FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Toddler Monster Costume

October 28, 2022 By Nadia Fuad in Costume Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: alien, basic, beginner, character, costume, costumes, crochet, crochet costume, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheted costume, crocheting, dress up, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, halloween, halloween costume, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, mike wazowski, monster, monster costume, monsters, pattern, pretend, stitch, teach, trick or treat, tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, we try to create something unique and fun to share here on YARNutopia. This year is no exception, and we have decided on some friendly monster costumes.

Nas loves his one-eyed green monster with horns! He was running around trying to catch pretend monsters and pretend he was one too! He’s such a little goofball!

Nasir’s costume consists of the crocheted green slip-on with a face. I paired that with the green leggings and turtleneck that I bought on Amazon. I used Lion Brand Yarn to create this ensemble. The exact type of yarn and colors and amount is all listed below in the “Materials you will need” section.

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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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Knit Picks Cotlin Yarn in Silver (less than 25 yards)
–Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton in Lime, Black, and White. (4 balls of Lime (740 yards total needed), 1 ball of Black, and 1 ball of white)
–SizeH-5.00mm Crochet Hook and F-3.75mm crochet hook for embellishments
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The measurements of this costume are 16 inches long from shoulder to bottom and 18″ wide which is 36 inches around the waist.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the yarn I used in this project.
-Use 3 strands of yarn together for the BODY part of the costume only.
-The components to this pattern are: Body, Horns, Inner Eye, Outer Eye, Mouth, Teeth, and Eyelid
-This is worked from the top down and then each component is added after the body is made.

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
DC2TOG: Double crochet decrease
DC3TOG: Double crochet 3 sts together

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.

Body

With Lime Green
Use 3 strands of yarn at the same time
Use H-5.00mm crochet hook or I-5.5mm Crochet hook for this piece

Ch 54
Work in continuous rounds for this piece

Round 1: Without Twisting Foundation Chain, SC in 1st Ch to form a ring and continue to SC in each Ch around, work in continuous rounds. (54 SC)

Round 2: HDC in each st around. (54)

Rnd 3: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 8 sts] 6 times. (60)

Rnd 4: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 5 sts] 10 times. (70)

Rnd 5: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 6 sts] 10 times. (80)

Rnd 6: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts] 10 times. (90)

Rnd 7: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 8 sts] 10 times. (100)

Rnd 8: HDC in next 16 sts, Ch 10, Sk 10 sts, HDC in next 40 sts, Ch 10, Sk 10 sts, HDC in the last 24 sts. (80 sts and 2 ch 10 sps)

Rnd 9: HDC in each st putting 10 HDC in each of the Ch 10 sps. (100)

Rnds 10-34: HDC in each st around.
Fasten off after your piece is long enough.
Weave in ends.

Horns:

Make 2

With Gray yarn
Use 1 strand of yarn and 3.75mm crochet hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook (4)

Work in continuous rounds
Work in BLO

Rnd 2: 2 SC in next st, SC in the rest of the sts around. (5)

Rnds 3-10: repeat Round 2 (you should have 12 sts after Rnd 10 is complete

Rnd 11: SC in each st around. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:
Stuff Horns and sew them to each shoulder. Weave in ends.

Inner Eye:

With Black yarn and 3.75mm crochet hook

Ch 3

Rnd 1: 9 DC in 3rd ch from hook, sl st to first DC. Do not turn. (9)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 2 DC in each st around, sl st to first DC. (18)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Outer Eye:

With White yarn and 3.75mm crochet hook

Ch 3

Rnd 1: 9 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first DC, do not turn after each round. (9)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 2 DC in each st around, Sl st to first DC. (18)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next st] 9 times, sl st to first DC. (27)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC. (36)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts]9 times, sl st to first DC. (45)

Rnd 6: Ch 2. [2 DC in next st, DC in next 4 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC. (54)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 5 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC. (63)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew black circle inner eye to the center of the outer eye white piece. Add a fleck of white in the black piece for added effect. Sew White piece to the body of the costume. Weave in all ends.

Eyelid:

With Green and 3.75mm crochet hook
Use 1 strand of yarn

Ch 20

Row 1: DC in 3rd Ch and each ch across, Ch 1 turn.

Row 2: Sl st in first st, HDC in next 16 sts, sl st in last st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:

Sew the eyelid to the top of the outer eye white piece. I sewed mine with the HDC row on the top and the DC row on the bottom. I sewed only the top down, and the lid just sat over the eye (see photos for reference)

Mouth:

With Black and 3.75mm crochet hook
Use 1 strand of yarn

Ch 42

Row 1: DC in 3rd ch and in each ch across, Ch 2 turn. (40)

Row 2: [DC2TOG] 2 times, DC in each st across until 4 sts remain, [DC2TOG] 2 times, ch 2 turn. (36)

Row 3-5: repeat row 2
You should have 24 sts by the end of row 5
Continue to SC around entire piece to clean up edges.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Teeth:

With White and 3.75mm crochet hook
use 1 strand of yarn

Ch 38

First tooth: Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC in next 5 sts, Ch 2, turn. (6)

Row 2: [DC2TOG] 3 times, Ch 2, Turn. (3)

Row 3: DC3TOG, Continue to SL ST down the left side of the tooth back down to the foundation ch, sl st into the very next Ch on the foundation ch right next to the last tooth

*Next tooth: Row 1: Ch 2, DC in same st and in next 5 sts, Ch 2 turn. (6)

Row 2: [DC2TOG] 3 times, Ch 2, Turn. (3)

Row 3: DC3TOG, Continue to SL ST down the left side of the tooth back down to the foundation ch, sl st into the very next Ch on the foundation ch right next to the last tooth.

Repeat from * across, ending with sl sts down the left side of the last tooth. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:

Sew black part of mouth to the body under the eyeball, then sew the teeth to the top of the mouth piece.

Weave in all ends. Enjoy!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

How to: Create Decor Using Mod Podge

October 4, 2022 By Nadia Fuad in Crafts, Uncategorized Tags: 1 hour craft, boho, boho home, Crafts, crafty, decor, decoration, decoupage, diy, dollar tree, easy, fashion, halloween, holiday, home, home decor, how to, inexpensive, inspo, mod podge, one hour, pintrest, pintrest inspired, pumpkin, teach, tutorial, yarn, yarnutopia, you can do it 2 Comments

Hi Yarnutopians!

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

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Holiday Stocking Hat

November 18, 2021 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats Tags: basic, beanie, beanie season, beanie weather, beginner, cap, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, holiday, holiday hat, how to, how to crochet, instructions, pattern, santa hat, stitch, stocking, stocking hat, stocking hat crochet pattern, teach, winter, winter hat, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

The holiday season is upon us and I am so excited! I love cozy hats and scarves this time of year and I couldn’t resist making a new hat for the season! Introducing my super soft Holiday Stocking Hat! I used Vel-Luxe yarn for the main part of the hat, Go for Faux yarn for the fur brim and a furry pom I found at the craft store. All yarn is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn.

