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The 90’s are coming back in style! Fanny packs are popular again, especially if they can be worn as crossbody bags. THIS Crochet Granny Fanny Bag is one you can easily make! It is made up of four granny square motifs that are folded to make the pouch. Add a crochet strap and a zipper to complete the piece! I am going to be walking you through this project on the Yarnspirations Facebook Page Wednesday April 12th at 12pm EST but you can always get started right now by downloading the free pattern HERE. I am providing several photos of the process below to help you along.

You will need one skein of Red Heart Super Saver Stripes Yarn (I chose color Retro Stripe because I have a ton of it in my stash right now from my cardigan project) and a skein of Red Heart Super Saver in white or soft white (I’m using soft white).

Get started by downloading the FREE Granny Fanny Bag pattern from Yarnspirations.com

Slip Stitch or SC the edges together

Single Crochet along the top.

Add the strap!

I purchased a set of brightly colored 12 inch zippers from Amazon that coordinate perfectly!

It is easiest to sew the zipper on with a sewing needle and embroidery thread.

Easy-peasy bright and cute and functional!

NOTE: Many of you have said that “Granny Fanny” means something else LOL! I didn’t realize the double meaning nor did I personally name the project, but I think we can all have a good laugh about it!

Picture below is the model from the Yarnspirations pattern and her bag is made with Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in color “Favorite Stripe” whereas my example is using “Retro Stripe” – both are adorable!

It worked! I set out to make a crochet version of a paper woven heart and with just a few simple rounds of single crochet and double crochet stitches, I was able to make it come together! You could easily make dozens of these Crochet Woven Hearts and stuff with treats for friends, family, classmates, neighbors, and more. With a string of chain stitches for the handle, this pouch is perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver in Red and Baby Pink (or whatever colors you want you hearts to be!)
Shop all the colors in the Red Heart Super Saver line HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Woven Heart Pieces (Make one in each color):

Chain 16, SC in second chain from hook, SC in next 13, 5 SC in last, now working on other side of chain, SC in first 14, 5 SC in last, join to first SC 

Chain 20, skip 13 stitches, join with SC to 14th stitch, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next, chain 20, skip 14 stitches, join with SC to next SC, 2 SC in next 3, SC in last, 

continue working in rounds

SC in each chain, DC in next 2, 2 DC in next 4, DC in next 2, SC along chain, DC in next 2, 2 DC in next 4, DC in last two stitches, 

continue working in rounds

SC in single crochets from previous round, DC in next 2, 2 DC in next 8, DC in next 2, SC in all the SC from previous round, DC in next 2, 2 DC in next 8, DC in last two, join to first SC, fasten off leaving long tail (you will need the long tails later!)

Lay the pieces flat and then fold each one in half. Try to keep the loose end tails on the outer edge of your project so you can easily stitch up the sides a bit later.

I like this graphic from doodlecraftblog.com that show you how to weave the two pieces together.

Red strip goes through the first pink, around middle pink strip and rests in the middle of the last pink strip.

Second strip goes around pink, through the center of middle strip, and around last.

Last strip is the same as first.

Now we need to secure the edges so it doesn’t unravel.

Use the tapestry needle and your long loose end to stitch along the top sides of the heart and then down the sides of the heart. You only need to stitch together the same color as your loose end. So if your loose end tail is red, then just stitch together the red parts. Then the pink parts on the opposite side of the heart.

Chain 25 and attach on middle of each side of heart for a handle!

I found a bunch of fun little candy and non-candy valentines day treats at the Dollar Store!

Video tutorial is available on my Repeat Crafter Me YouTube Channel!

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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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Stitch up something magical! This easy Crochet Unicorn Blanket works in the rounds, starting from a center circle and then becoming a square. Change the colors every 5 rows to create a rainbow! Red Heart Super Saver has such beautiful shades to choose from. I went with Cornmeal, Light Raspberry, Coral, and Lavender. Shop the colors and get the FREE Pattern HERE on Yarnspirations.com!

Add a sweet unicorn horn, flowers, and lashes to the center or you can customize to your liking! This project will work up quickly using double crochet stitches! You could even continue the repeating pattern of rounds to make the blanket even bigger.

GET THE FREE CROCHET UNICORN BLANKET PATTERN HERE
This is a pattern I designed for my friends at Yarnspirations.com

Remember Zoe when she was much smaller in THIS adorable Unicorn Sleep Sack?!

This was another one of my favorite projects and a free pattern RIGHT HERE on Yarnspirations.com
UNICORN SLEEP SACK PATTERN

Thanks to Yarnspirations for partnering with me on this project!
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Remember the crochet snow-speckled hat I made last month? Well I thought I would move those cute little snow-specks a bit closer together and create a heart! Pretty much the same pattern with just an adjustment on where you make the color changes. I also decided I think I like the SC stitches on the brim better than the HDC stitches. It gives it a better elasticity. This is a one-size-fits-most pattern and am putting the entire pattern in this post so you don’t have to toggle back to the snow-speckled hat pattern.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in medium purple, orchid (for brim) and white for heart
Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Faux Fur pom-pom (optional) I got them HERE on Amazon
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

NOTE: The pattern works from the bottom up. You will begin with the ribbed brim and then crochet directly onto the brim in rounds.

Heart Hat Pattern:
One-Size-Fits-Most

Starting with Ribbing (Brim of Hat)
With light purple (orchid) yarn
Chain 9, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 2-64: in back loops only, SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn
slip stitch both ends of the ribbing together and SC around the edge of the ribbing with a total stitch count of 64 STITCHES.
Now join in medium purple yarn and chain 1
NOTE: from here on out you will be working in the front center of the single crochet stitches from the previous round (this creates the knit-look aka waistcoat stitch)
Round 2-4: SC each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 5: SC in first 30 stitches with purple yarn, join in white and make the next SC in white,(carry your purple yarn as you are making the white stitches), SC in remaining stitches in purple, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 6: SC in first 29 stitches, SC in next 3 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 6: SC in first 28 stitches, SC in next 5 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 7: SC in first 27 stitches, SC in next 7 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 8-9: SC in first 26 stitches, SC in next 9 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 10-11: SC in first 26 stitches, SC in next 4 with white, make one SC in purple, SC in the next 4 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 12: SC in first 27 stitches, SC in next 2 with white, SC in next 3 with purple, SC in the next 2 with white, SC in remaining stitches with purple, join, chain 1
Round 13-28: SC each stitch around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail after round 28.

