Welcome to our family kitchen! Today’s recipe is going to be Pretzel Bites!
We are going to show you how to make these bites using only a few ingredients.
Now let’s get started!
Recipe for Pretzel Bites:
Ingredients:
1-Canned Bisquits such as Jumbo Grands or similar
1/4 c. Baking SODA
3-4 Tblsp of Butter Coarse salt – sea or kosher
Water for boiling
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400* F Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper set aside Open your canned bisquits and be ready to get a jump scare like I did! Cut each bisquit into 4-6 equal parts- I quartered mine to make 32 bites Once cut into pieces, lightly shape into round or cubed pieces (optional)
Fill a sauce pan half full of water and bring water to a boil Slowly add baking soda to water in increments as to not overflow Once your baking SODA is added, add your dough pieces into the boiling baking soda water Turn the pieces in the boiling water and remove.
DO NOT KEEP them in the water too long or they will turn mushy. Once removed, set the dough pieces on your parchment lined cookie sheets. Place cookie sheets with your dough pieces into your preheated 400*F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes depending on your oven. Mine went for 18 minutes and they were perfect!
When done, they should have a beautiful dark brown coloring like pretzels! Melt butter Remove sheets from your oven and brush bites with melted butter while still warm Sprinkle Pretzel Bites with salt and ENJOY!
Dip them in melted cheese or enjoy on their own!
Optional: Instead of sprinkling with salt, you can roll your warm buttered bites in a cinnamon sugar mixture for a sweeter version! Dip them in some frosting! Delicious! Join us each week for more fun and easy recipes! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel!
Happy Hooking and Cooking!
~Fuad, Shannon, & Nadia!
It’s that time of year when those Peep Treats appear on the store shelves. They brightly shine among the Easter candy. Yes, they are festive. Yes, they remind us of a certain holiday. Yes, they are almost an Easter Basket staple. But, ARE THEY a fan favorite? Peeps get a bit of a bad rap. Here is a great way to use them in a fun and festive sweet treat! They never will go to waste again!
Recipe:
Approximately 20-24 Peeps of any color
6 -7 cups of Crispy Rice Cereal
6-8 tblsps of butter
Preheat oven to 400*F
Butter a 9×13 cake pan
Line up your Peeps Marshmello treats in rows
Completely cover Peeps with your Crispy Rice Cereal. Let those Peep heads slightly peek out! LOL
Add pats of butter across the top of the cereal
Place pan in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Check after 6 minutes since each oven is differnt. Peeps will begin to puff up and the tops will appear toasted.
Butter should be melted. Remove from oven and stir all ingredients together.
Press firmly into pan and cool. Cut into squares and serve! SO oooey goooey and delicious!
Optional: Sprinkle topping – sugars, confetti treats, m&ms, etc…
This is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! Guaranteed Delicious!! Enjoy and be sure to share your treats on facebook and/or instagram and tag YARNutopia! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE OUR OTHER CHANNEL HERE!
Happy Hooking and Cooking!
~Fuad, Shannon, & Nadia
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
I prepared a family favorite that is not only easy to make, but is a meal that can stretch the dollar! I love making meals on a shoestring and this one cost just around $10USD and can feed the ENTIRE family! With a family our size, recipes like these come in handy!
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti
Tips; You can substitue low fat, low sodium ingredients (soup, sour cream, cheese) without compromising flavor. You can also substitute a variety of cheeses and still get rich creamy/cheesy results. Use what you like. You can also substitute 2-3 chicken breasts with 4-6 boneless skinless thighs. The beauty of a recipe like this is, it is very versatile and still produces GREAT results.
2 10.75 oz. cans of cream of chicken soup
1 10 oz. can of diced tomato w/ green chili (Rotel)-you do not need to drain
2-3 chicken breasts
1/4 c. sour cream
1 c. of shredded cheese (I used mild white cheddar but you can your preference)
1 lb. of spaghetti noodles (cooked)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika(optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Start by placing your chicken breasts in the crockpot. No prep necessary. Add both cans of cream of chicken soup and can of tomatoes with chilis. “Frost” the tops of your chicken breast and cover crockpot. Set on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
Once your chicken has been cooked, remove from crockpot and cut into bite size pieces. Add your seasonings-salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika to your crockpot. Add your cheese and sour cream. Mix well. Add your chicken bites back into sauce. Mix well and put back on high for 3o minutes.
