated after the second *

There is no standard for pattern writing for crochet. This particular pattern may be a bit more brief than others you’ve seen.

How to Read the VW Van Pillow Pattern

Let me give you an example of how to read a row of this pattern. As you stitch it, you’ll really like it because you can get all the information you need with just a quick glance.

The pattern reads:

Row 12: Turn, 19 Sapphire sc, 9 White sc, 20 Sapphire sc.

How to work the row:

Row 12: Turn your work, pick up the Sapphire yarn from previous row, work 1 sc in each of the next 19 sts, drop the Sapphire yarn, pick up the White yarn from the row below, work 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, drop the White yarn, pick up the Sapphire yarn from the row below, work 1 sc in each of the next 20 sts.

Wow, we sure saved a lot of space…and we “assume” all sorts of things with our condensed version. Check out the next section for tips and tricks.

Tips and Tricks to Fair Isle

If this is your first fair isle pattern, here are a couple of tips:

You do not cut the yarn after each row. Instead you drop it to use in the following row.
Always drop your yarn to the same side of the pillow. This will be the back of your work. You do this because there will be little “floats” of yarn. Particularly on sections where you pick up a color earlier or later than you did in the previous row. No one will see the floats if you always drop the yarn to the same side. One Row the floats will be on the back of the work. When you turn your work, then the floats seem to be on the front. So when you drop the yarn, drop it to the front of the work that row. The trick is to be consistent.
You may want to put a stitch marker on one side of your work to help remind you which side is the back. Then always drop the yarn to side that has the stitch marker.

VW Campervan Pattern Notes

We recommend that you read through the entire pattern before you begin so are familiar with techniques used.
Pillow is made two panels that will be sewn together.
Sew accessories such as lights, to panels before joining front and back panels together.

How to Change Color

You will change color in the middle of the last stitch of the old color.

Start working the stitch of the old color. Stop just before the last yarn over, drop the old color, pick up the new color, yarn over with the new color and finish the stitch with the new color.

Check Out These Bean Bag Chairs!

I know you’re right in the middle of your cushion, but these bean bag chairs make me so happy, I couldn’t resist sharing them with you. You can see more pictures on our Etsy Shop.

These sets include bean bag and blanket. Some include baby clothes, too!

Campervan Crochet Pattern

FRONT PANEL INSTRUCTIONS
White
Hook: J
Ch 51
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. (50)
Rows 2-8: Turn, sc across.
Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end.
Skip the first st. Attach Sapphire to the second st.
Row 9: Work in back loops only. 21 Sapphire sc, 6 White sc, 21 sc Sapphire. (48)
Row 10: Turn, 20 Sapphire sc, 7 White sc, 21 Sapphire sc.
Row 11: Turn, 20 Sapphire sc, 8 White sc, 20 Sapphire sc.
Row 12: Turn, 19 Sapphire sc, 9 White sc, 20 Sapphire sc.
Row 13: Turn, 19 Sapphire sc, 10 White sc, 19 Sapphire sc.
Row 14: Turn, 18 Sapphire sc, 11 White sc, 19 Sapphire sc.
Row 15: Turn, 18 Sapphire sc, 12 White sc, 18 Sapphire sc.
Row 16: Turn, 17 Sapphire sc, 13 White sc, 18 Sapphire sc.
Row 17: Turn, 17 Sapphire sc, 14 White sc, 17 Sapphire sc.
Row 18: Turn, 16 Sapphire sc, 15 White sc, 17 Sapphire sc.
Row 19: Turn, 16 Sapphire sc, 16 White sc, 16 Sapphire sc.
Row 20: Turn, 15 Sapphire sc, 17 White sc, 16 Sapphire sc.
Row 21: Turn, 15 Sapphire sc, 18 White sc, 15 Sapphire sc.
Row 22: Turn, 14 Sapphire sc, 19 White sc, 15 Sapphire sc.
Row 23: Turn, 14 Sapphire sc, 20 White sc, 14 Sapphire sc.
Row 24: Turn, 13 Sapphire sc, 21 White sc, 14 Sapphire sc.
Row 25: Turn, 13 Sapphire sc, 22 White sc, 13 Sapphire sc.
Row 26: Turn, 12 Sapphire sc, 23 White sc, 13 Sapphire sc.
Row 27: Turn, 12 Sapphire sc, 24 White sc, 12 Sapphire sc.
Row 28: Turn, 11 Sapphire sc, 25 White sc, 12 Sapphire sc.
Row 29: Turn, 11 Sapphire sc, 26 White sc, 11 Sapphire sc.
Row 30: Turn, 10 Sapphire sc, 28 White sc, 10 Sapphire sc.