Feel free to also use the graph bellow to help place the heart stitches.

This is what the inside of the hat looks like:

GET THE SNOW-SPECKLED HAT PATTERN HERE

Don’t forget that there is also a KNIT version of this Snow-Speckled Hat! Head HERE to Yarnspirations.com for the free pattern!

I’m diving into Valentine’s Day Crochet projects and came up with a little heart design that can be used for a variety of projects! A basic heart becomes a circle that can be as small or big as you’d like. Keep increasing for a larger blanket sized circle or add just a few rounds and use it as bunting, a coaster, and/or appliqués. I’m sure you will think of many other ways to use this pattern and I can wait to see what you come up with!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in white, Pale Plum, Orchid, and Medium Purple.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

We will start with a heart and then transform it into a circle. Feel free to keep going and make it as large as you’d like! The heart circle that I demonstrate in my YouTube Video below measures 5×5 inches.

Heart in a Circle Pattern:
starting with dark purple (or heart color of your choosing)

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 white 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 last 6, join, chain 1

Round 4: SC in first 26, DC in next 3, SC in last 11 (40 stitches in round) 

Switch to light purple yarn
Round 5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Switch to next shade of purple
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 9: 2 SC in first, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1
Switch to next shade of purple
Round 10: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 11: 2 SC in first, SC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 1

Keep increasing to create more rounds and a bigger circle!
When you are ready to stop, make a final round or two in just SC stitches (no increasing) to make a nice edge.

Hope you enjoy crocheting these Heart Circles! Be sure to tag me on social media if you make these! #RepeatCrafterMe or @RepeatCrafterMe

I ended up making a foot stool cover! I got the foot stool at Five Below for $5! I continued the heart circle pattern until I got to the increase of “2 SC in first, SC in next 12” and then I made 30 more rounds of SC stitches. It slips right over the stool and is adorable in Zoe’s room! Plus it’s removable and washable. You could make it in many different colors! You can see my TikTok Video on how I put together this SweatHeart Foot Stool Cover HERE.

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I have a mini Christmas Tree in my crochet room that is full of colorful yarn themed ornaments! I wanted to crochet a small tree skirt for it and came across this bright color-striped Red Heart Pompom Trimmed Tree Skirt on Yarnspirations.com! I love how the colors matched my pompom garland exactly! Plus it was super quick to work up and I had all the Red Heart Super Saver yarn on hand. You could actually use any color combinations of your choice. Lots of ways to customize this tree skirt!

You can find the Red Heart Pompom Trimmed Tree Skirt Pattern HERE (It’s FREE!) but keep in mind that this one fits a regular size Christmas Tree.

So I made a few small adjustments to the pattern to make it smaller for my mini tree…

I stared with a chain of 32 instead of 53. Then follow the pattern as written. You will end up with only 5 pompom points instead of 9. That’s it!
Just keep crocheting in rows of colors (white in-between) as stated in the pattern. Easy-peasy!

Show me your Christmas trees! Tag me on social media using #RepeatCrafterMe. And if you make this Red Heart Pompom Trimmed Tree Skirt be sure to tag #Yarnspirations and let them know how much you love it!

They are the dynamic duo! The Snowman and Gingerbread Man are two of my favorite holiday characters that are always cute and sweet to crochet. I spotted THIS adorable Red Heart Snowman Stocking Pattern on the Yarnspirations website and couldn’t resist crocheting one for myself! Then I was inspired to make a second one in a gingerbread theme! I could really keep going and make even more cute Christmas stockings 🙂

The pattern is extremely easy! Just rows of single crochet stitches, switching color as desired or as the pattern calls for. You will crochet two separate pieces and then stitch (or crochet ) the two pieces together along the edges. I love this technique because it makes it very easy to add embellishments like the button eyes and carrot nose!

Shop all the colors in the Red Heart Super Saver line of yarn HERE

Give this crochet pattern a try and let me know what you create!

GET THE RED HEART SNOWMAN STOCKING PATTERN HERE

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Here’s to a very CUTE Christmas!

Here is a super easy crochet owl pattern for you! Very similar to some of the other owl patterns I’ve posted before but this one works up in one main body pattern and besides the eyes, there aren’t any other elements you need to crochet! I love how something so simple can still be so cute and fun!

The self striped yarn really makes this project pop. I am using Red Heart Super Saver Stripes. This particular color is Polo Stripe but there are many other stripes yarns in this line that would work perfectly. Shop them all HERE on Yarnspirations.com

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Stripes (less than one skein)
– White worsted weight yarn (just a bit for the eyes!)
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Triangle Orange Button (Mine came in a button pack from Michaels Craft Store – similar to THIS ONE)

Easy Owl Pattern:
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: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 7-30: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Do not fasten off.

Eyes: Make 2
with white 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
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join
Fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch eyes onto body, adding a black safety eye I’m the middle of each white eye

Stitch on your triangle button!

Stuff owl with polyfil

Now pick back up your crochet hook and yarn pinch the top closed and single crochet along top edge

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Kids Slipper Socks just got even cuter with the use of Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Yarn! These comfy and cute slipper socks are crocheted in one piece so that there’s a gradual color gradient from the tip of the toe to the stretchy band along the top edge. If you aren’t familiar with this yarn, you have to check it out! It comes in 18 beautiful bright colors (I am used Coral) and have plans to make a second pair in Deep Teal.

Sizing: Yes, this pattern only comes in one child size BUT you could continue to increase (beginning at the toe portion) to make these socks bigger. I did attempt to make myself a pair but wasn’t thrilled with how big and bulky they turned out (it looked like a Christmas stocking LOL!) so I decided to stick with the child size. Keep in mind that yarn has a lot of stretch so I am confident that these socks would be a good fit for a range of sizes.

You can find the
FREE CROCHET SLIPPER SOCKS PATTERN HERE
on Yarnspirations.com!

We were visiting family in Florida when I took these photos in our rental house. The lighting was absolutely PERFECT and I took a million photos!

Every month I will find a pattern (or two!) that I have designed available at Yarnpsirations.com in addition to the free patterns on the Repeat Crafter Me website. I wouldn’t be able to post all these free patterns without the support of Spinrite/Yarnpsirations as my yarn sponsor!

You can find the FREE CROCHET SLIPPER SOCKS PATTERN HERE
on Yarnspirations.com!