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Vel-Luxe Yarn by Lion Brand Yarn in the color Eggplant
–Go For Faux Yarn by Lion Brand Yarn in the color Chinchilla
–Size -H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 5 hours to make.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern with video tutorial shows the measurement as an adult sized hat

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:

Ch 2
Work in continuous rounds

Rnd 1: 9 SC in 2nd ch from hook (9)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in first st, SC in the rest of the sts around. (10)

Rnds 3-10: Repeat Rnd 2 (you’ll increase by 1 stitch each round, rnd 10 will have 18 sts)

Rnds 10-14: Sc in each st around. (18)

Rnds 15-20: 2 SC in first st, SC in the rest of the sts around (you’ll increase by 1 st each round, rnd 20 will have 24 sts)

Rnds 21-24: Sc in each st around. (24)

Rnd 25: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnds 26-30: SC in each st around.

Rnd 31: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnds 32-36: SC in each st around. (36)

Rnd 37: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)

Rnds 38-40: SC in each st around. (42)

Rnd 41: [2SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (48)

Rnds 42-45: SC in each st around. (48)

Rnd 46: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 7 sts] 6 times. (54)

Rnd 47: SC in each st around.

Rnd 48: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 8 sts] 6 times. (60)

Rnd 49: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 9 sts] 6 times. (66)

Rnds 50-75: SC in each st around. Fasten off velvety yarn.

Rnd 76: Attach Fur yarn to any stitch. Ch 2, DC in each st around, Sl st to first st. (if your tension is looser, DC evenly in 60 sts around (you can skip a few stitches here and there, no one will notice)

Rnds 77-78: Ch 2, DC in each st around, Sl st to first st.
(Since it’s fur, you can work BETWEEN the stitches and that will work just fine, use your fingers to find the spaces between your stitches and insert your next st in there)

Fasten off. Attach pom to top of hat.

Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

Happy Halloween 2021

October 26, 2021 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts, Costume Items Tags: babies, baby, basic, beginner, character, cosplay, costume, costumes, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, family, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, halloween, halloween costume, handmade, hat, holiday, leprechaun, leprechaun cosplay, pot of gold costume, pride, pride family, rainbow, rainbow costume, rainbows, stitch, teach, trio costume, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Our Annual Halloween Costume Reveal is here! Nate is a Rainbow to my Pot of Gold and Nas is our lucky leprechaun!

We had a heck of a time trying to decide on a costume that could be worn by our trio. It was such a challenge to find something that didn’t require a huge commitment and large amount of hours. Lately, our days are spent with Nasir doing occupational therapy and speech therapies for his autism.

This change has left me with only pockets of time in a day to work, so it has been quite challenging to pull this years costume together.

We managed this crazy ensemble. Not as thrilling as years past, but still fun and colorful like our family. AND we managed to get Nas to sit still and give us a couple smiles. He melts my heart. He is our true gold.

I hope you enjoy our trio and until next year…Happy Halloween!

If you are interested in making the hats Nate and I are wearing, you can find the crochet pattern and video tutorial here.

If you are interested in making the scarf Nate is wearing, you can find the crochet pattern and video tutorial here.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Aspen Baby Blanket

September 3, 2021 By Nadia Fuad in baby, Baby Items, Blankets, Crochet Pattern Tags: 3d, afghan, aspen, bab, babies, baby, baby blanket, baby shower, back post double crochet, basic, beginner, blanket, bpdc, child, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, fpdc, free crochet pattern, free pattern, front post double crochet, gift, handmade, heirloom, heirloom blanket, holiday, how to, infant, infants, layette, leaf, learn, leaves, pattern, shower, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

There many different reasons to be inspired. The Aspen Baby Blanket was inspired by friends celebrating the birth of their baby. The Aspen tree was the foundation for this piece. Created using series of front and back post stitches, it creates a repeat texture leaf pattern. The striking three dimensional profile of this project took my breath away. When you look at this overall piece you would never guess that it is easier than you think! I used Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn by Lion Brand Yarn and it was THE most luxurious fiber giving this blanket the absolute softest feel. Follow my video tutorial or written pattern and get your started today!

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch in Frost and Ecru (6 balls of Frost, 2 balls of Ecru or 1100 yards of Frost, and 300 yards of Ecru)
–Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 2 weeks to make but I did not work on it continuously.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern with video tutorial shows the measurement as 35 inches by 35 inches, but you can make it longer by continuing the repeat pattern.
-If you do not want to do a stacked Single Crochet in the first stitch of every row, you can do a half double crochet and that will suffice.

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
V-St aka V-Stitch: (DC, ch 1, DC) in same space
BPDC2TOG: Double Crochet 2 sts together
FPDC2TOG: Double Crochet 3 sts together
BPV-St: Back Post V-Stitch
FPV-St: Front Post V-Stitch

Pattern:

Row 1: FDC 203 or Ch 205, DC in 3rd Ch and each ch across (you need 203 sts for row 1)

Row 2: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC in next 2 sts, *BPDC on next 10 sts, FPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, FPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 3: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 2 sts, *FPDC2TOG, FPDC on next 6 sts, FPDC2TOG, BPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across, ending with BPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 2 sts *BPDC2TOG, BPDC on next 4 sts, BPDC2TOG, FPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, ending with FPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 2 sts, *FPDC2TOG, FPDC on next 2 sts, FPDC2TOG, BPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, ending with BPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 2 sts, *[BPDC2TOG] twice, FPDC on next 3 sts, BPDC on next st, FPDC on next 3 sts, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, ending with FPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 2 sts, *FPDC2TOG, BPDC on next 3 sts, FPDC on next st, BPDC on next 3 sts, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, ending with BPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 8: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 6 sts, *BPV-St on next st, FPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with FPDC on 6 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 9: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 6 sts, *FPDC on next st, V-St in Ch sp, FDC on next st, BPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with BPDC on 6 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, turn.

Row 10: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 6 sts, *BPDC on next 2 sts, V-st in Ch sp, BPDC on next 2 sts, FPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with FPDC on 6 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 11: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 6 sts, *FPDC on next 3 sts, V-st in Ch sp, FPDC on next 3 sts, BPDC on next 7 sts, Repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with BPDC on 6 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 12: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 6 sts, *BPDC on next 4 sts, 2 DC in ch sp, BPDC on next 4 sts, FPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with FPDC on next 6 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 13: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 6 sts, *FPDC2TOG, FPDC on next 6 sts, FPDC2TOG, BPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with BPDC on next 6 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 14: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 6 sts, *BPDC2TOG, BPDC on next 4 sts, BPDC2TOG, FPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with FPDC on next 6 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 15: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 6 sts, *FPDC2TOG, FPDC on next 2 sts, FPDC2TOG, BPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with BPDC on next 6 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 16: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 2 sts, *BPDC on next st, FPDC on next 3 sts, [BPDC2TOG] twice, FPDC on next 3 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with FPDC on next 3 sts, BPDC on next st, FPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 17: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 2 sts, *FPDC on next st, BPDC on next 3 sts, FPDC2TOG, BPDC on next 3 sts, repeat from * across until 7 sts remain, ending with BPDC on next 3 sts, FPDC on next st, BPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 18: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 2 sts, *BPV-St on next st, FPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across, ending with FPDC on 2 sts before last, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 19: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 2 sts, *FPDC on next st, V-St in Ch sp, FPDC on next st, BPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, ending with BPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, turn.

