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Crochet Christmas Ornaments

December 11, 2011 by Yarnovator ·

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.

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 the Store

These crochet Christmas Ornaments are available now in the store. When you purchase through our website, you’ll immediately receive a receipt which includes a link to download the PDF pattern.

Christmas Ornaments pattern on Etsy.

Order today and start crocheting right away!

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FREE Sachet Bag Crochet Pattern

December 5, 2011 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

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.

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

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 Patterns Page: Download the pattern from the FREE Crochet Patterns page.
Store: Add the Filet Sachet with Crown Edge Pattern Free to your cart in the Store.

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.

Blog: See all seven of the bags on our Crochet Soap Saver Collection blog post
Store: Also available in the store at Crochet Sachet Soap Saver Collection.

Etsy: Crochet Sachet Soap Saver Collection

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 Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set – A Happy Trio

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.

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.

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?

Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set – In the Store

The pattern is now available in the store. Order now and download the pattern right from the link on your receipt. See more photos on the Winter Hat and Scarf Gift Set page in the store.

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Mary Jane Wash Mitt

December 3, 2011 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Mary Jane Wash Mitt – Fun and Practical

Mary Jane shoes and slippers are wildly popular. Bath time has been totally inspired by her, too!

Where the toe box might be, we’ve got a pocket for your fingers. Where the heel might be, we’ve got a pocket for the thumb. And nothing says Mary Jane like a fun strap with faux button. We’ve got one of those to. It runs across the back of your hand to strap the Mary Jane Wash Mitt firmly in place.

The Bath Mitt is great for liquid soap lovers. You can use it in the bath, shower or keep it by your sink to use as your face scrubbie.

Mary Jane Wash Mitt – the Details

We dressed up this Mary Jane Wash Mitt by adding a bit of ruffle around the edge. Who doesn’t love a little extra frill?!

Skill Level: Easy

Really, this is a fun, quick and easy project. You can make three or more wash mitts with one skein of Red Heart Eco-Cotton Yarn. So this is fabulous last minute gift. It measures 4 1/2″ x 8″. We’ve included instructions on how to make it smaller for more petite hands.

The pattern includes detailed written instructions, lots of pictures, gauge info, materials list, check box for marking your progress, size info, abbreviation list and more.

BONUS: This pattern also includes 7 soap saver sachets! And they are all adorable. You can learn more about them on our crochet soap saver collection page.

Crochet Soap Saver Collection pattern on Etsy.

This is available now in the store. Your receipt will have a link to download the pattern. Buy the Mary Jane Wash Mitt pattern now and start crocheting right away.

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How to Hold a Crochet Hook

November 25, 2011 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

How to Hold a Crochet Hook

I’m starting to become a little insecure about how to hold a crochet hook. It seems as though everyone around me holds it one way and I the other. Can you relate or am I the lone wolf here.

In fact, I recently watched a youtube video where the gal was demonstrating both techniques and she made some sort of comment about my chosen grip being awkward. Awkward? It doesn’t feel awkward to me. If anything, her grip is awkward. But apparently not to most of my friends and family!

20+ years ago my grandmother taught my twin sister, my mother and I how to crochet. And it’s engraved on my brain that the way I hold my hook is “the right way”. Really, I remember her saying there was a right and wrong way. As a new hooker, I wanted to do it right, so I chose my grip.

Now, I wonder, “Have I been wrong all these years?” Most crocheters these days say that either way is right. But do they really believe that or are they just appeasing people like me?

Case in point, I went to a knitters and crocheters group the other day and one of the gals was staring at me while I crocheted. Then, she and my sister started talking about how I hold the crochet hook…as if I was some sort of alien. “Hello,” I thought, “I’m right here in the room.”

So, based on their conversation, it should come as no surprise that Yarnovator (my twin sister) and I each hold the crochet hook differently. It was shocking to me when I recently found out that one of us holds it from beneath like a pencil and the other holds it overhand like a knife. It seems strange to me that we are similar in so many ways yet different here, on a matter of technique.

And what about my mother? After all, she was there when my grandmother taught us “right from wrong”. She’s apparently not picking sides because she holds the crochet hook both ways. Literally…for every stitch she holds it both ways. She starts out her stitch holding the crochet hook like a pencil, then ends the stitch holding it like a knife! I have to admit, I’ve never seen anyone crochet quite like that. She definitely has both bases covered.

How to Hold a Crochet Hook – The Conclusion

So, what will I do about how to hold a crochet hook? Will I change my technique to blend in with the crowd or band together with others who crochet like me and start a crusade? I think I’ll just turn on the tv and work on my next project and crochet the way I know to be the right way.

How do you hold your crochet hook? Take the poll below letting us know.

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Holiday Gift Bags

November 7, 2011 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Holiday Gift Bags – Perfect for Religious and Non-Religious Celebrations

No doubt you’ll need a few holiday gift bags this holiday season. Add a personal touch and a bit of whimsy with some hand crocheted bags! These are perfect for gift giving, to decorate for the holidays or for use as totes and purses.

These bags are great for both religious and secular holiday celebrations. The turkey bag will help you gobble up some fun this Thanksgiving. The Bethlehem and reindeer bag will help you ring in a little Christmas cheer.

Holiday Gift Bags – Ornaments

As a bonus, this holiday gift bags pattern includes instructions on making the turkey and reindeer appliques or as Christmas ornaments! The ornaments will look cute hanging on a Christmas tree or as decorations on gifts.

The turkey measures measures 6.5″ (width and height). The Reindeer measures 4.5″ (width and height) when crocheted with an H hook and medium worsted weight yarn (4). We used Red Heart Super Saver.

Holiday Gift Bags – The Details

These holiday gift bags are easy to crochet and fun to make. The body of the bag is made with a half double crochet which makes it whip up quickly. The edging is beautiful with a reverse double crochet. Of course, the turkey and reindeer applique make the gift bags simply adorable.

The gift bags measure 6.5″ x 4″ x 9″ (not including the handles). The pattern includes:

Turkey bag instructions
Bethlehem bag instructions
Reindeer bag instructions
Applique and Ornament instructions
Bonus Bag: The Bethlehem bag using bulky yarn (5)
Photos, detailed instructions, gauge info, materials list and more…

Spread a little holiday cheer with homemade holiday gift bags now. They are now available in the store.

Holiday Gift Bags pattern on Etsy.

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Crochet Snowflake Free Patterns

November 5, 2011 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Crochet Snowflake Free Patterns

If you’re looking for “crochet snowflake free patterns”, we’ve got a fun one for you! Make snowflakes that are cute, quick and adorable this holiday season! This is perfect for decorating Christmas trees, a window in your house or office and perfect for sprucing up gift wrapped presents.

This pattern is great for beginners because it calls for medium worsted weight yarn (4). Something like Red Heart Super Saver White would be perfect. The pattern calls for knowledge of chains, single crochet and slip stitch.

Crochet Snowflake Free Patterns – Stiffening Instructions and more…

Included in this crochet snowflake free pattern is complete instructions on making appliques and ornaments! We provide pictures and step by step instructions on how to turn your homemade snowflake into a beautiful Christmas decoration!

The snowflake measures 3 1/2 inches with a C hook and 5 inches with an H hook. And if you want to add a little more sparkle to your project, we’ve even included instructions on how to add glitter! Oh, la, la!

Here’s what’s included in this Crochet Snowflake Free Patterns instructions:

3 1/2 inch snowflake pattern
5 inch snowflake pattern
3 stiffening instructions
1 glitter instructions
Ornament instructions
Information about snowflakes, appliques and ornaments
Photos, supply list, gauge info and more…

Free Patterns Page: Download the pattern from the FREE Crochet Patterns page.
Store: Add the Snowflake Free to your cart in the Store.

Want More Crochet Snowflake Patterns and Christmas Gifts Bags?

Gift Bags and Snowflake Ornaments

For the snowflake enthusiast, we’ve created a Christmas Gift Bag set that includes 4 sizes of gift bags with a different snowflake for each bag. With decorative paper gift bags costing between $2 and $4 at the store, it’s cheaper to make your own gift bags!

Christmas Gift Bag Set on Etsy.

The Christmas Gift Bag Set is available in the store. Buy it for the bag instructions or just for the snowflakes!

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Trick or Treat Bags

October 13, 2011 by Yarnovator ·

Trick or Treat Bags – The Monsters of the Stash

These classic monster trick or treat bags are great for sprucing up a costume and holding a sizable stash of candy. They are sure to be coveted by all the little ghouls and goblins this Halloween. And they make handy little treat bags for your home or office!

Make them friendly or little scary with the stitching of the mouth and the placement of the eyes. Though they are watching you, they won’t tell how many sweet treats you’ve eaten today!

Trick or Treat Bags – Crochet Pattern

The crochet pattern for each of these monster treat bags features a famous monster in history. Crocheted two strands at a time, these bags work up quickly for a ghoulish surprise.

Suck the candy from your friends and neighbors with a Dracula bag. Complete with a cape, bow tie, and fangs, you can count on the Count with your Halloween candy. He measures

The Frankenstein monster will keep things safe in this shaggy headed bag. Crocheted with Fun Fur, this fun treat bag will hold quite a stash.

Wrap up your treats in Mummy’s bandages. Crocheted as a solid bag, a separate crocheted bandage allows you to wrap it up tight, just the way you like it. The mummy measures 7″ tall x 6 1/2″ wide by 21″ around.

Each treat bag is crocheted as a solid unit with the facial features crocheted separately and sewn on. Each bag requires color changes. The mummy has color changes at the ends of rounds while the Frankenstein and Dracula bags have changes in the middle of rounds as well as at the ends of some rounds. Directions for changing colors is included in the pattern.

Trick or Treat Bags – Available in the Store

Friendly or scary, make these bags to fit your trick or treating style. Order your pattern from the store for a monster sized good time.

Trick or Treat Bags pattern on Etsy.

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Dynamite

October 10, 2011 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Dynamite – Creating a Bang

Crochet a stick of dynamite and you’re in for a bang! These toy explosives are small enough for your pocket but they pack a big enough punch for the big jobs. Add a bit of yellow and orange string to the end of the wick and these toys are lit!

Caution: once your kids get their hands on one, they’re gonna want more!

Dynamite – FREE Crochet Pattern

Dynamite has been around since the late 1880’s. It’s been used by cowboys, miners and soldiers alike. That should light up your child’s imagination!

The finished dynamite measure 1 1/4 x 8 inches making them quick and easy to crochet. This pattern calls for crochet in the round (you can make them any length you like). Use scraps of yarn you have in your stash – a real money saving solution for the holidays!

Free Patterns Page: Download the pattern from the FREE Crochet Patterns page.
Store: Add the Dynamite Free to your cart in the Store.

Dynamite – Something for the Bigger Jobs

Check out this Hard Hat Mining Set!

Make your little bang a BIG KAPOW with the Hard Hat Mining Set! The hard hat will help keep you safe on the job and light your way. Strap a bunch of dynamite together and create a big bang with the blasting box (the handle really moves up and down!). Store all your explosives in the wooden dynamite create for later use.

Learn more about the Hard Hat Mining Set or head to the store to get your pattern now.

Hard Hat Mining Set pattern on Etsy.

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Hard Hat Mining Set

October 10, 2011 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Hard Hat Mining Set – A Blast to Play With

The hard hat and mining set is the perfect toy to create an explosion. Crochet fire on a single stick of dynamite and throw it in a hole for a little kapow. Or set off a whole stack of dynamite with a blasting box to create a BIG BANG!

Take your imagination deep within the earth building mines to reach diamonds, gold, gems and other precious metals. Or blast through layers of rock quarrying granite and other beautiful stone.

The hard hat will keep you safe as you blast your way to adventure. Stash your dynamite in the wood crate and bring it and the blasting box along for the big jobs.

Hard Hat and Mining Set – Fun for All the Kids

This is one hard hat and mining set you’re gonna love to crochet because this one pattern will work for all the kids (baby to adult women)!

The hard hat pattern is One Size Fits All because there’s an adjustable strap inside (just like real hard hats). Simply make the strap tighter (with use of a button) and it will fit anybody’s head (baby, toddler, child, tween, teen, adult women). Add the light, and your projects are immediately illuminated.

The dynamite is a breeze to whip up. Make a couple sticks to carry in your pocket or crochet a bunch and strap them together for bigger jobs. This pattern comes with instructions to make a wick for a single stick or blasting cap and wire to attach a bunch of dynamite to a blasting box.

The blasting box will help you get the big jobs done faster. The “plunger handle” really moves! You can pull up and down on the handle to simulate a big blast! The sides of the box are crocheted with a wavy pattern to simulate wood grain. There’s a strap on top so you can carry the box to your blast sight. Instructions for the wire, twistable wing nuts and blasting cap are also included.

The wood dynamite crate will help store your dynamite when you’re heading to the job site. This pattern calls for two shades of brown to really get an authentic wood grain look. Crochet a couple of hinges and some lettering to bring the box to life. Create some cord handles and you can carry your explosives anywhere.

Hard Hat and Mining Set – Available in the Store

The beauty of the hard hat and mining set is that you can start playing right away. Crochet the hard hart first and you’ll instantly feel like a miner. With just a single stick of dynamite you can immediately begin to blow things up. Add the blasting box and wood crate when time allows or when your stack of dynamite gets to be unmanageable!

The crochet pattern for the hard hat and mining set is available now in the store. You’ll get a bang out of this pattern!

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