I recently had the opportunity to visit Manchester for the first time. All my preconceived ideas of New England came true! It’s such a beautiful city, full of history. I only wish I could have stayed longer. The people, the food, the weather – everything was lovely!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP27RNyGrKk&t=49s
I can’t believe that I’ve been crocheting for most of my life but only found out about the Crochet Guild of America a few years ago. The conference was so much fun – meeting other crocheters from around the world, seeing their creations, hearing their ideas for new projects. Talk about idea overload! I may not sleep for a month with all the designs floating around in my head. One of the classes I took was Irish crochet, and I have so many ideas for future projects. For anyone who wants to learn, Susan Lowman does beautiful work, and she explains everything so well. My class piece isn’t finished yet, but hopefully this weekend I can get to it.
To thank all the wonderful people I met and learned from, My Fingers Fly is offering free shipping on t-shirts and leggings for crocheters. Just use code CGOA by July 31, 2019. https://www.myfingersfly.com/collections/t-shirts
This week’s free pattern is another Christmas in July theme. These little elf gift bags are so cute and versatile.
Materials:
Small amounts of worsted yarn – ivory, brown or black, red or green.
Crochet hook size H
Small pom poms, google eyes, 2 jingle bells
Directions:
Rnd 1: With ivory yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat (18 sc).
Rnd 4: 1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat (24 sc).
Rnd 5: 1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat (30 sc).
Rnd 6: 1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat (36 sc).
Rnds 7-13: Work even. Finish off ivory. Turn.
Rnd 14-15: With black (or brown) yarn, loop st in each st around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Rnds 16: Ch1, turn. Attach desired color for hat. Work even on 36 sc. Do not join.
Rnds 17-18: Work even on 36 sc.
Rnd 19: Dec, sc in next 4 sc, repeat (30 sc).
Rnds 20-21: Work even.
Rnd 22: Dec, sc in next 3 sc, repeat (24 sc).
Rnds 23-24: Work even. Join.
Rnd 25: Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, repeat. Join. Fasten off. Â
Drawstring: Using same color yarn as hat, make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 22 of hat.
Ears: (Make 2)
With ivory yarn, ch 9, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, hdc next ch, sc next ch, sl st next ch, ch 1, sl st in this ch. (This makes point of ear.) Working down opposite side of starting ch, sl st next ch, sc next ch, hdc next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 3 dc last ch. Join with sl st to beg ch-3. Sew one ear to each side of face from Rnds 9-13.
Glue on google eyes and pom pom for nose. Embroidery with straight stitch in pink or red for mouth. Sew a jingle bell to each side of drawstring.
Decorate hat as you wish with pom poms, rick rack, etc. You can sc Rnd 16 of hat with eyelash or bulky yarn to make a fringe. For the elf in the picture with the red hat, I used Yarn Bee Cameo Bulky in white.
This pattern is also available printed on note card at https://www.etsy.com/MyFingersFly/listing/574255967/christmas-elf-goody-bags-crochet-pattern?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1563564900966
or as a PDF download at https://www.etsy.com/listing/640459076/christmas-elf-goody-bag-crochet-pattern?ref=listing_published_alert
To purchase the Christmas Goody Bag paperback book, please visit my Amazon page at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1549546732
More Christmas Ideas
Bearded Elf Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern
Texas Flag Christmas Tree Ornament
This weekend I will be catching up on housework (and crochet) and resting a bit before we’re off to Houston next week to see Queen and The Rolling Stones. Hopefully I can get my Adam Lambert and Brian May dolls finished before we leave.
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Happy crocheting!