I wanted to show you what could be created with the Crochet Heart Granny Square I posted a few days ago! I made 4 large squares and joined them together for a quick and easy (and adorably cute blanket!) The squares can be made as large (or small) as you’d like and they are so quick to crochet because by the time you get to round 6, the pattern repeats with simple DC stitches. Feel free to change colors after each row or create a striped pattern as I did! This is the perfect gift for a baby or Valentine’s Day… although I think this whimsical heart is fun to crochet for any occasion!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn in Peony Pink and Magenta (one skein)
Shop Bernat Super Value Yarn HERE
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Soft White and Medium Purple (one skein)
Shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn HERE
Both of these yarns can be purchased on Yarnspirations.com!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Pompom maker (optional)

Follow THIS CROCHET HEART GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN

After Round 6 you will make:
2 rounds of peony pink
1 round of white
2 rounds of magenta
1 round of white
2 rounds of medium purple
fasten off and weave in ends.

Lay all 4 squares together

Single Crochet the edges together. Work vertically and then horizontally.
Feel free to add a SC border or leave as is!
Add 4 pom-poms if desired!

If you make a project using these crochet heart squares please be sure to tag me on social media using #repeatcrafterme!

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Heart projects are great to make all year round but especially around Valentine’s Day! I made a cute and whimsical heart granny square that can be used for so many different projects! Continue the granny square to make a big blanket or make multiple squares and stitch them together, or how about a pillow?! Tons of options! You can even just stop after making the heart part and use it as an appliqué.

I have made a video tutorial for this heart square so be sure to subscribe to my Repeat Crafter Me YouTube Channel!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn in Peony Pink (and Magenta)
Shop Bernat Super Value Yarn HERE
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Off White (and Medium Purple)
Shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn HERE
Both of these yarns can be purchased on Yarnspirations.com!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Crochet Heart Granny Square:

Chain 13, DC in 3rd chain from hook and in next 2 chains, HDC in next two, 3 SC in next, HDC in next two, DC in next 2, 4 DC in last

Now working on other side of chain

DC in first 2, HDC in next, SC in next, skip two chains, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next 2, 4 DC in last, join to first DC, chain 1

Round 2: SC in first 6, 3 SC in next, SC in next 6, 2 SC in next 4, SC in next 3, skip one stitch, SC in next 3, 2 SC in last 4, join to first SC. 

Join in white yarn, chain 1

Round 3. SC, SC, HDC, DC in next 2, HDC, SC, skip a stitch, SC, HDC, DC in next 2, HDC, SC in next 8, HDC, DC in next 4 stitches,  long DC (spike stitch), DC in next 4 stitches, HDC, SC in last 5, join, chain 1

Round 4: HDC, DC, DC + chain 2 + DC (corner), DC, HDC, SC in next 4, HDC, DC, corner, DC, HDC, SC in next 4, HDC, DC, corner, DC in next 8, corner, DC, HDC, SC in last 4, join, chain 1

Round 5: SC in first, HDC, DC, 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC (corner), DC in next 10, corner, DC, HDC, SC in next 6, HDC, DC, corner, DC in next 10, corner, DC, HDC, SC in last 5, join, chain 2

Round 6: DC in each stitch around, making 2 DC + chain 2 + 2 DC in each of the corners.

Continue to repeat Round 6 until Granny Square is the desired size.

I’m not finished with this heart square so stay tuned for more! I am going to keep crocheting to add more rounds. I’m planning on making a matching throw pillow and blanket!

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Want more free patterns? Keep in touch on my Repeat Crafter Me Facebook Page for new pattern sneakpeeks 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. Be sure to also follow me on Instagram! I love when you tag me (@repeatcrafterme)!

Here’s an adorable Owl Pillow to add to your Fall and Winter decor! Using Red Heart Super Saver yarn and simple crochet shapes, this owl works up in no time at all! Switch up the colors to match your home! You could even make a green owl with a little red santa hat on the corner to make it festive for Christmas! Also adorable for a kids room or a baby gift. So many different ways to use this pattern!

I designed this piece for my friends at Yarnspirations.com!
You can find the FREE pattern HERE on their website.

Right now you can use a coupon code to get 15% off Red Heart Super Saver yarn when shopping on Yarnspirations.com! Valid until November 25th! Code: RCM15

Get all the materials and the FREE Owl Pillow Pattern HERE

If you make this project please be sure to tag me on social media by using the hashtags #RepeatCrafterMe and #Yarnspirations !

It seemed appropriate to this super sweet Heart Blanket during Valentine’s week! But I think the simple stripes and fuzzy heart make this blanket perfect for any time of year. Especially adorable for a baby gift or baby shower. So many color combo possibilities too! The main striped blanket is crocheted with Bernt Super Value yarn and the giant heart applique is made of the soft and fuzzy Bernat Pipsqueak yarn. I know pipsqueak yarn can be intimidating to work with so I used two strands while I was crocheting the heart: one strand of pipsqueak yarn in white and one strand of caron simply soft in white. This way you can see and count your stitches. Plus the fuzzy pipsqueak yarn covers up all traces of the caron simply soft in the finished piece!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value in Baby Pink (2 skeins)
– Bernat Super Value in White (one skein)
– Bernat Pipsqueak in White (one skein)
– Caron Simply Soft in White (one skein – optional)
– Size H Crochet Hook for main blanket
– Size I (5.5mm) Hook for heart applique
– Tapestry Needle
– Large Clover Pom-Pom Maker (optional)

Finished Size: 40 inches wide x 45 inches tall

Blanket Pattern:
Starting with pink Bernat Super Value yarn…
Chain 113, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (112 SC)
Change to white Bernat Super Value  yarn…
Row 7-8: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (112 SC)
Repeat pattern until you have 158 rows (20 sections of pink stripes and 19 sections of white stripes)
Fasten off and weave in ends

Giant Heart Applique:
Holding two strands of yarn together (Bernat Pipsqueak and Caron Simply Soft)
Chain 41, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (40 SC)
Row 3: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 36, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 4: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (38 SC)
Row 5: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 34, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (36 SC)
Row 7: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 32, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 8: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (34 SC)
Row 9: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 30, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 10: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (32 SC)
Row 11: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 28, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 12: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (30 SC)
Row 13: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 26, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 14: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (28 SC)
Row 15: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 24, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 16: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (26 SC)
Row 17: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 22, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 18: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (24 SC)
Row 19: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 20, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 20: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (22 SC)
Row 21: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 18, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 22: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (20 SC)
Row 23: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 16, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 24: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (18 SC)
Row 25: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 14, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 26: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (16 SC)
Row 27: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 12, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 28: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 29: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 10, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 30: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 31: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 8, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 32: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 33: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 6, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 34: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 35: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 4, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 36: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 37: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 2, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 38: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 39: SC Decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join yarn to top corner of beginning chain in heart, SC in first 20 stitches, chain 1, turn, leaving the rest of the row unworked.
Row 2: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 16, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (18 SC)
Row 4: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 14, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (16 SC)
Row 6: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 12, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (14 SC)
Row 8: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 10, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 10: SC Decrease over first two, SC in next 8, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 12: SC in first two, HDC in next two, DC in next two, HDC in next two, SC in last two, Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join yarn to other end of heart and repeat to make other heart hump!

