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Celebrate Wolf Awareness Week with a Wolf Eye Halloween Bag Crochet Pattern!

Are you ready to add a little wild magic to your Halloween crochet projects? In honor of Wolf Awareness Week, I’m sharing a fun and spooky crochet project that combines the mysterious beauty of wolves with the creativity of handmade accessories: the Wolf Eye Halloween Bag Crochet Pattern!

A Little Wild, A Little Spooky

Wolves have long captured our imaginations. Their piercing eyes, mysterious howls, and connection to the wilderness make them a favorite subject in folklore, fantasy, and Halloween stories. Whether you picture a wolf prowling through a moonlit forest or a mythical creature guarding a hidden treasure, wolves bring a touch of wild enchantment to the season.

Wolf Awareness Week is also a wonderful opportunity to learn more about these fascinating animals, their role in the environment, and the importance of protecting their natural habitats.

What better way to celebrate than with a crochet project inspired by one of nature’s most captivating creatures?

Meet the Wolf Eye Halloween Bag

If you’re looking for a Halloween accessory that’s a little different from the usual pumpkins, ghosts, and black cats, this Wolf Eye Halloween Bag is ready to howl its way into your project queue!

Inspired by the striking gaze of a wolf, this bag makes a fun addition to your Halloween wardrobe. It’s a great choice for anyone who loves wolves, wildlife-inspired crochet, or accessories with a spooky twist.

Use it as part of your Halloween outfit, carry your essentials on an autumn outing, or make one for a fellow wolf enthusiast. It’s also a conversation starter for anyone who appreciates the beauty and mystery of these amazing animals.

I remember one year my mom made Little Red Riding Hood capes for myself and my sister for Halloween, and my brother was dressed as a wolf.

And, of course, it’s a wonderful excuse to pick up your crochet hook and make something a little wild!

Celebrate Wolves Through Creativity

Crochet is a wonderful way to express the things we love, whether that’s animals, holidays, or unusual designs that stand out from the crowd. The Wolf Eye Halloween Bag brings together two fun themes: Halloween creativity and an appreciation for wolves.

As you work on your bag, take a moment to learn something new about wolves and the challenges they face in the wild. Sharing accurate information about wildlife is one small way we can help build awareness and appreciation for these important animals.

Get Your Crochet Hook Ready!

Are you ready to add a little wolf-inspired magic to your Halloween?

Get the Wolf Eye Halloween Bag Crochet Pattern and create a spooky-season accessory with a wild side! 🐺🧶

Whether you’re making it for yourself or gifting it to a wolf-loving friend, this unique crochet project is a fun way to celebrate Wolf Awareness Week and bring a little wilderness into your handmade Halloween.

Happy crocheting, and may your Halloween be wonderfully wild!

Wolf Eye Trick or Treat Bag

Materials:

I Love This Cotton yarn –

2.5 oz. Bright Green

3 oz. Buttercup

2 oz. Black

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

¼ yard cotton flannel fabric (optional)

Gauge: 9 sts = 2”, 10 rows = 2”

Finished measurements: 14.5” diameter with 4” depth and 12.5” handles

(15” diameter with 4” depth and 13” handles using Red Heart Super Saver yarn)

Directions:

SIDES (Make 2):

Rnd 1: With green yarn, magic circle, 6 sc in magic circle. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).

Rnd 11: *Sc in each of next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (66 sc).

Rnd 12: *Sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc).

Rnd 13: *Sc in each of next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (78 sc).

Rnd 14: *Sc in each of next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (84 sc).

Rnd 15: *Sc in each of next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (90 sc).

Rnd 16: *Sc in each of next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).

Rnd 17: *Sc in each of next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (102 sc).

Rnd 18: *Sc in each of next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (108 sc).

Rnd 19: *Sc in each of next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (114 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off green.

Rnd 20: With Buttercup yarn, *sc in each of next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (120 sc).

Rnd 21: *Sc in each of next 19 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (126 sc).

Rnd 22: *Sc in each of next 20 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (132 sc).

Rnd 23: *Sc in each of next 21 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (138 sc).

Rnd 24: *Sc in each of next 22 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (144 sc).

Rnd 25: *Sc in each of next 23 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (150 sc).