Row 31: Turn, 9 Sapphire sc, 30 White sc, 9 Sapphire sc.
Row 32: Turn, 8 Sapphire sc, 32 White sc, 8 Sapphire sc.
Row 33: Turn, 7 Sapphire sc, 34 White sc, 7 Sapphire sc.
Row 34: Turn, 6 Sapphire sc, 36 White sc, 6 Sapphire sc.
Row 35: Turn, 5 Sapphire sc, 38 White sc, 5 Sapphire sc.
Row 36: Turn, 4 Sapphire sc, 40 White sc, 4 Sapphire sc.
Row 37: Turn, 2 Sapphire sc, 44 White sc, 2 Sapphire sc.
Row 38: Turn, 48 White sc. Cut Sapphire yarn; weave in ends.
Row 39: Turn, working in back loops only, sc across.
Row 40: Turn, working in both loops, sc across.
Row 41: Turn, 4 White sc, 18 Black sc, 4 White sc, 18 Black sc, 4 White sc.
Row 42-56: Turn, 4 White sc, 19 Black sc, 2 White sc, 19 Black sc, 4 White sc.
Row 57: Turn, White sc dec, 3 sc, 17 Black sc, 4 White sc, 17 Black sc, 3 White sc, White sc dec. (46)
Cut Black; weave in ends.
Row 58: Turn, use White all across, sc dec, 42 sc, sc dec. (44)
Row 59: Turn, sc dec, 40, sc dec. (42)
Row 60: Turn, sc dec, 38 sc, sc dec. (40)
Row 61: Turn, sc dec, 36 sc, sc dec. (38)
With right side facing, attach White to the first unused stitch left on row 8.
Row 62: 2 sc in the unused stitch, continue working around the white area, 1 sc on the end of every white row, turn and continue working on the foundation ch, sc inc in the first st, sc across, sc inc in the last st, turn and work on the ends of each row, 1 sc on the end of each row, turn, 2 sc in the 1 unused st. Continue with the Sapphire, 1 sc on the end of every Sapphire row, continue on the White using White, 1 sc on the end of every row, continue along the top, 1 sc in each st, turn, 1 sc in the end of every White row. Continue with Sapphire, 1 sc in the end of every Sapphire row. Join with a sl st.
Row 63: Working in the back loops only, sc around using the same color as each section.
Row 64-65: Working in both loops, sc around using the same color as each section. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in ends.

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You’ve made your first panel. Now it’s time for the magic…the addition of the lights. Be sure to notice that we are using a smaller hook size here. We recommend that you make each of these front side accessories ahead of time, then place them on the pillow to see how they all work together. Refer to the pictures for placement recommendation.

HEADLIGHTS INSTRUCTIONS (make 2)
White
Hook: H
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 sc in second ch from hook. (8)
Rnd 2: Sc inc around. (16)
Rnd 3: Sc, sc inc around. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end. (24)
Attach Silver Gray to any stitch.
Rnd 4: 2 sc, sc inc around. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end. (32)
Stuff lightly. Sew to the lower right and left of the front of the pillow. See pillow for placement.

Beginner Friendly Sewing Patterns

We also have fun beginner friendly sewing patterns. Great for new sewists! These are fun to make and fun to give as gifts. Many of these are Step-by-Step tutorials and include templates you can trace.

