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After I made the Turkey Coaster, I knew I had to make more! Here are a bunch of Crochet Christmas Coaster designs that I came up with! We have a wreath, peppermint candy, snowman, Santa (or elf!), gingerbread, and ornament. But these can be much more than coasters. Hang them from your tree, use them as fridge magnets, appliqués on blankets or totes, gift toppers, and more! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Each one measures approximately 4 inches round and is worked from the same basic pattern. Grab some scrap yarn in a few different colors to add on all the fun embellishments. I have a YouTube video that will walk you through some of the details.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn or Bernat Super Value
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Basic Coaster Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around fasten off and weave in ends.

Add embellishments using the video below to guide you.

If making the ornament coaster:
Round 7: join in gray yarn and chain 2, 2 HDC in first 3 stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 8: SC Decrease, SC in next two, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC in each of the 4 stitches, chain 6 and join to last stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

If making the peppermint candy coaster:
After surface slip stitching the swirl onto the coaster, attach yarn at one end, chain 3 and make 2 in same stitch, 3 DC in next stitch, 2 DC + chain 3 in next, join, fasten off and repeat on opposite side of coaster.

Wreath Coaster Pattern:
Starting with white yarn..
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around,
join in green yarn, chain 1
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 7: skip a stitch 4 DC all in next, skip a stitch, *join to next, skip a stitch, 4 DC in next, skip a stitch, repeat *
Fasten off and weave in ends.
With a long strand of red yarn, weave yarn in and out of round 6 (abut every two stitches) and tie in a bow where the ends meet.

I would love to see what holiday crochet projects you are working on! Please feel free to tag me on social media using @RepeatCrafterMe.

If you like these Christmas Coasters you might like my Turkey Coaster for Thanksgiving! Get the pattern HERE.

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Yesterday I showed you how to make cute little Two-Tier Evergreen Trees, and today I wanted to show you how perfect they are on top of a Crochet Christmas Camper! This camper pattern was posted as a spring/summer project here on my blog last May so all you need to do is switch up the colors to be a bit more christmassy!

GET THE CROCHET CAMPER PATTERN HERE

Then you can add on lots of fun embellishments.

GET THE CROCHET EVERGREEN TREE PATTERN HERE

String some mini lights to the top of the camper. All you need is a dab or two of hot glue to set it in place.

Add a Wreath Button with another dab of hot glue to hold it down.

I’m thinking of stitching this entire camper on top of square crochet pillow or maybe a tote bag. It’s so fun and festive and needs to be shown off during the entire holiday season!

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I’ve been anxious to get my hands on the new Red Heart O’Go yarn in color Christmas! Tis the season for starting on those holiday gifts! You can get at least 2 pairs of socks from each O’Go and I love this new colorway! The fun part this project is rolling up the sock to put in a paper baking cups to make them look like a cupcake. Perfect for gift giving! The paper cups I had only fit one sock so you will gift two cupcakes = one pair of socks.

Materials:

– Red Heart O’Go Yarn in Christmas
Shop Red Heart Super Saver O’Go Christmas Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Small Clover Pom-pom maker
– Paper Baking Cups (Get them HERE)

Easy Sock Pattern: (fits size 5/6 with notes on how to make larger)

Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 8-15: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)

Now we are going to work in rows to make the heel. If you want to make the slipper socks bigger, now is a good place to continue a few more rounds before starting on the heel. You could also increase after Round 7 (SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, chain 1)

ROW 16: SC in first 12, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 17-20: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
Row 21: SC in first 2, SC Decrease 4x, SC in last 2, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 22: SC in first, SC Decrease 3x, SC in last, chain 1, turn (5 SC)
Row 23: SC Decrease, SC, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (3 SC)
Row 24: SC Decrease (skip over middle stitch), chain 1, turn

Now go back into working in rounds

Round 25: SC in each stitch around making a total of 32 stitches (do the best you can on rough edges), join, chain 1 (32 SC)
Round 26-27: SC around making a SC Decrease in two corners, join, chain 1 (see photos)
Round 28-34 or desired length: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Fasten off and weave in ends.

The great thing about O’Go yarn is that you can separate it so if you want your second sock to have the same color sequence as the first sock, you can separate your O’Go to start with the correct color. As you can see in my example, I started both socks with green and used the white portion to make my small pom-poms!

Roll them up and put them in a cupcake baking cup!

Check out my little TikTok video about these socks HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@repeatcrafterme/video/7017927626576645381?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=7017958733532677637

Shop Red Heart Super Saver O’Go Christmas Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com

I hope you have all enjoyed the past five weeks of the Christmas Characters Crochet-Along Blanket that I hosted with my friends at Yarnspirations! So many of you have been posting your finished blankets on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasCharactersCAL and they are incredible! I love seeing your creativity come through with additional embellishments. Adding on so many fun pieces on top of the original pattern like some holly berry to frosty’s hat and pipsqueak (furry yarn) to Santa’s beard.

I promised you guys a bonus panel and so I am delivering to you a freshly baked Gingerbread Man! Isn’t he adorable?! Using the same colors from the rest of the blanket, you can easily crochet this additional Christmas Character and attach it to the back of the blanket (opposite of Rudolph the Reindeer) or start a new blanket!

I have lots of other ideas for the other backside panels as well. I’m not sure I will have time to crochet them any time soon but I would love to see your idea for other Christmas Characters! For instance how about Mrs Claus on the other side of Santa (shout out to Phyllis who already created a Mrs Claus panel and posted it in the Yarnspirations Stitch Squad!) A polar bear or penguin on the other side of the Snowman?! And how about a Christmas tree or Gift Box for the green panel?! Tons of options!

Want to get started crocheting the Christmas Characters CAL blanket?! The free pattern and video tutorials are HERE on Yarnspirations.com.

Now for the Gingerbread Panel Design!

Below is the video tutorial and written pattern:

Rik-Rak Whte Frosting Pattern:
Chain 50, 2 SC in second chain from hook, SC in next 4, now you are going to make a 3 SC Decrease (SC three stitches together), *SC in next 4, 3 SC in next, SC in next 4, 3 SC Decrease, repeat from * until the end of the chain making 3 SC in the last stitch, chain 1, turn.
Row 2: 2 SC in second stitch, SC in next 4, 3 SC Decrease, SC in next 4, 3 SC in next, repeat until end, make 3 SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn
Repeat row 2 another time or leave as is!

I originally made 3 rows and then ended up ripping one row out because I felt like ultimately the 2 rows looked better on the blanket panel.

Eyes = Same as Santa/Snowman/Elf eyes
Buttons = Same as eye pattern
Cheeks = Same as “Pom-Poms” from Santa and Elf hat

Smile = with white, chain 40, fasten off leaving long tail to stitch chain onto blanket in the shape of a smile.

Merry Crocheting!

As you are working on your blanket, please share your progress on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasCharactersCAL. I would love to see your works in progress as well as your finished blankets!

The Elf has been busy in Santa’s workshop, but is making an appearance as the last panel of our Christmas blanket! In this final week, you will be recreating many of the embellishments seen during previous weeks, as well as new embellishments such as the neck fringe.

Get the Week 5 (ELF) Pattern and Video HERE

If you missed the previous weeks, don’t worry, they are all there for you in the link above!

HERE is the direct link to the landing page where you can get the pattern and videos.

I also have all of the links to the tutorial posted right here on repeatcrafterme.com. Just look for them under the “crocheting” tab at the top of my homepage!

We used two different greens in the same blankets and they both look great! Darker or lighter, you can’t go wrong with this adorable Elf!

Looking for a quick project? Use the leftover yarn from your Christmas Characters Blanket to make theseChristmas Buddy Bookmarks! Get the free pattern HERE

As you are working on your blanket, please share your progress on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasCharactersCAL. I would love to see your works in progress as well as your finished blankets!

I designed a super fun Christmas blanket for the whole family to enjoy! The Christmas Characters blanket features a set of recognizable holiday characters, making it perfect for the upcoming season.

Stay tuned for a bonus panel pattern coming next week!

Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul! Welcome to Week 4 of the Christmas Characters CAL! Just a few crocheted elements bring this snowman to life! The white background does almost all the work for us. Just add a few single crocheted circles for buttons and eyes. A crocheted carrot nose, a scarf, and top hat completes this cute Christmas character.

Get the Week 4 (Snowman) Pattern and Video HERE

If you missed the previous weeks, don’t worry, they are all there for you in the link above!

If you tried signing up and are having issues or you aren’t receiving the emails, here is what you can do. THIS link should take you directly to each weeks instructions and pattern.

In addition, Yarnspirations is still accepting sign ups. For those of you who would like to sign up, but are having issues, you can direct message Yarnspirations on Facebook or send an inquiry to [email protected] Also, HERE is the direct link to the landing page where you can get the pattern and videos.

You can still come to my blog or social media pages every Friday over the next 5 weeks to get the links to the pattern/video.

Looking for a quick project? Use the leftover yarn from your Christmas Characters Blanket to make these Christmas Buddy Bookmarks! Get the free pattern HERE

As you are working on your blanket, please share your progress on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasCharactersCAL. I would love to see your works in progress as well as your finished blankets!

I designed a super fun Christmas blanket for the whole family to enjoy! The Christmas Characters blanket features a set of recognizable holiday characters, making it perfect for the upcoming season.

The Christmas Characters CAL has inspired another project… Christmas Buddy Bookmarks! This is a super cute and quick holiday project that you can gift as a set and make for the little (and big) readers in your life!

If you aren’t familiar with Christmas Characters CAL, it’s an adorable Christmas Blanket with 4 panels featuring your favorite christmas faces. Feel free to join anytime over at Yarnspirations.com! These bookmarks are the perfect way to use up any leftover yarn from your CAL (crochet-along) Blanket!

Bookmark Materials:
– Worsted Weight Yarn in Red, White, Green, Light and Dark Brown, a bit of yellow, and black. I used a combination of colors from the Red Heart Super Saver and Bernat Super Value line.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Small buttons in black, red and yellow
– Fabri-tac glue/hot glue gun (optional) or use a needle and thread to sew buttons on.

