FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Seat Belt Shoulder Strap Cover

March 26, 2023 By Nadia Fuad in Uncategorized Tags: basic, beginner, boho, cover, crochet, crochet seatbelt pad, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, floral, flower, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, pattern, red heart yarns, seat belt shoulder strap, seatbelt, seatbelt cover, seatbelt pad, shoulder, stitch, strap, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Drive down the road in style with this boho seat belt strap cover! It’s a perfect cheery looking accessory just in time for spring!! This was a great project to use up some scrap yarn from my stash. Don’t want to cover that seat belt strap!? Don’t worry! This video still offers you a 3D granny square design that would make a fantastic blanket!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this seat belt strap cover:

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

Materials you will need:

Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
-Any scrap yarn (I used worsted weight size 4 Medium yarn by various brands – Lion Brand, Red Heart Yarn, Brava-WeCrochet)
–SizeG-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-You can use any size 4 medium, worsted weight yarn for this project
-This square is 6 inches wide. A seatbelt is 2 inches across so this will fit perfectly around the strap when you tri-fold it.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the yarn I used in this project.

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
DC: Double Crochet
Popcorn: 6 DC in same sp, remove hook from last dc, insert hook into 1st dc of grouping, put loop back onto hook, pull through, pull tight, popcorn made

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

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Simply Bright Granny Square

July 3, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, granny squares, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, afghan block, baby blanket, basic, beginner, blanket, brava, bright, brightness, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny, granny square, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, simply, square, squares, stitch, sunshine, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wecrochet, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

My Simply Bright Granny Square combines some of the most basic stitches to create this simple but elegant square. A combination of squares would make the perfect afghan, throw, or baby blanket.

Mix it up by doing the opposite colors in each square you make for a more checked look. Any number of color combinations would work up to make a lovely blanket for anyone.

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this granny square:

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

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
–Brava Worsted by WeCrochet in any color
–Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This is a 6 inch square, if you crochet loosely, it will come out to be 6.5inches. You can use a smaller hook if you prefer to have it exactly 6 inches.

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

An Open Letter to the Yarn Community

June 23, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: ambassador, bipoc, black lives matter, blm, community, company, creator, creators, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, for what is right, free crochet pattern, hand in hand, handmade, history, how to, how to crochet, learn, letter, open letter, pattern, people of color, powerful, products, red heart yarns, represent, representing, right side of history, silence, spinrite, stand up, standing, stitch, teach, together, togetherness, tutorial, video, volumes, we're all in this together, we're in this together, yarn, yarns, yarnspirations, yarnutopia 72 Comments

Dear Creators,

As a BIPOC creator and maker, it is a powerful time in history to watch as so many companies and corporations take a stand in support of Black lives and stand against racial injustice. That is how it should be. I stand on my platforms to support Black Lives and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) creators because they have long been overlooked. There is SO much talent in this community and BIPOC need more recognition and elevation. Our world is full of color and diversity. More companies have to stand for their diverse audience and understand their needs. Not turn a blind eye. Makers of color deserve recognition. Many of the fiber companies have taken a stand. Yet, some have not.

Many of you know that I was a Joy Creator for Red Heart Yarns which was bought out by Yarnspirations/Spinrite. I continued to use and promote their product in nearly all my video tutorials and projects. I stood behind their product. I was not a paid spokesperson nor was I paid money for my videos. I was given yarn support and like all makers, we do generate a small stipend from using affiliate links that generate a sale from time to time. I was always transparent about that. It is one way we can provide free patterns while still generating a small avenue of income to bring you our patterns.

In the face of recent events, the company I had been representing as a stitch ambassador and Joy Creator has not made a public statement nor taken a stance in support of the Black Lives Matter movement or to denounce the killings of black men and women. There has been no statement against racial injustice that we all witness all too often. There has not been a show of support for the community of makers of color in this industry. With that weighing heavily on my mind and my heart, I reached out in a private email and asked them to remove me from their platform and asked them to stop using my likeness on their website.

I decided it was time to move on to a company I felt better represented people of color and community as a whole. I sent Yarnspirations an email with a knot in my gut and a prayer in my heart. I waited. I did not receive a reply. I kept waiting, refreshing my inbox, checking over and over. Nearly a week had passed when none of my requests were acknowledged nor was there anyone from the company who reached out to me at any time to say anything encouraging – not even a one liner. Their silence spoke volumes. It was apparent to me that my voice was not worthy of a reply.

I decided to raise my voice then, in a more public fashion today. It was only in that route did a round-about apology come forth, yet no stand has been taken publicly on any forum. After taking things to the next level in a series of group emails and on a private blogger group did I receive this apology.

It should not be the job of the BIPOC community or BIPOC ambassadors/makers to handhold companies and tell them how to represent their community of color/diversity OR to tell the company to take a stand. The company should already know that the time has come to stand up to racial injustice and discrimination and speak for their customers and creators of color. We need to be seen. People of color have done enough for them by working for free. The company should have been doing this work LONG before now. They should have come with a BOLD and POWERFUL statement in the beginning that made everyone, ESPECIALLY Black makers and creators and creators of color feel elevated and supported.

We should not have to plea with anyone to make a stand. A statement for BIPOC creators and customers should have been the FIRST step of action and then further action could be taken going forward. That is Anti-Racism in action. A company that stands with their creative artists of color and with the nation to say their community of BIPOC matter. That would have gone so far in quelling the fears and anxieties that many of us feel. Those of us that are here as representatives of color, NEED to HEAR that companies like Yarnspirations/Spinrite stand with Black lives and other people of color as a community.

I have decided to use my voice on my platform because, like me, it is compiled of a large percentage of people of color across the entire globe. Many use their product. I used Red Heart Yarns/Yarnspirations products. I shout it out on every video tutorial on every crochet project. Yet they stay silent on my behalf and on behalf of millions of voices. That is unacceptable. The fact that there was no reply and my request for communication about this matter was ignored in my personal email was an eye-opening revelation.

My blog and YouTube channel reach over 150 countries and my nearly half-million followers on all platforms make up only 18% of my actual viewers. I use it to speak my truth as a creator of color, as a woman, and as a PROUD young mother of a child of color – and if that truth and Yarnspirations’ stand do not align, then it is imperative for me to move on and to let others know my intentions and why. This wasn’t a hard decision, just painful to recognize that this company has taken a no stand approach and continues to take no stand other than an obscure Equal Opportunity statement.

Silence is complicit and silence is ALWAYS the voice of the oppressor. ALWAYS.

I am moving on and divorcing myself from this company that has not seen the importance of lending their voice to Black lives or makers of color, nor the enormity of what that could mean financially from me or others, walking away. If a company wants to be anti-racist then TRULY be anti-racist. There is no tiptoeing around and waiting for the “right time.” The time was long before today.

~Nadia

Quick follow-up edit:

I hear and see ALL the comments on this post. Don’t worry, I AM listening. For those of you trying to call me out or say this is political-understand this – this is about human rights and human rights are NOT political. Let’s get that straight. Or those who are asking now that I posted this where am I? I am right here. Same place I am everyday – working to bring you more of this craft because that is what I do and love and I am also taking care of Nasir. Just because I am not commenting back to every comment, that doesn’t mean I have gone into hiding. This is my platform, and I do have the right to stand where I stand just as every person on this feed has the right to say and feel the way they do. I have no objections to any of that. This is about being heard in a place that has not lent more voices to this important racial matter and over the injustices that continue to be ignored or passified in this industry.