These are available on Etsy, too!

FRONT BUTTON/EMBLEM INSTRUCTIONS
White
Hook: H
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 7 sc in second ch from hook. (7)
Rnd 2: Sc inc around. (14)
Rnd 3: Sc, sc inc around. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end. (21)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, sc inc around. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end. (28)
Attach Sapphire to any stitch.
Rnd 5: 3 sc, sc inc around. Finish off. Cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing. (35)
Embroider logo on front or stitch a second flower (pattern below) and whip stitch to emblem. Sew to front center of pillow. See photo for placement.

FRONT TURN SIGNAL INSTRUCTIONS (make 2)
Terracotta
Hook: H
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 7 sc in second ch from hook. (7)
Rnd 2: Sc inc around. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end. (14)
Attach Grey to any st.
Rnd 3: Sc, sc inc around. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end. (21)
Stuff lightly. Sew to the front of the pillow slightly above the headlights and offset to the side. See photo for placement.

Have You Tried Pin Loom Weaving?

Another great craft for using your yarn is pin loom weaving. It’s fun and easy. You can make a 4″ woven square with only 8 yards of yarn! And there are a ton of things you can make with pin loom woven squares. And many of these patterns include step-by-step photos/instructions.

Learn how to Pin Loom Weave on our website.

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BACK PANEL INSTRUCTIONS
White
Hook: J
Ch 51
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. (50)
Row 2-8: Turn, sc across.
Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end.
Skip the first st. Attach Sapphire to the second st.
Row 9: Working in back loops only, sc in the same st as the attached, 47 sc. (48)
Row 10-37: Turn ,sc across.
Attach White to first st.
Row 38: Turn, sc across.
Row 39: Turn, working in back loop only, sc across.
Row 40: Turn, working in both loops, sc across.
Row 41-56: Turn, 4 White sc, 40 Black sc, 4 White sc.
Row 57: Turn, White sc dec, 3 White sc, 38 sc, 3 White sc, White sc dec. (46)
Cut Black; weave in end.

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Row 58: Turn, sc dec, 42, sc dec. (44)
Row 59: Turn, sc dec, 40 sc, sc dec. (42)
Row 60: Turn, sc dec, 38, sc dec. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end. (40)
With right side facing, attach White to the first unused stitch left on row 8.
Row 61: 2 sc in the unused stitch, continue working around the white area, 1 sc on the end of every white row, turn and continue working on the foundation ch, sc inc in the first st, sc across, sc inc in the last st, turn and work on the ends of each row, 1 sc on the end of each row, turn, 2 sc in the 1 unused st. Continue with the Sapphire, 1 sc on the end of every Sapphire row, continue on the White using White, 1 sc on the end of every row, continue along the top, 1 sc in each st, turn, 1 sc in the end of every White row. Continue with Sapphire, 1 sc in the end of every Sapphire row. Join with a sl st.
Row 62: Working in the back loops only, sc around using the same color as each section.
Row 63-65: Working in both loops, sc around using the same color as each section. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in ends.
Stuff and sew front and back panels together with a whip stitch.

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REAR TURN SIGNAL INSTRUCTIONS
Terracotta
Hook: H
Ch 4
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc. (3)
Row 2: Turn, 3 sc. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end.
Attach Cranberry to first st.
Row 3: 3 sc.
Row 4: Turn, 3 sc. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end.
Attach White to first st.
Row 5: 3 sc.
Row 6: Turn, 3 sc. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in end.
Attach Silver Gray to first st.
Row 7: Sc around. Finish off. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew turn signal to back panel. See picture for placement.

FLOWER INSTRUCTIONS
Terracotta
Hook: H
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. Join with a sl st. Finish off. Cut yarn; weave in ends.
Attach White to the back loop of any stitch.
Rnd 2: Ch 6, dc in third ch from hook, hdc, sc, sl st, sl st into the same terracotta st, sl st into next back loop of next terracotta st six times. Finish off. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew to center back of van.