Finished Size: Approximately 8 inches without tassels/ 13 inches with Tassels.

Gingerbread Bookmark:
Starting with light brown yarn (Bernat Super Value in Topaz is a great Gingerbread color)
Chain 8, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 4: Join in white yarn, chain 4 + DC in first stitch, skip a stitch, DC + chain 1 + DC in next stitch, skip a stitch, DC + chain 1 + DC in next, skip a stitch, DC + chain 1 + DC in last stitch,
Row 5: Join back in brown yarn and chain 1, SC in first chain 1 space, 2 SC in remaining chain 1 spaces, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 6-23: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 24: join in white yarn and repeat Row 4
Row 25: join back in brown yarn and repeat Row 5
Row 26-27: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Santa and Elf Bookmark:
Starting with either Red yarn (Santa) or Green yarn (Elf)
Chain 8, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 2-12: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 13-15: join in black yarn (Santa) or Red yarn (Elf), SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 16-29: join back in Red (Santa) or Green (Elf), SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Snowman Bookmark:
Starting with white yarn
Chain 8, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 2-18: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 19-20: join in red yarn, SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 21-29: join back in white yarn, SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Rudolph Bookmark:
Starting with dark brown yarn
Chain 8, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 2-9: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 10-12: join in red yarn, SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Row 13-29: join back in dark brown yarn, SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (7 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Rudolph Nose:
with light brown yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 4 SC + 3 HDC + 4 SC + 3 HDC all in ring, pull tight. Fasten off leaving long tail to stitch onto bookmark about red collar.

Now is the fun part! Add your embellishments! Grab buttons, tiny pom-poms, embroidery thread, felt or felt stitchers, and anything else you want to pretty up your bookmarks with!

Feel free to add more or less. Keep them simple or go crazy! This would be a fun project to get the kids involved with.

I used Fabri-tac glue to attach my buttons and things… you could use hot glue.. or you could hand stitch each piece on! Whatever you feel comfortable with.

I used a long strand of worsted weight yarn and my tapestry needle to make the belt buckles for Santa and the Elf. Weave your yarn into a square and go over it 2-3 times to make thicker belt. You could also cut a piece of felt and glue it on.

When you are done adding your embellishments, add some tassels to either the top or bottom (or both!)

Cut long strands of yarn and loop through bottom (or top) edge. Then make a big knot and trim.

Cute and quick to make!

Let me know if you make some Christmas Buddy Bookmarks of your own. Tag me on social media using #RepeatCrafterMe or @repeatcrafterme

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You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town!

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Week 3! With his long beard and white brimmed hat, Santa has the largest elements to crochet. But repeating rows of single crochet and double crochet stitches make all these embellishments pretty simple to work up. 

Get the Week 3 (Santa) Pattern and Video HERE

If you missed the previous weeks, don’t worry, they are all there for you in the link above!

If you tried signing up and are having issues or you aren’t receiving the emails, here is what you can do. THIS link should take you directly to each weeks instructions and pattern.

In addition, I got some new info from Yarnspirations that I hope will help! They ARE still accepting sign ups, so for those who would like to sign up, but are having issues, you can direct message Yarnspirations on Facebook or send an inquiry to [email protected] Also, HERE is the direct link to the landing page where you can get the pattern and videos.

You can still come to my blog or social media pages every Friday over the next 5 weeks to get the links to the pattern/video. If you did sign up and can’t find your emails please try searching in your e-mail search bar for [email protected] and see if your emails appear. Sometimes they are hidden in spam or other folders (especially if you have gmail).

Again, feel free to just click this link to get to WEEK ONE, TWO, and THREE!

As you are working on your blanket, please share your progress on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasCharactersCAL. I would love to see your works in progress as well as your finished blankets!

I designed a super fun Christmas blanket for the whole family to enjoy! The Christmas Characters blanket features a set of recognizable holiday characters, making it perfect for the upcoming season.

Merry Crochet Along! Welcome to week TWO of this jolly project.

Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide our CAL tonight? Rudolph leads the way as our first Christmas character to be completed! We start out by crocheting in the round to create eyes, the snout, and the bells for his collar. Then we move on to make the ears and antlers. We finish off by attaching the embellishments we created onto the blanket.

GET THE WEEK 2 INSTRUCTIONS HERE

If you missed Week 1, don’t worry, you can still get those instructions too!

GET THE WEEK 1 INSTRUCTIONS HERE (in the same post as above)

If you tried signing up and are having issues or you aren’t receiving the emails, here is what you can do. THIS link should take you directly to each weeks instructions and pattern.

In addition, I got some new info from Yarnspirations that I hope will help! They ARE still accepting sign ups, so for those who would like to sign up, but are having issues, you can direct message Yarnspirations on Facebook or send an inquiry to [email protected] Also, HERE is the direct link to the landing page where you can get the pattern and videos.

You can still come to my blog or social media pages every Friday over the next 5 weeks to get the links to the pattern/video. If you did sign up and can’t find your emails please try searching in your e-mail search bar for [email protected] and see if your emails appear. Sometimes they are hidden in spam or other folders (especially if you have gmail).

Again, feel free to just click this link to get to WEEK ONE AND TWO!

As you are working on your blanket, please share your progress on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasCharactersCAL. I would love to see your works in progress as well as your finished blankets!

I designed a super fun Christmas blanket for the whole family to enjoy! The Christmas Characters blanket features a set of recognizable holiday characters, making it perfect for the upcoming season.

Merry Crochet Along! Welcome to week one of this jolly project. We are starting by crocheting the base of this wonderful afghan. The base is made up of rows of single crochet stitches and color changes. The color changes will create large striped panels, which will become the bodies of our fun characters. After some easy stitching, the bulk of our blanket is done!

GET THE WEEK 1 INSTRUCTIONS HERE

If you tried signing up and are having issues or you aren’t receiving the emails, here is what you can do. THIS link should take you directly to the week 1 instructions and pattern. I believe that the sign-ups are closed so it’s too late to register but you can still come to my blog or social media pages every Friday over the next 5 weeks to get the links to the pattern/video. If you did sign up and can’t find your emails please try searching in your e-mail search bar for [email protected] and see if your emails appear. Sometimes they are hidden in spam or other folders (especially if you have gmail).

Again, feel free to just click this link to get to WEEK ONE!

As you are working on your blanket, please share your progress on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasCharactersCAL. I would love to see your works in progress as well as your finished blankets!

I designed a super fun Christmas blanket for the whole family to enjoy! The Christmas Characters blanket features a set of recognizable holiday characters, making it perfect for the upcoming season.

Follow along each week as we crochet the afghan together! As you go along, you can share your progress on the Yarnspirations Stitch Squad Facebook Group and tag @Yarnspirations on Instagram.

I have a big announcement! I’m hosting a Christmas Crochet Along with my friends at Yarnspirations! I am really excited about this blanket and I hope you love it too! Join me in making this cute and festive Christmas Blanket and we will be done in time for the holiday season!

Here’s how it works: SIGN UP NOW. Head on over to the Yarnspirations Sign Up Page and sign up for the crochet along. Once you sign up (it’s totally free!) you will be able to get all the information you need to gather supplies to make this blanket. Then on September 25th we will start the blanket! It’s a 5 weeks CAL (CAL = Crochet Along) so we will start with the basic blanket and then the following weeks I will show you how to crochet each of the character faces for each of the 4 blanket panels. You need to sign up to be sure you get the weekly patterns and videos! Once you have the FREE patterns and videos, you will have them forever! So take your time crocheting or follow along weekly. Remember, the sign is now and you have a few weeks to gather supplies. Then on September 25th, the first part (WEEK 1) of the pattern will be emailed to you. But you need to sign up (it’s free) to get the weekly emails.

I know, I know, I only have 4 cute Christmas Characters on this blanket… But don’t worry I might be working on some bonus patterns (wink, wink!) Like a Gingerbread Man!

This is an easy pattern for a beginner skill level! I promise to walk you through all the hard parts and answer any of your questions.

Thank you for your support! I’ve been working hard on this blanket and I would love for you to sign up and join me for this Christmas Crochet Along!

Be sure to spread the news and tell all your crochet friends to join us in this Christmas Crochet Along! We are going to make this a wonderful holiday season!

I’ve been busy making more cute Christmas Character tote bags! Santa and a Snowman are joining the adorable Gingerbread Tote Bag I posted a few days ago (SEE THE GINGERBREAD TOTE BAG POST HERE). And I have more designs coming! Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Hanukkah! The best part about these totes bags is that they all use a basic base pattern. You will just need to change colors in different spots and each tote has it’s own unique embellishments.

The gingerbread tote has a bit of different design because of the two rows of v-stitches that make that fun rick-rack/zig-zag pattern. The video below shows the gingerbread tote and basic tote bag pattern.

I used two strands of Bernat Super Value (worsted weight) yarn to crochet these totes. You could use one strand (the overall size would be smaller) but I really recommend crocheting with a double strand. It makes it extremely sturdy and I love how the single crochet stitches fill in so nicely with no holes and less stretching.

There are a few different ways you can crochet with a double strand:
1. You could pull from the middle and outer strand of the skein at the same time (but you are most likely going to run into tangles). 
2. You could roll your entire skein into two balls
3. You can buy two skeins and pull from the middle of both skeins at the same time (this is the method I use!)

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn in White, Berry Red, Black, and Bright Yellow (Shop colors at Yarnspirations.com)
– Size I (5.5mm) Crochet Hook
– Two 1 inch black buttons
– Tapestry Needle

The finished size is approximately 11 inches wide by 12 inches tall. 16 inches tall including the handles.