Row 20: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 2 sts, *BPDC on next 2 sts, V-St in Ch sp, BPDC on next 2 sts, FPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, ending with FPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 21: Stacked SC in 1st st, BPDC on next 2 sts, *FPDC on next 3 sts, V-St in Ch sp, FPDC on next 3 sts, BPDC on next 7 sts, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, ending with BPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 22: Stacked SC in 1st st, FPDC on next 2 sts, *BPDC on next 4 sts, 2 DC in Ch sp, BPDC on next 4 sts, FPDC on next 7 sts, Repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, ending with FPDC on next 2 sts, HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Rows 23-42: Repeat Rows 3-22

Rows 43-62: Repeat Rows 3 to 22

Rows 63-82: Repeat Rows 3-22

Rows 83-92: Repeat Rows 3-12
End on a repeat of Row 12 before fastening off. (SEE video tutorial for visual instructions on ending/fastening off)

Border:

Attach Yarn in a corner

Round 1: Ch 2, DC in each st around and in each row on the side, put 3 DC in corners (See video tutorial for visual instructions), sl st to first st, Ch 2, DO NOT TURN.

Round 2: DC in each st around putting 3 DC in the middle DC of each corner, sl st to first st, Fasten off.

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

Stitch Gallery & Glossary Episode #25: Thermal Stitch (Single Crochet)

March 8, 2021 By Nadia Fuad in Stitch Gallery and Glossary, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, crochet, crochet thermal stitch, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gallery, glossary, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, learn a new stitch, learn how to crochet, pattern, simple stitch, single crochet thermal stitch, stitch, stitch tutorial, teach, thermal, thermal single crochet, thermal stitch, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

This is an easy comprehensive video tutorial on how to do a Single Crochet Thermal Stitch. In this crochet tutorial, I teach how to create this basic stitch called the Thermal stitch. You can use any hook and any yarn. Follow along and make something with the Thermal stitch following my video!

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

Pattern:

Chain a multiple of 2

Row 1: Working in back loops only, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across row, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, *insert hook into FRONT loop of next stitch and through front loop of beginning chain, pick up a long loop, yo, draw through both loops to complete a sc, rep from * across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, *insert hook into front loop of next sc and into skipped loop of previous row, pick up a long loop, YO, and through both loops to complete a sc, rep from * across, turn.

Repeat row 3 for pattern.
Last row: SC Across last row to even out the top of your work.

See video tutorial for visual instructions.

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FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Happy Heart Stitch Leg Warmers

February 18, 2021 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: basic, be mine, beginner, crochet, crochet heart, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheted heart, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, heart, heart stitch, hearts, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, love, lovely, pattern, stitch, teach, tutorial, valentine, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

We are still in the month of LOVE and what better way to commemorate this month than with a pattern that teaches you the heart stitch!! The Happy Heart Stitch Leg Warmers are the perfect accessory to keep your legs warm and comfy with a fun fashion spin! Perfect for working out or wearing out! No matter what you choose to do with these leg warmers, it will be a huge hit!!

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand yarn in the colors White and Cranberry
–Size I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 4 hours to make but I did not work on it continuously.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern is for leg warmers that measures: 10 inch ankle, up to 18 inch calf, and they are 13 inches long They will fit most adults.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
TR: Treble Crochet
Beg: Beginning
Beg Cluster: Ch 2, [YO, Insert Hook, YO, Pull Through, YO, pull through 2 loops] twice, YO, pull through all the loops on your hook. Beginning cluster created.
Cluster: [YO, Insert Hook, YO, Pull Through, YO, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, YO, pull through all the loops on your hook. Cluster created.

Pattern:

Make 2 Leg Warmers total.

Bottom Cuff:
Ch 9
Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch and in each ch across, Ch 1, Turn.
Work in BLO for the whole cuff

Rows 2-28: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.
(If this does not fit around your ankle, do more or less rows but make sure it’s in a multiple of 7–28 rows is in a multiple of 7)

Connect the cuff by Slip stitching along the first row and last row to connect them into making a cuff. Ch 1

Leg Warmer:
Row 1: SC 28 sts evenly around the cuff working an SC into the side of each row from the cuff. Sl st to first st, Fasten off Red. (if you did more or less rows, just be sure this row has a multiple of 7 sts)

Attach White to any stitch

Rows 2-5: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), DC in each st around, Sl st to first DC, Ch 2. (28)

Row 6: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts] 7 times, sl st to first DC, Ch 2. (35) (if you have a different amount of sts, just increase equally by 7 sts for this round)

Rows 7-10: Repeat what you did for Rows 2-5

Row 11: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 4 sts] 7 times, sl st to first DC, Ch 2. (42)

Fasten off white, change to red

Row 12: Ch 2, Beg. Cluster in first st, Ch 2, Cluster in same st, *Ch 2, Sk 5 sts, [Cluster, Ch 2, Cluster] in next st, repeat from * around ending with Ch2, sl st to first cluster. Fasten off red, Change to White.

Row 13: Attach White to the Ch 2 sp in a heart stitch, Ch 1, SC in the Ch 2 sp to create heart shape, *Ch 2, HDC in the middle 3 sts of the 5 sk’d sts from Row 11 while working AROUND the red Ch 2 from Row 12, Ch 2, SC in the center of the next heart st, repeat from * around ending with Ch 2, Sl st to first SC, Ch 2.

Row 14: DC in first SC, *DC in next Ch 2 sp, DC in next 3 sts, DC in next Ch 2 sp, DC in next SC, repeat from * around ending with DC in last Ch 2 sp, Sl st to first DC, Fasten off white, Change to Red.

Row 15: repeat Row 12

Row 16: repeat row 13

Row 17: repeat row 14

Row 18: repeat Row 12

Row 19: Repeat Row 13

Row 20: Repeat Row 14

Check your work: Make sure your hearts are on top of each other stacked

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Top Cuff:

Separately, with Red

Ch 9
Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch and in each ch across, Ch 1, Turn.
Work in BLO for the whole cuff

Rows 2-40: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.
(If this does not fit around your calf, do more or less rows)

Connect the cuff by Slip stitching along the first row and last row to connect them into making a cuff. Ch 1, fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Turn leg warmer and top cuff inside out, Sew the top cuff to the leg warmer using the long strand you cut. I used the mattress stitch, but you can whip stitch it if you’d like. Weave in all ends then put it right side out! You’re done!

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Winter Stripes Scarf

February 6, 2021 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, scarves Tags: basic, beginner, colorful, cowl, crochet, crochet mens scarf, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fringe, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, man scarf, mens fashion, mens scarf, neckwarmer, pattern, scarf, simple crochet scarf, simple scarf, squares, stitch, stripes, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, winter, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

This Winter Stripes Scarf is a wonderful way to use up your scrap yarn. Using a multitude of color, this scarf adds a fantastic pop of color to your winter wardrobe. I used the Crunch Stitch throughout this project to create texture for this piece. I love that the added fringe gives this scarf an overall boho feel.

