How to: Make Homemade Vanilla Extract

August 16, 2023 By Nadia Fuad in Baking and Cooking, Recipes, Uncategorized Tags: bakery, baking, beans, bourbon, cakes, cookies, cooking, Extract, gift basket idea, gift idea, gifts, holiday, holiday cheer, homemade, homemade gift, homemade vanilla, homemade vanilla extract, kitchen, madagascar, mama's kitchen, recipe, rum, tahitian, Vanilla, vanilla beans, vanilla extract, vodka, vodka vanilla extract, yarnutopia, yarnutopia and more Leave a comment

Do you like to bake?

When you bake as much as I do, it is very easy to go through baking ingredients on a regular basis. I purchased very good vanilla extract for a pretty penny and I am always running out! It’s too much money when I can make my own!

Let’s get started!

Homemade Vanilla Extract

2 ingredients.

6-8 Madagascar Vanilla beans per 8 oz. bottle. Find Vanilla Beans HERE. Find the bottles HERE.

Vodka (You can also use Bourbon or Rum each one having a slightly different flavor).
**the alcohol draws out the best flavor in your vanilla bean but you can make your recipe without
by substituting vegetable glycerin for the alcohol.

Directions:

For 6 to 8 beans per 8 oz. bottle.

I slice my beans down the center the long way to release fragrance and flavor of the vanilla bean paste see photos below). Place the vanilla beans into clean 8 oz. bottles. I found my bottles on Amazon HERE. You must cover the beans completely with Vodka so they are submerged-approximately 8 oz. of vodka per bottle. Keep in mind, the vodka has to be 70 proof or more. (I found 80 proof on sale 😂).

Cap bottles tightly. Shake gently to infuse flavors. Store away and let sit for at least 8 weeks.

Try to shake bottles as often as possible to insure that the flavors continue to blend-at least once a week. After 8 weeks the vanilla will be ready to use. The longer you wait the better the flavor- 4 to 6 months is actually optimal. Use in all your baking recipes that call for vanilla extract! Enjoy!

Special Baby Shower Surprise

May 21, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in baby, Blog Posts Tags: babies, baby, baby shower, basic, beginner, blanket, boy, crochet, crochet pattern, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, free crochet pattern, friends, gift, gifts, it's a boy, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 15 Comments

This past Sunday, my Aunt and my Mom organized a baby shower for Nate and me. To say it was amazing is such an understatement! Not only did my family have so much in store for us, there were epic surprises to be showered on us as well.

After opening our gifts from family and friends, my mom made an announcement that there were more gifts. Confused, I wasn’t sure what she meant.

A quick background

I am part of a large online blogger community. In our private group, this blogger community shares ideas and support for one another. Besides my personal family, these ladies feel like family even though we haven’t met in real life. I feel like we know one another despite that we haven’t met. We talk almost daily and check in with one another. We share patterns and advice, we count on each other in our shared desire to grow our craft. We have a sisterhood that transcends the miles and continents.

So, when my mom announced that this incredible group of ladies had conspired to bring their own version of an online baby shower to my family baby shower, I was so overwhelmed with joy and shock! It felt so amazing to find out that together, they reached out to be a part of this special day. They coordinated through Marly Bird to send surprise packages to my mom and my aunt. Each package was a gift for our sweet baby boy.

Both Nate and I could not believe it! We had NO CLUE! Seriously, my mom is the best at keeping secrets because I talk to her a half dozen times a day and NOT ONCE did she even hint there was this in store for us at the shower!! As soon as my Aunt Gail brought this giant box full of gifts I started getting emotional all over again!

Each crochet designer/blogger created something extraordinarily special for this baby. Below, please join me in this video as I open these wonderful gifts. Please understand that in this moment I was so emotional and overwhelmed. Tears flowed freely, my nose was running wild, and I kept repeating how awesome it was and how much in shock this felt!

Panda Lovey by Snappy Tots

Baby Blanket by Crafting Friends Designs

Baby Blanket by The Purple Poncho
(Bibs not pictured)

Baby Cardigan by Moogly

Baby Sleeper Sack by Heart Hook Home

Baby Blanket by American Crochet

Baby Cardigan by My Hobby is Crochet

Oliver and Olivia Baby Blanket by Marly Bird

Baby Rattle Toy by Goodknit Kisses

Knit Top Knot Hat by Jessie at Home

Baby Mitts by Oombawka Designs

Layette Set from Pattern Paradise

Teddy Hats, yarn and a handmade card by Fiber Flux

All the beautiful cards!