While your chicken finishes the last stage in the crockpot, prepare your spaghetti noodles as per direction on package. Cook al dente.
Once your noodles are cooked, add them to your crockpot chicken and mix in well. The noodles will blend with your rich creamy sauce making a mouth-watering dinner guaranteed to please some of the most picky eaters! Let sit until sauce thickens.
Serve alone, with a side dish, or garlic toast and Enjoy!
Here is a simple step-by-step recipe that is sure to wow your guests at any dinner party or satisfy the most insatiable craving for homemade bread you have EVER had! Trust me when I say, when you make your very own loaf, you won’t want to stop at just one! You will be a bread making aficianado before you know it! Follow my recipe below and watch my step by step video to guide you through this easy process! By this afternoon, your house will smell like rich homemade bread and your meals will be next level with this fantastic recipe!
finished loaf of artisan bread
Recipe AND Video Below:
We made a quick artisan bread loaf using only four (4) ingredients! No kneading! No mess! Easy step by step tutorial to help you achieve the greatest results proving that you don’t need to exhaust yourself to make fancy, delicious bread!!
Easy to Bake 4-ingredient, no-knead artisan bread
3 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp quick rise instant yeast
2 tsp kosher or cooking salt
1 1/2 cups warm water (Not hot! Luke warm 130*F or 55*C)
(You will need parchment paper)
Mix all ingredients in one bowl. Dough will be sticky. Let sit for 1-3 hours until dough doubles in size. (A perfect time to work on your crochet projects!) Preheat oven to 450*F (232*C) and set empty cast iron Dutch oven inside with lid on while oven preheats. Heat empty Dutch oven for 30 minutes. NOTE: This bread dough can be kept in refrigerator for up to three days and made later. The time in the fridge can even enhance flavor!
While oven/Dutch oven preheats, sprinkle a little flour on clean surface. Roll your dough onto floured surface and fold each ‘side’ into itself. I do 6-8 folds until dough forms nice round ball. Place dough on parchment paper and transfer dough ball into clean bowl. Using sifter, sprinkle a small amount of flour onto dough ball top surface. Using a lame or sharp knife cut design onto top. Let sit for duration of time it takes to preheat oven and heat up Dutch oven.
a slice down the middle, fresh from the oven!
AFTER 20-30 minutes, using oven mitts, remove HOT Dutch oven from preheated oven and carefully remove lid. Your cast iron pot is going to be EXTREMELY hot!! Use caution. Place parchment with dough ball into the hot pan and replace lid. Place back in oven and bake with LID ON for 30 minutes. AFTER 30 MINUTES, Remove the lid from your Dutch oven pot and bake bread uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until you have a nice and toasty brown crust! Guaranteed your house will smell amazing! Carefully remove bread from pan and let cool for 10-15 minutes on cooling rack. Slice and serve! It tastes incredible with fresh butter melting on warm bread!! Mmm mmm mmm!!! Be sure to share with us how your finished loaves turn out!!!
a beautiful slice of warm, fresh made bread slathered in butter!
I hope your month is off to a great start! I love this time of year and all the festivities it brings.
October in Wisconsin has such a wonderful feel to it. The days start to get a bit shorter, colors start to change, and there is a crispness in the air that you feel when those temperatures begin to drop.
This month also brings “spooky season” upon us. If you are like me, you love this month because of Halloween. I love to decorate my home with all the fun and fantastic decor of the season. That is a breeze when you use Mod Podge to add some festive details to your plain items. Below, follow along with us as we demonstrate in photos how to take an ordinary tray that we purchased from the Dollar Tree and change it into a lovely decorative item for the season in a few simple steps! Let’s get started using Mod Podge to decoupage this tray!