Snowman Tote Pattern:
With two strands of white yarn
Chain 31, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain making 2 SC in the last chain, now working on other side of chain, SC in each chain making 2 SC in the last chain, join to first SC, chain 1
Row 2-24: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Row 25-27: join in 2 strands of red yarn, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Row 28-36: join in 2 strands of white yarn, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Now lets make the handles
Row 37: SC in first 10, chain 30, skip 20 stitches, SC in next 11, chain 30, skip 20 stitches, SC in the last stitch, join to first SC, chain 1
Row 38: SC in each stitch around (including chains on handles), join, chain 1
Row 39: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Snowman Nose:
With yellow yarn (just one strand)
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook , HDC in next, DC in next, DC in last + chain 3 and join to the last chain.
Fasten off leaving long tail

Snowman Scarf:
With two strands of red yarn
Chain9, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-3: SC I each stitch across, fasten off
Make fringe on one of the edges and stitch onto tote.

Add 3 buttons down the front and two smaller buttons for eyes. Don’t forget to stitch on a smile!

NOTE: Santa can easily become an Elf! Use green yarn for the main part of the bag, red for the belt, and black for the buckle!

Santa Tote Pattern:
With two strands of red yarn
Chain 31, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain making 2 SC in the last chain, now working on other side of chain, SC in each chain making 2 SC in the last chain, join to first SC, chain 1
Row 2-16: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Row 17-21: join in 2 strands of black yarn, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Row 22-36: join in 2 strands of red yarn, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Now lets make the handles
Row 37: SC in first 10, chain 30, skip 20 stitches, SC in next 11, chain 30, skip 20 stitches, SC in the last stitch, join to first SC, chain 1
Row 38: SC in each stitch around (including chains on handles), join, chain 1
Row 39: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Santa Belt Buckle
with two strands of yellow yarn
Chain 36 and join to the first chain (try not to twist your chain), SC in the first 8 chains, SC + chain 2 + SC in the next, SC in next 8, SC + chain 2 + SC in next, SC in next 8, SC + chain 2 + SC in next, SC in next 8, SC + chain 2 + SC in last, join to first SC, fasten off and stitch onto center of black belt.

Here is a bonus video on how to make the snowman nose and belt!

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Zoe and I got matching Christmas Granny Square Pajamas from Shinesty! Shinesty is a fun and festive online clothing company that happens to carry a whole line of crocheted granny square print pajamas!

You can start shopping these pajamas HERE!
Don’t forget the coupon code at the bottom of this post!

These pajamas come in a variety of styles and sizes! You could actually get them for the whole family. Zoe is wearing the big kids size small and I am wearing the women’s size small in both the top and bottom.

I was so excited that I found them that I had to share with all of you! Plus, the women’s shirt comes with an arm pocked that is perfect for crochet hooks!!!

I e-mailed Shinesty and they are giving Repeat Crafter Me readers a coupon code! Use Code: repeatcrafterme10 for 10% off your orders! Woohoo!

Shop Shinesty Christmas Granny Square Pajamas HERE

Looking for a super simple and quick crochet project for the holidays? These Christmas Character Fingerless Gloves are the perfect project that you can complete in less than an hour! I am providing the patterns for the Gingerbread Man and the Snowman versions but just by changing the color and embellishments you can make other versions too! Santa, Elf, Grinch, and more!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn in Topaz and White for the gingerbread version
– Bernat Super Value in White and bit of Orange for the snowman version
– Small amount of black yarn or embroidery thread. And matching yarn or embroidery thread to sew on your colored buttons.
– Size H Crochet hook
– Tapestry needle
– Buttons! Small black buttons for eyes (1/4 inch – 1/2 inch) and two pink buttons (about 1 inch) for gingerbread cheeks.
NOTE: Don’t make the starting chain too tight.

Here is a video tutorial on how to make the GINGERBREAD GLOVES! I filmed this one because it has a color/stitch change but the snowman gloves basically work up the same way, just without the color and stitch changes. Complete written patterns are below!

Snowman Fingerless Gloves Pattern:

Right Hand Glove:
Chain 24, join to first chain to make a circle and chain 2. Be sure not to twist your chain.
Round 2-9: DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 10: (Here is where you will make the thumb hole) DC in first 20 stitches, chain 4 and skip the last 4 stitches, join to first double crochet, chain 2
Round 11: DC in each stitch around (including the 4 chains), join, chain 2
Round 12: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 13: SC in each stitch around, join to first SC, fasten off and weave in ends.

Left Hand Glove:
Chain 24, join to first chain to make a circle and chain 2. Be sure not to twist your chain.
Round 2-9: DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 10: (Here is where you will make the thumb hole) DC in first stitch, chain 4 and skip the next 4 stitches, DC in remaining stitches in round, join to first double crochet, chain 2
Round 11: DC in each stitch around (including the 4 chains), join, chain 2
Round 12: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 13: SC in each stitch around, join to first SC, fasten off and weave in ends.

Snowman Nose:
with orange
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in last 2, fasten off leaving long tail to stitch nose onto glove.

Gingerbread Man Fingerless Gloves:

Right Hand Glove:
with brown yarn
Chain 24, join to first chain to make a circle and chain 2. Be sure not to twist your chain.
Round 2: DC in each stitch around,
join in white yarn and chain 2
Round 3: skip first stitch, V-stitch (DC + chain 1 + DC) in next stitch, *skip a stitch, v-stitch in next, repeat from * around, join to first DC of first V-stitch. You should have 12 V-stitches.
join in brown yarn, chain 2
Round 3: Make 2 DC in the chain space of each v-stitch, join, chain 2 (24 DC)
Round 4-9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
Round 10: (Here is where you will make the thumb hole) DC in first 20 stitches, chain 4 and skip the last 4 stitches, join to first double crochet, chain 2
Round 11: DC in each stitch around (including the 4 chains),
join in white yarn, chain 2
Round 12: skip first stitch, V-stitch (DC + chain 1 + DC) in next stitch, *skip a stitch, v-stitch in next, repeat from * around, join to first DC of first V-stitch. You should have 12 V-stitches.
join in brown yarn, chain 2
Round 13: Make 2 DC in the chain space of each v-stitch, join, chain 1 (24 DC)
Round 14: SC in each stitch around, join to first SC, fasten off and weave in ends.

Left Hand Glove:
with brown yarn
Chain 24, join to first chain to make a circle and chain 2. Be sure not to twist your chain.
Round 2: DC in each stitch around,
join in white yarn and chain 2
Round 3: skip first stitch, V-stitch (DC + chain 1 + DC) in next stitch, *skip a stitch, v-stitch in next, repeat from * around, join to first DC of first V-stitch. You should have 12 V-stitches.
join in brown yarn, chain 2
Round 3: Make 2 DC in the chain space of each v-stitch, join, chain 2 (24 DC)
Round 4-9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2
Round 10: (Here is where you will make the thumb hole) DC in first stitch, chain 4 and skip the next 4 stitches, DC in remaining stitches in round, join to first double crochet, chain 2
Round 11: DC in each stitch around (including the 4 chains),
join in white yarn, chain 2
Round 12: skip first stitch, V-stitch (DC + chain 1 + DC) in next stitch, *skip a stitch, v-stitch in next, repeat from * around, join to first DC of first V-stitch. You should have 12 V-stitches.
join in brown yarn, chain 2
Round 13: Make 2 DC in the chain space of each v-stitch, join, chain 1 (24 DC)
Round 14: SC in each stitch around, join to first SC, fasten off and weave in ends.

Here is a pattern for a smaller size glove! This one fits my 6 year old daughter. You can always adjust this pattern by making the starting chain longer or shorter.

Smaller Size Gloves:

Right Hand Small Glove:
Chain 18, join to first chain to make a circle and chain 2. Be sure not to twist your chain.
Round 2-6: DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 7: (Here is where you will make the thumb hole) DC in first 16 stitches, chain 2 and skip the last 2 stitches, join to first double crochet, chain 2
Round 8: DC in each stitch around (including the 2 chains), join, chain 2
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 10: SC in each stitch around, join to first SC, fasten off and weave in ends.

Left Hand Small Glove:
Chain 18, join to first chain to make a circle and chain 2. Be sure not to twist your chain.
Round 2-6: DC in each stitch around, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 7: (Here is where you will make the thumb hole) DC in first stitch, chain 2 and skip the next 2 stitches, DC in remaining stitches in round, join to first double crochet, chain 2
Round 8: DC in each stitch around (including the 2 chains), join, chain 2
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 10: SC in each stitch around, join to first SC, fasten off and weave in ends.

If you make these fingerless gloves please be sure to tag me on social media using #RepeatCrafterMe or @RepeatCrafterMe! Happy Christmas Crocheting!

Here is the much requested adult size apron! The kids crochet Christmas aprons were such a hit that many of you wanted a larger size. I have increased the pattern counts to give you this bigger version! It fits my pre-teen (a little big on him) and is perfect for me (I would say I’m a size S-M). This gives you flexibility to make this for older children and adults!