It seems like some are ok with this being ignored, that it will be swept under the rug and forgotten and everything will go back to being “comfortable” again. Do you know who stands behind the camera in every video tutorial I post? It’s my dad. Even if you don’t know him or see his face on here or he is not as vocal on this platform, he is still a HUGE part of YARNutopia. He is a HUGE part of ME! I stand for Black makers and makers of color in this industry, and I stand for my father and many people who are unseen but still have a voice that is not being heard-Don’t you get it?? My dad always says to me, “Anything worth fighting for is not going to be comfortable or easy, Nadia.” This, right here, is not comfortable, but it is NECESSARY! It is only when we feel uncomfortable that big changes can come and my hope and prayer is that change truly does come. He also tells me that sometimes you have to lose to win. Not win in monetary ways or in fame, but win in a way that you can sleep at night and wake up the next day and look at yourself in the mirror. For anyone who truly knows me, knows where I stand when it comes to racial injustice and how I feel about the Black Lives Matter movement. They know this was the right thing for ME to do. You don’t have to agree and despite all the negative things some may say, I do respect and see everyone’s comments and I am not afraid or hiding from any of it nor does it change the way I feel. Thank you.

Stitch Gallery & Glossary Episode #24: Moss Stitch

June 1, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Stitch Gallery and Glossary, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, chain, chains, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fun stitch, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, linen stitch, moss, moss stitch, moss stitch crochet, new stitch, pattern, red heart yarns, single crochet, stitch, stitches, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make the Moss Stitch:

Materials Used:
Red Heart Yarns Scrubby Smoothie Yarn
Crochet Hook

Moss Stitch

US Terms

Chain an even number of chains. I chained 20 in this tutorial.
Row 1: SC in 4th Ch from hook, *Ch 1, Sk 1 Ch, SC in next Ch, Repeat from * across, ending with SC in last ch, Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), SC into first Ch 1 sp, *Ch 1, SC in next Ch 1 sp, repeat from * across, ending with SC in last Ch sp (see video tutorial for visual instructions)

Row 3: Ch up 3, DC in first 3 sts, *FPDC on next, DC in next 2 sts, repeat from * across, ending with DC in last 4 sts. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for however long you want your piece to be.

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FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Chevron Washcloth

May 29, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, kitchen, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, cheveron, chevron, cloth, crochet, crochet for kitchen, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, dish cloth, dishcloth, dishes, free crochet pattern, free pattern, hand towel, handmade, how to, how to crochet, kitchen, learn, pattern, rag, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, towel, towels, towl, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wash cloth, wash rag, washcloth, waves, wavy, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia, zig ag Leave a comment

Have you ever wanted to make a chevron project but never knew how to get started? Today’s easy project will take you through the process and get you comfortable with the chevron design in this beautiful cotton washcloth.

Once you’ve mastered this small project, you will have confidence to try your hand at a larger chevron piece! These washcloths are so nice for kitchen or bath. Several bundled together make great bridal or baby shower gifts or prizes. Pair with a luxurious soap and make it a spa package anyone is sure to use!

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

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
–Red Heart Yarns Scrubby Smoothie (I used Lemony and Aqua) If you cannot get this yarn, any cotton yarn will do!
–Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This washcloth measures 12 inches by 12 inches. You can make this bigger or smaller with a longer chain or shorter chain when you start your foundation (multiples of 12+3), and if you want it longer, just continue the repeat to make it longer.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Chevron Washcloth

May 29, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, kitchen Tags: basic, beginner, cheveron, chevron, crochet, crochet for kitchen, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, dishcloth, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, hand towel, handmade, how to, how to crochet, kitchen, learn, pattern, rag, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, towel, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wash rag, washcloth, wave, waves, wavy, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia, zig zag Leave a comment

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.

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
HDC: Half Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Washcloth:

With Lemony
Ch 39 or any multiple of 12 + 3

Row 1: 2 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, *DC in next 5 Chs, Sk 1 Ch, DC in next 5 Chs, 3 DC in next Ch, Repeat from * across, ending with 2 DC in last st, Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 2 DC in first st where the ch 2 is, (See video tutorial for visual instructions), *DC in next 5 sts, Sk 2 sts, DC in next 5 sts, 3 DC in next st, repeat from * across ending with 2 DC in last st, Turn. (Change color after this row-optional)

Row 3: Ch 2, 2 DC in first st where the ch 2 is, *DC in next 5 sts, Sk 2 sts, DC in next 5 sts, 3 DC in next st, repeat from * across ending with 2 DC in last st, Turn

Row 4: repeat Row 3, change color after Row 4

Rows 5-14: Repeat Row 3, change color after every 2 rows.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

Macro Image Game

May 26, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: ballpoint pen, basic, beginner, button, crochet, crochet hook, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, darning needle, free crochet pattern, free pattern, game, hand sanitizer, handmade, how to, how to crochet, image, learn, let's play a game, macro, macro images, marker, measuring tape, pattern, pen, red heart yarns, roving wool, safety eye, scissors, stitch, stitch marker, teach, tutorial, wool, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Each month, I host a crochet related event in my group YARNutopia World. Over this past weekend, I hosted The Good Intentions Event where everyone virtually attended to use a special yarn they have kept for that “someday” project.

We have a great time connecting during these events. I always do a live lunchtime discussion and Q&A as well as stay online most of the weekend to interact and enjoy the event with a myriad of activities.

For this weekend’s game, I created a gallery of macro photos of items that are related to crochet. Below you can find the photos that I posted. Try guessing these yourself. Answer key is posted at the bottom if you get stumped.

Be sure to attend our events in the future and you, too, can enjoy some crochet camaraderie with everyone who attends!

Answer Key:

Click the image below to shop at WOOD BE FANCY!!

Compare & Contrast: Red Heart Yarns Sweet Home vs. Bernat Blanket Yarn

May 17, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: basic, beginner, bernat, bernat blanket yarn, blanket, blanket yarn, chenile, chenille, compare, contrast, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fluffy, for the home, free pattern, handmade, home, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart sweet home, red heart yarns, red heart yarns sweet home, stitch, sweet home, teach, tutorial, vs, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

As I sit through these weeks of Safer At Home, I decided to sort through some of the yarn I have in my stash. I came across several types of yarn with similar qualities and decided to do a contrast and comparison blog. Below are my observations between Red Heart Yarns Sweet Home and Bernat Blanket Yarn. Please refer to the photos for visual observations throughout.

First let me break down the specifics between the two fibers

Sweet Home

Maker: Red Heart Yarns

Content: 100% polyester
Ball size: 297 g/10.5 oz, 177 meters/193 yards
Care: Machine wash and dry
Gauge: 6 – Super Bulky

Retail Price: $10.99USD

Chenile style yarn

Color used in this blog: Dark Denim

Get the yarn here: https://amzn.to/2YhlDBN

Blanket Yarn

Maker: Bernat

Economical big ball size
Content: 100% polyester
Ball Size: 300g / 10.5 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards
Care: Machine wash and dry
Gauge: 6 Super Bulky
Knitting Gauge: 8 sts and 13 rows with a 8 mm (U.S. 11) knitting needle
Crochet Gauge: 7 sc and 8 rows with a 8 mm (U.S. L/11) crochet hook
Recommended for: Knit and crochet home decor projects

Retail price: $10.99USD

This super cozy, super bulky chenille-style yarn is available in a range of stylish shades to compliment your home decor.

Color used in this blog: Frosted Blue

Get this yarn here: https://bit.ly/2KLV0gs

As you can see in these details, the two are identical in content, similar in ball size, same care instruction, and price. Not much to break down since these particulars are so alike.

I decided to work up an identical short granny square pattern with each and compare and contrast working with each of these skeins.

I started with Sweet Home. It seems a tad lighter and more flimsy in my opinion. It makes a slightly smaller square using the same hook and pattern. There is more flow and movement in the Sweet Home because of that light and flimsy feel.

The density of Bernat Blanket Yarn seems thicker than the Sweet Home yarn and therefore this gives this fiber a somewhat firmer feel. There is less movement in the piece because of the density and firmness.

After washing:

After washing, there was no shrinking in either of the yarns and both kept their shape. The yarn is extremely soft before washing, but after washing, I personally feel like they are fluffier and softer than before! The Bernat Blanket Yarn has become more flexible and free-flowing losing some of the firmness evident pre-wash. It’s like snuggling a light cloud. I can’t think of better words than soft, light, and fluffy.

