Quick Easy Christmas Crochet Gifts

Quick, Easy Christmas Crochet Gifts

Are you thinking of Christmas giving? Do you want to make it special? Then give the gift of HAND MADE. You can make these super quick and easy crochet gifts!

*  Crochet Hats SWEET and DUDE  *

*  Crochet Scarf  SHADOW  *

*  Crochet Slippers TRAVELLER with Heart or Flower*

*  Crochet Mittens COUNTRY  *

*  Crochet Mittens SHELLS  *

A total of eight (8) simply perfect crochet patterns available in one (1) eBook, so you can crochet your Christmas gifts quick smart before the ***snow falls***

HOTCHPOTCH Crochet Gifts eBOOK

IS AVAILABLE FROM MY ONLINE SHOPS

Ravelry       Craftsy

Enjoy every moment,

focus on every stitch,

create a masterpiece....

ciao, ciao...

ROLLING MOBIUS - ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE

Here's one for KENT

The landscape of East Kent, UK is wonderfully diverse, rich in its arable land, fruit growing, horticulture and wildlife - and it's this glorious rolling countryside which is my inspiration for this crochet mobius scarf - COUNTRY TRACKS.  Just a bit manly and robust with a softening in the roll factor.  Just like the countryside rough in parts and with a soft edge to it's beauty.

CREATING WITH PURPOSE

So, unlike my other mobius scarf patterns this time I've designed it to roll - yes, that's right ROLL.

I like the bobble stitch and thought I would take advantage of it's texture, and create a country themed scarf with an added little twist in the very last round to allow it to roll back over itself.

Initially it looks like any other crochet mobius, seems to lie flat as you work each round, but then add the last round, and give it a stretch - hey presto! you have a roll factor with a mind of it's own.

Pattern Basics

Skill Level:	EASY
Yarn:	Jarol “Pure British Wool Aran” 100g OR any other similar yarn
Substitute yarns:	Always match Tension/Gauge and Hook recommendations on yarn label to the yarn used in this pattern.
Hook:	Yarn label:- 5mm This pattern:  6mm
Stitches:	sc, hdc, dc, bobble
Gauge/Tension:	Yarn label:  19sts to 24 rows. This pattern: 10sts in dc to 4in (10.2cm) Gauge is not critical in this pattern.
Measurements:	Circumference approx. 45in (114.3cm); width 6in (15.2cm)
Size:	Mens Average
Terminology:	USA - American crochet terms

THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE NOW as a PDF DOWNLOADABLE FILE  on RAVELRY  - OH YES, NEARLY FORGOT,  IT IS  F R E E !

Enjoy

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
(C) Copyright - All rights reserved.

Crochet for Men!

CROCHET for MEN on Father's Day!

For those down-under  (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji) - today is Father's Day.

Although my father is no longer on this earth, I still remember him on this day.  Happy Father's Day Dad!

And I am sure he would have loved this latest pattern for a Crochet Mobius neckwarmer called "SHADOW".

Pattern is written using Patons "Shadow Tweed" yarn and 7mm hook.  

This crochet mobius neckwarmer fits comfortably snug around the neck and is wide enough to pull up and cover ears, mouth and nose for those freezing wintry mornings.  I have also included hints on how to up-size the pattern.

This pattern is available from my online stores:
  

ETSY

CRAFTSY

RAVELRY

Enjoy

Ciao, ciao!

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PATTERNS and SPECIAL OFFERS

Time for offerings...

Love to crochet hats? headbands? wristbands? scarves? .... yes?

It's Here - Rowan Belle Organic DK Yarn

Just thought I'd check Rowan again to see if they are listing the new yarn I have been using....
surprise !!
yes it's now listed on their website.... and you can download a colour chart.... woo hoo!

Here is their website:  Rowan Yarns

I feel in love with this yarn as soon as I started crocheting with it.... so soft and a nice warm feel to it....
a blend of 50% organic wool and 50% organic cotton.....

I used it to make a hat, mittens and scarf set for a one year old !

and enjoyed working with the yarn so much made a second set.

See my blog about it....  Baby Scarf Set

Anyway I am very excited we can now all look at the colours available in this new yarn.  It is available in ARAN and DK.

Check your local stockists here:  Rowan stockists

Hope you all try it out and enjoy it as much as I am... still crocheting with it...... think I am addicted..... Doh!

Baby Scarf Set

I am always amazed at where some crochet requests lead me.........
now I am crocheting keyhole scarves for one (1) year olds......
I really enjoyed making this set - a request from a special customer.......

My standard pixie hat and mittens and a keyhole scarf.

Finding the right colour was a bit of a challenge and then making sure a natural fibre yarn carried the colour.............

After some disappointing searching - colour charts on internet not matching the yarn etc. and then even the colour charts with yarn seemed to be a different dye lot and just wouldn't do at all......
patience is a virtue..... they say..........
and yes I managed to find the right yarn .........
I was just searching too soon..... the yarn had just arrived on the shop shelf.......... thank you Rowan by Amy Butler and Rowan Wool Cotton............ a perfect match.

Divine colours and both yarns crochet together perfectly - same tension and weight.
A soft and smooth DK weight yarn - providing warmth and comfort with 50% merino wool and 50% cotton blend.  Definitely my new favourite yarn.

As I started crocheting I knew straight away I love this so much........
I must get a couple balls more of a few other colours..........

and yes when I finished the scarf set - I just loved the way it came together - so I made a second set - with a different contrast colour.  Just couldn't help myself............

How perfect is that???  now where is that grandchild?