I am in complete awe of these amazing women. Not only are they spectacular designers and creators, but I have the joy of calling each of them my FRIEND! WE are so lucky. I am so lucky. This baby is so lucky and so loved.

From the bottom of my full heart, THANK YOU!! There are no words to describe this feeling. I am so grateful for your gifts of time and creativity. Thank you for your gift of love and friendship. Again, my heart is so full.

On a side note. In the last frame of the video I was hugging a teddy bear. Some of you may not know that at the end of March we lost my Grandpa Bob. In January, he was told by his doctors he had about six months to live. He had hopes to live long enough to meet my baby. My grandpa was so supportive and caring through my journey through illness and life, and he wanted to be here to see me through this special time. God had other plans for him. He passed away on March 24th, 2019.

My mom took one of his shirts and sent it in to a designer on Etsy. She made a memory teddy bear out of my grandpa’s shirt. My mom had a photo of my grandpa and me, and in it he wore that same shirt. She gifted both together – the photo in a frame and this sweet bear to put in the nursery. This gift was so special and although my Grandpa won’t be here, a small part of him will always be with us.

~Nadia

12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Mitten Gift Card Holder

December 11, 2018 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, character, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gift card, gift card holder, gift ida, gift idea, gifts, handmade, holiday, holidays, how to, how to crochet, idea, learn, mitten, mittens, pattern, red heart yarns, santa, secret santa, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

A mitten gift card holder is a perfect way to showcase your gift for those hard to buy for people on your list! This 11th Day of Christmas projects is easy and fun and will add just the right personal touch.

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this cute mitten:

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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 you will need:
–Red Heart Yarns Amore
–Red Heart Yarns Hygge Charm
–G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a larger hook to make this larger.
-Work in the BLO of this whole pattern

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease

Pattern:

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

Mitten

With Red
Ch 30
Rnd 1: SC in 1st ch (this forms a large ring), SC in each ch around. (30 sts)
Work in continuous rounds and in BLO
Rnds 2-7: SC in each st around
Rnd 8: Ch 3, Sk 3 sts, SC in the rest of the sts around.
Rnd 9: SC in each of the next 3 chs and in each st around. (30 sts)
Rnds 10-12: SC in each st around.
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)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Thumb:
Attach Red to any stitch around the thumb hole
Rnd 1: SC 8 sts evenly around the thumb hole.
Rnds 2-3: SC around
Rnd 4: [SC2TOG] 4 times.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Mitten Cuff:
Work on opposite side of foundation chain row. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
With white
Rnds 1-2: SC in each st around.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Assembly:
Be sure all ends are hidden. Insert a gift card into the mitten. Adorn a gift box with this topper or add it to a card!

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

12 Days of Christmas: Santa Bottle Topper

December 3, 2018 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor, kitchen, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beanie, beginner, bottle, bottle topper, cap, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gift, gift idea, gifts, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, santa, stitch, teach, topper, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Here’s a great holiday project gift idea for many people on your list. This Vintage Inspired Santa Bottle Topper is a perfect adornment for any bottle. Whether it’s a bottle of fine olive oil, wine or other beverages, bath/spa products or more, this little guy is the best accessory to dress that gift up! What a nice alternative for the traditional bow when topping off your package.

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this bottle topper:

**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 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.

Materials you will need:
–Red Heart Yarns Amore in Rooibos Red
–Red Heart Yarns Hygge in Pearl
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Buff for the nose
–F-3.75mm Crochet Hook
–Pipe Cleaner
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a larger hook to make this larger.
-This will fit any standard sized bottle top

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
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.

Hat:

With Amore Yarn
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work in continuous rounds and in BLO throughout Hat Part, 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (4)
Rnd 2: SC in each st around. (4)
Rnd 3: 2 SC in next st, SC in the rest of the sts on the round. (5)
Rnds 4-8: SC in each st around. (5)
(insert pipe cleaner early on in this part because it is difficult to add later in this pattern)
Rnd 9: Repeat Round 3. (6)
Rnds 10-15: SC in each st around. (6)
Rnd 16: Repeat Round 3. (7)
Rnds 17-20: SC in each st around. (7)
Rnd 21: Repeat Round 3. (8)
Rnds 22-23: SC in each st around. (8)
Rnd 24: Repeat Round 3. (9)
Rnds 25-26: SC in each st around. (9)
Rnd 27: Repeat Round 3. (10)
Rnds 28-29: SC in each st around. (10)
Rnd 30: Repeat Round 3. (11)
Rnds 31-32: SC in each st around. (11)
Rnd 33: Repeat Round 3. (12)
Rnds 34-35: SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 36: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 37: SC in each st around.
Rnd 38: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnds 39-41: SC in each st around. (24)
Rnd 42: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.

