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Wander Winter Ridges Blanket Sweater — Free Crochet Pattern

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I am so beyond excited and happy to share this with everyone. I got the opportunity of designing a pattern for Furls Crochet Blog Hop 2021, but as CAL, for the month of December. It made me super proud and happy.

Myself wearing Wander Winter Ridges Blanket Sweater, Free Pattern on Furls Crochet Blog, Click Image to go to pattern

Since, I have decided to design more geared toward Men, this was literally the perfect fitting on top of the pie. As, they were looking for patterns for Men as well and this sweater popped right in my mind. I gave my description and they took it. I wanted a design that was a sweater and blanket mixed into ONE, but would provide you with all the anticipating COZY and COMFY. Also, would be the perfect snuggle partner to have, while you are watching your favorite movies or taking the day to lounge with your crochet or knit in hands. But, it’s also a perfect companion to have on while sipping your first cup of awesomeness or out on your next adventure.

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That’s what brought this SWEATER to life for your enjoyment. It’s a literally a QUICK and EASY to work up, making you have a new SWEATER to be added into your HANDMADE WARDROBE!! Also, be perfect as a special gift for your HUBBY, BROTHER, SON or anyone special in your life. Best part is that is also Unisex as well, so really anyone can enjoy this sweater for any adventures you are ready to explore upon. It is also size inclusive, meaning 8 sizes to choose from: S-5x!! So, everyone can enjoy this sweater.

Really cool features of this design:

  • It’s geared for Beginner + skill level
  • You can color block, color striping, solid color or using many different colors
  • Sleeves can be short, 3/4 long or long sleeves
  • You can roll up your sleeves at the end

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Wander Winter Ridges Blanket Sweater Pattern

Tap link above ☝🏻 for this Free Pattern on Furls Crochet Blog you can make in no time.

Checkout my testers who literally helped me bring this pattern to life. Their time, skills and feedback, were very helpful to me, to make this a very Beginner + pattern, so very different skill level can enjoy making this Sweater Pattern. Also, you definitely should give them a follow as well.

Tester: Christi Cerda from @thepinkpumpkin_ She also made one for a homeless man as well

Tester: Nicole from @fromnicolescreations

Tester: Amber Cooper from @bookdragon_92

They each did an amazing job making their sweater. They each chose many different colors and arranging them in such an unique way, gearing towards their personality, which made in even better. They were troopers and very helpful. So, thank you again.

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Wander Winter Ridges Blanket Sweater Pattern

Design ….

Are you ready to cozy and comfy in the cooler seasons? This sweater will bring that to life for you. Created using just 2 simple stitches, packed with simple textures, will make you sailing through this like a breeze. It’s like sitting on the couch with a nice fresh cup of coffee and cuddling with a blanket, just pull on this sweater and it will do that charm for you, giving you that toasty warm feature you get with your favorite blanket. This will be your new favorite item. Wear this out on those cooler mornings to grab your favorite drink or any adventure your heart is set on. This will be your new favorite paired to any outfit or just taking the day to relax. This sweater is totally Unisex making it for anyone, to enjoy the warmth this will provide.

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Yarn …

This Design I wanted to pick a yarn that brought on the warmth and would keep you cozy, by providing that much needed comfy. That also a littler more heavier than a DK (3) Weight, Worsted (4) Weight Acrylic was my choice, making a good choice. For this, I used Red Heart Yarn Super Saver in Grey Heather and White, more geared for the neutral take on colors (all colors are a total wonderful option). You can also use any type of worsted (4) weight, as it’s in the same category. Furls Crochet Wander Yarn, is perfect option as well for this pattern, it packs the same punch as well to give warmth, cozy and comfy snuggles

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Hook …

You know me … I used my trusty and beautiful FURLS CROCHET STREAMLINE RESIN HOOK (Swirl). I used my Cafe H/8 (5.0mm). The beautiful swirls make it my favorite EYE CANDY, but the DELICIOUS TREAT for my design. The ergonomic base leaving it the best resting place for my thumb, making me crochet longer and buzzing through my projects. Get yours Today by clicking the Image below 👇🏻