Last thoughts:

While comparing these two fibers, I consistently felt they rival one another quite closely. The main difference was felt in the work up of these two fibers with Sweet Home more free-flow whereas the Bernat has more firmness. However, upon washing the consistency is nearly identical in both. I feel these two could work together and be very compatible with no blatant difference. One of the best discoveries of finding two compatible fibers is that it increases your color choices and options when creating with either of these skeins.

While working with these, I discovered a love for both and look forward to integrating them into a project in the near future. There is so much to love about a fiber that feels like these two do!

The crochet hook I used was a 12mm and I found it on Amazon here.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Ombre Striped Baby Blanket

May 12, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Blankets, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: afghan, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, beginner, child, colorful, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, infant, kids, learn, ombre, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, striped, stripes, super saver, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

A very close friend of mine recently had a baby. Prior to the birth, I started this Ombre Striped Baby Blanket, and I finished it in time to leave it on her doorstep as they welcomed this little princess to the world. 😍 The simplicity of the stitch coupled with the surface crochet, make this blanket a fast favorite heirloom for any nursery. Thanks to these lovely photos, we can see it being enjoyed and well loved. Check out the FREE crochet pattern below and the video tutorial linked in this post!

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
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (I used Aran -With Love, Pale Plum, Orchid, Dark Orchid, Amethyst) You could use Medium Purple too, and I also used Super Saver Ombre in Purple.
-You could also use Red Heart with Love yarn in Eggshell (I showed this in the video tutorial)
–Size K-6.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The measurements of this blanket are 36 inches wide and 40 inches long but you can make this as big as you want with the stitch counts being more or less and the length being as long as you want it to be. The Moss Stitch allows for tons of versatility.

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

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Blanket:

With Aran (main color)
Ch 124 or any even number that you want the width of your blanket to be.

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

Row 2: Ch 2, SC in first Ch 1 sp, *Ch 1, SC in next Ch 1 sp, repeat from * across, ending with SC in last ch sp (see video tutorial for visual instructions), Turn.

Rows 3-109: Repeat Row 2

If you want it bigger or smaller, just do an odd number of rows before fastening off.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Surface crochet stripes on every other row, weave in ends as you go. (See video tutorial after 10 minutes into the video and it will show you how to do the surface crochet)

Border:

Attach yarn to a corner of the blanket. (If you are following along with the video tutorial, the border starts at minute 19)
Round 1 of border: Ch 1, SC in same corner, SC in each st and each ch across to next corner, 3 SC in corner, Work down the side working SC in each row down the side and then put 3 SC in the next corner. Do this concept all around, then Sl st to first St.

Round 2 of border: Start in a MIDDLE SC of a corner, Ch 4 (counts as DC, Ch 1 sp), DC in same st, Ch 2, DC in same corner st, Ch 1, DC in same st, *Sk 3 sts, [2DC, Ch 1, 2 DC] in next st, repeat from * until middle SC of corner, in middle Sc of corner, put [DC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 2, DC, Ch 1, DC], then repeat from * again, all around. Sl st to 3rd ch of beg. ch 4. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Ombre Striped Baby Blanket

May 12, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, beginner, blanket, child, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, infant, learn, moss stitch, ombre, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, striped, stripes, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

A very close friend of mine recently had a baby. Prior to the birth, I started this Ombre Striped Baby Blanket, and I finished it in time to leave it on her doorstep as they welcomed this little princess to the world. 😍 The simplicity of the stitch coupled with the surface crochet, make this blanket a fast favorite heirloom for any nursery. Thanks to these lovely photos, we can see it being enjoyed and well loved. Check out the video tutorial on how to make this blanket below, and see the link to the FREE written instructions in this post.

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this beautiful blanket:

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.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Tiger Hat with Earflaps

April 6, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats Tags: animal, animals, babies, baby, basic, beanie, beginner, big cat, cap, cats, character hat, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, earflap hat, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, halloween, handmade, hat, how to, how to crochet, kitties, kitty, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, stripes, teach, tiger, tigers, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

I could not help myself and had to jump on the Big Cat train. You never know when you will get inspired and what will lend itself to that inspo. A recent streaming docu-drama became the precipice to making my Big Cat Tiger Hat, and who better to demonstrate how adorable this hat is than Nasir?

Using the selections of yarn in my present stash (due to quarantine, I am limited to finding projects to which lend themselves to what I have because making a yarn order is off the table for the time being) I decided to construct a tiger hat using a selection of Red Heart Yarns in Hygge, With Love, Soft, and Super Saver.

Here is the step by step pattern that will walk you through this project so you can make your very own.

Due to the constraints that our present situation has put on us. I am continuing the practice of SAFER AT HOME. Therefore, am unable to film a detailed video tutorial right now. Once the mandate is lifted and I am able to travel, my dad and I hope to film this project. A detailed piece like this deserves a top notch video tutorial for everyone. In the meantime, I hope this will suffice.

Stay safe and keep crocheting!

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
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Black, White, Gold
–Red Heart Soft yarn in Rose Blush
–Red Heart With Love yarn in Mango
–Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Safety Eyes
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This hat will fit a 12 month old baby, you can continue the increase as established to make the head part wider. End the increase sooner to make it smaller.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC3TOG: Double Crochet 3 together
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.

Hat Shell:

Work in continuous Rounds and in BLO
With Mango orange

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 10 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (10)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (20)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 10 times. (30)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 10 times. (40)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 10 times. (50)

Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 10 times. (60)

Rnds 7-20: SC in each st around. (60)

Sl st into next st, Do not fasten off. Continue to work the first earflap

First Earflap:

Work in Both Loops, Ch 1
Row 1: HDC in next 10 sts, Ch 1, Turn. (10)

Rows 2-3: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (10)

Row 4: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (8)

Row 5: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (8)

Row 6: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Row 7: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Row 8: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 2 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (4)

Row 9: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (4)

Row 10: [HDC2TOG] twice, Ch 1, Turn. (2)

Row 11: HDC2TOG. (1)
Fasten off first earflap.

Skip 20 sts

Second Earflap:

Attach Yarn in both loops, Ch 1

Work in Both Loops
Row 1: HDC in next 10 sts, Ch 1, Turn. (10)

Rows 2-3: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (10)

Row 4: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (8)

Row 5: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (8)

Row 6: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Row 7: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Row 8: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 2 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (4)

Row 9: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (4)

Row 10: [HDC2TOG] twice, Ch 1, Turn. (2)

Row 11: HDC2TOG. (1)

Fasten off Mango.
With Black,
Edging: SC around the entire brim of hat.

Mouth Piece:

With White
Ch 15

Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, Ch 1, Turn. (14)

Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG on last 2 sts, Ch 1, Turn. (12)

Rows 3-7: Repeat Row 2 until there are only 2 sts left.
Do not fasten off
Continue to SC around entire piece. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Nose:

With Rose blush Pink

Ch 10
Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook, HDC in next 2 Chs, DC3TOG, HDC in next 2 Chs, SC in last Ch. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:

Sew White mouth piece to Hat, Sew Nose to the top of the mouth part. Embroider a line down the center of the nose all the way to the bottom of the mouth piece. Weave in all ends. (see photo for visual location)

Eyes:

Make 2 of each part.

Large part:

With Black, Work in continuous rounds and BLO

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Medium Part:

With Gold,

Work in continuous rounds and BLO

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Small Part:

With White,

Work in continuous rounds and BLO

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step: Sew the gold part to the black part, then sew the white part to it, then add a safety eye, position the eyes so they are more oval shaped than circular shaped. Just pull the side and sew the pieces toward one side (see the photo of the eyes as a guide on how to sew them together)
Sew the eyes to the hat, weave in all ends.

Ears:

Make 2 in Mango

Work in continuous rounds, and in BLO

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnds 5-8: SC in each st around. (24)

Rnd 9: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 10: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Inner Ear:

With White
Ch 6

Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, Ch 1, Turn. (5)

Row 2: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until 1 st remains, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (7)

Row 3: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until 1 st remains, Put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (9)

Row 4: SC across, Ch 1, Turn. (9)

Row 5: SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts, SC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (7)

Row 6: SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts, SC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (5)

Row 7: SC2TOG, SC in next st, SC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. 3
Do not fasten off, Continue to SC around the entire piece. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Back of ear piece:

With White,
Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, Sl st to first SC. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step: Flatten orange part of ear, Sew inner ear to one side, sew the smaller circle to the back of the ear.