You’ve Made It!

You are one groovy crocheter. You have just completed your VW Campervan crochet pillow. Good job.

We enjoyed making this pattern and hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We love encouragement, so share the love.

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Baseball Bean Bag, Blanket & Flags Crochet Pattern

March 23, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Baseball Play Set: Bean Bag, Baby Blanket, Bunting and Pennant – Crochet Pattern

If you’re a big time baseball fan, you’ll love this crochet pattern.

This Super Sized baseball is a bean bag chair! Yep, we crocheted a cozy to fit around a standard bean bag chair (we picked up at Walmart).

And of course, we couldn’t stop there. We created a matching baby blanket. It’s the perfect size to use as a lapghan or play mat.

To set it all off, we created some decorative flags. Create your own bunting and pennants in the colors of your favorite team.

Pattern Includes:

Baseball Bean Bag Chair
Ball Diamond Baby Blanket
“Play Ball” Bunting
“Go Team” Pennant
Baseball Applique

Baseball Set Crochet Pattern Available in Our Etsy Shop

Learn more about the crochet pattern for the Baseball Set in our Etsy shop.

You can buy the whole set or individual pieces. Learn more:

Filed Under: Afghan, Appliques, Baby, Baseball, Bean Bag - Pouf, Boy, Child, Patterns for Sale, Sports Tagged With: baby blanket, baseball, bean bag, bunting, flags, pennant

Hiking Buddy Crochet Pattern

March 21, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Hiking Buddy (a.k.a. Perfect Purse) Crochet Pattern

Remember the Perfect Purse from the Winter 2012 Love of Crochet magazine? If you missed that issue, then we have good news for you. You can get the pattern here!

We designed this mini purse as a hiking buddy…one that’s just large enough to stow your smart phone, ID and car keys. Your personal items will stay nice and secure with this beautiful flower button closure.

Crochet it with a strap and it’s a purse. Attach the belt loop and you can wear it at your hip. Oh, and there’s a chapstick holder, too!

Pattern Includes:

Purse
Flower Button
Shoulder Strap
Belt Loop
Chapstick Holder

Hiking Buddy Purse crochet pattern available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Accessories, Bags, Girl, Patterns for Sale Tagged With: flower, hiking buddy, purse

Flame Beanies and Flame Mittens

March 11, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Flame Beanies and Flame Mittens Crochet Pattern

Warm your hands and your noggin in these flame mittens and hats! This crochet pattern is sized for everyone in the family from newborn to adult men.

Flame Beanies and Flame Mittens – Pattern Details

Fair Isle crocheted in the round creates fun flame patterns.

Pattern Includes:

7 Hat Sizes – Newborn to Adult Men
5 Mitten Sizes – Newborn to Adult Men
Charted Fair Isle Flame Pattern

We are rating the pattern intermediate because it’s fair isle, but the basic construction of the hat and mittens are pretty easy.

What is fair isle? It’s a fancy term that just means you’re using more than one color in a round. This pattern uses up to three colors in a round, but most of the time the pieces use one or two colors per round.

Flame Beanie Hats and Mittens Crochet Pattern available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Accessories, Adult, Age & Gender, Baby, Boy, Child, Fair Isle, Girl, Hat, Mittens, Patterns for Sale Tagged With: beanies, fair isle, flame, hats, mittens

Sock Monkey Toys and Gifts

January 14, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

UPDATE: Pattern discontinued.

Sock Monkey Toys and Gifts

We love the iconic red lips of sock monkey. We took our our hooks and stitched a fun gift.

Mini Sock Monkey

This mini sock monkey is the perfect size for carrying around. He can be made into a key chain, a backpack buddy or even an office accessory.

Sock Monkey Christmas Ornament

The sock monkey ornament takes on the shape of a traditional Christmas ball, but with the face of sock monkey! He loves hanging on the tree!

