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If you’ve been following the 2022 Gnome Project, you might have noticed this cute little cupcake from my Bonus Birthday Gnome. Here is the individual cupcake pixel graph and written pattern curtesy of Jennifer Freeman from My Beautiful Disasters! You could easily make this into a fun multi-colored cupcake blanket or pillow or purse or any other fun and festive project that uses granny square sized pieces. Finished Size of these squares is about 6.5 x 6.5 inches and they work up very quickly! An easy corner-to-corner project that won’t take you hours to crochet.

Get the Bonus Birthday Gnome design HERE. It includes material lists, hook size, yarn colors, and more details about this year-long CAL!

I love using the bright and beautiful colors from the Red Heart Super Saver line of yarn. Shop the colors on Yarnspirations.com

Get the Written CUPCAKE Pattern PDF HERE or just follow along below.

I love the pillow that Jennifer is making! Be sure to check out her ETSY shop HERE for many adorable C2C designs!

Learn how to make French Knot Sprinkles on my Repeat Crafter Me YouTube Page

Be sure to tag me in all your cute cupcake creations using @RepeatCrafterMe on social media!

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Are you new the concept of Corner-to-Corner Crochet (aka C2C)? Or need some help with the logistics of how to change colors and increase/decrease? Let me help you! I have filmed a long video tutorial because I am walking you through this Tulip C2C block from start to finish! I am using the Half Double Crochet stitch and Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in these beautiful bright Spring colors!
Grab the Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Lemon, Spring Green, Grenadine, Medium Purple, Turqua, and Pumpkin. Thank you to Red Heart Yarns for sending me these lovely shades of yarn to work with!

Make a whole bunch of these blocks and stitch them together for a blanket. Or maybe just crochet a couple and create a pouch or small tote bag. How about a table runner? So many ways to use these tiny tulips! I will be sure to have a follow-up post with directions on how to make a border and attach the blocks.

Corner-to-Corner Crochet lets you create a variety of images and pictures and designs using a pixel graph. These graphs are made up of squares. Each square is equal to a Chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. You will start in the corner (I prefer the lower right hand corner) and you will work diagonally in rows until you get the upper left hand corner.

I will show you how to carry your yarn and increase/decrease on the edges. Increases start with a chain 5, when it’s time to decrease you will slip stitch along the edge to start your next square.

To prepare, I suggest creating 2-3 balls of the background color (Lemon Yellow) because you will need to have several strands attached at one time. With the other colors, you can pull for the center of the skien. It doesn’t use much yarn!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Lemon, Spring Green, Grenadine, Medium Purple, Turqua, and Pumpkin
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tulip Pixel Graph GET IT HERE
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: Approximately 6 x 7.5 inches

I hope you find this video helpful! There are many C2C Crochet Tutorials out there but sometimes it’s beneficial to watch a few different ones for new perspectives.

Thanks to my friend Jennifer Freeman from My Beautiful Disasters for providing the Tulip C2C written pattern!
Sometimes it’s easier to see the color changes written out on paper rather than look at the picture graph.

Tulip Written Pattern (color changes):

Row 1: Background x 1 (1 block)

Row 2: Background x 2 (2 blocks)

Row 3: Background x 3 (3 blocks)

Row 4: Background x 4 (4 blocks)

Row 5: Background x 1, Green x 3, Background x 1 (5 blocks)

Row 6: Background x 1, Green x 3, Background x 2 (6 blocks)

Row 7: Background x 4, Green x 2, Background x 1 (7 blocks)

Row 8: Background x 2, Green x 2, Background x 4 (8 blocks)

Row 9: Background x 2, Pink x 2, Green x 1, Background x 1, Green x 1, Background x 2 (9 blocks)

Corner

Row 10: Background x 2, Green x 1, Background x 1, Pink x 3, Background x 2 (9 blocks)

Row 11: Background x 2, Pink x 4, Background x 1, Green x 1, Background x 1 (9 blocks)

Corner

Row 12: Background x 3, Pink x 4, Background x 1 (8 blocks)

Row 13: Background x 2, Pink x 3, Background x 2 (7 blocks)

Row 14: Background x 2, Pink x 3, Background x 1 (6 blocks)

Row 15: Background x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 2 (5 blocks)

Row 16: Background x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 1 (4 blocks)

Row 17: Background x 3 (3 blocks)

Row 18: Background x 2 (2 blocks)

Row 19: Background x 1 (1 block)

Which colors will you crochet your Tulips in?!

I should also mention that this pretty tulip is also a part of my May C2C Gnome! Check it out here.

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the moms! Hope it’s filled with a bit of fun and fiber!

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I’m so happy to see the excitement around this new project I’m working on! I’m creating a Corner-to-Corner (C2C) blanket but this time I am using the Granny Stitch! The granny stitch is a crowd favorite and I’m so excited to show you that you can use this stitch while working diagonally in the corner to corner format. I’ve created a video for you with a small swatch of this project. This was the easiest way to teach both the increases and decreases. The finished blanket that I am working on will be in a separate blog post that is coming soon! There is a very special story behind this project and the colors I chose to use but I want to save that for later 🙂

Materials:
– Caron One Pound yarn in Cream and Soft Pink. 
– Caron Jumbo yarn in Baby Rainbow. 
Shop HERE at Yarnspirations.com
Get 20% off Caron One Pound with Code RCMCARON20
offer valid: May 14 to 30, 2018
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Granny Stitch =  3 DC + chain 1
Puff Stitch =  Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through the stitch, yarn over, and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook. In the same stitch, repeat until you have 6 loops on your hook, yarn over, and pull through all the loops.

C2C Granny Stitch Pattern:
Starting with yellow
Magic Ring, Chain 4 + 3 DC + Chain 1 + DC all in magic ring, pull tight, chain 4, turn
Row 2: working in first chain space, 3 DC + chain 1, working in last chain space, 3 DC + chain 1 + DC, chain 4, turn
Row 3: working in first chain space, 3 DC + chain 1, working in next chain space, 3 DC  + chain 1, working in last chain space, 3 DC + chain 1 + DC, chain 4, turn
Row 4: working in first chain space, 3 DC + chain 1, working in next chain space,3 DC + chain 1, working in next chain space, 3 DC  + chain 1, working in last chain space, 3 DC + chain 1 + DC, change to pink yarn, chain 4, turn
Row 5: working in first chain space, 3 DC + chain 1, working in next chain space, 3 DC  + chain 1,working in next chain space, 3 DC  + chain 1, working in next chain space, 3 DC  + chain 1, working in last chain space, 3 DC + chain 1 + DC, change to rainbow yarn, chain 5, turn
Row 6: Special Stitch (Puff Stitch) in this row!! Totally optional.
working in first chain space, Puff Stitch + chain 2, continue Puff Stitch + chain 2 in the rest of the chain spaces until last space, Puff Stitch + chain 2 + DC, change back to pink yarn, chain 4, turn
NOTE: Continue pattern as you’ve been doing with increases until ready to decrease. The tutorial below will now shows decreases for my small sample square but you will most likely want to create a larger blanket.
Row 7: SKIP first chain space, make 3 DC + chain 1 in next chain space, continue the granny stitch (3 DC + chain 1) in all chain spaces until you reach the last chain space, DC in last chain space, change to yellow yarn, chain 4, turn
Row 8: SKIP first chain space, make 3 DC + chain 1 in next chain space, continue the granny stitch (3 DC + chain 1) in all chain spaces until you reach the last chain space, DC in last chain space, chain 4, turn
Row 9: SKIP first chain space, make 3 DC + chain 1 in next chain space, continue the granny stitch (3 DC + chain 1) in all chain spaces until you reach the last chain space, DC in last chain space, chain 4, turn
Row 10: SKIP first chain space, make 3 DC + chain 1 in next chain space, 3 DC + chain 1 in next chain space, DC in last chain space, chain 4, turn
Row 11: SKIP first chain space, make 3 DC + chain 1 in next chain space, DC in last chain space, fasten off and weave in ends.

Check back soon to see my finished Granny Stitch C2C blanket! I do have one more little twist to it and a fun little back story about the blanket to tell you guys! If you get started on the C2C granny stitch be sure and tag me on social media using the hashtag #RepeatCrafterMe and if you use the same yarn please be sure to tag #Yarnspirations 🙂

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One of the most frequent questions I get asked is how do I weave in my ends, especially on corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet projects. I’ve posted a few quick videos on my Facebook page a few times over the years, but thought it warranted a full blog post to clear up any confusion!

The method I use is pretty simple: with your tapestry needle, weave in the strand 3-5 times within the same color square as the yarn strand and snip! You want to make sure you don’t weave your end in a straight line, otherwise there is a chance your project could come unraveled. So purposely weave from differently angles and directions.

Snip yarn fairly close to your project! If you have woven the strand in tightly, it won’t come unraveled!

With C2C crochet, your will sometimes get squares of the same color that are unconnected. Use your ends to your advantage! Weave the yarn over both corners of the squares that you want connected to perfect the design and image you want on your blanket.

Here is full video tutorial on how I weave in my ends!

Finished blanket post coming soon!

I have more exciting news for you guys! A little over a week ago I told you guys that I authored my first book, Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws for the Family. Everyone has been so supportive. You blew me away with the kinds words and purchase orders, making my book a #1 Best Seller on Amazon in the crocheting category! Yay! Well now I am excited to tell you that in addition to the book, I also filmed a video class with Annie’s!! Learn Corner-to-Corner Crochet teaches you the C2C technique and walks you through each step of how to make an adorable baby blanket by following the graph, crocheting each stitch, changing colors, adding borders, joining, and more! This is a step-by-step video so you actually see first hand how it is done. Many of you have been asking for a C2C video tutorial for some time now and I hope this online video class will answer all of your questions and show you how easy this technique truly is!

I encourage you to take a look at the promo video so you can get and idea of what is included in my video class:

In Learn Corner-to-Corner Crochet you’ll learn how to:

• Work the corner-to-corner pattern to make solid and multicolored squares.
• Read and work from a graph to create adorable animal squares.
• Join squares into a blanket using Mattress Stitch.
• Add single crochet edging to squares and the outside edge of your blanket.

Class includes complete step-by-step instructions and graphs to complete a precious animal-themed baby blanket. This special blanket will be the hit of the next baby shower! The lucky mom-to-be will be thrilled to receive such a thoughtful gift.

Annie’s online classes include downloadable and printable class patterns in PDF format in addition to the online video content. You can view online classes at your convenience, 24/7, 365 days a year from any mobile device, both tablet and non-tablet (phones, iPod Touch, etc.) but classes are best viewed on tablets or computers. All Annie’s online classes and DVDs have closed captioning.

CLICK HERE to find more class information and to purchase for immediate download! 
For one week only you can enjoy 20% off the purchase price! Enter keycode ZIMCRNR at the checkout or CLICK HERE for the coupon!
(this coupon expires October 21st at midnight)

Annie’s films their classes in the small Amish town of Berne, Indiana. I flew out there this past summer and it was such a cool experience to see what goes into the making of a crochet class and to explore the little  town. Here are a few fun pictures of my trip!

The Clock Tower in downtown Berne.

Behind the camera! Coffee was a must during the long days of filming 🙂

I had the pleasure of meeting fellow crochet Jennifer Pionk of A Crocheted Simplicity!
Keep your eye out on her blog because she has a video class coming out soon too!!

Now how about a GIVEAWAY!! Enter to win my class Learn Corner-to-Corner Crochet for FREE!
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I have something exciting to tell you guys! I wrote a crochet book! And it features one of my favorite techniques: C2C crochet! Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws for the Family includes 5 super cute designs: Woodland Animals, Snowman, Simple Stripes, Sheep, and a Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket. If you aren’t familiar with C2C, instead of a written pattern, you follow a pixel graph which allows you to incorporate virtually any character or image you want into a crochet blanket. Don’t worry, this book includes detailed how-to instructions, step-by-step photos, charts, and written instructions all in a 20 page softbound book published by Annie’s Publishing!

CLICK HERE TO BUY IT NOW

The woodland animal blanket has 4 parts to it: a fox, owl, hedgehog, and raccoon! So you are actually getting 4 designs in one blanket that you can mix and match or use individually. You won’t be able to resist this one and it’s perfect for the Fall season!

The super cute snowman is going to be a big hit this winter! An easy design that you must add to your Christmas crochet to-do list!

If you are new to the C2C technique, you may want to start with simple stripes! A bold look that works up quickly. You will get the hang of it in no time – I promise!

A little sheep makes a cute rug or extend the border to make the blanket even larger! A detailed tutorial on how to crochet borders around your blankets is outlined in the book 🙂

Sweet dreams little one! You can even include writing in your C2C blankets! The moon and star design is adorable plus you can feel free to easily change the background color.

Currently, Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws For the Family is available on Amazon for Pre-Order or you can BUY IT NOW straight from the Annie’s Publishing website in two formats: The paperback book for $8.99 or electronic download. Electronic download is available as a PDF and in formats compatible with your e-reader.

Thank you so much to all my Repeat Crafter Me readers and social media followers who have supported me through my years of blogging and crocheting! I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to write a book without your encouragement and love of my patterns and designs. Your positive comments and reassuring words have kept me going 🙂

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Happy June! Since it’s strawberry season, we thought strawberries would be the perfect theme for this months gnome! The hat is designed as an upside down strawberry with the leafy green brim. There are several ways you can make the seeds. I am providing a few different graphs and will talk all about them below. This is the 6th gnome in our 2022 Gnome Project which means we are halfway through the year! If you are new to the gnomes, Jen from Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group and I have team up for a very fun YEAR-LONG collaboration! Each month Jen will create a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I will create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet block. Our designs will be holiday and seasonal themed so for the month of January we made a Winter Gnome, February we created a sweet Valentine Gal Gnome, March we have a Leprechaun, April is an Easter Bunny, May sports a sweet spring Tulip Flower, and June is Strawberries!

At the end of the 12 months I will be stitching the gnomes together to make a large blanket! The blanket panels will sit 4 across so this June panel will sit under our valentine gnome.

Get the January Gnome HERE

Get the February Gnome HERE

Get the March Gnome HERE

Get the April Gnome HERE

Get the May Gnome HERE

Be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in your social media posts so we can all follow along and see your finished gnomes!

Below is a sneak peek picture of Jen’s June Gnome polymer clay tulip cane! Jen makes the hooks (and posts them for sale in Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group) and I make the crochet patterns (which are posted for free here each month)! I love hooks with polymer clay handles because not only are the designs fun, festive, and cute, but they create an ergonomic handle which helps to ease pain and tension caused by the motions of crochet. Read more about these crochet hooks HERE.

