Category: Crochet Patterns

Extraordinary Mandala Beanie – Crochet Pattern

Quick and Easy Hat Crochet Pattern

Mandala yarn crochet pattern

Crochet this versatile ribbed hat for a quick and easy project that really shows off the yarn. Wear the beanie slouchy or with the brim folded over for a fitted look.

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When designing, I usually follow an organic, yet predictable process.  I figure out a general idea of what I want to make, such as a beanie.  Then, I find the right yarn for the project, followed by the appropriately-sized needles or hook for the stitch pattern I’d like to use.  This is how the vast majority of my patterns are created. 

But, there is an exception to every rule.  So, sometimes, rather than starting with an idea for the “what” of the pattern, the yarn compels me to design.  You know how this works, right?  You find a gorgeous skein of yarn and you MUST HAVE IT!  You don’t know what you’re going to make with it, but you know it must be yours.  This happens to me more often than is good for my bank account, but I do love the spark that lights up my creativity when I see one of those gorgeous finds. Similarly, I sometimes stare at the unused skeins in my stash and think, “I really should use up some of this before I yarn shop again.” 

In either instance, it is the yarn that calls to me first, and the design idea comes from there. This is what happened to me when I started gathering up the fun colorways of Lion Brand’s Mandala yarn.  It started as the “Oh, fun colors! I must have them!” and ended with me looking at the skeins accumulated in my stash with the need to start making a dent in them. 

So, I knew I wanted to work with Mandala, and that was a solid jumping off point.  The thing with an ombre or variegated or otherwise funky yarn is that you don’t want to do too much and make the project too busy.  Sometimes, the beautiful colors of the yarn speak for themselves, and a simple pattern is best to show them off.  

That’s how I ended up with the Extraordinary Mandala Beanies.  I made both a knit version and a crochet version in a simple ribbed beanie style that can be worn slouchy or cuffed at the brim for a fitted look.  

Design Inspiration: The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune

Crochet hat patterns mandala yarn

As far as fandom inspiration, I designed the pattern without one in mind, but when I read The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune, I loved the cover art so much, and it reminded me of the colorway Chimera so much that I decided to work them up to coordinate with this cool book cover, and bam, now we have a fandom tie-in.  

If you haven’t read The Extraordinaries, it is a super fun read.  It follows the main character, Nick, through his trials and tribulations as a teenager with a major crush on the real-life superhero Shadow Star and navigating life as a 16-year-old and all of the challenges inherent in that alone. 

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You’ll love this easy pattern – it makes a great gift, and it looks fab in any colorway of Mandala or similar yarn. You’ll need to do front post double crochet and back post double crochet. If you need tutorials on this, visit here: front post and back post double crochet.

The Yarn

Lion Brand Mandala (I used the colorway Chimera), is a light weight (3) acrylic yarn. It is soft and cozy, while also being machine-washable.  There are SO MANY fun colorways from which to choose, and I honestly don’t know that I could choose a favorite. 

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Slouchy beanie crochet pattern
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The Pattern

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Materials:

  • Lion Brand Mandala Yarn (Light Weight, #3), 1 Skein (I used less than half of the 590 yds)
  • H-8 (5.00 mm) hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
  • Yarn needle
Crochet pattern fitted beanie

Abbreviations:

  • dc – double crochet
  • ch – chain
  • ss – slip stitch
  • fpdc – front post double crochet
  • bpdc – back post double crochet
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • hdc 2tog – half double crochet 2 stitches together

Gauge:

Approximately 20 stitches & 15 rows = 4″ in un-stretched ribbed stitch

Finished Size:

One size fits most adults.

Instructions:

Chain 74.

Round 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Join with a ss (you’ll have a little gap at the bottom of this round where joined – you can sew this up with the tail from your slip knot later. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2. (fpdc, bpdc) around. Join with ss.

Repeat Round 2 until the piece measures approximately 11” from the beginning.

Shape Crown

Decrease Round 1: Ch 1. (hdc 6, hdc 2tog) around. Join with ss. (63 hdc)

Decrease Round 2: Ch 1. (hdc 5, hdc 2tog) around. Join with ss. (54 hdc)

Decrease Round 3: Ch 1. (hdc 4, hdc 2 tog) around. Join with ss. (45 hdc)

Decrease Round 4: Ch 1. (hdc 3, hdc 2 tog) around. Join with ss. (36 hdc)

Finishing

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail (at least 12”). Cinch the top closed with the yarn needle and the tail of yarn.