Use a pen or your crochet hook and twist the top of the hat to curl it around. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Nose: With buff, 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: SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly: Add Hygge Yarn as the beard in the front of the hat (see video tutorial for attachment method). Fray out all the Hygge Yarn to make a fuller beard. Trim to make it look uniform.
Sew nose to center of hat at top of beard. (See video tutorial for placement.
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

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

How to Crochet Tutorial: Chic Twist Headwrap

September 25, 2018 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: accessories, accessory, basic, beginner, character, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gift, gift idea, gifts, hair, hair accessories, hairband, handmade, hat, headband, headwrap, hijab, hijab fashion, hijabi, hijabi fashion, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

Ooh la la everyone! It’s that time of year in the northern hemisphere! Get out your hooks for the latest fall fashion Chic Twist Headwrap!! Using only ONE SKEIN of Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird you can make this fun fall accessory! In fact, you can make two! If you ever planned to try the Chic Sheep, now is the time to do it! I love this yarn so much!! Check out a few of my other projects where I’ve used this yarn:

Winter Chic Slippers

Colorful Visions Afghan

Arrows and Fringe Boho Fashion Scarf

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

**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 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.

Materials You will need:
–Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep Yarn
(1 ball is all you need!)
-G-4.25mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
–Yarn Needle
–Measuring Tape
–Scissors

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 this project smaller or bigger.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only

Pattern:

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

Ch 165 or any amount that wraps around your head twice
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (164 sl sts)

Row 2: Work in FLO, HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (164 HDC sts)

Row 3: Work in BLO, Sl st in each st across, ch 1, turn. (164 sl sts)

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: Repeat Row 3

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Twist Headband around head and cross over and pull both ends up and around to the back of the head. (See video tutorial on how to do the twist with visual instructions)
Sew the ends together in the back of the head.
Sew the opening in the middle of the headband all the way across.
See video tutorial on where exactly to sew closed.

Weave in all ends.
Enjoy!!

Enjoyed this project? Try the Arrows and Fringe Boho Fashion Scarf Next!

Gifts for my Bridesmaids: Wrapped in Jewels

May 30, 2018 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: basic, beginner, besties, bridal party, bride, bridesmaid, bridesmaid gifts, bridesmaids, celebrate, crew, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, do, dream, dreamy, fashion, fashion blogger, free pattern, gift, gifts, girl, girls, handmade, honey, how to, how to crochet, i made this, ladies, learn, maker, makers, ombre, pattern, red heart, red heart yarns, regal, shawl, squad, squad goals, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wedded, wedding, wedding party, wedding season, women, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 4 Comments

I have shared the details that I crocheted for my wedding, but I held back one very important project that I made for my bridesmaids. Back in December 2017, I made the Wrapped in Jewels Shawls for each of my girls. Using Red Heart Yarns Ombré Yarn, I chose colors that best suited the color dress each of my bridesmaids would be wearing. I also made a deep red one for myself to match my gown.

I made the shawls early on and gifted one to each of them upon their arrival to the wedding. Nida was traveling from Texas and she would be wearing deep teal for my wedding, Sarah was traveling from Comoros, Africa and she would be in dark navy blue, and Samantha was wearing magenta and although she was here in Wisconsin, she still had a more than three hour drive to join me for our epic wedding weekend. By Thursday before the wedding everyone arrived safely and the festivities began!

My side of the wedding party consisted of both my brothers serving as “men of honor,” my sister-in-law, Samantha, was my matron of honor, Nida and Sarah both bridesmaids and my nephew was our little ring bearer. With everyone together for the first time in over a year, we decided to do a ‘bachelorette’ night and headed out for hibachi and sushi. Before heading out the door, I had gifts to share with everyone to thank them for making the trip and being there for our special day.

