Super Bulky Crochet Cowl

November 30, 2017 by Bethany 2 Comments

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A few weeks ago I was browsing on Wish (it’s a direct from China deal site) and I randomly came across some super bulky yarn. It was SO CHEAP. But I got really nervous reading the reviews, they were rather hit or miss (as a lot of the items are on Wish). So I ended passing on it. However, a few days later I came across a similar product on eBay. The yarn I found was similar to the super bulky yarn that I saw on Wish. This time I decided to just try it.
And now I am wearing a fab Super Bulky Crochet Cowl, so I would say that I gambled and won.

Crochet Plaid Mittens – Free Crochet Pattern

October 13, 2017 by Bethany 12 Comments

These crochet plaid mittens are a classic staple to your fall and winter wardrobe! Made with chunky #5 yarn, they work up quick. The free crochet pattern includes sizing for kids and adults!
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Crochet Plaid Triangle Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

October 12, 2017 by Bethany 25 Comments

This crochet plaid triangle scarf doubles as a shawl! It’s a lovely and cozy addition to your fall wardrobe or would make a perfect gift for your bestie. Enjoy workin this free crochet pattern! The post includes affiliate links, which means a get a small commission if you make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thanks for your support!

Crochet Plaid Fox Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

October 11, 2017 by Bethany 24 Comments

This adorable crochet fox fat uses plaid color work to create a crochet plaid fox hat! Pick your favorite orange colors and make of one these cute hats. The free pattern includes sizing for baby, kids and adults!
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Crochet Plaid Slippers – Free Crochet Pattern (For the Whole Family!)

October 10, 2017 by Bethany 24 Comments

These crochet plaid slippers are so comfortable and easier to make than you think. They are also incredibly easy to size up or down, so you will be able to make a pair for anyone who wants some (and everyone will!). This post includes affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Teton Springs Hat

September 22, 2017 by Bethany 33 Comments

Last September, we were invited to stay in a cabin in Island Park, Idaho, which is just outside Yellowstone National Park. I was excited to go! I had only been once, and it was about 15 years ago. It would be so fun to return as a family and enjoy Mother Nature together. However, 3 days before our trip my son had his accident.
We were invited to stay in the cabin again this year and we were excited to make plans to go. The cabin sits up in the mountains, surrounded by trees and the smell of wet dirt and pine. The trip was a kind of renewal for us. We are finally done with all the “firsts” after his accident and it feels like the whole ordeal is truly behind us. The trip was the final sentence in this chapter of our lives, and we are ready to move onto the next one!

Crochet Fox Slippers

September 6, 2017 by Bethany 3 Comments

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Last week, I released an article about some tried and tested methods for making slippers non-slip.
As I was doing research and trying each method out, I made some slippers to test out the methods. I used mostly my own crochet slipper patterns, because I had finished pairs on hand, but there were a few I made that weren’t mine. These Crochet Fox Slippers are a pattern by Mamachee that I have been eyeing for a while. I seized the opportunity to make them. I had the perfect color yarn (Paprika) and got to work.

I absolutely love them. In fact, The Boy has asked for his own pair. I think I will make his in gray.

Crochet Espadrille Sandals – A Review

August 25, 2017 by Bethany Leave a Comment

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Summer is wasting away. Next week The Boy will trot into school, his too-big-for-a-kindergartener backpack bouncing as he runs. I am happy for him. I remember all my first days and the excitement of making new friends, learning new things and playing new games. Despite summer coming quickly to a close, it’s still sandal season for a couple more months and I am going to squeeze in a review (and giveaway!) of these cute Copacabana Espadrilles Kit. The Crochet Espadrilles Sandals Kit includes a written pattern for both styles, one ball of yarn, two soles, a yarn needle and twine.

30 Minute Chunky Crochet Slippers Crochet Pattern

August 22, 2017 by Bethany 17 Comments

I am working on a very special post, ya’ll! You guys need to get excited, because I get asked a certain question A LOT. And honestly, I don’t know the answer, so I decided to find it out. I am working behind the scenes to figure it out (the question and answer coming next week!), but in the meantime I made a quick and fun pattern for crochet slippers. These 30 minute chunky crochet slippers really only take 30 minutes to make, (probably less for you, I am a slow crocheter) and the chunky yarn makes them so very comfortable.

I just love that hot pink color. The gray and hot pink match perfectly with this Autumn Frost Slouchy.

11 FREE Perfect Crochet Hats for Fall

August 12, 2017 by Bethany 6 Comments

The unofficial beginning of fall is around the corner, can you believe it? As much as I love summer and warm weather (which is a lot), I also love when the air gets a fresh crispness to it, and we can start thinking about cooler weather. The change of the weather seasons means the beginning of crochet season! Of course, all year is crochet season around here, but fall and winter is when I kick it up a notch, and design lots of fun, cozy things. One of my favorite things is hats. You simply CAN’T have too many cozy crochet hats. Since I am gearing up for this season, I looked through my archives and found 11 free perfect hats for fall. Make a few this weekend!

