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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

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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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Hall-O-Ween Night Pumpkin — Crochet Pattern

Happy Saturday Y’all. I got another pumpkin pattern for y’all. Time to keep growing your pumpkin patch.

It’s quick and easy to work up. I literally timed myself while making this one, you will have it worked up from start to finish, in 45 minutes. This is a stash buster or even a scrap yarn project, trying to use up all the yarn — you’ll want to make this one hands down.

Yea I got a question for y’all, when you do stop making pumpkins? Do you only make them from September-October or do you make them all year long? I can honestly tell you, I might not stop. But, I do have a few more I need to finish writing up and designing as well. So, yeah, I just might be making pumpkins the rest of the year, I think that will be ok.

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Hall-O-Ween Night Pumpkin

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Design

Have you ever wondered what holding 2 strands of yarn can create? This pumpkin uses double strands. It creates a bulky piece, you will fall in love. This pumpkin is constructed with using half double crochet and using a yarn under technique and using single crochet with a yarn under technique for the seam. With your double strands held together, not one will come out the same with your color scheme. You will make a rectangle, taking the 2 ends together to seam them and to form a tube. To bring more into a pumpkin shape you will cinch bottom closed first, turning inside out so your seam will be placed on the inside, stuff it and cinch your top closed. Now, comes the best part, you get shape it to form it into a pumpkin, by wrapping your yarn around 4-6 times pulling them tight to create the shape you want. You will enjoy this pumpkin.

Yarn

I want to say thank you to Furls Crochet, for sending me their Wander Yarn for this design. They sent me Thatch and Obsidian, to design this pumpkin. This yarn is 100% acrylic based yarn in worsted weight, category 4. I am telling y’all you have to try this yarn and get yourself some. It’s super soft to the touch, making you not wanting to leave your hands. It slides off your hook like butter. It also has a very nice sheen look to it as well. But, the best feature I love about this yarn and for this design, is the SQUISH factor it beholds. One thing I want to say, it does snag with your top of your hook, so really pay attention to that. You can use my Back End Hook Pull Tutorial, to help not snag your yarn. In closing, this yarn is a new love of mine. It’s affordable $5 a skein, buy 5 or more you get a Free Tote with your yarn. Also, it comes in 24 amazing color options. Don’t forget this as well, Furls Crochet, even offers 14 Palette Packs to choose from.

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Hook

Again, I want to thank Furls Crochet for sending me Streamline Galaxy Solar Flare Swirl I/9 (5.5mm), for this design. The Swirl Hooks are my favorite completely. They are medium lightweight, making you soar through your projects in no time. They don’t cramp my hands, leaving me crocheting for hours. They are also my big Eye Candy, by the blending of colors, creating the Swirl. They came in 11 different color options and in 10 different sizes (G+-P). You will fall in love, like I have over the years. I have using Furls Crochet Swirl Hooks since 2017 and I won’t stop.

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Now… let’s get into what you came for… Hall-O-Ween Night Pumpkin

Disclosure: this pattern is for personal use only. Don’t sell or recreate or pass off as your own, as this pattern still belongs to us. Don’t copy or paste, in portion or full, as this pattern still belongs to us. Don’t translate this pattern in another language or use for teaching, without contacting for permission to do so.

Skill Level — Beginner +

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Gauge

10 rows x *14 HDC* = 4” square

Measurements Before Seaming

  • Width: ~6.25”
  • Length: ~10”

Measurements After Seaming

  • Width: 5”
  • Length: 6”

Materials

Hook: Furls Solar Flare Swirl I/9 (5.5mm) or hook to obtain gauge

Yarn: Furls Wander Yarn in Thatch and Obsidian, 100% acrylic Worsted Weight 4 yarn, you can use any type of worsted weight 4 yarn

Total Yardage for holding both strands: ~50-60

Notions

  • Stitch Marker (optional)
  • Scissors
  • Tape Measure
  • Tapestry Needle (cinching and weaving)
  • Polyfil (for stuffing , about 2-3 handfuls)
  • Stick or Cinnamon Stick
  • Glue Gun (optional)

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Abbreviations/Stitches Used

  • Ch: chain
  • HDC: half double crochet
  • SC: single crochet
  • Slst: slip stitch
  • (): stitch count
  • YU: yarn under
  • YO: yarn over
  • **: special stitch
  • FO: fasten off
  • RS: right side
  • WS: wrong side

Special Stitches

HDC with YU: to being this stitch, YO (as normal), insert your hook into indicated stitch, this part instead of YO you’re going to YU (here your hook will on top of your yarn and the yarn under the hook), pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), YO (as normal) and pull through all three loops. You have completed your stitch.