Surface crochet the black stripe (or you can embroider it), around the curve of the ear using black Hygge yarn.

Surface Crochet all the stripes on the hat with Black Hygge Yarn or any Black Yarn (you can also embroider these or make chains as long as you want your stripes and sew them to the hat), I did surface crochet and made my stripes at random.

Tie Braids to each earflap (optional)

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Simple Spring Shawl

March 4, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, scarves, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, double crochet, easy shawl, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, prayer shawl, red heart yarns, scarf, shawl, shawls, simple, stitch, teach, triangle shawl, triangular shawl, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

It’s nearly shawl season here in Wisconsin. That time of year between the warm days of spring and the lingering days of winter, where we need more than a t-shirt but not a big bulky winter coat to ward off the chill of the evening. It’s the perfect time for a wrap or shawl to replace the heavy jackets we have been lugging around for months. Here is my Simple Spring Shawl to help! Simple, because it is a simple stitch throughout. This shawl can be made by anyone. Beginner to Advanced, everyone will be able to enjoy this project. Spring, because it’s the time of year where having a nice soft shawl to wrap yourself in is perfect when you need to keep yourself a little cozy when the breeze blows.

I love a versatile piece, and I love how lovely this one turned out! It can be worn not only around the shoulders, but you can wrap it around your neck as a nice scarf or even around your waist like a mini sarong. You can use my basic pattern as a starting point, but feel free to adjust or add to this pattern to make it the perfect size for YOU.

This shawl makes a great gift. Not only for yourself, but for a bride or bridesmaids, friends or family, people in a nursing home who always feel a little chilled. No matter who you make it for, it is sure to be treasured and used for a long time to come.

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

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
–KnitCrate Yarn Vidalana in Mistletoe
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Simple Spring Shawl

March 4, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, scarves Tags: basic, beginner, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, knitcrate, learn, lofti, neckwarmer, pattern, prayer shawl, red heart yarns, scarf, shawl, simple shawl, stitch, teach, triangle shawl, triangular shawl, tutorial, vidalana, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

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
–KnitCrate Yarn Vidalana in Mistletoe
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Chain 1 before AND after your chain 3 corner. (See video tutorial for specific instructions)

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.

Shawl:

Ch 3, Sl st to first Ch to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 6 (counts as DC + Ch 3 sp), DC into the ring, Ch 1, DC into the ring, Ch 3, DC into the ring, Turn.

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as DC + Ch 1), DC into first st, 4 DC in ch 3 sp, DC in next st, [DC, Ch 3, DC] into Ch 1 sp, DC in next st, 4 DC in Ch 3 sp, [DC, Ch 1, DC] in last st, Turn.

Row 3: Ch 4, DC in first st, Ch 1, DC in Ch 1, sp, Ch 1, DC in next st, *Ch 1, Sk next st, DC in next st, repeat from * until you get to the ch 3 sp, [DC, Ch 3, DC] into ch 3 sp, Ch 1, DC in next st, *Ch 1, Sk next st, DC in next st, repeat from ** until end, ending this row with Ch 1, DC in Ch 1, sp, Ch 1, [DC, Ch 1, DC] in last st, Turn.

Row 4: Ch 4, DC in first st, Ch 1, DC in Ch 1 sp, *Ch 1, DC in next Ch 1 sp, repeat from * until you get to the ch 3 sp, [DC, Ch 3, DC] in ch 3 sp, ** Ch 1, DC in next Ch 1 sp, repeat from ** until the last st, DC in last Ch 1 sp, Ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in last st.

Rows 5-43: Repeat Row 4
You can do more rows if you want it to be larger.

Fasten off, Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of KnitCrate

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Wee One Baby Bonnet

February 23, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: babies, baby, baby bonnet, basic, beanie, beginner, bonnet, bonnets, cap, child, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny, granny square, granny squares, handmade, hat, how to, how to crochet, infant, learn, moss stitch, pattern, red heart yarns, single crochet, square, squares, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, vintage, wee one, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

My Wee One Bonnet is a mix of moss stitch granny squares and a few other fun stitches that works up nicely in this cute unisex bonnet! I made this one in Marly Bird’s Chic Sheep Yarn in the color VIP but don’t be limited to that! You can make this in every color of the rainbow for all the babies or Wee Ones that you know!

This little bonnet has a bit of a square shape which makes this have a little bit of a vintage appeal. Many of the old school bonnets had a similar shape and this one is a sweet one to resurrect this fun look. One of these would make a lovely addition to any layette.

This bonnet is a year round wear item, but is perfect for fitting under a hood since it has little bulk. It is also nice for springtime to protect ears from a slight breeze or chill in the air. You can’t go wrong with one of these for your little one or for a gift!

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

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
–Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep Yarn in VIP
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Wee One Baby Bonnet

February 23, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: babies, baby, baby bonnet, basic, beanie, beginner, bonnet, bonnets, cap, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny square, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, moss stitch, pattern, red heart yarns, sewing, single crochet, square, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, vintage, wee one, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

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
–Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep Yarn in VIP
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

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.

Granny Square:

Make 2
Ch 2

Rnd 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook, [Ch 2, SC in same ch as first SC] 3 times, Ch 2, Sl st to first SC.

Rnd 2: Sl st into Ch 2 corner sp, Ch 1, [SC, Ch 2, SC] in corner,* Ch 1, [SC, Ch 2, SC] into next corner, repeat from * around, sl st to first SC.

Rnd 3: Sl st into Ch 2 corner sp, Ch 1, [SC, Ch 2, SC] in corner, *Ch 1, SC in next ch 1 sp, Ch 1, [SC, Ch 2, SC] in corner, repeat from * around, sl st to first SC.

Rnd 4: Sl st into Ch 2 corner sp, Ch 1, [SC Ch 2, SC] in corner, * [Ch 1, SC in next ch 1 sp] repeat until you get to the next corner, [SC, Ch 2, SC] into corners, repeat from * around, Sl st to first SC.

Rnds 5-10: Repeat Round 4

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Center ribbing:

Work in BLO to make the ribbing look

Ch 17

Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn. (16)

Row 2: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3-40: repeat Row 2

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:

Sew the center ribbing piece to the granny squares. See the video tutorial for specific visual instructions. See photos for visual instructions as well.

Bottom Cuff:

Attach Yarn to bottom corner of bonnet (see video tutorial for specific location)

Row 1: Ch 2, DC across the bottom of the bonnet, Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as stitch), DC in first st, FPDC on next, BPDC on next, repeat from * across, ending with DC in last st, Turn.

Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2
Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Ties/Straps

Attach yarn to bottom corner of bonnet (do this for both straps)

Ch 51, SC in 2nd Ch and each ch across until you get back to the bonnet. Sl st to bonnet. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Book Sleeve

February 22, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: basic, beginner, book, book sleeve, books, case, cover, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, free crochet pattern, free pattern, free tutorial, handmade, how to, how to crochet, ipad case, ipad cover, knit stitch, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, sleeve, stitch, tablet cover, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, waistcoat stitch, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

We are launching our One-Skein Weekend with this fantastic Book Sleeve! I love this so much, and any reader in your life (including yourself) will just love to have one of these for carrying their current book on the go! These pouches can be made to accommodate any size and you can change the pattern to make yours according to whatever size you want. Even if you don’t carry a book around, this would be a very nice sleeve for your iPad or tablet! This is a great idea for us crocheters on the go to take our digital patterns with us wherever we go! This stitch is the Waistcoat Stitch and although it is a crochet stitch it gives the appearance of a tight Knit Stitch. This is perfect for so many items that you can adapt from this one fun pattern! Enjoy the versatility of this great project, and I can’t wait to see all your creations!