Rnd 26: *Sc in each of next 24 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (156 sc).

Rnd 27: *Sc in each of next 25 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (162 sc).

Rnd 28: *Sc in each of next 26 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (168 sc).

Rnd 29: *Sc in each of next 27 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (174 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off Buttercup.

Rnd 30: With black yarn, sc in next 57 sts, ch 45, skip next 29 sts, sc in next 88 sts.

Rnd 31: Sc in each sc and ch around (190 sc).

Rnds 32-36: Sc in each st. At end of Rnd 36, join with sl st. Fasten off black.

ASSEMBLY:

Mark center bottom, count 60 sts back and place marker. Count 60 sts from center marker and place marker. Measure distance from top markers to handle to ensure they are even. Adjust markers as necessary. Holding right sides together, sl st through both sides from side marker and around bottom to the other side marker. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

PUPIL:

Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 30, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in next 5 ch, hdc in next 6 ch, dc in next 5 ch, hdc in next 6 ch, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 5 ch, hdc in next 6 ch, dc in next 5 ch, hdc in next 6 ch, sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, hdc in next 6 hdc, dc in next 5 dc, hdc in next 6 hdc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, hdc in next 6 hdc, dc in next 5 dc, hdc in next 6 hdc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next sc. Join with sl st. Fasten off with 12” length for sewing. Block bag and pupils. Sew pupils vertically across green section of eye, one on each side of bag.

LINING (Optional):

Lay completed side on cotton flannel fabric and cut 2 pieces of fabric to size plus ½”. With right sides together, sew fabric pieces together. Then sew lining into inside of bag.

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Posted on October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by My Fingers Fly — 1 Comment

Plague Doctor Mask Crochet Pattern

Looking for a crochet project that is a little unusual, a little creepy, and guaranteed to get people talking? Meet the Plague Doctor Mask Crochet Pattern!

With its distinctive long beak and mysterious appearance, the plague doctor mask is instantly recognizable. This crochet version puts a fun, handmade twist on one of the most iconic images associated with medieval European history.

A Little History Behind the Look

The familiar plague doctor costume—with its long beaked mask, dark clothing, gloves, and hat—is strongly associated with the physicians who treated plague victims.

Interestingly, the famous beaked mask wasn’t actually documented until later than the major 14th-century Black Death. The design is particularly associated with 17th-century plague doctors, and the idea that the beak was stuffed with fragrant herbs to protect the wearer is part of the history and folklore surrounding the costume.

Today, that distinctive silhouette has become a popular symbol of spooky season, historical costumes, Halloween decorations, and gothic-inspired designs.

Turn History Into Crochet

I love taking something unexpected and turning it into crochet, and this project definitely falls into that category!

The Plague Doctor Mask Crochet Pattern is a fun project for crocheters who enjoy unusual designs and want to make something a little different from the typical Halloween projects.

The long beak gives it that unmistakable plague doctor look, while the handmade crochet construction adds a playful twist.

Perfect for Halloween

Looking for something unique for your Halloween costume?

A crochet plague doctor mask can make a memorable addition to a spooky or historical-inspired costume. Pair it with dark clothing, a long coat, a hat, or other costume pieces to create your own mysterious plague doctor look.

It’s also a fun project for anyone who loves gothic, medieval, steampunk, or historical-inspired crafts.

A Conversation Starter for Crocheters

One of my favorite things about crochet is that you don’t always have to make the expected.

Sometimes it’s fun to look at something unusual and think:

“I wonder if I could crochet that?”

That’s exactly the kind of creativity that makes designing so much fun. 🧶

If you’re looking for a crochet project that’s creepy, quirky, and definitely not ordinary, the Plague Doctor Mask Crochet Pattern might be just the project for you.

Grab your hook, choose your yarn, and get ready to create something that looks like it stepped right out of a spooky history book!

Materials:

I Love This Cotton yarn:

1 oz. white

1 oz. black

1.5 oz. solid (MC)

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook for small, size H (5.0 mm) for medium mask

Yarn needle

Stitch markers

3 buttons 3/4+” to 7/8”

Sizing Info:

Small – From right strap to left across eyes is 8.25″. Top center to bottom is 8″. Distance between eye sockets 2.25″. Eye hole is 1″ across.