SC with YU: to begin this stitch, insert your hook into indicated stitch, YU (here your hook will be on top of your yarn and the yarn under the hook), pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), YO (as normal) and pull through both loops. You have completed your stitch.

Pattern Notes

US Crochet Terminology used.

Ch’s don’t count as a stitch.

This pattern is worked in turning rows.

You will holding 2 strands throughout the pattern, even when you are cinching and shaping your pumpkin.

You can decide which ends you want facing on the outside after seaming up and which color formation you like the best, to make this happen you will either have your ch side on the back of the last row or have your ch side on the front of the last row, than seam it up.

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Pattern Time …

Start by holding 2 strands and Ch21

R1: in 2nd from hook *HDC* and *HDC* in each remaining Ch. (20)

R2: Ch1 and turn, *HDC* in same stitch and *HDC* in each remaining stitch. (20)

R1-R5 completed. Click Image to Shop Furls Crochet Hooks and Yarn.

R3-24: Repeat R2.

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Don’t FO here. Now we will move onto seaming up your pumpkin.

Seaming

Ch1 and turn, bring the other end up, going into both side, *SC* through each stitch (20), FO and leave a long tail ~5”. Move onto cinching bottom closed.

This is what you should end up after seaming your pumpkin. Click Image to Shop Furls Crochet Hook and Yarn.

Cinching Bottom Closed

Thread your yarn onto your needle, weave in and out of the top of each row, finishing back into where you started, unthread your needle and pull on your tail tight to bring it together. Secure by tying a few knots. You don’t need to weave in your ends, just leave on the inside of your pumpkin

This is how your pumpkin should look after cinching the bottom closed. Click Image to Shop Furls Crochet Hooks and Yarn.

Turn pumpkin inside out (seam should be on the inside) and STUFF your pumpkin.

Pumpkin should look after stuffing. Click Image to Shop Furls Crochet Hooks and Yarn.

Cinching Top Closed

Use Double Strand cut ~ 5-6” long tail

Thread your yarn onto your needle, weave in and out of the top of each row long the top, finishing back into where you started, unthread your needle and pull on both tails to bring it together, closing the top. Secure by tying a few knots. Weave in your ends. Now, move onto to shaping your pumpkin.

Shaping your Pumpkin

With holding 2 strands together cut about 30-32” long tail

Tread your needle, start by poking your need through the bottom out through the top, warp your yarn over your pumpkin, poke needle back through the bottom out through the top, pull tight (also pull tight on the strand hanging out the bottom), warp yarn again around your pumpkin, poke through the bottom out through the top, at this point you’re going to keep warping evenly around your pumpkin in the same process, for a total of 4-6 warps, having a total of 4-6 bumps on your pumpkin.

To finish, your needle is still out the top, simply poke needle back through the top out through the bottom.

Tie a few knots to secure. Unthread needle.

Weave in your ends. Now, you can poke a stick or cinnamon stick in the top. You can also glue the stick or cinnamon stick to the top of your pumpkin, to keep it in place.

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Final Words

Your new Hall-O-Ween Night Pumpkin is complete. Thank you for taking the time by stopping by to make this. I hope you enjoyed making your new pumpkin. I literally can’t wait to see what colors you choose to make your pumpkin in.

When sharing, don’t forget to tag me on Facebook (@mandm.crochet) and Instagram (@mm_crochet17), using #mandmcrochet and #hall-o-weennightpumpkin, to have a chance to be featured on our stories or feed.

If you have any questions that may arise, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mm.crochet17@icloud.com, I am here to help.

Disclosure

Please don’t copy or paste any portion of this pattern in parts or full, as it’s strictly prohibited. Please don’t recreate, redistribute, or sell this pattern off as your own, as it belongs to us. Please don’t reuse, recreate or sell any photos contained in this pattern, off as your own, as they belong to us. Don’t translate this pattern in another language without permission from us. Don’t use this pattern for any educational purposes without having permission from us. You may sell what you make from this pattern, but I do encourage you link back to our website: mm-crochet17.com, to credit us as the designer.

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Crescent Moon Appliqué — Crochet Pattern

Quick and easy make. A stash buster and scrap yarn project. Bringing the moon to your hands. Finally, you can say to everyone, you have the moon in your hands.

