Here’s a look at our baby’s nursery!! We’re expecting his arrival in June 2019 and here’s his new room! It’s a work-in-progress, but this is how far we’ve gotten on his “crib” so far!!
Hello Everybody! I just wanted to “lolli-POP” into your news feed to share our next installment of our Halloween Costumes!! I’m a “Sucker” for swirls and vibrant colors! These Candy Swirl Pillows are such a “Sweet Treat” to add to any room of the house!!
See the Lolli-PoPs in the background of our Halloween Costume reveal:
Each year I try to create costumes more epic than the one’s before. This year will be AWESOME!
As I create a series of patterns, each one released leading up to Halloween, they reveal clues to what Nate and I plan to wear!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this pillow:
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Pattern:
Designed by Nadia Fuad
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Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-This pillow is worked in continuous rounds. Mark your rounds as you go.
-This pillow can be made bigger or smaller by doing more rounds of the repeat or less rounds.
-I used a 16 inch pillow round, but you can stuff it with stuffing or use a smaller pillow insert.
Special Stitches Used in this pattern:
Ch: chain
St(s): Stitch/stitches
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
Pillow:
Round 1: With Color 1, [1 SC, 1 HDC, 2 DC] into the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a long loop so it doesn’t unravel when you’re working with the next yarn, with color 2, [1 SC, 1 HDC, 2 DC] into same chain as the first color, pull up a long loop, with color 3, [1 SC, 1 HDC, 2 DC] into same chain as the first color. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: Begin working with color 1 again. [In the next color, put 2DC in each of the next 4 sts.] repeat for the next 2 colors. (24 sts)
Rnd 3: Continue to change color for each color change section (See video tutorial for visual instructions), [2 DC in next st, DC in next st] 12 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 4: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 12 times. (48 sts)
Rnd 5: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 st] 12 times. (60 sts)
Rnd 6: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 4 st] 12 times. (72 sts)
Rnd 7: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 5 st] 12 times. (84 sts)
Rnd 8: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 6 st] 12 times. (96 sts)
Rnd 9: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 7 st] 12 times. (108 sts)
Rnd 10: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 8 st] 12 times. (120 sts)
Rnd 11: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 9 st] 12 times. (132 sts)
Rnd 12: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 10 st] 12 times. (144 sts)
Rnd 13: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 11 st] 12 times. (156 sts)
When you finish Round 13, for each color HDC in next st, SC in next st, Sl st in next 2 sts, fasten off.
On your first circle piece, fasten off with short tails. For your second piece, fasten off 2 colors with short tails and the 3rd color with a long tail for sewing. (See video tutorial for fasten off method instructions)
Assembly:
Sew the 2 pieces together using the whip stitch and inside out, then when you have 1/3 left of your work, flip it right side out and stuff with the pillow. Then sew the rest of the pillow closed. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
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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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Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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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
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!!
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
Days turned into weeks, that turned into months, and I finally finished. My crochet hand and arms had a mega workout, but it was so worth the effort. This beautiful chunky yarn blanket using Red Heart Irresistible Yarn is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever made for the home. Just in time for cold nights and winter winds, it truly is…irresistible.
This blanket is an investment piece. These chunky yarns are not skeins you are going to find in a bargain bin. They can be pricey. This is one of those projects where coupons and sales come in handy!! This is definitely a piece you want to have for your home or for a gift to someone VERY special. Side note–this blanket does shed, and I personally have not felted mine to reduce the shedding, but you can opt to do whatever you feel.
I made my project in stripes, but you can make it in a solid tone. It’s a striking blanket no matter what you decide to do. This afghan is extremely heavy–I would guess about 10-12 pounds, maybe more! This is a very trendy and popular piece that you find in high end home decor.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this fabulous blanket:
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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.
-You will need 760 Yards of yarn for this whole project.
-You can use any type of Bulky or Jumbo yarn to crochet this blanket. I would recommend using 2 or 3 strands of bulky yarn together to crochet the same thickness as my blanket. You can add as many strands of yarn to your likeness to make a super chunky blanket!! Have fun with it!
-Different Afghan Sizes can be found in the middle of this page here.
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Pattern:
Work in the BLO
Starting with Grey,
Ch 75 (or any amount for the measurement you want your blanket to be) Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (74 sts) Row 2: SC across, ch 1, turn. Rows 3-35: Repeat Row 2.
You can make your blanket as wide as you want, just repeat the pattern to make more rows.
End with Grey yarn (the same color you started with)
Fasten off, weave in any ends.
Assembly step:
I changed color every 5 rows. See video tutorial for visual instructions on changing color and if you run out of yarn during your project.
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed.
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
This Monster has the munchies! My Munching Monster Laundry Bag Hamper is ready to chow down on your child’s dirty laundry. A great way to create a teaching moment and pint-sized responsibilities while having fun doing it! Socks, pajamas, t-shirts, towels, and undies, this monster will gobble them all up! This project uses Red Heart Super Saver Stripes Yarn!
There are a lot of ideas in this one project! Unleash your creativity and turn this project into a body pillow by stuffing it and sewing the mouth closed. You could make it shorter and add straps to the back to make a backpack. Adding a long strap, you could create a cross-body bag. You could put a handle on it and make it a cute Halloween candy sack!
Change the colors and add bows and eyelashes to make this more gender specific. There are so many cute ideas packed into one great pattern!! Have fun!!
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this Monster:
“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.
