Happy Halloween from Link and Zelda!

October 30, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Costume Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, character, comicon, cosplay, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, game, gamer, halloween, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, legend of zelda, link, link and zelda cosplay, link and zelda costume, pattern, red heart yarns, teach, tutorial, video, video game, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia, zelda 4 Comments

Now that Halloween is here, I have compiled all the patterns in one place! Each piece to the costumes are here for you to create.

Each photo is listed with the link to the coinciding blog.

Follow all the patterns to make your own Link and Zelda by clicking the photos or the links above the photos!

If you choose to not make the costumes, you will still find a collection of great patterns below to modify for personal use.

Link

Link to the Past Hat

The Link to the Past Hat is a great stocking cap for cold weather, holidays, or cosplay costumes. Follow this link to make your hat.

Elf Ears

Elfin Ears are a must in the Link and Zelda Costume! They can also work for many other fun costume ideas!! This fun and easy pattern is the perfect detail to give your outfits a fantasy look!!

The Chain Link Tunic is the lining under Link’s main Pullover. This tunic is not only a great detail in this costume, you can modify this to be a swimsuit cover-up or as a mesh top over a dress. Lots of versatility with this piece!

Fingerless Gloves

Link’s Fingerless Gloves were made from my Harry Potter gloves you can find here. By changing the colors and adding a few more rows, they worked perfectly for this costume! Change them up to match your winter gear and make your own!

Link to the Past Pullover Vest

Link to the Past Pullover Vest is the green shirt Link wears over the Chain Link Tunic. This is the main part of the costume for your Link Character. Don’t need a costume? Use this pattern and make it into a Baha Hoodie, Vest, or Poncho!

Aside from these patterns I created to complete the Link costume, there were additional pieces I created or used to finish the entire ensemble.

For Link, I found the perfect wig on Amazon and you can find it here. It worked out perfectly and honestly transformed Nate into Link (or Justin Bieber depending on who you ask! LOL!!)

For the sashes, I just chained an amount that was long enough to fit around Nate, then I double crocheted across, chained up 3, and double crocheted across for a second row. Then I fastened off and sewed it together. I did this for both the belt and the shoulder sash.

I just had Nate pick up the grey turtleneck and khaki pants at a thrift store. For less than $10.00 it was his contribution to this costume. Now he has a shirt for work and a pair of khaki pants he can wear again! It’s a win/win!!

For the leg warmers I modified this boot cuff pattern and made them longer. See the video tutorial for these boot cuffs to make the leg warmers longer.

The boots were an old pair we had on hand.

I did pin the Elf Ears on the hat with safety pins and used pins to also secure the sash in place.

I used cardboard, grey acrylic craft paint, and felt for the sword.

Zelda

Destiny Headband

Zelda’s Head piece can be found here. This can be used for any princess outfit and can be modified as a crown or even a fashion piece. Change the colors and make it your own!

The Fairy Tunic

The Fairy Tunic was the last piece I made. Unfortunately, I made this slightly larger than I needed, but it worked perfectly to fit over my Zelda “dress” that I found at a thrift store. Since I dress modestly, I also wore a long sleeve white shirt, so having made it a tad bigger worked in my favor since I had to wear it over everything.

Princess Shoulder Armor

The Princess Shoulder Armour can be found in this blog. I crocheted around wire in this tutorial and it is a great demonstration on how easy it is to make your crochet pieces mold-able allowing you to shape your design. One tip: beware of tiny wire poking out. Watch those ends or you might get poked with a wire! OUCH!

Elf Ears

Once again, The Elf Ears are a must in the Link and Zelda Costume! They can also work for many other fun costume ideas!! This fun and easy pattern is the perfect detail to give your outfits a fantasy look!!

Princess Costume Gloves

Princess Costume Gloves are another fun detail to complete this costume. I add detail to give some fun authenticity, but these can be modified for any costume or make them for your personal use by changing the color and adding other embellishments!

Aside from these patterns I created to complete the Zelda costume, there were additional pieces I created or used to finish the entire ensemble.

I wrapped my hair in white yarn strands. As I studied the Zelda character, I found in most sketches, she had two lengths of hair wrapped in the front. I emulated this as best as I could as I typically cover my hair. This was the best way to accomplish that.

Zelda’s skirt was a second hand wedding dress I found at the thrift store for $8.99. It had some jewel design on the bodice so I tried to work it to my advantage. I used grey acrylic craft paint to draw a similar design along the bottom of the dress which I found in most of the cosplay drawings I studied while trying to create this costume.

I wore a white long sleeve shirt underneath my dress and top as a personal choice. Most costumes I studied, had NO sleeves, but it works both ways.

I used cardboard and felt to create her dress panel that hangs down the front. I attached it to a hanging embellishment – The Destiny Headband. I used safety pins to secure it to the inside of the tunic I wore.

I wore grey boots as I noticed that Zelda often wears combat boots in the video game.

Final Thoughts

When Nate and I were deciding on costume ideas, I found this cosplay ensemble to be most challenging project yet. Nate is a gamer; I am not. I struggled to give these costumes authenticity as I was learning as I go. I hope I gave these characters the homage and respect they deserve. I had so much fun in the creative process and getting caught up in learning about this video game added to the thrill. I really hope it makes you as happy as it made us to dress up and wear these wonderful costumes. It was worth every moment to make them. We won BEST IN SHOW in our annual family Halloween costume contest, and we were awarded the Golden Pumpkin! We also won second place in a community costume contest and won a $50 gift certificate! It has been such a fun journey! Thanks for coming along with us!

