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Cancer Cozy Comforts Crochet Patterns

cancer cozy comforts
BE ON THE LOOKOUT!…there’s a new hop coming for the month of February in honor of National Cancer Prevention Month. This hop will be held on Facebook from February 1-28, and each day we will bring you a different crochet pattern (or patterns) either free or at a significant discount to create for someone you know or to donate. There will be a variety of patterns from hats, to shawls, to bags, to toys for kids dealing with cancer, to blankets. All of them are presented for the purpose of bringing a bit of comfort to those dealing with a very difficult time.
Below is a list of the designers participating in this hop, co-sponsored by the Crochet Designer Community. I hope you’ll join us for a month of fun designs!
cancer cozy comforts

Today’s featured designer is Marsha with Marsha Yarn Doodles. These two lovely designs are 50% off today only with the coupon code found at Crochet Designer Community on Facebook.

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Weekly Featured Pattern

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The “Born Cowl/Infinity Scarf” is this week’s Featured Pattern, which is brought to you by Marsha YarnDoodles.

The “Born Collection” also has matching Beanie & Wristers!
All 3 pieces of this unisex collection are very easy to adjust the size, so you can make one for everyone in the family. They look stunning in any colorway – solid, ombre, stripes, variegated – the options are endless! And the versatility of these beauty make them perfect for donating to a worthy cause, giving to someone special, and even selling them in your favorite market outlet.

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Pink Fairy Armadillo Crochet Pattern

pink fairy armadillo

The totally adorable Pink Fairy Armadillo (AKA Pichiciego) lives in Argentina and is rarely seen, because it lives underground. Amigurumi crochet pattern uses white Bernat Pipsqueak yarn and pink worsted weight yarn to make a small amigurumi approximately 5.5″ long, the actual size of the world’s smallest armadillo. This would make a great Valentine’s Day gift!

Instructions include YouTube video for how to crochet the armadillo’s feet.

To celebrate the release of this pattern, I am offering it free to the first 100 customers, then 50% off through February 4, 2023. Use coupon code FAIRY at checkout. Hurry, this cutie is bound to go quickly!

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National Texas Day 

The people of the Lone Star State have a fierce record of independent people and history. The 28th state may not be the only state with a record of being a republic, but their dramatic revolution and fight for independence keep Texas history alive. Texas is my home; no matter where I have lived in my life, I always come back to Texas. Through February 4, you can get 50% off Crochet Texas Style ebook or Yellow Rose of Texas C2C afghan crochet pattern on Ravelry. Use coupon code TEXAS for your discount.

Crochet - Texas Style Crochet Patterns Ebook
Crochet – Texas Style Crochet Patterns Ebook
Yellow Rose of Texas Afghan Crochet Pattern
Yellow Rose of Texas Afghan Crochet Pattern

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The Christmas in July Crochet Bundle is here!

It’s finally July and the Christmas in July Season is in full swing. The Christmas in July Crochet Pattern Bundle sale just opened!

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This bundle has every premium Christmas pattern you could ever need.  I know I’ll be making several of these patterns for my gift list this year, and I think you’re going to love them!  I love this bundle because it’s cute, beautiful and amazing.  It has so many gorgeous, trendy patterns that are quick work ups and just perfect for gifts, to donate and even sell in your craft shop.

From clothing to accessories, and amigurumi and home decor, this bundle has every pattern you could ever need as a great selfish make or as a gift, only needing a few skeins of yarn for some patterns.

This bundle has so many gorgeous patterns, you’ll have no shortage of new crochet projects to keep you busy, including one of my best-selling Christmas designs, Christmas Tree Wine Gift Bag.

Christmas tree wine gift bag

 

This pattern uses the crocodile stitch to make the leaves for the Christmas tree and can be worked up in one evening. Add a bottle of wine, and you have the perfect hostess gift for all your holiday parties!

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turtle ornament

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narwhal ornament

Narwhal Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

 

melted snowman ornament

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Texas Independence Day

On February 28, 1836, a group of Texians came together at Washington-on-the-Brazos to declare independence from Mexico and declare Texas as a Republic. The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836. Sixty men signed the document, 57 of whom had moved from the United States to Texas after the Mexican government had promised them a republican government. War had begun several months before and ended with the capture of Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1936. The signing of the declaration took place while the Battle of the Alamo was raging in San Antonio.

To celebrate my favorite state, this year I’ve made an easy C2C potholder using the Texas flag as inspiration.