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Have you ever made an appliqué before? Do you know what an appliqué is or what you can do with them?

There are so many appliqué patterns out there. They are a little project you can make, with less amount of yarn. They bring amazing characteristics to any make you are making or use them in the photos you capture.

Here are projects you can add them to:

  • Beanies
  • Bags of any kind
  • Cardigans
  • Cowls/Scarfs
  • Gloves/Mittens
  • Sweaters
  • Tee’s

They can bring them all together. These little items are just perfect to add, rather than, using tapestry crochet. You just simply add them by sewing them on or you can even crochet them onto your projects. Me personally, I love sewing them on.

I can honestly tell you this: this project is literally perfect for both and I made it this on purpose. Sometimes … things like the just happen and they did here.

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Here is a little information about Crescent Moons and why they are my favorite and why I created them:

When the Moon appears early in its first quarter or late in its last quarter, only a small arc-shaped section is visible and illuminated by the Sun.

The orientation of the crescent Moon depends on the time of day, the season, and the viewer’s location.

  • During evening twilight, from January through March, in all of the northern temperate latitudes (from 25° to 50° north latitude, encompassing Canada, China, all of Europe, Japan, Russia, and the United States), the changing angle of the lunar orbit with respect to the horizon orients the crescent with its points, or horns, aimed upward, displaying a benevolent smile.
  • For the remainder of the year, the crescent appears sideways, like an archer’s bow.

At no time of night from any location on Earth does the Moon appear to be frowning; this occurs only around midday, in full sunlight.

The year-round view from the tropics is of a smiling crescent.

If you want to read more about Crescent Moons read them here: https://www.almanac.com/content/captivating-crescent-moon

Once you start, I can tell you that you won’t just stop at one moon. You will have a million moons.

Design

Halloween had been in my mind all month long. From watching all the horror movies, Halloween designs I have made and that eerie Halloween night when you can see the moon while Trick or Treating, the moon is hanging about you. I had yo captivate that feeling. To create that Crescent shape and moon like feeling, I can say it took me awhile, but settled on this one. You start with a chain, your first and last stitch are made in the actual ch’s, the stitches in between are made around the chain. Even, if you choose to make them right on your project, it will be the same sequence as not making them right on your project. I haven’t set a certain hook or yarn, because the hook or yarn will give you a small or x-large size moon. I will give you sample sizes in the hooks that I used so you get a feel.

Yarn

There is no exact yarn for this project. For the samples, I used a worsted weight 4 100% acrylic yarn, which is Red Heart Yarn Super Saver in White and Gold. It just had that more heavier feel I love to use and holds it shape, plus the colors are a wide spectrum that is endless. Feel free to use any yarn weight or type, you have on hand for these moons. Feel free to use any color from your favorite color or the yarn you have been wanting to use for a while now.

If you would like, shop a wide variety of yarn from the links below of my favorite yarn companies:

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Hook

I used my absolutely favorite and best hooks in the world for this design. I used my Furls Streamline Swirl Hooks. They are a medium lightweight hook, they float through yarn like frosting a cake. They glide with the yarn like a match made in heaven. They come in 11 different color styles and 10 different sizes. They are perfect for hands, not leaving them cramping and crocheting for hours, but they are totally Eye Candy, just as much.

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Skill Level

Beginner +

Gauge

Gauge isn’t crucial to this pattern, as I have made it towards using any hook or yarn of your choice.

Measurements

~ Length — Tip to Tip: 1.5”

~ Width — middle stitch: 0.75”

Materials

  • Hook: Any Size
  • Yarn: any weight, any type and any color
  • Tape Measure
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Marker (optional)
  • Tapestry Needle (weaving in ends)

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

  • Ch: chain
  • Slst: slip stitch
  • SC: single crochet
  • HDC: half double crochet
  • DC: double crochet
  • TRC: treble crochet
  • BLO: back loop only
  • YO: yarn over
  • FO: fasten off

Special Stitches

HDC: to begin this stitch, YO, insert your hook into indicated stitch, YO, pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), YO and pull through all loops on your hook

DC: to being this stitch, YO, insert your hook in indicated stitch, YO, pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), YO, pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on your hook), YO and pull through last 2 loops

TRC: to begin this stitch, YO over twice, insert your hook into indicated stitch, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), YO, pull through first 2 loops (3 loops on your hook), YO, pull through next 2 loops (2 loops on your hook), YO and pull through the last 2 loops

Pattern Notes

There are a few, as this a super quick and easy make.