Stitch heart on the center of the blanket with long strand of Caron Simply Soft.

Add 4 fluffy Bernat Pipsqueak pom-poms to the corners!

Cuddle up with this cute blanket!

Do your kids have jeans with rips or holes in them? Or could the pants use some flare?! These simple little crochet hearts made from Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn are a cute way to make fashion fun! Hearts, stars, circles, and more! You could use any crochet shape to patch up the jeans. I thought these fuzzy pipsqueak hearts would be perfect for Zoe, especially since Valentine’s Day is only about a month away!

Materials:
– Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn in color Tickle Me Pink (100g). Shop at Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Small/Sharp Tapestry Needle
– Embroidery floss or thin yarn
– Jeans or overalls with rips/tears. I got the ones pictured HERE on Amazon (aff) 

Crochet Heart Pattern:
Chain 7, SC in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 4: SC in first 3 stitches, ch 1, turn (3 SC)
Row 5-7: SC in each stitch across, ch1, turn (3 SC)
When you get to the lats row,  continue to SC around the heart. When you get to bottom stitch (the one with the your slip knot) SC + Chain 1 + SC all in one stitch.
Then when you get to the top “v” indent, slip stitch (instead of SC). Join, fasten off and weave in ends (or leave a long tail you are using it as an appliqué).
Note: I didn’t SC around the inner part of the heart (the part with the “v” indent”). I found the heart kept it’s shape better this way when using the furry yarn.

Tiny Heart:
Chain 5, SC in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 2: SC in each stitch, ch 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 3: SC in first 2 stitches, ch 1, turn (2 SC)
Row 4: SC in each stitch across, fasten off (2 SC)

Here’s a quick little project for you to make in time for Valentine’s Day! Crochet Conversation Hearts can display a variety of messages on the top (whatever you want to stitch on!) and can be used so many ways! As you can see I made a headband for Zoe but these could be stand alone valentines, key chains, pencil toppers, appliqués, seasonal decor, or add them to a wreath. I basically used my Crochet Puffy Hearts pattern and show you how to add on the stitching in the video below.

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn. I used colors Lavendar, Baby Pink, Yellow, and Red for . Shop all colors HERE at Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– Tapestry Needle
– Headband and glue gun

Puffy Hearts Pattern:
Make two in same color
Chain 7, SC in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 4: SC in first 3 stitches, ch 1, turn (3 SC)
Row 5-7: SC in each stitch across, ch1, turn (3 SC)

When you get to the last row, continue to SC around entire heart. When you get to bottom stitch (the one with the your slip knot) SC + Chain 1 + SC all in one stitch. Then when you get to the top “v” indent, slip stitch (instead of SC). Join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Stitch on the lettering using 2-ply yarn (carefully split apart your 4-ply worsted weight yarn so it’s only two strands) and use tapestry needle to stitch on the letters. Video below may help! Bernat Super Value yarn works great for this.

Take 2 of the same color heart and place one on top of the other. Instead of SC the edges together (like I did in the original Puffy Hearts blog post, I decided to just stitch them together with a tapestry needle, working under the tops of the SC stitches around the edges. Stuff lightly with poly-fil before completely closing up. This just makes the hearts a little smaller (since I was gluing them to a headband) but you could do it either way!

Crochet around a headband (totally optional) but you can find the tutorial for that HERE,

I hot glued the hears to the headband but you could also sew them on with your tapestry needle or use them for a different project!

Here is some other project inspiration 🙂

Find the Valentine’s Day Wreath pattern HERE.

If you like this project you may also like my Cat in The Hat Headband! Dr. Seuss day is March 2nd!

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If you’ve been following my blog for awhile you know I can’t get enough of owl projects! Scroll through my blog, you will see plenty of owl crafts and owl crochet patterns… even fun owl cupcakes! This sweet crochet owl is perfect for Valentine’s Day because he has a little heart on his tummy. I used the soft and squishy Bernat Blanket yarn which makes this little guy extra plush and quick to work up.

Materials:
– Bernat Blanket Baby yarn in Seafoam and Pink. Plus a bit of white/neutral for the eyes. Shop all colors at Yarnspirations.com.
– Size J Crochet Hook
– Triangle button for nose (purchase at JOANNs) or a bit of orange yarn to stitch on the beak.
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– 9mm Safety Eyes
– Tapestry Needle

Feel free to follow heart graph or just follow the written pattern below (color changes are written out)

NOTE: I used the knit-look (waistcoat stitch) just in the heart area. Short video below:

Another Note: Wouldn’t this make a cute little crochet heart bowl instead of an owl if stopped after round 14?!

Body Pattern:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: SC in first 19 in blue, SC in next stitch in pink (this is the bottom point of the heart), switch back to blue and crochet in the last 20 stitches, chain 1, turn (40 SC) NOTE: be sure to carry the pink yarn along as you crochet. You don’t want to fasten off and re-attached every time.
Round 7: SC in first 18 in blue, SC in next 3 in pink, SC in last 19 in blue, join, chain 1
Round 8: SC in first 17 in blue, SC in next 5 in pink, SC in last 18 in blue, join, chain 1
Round 9: SC in first 16 in blue, SC in next 7 in pink, SC in last 17 in blue, join, chain 1
Round 10: SC in first 15 in blue, SC in next 9 in pink, SC in last 16 in blue, join, chain 1
Round 11: SC in first 15 in blue, SC in next 4 in pink, SC in next in blue, SC in next 4 in pink, SC in last 16 in blue, join, chain 1
Round 12: SC in first 16 in blue, SC in next 2 in pink, SC in next 3 in blue, SC in next 2 in pink, SC in last 17 in blue, join, chain 1
Round 13-18:( Working with blue only – you can drop the pink at this point!) SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1.
Fasten off leaving long tail.