My kids wanted me to make a Grinch version BUT because this is a copyrighted character, I won’t be posting the pattern for the face embellishments. You could easily google to find patterns for these or use the bigger apron pattern as a base for any of the versions I’ve already posted! All you need to do is change up the color and you have a completely different design! Make it in brown and white for the gingerbread man or red and white for santa. So may options!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value yarn in Lush Green, White, and Berry Red. Shop yarn at Yarnspirations.com!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Size: Apron is approximately 23 inches wide and 23 inches tall (not including the neck strap)

Adult Size Apron Pattern:
with green (or main apron color)
Chain 75, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (74 SC)
Row 2-35: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (74 SC)
Row 36: SC Decrease, SC in next 70, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (72 SC)
Row 37: SC Decrease, SC in next 68, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (70 SC)
Row 38: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (70 SC)
Row 39: SC Decrease, SC in next 66, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (68 SC)
Row 40: SC Decrease, SC in next 64, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (66 SC)
Row 41: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (66 SC)
Row 42: SC Decrease, SC in next 62, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (64 SC)
Row 43: SC Decrease, SC in next 60, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (62 SC)
Row 44: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (62 SC)
Row 45: SC Decrease, SC in next 58, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (62 SC)
Row 46: SC Decrease, SC in next 56, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (60 SC)
Row 47: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (58 SC)
Row 48: SC Decrease, SC in next 54, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (58 SC)
Row 49: SC Decrease, SC in next 52, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (56 SC)
Row 50: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (54 SC)
Row 51: SC Decrease, SC in next 50, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (52 SC)
Row 52: SC Decrease, SC in next 48, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn (50 SC)
Row 53: SC in each stitch across, fasten off and weave in ends (50 SC)
with red yarn (or middle strap color)
Chain 60 then attach to top edge of apron and SC 50 stitches, chain 61, turn
Row 54-55: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (170 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now lets make the top of the apron.
Count 67 stitches in from the apron tie, in next stitch join in green yarn (or main apron color) and chain 1
Row 56: SC along 36 stitches (leave remaining stitches unworked), chain 1, turn
Row 57-84: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
NOTE: if making the apron pictured you will want to make the 2 white rows and 3 red rows for the last 5 rows.
Fasten off and weave in ends

Neck Strap:
Note: If you make your starting chain fairly tight then it will naturally curve! 
with red yarn (or strap color of your choice), chain 66, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain (65 SC)
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (65 SC)
Fasten off and use loose ends to stitch the strap ends to the top edges of the apron.

Here are the other apron designs that you can work from or to use as inspiration!

You can find the Gingerbread Apron HERE

You can find the Snowman Apron HERE

You can find the Santa Apron HERE

You can find the Elf Apron HERE

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Merry Christmas in July! It is becoming tradition for me to create a fun Christmas blanket project in the month of July. A few of the past years projects include my Crochet Christmas Lights Blanket and my Gift Box Granny Square Blanket. This year I made an adorable Corner-to-Corner Crochet Christmas Owl Blanket! It’s actually a fairly quick project, especially if you are already familiar with the C2C technique. It’s baby blanket size, measuring approximately 40×40 inches but you could always make it bigger by continuing the border.

Materials:
– 2 skeins of Bernat Super Value Yarn in and Lush Green and Topaz (you may not need both skeins of topaz but it is much easier to have both attached when working on this blanket)
– 1 skein of Bernat Super Value Yarn in Black, White, Berry Red, Mushroom, Walnut, and Bright Yellow.
Shop all colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Christmas Owl Pixel Graph

I used the Corner-to-Corner (C2C) method to crochet the graph. If you aren’t familiar with the C2C technique, I have a video class available HERE for purchase that teaches you this technique! This blanket is square so you don’t have to worry about increasing on one side and decrease on the other (like you would need to do in a rectangle blanket). So the square shape makes it less confusing if you are a newbie to corner-to-corner crochet. The Crochet Crowd also has a very helpful video tutorial for free that shows you the basic technique of corner-to-corner crochet. Check that out HERE.

Most Corner-to-Corner crochet projects are completely reversible! This one is too! The Santa hat will facing the other direction on the backside.

You will need to download your pixel graph. I created two color options for you but of course you can use whatever colors of yarn you desire! Did I mention that there are over 50 choices in the Bernat Super Value line?!

Download the Pixel Graph version 1 HERE and version 2 HERE

Here are some corner-to-corner crochet tips that I filmed while making the blanket! I go over changing color, making a border, and then I show a little of the candy cane edging!

Don’t you just love the candy cane border!
You can find the full tutorial HERE.

Thanks to my oldest son for stepping in as my crochet model this time! Zoe was at camp and I had this guy at home during photoshoot time 🙂 Between the matching santa hat and his rimmed glasses, I think he coordinates with the blanket perfectly!

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I wrote a Crochet Book! Crochet Cute Critters is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com! It would mean so much to me if you would consider purchasing a copy! Thank you for your continued support!!

Here I am with more holiday crochet! I was actually working on a different pattern that sparked this idea for extra-large Crochet Christmas Lights! They basically are the size of your hand when crocheted with worsted weight yarn but once I get my hands on some Bernat Blanket yarn (I’m currently all out!), I will make some that are even bigger and more plush!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn (or go chunky with Bernat Blanket Yarn or Bernat Softee Chunky!). I used colors pumpkin, bright yellow, lush green, berry red, and peacock blue.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– Tapestry Needle

XL Christmas Lights Pattern:
with color yarn (starting at the tip of the light bulb)
Magic ring, make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Rd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Rd 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Rd 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Rd 5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Rd 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Rd 7: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Rd 8: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Rd 9: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (28 SC)
Rd 10-13: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (28 SC)
Rd 14: SC Decrease, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1
Rd 15: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1, join, chain 1
Rd 16: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Rd 17-18: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (14 SC)
stuff with poly-fil and then join in black yarn
Rd 19: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 20-21: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Fasten off and stitch closed with tapestry needle.
Make a little loop on top if you want to string them up!

Optional: Add a fun little face with safety eyes before you sew shut!

Light and Love this Holiday Season!

I have a super simple Crochet Christmas Stocking pattern for you! The Caron Crochet Christmas Stocking is worked up in one piece! No need to fasten off and crochet the heel separately. You can easily make one in about an hour!

I used a double strand of Caron Simply Soft yarn although you could easily use any worsted weight or bulky yarn for this project. But I love the Simply Soft line with more than 52 different shades to choose from. And because its Cyber Monday, Caron Simply Soft is 50% off!! That means you can get it for right around $2! You only need one skein for each Christmas stocking so shop the sale and make stockings for the whole family! Click HERE to shop the yarn sale.

I have a guest post up on the Yarnspirations Blog today where you will find the FREE Caron Crochet Christmas Stocking pattern.
Click HERE to get the free pattern!

Happy Christmas Crocheting!

Shop the Caron Simply Soft Yarn Sale HERE
Get the Caron Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern HERE

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and basically for the next 5 weeks I plan to spend as many days as I can getting cozy and working on my holiday crochet projects! My friends over at SoCal Tribe Tees know how much I love Crochet and Christmas and came up with this custom shirt! And I think you need one too! Because seriously, this basically sums up our weekends for the next two months. Am I right or am I right?!

Weekend Checklist:
✔ Hot Cocoa
✔ Crochet
✔ Christmas Movies

And this shirt is fully customizable! SoCal Tribe Tees can print this on a variety of styles of shirts and colors! Private Message them on their Facebook Page to ask questions and place orders! Shirts are $25 + shipping. I’m wearing an adult small.

Be sure to also check out their other fun shirts for kids and adults!
Zoe has several of their designs like this outfit!
Like the SoCal Tribe Tees Facebook Page to browse and shop! 

This shirt would also make a great gift for the holidays! Send your family a little hint hint or treat yourself! You deserve it!

I’m here to bring a little Holiday Cheer! We have about 10 weeks until Christmas and this is one project that you will want to get started on soon! This Crochet Christmas Reindeer Blanket features all 8 of Santa’s Reindeer with Rudolph in the middle! Fun and festive and a great addition to your holiday decor!

Get the FREE pattern for the Bernat Crochet Christmas Reindeer Blanket HERE

So do you remember the Christmas Lights Blanket I made a few months ago? Well I was looking at the little Light Bulb Granny Squares and thought, wow, I think I can easily transform those into Reindeer Squares! 

Using the Bernat Super Value Yarn I already had in my stash, I started making Reindeer Squares and Solid Squares in red and green.

Here is a little visual on how to make the squares.
Remember you can download the written pattern HERE at Yarnspirations.com

I chose to back the blanket in fleece!  You will need a skip stitch blade and fleece fabric that can purchased at most craft stores. Once you have created holes along the fleece edge with your skip stitch blade you can SC the pieces together! Keep in mind that this part is totally optional but its a nice touch.

GREAT NEWS!

Yarnspirations has created a coupon code for Repeat Crafter Me Followers! For a limited time you can purchase Bernat Super Value to make this blanket at a discount.

Coupon Code: RCMREINDEER

• Valid Oct 19-21, 2017
• One use per customer
• 20% off Super Value & Super Value Stripes
• Not valid on Clearance shades of Super Value or Super Value Stripes

This blanket is approximately 33×36 inches and is a perfect size for a child. But the great part about it is that you can easily add in more squares to make it a larger blanket!

Get the FREE pattern for the Bernat Crochet Christmas Reindeer Blanket HERE

That’s not all!
The entire team of Yarnspirations Influencers have free Christmas patterns for you!

Brittany from Bhooked Crochet made a Bernat Pop! Christmas Stocking

Kristen from Good Knit Kisses made super cute Mug Hugs (Santa is my favorite!)

The Crochet Crowd made a lovely Bernat Scandinavian Snowflake Crochet Afghan

We would love to see your Christmas crochet creations! Be sure to tag @RepeatCrafterMe and @Yarnspirations in your social media posts so we can see which of these projects you are working on!

With only 22 weeks to go until Christmas, now is a great time to get started on some holiday crocheting! This Crochet Christmas Lights Blanket can be one of those projects you do on the side since it consists of crocheting THESE Christmas Lights Granny Squares. Make one a day or one a week! Lot of time to pick of this project and then put it down whenever you feel like.

Get the Pattern (and video tutorial!) for the Christmas Lights Granny Squares in THIS POST

Material List for Entire Project:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn in Berry Red, Lush Green, Bright Yellow, Magenta, Carrot Orange, Soft Grey, Black, White, and Peacock Blue. Shop all colors at Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: Approximately 35×25. Add more squares to make it longer and wider!!

Once you have made as many of the Christmas Light Granny Squares you’d like, I will now show you how to join them, add a border, and “string” the bulbs together using the surface slip stitch. The blanket pictured only has 20 squares and in person is actually pretty small. Baby blanket size. I recommend you do around 40 squares for a decent size blanket.

Feel free to block your squares! I highly recommend the Chetnanigans BlocksAll Blocking Board! You can purchase it HERE:

Use the mattress stitch to join the squares. You will line up all your squares in the layout you want them and stitch along the seams vertically and then horizontally – all the way across. Just like you are lacing up a shoes, work under the SC stitch and then over and back under the SC stitch on the opposite side. This short video tutorial should help!

