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Crochet Plaid Tree Skirt

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This post is sponsored by Yarnspirations, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you! This crochet plaid tree skirt was something I wanted to design last year, but I couldn't quite figure it out. How do you make a circle out of squares?  Then the idea of making an octagon shape came to me randomly and it worked beautifully!  And since this is a rather large project (in my opinion) I figured a big, chunky yarn would make the project easier to make. I chose Bernat Softee Chunky and it couldn't have worked out more perfectly.  Yarnspirations was wonderful in offering its Click for more

Crochet Plaid Stocking

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I really wondered if this Crochet Plaid Stocking would be a good choice for Plaid Week 2017. Too early for Christmas, perhaps? I guess YOU will be the judge; you will have to let me know your thoughts. Regardless, a Crochet Plaid Stocking was something that I got several requests for (but not as many as plaid mittens!), so I figured it might be something you would be excited about. I am planning Click for more

Crochet Plaid Mittens

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Today is Day Five of Plaid Week and today's pattern is a classic.  A crochet pattern for Plaid Mittens was definitely the most-requested project from last year's Plaid Week, and I admit I am not sure why I didn't design them last year. I regret that I didn't make the ribbed band longer, however, so you can remedy that when you make yours. But I still love them! I chose to design them with a Click for more

Crochet Plaid Triangle Scarf

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Wow this week is going by fast! We are already at Day 4 of Plaid Week, over halfwa. I hope you have enjoyed the designs so far. This Crochet Plaid Triangle Scarf took some time,  due to all the frogging (my bad). BUT it was worth the effort because I LOOOVE this scarf. The Red Heart Soft gives it a soft, silky texture, so it hangs beautifully, and it's so cozy when worn. Plus, it doubles as a Click for more

Crochet Plaid Fox Hat

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This post is sponsored by Red Heart Yarns. All opinions and ideas are 100% my own. Thanks for supporting Whistle and Ivy! I truly feel that inspiration is everywhere if you look for it. The inspiration for this cute hat came to me in a picture book we found at the library several months ago (I sadly can't even remember what it was). It's interesting to see how an idea can take on a mind of its Click for more