Secure.

Weave in all loose ends.

That’s it! You have yourself an Extraordinary Mandala Beanie! Now go ahead and make one in each of your favorite colors!

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Crochet Pattern: Madame Mermaid Scarf

Mermaid Scarf Tutorial – Crocodile Stitch Scales and Shell Stitch Pattern

Crochet Pattern for Mermaid Scarf

Whether you long to be under the sea or wandering free on land, mermaid fans of all ages will love this scales and shells crochet scarf!

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Design Inspiration: Mermaid Sea Princess

Crochet Mermaid Scarf Pattern

Mermaids are the coolest. This scarf pattern came about through a desire to create something a little more “literal” as a fandom creation. My take on fandom designing is typically very loosely connected to a fandom. This time, I wanted to really go for it in an obvious way. So, here is Madame Mermaid, a crocodile stitch scale and shell stitch scarf in two lovely ombre shades of mermaid tail green-ish and purple for the shells. This is (I think) a clearly mermaid-inspired look.

I have to say, this was a really fun one to make. I love the colors and the texture (soooo much texture). Two words of warning – this is a yarn eater pattern and the crocodile stitch can be confusing at first. But all things consider, this is a fairly quick and easy make once you get the crocodile stitch down.

I did make a video tutorial for completing the crocodile stitch, walking through exactly how I did it, which is included with the pattern.

The Pattern

Madame Mermaid is made with worsted-weight (aka #4 or medium weight) yarn. I used two colors of ombre yarn – the specific brand and colorways are listed on the PDF.

Crocodile Stitch Crochet Scarf
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Mermaid Scarf Crochet Pattern

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Crochet Pocket Cup Cozy

Crochet a coffee cup sleeve with a gift card holder (or tea bag) pocket.

Crochet Cup Cozy with Pocket
A Crochet Pattern by Jeris from Fandom Knitting + Crochet

Crochet a quick and easy cup cozy with a handy pocket to stash a gift card or tea bag for the perfect gift.

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Gift Card Holder Coffee Cozy Crochet Pattern

If you know me, you know I am all about the coffee. Because I love coffee, and I love giving gifts, and, of course, I love crocheting, I make a lot of coffee cozies to gift to people – my sons’ teachers, hostesses, random people on the gift list.

I decided to make a whole little gift of it by purchasing a reusable Starbucks cup, putting the crochet sleeve on there, and giving a gift card. And that’s where the idea came for making a little pocket on the sleeve to hold the gift card. It could also be used to hold a tea bag for a non-coffee drinker, or really anything roughly card sized.

So, next time you need to stock up for a craft fair or just want to have a few quick gifts handy that anyone will love, crochet the perfect gift – a gift card holder cup sleeve! This is an easy crochet pattern great for beginners.

What you’ll find here is the crochet pattern that includes FREE written instructions right here on the blog.  There is also the option to get a printable version, which is a PDF Download formatted for printing with large print instructions. It is available for a very small fee, which you can get right here.

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Gift Card Holder Cup Sleeve Crochet Pattern
Pattern for the Crochet Gift Card Holder Cup Cozy

For this pattern, you’ll use medium weight yarn (#4 weight). I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Silver Heather. You’ll need size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook and a yarn needle for seaming and sewing in loose ends.

This pattern is worked flat as a rectangle and seamed along the back.

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Easy Crochet Patterns

Materials:

  • Medium weight (#4) yarn (less than 100 yds)
    G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook
    Yarn needle

Gauge:

Approximately 15 stitches and 13 rows = 4″

abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
    hdc = half double crochet
    st = stitch

Pattern:

Ch 15. Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each across. (14 hdc)

Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in each hdc across. (14 hdc)

Repeat the last row until the piece measures approximately 8″ from the chain row or until it stretches to fit snugly around your cup.

Fasten off.

Sew the back seam.  For seaming instructions, check out my YouTube tutorial here.

Weave in loose ends.

For the Pocket:

Chain 10 sts.

Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each across. (9 hdc)

Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in each hdc across. (9 hdc)

Repeat the last row 6 more times or until pocket is desired length.

