Fan-tastic Crochet Christmas Ornament: Solid

A Crochet Pattern by Jeris from Fandom Knitting & Crochet

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Christmas is totally a fandom

Here at Fandom Knitting & Crochet, everything is inspired by a fandom of sorts. In our FKC Group, we discuss what makes something a fandom. Really, it’s anything that you love so much that you want it to seep into your knitting and/or crochet. Some may call it an obsession. We accept that. So, Christmas clearly qualifies as a fandom for many of us.

So, my lofty goal was to design a basic ornament cover pattern and then proceed to fandom-ize it with different color work patterns. What I’ve found is that is much easier said than done. It took me a good deal of tinkering to create a pattern to fit well and look decent around an ornament. Then, it took me a good deal more tinkering to figure out a what to create a color work graph that will work with the increases and decreases required in covering a sphere.

What I have for you here is the basic crochet ornament in a solid color, which is the “base” more or less that I am using for the fandom-inspired patterns. I’ll share those as they are ready, but they may be fewer and farther-between than I would have hoped. But I hope you’ll stick with me on this, because they are so much fun to make once they are ready!

But, as it has been established that Christmas is a fandom, too, this basic, solid ornament still fits here on the blog! I hope you go forth and make some of these – they work up quickly, and it’s so fun to see the handmade bulbs adorn the tree.

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Want to make a more fandom-ized ornament? Check out the Oculus Ornament version (glasses) right here: Oculus Ornament Pattern.

Pattern for Fan-tastic Crochet Christmas Ornaments: Solid

The pattern is worked with worsted-weight yarn and a size G-6 crochet hook. I originally did it with a smaller hook, but the stitches were very tight and stretching it to fit was difficult. If your gauge is too large, just jump down 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.

If you would like to download a printable version of the pattern, you can purchase a handy-dandy pdf file here: Downloadable PDF Pattern File.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn (#4) in desired color. I like Brava Worsted
G-6 (4 mm) Crochet Hook. I like Amour hooks
Approximately 3.4″-diameter (83 mm) shatterproof craft bulbs
Yarn needle
Ornament hooks

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

Pattern:

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

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

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

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

Row 5: (sc 6, 2 sc in next stitch) across. (32 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 6: (sc 7, 2 sc in next stitch) across. (36 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 7: (sc 8, 2 sc in next stitch) across. (40 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Rows 8-10: sc across. (40 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 11: (sc 8, sc2tog) across. (36 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 12: (sc 7, sc2tog) across. (32 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

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

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

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

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

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

Row 18: (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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Nifty Gifty Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet an Easy, Reversible Cowl – A Perfect Gift Pattern

While it may only be August while I type this up, a crafter knows that the time from August to December 25 flies. Many a knitter and crocheter know the mad-dash feeling of mid-December when all the gifts you had hoped to finish are likely going to end up in the “finish for next Christmas” pile.

With a fresh resolution to not wait until the last minute, I’ve been starting my giftable knitting and crocheting nice and early this year, and I think you should, too! So, what I’ve got for you today is the “Nifty Gifty Cowl,” which is a super-easy, fast and fun crochet pattern. It is a perfect gift item because it is versatile, one-size-fits-all, and works up in a flash.

I personally love the look of this cowl with the “knit-look” stitches on the outside, but the texture of the other side is just as lovely, so it is truly reversible, and it works for just about anyone on your gift list (heck-you may even want to make one or two for yourself)!

What’s the fandom inspiration? Well, there really isn’t one. This is a fandom knitting and crochet blog, but sometimes, I just make stuff that is neutral and classic. So, here we are. The name, however, is fandom-inspired. My favorite comedy series of all time is the American version of The Office, and there is an episode where Michael Scott hands out “Nifty Gifties” to his new employees, so there you have it. I couldn’t truly go without any fandom references, now could I?

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Materials:

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn (Shown in Charcoal), or another Super-Bulky Weight Yarn
Size S-19 Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle

Gauge:

While gauge is not important for this project, my gauge was approximately 5 stitches and 5 rows = 4″

Finished Size:

Approximately 16.5″ wide by 10.5″ tall, unstretched

Instructions:

Chain 42.

Half-double crochet (hdc) in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each across. Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc. (*Note – you will have a small gap at the bottom of your first round. You can sew that up with the tail from the beginning of your starting chain when you are done.)

Chain 1. Hdc in the 3rd loop around. Join with a slip stitch. (*Note – the 3rd loop is the loop right under/behind the back loop of your stitch. See the image.)

Repeat the last round 10 more times.

Fasten off. Weave in loose ends with the yarn needle, attaching the bottom of the first round with the tail from your starting chain.

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Crochet Pattern: Wizard School Spirit Beanie

Hogwarts house colors hat crochet pattern

Hogwarts-inspired Hat Crochet Pattern

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Recently, I shared a free knitting pattern for the Wizard School Spirit Beanie. It went over well, so, by popular demand, here’s a crochet version. It is a bit different – this version is a little “slouchier,” which I think works nicely with the crochet stitches. It retains the same Hogwarts Houses inspired design, this time worked up in Slytherin and Ravenclaw colors.

