Twenty- Twenty: A year in review

December 31, 2020 by Bethany 3 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,

BABY CROCHET CANDY CORN HAT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

October 22, 2020 by Bethany 6 Comments

This darling baby crochet candy corn hat is a festive crochet baby hat, it’s perfect for fall and Halloween! The earflaps looks just like candy corn! This hat is make with luscious Mighty Stitch, a soft super wash wool and acrylic blend you can get at Wecrochet. The post is provided by WeCrochet, an online yarn shop just for crocheters. Find your next favorite yarn!
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When I organized my stash a little while ago, I found a few long-forgotten projects. It was kind of fun to see some of the things I created long time ago.
One of them was this cute crochet candy corn hat.

To be brutally honest, I tucked it away because I wasn’t sure if it was a win or fail.
I showed it to my husband. Maybe it’s his blind support of everything I do, but he told me it was cute and to send out into the world!

To be totally fair, I have a track record of being a bit off the mark. My Moon Cycle mobile totally looks like Oreos (whoops), and I almost didn’t even release my Plaid Moose Lovey because I wasn’t sure if it was cute enough (that pattern is my best seller!).

So hopefully you think this whimsical hat is cute for baby on Halloween! 😆
I made this hat with luscious Mighty Stitch, a soft, squishy acrylic and super wash wool blend.

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BABY CROCHET CANDY CORN HAT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

What you need:
– 5.5 mm Hook
– Mighty Stitch in Orange, Canary and Cream (1 skein each)

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

Gauge: (see gauge check point)

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Notes: Ch 2 does not count as a stitch. Make sure you work the first st of each round in the same st as the chain. Always join with the first dc, not the chain.

6-12 month hat

(approx. 17″ circumference)
Begin with magic ring using Cream.
1. Ch 2. Work 10 dc into ring. Join with first st with a sl st. (10 sts)
2. Ch 2. Work 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
3. Ch 2. *Dc in next st. Work 2 dc in next st* work 10 times. Join. (30 sts)
(approx. diameter: 3.25″)
4. Ch 2. *Dc in next 2 sts. Work 2 dc in next st* work 10 times. Join. (40 sts)
5. Ch 2. *Dc in next 3 sts. Work 2 dc in next st* work 10 times. Join. (50 sts)
6. Ch 2. *Dc in next 4 sts. Work 2 dc in next st* work 10 times. Join. (60 sts)
7. – 13. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join. (60 sts)
Tie off.

Crochet Candy Corn Ear Flap

(this is a separate piece. Make two)

Begin with cream:
Ch 3.
1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in last ch. Turn. (2 sts)
2. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Turn. (2 sts)
3. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn. (4 sts)
4. Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. (4 sts)
5. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn. (6 sts)
6. Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. (6 sts)
Join Ornage.
7. Ch 1. Sc in each st. Turn. (6 sts)
8. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 4 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn. (8 sts)
9. – 10. Sc in each st across. Turn. (8 sts)
11. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 6 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn. (10 sts)
12. – 13. Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)
14. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 8 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn. (12 sts)
15. – 16. Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. (12 sts)
Join Yellow.
17. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 10 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn. (14 sts)
18. – 19. Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. (14 sts)
20. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same st. Sc in next 12 sts. Work 2 sc in last st. Turn. (16 sts)
21. Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. (16 sts)
22. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc in next 12 sts. Sc2tog. (14 sts)
Tie off, leave a long tail.

Crochet Candy Corn Hat Construction:

Be sure all the ends are weaved in on your candy corn ear flaps. Pin the ear flap in place before you begin. Count 8 stitches to the right of the seam.Line up the flap so only the yellow rows are on the hat, with the rest hanging down.
The candy corn edge should be flush with the 7 st from the seam. Use the tail to sew up the side of the yellow stripe, across the yellow top and down the other side of the yellow stripe.

Repeat for the other flap , except attached the candy corn flap at 7 sts to the left of the seam.

Once both candy corn ear flaps are in place, you can finish with a pom-pom and tassels.
Need help making and attaching your pom-pom? See how here.

To make your tassels, cut 16 lengths of yarn from chin to arm with Cream. Take 8 of them and pull the ends through the tip of the candy corn flap. Pull so all the ends are equal lengths. Braid them and tie a trim not at the end. Clip the ends.

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Happy crochet season y’all! and Happy Halloween!
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xoxo,

FUR STRIPE SURFACE CROCHET COWL – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

September 30, 2020 by Bethany 2 Comments

This darling crochet surface crochet cowl uses faux fur yarn to create a unique patterned trim! Perfect for fall and winter, this crochet cowl is sure to keep your chin and neck cozy and warm. This pattern is brought to you by WeCrochet, my favorite online yarn shop! Shop your new favorite yarns, hooks, crochet accessories and patterns! Check them out here.
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Do you have a favorite “too pretty” yarn that has been sitting in your stash for a while? This gorgeous gray Chroma Twist has been sitting on my shelf for far too long and I decided it was time to turn those hanks into a scrumptious and cozy fall accessory.

What do you think?

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You guys know I love gray. This color features a lovely, moody ombre that moves from charcoal to light gray and back. (called “Wednesday” 😆)

The gray on gray with the Fable Fur is beautiful in my opinion but I think a bright, contrasting color would be wonderful as well. Fable Fur comes in a few bright colors, I might make another one using the color Paloma, a gorgeous blush color.

The fun thing about this crochet cowl is that you can completely change the look by using different yarns to make the stripes. I made a sampler with a few different yarn variations (scroll down to see them). I think all of them would work and create a completely different looks.

The effect is created by surface crochet. I am excited to show this technique to those of you who haven’t tried it yet. It’s EASY and has an amazing look.

Watch the video here.

FUR SURFACE CROCHET COWL – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

What you need:
– 8mm Hook
– 2 Hanks Chroma Twist Bulky Weight in favorite color
– 1 Skein Fable Fur
– Large Eye Plastic Darning Needle

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

Gauge: 8 sc = 3″ long

SIZE: approx. 22″ circumference, 16″ tall.

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COWL PATTERN

Notes:
Ch 1 does not count. Always work the first st in the same st as the chain and always join with the first st, not the chain.
This project requires 2 skeins, so try to join your second skein in a way that makes the color look seamless.

1. Begin with a chainless sc foundation that is 22″ long, 66 sts. Count does not matter a great deal here, just make sure it’s in multiples of 2. Join with first st.

2. Ch 1. *Hdc in next st. Ch 1. Sk next st* repeat for the entire round. Join with first st.

3. Ch 1. Sl st into next ch-1 space. Ch 1. *Hdc into ch-1 sp. Ch 1.* repeat for the entire round. Join with first st.

4. Ch 2. Reach backward and work a Hdc in last ch-1 sp of previous row. Ch 1. *Hdc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1* repeat for the entire round. Join with first st. (make sure you don’t work in the final ch-1 sp because you already worked in that one at the beginning of the round.

5. – 32. To keep the seam from wandering left to right, you will repeat row 4 twice, then repeat row 3. Then repeat row 4 twice, following by repeating row 3 until you reach 32 total rows.

Weave in both ends.

You can see you have lovely diagonal holes, ready for your surface crochet.

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I wasn’t quite sure which yarns I wanted to use so I put a few different rows onto the cowl. Honestly, I think each of these yarns would look amazing!
Ultimately because of the unique, cozy look I wanted it to have, I went with Fable Fur but I still think any of these yarns would be so lovely on this cowl.

Yarns from left to right:
Chroma Twist (Pixie) , Tuff Puff (Marina), Fable Fur (Lapin), Biggo (Bare)

To add the stripes (which ever yarn you choose), you will work a surface slip stitch from the top to the bottom.

See a video for how to work a surface sl st here.

I worked each row about 6 sts apart.

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From here, weave in the tails of the fur yarn (or whichever yarn you chose) by treading onto a large-eye plastic darner needle and weaving it back into the slip stitches. Weave them each in well and snip the ends.

I haven’t made too many cowls in the past, (I have a few) but I think my main mistake has been not making it narrow enough to snug around the neck, and not making it long enough! Seriously, the longer it is, the cozier it is!
You do you, make it as long as you like it to be!

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I love my new surface crochet cowl!
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Happy crochet season y’all!

xoxo,

Crochet Sarong Beach Cover-Up

July 24, 2020 by Bethany 6 Comments

This easy and pretty crochet sarong beach cover up is a quick evening project! Make it for your next beach day to wear in between sunning and swimming. This pattern recommends Biggo, a light and airy yarn that won’t weigh you down when wet and dries quicker than cotton. This post is sponsored by WeCrochet, an online space just for crocheters! The post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support!

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CONSTRUCTION

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6-12 month hat

Crochet Candy Corn Ear Flap

Crochet Candy Corn Hat Construction:

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COWL PATTERN

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