Fasten off.

Sew the pocket onto the cup cozy in desired spot. I used whipstitch, which worked really well. Here is a tutorial for whipstitch.

*TIP – ensure that you place the pocket where the gift card or tea bag will fit nicely on the cup. Also, consider pinning the pocket in place while sewing the three sides with whipstitch. That will help keep the pocket even as you sew.

Weave in loose ends.

Ta-da! That’s it. You can then stuff the pocket with a gift card or tea bag and even give a reusable to-go cup with it for a delightful, easy gift.

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Quick Crochet Gifts

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Crochet

Need to make a quick gift for Mother’s Day? Here are some crochet patterns you can whip up in no time!

Quick Crochet Gifts for Mother's Day
Crochet Patterns for Mother’s Day: A Roundup

Whip up a DIY Mother’s Day gift in no time with these gorgeous and quick crochet patterns.

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Last Minute Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts

We don’t intend to wait until the last minute to settle on a Mother’s Day Gift. We truly don’t. But, every once in a while it creeps up on us, catching us by surprise. Then, we find ourselves panicking about what we will give mom that shows her that we care (and not that we waited until the last minute!).

Have no fear! We have the crochet patterns here!

This is a roundup of some super-quick and easy gifts to make for Mom. She will love them and you will have them done in no time.

Crochet Patterns for Quick Gifts

Some of these patterns are my own design, and some are from other designers that I really love. Check them out at make one (or more) for Mom.

Mother's Day Crochet Pattern Ideas

  • Bingewatcher Crochet Pillow Cover: This quick and easy pillow cover is a great decorative addition to any room in the house. You can get the free pattern right here: Bingewatcher Crochet Pillow Cover.
  • Mommy & Me Top Knot Turban Set: Make mom and her little one a matching set of turban-style headbands! Get the adorable set pattern from Osage County Crochet right here: Mommy & Me Top Knot Turban Pattern.
  • Scarf Love Scarf: This light and airy (not to mention lightning-fast to work up) scarf is sure to delight any mom. Choose a fun cake yarn, grab your hook, and you’re good to go! Get the free pattern right here: Scarf Love Crochet Pattern.
Last minute crochet gift patterns

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Chapter Three Beanie – Crochet Pattern

The Chapter Three Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

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Design Inspiration: Books and Ball Gowns

It might not be readily apparent by looking at this casual beanie, but I was inspired by an iconic yellow ball gown worn by my favorite bookworm movie princess from my childhood. Oh, isn’t it amazing?

The main design elements I knew I wanted with this hat were the scalloped ridges and the vibrant color. Those details are what make it really special, but it is also a fairly classic, slightly-slouchy beanie hat.

The Chapter Three Beanie is one that works up quickly once you get into the groove of the ridges, and it is totally cute. Awesome gifting material, I’d say. 🙂

The Free Pattern

The Chapter Three Beanie is made with worsted-weight (aka #4 or medium weight) yarn. I used all of one skein of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in mustard. I used two sizes of crochet hooks, an H-8 (5 mm) for the brim section and J-10 (6 mm) for the rest. This makes the brim nice and snug and the rest of the hat a bit comfy and just the right amount of slouchy.

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Materials:

  • Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn – 1 Skein (Pictured in Mustard)
  • Size H-8 (5 mm) and J-10 (6 mm) crochet hooks
  • Yarn Needle
  • Stitch markers, 9 (optional)

Gauge:

Approximately 12 sts & 7 rows = 4″ in double crochet

Abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • dc = double crochet
  • ss = slip stitch
  • fpdc = front post double crochet
  • bpdc = back post double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • st = stitch
  • sk = skip a stitch
  • 3rd loop = the loop directly behind and slightly below the top two “normal” loops”
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • tc = treble crochet
  • tog = together
  • pm = place marker

Instructions:

With H-8 hook, chain 63.

Dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Join with ss to work in the round. (60 dc)

*Note – there will be a little gap at the bottom where you joined – you can use the tail from the foundation chain to sew the gap later.

Round 1: Ch 2. Work (fpdc, bpdc) around. Join with ss. (60)

Rounds 2-3: Repeat Round 1. (60)

*CHANGE TO J-10 HOOK for next round and all rounds hereafter.