~Link and Zelda (AKA Nate and Nadia)

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Crochet Tutorial: Fairy Tunic

October 30, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in clothing, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, burgundy, character, christmas, costume, crochet, crochet shirt, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, legend of zelda, link, link and zelda, pattern, princess, red heart yarns, shirt, soft, stitch, teach, top, tunic, tutorial, video, video tutorial, warrior, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia, zelda 1 Comment

My very last installment in the Link and Zelda costumes is The Fairy Tunic. I spent each night well past midnight the week before Halloween, trying to finish and achieve some level of authenticity to these costumes. I made this tunic a bit larger than my frame as it had to fit over the dress I had purchased at a thrift store. It can easily be altered by adding corset ties down the back to help cinch it in a bit.

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this shirt:

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:

–Red Heart Soft in Berry
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
-K-6.50mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
–Stitch Marker
–Yarn Needle
–Measuring Tape
–Scissors

NOTES:

-This project uses 640 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for the top I made is said in the intro of the video tutorial
-If you need to make this a different size, make your foundation chain for the back side as wide as your back and each of the front pieces half of the width of your back piece.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
FLO: Front Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
HDC2TOG: Half Double Crochet Decrease

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Back: Working from the top down
Ch 52 or any even number that is as wide as your back (again, see video tutorial for specific measuring)
Row 1: DC in 4th Ch from hook and across, turn. (50)
Row 2: Ch up 3 (counts as first DC) Work in between the posts of the stitches. (**Do not work in first space**), DC in each space across, DC in last ch up 3 st, turn. (50)
Rows 3-37: Repeat Row 2 (50)
You can make more or less rows to cover your back, the next rows are the decrease to make the point.
Row 38: [DC2TOG] 2x, DC in each space between the sts until 3 sps remain, [DC2TOG] 2x, turn. (46) (see video tutorial for specific location of decreases)
Row 39: Ch up 3 (counts as first DC) Work in between the posts of the stitches. (**Do not work in first space**), DC in each space across, DC in last ch up 3 st, turn.
Row 40: Repeat Row 38. (42)
Row 41: Repeat Row 39. (42)
Row 42: Repeat Row 38. (38)
Row 43: Repeat Row 39. (38)
Row 44: Repeat Row 38. (34)
Row 45: Repeat Row 39. (34)
Row 46: Repeat Row 38. (30)
Row 47: Repeat Row 39. (30)
Row 48: Repeat Row 38. (26)
Row 49: Repeat Row 39. (26)
Row 50: Repeat Row 38. (22)
Row 51: Repeat Row 39. (22)
Row 52: Repeat Row 38. (18)
Row 53: Repeat Row 39. (18)
Row 54: Repeat Row 38. (14)
Row 55: Repeat Row 39. (14)
Row 56: Repeat Row 38. (10)
Row 57:Repeat Row 39. (10)
Row 58: Repeat Row 38. (6)
Row 59: Repeat Row 39. (6)
Row 60: Ch up 2, DC in next sp, [DC2TOG] 2x.
Row 61: Ch up 2, DC2TOG working in the sps only. (See video tutorial for those last 2 rows for visual instructions)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Front Pieces: Make 2
Ch 4
Row 1: 2 DC in 4th Ch from hook, turn. (3)
Row 2: Ch up 3 (counts as DC), (working between sts) DC in first sp on row, 2 DC in next sp, turn. (4)
Row 3: Ch up 3, DC in first sp on row, 1 DC in each sp between the sts until 1 space remains, put 2 DC in last sp. (5)
Row 4-28: Repeat Row 3
You can continue the increase if you need to. I have 30 sts at the end of row 28. Just make it half of the front of your chest measurement (1/4 of your whole bust measurement) Then go on to row 29 instructions
Row 29-39: Ch up 3 (counts as first DC) Work in between the posts of the stitches. (**Including first space**), DC in each space across, turn.
You can continue to work DC rows for the length you need it to be. When you are done, fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Assembly steps:
Sew front pieces to back piece.
Sew front center.
SC around bottom of entire piece.

Straps: Make 2
Ch 27 or the measurement of how long you need your straps to be
Row 1: DC in 4th ch and across, turn. (25)
Row 2: Ch up 3, DC across.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew straps to shirt.
Add white yarn detail in the front of your shirt by embroidering it with a yarn needle.

Enjoy!!

~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Like this hat? Try making the Princess Shoulder Armor:

Crochet Tutorial: Link to the Past Pullover Sweater Vest

October 24, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in clothing, Costume Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, character, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, game, gamer, games, halloween, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, legend of zelda, link, link to the past, pattern, red heart yarns, retro video games, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video game, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia, zelda 1 Comment

Here is the latest piece of the cosplay costumes I am creating. My Link to the Past pullover vest is Part of Nate’s costume. We will be doing a full reveal on Saturday October 28, 2017. This ensemble has a few more additions until complete but the closer I come to finishing, the more excited I get!

