The Easiest FALL Crochet Pillow Project!

If you’re looking for a fun home decor project, check out this easy project by YarnHookNeedles! This piece will be the perfect addition to your throw pillow situation for the Fall season.

MATERIALS:

3 skeins of  Kartopu Gonca yarn (2 black) (1 orange)

3.5MM crochet hook

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

PomPom Maker

***pattern notes: This pillow is made with two panels. The front panel is created using the tapestry crochet method. The back panel is continuous rows of HDC. You can decide what color you want your panel to be. I used black on my pillow and used black as the main color on the front side of the pillow.

 

TERMS:

HDC (half double crochet)

CH (chain)

SL ST (slip stitch)

PST (puff stitch)

“YO, insert hook into the correct stitch and draw up a loop. YO, insert into the same stitch and draw up a loop. YO, insert into the same stitch and draw up a loop. YO, insert into the same stitch and draw up a loop. YO and draw through all loops on your hook.”

 

 

PATTERN:

front panel (make 1) ***for help on how to tapestry crochet, please refer to my video down below!

CH 83

row 1 – In the third chain from the hook place a HDC. Continue with HDCs all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

row 2 – (chain 2 counts as first HDC) with the orange color create a PST in the next stitch. * With the black yarn you will place a HDC into each of the next 4 sts. With the orange color create a PST stitch. Repeat from * all the way across ending with a HDC in the last stitch. CH 2. Turn.

row 3 – (chain 2 counts as first HDC) with the black color you will place a HDC in each stitch all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

row 4 – (chain 2 counts as first HDC) with the black color you will place a HDC in the next 3 sts. With the orange color place a PST. * With the black color place a HDC into each of the next 4 sts. With the orange color place a PST into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way across.

row 5 – (chain 2 counts as first HDC) with the black color you will place a HDC in each stitch all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

rows 6 – 34: repeat rows 2 – 5. Tie off and being creating your back panel.

 

back panel (make 1 )***feel free to create the back panel in whichever color you prefer. For my pillow I used black.

CH 67

row 1 – In the 3rd chain from the hook place a HDC. Continue all the way across with a HDC. CH 2. Turn.

row 2 – (chain 2 counts as first HDC) HDC in each stitch all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

row 3 – 34: repeat row 2. Tie off.

 

 

ASSEMBLING THE PILLOW

With right sides together you will lay your panels down. Taking your tapestry needle you will whipstitch starting at the top of one side. Sew down, across the bottom and up the other side. Be sure to leave enough room open on the top to flip the pillow right side out and allow for room to fill with your stuffing of choice!

Once you have flipped the pillow right side out, fill it with stuffing and whipstitch closed. Tie off and weave in your ends.

 

 

POMPOM EMBELLISHMENTS 

Taking your pom pom maker of choice, simply create 3 small pompoms and attach them to each corner of the pillow! After you’re done, enjoy displaying it wherever you would like!

 

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Super Chunky Hexagon Cardigan By The Snugglery

Hi there! Michelle here from TheSnugglery.net with an awesome, free, hexagon cardigan pattern made with Hobium’s Tempo by Kartopu. If you’ve never crocheted a “hexagon cardigan” before, you are in for a treat. This might just be my new favorite way to crochet cardigans! Two hexagons, crocheted just like a 6 sided granny square form both the body and sleeves of this cardigan at the same time. I wanted to give it a try in this super bulky yarn for a quick project with instant gratification.

Materials:

For this pattern you’ll need about 440 yards (400 m) of a super bulky, weight category 6 yarn like Tempo found here on Hobium’s site. The pattern uses a 15mm crochet hook. You’ll also need a removable stitch marker and a tapestry needle for seaming at the end.

Sizing:

This cardigan is sized to fit up to a women’s extra large. You may modify this pattern by adding a strip of double crochet at the back during the seaming process. Add 1 more double crochet row along the back seam for each chest measurement inch over 46in (120cm).

Here’s a quick overview of the abbreviations you’ll find in the pattern and keep in mind, ch3 always counts as 1dc in this pattern:

dc(s)=double crochet(s) ch=chain sl st=slip stitch st(s)=stitch(es)

dc3tog= double crochet 3 together- begin making 1dc into a stitch but only pull through the first two loops on your hook, not completing the dc. Do that two more times into each of the next 3 stitches. With 4 loops on your hook, pull through all 4 loops to complete 1dc across 3 stitches, decreasing the count by 2 stitches.