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
–Red Heart Yarns Hopscotch in Somersault (one ball of yarn)
–Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

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.

Book Sleeve:

Work in continuous rounds and work your SC stitches INTO the stitch and not in the top loops (See video tutorial for visual instructions) (The location is in between the two vertical lines of the SC stitch)

Ch 26

Rnd 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, put 3 SC in last ch, continue to work on opposite side of foundation ch, SC across, put 2 SC in last st. (see video tutorial for visual instructions)

Rnd 2: SC into each st around (work INTO the stitch, not in the top loops), Work in continuous rounds.

Rnds 3-35: Repeat Round 2
You can make yours longer if you wish to, just continue making SC around working INTO the stitch.

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Create a loop by attaching the yarn to the center back, chain 10, Sl st into next st. Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Assembly: Sew a button to the front so the loop can wrap around it. (See photos for visual instructions)
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Book Sleeve

February 22, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: bag, basic, beginner, book, book bag, book cover, book nerd, book sleeve, books, case cover, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, knit stitch, learn, one skein crochet, one skein project, pattern, red heart yarns, sleeve, stitch, tablet sleeve, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, waistcoat stitch, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

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

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

Although I used Red Heart Yarns in this project, here is a great substitution of yarn that works great as well. Brava yarn by WeCrochet/Knit Picks

-Red Heart Yarns Hopscotch in Somersault (one ball of yarn)
–Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

My Punny Valentine – Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 15, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: basic, beginner, crochet, crochet patterns, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, patterns, punny, red heart yarns, round up, stitch, teach, tutorial, valentines, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

The tradition continues with my annual Punny Valentine’s. Each year, I create these silly sentiments using crochet and puns. I try to be as creative and amusing as possible. I do, however, have to match a pun to something I can create using my crochet magic. It is NOT easy, let me tell you, this blog showcases my collection from 2020. You can check out my 2018 Punny Valentine’s Here! See my 2017’s Punny Valentine’s here and my 2016’s Punny Valentine’s here! Do you have a fun pun to share? Let me know in the comments section. Share a possible pun that might show up in my 2021 Punny Valentine Series! ~Nadia

Below is a list of some Punny Valentine’s. Click on the title link above their photo or click on each photo to be taken to its video tutorial and written pattern! Enjoy!! ♥

Two Stitch Grande Scarf

Alpine Stitch Mittens

Sweetheart Baby Hat

Cow Amigurumi

Have a Heart Flip Flops

Alien Puppet

Sloth Lovey

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Sloth Lovey

February 14, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, beginner, blanket, blankey, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny, granny square, handmade, how to, how to crochet, infant, learn, love, lovey, pattern, red heart yarns, security blanket, sloth, slow, stitch, teach, tutorial, valentine, valentine's day, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

I’m taking it “slow” this morning as I finish wrapping up our Valentine’s puns! I really enjoyed “hanging” with you these past two weeks sharing my projects. I really love it “a sloth.” Now that this series is over I can take a little time to “relax” maybe even have a cuppa “slothee.” Maybe be a little “anti-sloth-al” for a day or two and enjoy Valentine’s with this sweet boy. He will be just “hanging out” with his mama all day. I am not trying to get all “philo-sloth-ical,” but this has been a very “sloth-some” experience to really help me “move slowly” back to a regular crochet schedule. Up until recently, I have been in total “sloth-mode”. Thanks for being so “sloth-ful” and kind everybody! Enjoy the final Punny Valentine! Nadia, Nate, and Nas

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

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
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Cafe Latte, Charcoal
–Red Heart Yarns Hygge in Latte
–Polyfil
–Safety Eyes
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook and Size I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The Lovey Square measures 18 inches across, but you can make it as long/wide as you want

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Sloth Lovey

February 14, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: amigurumi, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, beginner, child, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny, granny square, handmade, how to, how to crochet, infant, learn, love, lovey, pattern, red heart yarns, security, security blanket, sloth, sloth lovey, stitch, teach, toy, tutorial, valentine, valentine's day, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

Nadia, Nate, and Nas

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
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Cafe Latte, Charcoal, Denim
–Red Heart Yarns Hygge in Latte
–Polyfil
–Safety Eyes
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook and Size I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The Lovey Square measures 18 inches across, but you can make it as long/wide as you want

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.

Sloth Lovey

Granny Square:

Using White and Denim Yarn
Use I-5.50mm Crochet Hook

Ch 3
Rnd 1: 3 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, Ch 2, [3 DC in the same ch as first 3 DC, Ch 2] 3 more times, Sl st to first DC, Turn.

Rnd 2: Sl st into Ch 2 corner sp, Ch 3, DC in same corner, Ch 2, 2 more DC in same corner, *DC in each st until you get to next corner, [2DC, Ch 2, 2DC] in next ch 2 corner sp, Repeat From * around, sl st to first Ch 3 st, (Fasten off color, change color every 2 rows). Turn work.

Rnd 3: In any corner, Ch 3 (counts as DC), [DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in same corner sp, *DC in each st until you get to next corner, [2DC, Ch 2, 2DC] in next corner sp, Repeat from * around, sl st to first Ch 3 st, Turn.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, *DC in each st until you get to next corner, [2DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in next corner sp, Repeat from * around, Sl st to first Ch 3 st. Turn. Fasten off color. Change color.

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until your square is as large as you want it to be, I ended on Round 16.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Head:

Use I-5.50mm Crochet Hook

Holding 2 strands of yarn at the same time, use Hygge in Latte and Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnds 6-12: SC in each st around. (30)

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

Rnd 14: SC in each st around. (24)

Rnd 15: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 16: SC in each st around. (18)

Stuff the head with polyfil before going onto the next round.

Rnd 17: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)

Rnd 18: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)

Fasten off with long strand for sewing

Arms:

Use I-5.50mm Crochet Hook

Holding 2 strands of yarn at the same time, use Hygge in Latte and Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnds 3-12: SC in each st around. (12)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Fingers:

Make 2 with G-4.25mm crochet hook and Charcoal Yarn

Row 1: Ch 6, Sl st in 2nd Ch and each ch across, Ch 6, Sl st in 2nd Ch from hook and next 4 chs, Ch 6, Sl st in 2nd Ch from hook and next 4 chs. Fasten off with long tail for sewing. (Shape your claws to curl, and sew them to the end of the arm–see video tutorial for visual instructions)

Face Backing:

With White, Use G-4.25mm crochet hook

Ch 6,

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch and each ch across, Ch 1, turn. (5)

Row 2: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 3: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until last st, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (7)

Row 4: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 5: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until last st, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (9)

Row 6: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 7: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until last st, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (11)

Row 8: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 9: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until last st, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (13)

Row 10: SC in each st across, continue to SC around entire piece. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Antenna:

With Charcoal, Use G-4.25mm crochet hook

Make 2

Ch 5

Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next ch, HDC in next ch, DC in last ch, Turn, SC around entire Piece.

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Embroider Black Dots for eyes or use Safety Eyes.

Assembly: Sew The white part to the head, then sew the eyes on the face, then embroider the nose and mouth. Sew the head to the lovey square, then stuff and sew the arms to the lovey. Sew the fingers to the ends of the arms if you haven’t done that yet. Weave in all your ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Alien Puppet

February 12, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: alien, alien puppet, aliens, basic, beginner, character, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, hand puppet, handmade, how to, how to crochet, imagination, learn, outer space, pattern, puppet, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

It feels like I have traveled the “universe” to find projects that are “out of this world”! I feel “over the moon” to add my One-Eyed Alien Hand Puppet to the mix! I try to be “down to earth” and find projects that appeal to all. This series has seen “galactic” popularity, but it is a big “comet-ment!” I just had to “space” them out just right. I don’t know anyone in the “galaxy” who likes puns as much as I do, so I had to “planet” out weeks in advance. The “sky is the limit” and I “moon” over the ideas for days. I do this because all of you are so “space-ial.” You think these puns are “solar-ious” and that inspires me to “meteor” expectations. I always knew it was “written in the stars” to do this and you all helped “rocket” my success. I do understand the “gravity” of this job. “Saturn” that frown upside down and enjoy today’s punny Valentine project. Disclaimer: I hope no one will “comet me” for the amount of puns in this caption that cause you to roll your eyes! Ha!