-This project uses less than 611 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 this bag are: Length 24 inches long (60cm), 28″ with legs and straps, Width: 13 inches wide (31 cm), 22 inches with arms.
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
DC: Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Bag With Stripes Yarn
Work in continuous rounds and in the BLO
Ch 51 Rnd 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, put 3 SC in last ch and continue to work on opposite side of foundation chain, SC across, put 2 SC in last st (where first stitch of this round was placed). (102 sts) Rnd 2-65: SC in each st around. Rnd 66: SC in 8 sts, Ch 34, Sk 34 sts, SC in the rest of the sts on the round. Rnd 67: SC in each st and each ch around. (102 sts) Rnds 68-88: SC in each st around.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly: Sew top of bag closed (see video tutorial, I recommend sewing it inside out and then putting it right side out when finished)
Straps:
With Stripes Yarn, Make 2
Ch 11: Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, CH 1, turn. (10) Row 2: SC in 4 sts, Ch 2, Sk 2 sts, SC in last 4 sts, ch 1, turn. Row 3: SC in each st and each ch across, ch 1, turn. (10) Rows 4-12: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Eyes: With White Make 2, work in continuous rounds and in BLO
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18) Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24) Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Pupil: Make 2 with Black
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, sl st to first SC. (6) Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in each st around, sl st to first SC. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Inner Mouth:
With Black Make 2
Ch 35 Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, Ch 1 turn. (34) Row 2: SC2TOG, SC across until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG. (32) Rows 3-8: Repeat Row 2 until there are 20 sts left.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Teeth: Make 8 in White
Ch 5 Row 1: 2 SC in 2nd ch from hook, SC in last 3 chs, ch 1, turn. (5) Row 2: SC in first 4 sts, SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 3: SC across, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 4: SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (5) Row 5: SC2TOG, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn. (4)
Continue to SC around entire piece.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Lips: Make 2 in Rouge
Ch 37 Row 1: DC in 4th Ch from hook and across, turn. (35) Row 2: Ch 3 (Counts as DC), DC in same first st, DC in next 3 sts, *2DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts, repeat from * across, ending with DC in last 2 sts. (See video tutorial if you end up with 3 sts at the end of the row.)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly step:
Sew straps, Eyes, Inner Mouth, teeth, lips to the bag. See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Arms:
With Pumpkin, Work in BLO and in Continuous Rounds
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18) Rnds 4-12: SC in each st around. (18) Rnds 13-17: Sl st in first 9 sts, SC in last 9 sts. (18) Rnd 18: SC in each st around.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing
Legs: Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 3: SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18) Rnds 5-12: SC in each st around.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Embroider “Claws” to the arms and legs, see video tutorial for visual instructions.
Sew arms and legs to the body
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed.
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
I found a photo of a monster bag on Pinterest by SpoonFlower and was inspired to create it in crochet! Voila! The Munching Monster Laundry Bag came to life!
Chunky blankets are all the rave lately. Perfect for any decor, be it the bedroom, living room, or cozy sitting area, my Star Stitches and Stripes Chunky Blanket will be the ultimate room accessory. A bold statement that is not only striking in any room of your home but also functional.
Please check out the new beginning graphic designed and developed by my brother Nabeel. He and his wife own and operate NFD Graphics. Please hop over to their Facebook page and show them some love! For all your graphic and video/logo design needs be sure to contact them today! http://www.nfdgraphics.com
Follow along with this video tutorial to make this blanket:
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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!
Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Enjoy this video and subscribe to my channel on YouTube for more tutorials on how to crochet!
Leave a comment, and share with your friends!
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:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-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.
-You will need 966 Yards of yarn for this whole project.
-You can use any type of Worsted Weight, Aran, or Bulky yarn to crochet this blanket
-Different Afghan Sizes can be found in the middle of this page here.
You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this project!
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
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Pattern:
Ch 75 or any multiple of 2 +1
Row 1: In the Second Ch from hook, pull up a loop in each of next 5 chs, YO and pull through the 6 loops on hook, ch 1. *Pull a loop through the “eye” formed by the Ch 1 just made, pull a loop through back of last loop of star st, pull a loop through same ch where last loop of star st was made, pull a loop through each of next 2 chs, YO and pull through the 6 loops on hook, ch 1. Repeat from * to the end of the row, HDC in the last ch, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: SC in HDC, SC in “eye” of next star, 2 SC in the “eye” of each star stitch across, ending with SC in top of the turning Ch, Ch 2, Turn.
Row 3: Pull a loop through front strand of 2nd Ch from hook, pull a loop through back strand of same Ch, Pull a loop through each of the next 3 Sts, YO and pull through the 6 loops on the hook, Ch 1. *Pull a loop through the “eye” formed by the Ch 1 just made, pull a loop through back of last loop of star st, pull a loop through same St where the last loop of star st was made, pull a loop through each of next 2 Sts, YO and pull through the 6 loops on hook, ch 1, repeat from * to end of the row, HDC in last turning Ch. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4-70: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 ending with a repeat of Row 2 (Single Crochet Row)
Assembly step:
I changed color every 10 rows. See video tutorial for visual instructions on changing color and if you run out of yarn during your project.
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed.
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
There are a lot of ideas in this one project! Unleash your creativity and turn this project into a body pillow by stuffing it and sewing the mouth closed. You could make it shorter and add straps to the back to make a backpack. Adding a long strap, you could create a cross-body bag. You could put a handle on it and make it a cute Halloween candy sack!
