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2023 Crochet Resolutions

crochet resolutions

Have you made your resolutions yet for the new year? I’ve created a PDF for you to download to give you a head start.

 

2023 Crochet Resolutions

 

 

I WANT TO START: Now that the pandemic is pretty much behind us, I would like to start traveling again and visiting local yarn stores.

I WANT TO STOP: For many fiber artists, the answer here would be “buying yarn for no reason.” This was my resolution a couple of years ago, and I’m proud to say that I’ve done pretty well with it. What I really need to stop doing is taking screen shots of knit items because I want to crochet them. Yes, this was my resolution last year, and I failed miserably. 🤷‍♂️

I WANT TO LEARN: Mosaic crochet

I WANT TO SHARE: More YouTube videos. My channel is currently at 884 subscribers – so close to my goal of 1000 subscribers! I plan on creating one new tutorial every week. Do you have anything in particular you would like to see? Visit my YouTube channel and let me know.

https://www.youtube.com/c/myfingersfly

I WANT TO ORGANIZE: When we moved into this house last summer, many of my crafting supplies were just shoved into cabinets in the office. I would like to organize them better so I know what I have. It’s so frustrating to go buy something at the store, only to find out a week later that I already had it.

I WANT TO MAKE: a difference in my new hometown. I need to get more involved and find a charity that could use some of my crocheted items.

I WANT TO FINISH: For most of us, the answer is “finish all my WIPs.” I’m proud to say I ended the year with only one unfinished project. It’s a holiday design, so I will likely finish it in the fall.

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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

year in review

 

2022 Year in Review

 

 

gnome ornament

 

Skinny Gnome Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

 

Penguin Treasure Map

Click on each photo on the PDF of the Treasure Map to find 8 more penguins.

 

polar bear butt ornament

 

Polar Bear Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

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2022 Year in Review

year in review

It has been a wonderful year full of changes, challenges, and growth. On a personal note, we moved to another new city – Laredo, Texas. The physical part of moving is hard, but I always enjoy the adventure of a new place. We have pretty much settled in, but I am still searching for a stitching group. Looks like I may have to start one on my own.

Professionally, my blog and social media accounts continue to grow, and I have been blessed with some awesome customers. I achieved one of my 2022 goals when I published my 300th pattern, but I fell short of my goal of 1000 followers on YouTube. That will be one of my goals for 2023!

So here’s a recap of all the freebies that were posted on the blog in 2022. Maybe you’ll find something you missed during the year!

Free Amigurumi Patterns

turkey crochet
Scared Turkey
la llorona puppet
La Llorona Puppet
astronaut dolls
Astronaut Cuddler
Triceratops Baby

 

 

 

 

 

Miss Tulip Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Miss Tulip Amigurumi
red panda lovey
Red Panda Lovey
Valentine bat
Valentine Bat

 

 

 

 

 

Wearable Crochet Patterns

denim dreams pocket shawl
Denim Dreams Pocket Shawl
Penguin Ski Mask
Quail Ski Hat Crochet Pattern
Quail Ski Hat

Crochet for the Home

black cat potholder
Black Cat Potholder
Ice Cream Cone Pillow
Ice Cream Cone Pillow
armadillo
Armadillo Tissue Cover
rocket nap buddy
Rocket Nap Buddy

 

 

 

 

 

ice pop holder
Ice Pop Holders
sunflower granny square
Sunflower Granny Square
Texas Flag Potholder

Crochet for Pets

pumpkin spice dog toy
Pumpkin Spice Dog Toy
lion dog toy
Lion Dog Toy

Christmas Crochet Patterns

polar bear gift bag
Polar Bear Gift Bag
gnome ornament
Skinny Gnome Ornament
penguin butt ornament
Penguin Butt Ornament
polar bear butt ornament
Polar Bear Butt Ornament
reindeer butt ornament
Reindeer Butt Ornament
Penguin Gift Bag
horse butt ornament
Horse Butt Ornament
pug ornament
Pug Ornament

Gift Tags

 

Free Gift Tags to Download

Activity Pages

penguin dot to dot
Penguin Dot-to-Dot
great day coloring page
Adult Coloring Pages
I love the beach
Beach Coloring Page
happy spring coloring page
Happy Spring Coloring Page

 

 

 

 

 

president's day activity sheet
President’s Day Activity
Happy New Year

YouTube Tutorials

lemon peel stitch
Lemon Peel Stitch
steer skull ornament
Steer Skull Ornament
add bells to crochet
How to Add Bells into Crochet
sew zipper into crochet
How to sew a zipper into crochet

 

 

 

 

 

granny square
Granny Squares
how to join granny squares
Join Granny Squares
granny square border
Granny Square Border
alternative turning chain
Alternative Turning Chain for Double Crochet

 

 

 

 

 

nosegay crochet pattern
Nosegay
Crab Stitch
sunflower kitchen boa
Sunflower Kitchen Boa

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Polar Bear Gift Bag Crochet Pattern

polar bear gift bag

Are you ready for another Christmas gift bag pattern? Each year I make these small gift bags for my husband’s coworkers and fill them with candy for him to give out at the office. This year I just couldn’t resist creating a new design – polar bear gift bag. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did.

Materials:
Small amounts of worsted yarn – white and red
A few yards of white Pipsqueak yarn
Crochet hook size H
12-mm safety nose
18-mm wiggly eyes
1” white pompom

Finished bag measures approximately 4” tall by 3” wide (not including ears).

Directions:
Rnd 1: With white 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 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: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnds 8-16: Sc in each st.
Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 5 sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 18: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 19:*Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 20: *Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Using white yarn, make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 20.
SNOUT:
Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 6: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white leaving 9” length for sewing.
Insert safety nose in tip of snout. Stuff snout and sew to face at Rnds 6-11.
EARS: (Make 2)
With white yarn, ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in each of next 3 ch.
Fasten off and make another piece the same.
Holding both pieces together, sc through both pieces. Sc in each of 1st 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew an ear to each side of head at Rnds 12-15. Weave in all ends.
Santa Hat:
Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 2. Sc 3 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (6 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in each st.
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnd 5: Sc in each st.
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 7: Sc in each st.
Rnd 8: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 9: Sc in each st.
Rnd 10: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 11: Sc in each st. Join. Fasten off red.
Rnd 12: Turn to wrong side. Attach white eyelash or Pipsqueak yarn and work 1 sc in each st.
Rnd 13: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white. Weave in all ends. Sew white pompom to top of hat.
If you don’t have either of these yarns, you can use white worsted yarn and loop st around.
Cut a piece of red yarn about 6” long. Fold and thread through Rnd 11 of hat. Attach to Rnd 18 of head and tie to secure hat to polar bear.
Glue on(or sew on) eyes above snout.

PDF Download: Polar Bear Gift Bag Crochet Pattern

More Christmas Crochet Patterns

Christmas Patterns

 

Free Christmas Patterns

 

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

gnome ornament

 

Skinny Gnome Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

Penguin Treasure Map

Click on each photo on the PDF of the Treasure Map to find 8 more penguins.

 

 

polar bear butt ornament

 

Polar Bear Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

 

reindeer butt ornament

 

Reindeer Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

 

Christmas gift tag

 

Christmas Gift Tags

 

 

 

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