Hexagon Motif ***Make Two***
To begin, ch4 and sl st to join in the round forming a ch4 ring.

Round 1: Ch3 and make 2 more dcs into the ring. *Ch2 and make 3dcs into the ring* repeat between ** 4 more times, then ch2 and sl st to the top of your beginning ch3 to complete the round. You should have six 3dc clusters and ch2 spaces.

Round 2: Ch3 and turn your work. *2dcs into the first chain space. Ch2, then make 2 more dcs into the same chain space. Make 1dc in each of the next 3 sts.* repeat between ** one more time. Into the next chain space, make 2dc, ch2, 2dc like before, but across the next 3 stitches, dc3tog (see explanation above). Place your stitch marker into the new decrease stitch you just made. Then, continue in pattern, making 2dc, ch2, 2dc in each chain space corner and 1dc in each stitch. You’ll sl st to the top of your beginning ch3 (beginning ch3 counts as one dc of the last 3dc cluster).

Your hexagon is supposed to ripple and not lay flat so don’t worry when the motif has a ruffle effect to it.

Rounds 3-8: Ch3 and turn your work, make 1dc in each stitch and 2dc, ch2, 2dc in each chain space corner. When you work up to the stitch before your marker, dc3tog across the next 3 stitches (your marked stitch will be in the center of the 3dcs) then move your marker up to the new decrease stitch you just made.

fasten off and weave in the ends of your two hexagons. You may want to thread a yarn tail under the dcs from round 1 so you can draw your initial ring closed more tightly.

Seaming:

Fold your hexagons in half so that your marker is centered at the bottom of the sleeve. Using a whipstitch (or any method you choose) seam the cardigan along the shoulder, then seam your two hexagons together down the back of the cardigan, leaving the front edge open.

I hope you enjoyed this pattern as much as I enjoyed making it for you all! Feel free to share any projects you’ve made with me via social media and show Hobium, some love for making this free pattern possible. Happy stitching!

Sturdy Halloween ‘Trick or Treat’ Candy Bag

Halloween is right around the corner and it’s time to retire those old pillow cases and plastic bags and upgrade to something a little sturdier for collecting candy! No body wants their bag to break or get too heavy when toting it around the neighborhood, which is why this t-shirt yarn tote is the perfect compromise! So let’s gather our supplies and put on our creative Halloween thinking caps, it’s time to create!

Materials:

1 skein of Diva Spaghetti t-shirt yarn

12 mm crochet hook

Scissors

Felt

Stitch markers

Hot glue gun

 

Stitch Key:

Ch- Chain

Sc- Single crochet

 

Ch 25

Sc in second ch from hook and each ch across. Place a total of 3 sc in last ch space.

We will now turn our work to work down the other side of our ch.

Sc until the end of your ch. Place 2 sc in the last stitch. Slip stitch to beginning sc.

For the remainder of the bag, we will be working in a continuous round. Do NOT join at the end of each round. This will make sure there is no seam.

Ch 1 and place a stitch marker. Sc in same stitch and each stitch around.

Continue sc around your bag for a total of 18 rounds. Move your stitch marker up each round to make sure you know where your beginning stitch falls.

Making sure you’re back at the beginning stitch of the round, sc in the next 8 stitches. Ch 9. Skip the next 9 stitches and sc in the next 17 stitches. Ch 9. Skip the next 9 stitches and sc in the next 8 stitches.

Sc in the next 8 stitches. Place 9 sc in the ch 9 space. Sc in the next 17 stitches. Place 9 sc in he ch 9 space. Sc in the next 8 stitches.

Sc in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning sc. Cut your yarn and weave in your ends.

The main part of your bag is now complete! Now comes the fun part…

Using your felt, cut out any fun Halloween design your heart desires! Have fun and be creative. I decided to cut out “TRICK OR TREAT” in a spooky font.

Next, use your hot glue gun and glue your design on your bag. Be sure to place a piece of cardboard or paper inside your bag to prevent any hot glue from transferring.

