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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!

You can pick up the bundle here: https://lisamff–nickishomemadecrafts.thrivecart.com/christmas-in-july-bundle-2022/

We’ve worked hard to provide you with awesome crochet patterns from amazing designers!  To name a few…

Crochet 365 Knit Too

Stitching Together

HanJan Crochet

Kristin Omdahl

Nicki’s Homemade Crafts

My Fingers Fly

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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I don’t want you to miss out!

 

Celebrate and enjoy the Christmas in July Season with us and grab your bundle here: https://lisamff–nickishomemadecrafts.thrivecart.com/christmas-in-july-bundle-2022/

Look at all these amazing designs! Which one will you make first?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With so many wonderful projects to make, how are you going to keep track of them? Well, I’ve got another surprise for you! Download this free PDF Christmas Crochet List to plan out your Christmas gifting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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More Christmas in July Ideas: 

handmade gift tags

Free “Handmade with Love” Gift Tags

 

 

 

 

Advent Calendar Christmas Ornaments Crochet Pattern Ebook

 

 

owl ornament

Owl Christmas Ornament

 

 

turtle ornament

Turtle Christmas Ornament

 

 

narwhal ornament

Narwhal Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

 

melted snowman ornament

Melted Snowman Ornament

 

 

 

Etsy’s Summer Sale

All patterns and ebooks (digital only) are now 30% off on Etsy through July 19, 2022 on Etsy. https://www.myfingersfly.etsy.com

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

 

Whimsical Woodland Animals Crochet Patterns Ebook

 

 

 

 

Triceratops Baby Rainbow

 

 

I Love the Beach Coloring Page

Narwhal Coloring Page – Free PDF Download

red panda lovey

Red Panda Lovey Crochet Pattern

 

 

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Another Adventure!

Just a quick note to let you all know I haven’t forgotten you. I’ve been so busy the past couple of weeks with packing, moving, and unpacking. Hubs got a great job opportunity, so we moved to Laredo. When we moved to North Carolina, I told him I would never leave Texas again. Funny how he keeps pushing the limits and moving us to the borders of Texas – first Midland and now Laredo. We’ll be settling in and then doing some exploring. I’ve been through Laredo many times on the way to Mexico but never stayed more than a couple of hours for lunch.

I’ll also have a free design soon based on my new city. What could it be?!

Crochet - Texas Style Crochet Patterns Ebook

 

To celebrate our new adventure and new home, Crochet – Texas Style Crochet Patterns Ebook will be 50% off for one week only!

 

 

 

 

 

In the meantime, here are some ideas to start off your Christmas in July crocheting:

owl ornament

Owl Christmas Ornament

 

 

turtle ornament

Turtle Christmas Ornament

 

 

narwhal ornament

Narwhal Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

 

melted snowman ornament

Melted Snowman Ornament

 

 

There will be many more Christmas in July goodies coming up including two Christmas crochet bundle sales. In the meantime, Happy Crocheting!

Crochet World August 2022

Do you subscribe to Crochet World? The August 2022 issue is now on newstands. I’m so excited to announce that one of my designs is included in this issue – Kindergarten Nap Buddy. The toddler blanket is designed in primary colors to resemble a box of crayons. Roll up the blanket after naptime to fit inside a pencil-shaped pillow to become a plush toy the rest of the day.  Check it out on Ravelry! https://ravel.me/kindergarten-nap-buddy

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/rMse1JAD1GE?feature=share

 

 

 

 

 

More Nap Buddy Designs: 

alligator nap buddy
Alligator Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern
rainbow nap buddy
Rainbow Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern
Bunny Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern
Bunny Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern
Benjamin the Turtle Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern
Benjamin the Turtle Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern
Armadillo Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern

Etsy’s Summer Sale

All patterns and ebooks (digital only) are now 20% off on Etsy through July 13, 2022 on Etsy. https://www.myfingersfly.etsy.com

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

 

Whimsical Woodland Animals Crochet Patterns Ebook

 

 

 

 

Triceratops Baby Rainbow

 

 

I Love the Beach Coloring Page

Narwhal Coloring Page – Free PDF Download

Red Panda Lovey Crochet Pattern

 

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Happy New Year!

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?