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Everia Picot Clutch Crochet Pattern

May 15, 2017 by Bethany 15 Comments

This week came so quickly! Today I am sharing the third and last clutch I designed as a possible accessory for the Women’s Choice Awards, I call it the Everia Picot Clutch Crochet Pattern. I am taking photos and trying to get packed for the trip and I admit, I am pretty nervous. I am a born and bred small town girl and I hope I don’t feel too out of place in shiny and beautiful Hollywood! I still haven’t decided which clutch to take to the event, so I was really hoping you will help me. I have three total: Today’s clutch, the Color Pop Clutch and the Tide Pool Wrap Clutch.

Which is your favorite?

This cotton yarn was perfect for this clutch! It’s easy to meet a gauge with it, since it’s a bit finer than other 100% cotton yarns, and it’s easy on the fingers. Does anyone else get a raw spot when working with cotton? I didn’t have that problem with this yarn. It has a lovely drape as well, I might have to design a summer shawl with this yarn.

Everia Picot Clutch Crochet Pattern

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– G hook
– Creme de la Creme Cotton yarn in Aqua +Small amount in 2nd color
– 2 Sew-on Magnet Snaps
– Darning Needle

Abbreviations: (American Terms)

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch
Sk – Skip

Special Stitch: Picot
Ch 3. Sl st into 3rd ch from hook.

Gauge: 8 sts = 2″

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Ch 35
1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each ch. Turn. (34 sts)
2. – 61. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in each st across. (34 sts)
Join 2nd color yarn
62. Ch 1. Sc in same st. *Work Picot. Sc 3.* repeat all across.

Side Piece: (make 2)
Ch 4.
1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 2. Turn. (3 sts)
2. Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. Sc. 2 sc in last st (5 sts)
3. Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. Sc 3. 2 sc in last st. (7 sts)
4. Ch 1. Sc in each st across. (7 sts)
5. Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. Sc 5. 2 sc in last st. Turn. (9 sts)
6. – 23. Ch 1. Sc in each st across. (9 sts)
Leave a long tail, leave a loop.

Construction:
Fold up the bottom of the clutch piece until it touches 10 rows from the picot row at the top.

Pin the side pieces in place on the outsides. Using the long tail, sl st all around, sewing them in place.

Weave in all your tails and attach the sew-on magnetic snaps according to the package directions. Use a darning needle and some yarn so every thing is hidden from the outside.

Let me know which is your favorite! The winning clutch will go with me to California!

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Women’s Faded Stripes Slouchy Hat Crochet Pattern

May 5, 2017 by Bethany 16 Comments

It’s been so hard to crochet this week! Firstly, I haven’t felt very well, and secondly, there is so much that needs to be done around the house and yard. I have also been going through old posts and trying to bring some uniformity to all my patterns, which has proved to be very time consuming. I have developed a style over the years, but my older crochet patterns look a bit out of place! Today’s free crochet pattern is the Faded Stripes Slouchy Hat. It holds a bit of sentimental value; my Hipster Slouchy, the bottom-up version of this hat, was my very first design. It’s been updated a few times over the years (here is the updated version), but is the same pattern. And I DO try to listen to your comments and ideas, so I know some of you prefer to work a hat from the top down, so this is for YOU!

Crochet Striped Coin Purse

April 20, 2017 by Bethany 16 Comments

I’ve always been a wallet girl. I like to carry my cash and cards in a neat wallet, sometimes pinched under my arm, or more recently, in a small, boho-style crossover bag. But what to do with change? I don’t use cash very often, but I still end up with jingling coins somewhere in my bag and I hate it. I decided it was high time to take a few minutes and make myself something: a crochet striped coin purse!

So adorable, right?

Crochet Wrap Clutch

April 18, 2017 by Bethany 5 Comments

Hey friends! Today I am bringing you an easy and simple free crochet pattern. I had an idea for a wrap clutch a few weeks ago, and it turned out just as pretty as I imagined. The tassel is an absolutely must! This wrap clutch is a perfect beginner project and will be a finished item that you will love using.

Women’s Crochet Slipper Sandals

March 17, 2017 by Bethany 11 Comments

Happy Friday, Friend! Here in Utah, we recently switch to Daylight Savings Time. I have never hated it. Honest. But this year was different. Maybe it’s because I am getting older and change is getting harder, or maybe it’s because my brain is hardwired to get up at 8:00 am sharp (yes, my kids spoil me!). Either way, this week has been rough, and I still feel like I am not on track. But a hard brainstorming session last night and lit my mind up with tons of fun spring and summer ideas, PLUS I am almost done designing the upcoming C2C Crochet Along. To send you on your merry way into the weekend, today I am sharing these fun and comfortable Women’s Crochet Slipper Sandals.

This slippers are the worsted version of these Chunky Gladiator Slippers, both are cute and comfy!

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Crochet Rainbow C2C Arm Warmers

March 14, 2017 by Bethany 18 Comments

Happy March, Beautiful! I live in Utah, where the weather is incredibly unpredictable. I am sitting here typing this post, while the warm breeze blows into my office and it’s so heavenly. And would you believe me if I told you I just learned how to work the C2C technique? Well I did. And it’s so. much. fun. My head is bubbling over with ideas for graphs (I am wrapping up designs for a CAL coming SOON, so stay tuned!) and these Crochet Rainbow C2c Arm Warmers were something that I thought of and decided to try.

Women Crochet Rainbow Shamrock Slouchy

February 23, 2017 by Bethany 27 Comments

I have graphs on the brain lately. My 8-bit Heart Slouchy was the first of many ideas. In fact, I am working on a c2c graphgan, which will hopefully be ready in a month or so (Stay tuned it’s going to be a fun one!). The idea for this Crochet Rainbow Shamrock Slouchy came as I was designing a terrible mash between rainbows and plaid (it didn’t end well). I decided to go with ONE idea, and it turned out so pretty! It’s themed St. Paddy’s Day, but could be worn all winter/fall long.

Crochet Color Block Mittens

February 14, 2017 by Bethany 42 Comments

I am racing, ya’ll! I’m racing to publish all the wintery and cold-weather patterns I have on my calendar. Some of them will probably need to wait until fall (I have some super fun things planned for this fall!), but I started designing these Crochet Color Block mittens before Christmas and could never find a time to fit them in. They deserve to be shared this winter, so that’s what I decided to do.

Women’s Top Down Crochet Plaid Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

February 10, 2017 by Bethany 24 Comments

This crochet hat is a remix of my beloved crochet plaid slouchy, worked from the top down! This is for crocheters who loved the plaid hat, but prefect top down over bottom up. This hat is just as cozy, just worked in a different way. Enjoy the free crochet pattern!

Women’s Crochet Hooded Cowl

February 7, 2017 by Bethany 21 Comments

To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t sure if I would get around to making this Women’s Crochet Hooded Cowl. I started with the ribbed cowl and it was taking so long I started to get discouraged and put it on the back burner.
For a year.
Then I reassessed, tried a larger hook and made a bit more progress a bit more quickly. A few more requests from readers finally put a fire under me and I got it finished!

Galilee Crochet Slippers Crochet Pattern

January 31, 2017 by Bethany 16 Comments

These beautiful crochet slippers use different stitches to create stunning color work. Mix and match colors and each pair will be complete unique. This post is a review of the Galilee Slippers pattern written by Mamachee and includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Whistle and Ivy!

Crochet 8-Bit Heart Slouchy

January 27, 2017 by Bethany 56 Comments

Happy Friday friends! I don’t how, but I have gotten into a routine of publishing new patterns on Friday. It’s a fun way to start the weekend for sure :) I really hope you like this one! This crochet 8-bit heart slouchy is quite a simple idea, but it turned out so cute. It’s worked all in dc’s, so it’s a quick project, but isn’t that 8-bit heart adorable? It worked out so wel,l I might be making more graphs and turning them into hats soon.

Puppy Love Infinity Scarf

January 24, 2017 by Bethany 12 Comments

It’s still snowing! It reminds me of growing up in the tip-top of Utah, near Bear Lake. We would walk 2 blocks to school, kicking snowballs and stopping for the occasional show angel, and we knew that Valentine’s Day was around the corner. Even though we were the biggest class in school (10 students!), we still were able to have a fun pink and red party with cards and treats. The gummy cherry hearts were always my favorite, along with those red, flat, heart-shaped lollipops with the thin layer of white icing on the front, remember those? Even though I don’t put up lots of decorations in my house for Valentine’s Day, I do have fond memories of the holiday, and it is the prefect time to get to this pattern: the Puppy Love Infinity Scarf!

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Women’s Quick and Cozy Crochet Slippers

January 20, 2017 by Bethany 35 Comments

Happy weekend friends! Today brings a pattern that I have been working on for a few weeks, which is crazy because they work up so quickly, only 4 rounds! To be fair, my original design idea was a slipper boot (which IS coming in a few weeks), but halfway through I thought they looked cute as low-top slippers. So today’s pattern is Women’s Quick and Cozy Crochet Slippers.