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this project:

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:

–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Medium Thyme
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Warm Brown
-K-6.50mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
–Stitch Marker
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

-This project uses less than 1,450 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for the shirt I demonstrate is 25 inches long and 22 inches across (44 inches around)
-If you need to make this a different size, make your foundation chain half the measurement of your chest measurement. (Also see video tutorial for full explanation)

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Front:
With 2 Strands of Yarn
Ch 61 or any amount that is half of the largest part of your chest (Nate’s chest is 44 inches around, so half of that is 22 inches, that was the length of my foundation chain)

Row 1: HDC in 2nd Ch and across, ch 1, turn. (60)
Row 2: Work in BLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (60)
Row 3: Work in FLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (60)
Rows 4-39: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 ending with a repeat of Row 3 (back side facing you)
You can repeat this pattern or stop sooner and go onto the shoulder part when the front length is as long as you need it to be.
See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Do not fasten off, continue to work the Left Shoulder

Shoulders:

Left Shoulder:
Row 1: (Outside of shirt is facing you), Working in BLO, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, HDC in next 22 sts (or to 2 stitches left to halfway point), [HDC2TOG] 2 times, leave the rest of the stitches unworked, Ch 1, turn. (26)
Row 2: Working in FLO, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, HDC in next 18 sts or until there are 4 sts left, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, ch 1, turn. (22)
Row 3: Working in BLO, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, HDC in next 14 sts or until there are 4 sts left, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, ch 1, turn. (18)
Row 4: Working in FLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (18)
Row 5: Working in BLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (18)
Row 6: Repeat Row 4
Row 7: Repeat Row 5
Row 8: Repeat Row 4
Row 9: Repeat Row 5
Row 10: Working in FLO, 2 HDC in 1st and next st, HDC in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 HDC in each of last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (22)
Row 11: Working in BLO, 2 HDC in 1st and next st, HDC in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 HDC in each of last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (26)
Row 12: Repeat Row 10
Row 13: Working in BLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (30)
Fasten off.

Work on Right Shoulder now:
Attach yarn to BLO of Next Free Stitch on Row 39 of the Front of the sweater (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Ch up 1
Row 1: (Outside of shirt is facing you), Working in BLO, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, HDC in next 22 sts (or to 2 stitches left to halfway point), [HDC2TOG] 2 times, leave the rest of the stitches unworked, Ch 1, turn. (26)
Row 2: Working in FLO, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, HDC in next 18 sts or until there are 4 sts left, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, ch 1, turn. (22)
Row 3: Working in BLO, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, HDC in next 14 sts or until there are 4 sts left, [HDC2TOG] 2 times, ch 1, turn. (18)
Row 4: Working in FLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (18)
Row 5: Working in BLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (18)
Row 6: Repeat Row 4
Row 7: Repeat Row 5
Row 8: Repeat Row 4
Row 9: Repeat Row 5
Row 10: Working in FLO, 2 HDC in 1st and next st, HDC in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 HDC in each of last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (22)
Row 11: Working in BLO, 2 HDC in 1st and next st, HDC in each st until 2 sts remain, 2 HDC in each of last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (26)
Row 12: Repeat Row 10
Row 13: Working in BLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (30)
DO NOT fasten off,
Start working on Back

Back
Row 1: Working in FLO, HDC across Right Shoulder, and across Left shoulder in each stitch (see video tutorial for visual instructions), ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Working in BLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (60)
Row 3: Working in FLO, HDC across, ch 1, turn. (60)
Rows 4-53: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 ending on a repeat of Row 3.
Fasten off.

Assembly step:
Weave in all ends.
Sew sides up
Make 2 braids and lace them up each side
SC around neck hole
HDC 2 rows around sleeves (In the video tutorial, I share how to make longer sleeves)

Enjoy!!

~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Like this hat? Try making the Link to the Past Stocking Cap!

My Crafty Wishlist

October 23, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: basic, beginner, cool, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, i want, learn, list, need, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, stuff, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, want, wish, wish list, wishes, wishlist, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 3 Comments

I spend a lot of time in the yarn aisle whenever I find myself out shopping. I also find myself drawn to beautiful fibers each time I see an attractive item in housewares. Clothing with crochet detail always catches my attention. It has become innate to be enticed to anything related to my passion. So is it any wonder that my wish list grows each time I head out to do some retail therapy??

I have a lot of self-control. I have developed it over the years as a need-based defense mechanism. Without it, I would go completely broke! But, that doesn’t mean I can’t dream, and hope that one day I might splurge (first I have a wedding to pay for so for now, admiring from a distance is ok)!

I love a good sale! I love shopping the internet for the best deal! Today, I worked some of my research magic to find some great deals on my “Wish List” items!! I am tucking these away here on my blog to revisit. Maybe in some future blog posts, I might actually follow through with a splurge and these items might make an appearance.

Today’s items are things I hope to one day add to my craft room! As you all know, our personal spaces are ever evolving. I can imagine the same will be the case for me as time goes by. One of our YARNutopians made a suggestion following my recent blog post in which I talked about my recent room remodel. That got me thinking of the future and some small touches I can see adding.

I have linked my 5 wish list items below:

This Grey Letter Board!

I have always wanted a letter board. I love motivational quotes and this board makes the idea of changing the quotes daily or weekly a fun decorating idea for my craft room. Inspiration in my personal space is a fun way to keep me motivated and add that personal touch.

This Office Chair!

Presently, in my studio, I sit in a swivel backless stool that offers nothing in the line of back support. In my new studio space that we created in my new house, I have an old dining room chair pulled up to my work station. I would love to have a swivel office chair with some lumbar support while I work. I feel the hours I spend filming and crafting deserves to be spent in a little more comfort than I have been settling for. This is on the top of the list!

This Cool Wall Stencil!!

I stated earlier that I love fun quotes! I stumbled across some fantastic wall decals and thought a decal on my empty wall would be a great idea to add a little bit of whimsy to an empty wall. I love these! I have seen them used tastefully in decorating!