Materials:

Dishie cotton worsted yarn – 1/2 oz. each red, white, blue

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Directions:

Working in C2C format:

Row 1: 1 red square

Row 2: 2 red squares

Row 3: 3 red squares

Row 4: 4 red squares

Row 5: 5 red squares

Row 6: 5 red squares, 1 white square (wrong side)

Row 7: 2 white squares, 5 red squares

Row 8: 5 red squares, 3 white squares

Row 9: 4 white squares, 5 red squares

Row 10: 5 red squares, 5 white squares

Begin to decrease on top of flag (white side), increase on bottom of flag (red side)

Row 11: 5 white squares, 4 red squares, 1 blue square (right side)

Row 12: 2 blue squares, 3 red squares, 5 white squares

Row 13: 5 white squares, 2 red squares, 3 blue squares

Row 14: 4 blue squares, 1 red square, 5 blue squares. Fasten off red.

Row 15: 5 white squares, 5 blue squares

Begin to decrease both sides

Row 16: 5 blue, 4 white

Row 17: 3 white, 5 blue

Row 18: 5 blue, 2 white

Row 19: 1 white, 5 blue. Fasten off white.

Row 20: 5 blue

Row 21: 4 blue

Row 22: 3 blue

Row 23: 2 blue

Row 24: 1 blue

If you would like to put a hanging lp on the corner of your potholder, make the last square of Row 24: ch 3, dc, ch 10, sl st in 10th ch, 2 dc, sl st in next square.

Fasten off blue. Weave in all ends.

Star:

With white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 5 sc in 2nd ch. Join with sl st. *ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next sc,* 5 times. Fasten off white leaving 12″ length. Sew star to center of blue portion of potholder.

Texas flag C2C

 

PDF download Texas Flag Potholder C2C Crochet Pattern

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Free Polar Bear Pillow Crochet Pattern – Leap Year BOGO Sale – Xtreme Bulls

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San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo

Rodeo is an annual ritual for my family; this year we attended the Xtreme Bulls competition with the concert afterward by Whiskey Myers. I have to admit, I bought the tickets based on the bulls and had never heard of Whiskey Myers. They are a southern rock group from Palestine, Texas, and their concert was amazing! If you like good southern rock and awesome guitarists, definitely check them out. Their sound was obviously influenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top, but I could also hear hints of CCR and the Beatles, along with a bit of country music. Tony Kent playing cowbell – WOW!

Xtreme Bulls with Whiskey Myers

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Crochet – Texas Style Book

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I am super proud of my latest book containing crochet patterns with a Texas theme. Over 30 patterns cover a wide range of Texas, including travel, industry, symbols, wildlife, and Christmas in Texas. To see a slideshow of pattern photos, visit Crochet – Texas Style Patterns.

The book is available as a PDF download at My Fingers Fly. With over 30 patterns included at only $15.99, that’s less than 50 cents a pattern. Increase your savings this week with my Leap Year Sale through March 2 – Buy 1, Get 3 Free patterns. All these patterns are also available separately from 99 cents to $5.50 each.

Crochet – Texas Style is also available on Amazon as Kindle download or paperback book. Amazon

Polar Bear Pillow Crochet Pattern

February 27 is Polar Bear Day, so I have designed a quick and easy pattern for polar bear fans. PDF Download

polar bear on bed

Materials: 

  • Bernat Beyond super bulky yarn  –  10 oz. white, 10 yards black
  • Size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook
  • Yarn needle
  • Fiberfil (7 oz.)

Gauge: 3 sts = 1”, 3 rows = 1”

Finished bear measures approximately 12” diameter.

DIRECTIONS:
BACK:

Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

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 next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rnd 19: *Sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (114 sc).

Rnd 20: *Sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (120 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off.

FRONT:

Row 1: With black yarn, ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in sc (2 sc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st (3 sc).

Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn,  2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Turn to work 3 sc down side, 2 sc in unused loop of starting ch, 3 sc up the other side. Join with sl st (13 sc). Fasten off black yarn.

Rnd 5: Switch to white yarn. Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in next 5 sts, (2 sc, sc, 2 sc) down side, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, sc, 2 sc) up other side. Join with sl st (18 sc).

Rnd 6: Ch 1, working in both loops, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (21 sc). Do not join. From this point on, work in continuous rnds.

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (27 sc).

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (33 sc).

Rnd 11: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 12: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 13: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 14: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 15: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).

Rnd 16: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (66 sc).

Rnd 17: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc).

Rnd 18: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (78 sc).

Rnd 19: *Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (84 sc).

Rnd 20: *Sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (90 sc).

Rnd 21: *Sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).

Rnd 22: *Sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (102 sc).

Rnd 23: *Sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (108 sc).

Rnd 24: *Sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (114 sc).

Rnd 25: *Sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (120 sc). Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.

EYES: (Make 2)

With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Sew eyes to face above the snout.

EDGING:

Pick up yarn where you left off on front. Holding front and back together with wrong sides facing, sc through both thicknesses with white yarn, stuffing as you go. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

EARS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

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

Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.   Sew ears to top of head using photo for placement.

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