Now lets get started on the border!
You will need Bernat Super Value yarn in Berry Red and Lush Green, and Soft Grey (shop these colors at Yarnspirations.com) and a size H crochet hook.
Round 1: With Soft Grey yarn, SC around the entire blanket making 2 SC + 2 chains + 2 SC in each corner. Join red yarn, chain 2
Round 2: DC in each stitch around making a DC + chain 2 + DC in each corner, join
now you will begin on your candy cane border
Round 3: with red chain 4 in first stitch, remove hook leaving chain 4 dangling. Join with green in next stitch and chain 4, remove hook leaving green chain 4 dangling. Put hook back in red chain 4 and SC to join to next open stitch (the one after the green chain 4) and chain 4, remove hook leaving red chain 4 dangling. Put hook back in green chain 4, SC to join to next open stitch, chain 4 and remove hook, continue all the way around making a total of 4 chain 4’s in each corner (two red and two green). Join to bottom of beginning chain 4.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Watch this quick video tutorial to get the hang of it! A full tutorial on the candy cane border is in the works and will be posted in a week!

PICTURE AND VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO CROCHET THE CANDY CANE BORDER IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE

Now lets use the surface slip stitch to “string” the Christmas light bulbs together!
With black yarn and size H crochet hook, surface slip stitch a curvy line, joining at the tops of each light bulb. Make it unique and unplanned! Go with the flow! If you mess up, just unravel and start again! I started in the bottom right hand corner and made one continuous “string” until I got the top left hand corner. I hope the video below helps!

Here is a view of the blanket over my 3 year old (almost 4 year old!) so you can get an idea of the size! Again, I highly suggest adding more squares if this is for an adult or a couch throw.

The backside of the blanket is not as pretty as the front but still cute and I say totally reversible! I don’t think you have to be embarrassed about covering the back.

Back of the blanket:

PS – not my usual photography here… we were staying a Lake House with the family when I finished this project 🙂

Happy Christmas in July!

Fellow Crochet Laura Jukes made a Corner-to-Corner crochet version of this blanket! I love this idea and spin-off of the my original! She followed the pixel graph below (found on Pinterest –  I can’t find the original picture post). Thanks for Laura for sharing this with us!

Merry Christmas in July! I hope you don’t mind, but I went ahead and already started on my holiday crafts 🙂 And I figure that will give you enough time to start on these projects too! I’ve got a new afghan in the works and it’s going to be made up of these Christmas Lights Granny Squares! I know they kinda look disconnected right now, but I plan on not only joining the squares themselves with a nice border in-between but also “stringing” them together with a long black chain of yarn or maybe a surface slip stitch… I still have to figure it out and I promise to put all those details in a follow up final post of the finished afghan!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value yarn in Berry Red (or whatever color you want your light bulb in), Black, and White.
Shop all the colors on Yarnspirations.com!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Special Stitch:
Corner: 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC all in one stitch

Finished Size: Approximately 6.5 tall by 5.5 wide. It’s not a true “square” but the shape is going to be fun for this afghan!

Christmas Light Granny Square Pattern:
with Red yarn (or bulb color of your choice)
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first 3 stitches, HDC +DC in next, DC +HDC in next, 2 SC in remaining 3 stitches, join, chain 1
Round 3: SC in first 7 stitches, HDC + DC in next, DC + HDC in next, 7 SC in last, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, HDC + DC in next, 2 DC in next, DC + HDC in next, SC in next 6, 2 SC in last. You can either join or leave unjoined for a minute so you can see your stitches better for the next round.
With white yarn
Round 5: Join white yarn in 3rd stitch over. Chain 3 + DC + chain 2+ 2 DC all in one stitch (this will be your first corner), HDC in next, SC in next 4, HDC in next, CORNER, SC in next 4, CORNER, HDC in next, SC in next 4, HDC in next, CORNER, switch to black yarn, SC in last 3, join with white yarn to 3rd chain in beginning chain 3, chain 2
Round 6: DC in each stitch around making DC + chain 2 + DC in each corner, when you get to the black stitches, DC in the back loops only, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 7: DC in each stitch around making DC + chain 2 + DC in each corner, join to first DC, fasten off.

At this point you can feel free to make any border you choose. I used gray yarn and made a SC in each stitch around and 2 SC + chain 2 + 2 SC in each corner. Please keep in mind that I do plan on continuing the border a bit more before I join my squares. I just haven’t decided what I am going to do yet 🙂

I hope this video tutorial helps solve any confusion! I am still working on my video skills and apologize for not being in center frame the entire time 🙁

Things are looking festive over here and I’m getting excited for the holiday season! Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 of this project!

Happy December! I love crocheting wreaths for the holidays and seasons and my collection was in much need of a Christmas wreath. So keeping with my usual style, I created this jolly version with Santa as the centerpiece! I posted the crochet Santa Claus pattern earlier today. You can find it HERE. And now I will tell you how I made the rest of the pieces to the Christmas Wreath and how you can put it together!

Wreath Form:
– 12 in wreath form (I found mine at Michaels craft store).
– Bernat Super Value yarn in Lush green, Berry, and Kelly Green. Shop all colors at Yarnspirations.com!
– Size H crochet hook
– Tapestry needle

First you will create a long crocheted strip that you will then wrap around and stitch together onto the wreath, alternating color as follows:
10 rows of lush (light) green, 2 rows kelly green, 2 rows lush green, 4 rows red, 2 rows lush green, 2 rows kelly green, 10 rows lush. Go through this pattern 6 times, ending on a row of kelly green so it matches up with the begging row of lush green.

OR just crochet the strip in a solid color 🙂

Crochet Christmas Light Pattern:

Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 4 SC, pull tight and continue to SC in rounds

Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (8 SC)

Round 3: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)

Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around (12 SC)

Round 5: SC in each stitch around (12 SC)

Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around (16 SC)

Round 7-9: SC in each stitch around (16 SC)

Round 10: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around

Round 11: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around

Now is a good time to start stuffing with poly-fil and continue stuffing until completely closed.

change to black yarn

Round 12-13: SC in each stitch around (8 SC)

Fasten off leaving long tail and similar to what you did to close the bottom of the mouse (SEE TUTORIAL HERE), you will use your tapestry needle to close the top of the bulb. Weaving your needle under the back loops of the stitches (two at a time) sew it shut.

Create a little loop at the top before fastening off and weaving in ends. This makes it easy to string up!

Create a long chain to string lights on.  A chain of about 60 was enough for 4 bulbs so double or triple accordingly.

Crochet Santa Claus Pattern is located HERE

So much exciting news this month! I first told you guys about the crochet book I wrote called Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws for the Family. And then I revealed that in addition to the book I also have a Learn Corner-to-Corner crochet video class that I filmed with Annie’s Online Classes. Now I have one last surprise!! Just in time for the holidays I am showing you how to make two adorable dresses in my Easy Crochet Dresses: Christmas & Easter class! The gingerbread-themed Christmas dress can be worn over a blouse or knit top for cool weather while the Easter dress is perfect, as is, for warmer weather.  I have worked the construction so you are actually making the dress in 3 separate simple pieces made up of easy stitches. Not only does the dress come in various sizes, but the bodice is adjustable with button holes for ribbon lacing. And with this class, I will show you how to crochet each part, and also how to sew it together, change the colors, and add accessories!

In this class you’ll learn how to:

• Turn one dress pattern into two holiday dresses that look completely different.
• Crochet a pretty V-stitch pattern on the skirt.
• Create girly gathers at the top of the skirt.
• Make back buttonholes for colored ribbon lacing.
• Sew the pieces together with easy seams.
• Add adorable rickrack “icing” trim.
• Crochet a sweet hair bow for the Christmas dress.
• Adorn the Easter version with sweet, pastel-colored flowers.

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If you’ve been a long time follower of Repeat Crafter Me, you may have noticed that I love multiple uses for my patterns! With a couple of tweaks to my crochet Owl Super Scarf, you can make a cute coaster or trivet! I used Bernat Super Value worsted weight yarn in the most perfect Christmas colors and changed a few rows of the pattern to make a slightly smaller version of the owl.

Materials:
Bernat Super Value Yarn in Berry, Lush, and Winter White
Size H Crochet Hook
Two small black buttons (optional)
One orange triangle button (optional) – found at Jo-Ann Fabrics
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC  = Double Crochet

With winter white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 14 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 ( 28 SC)
Change to red (or green)
Round 3: 2 SC, skip 1 stitch, 2 SC in next, repeat around, join to first SC, chain 1 ( 28 SC)
Round 4: SC in first, chain 1, skip a stitch, SC in next, chain 1, skip a stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join
Round 5: slip stitch over one so you are working into first chain space, chain 2 (counts as first HDC) + 2 HDC, chain 1, 3 HDC in next chain space, chain 1, 3 HDC in next chain space, repeat around, join to top of first DC, fasten off, weave in ends. (14 clusters of 3 HDC stitches)
With green (or red)
Round 6: join to first chain space with a SC, chain 4, skip over 3 DC stitches from previous round and SC in next chain space, chain 4, SC in next chain space, repeat around, join
Round 7: slip stitch over one so you are working in the chain 4 space, chain 3 (counts as first DC) and make 3 DC in chain space, chain 1, 4 DC in next chain space, chain 1, repeat around, join to top of first DC. Do not make any chains.
Round 8: make 6 DC in 3rd DC of each DC set to create a scallop, SC in chain space, 6 DC in 3rd DC, SC in chain space, repeat until you’ve made 10 scallops. Do not fasten off.