Although each “Glad you are here” bag consisted of a few fun items for all, the one thing I was most proud of was the handmade shawls I had made for the girls. I could already imagine how amazing they would look dressed in their gowns and wrapped in the shawls. It was on my “must have” photo list!

It did not disappoint! Here are a few photos of my girls and I on my wedding! These could not have turned out more perfect than this!

This shawl was such a wonderful keepsake from the most special weekend of my life. Each of the girls were in tears and excited to have a matching shawl to wear with the dress. These came in handy that evening when the temps dipped down with the sunset! Rather than lugging around a heavy coat we could wrap up and keep out the chill as we enjoyed the reception on the patio and headed out afterward to continue celebrating!

Now each of the girls has this special memento as a reminder of our wedding.

If you are getting married, or know of someone who would love this shawl, this one is very special and will be a hit with anyone who is on the receiving end of such a fabulous gift! Enjoy!

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

Tips on Homemade Gift Giving

September 3, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts, Crochet Projects Tags: accomplish, afghan, afghan block, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, beanie, beginner, challenge, character, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gift, gift giving, gifts, give, handmade, hat, holiday, holidays, how to, how to crochet, intentions, learn, list, listing, lists, make a list, plan ahead, planner, planning, present, pressure, projects, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tips, tutorial, under pressure, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

Over the years, I have found that giving crocheted gifts has been well received. Even my brother has raided my stockpile of crochet items for cowls, hats, scarves, and items to give to his own friends. People love a well-made item. Giving someone something homemade, especially made with love, is priceless.

Here is a quick checklist on what to do when preparing to give a homemade gift of crochet.

Give yourself plenty of time

Start early to avoid stress and pressure of finishing something you are aware has a deadline. Don’t wait until the last minute to start a stack of crochet projects on December 1st for Christmas gifts or a baby blanket two weeks before a baby shower, UNLESS you are a seasoned crochet artist with years of experience and have no worry working under those high pressure deadlines.

Tackle a project or idea that falls within the range of your skill set and time frame, so crochet is a pleasure and not a chore. Even if you want to take on a challenge of something that you have never tried before, having enough time to learn and complete it will remove some of the anxiety of trying something new. That way, if you run into issues experimenting, you will accomplish something doable without the frustration of getting in “over your head” when you have the time to “play around” with a new pattern.

Personally, I have to give myself time. I have good intentions when tackling a project, but I have learned, nothing ever goes quite the way I plan. Even when I give myself time to finish, I find that I am running up to the very last moment of my timeline!

Make Lists

Who is on your gift giving list? Are you tackling a project for one individual or a list of people? Once you answer these questions, make a list of who you are gifting to. Then, decide what you plan to make for each of them. Then, make a list of the supplies needed for each project. Here is where things might get a bit costly. If you have a large list of people you want to make gifts for, breaking down the supplies into smaller purchases takes off some of the financial pressure of doing them all at once. Working on a single or even a couple of projects to completion, and then comprising another list to tackle the rest of your list makes the blow to the pocketbook a little easier to manage.

The next step is to give yourself a REALISTIC and liberal time frame to finish the project. Here is where I always end up in a trap! I always underestimate the time frame I can complete a project. Even as a seasoned crochet artist, I cannot plan for those unpredictable circumstances. It is impossible to prep for the unknown. I can sit down with the best intentions to spend the evening crocheting and friend might drop by, or my best friend who is in the Peace Corp in Africa has an internet connection and wants to have a Skype date! I love crochet, but there are definitely times when my crochet projects take a back burner to other more important things! That is part of life! So always make sure that you allow for those times.

Set goals

When I was making the G.G. Cardigan, I sat down and counted how many squares I needed to make. Then I planned the time frame it would take to reasonably make this coat. My circumstances are different than most, but the principle still applies. I set a goal of how many squares I needed to do in a specific time frame. I took the total number and the time I planned to make it and divided. Example: If I needed 70 squares, I wanted to finish it in 2 weeks, which meant I needed to do 5 squares a day or 10 squares every other day.

Presently, I have been working on my wedding flowers (tutorials to come). I want to make a variety of flowers for different things, my bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, the place cards with coordinating floral details that are color coded for my menu options, etc. This is a HUGE undertaking. I needed to make 2 flowers each day for the year (we got engaged in March 2017 and are getting married in March 2018). Yeah, that isn’t happening. I have a little over 100 flowers done. I have to really amp up my production if I am going to meet this deadline, and I will, but that means changing my expectations. When I miss a day or two, I will sit down and make up a dozen or more flowers to catch up. It has been pretty successful. Again, so much comes in the way of meeting those goals so be sure to account for that!

