Oh my goodness! What a whirlwind 2021 has been. Thanks to all my followers for supporting me throughout the year. I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every issue, and I appreciate all the love for the designs I publish. Here’s to an even better 2022!
Are you ready for 2021 to be over? Looking forward to 2022? Here in Texas we’ve been having beautiful spring-like weather. Christmas Day it got up to 84 degrees, and we were playing with a pinata in the backyard. It looks like that’s about to change. There’s a cold front headed for the southern portion of the United States. Saturday is New Year’s Day, and we’re supposed to have a high of 79 degrees, then a 50-degree drop by Saturday night. I know by the time it gets dark, I’ll be on the sofa crocheting with a nice fire going in the fireplace. At least I’ll get to use the marshmallows I bought for making smores at Christmas. What are your 2022 crochet plans?
The little ones in your life would love to have a Turtle Nap Buddy. This striped toddler blanket for naptime rolls up to fit inside a turtle shell for a cute companion the rest of the day. Benjamin the Turtle Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern
Will there be a new baby in your family in 2022? This adorable Elephant Lovey makes a great baby shower gift.
Will you be going to a New Year’s Eve party this year or staying home to relax after a hectic year? Here’s a party for you in the form of a coloring page. It’s a Party Coloring Page
Did you get an Amazon gift card for Christmas? Be sure to check out my author page for crochet designs in Kindle and paperback formats.
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Halloween is such a fun time to crochet! Last year I designed treat bags in the shape of Witch’s Hats and Eyeballs. This year bats seem to be popular, so I made a cute little Bat Treat Bag.
Finished Bat Treat Bag measures approximately 3.5” tall by 8” wide (including wings)
Materials:
50 yards worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
Google eyes
Pipe cleaner
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7-15: Sc in each st.
Rnd 16: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 17:*Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around
(24 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 18: *Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 18.
WINGS: (Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 6 ch (15 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, dec (15 sc).
Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: Repeat Row 2, working sts over a pipe cleaner (held in back of the sts on one wing and in front of the sts on the other wing). Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew wings to sides of bat at Rnds 7-14.
Weave in all ends.
Sew or glue on google eyes. Fill your bat with candy!
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My Fingers Fly– Miles The Jazzy Elephant C2C Blanket Crochet Pattern is a fun toddler blanket depicting an elephant tooting his horn (trunk). Instructions include a graph along with an easy line-by-line pattern. Purchase through this link to also receive a free copy of Elephant in the House Crochet Pattern Ebook. This amazing collection of elephant crochet patterns includes the Miles blanket along with a Miles Plush Toy and 12 other elephant patterns.
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This bundle has so many gorgeous patterns, you’ll have no shortage of new crochet projects to keep you busy.
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This week’s design from My Fingers Fly is a Christmas Tree Wine Gift Bag, crocheted in worsted weight yarn using the crocodile stitch. Each bag will hold a 1-liter bottle and makes a beautiful gift bag that can be repurposed year after year.
Here’s another amazing crochet bundle with 22 crochet patterns perfect for Autumn! The Shades of Autumn Blog Hop will be available October 1 through October 20 with a different design featured as a free download for 24 hours.
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Today’s featured design is the gorgeous Kritika Tunisian Slippers by Arunima from Knitter Knotter. If you have been wanting to learn the Tunisian stitch, this pattern is the perfect beginner-friendly project. Aren’t they gorgeous!
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With Autumn officially here and pumpkin flavored everything absolutely everywhere, it’s the time to get making some cozy, fall-inspired patterns!
Autumn is the chance to snuggle up and get cozy at home, wrapped up in soft blankets by the fire or wrapping up against the early wintery chills with shawls, ponchos, and beanies.
Crochet was made for Autumn! There are so many things I have on my to-make list, and most of them have been added since seeing some sneak previews of the patterns included in a new event that starts today!
This crochet event is a little different to normal blog hops that you’ve seen me take part in before, which makes it even more special! Each day between October 1 and October 20, two brand new crochet patterns will be released, with an amazing special launch discount code – 50% off the normal retail price!
Each pattern’s discount code is only valid for 24 hours; from 8am (BST, GMT+1), so don’t delay on checking out the two patterns featured today. Just look at these beautiful designs! Alpine Aspen Scarf from Straight Hooked and Fringe Wall Hanging from A Box of Twine.
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For those of you who love woodland creatures, Sweet Softies has designed a Baby Mouse who sleeps in his very own Moses basket with a leaf blanket. There is also a Mushroom Box for him to hide in.
You’re in for a treat next week! Cosy Rosie has put together a Summer Exclusives event with 30 new crochet patterns designed especially for summer. Each day from July 1-15, two new designs will be featured. You will have the opportunity to purchase each of these designs at 50% off. Please visit Cosy Rosie UK to get all the details.
It’s unofficial Platypus celebration day at Ruth Haydock Designs. Pam the Playtpus loves sunny days and blue skys. She also loves to swim in calm rivers and won’t touch the sea.
Pam is a really quick crochet pattern made with small amounts of yarn. As she’s Australian, her blue top is actually a “rashie,” a rashie is a top for sun protection so she can continue to spend lots of time outdoors. Isn’t she adorable!
You’re in for a treat next week! Cosy Rosie has put together a Summer Exclusives event with 30 new crochet patterns designed especially for summer. Each day from July 1-15, two new designs will be featured. You will have the opportunity to purchase each of these designs at 50% off. Please visit Cosy Rosie UK to get all the details.
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