Round 4: Ch 1. (sc 9, 2sc in next, pm if desired) around. Join with ss. (66 sc)

*You will now have 6 sections of 11 stitches each. The markers are not necessary, but they are useful. 

Round 5: Ch 3. 2 dc in same st (ch 3 counts as a dc here and hereafter). dc in next st, sk 1 sc, dc in next, sk 1 sc, dc in next, sk 1 sc, dc in next, sk 1 sc, dc in next, 3 dc in next. *(3 dc in next, dc in next, sk 1 sc, dc in next, sk 1 sc, dc in next, sk 1, dc in next, sk 1, dc in next, 3 dc). Repeat from * around. Join with ss. (66)

Round 6: Ch 3. 2 dc in same st, dc in next, sk 1 dc, dc in next, sk 1, dc in next, sk 1, dc, sk 1, dc, 3 dc in next. *(3 dc in next st, dc, sk 1, dc, sk 1, dc, sk 1, dc, sk 1, dc, 3 dc in next). Repeat from * around.  Join with ss. (66)

*WORK IN 3RD LOOP FOR ROUND 7 ROUND.*

Not sure where the 3rd loop is? Check out this tutorial: How to Crochet in the Third Loop (Double-Crochet)

Round 7: Ch 1. (2 sc, hdc, 2 dc, tc, 2 dc, hdc, 2sc) around. Join with ss. (66)

Round 8: Ch 2. Dc around. Join with ss. (66)

Round 9: Ch 1. Sc around. Join with ss. (66)

Rounds 10-14: Repeat Rounds 5-9.

Begin Decreasing:

*Note – for a shorter, “fitted” beanie, use hdc for Rounds 15-19 rather than dc.

Round 15: Ch 1. (dc 4, dc 2tog) around. Join with ss. (55)

Round 16: Ch 1. (dc 3, dc 2tog) around. Join with ss. (44)

Round 17: Ch 1. (dc 2, dc 2tog) around. Join with ss. (33)

Round 18: Ch 1. (dc 1, dc 2tog) around. Join with ss. (22)

Round 19: Ch 1. (sc 2tog) around. Join with ss. (11)

Round 20: Ch 1. sc, (sc 2tog) around. Join with ss. (6).

Finishing:

Cut yarn. With the yarn needle, draw through remaining stitches and secure. Weave in all loose ends, remembering to use the tail from the starting chain to sew up the small gap at the join from the foundation round.

And that’s it! A cozy and fun beanie for you or to gift!

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Professor M Cup Sleeve – Crochet Pattern

Make a quick and quirky cat cup sleeve using scrap yarn.

Cat cup cozy crochet pattern
A Crochet Pattern by Jeris from Fandom Knitting + Crochet

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Quick Scrap Yarn Crochet Pattern for Cat Cup Cozy

Not sure what to do with those tiny scraps of sock yarn? Want to make a quick and quirky crochet gift for a cat-loving friend? Sick of the cardboard cup sleeves on your Starbucks runs? Then you will need the Professor M Cup Sleeve in your life!

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This pattern was born of my love of cats, coffee, and magical professors. If you are new to Fandom Knitting + Crochet, it’s kinda my thing to design patterns inspired by (in a very loose, non-literal way) my favorite books, movies, and tv.

Crochet pattern for coffee cozy

So, what we have here is the Professor M Cup Sleeve in a crochet version, made with fingering weight yarn. I had a lot of fingering weight yarn scraps because I like to make socks and shawls with it. We recently had a crochet along in the Fandom Knitting + Crochet group, where I used this cool green color, and I wanted a quick way to use up the scraps of leftover yarn.

It is a bit of a resolution of mine to use up my yarn scraps this year, so that’s what I’ve been working on. Also, it is a totally practical project because I LOVE coffee, and I use the reusable Starbucks cups a lot. They do get really hot, and a cup sleeve is totally handy when using them. You can also use them with the regular disposable cups you get at the coffee shop, so just go ahead and throw one in your bag and ditch the cardboard sleeve.

Pictured with the solid version, the Sock Yarn Cup Sleeve Crochet Pattern.

These are great to stitch up in between larger projects and to stock up on for fast little gifts for teachers or neighbors or any coffee or tea drinker. (Or cat or magical professor fan.)