  • Uses US Crochet Terminology
  • Ch’s don’t as a stitch
  • Instead of going in the actual Ch, you’re going around the base Ch’s
  • The size of your moons, all depends on the size of your hook and yarn you’re using
  • When you get closer to the end of the Ch, simply and lightly, push the stitches up on the Ch, to have more to complete the stitch sequence.
  • To measure your width: you’re just measuring the treble crochet, as they are the center of the moon
  • To measure your length: you’re going to start at the first sc to the Slst, which are the tips of the moon
  • I written this pattern in 3 different sizes all by the ch’s you start with. You get a more of a curve or a straight edge
  • You can make these Moons as a stand alone or right onto your project

Now …. Let’s start making MOONS

1st Moon:

Start by Ch8, in 2nd Ch from hook place a SC, place 2 HDC around the Ch, place 3 DC around the Ch, place 3 TRC around the Ch, place 3 DC around the Ch, place 2 HDC around the Ch, place a SC around the Ch, Slst into the first Ch made. FO and weave in your ends.

2nd Moon:

Start by Ch8, in 2nd Ch from hook place a SC, place 2 HDC around the Ch, place 2 DC around the Ch, place 3 TRC around the Ch, place 2 DC around the Ch, place 2 HDC around the Ch, place a SC around the Ch, Slst into the first Ch made. FO and weave in your ends.

3rd Moon:

Start by Ch7, in 2nd Ch from hook place a SC, place 2 HDC around the Ch, place 2 DC around the Ch, place a TRC around the Ch, place 2 DC around Ch, place 2 HDC around the Ch, place a SC around Ch, Slst into the first Ch made. FO and weave in your ends.

Attaching Your Moon …

Figure out on your make where you would like to attach your moon at. With that, cut a long piece of yarn, thread onto your needle, tie a knot on the bottom, with your moon in given place, sew your moon in place by simply going through the BLO’S along the edge of the moon, tie a knot to secure and weave in your ends.

Attaching Moon right on ….

Figure out where you would like to attach your moon. With that being said, attach your yarn with a Slst, simply follow the steps above for the type of moon you would like to make, after your last stitch you made, Slst it down, FO and weave in your ends.

3 finished Crescent Moons

Final Words ….

Thank you for taking the time to come here and checkout my latest design. Your support for my little crochet world is amazing and means a lot to me. Where, I can keep creating and bringing more designs. I literally can’t wait to see what you do with your new Crescent Moons and the colors you’re going to choose.

When sharing, don’t forget to tag me on Facebook (@mandm.crochet) and Instagram (@mm_crochet17), using #mandmcrochet and #crescentmoonapplique, to have a chance to be featured on our stories or feed.

If you have any questions that may arise, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mm.crochet17@icloud.com, I am here to help.

Disclosure

Please don’t copy or paste any portion of this pattern in parts or full, as it’s strictly prohibited. Please don’t recreate, redistribute, or sell this pattern off as your own, as it belongs to us. Please don’t reuse, recreate or sell any photos contained in this pattern, off as your own, as they belong to us. Don’t translate this pattern in another language without permission from us. Don’t use this pattern for any educational purposes without having permission from us. You may sell what you make from this pattern, but I do encourage you link back to our website: mm-crochet17.com, to credit us as the designer.

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Oozy Bleeding Pumpkin — Crochet Pattern

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Are you fan of handmade decor? Are you a fan of horror movies? Are you a fan of making handmade pumpkins, to add to your collection?

Well … the wait is over. My first pumpkin design is officially ready to be made and placed in your handmade decor collection. I wanted to bring the horror movie fan out of me, so I designed this pumpkin. Featuring, the gory details from when someone in the movies has died.

I know that sounds morbid and horrible, but that is what horror movies are about. Am I right. The first one I seen was Chucky, as he is carrying around that bloody knife. Than, I moved onto to Halloween with Micheal Myers, The Nightmare On Elm St with Freddy Kruger and Friday The 13th with Jason. These were my inspiration and brought it to life.

My Husband was also my inspiration through this design, as well. He thought it would be amazing if I made pumpkins, to put them out on display and a little handmade decor to the house.

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Oozy Bleeding Pumpkin Pattern

We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.