Medium – Across eyes is 8.5″. Top center to bottom is 9″. Distance between eye sockets 2.33″.

Gauge:

G hook – 5 sts = 1”, 6 rows = 1”

H hook – 5 sts = 1”, 5 rows = 1”

Directions:

For Rnds 1-31, alternate 1 sc white, 1 sc black.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st twice (6 sc).

Rnd 3: Sc in each st.

Rnd 4: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc).

Rnd 5: Sc in each st.

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (12 sc).

Rnds 7-8: Sc in each st.

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (15 sc).

Rnds 10-11: Sc in each st.

Rnd 12: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (18 sc).

Rnds 13-14: Sc in each st.

Rnd 15: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (21 sc).

Rnds 16-17: Sc in each st.

Rnd 18: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (24 sc).

Rnds 19-20: Sc in each st.

Rnd 21: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (27 sc).

Rnds 22-23: Sc in each st.

Rnd 24: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (30 sc).

Rnds 25-26: Sc in each st.

Rnd 27: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 28: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 29: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 30: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 31: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc). Join with sl st. Mark last st of Rnd 31. Fasten off black and white yarn. Count back 30 sts from marked st and mark 30^th st.

Row 32: With right side facing, attach MC (solid) yarn at first marker, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 5 times, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next st of Rnd 31 (38 sc).

Row 33: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat across, sc in remaining sts (45 sc).

Row 34: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

The next 9 rows will be worked in 3 sections.

RIGHT CHEEK:

Row 35: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 9 sts (10 sc).

Row 36: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 sc, dec (9 sc).

Row 37: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 6 sts, inc (9 sc).

Row 38: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 6 sc, dec (9 sc).

Row 39: Repeat Row 37.

Row 40: Repeat Row 38.

Row 41: Repeat Row 37.

Row 42: Repeat Row 38.

Row 43: Repeat Row 37. Fasten off.

NOSE BRIDGE:

Row 35: Return to Row 34, sk 8 sts, attach MC yarn in 9^th st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 6 sts (7 sc).

Rows 36-39: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Rows 40-41: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across to last st, inc last st (11 sc at end of Row 41). Fasten off at end of Row 41.

NOTE: Nose bridge is 2 rows shorter than cheek sections. Don’t worry, it will even out at Rnd 44.

LEFT CHEEK:

Row 35: Return to Row 34, sk 8 sts, attach MC yarn in 9^th st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 8 sts, dec (10 sc).

Row 36: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 8 sts (9 sc).

Row 37: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in 6 sts, dec (9 sc).

Row 38: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in 6 sts, inc (9 sc).

Row 39: Repeat Row 37.

Row 40: Repeat Row 38.

Row 41: Repeat Row 37.

Row 42: Repeat Row 38.

Row 43: Repeat Row 37.

Rnd 44: Now you’ll connect the 3 sections and beginning working in rnds again, making a border around the entire mask. Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in last st of this section, ch 4, 2 sc in 1^st st of nose bridge, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in last st of nose bridge, ch 4, 2 sc in 1^st st of cheek section, sc in next 6 sts, dec. Turn to work down cheek, 10 sc evenly spaced across 11 row ends. This leaves 1 row, work dec between this sp and next sc on Rnd 31. Sc in each remaining st of Rnd 31 except last st before cheek. Dec over last st of Rnd 31 and first st of cheek, work 10 sc evenly spaced along remaining row ends. Join with sl st in first st of Rnd 44.

Rnd 45: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch. Join with sl st. Fasten off MC.

Rnds 46-47: Join black yarn, ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.

STRAP:

Ch 1, turn, sc in next 6 sts.

Next Row: ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Repeat this row until strap measures 9”.

Next Row: Dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec (4 sc). Fasten off.

Fold mask in half and mark 6 sts on opposite side corresponding to strap.

Row 1: Attach black yarn in first marked st, ch 1, sc in next 6 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Repeat this row until strap measures 6”.

Next Row (buttonhole row): Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts.

Repeat Row 2 five times.

Repeat last 6 rows once.

Repeat buttonhole row.

Repeat Row 2 twice.

Last row: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec (4 sc). Fasten off.