The pattern has written instructions, a graph for the cat image, and tips for working a graph in the round. This pattern is not currently available as a free pattern on the blog, but you can snag a printer-friendly copy of the pattern, complete with chart and instructions for a very small fee at my Etsy shop:

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Cat crochet cup sleeve pattern.
Pattern for the Sock Yarn Coffee Sleeve

The pattern uses two colors of fingering-weight (1) yarn and an E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook. The pattern is worked in the round, and a chart is included (along with tips on color-changing).

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Crochet cup sleeves

I hope you have fun whipping up one or two of these guys to decorate your coffee cup! If you like this pattern, I appreciate any sharing or pinning – it really means so much to me. 🙂

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Sock Yarn Cup Sleeve Crochet Pattern

Make a quick and easy cup sleeve using scraps of sock yarn.

Coffee cup cozy crochet pattern
A Crochet Pattern by Jeris from Fandom Knitting + Crochet

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Quick and Easy Crochet Pattern for Sock Yarn Cup Sleeve

If you have ever used fingering weight yarn, aka sock yarn, aka superfine yarn, you’ll likely know that it can result in some of the most beautiful projects, from socks to shawls, and more.

But what do you do with those little scraps of sock yarn left over after making one of those gorgeous pieces? It’s not enough to make something large, but it is too much to just toss. I have the answer for you, my friends, and it’s the Sock Yarn Cup Sleeve Crochet Pattern!

This is a quick (and fairly simple) project to whip up, and it really doesn’t use much yarn. It results in a fabulous, reusable cup sleeve, which you can just stick in your yarn bag for when you go to the coffee shop (or if you use a reusable coffee cup like in the photo).

These are great to stitch up in between larger projects and to stock up on for fast little gifts for teachers or neighbors or any coffee or tea drinker.

Read on for the FREE pattern instructions right here on the blog. You can also download a lovely, printer-friendly PDF file for a very small fee at my Etsy shop.

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Coffee Cup Sleeves to Crochet
More fun designs are coming – like the green cat version in the photo above.
Pattern for the Sock Yarn Coffee Sleeve

The Sock Yarn Cup Sleeve Crochet Pattern is a quick and easy pattern, perfect for using up scraps of sock yarn leftover from larger projects. Whether you are a tea or coffee drinker, brighten up your cup with an environmentally-friendly sleeve. 

The pattern is worked in rounds using superfine yarn and an E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.

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Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern

Materials:

  • Superfine Yarn (1 Weight), less than 50 yds. I like Stroll Sock Yarn.
  • E-4 (3.5 mm) Crochet hook. I like this one from Clover.
  • Yarn needle

Gauge:

Approximately 13 sts & 14 rows = 2″

*Note: It is very important not to make the foundation chain too tight. If you do, it won’t have enough stretch to fit nicely around the cup. 

abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • ss = slip stitch
  • hdc = half-double crochet
  • fphdc = front post half-double crochet
  • bphdc = back post half-double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • st = stitch

Pattern:

Chain 43 (make sure to do this somewhat loosely). Join with ss to work in the round.

Round 1: Ch 1. hdc in each ch around. Join with ss.

Round 2: Ch 1. fphdc (bphdc, fphdc) around. Join with ss.

Round 3: Repeat Round 2.

Round 4: Ch 1. sc around. Join.

Rounds 5-16: Repeat Round 4.

Round 17: Ch 1. hdc in each sc around.

Round 18: Ch 1. fphdc (bphdc, fphdc) around. Join.

Round 19: Repeat Round 18.

Round 20: Ch 1. sc around. Join.

Finishing:

Use the yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.

Get the printable pdf download here: Sock yarn cup sleeve crochet pattern.

Make cup cozies out of sock yarn.

I hope you have fun whipping up one or two of these guys to decorate your coffee cup! If you like this pattern, I appreciate any sharing or pinning – it really means so much to me. 🙂

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Scarf Love – Valentine’s Day Crochet Pattern

Crochet a Quick and Easy Fringe Scarf

A Crochet Pattern by Jeris from Fandom Knitting + Crochet

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A Valentine’s Day Crochet Pattern

Before Fandom Knitting and Crochet, I had another knitting blog called “SwanJay.” SwanJay is still part of my life, but rather than posting patterns and blogging there, it has really evolved into my finished-items online shop. I make and sell finished items on Amazon Handmade, and that is really what SwanJay does. So, the blog aspect has kind of halted as that part of my business has evolved into something else. With that said, there are some pretty awesome patterns on the SwanJay blog, if I do say so myself, so I thought I’d re-format some of them and share them here.

