Bethany, Author at Whistle and Ivy

Faux Knit Crochet Pencil Pouch – CROCHET PATTERN

January 28, 2021 by Bethany 1 Comment

This cute little crochet pencil pouch features cute little stitches that look that knit! But this pouch contains only crochet stitches!
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I have recently been going through some long forgotten patterns in my WIP bins. I found a half-done snowfall pouch, and thought maybe I was time to give it a new life!

Back when I published my snowfall hat, I wanted to make all the patterns I could think of with that cute stitch. It looks so pretty and is so easy to do.

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I still have quite a few half-done “snowfall” projects using this technique, and I hope I can get to all of them.

Although the technique does has an inherit wintry feel, this pouch is definitely note solely a cold weather project. Making it in bright colors would so fun and perfect for any season.

I used WeCrochet Shine Worsted to make this cute little crochet pencil pouch. Shine is one of my very favorite cottons to work with. It is a cotton and beechwood blend, so it has a silky texture and sheen that you won’t find with other cotton yarns, and it still made of all-natural fibers.

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FAUX KNIT PENCIL POUCH – CROCHET PATTERN

What you need:
– 5 mm Hook
– WeCrochet Shine Worsted in Sailor and White
– 2 large buttons of your choice

Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
DC – Double crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch

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Need help with the snowfall stitch? Watch a video below (if it doesn’t load, please disable your ad-blocker).

Ch 29.

1. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 26 chs. Work 4 sc in last ch.
Working back across the other side of the chain, sc in next 26 chs. Work 2 sc in last ch (same ch as the first 2 sc). Join with first sc. (60 sts)

2. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 28 sts. Work 2 sc in next 2 sts. Sc in next 28 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Join. (64 sts)

3. Work this round through the Back Loops Only:
Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (64 sts)

4. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. (64 sts)

5. This round starts the “snowfall stitch”. See the video above if you need help working this technique. For the sake of the pattern, I will use the phrase ” work a snowfall stitch'” when you are working the small white knit-look stitch.

Ch 1. *Sc in next 3 sts with main color. Work a snowfall stitch in next st* work 16 times. Join. (64 sts)

6. With main color, Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with first dc. (64 sts)

7. Ch 1. Sc in next st. Work a snowfall st in next st. With main color, sc in next 3 sts. Work a snowfall stitch in next st* work 15 times. With main color, sc in last 2 sts. Join. (64 sts)

8. With main color, Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join. (64 sts)

9. – 12. Repeat rows 5 – 8 respectively.

13. Ch 1. Sc in next 10 sts. Ch 8. To form a button loop, sc in next st. Sc in next 13 sts. Ch 8. Sc in each remaining st. Join. Tie off.

CONSTRUCTION:

To finish your cute crochet pencil pouch, sew large button on the outside of the opposite side of the pouch from the button holes.

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Finished! Perfect for carrying all your favorite pens and markers!

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xoxo,

Crochet Fox Toy Plushy- CROCHET PATTERN

January 9, 2021 by Bethany 2 Comments

This darling crochet fox plushy pattern will make fun toy for your little one. Carry him around, snuggle at bedtime or play dress-up! He will love to be your little one’s best buddy.
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This sweet little crochet fox is another one of my finally-completed back burner projects. I didn’t love the yarn I initially chose, and I couldn’t quite get the chest color work right, so he lay in the bin for more than a year while I worked on other things.

I got a bug recently to work on some toys and finally pulled him out to finish him. I really wanted to finish up a penguin I have been working on, but this guy deserves to have his day.

Firstly, using Lion Brand Heartland yarn was a great choice. It has a lovely heather look and this darker brownish-orange color was the perfect color for a fox.

I also made a few changes to the coloration of the arms and legs. I really like how the transition worked out, and the technique is fairly easy.

Everyone, meet Basil the Fox!

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Basil is apparently the name of a well-loved fox puppet from a 60’s children’s TV show in Britain (Thank you Alexandra for the name suggestion!). I loved the earthy, woodsy name for this cute little creature, and especially that it’s a unisex name.

As with all my other animals (Vincent/Violet the bunnies and Poca the bear), I like to include a little accessory of some kind. For this sly little fox, I chose to give Basil a simple cowl.