Sock Monkey Applique

The sock monkey applique is the perfect size for sewing to bags, scarves, hats and more. We’ve sewn it to a cozy…making it a fun gift idea!

Sock Monkey Cozies

We love cozies. This pattern includes two unique designs in three sizes each. There are directions for mason jars, mugs and tapered cups/glasses! That’s six cozy patterns!

There are two delicious recipes, too! You can make monkey bread in the morning and banana pudding for dessert in the evening!

Filed Under: Adult, Animals, Appliques, Child, Christmas, Cozy, Great as Gifts, Home, Kitchen, Mason Jar Series, Patterns for Sale Tagged With: cup cozy, mason jar cozy, mug cozy, ornament, sock monkey, stuffed animal, toy

Sock Monkey Hat, Mittens and Scarves

January 1, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

UPDATE: Pattern discontinued.

Sock Monkey Hat, Mittens and Scarves – Crochet Pattern

Love Sock Monkey? This crochet pattern has Sock Monkey Hats (Beanies), Mittens and Scarves to fit everyone in the family from newborn to adult men!

Skill Level: Easy

The colors of this set are gender neutral and look adorable on boys and girls. The sock monkey applique gives this set a touch of whimsy.

Sock Monkey Hat / Beanie

There are 6 sizes of hats in this crochet pattern fitting newborn to adult men.

Crocheted in the round, top down, this beanie has a ribbed brim crocheted in short rows directly to the work. Add a pom pom (pictured above) for even more charm.

Worked primarily in half double crochet, this hat whips up quickly.

Sock Monkey Mittens

There are 5 sizes of mittens fitting baby to adult men.

Crocheted in the round, top down, these mittens also have ribbed cuffs crocheted in short rows directly to the work.

Worked in single crochet, this is the perfect accessory for early winter or cool spring weather.

Sock Monkey Scarves

There are 3 scarf patterns fitting children to adult.

Constructed in rows, each scarf is a series of stripes. Each is unique with different width striping but equally fun with the addition of the sock monkey applique.

Worked in primarily single crochet, these will keep you and your family warm all winter long.

Sock Monkey Crochet Pattern

Boys and girls of all ages will love this set. There’s just something about sock monkey that makes people smile.

These are so much fun, you’ll probably catch the kids wearing them inside the house! If you do, just throw coats on them and send them out to play.

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Soccer Ball Bean Bag Chair and Soccer Blanket

November 30, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Soccer Ball Bean Bag Chair and Soccer Blanket Crochet Pattern

Soccer fans of all ages will get a kick out of this soccer ball bean bag chair and soccer ball blanket set.

The bean bag chair is a cozy around a bean bag chair we picked up at Walmart. It’s constructed with the same number of pentagons and hexagons as a real soccer ball!

The soccer ball blanket is shown four different ways – rectangular afghan with and without a border and circular afghan with and without a border.

Skill Level: Easy

Stitches Used: Chain, Slip Stitch, Half Double Crochet

Techniques Used: Crochet in the Round

Set Pattern Includes:

Bean Bag Chair Instructions
Rectangular Blanket Instructions
Circular Blanket Instructions
Edging for Blanket (Rectangular and Circular) Instructions
Pentagon Shape Pattern
Hexagon Shape Pattern
Half a Hexagon Shape Pattern

The Soccer Ball Bean Bag Chair and Soccer Ball Baby Blanket crochet pattern is available in the store.

Soccer Set shown here with a two year old who’s ready to get into the game!

Soccer Set crochet pattern available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Afghan, Bean Bag - Pouf, Boy, Child, Girl, Home Decor, Patterns for Sale, Soccer Tagged With: ball, bean bag chair, blanket, soccer

Owl Bean Bag Chair Crochet Pattern

November 10, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Owl Bean Bag Chair Crochet Pattern

This award winning bean bag chair is now available as a downloadable crochet pattern!

Kids of all ages go crazy for this chair. They love to sit on it, jump on it and fall over it.