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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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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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand yarn in the colors Honey, White, Chrysanthemum, Lemon Pepper, Orion Blue, Charcoal Gray, Kelly Green, Pink Grapefruit, Mustard, and Rust
–Size J-6.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about q week to make but I did not work on it continuously.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern with video tutorial is made for a 6 foot long scarf that is 12 inches wide. You can make yours as long as you want.

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:

Chain 36 or any even number that is 12 inches wide

Row 1: HDC in 2nd Ch from hook, * Sl st in next ch, HDC in next ch, repeat from * across ending with HDC in last ch, Ch 1, Turn. (35 sts)

Row 2: Sl st in first st, * HDC in next st, Sl st in next st, repeat from * across ending with Sl st in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 3: HDC in first st, * Sl st in next st, HDC in next st, repeat from * across ending with HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Rows 4-205: Repeat Rows 2 and 3

Change color every 5 rows.
You can do more than 205 rows, to make yours longer.

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Assembly:

Add fringe to both ends of the scarf. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Winter Stripes Scarf

February 6, 2021 By Nadia Fuad in Uncategorized Tags: basic, beginner, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, scarf, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

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

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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:

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

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

Valentine’s Day Crochet Patterns

January 15, 2021 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: basic, be my valentine, beginner, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, galentine, galentines day, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, stitch, teach, tutorial, valentine, valentine's day, vday, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Here is a gallery of Valentine’s Day related crochet patterns that are FREE for you to try out!! They are simple, quick projects that you can make for your Valentine this year!

Don’t have a Valentine to give anything to? No problem! Make these for yourself!!!

Click on the image or the title of the project to take you to its FREE crochet pattern and follow along!

Which one’s your favorite?!?

String of Hearts Cup Cozy by YARNutopia

Tunisian Heart Free Crochet Pattern by With Alex

Anatomical Heart by YARNutopia

C2C Valentine’s Washcloth – Free Crochet Pattern by EyeLoveKnots

Amigurumi Love Heart Crochet Pattern by Heart Hook Home

Alpine Stitch Mittens by YARNutopia

Velvetine’s Head Wrap – Free Crochet Pattern by Through the Loop Yarn Craft

Gnome Amigurumi by YARNutopia

Love Is Love Shawl, Free Beginner Crochet Pattern by No Hooks Given

Love Bunny Amigurumi by YARNutopia

Sweetheart Bobble Bag (Free Pattern) by Sweet Bee Crochet

Heart Bookmark by YARNutopia

You’ll be in my Heart Coasters by L’amas de laine

Key to My Heart Crochet Applique by Golden Lucy Crafts

Have a Heart Flip Flops by YARNutopia

Heart and Sole Slippers by Myhobbyiscrochet

Hearts Aflutter Scarf Free Crochet Pattern by Nana’s Crafty Home

Crochet a Romantic Hedgehog Amigurumi ~ Cutest Valentine’s Gift by RaffamusaDesigns

Crochet Heart Pillow by Jen Hayes Creations

“Two Hearts that beat as One” C2C Square – Free Crochet Pattern + Graph (Wedding Blanket CAL!) + Video Tutorial by Myhobbyiscrochet

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: New Year, New Me Chunky Hat

December 31, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, hats Tags: afghan stitch, basic, beanie, beginner, cap, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, knit hat, pattern, stitch, teach, tutorial, video tutorial, winter hat, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

I took a little time off for the holiday. Sorry for being missing from my YARNutopia platforms lately. I’m ending the year with a NEW pattern and I hope you really like it! It features Lion Brand Yarn Hometown in Tampa Spice and Aspen Tweed. Plus, a FUR POM!! I hope you all have a safe and healthy New Year! Cheers to 2021!!

There is no video tutorial for this 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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Lion Brand Yarn Hometown in Aspen Tweed and Tampa Spice
–Size Q-15mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
-Faux Fur Pom
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This hat will fit any adult
-I do not have stitch counts for smaller or bigger sizes.
-This took about 3 hours for me to create.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.

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

Pattern:

Work into the center of the stitches (See this video tutorial for visual instructions on how to do the waistcoat stitch)

Rnd 1: With Tampa Red, Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, work in continuous rounds.

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around (work INTO the center of the stitch, not the top of the stitch) (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)

Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 7: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)

Rnds 8-18: SC in each st around. (42) (Change color to the ASPEN TWEED after Round 8)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Sew a fur pom at the top of the hat.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

12 Days of Christmas: Yarn Art Jingle Trees

December 11, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crafts, home decor Tags: basic, beginner, christmas, christmas tree, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, holiday tree, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, stitch, teach, trees, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Yarn Art Jingle Trees are the next project in our 12 Days of Christmas. I have seen many of these trees adorned in chunky yarn online and in stores. I always see these and think I can make them myself! So I did!

With a few simple tools and a skein of chunky yarn, I was able to assemble these two adorable trees! I added tinsel poms to give a cute burst of color, but you can be as creative and simple as you like!

Supplies you will need:

Foam Cones

Chunky Yarn (I used Hometown Yarn from Lion Brand Yarn)

Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks

Dowel Rod (small)

Wooden coaster or something for the base

Puff balls (optional)

First we wrapped the cones in yarn using hot glue to help them stick. (Disclaimer: Be EXTREMELY careful with the hot glue, do not burn yourself, it is very difficult to glue and wrap, so maybe having 2 sets of hands to help will be useful)

Once you have them completely wrapped in yarn, stick a dowel rod through the bottom center, then stick the rod into the wooden coaster.

Add puff balls with hot glue to the outside of the tree as well. Add a star on top if you want too! Enjoy!!

12 Days of Christmas: Festive Holiday JOY Wall Hanging (Photo Tutorial)

December 9, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crafts, Crochet Projects, home decor Tags: basic, beginner, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, door hanging, festive, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hanger, holiday, holiday decor, holidays, home decor, how to, how to crochet, joy, learn, pattern, stitch, teach, tutorial, wall hanging, wreath, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Bring a bit of *Joy* to your holiday home this season. Using a little yarn-art, you can create this door/wall hanging in a few short minutes using my step-by-step instructions. This lovely homemade, home town decor piece is sure to bring joy and happiness to any home it graces.

Disclaimer: this project requires the use of a hot glue gun. Please be careful using any type of heated tool as these can cause burns. Please supervise children when attempting this project.
I used the following supplies listed below to complete this project

To make the feather, I used the feather crochet tutorial I found on YouTube by Claudetta Crochet and you can view it HERE.

The feather is NOT my own design, but I found the video tutorial extremely helpful in making the one I attached to the wreath in this project.

Supplies needed:
Click on the links to shop online for these same products.

J and Y wooden letters

Mini Wreath (8 inches)

Holly Berries

Hometown Yarn in off white color

Wool Ease yarn in red

Basic Stitch yarn in Green

Hot Glue Gun

Hot Glue Sticks

Red Ribbon

G-4.25mm crochet hook

Scissors

Yarn Needle

I first wrapped the letters in the chunky yarn and used hot glue to keep it attached

Next, I glued the J and Y to the wreath using hot glue, and I also attached the ribbon on the back of the letter J with hot glue as well

Next, I crocheted the feather using this video tutorial as a guide

Then I attached the feather and the holly berries to the wreath with hot glue

This is how it all turned out!! I LOVE IT!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

12 Days of Christmas: Shell Stitch Fingerless Gloves FREE CROCHET PATTERN

December 7, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, character, christmas, crochet, crochet shells, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, lion brand yarn, pattern, shell, shell stitch crochet, shells, stitch, teach, tutorial, vanna's choice, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnutopia Leave a comment

These simple fingerless gloves are a great gift to whip up last minute and give to family and friends this holiday season! These are sure to keep you warm while allowing your fingers to text and be free! Make these in all different colors for the whole family!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make these fingerless gloves:

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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice in Mustard (2 balls of yarn)
–Size 5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 2 hours to complete a set of 2 fingerless gloves
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.

