Multi-Way 3-Button Scarf

I just love this new scarf I created. You can wear it so many different ways! It's super easy to work up and it's deliciously cozy. It uses a simple vintage stitch to allow for a nice sturdy design that the buttons can pass between. Button it anywhere!

You can find it here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/multi-way-3-button-scarf
and here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/257713059/multi-way-3-button-scarf-crochet-pattern

Two New Cowl Patterns

I recently finished up two new cowl patterns made with Lion Brand Yarns. I really like working with this yarn. The first cowl is made with one skein Tweed Stripes Yarn. I love how the colors subtly change. It made a lovely pattern. It's not scratchy either. 100% acrylic. You can find it here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodlands-cowl or here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/253145569/woodlands-cowl-crochet-pattern

The next cowl is an infinity scarf made with Hometown USA yarn, 100% acrylic. I love how soft it is and it handles nicely. Both cowls make wonderful snuggly, warm gifts, especially for someone who is allergic to wool. And they work up quickly. Bonus!

The one below can be found here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-rock-infinity-cowl or here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/257072279/little-rock-infinity-cowl-crochet

The Perfect Basic Beanie

This is the perfect hat for beginners to crochet. It’s very simple, yet produces a nice finished result that you can actually wear or give as a gift. Play with color and band edging once you get the hang of it, or make more rounds for a slouch hat. This basic style also produces great charity hats as well. Feel free to share.

2 New Bags!

Just finished up 2 new bag patterns! A Strappy Clutch inspired by the fresh greens of spring, and a Sandy Shore Messenger Bag created after my recent trip to the Outer Banks and its beautiful beaches.

Strappy Clutch

Sandy Shore Messenger Bag

You can find the patterns here at Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/230067270/strappy-clutch-crochet-pattern
https://www.etsy.com/listing/232342140/sandy-shores-messenger-bag-crochet

here at Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strappy-clutch-2
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sandy-shore-messenger-bag

and here at Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/strappy-clutch/140796
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/sandy-shore-messenger-bag/143545

Cobblestone Hat Crochet Pattern

Chunky Cobblestone Hat

 

Skill level: Easy

Materials Needed:
1 skein Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky Heathers: Charcoal
Size L-11 (8.00 mm) crochet hook
Large-eye blunt needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 2”=2 cobble st [sc, dc] and 3 rows

Band circumference: about 20" (50.8 cm)

Stitch Reference:
ch=chain
ea=each
st=stitch
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet

Sc2tog=single crochet two together
dc2tog=double crochet two together

Asymmetrical Scarf Crochet Pattern

I really like the crochet Linen Stitch. Perhaps you call it the seed stitch, or granite, or moss, or woven....whatever you call it, it's easy and has a nice texture. Not too much 'flare' but interesting enough. I chose to use this stitch for a quick stripey men's scarf. I originally intended to write this pattern for men because I don't see many men's scarf patterns and I thought I'd see about making one for my husband (who never wears a scarf but said he would if I made one for him). I decided on a 5 inch width, the linen texture, and the grey tone colors, but I think depending on the colors you choose, it could really suit anyone. I wrote it with strands doubled so it'll work up faster. You could do it in all one color and it'd go even quicker.

Asymmetrical Stripes Linen Stitch Scarf

Skill level: Easy

Materials Needed:

1 skein medium grey (MG), 1 skein light grey (LG), 1 skein black (B) of soft worsted weight yarn such as I Love This Yarn, Red Heart Soft, or Deborah Norville Everyday Worsted

Pattern and scarf shown in picture, created with I Love This Yarn in Black, Greybeard, and Light Gray

Size M or N (9.00 mm) Crochet Hook

Large-eye, blunt needle for weaving ends

Quick links to Etsy Crochet Patterns

Convertible Scarf

https://www.etsy.com/listing/205295083/crochet-pattern-convertible-scarf

Katniss Hunger Games Cowl Sweater

https://www.etsy.com/listing/204497727/crochet-pattern-cross-body-cowlarchers