Yarnovations

Miner for Halloween

August 26, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Miner for Halloween

If you’re looking for a quick and cute costume to crochet for Halloween, we’d suggest the Miner Set. Miner Set pattern on Etsy.

With just a hard hat and a stick of dynamite, your crocheting is done. The hard hat has an adjustable band making it one-size-fits-all. The rest of the costume is pretty easy, too. Grab a pair of overalls or jeans, a flannel shirt and some boots and you’re good to go. Oh…and don’t forget to smear a bit of dirt on your cheeks!

Here are more pictures of my nephew with the Miner Set. He’s about 15 months old in these photos. Miner Set on Etsy.

Here he is playing with the blasting box.

Fire in the hole…here’s the little guy tossing a stick of dynamite.

Mom gets into the Halloween spirit, too. Here they are holding the Mummy Trick or Treat Bag.

Learn more about these crochet patterns:

Miner Set
Miner Set pattern on Etsy.
Monster Trick or Treat Bags
Monster Trick or Treat Bags pattern on Etsy.

Filed Under: Halloween Tagged With: costume, Halloween, hard hat, miner

Skull Pattern for Fauxchet Hook Rugging

August 23, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Skull Pattern for Fauxchet Hook Rugging

This skull pattern was our first attempt to hook rug with the easyloop fauxchet tool.

We haven’t hook rugged for years….maybe even decades (that makes us sound old)! But it brings back fond memories of craft times with our mom and special pillows she made for us.

Skull Pattern

This skull and cross bone image we charted for this pattern would make a fun “keep out” sign for a child’s door or a fun pillow for his or her room. We considered creating a rug for a high traffic area.

Supplies:

Easyloop fauxchet tool
Latch Rug Canvas
Yarn – 2 skeins
(Pictured: Red Heart Super Saver – Light Raspberry, Tea Leaf)
Marker
Skull Chart

Instructions:

Referring to the skull chart, color all the “BL” bars with a marker. You now have two tones drawn out on your canvas.
Select your yarn color and start hooking! If you are using the easyloop tool, start at the top left corner (for right handed). With traditional hook rugging, you’ll start at the bottom.
Optional: cut loops and trim to desired length.

NOTE: If using the larger mesh and worsted weight yarn, try double stranded hooking with the easyloop tool to create a fuller rug.

Our Thoughts on Hook Rugging with the easyloop tool

Hook rugging is super easy with the easyloop tool. Since the technique uses a skein of yarn instead of individually cut lengths of yarn, hook rugging goes a lot faster! I love crafting…but I’m all about finishing projects quickly so I can start the next one!

The technique is very similar to fauxchet, but instead of going through loops, you are fauxcheting around the bar in the canvas.

This fauxchet video will show you the basic use of the fauxchet tool. And when you purchase the tool, there are instructions and videos for hook rugging.

Pros of hook rugging with the easyloop tool

Easy to learn
Fast
Less mess with using skeins instead of cut yarn
Creates loops instead of cut ends
More color choices available since skeins are used instead of cut yarn
Can create a mix of loops and cut yarn as desired

Cons of hook rugging with the easyloop tool

Creates loops instead of cut ends
Can knot up if tool is wrapped around bar wrong
Challenging to create loops of consistent sizes

I’m already dreaming about my next hook rug project. I’m definitely going to be using the easyloop tool. If you love to hook rug, you’ve got to try this tool!

More Fauxchet

To learn more about the easyloop tool, visit fauxchet.com.

Read our initial product review of the easyloop fauxchet tool.

Check out our FREE Fauxchet Patterns.

Filed Under: Fauxchet, Latch Hook Rug, Patterns for FREE Tagged With: free pattern, latch hook rug, skull

Dishie Fauxchet Patterns

August 21, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Dishie Fauxchet Patterns

Dish clothes are great projects for learning how to Fauxchet. In fact, these were some of the first projects we made.

fauxchet dishies

As we mentioned in our product review of the easyloop fauxchet tool, any pattern that uses a chain, slip stitch or single crochet can be made with the easyloop tool. The patterns below will list the abbreviation for both crochet and fauxchet.

dishie on sink

The dishies in these fauxchet patterns measure approximately 6”x6”. We love the smaller size for getting into cups and such.