This Craft Room Lamp

I imagine spending lots of hours in my new craft cave! There is a window for natural light, but as the days get shorter and it becomes dark earlier, I found this nice lamp to brighten up my room while I curl up on the big comfy chair to crochet. Sometimes in dim lighting, especially working with dark yarn, it is hard to see my stitches. Having a lamp like this would be a great tool to cut down on my eye strain and increase my productivity!

This Craft Supplies Cart!

Currently, when I am filming, I have my supplies piled up on my table off screen. I reach over to grab what I need during filming from the pile I created prior to filming. It is easiest to have my supplies all at hand and within reach, BUT it clutters up my off screen space making me feel overwhelmed by the disorganization. I have always wanted a craft cart but never had the room! In my new studio and craft room, the idea of having a cart to my side (off camera) to organize my supplies needed during filming will make production so much easier and seamless. I can reach over to grab anything I need without the crowding on my work table.

Do you have a ‘wish list’ item you would love to add to your personal crafting/crochet space? If so, what would you add to your list?

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I get married and move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
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Crochet Tutorial: Princess Shoulder Armor

October 17, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Costume Items, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, character, cosplay, Costume Items, craft wire, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, dress up, fantasy, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gamer, games, halloween, halloween costume, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, imagination, imagine, learn, link, mario, mario bros, mario cart, pattern, princess, red heart soft, red heart yarns, shoulder pads, shoulders, soft yarn, stitch, super mario, teach, video game, warrior, wire, xena, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia, zelda 3 Comments

For those who are working with me on this costume, here is the latest addition to my ensemble! My Princess Armor for the shoulders is a powerful detail in the overall costume and will definitely help make this outfit look that much more authentic!

As these pieces come together toward my final creation, it has made me more excited to finish! Slowly but surely, this outfit will come to fruition as I work toward this masterpiece which is sure to WOW!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this project:

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”

***You can definitely sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES

-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-Your foundation chain on any of these pieces can be more or less than what I made, if you need to make this bigger or smaller.
-Note your work may stretch, so you would want to chain a tad less than you actual measurement
-I used Red Heart Soft in the color Wheat for my shoulder piece, but you can use any color and any worsted weight yarn. Check out YARNSUB.com for substitution options
-My shoulder piece measures 20 inches (51 cm) across from outside of the shoulder to the other side.
-See full intro of the video tutorial for ALL the measurements
–Make the headband for this costume here

Materials you will need:
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Delft Blue
–Red Heart Soft Yarn in Wheat
–Size G/6-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Craft Floral Wire or you can find Craft Floral Wire here too!
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

Shop Red Heart Yarns Website Today!

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
HDC2TOG: Half Double Crochet Decrease
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Top Shoulder Pieces:
Make 2 in Red Heart Soft in the color Wheat
Ch 21
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (20)
Row 2-45: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (20)
Add wire around edge and SINGLE CROCHET around the entire piece putting 3 SC in each corner.
Fasten off, cut wire, weave in ends, and hide wire. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Assembly Step:
For the Swirls on the shoulder pieces, you can easily chain about 75 and sew on the chain to the shoulder piece. You can embellish your shoulder pieces as much as you want. In the video tutorial I added 2 swirls to each shoulder.

Inner Shoulder Pieces: Make 2 in Red Heart Soft in the color Wheat
Ch 21
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (20)
Row 2-10: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (20)
Row 11: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (18)
Row 12: Repeat Row 11. (16)
Row 13: Repeat Row 11. (14)
Row 14: Repeat Row 11. (12)
Row 15: Repeat Row 11. (10)
Row 16: Repeat Row 11. (8)
Row 17: Repeat Row 11. (6)
Do not fasten off. Add wire around edge and SINGLE CROCHET around the entire piece.
Fasten off, cut wire, weave in ends, and hide wire. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Jewel Circles:
Make 3 in Red Heart Super Saver in Delft Blue
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
For the lines on the inner shoulder pieces, you can easily chain about 15 and sew on the chains to the shoulder piece. (See video and photos for visual guide) You can embellish your shoulder pieces as much as you want. In the video tutorial I added 2 lines to each inner shoulder piece.
Sew on blue jewel to center of inner shoulder piece.
Sew Inner shoulder piece to outer Shoulder piece. Round the outer shoulder piece to fit around the inner shoulder piece.
Do the same thing for both shoulders.

Front Center pieces:

Crescent Pieces: Make 2 in Red Heart Soft in the color Wheat
Ch 16
Row 1: SC in the 2nd Ch from the hook and in the next 2 Chs, HDC in next 3 chs, DC in next 3 Chs, HDC in next 3 Chs, SC in last 3 Chs, CH 1, turn.
Row 2: Sl st in first 3 sts, 2 HDC in next 3 sts, 2 DC in next 3 sts, 2 HDC in next 3 sts, Sl st in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sl st in first 3 sts, HDC in next 18 sts, Sl st in last 3 sts
Do not fasten off. Add wire around edge and SINGLE CROCHET around the entire piece.
Fasten off, cut wire, weave in ends, and hide wire. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Triangle Pieces: Make 2 in Red Heart Soft in the color Wheat
Ch 2
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (1)
Row 2: 3 SC in 1st st, ch 1, turn. (3)
Row 3: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until 1 st remains, put 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 4: SC in each st across. (5)
Row 5: Repeat Row 3. (7)
Row 6: SC in each st across. (7)
Row 7: Repeat Row 3. (9)
Row 8: SC in each st across. (9)
Row 9: Repeat Row 3. (11)
SC around entire piece.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Blue Jewel Drops: Make 6 in Red Heart Super Saver in Delft Blue
Ch 2
Rnd 1: [2 SC, 2 HDC, DC, 2HDC, 2 SC, Ch 2, sl st to first SC] in 2nd ch from hook.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Use the video tutorial for visual instructions on how to sew all the front pieces together.
Weave in all your loose ends.