One tip as you are working on this – you don’t need to cut yarn on the color changes. You can just carry the strands up with you. Those strands will only show on the inside, and it will be all good from the outside and save you time weaving in unnecessary ends.

The pattern is a pretty easy one to work up, but you will need to know now to crochet in the back loops and the third loops. If you aren’t familiar you can check out the tutorials I have linked here:

The Pattern: Crochet Wizard School Spirit Beanie

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Read on for the free pattern below.

The samples I made are in the child (Slytherin colors) and adult sizes (Ravenclaw colors). After working with the Heartland yarn, I decided to modify the recommended yarns to all Heartland, so the pictured Slytherin beanie isn’t in Heartland, but I assure you, it will look fabulous worked up in the Heartland shades.

Sizes:

To fit: 0-6 Months (6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult)

Materials:

Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in Main Color and Contrast Color

For the Hogwarts-inspired house colors, I recommend:

Ravenclaw: Glacier Bay or Lake Clark with Mammoth Cave
Slytherin: Kings Canyon and Mount Rainier
Hufflepuff: Yellowstone and Black Canyon
Gryffindor: Redwood and Yellowstone

Size H-8 Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Gauge:

Approximately 15 stitches and 7 rows = 4″ in HDC

Abbreviations and Terms:

MC – Main color
CC – Contrast color
St – stitch
Ch – chain
HDC – half-double crochet
Back loop – work only through the back loop rather than the front and back loop of that stitch.
Third loop – work in the loop directly behind (and slightly below) the back loop.
ss – slip stitch
tog – together

Instructions:

Instructions are written for the smallest size with the larger sizes in the parentheses.

Band:

With MC, chain 8.

Row 1: HDC in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn.

Row 2: HDC in the back loop of each HDC across. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until the band measures 14 (16, 18, 19, 20) inches from the beginning.

Join the band with slip stitches to work in the round.

Hat ‘Body’:

Round 1: Working with the yarn still connected from the joining, you’ll now be working around the top edge of the band. Chain 2. Work HDC stitches evenly around the band. You’ll want approximately 40 (48, 56, 64, 72) HDC stitches (or another multiple of 4 around there). Join with ss.

Round 2: Ch 2. Work HDC in each HDC around.

Repeat Round 2 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) more times.

* Switch to CC

Work through the third loops of each HDC for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rounds, joining with a ss at the end of each round.

*Switch to MC

Work HDC through the third loops of each HDC around. Join with ss.

*Switch to CC

Work through the third loops of each HDC for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rounds, joining with a ss at the end of each round.

*Switch to MC

Work 1 round HDC through the third loop of each HDC around. Join with ss.

Work 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) rounds of HDC through both loops as in normal HDC, joining rounds with ss.

* Switch to CC

Work through the third loops of each HDC for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rounds, joining with a ss at the end of each round.

*Switch to MC

Work HDC through the third loops of each HDC around. Join with ss.

*Switch to CC

Work through the third loops of each HDC for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rounds, joining with a ss at the end of each round.

*Switch to MC

Work 1 round HDC through the third loop of each HDC around. Join with ss.

Work 0 (0, 0, 1, 2) rounds of HDC through both loops as in normal HDC, joining rounds with ss.

Decrease for Crown:

Round 1: (HDC 2, HDC 2tog) around.

Round 2: (HDC, HDC2 tog) around.

Round 3: HDC 2tog around.

Round 4: HDC 2tog around.

Finishing:

Fasten off. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Draw through the remaining stitches to close and secure the top of the hat. Weave in all loose ends.

That’s it! You have yourself a lovely Crochet Wizard School Spirit Beanie! Now go ahead and make one in each house color. 🙂

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15 Fantastic Fandom Patterns to Knit & Crochet

Free pattern round-up of fandom-inspired projects to knit and crochet.

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Here at Fandom Knitting and Crochet, we love all things Fandom. I find so much inspiration in the work of the talented knitting and crochet designers that also embrace the fandom-life. This is a round-up of 15 of my favorite fandom-inspired free patterns, both for knitting and crochet. Some of them are intricate and take some intermediate skills, while some are super quick and simple to complete.

Some of these patterns are very literal fandom patterns, while others are more loosely inspired by the source. Whichever interpretation you prefer, there’s something for your fandom-loving heart on this list. (Personally, I’ll take a little of both!)

I’ve provided the designer info and a link to accessing the free pattern. If you don’t already have a Ravelry account, you’ll want to sign up for one. It’s free and it is amazing. I have way more projects saved in Ravelry than I could knit and crochet in hundreds of lifetimes, but it is a wonderful place to find, share, discuss, and document your knitting and crochet.

So, here we go! I’ve divided into knitting patterns first, then crochet. Continue reading “15 Fantastic Fandom Patterns to Knit & Crochet”