EYE HOLES: (Right eye)

Rnd 1: The bottom of eye opening has 8 sts. With right side facing, attach accent color in 2^nd st, ch 1, sc in this st, sc in next 5 sts, dec between last st on bottom and 1^st row edge on side, work 7 sc evenly spaced along side, dec next corner, sc next 2 loops, dec next corner, work 6 sc evenly spaced along inner side, dec last corner (25 sc). Join with sl st. If larger eye holes are desired, fasten off after Rnd 1.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, dec,* repeat around (20 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off.

(Left eye)

Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach accent color in 2^nd st, ch 1, sc in this st, sc in next 5 sts, dec between last st on bottom and 1^st row edge on side, work 6 sc evenly spaced along side, dec next corner, sc next 2 loops, dec next corner, work 7 sc evenly spaced along inner side, dec last corner (25 sc). Join with sl st. If larger eye holes are desired, fasten off after Rnd 1.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, dec,* repeat around (20 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

If desired, glue wire to inside of nose bridge below eyes. For best fit, try on mask and mark position for buttons, then sew on.

Roll a coffee filter or paper towel into a cone and insert into nose.

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Posted on September 26, 2026 by My Fingers Fly — 1 Comment

Miles the Jazzy Elephant Toddler Blanket C2C Crochet Pattern

In the heart of a bustling city, where the streets hummed with the rhythm of life, there lived an elephant named Miles. But Miles wasn’t your ordinary elephant; he was a jazzy elephant. With his sleek, silver trumpet in his trunk and a smooth fedora perched on his head, he was the coolest cat — or, rather, the coolest elephant — in town.

Every evening, as the sun dipped below the skyline, Miles would wander down to the local jazz club, The Trumpeting Tusk, where musicians from all over gathered to play. The air was thick with melodies, harmonies, and the gentle sway of jazz, but whenever Miles showed up, the music took on a whole new vibe.

Miles had an ear for the blues, the swing, and everything in between. His trunk moved effortlessly over his trumpet’s keys, sending out notes that made people feel things they couldn’t quite describe. His music wasn’t just sound; it was emotion. With each note, he told stories of joy, heartbreak, adventure, and mystery. The crowd would lean in closer, mesmerized by the soul Miles poured into every performance.

But Miles had a secret. Despite his outward charm and rhythm, he wasn’t always this confident. When he was younger, Miles felt different from the other elephants in the herd. While they stomped through the jungle, shaking the ground with their powerful steps, Miles was more interested in the sounds of the world around him — the birds singing, the wind rustling through the leaves, and the distant beats of city life. He found an old trumpet one day, left behind by travelers, and from that moment on, he knew his path was in music.

However, it wasn’t easy. The other elephants didn’t understand why Miles spent so much time practicing instead of foraging or playing. “You can’t eat music,” they’d say with a laugh. But Miles didn’t let it stop him. He kept practicing, his heart filled with the desire to bring his unique sound to life.

And one day, the opportunity came. A group of jazz musicians visiting from the city heard him playing his trumpet near a watering hole. They were captivated by the depth and rhythm of his music. They invited him to join them back in the city, where he could share his gift with the world.

Now, years later, Miles had become a legend in the city’s music scene. People from all over came to hear the jazzy elephant who could turn any moment into a soulful symphony. His friends, both old and new, admired his resilience, and Miles, ever humble, always reminded them: “It’s not about being the loudest. It’s about playing with heart.”

And so, as the stars twinkled over the city and the night carried on, Miles continued to play, his trumpet echoing through the streets. His music was a reminder that no matter where you come from or what others think, as long as you follow your heart, you’ll find your rhythm.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:

15 oz. baby blue

11 oz. gray

7.5 oz. pale yellow

1 oz. black

½ oz. blue denim

¼ oz. pink

¼ oz. charcoal

5 yards white

1.5 oz. Kelly Green

Crochet hook size J (6.00 mm U.S.)

Yarn needle

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: 50″ x 37″

Gauge: 5 blocks = 4”

Directions:

Rows 1-48 are increase rows.

Row 1: With color baby blue, ch 6, dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in each of the next 2 ch (1 block made).