Homemade gifts will be treasured for years to come, but remember that the goal of giving them with no pressure and stress is our hope and expectation. Try to avoid that last minute pressure and stress that sends you on a stream of made up curse words going off in your head as you crochet like fiends the night before!! I can’t tell you how many times that has happened to me! HAHA! We have all been there and done that!

Are you a plan ahead crochet artist?? Or are you the one that is pulling the all-nighter to finish in time to give a gift? No matter which way you function, I hope crochet continues to bring you joy under every circumstance!

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Crochet Tutorial: Boho Tassel Scarf

August 31, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, afghan block, babies, baby blanket, basic, beginner, blanket, bohemian, boho, boho chic, bohochic, class, cowl, cowl neck, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, economy, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gift, gifts, granny square, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, learning, make a tassel, neck, neckwarmer, pattern, red heart super saver, red heart yarns, rhss, sc, scarf, scarfie, single crochet, spike, stitch, stitches, stitching, stitchs, super saver, tassel, tassels, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, warm, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

What’s your go-to accessory? Everyone should always have a signature scarf, and this is the one for YOU! I am definitely a scarf girl. Summer/winter, it doesn’t matter! There are plenty of ways to showcase this piece, but here is one that is sure to WOW any way you wrap it!!

My Boho Tassel Scarf is such a fun and stylish project for the cold weather! This chunky scarf, can be worn loosely wrapped around your neck to keep you warm. The ends cascade down with tassel details, making this a fashionable and fun wrap for all! Guys, girls, kids, this can be modified for everyone!!

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

**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.
-You will need 800 yards for this scarf
-This scarf is 9 inches (23 cm) wide and 98 inches long (284 cm)

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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
Spike Stitch: Insert Hook into stitch from previous row, YO pull through and pull up to height of row you are on, YO pull through 2 loops on hook. Spike made.

Pattern:

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

Pattern:

You will use both colors at the same time, trail the “dropped color” under your stitches, to pick it up for the next row. See video tutorial for visual instructions on how to trail along your strands.
Starting with Dusty Gray
Ch 26
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (25 sts)
Row 2: SC across, change to Black, ch 1, turn. (25 sts)
Row 3: SC in 1st st, *Spike stitch in next stitch, SC in next st, repeat from * across, ending with SC in last st, change back to Dusty Gray, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: SC in 1st 2 sts, *Spike stitch in next st, SC in next st, repeat from * across, ending with SC in last 2 sts, change to Black, Ch 1, turn.
Rows 5-225: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 ending with a repeat of Row 3
Row 226: With Gray, SC across, Change to Pumpkin orange, ch 1, turn.
Row 227: SC across, change to Papaya, Ch 1, turn.
Row 228: Spike Stitch in each stitch across (work between the stitches and not in the stitches of row 226 (See video tutorial for visual instructions) ch 1, turn.
Row 229: Sc across, change color, ch 1, turn.
Row 230-301: repeat rows 228 and 229 (Color combinations listed below)

Row 230: Pumpkin (spike stitches across)
Row 231: Pumpkin (SC across)
Row 232: Papaya
Row 233: Papaya
Row 234: Pumpkin
Row 235: Pumpkin
Row 236: Perfect Pink
Row 237: Perfect Pink
Row 238: Aran
Row 239: Aran
Row 240: Perfect Pink
Row 241: Perfect Pink
Row 242: Aran
Row 243: Aran
Row 244: Perfect Pink
Row 245: Perfect Pink
Row 246: Aran
Row 247: Aran
Row 248: Perfect Pink
Row 249: Perfect Pink
Row 250: Aran
Row 251: Aran
Row 252: Perfect Pink
Row 253: Perfect Pink
Row 254: Aruba Sea
Row 255: Aruba Sea
Row 256: Carrot
Row 257: Carrot
Row 258: Aruba Sea
Row 259: Aruba Sea
Row 260: Carrot
Row 261: Carrot
Row 262: Aruba Sea
Row 263: Aruba Sea
Row 264: Carrot
Row 265: Carrot
Row 266: Perfect Pink
Row 267: Perfect Pink
Row 268: Carrot
Row 269: Carrot
Row 270: Perfect Pink
Row 271: Perfect Pink
Row 272: Carrot
Row 273: Carrot
Row 274: Jade
Row 275: Jade
Row 276: Royal
Row 277: Royal
Row 278: Jade
Row 279: Jade
Row 280: Royal
Row 281: Royal
Row 282: Jade
Row 283: Jade
Row 284: Royal
Row 285: Royal
Row 286: Jade
Row 287: Jade
Row 288: Royal
Row 289: Royal
Row 290: Dusty Gray
Row 291: Dusty Gray
Row 292: Royal
Row 293: Royal
Row 294: Dusty Gray
Row 295: Dusty Gray
Row 296: Royal
Row 297: Royal
Row 298: Dusty Gray
Row 299: Dusty Gray
Row 300: Royal
Row 301: Royal