Wings: (make 2)
Starting with pink
Chain 6, SC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in next two, make 6 DC in last chain.
Now working on the other side of the chain, DC in next two, HDC in next, SC in last, join.
Round 2: join in blue yarn, 2 SC in first 3, 2 HDC in next, 2 DC in next 6, 2 HDC in next, 2 SC in last 4.

Eyes: (make 2)
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off and weave in ends leaving long tail.

Add safety eyes to crocheted eyes.

Sew eyes and wings onto body.
Stitch on nose or add button.
Stuff with poly-fil and sew up top of owl with tapestry needle

Ear Fringe:
Cut 4 strands of yarn about 12 inches long and fold over and pull halfway through each end of top of the owl. Pull steads through loop to create a knot and then trim. See picture below.

Happy February!

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You got a sneak peek of these Crochet Puffy Hearts in my yarn wrapped LOVE letters post and now I am going to show you how to make them! Much easier than you might think! The hearts are actually worked in rows and then once you have two of them made, you stitch them together with SC stitches, stuffing with poly-fil before you close.

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn. I used colors Magenta, Dark Mauve, Baby Pink, Winter White and Lavendar. Shop all colors at Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: 3×2 inches

Puffy Hearts Pattern:
Make two in same color

Chain 7, SC in 2nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 2-3: SC in each stitch, ch 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 4: SC in first 3 stitches, ch 1, turn (3 SC)
Row 5-7: SC in each stitch across, ch1, turn (3 SC)

When you get to the last row, continue to SC around entire heart. When you get to bottom stitch (the one with the your slip knot) SC + Chain 1 + SC all in one stitch. Then when you get to the top “v” indent, slip stitch (instead of SC). Join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Take 2 of the same color heart and place one on top of the other. SC the edges together, when you get to the bottom make a SC + chain 1 + SC all in one stitch. Continue to SC around and when you get to the top indent of the heart, slip stitch instead of SC. Be sure to stuff with polyfil before closing!

Keep your eye on Yarnspirations.com to see what I did with these Puffy Hearts! One of my projects will be featured on their website soon 🙂 You can follow Yarnspirations on Facebook and Instagram.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner you might be looking for some cute but simple decor ideas. Look no further! Using the corner-to-corner crochet method, you can whip up a Valentine’s Heart Table Runner in no time! Plus you can make it as long or short as you’d like by adding or leaving off one or more hearts to the design. My runner is 64 inches long and 12 inches wide (not including the tassels). Whether you are planning a romantic dinner or take-out with the kids, this decor idea will brighten your table and put you in a festive mood!

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn in Berry, Baby Pink, and Winter White. You only need 1 skein of each. Shop these colors and more at Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H crochet hook
– Tapestry Needle

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.

First you will want to download the Valentine’s Heart Runner Pixel Graph.
You can do that HERE.

Next you will want to download the pixel graph with the end pieces of Valentine’s Heart Runner. You can do that HERE. You will need to crochet two of these pieces.

UPDATE! Thanks to Keilanna Hammond for taking the time to create a written pattern from the table runner graph! She typed out all the instructions for each row to make it easier for some of you, especially since some of you are printing your graph in gray scale. GET THE WRITTEN PATTERN HERE.

Once you have crocheted your two end pieces, you will want to transform the edge with ridges to a smooth edge so you can sew it onto either end of your heart runner.

To smooth the ridges:

Slip stitch across first 3 stitches and slip stitch over the chain 3 which brings you to the first “dip,” HDC in first stitch in the dip, SC in next, slip stitch in next, Slip Stitch over the chain 3. Now you are at the next dip. HDC, SC, slip stitch, slip stitch over chain 3. Repeat all the way down.

Now you are ready to sew the triangle ends on!

Weave long strand and tapestry needle back and forth under the SC stitches on both sides.

Now join red yarn at any point on the edge and SC evenly around entire piece making a SC+chain 2+SC on the two pointed ends. A good way to keep your stitches even along the edge is to alternate between making 2 SC and then 3 SC along each “square.” You will want to make two rounds of SC along the edges.

Now switch to white yarn and make one last round of SC stitches around the entire edge. Remember to make a SC+chain 2+SC on the two pointed ends.
Add a little frill to the last round of your border! SC, chain 4, skip one stitch, SC to next, chain 4, skip one stitch, SC to next, repeat around.
Add a yarn tassel to each end to complete the piece!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

If only Conversation Heart Candy came with these crochet-inspired messages! While I can’t offer you the actual candy, feel free to print out my Crochet Conversation Hearts printable and use them as tags, stickers, or just share with your fellow hookers and yarn-addicts!

CLICK HERE for PDF Printable
It will fit on standard letter size paper (8.5 x 11). Make sure you select landscape mode before you print.
Each heart is approx. 2.5 x 2.5 inches.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all my fellow crocheters!

Another cutie has been added to my cuddly crochet series! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, make this quick and easy cuddly crochet heart! I used Bernat Softee Baby Chunky yarn which makes this sweetie so snuggly and soft! This pattern is very simple because the heart shaped head is created by crocheting an “L” shape. Basically it’s an adaptation of my Love Bug Lovey wings which you can see a detailed tutorial for HERE.

Materials:
– Bernat Softee Baby Chunky yarn in Cherry Red (found at Michaels and other local craft stores or online HERE)
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– 9mm Safety Eyes (found in Jo-Ann Fabric stores or online HERE)
– Small piece of black worsted yarn for the mouth
– Poly-fil fiber stuffing

Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease

Heart Head (make 2):
Chain 21, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (20 SC)
Row 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 18, 2 SC in last stitch, chain 1, turn (22 SC)
Row 3- 10: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (22 SC)
Row 11: SC decrease over first two stitches, SC in remaining stitches, chain 1, turn
Row 12: SC in first 12 stitches (leave remaining stitches unworked), chain 1, turn
Row 13-20: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 21: SC decrease over first two stitches, SC in next 8, SC decrease over last two, fasten off and weave in ends

Add safety eyes and stitch on smile to one of the heart pieces.
Place hearts on top of each other and SC the edges together. Be sure to stuff with poly-fil before completely closing!

Arms and Legs:
Chain 3, SC in second chain from hook, 2 SC in last chain, continuing on other side of chain, SC in first, 2 SC in last chain, do not join, continue to SC in rounds. (6 SC)
Round 2-4 (make additional rounds for legs): SC in each stitch around (6 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto edge and bottom of heart head.