Skill Level: Easy

Stitches Used: Chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single fauxchet (sf), single crochet (sc)

Techniques Used: fauxchet/crochet in rows, fauxceht/crochet in the round

FAUXCHET PATTERN 1: V-Stitch Dishie

The v-stitch is widely used in crochet…and is easy to fauxchet as well.

v-stitch dishie

Materials List:

Easyloop fauxchet tool (or Crochet Hook: H/8/5.00mm)
Lily Sugar’n Cream worsted weight (4) cotton
HOT PURPLE
Yarn Needle for sewing

V-Stitch Dishie Fauxchet Pattern

Ch 17

Row 1: In 3^rd ch from tool work *sf(sc), ch 1, sf(sc), skip 2 ch* across.

Row 2-17: Ch 2, turn. *In ch-1 sp work sf(sc), ch 1, sf(sc), skip 2 sts* across.

Rnd 18: Sf(sc) around all four sides of dishie. Join with sl st. Weave in ends.

FAUXCHET PATTERN 2: Mini Blocks Dishie

Another popular crochet pattern is mini blocks. Again, an excellent project for learning the easyloop fauxchet tool.

mini blocks dishie

Materials List:

Easyloop fauxchet tool (or Crochet Hook: H/8/5.00mm)
Lily Sugar’n Cream worsted weight (4) cotton
LAVENDER
Yarn Needle for sewing

Mini Blocks Dishie Fauxchet Pattern

Ch 23

Row 1: Sf(sc) in 6^th ch from tool, sf(sc) *ch 2, skip 2 ch, 2 sf(sc)* across. End with ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 sf(sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. *2 sf(sc) on ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 2 sts* across. End with 2 sf(sc).

Row 3: Ch 3. *Skip 2 sts, 2 sf(sc), ch 2* across. End with skip 2 sts, 1 sf(sc).

Rows 4-18: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 alternately.

Rnd 19: Sf(sc) around all four sides of dishie. Join with sl st. Weave in ends.

More Fauxchet

To learn more about the easyloop fauxchet tool, visit the fauxchet website.

PDF’s of our Free Fauxchet Patterns are available on the Free Fauxchet Patterns page.

Filed Under: Fauxchet, Kitchen, Patterns for FREE Tagged With: dishie, fauxchet, free, pattern

Crochet Bear Cozy and Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers

August 16, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Crochet Bear Cozy and Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers

crochet bear and chocolate covered grahams

This crochet bear mason jar cozy is not only super cute, but it will keep an eye on the snacks you store like these chocolate covered graham crackers. This bear will keep lookout for any hungry critters in your household that might snatch a treat when you aren’t looking.

This is a beary sweet gift idea. We’ve made a list of fun “beary” greetings below.

Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers Recipe

We’ll get to the crochet bear in a minute. First, let’s make this super easy chocolate covered graham cracker recipe.

This is a wonderful last minute dessert idea. Perfect for gatherings where finger foods are on the menu.

Ingredients & Supplies:

8 graham crackers
4 oz. melting chocolate
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
2 oz. white melting chocolate
Aluminum foil lined cookie sheet
2 mason jars for storing

Directions:

Break graham crackers into pieces (4 pieces per graham) and lay out on a cookie sheet.
Melt 4 oz. of chocolate in microwave stirring every 30 seconds. Do not over heat. When chocolate is mostly melted and a little lumpy, stir until smooth.
Stir peanut butter into chocolate.
Dip 2/3 of each graham into chocolate/peanut butter mixture. Scrape off excess and lay on aluminum foil to cool and harden.
Melt 2 oz. of white melting chocolate in microwave stirring every 30 seconds. Do not over heat. When chocolate is mostly melted and a little lumpy, stir until smooth.
Drizzle white chocolate over grahams. Allow to cool and harden.
When chocolates are hardened, remove from foil and scrape off excess drizzle.
Store in mason jar.

Crochet Bear Cozy

This crochet bear cozy makes a great gift. Fill a mason jar with snacks and trickets and you’ve got a beary special gift. Here are a few fun greetings for special occasions:

I Love You Beary Much
You’re Beary Special
For a Beary Special Son (or daughter or other relation)
Get Well Beary Soon
I’m Beary Sorry
A Beary Happy Birthday
Beary Christmas
I Miss You Beary Much

Skill Level: Easy

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

Techniques Used: crochet in rows, crochet in the round, increase, deacrease

Crochet Bear Cozy Supplies:

Vanna’s Choice Yarn: worsted weight (4)

Brown Bear: CHOCOLATE, HONEY, BLACK, BEIGE

(Golden Bear: HONEY, BEIGE, BLACK)

(Black Bear: ESPRESSO, CHOCOLATE, BLACK, BEIGE)
Hook: H/8/5.00mm
Yarn Needle for Sewing
Stuffing

Crochet Bear Cozy Instructions

Chocolate
Hook: H

Ch 34, join with a sl st.

