I have to crochet a beanie and mitt/scarf set at least once a year. Making these cute little sets is definitely one of my favorite things to crochet! This year I decided to go with something solid and neutral colored. The Winter Moonlight Set has to be my new fave so far!
I new exactly what stitch I wanted to use for this set from the get go. I’ve only ever worked this stitch in rows so it was fun to design with it in the round and a bit of a challenge to figure out how I wanted to decrease it since technically there is no easy way to do that with this stitch repeat. I think it worked out beautifully though and I’m happy with the result. Both the mittens and the beanie are worked from the bottom up. You will begin with the ribbing before moving onto the main body of the pattern. Once you get past the ribbing you will be working the rounds in turned rounds. SO join with a Sl St, Ch 1 and don’t forget to TURN! Very important to the integrity of the stitch!
I used Lion Brand Color Theory yarn. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should! Lots of pretty colors and the texture is nice and soft. I used the color Moonbeam for mine but there are a bunch to chose from! You can check them out here. The Winter Moonlight Set is available as a kit with Lion Brand as well. You get all the yarn you need plus a free copy of the PDF digital download. Be sure to grab one for the best deal!
Which do you prefer… Teatime? Or Ski Time? The Ski Time Pullover is the sister design to The Teatime Cardigan! I decided to go with my same stitch pattern but wanted to make this one a solid color for a more subtle look! But…I do reallllly want to see someone make this one with different color stripes! I think it would be so cute!!
I used Heartland yarn for this design which is one of my favorite soft and cozy yarns. It’s the same yarn I used for The Stony Shore Cardigan and The Pemberly Pullover! Be sure to check them out if you want more heartland design! There are a ton of colors in Heartland to chose from and it’s really easy to work with. No snagging or catching on your hook and the sheen is beautiful! If you want a free copy of this PDF pattern and want to use Heartland yarn, then be sure to purchase my kit for the best deal!
The Ski Time Pullover is worked from the bottom up in separate panels. You can easily add more rows if you want a longer sweater! Just add as many rows as you want before the neckline shaping on the front panel, then add the same amount to the back! It’s also written with several inches of positive ease, so no need to size up. I’m wearing a size small in the photos!
I might have a little obsession with hoodies. Especially cozy ones. And this one might be the coziest one yet. Meet The Hawthorn Hoodie!
This Hoodie uses a super soft yarn from Lion Brand called Let’s Get Cozy: Chenille Appeal! I loved working with this yarn and think the finished texture of The Hawthorn Hoodie is amazing! There are lots of pretty colors to pick from as well.
If you want your hoodie to be longer or shorter, you can easily add or remove rows on the front panel before shaping the neckline. Just make sure you add or remove the same amount of rows to the back panel as well. Don’t forget this will alter the amount of yarn required. You can also leave the pocket off the front as well although I think it ties this design together perfectly! My favorite part of The Hawthorn Hoodie is the oversized cozy hood.
You’ll be using Hdc stitch for most of this design so the panels work up quickly! This yarn has a fluffy texture but overall I found it easy to work with! I have 2 other hoodie patterns available that you might enjoy if you like this one. The Happy At Home Hoodie and The Bonfire Beach Hoodie. Be sure to check those out as well!
As many of you know I’m a part of the crochet along group- Stitch Together Official! This year we are doing one giant Stitch-A-Thon and making a blanket together! Stitch-A-Thon 2022! It’s been such a blast making and seeing all of the designers squares so far!
Let me explain a bit, all 7 of us Stitch Together designers are each designing and releasing 2 squares this year. Each time we release a square you need to make 4 of them. Each square will be available on the individual designers blog. At the end of the year you will have 56 squares, enough squares to make 1 giant blanket! You can find even more info and a full schedule with links to all the squares over at stitchtogetherofficial.com
Be sure to join us on our facebook group so you can follow along with us, work on your squares, and share photos! It’s so fun to do it as a group and see everyones colors and work! If you’d like you can find a PDF version of the Stitch-A-Thon that will be updated with each new square from the WeCrochet website. All team members are using WeCrochet worsted weight yarns for their blankets. They have so many beautiful yarns and colors to choose from. There’s something for everyone!
It’s Teatime! So obviously that means you need The Teatime Cardigan crochet pattern! This cardigan pattern gives all the cozy vibes. The Teatime cardigan features fun stripes using a unique blend of stitches, giving it a collegiate look. It has a slightly oversized fit with balloon style sleeves. There are so many color options to fit your style!
The construction of this cardigan is pretty beginner friendly. I do use a few different stitches for the stripes that you may have not used before but don’t be afraid! I have a full video tutorial on how to do these stitches if you need a little bit of extra help. They really are very simple to do once you get them down. The same stitch repeat is used on all of the panels.
One of the fun things about this cardigan is picking out the color combo that you want! There are so many options to do and I can’t wait to see what everyone picks! I used Color Theory yarn for my cardigan and I do have a kit available! You can customize the yarn colors if you purchase the kit. I have a couple of tips when working with stripes. When you change colors at the end of each row, you can crochet the next row directly over the tails of yarn for less ends to weave in! You can also crochet your trim directly over the tails of yarn. I like to tie my tails in a knot first before doing so.
Another great thing about The Teatime cardigan is the length is easy to adjust! You can simply add more rows to both the back and front panels if you want your cardigan longer. If you want it cropped, just remove rows. Do the same amount of rows to all 3 panels before fastening off.
If you like this cardigan then be sure to check out my others! I have so many that you would enjoy!