Supplies needed:
Tray
Mod Podge (we used satin finish found here)
Scissor
Decorative Napkin
Paint brush or sponge
Paper towels
We start out with a simple plain tray we bought at the local Dollar Tree. This one is a brass-looking plastic tray approximately 14″ x 7″ (outside dimension).
Here we apply the Mod Podge generously to the inside of the tray that we plan to add our detail.
Be sure to cover the area completely with a thick layer of your Mod Podge. It doesn’t matter if it looks messy! It will dry clear and you can clean up the edges later!
On our tray we are going to use the artwork from this napkin we also found at our Dollar Tree. We loved the color combination and how festive it looked!
We opened the napkin and separated the two layers. We only used the layer that has the artwork. We carefully cut the napkin to fit the INNER dimension of our tray. This piece of the napkin will fit perfectly in the bottom of our piece.
Once you have your napkin cut and ready to place, you must carefully place it in the center of the tray using great care to not have to move it around to get best placement. The napkin is very thin and can tear so be CAREFUL! Trust me, it’s worth it!
Once you have your napkin art carefully placed and centered, you can begin to gently apply a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the napkin.
Be generous with your Mod Podge as to create a nice layer over the top of the napkin. This WILL dry clear and give a nice finish to your final piece. Once you have applied a nice layer of Mod Podge, use a flat item to smooth the surface to eliminate any bubbling or rippling. We used a lid from a plastic jar. We glided it gently over the napkin’s surface.
Once the surface was smooth (there will be a few wrinkles but this will give a cool weathered look), be sure to take a paper towel and clean up any excess Mod Podge around the napkin. We also used a sharp knife to gently remove any excess fibers or messy edges.
Once the item is to your liking, let dry overnight.
The napkin no longer looks like a NAPKIN! Instead as you see in the photo, it looks as if it is part of this tray or painted on! The photo doesn’t do this justice! It is just lovely!
Once you have your tray finished and dried, you can use it to decorate your home for the season! This is perfect for any time of the year!
So now you know just how easy it can be to transform a simple item into a decorative piece fitting for any holiday! AND on a budget! Minus the Mod Podge, this project cost $2.50! You can’t beat that! Make yours today and be sure to tag us in your posts! We can’t wait to see what you create! Until next time!
Happy Hooking & More!
Fuad, Shannon, & Nadia
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Here are all the 12 Days of Christmas projects compiled in a one stop blog post! You can click the image or the link above it to view the video tutorial and written pattern for each project. Enjoy and happy holidays!! ~Nadia
On the 6th Day of Christmas, give a little holiday cheer in a cup! Here is the Argyle Cup Cozy made for the coffee drinker in your life! Cup cozies are one of the easiest and most appreciated hand-made gifts you can give this season. Pair this with a travel mug and a gift card to the local coffee shop for the perfect teacher gift, gift for coach, or anyone else that deserves something special! This awesome gift can be made in any favorite color combination and will be so well received this holiday. Who doesn’t like the gift of a warm beverage during the coldest season? Make yours today and start checking off some of those gifts.
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this project:
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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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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.
On the 6th Day of Christmas, give a little holiday cheer in a cup! Here is the Argyle Cup Cozy made for the coffee drinker in your life! Cup cozies are one of the easiest and most appreciated hand-made gifts you can give this season. Pair this with a travel mug and a gift card to the local coffee shop for the perfect teacher gift, gift for coach, or anyone else that deserves something special! This awesome gift can be made in any favorite color combination and will be so well received this holiday. Who doesn’t like the gift of a warm beverage during the coldest season? Make yours today and start checking off some of those gifts.
My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
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.
Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
Share your work on Facebook!
Add me on Snapchat: YARNutopia
Follow me on Marly Bird’s Chic Sheep yarn
Visit My Ravelry Store and add this to your Favorites!
Follow me on Twitter: @YARNutopia
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
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
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 that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.