Now we are going to work in rows

Row 1: chain 3 (you should be in SC of the chain space), DC in next two stitches, HDC in next, SC in next 10 stitches (skip over the chain spaces), HDC in next, 2 DC in last two stitches and make one more DC in the chain space, chain 3, turn
Row 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in each stitch but make 2 DC in the last stitch, chain 3, turn
Row 3: DC in each stitch across, fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyes:
With winter white
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 12 DC in ring, pull tight and fasten off leaving long tail sew onto head.
Sew black buttons onto center of eyes.

Sew on orange button or alternatively you could stitch on a little bit of yarn to make the triangle nose.

Stitch on a few strands of white in a loop between the scallops at the bottom for little feet!

To see more of how this is constructed, you can refer to my Owl Super Scarf tutorial.

Make a set and give them as holiday hostess gifts! Or use them as decor for your holiday get-togethers. Of course you can creel free to make them any color for any time of year!

Merry Christmas in July! Christmas and winter projects are my favorite so don’t be surprised if I use the months from now until December to post many more! This Snowman Stocking is continuation of my snowman series that all started with the snowman sack and then turned into a snowman hat and now a christmas stocking! It cinches at the top to look like a beanie! This is the same technique I used in my snowman sack (SEE IT HERE). Change the colors of the beanie to make a set of stocking for the whole family!

The other fun part of this stocking is that is worked in one piece! No need to fasten off and re- join your yarn or sew parts together when you get to the heel. Truly one of the easiest crochet christmas stocking patterns you will find!

Materials:
Bernat Super Value Yarn in White, Lush (green), Carrot (orange), Cherry Red, and a bit of Black. Shop Bernat Super Value Yarn on Yarnspirations.com!
Size H Crochet Hook
Two 1/2 inch black buttons
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
DC Decrease = Double Crochet Decrease
FPHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet
BPHDC = Back Post Half Double Crochet
Video tutorial for front and back post half double crochet HERE

Stocking Pattern:
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 15 HDC in ring, join to first HDC, chain 2 (note: feel free to chain 1 or 2 after each join. My stitches are loose so I decided to go with the chain 2)
Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (30 HDC)
Round 3-11: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (30 HDC)
Round 12: HDC in first, 2 DC in next 10, HDC in remaining 19 stitches, join, chain 2
Round 13-14: HDC in first, DC in next 20 stitches, HDC in remaining stitches, join, chain 2
Round 15:  HDC in first, make 10 DC Decrease over the next 20 stitches, HDC in remaining stitches, join, chain 2
Round 16-26: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain2 (30 HDC)
(note: feel free to continue rows of HDC for a stocking without the beanie. 8-10 more rows will make a nice size stocking!)
(second note: at this point you may also want to sew on the button eyes, nose, and stitch on a mouth)
switch to green yarn
Round 27: HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (30 HDC)
Round 28-29: FPHDC in first, BPHDC in next, repeat all the way around to make ridge of beanie.
Round 30-36: HDC in each stitch around
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With green, chain 45, Slip stitch in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down. Fasten off leaving a bit of tail.
Weave strip in and out of the last row of HDC in your snowman hat.

On of the ends, sew end to the about the 10th stitch from end to make a loop that will hang from your fireplace.
One the other end, make a yarn pomp pom and sew it onto the end.

Cinch top closed and let the pompom sit on top. Or leave it open! Use loop to hang stocking.

Snowman Nose Pattern:
Chain 6, Sl St in second chain from hook, SC, HDC, DC, DC, continue to sc around the back and bottom of the triangle, when you get to the tip, chain 2, slip stitch in second chain from hook and slip stitch to your first SC.

Scarf Pattern:
Chain 63, DC in 4th chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain. Fasten of  and weave in ends. Just like you would make a braided tail on a crochet hat, take 4 strands of yarn about 6 inches long and fold them in half. Loop them through (or knot) through the last DC stitch on one of the ends. Do the same for the other end!

Tie scarf midway around stocking (above the heel).

Can’t wait to see all of your snowman stockings lined up on your mantle this year! Please tag @RepeatCrafterMe to show me your creations!!

Meet the cutest most cuddly crochet Christmas tree you will ever see! A fun piece to add to your holiday decor or give it as a gift to your kids or grandkids. Inspired by my Cuddly Crochet Candy Corn and suggested by RCM follower Traci Gordon (thanks Traci!) For a detailed tutorial on how to attached the pieces, see my Cuddly Crochet Candy Corn post.

Make 2 body pieces:
With green yarn…
Chain 31, SC in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn (30 SC)
Row 2: SC Dec, SC in next 26 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, ch 1 turn (28 SC)
Row 4: SC Dec, SC in next 24 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 5: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (26 SC)
Row 6: SC Dec, SC in next 22 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 7: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (24 SC)
Row 8: SC Dec, SC in next 20 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 9: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (22 SC)
Row 10: SC Dec, SC in next 18 stitches, SC Dec over last two,
Row 11-12: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (20 SC)
Row 13: SC Dec, SC in next 16 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 14-15: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (18 SC)
Row 16: SC Dec, SC in next 14 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 17-18: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (16 SC)
Row 19: SC Dec, SC in next 12 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 20-21: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 22: SC Dec, SC in next 10 stitches, SC Dec,
Row 23: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 24: SC Dec, SC in next 8 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 25: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 26: SC Dec, SC in next 6 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 27: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 28: SC Dec, SC in next 4 stitches, SC Dec over last two, ch 1, turn
Row 29: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 30: SC Dec, SC in next 2 stitches, SC Dec over last two.
Fasten off and weave in ends

Arms and Legs: Make 2 of each
Arms work in green yarn, legs work in brown yarn.

Have a very cuddly Christmas!

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You’ve seen the crochet mermaid tail blankets and you may have even seen the dragon and shark versions, but if you really want to get festive this holiday season you need a Christmas Tree Tail Blanket! Cozy up with this comfy tree which is complete with a star on the top and decorated with Christmas light appliqués! A simple pattern that can be made as long/wide as you’d like!

Materials:
– Worsted Weight Yarn in Green for the Tree and Yellow for the Star. (Chunky yarn would be a good option too!)
– Size K Crochet Hook
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
DC = Double Crochet

Tree Blanket Pattern:
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 10 DC in ring, join, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (20 DC)
Round 3: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (20 DC)
Note: After ever 3 rounds, I crochet in the back loops only to create a little ridge. It isn’t that noticeable but adds a little extra touch. This is completely optional.
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next, join, chain 2 (30 DC)
Round 5: DC in each stitch around, join chain 2 (30 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, join, chain 2 (40 DC)
Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (40 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 3, join, chain 2 (50 DC)
Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (50 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 4, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 12: 2 DC in first, DC in next 5, join, chain 2 (70 DC)
Round 13: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (70 DC)
Round 14: 2 DC in first, DC in next 6, join, chain 2 (80 DC)
Round 15: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (80 DC)
Round 16: 2 DC in first, DC in next 7, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Round 17: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Round 18: 2 DC in first, DC in next 8, join, chain 2 (100 DC)
Round 19: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (100 DC)
Round 20: 2 DC in first, DC in next 9, join, chain 2 (110 DC)
Round 21: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (110 DC)
Round 22: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, join, chain 2 (120 DC)
Round 23: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (120 DC)
Round 24: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (130 DC)
Round 25: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (130 DC)
Round 26: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (140 DC)
Round 27: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (140 DC)
Round 28: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (150 DC)
Round 29: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (150 DC)
Round 30: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (160 DC)
Round 31: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (160 DC)
Round 32: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (170 DC)
Round 33: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (170 DC)
I think you get the hang of the pattern by now 🙂 Continue to make larger blanket. Remember that as it gets longer, it also gets wider. Stop increase rows and just DC in each stitch around to make it longer but not wider.

My tree is approx 25 inches long by 30 inches wide. I originally made it for my 2-year-old but big brother decided he wanted to model it so as you can see it is a little small. You will want to make yours bigger! I may even continue this one when I get a chance.

STAR PATTERN:
I followed THIS PATTERN for the star but used SC which made it a little wonky but I like the size. I stopped after 7 rounds.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT APPLIQUE:
HERE is my Christmas Light Applique pattern! Make as many as you’d like to decorate your tree. I loosely wove a black strand of yarn through to connect them… upon second look it is too loose and I will probably need to go back and re-stitch it on.

Hope you like my take on the mermaid tail! And if you’re curious about the Elf hat, that pattern will be posted soon 🙂

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Here’s a quick and easy Crochet Christmas Light Applique that you can add to your holiday decor! Spruce up a crochet hat, add it to a stocking, string them around a tree or mantel, decorate your office, and more! I used these for a specific project but you will have to stay tuned to see what I am working on 🙂 I whipped up a quick video tutorial but am also including the written pattern below!

(Sorry, I’m using a new app to upload videos and have no idea why the frame is wobbly?! I will try to fix it.)

Materials:
– Size H Crochet Hook (the one in the video is from The Polymer Clay Shed)
– Worsted Weight Yarn in main bulb color and black.

Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet

Christmas Light Applique Pattern:
with main color
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first 3 stitches, HDC +DC in next, DC +HDC in next, 2 SC in remaining 3 stitches,
Round 3: Join with black yarn, chain 1, SC in next 2 stitches, fasten off.

This 3D crochet Christmas Tree looked better in my mind but I thought I would go ahead and post the pattern anyway 🙂 I figured you guys could add to it… maybe tiny yarn ball ornaments, pom-poms, or maybe even a little crochet tree skirt? Make it a fun piece to include with your holiday decor! It works up really quickly so you could easily make a whole forest!

It’s finished! I am proud to show you my completed Crochet Christmas Character Afghan! This was a really fun project that turned into an impromptu CAL (crochet-along) and ultimately becoming a creative outlet for so many of you who were following along. I gave you 9 squares and you guys ran with it, creating handfuls of other Christmas themed pixel squares! I love seeing everyones version of this project. Be sure to use the hashtag #ChristmasCharacterAfghan and tag me @RepeatCrafterMe when posting on social media!

So lets talk a little about this project!