I have always been inspired by fandoms, but my focus was less-explicitly on fandom projects on that blog. So, some of the patterns I’m repurposing from there will be a bit less “fandom,” but if you are anything like me, you like to knit and crochet some non-fandom things from time to time, as well.

Here’s the original post, with very few minor tweaks. I hope you enjoy!

Let’s be real. January and February can be kind of bleak months.  After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can get a little gloomy.  There aren’t as many gifts to make or parties to attend.  I have to psyche myself up to take down the Christmas tree so that I don’t end up woeful and in a listless funk.

So, I turn to Valentine’s Day.  I am not a particularly sappy person, and Valentine’s Day has never been a particularly romantic or important day in my marriage.  We don’t even celebrate it, usually.

That doesn’t stop me from finding ways of getting in the spirit, though.  First, I love the color scheme of pinks and reds.  So, if I have an excuse to add even more pink into our household decor, I will do so.  I also love a good seasonal find at the Target dollar section, so I add a few cute heart-shaped signs and arrows around the house.  I also like to get my boys a few Valentine’s Day treats or do a themed craft with them.

But my favorite way of getting into the spirit of the holiday of love is through knitting and crochet.  Because it is still cold as heck in Minnesota on February 14th, scarves, hats, and other winter wear are still very relevant.  So, I have created a cute, cozy, and whimsical scarf to mark the sweetheart season

Pattern for Scarf Love: Valentine’s Day Crochet Pattern

I’ve been wanting to design something that uses Caron Cakes because I love them and I have collected a few without knowing what I would do with them.  They come in a variety of lovely colors, are very soft, and are really nice to work with.  I also wanted something that would work up quickly and be really classic in style to contrast the funky colors.  So, I came up with the Scarf Love scarf.

Finished, it is about 7′ long, if you include the fringe.  I like a long scarf that can be wrapped numerous ways.  Gauge is not important for this project, so I didn’t even bother to measure it.  I started working from the middle of the cake and worked my way out, though it is not necessary to do it that way.

You, of course, don’t have to make it in this color – it can be any color you like using a similar weight yarn (#4). If you want to adjust the yarn to a smaller or larger weight, you will just want to adjust your hook size accordingly, as well.

Download the Printable PDF (if you’d like a printable PDF version, it is for sale at a low cost here):  Scarf Love Pattern PDF Download.

Materials:

Gauge:

Gauge is not important for this project.

abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • hdc = half-double crochet

Pattern Instructions:

The scarf is worked flat in rows.

Chain 33.

Work hdc in 4th Ch from the hook. *(Ch 1. hdc in next ch.) Repeat from * to the end of the row. (15 hdc)

Ch 2. Turn. Work hdc in each Ch space, chaining 1 between each hdc.

Repeat the last row until the piece measures approximately 6′ in length (or desired length).

Fasten off and weave in loose ends with the yarn needle.

Fringe:

Cut 60 pieces of yarn, each approximately 24″ long.

Holding two pieces of yarn together, pull them half-way through one of the chain spaces along one of the short edges of the scarf.   Knot the strands, creating the fringe.  If you’d like to see a tutorial for adding fringe, here’s a good video tutorial.

Repeat this for each chain space along both of the short edges of the scarf.  Trim the fringe if desired.

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Binge-watcher Crochet Pillow Cover – Pattern

Crochet Button-closure Pillow Cover Pattern

A Crochet Pattern by Jeris from Fandom Knitting + Crochet

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Style + Coziness = Binge-watcher Pillow Cover!

Binge-watching is the unofficial sport of Fandom Knitting + Crochet. Who would we be without our Harry Potter marathons, our Outlander obsession or our the unparalleled bliss of discovering a new series that we just cannot. stop. watching?

With that in mind, I thought it would only be appropriate to create something both pretty and functional (pretty functional?) to fit in with the fandom lifestyle. Admittedly, I also really needed a new throw pillow cover as my old one was worn and torn and not handmade. So, through those two reasons the Binge-watcher crochet pillow cover was born.