I know I’m not the only mushroom fan around here. If you’ve been to literally any store in the past year I’m sure you’ve seen cute little mushrooms on mugs, wall decor, pillows… I could go on and on! Who doesn’t love a cute whimsical mushroom?! The Mushroom Medley Throw is perfect to add to your mushroom collection or give to a mushroom fan! (how many times can I say mushroom haha)
If you guys have been following me for a while you know that I am a C2C crochet fan. I like to make at least 2 c2c crochet blankets every year. The Mushroom Medley Throw is my third this year! I designed The Daisy Day, The Squeeze The Day and now The Mushroom Medley! Be sure to check out all my other c2c patterns if you’re a fan too!
If you are new to C2C I recommend practicing with a smaller swatch before beginning a blanket! Once you understand how to make the basic squares it really is easy! You just repeat squares to grow your blanket, and decrease when you reach the corners!
Have you tried out the new For The Home Cording by Lion Brand? I saw it and immediately knew I had to create some sort of bag with it. The Betty Backpack was the perfect outcome!
The Betty Backpack is worked flat and all in one piece! If you’ve made my Aspen Loop Bag, then you will be familiar with this construction. Once you get the main body of the backpack done, you fold it together and join on both sides. After that, you will add the upper trim in the round (don’t forget to join and turn!) and add the flap! Finally, the straps, drawstring and handle are added last.
The stitches used in this backpack are so simple but they create such a beautiful texture! You will use a combination of Hdc stitches throughout and alternating Tr/Sc stitches! Doesn’t it look like tiny puffs or bobbles? Well they aren’t! It’s just the Tr St being pushed to the front of your work! So simple and so cute.
I highly recommend using the yarn I used for this pattern or something similar. This is a cording yarn so it is very sturdy and has no stretch. It might feel a little strange and stiff to work with at first but I promise it’s worth it! If you don’t want to use a cording yarn then make sure you get a sturdy cotton or something with no stretch. The cording helps keep the shape of the backpack and is more secure for heavier weight.
At least once a year I try and design a throw blanket that uses a Super Bulky yarn and works up quickly. There is just something so satisfying about crocheting a big comfy blanket in a week! The Windermere Throw crochet pattern is the perfect pattern for that!
I used Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick in the colors Pumice and Wisteria. You only need 3 skeins of each color to make this big blanket! This yarn is part of the sustainable stitching line at Lion Brand. Its 100% recycled polyester and is made from recycled plastic, keeping bottles and other waste out of our oceans and landfills! It’s super soft and easy to work with and you are doing good for our planet when you use it!
There are so many different cute color combos you can use in this pattern. I think a black and white, or a cream and blue would look so pretty! Be sure to check out the different colors of the Re-Spun yarn if you are purchasing the kit! If you grab the kit, you get a free digital copy of the printable pattern! Lion Brand frequently has sales so you can get the kit at a discounted price! Be sure you are following me on Instagram and subscribe to my email list where I tell you about these sales!
The construction of this blanket is slightly different than your usual row by row blanket. I know big projects can sometimes be mundane so I wanted to keep it interesting! You will be making 2 end panels and 1 main panel! This breaks the project up into easily attainable goals. Once you make all 3 panels, you join them together with a row of Sc stitches! It’s super easy! I also used mostly treble crochet stitches in this project so your throw will grow quickly! Don’t be scared of the color work. Its very minimal and easy to do.
If you like this crochet blanket pattern, be sure to check out some of my other ones too!
How are we already in this weird in between stage of summer and fall?! The end of summer is looming so that means my summer designs are also coming to an end. Luckily, The Palmar Pullover is perfect for this in between time!
The Picot Mesh stitch is one of my all time favorites for warmer makes! I think it’s one of yours too since The Zahora Cardigan was so loved! I used the Picot Mesh stitch for the Zahora and fell in love with the drape and comfy fit! After a few requests here and there for a pullover version I decided it was time to make one using Pima Cotton yarn! The Zahora used Lion Brand Comfy Cotton which is very similar to the Pima that I used here!
I wanted to give The Palmar Pullover a similar look to the Zahora with the speckled colors throughout a neutral base. Luckily, there is a few super cute options for the Pima yarn! I didn’t want it to be too overwhelming with color so I grabbed a neutral vintage and paired it with a colorful Seaglass! You might not even be able to see the striping, it’s so subtle! If you want to stick to solid stripes you can easily do that by picking 2 solid colors. Or, if you aren’t a fan of the stripes you can even make it in one solid color throughout! I definitely recommend grabbing the Lion Brand yarn kit so you can customize your look!
Total lake house vibes with my new cardigan crochet pattern! When I heard that name suggestion it was definitely a no brainer. The Lake House Cardigan is the perfect layering piece in the summer. Or really anytime of the year! It has a long flowy fit with an open lace stitch repeat. Plus, the Truboo yarn makes it extra silky. I can totally picture myself wandering around a summer house on the lake, sipping a glass of wine and crocheting by the water. Can’t you?
The construction of The Lake House Cardigan is very simple. 3 long rectangles, worked as long or as short as you want them! It’s super easy to adjust the length of this cardigan to your liking. After that, we just seam the shoulders together, then seam the sides together leaving a hole for our arms! Then the sleeves and the trim are added last.
Of course if you are a beginner or need a little extra help, I have a full video tutorial available for you! I go over step by step how to make your cardigan. I’m making a size small in the video so be sure to follow along with the written pattern, especially if your making a different size!
If you are using Truboo yarn like me, then you’ll notice it does stretch a bit with the weight of the cardigan as you go. The gauge listed below is a blocked gauge. So when you make your gauge swatch you’ll want to be just slightly under gauge. When you block your swatch it stretches to meet the correct gauge listed. I pinned mine and did a steam block. If you want to make your gauge unblocked it will be closer to 19 Dc by 11 rows for 4×4″
I hope you guys enjoy working up this cardigan! It was so fun to make and I love the finished piece! I have lots of other cardigan patterns available so be sure to check them out!