Not only does it look great in vivid colors…but it looks fun in earth tones, too! The yarn used in both photos is Vanna’s Choice. There are sooo many great color in that line of yarn…the color combinations are endless.

The crocodile stitch wings and the spike cluster stitch transition give this design an extra feathery look and feel.

This is a bean bag cozy…meaning you crochet the owl and stuff it with a bean bag (we bought ours at Walmart).

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitches Used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet

Techniques Used: crocodile stitch, spike cluster stitch, working in the round and in rows, crochet in both loops and front and back loops.

The owl bean bag chair won 3rd place in the Artistic Expressions category of the 2013 Crochet Guild of America Design Contest. Now you can have your own award winning owl, too! The pattern includes photos, written directions, supplies list, check boxes to mark your progress and more.

The Owl Bean Bag Chair, Baby Blanket and Newborn Outfit Crochet Pattern is now available in our Etsy shop.

Onesies pictured are from Chic Couture Boutique.

Filed Under: Animals, Bean Bag - Pouf, Boy, Child, Girl, Great as Gifts, Home Decor, Patterns for Sale Tagged With: bean bag chair, owl

Lil Pumpkin Halloween Outfit Crochet Pattern

September 17, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Lil’ Pumpkin Halloween Outfit Crochet Pattern – Pumpkin Hats, Pants and Trick or Treat Bag

Dress up your Lil’ Pumpkin this fall in this adorable pumpkin set. It’s perfect for cool fall weather and special occasions like Thanksgiving, Harvest Parties, Halloween and trips to the pumpkin patch!

We’ve got the whole family covered with pants for babies and hats for everyone in the family. The bag is one size fits all…perfect for trick or treating.

Pumpkin Pattern Includes:

Pumpkin Hats: 6 sizes (newborn to men)
Pumpkin Pants: 3 sizes (up to 24 mos)
Pumpkin Bag: One size fits all – trick or treat size

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitches Used: Chain, Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, No Chain Foundation Single Crochet, No Chain Foundation Double Crochet

Techniques Used: Crochet in Rows, Crochet in the Round, Crochet in Back Loop, Increase, Decrease

Crochet this design for a fun photo prop or as a cute outfit for taking the Lil’ Pumpkin to a party.

The pattern is available in our Etsy shop! Learn more about the Lil Pumpkin crochet pattern.

Filed Under: Accessories, Adult, Baby, Bags, Boy, Child, Girl, Halloween, Patterns for Sale Tagged With: costume, Halloween, pumpkin

Summer Scarf – Single Stranded Broomstick Cowl

April 14, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Summer Scarf – Single Stranded Broomstick Cowl

As the temperatures start to rise, a summer scarf project is just the thing. We’ve whipped up our Broomstick Lace and Puff Stitch Cowl in a soft and luxurious Milky Whey yarn. Oh la la, it’s heavenly!

Broomstick Lace and Puff Stitch Cowl crochet pattern on Etsy.

Not only does the Milky Whey yarn have beautiful drape, it’s extremely soft and comfortable to work with and feels silky and smooth around the neck. It’s my number one go-to scarf these days!

The light and airy single stranded broomstick lace pattern makes this a nice summer scarf. The cowl pictured is extra long…allowing it to wrap around the neck once or twice. For a cooler version (for those really hot summer days) I would recommend crocheting a shorter or thinner piece.

Summer Scarf – The Pattern

This summer scarf was made following the Broomstick Lace Scarf Pattern. It’s amazing how different a piece will look when you simply change the yarn!

The Milky Whey pictured has really nice drape. And if you can get your hands on some, I would highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed, promise! Nice alternatives would be bamboo or silk (or a cotton blend). I think the stitch pattern really stands out with a yarn that has little elasticity.

The repeat in this pattern is easy to memorize. This is a great project to toss in a bag and take with you as you run errands. It uses only a few stitches – chain, single crochet, puff stitch and broomstick lace.

We have created a couple of quick videos that demonstrate the stitches used in this piece. You can see them on YouTube: