Plaid Crochet Woodland Animal Hats – Free Crochet Pattern

October 27, 2017 by Bethany 51 Comments

These cute crochet woodland animal hats feature a cute plaid and gingham color scheme! They are worked from the bottom up and forming the ears is simply done by closing the top flat and cinching the ears a bit. The pattern includes sizing for the whole family

One of my favorite patterns from Plaid Week this year was my Plaid Fox Hat. It was a vision that came together beautifully and I was so happy with how the pattern turned out. When I shared in on Facebook, I had a few people throw out ideas for other animals. I loved the idea of a whole woodland animal set, so I got to work designing other Plaid Woodland Animal Hats. The Raccoon and Deer were simple enough, but the Bear was a bit tricky. Bears have roundish ears so I had to do a bit of experimenting. Luckily, and idea of how to make the ears round came to me, and it worked out beautifully!
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Crochet Plaid Tree Skirt – Free Crochet Pattern

October 15, 2017 by Bethany 54 Comments

Add some rustic flair to your Christmas tree with this crochet plaid tree skirt! The wood buttons make a perfect finishing touch. This post is sponsored by Yarnspirations, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you!

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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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Schoolyard Striped Hat

September 4, 2017 by Bethany 2 Comments

Septembers here are pretty darn unpredictable. They could be chilly. They could be like a second August. They could start out like August and end like November. So we need to be prepared!
A couple of years ago, I had a friend reach out to me about some crochet hats. She was making some for an elementary school class and wanted to make sure each child in the class had one. I decided to whip up a pattern that was perfect for chilly school morning and fast to make. This simple Schoolyard hat is perfect for both girls and boys and is an easy pattern for when you need a hat fast.

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30 Minute Chunky Crochet Slippers Crochet Pattern

August 22, 2017 by Bethany 20 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.

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C2C Crochet Solar System Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

August 19, 2017 by Bethany 51 Comments

This Crochet Solar System crochet blanket features all the elements of our solar system, complete with comets, asteroids and a space ship (or two!). This blanket was originally released as a Crochet Along, but you can get all the afghan square patterns instantly by clicking each photo at the bottom of the post.

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Crochet Flip Flop Keychain – Free Crochet Pattern

June 24, 2017 by Bethany 19 Comments

This cute crochet flip flop keychain would make a fun easy gift or a nice addition to your summer craft booth. Mix and match colors and enjoy this quick project! This post includes affiliate links, click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Whistle and Ivy!

I’ve struggled with my crojo this week. Summers are hard for me! Plus, my old iPod also died a few weeks ago. It was a 5th generation classic, so yeah, it was about 12 years old. I snagged another one and have spent that last few days putting all my music on it (some of it needed to be ripped from CDs… ‘memba those?). I have forgotten about some of it and it’s crazy how listening to an old song can transport you back in time. It’s been very fun and nostalgic. Even though my mind was focused on getting all my music transferred, I was able to complete an itty, bitty project anyway, this Crochet Flip Flop Keychain! These cuties are made with cotton fingering yarn, and are so fun to mix and match colors.

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Crochet in Public Bag Pattern – Free Crochet Pattern

June 10, 2017 by Bethany 70 Comments

I think we can collectively agree that crochet is awesome. It’s therapeutic, it’s useful, it’s fun, it passes the time…need I go on? Today is National Knit or Crochet in Public Day, which is an awesome holiday in my opinion (although I’m sure you don’t need a holiday to crochet in public, ammi right?). This cute Crochet in Public Bag is something that I thought up some time ago, but today is a fitting day to finally write and publish the pattern. This bag is perfect for a quick project on the run, especially if you are somewhere where you can’t sit or hold your yarn in your lap. Take your crochet literally everywhere.

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Easy Crochet Pouch Case – Free Crochet Pattern

June 5, 2017 by Bethany 6 Comments

This darling easy crochet pouch case is easy to make and so lovey for any occasion! Use it as a clutch or for a case for your notions. The yarn for this post was provided by Wool and the Gang. Thank you!

I guess I have been on a crochet clutch kick lately (check out my Color Pop Clutch, Tide Pool Clutch and Everia Clutch). Crochet clutches are on trend right now, and summer is the perfect time to make them, since you don’t really want to snuggle under a cozy blanket in the summer heat. This Crochet Cindy Case turned out absolutely gorgeous. I was working on it while visiting family this weekend and everyone commented on how pretty it is, and what a lovely texture it has.

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Crochet Air Plant Pot Pattern

June 1, 2017 by Bethany 16 Comments

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I am pretty excited to share this Crochet Air Plant Pot with you today. I was gifted a large air plant last month and it’s sort of been sitting on the widow sill next to my cactus since then. I haven’t given it too much thought until I saw this fabulous Crochet Air Plant Jellyfish by One Dog Woof. So cute, right? Although an air plant will be perfectly happy and healthy sitting in the bright windowsill, it is a bit fun to make a crochet pot for it.

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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

What you need: (affiliate links)

– 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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Tide Pool Wrap Clutch

May 12, 2017 by Bethany 12 Comments

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Hey everyone! I wanted to thanks so much for you encouragement and excitement on my behalf! Yesterday, I announced that has Red Heart invited me to Women’s Choice Awards. It is such an honor to be invited by amazing women to celebrate amazing women. I wanted to involve my people (stay tuned for my first-ever Facebook Live), and let you vote on which clutch I should take to the event. Yesterday I shared the free crochet pattern for my Color Pop Clutch. Today, I am sharing this gorgeous Tide Pool Clutch.

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Color Pop Clutch

May 11, 2017 by Bethany 4 Comments

Thanks to Red Heart for providing the yarn for this post!

You guys. I have some pretty exciting news. I’ve been keeping it quiet while I get things ready, but am now able to share with you: I have been invited by Red Heart Yarns to attend the Women’s Choice Awards! I cannot even explain how flattered I am to have the opportunity to be surrounded by so many amazing, fierce women who have done so much in the advancement of their fields and in creating a better world for us all. It’s also beyond exciting to be noticed by America’s favorite yarn brand! This event honors extraordinary women who are making great and wonderful changes in the world, and it also supports the non-profit group I Am That Girl, whose mission is to empower girls to find their self-worth and gain confidence in themselves and in their potential. Red Heart has been voted America’s Most Recommended Yarn Brand, and I am beyond thrilled to be able to celebrate with them at this fun event.

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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.

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Crochet Hacky Sack

April 3, 2017 by Bethany 20 Comments

The idea for today’s free crochet pattern is brought to you by my husband Dallas! He was a real whiz with a hacky sack back in the the day (still is!). It’s funny, and really cool, how you can be married to someone for almost a decade but still learn little things about him/her. He can keep this crochet hacky sack going for a while, and it’s fun to watch him teach our 5 year old his mad skills! I was never good at it, but it’s fun to stand around in a circle laughing, chatting and kicking around a foot bag (fun fact: “foot bag” is the generic term for a Hacky Sack).

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Wonderland Blocks – A FREE Crochet Pattern

March 27, 2017 by Abbey Swanson 2 Comments

Wonderland Blocks is a guest post written by Abbey from The Firefly Hook. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

These blocks make a sweet toy for baby. Light enough to be stacked or thrown, these soft playthings are safe for little ones and add charm to any nursery. Place a jingle bell or sound maker in the interior for a playful noisemaker!

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Wonderland Blocks

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The Wonderland Blocks pattern is one of seven designs included in the latest eBook by The Firefly Hook:

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Crochet Daisy Wreath – Free Crochet Pattern

March 24, 2017 by Bethany 6 Comments

Make some bright crochet daises and use them to make a pretty crochet daisy wreath! This wreath will bring some color to your world even if spring hasn’t made an appearance yet. The post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Happy weekend friend! We are off to get dirty and enjoy the beautiful sunshine, but I wanted to share this adorable Crochet Gerbera Daisy Wreath pattern with you before we head off. This pattern is a lovely weekend project, and you could have a bright, pretty wreath on your door by Sunday morning.

Last week I shared these pretty Gerbera Daisies, and I knew they would be perfect for a fun, springtime wreath.

CROCHET GERBERA DAISY WREATH

What you need: (affiliates)
-Medium Weight yarn in bright colors (Knit Picks Brava: Cotton Candy, Rouge, Alfalfa, Seashell, Custard)
–G Hook
-18″ Grapevine Wreath
– 2.5″ Burlap Ribbon
–Hot Glue Gun

Start by making several Crochet Gerbera Daisies. You can find a full tutorial here. I made 11 total for my wreath. Be sure you don’t skip the blocking step when you finish your flowers! You want your flowers to lay flat and pretty, and blocking fixes the intense curl they have when you finish crocheting them.

Once your flower are done, set them on your wreath the way you would like them to lay. They look very pretty overlapping. You can glue them in place with your hot glue gun. Be sure to put a small dab behind the petals in the top front, as gravity will pull on them when your wreath is hung, and they will want to flop down.

Next, wrap your burlap ribbon around the remaining bare wreath. Glue it in place on the back.

How simple was that?! Those bright, pretty colors make my happy. I love how it looks next to my door.

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Rock-a-bye-baby Bunting – A Free Crochet Pattern

March 23, 2017 by Abbey Swanson 4 Comments

The Rock-a-bye-baby Bunting is a guest post written by Abbey from The Firefly Hook. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Sweetly festive and as colorful as you choose to make it, this bunting looks like a celebration and this superwash wool launders beautifully. You can pull it out every year for party decorations or crochet it in the colors of baby’s room and leave it up for whimsical décor.

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Rock-a-bye-baby Bunting

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The Rock-a-bye-baby Bunting is one of seven designs included in the latest eBook by The Firefly Hook:

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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.

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Crochet Star Flower Lights

March 8, 2017 by Bethany 6 Comments

I absolutely love Christmas lights. My favorite ones to put on my tree are the rainbow colored ones (as a kid they reminded me of the cherry candy canes, yum!). Let me be clear, I don’t leave my Christmas lights up all year! But I love the ambience that those tiny twinkling lights bring, and I refuse to believe they are only for winter holidays. Sipping drinks in the warm backyard while the kids play is one of my favorite summer pastimes and these Crochet Star Flower Lights make the perfect decor to our back porch.

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Crochet Gerbera Daisies – Free Crochet Pattern

March 1, 2017 by Bethany 6 Comments

These lovey crochet Gerbera Daisies bring a pop of pretty color to your crochet project! Use them to embellish garments or hats, or make a wreath or bouquet. Mix and match colors to make a crochet daisy perfect for your next project. This post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

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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.

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Women’s Crochet Hooded Cowl

February 7, 2017 by Bethany 25 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!

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Free Pattern: Double-Layered Handle Holder by The Firefly Hook

December 14, 2016 by Abbey Swanson 5 Comments

The Double-Layered Handle Holder is a guest post written by Abbey from The Firefly Hook. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

We are huge fans of cast iron in our house.

I won’t wax on about how awesome cast iron is or start a debate on how to properly season your pans. I’ll refrain because if you are looking to make an accessory for your pans you are already well-aware of cast iron’s many benefits and I’m sure you’ve formed all your opinions about the way to properly care for these superstars of the kitchen.

One thing I will share is my favorite dish to make in my cast iron: Shepherd’s Pie. Cook the meat, add veggies, plop mashed potatoes on top and throw the entire pan in the oven. It’s a one-pan-wonder! (My favorite recipe is from 100 Days of Real Food in case you need it)

There you are in a kitchen that smells heavenly with nothing but a cutting board to wash and some time to crochet until dinner. By the time your shepherd’s pie gets bubbly delicious inside, you can whip up one of these cozies.

I designed a cast iron handle cozy a few years ago – double layered and worked in a tube. I’m going to be honest – I really hate working on little projects. It hurts my hands and fingers when I can’t hold onto the project while I’m crocheting. (Am I the only one?)

I wanted to design a cozy that could be worked in rows then folded twice so it would be more fun for me to make them. The cozy on a cast iron needs to be double-layered because the pans are so heavy. If you only have one layer, your fingers could press against the holes in the cozy (which is supposed to function as a protection against the heat) and you’ll get a burn and probably a broken toe when you drop the pan.

So here you are – a cozy to make your hands happy twice: worked in rows and double layered.

Double-Layered Handle Holder:

Yarn: Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton 100% Peruvian Pima Cotton (100 g/142 m/ 155 yds per skein) in True Blood Red (CB) and Brick Red (CA)

Hook: Size (I-9) 5.5 mm

Gauge: 7 sts and 7 rows = 2” in sc

Abbreviations:

CA color A

CB color B

ch chain

sc single crochet

sl st slip stitch

Note: You can adjust the length of the handle holder by increasing or decreasing the initial chains; width is adjusted by increasing or decreasing rows.

Pattern:

With CA, ch 18.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17 sc)

Rows 2 – 35: Ch 1, sc in each st across.

Finish off.

Fold in half. Attach CB to any side.