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

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
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Spring Green, Purple
–Safety Eyes
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This puppet measures 10 inches tall when finished.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Alien Puppet

February 12, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Uncategorized Tags: alien, alien puppet, aliens, basic, beginner, character, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, free crochet pattern, free pattern, hand puppet, handmade, how to, how to crochet, outer space, pattern, puppet, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Pattern:

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

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This puppet measures 10 inches tall when finished.

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.

Alien Puppet

Head and Body:

With Spring Green

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

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

Rnds 7-15: SC in each st around. (36)

Rnd 16: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 17: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 18: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 19: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 20: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)

Rnds 21-23: SC in each st around. (42)

Rnd 24: Ch 4, Sk 4 sts, SC in next 12 sts, Ch 4, Sk 4 sts, SC in the rest of the sts around.

Rnd 25: SC in each st and each ch around. (42)

Rnds 26-40: SC in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Arms

(Do this for both arm holes)

Rnd 1: Attach main color (spring green) to one of the arm holes, Ch 1, SC 12 sts evenly around,
Work in continuous rounds,

Rnds 2-9: SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 10: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)

SC 1st and 4th sts together. Fasten off, weave in end.

Polka Dots:

Make 4
With Purple

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing. Sew to puppet.

Antenna:

Make 2 with Purple

Ch 2 (work in continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnds 2-15: SC in each st around. (6)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew to top of head.

Eyes:

With White
Make 2
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, Sl st to first SC. (6)

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in same st, [DC, HDC] in next st, 2 SC in next, [HDC, DC] in next st, 2 DC in next st, [DC, HDC] in next st, 2 SC in last st, Sl st to first St. (12)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 SC in first st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next 2 sts, SC in last 4 sts. Sl st to first st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Use Safety Eyes for the eye or embroider the eyes. (DISCLAIMER: If children are playing with this puppet, be sure to supervise if you are using safety eyes. Small parts are a hazard for choking.)

Embroider Mouth with black yarn on puppet

Assembly: Sew all the pieces to the alien puppet using the video tutorial for a visual guide. Sew in all your ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Crochet Photo Tutorial: Have A Heart Flip Flops

February 10, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Uncategorized Tags: basic, be my valentine, beach, beach sandals, beginner, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, feet, flip flops, foot, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gift, handmade, have a heart, heart, how to, how to crochet, learn, love, lovely, pattern, red heart yarns, sandals, shoes, stitch, teach, thongs, tutorial, valentine, valentine's day, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

I have “walked” through these punny patterns year after year. I try to “take steps” to bring a variety of fun projects and not “step on any toes” when making these. My Have A Heart Flip Flops are the perfect project to “heel” many of us from these long winter blues! I can’t be the “sole” individual that is getting a bit of cabin fever!? This winter has been “laced” with so much time to crochet, but it honestly is starting to consume my “sole!” Hopefully, a few of these projects will have you falling “head over heels” and eager to make some! This one is a “shoe-in” for one of the easiest! Just take it “one step at a time.” While you are working on this next punny project photo-tutorial, I am heading out for some “shoe-shi” with my “sole-mate!” Ok, I will stop here before I insert my “foot in mouth” any further! Ha!!

First, gather your supplies:
Flip Flops, Size H-5.00mm crochet hook, Scissors, Yarn needle, and some yarn.

Then make a slip knot and attach that loop to your hook. Work around the strap of the flip flop as you see in the photos below. Just make a single crochet stitch around the strap.

When you work around the toe separator in the sandal, just go from one side of that post to the other side. You do not have to work around that post at all.

When you are ready to fasten off, just chain 1, cut your yarn, and sew in your end.

You can make a flower or a heart or leave it plain. It’s totally up to you!

Here’s the pattern for the heart I added to my flip flop:

Heart: (Optional)

Round 1: Ch 3, 12 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first st. (12)

Round 2: Ch 1, dc in the same stitch. [tr, tr, htr] in next st, [dc, hdc] in next st, 2 sc in next 2 sts, [hdc, dc, ch1] in next st, [dc, hdc] in next st, 2 SC in next 2 sts, [hdc, dc] in next st, [htr, tr, tr] in next st, [dc, ch1] in last st, st sl in the same stitch. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Sew heart to flip flop. (embellish with a button if you’d like!)

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Cow Amigurumi

February 8, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi Tags: animal, animals, basic, beginner, character, cheese, cow, cows, crochet, crochet farm animals, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, dairy, farm, farm animals, fashion, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, milk, moo, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

ly” hard to stop! I try to “beef” these up year after year, I try to “cow-culate” the best projects to deliver the best captions. It’s not easy, but if you don’t like them, I try not to cry over spilled “milk” and “moooo-ve” onto the next! I think this little cow is going to be “legen-dairy.” All I know is with this project, the “steaks” have been raised! “Holy Cow” I think you have “herd” enough.

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

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
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Gold, Pink
–Safety Eyes
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This cow measures 8 inches tall when finished.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Cow Amigurumi

February 8, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: amigurumi, animals, basic, beginner, character, cow, cows, crochet, crochet farm animals, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, farm animal, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, moo, pattern, plush, plushie, red heart yarns, stitch, stuffed animal, teach, toy, tutorial, valentine, valentines, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

I feel like I am having a “Deja-Moo” from last year creating all of the corniest puns. I get so “a-moos-d” making these captions. I am trying hard to not push “pasture” tolerance of ridiculousness, but you know I am here to “bull-doze” you over with too many puns. Once I get started, it’s “udder-ly” hard to stop! I try to “beef” these up year after year, I try to “cow-culate” the best projects to deliver the best captions. It’s not easy, but if you don’t like them, I try not to cry over spilled “milk” and “moooo-ve” onto the next! I think this little cow is going to be “legen-dairy.” All I know is with this project, the “steaks” have been raised! “Holy Cow” I think you have “herd” enough.

Pattern:

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

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This cow measures 8 inches tall when finished.

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.

Cow Amigurumi

Body:

With White

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

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

Rnds 7-21: SC in each st around. (36)

Rnd 22: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 23: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 24: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 25: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Head:

With White

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnds 6-15: SC in each st around. (30)

Rnd 16: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 17: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 18: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Legs:

Make 4
With Black

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Fasten off black and change color to white.

Rnd 3: Attach White yarn to any stitch and SC in each st around. (12)

Rnds 4-15: SC in each st around with white.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Stuff legs and sew them to the body.

Spots:

Make 4 or 5 with Black yarn.

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Sew spots to body.

Ears:

Make 2 with Black

Ch 2 (work in continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (4)

Rnd 2: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] twice. (6)

Rnd 3: SC in each st around. (6)

Rnd 4: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnds 5-6: SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 7: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)

Rnd 8: SC in each st around. (6)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Snout:

With Pink

Ch 2, (work in continuous Rounds)

Ch 9

Rnd 1: SC in 2nd Ch from the hook and across, put 3 SC in last Ch and continue working on opposite side of foundation chain, SC in each st across the bottom of foundation chain, Put 2 SC in last st. (18)

(See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Rnds 2-4: SC in each st around. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Embroider Nostrils with black yarn on snout

Nosering (optional)

With Gold, Ch 11
Fasten off with tail for sewing.
Sew nose ring to each nostril.

Sew Snout to Head

Use Safety Eyes for the eye or embroider the eyes. (DISCLAIMER: If children are playing with this amigurumi, be sure to supervise if you are using safety eyes. Small parts are a hazard for choking.)

Udders:

With Pink, (work in continuous Rounds)

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Udders Second Part: Make 4 in pink.

Work in continuous Rounds.

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (4)

Rnds 2-3: SC in each st around. (4)

Fasten off with tail for sewing.