I’m using colors from our previous designs so hopefully you have many of these yarns on hand. You will need these colors from the Red Heart Super Saver line: Cherry Red, Lemon Yellow, Spring Green, and Orchid (or whatever color you used for the Bunny Gnome hat). Of course feel free to get creative and use whatever yarn colors you like!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Cherry Red, Lemon Yellow, Spring Green, Orchid, White
– You probably won’t need more than one skein of taupe brown for the gnome nose. Use the same skein for all 12 or change it up and use any color of your choice for the nose! Feel free to choose your own hair color as well. Change it up or use white for the beard/braids.
– Size H Crochet Hook
-Tapestry needle
– Pixel Graphs

I have a few options for you! You can crochet the seeds right into the C2C but beware that they will be square. The graph with the yellow seed squares will probably look best if you are using the popcorn stitch instead of corner to corner crochet. I suggest using the graph with the solid red hat and then stitching on the seeds afterwards. I am also providing a graph with a small strawberry if you prefer. You will also need to stitch on the seeds at the end. And of course I am also giving you boy and girl gnome options!

June Boy Gnome with SEEDS
Boy Gnome without SEEDS
June Girl Gnome
Boy Gnome with Strawberry

Finished Size of the Gnome Crochet Rectangle: 20 inches tall x 14 inches wide

Corner-to-Corner Crochet lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. You can use either! The DC is more common but keep in mind that your gnome rectangle will end up slightly bigger if using Double Crochet.

If C2C is confusing to you, don’t worry, my friends at The Crochet Crowd have the perfect beginner tutorial! And the best part is that they chose to use a few of my projects as the examples so you can’t go wrong! Get The Crochet Crowd Corner-to-Corner Crochet using HDC (half double crochet) HERE.

I have also created a C2C YouTube Tutorial using the tulip flower from our May Gnome:

Big THANK YOU to Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) for writing out the C2C written pattern for the January, February, March, April, May, and June Gnomes (and the bonus gnome patterns below as well)! This is very helpful since many of you like to use the written rows to crochet instead of following the graph. She also added a ton of fun detail to her June gnome and I had to include it in this post so you could get some ideas on how to customize this cutie!

June Gnome WRITTEN PATTERN Boy with seeds hat

WRITTEN PATTERN Girl no seeds

WRITTEN PATTERN Boy and Girl with just the strawberry on hats

WRITTEN PATTERN Boy no seeds hat

Diane of Stitch Therapy is making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! I love the way the strawberry seeds look using the popcorn stitch. Thank you Diane for writing up the popcorn stitch patterns for all the months!

GET THE POPCORN STITCH STRAWBERRY GNOME HERE

To stitch on the seeds, take your tapestry needle and weave a strand of yellow yarn 3 times around the same spot. Fasten off and weave in ends. Or you could stitch on crocheted seeds!

I also made a cute little crochet strawberry! Get that pattern HERE

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The holidays are in full swing and I’m sure many of you are bringing home your Christmas tree this week! Which inspired me to make this little red pickup truck tree pillow! I use the corner to corner crochet technique and my “throw pillow” turned out to be the size of a standard bed pillow but it is still super cute and functional. You can never have too many cozy christmas pillows! You could also use the graph below and crochet it using SC stitches instead of C2C for a much smaller pillow. Or it doesn’t have to be a pillow at all. I considered making it a wall hanging or even part of blanket. You could easily add a big thick border!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value yarn in Berry Red, Lush Green, White, Gray, Black, and Brown. You only need one skein each. With just a little bit of the Gray/Black/Brown. Shop all colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Pickup Truck Pixel Graph
– Pickup Truck color change pattern HERE
– Tapestry Needle
– Standard size pillow (if making into a pillow)

I used the corner-to-corner crochet method to make this blanket. Instead of using DC stitches like a traditional C2C, I used HDC. See video below on how to corner-to-corner crochet using the Half Double Crochet!

First you will want to download the Pickup Truck Tree Pixel Graph. You can do that HERE. When you are done, it will be reversible! The same image will appear on either side (the truck will just be facing the other direction). If you aren’t familiar with the C2C technique, I have a video class available HERE for purchase that teaches you this technique! The CrochetCrowd also has a very helpful video tutorial for FREE that shows you the basic technique of corner-to-corner crochet. Check that out HERE.

JUST ADDED! Jenn from Jenn’s Creative Crochet has graciously created the written color change pattern for this project! I know this helps out so many of you who don’t like counting each pixel square. You can get the free downloadable PDF of the written color change pattern HERE. 

You can follow Jenn’s Creative Crochet HERE on facebook and find her own pixel graph designs HERE in her Etsy shop! 

ALSO NEWLY ADDED! I forgot to post a second version of this graph! I had come up with two versions originally… one with the tree laying sideways and one with the tree standing up upright. Wanted to pass along this other graph to those that might like it better! Get the Pickup Truck Tree Graph Version #2 HERE.

If you are going to make this into a pillow you will need to make another C2C piece the same size as the pickup truck piece but in a solid color (I chose gray). You can follow the blank graph below.

No need to add borders! You will simply crochet the two pieces together! Make a SC between each “square” along the edges, chain 2, and SC in the next space. When you get to the corners you will want to make a SC in the corner. See picture below.

Insert pillow before completely closing!

Happy Holidays and Happy Crocheting!

Happy New Year! It’s almost 2018! And to celebrate I thought I would whip up a little C2C (corner to corner) crochet banner! Each number is crocheted separately so the project goes pretty quickly. I used the fun and festive Caron Simply Soft Party Yarn that has speckles of metallic woven throughout. This piece really sparkles and shines in person! Add a little fringe and tassels for extra flair!

Materials:
– Caron Simply Soft Party Yarn in Silver and Black. Shop these colors and more shades in the same line HERE on Yarnspirations.com.

– Size H Crochet Hook. I am using the Furls Odyssey Hooks!
– Tapestry Needle
– Pixel Graph – Download HERE.

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! 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.

Once all of your numbers are done, add a little fringe to the bottom!

To string up, crochet a long chain (200 chains or more) and then slip stitch all the way down chain. Weave long chained rope in between the C2C squares as in picture bellow.

Have a safe and healthy New Year! Be sure to stick around and see all the new projects and FREE crochet patterns I have in store for you in 2018!

*** You may make and sell products from my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***

Keep in touch on my Repeat Crafter Me Facebook Page for new pattern sneak peeks and when they will be available on my blog! And feel free to post pictures of your finished hats and/or links to your shops on my Facebook wall so all can see.

It’s officially spooky season! I love October and all the Halloween festivities that come along with it so of course our gnome for this month is outfitted in a jack-o-lantern hat and adorned in the perfect combination of Halloween colors. If you don’t celebrate Halloween, don’t worry! You can use the apple from last month and turn it into a pumpkin!

 This is our 10th gnome of the blanket. Only 2 more gnomes to go in our #2022gnomeproject!

Not sure what this gnome project is all about? Let me explain! Jennifer from Day by Day Clay and Crochet and I have teamed up for a HUGE year-long project! Each month Jen creates a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet panel. We are focusing on holiday and seasonal gnome designs. The pixel graph and how-to for the crochet portion of the collab will be right here on Repeat Crafter Me and you can purchase the coordinating clay hook from Jen on her Facebook page “Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group!

The 12 months of Gnomes will be stitched together at the end to make a big blanket! You don’t necessarily need to add a border to each gnome piece but can if you want. I did not at this time. And of course you can use your gnomes for many other projects. Pillows, wall hangings, and more!

You can find all the monthly Gnome designs in one spot! Check out the Gnome Landing Page and be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in all your social media posts!

Here is a sneak peak of this months gnome clay crochet hook! I LOVE the glow in the dark polymer clay she used! Her October hook will go on sale soon: —> DAY BY DAY CLAY AND CROCHET GROUP

f you are new to the Corner-to-Corner Crochet technique, let me explain a little bit about it as well. C2C lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. 
Below is a Corner-to-Corner Video Tutorial using a part of my May Gnome graph.

For our October Gnome C2C Panel, you will need the following materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Pumpkin, Spring Green, Orchid, Black, Lemon Yellow, and Buff Beige or whatever skin color suits you for the nose and white for the beard or braids.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Girl Jack-O-Lantern Hat Graph (choose any color for her braids)
– Boy Jack-O-Lantern Hat Graph (choose any color for his beard)

HERE IS THE PUMPKIN GNOME GRAPH if you prefer to use the same idea from Septembers Apple Gnome.

Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) has been writing out the C2C written pattern for each month. She provided all the versions you see above in written form. Thanks Jenny! She also has some really incredible C2C designs in her Etsy shop that you should check out! 

GET THE WRITTEN C2C PATTERN FOR BOTH BOY AND GIRL OPTIONS HERE
And Jenny converted the Leprechaun Gnome to Witch Hat colors!
GET THOSE WRITTEN PATTERNS HERE

I love Jenny’s gnome pillow pals! SEE THEM HERE.

Diane of Stitch Therapy is making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! I love the way her gnomes are turning out and you can also find her Popcorn Stitch written patterns within each individual gnome post. She will have September and October written up as soon as she can. She is a librarian and teacher at an elementary school and has a lot going on. She is doing this for us for free in her spare time 🙂

Still not comfortable with the idea of Corner-to-Corner Crochet? Don’t worry, you can use single crochet stitches and crochet each gnome as a graphgan.
SpurView Goods has been uploading the single crochet written patterns HERE

When you are weaving in your ends, you will want to connect some of the blocks that aren’t touching in the jack-o-lantern mouth. Just like we did for the snowflake on our January gnome.

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject so I can see and share your gnomes!
GNOME LANDING PAGE = ALL THE GNOMES IN ONE SPOT

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I made a set of Fall themed crochet squares this week and decided to stitch them together to make a 16×16 pillow! I used a joining technique called the zigzag slip stitch and I love the way it turned out! These Autumn granny squares include a Pumpkin, Scarecrow, Sunflower, and Acorn which would make a beautiful blanket as well. Especially if you paired them with solid color crochet squares. Lots of possibilities and designs to think about!

You can find each Fall Themed Crochet Square pattern and material list in their individual posts.
Click the links below:
Pumpkin Square
Scarecrow Square
Sunflower Square
Acorn Square

To join the crochet squares together I used a fun slip stitch technique which I demonstrate in the YouTube Video below:

You will want to make a back panel for the pillow. I am using Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte for the back, a size H Crochet Hook, and used the pattern below:

Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 16 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Row 2: DC in first 3, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next (corner), DC in next 3, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC, DC in next 3, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC, DC in next 3, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC and join to first DC, chain 2
Round 3-12: DC in each stitch and make 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each corner, join, chain 2
Fasten off after round 12 and weave in ends.

Single crochet the edges of the two panels together around a 16×16 pillow form. You can purchase them at Michaels Craft Store!

Happy Fall Y’all!

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This tiny tree nut is the perfect addition to my Fall themed crochet squares! The Acorn is a simple circle to a square crochet pattern with just a few tweaks to give it’s shape and then an easy round of double crochets to make the acorn top.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Cornmeal (acorn), Bernat Super Value in Topaz (acorn top), and Bernat Super Value in Rouge (background)
Feel free to choose different shades! Shop all yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Acorn Granny Square Pattern:
starting with cornmeal yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 16 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around,
join in rouge colored yarn, chain 1
Round 4: SC in first 2 stitches, HDC, DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 7, HDC DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 2, skip 3 DC, SC in next 2 (this is what makes the little acorn point), HDC, DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 7, HDC DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, SC in last 5, join, chain 2
Round 5-6: DC in each stitch around making 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each corner, NOTE: When you get to the part in Round 5 where you skipped 3 stitches, you will want to make 3 DC over the skipped part.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: the little 3 DC stitches that you skipped will be hanging over the background color and can be stitched down as you weave in ends.

Acorn Top:
with topaz yarn
Chain 16, DC in 3rd chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, now working on other side of chain, SC, HDC, DC in next 4, 2 DC in next, chain 4 + SC in 3rd chain from hook + next chain, 2 DC in next, DC in next 4, HDC, SC, slip stitch to join and fasten off leaving long tail.

I will work on getting a video tutorial up on my Repeat Crafter Me YouTube page soon!

Get all the Fall Crochet Squares:
Pumpkin Square
Scarecrow Square
Sunflower Square
Acorn Square (this post)

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I made this crochet sunflower square as a part of my Fall crochet square series but this one would be fun for many seasons and occasions! I putting 4 of these Fall themed crochet granny squares together to make a throw pillow. Even though I am in Arizona and it’s still 100 degrees out, I am feeling those Autumn vibes and I’m ready to bring out my Fall decor!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Country Blue (background), Saffron yellow (petals), and Cafe Latte (center). Shop these colors on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Sunflower Granny Square Pattern:
starting with cafe latte yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 16 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around,
join in Country Blue yarn, chain 1
Round 4: IN BACK LOOPS ONLY (we will use the front loops later) SC in first 2 stitches, HDC, DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 7, HDC DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 7, HDC DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 7, HDC DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, SC in last 5, join, chain 2
Round 5-6: DC in each stitch around making 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each corner
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Now let’s make the petals:
GO BACK TO ROUND 4 AND WORK IN THE FRONT LOOPS ONLY.
Join in Saffron yellow yarn and *chain 4, skip 2 stitches, join with slip stitch, repeat from * around.
Round 2 of petals: Working in first chain space, SC + HDC + 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC + HDC + SC + Slip stitch to join all in same chain space. Reach over to the next chain space and repeat. Makes 16 petals.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

I will work on getting a video tutorial posted on my Repeat Crafter Me YouTube page.

Get all the Fall Crochet Squares:
Pumpkin Square
Scarecrow Square
Sunflower Square (this post)
Acorn Square

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I’m making a set of Fall themed crochet squares and this Scarecrow was the first to go on my hook! A simple circle to square crochet square with just a few embellishments. Grab that Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in all those autumn shades and let’s get started!

Materials:
– Read Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Buff Beige and Saffron for the main square and then Cafe Latte for the hat, Petal Pink for the cheeks, Cornmeal for the straw hair, and Pumpkin for the nose.
Feel free to use what you have on hand or shop the colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Two small black safety eyes or black buttons
– Strand of black yarn or embroidery thread for the smile.

Size: Approximately 7.5×7.5 inches

Circle to Square Granny Square Pattern:
starting with beige yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 16 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around,
join in saffron yarn, chain 1
Round 4: SC in first 2 stitches, HDC, DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 7, HDC DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 7, HDC DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, DC, HDC, SC in next 7, HDC DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in next, SC in last 5, join, chain 2
Round 5-6: DC in each stitch around making 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each corner
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Scarecrow Hat:
with cafe latte yarn
chain 17, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (16 SC)
Row 2: SC Decrease, SC in next 12, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 4: SC Decrease, SC in next 10, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 5: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 6: SC Decrease, SC in next 8, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 7: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 8: SC Decrease, SC in next 6, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 9: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 10: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 11: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 12: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 13: SC Decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 14: SC Decrease and continue to SC around edges of hat, when you get to the bottom of the hat, *SC + chain 2 (SC in second chain from hook) + SC back the same stitch, skip a stitch and repeat from *
Fasten off leaving long tail to stitch hat onto top of head.
Flip bottom of hat up.
Cut 8 strands of cornmeal color yarn about 10 inches in length. Knot on the underside of hat before you stitch hat onto the head.

