Craft. Crochet. Create.
This modern southwestern-inspired crochet serape hat and cowl make a lovely set for the desert chic lover. Crochet the hat and cowl in bright coral and turquoise for a true desert vibe. This post is brought to you by WeCrochet, an online yarn shop that caters to crocheters! Get your everyday basics and luxurious favorites all in one place. This post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting us!
I love the new year. For me, it’s a time of reflection, introspection and prioritizing. I always make a list of specific goals and keep them visible through the whole year. Then, at the beginning of the next year, I analyze how I did. I don’t always hit goals, but sometimes I do! Even though it’s not 100%, I am closer to the kind of person I want to be by shooting for something better than myself each year.
January is also a time to purge. That sweater that I keep telling myself I will wear someday? Off to a thrift store! The junk drawer that I have been avoiding for 365 days? Organized and dejunked!
I also wanted to do some giveaways, specifically getting rid of some yarn from my stash that has been discontinued (I do not like designing with yarn that you can’t find to recreate my projects!).
I didn’t end up purging and much as I would like, but I did find some very pretty things that I wanted to giveaway. Some of this pretty yarn is not actually discontinued, I just wanted to show my appreciation for you!
When you follow along with me, read my emails, share my blog links on social media or comment with words of encouragement and positivity, you are quite literally supporting my blog and my family and I am so SOOOO grateful. Words can’t express my gratitude and I wish I could buy a gift for every single person who has helped make Whistle and Ivy was it is.
So I am settling for 5 giveaways.
What can you win???
PRIZE ONE
1. ONE original Whistle and Ivy “Stache Bustin” Tote. EIGHT skeins of Cotton Paintbox Yarns.
PRIZE TWO
2. ONE Original Whistle and Ivy “Save Needle, Use Hooks” Make-up Pouch. TWO Skeins of DMC Wooly, TWO skeins of Debbie Bliss Eco Baby, TWO Skeins of DMC 100% Baby
PRIZE THREE
3. ONE original Whistle and Ivy “Stache Bustin” Tote, THREE skeins of Yarn Bee Cool Hues Fabric Yarn, ONE Plymouth Yarns Hot Cakes
PRIZE FOUR
4. ONE Original Whistle and Ivy “Save Needle, Use Hooks” Canvas Tote, THREE Skeins of Plymouth Hannah, TWO Skeins of Debbie Bliss DK Cotton
PRIZE FIVE
5. ONE Small Drawstring Project Bag “Coffee. Crochet. Sleep. Repeat.” ONE Skein of WeCrochet Fable Fur Yarn, TWO Skeins of Knit Picks Chroma, ONE Skein of Knit Picks Alux, THREE Skeins of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, TWO pins.
HOW TO ENTER:
Each prize has it’s own Rafflecopter giveaway widget. You can enter all of them! Make sure you read through the entry methods, everyone gets to enter by simply clicking “ENTER”, but you can also earn additional entries by following the different prompts.
RULES:
Open worldwide. This prize is not affiliated with any brand or company. No purchase is necessary to enter, but you must provide an email address so you may be contacted if you win. All prizes are fulfilled by me (Bethany Dearden) and I will ship the prize to you. For a winner to claim his/her prize, winner must privately provide me with mailing address. Winners will be chosen randomly via the Rafflecopter widget. Winners will be emailed using the email he/she provided in the Rafflecopter widget. Winners have 48 hours to respond to the email notification before the prize is forfeited and given to a second randomly generated name. Giveaway ends Jan 12, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
Thank you for your love and support and I am excited to create more crochet awesomeness this coming year!
xoxo,
This beautiful fair isle crochet wall hanging features simple color work to create a classic design. Add some Heat Transfer vinyl to your crochet wall hinging or some freehand embroidery to make it a lovely wintry addition to your wall decor. This post is brought to you by WeCrochet, an online yarn shop especially for crocheters! Find yarn, books, merch, and other goodies for crochet lovers at crochet.com. This post also includes affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
This small crochet coin pouch will hold all your loose change and is the perfect size to be an AirPod pouch as well! Hook it to your keyring so you always have what you need. This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
This cute crochet ornament brings boho desert flair and a southwest modern touch to your holiday decor. This cute little cactus could double as cute desk decor as well. Make one this holiday season! This post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
These darling crochet tree shaped ornaments have a simple, rustic construction, and will make a darling addition to your handmade ornament collection. Add your own embellishments or edge it in white to look like a snow-covered tree. This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
This darling crochet moon cycle mobile has a wonderful and interesting contrast of color for baby! She will love looking at this simple crochet mobile. The pattern is simple and made with basic stitches. You can even put the moons onto a baby gym for more baby play.
This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
This cute crochet plaid camper pillow features a retro trailer parked in a pretty winter mountain scene. You will love adding this to your holiday decor! The post is brought to you by LoveCrafts. All creative, opinions and content are 100% my own. This post included affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
This plaid crochet plant basket is lovey way to gift a beautiful poinsettia this holiday season. It would also look beautiful around a tabletop-sized evergreen or Christmas tree. The post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Add some handmade crochet plaid to your Christmas decor. This crochet plaid wall hanging is a simple crochet item with added heat transfer vinyl to make a crisp holiday greeting. This fun project is much easier than you think and you will love bringing together the two crafts. This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
Looking for a quick stocking? This plaid topped chunky crochet stocking is a fun, quick project for Christmas! Make a whole set to use or just for display. This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
Thank you so much for following along with our crochet plaid patchwork blanket CAL! It was so fun to see your progress and participation. Today we will use a simple method to sew the squares together into a finished blanket. This CAL is brought to you by Red Heart, all creatives, patterns and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support!
Welcome to Day Five of our Plaid Blanket CAL! Today’s square is a lovely crochet plaid mountain square, featuring a modern mountain shape in plaid colors. It brings together a rustic shape with the buffalo plaid color work. This CAL is brought to you by Red Heart, all creatives, patterns and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support!
Today’s square is a new spin on crochet buffalo plaid: crochet tartan! Tartan is worked similarly to crochet buffalo plaid with a few changes in the color work. These crochet tartan blanket squares are just as easy with a new look. This CAL is brought to you by Red Heart, all creatives, patterns and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support!
Welcome to Day three of our Plaid Blanket CAL! Today’s crochet antlers blanket square adds a bit of rustic woodland flair to our plaid blanket. This CAL is brought to you by Red Heart, all creatives, patterns and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support!
Day two of our Plaid Blanket CAL brings us this lovey crochet geometric blanket square. It’s made of all dc stitches and uses and graph, it’s one of the quickest squares for the blanket! This CAL is brought to you by Red Heart, all creatives, patterns and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support!
Hello October!
And hello to our new guest designer: Julie from ACCROchet.
I had the lucky opportunity to meet Julie at CGOA 2018. This woman is talented, smart and extremely hilarious. I am pretty sure our laughing sessions equaled an insanity ab workout. She is extremely knowledgeable, and it was s fun discussing crochet, yarn and everything else. Julie is a treasure!
Her website is full of fun, unique designs.
Check out her free patterns here.
Check out her premium patterns here.
I’ll let Julie tell you more about herself!
ACCROchet is Julie Desjardins, a bilingual French Canadian crochet designer, who obviously enjoys puns. Julie’s aim is to foster communities that value and recognize the artist’s talent, time, and tools, and that want to surround themselves in those same luxurious elements. My original goal was to bring crochet into its own in my own province. Francophone crocheters had few resources when I came on the scene. That goal has changed and evolved over time, and while I still have a soft spot for my French crocheters & designers, I now aim to be a resource for crocheters everywhere. I do this through classes, workshops, events, designs, translations and mentoring. I work with the best tools of the trade, and encourage others to do the same, to make everyone’s crochet experience ever more enjoyable. I love to discover and teach new techniques, to challenge crocheters of all skill levels, and to promote our beautiful craft. ACCROchet’s focus is now on the beauty of our stitches, the magic we create with beautiful yarn, and that moment of delight when a new completed crochet project enters the world.
As our October Guest Designer, Julie has offered her Quatre Convertible Cowl for you ENDLESS BUNDLE members!
Yay!
You can find the pattern PDF download on the WHAT’S NEW page.
Want a taste of Julie’s style? These are a few of my favorite winter designs of hers:
– MJs Hug Blanket
– Fireside Sweater
– Dobby Socks (best seller!)
– Red Riding Hood
– Three of Hearts Hat
Julie can be found on Ravelry, and I love being in her Facebook group (check it out here), where she shares inspiring projects, videos and crochet funnies!
xoxo,
Did you know you can create crochet that looks like buffalo plaid? You can! With simple crochet stitches and strategic color changes, you can create beautiful crochet buffalo plaid. This post will teach you how to crochet buffalo plaid basics, gives you free crochet patterns using the buffalo plaid technique AND if you are ready to take your skills up a notch, you can enroll in the Learn Crochet Plaid online course! This course can be purchased as a stand-alone product OR you can enroll in my ENDLESS BUNDLE which includes the course PLUS every other pattern, video and download I have! Learn more here This post includes affiliate links, which means I get a small commissions if you make a purchase using one of my links (with zero cost to you!). Thanks for your support!
This darling crochet mandrake baby hat makes an easy and cute Halloween costume! The crochet pattern includes instructions for the mandrake hat as well as a printable for the Mandrake label that you can iron onto a plaid onesie. Remember, ear protection required!
This post contains affiliate links. For more info, click here.
Love switching up your apple watch band? This fun, boho DIY crochet Apple Watch band is lovely addition to your watch band collection! You can easily customize it so many ways, or use one of the three simple variations in this post. Make one or ten! This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Whistle and Ivy!
Looking for a new way to make pom-poms? Try these DIY Sheepskin pom-poms! They are the best of both worlds: round and plush like a yarn pom-pom, but with an extra woodsy texture of fur. They are even washable! This easy tutorial shows you how to make these pom-poms, your soon-to-be new favorite!
This cute and easy crochet cactus pincushion is a delightful addition to your craft room! Make this project easily in just an afternoon. Your finished crochet cactus pincushion will be a fun and whimsical place to store your pins for all your future crochet, sewing and crafting needs. This post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
This modern boho-style crochet arrows blanket square makes a pretty addition to your current patchwork afghan blanket or would make a lovey blanket of all-arrows! Add some fringe and tassels for some extra style. Snuggle under your new cozy and modern crochet blanket or display it beautifully on your sofa or blanket ladder.
This project was part of a collaboration with the Joy Creators, a group of bloggers for Red Heart. Yarn was provided for this project by Red Heart, but no other compensation was provided.
Using a simple appliqué, you can make this crochet cactus appliqué hat in an afternoon! Add a special crochet touch to your favorite hat or get a new hat make one for your best friend. You will love adding crochet appliqués to all your stuff! This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank for your continued support.