Sew each of the four udders to the base, then sew that to the cow body (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Assembly: Stuff the head, body, Snout, Legs and sew all the pieces together using the video tutorial or photos as a guide on where everything should go, Weave in all your ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Sweetheart Baby Hat

February 5, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats Tags: babies, baby, baby hat, basic, beanie, beginner, cap, child, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fur pom, handmade, how to, how to crochet, infant, kids, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, super saver, sweetheart, sweetheart baby hat, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

It is not a secret or something I keep *under my hat* but I love puns! Each year I love to *cap-tivate* you with my clever captions and cute patterns. I want you to go *a-head* and enjoy them. I know some are not going to be fans, but what can I do? *Hatters gonna hat!* So, whether you live in *Man-hat-tan* or *Cap(e) Coral* I hope you find something you love. Today’s pattern is the Sweetheart Baby Hat because it was made with my sweetheart niece in mind! Enjoy!

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
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Dusty Gray, Baby Pink, Petal Pink, Pale Plum, Cherry Red, Rouge
–SizeH-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This hat will fit a baby up to 1 year old

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

Hat:

With Gray Ch 2

Work in 3rd Loop of the HDC sts (See video tutorial for specific location)

Rnd 1: 9 HDC in 2nd Ch from the hook, Sl st to first st, Turn. (9)

Rnd 2: Work in 3rd Loop of the sts for rounds 2-11, Ch 1, 2 HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Turn. (18)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next st] 9 times, Sl st to first st, Turn. (27)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts] 9 times, Sl st to first st, Turn. (36)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 3 sts] 9 times, sl st to first st, Turn. (45)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts] 9 times. sl st to first st, Turn. (54)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 8 sts] 6 times, sl st to first st, Turn. (60)

Rnds 8-11: Ch 1, HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Turn. (60)
Fasten off gray.

Rnd 12: With Baby Pink, attach yarn, Looking at the outside of the hat, (No more turning the hat after each round), Ch 1, SC in each st around, Fasten off, change color.

Rnd 13: With Rouge, SC in each st around, Fasten off, Change Color

Rnd 14: With Perfect Pink, SC in each st around, Fasten off, Change Color

Rnd 15: With Red, SC in each st around, Fasten off, Change Color

Rnd 16: With light purple, SC in each st around, Fasten off, Change Color

Rnd 17: With Red, SC in each st around, Fasten off, Change Color

Rnd 18: With Perfect Pink, SC in each st around, Fasten off, Change Color

Rnd 19: With Rouge, SC in each st around, Fasten off, Change Color

Rnd 20: With Baby pink, SC in each st around, Fasten off, Change Color

Rnd 21: With Gray, Ch 2 (Does not count as a stitch), DC in each st around, Sl st to first st. Ch 2.

Rnd 22: FPDC on next st, BPDC on next st, repeat from * around, Sl st to first st, Ch 2.

Rnds 23-25: Repeat Round 22

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Assembly: Add a pom to the top of the hat.

Heart: (Optional)

Round 1: Ch 3, 12 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first st. (12)

Sew heart to hat. (embellish with a button if you’d like!)

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Sweetheart Baby Hat

February 5, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Uncategorized Tags: babies, baby, baby hat, basic, beanie, beginner, cap, child, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fur pom, handmade, hat, how to, how to crochet, infant, kids, learn, pattern, pom, red heart yarns, stitch, sweetheart, sweetheart baby hat, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

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

Pattern:

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

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This hat will fit a baby up to 1 year old

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Alpine Stitch Mittens

February 3, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Uncategorized Tags: alpine crochet stitch, alpine stitch, basic, beginner, beginner crochet, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, double crochet, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, fpdc, free crochet pattern, free pattern, front post, front post double crochet, gloves, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, mittens, mitts, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, winter, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

*Hands down* we can all agree on how much we love to crochet. We get *s-mitten* with a project and once we start, you *got to hand it to us,* it is hard to stop! I would say many of us *g-love* this craft much more than most things such as chillin’ and *bad-mitten.* Some would say that our hobby is getting *out of hand,* but they don’t know what *g-love* is when it comes to our favorite pastime. It’s *snow* laughing matter! That’s why the patterns keep coming and today I am *s-mitten* with these mittens! The latest Alpine Stitch Mittens are ready for your hooks and the slopes!

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

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
–Red Heart Yarns Soft in Rose Blush
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-These mittens will fit any adult

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Alpine Stitch Mittens

February 3, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in accessories, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: alpine, alpine crochet stitch, alpine stitch, basic, beginner, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gloves, handmade, handwarmers, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, mittens, mitts, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, winter, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

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
–Red Heart Yarns Soft in Rose Blush
–Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-These mittens will fit any adult

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.

Mittens (Make 2)

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, work in continuous rounds. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Sl st into next st, Ch 2 (does not count as stitch)

Rnd 6: DC in each st around, sl st to first stitch, TURN (you will be looking at the inside of the mitten for the next round)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, SC in each st around sl st to first st, TURN (you will be looking at the outside of the mitten for the next round)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, DC in 1st st, *FPDC on st from 2 previous round, DC in next st, repeat from * around, ending with FPDC on last st from 2 previous rounds, Sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, SC around, Sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnd 10: Ch 2, *FPDC on st from 2 previous rounds, DC in next st, Repeat from * around ending with DC in last st, sl st to first FPDC, Turn.

Rnd 11: Ch 1, SC around, sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnds 12-22: Repeat Rounds 8-11 (ending with a repeat of Round 10)

The mitten should hit the thumb now (if it does not, you can continue with the repeat, but be sure to end on a repeat of Round 10 to go onto the instructions for Round 23)

Rnd 23: Ch 1, SC in 1st st, Ch 3 (or ch 4), Sk 3 sts (or skip 4 sts), SC in the rest of the sts around (Thumb hole made), Sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnd 24: Ch 2, DC in first st, * FPDC on st from 2 previous Rounds, DC in next st, repeat from * around ending with DC in each ch of thumb hole and FPDC on last st. Turn. (See video tutorial if this row is confusing)

Rnd 25: Repeat Rnd 9

Rnd 26: Repeat Round 10

Rnd 27: Repeat Round 11

Rnd 28: Repeat Round 8

Rnd 29: Repeat Round 9

Turn your work so you are looking at the outside of the mitten

Rnds 30-39: SC in each st around (you can work in continuous rounds until the end–see video tutorial for visual instructions)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Thumb:

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, DC in each st around, sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, SC in each st around, sl st to first st, turn.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, DC in 1st st, *FPDC on st from 2 previous round, DC in next st, repeat from * around, ending with FPDC on last st from 2 previous rounds, Sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, SC around, Sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *FPDC on st from 2 previous rounds, DC in next st, Repeat from * around ending with DC in last st, sl st to first FPDC, Turn.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, SC around, sl st to first st, Turn.

Rnd 8: Repeat Round 4

Rnd 9: Repeat Round 5

Rnd 10: Repeat Round 6

Rnd 11: Repeat Round 7

Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Assembly: Sew thumb to mitten while everything is inside out. Weave in all ends, put mitten right side out and enjoy!! (Make 2 mittens the same exact way for each hand)
Cut a piece of felt in the form of a heart, cut the heart in half and sew each half to the mitten (optional–not shown in video tutorial)

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Two Stitch Grande Scarf

February 1, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, scarves, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, bulky, chunky, collage, cowl, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, grande, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, scarf, stitch, teach, tutorial, two stitch, video, video tutorial, wrap, yarn, yarnie, yarnspirations, yarnutopia 1 Comment

Understandably, I have been kind of *wrapped* up in myself for the past several months. Now that I am back in action, I promise I am not going to go all *gangsta wrap* or *Scarf-ace* crazy this month with the puns. Instead I *wrapped* it up with seven of the best *twisted* puns I could think of. I *stuck my neck out* to get these all done in time so all of you can enjoy the *fringe* benefits of my fun, free Punny Valentine’s Series! Starting with the Two-Stitch Grande Scarf! I hope you feel *wrapped* in my love when you make your very own! Please don’t call a *cowl play* on my puns quite yet, I am just getting started!!