Full Moon Pocket Shawl

 

 

Maybe you would like to crochet yourself something warm this weekend. The Full Moon Pocket Shawl is a perfect weekend project, complete with YouTube tutorial for the Catherine’s Wheel Stitch. 

Full Moon Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

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

Pretty in Pink Elephant Lovey

 

Will there be a new baby in your family in 2022? This adorable Elephant Lovey makes a great baby shower gift.

Elephant Lovey C2C Pattern

 

 

 

 

Heart Eyeglass Holder Crochet Pattern

 

Maybe you’re already thinking of crocheting gifts for Valentine’s Day. Mr. Heart Eyeglass Holder makes a great gift for anyone who wears glasses.

Heart Eyeglass Holder Crochet Pattern

 

 

My top 10 designs of 2021

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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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Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy CAL Part 2

Good morning everyone! We had a cool front come in this week with gorgeous morning temps. It will be a hot one in the afternoon, but I’ve been enjoying my morning coffee on the patio enjoying the 70-degree weather.

Benjamin is proving to be as popular with crocheters as I had hoped – he’s just so cute! Please share your color combinations on Instagram or Facebook. This week we’ll be making the African flower motifs for his shell and putting them together. Next week will be making the turtle head and bottom flap, then attaching the blanket to the turtle shell.

Part 1 is available at Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy CAL.

Part 3 is available at Benjamin Turtle CAL Part 3

Free Turtle Jewelry Pattern

Turtle Directions

African Flower (Make 10):

Rnd 1: With Sungold yarn, Magic Ring (MR), ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, ch 1, *2 dc, ch 1,* repeat 4 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Sungold.

Rnd 2: Attach Mild Green yarn in any ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next 5 ch-1 sps. Join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Rnd 3: Sl st into ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in same ch-1 sp, 7 dc in remaining 5 ch-1 sps. Join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Mild Green.

Rnd 4: Attach Toasted Almond yarn at first dc of any 7-dc group, ch 1, *sc in each of 7 dc across top of shell, sc in sp between shells two rows below in Rnd 2,* repeat 5 times. Join with sl st in top of first sc. Fasten off Toasted Almond yarn.

Rnd 5: Attach Dark Olive Yarn, ch 1 (does not count as st), *hdc in each of 8 sc across side of hexagon, ch 1,* repeat 5 times. Join with sl st in top of first hdc. Fasten off Dark Olive Yarn. Block squares and sew together in the following configuration.

turtle assembly

Each side of the hexagon is 8 hdc with a ch at each end. Sew these sts together. On the hexagons that form the outer edge (as indicated in photo below by arrows), continue this seam for an additional 4 sts.

turtle hexagon arrows

Edging:

Rnd 1: Attach Dark Olive yarn at any st, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st and each st around. Some hexagons will still have ch-1 sps. Skip these. At seam, work dc dec across both sides of seam. Join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off Dark Olive.

Rnd 2: Attach Sungold yarn, ch 1, sc in same st, *sk 2 sts, 6 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st,* repeat around. It may be necessary to manipulate the skipped sts towards the end of the rnd in order to finish with a shell st rather than a sc. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off Sungold.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions on this pattern. The pattern PDF is available at My Fingers Fly. If you prefer Ravelry, turtles are the featured animal on June 13 – Benjamin Turtle. Each day in June, a different animal pattern is half price.

Rainbow Nap Buddy

Bunny Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern

More Turtle Patterns

World Oceans Day – 4 Free Turtle Patterns

Free Turtle Earrings Pattern

Turtle Christmas Ornament

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National Zoo & Aquarium Month 2021 Blog Hop

Last year I published an Elephant Crochet Pattern ebook, but I just wasn’t satisfied with the amount of patterns, so I added a few more patterns. The ebook PDF is now available on Etsy and My Fingers Fly. Kindle and paperback versions are also available on Amazon. ElephantBookCover

Miles the Jazzy Elephant was so much fun to make; I hope you’ll enjoy him too. Elephant patterns are also available separately on Ravelry, Etsy, Lovecrafts, and My Fingers Fly. Also included in the book is an Elephant Ear Saver Crochet Pattern (free on the blog).

Miles and Benjamin will both be included in my next book, A to Z Animal Crochet. Animal patterns are so much fun!

I still have a few 2020 Crochet Calendars left – just pay shipping. Even though the year is almost half gone, the 12 kitchen crochet patterns can be used forever.