Stephen King
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Design

This design uses Tapestry Crochet through Half Double Crochet, creating the blood illusion and the dripping of the blood. You make a rectangle, seaming the 2 ends together to form a tube, turning inside out. Cinch the bottom close, stuff it and cinch the top closed. Warping yarn around to form the bumps look-a-like on a pumpkin, with the blood looking like it’s oozing out from the top to the bottom. Grab a cinnamon stick or a stick from your yard, to give it that life like stem.

Yarn

This pattern, I wanted to use a more heavier and sturdier yarn, to create this pumpkin. I had some Yarnspirations Red Heart Yarn Super Saver in White and Cherry Red, I just knew these two were perfect. They are a Worsted Weight No. 4, 100% acrylic yarn, perfect to bringing this fun Hallorror to life.

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Great Substitute Yarn

Furls Wander Yarn; Furls Whims Merino Worsted Yarn; WeCrochet; KintPicks; Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or Heartland Yarn

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Hook

I love my Furls Crochet Streamline Swirl Hooks, which I used for this design, in my H (5mm) size. They have a lightweight feel, while you are busy stitching away. They have the perfect grip, making me crochet for longer, while not making my hands cramp up.

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This pumpkin will give you all the spooky and creepy vibes, giving you the most SPOOKTACULAR Halloween ever. Hope you enjoy this gory pumpkin.

Now, let’s get into this …

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Skill Level: Beginner +

Gauge

16 HDC x 10 rows = 4” square

Measurements

Length before seaming: 10”

Width before seaming: 5”

Finished Measurements

Width: 5”

Length: 5”

Materials

~ Hook: H (5.0mm) or to obtain gauge

~ Yarn: Worsted Weight No. 4 in any type, using White and Red ~ 50 – 60yds total

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Notions

  • Scissors
  • Tape Measure
  • Stitch Marker (optional)
  • Tapestry Needle (weaving and cinching)
  • Polyfil (~ 2 handfuls for stuffing)
  • Stick or Cinnamon Stick
  • Glue Gun (optional)

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

  • Ch: chain
  • SC: single crochet
  • HDC: half double crochet
  • MC: main color
  • CC: contrasting color
  • R: row
  • St: stitch
  • (): stitch count
  • YO: yarn over
  • FO: fasten off

Special Techniques

Carrying the yarn: when you’re carrying your yarn and turning, after the second stitch, lightly pull not your working yarn tail to hide the opposite color yarn, so that it’s not too visible.

Changing Colors: there are so many tutorial videos out there on YouTube you can find, but this is how I do it. Before completing indicated stitch, let go of working yarn, YO and pull 2nd yarn through all loops on your hook, pull on the dropped yarn to tighten the stitch and locking it

Shaping Pumpkin: when wrapping yarn around pumpkin, make sure you pull tight to form the crease and the round bumps of a pumpkin. Make you sure you warping evenly.

Notes

This pattern uses US Crochet Terminology

Ch’s at the beginning of the row DON’T COUNT AS STITCHES

This pumpkin pattern is worked in turning rows

This pattern uses Tapestry Crochet, to create the blood illusion color work

Don’t FO any color, you will be carrying them both throughout

Pumpkin is worked as rectangle, taking the small ends and seaming them together to form a tube, cinch the bottom closed by weaving in and out, turn inside out, stuff it, cinch the top closed by weaving in and out, than shape the pumpkin

When stuffing, you don’t need to pack the stuffing in, I used about 2 handfuls, it will help keep the pumpkin to sit on its own

Red can be on top or bottom, that will be how you decide which one to cinch up first

You can either poke your cinnamon stick or stick in the top of your pumpkin or glue it with a glue gun

This is how the start of your pumpkin should look, before making it into a pumpkin. Click Image to Shop Furls hooks, yarn and tools.

Pattern Time ….

Time to start making your Oozy Bleeding Pumpkin. Gory Horrific Instructions below👇🏻

Start with MC and Ch21

R1: in 2nd ch from hook, place a HDC and in the next 8 Ch’s, switch to CC, HDC in the next 2 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next stitch, change to CC, HDC in the last 9 Ch’s (20)

R2: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 12 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the last 8 stitches (20)

R3: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 12 stitches, switch to CC, HDC in the next 8 stitches (20)

R4: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 8 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 12 stitches (20)

R5: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 6 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 6 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next stitch, change to CC, HDC in the next 7 stitches (20)

R6: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 14 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 6 stitches (20)

R7: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 8 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 2 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next stitch, change to CC, HDC in the next 9 stitches (20)