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

Pattern:

Fingerless Gloves: Make 2 for a pair (or as many as you want)

Ch 31 (or any multiple of 6 + 1)

Row 1: 3 DC in 4th Ch from hook, *Sk 2 Chs, SC in next Ch, Sk 2 Chs, 5 DC in next Ch, repeat from * across ending with SC in last ch, Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (does not count as stitch), 3 DC in first st, *SC in middle DC of next shell, 5 DC in next SC, repeat from * across ending with SC in last st, Turn.

Rows 3-24: Repeat Row 2

Row 25: Ch 3, *SC in middle DC of next shell, Ch 2, HDC in next SC, Ch 2, repeat from * across ending with SC in last st.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:

Mark your stitches for your thumb hole (see video tutorial for visual instructions)

Sew up the seam leaving the thumb hole open.

Thumb hole:

Attach yarn in any stitch around the thumb hole
Ch 1, SC 14 sts evenly around, Work in continuous rounds and do 3 rounds of SC around.
Fasten off, Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

12 Days of Christmas: Pine Cone Wreath Ornament

December 5, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crafts, home decor Tags: basic, beginner, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, ornament, pattern, pine cone wreath, pine cones, pinecone, stitch, teach, tutorial, wreath, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Grab a glue gun, some pine cones from the yard (or store), and a few yarn scraps to make this sweet holiday wreath ornament! This is a perfect craft for kiddos at home and it takes almost no time at all to assemble.

You will love brightening the cones with colorful yarn. A little hot glue and you form a wreath! Now add a loop for hanging on the tree. You don’t have to make a wreath. Fill a decorative bowl with yarn wrapped pine cones and you have a lovely centerpiece!

I bought these pine cones from the craft store.

I disassembled the pine cones from the stem they were attached to.

I hot glued the pine cones in a circle form to make the wreath.

Once they were all hot glued together, I made this loop with yarn. I chained 32 and Double crocheted in the 3rd chain from the hook and all the way across, then I sewed the two ends together after I wrapped it around the pine cone wreath.

I wrapped yarn inside each of the pine cones in all different colors and glued it in.

This is the final outcome and how it looks on the Christmas Tree

12 Days of Christmas: Snowman Coasters

December 3, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor, kitchen, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, christmas, coasters, cozy, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, cute, drink pad, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, hot cocoa, hot drink, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, set of coasters, snowman coasters, snowmen, stitch, table setting, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, winter, winter wonderland, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

On this Day of our 12 Days of Christmas, we have this fun set of Snowman Coasters. Pair a set of four with a mug and a packet of premium hot cocoa and this is sure to be a huge hit in your gift giving circle! This is a perfect way to add a holiday touch to any home! Cheers!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make these coasters:

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice in White
–Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton Yarn in Black
-Black Thread
-Sewing Needle
-Orange piece of Felt
–Size 4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 2 hours to complete a set of 4 coasters
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
DC: Double Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
French Knot: See the video tutorial on how to do the eyes for this snowman
SC: Single Crochet

Pattern:

Coaster: Make 4 (or as many as you want)

With White
Ch 3

Rnd 1: 11 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first DC. (11)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does NOT count as st), 2 DC in each st around, Sl st to first DC. (22)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next st] 11 times, sl st to first DC. (33)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 11 times, sl st to first DC. (44)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Attach Black to any stitch:

Ch 1

Rnd 5: SC around working BETWEEN the stitches (Between the posts of the DC’s)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Assembly Step:

Cut out a carrot nose out of the orange felt. Sew it on the coaster using the black thread and sewing needle.
Make French Knots for the eyes and embroider 3 X’s for the mouth.
See video tutorial for visual instructions

Suggestion: You could add a piece of cork on the underside of the coasters or you could add a felt fabric. Use hot glue or fabric glue to attach.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

12 Days of Christmas: Candy Cane Place-card Holder with a Bow

December 1, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crafts, Crochet Pattern, home decor Tags: basic, beginner, candy cane, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, decor, decoration, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holder, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, lion brand yarn, pattern, place card holder, placecard, stitch, table setting, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

On the first day of Christmas we take a candy cane, we add a cute bow, and a lovely name tag…🎶🎵

This is how you make an adorable holiday place card holder. Add this to any table setting to bring some Christmas flair to your family dinner!

Here is a list of supplies I used:

Candy canes

Hot Glue Gun

Hot Glue Sticks

Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook

Scissors

Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice

Paper for the Name Tag

To start, I crocheted a bow.

Pattern for this small bow is as follows:

Ch 30

SC in 1st chain to form a loop and continue to SC around in each Ch, Work in continuous rounds working in the BLO for 6 rounds.
Fasten off with a very long tail.

Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to make a bow:

You can make your bow any size, but I only chained 30 at the beginning for the foundation row.

I used the long strand of yarn that I cut at the end to wrap around the center of the bow to cinch it in.

Then I took hot glue and glued the THREE candy canes together so they would stand up.

Once they were dried and attached, I hot glued on the bow.

I added a place card with the name written fancy. You can add this to your table setting for an extra detail to your holiday decor!

Enjoy!!

I did this project in just a few minutes. It was sooooo easy!!

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Blaze Orange Woodsman Hat

November 13, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, blaze orange, cap, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, deer season, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, faux fur, free crochet pattern, free pattern, furry, fuzzy, go for faux, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, hunting, hunting season, learn, lion brand yarn, orange, pattern, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, winter, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

This Blaze Orange Woodsman Hat is sure to keep the most die-hard outdoorsman toasty warm this winter season! Safety and comfort are the name of the game for this time of year when you’re roaming in the woods. Make this for someone you love!

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

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA in Syracuse Orange (about 90 yards)
–Lion Brand Yarn Go For Faux in Tamarin (about 75 yards)
–Size N-9.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
-2 Buttons are optional
-Old Bill Brim Hat/Trucker hat (an old one that you already have will work)
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 3 hours to make
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern with video tutorial is made for an adult male (this fits me too and I’m an adult female), but if you view the stitch counts below, you will be able to see the stitch counts and a guide/recipe for smaller sizes.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Blaze Orange Woodsman Hat

November 13, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats Tags: basic, beginner, cap, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, deer season, earflap hat, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, faux fur, faux fur hat, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, hunting, hunting hat, learn, man hat, mens crochet hat, mens fashion, mens hat, pattern, stitch, teach, trapper cap, trapper hat, tutorial, video, video tutorial, warm, winter, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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 this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 3 hours to make
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the WeCrochet yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern with video tutorial is made for an adult male (this fits me too and I’m an adult female), but if you view the stitch counts below, you will be able to see the stitch counts and a guide/recipe for smaller sizes.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only

Pattern:

Outer Hat:

With Hometown USA yarn in the color Syracuse Orange
Ch 3

Rnd 1: 9 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first DC, TURN. (9)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does NOT count as st), 2 DC in each st around, Sl st to first DC, Turn. (18)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next st] 9 times, sl st to first DC, Turn. (27)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC, Turn. (36)
For baby size, move onto Rnd 7

Rnd 5: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC, Turn. (45)
For Child/teen size, move onto Rnd 7

Rnd 6: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 4 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC, Turn. (54)
For Large Adult size continue to Rnd 7 (This size is shown in the video tutorial)

Rnds 7-9: Ch 2, DC in each st around, sl st to first DC, Turn. (54)
DO NOT FASTEN OFF, continue onto first earflap.