Because woodland animals have a bit of a fall feel to them, so I think maybe this crochet fox is comfortable with just a neck warmer. 😄

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CROCHET FOX TOY PLUSHY – CROCHET PATTERN

What you need:
– 4mm, 6mm Hook
– Medium Weight Acrylic (1 Lion Brand Heartland in Yosemite, 1 Black Canyon, 1 Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pill in Ecru)
– Polyfil
– Darning Needle
– Safety Eyes

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Twenty- Twenty: A year in review

December 31, 2020 by Bethany 2 Comments

This year was a doozy, we had some struggles, heartaches and mental lows, but a few bright sides as well. I hope you take some time to reflect on any positive things that happened this year, as we more forward and upward into 2021! And be sure to save any of these Whistle and Ivy patterns you may have missed this year.

I always spend December reflecting over my detailed goal sheet that I wrote up the previous year. It’s fun to see where I was when I began the year and how far I came to meeting the goals I had written down.

This year has been a bit different. Most of my business goals were woefully unattained this year. Many of my personal ones as well.

It seems as thought all bets are off and all schedules have gone out the window this year!

I decided to write down a few different things this year, some bright sides.

We all travel through life in different situations and with different hardships, and I find comparison to be a extremely unhelpful exercise. What I do find helpful is looking back and seeing where there was light and love.

Will you do this exercise with me? Get a pretty piece of paper and write down all the good things, the bright sides, that happened in 2020. Keep them, just as you would a goal sheet, so you can reflect on them.

Here are some of mine:

Health: Through all of this, our family has had our health. Not only that, but due to social distancing and masks, I had only ONE cold the entire year, when normally I have about 1 per month.

Family Time: We have missed friends dearly during this time. But, I have seen the relationship between my older two children blossom and grow. They have always gotten along okay, but they see each other as playmates and friends (most of the time) and it has been wonderful to witness.

Forced Prioritizing: I have always been one to stress over my time management. I am frequently found rushing around the house, snapping at my family as I try to meet a looming deadline. This year forced me to slow down. I didn’t have a choice! My kids needed help with school. Cubbie needed to be held and cuddled. And as crazy as it sounds, my whole world didn’t implode when I didn’t live up to my self-imposed “shoulds”.

I truly did NOT meet any of my business goals this year, but the forced prioritizing made me let go of some of the “shoulds”, and I found many of them were actually quite unnecessary!
I am excited to move into 2021 with my new plan of action and to bring all my crochet ideas to fruition, bring my the simplicity of crochet designing. ❤️

So in case you missed any of these patterns from 2020, here is my pattern design list.

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2020 Pattern List:

Serape Hat and Cowl Set
Project Labels Printable
Cactus Hat and Cocoon Set
Chunky Americana Cowl and Hat Set

Baby Sea Turtle Plush
Gladiator Barefoot Sandals for Baby
Animal Slap Bracelet Buddies
Peacock Feathers

Fillable Easter Eggs
Macrame Wall Plant Hanger
Chevron Wall Hanging
Cactus Collection
Just Crochet It. cut file

Vincent and Violet Bunny Plushy
Poca Bear Lovey
Crochet Lover Wall Pennant
Forest Pixie Hat for baby and Toddler
Oh for Hooks Sake Cut File

Plaid Trapper Hat sized for the whole family
Beach Sarong Cover Up
Crochet Camo Hat
How to use crochet graphics!
Tablet Pouch Pattern Pack

Fur Stripe Surface Crochet Cowl
Candy Corn Baby Hat
Minion Blanket Squares
Tartan Plaid Pumpkin
Chunky Hook-Shaped Bookmark Cut File

Flat Plaid Ornament
Mini Shoulder Bag
Hanging Organizer
Convertible Pocket Shawl

Top-Down Plaid Hats
Magic Flying Keys
Golden Snitch Ornament
Rustic Owl Tree Topper

Ugly Christmas Hat
Snow Puff Stitch Hat/Cowl Set

I wish you many happy returns, well wishes, love and kindness, positivity, good vibes for this upcoming year. Let’s make it a good one!

xoxo,

Snow Puff Stitch Hat – CROCHET PATTERN

December 23, 2020 by Bethany Leave a Comment

This gorgeous puff stitch hat and cowl is made with is a soft, warm comfy winter hat that isn’t overly heavy. Made with beautiful puff stitches and soft, squishy #5 yarn called Biggo! Get Biggo and so many other gorgeous yarns at WeCrochet. The post is provided by WeCrochet, an online yarn shop just for crocheters. Find your next favorite yarn!
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Happy Christmas Eve Eve! I am about checked out over here, and fully ready for some R&R, but I had to share one last pattern with you in 2020, my Cloud Puff Hat (and cowl, if you get the PDF!).

I am releasing this hat in the hopes that you might find a few minutes to make it for yourself in your down time this holiday. It’s a pretty quick project, and perfect for the rest of dreary winter.

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I used Biggo Yarn to make this hat and cowl, I knew I wanted something light and fluffy, but squishy and warm for this puff stitch hat. This yarn is a wool/nylon blend, which I think is why it has such a light texture.

I am a huge sucker for beautiful off-white yarn!

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The puff stitch is just gorgeous. It’s truly complimented by the light, fluffy and squishy texture of Biggo. Biggo is difficult to describe because I haven’t worked with any other yarn like it! It’s chunky but light; warm but airy; and soft and fluffy!

It’s a perfect choice for a warm hat, but I also made it into a beach cover up over the summer and its light texture was perfect for that project as well.

Ready to dive in?!

SNOW PUFF STITCH HAT – CROCHET PATTERN

What you need:
– 10 mm Hook
– 4 hanks Biggo Yarn (in Bare) (1 1/2 for hat, 2 1/2 for cowl)
– Fable Fur Yarn (or pom-pom of your choice)

Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – Half Double crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch

Gauge: 16 sc = 8″

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Notes:
Ch 1 does not count as a stitch. Always work the first st in the same st as the chain. Join with the first st of the round, not the beginning chain.

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The puff stitch is worked a bit differently, so I have a video below showing where to insert your hook for this hat (please disable your ad-blocker if the video isn’t loading for you)

HAT:
1. Start with a sc foundation of 39 sts. It should be about 18″ and should stretch easily and comfortably to 21-22″.
Being careful not to twist, join with a sl st with the first st forming a large ring. (39 sts)

2. Ch 1. Work a 3-hdc puff stitch in next st. *Ch 1. Sk next st. Work a 3-hdc puff stitch in next st* repeat across remaining stitches. Join with first st.
(39 sts)

3. – 14. Ch 1. Work a 3-hdc puff stitch in the right side loop of the previous puff stitch. *Ch 1. Sk next st. Work a 3-hdc puff stitch in the right side loop of the previous puff stitch.* repeat across remaining stitches of the round. Join with first st. (39 sts)

15. Ch 1. Sc in the right side loop of previous puff stitch. *Sc in next ch 1 space. Sc in the right side loop of previous puff stitch.* repeat across remaining stitches in the round. Join with first st. (39 sts)

CONSTRUCTION

The foundation row will be the top of the hat. Turn the hat inside-out. Thread a long piece of yarn onto a large darning needle and sew a loose running stitch across the foundation row.

Pull ends firmly, cinching the top closed. Weave in ends to secure the top. Turn hat right-side out.

I highly recommend adding a pom-pom to your puff stitch hat! There are a few ways to make a pom-pom, but I have been crocheting my own with fur yarn and loving the result. This is yarn is called Fable Fur (also by WeCrochet!) and the color is a beautiful off-white called Eisbar.

Want to make one too? Learn how to make your crochet fur pom-pom HERE!

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Happy Crochet Season and Warm Winter Wishes!

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xoxo,

RUSTIC CROCHET OWL – CROCHET PATTERN

December 13, 2020 by Bethany 2 Comments

This darling rustic crochet owl pattern makes a cute tree topper, a cute addition to your mantel. He can even perch comfortably on a winter wreath!
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I have wanted to make a crochet owl tree topper for years now. I attempted a crochet design a couple years ago when I did a short Christmas-in-July series. I couldn’t quite get the shaping right, and I didn’t choose the right yarn for the project, so I tabled it for another time.

However this year I decided to finally design a few of my wizard inspired Christmas projects (You can see my wizarding-inspired ornaments here). Of course my tree needs a crochet owl tree topper!

This attempt to design a crochet owl…success!

He looks so cute perched on my tree.
I decided to go with a cute brown owl, instead of a snowy owl. I love the look of a little brown owl, and how it could be OUR family owl! You can change out the colors and make whichever kind of owl you want for your project.

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CROCHET RUSTIC OWL – CROCHET PATTERN

What you need:
– 6.5mm Hook
– 2 Balls of Premier Sofie
– Polyfil
– 1/2″ Oblong button
– 10mm Safety Eyes

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Enjoy this cute rustic crochet owl!
Happy crochet season!

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