Mug Cozy:
Ch 30, sl st to first ch to form a circle, ch 1 Rnd 1: HDC in each ch around, sl st to first HDC.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, HDC in each st around. Sl st to first HDC.
Rnds 3-9: Ch 1, SC in each st around, Sl st to first SC.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, HDC in each st around, Sl st to first HDC.
Rnd 11: Repeat Round 10.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Assembly step:
Cut 4 large diamonds, and 4 small diamonds out of Felt and sew them onto your mug cozy using the video tutorial or photos to guide you using metallic yarn.
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 Yarnspirations
This Giveaway has ended
Thank you to all who participated!
Congratulations to the winner Stephanie Parish Buser!!
If I were to start this blog post a year ago, you would have heard my howl of frustration across the globe as I spent most of my efforts attempting to Yarn Pool in utter failure. No joke. I can’t even begin to count how many times in the past year, as yarn pooling began to trend, that I have been making feeble tries to make a go of it. After a few failed attempts, I would give up. Many people here on YARNutopia would ask for my help or write to see a demonstration, and I had to honestly admit defeat. Yarn pooling was something I wrestled with and lost. I started to reconcile it was NOT for me.
A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate in a Yarn Pooling Blog Tour hosted by Marly Bird. She has a great book Yarn Pooling Made Easy. I was provided a copy of the book and asked to give one of the projects a try by combining her detailed instructions with her comprehensive video tutorials. This was my chance! My last-ditch effort to make it through and understand this incredible technique. So, I agreed. I WAS going to overcome this challenge! I was bound and determined THIS time I was going to succeed.
The instructions say to use a variegated yarn with a repeated color way. I had my yarn Red Heart Super Saver in Platoon that I felt would be perfect for this. I decided to not over shoot my first attempt by getting over zealous taking on a huge pattern, so I decided on a scarf as my first project to try yarn pooling. I was ready. I was excited. I was optimistic. I was geared up to tackle something that previously tried to defeat me. This time I was NOT to be defeated!!!
However, things did not go as smooth as I had hoped in the beginning. Have you ever tried to do something and no matter how hard you try, something just doesn’t click? I lacked the coordination to understand some key elements and my first several attempts I had to frog my work. I was not going to let Marly Bird down! So, I kept going. I watched her video tutorials and read the instructions in her book very carefully. I started over and over. I put my headphones on, tuned out everything, and listened to each word of her videos. By the time I reached the end of her segment, I was sooooo inspired!! Marly, you inspire me so much!
I began to work my yarn into to the right calculations and GUESS WHAT, it works!!!! It worked out for me!!! I started to see how the pooling effect created the argyle pattern, and boy, I did an epic happy dance all over my house!!!! How thrilling!! This has been the ONLY helpful guide for me to be able to succeed on something that I was about to give up on. I am typically NOT a quitter and thank goodness, because if I was, I would not have found my way to this great book and Marly’s fantastic videos and I would not be Yarn Pooling today! I am so thankful to have stuck it out and succeeded. Marly, thank you!
To make this even more exciting, I am giving ONE copy of this book away to ONE lucky follower here on YARNutopia!!!! NOW YOU TOO CAN HAVE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE MYSTERY OF YARN POOLING OF YOUR VERY OWN!!
WOOT, WOOT!!
Congratulations to the winner Stephanie Parish Buser!!
Who Can Enter? Only open to those 18 years of age or older and US residents. (sorry…legal reasons prevent us from making this open worldwide)
My Giveaway will end on September 20th, 2018 at 11:59pm and the randomly chosen winner will be announced and contacted on September 21st. The winner then has until September 24th to claim their prize.
Here is a schedule of the blogs that will be sharing a review and doing a GIVEAWAY:
*NOTE: Winners will be chosen at the discretion of each blogger host, and by their rules. All winners will be notified within one week of the last tour date. All winners will need to respond to the host with their information by 9/24/17 or they will forfeit their prize. All books will be sent at the same time at the end of the tour, regardless of when the winner was chosen. Winner must have a US or Canadian address.