Rnd 1-10: Sc around. (34)

Sl St. Finish off. Weave in end.

Snout Instructions

Honey
Hook: H

Ch 9

Row 1: Hdc in 3^rd ch from hook (count the first two chains as a hdc), 6 hdc. (8)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc dec, 4 hdc, hdc dec. (6)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Hdc dec, 2 hdc, hdc dec. (4)

Rnd 4: Sc all the way around the snout (a sc in each st and on the end of each Row). Join with a sl st. (16)

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Nose Instructions

Black
Hook: H

Ch 2

Rnd 1: In the 2^nd ch from hook work 2 sc, 2 dc, 2 sc, 2 dc. Join with a sl st. (8)

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

EYES INSTRUCTIONS (Make 2)

Black
Hook: H

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 10 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st. (10)

Finish of leaving a long tail for sewing.

EAR INSTRUCTIONS (Make 2)

Chocolate
Hook: H

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Sc inc around. (12)

Rnd 3: *3 sc, sc inc* around. (15)

Rnd 4-5: Sc around. (15)

Rnd 6: *3 sc, sc dec* around. (12)

Rnd 7: *1 sc, sc dec* around. (8)

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

Pin Snout to bottom of the cozy. Stuff lightly. Sew. Weave in ends.
Pin then sew Nose to center of Snout. Weave in ends.
Embroider a mouth below Nose. Weave in ends.
Embroider reflective spots on the Eyes with the beige yarn. Weave in ends.
Pin then sew Eyes above the Snout. Weave in ends.
Pin then sew Ears to the sides. Weave in ends.

More Cozies in Store

Love this bear cozy? There are more seasonal, holiday and just for fun cozies in our Crochet Cup Cozy Patterns eBook. We’ve created an entire collection with 28 designs one ebook.

Looking for the cup and mug version? They’re in the ebook.

Each design in the ebook has instructions to fit Mugs, Cups and Mason Jars. Every design has a delicious recipe or fun craft.

All 3 bears pictured at the beginning of this post are in this ebook! AND the ebook includes 4 new designs – Dracula, Vampire, Mummy and Blue Jeans.

Product Review: easyloop Fauxchet Tool

August 11, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Product Review: easyloop® Fauxchet® Tool

There’s a new fiber arts tool hitting the market. Did you see it highlighted in the Autumn 2013 Crochet! Magazine (page 8)? We did..and we were intrigued! We were given a couple of the new easyloop® fauxchet® tools to review…and here’s what we thought:

Fauxchet® is Easy to Learn

Fauxchet® is super easy to learn. My sister and I were Fauxcheting in minutes thanks to the detailed instruction booklet and videos! We showed several friends (knitters and crocheters) how the easyloop® tool works and they picked it up super quick too.

I’ve taught friends how to crochet, knit and Fauxchet® and I have to say, Fauxchet® is, by far, the easiest craft for people to learn.

The Art of Fauxchet™ instruction booklet (free with purchase) is full of tips and tricks for mastering the easyloop® tool. There are a ton of photos with step-by-step instructions. The how-to videos are helpful for those who need to see it in action. You’ll be impressed with how easy it is to learn.

Practice Makes Perfect

Though Fauxchet® is easy to learn…it takes a bit of practice to master. That should be no surprise, since all fiber arts skills take time. Making each stitch consistent in size is the key to making a nice looking fabric and there are tips in the instructions booklet to help you learn how to do that.

fauxchet trivet With a bit of practice, you’ll create “muscle memory”, which is a fancy way of saying your hands will learn to move smoothly and consistently as it makes each stitch. Don’t rush the process. We recommend that you make a couple of swatches before starting your first pattern. One of our first projects was a trivet. Another was a market bag.

What the easyloop® Fauxchet® Tool Does

As soon as we were comfortable using the easyloop® tool, we were curious to learn as much as we could about everything it can do. Here’s what we learned:

It creates a loose drapey fabric which is a reflection of how the tool is to be used…with a relaxed grip so the yarn can glide through the tool smoothly and easily. I tend to crochet rather tightly, so it was a bit of a mind shift for me to relax and make what felt like large stitches.