And there you have it! One spooky Halloween tote to carry all your yummy candy around in! This bag is really sturdy and holds more candy than you would imagine! Feel free to create any design to add to your bag, and maybe add something fun to the other side! Happy Haunting!

 

 

 

Textured Crochet Pillow Pattern by BrennaAnnHandmade

Hi everybody! Brenna from BrennaAnnHandmade here, and I’m super excited to show you all this fun, textured crochet pillow for October’s FREE pattern in collaboration with HobiumYarns! 😀

Finished Pillow Size: Approximately 12″ x 12″

Here’s what you’re going to need:

Materials:
2 skeins of Kartopu ALPACA POLO yarn in Red
6mm Addi Bamboo crochet hook
Scissors
Large Eye Tapestry Needle (for sewing top & weaving in ends)
A bunch of yarn scraps OR polly-fill for stuffing the pillow.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
bl = back loop

Directions: (Make 2)

Ch 50

Row 1: Put 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across.


Row 2: Ch 1, turn work.

Put 1 sc in the 1st st from previous row.

Next, put 1 sc in the bl of the next st, and every st across, until you have 1 st left.

Put 1 regular sc into the last st of the row.


Rows 3-46 : Repeat row 2.

Cut yarn, leaving an extra long tail to sew up pillow. Repeat steps to make 1 more side for the pillow.


Finishing: (sewing up the pillow) Using the long tails of yarn threaded through the tapestry needle, sew the 2 sides of the pillow together, until you have just 1/2 of the last side left unsewn.

Then, stuff the pillow until it’s completely full of yarn scarps (or poly-fill stuffing), and then continue to sew the entire pillow closed.


Weave in all ends. All finished! 🙂

 

Brenna Ann is the designer and maker behind BrennaAnnHandmade. She crochets & knits cozy pieces of knitwear and accessories at her handmade shop on Etsy. She also has a blog, YouTube channel, and shares daily behind-the-scenes photos at her handmade life on Instagram @BrennaAnnHandmade.

The Knit-A-Like Dress For Kids By YarnHookNeedles

Hello, Friends! It’s Jerica from YarnHookNeedles bringing you a fun Autumn pattern for kids. As a mother of 7, I am always looking for fun, creative ways to add handmade pieces to my children’s wardrobe. I also know I want something simple yet looks difficult.

Today’s pattern captures just that! While technical in its appearance, the knit-a-like dress is anything but hard to make. You will find yourself whipping one up in just one weekend. Head below to get the quick and easy material list and pattern so you too can make one for the special child in your life!

Materials:

Pattern Notes:

This pattern is for a child size XS (4/5). However, you can easily adjust things to fit whatever size you need. Simply measure from the top of the breastbone down to the desired length. This will determine how long you need your foundation chain to be. There isn’t a multiple needed for this stitch (just remember to add 3 additional stitches to your foundation so as to create the first DC. To create the width needed you will continue to add rows until you reach your desired measurements.

 

 

The Pattern:

CH 93 ((Make 2 panels))

Row 1 – In the 4th CH from the hook DC. Continue with DCs all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

Row 2 – (CH 2 counts as first DC)) DC in the back loops all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

Rows 3 – 25 : Repeat row 2.

 

Seaming:

Measuring the width of the tops of the shoulders you will simply seam the top on both sides leaving enough space to create a head hole. Then, you will determine how large you want your armholes. For this dress, I laid right sides together and seamed from the bottom up a total of 60 sts. Weave in your ends.

 

Finishing off the dress:

For an added “finished” look I went around the bottom with HDC (half double crochet) sts. Then I went around the head hole with SC sts. This isn’t something you have to do but I did since I know these areas get a lot of use from kiddos.

 

 

Making the drawstring tie:

For an added touch I created a drawstring tie using two strings of the la Mia cottony. I made an extra long tail and chained a total of 150. I then tied it off measuring both ends of the tails to make sure they were even. Taking my crochet hook I wove the tie in and out starting at the back and bringing it around to the front.

 

 

 

That’s it! I hope you enjoy making the knit-a-like dress. I had a lot of fun creating it and working with the luxurious la Mia Cottony from Hobium Yarns.

 

 

Be sure to follow Jerica on Instagram @yarnhookneedles as well as her blog at www.yarhookneedles.com there you will find more free crochet and knitting patterns as well as education in running your own maker business!