Row 2: Ch 6, turn, dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in each of the next 2 ch, sl st in first block. Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp of first block (2 blocks). Continue to increase in same manner through Row 48, following chart for color changes.

Row 3: 3 baby blue blocks

Row 4: 4 baby blue blocks

Row 5: 5 baby blue blocks

Row 6: 6 baby blue blocks

Row 7: 7 baby blue blocks

Row 8: 8 baby blue blocks

Row 9: 9 baby blue blocks

Row 10: 10 baby blue blocks

Row 11: 11 baby blue blocks (11 blocks)

Row 12: 12 baby blue blocks (12 blocks)

Row 13: 5 baby blue, 5 yellow, 3 baby blue blocks (13 blocks)

Row 14: 3 baby blue, 7 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (14 blocks)

Row 15: 4 baby blue, 8 yellow, 3 baby blue blocks (15 blocks)

Row 16: 3 baby blue, 9 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (16 blocks)

Row 17: 4 baby blue, 10 yellow, 3 baby blue blocks (17 blocks)

Row 18: 3 baby blue, 11 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (18 blocks)

Row 19: 4 baby blue, 11 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (19 blocks)

Row 20: 4 baby blue, 12 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (20 blocks)

Row 21: 4 baby blue, 13 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (21 blocks)

Row 22: 5 baby blue, 13 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (22 blocks)

Row 23: 4 baby blue, 6 yellow, 2 gray, 6 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks (23 blocks)

Row 24: 5 baby blue, 6 yellow, 3 gray, 6 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (24 blocks)

Row 25: 4 baby blue, 6 yellow, 4 gray, 5 yellow, 6 baby blue blocks (25 blocks)

Row 26: 6 baby blue, 5 yellow, 5 gray, 6 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (26 blocks)

Row 27: 4 baby blue, 6 yellow, 6 gray, 6 yellow, 6 baby blue blocks (27 blocks)

Row 28: 7 baby blue, 5 yellow, 6 gray, 6 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (28 blocks)

Row 29: 5 baby blue, 6 yellow, 6 gray, 5 yellow, 7 baby blue blocks (29 blocks)

Row 30: 8 baby blue, 4 yellow, 7 gray, 6 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks (30 blocks)

Row 31: 5 baby blue, 7 yellow, 6 gray, 4 yellow, 9 baby blue blocks (31 blocks)

Row 32: 9 baby blue, 4 yellow, 6 gray, 8 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks (32 blocks)

Row 33: 5 baby blue, 8 yellow, 7 gray, 3 yellow, 10 baby blue blocks (33 blocks)

Row 34: 11 baby blue, 2 yellow, 7 gray, 9 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks (34 blocks)

Row 35: 5 baby blue, 10 yellow, 7 gray, 1 yellow, 1 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (35 blocks)

Row 36: 11 baby blue, 10 gray, 9 yellow, 6 baby blue blocks (36 blocks)

Row 37: 6 baby blue, 10 yellow, 10 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (37 blocks)

Row 38: 11 baby blue, 10 gray, 11 yellow, 6 baby blue blocks (38 blocks)

Row 39: 6 baby blue, 11 yellow, 11 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (39 blocks)

Row 40: 11 baby blue, 12 gray, 10 yellow, 7 baby blue blocks (40 blocks)

Row 41: 7 baby blue, 10 yellow, 13 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (41 blocks)

Row 42: 12 baby blue, 13 gray, 10 yellow, 7 baby blue blocks (42 blocks)

Row 43: 8 baby blue, 9 yellow, 14 gray, 12 baby blue blocks (43 blocks)

Row 44: 12 baby blue, 15 gray, 9 yellow, 8 baby blue blocks (44 blocks)

Row 45: 8 baby blue, 10 yellow, 14 gray, 13 baby blue blocks (45 blocks)

Row 46: 7 baby blue, 3 gray, 3 baby blue, 17 gray, 7 yellow, 9 baby blue blocks (46 blocks)

Row 47: 9 baby blue, 7 yellow, 18 gray, 2 baby blue, 4 gray, 7 baby blue blocks (47 blocks)

Row 48: 7 baby blue, 5 gray, 2 baby blue, 18 gray, 7 yellow, 9 baby blue blocks (48 blocks)

Rows 49-64 will decrease on right side of blanket and increase on left side of blanket to maintain 48 blocks for each row. To decrease on right side, ch 1, turn, sl st in 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp of last block.

