Today is the day! My Denim Dreams is the featured pattern in the Cancer Cozy Comforts Pattern Hop.
This pocket shawl is super comfy using Lion Brand Jeans Yarn. (Jeans Yarn Review)
Pocket shawl measures approximately 16” wide by 64” long (or desired length).
Note: Rule of thumb for pocket shawls is to make it 2” longer than the person’s height.
For example, I am 62” tall, so the pocket shawl in the photo is 64” long excluding the fringe.
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Double Cross Mobius Cowl
Royal Bag
Coastal Waves Beanie
Daisy Holstein Cow Potholder
Bohemian Mosaic Placemat
Mosaic Mug Rug
Throwback Throw Blanket
Tutti Frutti Granny Squares
Dogwood Flower
Snow Globe Gift Bag
Mom’s Angel Slippers
Hannah Tropicana Blanket
Scarf with pockets
Flagstone Blanket
Nova Hooded Triangle Shawl
Tunisian Stacked Witch Scarf
Tiger Sweater
Crossroads Dishcloth
Nordic Snowflake Blanket
Unisex Scrappy Scarf
Kawaii Pumpkin Blanket
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Did everyone have a great Thanksgiving weekend? Ours was nice and quiet, and I got a lot of crocheting done. The tree is up, and the nutcrackers are all standing at attention on the mantle, so now I have to start wrapping presents. There are still quite a few more small ones that I need to make but only one big one left to go. Hopefully I’ll make it in time!
One of the designs I did over Thanksgiving weekend is a Reindeer Butt Ornament. It looks so cute hanging on the tree!
Ornament measures approximately 5” tall (including tail).
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
30 yards MC
10 yards CC
2 yards black
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Ribbon (or other decoration)
Gauge: 9 sc = 2″, 9 rows = 2″
Directions:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (20 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (25 sc).
Rnds 5-7: Sc in each st.
Rnd 8: *Dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (20 sc).
Rnds 9-10: Sc in each st.
Rnd 11: *Dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (16 sc).
Rnd 12: Sc in each st.
Rnd 13: *Dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnds 14-18: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 18. Fasten off MC.
Rnd 19: Join CC, sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off CC yarn.
Rnd 20: With black yarn, sc in each st.
Rnd 21: Lay flat and sc through both sides – 2 sc in first st, sc across, 2 sc in last st (8 sc).
Using black yarn, wrap yarn around center of black rows and pull tight to create a divot between the 2 hooves. Use CC yarn to embroider line between legs from Rnd 3 to Rnd 12.
Tail:
Rnd 1: With CC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (6 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn leaving 6” length for sewing. Sew tail centered on top of Rnd 1.
Heart:
With CC yarn, ch 3, in 3rd ch from hook work 3 dc, 2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st in same sp. Pull center tight. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length. Sew to Rnds 5-10.
Add a bow or bell to the tail for decoration.
Weave in all ends.
Cut a piece of ribbon approximately 12” long and fold. Pull through top of horse butt and tie off for hanger.
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Thanksgiving is over, the kitchen is clean, and there are enough leftovers that you don’t have to worry about cooking the rest of the weekend. This is when I usually put up my tree, simply because the long weekend gave me extra time to decorate. With a full-time job and taking care of children, time was at a premium in my house. Now I can relax and put up the Christmas tree whenever I want, but I think I’ll do it today anyway. It wouldn’t seem like Thanksgiving weekend without it.
So what will you be crocheting this weekend with all the extra time you’ll have? I’m still working on a couple of gifts, and then I’ll work on more stuffed animals and hats to go to the children at the women’s shelter.
We’ve worked hard this year making all those handmade gifts, so now it’s time to sit down and decide what we want for Christmas. I’ve put together a list from some of the internet’s top crocheters. You might want to print this out and (accidentally) leave it on the kitchen table for your significant other to see. 😊
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1. Patterns and Books
Personally, my yarn collection comes and goes, but it’s simply a supply I need to practice my craft. Patterns on the other hand are my weakness. I still have books from 40 years ago, and I still make many of those designs. Every time we move, I purge more pattern books, but there are some that I just cannot part with.
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The sale will run through November 30, 2022.
Another talented designer who you might recognize is Nicole from Nicki’s Homemade Gifts.
This special ebook includes 30 Last Minute Gift Crochet Patterns that one can whip up in 15-180 minutes on average. Each pattern comes with a video tutorial. The ebook promo includes a Mystery CAL.
The MCAL is designed like an Advent Calendar such that you open a door each day starting on December 1 to see which pattern is available for free to make.
So from November 23 to 30, you can get the ebook $10 off using ADVENT
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Soft and cozy, like your favorite pair of jeans, the Denim Dreams Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern uses Lion Brand Jeans yarn and a size H (5.0 mm) hook. This yarn provides a lovely drape, and the lemon peel stitch is so easy!
Skill level: Easy
Finished pocket shawl (excluding fringe) measures approximately 16″ wide by your desired length. You can also make it more narrow for a gorgeous denim scarf.
Note: Rule of thumb for pocket shawls is to make it 2” longer than the person’s height.
For example, I am 62” tall, so the pocket shawl in the photo is 64” long excluding the fringe.
Materials you will need:
Lion Brand Jeans yarn
6 skeins colorway Stonewash
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Two 1” brass buttons
Gauge: 14 sts = 4″, 14 rows = 4″
Lemon Peel Stitch:
Make a chain the desired width of your shawl. This should be an even number, then add one chain as turning chain.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch,* repeat across, ending with dc in last ch.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc in dc, dc in sc,* repeat across, ending with dc in last sc.
Repeat Row 2 until piece reaches desired length.
Directions:
Shawl:
Row 1: Ch 65, Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch,* repeat across, ending with dc in last ch (64 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc in dc, dc in sc,* repeat across, ending with dc in last sc.
Repeat Row 2 until piece reaches desired length. Fasten off yarn.
Return to Row 1 and work in unused lps of foundation ch. Make sure you are starting with your first sc in dc of Row 1. *Sc in dc, dc in sc,* repeat across, ending with dc in last sc. Fasten off yarn.
Pockets: (Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 33, Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch,* repeat across, ending with dc in last ch (32sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc in dc, dc in sc,* repeat across, ending with dc in last sc.
Repeat Row 2 until pocket measures 8” (approximately 27 rows). Mark this row on both sides.
Row 28: Ch 1, turn, sk first st, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc,* repeat across until 3 sts remain, dc in next st, sc next 2 sts tog (30 sts).
Row 29: Ch 1, turn, sc first 2 sts tog, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc,* repeat across until 2 sts remain, dc last 2 sts tog (28 sts).
Repeat Rows 28-29 six times until 2 sts remain.
Last row: Sc last 2 sts tog. Fasten off yarn.
Fold pocket flat down at marked row and attach to body of pocket by sewing brass button near the tip of pocket flap.
Sew one pocket centered on each end of shawl, approximately 1” from end of shawl.
Fringe: (optional)
Cut 256 lengths of yarn 12” long. Using 2 pieces at a time folded in half, insert hook into st at edge of shawl, pull yarn through st, pull yarn ends through lp. Repeat across both ends of shawl. Trim fringe even if desired.
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