R8: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 12 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 8 stitches (20)

R9: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 12 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 8 stitches (20)

R10: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 8 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 12 stitches (20)

R11: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 6 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 6 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next stitch, change to CC, HDC in the next 7 stitches (20)

R12: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 14 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 6 stitches (20)

R13: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 8 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 2 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next stitch, change to CC, HDC in the next 9 stitches (20)

R14: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 12 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 8 stitches (20)

R15: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 12 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 8 stitches (20)

R16: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 8 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 12 stitches (20)

R17: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 6 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 6 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next stitch, change to CC, HDC in the next 7 stitches (20)

R18: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 14 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 6 stitches (20)

R19: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 8 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 2 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next stitch, change to CC, HDC in the next 9 stitches (20)

R20: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 12 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 8 stitches (20)

R21: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 12 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 8 stitches (20)

R22: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 8 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 12 stitches (20)

R23: Ch1 and turn, HDC in the next 6 stitches, change to CC, HDC in the next 6 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next stitch, change to CC, HDC in the next 7 stitches (20)

R24: Ch1 and turn, HDC tin the next 14 stitches, change to MC, HDC in the next 6 stitches (20)

Don’t FO. Move onto seaming.

Seaming

I used Single Crochet seam, for the toughness it provides holding them together. To keep it in the same colors, after finishing last row: don’t FO, keep carrying MC, SC through both ends of the first 6 stitches, change to CC, SC through both sides of the next 14 stitches, FO white about 5” long; FO MC, weave in red end.

This is what you will end up with after seaming and cinching bottom closed.

Cinch Bottom Closed

Now …. Take the CC, weave in and out of each stitch along the bottom, pull tight to close the bottom, tie a few knots to secure and turn pumpkin 🎃 inside out.

How bottom should look after cinching it closed.
Bottom after cinching and before turning inside out

Now, Stuff your pumpkin here to the top.

Now … Let’s cinch the top close

Take about 6”-7” long yarn tail, inserting your yarn through the top of every stitch, start by weaving in and out along the top, coming the same stitch you entered, pull the yarn tail tight to close the top, tie 2 knots to secure and weave the tails in the pumpkin 🎃. Or you can simply make top hole a little tighter by weaving tails around and pulling it tight, tie a few knots to secure and weave those ends in.

How top should look after cinching it closed.

Now ….. Let’s shape the Pumpkin 🎃

You can warp around pumpkin 4-6 times, I chose to do 5 times.

Take a long tail about 30”-32” long, insert needle from the bottom of your pumpkin up through the top, warp the tail around, inserting back through the bottom through the top, warp again another 4 times inserting back through the bottom through the top, after the last one, bring your yarn back through the top to the bottom, tie 2 knots to secure, weave the tails into the pumpkin 🎃.

How pumpkin should look after warping around

Now …. You can add the final touch by placing a stick or cinnamon stick to the top or gluing it to stay in place.

Now, you can add a stick or cinnamon stick into the top hole or if the hole is a little tighter you can glue it. Click Image to Shop Furls Crochet hooks, yarn or tools.

Your New Oozy Bleeding Pumpkin 🎃 is completed. Now, Let’s see your horror inspired Pumpkin.

Thank you for taking the time to make this pattern. I really hope you enjoyed making it as much as I did creating it. Your support and love are appreciated.

Finished Oozy Bleeding Pumpkin. Click Image to Shop Furls Crochet hooks, yarn and tools.

When sharing, don’t forget to tag me on Facebook (@mandm.crochet) and Instagram (@mm_crochet17), using #mandmcrochet and #oozybleedingpumpkin, to have a chance to be featured on our stories or feed.

If you have any questions that may arise, please don’t hesitate to contact me at mm.crochet17@.icloud.com, I am here to help.

Please don’t copy or paste any portion of this pattern in parts or full, as it’s strictly prohibited. Please don’t recreate, redistribute, or sell this pattern off as your own, as it belongs to us. Please don’t reuse, recreate or sell any photos contained in this pattern, off as your own, as they belong to us. Don’t translate this pattern in another language without permission from us. Don’t use this pattern for any educational purposes without having permission from us. You may sell what you make from this pattern, but I do encourage you link back to our website: mm-crochet17.com, to credit us as the designer.

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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.

Here are some other great yarns you could choose from as well for this pattern 👇🏻….

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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!!

Ferris Wheel Coasters by Me. ©️2021. Click Image to Shop Furls Streamline Hooks and grab yourself a new Ebony Hook (BOGO no code needed until 8/4).

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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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Foxy Loxy Pompom, Free Crochet Pattern, MM_Crochet17

Here lately, I have been seeing the love with this fur yarn from Lion Brand Yarn and beauty behind it. My heart melted and screamed in joy. Possibilities and designs started pouring in my head, with what I could make with this yarn. Just only one stuck, a full on crocheted PomPom to add to so many projects or making a fur ornament for decoration. Keep reading for the free pattern.

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Foxy Loxy Pompom in Baked Alaskan

When, I was trying to figure out how to do a pompom with this yarn, I came by Left In Knots fur crocheted PomPom, but I just couldn’t get it to work out for the life of me. It was like my brain was out of order at this time. Then, recently shortly after, I noticed that Crazy4crochetmama had come up with a pompom out of Red Heart Yarns Hygge, such a beautiful crocheted PomPom (that I need to try out, as well), which both were my inspiration for this pompom. Plus, even Bhooked inspired these with her podcast explaining on how to use this yarn. Which got me to thinking, I want to create something special to be used with this yarn.

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Chinchilla, Blonde Elk and Baked Alaskan Foxy Loxy Pompom

I love faux fur, as it is super soft and has a very luxurious touch to it, that had me dreaming to make a pompom that would resemble the same effect to it. This design just kept dancing inside the front of my brain, letting nothing else come forth until I produce this item.

Then, one night sitting on the couch, I grabbed this beautiful yarn out of stash and my big Boye size N/19 (10.00mm) Hook, started creating this design, the best idea I had, from the depths of my creativeness.

©️2020 MM_Crochet17
Chinchilla Faux Fur Yarn

This project resembles a squared piece of fur fabric. As it is the same soft touch, that all you want to do is keep petting it, like you would your dog. After, you have finished getting to your last measurement, FO and you don’t have to weave in your ends, then you begin cinching it up like you would a faux fur fabric and then stuff her up to get the same roundness as all those faux fur pompom’s on the market, but the greatest touch and best secret, is that is all crocheted up. That is the goal that I was looking for, once I started creating this joy. Plus, this yarn will not disappoint you in anyway, it will have you wanting more.

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Chinchilla Foxy Loxy Pompom
©️2020 MM_Crochet17
Blonde Elk Foxy Loxy Pompom
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Baked Alaskan Foxy Loxy Pompom

This yarn can be found at Lion Brand Yarn in many different shades: black panther, grey wolf, pink poodle, blue bengal, blonde elk, violet sterling, baked alaska, chinchilla, mink, Pomeranian, and bear. I have yet to try them all, but I can’t wait and the colors are to die for. The next color I am making these in are pink poodle and blue bengal, as these two are a gorgeous luxurious look. These will be available in my Shop soon for purchasing. 

On the plus size with this pattern, I have included a photo tutorial for you to follow, leading up to completing for your own Fauxy Loxy Pom, continue to the free pattern.

Before we begin this pattern please note what I have listed below:

©️2019. This pattern is for personal use only. Don’t copy or paste this pattern in full or portion, as it belongs to MMCrochet17. Don’t resell, redistribute, or recreate this pattern as your own, as it belongs to MMCrochet17. Don’t claim, use, recreate, or resell any pictures contained in this pattern as your own, as they belong to MMCrochet17. You may sell what you make from this pattern, but I encourage you credit back to me as I am the pattern designer, tagging/using my website, my Instagram @mm_crochet17, or Facebook @mandm-Crochet. You can even use the hashtag #mandmcrochet, so that I can your makes.

If you have any questions, contact us by email, on here or on social media. We are to help you and answer your questions.

Gauge

Not a crucial step, as I use measurements for this type of pattern.

Measurements

6.5″x6.5″ for the type of square you making for your Pompom.

Materials

Hook: Boye N/19 (10.00mm)

Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Go For Faux

Tape Measure

Scissors

Stitch Marker (optional)

Polyfill (~handful or a little more to get shape desired)

Long piece of any color worsted weight yarn (for cinching)

Darning Needle for sewing up the sides

Additional Notes

This pattern is written in US terminology.

When using this yarn, I suggest you be in a well lit area to see your stitches, as it’s hard to see them or you will have to feel for them, as it’s in the category #6 super bulky.

This pattern is worked in rows, chaining 1 and turning, before starting next row.

Ch1’s don’t count a stitch.

You don’t need to weave in your ends, as you will stuff them inside your pompom, before cinching up.

After, you are finished cinching up, pull tight, tie several knots to keep in place, then take one of the two strands and add your needle, poke needle across from where you are and pull through, tie several more knots and you’re done.

You will also notice that you can’t deal which row you are, I suggest you grab your tape measure and measure. until you get to 6.5″ and then carry onto finishing up your pompom.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

Ch: chain.

SC: single crochet.

R: row.

FO: fasten off.

ST: stitches.

H: hook.


Now, Let’s begin making your Pompom!!

To start, grab your N H and ch13.

R1: in the second ch from h sc, and sc in the next eleven ch’s. Ch1 and turn. (12st’s)

R2-12: sc in same st and next 11 st’s. Ch1 and turn. (12st’s)

Once your piece measures 6.5″ long and 6.5″ wide, FO and don’t weave in your ends, as they are easily to be stuffed inside your pompom when cinching. 

Now, it’s time to be cinched up. 

Grab a long piece of any color of your choice, of worsted weight yarn. Place your farming needle on your strand of yarn. Poke your yarn through the last stitch before FO’ing off, then continue around until you get to where you started, both tails should be facing on the same side. Un-string your needle and then begin pulling tight, before you close the pompom all the way closed, take your filling and stuff your pompom, continue to stuff until you have your desired look. Once, you’re done stuffing, pull on your two strings to have a tight hole, then begin tying several knots to secure it. Then begin stringing one of the two strands with your needle, then poke your needle across or diagonally from your knots, pull strand through, release needle from strand and tie several knots to secure. Cut your strings to desired length and now you can attach to your next project or tie knots to leave as an ornament for decorating for the seasons.

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Photo Tutorial

Now, you have completed your very own Fauxy Loxy Pom. You can share your item on social media, place it your shop for purchase make sure you tag me so I can see your color choice and how you are going to use it. 

Thank you for your love and support. 

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Sabi Star Flower Appliqué, Free Crochet Pattern, By MM_Crochet17

©️2020 MM_Crochet17

Today, as the warmer weather is starting to sprout through the woodwork, thought, how cool it would be design a different type of flower. It’s the season, for the things that we have forgotten through the winter, to bring back the many different colors Mother Nature keeps blessing us with. This little Star Flower appliqué would be a great fit on a scarf, summer dress, spring/summer cardigan, or just to have to take photos with.

Please Note: Don’t sell or claim this pattern in portion or in full as your own, as it belongs to M&M_Crochet. Please don’t use, recreate or sell, any photo, as they belong to M&M_ Crochet. You may share, sell or add it as a decorative piece to your creations, but I encourage you to credit back to me as the pattern designer, using my website: mm-crochet17.com; Instagram: @mm_crochet17 and using #mandmcrochet.

Materials Needed: 5.5mm Hook, 40yds any choice #4 yarn, stitch markers (optional), tapestry needle, and scissors.

Notes: Use of US crochet Terminology. With going up or down in hook size, it will change the size of your flower. You may change colors after completing your sc and hdc rows, it’s not recommended, but would be great to see different colors. After the last stitch in the last row, you will slip stitch into the slip stitch before beginning the last row. The ch2 at the beginning of r3 does count as a stitch.

Abbreviations Used: MR-magic Ring; ch-chain; SS- slip stitch; SC- single crochet; HDC- half double crochet; DC- double Crochet; TR- treble crochet; R- Row. **-repeat. FO-fasten off.


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Magic Ring and Row1.

Now Let’s Begin!!

Start by creating a MR.
R1: ch1, 10sc in mr. SS to first stitch to join.
R2: ch1, hdc in each stitch. SS to first to join.
R3: ch2 dc 2tr 2dc all in same stitch, sc in next stitch, *ss in next stitch ch2 dc 2tr 2dc all in the same stitch, sc in next stitch,* SS into SS before beginning r3.
FO and weave in your ends.

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Magic Ring, R1, R2 completed. Start of R3.

You have made your Sabi Star Flower. You can add it to your flower collection.

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Sabi Star Flower Finished

Thank you, for taking the time to stop by and make your flower. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact, I willing to answer any questions you have.

XOXOXO—MM_Crochet17

©️2020 MM_Crochet17
©️2020 MM_Crochet17
©️2020 MM_Crochet17
©️2020 MM_Crochet17