Row 49: 9 baby blue, 6 yellow, 18 gray, 2 baby blue, 6 gray, 7 baby blue blocks

Row 50: 7 baby blue, 7 gray, 1 baby blue, 19 gray, 6 yellow, 8 baby blue blocks

Row 51: 7 baby blue, 6 yellow, 28 gray, 7 baby blue blocks

Row 52: 7 baby blue, 29 gray, 5 yellow, 7 baby blue blocks

Row 53: 6 baby blue, 5 yellow, 29 gray, 8 baby blue blocks

Row 54: 8 baby blue, 30 gray, 5 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks

Row 55: 5 baby blue, 5 yellow, 5 gray, 1 yellow, 24 gray, 8 baby blue blocks

Row 56: 9 baby blue, 23 gray, 2 yellow, 5 gray, 5 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks

Row 57: 4 baby blue, 5 yellow, 4 gray, 3 yellow, 23 gray, 9 baby blue blocks

Row 58: 10 baby blue, 21 gray, 5 yellow, 4 gray, 5 yellow, 3 baby blue blocks

Row 59: 3 baby blue, 5 yellow, 3 gray, 6 yellow, 20 gray, 11 baby blue blocks

Row 60: 14 baby blue, 1 denim, 16 gray, 1 baby blue, 5 yellow, 3 gray, 6 yellow, 2 baby blue blocks

Row 61: 2 baby blue, 6 yellow, 2 gray, 5 yellow, 2 baby blue, 15 gray, 1 denim, 15 baby blue blocks

Row 62: 15 baby blue, 1 denim, 15 gray, 3 baby blue, 12 yellow, 2 baby blue blocks

Row 63: 1 baby blue, 12 yellow, 4 baby blue, 1 gray, 1 baby blue, 12 gray, 2 denim, 15 baby blue blocks

Row 64: 16 baby blue, 1 denim, 7 gray, 2 pink, 3 gray, 7 baby blue, 11 yellow, 1 baby blue blocks

The remainder of the afghan (Rows 65-111) is worked with decrease on both sides until only one block remains.

Row 65: 1 baby blue, 10 yellow, 8 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 pink, 7 gray, 2 denim, 15 baby blue blocks (47 blocks)

Row 66: 15 baby blue, 1 denim, 8 gray, 1 pink, 3 gray, 8 baby blue, 8 yellow, 2 baby blue blocks (46 blocks)

Row 67: 1 baby blue, 8 yellow, 9 baby blue, 11 gray, 2 denim, 14 baby blue blocks (45 blocks)

Row 68: 14 baby blue, 1 denim, 12 gray, 9 baby blue, 6 yellow, 2 baby blue blocks (44 blocks)

Row 69: 2 baby blue, 3 yellow, 12 baby blue, 10 gray, 2 denim, 14 baby blue blocks (43 blocks)

Row 70: 14 baby blue, 2 denim, 9 gray, 17 baby blue blocks (42 blocks)

Row 71: 16 baby blue, 10 gray, 1 denim, 14 baby blue blocks (41 blocks)

Row 72: 14 baby blue, 1 denim, 9 gray, 16 baby blue blocks (40 blocks)

Row 73: 16 baby blue, 9 gray, 14 baby blue blocks (39 blocks)

Row 74: 13 baby blue, 10 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (38 blocks)

Row 75: 15 baby blue, 9 gray, 13 baby blue blocks (37 blocks)

Row 76: 12 baby blue, 9 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (36 blocks)

Row 77: 15 baby blue, 3 gray, 1 baby blue, 4 gray, 12 baby blue blocks (35 blocks)

Row 78: 11 baby blue, 4 gray, 1 baby blue, 4 gray, 14 baby blue blocks (34 blocks)

Row 79: 14 baby blue, 4 gray, 2 baby blue, 2 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (33 blocks)

Row 80: 15 baby blue, 4 gray, 13 baby blue blocks (32 blocks)

Row 81: 12 baby blue, 4 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (31 blocks)

Row 82: 16 baby blue, 2 gray, 12 baby blue blocks (30 blocks)