I can’t express the excitement it is as a seasoned crocheter to be able to find a way for this to make sense! Now the opportunities are endless! If you are like me, struggling to understand this technique, this is a fabulous instruction manual and pattern book you won’t want to miss. Combine these great instructions from the book with Marly’s step by step video tutorials and you have yourself a winning combination!!
A few notes:
My persistence paid off in one day! From the moment I sat down to try this to reaching success, was only a few short hours.
My scarf using the pattern in her book took me a combined 4-5 total hours once I got the hang of yarn-pooling.
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
For anyone who has a little one who loves to play dress up, this owl is so fun to expand their imagination! Just in time for Easter, these are perfect for masquerade play, character building, and pretend activities! Great for many occasions!!! The possibilities are endless! I was inspired by a link I saw on Pinterest and thought these would be fun in crochet. These would make great learning tools for kids, teaching them drama, acting, and role play! It’s great for schools, small play groups! Someone on Facebook mentioned these would be great for children’s hospitals. They are easy to wear and comfortable!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this Owl Mask:
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.
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 mask!
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 60 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 section.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
BLO: BACK LOOPS ONLY
DC: Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Mask:
Ch 21 Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch and across, ch 1, turn. (20) Row 2: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next 3 sts, SC in next 8 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (25) Row 3: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 11 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 11 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 4: SC across, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 5: HDC in 4 sts, Ch 9, Sk 7 sts, HDC in 6 sts, Ch 9, Sk 7 sts, HDC in last 4 sts, ch 1, turn. Row 6: SC in each st and each ch across, ch 1, turn. (32) Row 7: SC in 3 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 8: [SC2TOG] twice, SC in next 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts, [SC2TOG] twice, ch 1, turn. Rows 9-11: SC across, ch 1, turn. Row 12: SC in 10 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 10 sts, ch 1, turn. (21) Row 13: HDC in 5 sts, SC in 11 sts, HDC in last 5 sts, continue to SC around entire piece. See video tutorial for visual instructions
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Eyes:
Ch 17 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch and across, ch 1, turn. (16) Row 2: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next 2 sts, SC in 6 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (20) Row 3: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 18 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (22) Row 4: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (22) Row 5: HDC in 1st st, Ch 9, Sk 7 sts, HDC in 6 sts, Ch 9, Sk 7 sts, HDC in last st, ch 1, turn. Row 6: SC in each st and ch across. Ch 1, turn. (26)
Row 7: HDC in 9 sts, SC in 8 sts, HDC in 9 sts, Continue to SC around the entire piece. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Beak:
Ch 2 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (1) Row 2: 2 SC in st, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 3: 2 SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 4: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 5: SC around entire piece
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Sew all pieces to the mask, sew elastic to opposite side. (See video tutorial for visual instructions). Weave in the rest of your loose ends!
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.
For anyone who has a little one who loves to play dress up, this fawn is so fun to expand their imagination! Just in time for Easter, these are perfect for masquerade play, character building, and pretend activities! Great for many occasions!!! The possibilities are endless! I was inspired by a link I saw on Pinterest and thought these would be fun in crochet. These would make great learning tools for kids, teaching them drama, acting, and role play! It’s great for schools, small play groups! Someone on Facebook mentioned these would be great for children’s hospitals. They are easy to wear and comfortable!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this fawn mask
Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Add me on Snapchat: YARNutopia
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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.
-This project uses less than 60 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 section.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
BLO: BACK LOOPS ONLY
DC: Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Mask:
Ch 21 Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch and across, ch 1, turn. (20) Row 2: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next 3 sts, SC in next 8 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (25) Row 3: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 11 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 11 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 4: SC across, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 5: HDC in 4 sts, Ch 9, Sk 7 sts, HDC in 6 sts, Ch 9, Sk 7 sts, HDC in last 4 sts, ch 1, turn. Row 6: SC in each st and each ch across, ch 1, turn. (32) Row 7: SC in 3 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 8: [SC2TOG] twice, SC in next 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts, [SC2TOG] twice, ch 1, turn. Rows 9-10: SC across, ch 1, turn.