Nose:
with pumpkin color yarn
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in remaining chains, fasten off leaving long tail to stitch onto face.

small black buttons or safety eyes go on either side of the top of nose.

Cheeks (make 2):
with petal pink yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, fasten off leaving long tail to stitch onto face.

With tapestry needle, stitch a smile between the cheeks!

My plan is to make this into a pillow with a few other Fall themed squares so I am not worried about how the back of the square looks.

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Nicole is the boss babe behind Nicki’s Homemade Crafts & Crochet and I had the honor of being interviewed by her in her new Crochet Podcast! She has been such a huge support to so many crochet designers and has a great way of bringing all of us together on projects. I loved chatting with her AND I answered lot of questions behind my Corner-to-Corner Crochet designs and amigurumi patterns… PLUS I gave some top secret info into what I have on the horizon!

WATCH EPISODE 19 OF THE CROCHT PODCAST WITH NICKI + SARAH HERE

Thank you Nicki for being such a bright light in the crochet community! We appreciate you!

And thanks to everyone for your continued support with my book Crochet Cute Critters!

Hello Fall! We have a variety of designs for the September Gnome! Maybe you are celebrating back-to-school, or enjoy apple picking season, or maybe you want your gnome to be decked out in autumn beauty sunflowers… whatever your preference, I have the graphs for you! I chose to make the boy gnome with the apple on his hat for my blanket (because I have done several girl gnomes in a row) BUT I do love the girl gnome with the pencil hat and apple on her tummy. And of course I LOVE the sunflower gnome. I don’t want to give too much away but the sunflower gnome would be a good design for November as well. So grab the graph and decide how you want to use it!

 This is our 9th gnome of the blanket. 3 more gnomes to go in our #2022gnomeproject!

Not sure what this gnome project is all about? Let me explain! Jennifer from Day by Day Clay and Crochet and I have teamed up for a HUGE year-long project! Each month Jen creates a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet panel. We are focusing on holiday and seasonal gnome designs. The pixel graph and how-to for the crochet portion of the collab will be right here on Repeat Crafter Me and you can purchase the coordinating clay hook from Jen on her Facebook page “Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group!

The 12 months of Gnomes will be stitched together at the end to make a big blanket! You don’t necessarily need to add a border to each gnome piece but can if you want. I did not at this time. And of course you can use your gnomes for many other projects. Pillows, wall hangings, and more!

You can find all the monthly Gnome designs in one spot! Check out the Gnome Landing Page and be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in all your social media posts!

Here is a sneak peak of this months gnome clay crochet hook! Her September hook will go on sale soon: —> DAY BY DAY CLAY AND CROCHET GROUP

If you are new to the Corner-to-Corner Crochet technique, let me explain a little bit about it as well. C2C lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. 
Below is a Corner-to-Corner Video Tutorial using a part of my May Gnome graph.

For our September Fall Gnome C2C Panel, you will need the following materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Turqua, Lemon Yellow, Cherry Red, Aran (background), a bit of Cafe Latte for the stem and Spring Green for the leaf, and Buff Beige or whatever skin color suits you for the nose and white for the beard or braids.
– Size H Crochet Hook (and a size F hook for the stars)
– Tapestry Needle
– Girl September Gnome Pixel Graph (pencil hat and apple on body)
– Boy September Gnome Pixel Graph (just apple on hat)
– Sunflower Girl
– Sunflower Boy

Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) has been writing out the C2C written pattern for each month. She provided all the versions you see above in written form. Thanks Jenny! She also has some really incredible C2C designs in her Etsy shop that you should check out! 

Apple Gnomes Written Pattern

Pencil Gnomes Written Pattern

Sunflower Gnomes

Diane of Stitch Therapy is making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! I love the way her gnomes are turning out and you can also find her Popcorn Stitch written patterns within each individual gnome post. She will have this months Apple Boy Gnome posted soon!

Still not comfortable with the idea of Corner-to-Corner Crochet? Don’t worry, you can use single crochet stitches and crochet each gnome as a graphgan.
SpurView Goods has been uploading the single crochet written patterns HERE

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject so I can see and share your gnomes!

I love how all the gnome are coming together and you can see bits of colors repeating throughout.

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If you missed my LIVE Lunch & Learn over at the Yarnspirations Facebook page, don’t worry you can watch the replay HERE! I demonstrated a portion of the Caron Crochet Corner-to-Corner Bookcase Blanket which is a new pattern that you can download for free on Yarnspirations.com. Perfect for book lovers and also a fun back-to-school project! I took the succulent cactus portion and made it into a small 11 x 11 pixel graph as an easy example of how to approach a corner-to-corner crochet project. I think this cute area of the blanket would make a fun mini pillow so I am posting this little graph below but be sure to head over to Yarnspirations.com to download the full blanket pattern!

Caron Bookcase Blanket Pattern and Graph

In my example, I am using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Soft White, Light Sage, and Carrot! Such a pretty combo! The pattern suggest using Caron Colorama O’Go which is a great choice for the bigger blanket because you can get 5 colors all in one O’Go and they are very easy to separate.

Head over to the Yarnspirations Facebook Page to see my 30 minute Lunch & Learn demonstration!

Thanks to Yarnspirations for having me as a Lunch & Learn guest today!

For those of you that love crochet but also love canning, this one is for you! During the Fall season we enjoy lots of farmers market goodies like jams, jellies, pickles, and honey which inspired me to make canning jar crochet squares! It started out with a design for a Ball brand mason jar but my ultimate goal is to create a blanket using all different colored jars of various canned goods. I am using iron-on appliqués of fruits but I will give some suggestions for other ways to make the labels below.

Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn in any color of your choosing! I am using a lot of different colors from Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Super Value, and Red Heart with Love. Use what you have on hand or shop colors HERE on Yarnpirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Iron-on Appliques

Finished Size: approximately 7 x 6 inches

Canning Jar Pattern:
with jar color
Chain 8, DC in 3^rd chain from hook and next 5, 4 DC in last, now working on other side of chain, DC in next 5, 4 DC in last, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: DC in first 5, 2 DC in next 4, DC in next 5, 2 DC in last 4, join to first DC, chain 1
Round 3: SC in first 7, 2 SC in next 6, SC in next SC in next 7, 2 SC in last 6, 
Join in background yarn color, chain 1
Round 4: HDC in first 8, 2 DC + chain 1 + 2 DC in next, HDC in next 8, 2 DC + chain 1 + 2 DC in next, HDC in next 9, 2 DC + chain 1 + 2 DC in next, HDC in last, join, chain 2
Round 5: DC in each stitch around making 2 DC + chain 1 + 2 DC in each of the 4 corners, join, chain 1
Round 6: SC in each stitch around making 2 SC + chain 2 + 2 SC in each corner, fasten off and weave in ends.

Jar top: 
with gray or brown yarn
chain 7, 2 SC in second chain from hook, SC in each chain until last, make 2 SC in last, fasten off.

Jar label:
with cream colored yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 2 SC + 3 HDC + 2 SC + 3 HDC, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next 3, 2 HDC in remaining 2 stitches, fasten off leaving long tail.

There are several options for the fruit embellishments for the labels. I am using iron-on patches that are hot-glued on to the crochet jar label… but as you can see, the iron-ons come in sooo many different sizes and not many of them will fit on the jar label. You could crochet or stitch on a fruit with yarn (unfortunately I don’t have a pattern) or use buttons, charms, or even use your cricut maker to make vinyl words or images. THIS is a great tutorial by Moogly on how to attach circut cut vinyl onto crochet.

Happy Canning and Crocheting!

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In another installment of my Crochet Cups, I present you with a set of Halloween versions!! Hopefully you have the hang of this pattern and can take these ideas and add on to them and make even more designs! Below I will show you how to make a Ghost, Frankenstein, Candy Corn, Cat, Jack-o-lantern, and Witch. Be sure to check out my Christmas Cups, Birthday Bear Cup, and Bunny Cup too if you aren’t familiar with this project.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Black, Spring Green, Pumpkin Orange, Saffron Yellow, White, and Medium Purple. You can shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com!
– Size K Crochet Hook and size G Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Safety Eyes (solid black, colored, or whatever you prefer!)
– Pink safety nose for cat

Basic Solid Color Cup Pattern (Cat, Ghost, Pumpkin):
with a DOULBE STRAND of white (ghost), black (cat), or orange (pumpkin jack-o-latern) yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: Working in back loops for this round only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 6-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 12: Reverse SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off weave in ends.

Jack-O-Lantern Face:
size down to a G Hook and I suggest using a thin worsted weight yarn like Caron Simply Soft
Smile: Chain 20, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC decrease over next two, chain 3 and slip stitch to the same spot as your decrease, slip stitch in next 4 chains, chain 3, DC decrease (starting in spot where you have your chain 3), DC in next, DC decrease, chain 3 and slip stitch to the same spot as your decrease, slip stitch in next 3 chains, chain 3, DC decrease (starting in spot where you have your chain 3), DC, HDC, SC in last. Fasten off leaving long tail to stitch onto cup.
Triangle Eyes (make 2):
Size down to a G Hook
chain 5, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 2: make 2 SC Decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (2 SC)
Row 4: SC Decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: Make one SC and fasten off leaving long tail to stitch eyes above mouth.

Cat Ears (make 2):
Size down to a G Hook
with single strand of purple yarn
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 2: SC Decrease along first two stitches, SC in next two, SC Decrease along last two, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch arcross, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 4: SC Decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (2 SC)
Row 6: SC Decrease and continue to SC along all edges, join in black yarn and SC around all edges again (make 2 SC in the corners), fasten off an leave long tail to stitch onto back of cup!
Add pink safety nose, two colored safety eyes and stitch on a few whiskers with purple yarn.

Ghost Mouth:
with single strand of black yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 2 SC, 2 HDC, 2 SC, 2 HDC, and join to first SC and fasten off leaving long tail. Stitch onto middle of ghost cup and add black safety eyes.

Frankenstein Cup:
starting with DOUBLE STRAND of green yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: Working in back loops for this round only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 6-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
join in DOUBLE STRAND of black yarn after round 10, chain 1
Round 11: SC in first, Spike Stitch one row down in next, Spike Stitch two rows down in next, Spike Stitch one row down in next, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 12: Reverse SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off weave in ends.
Stitch on a little scar with a strand of gray or black yarn and add on two black safety eyes and a smile!

Candy Corn Cup:
starting DOUBLE STRAND with saffron yellow yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: Working in back loops for this round only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
join in DOUBLE STRAND of pumpkin orange yarn
Round 7-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
join in DOUBLE STRAND of white yarn
Round 11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 12: Reverse SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off weave in ends.

Witch Cup:
starting with DOUBLE STRAND of green yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: Working in back loops for this round only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 6-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
join in DOUBLE STRAND of purple yarn after round 10, chain 1
Round 11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 12: Reverse SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off weave in ends.

Cut 10 strands of purple yarn and weave them halfway through and knot along 5 spaces of sides of cup.

Knot strands together at bottom to make “pigtails”
Stitch on a smile and add two safety eyes

Witch Hat:
Size down to a G or H Hook
with single strand of black yarn
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 2: SC Decrease along first two stitches, SC in next two, SC Decrease along last two, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch arcross, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 4: SC Decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (2 SC)
Row 6: SC Decrease and continue to SC along all edges, when you get to bottom corners, chain 2 and make 2 SC in second chain, join back to bottom edge of hat and then finish SC along edges. Fasten off and leave long tail to stitch onto back of cup! Slip Stitch a strand of orange yarn along bottom of hat.

These Crochet Cups are the perfect size for halloween candy and treats!

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We are soaking up that last bit of summer with our August Gnome! They are beach ready in their bikini, board shorts, and sunglasses! A few extra bonus designs as well that are too cute to leave out so be sure to scroll down! This is our 8th gnome and completes the second row of the blanket. 4 more gnomes to go in our #2022gnomeproject!

Not sure what this gnome project is all about? Let me explain! Jennifer from Day by Day Clay and Crochet and I have teamed up for a HUGE year-long project! Each month Jen creates a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet panel. We are focusing on holiday and seasonal gnome designs. The pixel graph and how-to for the crochet portion of the collab will be right here on Repeat Crafter Me and you can purchase the coordinating clay hook from Jen on her Facebook page “Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group!

The 12 months of Gnomes will be stitched together at the end to make a big blanket! You don’t necessarily need to add a border to each gnome piece but can if you want. I did not at this time. And of course you can use your gnomes for many other projects. Pillows, wall hangings, and more!

You can find all the monthly Gnome designs in one spot! Check out the Gnome Landing Page and be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in all your social media posts!

Here is a sneak peak of this months gnome clay crochet hook! Her August hook will go on sale soon: —> DAY BY DAY CLAY AND CROCHET GROUP

For our August Summer Gnome C2C Panel, you will need the following materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Turqua (background), Papaya (bikini), Baby Pink (hat), Cafe Latte (hair), Charcoal (sunglasses), Dusty Gray (reflection), and Buff Beige or whatever skin color suits you! Please note that Papaya is from the Red Heart with Love line of yarn but you could easily substitute for Coral or Flamingo. ALSO, please feel free to choose any color for the bikini or board shorts!
– Size H Crochet Hook (and a size F hook for the stars)
– Tapestry Needle
– Girl August Gnome Pixel Graph
– Boy August Gnome Pixel Graph

GET THE WRITTEN PATTERN FOR THE AUGUST GNOMES HERE

If you are new to the Corner-to-Corner Crochet technique, let me explain a little bit about it as well. C2C lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. 
Below is a Corner-to-Corner Video Tutorial using a part of my May Gnome graph.

If you are working on the C2C version, I recommend making a 6 SC circle for the belly button and adding it after! Otherwise the belly button will look like a square.

Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) has been writing out the C2C written pattern for each month. She also has some really incredible C2C designs in her Etsy shop that you should check out! She created a few BONUS GRAPHS for this month! I LOVE the Flamingo Float Girl and Scuba Steve! AND you can always change the color of the bikini or the boy bathing suit 🙂

FLOATIES! GET THE GRAPH AND WRITTEN PATTERN HERE

SCUBA DIVERS! GET THE GRAPH AND WRITTEN PATTERN HERE

I love Jennifers canvas gnomes!! These should give you some really great ideas for color combos as well.

Who is working on the popcorn stitch gnomes?! Diane of Stitch Therapy is making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! I love the way her gnomes are turning out and you can also find her Popcorn Stitch written patterns within each individual gnome post.

She wrote up the Girl Bikini Gnome version already and you can find it HERE. Thank you Diane!!! So grateful for your help!
(Picture below is of last months watermelon gnome.. August popcorn stitch gnome picture coming soon!)