Half Circle Center piece: Make 1 in Red Heart Soft in the color Wheat
Ch 2
Row 1: 4 HDC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 2: 2 HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 3: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next st] 4 times, ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 4: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts] 4 times, ch 1, turn. (16)
Row 5: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 3 sts] 4 times, ch 1, turn. (20)
Row 6: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts] 4 times, ch 1, turn. (24)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew the half circle piece BEHIND the crescent pieces. Attach a Blue Circle Jewel to the center of the Half circle as well.
See video tutorial and photos for visual guide. Sew front piece to each shoulder piece.
Then go on to making the back piece.

Back Piece: Make 1 in Red Heart Soft in the color Wheat
Ch 51 (or any amount that measures 2 inches LESS than your back measurement. (See video tutorial for more explanation)
Row 1: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (50)
Row 2: 2 SC in the first st, SC in each st until 1 st remains, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (52)
Row 3: Repeat Row 2. (54)
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. (56)
Row 5: Repeat Row 2. (58)
Rows 6-8: SC in each st across. (58)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly:
Make a chain for a triangle embellishment for the center of the back. Sew it on just like the swirls on the shoulders.
Attach back piece to each shoulder piece.
Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Like this costume piece? Try the Destiny Headband to match!!

You can also add the Princess Costume Gloves to this ensemble here!

Crochet Tutorial: Princess Costume Gloves

October 12, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: adult costume, basic, beginner, character, costume, costumes, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, fingerless, free crochet pattern, free pattern, glove, gloves, halloween, halloween costume, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, link, long sleeves, mario, pattern, princess, red heart yarns, sleeve, sleeves, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia, zelda 4 Comments

Pieces of my Halloween costume creation are coming together! I finished the Princess Costume Glove Armlets. These are the next installment into my exciting cosplay ensemble that I will be sharing at the end of this creative journey. If you are interested in making these armlets, scroll down to see the video tutorial and written pattern. Keep in mind, you can change the color for any princess costume or even for personal use! I also give tips on how to adjust the size in the Notes section!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this project:

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***You can definitely sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES

-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-Your foundation chain should be in multiples of 6 so you can make these as small or large as you want.
-The sleeves I made are 15 inches long but you can make them as long or short as you want.
-The top of my sleeves are 10 inches around, but you can increase the sizes around the top of the sleeves by chaining an amount that is in the multiple of 6 that measures as long as the circumference of your upper arm.

Materials:
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Light Gray
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Delft Blue
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Aruba Sea
–Size G/6-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

Shop Red Heart Yarns Website Today!

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
HDC2TOG: Half Double Crochet Decrease
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Sleeve:
With Delft Blue
Ch 36 or any multiple of 6 that will fit around your upper arm, Sl st to first ch to form a ring
Rnd 1: Ch up 1, SC in each Ch around, Sl st to first SC, Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Attach Aruba Sea to any stitch around, Ch up 3 (Counts as first DC), DC in previous stitch (working behind the ch up 3 st–see video tutorial for visual instructions), *Sk next stitch, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st, repeat from * around, Sl st to first ch up 3 st, Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Attach Delft Blue to any stitch around, Ch up 1, HDC in each st around, Sl st to first HDC, Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Attach White to any stitch around, Ch up 1, HDC in each st around, sl st to first HDC, DO NOT fasten off.
Rnds 5-8: DO NOT chain 1, HDC in each st around, sl st to first HDC
Rnd 9: Sl st in NEXT st, HDC in each st around, Sl st to first HDC
Rnds 10-13: Repeat Rnds 5-8
Rnd 14: Sl st in NEXT st, [HDC2TOG, HDC in next 4 sts] 6 times, sl st to first HDC. (30)
Rnds 15-18: Repeat Rnds 5-8
Rnd 19: Repeat Rnd 9
Rnds 20-23: Repeat Rnds 5-8
Rnd 24: Repeat Rnd 9
Rnds 25-28: Repeat Rnds 5-8
Rnd 29: Sl st in NEXT st, [HDC2TOG, HDC in next 3 sts] 6 times, sl st to first HDC. (24)
Rnd 30: HDC in first 11 sts, DC in next, Ch 2, DC in next st, HDC in last 11 sts, sl st to first HDC. (24)
Rnd 31: HDC in first 12 sts, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, HDC in last 12 sts, sl st to first HDC. (28)
Rnd 32: HDC in first 12 sts, DC in next 2 sts, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, DC in next 2 sts, HDC in last 12 sts, sl st to first HDC. (32)
Rnd 33: HDC in first 12 sts, DC in next 4 sts, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, DC in next 4 sts, HDC in last 12 sts, sl st to first HDC. (36)
Rnd 34: HDC in first 12 sts, DC in next 6 sts, [2 DC, ch 5, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, DC in next 6 sts, HDC in last 12 sts, sl st to first HDC. (40)
Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Assembly Step:
Make a few chains and sew them onto the sleeve as an embroidery design. See video tutorial for visual instructions.
You can opt out of having the design on the sleeves, or you can make it as intricate as you want! Have fun with it!

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Like these sleeves? Try the Destiny Headband!!