Row 83: 11 baby blue, 3 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (29 blocks)

Row 84: 15 baby blue, 2 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (28 blocks)

Row 85: 10 baby blue, 2 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (27 blocks)

Row 86: 14 baby blue, 5 gray, 7 baby blue blocks (26 blocks)

Row 87: 6 baby blue, 5 gray, 14 baby blue blocks (25 blocks)

Row 88: 13 baby blue, 5 gray, 6 baby blue blocks (24 blocks)

Row 89: 5 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 charcoal, 2 gray, 12 baby blue blocks (23 blocks)

Row 90: 11 baby blue, 2 gray, 3 charcoal, 1 gray, 5 baby blue blocks (22 blocks)

Row 91: 5 baby blue, 1 gray, 3 charcoal, 2 gray, 10 baby blue blocks (21 blocks)

Row 92: 9 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 charcoal, 2 gray, 5 baby blue blocks (20 blocks)

Row 93: 5 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 charcoal, 2 gray, 8 baby blue blocks (19 blocks)

Row 94: 7 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 charcoal, 1 gray, 6 baby blue blocks (18 blocks)

Row 95: 6 baby blue, 4 gray, 7 baby blue blocks (17 blocks)

Row 96: 6 baby blue, 4 gray, 6 baby blue blocks (16 blocks)

Row 97: 15 baby blue blocks (15 blocks)

Row 98: 14 baby blue blocks (14 blocks)

Row 99: 13 baby blue blocks (13 blocks)

Row 100: 12 baby blue blocks (12 blocks)

Row 101: 11 baby blue blocks (11 blocks)

Row 102: 10 baby blue blocks (10 blocks)

Row 103: 9 baby blue blocks (9 blocks)

Row 104: 8 baby blue blocks (8 blocks)

Row 105: 7 baby blue blocks (7 blocks)

Row 106: 6 baby blue blocks (6 blocks)

Row 107: 5 baby blue blocks (5 blocks)

Row 108: 4 baby blue blocks (4 blocks)

Row 109: 3 baby blue blocks (3 blocks)

Row 110: 2 baby blue blocks

Row 111: 1 baby blue block

COLOR CHART

EYES (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With white, ch 4, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts (14 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off white leaving 12” length for sewing.

Pupil: With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch. Fasten off leaving 6” length and sew to bottom center of eye.

Sew eyes to face at position marked on chart.

Make 5 quarter notes in black yarn and sew above elephant’s head.

Rnd 1: With black, ch 4, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts (14 sc). Join with sl st. Ch 11, sc in 2^nd ch ch from hook and next 9 ch. Sl st in next st of Rnd 2. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew notes above the elephant’s head.

Use black thread to embroider details following the chart.

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Snow Bunny Wrist Warmers Crochet Pattern – Cute Fingerless Gloves

Cute, Cozy & Practical

One of my favorite things about wrist warmers is how useful they are. Unlike traditional mittens or gloves, wrist warmers leave your fingers free, making them perfect for all those little things you need to do throughout the day.

Grab your coffee. 📱
Work at your computer. 💻
Read a book. 📖
Use your crochet hook. 🧶

Your hands stay warm while your fingers remain free!

And let’s be honest—anything with an adorable bunny theme is even better. 🐰💕

A Fun Crochet Project

The Snow Bunny Wrist Warmers are also a satisfying project when you want to make something cute without committing to a huge blanket or complicated garment.

They’re a great project for enjoying a cozy afternoon with your favorite yarn and crochet hook. Plus, once you’ve made a pair, you may find yourself wanting to make another pair in a different color!

Imagine them in:

🤍 Soft white for a snowy winter look
🩷 Blush pink for a sweet bunny-inspired style
💙 Icy blue for a frosty winter feel
💜 Lavender for something a little different
🌈 Your favorite color for a completely personalized pair

A Handmade Gift They’ll Actually Use

Looking for a small handmade gift? These wrist warmers make a thoughtful present for friends, family members, teachers, coworkers, or anyone who appreciates something handmade.

They’re especially fun for Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, winter birthdays, or just-because gifts.

There’s something special about giving someone a handmade item that you’ve created yourself. Every stitch carries a little bit of your time and creativity.