First Earflap:
Row 1: Ch 2, DC in 10 sts, Ch 2 turn. (10) (Leave the rest of the sts unworked, also, for smaller sizes, just DC in less sts – 8 or 6 sts)

Rows 2-5: DC across, Ch 2, Turn. (10)
Note: For smaller sizes, just do 3 or 4 rows of 10 sts across

Row 6: DC2TOG, DC in next 2 sts, DC2TOG, DC in next 2 sts, DC2TOG, Ch 2, turn. (7 sts)
For smaller sizes, do DC2TOG, DC until last 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, Ch 2, turn.

Row 7: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Second Earflap:
For largest size, sk 15 sts on round 9 of the hat and attach yarn. For smaller sizes, sk 10 sts on round 9 of the hat and attach yarn.

Ch 2

Row 1: DC in 10 sts, Ch 2 turn. (10) (Leave the rest of the sts unworked, also, for smaller sizes, just DC in less sts – 8 or 6 sts)

Rows 2-5: DC across, Ch 2, Turn. (10)
Note: For smaller sizes, just do 3 or 4 rows of 10 sts across

Row 6: DC2TOG, DC in next 2 sts, DC2TOG, DC in next 2 sts, DC2TOG, Ch 2, turn. (7 sts)
For smaller sizes, do DC2TOG, DC until last 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, Ch 2, turn.

Row 7: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Inner Hat:

With Go for Faux in Tamarin
The easiest thing to do is work BETWEEN the stitches (you will have to feel around for them, but since you are working with a larger crochet hook, it will be easy to feel between the posts of your DC sts.

Ch 3

Rnd 1: 9 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first DC, TURN. (9)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does NOT count as st), 2 DC in each st around, Sl st to first DC, Turn. (18)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next st] 9 times, sl st to first DC, Turn. (27)
For baby size, move onto Rnd 6

Rnd 4: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC, Turn. (36)
For Child/teen size, move onto Rnd 7

Rnd 5: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC, Turn. (45)
For Large Adult size continue to Rnd 7 (This size is shown in the video tutorial)

Rnds 6-9: Ch 2, DC in each st around, sl st to first DC, Turn. (54)
DO NOT FASTEN OFF, continue onto first earflap.

First Earflap:
Row 1: Ch 2, DC in 10 sts, Ch 2 turn. (10) (Leave the rest of the sts unworked, also, for smaller sizes, just DC in less sts – 8 or 6 sts)

Rows 2-5: DC across, Ch 2, Turn. (10)
Note: For smaller sizes, just do 3 or 4 rows of 10 sts across

Row 6: DC2TOG, DC in next 2 sts, DC2TOG, DC in next 2 sts, DC2TOG, Ch 2, turn. (7 sts)
For smaller sizes, do DC2TOG, DC until last 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, Ch 2, turn.

Row 7: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Second Earflap:
For largest size, sk 15 sts on round 9 of the hat and attach yarn. For smaller sizes, sk 10 sts on round 9 of the hat and attach yarn.

Ch 2

Row 1: DC in 10 sts, Ch 2 turn. (10) (Leave the rest of the sts unworked, also, for smaller sizes, just DC in less sts – 8 or 6 sts)

Rows 2-5: DC across, Ch 2, Turn. (10)
Note: For smaller sizes, just do 3 or 4 rows of 10 sts across

Row 6: DC2TOG, DC in next 2 sts, DC2TOG, DC in next 2 sts, DC2TOG, Ch 2, turn. (7 sts)
For smaller sizes, do DC2TOG, DC until last 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, Ch 2, turn.

Row 7: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Assembly Step:

Insert a Bill brim hat in between the two hats you created and sew the 2 hats together but DO NOT sew the front stitches together yet, you wont be able to since the bill brim of the hat is in the way (see video tutorial for visual instructions)

To cover the bill brim, go onto the BRIM part of the hat below.

Covering the Brim of the hat:

Attach yarn to BLO of the first unsewn stitch on the front of the hat (for the large adult size there should be 15 free stitches to work in)

Row 1: Ch 2 DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn. (15 sts)

Row 2: DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn. (15)

Row 3: DC2TOG, DC in each st until there are 2 sts left, DC2TOG, Ch 2, Turn. (13)

Row 4: Repeat Row 3 (11)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Attach Hometown USA in Syracuse Orange to the first unsewn stitch on the front of the hat on the UNDER SIDE of the bill brim (the inner hat)

Row 1: Ch 2 DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn. (15 sts)

Row 2: DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn. (15)

Row 3: DC2TOG, DC in each st until there are 2 sts left, DC2TOG, Ch 2, Turn. (13)

Row 4: Repeat Row 3 (11)
Fasten off (you can weave in this end)

Assembly:

Sew the top and bottom part of the brim together, sewing in the bill brim hat and hiding it inside the 2 layers of hats. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Trapper Hat Decoration:

Attach Syracuse Orange to the FLO that is free on the front of the hat

Row 1: Ch 2, DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn. (15 sts)

Rows 2-4: DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn. (15)
For smaller sizes, only do 3 rows total.

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:

Sew the top of the trapper hat part to the hat. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

Happy Halloween 2020

October 27, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts, Costume Items Tags: baby, baby bee, baby bee costume, basic, bee, bee cosplay, bee costume, bee costumes, bee family, beehive, beekeeper, bees, beginner, behive costume, character, cosplay, costume, crochet bee, crochet beehive, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, family costumes, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, halloween, halloween costumes, handmade, hat, holiday, honey, honey bee, honey pot, how to, how to crochet, learn, oh behive, pattern, save the bees, stitch, sunhat, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

We had such a fantastic Halloween, and I wanted to share all of our costume pieces in one blog post. Below you will see each piece that I crocheted and links to their crochet patterns. Simply click the image or the title of each pattern to go to its pattern.

Here is our little Bee Family Photo!

For my Bee Hive costume, I made one large spiral using Lion Brand Basic Stitch yarn.
I do not have a crochet pattern for this, however, at the very bottom of this blog post, I will share a mini “recipe” of how I created this beehive.

I added mini Felt Bees that I purchased on Amazon. You can get them here.

For Nate’s costume, I purchased a Bee Keeper Outfit on Amazon. You can find it here.

I also used some Tulle from the fabric shop and added it to the Honey Bee Sunhat that I made for his costume. I added the same Felt Bees to his hat with floral wire.

On Nasir’s Costume, I share all the components of his costume in this blog post here. I made the wings out of Nylons and coat hangers. I have a FREE crochet pattern and video tutorial for his whole outfit. It’s called the Baby Bee Costume and you can find it here.

This Baby Bee was *SO* done after our photo shoot!

Thank you for another fabulous year of costumes!

Happy Halloween!!

Below you will find information about the Large Bee Hive costume that I am wearing:

For the body and hat:
Work in continuous rounds
Ch 35
HDC in 1st Ch to form a ring, and in the next 23 chs, SC in last 11 chs.
Then I just HDC’d in each HDC st and SC’d in each SC st until it formed a spiral. I stuffed this tube as I went.

I did the same exact thing for my hat. I made 4 spirals for the body and 3 spirals for the hat.
I sewed the beginning and end of the tube and sewed it together in the shape of a beehive.

For the straps, I just did a row of 50 double crochet stitches to make a basic strap and sewed it in on the inside of the bee hive.

I hope this gives you a good idea of how I made the bee hive. If you are interested in making it and have questions, feel free to email me (nadia@yarnutopia.com) and I can help you as best as I can!!

Enjoy!

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume

October 23, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Costume Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: babies, baby, baby bee, baby bee costume, baby costume, basic, beanie, bee, bee costume, bees, beginner, bumble bee, bumble bee costume, character, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, epic costume, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, halloween, halloween costume, halloween costumes, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, photo prop, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

My little guy buzzes all over the place! 🐝 He rarely stays still. He was my inspiration for this busy Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume! Nasir makes the cutest little honey bumble bee around! 🐝🐝
Each year we do epic Halloween costumes, and this year is no exception! A special thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the amazing fibers for this year’s costumes!

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

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton in Black (1 Ball of yarn)
–Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch in Lemonade (1 Ball of yarn)
–Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
-4 Small Buttons in yellow
–Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The video tutorial and written pattern showcase a size Women’s Large US size.
-This is written in US terms
-This romper will fit an 18-24 month old toddler.
-See the VIDEO TUTORIAL for other sizing tips/tricks.
-I do not have stitch counts for smaller or bigger sizes.
-This took about 5 hours for me to create.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the WeCrochet yarn I used in 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
DC: Double Crochet

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume

October 23, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in baby, Baby Items, Costume Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: babies, baby, baby bee costume, baby bumble bee, basic, beanie, bee, bee cosplay, bee costume, bees, beginner, best costume, bumble bee costume, bumblebee, character, child, cosplay, costume contest, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, diy bee costume, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, halloween, halloween 2020, halloween costume, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, infant, kids, learn, pattern, stitch, teach, toddler, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

My little guy buzzes all over the place! 🐝 He rarely stays still. He was my inspiration for this busy Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume! Nasir makes the cutest little honey bumble bee around! 🐝🐝
Each year we do epic Halloween costumes, and this year is no exception! A special thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the amazing fibers for this year’s costumes!

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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.

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:

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

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.

Bumble Bee Romper:

Front Panel:

With Black:
Ch 13
Row 1: HDC in 2nd Ch and in each ch across, Ch 1, Turn. (12 sts)

Rows 2-7: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (12)

Row 8: 2 HDC in first st, HDC in each st until 1 st remains, put 2 HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (14)

Rows 9-17: Repeat Row 8. (At the end of Row 17, you should have 32 sts across)
After Row 17, Change color to Yellow (do not fasten off black, you will pick up that color at Row 20)

Row 18: HDC across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 19: HDC across, Pick up Black yarn from Row 17 and change color from yellow to black

Continue to Change color every 2 rows

Rows 20-43: HDC across, ch 1, Turn.

Fasten off when you have 7 of the yellow stripes, then turn your work around to the bottom again and work the back panel on the opposite end of the foundation row.

Back Panel:

Attach your black yarn to the first stitch on the foundation row of your front panel.

Ch 1

Rows 1-3: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (12)

Rows 4-13: 2 HDC in first st, HDC in each st until 1 st remains, put 2 HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (After Row 13, you will have the 32 sts across)

After Row 13, Change color to Yellow (do not fasten off black, you will pick up that color at Row 15)

Row 14: HDC across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 15: HDC across, Pick up Black yarn from Row 13 and change color from yellow to black

Continue to Change color every 2 rows

Rows 16-39: HDC across, ch 1, Turn.

Row 40: Change to Black and HDC across, Ch 1, Turn, do not fasten off, continue with the first strap

First Shoulder strap:

Ch 1

Row 1: HDC in 12 sts, Ch 1, Turn (Leave the rest of the sts on this row unworked)

Rows 2-5: HDC across, Ch 1, Turn.
Fasten off after Row 5.

Second Shoulder Strap:

Count 12 sts in from the left side, Attach your yarn, Ch 1

Row 1: HDC in the 12 sts (if you need to see the video tutorial for visual instructions, see it here)

Rows 2-5: HDC across, Ch 1, Turn.
Fasten off after Row 5.

Weave in all ends.

Assembly step:

Sew 4 buttons to the front panel where the straps will attach.
Sew up both sides of the romper leaving room for arm holes.
See video tutorial for visual instructions

Leg Trim:

SC 48 sts evenly around both leg holes to clean up edges.

Weave in all ends.

Beanie Hat:

With 24/7 Cotton in Black

Ch 2
Work in Continuous Rounds
Rnd 1: 9 HDC in 2nd Ch from hook. (9)

Rnd 2: 2 HDC in each st around. (18)

Rnd 3: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next st] 9 times. (27)

Rnd 4: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts] 9 times. (36)

Rnd 5: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 3 sts] 9 times. (45)

Rnd 6: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts] 9 times. (54)

Rnds 7-18: HDC in each st around. (54)
Sl st to next st, Fasten off, Weave in all ends.

For the wings, I used this tutorial to learn how to make DIY wings using nylons and coat hangers.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Mystery Medley Tote Bag

September 29, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Bags and Purses, Crochet Along, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: alpine stitch, bag, basic, beginner, crochet, crochet along, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny, granny square, halloween, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, mcal, mcalnn, mystery, mystery crochet along, pattern, sachel, sack, square, squares, stitch, teach, tote bag, triangle, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

The Mystery Medley Tote Bag was the outcome of the mystery crochet along that was sponsored by Nicki (from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts) and myself.

Every few days a new piece of the pattern was released out of order and the final assembly revealed this awesome tote bag!

If you could not participate in the MCAL, but still want to make the bag, here is the pattern. You can follow along on all parts to complete the bag on your own. This tote is roomy enough for an overnight bag or yarn bag, yet convenient to carry around as a handbag! So versatile!

If you make this bag, share a photo on Instagram and hashtag #MCALNN so we can see your Mystery Medley Tote Bag!

If you would like to see Nicki’s version of this pattern, Find it HERE

The Video tutorials for each part are shown before each part below.

Watch this playlist of video tutorials to learn how to make this bag:

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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Here are all the materials you will need:

(Click on the links below to get your supplies online)

4 different colors of worsted weight (Size 4 medium) yarn

I used WeCrochet’s Brava yarn with these colors

-1 skein of Caution for Part 1
-1 skein of Marina for part 2
-2 Skeins of Asphalt Heather for Part 3
-2 skeins of Fairytale for Part 4 and 5
-4.0mm hook (Get the crochet hook I used here)
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape
–Tapestry Needle

Special Notes:

To follow this pattern, you will need general and beginner-friendly knowledge of basic crochet stitches. Video tutorials will be provided for every part

GAUGE is NOT important, BUT measurements will be! PLEASE MEASURE!

This bag is approximately 16 inches wide and 12 inches tall. It is very spacious!

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
WS: Wrong Side (Back of square)
RS: Right Side (Front of Square
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet
ATC: Alternate Turning Chain (if you cannot do this, simply Chain 3, and that should be sufficient)

Here’s the pattern!!

Triangle #1

(Click the image above to go to the video tutorial)

This part of the bag was designed and made by Nicki. She filmed a tutorial which you can find HERE.

**Make 6 Triangles**

Start with a color you only have ONE skein of.

I picked Caution Yellow (Nicki’s image above shows color Freesia)

Each triangle has the dimensions 7.5 x 5.5 (if stretched it could also be 6 inches). Try to make sure your measurements match that.

The triangle is made in rows and finished off with 1 row (just one edge) of single crochet stitches. All atc’s are the height of a tr (so 3 stacked sc’s) which are counted as a stitch.

Row 1: 1 atc, 3 dc, 1 tr, 3 dc, 1 tr, turn, close the magic ring

Row 2: [1 atc, 2 dc] all on top of the tr from the previous row, 1 dc on top of each dc from the previous row, until you reach the tr from previous row, place [2 dc’s, 1 tr, 2 dc’s] on top of the tr from previous row, 1 dc on top of each dc from the previous row, until you reach the last stitch, place [2 dc’s and 1 tr] on top of that last stitch, turn

Rows 3 – 5: repeat R2

Once you have finished the last row, simply crochet evenly 24 sc’s across the long side of the triangle (where the edges of the rows are).

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Triangle #2

(Click the image above to go to the video tutorial)

This part of the bag was designed by me, Nadia, from YARNutopia. I filmed a video tutorial which you can find HERE.

Make 6 Triangles

Use a color that you have ONE skein of

I picked Marina

Each triangle has the dimensions 7.5 (long side) x 5.5 (both short sides) (if stretched it could also be 6 inches). Try to make sure your measurements match that.

Start with a Magic Ring (or Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring)

Row 1: Ch 1, [SC, Ch 2, SC] into Ring, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 2: SC in first SC, Ch 1, [SC, Ch 2, SC] in ch 2 sp, Ch 1, SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 3: SC in first st, Ch 1, SC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, [SC, Ch 2, SC] in Ch 2 sp, Ch 1, SC in next Ch 1 sp, Ch 1, SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 4: SC in first st, *Ch 1, SC in next ch sp, repeat from * until Ch 2 sp, Ch 1, [SC, Ch 2, SC] in ch 2 sp, **Ch 1, SC in next ch 1 sp, repeat from ** until last st, Ch 1, and SC in last St. Ch 1, Turn.

Rows 5-14: Repeat Row 4
when your triangle is big enough, SC along the LONG side of your triangle 24 sts evenly. Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Base of the Tote Bag

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This part of the bag was designed and made by Nicki. She filmed a tutorial which you can find HERE

**Make 1 rectangle**

Crochet with a color you have TWO skeins of. But you will likely use only one of the skeins for this rectangle. Nicki used the color Mulberry in the photo above, I used Asphalt Heather for mine.

The rectangle needs to measure 7.5 x 15 inches at the end.

Remember, measurement is more important than row or stitch count!

Ch 53

Row 1: starting from the 2nd ch, 1 thermal stitch in each ch, turn

Rows 2-46: ch 1, 1 thermal stitch in each st, turn

*remember that you need to count each side to know the full number of rows

*If you need to do more or less rows to get the measurement correctly, then do that.

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Square Pattern

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This part of the bag was designed by me, Nadia, from YARNutopia. I filmed a video tutorial which you can find HERE.

**Make 6 squares**

Crochet with a color you only have TWO of (not the same as the rectangle).

I used the color Fairy Tale (used a little more than 1 skein). The squares need to measure 5.5 x 5.5 inches at the end.

Magic ring or Ch 4, Sl st to first ch to form a ring.

(RS) Rnd 1: Ch up 3 (Counts as DC), 2 DC into ring, [Ch 2, 3 DC into ring] 3 times, Ch 2, sl st to beg ch up 3 st, ch 1, do NOT turn.

(RS) Rnd 2: FPDC on first st, *DC in next, FPDC on next, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in corner, FPDC on next st, repeat from * around, ending with corner sts, Sl st to first FPDC, ch 1, TURN.

(WS) Rnd 3: DC in same st you sl st’d into, [BPDC on next st, DC in next st] until corner, *[2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in corner, [DC in next st, BPDC on next st] until corner, repeat from * around, ending with BPDC on last st, Sl st to 1st DC. Ch 1. Do NOT turn.

(WS) Rnd 4: BPDC on same st you sl st’d to, [DC on next st, BPDC on next st] until corner, *[2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in corner, [BPDC on next st, DC on next st] until next corner, repeat from * around, ending with DC in last st, Sl st to 1st BPDC, ch 1, turn. (if your square is large enough at this point, just skip round 5 and work a single crochet round like round 6 – just be sure to SC around while looking at the RS of your work)

(RS) Rnd 5: DC in same st you sl st’d into, [FPDC on next st, DC in next st] until corner, *[2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in corner, [DC in next st, FPDC on next st] until next corner, Repeat from * around, ending with FPDC on last st, sl st to 1st DC, ch 1, do NOT turn.

(RS) Rnd 6: SC around entire square putting [2 sc, Ch 2, 2 SC] in each corner, sl st to first SC. Fasten off. Weave in all your ends.

Assembly and Straps:

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This part of the bag was designed by me, Nadia, from YARNutopia. I filmed a video tutorial which you can find HERE.

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

**Make 2 Straps**

Start with a long strand of yarn for sewing before making your slip knot.

Round 1: Ch 12 (or any number that is double the width of the strap you would like), SC in the first ch to form a ring and continue to SC around the whole chain (12)

Work in continuous rounds

Rnds 2-50: SC in each st around
(you can make your strap shorter by doing less rounds or longer by doing more rounds depending on your liking)

Attaching the triangles, squares, and rectangle:
Using your rectangle as the base, you will sew that on last.
Line up your squares as diamonds and place the triangles with their short sides touching the squares and their long sides facing out. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Using the Single Crochet method, Single crochet your pieces together in a zig-zag direction. When all your squares and triangles are attached, line up the rectangle to the bottom and single crochet around the whole piece attaching it to your triangles.

Top Brim: Single crochet around the whole top of the bag, Continue to SC around the top of the bag until your height is what you want the bag to be. I did 10 rounds around the top of the bag.

Sew your straps on the inside of the bag for a more sturdy hold.

Add a button and a loop to clasp onto the button (optional)

Nicki’s Version:

Click on the image to see her version or click the links below the image to go to her tutorial or her written instructions. Her bag looks FABULOUS!!!!!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of WeCrochet