SC around entire piece.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Ears: Make 2, Work in continuous rounds.
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6) Rnd 2: SC in each st around. (6) Rnd 3: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Rnds 4: SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 5: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18) Rnd 6: SC in each st around. (18) Rnd 7: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12) Rnd 8-10: SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Left Eye:
Ch 10 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch and across, ch 1, turn. (9) Row 2: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (11) Row 3-4: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11) Row 5: HDC in 1st st, Ch 9, Sk 6 sts, HDC in last 4 sts, ch 1, turn. Row 6: SC in each st and each ch across.
Continue to SC around the entire piece. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Right Eye:
Ch 10 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch and across, ch 1, turn. (9) Row 2: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (11) Row 3-4: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11) Row 5: HDC in 1st 4 sts, Ch 9, Sk 6 sts, HDC in last st, ch 1, turn. Row 6: SC in each st and each ch across.
Continue to SC around the entire piece. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Circles on forehead: Make 5
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to first st. Fasten off.
Nose:
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first st. Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as st), DC in same st, [HDC, SC] in next, [SC, HDC] in next, 2 DC in next, [HDC, SC] in next, [SC, HDC] in next, Sl st to ch 3.
Assembly Step:
Sew all pieces to the mask, sew elastic to opposite side. (See video tutorial for visual instructions). Weave in the rest of your loose ends!
Enjoy!!
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For anyone who has a little one who loves to play dress up, this bunny is so fun to expand their imagination! Just in time for Easter, these are perfect for masquerade play, character building, and pretend activities! Great for many occasions!!! The possibilities are endless! I was inspired by a link I saw on Pinterest and thought these would be fun in crochet. These would make great learning tools for kids, teaching them drama, acting, and role play! It’s great for schools, small play groups! Someone on Facebook mentioned these would be great for children’s hospitals. They are easy to wear and comfortable!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this bunny mask
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.
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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 mask!
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 60 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 section.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
BLO: BACK LOOPS ONLY
DC: Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Mask:
Ch 21 Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch and across, ch 1, turn. (20) Row 2: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next 3 sts, SC in next 8 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (25) Row 3: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 11 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 11 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 4: SC across, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 5: HDC in 4 sts, Ch 9, Sk 7 sts, HDC in 6 sts, Ch 9, Sk 7 sts, HDC in last 4 sts, ch 1, turn. Row 6: SC in each st and each ch across, ch 1, turn. (32) Row 7: SC in 3 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn. (28) Row 8: [SC2TOG] twice, SC in next 7 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts, [SC2TOG] twice, ch 1, turn. Rows 9-10: SC across, ch 1, turn.
SC around entire piece.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Ears: Make 2, Work 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 4-10: SC in each st around. (18) Rnd 11: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts around. (17) Rnd 12: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts around. (16) Rnd 13: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts around. (15) Rnd 14: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts around. (14) Rnd 15: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts around. (13) Rnd 16: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Nose:
Ch 3
In 3rd ch from hook put 2 DC, 2 HDC, DC, 2 HDC, 2 DC, ch 2, Sl st. Fasten off with long tail.
Sew center hole closed.
Flower:
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 5 SC in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to 1st st. Rnd 2: [Ch 3, sl st in next st] 5 times. Rnd 3: Sl st into ch 3 sp, [SC, 3 HDC, SC] in each ch sp around. (5 petals made)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing
Leaf: Make 2
Ch 6 Rnd 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last, ch 2, Sl st in same ch as last st, Work on opposite side of foundation ch, SC in next st, HDC in next st, SC in next st, Sl st in last. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Sew all pieces to the mask, sew elastic to opposite side. (See video tutorial for visual instructions). Weave in the rest of your loose ends!
Enjoy!!
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This Rustic Evergreen Ornament is a simple yet festive touch to your country Christmas decor. This darling accent also makes a great gift topper embellishment! Using your scrap yarn, this easy to make project is a lovely touch that will make your home feel warm and welcoming.