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Wander Winter Ridges Blanket Sweater Pattern
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Materials …

Hook — H/8 (5.0mm) Furls Streamline Swirl (or hook to obtain gauge)

Yarn — Worsted 4 Weight any type (Sample uses Red Heart Yarn Super Saver in Grey Heather and White) (Furls Crochet Wander Acrylic Yarn is a wonderful pick for this design)

Approximate Yardage — S (1300-1400); M (1400-1500); L (1500-1600); XL (1600-1700); 2X (1700-1800); 3X (1900-2000); 4X (2000-2100); 5X (2100-2200)

Notions …

  • Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
  • Tape Measure
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Markers
  • Product Tag (optional)

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Wander Winter Ridges Blanket Sweater Pattern

Sizes/Measurements

2-4” of ease between each size

  • Small — Width: 24.25” (Fits Chest size 34”-36”) Length: 23.75”
  • Medium — Width: 27” (Fits Chest size 38”-40”) Length: 27”
  • Large — Width: 29.75” (Fits Chest size 42”-44”) Length: 30.25”
  • X-Large — Width: 32.5” (Fits Chest size 46”-48”) Length: 33.5”
  • 2X — Width: 35.25” (Fits Chest size 50”-52”) Length: 36.75”
  • 3X — Width: 38” (Fits Chest size 54”-56”) Length: 40”
  • 4X — Width: 40.75” (Fits Chest size 58”-60”) Length: 43.25”
  • 5X — Width: 43.5” (Fits Chest size 62”-64”) Length: 46.5”
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Now, Let’s get started …

Since you have decided on the SIZE you want to make, get your YARN and Hook ready to dive in and make your new SWEATER, you will be wearing this all season long. Keeping you nice TOASTY WARM, snuggled up in all COZINESS and making you feel NICE and COMFY.

Now, Venture to Furls Crochet Blog…

There, you will find the pattern to start making your New Sweater and it’s FREE

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Wander Winter Ridges Blanket Sweater Pattern

I hope you will enjoy this pattern, just as much as I enjoyed designing it. You will have a new SWEATER in no time and ready to be shared with everyone.

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Ferris Wheel Coasters

Hello Everyone …. Bringing you another QUICK and EASY pattern.

Free Crochet Pattern, using up all your scraps or diving into your stash, to make these coasters.

Perfect to place under your favorite cup of coffee, your new favorite plants or use as a decorative piece.

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Did you go to fairs as a child? What about amusement parks? What is your favorite ride? Or did you stay down on the ground, to just watch the excitement and eat the delicious food?

Fairs and amusement parks, were my enjoyment hands down. I can remember going there with my Grandparents every summer, it was always my special place and fantasy place.

Design

As a kid, I was a total adrenaline junkie and still am as an Adult. Lived for the rides. Especially the classic, Ferris Wheel. But, I could never, also pass up a good Roller Coaster either.

But, you find me on the FERRIS WHEEL. Riding it for hours and never bored.

Being able to get the highest point, to feel the light breeze on a hot summer day. Seeing the beautiful lights upon a great stary summer night. Just, the best feeling in the world.

So, I thought, why not create this memory in a keepsake piece. Bringing you a fun and decorative coaster, into your home or giving it as a gift to someone.

You won’t just stop at one, once you start, they multiply quick.

Yarn

Lately, I have been falling more in love with Caron Simply Soft Solids Yarn. This yarn has a sheen look to it and it’s super soft. It is 100% acrylic yarn and love the way how it works and the squish factor it gives off.

This yarn comes in multiple ranges of color. The 2 colors shown in these samples I used, Country Blue and DK Country. Each skein holds 315yds. I knew it would be the best fit for this pattern.

You may substitute for any other type of worsted weight 4 yarn. Furls Crochet has there Wander Yarn that would work with this as well and many great colors to choose from. You can also use cotton yarn as well.