Fauxchet® is similar to crochet in that you insert the tool through loops. With Fauxchet® you generally work across your work from left to right (if you’re right handed) which is opposite from how crochet is worked. However, depending on the project, it is possible to work in either direction. The fabric it can make looks similar to crochet and knitted stockinette (when turned sideways).

Stitches you can make include: chain, slip stitch, single fauxchet® (comparable to single crochet) and the loop stitch.

Techniques you can do include: increase, decrease, work in rows and in the round, work in front, back or both loops.

Other things you can do include: hook rugging, beaded fauxchet®, edging your work, joining motifs, top stitching (comparable to crochet chain embroidery).

A lot of crochet patterns use these stitches and techniques, so it would be easy to convert them into a fauxchet® project! In fact, we did just that and will be sharing a couple of free fauxchet® patterns on our blog.

Pros and Cons for the easyloop® Tool

Here’s what we like about the easyloop® tool:

easy to learn the basics
easy to learn the advanced techniques
easy to hold the tension yarn
easy to make edging
easy to add beads
economical to buy
great resources – instruction booklet and videos
relaxing to use
dropped stitches don’t unravel the work
no hook end to snag on stitches or yarn
easy to work with two strands of yarn at once

Here are a few limitations of the easyloop® tool:

doesn’t make tall stitches like double or treble crochet
dropped stitches create large loops in work
recommended for worsted or bulky weight yarn only
tool is stuck in middle of the skein if project is frogged (ripped out) part way or if you want to use a different tool (you must cut your yarn to get your tool out of the skein)
if you pull on the wrong side of the yarn the tool gets stuck (easier to understand when you are first learning)

As you can see, the pros out weigh the cons.

If you like playing with new tools and gadgets…you should try this tool. If you’re a knitter who thinks crochet it too hard, you should try this tool. If you teach fiber arts classes or seminars, you should try this tool. If you are the type of person who frequently switches between projects (be it knitting, crocheting or loom knitting) than you should try this tool. In short, if you’re a Yarnivore like us, you’ll want to see for yourself what the easyloop® tool can do.

Learn More About Fauxchet®

The easyloop® Fauxchet® tool retails for only $9.99 and will come with an instruction booklet (starting August 19) and access to The Art of Fauxchet™ instruction booklet as well as several how-to videos.

Visit the Fauxchet website to learn more.

Look for the tool at your local yarn shop.

Filed Under: Fauxchet Tagged With: easyloop, fauxchet, product review

Captain America Crochet Cozy

August 2, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Captain American Crochet Cozy

Captain America makes for another great movie night crochet cozy. This is a fun and easy way to make your kids feel special. Buy a box of their favorite candy (Buncha Crunch in my case), pop in the movie and enjoy a bit of family time together.

This cozy makes for a great cup cozy, too.

Captain American Cozy Supplies:

Vanna’s Choice – worsted weight yarn (4)

Colonial Blue, Cranberry, White, Black
Hook: H/8/5.00 mm

Hook: F/5/3.75 mm

Hook : C/2/2.75 mm
Yarn needle for sewing
Stuffing
Mason Jar

Captain American Crochet Cozy Pattern

Though this Captain American cozy utilizes several crochet techniques, it really is quite simple to make.

Skill Level: Easy

Stitches Used: Chain, Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet

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

More Cozies in Store

Love this Captain America cozy? There are more seasonal, holiday and just for fun cozies in our Crochet Cup Cozy Patterns eBook. We’ve created an entire collection with 28 designs one ebook.

Each design in the ebook has instructions to fit Mugs, Cups and Mason Jars. Every design has a delicious recipe or fun craft.

Crochet Stars Pattern & Tutorial

July 29, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Crochet Star Pattern & Tutorial

We’ve played around with crochet stars for various projects. Each star has it’s own unique shape…and you just never know when you’ll need one design over another.

The stars above were crocheted with an H/8/5.00 mm hook using Vanna’s Choice: Mustard (worsted weight). We often crochet them with a C/2/2.75 mm to get a smaller star with tighter stitches.

Let’s take a closer look at each one.

Crochet Star Pattern Tutorial

A couple of these stars require you to slip stitch into the top of a previous stitch. See the tutorial below for more information on how to do that.

Large Crochet Star Pattern

This star could perhaps double as a sun. The holes that you see in this star actually disappear or become less visible if a smaller hook is used than what is recommended on the yarn label.

As seen on: Lid of the Flag in the Cup Cozy Collection.

Size: 2 3/4″ (2.75 inches)

Worsted Weight Yarn
Hook: H

Ch 2
Rnd 1: 10 hdc in 2^nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st. (10)
Rnd 2: In back loops only, sl st into next st. (work next group in the same st as sl st you just worked) * work: ch 2, dc, ch 1, sl st into top of dc, ch 2, sl st. 2 sl sts into next sts of Rnd 1* around.
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

“Starfish” Crochet Star Pattern

Each point of this star is constructed from the chain stitch…giving it a more fluid look.

Size: 2″ (2 inches)

Worsted Weight Yarn
Hook: H
NOTE: The 1^st ch made is the “base ch”.
Ch 5
Rnd 1: Sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st into base ch. (first point made). *Ch 4, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st into base ch* 4 times.
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Solid Crochet Star Pattern

This star is petite yet beefy all at the same time.

Size: 1 1/4″ (1.25 inches)

Worsted Weight Yarn
Hook: H
NOTE: The 1^st ch made is the “base ch”.
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Sc in 2^nd ch (base ch) from hook, ch 1, sl st in top of sc, sc in base ch. *Sc in base ch, ch 1, sl st in top of sc, sc in base ch* 4 times.
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Classic 5 Pointed Crochet Star Pattern

This star is very classic with 5 pointed ends and no holes in the center ring.

As seen on: Captain American Cup Cozy.

Size: 1 1/2″ (1.5 inches)

Worsted Weight Yarn
Hook: H
Ch 3, join with a sl st.
Rnd 1: Sl st into ring. *Ch 3, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, ch 1, sl st into ring* 5 times.
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Slip Stitch to Make a Point Tutorial

A couple of these crocheted stars ask you to slip stitch into the top of the previous single crochet (or double crochet). This will make a nice point on your star. The loop(s) you grab will give effect the way your star looks.

Here’s how we worked our Solid Star:

After you chain 1, insert your hook through the front loop of the single crochet, then the side loop of the single crochet (where the blue marker is hooked in the photo above). Yarn over and slip thought all loops on the hook.

Working through the front loop and the side of the stitch will help your stitches lay nice and flat.

Other Uses of These Star Patterns

We’ve used these star patterns on numerous projects.

Mug Cozy uses Large Star – Hook H
Mason Jar Lid uses Large Star – Hook H
Cup Cozy uses Classic 5 Point star – Hook C

For more information about our cozies:

Mason Jar Flag Cozy

Filed Under: Appliques, Patterns for FREE, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: star, stars

The Plastic Challenge

July 25, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

What would you create if you had to incorporate plastic into a fiber arts project?

Four of us (friends from a Starbucks knit/crochet group) took up the challenge and crocheted four very different projects. Other group members who didn’t submit items where the honorary judges.

Plastic Challenge

The Plastic Challenge Rules:

The project had to be crocheted or knitted.
Accents of other mixed media was acceptable.
Plastic had to be incorporated into the piece in a significant way.
Open to contestants of any age.

FIRST PLACE:

Piggy Bank – By: Deborah

Upcycling for Change…this piggy bank incorporated a cup that one of our beverages came in!

Does this little piggy look familiar? It’s a modified version of our Pork Chop crochet pattern.

Pork Chop pattern available on Etsy.

SECOND PLACE:

Panda – By: Island (age 11)

panda

Hands down, this project incorporated the most plastic elements in the bunch. This is a fun trash-to-treasure art piece. Who knew that pandas love plastic?

THIRD PLACE:

The final entries tied for third.

Granny Menu & Bag Keeper with Coordinating Coupon Purse – By: Dana

granny bag keeper and purse

Nostalgic and useful, the Menu Keeper holds a weekly menu between two transparency sheets while the tufted granny square pocket in the back stores plastic grocery bags. Crocheted with similar construction, the granny purse has two pockets for holding coupons.

Strawberry Writing Box – By: Alice

strawberry box open and closed

This bedazzled strawberry container is now a felted stationary box. It’s the perfect size for storing greeting cards, pens and stamps.

Another Challenge

The plastic challenge, though a little quirky, turned out to be surprisingly fun. It was interesting to see how very different everyone’s projects were.