Still not comfortable with the idea of Corner-to-Corner Crochet? Don’t worry, you can use single crochet stitches and crochet each gnome as a graphgan.
SpurView Goods has been uploading the single crochet written patterns HERE

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject so I can see and share your gnomes!

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“And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day. And then – the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!” – How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

I have one more Christmas in July project for you and then I promise to focus on the other seasons leading up to the holidays 🙂 This Grinch pillow was such an easy project because it began with my Heart in a Circle Pattern and all I had to do was change the colors! I found a fantastic shade of green yarn: Red Heart Comfort in color Melon and it’s perfect for any Grinch project! Paired with Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red and you have a Grinch inspired heart pillow! The best part is the pocket in the back that holds a book! Slip in a copy of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” and you have a great holiday gift for your kids, grandkids, teachers, librarians, and more!

Materials:
– Red Heart Comfort yarn in Melon – Shop HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red
(strand of black yarn for a grinch smile is optional
– Size H Crochet Hook
– 12 x12 Pillow Form – Get it HERE at Michaels.com
– How the Grinch Stole Christmas book

Grinch Pillow

Make 2 Heart panels

Starting with red yarn for the heart
Chain 11, DC in 4th chain from hook, HDC in next, SC in next, 3 SC in next, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, 4 DC in last, 
Now working on other side of chain
DC in first, HDC in next, SC in next, skip 2 stitches, SC in next, HDC in next, 5 DC in last, join to first DC, chain 1
Round 2: SC in first 4, 3 SC in next, SC in next 4, 2 SC in next 4, SC in next 2, skip two stitches, SC in next 2, 2 SC in last 4, 
Switch to green yarn, join, chain 1
Round 3: SC in first, HDC in next, 2 DC in next 2, DC in next 3, 2 DC in next 2, HDC in next, SC in next 7, HDC in next, 2 DC in next 2, DC, deep DC, DC, 2 DC in next 2, HDC, SC in remaining stitches making 2 SC in last, join, chain 1 (40)
Round 4: SC in first 26, DC in next 3, SC in last 11 (40 stitches in round) 
Round 5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 8: SC in first 5, SC + chain 1 + SC in next to make a corner, SC in next 14, corner, SC in next 14, corner, SC in next 14, corner, SC in remaining 9 stitches, join, chain 1
Round 9-17: SC in each sttich around making a SC + chain 1 + SC in each corner, join, chain 1
Fasten off weave in ends.

Pocket Panel:
with green yarn
Chain 35, SC in second chain from hook and remaining chains, chain 1, turn (34 SC)
Row 2-18: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (34 SC)
Fasten off an weave in ends.
Stitch on a grinch smile with a tapestry needle and strand of black yarn (optional)

Finishing:
Place the two heart squares back to back with the pocket panel on one side. SC all the edges together. Add your Pillow form before completely closing!

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Grab that Red, White, and Blue yarn because our July Gnome is looking very patriotic in all those Stars and Stripes! Don’t worry, if you aren’t in the USA, we have a watermelon design that you may like as well as a Canadian flag gnome to celebrate Canada Day! Lots of options and wherever you are in the world, I hope you can find a fun way to customize the July gnome to your liking!

Not sure what this gnome project is all about? Let me explain! Jennifer from Day by Day Clay and Crochet and I have teamed up for a HUGE year-long project! Each month Jen creates a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet panel. We are focusing on holiday and seasonal gnome designs. The pixel graph and how-to for the crochet portion of the collab will be right here on Repeat Crafter Me and you can purchase the coordinating clay hook from Jen on her Facebook page “Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group!

The 12 months of Gnomes will be stitched together at the end to make a big blanket! You don’t necessarily need to add a border to each gnome piece but can if you want. I did not at this time.

You can find all the monthly Gnome designs in one spot! Check out the Gnome Landing Page and be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in all your social media posts!

Here is a sneak peak of this months gnome clay crochet hook! Her July hook will go on sale on July 4th HERE: —> DAY BY DAY CLAY AND CROCHET GROUP

For our 4th of July Gnome C2C Panel, you will need the following materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Cherry Red, White, and Blue. Feel free to use any color for the nose!
– Size H Crochet Hook (and a size F hook for the stars)
– Tapestry Needle
– Girl July Gnome Pixel Graph
– Boy July Gnome Pixel Graph
– Teeny Tiny Crochet Stars Tutorial

GET THE WRITTEN PATTERN FOR THE 4TH OF JULY GNOMES HERE

If you are crocheting the Watermelon Gnome, I suggest these colors:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Shocking Pink, Perfect Pink, Spring Green, and Paddy Green (plus nose, hair, and background color)

If you are new to the Corner-to-Corner Crochet technique, let me explain a little bit about it as well. C2C lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. 
Below is a Corner-to-Corner Video Tutorial using a part of my May Gnome graph.

Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) has been writing out the C2C written pattern for each month. She REALLY helped me this month by creating all of the watermelon designs and the Canada Day design! Jennifer also has some really incredible C2C designs in her Etsy shop that you should check out!

I also love how her gnomes look on plastic canvas!!

GET THE WRITTEN PATTERN FOR THE GIRL/BOY WATERMELON GNOMES (VERSION 1) HERE

GET THE WRITTEN PATTERN FOR THE GIRL/BOY WATERMELON GNOMES (VERSION 2) HERE

GET THE WRITTEN PATTERNS FOR THE CANADA DAY GNOMES HERE

Diane of Stitch Therapy is making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! I love the way her gnomes are turning out and you can also find her Popcorn Stitch written patterns within each individual gnome post. She is working on the watermelon version and I will have it posted soon!

UPDATE!! The popcorn stitch watermelon girl gnome is now available! GET IT HERE.
Thanks Diane!

Still not comfortable with the idea of Corner-to-Corner Crochet? Don’t worry, you can use single crochet stitches and crochet each gnome as a graphgan.
SpurView Goods has been uploading the single crochet written patterns HERE

OK back to the 4th of July Gnome!

A tip that I want to share before you get started, is that the stripes portion of the hat is not that complicated. Just make sure you wind small balls of red and white (one for each stripe) and then you will pull up the yarn strand from the previous row as you crochet. This makes it super clean and easy to manage.

After you have made your corner-to-corner crochet panel, you will want to create teeny tiny crochet stars with white yarn to add to the blue portion of the gnome hat. This will give you the stars and stripes! You can find the Teeny Tiny Crochet Star Tutorial HERE

If you want your stars on the other side, just flip the gnome over! It’s reversible and a mirror image!

Have a fun and safe 4th of July to those who are celebrating!

Get all of the Gnome Patterns HERE. We have 7 posted so far plus a bonus birthday gnome!

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It’s a party in the USA! Zoe and I are ready for all the 4th of July festivities with matching Red, White, and Blue Crochet Crop Tops! This is the same pattern as I posted a few weeks ago (FIND IT HERE) but I just switched up the colors. I also increased the the stitch count on my top so it was an adult size Small. Pattern notes below.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Cherry Red, White, and Blue. Shop these perfectly patriotic colors on Yarnspirations.com!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry needle

Get the original Granny Stitch Top pattern HERE (kids size)

I have figured out that the way to increase your starting chain is to make sure the count is divisible by 3. So I started with a chain of 90 for my adult size small top. Add or subtract multiples of 3 to that number to get your desired size. I originally started with a chain of 102 for myself thinking that would be a good fit but it was way too big for me. So once you get your starting chain, then you add your rounds of granny stitches. I did 5 rounds of blue (you work from the bottom up), then 5 rounds of white, and then 5 rows of red. I left a 6 granny stitch space on either side for the armholes and chained 35 for each strap.

If you make this top for yourself, please let us know the stitch count in the comments! We can all join together to become testers since we are all different sizes!

Crochet Granny Stitch Top Size Small:
starting with blue
Chain 90 and join to first chain to make a circle, chain 3 + 2 DC all in first chain (this makes you first granny stitch cluster), skip two stitches, 3 DC in next, skip two stitches, 3 DC in next, repeat around and join to your first stitch (the top of the chain 3). You should have 30 granny stitch clusters
Round 2-5: slip stitch over so you are working in the first space between the granny clusters, make a chain 3 + 2 DC, make 3 DC in the next space, and repeat around making 3 DC in all the spaces, join to the first chain 3 stitch. (30 granny stitch clusters)
Round 6-10: fasten off blue yarn and join in white yarn to the first space between the granny clusters, make a chain 3 + 2 DC, make 3 DC in the next space, and repeat around making 3 DC in all the spaces, join to the first chain 3 stitch. (30 granny stitch clusters)
fasten off white yarn after round 10
Row 11: Lay your piece flat. You will want join in your red yarn and make 10 granny stitch clusters along the front (still working in those spaces between the granny clusters from previous row), chain 1 and turn.
Row 12-15: slip stitch over so you are working in the first space between the granny stitch clusters, granny stitch clusters until you reach the last space, chain 1, turn
You should have 6 granny stitches along the top at the end of row 15.
Now turn the top over and do the same on the backside (repeating rows 11-15). You should have 6 granny stitch clusters on either side of the top that will be the armpits.
Weave in ends!

Now lets make the straps:
Starting at the top corner of the front of the top, join in red yarn and SC along armpit of top, when you get around the armpit and to the top corner of the back of the top, chain 30 and join to the top corner where you started. fasten off.
Do this on the other top corners/armpit area of the tank.
Refer to the original post HERE for pictures of what this should look like

Now for the ribbing! I am using a really easy technique by Daisy Farm Crafts called the Back Loop Single Crochet Ribbed Border. I LOVE the way she does this ribbing on her blankets because it works right along the edge and you don’t need to sew any pieces together. Below is a very easy video tutorial for the DFC YouTube Page. Although she is showing you how to do it on a blanket, you apply the same technique to the edges of this tank top! For the bottom of the tank top I attached my blue yarn and did the exact same stitch count as Tiffany from Daisy Farm Crafts. So the ribbing along the bottom is a total of 7 SC long. For the top of the tank top, I joined in my pink yarn at the top and made a chain 4 which means my ribbing is 3 SC in length. You will work along the top edges of the tank top and continue along the chain straps. It will be one big circle of ribbing. Do not work ribbing along the armpit spaces.

Happy 4th of July from State 48!

Check out a little video short of Zoe and I in our tanks: https://youtube.com/shorts/RbFVOyeUicc?feature=share

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Hey! It’s my Birthday!!! I’ve designed a bonus birthday gnome to celebrate! You can use this gnome as replacement for your birthday month or a family/friends birthday in the blanket or just use this gnome on it’s own. As always, I am including a boy and girl option with either the cute cupcake on the tummy or up on the hat. Please feel free to choose your own colors and mix and match the designs. The striped hat has a lot of color changes so you might want to stick with a solid color. I used brown hair for my girl to match my own brown hair so you can customize your gnome to fit the birthday person!

I am making little french knots for the sprinkles on the cupcake and it works perfectly! I have a very short YouTube Tutorial below on how to make a french knot.

If you aren’t familiar with the gnome project, head over to the THIS Gnome Landing Page Post! It gives all the details of what this fun year-long project is all about and will answer your questions about Corner-to-Corner Crochet!

Birthday Gnome Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Lemon, Cafe Latte, Light Raspberry, Orchid, White, Aruba Sea and Blushing Peach for the Red Heart with Love line.
Shop all colors at Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Get the Girl Birthday Gnome Graph HERE
– Get the Boy Birthday Gnome Graph HERE

THANK YOU to Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) for writing out the C2C written patterns for both the girl and boy birthday gnomes!

Here is the WRITTEN PATTERN GIRL Pattern

Jennifer made this adorable boy gnome version as well as the super cute canvas gnomes below!! Feel free to contact her on her FB page for more details about her incredible canvas designs!
She also has an ETSY shop with lots of corner-to-corner designs!

Here is the WRITTEN PATTERN BOY Pattern

The popcorn stitch birthday gnome will be coming soon from Diane of Stitch Therapy!

And a very happy birthday to everyone else who is celebrating a birthday in the month of June!

It feels like summer! I found these yummy colors that remind me of sherbet ice cream in the Red Heart with Love line of yarn and couldn’t wait to make something summer-y with them. With the popularity of the granny shorts I (somewhat jokingly) make my Husband a few years ago, I thought I would use the same stitch to make something for the ladies. I am going to work on multiple sizes but for now I just have this child size version and will add some notes about increasing stitches until I have the adult version posted.

Zoe wears a girls size 8 and this top fits her perfectly. She actually has some room to grow. It’s made to be a crop top (although you could definitely make it longer). The yarn has stretch so I’m sure this could fit a variety of kids.

Materials:
Red Heart with Love Yarn in colors: Bubblegum, Blushing Peach, Minty, and Blush (this is the name of the purple color). You will only need one skein of each.
Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
Size: The dimensions when laid flat are 13 inches wide x 9 inches tall (not including straps)

Crochet Granny Stitch Tank Top Pattern:
starting with bubblegum pink
Chain 75 and join to first chain to make a circle, chain 3 + 2 DC all in first chain (this makes you first granny stitch cluster), skip two stitches, 3 DC in next, skip two stitches, 3 DC in next, repeat around and join to your first stitch (the top of the chain 3). You should have 25 granny stitch clusters
Row 2: join in peach yarn to the first space between the granny clusters and make a chain 3 + 2 DC, make 3 DC in the next space, and repeat around making 3 DC in all the spaces, join to the first chain 3 stitch.
Row 3: join in minty green yarn and repeat row 2
Row 4: join in purple yarn and repeat row 2
Row 5-8: repeat row 2 alternating the colors (pink, peach, minty, purple)
Feel free to continue alternating rows of color to make tank top longer.
Row 9: Lay your piece flat. You will want to make 10 granny stitch clusters along the front with pink yarn (still working in those spaces between the granny clusters from previous row), fasten off.
Row 10: now with peach, join in the first space between the stitches from previous row (working right to left works best). Make 9 granny stitch clusters, fasten off.
Row 11: with minty minty yarn, join in the first space and make 8 granny stitch clusters, fasten off.
Row 12: with purple, join the first space and make 7 granny stitch clusters, fasten off.
Row 13: with pink join in the first space and make 6 granny stitch clusters, fasten off.
Now turn the top over and do the same on the backside, repeating rows 9-13 but you will start with 11 granny stitch clusters and go down from there. You should have 3 granny stitch clusters on either side of the top that will be the armpits.
Weave in ends!