Happy Heart Day!

Like this post? You might also like my Crochet Cuddly Candy Corn and my Crochet Cuddly Christmas Tree!

Heart Eyes is the first square is my Emoji C2C Crochet Graphgan! If you missed the sneak peek on Facebook and Instagram no worries, here are the details: I am creating a 9-square corner-to-corner (C2C) blanket just like my Christmas Character Afghan but smaller. The squares are 15×15 pixels (where as my Christmas characters were 25×25) and each one has a different emoji face on it! And because of the consistent colors, smaller size, and less color changes, the pieces work up faster. It took me about 1.5 hours to make one square. If you aren’t up for creating an entire blanket, you can use the squares individually! The Heart Eyes Emoji would make a great pillow cover for Valentine’s day or even a small lovey blanket!

If you are new to the C2C technique you can find several tutorials on how to begin. The Crochet Crowd has a great video tutorial that you can watch HERE. You can also refer to the videos and picture tutorials in my Baby Sheep C2C or my Owl C2C for more instruction.

Materials:
– Size G Crochet Hook
– Worsted Weight Yarn in Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Pink, Black and Blue. I am using Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Mustard, Scarlett, Chocolate, Pink, White, Black and Aqua. You only need about 1 skein for each piece… I think I was able to get two squares out of  1.5 skeins of white and yellow. Obviously the smaller features use a less yarn.
– Tapestry needle

Finished Square is approx 12 x 12 inches.

You can download the Heart Eyes Graph HERE.

NOTE: I made a last minute decision to leave off the orange and only use yellow. I am leaving the graphs with the orange border just in case you decide you want to crochet yours like that. If you are up for the extra color change I think the emoji’s will look great with the orange! Or you can leave the orange squares yellow as I did.

Color Change Pattern for Heart Eye Emoji:
Pattern does not include orange. Yellow is used for all.

Increase Rows:

Row 1: 1W
Row 2: 2W
Row 3: 3W
Row 4: 4W
Row 5: 5W
Row 6: 2W, 2Y, 2W
Row 7: 1W, 5Y, 1W
Row 8: 1W, 6Y, 1W
Row 9: 1W, 7Y, 1W
Row 10: 1W, 4Y, 2B, 2Y, 1W
Row 11: 1W, 2Y, 1B, 2Y, 3R, 1Y, 1W
Row 12: 2W, 3R, 3Y, 1B, 1Y, 2W
Row 13: 2W, 5Y, 4R, 2W
Row 14: 2W, 1Y, 3R, 3Y, 1B, 2Y, 2W
Row 15: 3W, 5Y, 2R, 2Y, 3W

Decrease Rows:

Row 16: 2W, 2Y, 2R, 6Y, 2W
Row 17: 2W, 2Y, 3R, 1Y, 1R, 2Y, 2W
Row 18: 2W, 3Y, 3R, 2Y, 2W
Row 19: 1W, 2Y, 4R, 3Y, 1W
Row 20: 1W, 3Y, 3R, 2Y, 1W
Row 21: 1W, 1Y, 2R, 4Y, 1W
Row 22:  1W, 3Y, 2R, 1Y, 1W
Row 23: 1W, 1Y, 1R, 3Y, 1W
Row 24: 2W, 2Y, 2W
Row 25: 5W
Row 26: 4W
Row 27: 3W
Row 28: 2W
Row 29: 1W

Continue to SC around the edge. I alternated between 2 SC and 3 SC stitch per each pixel square along the edge and a SC + chain 2 + SC in the corners.

The best part about these emoji’s is that most of them look the same when reversed so you can choose whichever side looks better when you are done crocheting to be your front of the blanket!

You excited for this series?! I am! Stay tuned for square #2!

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I’ve been crocheting a lot of cute stuffies with Bernat Blanket Yarn and I thought it was a good time to post a little round-up of all these adorable amigurimi!

Bernat Blanket Yarn works up so quickly and the crocheted stuffed animals will always turn out soft, squishy, and super-sized!

Many of these pattern only need 1 ball of Bernat Blanket Yarn to make! You can shop all the colors of Bernat Blanket Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com. NOTE: Bernat Blanket and Bernat Baby Blanket are the same weight and interchangeable! Don’t forget about Bernat Blanket Brights as well.

Just look at this adorable animal crew!
From Left to Right: Waddles, Jellyfish, Sea Turtle, Quackers, Big Bear in a Tiny Hat, Ollie the Owl, Squish-a-Sauras, Bumblebee

All of these Patterns are FREE! Click on the links below to get each one.

Waddles the Duck (same pattern as Quackers but in vintage white yarn)
Giant Crochet Jellyfish
Crochet Sea Turtle
Quackers the Duck
Bernat Big Bear in a Tiny Hat
Ollie the O’Go Owl
Squish-a-Sauras Dinosaur (super-sized version from the original)
Get the worsted-weight version of Squish-a-Sauras HERE
Crochet O’Go Bumblebee

Join me Wednesday May 31st at 12pm EST on the Yarnspirations Facebook Page where I show off these Bernat Blanket cuties and talk about the Big Bear in a Tiny Hat! He’s one dapper dude!
Grab the FREE PATTERN HERE and meet me on Facebook. I will be sure to post the replay here for any of you who miss it.

UPDATE:
Major Facebook Tech issues that were out of our control kept us from doing the Facebook LIVE event. I went ahead and recorded the video and posted it to YouTube!

Which one is your favorite?! Let me know and be sure to tag me on social media using @RepeatCrafterMe

Looking for more adorable amigurumi patterns?! 
There are 26 patterns in my new book CROCHET CUTE FOREST FRIENDS
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The popular Squish-a-Sauras Dinosaur just got a fun upgrade! The original pattern is made with worsted weight yarn but I decided to see if the pattern would work with the soft, squishy, and bulky Bernat Blanket Yarn. And it does! He is now super-sized!

Large and Loveable, this guy stands at 24 inches tall and about 20 inches wide! I used almost two full balls of Bernat Blanket Brights yarn in Go-Go Green but there are soooo many color choices in the Bernat Blanket line. Lots of greens to choose from! Shop them all HERE.