My New Craft Room

October 9, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: arts and crafts, basic, beginner, bought a house, boxes, build, built, color, colorful, colors, craft room, craft room diy, Crafts, crochet, crocheted, crocheting, decor, decoration, decorative, diy, exciting, exercise, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, filmings, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, home, house, how to, how to crochet, idea, ideas, in home, interior, learn, new, new home, organization, organizer, organizing, paint, pattern, primer, red heart yarns, redo, remodel, room, room diy, sanctuary, stitch, storage, studio, teach, tutorial, unpacking, update, video, wall, wall unit, work, work area, yarn, yarn storage, yarnie, yarnutopia 28 Comments

When Nate and I bought our house this past July, one of the bedrooms was in pretty rough shape. It had a behemoth wall cabinet built around a bed that fit into the center. I remember Nate’s dad remarking that it looked like the drawers in a wall at a morgue, and my first thought was this thing had to go!

Behind the bed was exposed wall and mortar. We even discovered a small hole where we could see light from outside! We found little critter poo in the area behind where the previous owner had their bed. I had total heebie-jeebies following that discovery! The first step was to ensure that there were no openings to the outside where critters can enter, so my dad filled the cracks and holes both inside and out. That went a LONG way to giving me peace of mind!

Where to start?

The room was poorly painted in a funky celery green color that was dirtied with age, with patches of the former paint peeking through. Our first inclination was to tear everything out and gut that insanely HUGE cabinet. After careful consideration, we decided to repair everything, repaint the room a soft gray with white accents, and try to work with the massive shelving (that was actually very well constructed). The previous owner had built the cabinet by hand out of solid oak, so the quality and construction was excellent. We all felt it would be a shame to completely destroy it. But what to do??!

The idea of facing this DIY project was a bit daunting, yet, when we started to disassemble and remove the drawers my mom came up with the idea of using this as a yarn storage wall! That had me shifting into 5th gear with an excited, “YES, PLEASE!” So, Nate, myself, my mom, and dad reinvented this wall unit into a yarn storage and turned the bedroom into my new studio/craft-room! It’s a night and day difference, and I couldn’t be happier with the results!

A little hard work never hurt anyone. It can however make me scream.

We started with the carpets. We rented a Rug Doctor and shampooed the carpets several times over. Once the floors dried, my dad removed the remaining drawers and hardware, leaving empty openings in their place. He measured and cut the wood for each “shelf” that needed a bottom. Then, we inserted each shelf into its cubicle and secured them with nails. We had 23 to reconstruct. I left two of the bottom drawers intact for notions, crochet hooks, and other supplies.

We decided then to paint the room. Since this room eventually will be my filming studio, I could only choose from white, cream, or gray paint so the lighting didn’t cast a strange color on my videos. So, I chose the soft gray with white trim. What should have been a simple paint job, was a disaster. One, we had to wash years of grime off the existing walls. Two, it took more than 3 coats of the light gray to cover the green color beneath. Three, I stepped off the ladder and the can of gray paint tipped over spilling and splashing paint EVERYWHERE all over the carpet! I screamed!! What a mess to clean up!! It took two full days to finish painting this small room. I still have a bit of trim to fix, paint, and replace, but overall it looks 100 times better than it did!

The Fun Part

Now the task of filling those compartments of my wall unit was next. My mom and I unpacked boxes upon boxes of yarn and began organizing them into colors. That took hours and hours! I think I went up and down the step ladder a hundred times that day. My legs were burning by the end! But what a difference it made! It transformed from being this massive thing with cold, empty caverns, into a wonderful warm, colorful work of art (haha!). My excitement just grew by leaps and bounds!

My dad and Nate repaired the back wall and constructed the table where I will be filming. They custom built the table for me to work and do my tutorials. They also added lighting fixtures to illuminate my work area. Once that was complete, my mom and I began to add personal touches to the room. The first thing to be hung on the wall was my Silver Play Button I was awarded from YouTube for surpassing 100,000 subscribers. One of the last pieces to be done was changing the ceiling fan into a hanging light fixture. We also accented with a black room darkening curtain so we can eliminate light coming through the window while filming. Soon the room began to truly come to life.

Finishing touches

Over the course of the past few weeks, I added a big comfy chair and additional artwork to the room. Most of the items are second hand or gifts that add to that personal charm to make this space my own. It is one of the coziest and happiest places in our new home. It is the perfect place for me to spend most of my time!

I am still transitioning between homes as I still live with my parents until our wedding. In 5 months, I will be getting married and will be moving ALL my yarn to our home permanently and those shelves will be full! YARNutopia will have a new home with a new beginning! I am excited to make these changes not just in my personal life, but in the life of our online community! Lots of exciting things to come and I am so happy to share this journey with all of you!

We still have to add some finishing touches. I will be keep you updated on more changes to come as well as posting about the day we film our first tutorial in my NEW studio!! Thank you for joining me and sharing this adventure!

Let me know stories of your own home DIY projects! Have you remodeled a room? Share in the comments section!