The gauntlet has been dropped and another fun challenge has begin. Stay tuned for our next fiber contest.

Filed Under: Challenges & Contests Tagged With: bags, boxes, challenge, pig, piggy bank

Colorful Heart in Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth

July 22, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Ever since I charted the Heart in Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth knitting pattern, I’ve wanted to knit it in color. I love the stockinette heart in the middle of the garter stitch…but what would a change of color do?

The Front of Grandma’s Favorite Dishie

I’m thrilled with my first ever attempt to knit with a color change.

But I had two challenge:

I had to learn how to pick up a new color without leaving a hole.
Since there is no “back” to this project, that meant I couldn’t carry my color. Yep, there were 5 mini balls of yarn for this project! Way too many for a first timer.

This gave me a new appreciation for any and all knitting projects that use more than one color. And an even greater appreciation for knit groups! I’m definitely going to hit one up next time I start this project!

The Back of Grandma’s Favorite Dishie

So…since I didn’t carry the color…what does the back look like? Here ya go…a sneak peak.

Yeah, not very pretty. But you know what? I’m still gonna use it. Or is this one of those projects only a mother could love…so I should send it to my mom???

If you’ve got some knitting advice, I’m all ears. Leave me a comment below.

Get your free Heart in Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth knitting pattern.

Filed Under: Kitchen, Knit, Patterns for FREE Tagged With: free, grandma's favorite dishcloth, knit, pattern

Kettle Corn Recipe for Movie Night with Crochet Star Wars Chewbacca

July 19, 2013 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Kettle Corn Recipe for Movie Night with Crochet Star Wars Chewbacca Mason Jar Cozy

Make movie night more festive with our colorful kettle corn recipe and a crochet Star Wars Chewbacca Mason jar cozy!

As kids, Chewbacca was my sister’s and my favorite Star Wars character, so it seems only fitting that he be one of the characters we make for our movie night mason jar cozy. This is a fun and easy project that will add a lot of flavor to a night of entertainment.

Let’s start with the Kettle Corn…you can munch on it while you crochet!

Kettle Corn Recipe

We’ve changed up the traditional kettle corn recipe by using agave nectar instead of sugar (if you don’t have agave nectar, use ¼ cup of white sugar).

By adding a few drops of food coloring, this simple snack food becomes an extra special treat.

So, let’s get poppin’.

Kettle Corn Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white popcorn kernels
1/3 cup agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 drops of food coloring

Kettle Corn Directions:

In a large pot, heat oil and butter on medium-high heat. When it boils, add agave nectar, salt, food coloring and popcorn.
Constantly shake pot over heat. When popping starts to slow down, remove from heat and pour popcorn into a large bowl. CAUTION: the agave nectar/sugar burns easily. You will want to remove the pan from the heat long before there are 2 seconds between pops.
Stir and allow popcorn to cool before serving.

Crochet Star Wars Chewbacca Mason Jar Cozy

If you love to crochet Star Wars characters, than add this guy to the list. It will bring a smile to your face every step of the way. It did for me…I was grinning ear to ear as I was designing this cozy.

This works great as a cup cozy, too! You gotta have something to drink on movie night!

Skill Level: Easy

Stitches Used: Chain, Slip Stitch, Single Crochet

Skills Used: Crochet in Rows, Crochet in the Round, Crochet with two strands at once.

Chewbacca Supplies List:

Vanna’s Choice: ESPRESSO, SILVER GREY, TOFFEE
Fun Fur: Choclate
Yarn Needle for sewing
Hook: H/8/5.00 mm
Hook: C/2/2.75 mm

More Cozies in Store

Love this Star Wars cozy? There are more seasonal, holiday and just for fun cozies in our Crochet Cup Cozy Patterns eBook. We’ve created an entire collection with 28 designs one ebook.

Each design in the ebook has instructions to fit Mugs, Cups and Mason Jars. Every design has a delicious recipe or fun craft.

The ebook includes 4 new designs – Dracula, Vampire, Mummy and Blue Jeans.

Yarnovations

Miner for Halloween

Skull Pattern for Fauxchet Hook Rugging

Dishie Fauxchet Patterns

Crochet Bear Cozy and Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers

Product Review: easyloop Fauxchet Tool

Captain America Crochet Cozy

Crochet Stars Pattern & Tutorial

The Plastic Challenge

Colorful Heart in Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth

Kettle Corn Recipe for Movie Night with Crochet Star Wars Chewbacca

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