Materials:
– Two 300g balls of Bernat Blanket Yarn in Green for body (I used Bernat Blanket Brights Go-Go Green)
– One ball of Bernat Blanket Yarn in Deep Sea for the spikes.
– One 20oz bag of Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing (I used almost the whole bag!)
– Size K Crochet Hook
– Large Tapestry Needle
– Two black 20mm safety eyes
– Crochet Squish-a-Sauras Pattern

Let’s talk about this pattern! The Squish-a-Sauras is a pattern I designed for my friends at Yarnspirations. It’s a completely free pattern and you can easily download and save the PDF HERE. It quickly became a fan favorite and when O’go yarn was released, it was re-made in O’Go yarn colors and a version 2 of the pattern was posted. Both are the same pattern, just with different yarn color directions.

SQUISH-A-SAURUS PATTERN >>>FREE DOWNLOAD HERE <<<

SQUISH-A-SAURAS PATTERN OGO >>>FREE DOWNLOAD HERE <<<

I followed the pattern exactly as I originally wrote it, but if I were to do it over, I would eliminate a few rounds at the back of the head and on the neck when using the Bernat Blanket Yarn. It was very long and skinny in those parts.

You will want to weave your neck to the head several times to make sure it is secure. These pieces are big and heavy!

How cute is this?!

The Bernat Blanket Squish-a-Sauras weights 3 pounds!! Here it is next to Ollie the Owl (also made with Bernat Blanket Yarn) so you can see the size difference.
GET THE OLLIE THE OWL PATTERN HERE

CHECK OUT THE ORIGINAL SQUISH-A-SAURAS Dino and video tutorial HERE

This bright yellow Daffodil is the last flower I am adding to our crochet bouquet (for now)! I may add a few more crochet flowers at some point, but Mother’s Day is this Sunday and I want to wrap up this project (and these flowers) for gifting!

It’s also Teacher Appreciation week and my daughter Zoe has been bringing these crochet flowers to her teachers. Everyone loves a handmade flower that lasts forever!

Let’s jump right into this tutorial!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Lemon Yellow, Saffron Yellow, and Spring Green
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Pipe Cleaners (green color is best but I only had brown on hand)
– Tapestry Needle

Crochet Daffodil:
Starting with lemon yellow yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 12 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2-4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
(turn and crochet round 5 the other direction if you want your want your petals to be right side up)
Round 5: Chain 6, *DC in 3^rd chain from hook, TC (triple crochet) in next two, DC in last chain, skip a stitch and join to back loop of next stitch, chain 6 and repeat from * making 6 petals.
turn your work again, chain 1
Round 6: SC in each stitch from round 4 (front only loops if needed), (12 SC)
join in saffron yarn, chain 1
Round 7: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off and weave in ends. (12 SC)

If petals are curling inward, pop them out so they are laying nicely.
Stretch yarn a bit if needed so they hold their shape.

I’m going to test out this stiffen-quick fabric spray for all the flowers and will report back.

Stem:
with spring green yarn
Chain 36, SC in second chain from hook and in the next 32 chains (you should have 3 chains remaining), HDC in remaining 3 chains, chain 1, turn
Row 2: HDC in first 3 stithes, SC in remaining, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in first 32 stitches, HDC in remaining 3, fasten off leaving long tail
Tip: leave both loose ends attached.

Bend one end of your pipe cleaner and twist so it’s not pokey on the bottom. This will go on the bottom of your step. Leave the top of pipe cleaner sticking out over the top (where the HDC stitches are).

With your tapestry needle, stitch stem piece around your pipe cleaner. Make sure you stitch around the bottom so your pipe cleaner isn’t poking through.

Now with the end that is hanging over the top, loop it through a stitch on the back middle of the daffodil. This could get tricky because you don’t want it popping through the middle front of flower. Twist to secure it.

Leaf:
with spring green yarn
Chain 6, SC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in next two, make 6 DC in last chain.
Now working on the other side of the chain, DC in next two, HDC in next, SC in last (do not join yet), chain 2 and make a SC in second chain from hook, join to first SC.
Stitch onto Daffodil stem

Make all 4 flowers!
Sunflower tutorial HERE
Daisy tutorial HERE
Tulip tutorial HERE

Finished bouquet pictures are coming soon!

First we had the Gingerbread Gift Card Holder, then the Bunny Pockets, and now I present to you these Crochet Owl Pockets!! This adorable owl has a little pouch that is crocheted right into the pattern and is perfect for holding gift cards, money, candy, treats or trinkets, small note pads & pens, business cards, and much more!

If you have a graduate in the house, you could crochet the owl in school colors and put a gift card or money inside. Maybe even crochet a mini graduation cap to go over the owl ear.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver yarn in colors Beige (light brown), Cafe Latte (dark brown, White, and Gold.
Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
Feel free to use any color combos!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Two 9mm black safety eyes – SHOP HERE on AMAZON

Crochet Pocket Owl:
Note: pattern works from bottom up and pouch pocket is worked right into the pattern!
starting with beige yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 4-10: SC in each stitch around, join,  (24 SC)
Round 11: Chain 10, skip 10 stitches, join to 11^th stitch in round with a SC, SC in remaining 13 stitches in round, join to first chain, chain 1 (the skipped stitches will be your pocket!)
Round 12: SC in each stitch around including each of the 10 chains, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 13: SC Decrease, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 sts)
Round 14: SC Decrease, SC in next stitch, repeat around, join in café latte brown yarn, chain 1 (12 sts) fasten off beige yarn
Round 15: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 16-22: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Fasten off after round 22 and leave long tail.
We will sew the top close after attaching eyes and nose.

Owl Eyes (make 2):
with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Add safety eye to each crocheted eye.
Stitch onto head of owl so the eyes are slightly overlapping or touching.

Owl Beak:
with gold yarn
Chain 3, SC in second chain from hook, DC in last, fasten off.
Stitch tiny triangle beak onto owl head so it is overlapping the bottom of both eyes.

Now you can close the top of the owl head by whip stitching it closed with your tapestry needle.
Add some fun tassels for the ears! I took 3 strands of yarn (about 8 inches long) and looped it through both ear corners.

Wings (make 2):
with Café Latte Brown 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, fasten off leaving long tail (20 SC)
Fold circle wing in half and stitch onto either side of the owl body where the head touches the body. 

Feet/Talons:
Use a long strand of yarn and tapestry needle and loop yarn about 8 times through both bottom corners of owl body to make it look like tiny talons.

Make them in other color combos! Here is my owl assembly line!

I am OBSESSED with Red Heart Retro Strip Yarn and it was absolutely perfect for this owl pocket!
GET RED HEART RETRO STRIPE YARN HERE

I had so much fun at The Crochet Crowd Mystery Event yesterday. It happened to be located on a ranch in Arizona so I was able to drive over for the day! I got to meet so many wonderful crocheters in our community and they helped me pattern test these pocket owls. It was an added bonus to be able to spend time with Mikey from The Crochet Crowd and Tiffany from Daisy Farm Crafts!