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

Crochet Tutorial: Crochet Around Mache-Skull

October 7, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, body, bones, character, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, decor, decoration, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fun, halloween, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, scary, skull, skulls, spooky, stitch, sugar skull, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 3 Comments

Crochet over Paper Mache!! Just in time for Halloween, I demonstrate how to crochet over this skull form made from paper mache. This is the perfect eerie accent for any Halloween party or event. Adding additional accents such as beads, bedazzle, and flowers can take a plain skull to a sugar skull in a few easy steps!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this fun project:

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Pattern:

“Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:

–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Aran
–Paper Mache Skull (I bought mine at JoAnn Fabrics)
–G6-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

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NOTES:

-This project uses less than 100 yards of yarn.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-Work in continuous rounds

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

With Aran, Work in continuous rounds
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [2SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: [2SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 7: [2 SC in each of the next 6 sts, SC in next 12 sts] twice. (48)
Rnds 8-16: SC in each st around
Rnd 17: SC in 27 sts, 2 HDC in each of the next 6 sts, SC in next st, 2 HDC in each of the next 6 sts, SC in last 8 sts. (60)
Rnd 18: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 5 times, SC in next 7 sts, [SC2TOG] 6 times, Sk next st, [SC2TOG] 6 times, SC in last 8 sts. (42)
Rnd 19: [SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts] 3 times, SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts, SC2TOG. (40)
Rnd 20: SC in 21 sts, 2 HDC in next 3 sts, Sk 1 st, SC2TOG, Sk 1 st, 2 HDC in next 3 sts, SC in last 8 or 9 sts. (43)
Rnds 21-22: SC in each st around

Assembly Step:
Take a piece of yarn and tie it to inside of eyes and cinch it to the inside of the skull by tying a very tight knot.
See video tutorial for visual instructions on this part.

Rnd 23: SC in 15 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in 15 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in last st. (37)
Rnd 24: SC in 15 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in 4 sts, [SC2TOG], SC in next 4 sts, [SC2TOG] 3 times. (30)
Rnd 25-26: SC in each st around. (30)

Assembly Step:
Take a piece of yarn and tie it to inside of each cheek and cinch it to the inside of the skull by tying a very tight knot.
See video tutorial for visual instructions on this part.

Rnd 27: SC in 5 sts, HDC in next, DC in next 5 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next 8 sts, HDC in next st, DC in next 6 sts, HDC in next st, SC in last 3 sts. (30)
Rnd 28: SC in 5 sts, HDC in next, DC in next 5 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next 8 sts, HDC in next st, DC in next 6 sts, HDC in next st, SC in last 3 sts. (30)
Rnd 29: SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts, [DC2TOG] 4 times, SC in next 3 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 2 times, SC2TOG, SC in last 2 sts. (22)
Rnd 30: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 7 times, SC in last st. (15)
Rnd 31: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 5 times. (10)
Rnd 32: [SC2TOG] 5 times.
Slip stitch through 1st and 4th sts
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Crochet Tutorial: Grab n’ Go Hat

October 6, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, cap, chevron, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wavy, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

Hot off my hook is the Grab-n-Go Hat and Cowl set!! Using Evermore Yarn by Red Heart Yarns, the texture and color of these pieces can’t be beat! And my, oh my, are they warm! I’m ready for winter and whatever it has to bring!!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this hat:

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***You can definitely sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES

-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-I used Red Heart Evermore Yarn but you can use any bulky size yarn to make this hat and cowl set.
-This hat measures approximately 22 inches around and will fit an adult size head.
-This hat uses 170 yards of yarn. (I used a total of 2 skeins of Evermore yarn in this project)
–Click here to find the Cowl pattern

Materials:
–Red Heart Yarns Evermore in Keepsake
–K-6.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

Shop Red Heart Yarns Website Today!

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
TR: Treble Crochet
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
FPDC3TOG: Front Post Double Crochet 3 Stitches Together
DC3TOG: Double Crochet 3 Together

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Chain 48 or any multiple of 16
Sl st to first CH to form a ring

Rnd 1: Ch up 3 (Counts as st), 2 DC in same Ch, *DC in next 6 Chs, DC3TOG, DC in next 6 Chs, 3 DC in the next Ch, repeat from * around, ending with 1 DC in last 6 Chs, Sl st to first st of the beginning 3-DC grouping, turn. (48 sts)

Rnd 2: (looking at inside of hat) Ch up 1, FPDC in same St as Ch up 1, FPDC on next 5 Sts, *FPDC3TOG, FPDC on next 6 sts, 3 FPDC on next st, FPDC on next 6 sts, repeat from * around, ending with 3 FPDC on last st, Sl st to 1st FPDC, turn. (48)

Rnd 3: Work in both loops doing regular DC on this row, Ch up 3 (Counts as st), DC in next st, *3 DC in next st, DC in next 6 sts, DC3TOG, DC in next 6 sts, Repeat from * around, ending with DC in last 4 sts, Sl st to first st, turn.

Rnd 4: (looking at inside of hat) Ch up 1, FPDC in same St as Ch up 1, FPDC on next 3 Sts, *FPDC3TOG, FPDC on next 6 sts, 3 FPDC on next st, FPDC on next 6 sts, repeat from * around, ending with FPDC on last 2 st, Sl st to 1st FPDC, turn. (48)

Rnd 5: Work in both loops doing regular DC on this row, Ch up 3 (Counts as st), DC in next 3 sts, *3 DC in next st, DC in next 6 sts, DC3TOG, DC in next 6 sts, Repeat from * around, ending with DC in last 2 sts, Sl st to first st, turn.

Rnd 6: (looking at inside of hat) Ch up 1, FPDC in same St as Ch up 1, FPDC on next St, *FPDC3TOG, FPDC on next 6 sts, 3 FPDC on next st, FPDC on next 6 sts, repeat from * around, ending with FPDC on last 4 sts, Sl st to 1st FPDC, turn. (48)

Rnd 7: Work in both loops doing regular DC on this row, Ch up 3 (Counts as st), DC in next 5 sts, *3 DC in next st, DC in next 6 sts, DC3TOG, DC in next 6 sts, Repeat from * around, ending with DC3TOG, Sl st to first st, turn.