Grab your crochet hook and make yourself a pair of Snow Bunny Wrist Warmers today!

Happy crocheting! ❤️

Materials:

Bernat Pipsqueak yarn 75[90] yards

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Gauge: 13 sc = 4”, 13 rows = 4”

Ladies small measures 9” circumference x 6” long .

Directions:

Rnd 1: Fsc 26 [28]. Join with sl st.

Rnds 2-9 [10]: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st. Place marker at end of Rnd 9.

Rnd 10 [11]: Ch 1, sc in each st leaving last 4 sc unworked, ch 4. Join with sl st.

Rnd 11 [12]: Ch 1, sc in each st, sc in each ch. Join with sl st.

Rnds 12-15 [13-17]: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st.

Rnds 16-17 [18-19]: Ch 1, fp hdc, bp hdc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn.

RIBBING:

Return to beginning to work from Rnd 1 and attach yarn.

Rnds 1-2: Ch 1, *fp dc, bp dc,* repeat around.

Weave in all ends.

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Why Are There Ads on My Crochet Blog?

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I love sharing free crochet patterns, printables, tutorials, and freebies with you—especially during all of the fun seasonal blog hops!

But with the increase in fall blog hops, I’ve also received more comments and complaints about the ads that appear on my blog. So I thought I’d take a moment to explain why the ads are there and why they are important.

Free Doesn’t Mean It Costs Nothing

When I offer a free crochet pattern or printable, there is no charge to you for downloading it. But creating and maintaining that free content isn’t actually free for me.

There are costs involved in running a website, including hosting, domain fees, software, email services, website maintenance, photography, design tools, and all of the time that goes into designing, testing, writing, formatting, and promoting each pattern.

The ads help cover those expenses.

They allow me to continue offering free content without having to charge you for every pattern or tutorial.

For example, the website for my blog charges $308 per year plus $23 for the domain. Ad revenue from the blog was $473 for last year, leaving me a surplus of only $158 to cover the cost of yarn, photos, editing software, and all the other costs associated with running a business.

Those Freebies Take Time

A free pattern may take just as much work to create as a paid pattern.

There is designing, crocheting, testing, photographing, writing instructions, editing, creating the blog post, and maintaining the website. And when I’m participating in a blog hop with other designers, there is even more behind-the-scenes work involved.

The fact that you aren’t paying for the pattern doesn’t mean there wasn’t a significant investment of time and resources in creating it.

Why So Many Ads During Blog Hops?

You may notice more ads when you’re visiting my blog for a blog hop.

That’s because blog hops can bring a LOT more visitors to the website in a short period of time. More visitors mean more opportunities to generate the advertising revenue that helps support the website.

And honestly, that revenue helps make it possible for me to continue participating in these events and offering so many freebies.

You Don’t Have to Buy Anything

The wonderful thing about the ads is that you don’t have to purchase anything from them.

You can simply scroll past them, download your freebie, and enjoy your crochet project.

If an ad is particularly intrusive or makes the page difficult to use, I understand the frustration. I’m always working to provide a good experience while also keeping the website financially sustainable. Please also remember – I don’t personally choose the ads. Google selects them based on your browsing history.

A Little Support Goes a Long Way ❤️

If you’ve ever downloaded one of my free patterns, used one of my printables, participated in a blog hop, or found something useful on my website, the ads are one of the ways you’ve helped support my work—even if you never purchased anything.

So the next time you see an ad while grabbing a free crochet pattern, just remember:

That ad is helping keep the free stuff free. 🧶❤️

Thank you for being here, for crocheting my designs, for sharing your finished projects, and for supporting independent designers.

If you have downloaded a free pattern from my blog or from one of the blog hops, I totally understand why. I too am a bargain shopper! The great thing is you don’t have to purchase anything to support independent designers. When you finish a project from a free pattern, post it on your social media. Share a project on Ravelry or Ribblr. Forward social media posts to your friends who crochet. There are many ways to support indie designers without costing you a penny!

Also, follow your favorite designers on social media so you’ll always know about new patterns, blog hops, sales & discounts.

And most of all, thank you for understanding that there is a real person behind the website who is working hard to keep all of these free crochet goodies coming!

Happy crocheting!

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