My requirements were a chunky, quick project that was also stylish and fit into the decor of my house. I love neutrals – they are just classic – so I went with the lovely “fossil” colorway. For extra coziness and quickness, I held two strands together throughout. It is a bit of a yarn-eater of a project, I’ll fully fess up to that. But, it is oh-so-worth it.

What you’ll find here is a crochet pillow cover pattern that includes FREE written instructions right here on the blog. 

Add to your Ravelry queue here: Bingewatcher Pillow Cover

Pattern for Binge-watcher Pillow Cover

The pattern is worked with two strands of super bulky-weight yarn held together throughout and a size Q-19 crochet hook. I used Lion Brand Wool-ease Thick & Quick yarn in Fossil and Fisherman. If your gauge is too large or small, just jump down or up a hook size or two. Easy peasy.

The pattern is worked in rows and results in a rectangle. It will be wrapped around the pillow form with the ends overlapping where the buttons are sewn. The sides are seamed with a whipstitch.

Download the Printable PDF:  Binge-watcher Pattern PDF Download.

Materials:

Gauge:

Approximately 6 hdc stitches & 4 rows = 4″

*Note: The finished item will be roughly 16″ x 16″ but will stretch to fit the pillow snugly.

abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • st = stitch
  • hdc = half-double crochet
  • fl = front loop (the loop closest to you at the top of the next crochet stitch)

Pattern:

The pillow cover is worked in one piece, which is worked in flat rows and
will wrap around the pillow form fully and overlap a bit for the button closure.

The sides will be sewn together with a whipstitch.

Hold two strands of yarn together throughout.

Construct the Pillow Cover:

Row 1: Ch 22. hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across (21 hdc). Ch 2. Turn.

Row 2: Working in the front loop only, hdc in the first hdc and in each across (21 fl hdc). Ch 2. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures approximately 40″ from the beginning.

Fasten off.

Attach Buttons:

Lay pillow cover flat. Place pillow form on top at the center of the finished piece.

Wrap the pillow cover around the pillow form so that the ends of the pillow
cover overlap slightly.

Sew buttons evenly along the edge of the pillow cover that is the bottom of the overlapped edges.

Button the top overlapped edge (there are no “button holes,” so just use stitches opposite the buttons. The stitches will stretch just enough to fit the buttons through.) This will hold the pillow cover in place enough to seam the sides.

Seaming:

Keeping the pillow cover in place, sew the open sides closed using the yarn needle and a whipstitch or other seaming method. I prefer the whipstitch as it looks neat and tidy and doesn’t make the seam too rigid.

Here’s a whipstitch tutorial: whipstitch.

*Note – you will be sewing through three edges at the overlapped part. Make sure you go through all layers there.

Finishing:

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave in all loose ends, ensuring that the loose ends from the seaming are secured well.

There is also a knit version of the Bingewatcher Pillow Cover, which you can find right here.

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Oculus Fan-tastic Crochet Ornament – Pattern

Oculus Fan-tastic Crochet Christmas Ornament
Crochet Christmas Ornaments
A Crochet Pattern by Jeris from Fandom Knitting & Crochet

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Nerdy + Christmas = Oculus Ornaments! 

When I wanted to fandom-ize my Christmas tree this year, the first thing that came to mind were a pair of round glasses! So…the Oculus ornament was born.

Crocheters often spend loads of time making gifts for family and friends around the holidays, and this could certainly be gifted to a nerdy cousin or bff – but I made this one for ME, and you can make yours for YOU! Go on, you deserve to keep some of your hard work for yourself. 

One of the absolute, hands-down favorite fandoms in the Fandom Knitting & Crochet group (FKC Group) is you-know-who, the boy who lived, lighting scarface. Here’s a good place to note that this pattern is a geeky ornament, not associated with any one specific glasses wearer. 

Okay, that said – what you’ll find here is a crochet ornament cover pattern that includes FREE written instructions right here on the blog. 

Should you want a printable pdf version, which includes a handy-dandy graph of the ornament, you can find that for purchase right here at my Etsy shop: Oculus Pattern PDF Download with Graph. 

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

Should you want to make a few solid ornaments to go with the Oculus one, here is the solid version of the Fan-tastic Crochet Ornaments. 