Crochet strips tied and shaped around an everyday stick accented with rich shades of green and brown, topped with a small star make this item one of the easiest and most cozy DIY projects you will make this holiday season!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this ornament:
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***You can 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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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:
-The smaller the hook, the better
-The stick I used was about 7 inches long
-Be careful tying your knots to not snap the twig in half
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
FHDC: Foundation Half Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Tree:
Top Strands: Make 2
FHDC 15, Fasten off. Weave in all ends
Next Strands: Make 2
FHDC 19, Fasten off. Weave in all ends
Next Strands: Make 2
FHDC 23, Fasten off. Weave in all ends
Last Strands: Make 2
FHDC 27, Fasten off. Weave in all ends
You should have 8 strands in total.
Assembly step:
Tie all strands to twig (See video tutorial for visual instructions
Star:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to 1st st
Rnd 2: *Ch up 5, SC in 2nd ch from hook, HDC in next ch, DC in last 2 chs, Sk 1 st, sl st in next st, Repeat from * around. Sl st to beginning. (5 star points)
Fasten off, weave in ends
Assembly:
Attach Star to top of tree on twig and tie a strand of thread for an ornament. See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Enjoy!!
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Here is the Fallen Leaves Cup Cozy! One leaf applique doubles as a secret pocket which is perfect for a tea bag, some cash, or a gift card to a coffee shop. Mug cozies make great gifts for family, friends, neighbors, teachers, colleagues and many others on your gift giving list.
Some suggested gift ideas: Mug or Travel mug + Cup Cozy + Hot Cocoa/Cash/Tea Bags/Specialty Coffee makes the perfect gift for that “hard to buy for” person on your list!
The handmade cup cozy adds a personal touch to an already awesome idea!
I have added a button to my cup cozy. You can get wooden buttons at the Etsy Shop Wood Be Fancy. You do not have to use a button, you could sew the seam up and have it slide on a travel mug.
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this cup cozy: The instructions start at 6 Minutes, 50 Seconds.
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Pattern:
Designed by Nadia Fuad
Questions? Leave a comment! You may sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my name and Etsy Shop (YARNutopia). Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own.
-This pattern is for a standard sized cup. You could make it smaller or bigger just making more rows on your backing portion.
-You can make this cup cozy with any yarn: Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester
-You can make this using a bigger crochet hook if your tension is tighter
-You do not have to add the appliques, you could just have a plain cup cozy sans the leaf design.
-You can make the backing of your cup cozy bigger by chaining any even number.
Special Stitches:
Ch: chain
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
TR: Treble Crochet
Picot: Ch 2, sl st in same st
Backing of Cup Cozy
Ch 12 or any even number.
Row 1: HDC in 2nd ch from hook, *Sl st in next ch, HDC in next ch, repeat from * across. (11 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, Sl st in 1st st, *HDC in next st, Sl st in next st, repeat from * across. (11 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, HDC in 1st st, *Sl st in next st, HDC in next st, repeat from * across. (11 sts)
Rows 4-28: Repeat rows 2 and 3 ending on a repeat of Row 2.
Fasten off with long tail if you are sewing it closed.
Fasten off with short tail if you are not sewing it closed.
Weave in all ends if you are adding a button.
Leaf: Make 2
Ch 9 Round 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 2 Chs, HDC in next 2 Chs, DC in next, TR in next, 10 TR in last ch
Working on opposite side of foundation chain: TR in next, DC in next, HDC in next 2, SC in next 2, Sl st in last.
Round 2: [Sl st in next 2 sts, Picot] 5 times, sl st in next 3 sts, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 chs, sl st back in the same st on round 1 of the leaf, sl st in next 3 sts, Picot, [sl st in next 2 sts, Picot] 5 times, sl st to beginning, Picot, Fasten off. Assembly step:
Sew leaves and button to cup cozy. When sewing one leaf, be sure to keep it open as a pocket.
Chain a loop on the edge of the cup cozy for looping around the button.
See video tutorial for visual instructions on all the pieces and where they go.
Weave in all ends.
Enjoy!!
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