Finished Size: 65×50 inches

It consist of 9 square graphs that are 25×25 pixels. I used the C2C (corner-to-corner) technique to crochet each square.  Follow THIS VIDEO DEMONSTRATION by The Crochet Crowd for more explanation on how to crochet C2C afghans.  I used a size F (3.75mm) hook and worsted weight yarn . Specifically Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice  in Kelly Green, Fern Green, Silver Grey, Scarlet Red, Honey, Toffee, Mustard yellow, Little Boy Blue (this color is being discontinued), Colonial Blue, Black, White, Pink, Cranberry (dark red), Beige, and Terracotta orange. I am not sure exactly how much of each color I used since I picked through my stash, ran out to get yarn when needed, and carried leftover from one square into the next… to be on the safe side for each square I would suggest getting two of the colors that are main background colors or frequently used in the square (like Santa’s beard).

VERY IMPORTANT: Instead of the traditional C2C method of using DC’s and chain 3’s to make each pixel, I used HDC’s and only chained 2 (and chained 5 instead 6 on the increase stitches). This allowed me to have a smaller overall afghan square, measuring approximately 15×15 inches. You can absolutely use the traditional method but your square will be much larger and your overall afghan will be much larger as well once you sew them all together.

You do not have to use the C2C method either! You can take this graph and make a standard SC graphgan. This will produce nice small squares (think 25 single crochets wide and tall) that will be perfect for a standard size blanket. You could also make Pixel Granny Squares and use the graphs I post to create separate character blankets. There is also the Bobble Stitch method as well! So many ways to use these graphs!

All of the pixel graphs are available for free download and have written patterns for the colors changes. Use the highlighted links below to view each individual post.

1. Santa 
2. Christmas Tree
3. Frosty the Snowman
4. Santa’s Sleigh
5. Elf
6. Gingerbread Man
7. Wreath
8. Rudolph 
9. Christmas Stocking
10. Candy Cane BONUS square and other pixel graph options
11. Merry Christmas Banners

How to connect your squares and make a border:

First thing you will need to do is determine what color you want to join your squares with and use for the border. As you can see I chose white! It took me 3 skeins for all the borders and joins.

DC around all of your squares, making a DC + 2 chains + DC in each corner.
NOTE: you should have already SC around each square in that specific squares background color.

I stitched my squares together by weaving the yarn with a tapestry needle under the tops of the double crochets, back and forth… almost like you are lacing it together. Then I went around the other side and did the same thing. This makes a very solid, tight join which you will need for this heavy blanket. I’m not sure if this stitch has a technical name. It is close to the mattress stitch but not exactly.

After all of your squares and the top and bottom banners are sewn together, you are ready for your border!

With white, DC around the entire edge make a DC + Chain 2 + DC in the corners. Then using red yarn, crab stitch (this is a reverse SC) around the entire blankets making a Crab stitch + Chain 1 + Crab stitch in the corners. I think THIS VIDEO gives a good visual on how to make the crab stitch. 

And just because I know you are all curious, here is what the backside of the blanket looks like!

I hope you have enjoyed this project as much as I have! If you need help with your C2C squares, feel free to join my Repeat Crafter Me Crochet Facebook Group! Hundreds of fellow crocheters are also working on this project, asking good questions and getting great answers!

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I promised you one last embellishment to the Crochet Christmas Character Afghan! A top and bottom Merry Christmas word border are the final pieces of my blanket and now I will be able to stitch it together (tutorial on that coming soon!). The word graphs are worked corner-2-corner like the rest of the blanket. I turned my graph sideways and started working for the bottom right up to the top left. Since these graphs aren’t square, you will need to make increase rows on one side and decrease rows on the other side for most of the pattern. Follow THIS VIDEO DEMONSTRATION by The Crochet Crowd for more explanation on how to crochet C2C afghans. Just like my squares I used a size F (3.75mm) hook and worsted weight yarn . Specifically Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice  in White and Scarlet Red (for the background and words), and Little Boy Blue, Mustard, Scarlet, and Fern Green for the Christmas lights.  And just like before I used HDC’s instead of the traditional C2C method of using DC’s.

If you are just joining in, you can find the squares to make this Christmas Character Afghan by following the links below:

1. Santa 
2. Christmas Tree
3. Frosty the Snowman
4. Santa’s Sleigh
5. Elf
6. Gingerbread Man
7. Wreath
8. Rudolph 
9. Christmas Stocking
10. Candy Cane BONUS square and other pixel graph options

I do want to mention that the only problem with the word graphs is that the backside is a mirror image… meaning that the words will be backwards when you flip the afghan over.

This is what the back looks like:

You can download the Merry Christmas Pixel Graph HERE

Written pattern for the “MERRY”  and “CHRISTMAS” color changes by fellow crocheter and RCM follower, Claudia Melgar! Thanks Claudia!

Color Chart:
W = White
R = Red
B = Blue
Y = Yellow
G = Green
BL = Black

Row 1 to 8 all White (W)
Row 9 – 1W 3G 5W
Row 10 – 5W 4G 1W
Row 11 – 2W 4G 5W
///////////// START DECREASE //////////////
Row 12 – 6W 3G 2W
Row 13 – 3W 4G 4W
Row 14 – 4W 4G 3W
Row 15 – 4W 3G 1BL 3W
Row 16 – 3W 1BL 2G 5W
Row 17 – 2W 3Y 6W
Row 18 – 5W 4Y 2W
Row 19 – 3W 4Y 4W
Row 20 – 5W 3Y 3W
Row 21 – 4W 4Y 3W
Row 22 – 3W 4Y 4W
Row 23 – 5W 3Y 1BL 2W
Row 24 – 2W 1BL 2Y 6W
Row 25 – 11W
Row 26 – 11W
Row 27 – 2W 1R 8W
Row 28 – 7W 2R 2W
Row 29 – 3W 2R 6W
Row 30 – 3W 4R 4W
Row 31 – 5W 4R 2W
Row 32 – 2W 1R 1W 1R 3W 1R 2W
Row 33 – 2W 1R 3W 1R 4W
Row 34 – 3W 1R 3W 1R 3W
Row 35 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 36 – 2W 1R 1W 5R 2W
Row 37 – 3W 2R 1W 2R 3W
Row 38 – 3W 1R 1W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 39 – 2W 1R 2W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 40 – 2W 3R 2W 1R 3W
Row 41 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 42 – 2W 1R 1W 5R 2W
Row 43 – 3W 2R 1W 2R 3W
Row 44 – 3W 1R 1W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 45 – 2W 1R 2W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 46 – 2W 3R 3W 1R 2W
Row 47 – 2W 1R 4W 2R 2W
Row 48 – 2W 1R 4W 2R 2W
Row 49 – 3W 2R 1W 1R 4W
Row 50 – 2W 1R 1W 3R 1W 1R 2W
Row 51 – 2W 2R 1W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 52 – 2W 3R 1W 2R 3W
Row 53 – 4W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 54 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 5W
Row 55 – 2W 1R 1W 4R 3W
Row 56 – 2W 4R 1W 2R 2W
Row 57 – 3W 3R 5W
Row 58 – 4W 3R 4W
Row 59 – 5W 2R 4W
Row 60 – 3W 2R 6W
Row 61 – 7W 1R 3W
Row 62 – 2W 1R 8W
Row 63 – 11W
Row 64 – 6W 3B 2W
Row 65 – 2W 4B 5W
Row 66 – 4W 4B 3W
Row 67 – 3W 3B 5W
Row 68 – 3W 4B 4W
Row 69 – 4W 4B 3W
Row 70 – 2W 1BL 3B 1W 3R 1W
Row 71 – 1W 4R 1W 2B 1BL 2W
Row 72 – 5W 4R 2W
Row 73 – 2W 3R 6W
Row 74 – 4W 4R 3W
Row 75 – 3W 4R 4W
Row 76 – 3W 1BL 3R 4W
Row 77 – 5W 2R 1BL 3W
///////////// START DECREASE //////////////
Row 78 – 10W
Rows 79 to 87 all White (W)

Color Chart:
W = White
R = Red
B = Blue
G = Green
BL = Black

Row 1 to 8 all White (W)
Row 9 – 1W 3B 5W
Row 10 – 5W 4B 1W
Row 11 – 2W 4B 5W
///////////// START DECREASE //////////////
Row 12 – 6W 3B 2W
Row 13 – 3W 4B 4W
Row 14 – 4W 4B 3W
Row 15 – 4W 3B 1BL 3W
Row 16 – 3W 1BL 2B 2W 1R 2W
Row 17 – 2W 2R 7W
Row 18 – 6W 3R 2W
Row 19 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 5W
Row 20 – 5W 1R 5W
Row 21 – 2W 1R 2W 1R 5W
Row 22 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 23 – 3W 2R 1W 3R 2W
Row 24 – 2W 2R 1W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 25 – 2W 5R 1W 1R 2W
Row 26 – 3W 2R 1W 2R 3W
Row 27 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 1R 3W
Row 28 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 29 – 3W 2R 1W 3R 2W
Row 30 – 2W 2R 1W 2R 4W
Row 31 – 5W 2R 4W
Row 32 – 3W 4R 1W 1R 2W
Row 33 – 2W 2R 1W 4R 2W
Row 34 – 5W 3R 3W
Row 35 – 4W 3R 4W
Row 36 – 4W 2R 5W
Row 37 – 2W 1R 3W 2R 3W
Row 38 – 3W 1R 3W 2R 2W
Row 39 – 3W 2R 3W 1R 2W
Row 40 – 5W 2R 4W
Row 41 – 5W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 42 – 2W 3R 3W 1R 2W
Row 43 – 2W 2R 3W 2R 2W
Row 44 – 2W 1R 3W 3R 2W
Row 45 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 2W 1R 2W
Row 46 – 2W 1R 2W 1R 5W
Row 47 – 2W 1R 2W 1R 5W
Row 48 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 49 – 3W 2R 1W 3R 2W
Row 50 – 2W 2R 1W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 51 – 2W 1R 2W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 52 – 3W 2R 2W 1R 3W
Row 53 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 54 – 2W 1R 1W 5R 2W
Row 55 – 3W 2R 1W 2R 3W
Row 56 – 3W 1R 1W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 57 – 2W 2R 1W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 58 – 2W 3R 1W 2R 3W
Row 59 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 60 – 2W 1R 1W 2R 1W 2R 2W
Row 61 – 3W 2R 1W 2R 3W
Row 62 – 2W 5R 1W 1R 2W
Row 63 – 2W 1R 2W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 64 – 3W 2R 3W 1R 2W
Row 65 – 2W 1R 4W 2R 2W
Row 66 – 2W 1R 4W 1R 3W
Row 67 – 3W 2R 6W
Row 68 – 2W 1R 2W 2R 4W
Row 69 – 5W 2R 1W 1R 2W
Row 70 – 2W 3R 2W 3G 1W
Row 71 – 1W 4G 2W 2R 2W
Row 72 – 5W 4G 2W
Row 73 – 2W 4G 5W
Row 74 – 4W 4G 3W
Row 75 – 3W 4G 4W
Row 76 – 3W 1BL 1G 1W 1G 4W
Row 77 – 5W 2G 1BL 3W
///////////// START DECREASE //////////////
Row 78 – 10W
Rows 79 to 87 all White (W)

FELIZ NAVIDAD version by Claudia as well!