Stay safe and happy crocheting!

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Sugar Skull Jewelry

sugar skull jewelry

With the country just beginning to open back up, travel is still on hold for us. In the meantime, I’ve been working on my next book – Halloween crochet. This week I’m offering a simple pattern for sugar skull jewelry. If you have some cotton thread to use up, this is a great project. I normally prefer working with worsted yarn, but lately I have come to love using thread to make earrings.

Materials:

Aunt Lydia’s Cotton–

15 yards ivory

Few yards of a few bright colors for skull decorations

Size 1.5 mm steel crochet hook

Needle

Directions:

Row 1: With ivory thread, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 5 ch (6 sc).

Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across to last st, inc in last st (12 sc at end of Row 4).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st 3 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Leave loop hanging. Using separate piece of yarn, go back to Row 4. Skip 6 sts, sc in each of last 3 sts.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Ch 6, join with sl st in first section of Row 6. Fasten off. Pick up loop on Row 6, sc across 3 sts.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across all sts & chs (12 sc).

Rows 9-10: Repeat Row 2 (16 sc).

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 12: Repeat Row 2 (18 sc).

Rows 13-14: Repeat Row 11.

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in 4 sts.

Row 16: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 2 sts (3 sc).

Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 18: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc). Leave loop hanging. With separate piece of yarn, sk 3 sts on Row 14. Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, turn, dec twice. Ch 1, turn, sc in 2 sts. Ch 1, turn, inc twice. Ch 3, sl st in 1st st of Row 18. Fasten off.

Go back to Row 14. Sk 3 sts, ch 1, sc in last 4 sts. Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sts, dec (3 sc). Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Ch 1, turn, sc in 2 sts, inc next st (4 sc). Ch 1, sl st in middle section of Row 18. Fasten off.

Row 19: Pick up loop on first section of Row 18. Ch 1, sc in each st and ch (18 sc).

Rows 20-22: Ch 1, turn, dec first 2 sts, sc across to last 2 sts, dec last 2 sts (12 sc).

Row 23: Dec, sc next 8 sts, dec, continue down side, sc around entire skull. Join with sl st in 1st sc of Row 23. Stop here for single-color skull.

To make multicolored skull, continue with adding colors.

With pink yarn, sc around both eye openings.

Heart:

With pink yarn, ch 3. In 3rd ch from hook, work 2 dc, 4 hdc, ch 1, 4 hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same ch. Fasten off leaving 12” length and sew to forehead of skull.

Nose:

With purple yarn, ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch. Fasten off leaving 6” length and sew to center of face.

Attach jump ring and necklace chain or earring hooks.

This PDF pattern is available to download on Ravelry, separately or included in the Sugar Skull Crochet Patterns ebook. If you prefer, it is also available on Amazon as a Kindle download or paperback.

Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy, World Turtle Day

turtle buddy both small

Next month I will start the first CAL for My Fingers Fly, Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy. The toddler blanket folds up after naptime and is stored in Benjamin’s shell, giving your child a plush toy the rest of the day. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn with a simple striped blanket and the African flower motif for the turtle. The pattern will be published in stages throughout June 2020, and I hope you will share your progress photos on Facebook and Instagram.

Benjamin Turtle on YouTube

Finished blanket measures approximately 50″ long by 28” wide (with instructions to make it longer if necessary). When rolled up, Benjamin measures approximately 18” long by 10” wide by 7” tall.
Materials you will need:
Worsted weight yarn (I used I Love This Yarn)
21 oz. dark olive
6 oz. light green
5 oz. tan
2 oz. gold
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Fiberfil
Yarn needle
Two 10-mm black safety eyes
Three 7/8”-1” buttons

June is National Zoo & Aquarium Month

To celebrate June, each day will have a different animal or fish pattern on sale on Ravelry. I will post a calendar by June 1 with more details.

Rattlesnake Wreath

rattlesnake wreath plain

This week I completed another pattern which will go into my Halloween crochet book, Rattlesnake Wreath. For this weekend only, it is introductory priced at 50% off. Already well on its way, but I still have a list of patterns to make for this book. Is there a Halloween pattern you would like to see included?

Now that restaurants are opening up, I’m off to have lunch with the hubby. Happy crocheting everyone! Stay safe.

More Halloween patterns

halloween patterns

 

Halloween Pattern Roundup