Love Owls?! Don’t forget about this fan favorite!
Get the free OLLIE THE OWL PATTERN HERE

Looking for a NEW easy owl pattern?!
This super cute owl is one of 26 patterns in my new book CROCHET CUTE FOREST FRIENDS
Pre-Order it today!

Ribbit, Ribbit! This Frog Crochet Square is jumping in as the next piece to our Animal Square Crochet-Along! The bright green is the perfect pop of color to our project and our friendly frog is a nice representation of the spring season. As always, this square is made up of easy stitches and embellishments so you will have this crocheted in no time at all!

If you aren’t familiar with my Animal Square CAL you can read all about it HERE.

Each month (January through December of 2023) I will post a new Crochet Animal Square.  These are simple crochet squares that are embellished with adorable animal faces! These squares work up quickly and won’t take you more than an hour or two. This project is extremely beginner friendly and you can add more or less embellishments. Customize to your liking!

At the end of the year, I will be stitching these all together to make a blanket! But they could also be turned into a pillow(s), a scarf, or any other creative way you’d like to use them.

It’s never too late to start! 
Get the January Polar Bear Square HERE
Get the February Horse Square HERE
Get the March Lion Square HERE
Get the April Lamb Square HERE

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Spring Green, Paddy Green (border), Cherry Red (or pink for the cheeks), White, and a bit of black yarn for the mouth.
Shop all these colors RIGHT HERE on Yarnspirations.com <—- 
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two 12mm black safety eyes (optional)
– Tapestry Needle

Frog Square Pattern:

First let’s make the Square:
With spring green yarn
Chain 21, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-23: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
now continue making a SC in the 3 sides (2 Chains in each corner)
join in darker green yarn, fasten off spring green, SC in each stitch all the way around 4 sides making 2 SC in each corner.

Fasten off weave in ends.

Note: It’s a good idea to measure your square so you know it is in fact square after row 23. Add more or less rows to accommodate if needed. We all crochet with a different tension so size can vary.

Frog Legs (make 2):
with spring green yarn
Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook and in the next 3, HDC in the next 2, DC in the next 3, 4 DC in last, now working on other side of chain, DC in next 4, HDC in next 2, SC in remaining, fasten off.
Join in yarn towards bottom right or left of leg. You want the toes on one side of the leg and then the opposite side for the other.
Chain 2 + DC + chain 2 and join to same stitch, slip stitch over so you working in the next stitch chain 2 + DC + chain 2 and slip stitch to join to same stitch, repeat this one more time making a 3^rd toe. Fasten off leaving long tail. Weave in all other ends. You only need one long strand of yarn to stitch frog legs onto square.

Frog Eyes (make 2)
starting with white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, join in spring green yarn and chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, fasten off leaving long tail. Weave in all other loose ends.

Cheeks (make 2):
with red or pink yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 make 10 SC in ring, join, fasten off leaving long tail

Stitch on a smile with black yarn and your tapestry needle then stitch on the cheeks over the ends of the smile.

Place black safety eyes through the crocheted eyes before stitching the eyes down to the square. You can also crochet little black circles for the eyeballs as an alternative to the safety eyes.

VIDEO TUTORIAL IS ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

In the video I show you how to crochet the pupils of the eyes instead of using a safety eye along with a few other tips and tricks!

All the animal square videos will be available on my Repeat Crafter Me YOUTUBE Channel! 
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Find all the Animal Square Crochet-Along info HERE on the landing page!

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Speaking of FROGS… This adorable amigurumi FROG is just one of the 26 patterns
in my new book Crochet Cute Forest Friends! 

Let’s add a little bit of color to our crochet bouquet with this Tulip Flowers! I have made crochet tulips in the past but never with this 3-dimensional look which I think turned out fabulous and coordinates perfectly with the Daisy Flower and Sunflower. So many colors to choose from in the Red Heart Super Saver yarn line. A dozen tulips in different colors would be beautiful!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Papaya (this is a Red Heart with Love color), Jade, Orchid, and Spring Green for the stem.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Pip Cleaners (green color is best but I only had brown on hand)
– Poly-fil fiber stuffing
– Tapestry Needle

Crochet Tulip Pattern:

Flower Part 1:
with pink (or whatever color you want your tulip to be)
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 3-10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Fasten off after round 10, leave long tail
Stuff with polyfil 

Pinch the top of flower in closed and weave tapestry needle through middle

Then pinch it the other direction and weave tapestry needle through middle the other direction. This should give you 4 little points at the top of the flower.

Flower Part 2 (The Flower Petals): Make 2
with same color as your main flower
Chain 12, DC in 3^rd chain from hook and in next 3, HDC in next 3, SC in next 2, 3 SC in last, now working on other side of chain, SC in first 2, HDC in next 3, DC in last 4, join to first DC. Fasten off leaving long tail.
Stitch on petals to either side of tulip flower.

Leaves:
Chain 13, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, SC in next, HDC in next 3, DC in next 3, TC (triple crochet) in next 3, DC in last + chain 2 to join back to last chain, fasten off. Stitch onto stem.

Stem:
with spring green yarn
Chain 36 (or less for a shorter stem), SC in second chain from hook and in the next 32 chains (you should have 3 chains remaining), HDC in remaining 3 chains, chain 1, turn
Row 2: HDC in first 3 stithes, SC in remaining, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in first 32 stitches, HDC in remaining 3, fasten off leaving long tail
Tip: leave both loose ends attached.

Bend one end of your pipe cleaner and twist so it’s not pokey on the bottom. This will go on the bottom of your stem. Leave the top of pipe cleaner sticking out over the top (where the HDC stitches are).

With your tapestry needle, stitch stem piece around your pipe cleaner. Make sure you stitch around the bottom so your pipe cleaner isn’t poking through.

Now with the end that is hanging over the top, poke it through a stitch on the bottom of the tulip flower.
Stitch the top of the stem to the bottom of the tulip with your other loose end!

GET THE SUNFLOWER PATTERN HERE

GET THE DAISY FLOWER PATTERN HERE

I might have an idea for one more flower! Stay tuned!

Want more fun flower patterns!?
Check out my Daisy C2C Blanket!

Tulip Appliques

Flowers on Canvas