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

Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Pattern:

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

Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Red Heart Yarns Grande in Foggy
–Red Heart Yarns Collage in Forget me Not
–P-11.5mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This finished scarf is nearly 10 feet long and 12 inches wide.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Two-Stitch Grande Scarf

February 1, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, scarves Tags: basic, beginner, bulky, chunky, cowl, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, grande, half double crochet, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, neck, pattern, red heart yarns, scarf, shawl, slip stitch, slip stitch crochet, stitch, stitches, teach, tutorial, two, two stitch, video, video tutorial, wrap, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Pattern:

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

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This finished scarf is nearly 10 feet long and 12 inches wide.

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.

Scarf

With Colored Yarn:
Ch 201 or any odd number that will be the length of your scarf.

Row 1: HDC in 2nd Ch from hook, *Sl St in next Ch (loosely), HDC in next Ch, repeat from * across, Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sl st in first st, *HDC in next st, Sl st in next st, repeat from * across, Ch 1, Turn. (Your sl sts should be worked in the HDC’s from the previous row, and your HDC’s should be worked in the Sl sts from the previous row)–See video tutorial for visual instructions

Row 3: HDC in 1st st, *Sl st in next st, HDC in next st, repeat from * across, ch 1, Fasten off colored yarn. Turn your work and Attach Gray yarn to first st.

Row 4: With Gray yarn, Sl st in first st, *HDC in next st, Sl st in next st, repeat from * across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 5: HDC in 1st st, *Sl st in next st, HDC in next st, repeat from * across, ch 1, Turn.

Row 6: Repeat Row 4

Row 7: Repeat Row 5

Row 8: Repeat Row 4

Row 9: Repeat Row 5

Row 10: Repeat Row 4

Row 11: Repeat Row 5

Row 12: Repeat Row 4 Fasten off gray yarn. Turn your work and Attach colored yarn to first st.

Row 13: With Colored yarn, HDC in 1st st, *Sl st in next st, HDC in next st, repeat from * across, ch 1, Turn.

Row 14: Sl st in first st, *HDC in next st, Sl st in next st, repeat from * across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 15: HDC in 1st st, *Sl st in next st, HDC in next st, repeat from * across, Fasten off

Weave in all ends.
Add fringe to the ends of your scarf (optional)
Sew your ends together to make a cowl if you prefer!

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

My Happy Place

January 22, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts, Crafts, home decor Tags: basic, beginner, craft area, craft room, craft space, crafting, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fun, fun space, handmade, happy place, how to, how to crochet, knitting, learn, meditate, meditation, pattern, pillows, red heart yarns, sewing, solice, stitch, studio, teach, tranquil, tranquility, tutorial, video, video tutorial, while i was yarning, yarn, yarn room, yarnie, yarning, yarnutopia, yoga, zen 4 Comments

I think we can all agree that crochet itself is our happy place. Whether we are crocheting in our favorite chair, in bed, in the car or with a friend, the act of creating something beautiful from a ball of fiber is a joy. We are all united in this love, or we would not be on the pursuit of the next new project to get on our hooks. That is why I love to keep creating new things to share!

Started from the bottom, now we here

Not only is crochet my passion, but it is also my career. Each day, I get up to design, share, create, and express myself through my craft. One of my favorite places in my home is my own personal happy place. I know that I have shared in a previous blog some photos of the transformation of my craft room.

This was a photo the previous owner sent us of the room before we moved in. *YIKES!*

When Nate and I purchased this house, there was a room with a wood structure of floor to ceiling drawers. We initially thought to remove the structure and use this room as a bedroom, but the more we thought of it, the more it seemed like a waste yet, the entire thing was too obtuse and awkward to do much with. So my mom suggested that we remove the drawers and make each cubicle a shelf for storing yarn and in the middle make a studio so I can film tutorials.

Breathing new life: from old to new

As soon as that vision started to formulate the room came to life and over time I have added more to make it “my space.” I love to come in here to craft and create, to film and complete my patterns so that I may share them with you. I even come in here to just escape for a few minutes between the hectic moments of being a working wife and mama.

A room with purpose

This space has come a long way and still has a LONG way to go, but it is a space that makes ME feel good. It allows me to feel like I can come in here and create.

I put on some music, it is cozy, and I am surrounded by something I love: YARN!! Even Nasir loves to be in here with me, and my kitties think it’s their playground. For me, this room represents a part of me that feeds my purpose and keeps me, quite literally, from unraveling.

Share with me about your happy place! Is it a room or a favorite spot in your home? Is it with a friend that you can sit and craft with? Creating a space and time to do what you love is essential to keeping a good balance between our worries & stresses and all the things we love.

I hope all of you enjoy a few moments each day ‘In your happy place.’

~Nadia

12 Days of Christmas 2019

December 13, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: 12 days of christmas, babies, baby, basic, beginner, christmas, christmastime, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, decor, decoration, easy, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, for the home, free, free crochet, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, holiday, holidays, home decor, how to, how to crochet, learn, ornaments, pattern, red heart yarns, simple, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

Here are all the 12 Days of Christmas projects compiled in a one stop blog post! You can click the image or the link above it to view the video tutorial and written pattern for each project. Enjoy and happy holidays!! ~Nadia

Lace Shell Bookmark

2. C2C Holiday Hot Pad

3. Winding Ribbon Tree Ornament

4. Beanie with Bling

5. Rustic Holiday Decoration

6. Argyle Cup Cozy

7. Rustic Wall Hanging

8. Candy Curl Swirl Ornament

9. Holiday Centerpiece

10. Buffalo Plaid Coasters

11. Bow & Bauble Door Hanging

12. Simple Stocking Hat

12 Days of Christmas: Simple Stocking Hat – FREE Crochet Video Tutorial

December 12, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats, Video Tutorial Tags: babies, baby, baby elf hat, basic, beginner, cap, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, elf, elfin, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, holiday, how to tutorial, red heart yarns, santa, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, winter, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

On the 12th and LAST Day of our Christmas projects, I decided to end on a sweet note. My holiday Simple Stocking Hat is perfect for bringing a festive touch to any outfit. You can make this in any size and adjustments are in the notes. Enjoy the free pattern and video tutorial. And from our family to yours, Happy Holidays! ❤ Nadia, Nate, & Nasir

Watch This video tutorial to learn how to make this hat:

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
–Caron Simple Soft Yarn
-H-5.00mm crochet hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

12 Days of Christmas: Simple Stocking Hat – FREE Written Crochet Pattern

December 12, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats Tags: 12 days of christmas, babies, baby, basic, beginner, cap, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, elf, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, holiday, holidays, red heart yarns, santa, simple, simple stocking hat, stitch, stocking hat, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

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
–Caron Simple Soft Yarn
-H-5.00mm crochet hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Work in continuous rounds for the main part of the hat.
-If you want to make this hat bigger, use the established increase and increase 6 times evenly around for your increase rounds.

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.

Hat:

Ch 2

Work in Continuous Rounds.

Rnd 1: 6 HDC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 HDC in first st, HDC in the rest of the sts on the round. (7)

Rnds 3-19: Repeat Rnd 2 until you have 24 sts around.

Rnd 20: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 21: HDC in each st around. (30)

Rnd 22: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 23: HDC in each st around. (36)

Rnd 24: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)

Rnd 25: HDC in each st around. (42)

Rnd 26: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (48)

Rnd 27: HDC in each st around. (48)

Rnd 28: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts] 6 times. (54)

Rnds 29-40: HDC in each st around. (54)

Fasten off and change to Red yarn.

Rnd 1: Attach yarn to any stitch around, Ch 1, HDC in each st around.

Rnds 42-43) Ch 1, FPHDC on first st, *BPHDC on next st, FPHDC on next st, repeat from * around, ending with BPHDC, sl st to first st.

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Assembly Step:

Create a pom and sew it to the top point of the hat.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

12 Days of Christmas: Bow & Bauble Door Hanging – Photo Tutorial

December 11, 2019 By