When you finish making the scarf, be sure to make the hat to match!

Enjoy!!

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

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Crochet Tutorial: Birthday Wish Granny Square

November 6, 2016 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, granny squares, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, afghan block, babies, baby, baby blanket, balloons, basic, bday, beginner, birthday, birthday cake, block, cake, confetti, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, cupcake, excitement, family, fashion, fashion blogger, flower, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gifts, granny, granny square, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, older, party, pattern, present, presents, square, squares, stitch, surprise, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 3 Comments

It’s my birthday! I created this Birthday Wish Granny Square to add to our 365 Days of Granny Squares project. It uses variety of crochet stitches to create an interesting design! I hope you enjoy making your square!

A couple disclaimers before you start: Be sure to check your tension and use the correct size hook for your square. I demonstrate with an H-5.00mm crochet hook in the video tutorial, but you can make yours bigger or smaller by using a bigger or smaller hook. Also, if yours turns out wonky when you are finished, you may need to block this square to make it nice and flat.

Watch this video to learn how to make this square:

**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 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.

Materials:
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in as many colors as you want.
–H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-You can use a smaller or larger hook to make this square depending on your tension. I wouldn’t use anything larger than an I-5.5mm Crochet Hook though.
-The finished square measures 7 inches (18 cm)
-This square is worked from the center outward

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
Beg. Popcorn: Ch up 3, 4DC in same sp, remove hook, put hook in ch up 3, put loop back on hook, pull through and pull tight.
Popcorn: 5DC in same sp, remove hook, put hook in 1st dc of grouping, put loop back on hook, pull through and pull tight.
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook. Picot made.
Long DC: Double crochet in Picot of Petal

Pattern:

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

Ch 13

Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (12)

Rnd 2: Work in BLO, Ch up 1, turn, Sc across

Rnd 3: Work in FLO Ch 1, turn, SC across

Rnd 4: Repeat row 2, fasten off, weave in ends.

Rnd 5: Sk 3 sts, Attach yarn in BLO of next st, ch 1, sc in same st and in next 5 sts, leaving last 3 sts unworked. (6 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, turn, SC in FLO across. (6 sts)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, turn, Work in BLO, SC across. (6 sts)

Assembly: SC around cake (40 sts evenly) See video tutorial for specific stitches.

Rnd 8: (See video tutorial to learn how to do this round) In top right st of the top layer of cake: Ch 1, sc in same st, Ch 4, sk 4 sts, sc in next st, Ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk 3 sts, sc in next st, [ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in next st] 5 times, ch 4, sk 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, sk last sts, sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 9: Sl st in ch 4 sp, ch 1, SC in same sp, *Ch 4, SC in next ch sp, repeat from * around. Sl st to beg sc

Rnd 10: Sl st in ch 4 sp, Ch up 3 (counts as DC), 3 DC in same sp, *[4 DC, ch 2, 4 DC] in next sp, 4 DC in next 2 ch sps, repeat from * around. Sl st to beg. ch up 3.

Rnd 11: DC in each st around, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] in corners. Fasten off

Weave in all ends.

Frilly siding:
Turn square upside down,
Working in front loops of bottom layer of cake:
Sc in 1st st, *ch 3, sc in next st, repeat from * across. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Candle:
Row 1: Attach yarn to edge round on top center of cake, ch up 1, sc in same st and next st
Row 2, Ch 1, turn, SC in 2 sts
Fasten off, weave in ends.

With Yellow, attach yarn to st, ch 3, sl st in next st, fasten off, weave in 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

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