National Crochet Month 2012 Postcard

March 4, 2012 By

National Crochet Month 2012 – Postcard

To celebrate National Crochet Month 2012 we have crocheted postcard! This March, we’re letting the world know that we love yarn. We’re surprising friends and family with hand crocheted mail….delivered by the United States Post Office!

I Heart Yarn Postcard

National Crochet Month 2012

All Free Postcards

National Crochet Month 2012 is a great time to consider projects that use up our stash. This project did just that. And it was a good excuse for using wild colors and crazy materials!

Just for fun, we sent mickey ears to some friends, too.

I [Heart] Yarn pattern:

  • It measures 10″ x 5 1/2″.
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Chain
  • Stitches for Heart Applique: Single Crochet, Half Double, Double, Treble (triple)

Mickey Mouse Ears pattern:

  • It measures 10″ x 5 1/2″
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Stitches: Single crochet, Single Crochet Increase (Loop Stitch optional)
  • Crochet in the Round

National Crochet Month 2012 – Multi-Purpose Postcards

Postcard as Coaster

National Crochet Month 2012 is a great time to spread the word about our love of the hobby. These postcards can be used for more than just postcards by the recipient. These make great decorations for a craft room (bulletin board). They can also be used as coasters and are a great size for coffee mugs. Or how about using this as a granny square in a larger project?

But perhaps the best and most novel idea would be to reuse it as…a postcard! By simply removing the cardboard piece and attaching a new cardboard piece, this can be reused again as a postcard! I’ve seen crafters reuse greeting cards before, but never like this!

National Crochet Month 2012 – Join Us

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Tarn Soap Saver

February 10, 2012 By

UPDATE: This Recycled Into Yarn blog is no longer available.

Tarn Crown by Recycledn2yarn.com

Ok, the results are in. The FREE soap saver made using the t-shirt yarn is complete. Check out how beautiful the little sachet turned out.

To the right is a sneak peak. This is a close up of the crown edging. Nice!

Here is the article and pictures to the finished  Tarn Soap Saver.

For those that want to see more fabulous recycled projects, here is the blog for Recycled Into Yarn.

Love it!

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Crochet Along – TARN the Free Soap Saver

January 28, 2012 By
Recycled Into Yarn Crochet Along

Crochet Along with Recycled Into Yarn

We are pleased and honored to announce that Recycled Into Yarn will be using our FREE Crochet Sachet for their first Crochet Along.

The Crochet Along begins January 29, 2012.

They will be using T-shirt Yarn.

This pattern is great for beginners.

For complete details, and to participate in the Crochet Along, visit Recycled Into Yarn.

Have Fun!

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Pig Crochet Pattern

January 27, 2012 By

Pig Crochet Pattern – Affectionally named “Pork Chop”

Pig Crochet Pattern

We have affectionately named the pig in our Pig Crochet Pattern, “Pork Chop”. He is deliciously fun and easy to crochet! He’s super cute when crocheted in a couple shades of pinks. Have you seen the little extra details this crocheted pig includes? There are dew claws on the feet, puffy checks and a curly tail, just to name a few.

For the hunters in our lives, we’ve modified “Pork Chop” and mounted his head! Yep, this pattern includes instructions on how to make a Mounted Boar’s Head! It’s a little crazy, but it’s so real looking when crocheted in Brown Angel Hair and with the addition of tusks. This would be perfect in a man’s office, study or library. Since it’s crocheted, it would even be fun in your craft room! Be sure to name him!

This pig crochet pattern includes the following instructions:

  • “Pork Chop” as the stuffed animal.
  • The head of “Pork Chop” mounted.
  • Mounted Boar’s Head.
  • Boar as a stuffed animal.
pig with collar

Pig Crochet Pattern – “Pork Chop” as a Famous Pig

This Pig Crochet Pattern can be modified and used to represent a number of famous pigs. As is, “Pork Chop” is a great farm animal. But with a few tweaks, he can be a book character or famous movie star. Here’s a short list of famous pigs:

  • Maxwell, the Geico Pig – give him a pinwheel and watch him squeal “weeeeee” all the way home.
  • Napoleon from Animal Farm – have him stand on his hind feet and give him some clothes.
  • Piglet from Winnie the Pooh – dress him in a striped pink shirt and have him stand on his hind feet.
  • Porky Pig from Looney Tunes – dress him in a blue shirt and red tie and have him stand on his hind feet.
  • Tusk, the Arkansas Razorbacks mascot – crochet him in red with a black sweater.
  • Wilbur from Charlotte’s Web – give him an award winning collar.

Pig Crochet Patter – The Details

Like our other patterns, this Pig Crochet Pattern includes lots of photos, detailed written instructions, checkboxes to mark your progress, materials list, gauge info and more.

Skill Level: Easy

“Pork Chop” measures 10″ in length x 5 1/2″ tall x 3 3/4″ wide.

Pork Chop Pig pattern available on Etsy.

Available in the Store

Pig Crochet Pattern – Available in the Store

The Pig Crochet Pattern is available now on Etsy. Purchase your pattern today and you can be making a pig tonight! Weeeeee….what fun!

FREE accessories and modifications are available in the store as well!

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FREE Pig Accessories & Modifications

January 27, 2012 By

FREE Pig Accessories and Modifications Crochet Pattern – Dress Up “Pork Chop”

Free Pig Accessories and Modifications crochet pattern

This free pig accessories pattern will transform your simple little pig into a stylish playtime buddy. It’s amazing what a simple little shirt or collar will do. Add initials to the tag or make the pig  best of show by awarding them 1st place with the collar and medal.

The pattern includes:

  • Button Down Shirt pattern.
  • Collar and Medal (tag) pattern.
  • Instructions to modify “Pork Chop” to look like “Tusk” the Arkansas Razorback.
  • Instructions for the letter “A” for the shirt (for Arkansas Razorbacks).
  • Pinwheel instructions so your pig can look like “Maxwell” from the Geico commercials.
pig with collar

Skill Level: Easy+

The Shirt does use a No Chain Foundation Single Crochet – instructions for this special stitch are provided.

FREE Pig Accessories and Modifications Crochet Pattern – More About “Pork Chop”

This pattern is an add on to “Pork Chop”. Learn more about the Pig Crochet Pattern in our blog. He comes with a pig stuffed animal, mounted pig head, mounted boar’s head and wild boar stuffed animal. Buy “Pork Chop” in the store.

Pork Chop Pig pattern on Etsy.

FREE Crochet Patterns

Free Patterns Page: Download the pattern from the FREE Crochet Patterns page.

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D Fence Football Christmas Ornament

December 15, 2011 By

D Fence Football Christmas Ornament – FREE Crochet Pattern – Great for Any Team

d fence football christmas ornament

This FREE D Fence Football Christmas Ornament is great for any American football fan. You know we’re passionate about sports. We love high school, college and professional football. We also know that a good offense is a good defense.

This football ornament is great for friends and family alike. It can be used as a Christmas tree ornament, a refrigerator magnet or applique for a hat or other accessories. And this is a great stash buster. Use whatever yarns you have in the house just so long as your colors have contrast so each element will stand out.

D Fence (defense) is a popular poster design that football fans take with them to football games. It’s our way of encouraging the defensive line (players) to play hard and win.

D Fence Football Christmas Ornament – The Pattern Details

The D Fence Football Christmas Ornament measures 3 inches x 3 inches. It’s design is inspired by the picket style fence.

Skill Level: Easy

football

The pattern for the D Fence Football Ornament includes detailed written instructions, supply list, gauge info, abbreviation list, checkbox to mark your progress, photos and more.  The FREE pattern includes:

  • Picket slats
  • Horizontal supports
  • Letter “D”
  • Mini NFL style football
Bonus Garden Pattern

BONUS: This FREE pattern also includes instructions on crocheting a flower garden scene. We couldn’t resist making this fence ornament multi-purpose. The flower garden can be crocheted on the back or as a separate ornament all together.

D Fence Football Christmas Ornament – Download for FREE

This pattern includes all the great features found in all our patterns including photos, detailed instructions, gauge information, supply list, check boxes to mark your progress, and more.

FREE Crochet Patterns

Free Patterns Page: Download the pattern from the FREE Crochet Patterns page.

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Gardening Christmas Ornament

December 15, 2011 By

Gardening Christmas Ornament – FREE Crochet Pattern

Gardening Christmas Ornament

This FREE Gardening Christmas Ornament is perfect for people who loves flowers, gardening and the great outdoors. It spreads a little cheer in those cold winter months when blooms are a distant memory.

Gardeners can use this ornament to decorate their Christmas tree, as a refrigerator magnet or applique for purse or other accessories. The bright colors against the picket fence give it a touch of whimsy. Use scraps of yarn you have on hand. This project is perfect for the ultra brights and neons!

Gardening Christmas Ornament – FREE Pattern Details

The Gardening Christmas Ornament measures 3″ x 3″. The FREE pattern includes detailed written instructions, photos, gauge info, supplies list, check boxes to mark your progress and more.

flower garden

Skill Level: Easy

The pattern includes directions for the following:

  • Vertical Pickets
  • Horizontal Supports
  • Flowers
  • 3 Stems
d fence football ornament

BONUS: This fence pattern includes instructions on making a fence for football fans. It doubles as a D Fence!

American football fans know that a good defense is a good offense. Show support of the whole team with this fun twist to the word defense (d fence).

Gardening Christmas Ornament – FREE Download

This pattern includes all the great features found in all our patterns including photos, detailed instructions, gauge information, supply list, check boxes to mark your progress, and more.

FREE Crochet Patterns

Free Patterns Page: Download the pattern from the FREE Crochet Patterns page.

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Crochet Christmas Ornaments

December 11, 2011 By

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

Crochet Christmas ornaments are a fun and festive way to decorate for the holidays.  From the classical to the whimsical, these crocheted ornaments are designed to please everyone in the house this Christmas.

They are quick and easy to make and most ornaments can be crocheted with just remnants of yarn. Decorate the tree; accessorize a present; hang them from doorknobs. These little ornaments can bring cheer wherever they’re needed.

Skill Level: Easy

Dazzle your friends and family with these ornaments. Show them that crochet can be traditional yet untraditional all at the same time.

Need a gift for a dog lover? Sneak a squeaker into one of these ornaments and turn it into a hand crocheted dog toy!

Crochet Christmas Ornaments – The Details

This crochet Christmas ornaments pattern set includes the directions for six fun and unique ornaments.

Most of the ornaments use a basic medium weight yarn for the base ornament with fine or super fine yarn for the details. Each ornament is crocheted in the round and the pattern includes instructions using US abbreviations, a materials list, gauge information, check boxes to keep track of your progress, photos, and more.

Christmas Ball Ornaments Set

Let’s take a closer look at each ornament:

  • Snowman Crochet Christmas Ornament – This 2 3/4 inch tall winter classic comes with a removable chullo (ear flap hat) and a quirky smile sure to warm everyone’s heart. Hang without the hat and the snowman looks like a golf ball – perfect for the golfers in your life.
  • Toy Soldier Crochet Christmas Ornament – This 4 1/2 inch tall Nutcracker character brings a solemn demeanor to the festivities, guarding the hopes and dreams of all those present.
  • Santa’s Belly Crochet Christmas Ornament – Like a bowlful of jelly, this 3 1/2 inch tall merry belly comes with a belt that can be tightened, loosened, and with a metal buckle, removed altogether. Directions include how to make a crocheted buckle or how to use a metal buckle.
  • Sock Monkey Crochet Christmas Ornament – A childhood favorite, this 2 1/2 inch tall ornament is for the young at heart. Fun for the little ones and for those that remember their sock monkey friend.
  • Ball of Yarn Crochet Christmas Ornament – Yarnivores of every kind will enjoy this 3 3/4 inch tall yarn ball. Whether a knitter, a crocheter, or a yarn crafter in general, this is a fun way to bring one’s love of the fiber arts into the festivities.
  • Snowflake Crochet Christmas Ornament – Bringing two classic decorations together, this 3 inch tall ornament combines the ball ornament with the snowflake ornament. Separate they decorate all kinds of spaces, together they spice up  the place.

Crochet Christmas Ornaments – In Our Etsy Shop

These crochet Christmas Ornaments are available now in our Etsy shop.

Christmas Ornaments pattern on Etsy.

Order today and start crocheting right away!

Available in the Store

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FREE Sachet Bag Crochet Pattern

December 5, 2011 By
sachet bags

FREE Sachet Bag Crochet  Pattern – Such Adorable Bags

Make your own Sachet Bags with this FREE Crochet Pattern and see what all the fuss is about. Why the new craze for sachet bags? Are they really all that special? Many people use them as soap savers. Do they really save on soap? Seeing is believing. Download the free pattern and see for yourself.

sachet iPod cozy

Soap isn’t the only thing these draw string bags are good for. They make great gift card holders! You can also use these as pouches for storing electrical devices such as an iPod and cell phones. These mini bags are most notably recognized as potpourri sachets and scented sachets or as wedding favors and bridal shower favors. These make great gift wrapping for smaller gifts like chocolates and jewelry. You’ll be so delighted with your sachet, you’ll come up with a lot of little uses for it.

FREE Sachet Bag Crochet Pattern – The Details

crown edging

Your sachet bags will vary in size depending on the size hook you use. We used hook E with Red Heart Eco-Cotton yarn and our bags measure 2 3/4 inches x 6 inches.

Skill level: Easy

This bag is crocheted using the filet stitch (dc, ch 1 skip a st). It’s topped with a beautiful crown edge and tightens with a cord draw string. It’s simple yet elegant.

The pattern includes detailed written instructions (for the bag, crown edge and drawstring). It has lots of photos, materials list, gauge info, check box to mark your progress and more.

FREE Crochet Patterns

Free Patterns Page: Download the pattern from the FREE Crochet Patterns page.

FREE Sachet Bag Crochet Pattern – There’s More!

Caution: Sachet bags are addicting to make. We made one sachet and couldn’t stop. In our case, one bag led to seven! Here is a small sampling of them.

Crochet Soap Saver Collection

Blog: See all seven of the bags on our Crochet Soap Saver Collection blog post

Etsy: Crochet Sachet Soap Saver Collection Pattern

This set has a nice blend of both feminine and masculine designs. Check out the bonus Mary Jane style Wash Mitt. It’s perfect for liquid soap users!

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Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set

December 3, 2011 By

UPDATE: Pattern has been discontinued.

Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set – A Happy Trio

Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set

Ohhh so soft. This Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set is cute and cuddly. Whether you make just one piece or all three, you’ll love the way it feels and so will the recipient! The colors of the Sensations Rainbow Boucle yarn were calling our names begging to be turned into a winter scene. Here is the happy result.

Scarves and Hats whip up pretty quickly so they make great last minute gifts. If you have a little extra time, the gift bag is adorable – don’t pass that up. We crocheted with two strands at once (held double) and used a hdc so that it would work up a bit quicker than a single crochet project.

Skill Level: The pattern is easy, but the Boucle yarn is a bit tricky to work with. If you use Boucle, please note that you probably won’t be able to see your stitches. You’ll have to crochet more by feel than anything. But it should be pretty easy to do since these projects are worked in a rectangle (back and forth – not in the round).

Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set – The Pattern Details

The set is an adorable gift because the hat and scarf match and fit nicely inside the gift bag. Mix and match for your specific needs. We love that the winter scene isn’t too “Christmasy” and can be worn all winter long.

The pattern includes lots of photos, written directions, a couple of charts, gauge info, materials list, check boxes to mark your progress and more. Since the stitches of Boucle are difficult to see, we’ve also taken photos of the tree appliques with traditional yarn.

film strip of winter set

The Winter Hat Pattern

This is crocheted as a rectangle. The finished project measures 9 1/5 inches tall not including the pom pom. It’s 10 1/2 inches when folded flat. It’s one size fits all. It fits young boys, teen girls and adult women.

The hat pattern includes a chart as well as written instructions. It can be easily modified for larger or smaller sizes. There are photos and instructions on how to make the pom pom. And of course photos and directions for the tree.

Wearing the Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set

The Winter Scarf Pattern

This is crocheted with short rows. The scarf measures 5 inches by 56 inches. There are detailed instructions and photos for the scarf, tree and star.

This piece is a lot of fun to make and wear. It’s so soft looking, don’t be surprised if people stop you and ask to feel it!

The Winter Gift Bag Pattern

This is crocheted as a rectangle (the bottom sewn on as a separate piece). There is a chart as well as detailed instructions on how to crochet the bag. There are detailed instructions on making the cute icicle edging, handles and tree appliques.

This gift bag will look absolutely adorable under the Christmas tree. Or maybe you’ll use it as an adorable tote?

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