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Pattern for Oculus Fan-tastic Ornaments

The pattern is worked with worsted-weight yarn and a size G-6 crochet hook. You’ll need two colors of yarn – I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in White and Dark Grey Heather.  If your gauge is too large or small, just jump down or up a hook size or two. Easy peasy.

The pattern is worked in rows, which will be seamed around the plastic bulb. The top is open enough to fit around the top of the bulb, and the bottom is cinched and the back seam sewn with the yarn needle.

Download the PDF with graph:  Oculus Pattern PDF Download with Graph. 

Oculus Fantastic Crochet Ornaments

Materials:

Gauge:

Approximately 8 stitches & 8 rows = 2″

*Note: These will be stretched around the ornament, and this gauge was calculated after stretched to fit the ornament.

abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • 2sc = create two single crochet stitches in the next stitch
  • sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together
  • MC = Main Color (pictured in White)
  • CC = Contrast Color (pictured in Dark Grey Heather)

Pattern:

The piece is worked in flat rows and will be sewn together at the back when placed around the ornament. 

Start with MC until specified to use CC: 

Row 1: With MC, Ch 17. Sc in 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (16 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 2: (2sc in first stitch, sc 3) across. (20 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 3: (2 sc, sc 4) across. (24 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 4: (2sc, sc 5) across. (28 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 5: 2sc, sc 6, 2sc, sc 4 CC, sc 2 MC, 2sc MC, sc MC, sc 4 CC, sc MC, 2sc MC, sc 6 MC. (32 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 6: 2sc MC, sc 7, 2sc (1st MC, 2nd CC), sc 4 MC, sc 1 CC, sc 2 MC, 2sc MC, sc CC, sc 4 MC, sc CC, sc MC, 2sc MC, sc 7 MC. (36 sc). Ch 1. Turn. 

Row 7: 2sc MC, sc 7 MC, 2 sc MC, sc CC, sc 6 MC, sc CC, 2sc MC, sc MC, sc CC, sc 6 MC, sc CC, 2sc MC, sc 6 MC, 2sc MC. (40 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 8: sc 7 MC, sc 4 CC, sc 6 MC, sc CC, sc 3 MC, sc CC, sc 6 MC, sc 4 CC, sc 8 MC (40 sc). Ch 1. Turn. 

Row 9: sc 11 MC, sc CC, sc 6 MC, sc 5 CC, sc 6 MC, sc CC, sc 10 MC. (40 sc). Ch 1. Turn. 

Row 10: sc 10 MC, sc CC, sc 6 MC, sc CC, sc 3 MC, sc CC, sc 6 MC, sc CC, sc 11 MC. (40 sc.) Ch 1. Turn. 

Now begin decreasing as follows: 

Row 11: sc2tog MC, sc 7 MC, sc2tog MC, sc MC, sc CC, sc 4 MC, sc CC, sc MC, sc2tog MC, sc 2 MC, sc CC, sc 4 MC, sc CC, sc2tog MC, sc 9 MC. (36 sc). Ch 1. Turn. 

Row 12: sc2tog MC, sc 7 MC, sc2tog MC, sc 4 CC, sc 3 MC, sc2tog MC, sc MC, sc 4 CC, sc 2 MC, sc2tog MC, sc 7 MC. (32 sc.) Ch 1. Turn. 

Row 13: With MC, (sc2tog, sc 6) across. (28 sc). Ch 1. Turn. 

Row 14: With MC, (sc2tog, sc 5) across. (24 sc). Ch. 1. Turn. 

Row 15: With MC, (sc2tog, sc 4) across. (20 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 16: With MC, (sc2tog, sc 3) across. (16 sc). Ch 1. Turn. 

Row 17: With MC, (sc2tog, sc 2) across. (12 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 18: With MC, (sc2tog) across. (6 sc). 

Finishing:

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the ornament seam.  I leave about 18″ of yarn just to be safe.

Weave in the loose end at the beginning of your piece.

Using the long tail from where you fastened off, draw the yarn through the remaining 6 stitches, cinching them up.

Place the crochet piece around the plastic ornament. NOTE: You’ll need to pull the crochet piece to stretch around the ornament.  You want the stitches to be taught. 

Sew the back seam of the ornament. I like to use whipstitch, but you can seam any way you like.

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