Now lets make the straps:
Starting at the top corner of the front of the top, join in pink and SC along armpit of top, when you get around the armpit and to the top corner of the back of the top, chain 30 and join to the top corner where you started. fasten off.
Do this on the other top corners/armpit area of the tank.
It should now look like the picture below:

Now for the ribbing! I am using a really easy technique by Daisy Farm Crafts called the Back Loop Single Crochet Ribbed Border. I LOVE the way she does this ribbing on her blankets because it works right along the edge and you don’t need to sew any pieces together. Below is a very easy video tutorial for the DFC YouTube Page. Although she is showing you how to do it on a blanket, you apply the same technique to the edges of this tank top! For the bottom of the tank top I attached my pink yarn and did the exact same stitch count as Tiffany from Daisy Farm Crafts. So the ribbing along the bottom is a total of 7 SC long. For the top of the tank top, I joined in my pink yarn at the top and made a chain 4 which means my ribbing is 3 SC in length. You will work along the top edges of the tank top and continue along the chain straps. It will be one big circle of ribbing. Do not work ribbing along the armpit spaces.
NOTE: I added on my ribbing after I had finished a few rows of the tank top because I wanted to see if it was going to work before I got too far. So you can go ahead and add yours at the end or whenever you prefer!

I do recommend wearing a sports bra or fitted tank under this top because you can see through the stitches. It is supposed to be light and airy!

So how can we adjust sizing to make this bigger? Well…. you can always go up or down a few hook sizes to adjust size. I believe you can also increase the starting chain count by 25 (multiples of 25)… but then you will have to adjust the number of granny stitch clusters you make when you get to Row 9. I will play around with it and figure out some sizing options for you! Stay tuned!

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It’s the year of the gnomes! This post will be a landing page for the monthly gnomes with links that take you to each individual tutorial. I will continue to update this post until the end of the year. It’s one spot for you to be able to easily find all the gnomes! Not sure what this gnome project is all about? Let me explain! Jennifer from Day by Day Clay and Crochet and I have teamed up for a HUGE year-long project! Each month Jen creates a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet panel. We are focusing on holiday and seasonal gnome designs. The pixel graph and how-to for the crochet portion of the collab will be right here on Repeat Crafter Me and you can purchase the coordinating clay hook from Jen on her Facebook page “Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group!

The 12 months of Gnomes will be stitched together at the end of the year to make a big blanket!
I am using yarns from the Red Heart brand (Mostly Red Heart Super Saver) and you can find the materials and color lists in each individual gnome pattern post (links below)
Shop all colors on Yarnspirations.com

Be sure to share your gnome projects on social media using the hashtag #2022gnomeproject

If you are new to the Corner-to-Corner Crochet technique, let me explain a little bit about it as well. C2C lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC.
Below is a Corner-to-Corner Video Tutorial using a part of my May Gnome graph.

Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) has been writing out the C2C written pattern for each month. You can find links to her written patterns within each individual gnome post (links below)

Diane of Stitch Therapy is making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! I love the way her gnomes are turning out and you can also find her Popcorn Stitch written patterns within each individual gnome post (links below)

Still not comfortable with the idea of Corner-to-Corner Crochet? Don’t worry, you can use single crochet stitches and crochet each gnome as a graphgan.
SpurView Goods has been uploading the SC written patterns HERE

In addition, I’ve seen so many other creative ways to use these gnome pixel graphs. I’ve seen cross stitch versions of the gnomes, perler bead versions, plastic canvas, knitted, and more! Be sure to search the hashtag #2022gnomeproject on social media so you can see them all!

GET THE JANUARY WINTER GNOME HERE

GET THE FEBRUARY VALENTINE GNOME HERE

GET THE MARCH LEPRECHAUN GNOME HERE

GET THE APRIL BUNNY GNOME HERE

GET THE MAY TULIP FLOWER GNOME HERE

GET THE JUNE STRAWBERRY GNOME HERE

Get the July Patriotic Gnome HERE
(other designs available for this month like a Watermelon and Canadian Flag)

Get the August Summer Gnome HERE

Get the September Fall Gnome HERE

Get the October Halloween Gnome HERE

Only 2 more gnomes to go! Be sure to click on each gnome post to get multiple designs for each month. We are providing both boy and girl options as well as alternate designs for many of them. Happy Crocheting!

I also have a BONUS Birthday Gnome that you can make for fun or for your birthday month!
GET THE BIRTHDAY GNOME HERE

If you like these C2C gnomes you may also like my Granny Square Gnomes! Find the pattern HERE

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Make any stuffie a gift for your grad by adding a mini crocheted graduation cap! I thought this little cap would look especially cute on Ollie the Owl! And you could even make Ollie in your schools colors! I am posting two different versions of the this pattern: one using Bernat Blanket Yarn (bulky) and one using basic Worsted Weight Yarn.

Download the FREE Ollie the Owl Pattern RIGHT HERE on Yarnspirations.com

Mini Graduation Cap Pattern using Bernat Blanket Yarn:
Size K Crochet Hook

Cap Square:
Magic Ring, chain 3, 2 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, join to top of chain 3, chain 3
Round 2: DC in next two, 2 DC + Chain 2 + DC in the corner, DC in next 3, 2 DC + Chain 2 + 2 DC in corner, DC in next 3, 2 DC + Chain 2 + 2 DC in corner, DC in next 3, 2 DC + Chain 2 + 2 DC in corner, join to top of chain 3, fasten off weave in ends.

Cap Base:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 3: In back loops only, SC in each stitch around, join chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 4: now working in both loops, 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, fasten off.

Stitch cap square onto cap base and add a yarn tassel!

Mini Graduation Cap Pattern using Worsted Weight Yarn:
Size H Crochet Hook

Cap Square:
with black
Magic Ring, chain 3, 2 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, join to top of chain 3, chain 3
Round 2: DC in next two, 2 DC + Chain 2 + DC in the corner, DC in next 3, 2 DC + Chain 2 + 2 DC in corner, DC in next 3, 2 DC + Chain 2 + 2 DC in corner, DC in next 3, 2 DC + Chain 2 + 2 DC in corner, join to top of chain 3, chain 1
Round 3: SC in each stitch around making a SC + chain 2 + SC in each corner, join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Cap Base:
with black
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (15 SC)
Round 3: In back loops only, SC in each stitch around, join chain 1 (15 SC)
Round 4: now working in both loops, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (15 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, fasten off

Sew tassel onto to top of square.
Stitch base of cap onto bottom of square.

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April showers bring May flowers! The 5th gnome in our 2022 Gnome Project is all about pretty teal colors and sweet tulip flowers! If you missed the big announcement, Jen from Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group and I have team up for a very fun YEAR-LONG collaboration! Each month Jen will create a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I will create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet block. Our designs will be holiday and seasonal themed so for the month of January we made a Winter Gnome, February we created a sweet Valentine Gal Gnome, March we have a Leprechaun, April is an Easter Bunny, and May sports a sweet spring Tulip Flower! I have two pixel graphs for you to choose from: a bearded boy gnome with the flower on the hat and a piggy-tailed girl gnome with a tulip flower on her body!

Grab your Red Heart Super Saver yarn and let’s get make this adorable May flower gnome!

At the end of the 12 months I will be stitching the gnomes together to make a large blanket! The blanket panels will sit 4 across so this May block will be the start of our second row in our blanket and sit under the January winter gnome. I will be sure to include a tutorial at the end of the year that shows how to stitch the gnomes together. I know that C2C is a new technique for many of you so I am going to try and work on some very specific C2C video tutorials to help you through the process of crocheting these gnomes.

Be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in your social media posts so we can all follow along and see your finished gnomes!

Below is a sneak peek picture of Jen’s May Gnome polymer clay tulip cane! Jen makes the hooks (and posts them for sale in Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group) and I make the crochet patterns (which are posted for free here each month)! I love hooks with polymer clay handles because not only are the designs fun, festive, and cute, but they create an ergonomic handle which helps to ease pain and tension caused by the motions of crochet. Read more about these crochet hooks HERE.

She will be taking orders for the May Gnome hook soon! There is only a limited amount available!

May Gnome Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver in Minty (hat), Jade (body), Coral (tulip flower), Spring Green (tulip stem), and Red Heart With Love in Blushing Peach for the background

NOTE ABOUT COLORS: I went with a lighter peach background because I new this block would be sitting under the blue January gnome. Feel free to go with whatever background color and colors for the gnome that you feel suits your project best!

– You probably won’t need more than one skein of taupe brown for the gnome nose. Use the same skein for all 12 or change it up and use any color of your choice for the nose! Feel free to choose your own hair color as well. Change it up or use white for the beard/braids.
– Size H Crochet Hook
-Tapestry needle
– May Gnome Pixel Graph (Girl)
– May Gnome Pixel Graph (Boy)

Finished Size of the Gnome Crochet Rectangle: 20 inches tall x 14 inches wide

Now let’s make the Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet Rectangle!

Corner-to-Corner Crochet lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. You can use either! The DC is more common but keep in mind that your gnome rectangle will end up slightly bigger if using Double Crochet.

If C2C is confusing to you, don’t worry, my friends at The Crochet Crowd have the perfect beginner tutorial! And the best part is that they chose to use a few of my projects as the examples so you can’t go wrong! Get The Crochet Crowd Corner-to-Corner Crochet using HDC (half double crochet) HERE.

I love how this tulip turned out!

Big THANK YOU to Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) for writing out the C2C written pattern for the January, February, March, April, and May Gnomes (and the bonus gnome patterns below as well)! This is very helpful since many of you like to use the written rows to crochet instead of following the graph. 

HERE is a downloadable PDF of the May Girl Gnome WRITTEN PATTERN

Or follow along right here from the written pattern below:

May Gnome – Girl

Row 1: Peach x 1 (1 block)

Row 2: Peach x 2 (2 blocks)

Row 3: Peach x 3 (3 blocks)

Row 4: Peach x 4 (4 blocks)

Row 5: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 3, Peach x 1 (5 blocks)

Row 6: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 4, Peach x 1 (6 blocks)

Row 7: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 2, White x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 1 (7 blocks)

Row 8: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 2, White x 2, Dark Teal x 2, Peach x 1 (8 blocks)

Row 9: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 3, White x 2, Dark Teal x 2, Peach x 1 (9 blocks)

Row 10: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 3, White x 1, Light Teal x 1, White x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 1 (10 blocks)

Row 11: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 1, White x 3, Dark Teal x 5, Peach x 1 (11 blocks)

Row 12: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 5, White x 4, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 1 (12 blocks)

Row 13: Peach x 1, Light Teal x 1, White x 4, Dark Teal x 6, Peach x 1 (13 blocks)

Row 14: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 3, Green x 3, White x 5, Light Teal x 1, Peach x 1 (14 blocks)

Row 15: Peach x 1, Light Teal x 2, White x 4, Dark Teal x 1, Green x 3, Dark Teal x 3, Peach x 1 (15 blocks)

Row 16: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 3, Green x 2, Dark Teal x 3, White x 4, Light Teal x 1, Peach x 2 (16 blocks)

Row 17: Peach x 2, Light Teal x 2, White x 3, Dark Teal x 3, Green x 2, Dark Teal x 4, Peach x 1 (17 blocks)

Row 18: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 4, Green x 1, Dark Teal x 1, Green x 1, Red x 2, Dark Teal x 1, White x 3, Light Teal x 2, Peach x 2 (18 blocks)

Row 19: Peach x 2, Light Teal x 2, White x 3, Dark Teal x 1, Red x 3, Dark Teal x 1, Green x 1, Dark Teal x 2, White x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 1 (19 blocks)

Row 20: Peach x 2, Dark Teal x 1, White x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Green x 1, Dark Teal x 1, Red x 4, Dark Teal x 1, White x 2, Light Teal x 3, Peach x 2 (20 blocks)

Row 21: Peach x 3, Light Teal x 2, White x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Red x 4, Dark Teal x 4, White x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 2 (21 blocks)

Corner

Row 22: Peach x 2, Dark Teal x 1, White x 1, Light Teal x 1, White x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Red x 3, Dark Teal x 3, White x 1, Light Teal x 3, Peach x 3 (21 blocks)

Row 23: Peach x 3, Light Teal x 4, Nose x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Red x 3, Dark Teal x 1, White x 3, Dark Teal x 3, Peach x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 24: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 2, White x 4, Dark Teal x 1, Red x 1, Dark Teal x 2, Nose x 3, Light Teal x 3, Peach x 4 (21 blocks)

Row 25: Peach x 2, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 1, Light Teal x 4, Nose x 3, Dark Teal x 1, Red x 1, Dark Teal x 1, White x 4, Dark Teal x 2, Peach x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 26: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 1, White x 5, Dark Teal x 2, Nose x 4, Light Teal x 3, Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 2, Peach x 2 (21 blocks)

Row 27: Peach x 3, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 1, Light Teal x 4, Nose x 4, Dark Teal x 1, White x 5, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 28: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 1, White x 5, Dark Teal x 1, Nose x 3, Light Teal x 4, Peach x 2, Light Teal x 1, Peach x 3 (21 blocks)

Row 29: Peach x 3, Light Teal x 2, Peach x 1, Light Teal x 5, Nose x 3, White x 5, Dark Teal x 1, Peach x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 30: Peach x 1, Dark Teal x 1, White x 5, Nose x 2, Light Teal x 6, Peach x 1, Light Teal x 1, Peach x 4 (21 blocks)

Corner

Row 31: Peach x 3, Light Teal x 11, White x 2, Light Teal x 3, Peach x 1 (20 blocks)

Row 32: Peach x 1, Light Teal x 15, Peach x 3 (19 blocks)

Row 33: Peach x 2, Light Teal x 15, Peach x 1 (18 blocks)

Row 34: Peach x 2, Light Teal x 13, Peach x 2 (17 blocks)

Row 35: Peach x 2, Light Teal x 12, Peach x 2 (16 blocks)

Row 36: Peach x 2, Light Teal x 12, Peach x 1 (15 blocks)

Row 37: Peach x 1, Light Teal x 10, Peach x 3 (14 blocks)

Row 38: Peach x 4, Light Teal x 8, Peach x 1 (13 blocks)

Row 39: Peach x 1, Light Teal x 6, Peach x 5 (12 blocks)

Row 40: Peach x 6, Light Teal x 4, Peach x 1 (11 blocks)

Row 41: Peach x 10 (10 blocks)

Row 42: Peach x 9 (9 blocks)

Row 43: Peach x 8 (8 blocks)

Row 44: Peach x 7 (7 blocks)

Row 45: Peach x 6 (6 blocks)

Row 46: Peach x 5 (5 blocks)

Row 47: Peach x 4 (4 blocks)

Row 48: Peach x 3 (3 blocks)

Row 49: Peach x 2 (2 blocks)

Row 50: Peach x 1 (1 block)

HERE is a downloadable PDF of the May Boy Gnome WRITTEN PATTERN

And a BONUS GIRL GNOME PATTERN

Huge thanks to Diane of Stitch Therapy who is completely rockin it with this project and making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! She has very graciously written out the directions for the May Girl Gnome HERE. She is volunteering her time to do this between being working full time as an elementary school librarian. Thank you Diane for all your help! Please pop over to her Facebook page or IG (@StitchTherapyCrochet) and give her a big virtual hug and THANK YOU!If you missed the previous months, click the highlighted links below to go back to where it all begins!

GET THE MAY GNOME POPCORN STITCH PATTERN HERE

If you missed the previous months, click the highlighted links below to go back to where it all begins!

Get the January Gnome HERE

Get the February Gnome HERE

Get the March Gnome HERE

Get the April Gnome HERE

Not the best picture, but this shows that we are now on the second row of our blanket!

Below is a picture of the backside of the gnome! Corner-to-corner crochet is reversible! It’s a mirror image!

There are many ways you can use these pixel graphs!

SpurView Goods is creating Single Crochet Versions of the Gnomes! Find her HERE on Facebook.

Sylvia Johnson is making plastic canvas versions!

And speaking of plastic canvas, Jennifer Freeman also used plastic canvas to make a tissue box cover! How cool and clever!

Badass Knitting is making Knitted Gnomes!

Yvonne Winters is making Perler Bead versions!

My Magical Corner is also creating really cool gnomes out of perler beads!

Please share all your gnomes with me on social media using #2022gnomeproject and by tagging @repeatcrafterme

Is corner-to-corner crochet too confusing? Try my quick and easy Gnome Granny Squares!

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Do we need another gnome crochet pattern? WE SURE DO! Might as well keep the gnome-theme going this year with another adorable project! These Crochet Gnome Granny Squares are quick and easy to work up and you can make them in sooo many different colors. I am using the same Red Heart Super Saver colors that are in my Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet blocks but keeping the design a bit more simple. And of course I am putting my Polymer Clay Gnome Hooks from Jen at Day by Day Clay and Crochet to good use! I think this easy gnome square is going to appeal to those of you who are struggling with C2C (corner-to-corner crochet) but this is also a fun pattern to work on for those of you who are participating in the monthly C2C gnome project and have time in-between.

Not sure what I am referring to when I am talking about the monthly C2C gnome crochet-along? Come check out a fun collab that Day by Day Clay and Crochet and I are doing HERE! You can also search the hashtag #2022gnomeproject on social media to see it all!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Beige (nose), White (beard), Dark blue (gnome body), Light Blue (background), Periwinkle (hat color). Feel free to use any combo of colors from the Red Heart Super Saver Line! Shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches wide by 7 inches tall

Gnome Granny Square Pattern:
Starting with beige (nose 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, join in white (beard color), chain 1 (fasten off beige)
Round 3: SC in first 7 stitches, HDC + DC in next, DC + HDC in next, SC in remaining 7 stitches, join, chain 1
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, 2 HDC in next, 3 DC in next, 2  HDC in next, SC in next 6, 2 SC in last. Join in light blue yarn (background color and fasten off white beard)
Round 5: SC in first two, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC all in one stitch (this will be your first corner), HDC in next, SC in next 2, switch to dark blue (gnome body color and carry your background color through because we will pick it up again in a few stitches), SC in next 2,  HDC in next, CORNER (2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC), SC in next 4 (skip middle stitch which is the point of the gnome beard), CORNER, HDC in next, SC in next 2, join back in light blue (background color and fasten off dark blue), SC in next 2, HDC in next, CORNER, SC in last, join, chain 2
Round 6: DC in each stitch around making 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each corner, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 7: DC in each stitch around making 2 DC + chain 2 + 2DC in each corner, join to first DC, join, chain 1
Round 8: SC in each stitch around making 2 SC + chain 2 + 2 SC in each corner, join to first SC, fasten off and weave in ends.

Hat:
Chain 12, SC, SC, HDC, HDC, 2 DC in next 3, HDC, HDC, SC, SC, chain 1, turn
Row 2: skip first 2 stitches, SC, SC, HDC, 2 DC in next 3, HDC, SC, skip 2 stitches and SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn
Row 3: Slip stitch in first 4, SC, HDC, 3 DC in next, 2 DC in next + chain 4 and SC in second chain from hook HDC in next chain, DC in last, join to same spot as your 2 DC, slip stitch in remaining stitches. Fasten off leaving long tail.

Hat Pom-Pom:
Chain 3, in middle chain make a bobble stitch, join to last chain and fasten off. Tie onto hat flap!
(You can also add a button or a tiny pom-pom instead of the bobble stitch)

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Happy April! I have another gnome to add to our 2022 Gnome Project! If you missed the big announcement, Jen from Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group and I have team up for a very fun YEAR-LONG collaboration! Each month Jen will create a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I will create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet rectangle. Our designs will be holiday and seasonal themed so for the month of January we made a Winter Gnome, February we created a sweet Valentine Gal Gnome, March we have a Leprechaun, and April is an Easter Bunny! I have two pixel graphs for you to choose from: a bearded boy bunny and a piggy-tailed girl bunny!

Grab your Red Heart Super Saver yarn and let’s get make this adorable Easter Bunny Gnome!

At the end of the 12 months I will be stitching the gnomes together to make a large blanket! I will be sure to include a tutorial at the end of the year that shows how to stitch the gnomes together. I know that C2C is a new technique for many of you so I am going to try and work on some very specific C2C video tutorials to help you through the process of crocheting these gnomes.

Be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in your social media posts so we can all follow along and see your finished gnomes!

Below is a picture of Jen’s April Gnome polymer clay canes! I love the bunny and the carrot! The way she makes these is truly fascinating. Jen makes the hooks (and posts them for sale in Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group) and I make the crochet patterns (which are posted for free here each month)! I love hooks with polymer clay handles because not only are the designs fun, festive, and cute, but they create an ergonomic handle which helps to ease pain and tension caused by the motions of crochet. Read more about these crochet hooks HERE.

She will be taking orders for the April Gnome hook soon! There is only a limited amount available!

April Bunny Gnome Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver in Lemon, Baby Pink, Orchid, Aruba Sea and White,
– You probably won’t need more than one skein of taupe brown for the gnome nose. Use the same skein for all 12 or change it up and use any color of your choice for the nose!
– Size H Crochet Hook
-Tapestry needle
– April Bunny Gnome Pixel Graph

Finished Size of the Gnome Crochet Rectangle: 20 inches tall x 14 inches wide

Now let’s make the Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet Rectangle!

Corner-to-Corner Crochet lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. You can use either! The DC is more common but keep in mind that your gnome rectangle will end up slightly bigger if using Double Crochet.

If C2C is confusing to you, don’t worry, my friends at The Crochet Crowd have the perfect beginner tutorial! And the best part is that they chose to use a few of my projects as the examples so you can’t go wrong! Get The Crochet Crowd Corner-to-Corner Crochet using HDC (half double crochet) HERE.

Download the free pixel graph HERE

Big THANK YOU to Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) for writing out the C2C written pattern for the January, February, March, and April Gnomes (and the bonus gnome patterns below as well)! This is very helpful since many of you like to use the written rows to crochet instead of following the graph. 

HERE is a downloadable PDF of the April Boy Bunny Gnome

Or follow along right here from the written pattern below:

Repeat Crafter Me – April Gnome

Row 1: Background x 1 (1 square)

Row 2: Background x 2 (2 squares)

Row 3: Background x 3 (3 squares)

Row 4: Background x 4 (4 squares)

Row 5: Background x 1, Turquoise x 3, Background x 1 (5 squares)

Row 6: Background x 1, Turquoise x 4, Background x 1 (6 squares)

Row 7: Background x 1, Turquoise x 5, Background x 1 (7 squares)

Row 8: Background x 1, Turquoise x 6, Background x 1 (8 squares)

Row 9: Background x 1, Turquoise x 7, Background x 1 (9 squares)

Row 10: Background x 1, Turquoise x 8, Background x 1 (10 squares)

Row 11: Background x 1, Turquoise x 3, White x 3, Turquoise x 3, Background x 1 (11 squares)

Row 12: Background x 1, Turquoise x 1, White x 8, Turquoise x 1, Background x 1 (12 squares)

Row 13: Background x 1, Purple x 1, White x 9, Turquoise x 1, Background x 1 (13 squares)

Row 14: Background x 1, Turquoise x 1, White x 10, Purple x 1, Background x 1 (14 squares)

Row 15: Background x 1, Purple x 2, White x 9, Turquoise x 2, Background x 1 (15 squares)

Row 16: Background x 1, Turquoise x 2, White x 10, Purple x 1, Background x 2 (16 squares)

Row 17: Background x 2, Purple x 1, White x 10, Turquoise x 3, Background x 1 (17 squares)

Row 18: Background x 1, Turquoise x 3, White x 10, Purple x 2, Background x 2 (18 squares)

Row 19: Background x 2, Purple x 2, White x 11, Turquoise x 3, Background x 1 (19 squares)

Row 20: Background x 2, Turquoise x 3, White x 10, Purple x 3, Background x 2 (20 squares)

Row 21: Background x 3, Purple x 2, White x 11, Turquoise x 3, Background x 2 (21 squares)

Corner

Row 22: Background x 2, Turquoise x 3, White x 10, Purple x 3, Background x 3 (21 squares)

Row 23: Background x 3, Purple x 4, Peach x 2, White x 8, Turquoise x 3, Background x 1 (21 squares)

Row 24: Background x 1, Turquoise x 3, White x 7, Peach x 3, Purple x 3, Background x 4 (21 squares)

Row 25: Background x 2, Turquoise x 1, Background x 1, Purple x 4, Peach x 3, White x 6, Turquoise x 3, Background x 1 (21 squares)

Row 26: Background x 1, Turquoise x 2, White x 6, Peach x 4, Purple x 3, Background x 1, Turquoise x 2, Background x 2 (21 squares)

Row 27: Background x 3, Turquoise x 1, Background x 1, Purple x 4, Peach x 4, White x 5, Turquoise x 2, Background x 1 (21 squares)

Row 28: Background x 1, Turquoise x 1, White x 6, Peach x 3, Purple x 2, White x 4, Purple x 1, Background x 3 (21 squares)

Row 29: Background x 3, White x 6, Purple x 2, Peach x 3, White x 5, Turquoise x 1, Background x 1 (21 squares)

Row 30: Background x 1, Turquoise x 1, White x 5, Peach x 2, Purple x 3, White x 1, Pink x 4, White x 1, Background x 3 (21 squares)

Corner

Row 31: Background x 2, White x 1, Pink x 4, White x 1, Purple x 6, White x 2, Purple x 3, Background x 1 (20 squares)

Row 32: Background x 1, Purple x 11, White x 2, Pink x 3, White x 1, Background x 1 (19 squares)

Row 33: Background x 1, White x 5, Purple x 3, White x 1, Purple x 7, Background x 1 (18 squares)

Row 34: Background x 2, Purple x 5, White x 2, Purple x 4, White x 3, Background x 1 (17 squares)

Row 35: Background x 2, Purple x 5, White x 2, Purple x 5, Background x 2 (16 squares)

Row 36: Background x 2, Purple x 4, White x 1, Pink x 1, White x 1, Purple x 4, Background x 2 (15 squares)

Row 37: Background x 1, Purple x 4, White x 1, Pink x 1, White x 1, Purple x 3, Background x 3 (14 squares)

Row 38: Background x 4, Purple x 1, White x 1, Pink x 1, White x 1, Purple x 4, Background x 1 (13 squares)

Row 39: Background x 1, Purple x 3, White x 1, Pink x 1, White x 1, Background x 5 (12 squares)

Row 40: Background x 4, White x 1, Pink x 2, White x 1, Purple x 2, Background x 1 (11 squares)

Row 41: Background x 3, White x 1, Pink x 1, White x 1, Background x 4 (10 squares)

Row 42: Background x 3, White x 1, Pink x 2, White x 1, Background x 2 (9 squares)

Row 43: Background x 2, White x 1, Pink x 1, White x 1, Background x 3 (8 squares)

Row 44: Background x 3, White x 1, Pink x 1, White x 1, Background x 1 (7 squares)

Row 45: Background x 1, White x 2, Background x 3 (6 squares)

Row 46: Background x 3, White x 1, Background x 1 (5 squares)

Row 47: Background x 4 (4 squares)

Row 48: Background x 3 (3 squares)

Row 49: Background x 2 (2 squares)

Row 50: Background x 1 (1 square)

HERE is a downloadable PDF of the April Girl Bunny Gnome

Get the GIRL BUNNY Pixel Graph HERE

Huge thanks to Diane of Stitch Therapy who is completely rockin it with this project and making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! She has very graciously written out the directions for the April Boy Gnome HERE. She is volunteering her time to do this between being working full time as an elementary school librarian. Thank you Diane for all your help! Please pop over to her Facebook page or IG (@StitchTherapyCrochet) and give her a big virtual hug and THANK YOU!

GET THE APRIL GNOME POPCORN STITCH PATTERN HERE

If you missed the previous months, click the highlighted links below to go back to where it all begins!

Get the January Gnome HERE

Get the February Gnome HERE

Get the March Gnome HERE

I couldn’t fight the latest crochet trend! It’s all about cows right now and super cute crochet farm animals! So when I spotted a sweet little cow dishcloth pattern over at Yarnspirations.com, it inspired me to transform it into a sweet little lovey blanket. The cow print pattern comes with a pixel graph and when you download the PDF pattern, the directions will show you how to make this project in single crochet stitches. I decided to use the corner-to-corner technique! And if you’ve been following along with the #2022gnomeproject, I am sure you are now familiar with C2C crochet. Regardless, you can crochet the cow print in a variety of stitches so chose whichever one suits you!

Get the FREE Cow Print Dishcloth Pattern HERE
(this is what I used for the main blanket portion of this project)

Here is a short video the corner-to-corner crochet technique I’m using. I decided to use a mini C2C stitch which is a Chain 2 + 2 HDCs for each block.
Let me walk you through it:

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White, Black, and Buff Beige
– Size F Crochet Hook
– 20mm black safety eyes (optional)
– Polyfil Fiber Stuffing
– Tapestry Needle

After you have complete the small blanket portion above, add on a cute cow head and arms by following the pattern below!

Cow Head:
Starting with beige yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 8-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
join white yarn, fasten off beige
Round 11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 12: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 13-15: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 16: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 17-22: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1

Now is a good time to add safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14. Space them 10 stitches apart from each other.
You can also stitch on two little nostrils to the front of the nose with a strand of black yarn and your tapestry needle.
Start stuffing with poly-fil fiber stuffing

Round 23: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 24: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 25: SC Decrease in each stitch around, join, chain 1
finish stuffing
Round 26: SC Decrease until closed

Cow Arms (make 2):
starting with beige yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 12 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3-6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 7: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 8: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (15 SC)
Round. 9: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 10-20: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)

Horns (Make 2):
with beige yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3-5: SC in each stitch around, join
fasten off and stitch each how to the top of the cow head

Cow Outer Ears:
Make one ear in black and the other in white
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, fasten off.

Cow Inner Ear:
Make 2 in beige
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch inner ear to outer ear. Do not center it. Have the inner ear off to one edge of the outer ear.
Then you can pinch the other side closed and stitch on to either side of the cow head.

There are many spots where you can attach the head and arms to the blanket. I chose directly in the middle but it would look cute if you attached it to the top or corner of the blanket. You could even make 4 arms and attach each one to the 4 corners. Up to you!

I hope you utterly adore this project as much as I do!

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It’s the first day of March which means we have a new Gnome to add to our collection! This little leprechaun gnome is ready for some St Patrick’s Day celebrations! Grab your green yarn and let’s get started crocheting this cutie!

If you missed the big announcement, Jen from Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group and I have team up for a very fun YEAR-LONG collaboration! Each month Jen will create a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I will create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet rectangle. Our designs will be holiday and seasonal themed so for the month of January, we made a Winter Gnome, February we created a sweet Valentine Gal Gnome, and for March, we have our Leprechaun. I have a few pixel graph options for you, including a Shamrock design and both girl and boy gnomes. I know many of you are making more than one set of gnomes so have fun creating multiple C2C gnomes for each month!

At the end of the 12 months I will be stitching the gnomes together to make a large blanket! I will be sure to include a tutorial at the end of the year that shows how to stitch the gnomes together. I know that C2C is a new technique for many of you so I am going to try and work on some very specific C2C video tutorials to help you through the process of crocheting these gnomes.

Be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in your social media posts so we can all follow along and see your finished gnomes!

We have had such an overwhelming response to this project! Jen and I are VERY grateful! Jen is still working on finishing her March gnome designs but you can see her progress on her FB page: Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group.

Above is a picture of Jen’s polymer clay canes! Remember, she makes the hooks (and posts them for sale in Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group) and I make the crochet patterns (which are posted for free here each month)! I love hooks with polymer clay handles because not only are the designs fun, festive, and cute, but they create an ergonomic handle which helps to ease pain and tension caused by the motions of crochet. Read more about these crochet hooks HERE.

She will be taking orders for the March Gnome hook soon! There is only a limited amount available!

Leprechaun Gnome Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver in Frosty Green, Paddy Green, Spring Green, Carrot Orange, Saffron and Black 
Shop all the colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
– You probably won’t need more than one skein of taupe brown for the gnome nose. Use the same skein for all 12 or change it up and use any color of your choice for the nose!
– Size H Crochet Hook
-Tapestry needle
– March Leprechaun Gnome Pixel Graph

Finished Size of the Gnome Crochet Rectangle: 20 inches tall x 14 inches wide

Now let’s make the Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet Rectangle!

Corner-to-Corner Crochet lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. You can use either! The DC is more common but keep in mind that your gnome rectangle will end up slightly bigger if using Double Crochet.

If C2C is confusing to you, don’t worry, my friends at The Crochet Crowd have the perfect beginner tutorial! And the best part is that they chose to use a few of my projects as the examples so you can’t go wrong! Get The Crochet Crowd Corner-to-Corner Crochet using HDC (half double crochet) HERE.

Download the free pixel graph HERE

Big THANK YOU to Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) for writing out the C2C written pattern for the January, February, and March Gnomes (and the bonus gnome patterns below as well)! This is very helpful since many of you like to use the written rows to crochet instead of following the graph. 

HERE is a downloadable PDF of the Leprechaun Gnome (buckle hat) written pattern 

Or follow along right here from the written pattern below:

RCM – March Gnome #1
Buckle on Hat, Orange Beard

Row 1: Background x 1 (1 block)

Row 2: Background x 2 (2 blocks)

Row 3: Background x 3 (3 blocks)

Row 4: Background x 4 (4 blocks)

Row 5: Background x 1, Dark Green x 3, Background x 1 (5 blocks)

Row 6: Background x 1, Dark Green x 4, Background x 1 (6 blocks)

Row 7: Background x 1, Dark Green x 5, Background x 1 (7 blocks)

Row 8: Background x 1, Dark Green x 6, Background x 1 (8 blocks)

Row 9: Background x 1, Dark Green x 7, Background x 1 (9 blocks)

Row 10: Background x 1, Dark Green x 8, Background x 1 (10 blocks)

Row 11: Background x 1, Dark Green x 3, Orange x 3, Dark Green x 3, Background x 1 (11 blocks)

Row 12: Background x 1, Dark Green x 1, Orange x 8, Dark Green x 1, Background x 1 (12 blocks)

Row 13: Background x 1, Light Green x 1, Orange x 9, Dark Green x 1, Background x 1 (13 blocks)

Row 14: Background x 1, Dark Green x 1, Orange x 10, Light Green x 1, Background x 1 (14 blocks)

Row 15: Background x 1, Light Green x 2, Orange x 9, Dark Green x 2, Background x 1 (15 blocks)

Row 16: Background x 1, Dark Green x 2, Orange x 10, Light Green x 1, Background x 2 (16 blocks)

Row 17: Background x 2, Light Green x 2, Orange x 9, Dark Green x 3, Background x 1 (17 blocks)

Row 18: Background x 1, Dark Green x 3, Orange x 10, Light Green x 2, Background x 2 (18 blocks)

Row 19: Background x 2, Light Green x 2, Orange x 11, Dark Green x 3, Background x 1 (19 blocks)

Row 20: Background x 2, Dark Green x 3, Orange x 10, Light Green x 2, Black x 1, Background x 2 (20 blocks)

Row 21: Background x 3, Black x 1, Light Green x 1, Orange x 11, Dark Green x 3, Background x 2 (21 blocks)

Corner

Row 22: Background x 2, Dark Green x 3, Orange x 10, Light Green x 2, Black x 1, Background x 3 (21 blocks)

Row 23: Background x 3, Black x 2, Light Green x 2, Peach x 2, Orange x 8, Dark Green x 3, Background x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 24: Background x 1, Dark Green x 3, Orange x 7, Peach x 3, Light Green x 1, Black x 2, Background x 4 (21 blocks)

Row 25: Background x 2, Dark Green x 1, Background x 1, Black x 2, Light Green x 2, Peach x 3, Orange x 6, Dark Green x 3, Background x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 26: Background x 1, Dark Green x 2, Orange x 6, Peach x 4, Light Green x 1, Black x 2, Background x 1, Dark Green x 2, Background x 2 (21 blocks)

Row 27: Background x 3, Dark Green x 1, Background x 1, Light Green x 1, Black x 2, Light Green x 1, Peach x 4, Orange x 5, Dark Green x 2, Background x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 28: Background x 1, Dark Green x 1, Orange x 6, Peach x 3, Light Green x 1, Yellow x 1, Black x 2, Background x 2, Light Green x 1, Background x 3 (21 blocks)

Row 29: Background x 3, Light Green x 2, Background x 1, Light Green x 1, Black x 1, Yellow x 2, Light Green x 1, Peach x 3, Orange x 5, Dark Green x 1, Background x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 30: Background x 1, Dark Green x 1, Orange x 5, Peach x 2, Light Green x 1, Yellow x 1, Black x 1, Yellow x 1, Light Green x 2, Background x 1, Light Green x 1, Background x 4 (21 blocks)

Corner

Row 31: Background x 3, Light Green x 4, Yellow x 1, Black x 2, Yellow x 1, Light Green x 3, Orange x 2, Light Green x 3, Background x 1 (20 blocks)

Row 32: Background x 1, Light Green x 7, Yellow x 1, Black x 2, Yellow x 1, Light Green x 4, Background x 3 (19 blocks)

Row 33: Background x 2, Light Green x 5, Yellow x 1, Black x 1, Yellow x 1, Black x 1, Light Green x 6, Background x 1 (18 blocks)

Row 34: Background x 2, Light Green x 3, Black x 3, Yellow x 2, Light Green x 5, Background x 2 (17 blocks)

Row 35: Background x 2, Light Green x 5, Yellow x 1, Black x 5, Light Green x 1, Background x 2 (16 blocks)

Row 36: Background x 2, Black x 5, Light Green x 7, Background x 1 (15 blocks)

Row 37: Background x 1, Light Green x 8, Black x 2, Background x 3 (14 blocks)

Row 38: Background x 4, Light Green x 8, Background x 1 (13 blocks)

Row 39: Background x 1, Light Green x 6, Background x 5 (12 blocks)

Row 40: Background x 6, Light Green x 4, Background x 1 (11 blocks)

Row 41: Background x 10 (10 blocks)

Row 42: Background x 9 (9 blocks)

Row 43: Background x 8 (8 blocks)

Row 44: Background x 7 (7 blocks)

Row 45: Background x 6 (6 blocks)

Row 46: Background x 5 (5 blocks)

Row 47: Background x 4 (4 blocks)

Row 48: Background x 3 (3 blocks)

Row 49: Background x 2 (2 blocks)

Row 50: Background x 1 (1 block)

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NEW UPDATE!! Huge thanks to Diane of Stitch Therapy who is completely rockin it with this project and making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH! She has very graciously written out the directions for the March Gnome HERE and is working on the first two for me as well. She is volunteering her time to do this between being working full time as an elementary school librarian and mama to little ones! Thank you Diane for all your help! Please pop over to her Facebook page or IG (@StitchTherapyCrochet) and give her a big virtual hug and THANK YOU!

GET THE MARCH GNOME POPCORN STITCH PATTERN HERE

We have lots of options this month! I really wanted a shamrock version of the hat but it turns out that when you convert a shamrock into pixel art, it loses a lot of detail when it’s this small of a graph. So feel free to mix and match any of these graphs.

HERE is a downloadable PDF of the Shamrock Gnome (shamrock hat) written pattern 

HERE is the Shamrock Gnome Pixel Graph

HERE is a downloadable PDF of the Girl Gnome (blank hat) written pattern 

HERE is the Girl Gnome Pixel Graph

If you crochet a blank hat (either girl or boy gnome), you can stitch on a Shamrock Applique to the hat when you are finished!

You can find my Shamrock Applique Pattern HERE

Not to overwhelm you with options but here are two more designs that you could potentially use for your March Gnome. In the pixel graph below the Shamrock looks like a “blob.” But if you surface slip stitch a border and stem on it when you are done, it will look like a pretty shamrock!

Download the Shamrock “Blob” Pixel Graph HERE.
I don’t have a written pattern for this one.

Lastly, Jennifer Freeman has combined a few elements and written up a pattern for this cute girl gnome with a buckle hat! Get the written pattern for the Girl Buckle Hat HERE

Ok that was a lot! I don’t expect so many versions for the following months. But feel free to tweak the designs and make your own combinations of gnomes with different hats/colors/beards/braids.

Get the January Gnome HERE

Get the February Gnome HERE

I am reworking a pattern called the “Caron Crochet Granny Jacket” that I created for Yarnspirations a few years ago. At the time, we were promoting a new yarn (Caron Jumbo Ombre) so that is what I used for this project. I thought the jacket might look really fun if I used more traditional granny square colors and color changes. I dug through my yarn stash and came up with a set of bright colors and created these Bright Crochet Granny Squares!

The fun part about Granny Squares is that you can make them as big or small as you’d like. In this particular tutorial and pattern, it calls for granny squares made with 5 rounds as well as a set of granny squares made with 10 rounds.

So I chose 5 coordinating colors, one for each row. Unfortunately when I went to find the yarns online for purchase, I realized that Bernat Super Value in Soft Fern has been discontinued. I am so bummed! But feel free to replace this color with another shade of green (Red Heart Super Saver in Frosty Green or Bernat Super Value in Mint would work). Shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com

While you are yarn shopping, you may want to snag a few skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in Turqua because I will be using this color to stitch the new Bright Granny Jacket together and add the arms/waist to it.

If you have never made a granny square before, I filmed a video tutorial for you to help with the process!

Here is the written pattern for the 5 round granny square:

Easy Crochet Granny Square:

Magic Ring, chain 3 (this counts as your first DC) and 2 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2 and join to top of chain 3, slip stitch over to first chain 2 space

Round 2: Chain 3 + 2 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in first chain space, chain 1, 3 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in last chain space, chain 1 and join to top of chain 3, slip stitch over so you are working in first chain space.

Round 3:  Chain 3 + DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in first corner space, chain 1, 3 DC in next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in corner space, chain 1, 3 DC in next space, chain 1, 3 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in corner space, chain 1, 3 DC in next space, chain 1, 3 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in corner space, chain 1, 3 DC in last chain space, chain 1 and join to top of chain 3, slip stitch over so you can work in the first chain space.

Round 4-5: Continue working in rounds of granny stitches. Make 3 DC + chain 2 + 3 DC in the corners and 3 DC in each chain space in between the corners.

Fasten off after round 5 and weave in ends.

You can find a the written pattern for the Crochet Granny Jacket HERE on Yarnspirations.com
I will be sure to have a follow up blog post with the finished granny jacket in the new Bright Granny Colors when it’s done!

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Doesn’t it feels like January was such a long month?! Especially since I know you were all anxious for the February Crochet Gnome C2C and polymer clay hook designs! If you missed the big announcement last month, Jen from Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group and I have team up for a very fun YEAR-LONG collaboration! Each month Jen will create a Gnome Polymer Clay Crochet Hook and I will create a matching Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet rectangle. Our designs will be holiday and seasonal themed so for the month of February we have created a sweet Valentine Gal! She has adorable pigtail braids, a striped hat, and a heart in the middle. I hope you love her as much as we do!

At the end of the 12 months I will be stitching the gnomes together to make a large blanket! I will be sure to include a tutorial at the end of the year that shows how to stitch the gnomes together. I know that C2C is a new technique for many of you so I am going to try and work on some very specific C2C video tutorials to help you through the process of crocheting these gnomes.

We have had such an overwhelming response to this project! Jen and I are VERY grateful! Jen recently decided to take her polymer clay hook designs into a full time business and I am so excited to support her and her creativity. I’ve always been a huge fan of her hooks and I was in the same position as her not so long ago when I took a leap of faith and started Repeat Crafter Me. We are both one-woman-shows. Meaning I am the only person crocheting and designing my projects and she is the only person designing and creating her clay hooks. So bear with us while we work out some kinks of how/when to post our coordinating projects. She is also limited to how many crochet hooks she can physically make. If you miss out on a crochet hook sale, don’t worry, she plans to make more at the end of the year.

Be sure to use the hashtag #2022gnomeproject in your social media posts so we can all follow along and see your finished gnomes!

Above is a picture of Jen’s polymer clay canes and finished hook! Remember, she makes the hooks (and posts them for sale in Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group) and I make the crochet patterns (which are posted for free here each month)! I love hooks with polymer clay handles because not only are the designs fun, festive, and cute, but they create an ergonomic handle which helps to ease pain and tension caused by the motions of crochet. Read more about these crochet hooks HERE.