Color Chart:
W = White
R = Red
B = Blue
Y = Yellow
G = Green
BL = Black

Row 1 to 8 all White (W)
Row 9-1 in 3 g 5 w
Row 10-5 in 4 g 1 w
Row 11-2 w 4 g 5 w
///////////// START DECREASE //////////////
Row 12 – 6W 3G 2W
Row 13-3 w 4 g 4 w
Row 14-4 w 4 g 3 w
Row 15-4 w 3 g 1 BL 3 w
Row 16-3 in 1 BL 2 g 5 w
Row 17-2 w and 6 w 3
Row 18-5 w 4 y 2 w
Row 19-3 w and 4 w 4
Row 20-5 in 3 y 3 w
Row 21-4 w and 3 w 4
Row 22-3 w and 4 w 4
Row 23-5 in 3 y 1 BL 2 in
Row 24-2 w 1 BL 2 y 6 w
Row 25 – 11W
Row 26 – 11W
Row 27 – 11W
Row 28 – 8W 1R 2W
Row 29 – 2W 1R 8W
Row 30 – 8W 1R 2W
Row 31 – 2W 1R 8W
Row 32-4 in 5 r 2 in
Row 33-2 w-6 r 3 w
Row 34-2 w-6 r 3 w
Row 35-2W 1R 5W 1R 2W
Row 36-2 in 1 r 4 in 2 r 2 in
Row 37-3 in 2 r 3 in 1 r 2 in
Row 38-2 in 1 r 2 in 2 r 1 in 1 r 2 in
Row 39-2 in 1 r 2 in 2 r 1 in 1 r 2 in
Row 40-3 in 2 r 3 in 1 r 2 in
Row 41-2 in 1 r 4 in 2 r 2 in
Row 42-2 in 1 r 4 in 2 r 2 in
Row 43 – 3W 2R 6W
Row 44-5 in 2 r 1 in 1 r 2 in
Row 45-2 in 1 r 2 in 2 r 4 in
Row 46-3 in 2 r 3 in 1 r 2 in
Row 47-2 in 1 r 4 in 2 r 2 in
Row 48-2 in 1 r 4 in 2 r 2 in
Row 49-3 in 2 r 1 in 1 r 4 in
Row 50-2 in 1 r 1 in 3 r 4 in
Row 51-5 in 2 r 1 in 1 r 2 in
Row 52 – 2W 3R 6W
Row 53-2 in 1 r 4 in 2 r 2 in
Row 54-2 in 1 r 4 in 2 r 2 in
Row 55-3 in 2 r 1 in 1 r 4 in
Row 56-2 in 1 r 1 in 3 r 4 in
Row 57-5 in 2 r 1 in 1 r 2 in
Row 58 – 2W 3R 6W
Row 59 – 7W 2R 2W
Row 60 – 2W 1R 8W
Row 61 – 11W
Row 62 – 11W
Row 63 – 11W
Row 64 – 6W 3B 2W
Row 65 – 2W 4B 5W
Row 66-4 in 4 b 3 in
Row 67-3 in 4 b 4 in
Row 68-3 in 4 b 4 in
Row 69-4 in 4 b 3 in
Row 70-2 in 1 BL 1 b 1 in 1 b 1 in 3 r 1 in
Row 71-1 in 4 r 1 in 2 b 1 BL 2 in
Row 72-5 w 4 r 2 w
Row 73-2 w 4 r 5 w
Row 74-4 in 4 r 3 in
Row 75-3 in 4 r 4 in
Row 76-3 in 1 BL 1 r 1 in 1 r 4 in
Row 77-5 in 2 r 1 BL 3 in
///////////// START DECREASE //////////////
Row 78 – 10W
Rows 79 to 87 all White (W)

Color Chart:
W = White
R = Red
B = Blue
G = Green
BL = Black

I’m thinking of stringing the light bulbs together by weaving a stranding of black yarn through the tops… I didn’t like my first attempt so I will try again when my mind is fresh! But I wanted to throw out that idea as well!

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Here it is! The last square in the Crochet Christmas Character Afghan!! The Christmas Stocking (complete with presents sticking out of the top), is another iconic image that couldn’t be left out of the blanket. But check back in the next couple days for a bonus square and links to some other Christmas pixel square ideas if you want to continue the blanket or replace one or two of your current squares you may not be happy with. I will also be posting directions on how to finish the blanket including adding a few embellishments, joining the squares, and adding a border!

If you are just joining in, you can find the links to the other 8 squares below!

1. Santa 
2. Christmas Tree
3. Frosty the Snowman
4. Santa’s Sleigh
5. Elf
6. Gingerbread Man
7. Wreath
8. Rudolph 
9. Christmas Stocking

I am using the corner-to-corner (C2C) technique. You can see my first C2C graphgan HERE that has a how-to video. But I am told that most people have success learning how to make a C2C afghan by following THIS VIDEO DEMONSTRATION by The Crochet Crowd.

Each pixel graph in my blanket is 25×25 pixel squares. I used a size F (3.75mm) hook and worsted weight yarn. For this particular square I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice  in Silver Gray (for the background), Scarlet Red (for the sock), White (for top of sock) Fern Green and Mustard Yellow (for holly Berry), Colonial Blue and Little Boy Blue (for the blue present), and Pink and Cranberry (for the pink present).  For each of these squares you will need about two skeins of the background color and possibly two of any color that makes up the main image (like white for Santa). Otherwise you will need only one skein of the other colors.

VERY IMPORTANT: Instead of the traditional C2C method of using DC’s and chain 3’s to make each pixel, I used HDC’s and only chained 2 (and chained 5 instead 6 on the increase stitches). This allowed me to have a smaller overall afghan square, measuring approximately 15×15 inches. You can absolutely use the traditional method but your square will be much larger and your overall afghan will be much larger as well once you sew them all together. As is, my finished blanket will be big enough for a twin size bed… possibly even larger!

You do not have to use the C2C method either! You can take this graph and make a standard SC graphgan. This will produce nice small squares (think 25 single crochets wide and tall) that will be perfect for a standard size blanket. You could also make Pixel Granny Squares and use the graphs I post to create separate character blankets. There is also the Bobble Stitch method as well! So many ways to use these graphs!

CLICK HERE to download the Christmas Stocking Graph!
(Note: I noticed the toe of my stocking was looking a little boxy… so I added in a couple additional red pixels to the graph below after I had finished crocheting my square. The toe is now slightly more rounded and will look even better!)

Several crocheters and generous followers of RCM have been taking these pixel graphs and writing out the color changes as they make their squares. I will add the written pattern for these color changes as they are shared with me!

Written pattern for the color changes by fellow crocheter and RCM follower, Claudia Melgar! Thanks Claudia!

Row 1 to 10 all Silver Grey (SG)
Row 11 – 1SG 5SR 5SG
Row 12 – 5SG 6SR 1SG
Row 13 – 1SG 7SR 5SG
Row 14 – 5SG 8SR 1SG
Row 15 – 1SG 9SR 5SG
Row 16 – 5SG 10SR 1SG
Row 17 – 1SG 11SR 5SG
Row 18 – 5SG 12SR 1SG
Row 19 – 1SG 13SR 3FG 2SG
Row 20 – 2SG 3FG 1YM 13SR 1SG
Row 21 – 1SG 13SR 4FG 3SG
Row 22 – 4SG 2W 1FG 1W 12SR 2SG
Row 23 – 2SG 12SR 1W 2FG 2W 4SG
Row 24 – 4SG 3W 1FG 2W 11SR 3SG
Row 25 – 3SG 11SR 2W 2FG 2W 1CB 4SG
///////////// START DECREASE //////////////
Row 26 – 3SG 2CB 2W 1FG 3W 10SR 3SG
Row 27 – 3SG 4SR 2SG 3SR 6W 2CB 3SG
Row 28 – 2SG 1LBB 1CB 1LBB 6W 2SR 3SG 3SR 3SG
Row 29 – 9SG 1SR 6W 1CB 3LBB 1SG
Row 30 – 1SG 2LBB 2CB 6W 9SG
Row 31 – 8SG 6W 2CB 1LBB 2SG
Row 32 – 1SG 2LBB 1CB 1P 5W 8SG
Row 33 – 8SG 4W 2P 1SG 1LBB 1SG
Row 34 – 3SG 1P 1C 3W 8SG
Row 35 – 8SG 2W 3P 2SG
Row 36 – 2SG 1P 1C 1P 1W 8SG
Row 37 – 8SG 4P 1SG
Row 38 – 2SG 1C 9SG
Row 39 – 8SG 2C 1SG
Row 40 to 49 all Silver Grey (SG)

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