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Materials

Hook: 4.5mm (I Love My Furls)

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Yarn: Worsted Weight 4 (samples: I used Caron Simply Soft in Country Blue and DK Country) Approx yds: 60-80.

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Stitch Markers (optional)
  • Tapestry Needle (for weaving ends)

Skill Level

Beginner and beyond!!

Measurements

  • From Middle to Last Row: 2.25”
  • From Edge to Edge: 4.5”

Gauge

Inner to R2 = ~1”

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Abbreviations/Stitches Used

  • R: round
  • Slst: slip stitch
  • MR: magic ring
  • Ch: chain
  • DC: double crochet
  • TR: treble crochet
  • Bean: bean stitch
  • Sk: skip
  • YO: yarn over
  • FO: fasten off
  • **: to be repeated

Special Stitches

Bean Stitch: insert your hook into indicated stitch, YO, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yo, insert hook back into same stitch, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), YO, insert hook back into same stitch, YO, pull up a loop (6 loops on your hook), YO, pull through all 6 loops, Ch1 to close.

Magic Ring: need a little re-cap on using the magic ring, this video is very helpful — https://youtu.be/QMZpO5-19hQ or this video as well is helpful as well— https://youtu.be/J7GHTfXaz2E

Ferris Wheel Coasters pattern by me ©️2021

Notes

  • US Crochet Terminology
  • Basic knowledge for using DC, and TRC.
  • Ch1, Ch3, Ch4, and Ch5 counts as a stitch.
  • Ch1 at the beginning of R4 doesn’t count as a stitch. Ch1’s closing the Bean Stitch, don’t count as a stitch.
  • You will be sl-st at the end of each round.
  • After, completing your first round, pull your tail tight to close the ring.
  • After completing the second row, make sure to check your gauge. Also, weave in your tail here.
Ferris Wheel Coasters Pattern by Me ©️2021

Now Let’s Begin …..

Pattern

Starting with your 4.5m Hook and a MR. (If uncomfortable doing the MR, simply Ch3, Sl-St to 1st Ch, and move onto R1. You won’t have tight closed hole with doing this.)

R1: Ch3, place 7 more DC inside the ring. Sl-St to top of Ch3 to join. (8DC)

MR and R1. ©️2021

R2: Ch4, DC in same stitch, *DC, Ch1, DC,*. Sl-St into the 3rd ch to join. Sl-St in to the ch1. (24) (16DC, 8ch1’s)

R2, start to end. ©️2021

R3: Ch5, TRC in the same stitch, TRC into the space between the 2 DC from previous row, Ch1, place another TRC into same space, *TRC into the Ch1, Ch1, place another TRC into same Ch1,TRC into the space between the 2 DC from previous row, Ch1, place another TRC into same space,* place TRC into the space between the Ch and DC from previous row, Ch1, place another TRC into same space. Sl-St in to the 4th Ch to join. (47) (32TRC, 15Ch1’s)

R3, start to end. ©️2021

R4: Ch1, Bean in the same stitch, sk the ch1, Bean in the next 2 stitches, sk the ch1,* Bean in the last stitch. Sl-St to first Bean to join. (32 Beans)

R4, start to end. ©️2021

FO. Weave in your ends.

Ferris Wheel Coasters Pattern by Me. ©️2021 Click Image to Shop Furls Streamline Paduk Hook.

You just completed your new FERRIS WHEEL COASTER 🎡!!

Thank you’re for stopping by to make this design. I hope you enjoyed it and keeps you smiling ☺️!! Thank you 😊 for your support!!

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Again, thank you for all your support. It means a lot. Now, off to design a new creation. xoxo

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Jagged Ridge Beanie, Free Crochet Pattern, MM_Crochet17

“When thinking about life, remember this: No amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of anxiety can change the future.” – Unknown

When, I was looking at designing this beanie, I had another envisioning was going for, but that idea went to the waste side and made me sad. It was that moment, when, I was cruising on Pinterest, at that moment that lightbulb clicked over and she was being born.

These are the moments that cease my heart into the creativeness that runs rapidly. These are the insistence’s that keep me alive. These are the moments that make me happy to be apart of an amazing community. These are the moments that make me happy to be a crocheter and a designer. These are the moments of seeing many people love what comes forth in my art.

©️MM_Crochet17 Jagged Ridge Beanie

A moment and a picture can change what I love, to make my hands keep going forth into the light.

With a little picture can make something and produce a design that wasn’t there before. We are all creative people, but we have to these depths to make them alive, maybe with a different outlook to what we call life. Sometimes just sometimes, life can be that turn that you need.

Life is just mysterious in how it works, thinks and acts. You have to be willing to make that effort. Halfway is all you life ask, before those footsteps fade into dust. Sometimes it’s gone before we knew it was there the whole time. Your effort is the price. Your effort is the key to making it out, because you have to know you’re not alone anymore in the fight, there is hope and time.

©️MM_Crochet17 Jagged Ridge Beanie

This design, as you can see, opened my eyes, to what we call life. Made me think, it’s time to reach out my hand. Letting people know that there is more to life, then me. This design keeps opening my eyes, every time I take a peer at it, shaping me back to my center core. Opening my heart and mind, letting me know there is more to life then myself.

Now, let’s get into making your own opening eyes to life beanie: Jagged Ridge Beanie.

Notes

This pattern is written in US Crochet Terminology.

The ch’s at the beginning of rows, don’t count as stitches.

The stitches use the concept of the Basket Weave Stitch.

This beanie is worked from the bottom up. Starting with the brim, doing a series of dec rows and cinching the top closed.

The stitch is created in a 3 row process, using Back Post Double Crochet and Front Post Double Crochet.

Hook

Brim: H/8 (5.0mm)

Body: K (6.5mm)

Yarn

Recommended yarn is worsted weight #4 of any kind.

Rest of Materials Needed

Scissors

Tape Measure

Yarn Needle

Stitch Marker (optional)

Yarn or Faux Fur Pompom (optional)

Measurements

H: 8.5” W: 8.5”

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

Ch: chain

SC: single crochet

DC: double crochet

FPDC: front post double crochet

BPDC: back post double crochet

R: row

H: height

W: width

FLO: front loop only

Dec: decrease

(): Stitch count

**: repeat

FO: fasten off

YO: yarn over

Special Stitches

FPDC: to begin, yo, going front from the previous row going behind the post (going right to left), yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops on your hook, yo, pull through first 2 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops. Front post double crochet completed.

BPDC: to begin, yo, going behind from the previous row in front of the post (going right to left), yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops on the hook, yo, pull through first 2 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops. Back Post Double Crochet completed.

Brim:

Using your 5.0mm hook and Ch7

R1: in second ch from hook sc and in the next 5 stitches. Ch1 and turn. (6)

R2: ch1, sc in first stitch, sc in the FL of the next four stitches, sc in the last stitch. Ch1 and turn. (6)

Repeat R2 until you have a total of 60 rows. Here you will take both ends and slip stitch them together. Turn inside out where seam is on the inside.

Body of Beanie

Switch to your K (6.5mm) hook.

R1: ch1, sc in each stitch across the brim. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (60)

R2: ch2, dc in each stitch. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (60)

R3: ch2, *FPDC around the next 3 stitches, BPDC around the next 3 stitches,* slip stitch to first stitch to join. (60)

R4-5: repeat r3. (60)

R6: ch2, *BPDC around the next 3 stitches, FPDC around the next 3 stitches,* slip stitch to first stitch to join. (60)

R7-8: repeat r6. (60)

R9: ch2, *FPDC around the next 3 stitches, BPDC around the next 3 stitches,* slip stitch to first stitch to join. (60)

R10-11: repeat r9. (60)

R12: ch2, *BPDC around the next 3 stitches, FPDC around the next 3 stitches,* slip stitch to first stitch to join. (60)

R13-14: repeat r12. (60)

R15: ch2, *FPDC around the next 3 stitches, BPDC around the next 3 stitches,* slip stitch to first to join. (60)

R16-17: repeat r15. (60)

R18: ch1, *sc in the next 3 stitches, dec,* slip stitch to first stitch to join. (48)

R19: ch1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, dec,* slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R20: ch1, *sc in next stitch, dec,* slip stitch to first to join. (24)

FO and leave a long tail for cinching up the top of your beanie.

Cinching Up Your Beanie

Start weaving in and out every second stitch. Pull yarn tight, to close the top of your beanie. Secure it with a knot and weave in your ends. You can top your beanie with Faux Fur Beanie or a yarn pompom.

Your newest beanie is completed. Ready for the wild world to see it. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and make this beanie. Your support is greatly appreciated.

XoXoXoXoXo—MM_Crochet17

Please Note: This pattern is for personal use only. The content and pictures contained within this pattern belong to MM_Crochet17. You’re more than welcome to sell your finished piece, but I do encourage you to link back to my website (www.mm-crochet17.com). Use #mandmcrochet and #jaggedridgebeanie when sharing your work on social media. If any questions or concerns may come up, please don’t hesitate to contact me, I am here to help.

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Strike Threw Snowcapped Earwarmer/Cowl/Beanie, Free Crohet Pattern, MM_Crochet17

©️2020 MM_Crochet17, wearing The Beanie

”No One is you and that is your power.”

Shanna Skidmore

When you think that something wouldn’t work, but after many tries, the envision finally took place. I just wasn’t going to give up on this, not at all. Many rip it’s and rip it’s ran through this yarn. It’s just like life, when something doesn’t work and you think you have failed yourself, never give up, because trust me it’s there. Put it aside for the time being and pick it back up the day after. Trust me it will work.

If you know me the one things I am a sucker for are super chunky yarn, big hooks, and puffed stitches. They bring out the joy and happiness in my life. It makes me drool and wanting more. This yarn from Lion Brand Yarn in Hometown USA, was the perfect fit for this design and I couldn’t resist it, but you can use any super bulky #6 yarn that you have been eying. Plus, when I found my N hook from Boye Yarn Crafts my heart was in love at first sight. These two pairings are a dream come true. They make items that are super comfy, warm and squishy items, that just make my world a happy place.

I like big hooks and can’t lie. I like big yarn and I can’t lie. I like big puffy stitches and I can’t lie. These three sentences are all that go through my head, when I get to pick them up and work with them. It just makes me chuckle, while my husband just gives me a weird look each and every time. I look back and say, “What?” He tells, “I just love seeing you this happy with whatever you do.”

If you love super fast projects that work up quick, then you are going to enjoy making this. I wanted to incorporate stitches that were simple and easy to work. The single crochet is my best friend, as you can see it’s just a dream to work, as there isn’t much required knowledge. I then decided to add a little texture, by going into the back loop in the next two rows, to give the effect of a strike through. Which, gave its name.

When it came time doing my puff stitches, I wanted a little twist. Instead of doing the traditional puff with a ch1 to close it, I don’t close the stitch, as it groups each together. It just makes it easier for you to go into the stitch, plus gave it a more definite texture that speaks to me. Always love taking a twist and spin just to play on the textures.

One more thing to add before we get to the deets, this free crochet pattern comes as three patterns in one. Who doesn’t like that? I love it so much when this happens.

Difficulty/Skill Level

Beginner +

Yarn

Lion Brand Yarn Hometown #6 Super Bulky Yarn or any other comparable to recommended. (Beanie/Cowl ~100yds or 2 skeins) (Ear Warmer ~ 60yds or 1 skein)

Supplies/Materials

Hook: Boye Yarn Crafts N/15-10.00mm

Scissors

Tape Measure

Stitch Marker (optional)

Large Eyed Needle (for weaving in ends)

Yarn/Faux Fur Pompom (for beanie, optional)

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

Ch: chain

SC: single crochet

SCFCH: single crochet foundation chain

BLO: back loop only

R: row

PS: Puff Stitch

YO: Yarn Over

FO: Fasten Off

**: repeat

W: Width

H: Height

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch: yo, insert hook into indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, yo, insert hook back into same stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 5 loops on your hook, yo, pull through all 5 loops, DON’T CH1, repeat.

SCFCH press here to watch a video from http://www.glamour-4-you.com, this really helped me for getting the hang of the foundation ch.

Measurements

Ear warmer: W-9″ H-4″

Cowl/Beanie: W-9.25″(second puff row) H-9″

Additional Notes

US crochet terminology used.

Ch’s don’t count as a stitch.

In the pattern below I have included three ways you can enjoy this pattern, just to have a little versatility to enjoy it.

If you aren’t comfortable with doing the SCFCH, you are more than welcome to ch36, join ch to the first ch (making sure you have no twist), ch1 and sc in same stitch and repeat across. Join to first stitch and carry on with r2 of the pattern.

Pattern

R1: 36SCFCH and join together.

R2: ch1, sc in the blo same stitch and each blo of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R3: repeat r2. (36)

R4: ch2, puff in the same stitch and each of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R5: ch1, sc in the same stitch and each of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R6: ch1, sc in blo the same stitch and each blo of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R7: repeat r6. (36)

Here you can FO if you could like to have it as an ear warmer or continue onto the Cowl or Beanie.

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Rows 1-5
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Ear Warmer Pattern

R8: ch2, puff in the same stitch and each of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R9: ch1, sc in the same stitch and each of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R10: ch1, sc in the blo of same stitch and each blo of next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R11: repeat r10. (36)

R12: ch2, puff in same stitch and each of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R13: ch1, sc in same stitch and each of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R14: ch1, sc in the blo of same stitch and each blo of next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

R15: repeat r14. (36)

R16: ch1, sc in the same stitch and each of the next 35 stitches. Slip stitch to first stitch to join. (36)

Here you may FO and weave in ends to leave it as a cowl, or you may carry onto the last instruction to make the beanie.

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Cowl Pattern
©️2020 MM_Crochet
Cowl Pattern

For making the Beanie, FO and leave a long tail for cinching the top closed. Now, grab your large eyed needle and thread it with the long tail still attached to your hat. You will be weaving your needle in and out every other front loop, when you get to the beginning, pull your yarn tight closing the top of your beanie. Tie a knot to secure it and weave in your ends. Here you may attach any kind of pompom you would like or you can leave it as is.

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Beanie Pattern

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and make this new addition. I really hoped you enjoy it and can’t wait to see what you come up with. Your support and love is really appreciative.

XOXOXO —MM_Crochet17

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This pattern is for personal use only. Please don’t copy or paste, resell, claim, or recreate any portion of this pattern, in full or sections as it belongs to me. Please don’t use, resell, recreate, or claim any picture as your own, as they belong to me. You may sell what you make from this pattern, but I encourage you to credit back to me as the pattern designer, by tagging my website (mm-crochet17.com), tagging me on social media by using @mm_crochet17 and #mandmcrochet on Instagram, on Facebook @MandM-Crochet.

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Double Cross Shawl, Free Crochet Pattern, By MM_Crochet17

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After, seeing so many inspiring shawls and different patterns coming alive, I just knew it was time to take the plunge. My heart understood that this wasn’t going to be easy, just knew I needed to do this. Sometimes we can’t change the path we are destined for. Personally, I believe this was my path to embark.

Intimidation’s, frustration’s, give ups and put downs I was feeding myself all day, something told myself to fight the power. Put the bugger away and start again. These were the things I knew I needed to do, but it was hard to break the heartache. The pain was hard to fight and pull it off, but nothing changed. Our instincts show us where the footprints in life are to be placed. What we think that maybe impossible is the possible. These were the things that kept racing throughout my mind.

As, three days passed, I decided it was time for my hands to pick it back up and finish what I started. People in my life have always told me, I never finish what I start. Now, this was my time to prove I can do this. This was my win-win for myself, to make me feel proud and accomplished, plus it becomes one of many life-changing experiences I needed.

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Materials

Hook- E (3.5mm), Yarn- Lion Brand Yarn Mandala in Serpent (1.25 skeins includes tassels) or any #3 weight yarn, Stitch Markers (optional), Scissors Tapestry Needle, Tassels (optional)

Please Note: this pattern is for personal use only. Don’t copy or paste any portion or in full of this pattern, as it belongs to me. Don’t use, resell, or recreate any photos contained in this pattern as they belong to me. You may sell what you make from this pattern, but I encourage you to link back to my website (www.mmcrochet17.wordpress.com), as I am the pattern designer, tag me on social media @mm_crochet17 and use #mandmcrochet.

Abbreviations Used

CH- chain,

SC- single crochet,

DC- double crochet,

FPDC- front post double crochet,

BPDC- back post double crochet,

SS- slip stitch,

Popcorn Stitch,

**- repeat,

()- complete in that section,

YO- yarn over,

FO- fasten off.

Notes

US Crochet Terminology is used in this pattern.

You will be working in rows, turning your work after each completion of each row.

Ch3 does count as a stitch, but when you get to the border the ch1 isn’t a stitch.

** are used to be repeated.

() are used to be repeated in that section only.

You will notice that if your shawl is starting to curl up, it does workout, but you may want to block your shawl.

Adding tassels are an option to add to each corner, as they add character to your new shawl.

Measurements: Width- 4.9.” and Height- 27”.

Special Stitch

Popcorn Stitch– to begin, start by yo, insert into indicated stitch, yo, pull a loop, yo, pull through first 2loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops on hook, first dc completed, you will repeat 4x all in the same stitch, to have a total of 5dc’s all in same stitch, on your last dc pull up a loop and pull out your hook, going back into your first dc, insert your hook from front-back, going under the first 2loops of first stitch and into the dropped loop of last stitch, pull through and ch1 to close.

FPDC– to begin yo, instead of entering your in the stitch we will going around the post of the dc from previous stitch of previous row going front to back going , yo, pull up a loop, now we will complete the dc, yo, pull through first 2loops, yo, pull through last 2loops, completed.

BPDC– to begin you will be going in opposite direction of the FPDC, yo, insert your hook behind the dc of previous row going over the post back to front, yo, pull up a loop, yo, now we will complete the dc, pull through first 2loops, yo, pull through last 2loops, completed.

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Now let’s get into this.

Start by ch4 and SS to first ch to join.


R1: ch3, 4dc, ch2, 5dc all in the ring. Turn.

R2: ch3, 2dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch up to ch2 space, (2dc ch2 2dc in the corner), dc in each stitch until one stitch remains, 3dc in stitch, turn.
R3: repeat r2.
R4: ch3, *sk next stitch, dc in next, dc back into sk stitch* repeat up until the corner,(2dc ch2 2dc) in the corner, *sk next stitch, dc in next stitch, dc back into sk stitch* repeat until one stitch remains, dc in remaining stitch. Turn.
R5: ch3, 2dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch until 2dc remain, fpdc around last 2dc, (2dc ch2 2dc in the corner), fpdc around next 2dc, dc in each stitch until one stitch remains, 3dc in last stitch. Turn.
R6: ch3, 2dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch until four stitches remain, bpdc around 2fpdc from previous row, dc in last 2dc, (2dc ch2 2dc in corner), dc in next 2dc, bpdc around 2fpdc from previous row, dc in each stitch until one remains, 3dc in last stitch. Turn.
R7: ch3, 2dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch until 6 stitches remain, fpdc around all 6 stitches, (2dc ch2 2dc all in the corner), fpdc around next 6stitches, dc in each until one stitch remains, 3dc in last stitch. Turn.
Repeat r4-7, until you have the desired length of your shawl. You will end on r4 and turn.

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Border Time

R1: ch1, sc in same stitch, ch6, *sk 4stitches, sc in next 2stitches, ch6* repeat up until corner, (2sc ch2 2sc in the corner), *ch6, sk 4stitches, sc in next 2stitches* repeat until one stitch remains, sc in last stitch. Turn.
R2-3: ch1, sc in same stitch, ch6, *sk over ch6 from previous row, sc in next 2stitches, ch6* repeat until 2stitches remain, sc in next 2stitches, (sk the 2sc, ch4 sk the 2sc in the corner), sc in next 2 stitches, *ch6, sk over ch6 from previous row, sc in next 2stitches* repeat until one stitch remains, sc in last stitch. Turn.
R4: ch3, dc in same stitch, ch4, *sc into the two middle dc from previous row before beginning the border and over the three ch6, ch4, dc in the 2sc from previous row, ch4* repeat up to the corner, (popcorn stitch ch2 popcorn stitch in the corner) ch4, *dc in the 2sc from previous row, ch4, sc in the the two dc from last row before the border and over the three ch6 from previous rows, ch4* repeat until one stitch remains, 2dc in last stitch. FO and weave in all ends.

Now you can add your tassels to each three corners of your shawl, to give it that little spark of character.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and make this shawl. Can’t wait to see the colors you choose to whip this up in.

XOXOXO MM_Crochet

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Meet The Maker

I want to proudly introduce myself to you. My name is Colt and I started my crochet journey back in 2016. It all begin on the day after Thanksgiving. My sister came down to visit us, she had these tools and yarn in hand (which to me sounded all crazy and weird). I really couldn’t take my eyes off the magic she was creating. That was my life changing moment. I asked my mother in law if she would teach me this new wonder. She grabbed some black yarn and hook, started the circle for and handed me this adventure. I couldn’t hold the yarn and hook properly at first, because my mind couldn’t grab the concept at first. It was like teaching a baby how to work the first time. I put myself down through the whole process and almost gave up. My determination and confidence, is what finally got me the grasp. After, that moment it was life changing. All things were just popping in and out of my head, just all the things I want to accomplish and take on.

After, month of tackling the basic stitches and mastering them, I decided it was time to dive into pattern reading. There was this one pattern that I wanted to try out, as I thought I was ready, so many attempts and frustrations, I told myself no more. I tucked it away and said a pray to help me get through it. Two days later, I pulled it out and everything went as a smooth. This was the door that opened my journey to new possibilities. With many different patterns I accomplished and mastered, everybody told me I should start my own business and start getting my stuff out there. So, I contacted my older sister just see her thoughts about going in with me to create one of our own, I just couldn’t be happier that it’s here today. This fun creative hobby I dove into 2yrs ago has finally became what it is today and couldn’t be happier.

Now as it is 2019, I have started writing my own patterns and getting my ideas out into the wild world. I plan to keep writing more patterns and do more blogging, to get ideas out there. This has been one incredible journey of a lifetime of happiness. I am blessed to be apart a great community of makers and new makers. Over a year and a half, I got into pattern testing and can’t explain how much it means to me. For helping other designers make their creativeness become a reality and to get out into the wild. These are the one things that keep my inspiration in thriving mode and that energy to keep it alive. I have met so many amazing people in this journey, that fill my heart. My husband, family and in laws, have been my biggest supporters and fans, that I am appreciative to have in my quarters, to make the drive real and joy to keep creating.

Little fun facts about me: married my best friend (couldn’t be in this world without him); been married since January 28, 2015; have two little daschund (that I adore); yarn hoarder; friendly personality; honesty is what I live by; born and raised in Wyoming (still a resident); going after my long life dream to become a nurse and excited; I love anything that deals with becoming one with nature (hiking, bouldering, backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, site seeing); traveling is my passion (especially going to national parks); plus this little fact nobody really knows about me, I am a baker.

XOXO