Valentine Gnome Materials:
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Baby Pink, Lemon, Cherry Red, and Bubblegum
>>> GET RED HEART WITH LOVE IN BUBBLEGUM HERE <<<
NOTE: Bubblegum is actually from the Red Heart with Love line of yarn and I am obsessed with this specific color! You should go ahead and buy a few skeins even though you need less than 1 of each color to finish your Gnome
Shop all the colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
– You probably won’t need more than one skein of taupe brown for the gnome nose. Use the same skein for all 12 or change it up and use any color of your choice for the nose!
– Size H Crochet Hook
-Tapestry needle
– February Valentine Gnome Pixel Graph

Finished Size of the Gnome Crochet Rectangle: 20 inches tall x 14 inches wide

If you missed the January Gnome, you can find him HERE

Now let’s make the Gnome Corner-to-Corner Crochet Rectangle!

Corner-to-Corner Crochet lets you turn almost any image into a pixel graph and then from a pixel graph into a crocheted piece! The Corner-to-Corner technique basically means the you start in one corner (the lower right hand is most common place to start) and crochet diagonally in rows until you get to the other corner. You follow the pixel graph to create the color changes that make up the picture of the gnome. One pixel square = a chain 2 + 3 HDC stitches. Please note that I am using HDC stitches for the C2C instead of DC. You can use either! The DC is more common but keep in mind that your gnome rectangle will end up slightly bigger if using Double Crochet.

If C2C is confusing to you, don’t worry, my friends at The Crochet Crowd have the perfect beginner tutorial! And the best part is that they chose to use a few of my projects as the examples so you can’t go wrong! Get The Crochet Crowd Corner-to-Corner Crochet using HDC (half double crochet) HERE.

Big THANK YOU to Jennifer Freeman of “My Beautiful Disasters” (Find her HERE on FB!) for writing out the C2C written pattern for the February Gnome (and the bonus gnome patterns below)! This is very helpful since many of you like to use this to crochet instead of following the graph. HERE is a downloadable PDF of the written pattern or just follow along below:

Row 1: Background x 1 (1 block)

Row 2: Background x 2 (2 blocks)

Row 3: Background x 3 (3 blocks)

Row 4: Background x 4 (4 blocks)

Row 5: Background x 1, Pink x 3, Background x 1 (5 blocks)

Row 6: Background x 1, Pink x 4, Background x 1 (6 blocks)

Row 7: Background x 1, Pink x 2, Yellow x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 1 (7 blocks)

Row 8: Background x 1, Pink x 2, Yellow x 2, Pink x 2, Background x 1 (8 blocks)

Row 9: Background x 1, Pink x 3, Yellow x 2, Pink x 2, Background x 1 (9 blocks)

Row 10: Background x 1, Pink x 3, Yellow x 1, Red x 1, Yellow x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 1 (10 blocks)

Row 11: Background x 1, Pink x 1, Yellow x 3, Pink x 5, Background x 1 (11 blocks)

Row 12: Background x 1, Pink x 5, Yellow x 4, Pink x 1, Background x 1 (12 blocks)

Row 13: Background x 1, Red x 1, Yellow x 4, Pink x 6, Background x 1 (13 blocks)

Row 14: Background x 1, Pink x 6, Yellow x 5, Red x 1, Background x 1 (14 blocks)

Row 15: Background x 1, Red x 2, Yellow x 4, Pink x 7, Background x 1 (15 blocks)

Row 16: Background x 1, Pink x 8, Yellow x 4, Red x 1, Background x 2 (16 blocks)

Row 17: Background x 2, Red x 2, Yellow x 3, Red x 4, Pink x 5, Background x 1 (17 blocks)

Row 18: Background x 1, Pink x 6, Red x 4, Yellow x 3, Red x 2, Background x 2 (18 blocks)

Row 19: Background x 2, Pink x 1, Red x 1, Yellow x 3, Pink x 1, Red x 4, Pink x 3, Yellow x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 1 (19 blocks)

Row 20: Background x 2, Pink x 1, Yellow x 2, Pink x 3, Red x 4, Pink x 1, Yellow x 2, Red x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 2 (20 blocks)

Row 21: Background x 3, Pink x 1, Red x 1, Yellow x 2, Pink x 2, Red x 4, Pink x 3, Yellow x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 2 (21 blocks)

Corner

Row 22: Background x 2, Pink x 1, Yellow x 1, Red x 1, Yellow x 2, Pink x 1, Red x 2, Pink x 4, Yellow x 1, Red x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 3 (21 blocks)

Row 23: Background x 3, Red x 1, Pink x 1, Red x 2, Peach x 2, Pink x 2, Red x 3, Yellow x 3, Pink x 3, Background x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 24: Background x 1, Pink x 2, Yellow x 4, Red x 2, Pink x 2, Peach x 3, Red x 1, Pink x 2, Background x 4 (21 blocks)

Row 25: Background x 2, Pink x 1, Background x 1, Red x 1, Pink x 1, Red x 2, Peach x 3, Pink x 3, Yellow x 4, Pink x 2, Background x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 26: Background x 1, Pink x 1, Yellow x 5, Pink x 2, Peach x 4, Red x 1, Pink x 1, Red x 1, Background x 1, Pink x 2, Background x 2 (21 blocks)

Row 27: Background x 3, Pink x 1, Background x 1, Red x 1, Pink x 2, Red x 1, Peach x 4, Pink x 1, Yellow x 5, Pink x 1, Background x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 28: Background x 1, Pink x 1, Yellow x 5, Pink x 1, Peach x 3, Red x 2, Pink x 1, Red x 1, Background x 2, Red x 1, Background x 3 (21 blocks)

Row 29: Background x 3, Red x 2, Background x 1, Red x 1, Pink x 2, Red x 2, Peach x 3, Yellow x 5, Pink x 1, Background x 1 (21 blocks)

Row 30: Background x 1, Pink x 1, Yellow x 5, Peach x 2, Red x 2, Pink x 2, Red x 1, Pink x 1, Background x 1, Red x 1, Background x 4 (21 blocks)

Corner

Row 31: Background x 3, Red x 2, Pink x 1, Red x 2, Pink x 2, Red x 4, Yellow x 2, Red x 3, Background x 1 (20 blocks)

Row 32: Background x 1, Red x 8, Pink x 2, Red x 2, Pink x 1, Red x 2, Background x 3 (19 blocks)

Row 33: Background x 2, Red x 2, Pink x 1, Red x 3, Pink x 3, Red x 6, Background x 1 (18 blocks)

Row 34: Background x 2, Red x 3, Pink x 4, Red x 3, Pink x 1, Red x 2, Background x 2 (17 blocks)

Row 35: Background x 2, Red x 2, Pink x 1, Red x 3, Pink x 6, Background x 2 (16 blocks)

Row 36: Background x 2, Pink x 4, Red x 4, Pink x 2, Red x 2, Background x 1 (15 blocks)

Row 37: Background x 1, Red x 2, Pink x 2, Red x 6, Background x 3 (14 blocks)

Row 38: Background x 4, Red x 2, Pink x 4, Red x 2, Background x 1 (13 blocks)

Row 39: Background x 1, Red x 3, Pink x 3, Background x 5 (12 blocks)

Row 40: Background x 6, Red x 4, Background x 1 (11 blocks)

Row 41: Background x 10 (10 blocks)

Row 42: Background x 9 (9 blocks)

Row 43: Background x 8 (8 blocks)

Row 44: Background x 7 (7 blocks)

Row 45: Background x 6 (6 blocks)

Row 46: Background x 5 (5 blocks)

Row 47: Background x 4 (4 blocks)

Row 48: Background x 3 (3 blocks)

Row 49: Background x 2 (2 blocks)

Row 50: Background x 1 (1 block)

UPDATE: Just added! Huge thanks to Diane of Stitch Therapy who is completely rockin it with this project and making the gnomes using the POPCORN STITCH!
Get the PDF FEBRUARY GNOME POPCORN STITCH Pattern HERE

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where do I find the monthly crochet gnome patterns?
All of the gnome corner-to-corner crochet graphs and patterns will be posted right here on RepeatCrafterMe.com! I will do my best to post these for you towards the beginning of each month.

Where do I find and purchase the monthly gnome hooks?
All of the gnome crochet hooks are handmade by Jen and will be posted for sale in the Facebook group Day by Day Clay and Crochet Group.

Can I use another stitch besides C2C (corner-to-corner crochet)?
Yes! You can absolutely use other stitches! I have already seen many Gnomes crocheted using SC, box stitch, bobble stitch, and more! Search the hashtag #2022gnomeproject for ideas and photos!

Can I use a different yarn?
Yes! You can absolutely use other yarns! I will be telling you the color each month that I am using from the Red Heart Super Saver line of yarn but you can use any other worsted weight yarn or even something a bit bulkier or thinner. The thicker the yarn, the larger the finished product.

Are you making a border on your finished gnome crochet pieces?
I am not making a border on my gnome pieces. My plan is to crochet them together using one color at the very end. But feel free to make a nice border on yours! Completely up to you!

What will you do with the crochet gnomes at the end of the year?
I will be connecting all 12 gnomes together for a large blanket! You can follow along with me or use your gnome crocheted pieces as pillows or other individual projects. Have fun and be creative!

What comes first, the gnome hook or the gnome C2C?
Hehe 😉 Jen and I work really well together and both have similar “cutesy” styles. She approached me about this collaboration and when we worked on the January designs she said to make a winter gnome with a snowflake. I created the graph and then when she showed me her sketches, I adjusted the colors. For February she requested blond braids and a striped hat. So I worked on the graph and then she knocked it out of the park with the clay hook design! I made some minor adjusts to the graph after I saw her polymer clay canes.

What is on the backside of the C2C?
Corner-to-Corner crochet pieces are reversible! The back is a mirror image of the front. If you are finding the back is looking messy, you might be carrying your yarn too far over. Clip it off and re-attach. You will need to weave in some extra ends but it will be worth it!

Do you use bobbins? How do you organize your yarn?
No I don’t currently use bobbins. But it is great if you do! I wind up smaller balls of yarn from each skein so I have multiple balls of the same color. I carry up the yarn from the previous row when I can, when I can’t, I fasten off and re-attach the yarn in the new spot. When my yarn gets all tangled (and it usually does about once in the middle of the project), I clip off all the ends or as many as I need in order to get the strands sorted out again and continue on my way.

Do you have a list of all the yarn and amounts for each of the 12 gnomes?
Unfortunately I do not have a master list of yarn and amounts. We are working on this project month by month. But I can tell you that you need less than one skein of each color for each gnome (and sometimes much less) so feel free to re-use some of your yarn or use what you have on hand.

BONUS FEBRUARY GNOME GRAPH!
This design is a bit simpler so I wanted to include it in this post. I know color changes can be hard so I tried to minimized that with this version.

Download the free February Gnome (option #2) graph HERE

Download the free PDF Written Pattern of option 2 HERE

ANOTHER BONUS FEBRUARY GNOME GRAPH!

Don’t stop crocheting because I am including A THIRD valentine gnome option! Many of your are crocheting more than one gnome each month to make multiple blankets or matching pillows, etc. So here is just one more fun design that I had to share with you!

Download the free February Gnome Graph (option #3) HERE

Download the free PDF Written Pattern of option 3 HERE

Look at how cute January and February look together!

Get the January Winter Gnome C2C HERE

Be sure to post her finished gnomes and pictures of your hooks on social media using hashtag #2022gnomeproject

I’ve had a ton of questions lately about where I get my crochet hooks that are seen in my photo and video tutorials. Thank you for asking! I decided that this warranted a whole blog post 🙂 There are many different options when it comes to crochet hooks and basically it comes down to what is most comfortable for you and what always you to create smooth and easy stitches. There is no right or wrong answer. It is 100% a personal preference. I am going to walk you through a few common options and then highlight what I personally prefer.

Let’s start with the basics. There are two types of standard hooks: a tapered hook (Boye brand) and an inline hook (Susan Bates brand). I am mentioning and comparing the Bates and Boye brands because these are the ones that are easily available in craft stores and online. Take a look at the throat of these crochet hooks and you will see a difference. The inline hooks have a head that is in-line with the handle of the hook. It also has a more or a point and the mouth notch is bit deeper. This is helpful for beginners as it grabs the yarn a little easier. The tapered hooks are have a head that extends past the handle of the hook and it’s typically a bit rounder and the notch at the mouth is also not as deep and smoother.

I prefer the Bates (inline) hooks because (for me personally) I am able to catch the yarn easier when I am making my stitches BUT I know PLENTY of crocheters hands down prefer the tapered hook. Try both and see what is right for you!

And no need to limit yourself to aluminum hooks. Crochet hooks also come in plastic, wood, resin, and bamboo. Lots of options!

Keep in mind that these hooks come in different sizes that coordinate with the weight of yarn you are working with. I almost always use a size H hook because I mostly work with worsted weight yarn.

Now let me get to the fun part!

POLYMER CLAY HOOKS

Many years ago, I began purchasing hooks with polymer clay handles. These are aluminum hooks (typically either Bates or Boye) that have polymer clay designs baked onto the handle. Why? Because not only are the designs fun, festive, and cute, but they create an ergonomic handle which is designed to ease pain and tension caused by the motions of crochet.

I have a hard time crocheting without a polymer clay handle. I use the pencil hold (meaning I hold my crochet hook like you would a pencil) and it feels very comfortable with a slightly thicker handle. The weight distribution of the hook in my hand is perfect and helps with the rocking motion when I’m stitching.

All of the polymer clay hooks you see in these photos were handmade by very talented designers. They spend a long time making the clay canes and reducing them. Here are some photos of the process by Jennifer of Day by Day Clay and Crochet

After creating cute character polymer clay canes and reducing and cutting them, they are rolled onto a clay handle and sanded, baked, and glazed. Each one is handmade! I haven’t ever made one myself so I hope I am doing her justice with my explanation! You can see Jennifer’s incredible work and process in her group Day by Day Clay and Crochet. And currently Jennifer and I have a fun gnome-themed collaboration going on! Ever month in 2022 she is creating a gnome crochet hook based on the season/holiday and I am creating a matching corner-to-corner crochet piece. You can purchase her hook each month in her Facebook group and you can find the crochet pattern right here on Repeat Crafter Me! Come see the January Gnome HERE.

So where can you buy these polymer clay hooks?

Many of these hooks I purchase are from Jennifer at Day by Day Clay and Crochet. This includes the gnome, penguin, and my favorite rainbow flower hooks pictured above, among many more. She has a private Facebook group where she lists hooks for sale as she finishes large batches. You can join her group and get all the details HERE.

Some of the hooks in the picture (like the panda that I use in my Ollie the O’Go Owl tutorial, gingerbread house, snow globe, etc) are from The Clay Bean Co. She also sells her hooks on her Facebook page as she creates small batches of finished designs. Find her HERE.

Another favorite designer of mine is The Polymer Clay Shed. She created the owl, cactus, gingerbread man, (among others) and she sells her hooks RIGHT HERE on Etsy.

This is not a sponsored post. I happily and eagerly love to support my fellow makers! I adore polymer clay crochet hooks and there are many more crochet hook designers that you can find just by googling, searching social media, and looking on Pinterest and Etsy.

I hope this helps you decide which hook is best for you!