Rnd 8: (looking at inside of hat) Ch up 1, *FPDC3TOG, FPDC on next 6 sts, 3 FPDC on next st, FPDC on next 6 sts, repeat from * around, ending with FPDC on last 6 sts, Sl st to 1st st, turn. (48)

Rnd 9: (looking at outside of hat) Ch up 4, DO NOT work in same st as ch 4, TR in next st, *DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, Sl st in next st, SC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 2 sts, TR in next 3 sts, repeat from * around, ending with TR in last st. Sl st in to first st.
Do not turn. Continue to decrease top of hat.

Rnd 10: [SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (42 sts)

Rnd 11: [SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (36 sts)

Rnd 12: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30 sts)

Rnd 13: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24 sts)

Rnd 14: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18 sts)

Rnd 15: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12 sts)

Rnd 16: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6 sts)
Fasten off with long tail and sew top hole closed

Turn work upside down and work on the foundation chain

Rnd 17: (brim round) Attach yarn to any DC3TOG stitch, (See video tutorial for visual instructions, Ch up 4, DO NOT work in same st as ch 4, TR in next st, *DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, Sl st in next st, SC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 2 sts, TR in next 3 sts, repeat from * repeat from * across, ending with TR in last st.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Crochet Tutorial: Grab n’ Go Cowl

October 5, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, scarves, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, button, buttoned, buttons, cap, chapeau, character, chevron, christmas, cowl, cowl neck, crochet, crochet cowl, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, hats, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, neck, pattern, red heart yarns, scarf, scarves, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, warmer, wavy, wood be fancy, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this cowl:

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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***You can definitely sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES

-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-I used Red Heart Evermore Yarn but you can use any bulky size yarn to make this cowl and hat set.
-This cowl is 22.5 inches long and 8 inches wide
-This cowl uses 178 yards of yarn. (I used a total of 2 skeins of Evermore yarn in this project)
-Click here to find the Hat pattern **Link Coming soon**

Materials:
–Red Heart Yarns Evermore in Keepsake
–K-6.50mm Crochet Hook
–Wooden Buttons
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

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Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Chain 68 or any multiple of 16+4
Row 1: DC in 4th CH from hook, *DC in next 6 Chs, DC3TOG, DC in next 6 Chs, 3 DC in the next Ch, repeat from * across, ending with 2 DC in last Ch, turn. (65 sts)

Row 2: Ch up 3 (counts as DC), DC in same St as ch up 3, *FPDC on next 6 Sts, FPDC3TOG, FPDC on next 6 sts, 3 FPDC on next st, repeat from * across, ending with 2 DC in last st, turn.

Row 3: Work in both loops doing regular DC on this row, Ch up 3, DC in same st, *DC in next 6 sts, DC3TOG, DC in next 6 sts, 3 DC in next st, Repeat from * across, ending with 2 DC in last st, turn.

Rows 4-8: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 ending with a repeat of Row 2

Row 9: Ch up 1, DO NOT work in same st as ch 1, *SC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 2 sts, TR in next 3 sts, DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, Sl st in next st, repeat from * across, ending with sl st in last st.
Fasten off.

Turn work upside down and work on the foundation chain

Row 10: Attach yarn to the corner of your foundation chain, Ch up 4, DO NOT work in same st as ch 4, TR in next 2 sts, *DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, Sl st in next st, SC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 2 sts, TR in next 3 sts, repeat from * repeat from * across, ending with TR in last st.
Do not fasten off.
Continue to SC around the entire piece.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.

Assembly step: Sew on 3 buttons to your cowl and button it closed. (You could also sew the ends together to have a fully closed cowl)

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Crochet Tutorial: Chunky Basketweave Blanket

October 1, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Blankets, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, basket, basketweave, bedding, bedroom, beginner, bohemian, boho, chic, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, home, how to, how to crochet, hygge, instagram, kinfolk, learn, little things, pattern, queen, queen size, red heart yarns, room, stitch, sweet, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, weave, woben, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 6 Comments

My Solid Tan Chunky Basketweave Blanket is the next project you must add to your to do list! This supremely soft and comfy blanket will make you want to wrap yourself up and not come out for the rest of the season! Grab a good book, a cup of hot tea, and this cozy blanket and you have all the perfect comforts for a fantastic night in!

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES

-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-I used Red Heart Sweet Yarn but you can use any bulky size yarn to make this blanket.
-This blanket measures 70 inches wide and 71 inches long
-This blanket uses 1,780 yards of yarn. (I used a total of 20 skeins of Sweet yarn in this project)
–You can get other blanket sizes here (about halfway down the page there’s measurements on different blanket sizes)
-For a baby blanket, my recommendation is to make your foundation chain 64 chains
-For a throw blanket, my recommendation is to make your foundation chain 80 chains
-For a Queen blanket, my recommendation is to make your foundation chain 104 chains
-For a King blanket, my recommendation is to make your foundation chain 144 chains
-Learn more about the basketweave stitch here

Materials:
–Red Heart Yarns Sweet in Tan
–10mm crochet hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

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Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Chain 104 or any multiple of 8 (see other blanket measurement sizes here)
Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook and across, turn. (102 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) *FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, BPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of turning chain, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) *BPdc around the post of next 4 sts, FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2
Row 5: Repeat Row 2
Row 6: Repeat Row 3
Row 7: Repeat Row 2
Row 8: Repeat Row 3
Row 9: Repeat Row 3
Rows 10-71: Repeat rows 2-9 for however long you want to make your blanket
When you are finished with your last row, SC around the entire blanket to clean up the edges and put 3 SC in each corner.
Sl st to first SC, and fasten off.
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns