Crochet Center Cable Adjustable Ear Warmer / Headband

Crochet this cute ear warmer in the color of your choice. I opted for a Red Heart Comfy in Indigo.


The buttons are optional but you will need them to make the ear warmer adjustable.

Great for gifts for the upcoming holidays.

My YouTube video for this pattern can be located at the bottom of this post.


What you need:
Worsted weight yarn
Size J crochet hook
Buttons
Scissors

Stitches used -
Ch - chain
Sc - single crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Dc - double crochet
Bpdc - back post double crochet
Fpdc - front post double crochet
Fptc - front post treble crochet

Gauge is not necessary for this project


Pattern

Ch 21

Row 1 -
Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn, (20 Hdc)

Row 2 -
Dc in the 1st Hdc and in eac20 h Hdc across. Ch 1, turn ( 20 Dc)

Row 3 -
Dc in the 1st 2 Dc, Bpdc in the next 2 Dc, Fpdc in the next 2 Dc, Bpdc in the next 2 Dc, skip 2 Dc and Tfpc in the next 2 Dc, (now go back to the 2 skipped DC) Tfpc in the 1st skipped Dc, Tfpc in the next skipped Dc, (now go back to the unworked stitches to finish the row) Bpdc in the next 2 Dc, Fpdc in the next 2 Dc, Bpdc in the next 2 Dc, Dc in the last 2 Dc. Ch 1, turn

Row 4 -
Dc in the 1st 2 Dc, Fpdc in the next 2 Dc, Bpdc in the next 2 Dc, Fpdc in the next 2 Dc, Bpdc in the next 4 Trc, Fpdc in the next 2 Dc, Bpdc in the next 2 Dc, Fpdc in the next 2 Dc, Dc in the last 2 Dc. Ch 1, turn

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until your ear warmer is the length that you need, ending with Row 4. I worked a total of 48 rows and my ear warmer is 20" long.

Row 49 (or the next row for you) -
Sc in the 1st Dc and in each Dc across. Ch 1, turn. (20 Sc)

Row 50 -
Sc in the 1st Sc, 3 Dc in the next Sc, skip 1 Sc, Sc in the next next Sc, * skip the next Sc, 3 Dc in the next Sc, skip the next Sc, Sc in the next Sc * Repeat from * - * to the end. Fasten off.

Finishing -

Sew the buttons along row 1 - the Hdc row. Use as many buttons as you want. I used 3 buttons and sewed 1 in the center and 1 on each side.

The buttons will slip through the stitches wherever you want to  fasten them.

All done!

For those that prefer watching the video:

Dimensional V Crochet Cameo Wrap

This is an exceptionaly warm wrap, perfect for the coldest winter evenings.

I made my wrap black to match the cameo buttons but it would be pretty in any color.

You can find my YouTube video for this wrap below.


What you need:
2 skiens Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn
N / 9.00mm crochet hook
2 buttons (optional)
Scissors
Yarn needle

Stitches:
Chain
Single crochet
Double crochet
Front post double crochet
Back post double crochet
Picot = Chain 2, slip stitch in 1st chain


Chain 152

Row 1 - Double crochet in the 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across. (151 double crochets) Chain 1, turn

Row 2 - Double crochet in the 1st double crochet, *skip 2 double crochet, 2 double crochet, chain 1, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, skip 2 double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet*. Repeat from * to * all the way across and ending with a double in the last double crochet.  Chain 1, turn.

Row 3 - Double crochet in the 1st double crochet, *skip 1 double crochet, front post double crochet around the next double crochet, double crochet, chain 1, double crochet in the chain 1 space, front post double crochet around the next double crochet, skip 1 double crochet, double crochet in the next double crochet*. Repeat from * to * all the way across ending with a double crochet in the last double crochet. Chain 1, turn.

Row 4 - Double crochet in the first double crochet, *skip 1 double crochet, back post double crochet around the next double crochet, double crochet, chain 1, double crochet in the chain 1 space, back post double crochet around the next double crochet, skip the next double crochet, double crochet in the next double crochet*. Repeat from * to * all the way across ending with a double crochet in the last double crochet. Chain 1, turn

Rows 5 through row 42 - repeat rows 3 and 4.

Row 43 - Double crochet in each double crochet and chain 1 space across ( 151 double crochet ) Chain 1, turn

Row 44 - Single crochet in the first double crochet, *chain 3, skip 1 double crochet, single crochet in the next double crochet*. Repeat from * to * all the way across ending with a single crochet in the last double crochet. ( 75 chain 3 spaces ) Chain 1, turn

Row 45 - ( working in the chain 3 spaces only )Work 5 single crochet in the 1st chain 3 space, *slip stitch in the next chain 3 space, 5 single crochet in the next chain 3 space*. Repeat from * to * all the way across. Fasten off.

Row 46 - Working on the opposite side of the wrap, join yarn in the 1st double crochet with a single crochet and then repeat row 44 and row 45.

Side trim:

Row 1 - Attach yarn with a single crochet to the base of row 45, *chain 3, single crochet in the side of the next double crochet*. Repeat from * to * all the way across ending with a single crochet in the base of row 45. ( 45 chain 3 spaces ) Chain 1, turn

Row 2 - Single crochet in the first single crochet, *chain 4, single crochet in the next single crochet*. Repeat from * to * all the way across ending with a single crochet in the last single crochet. Chain 1, turn

Row 3 - (working in the chain 4 spaces only ) Work 3 single crochet, picot, 3 single crochet in the 1st chain 4 space, *single crochet in the next chain 4 space, 3 single, picot, 3 single crochet in the next chain 4 space* Repeat from * to * all the way across. Fasten off.

Repeat rows 1 - 3 on the opposite side of the wrap.

Use a yarn needle to weave in ends.

Sew on buttons

Freeze Pop Cozy Crochet Pattern

I made this cozy red, white and blue on my YouTube channel but make them the color of your choice.

Simple, cute and useful, the cozy should sell well during the summer months.

My YouTube video for this project can be found below.

What you need:
#10 Crochet Thread in Red, White and Blue
1/2.75mm Crochet Hook
Embroidery Needle
Scissors

Cozy

Beginning with red -

Ch 26

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (25 sc)
Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 2 Dc in 1st sc, *skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip 2 sc, 5 Dc in next sc* repeat from * to * until 3 sc remain. Skip 2 sc, 3 Dc in last sc.
Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: sc in 1st Dc, *skip 2 Dc, 5 Dc in next sc, skip 2 Dc, sc in next Dc*, repeat from * to * until 3 Dc remain, sc in last Dc.
Chain 3, turn.

Rows 4 - 11: Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately.

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew sides. Change to white.

Rows 12 - 21: Repeat rows 2 - 11.

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew sides.
Change to blue.

Rows 22 - 31: Repeat rows 2 - 11.

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew sides and bottom.

Fold cozy in half lengthwise. Using the long tails, sew the sides and bottom together. Weave in ends. Turn the cozy right side out.

Flower:

Using white
Ch 2

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in 1st sc to join.
Ch 1

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join in 1st sc. (12 sc)

Round 3: sc in 1st sc, 5 trc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 5 trc in next sc*. Repeat from * to *, sl st to join in 1st sc.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Place the flower on the cozy and working around the posts of the first round of sc, join with a sc around the post of any of the 6 sc making sure the thread is passing through the front of the cozy at the same time. Sc around the post of each sc and through the cozy. Sl st to join in the 1st sc. (6 sc)
Ch 1

Round 2: Sc in the 1st sc, *5 trc in the next sc, sc in the next sc*. Repeat from * to *. Sl st to join in the 1st sc, fasten off.
Weave in ends

Crochet Pygmy Goat Sweater Pattern Tutorial

What's cuter than a Pygmy goat? A Pygmy goat in a sweater, that's what!

This sweater is perfect for a Pygmy or baby goat that needs extra warmth. It provides coziness without hindering movement.

Please Do Not put this sweater on your goat if it's near objects that the sweater can get snagged on.

Materials:
#3 Yarn - 1 Skein. I used Loops & Threads in Soft Lilac
Size J/10 - 6.00 MM Crochet Hook
Yarn needle

Abbreviations - Ch = Chain
                          Sc = Single crochet
                          Dc = Double crochet
                          Sl st = Slip stitch

Square - Make 19

Ch 2
Row 1 - 8 Sc in 2nd Ch from hook. Sl st in 1st Sc to join. 8 Sc

Row 2 - Ch 1, Sc in same Sc as Ch 1. Ch 2, *Sc in next Sc, Ch 2* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in 1st Sc to join. 8 Sc and 8 Ch 2 spaces

Row 3 - Sl st into the 1st Ch 2 space, Ch 2 (counts as a Dc), 4 Dc in the same space. Ch 1, Sc in next Ch 2 space, Ch 1, *5 Dc in next Ch 2 space, Ch 1, Sc in next Ch 2 space, Ch 1*. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in top of Ch 2 to join. 20 Dc, 8 Ch 1 spaces and 4 Sc

Row 4 - Ch 1, Sc in same Dc as Ch 1. Sc in next Dc, 3 Sc in next Dc, Sc in next 2 Dc, Sc in next Ch 1 space, Sc in next Sc, Sc in next Ch 1 space, *Sc in next 2 Dc, 3 Sc in next Dc, Sc in next 2 Dc, Sc in next Ch 1 space, Sc in next Sc, Sc in next Ch 1 space* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in 1st Sc to join. 40 Sc

Row 5 - Ch 2, (counts as a Dc), Dc in next 2 Sc, 3 Dc in next Sc, Dc in next 9 Sc, 3 Dc in next Sc, Dc in next 9 Sc, 3 Dc in next Sc, Dc in next 9 Sc, 3 Dc in next Sc, Dc in last 6 Sc, Sl st in 1st Dc to join.
48 Dc

Row 6 - Ch 1, Sc in same space, Sc in next 3 Dc, 3 Sc in next Dc, *Sc in next 11 Dc, 3 Sc in next Dc*. Repeat from * to * twice. Sc in last 7 Dc. Sl st in 1st Sc to join. 56 Sc

Fasten off, weave in ends.


Assembly -  Sew in back loops only.

Sew 3 squares together, then sew the 1st and 3rd squares together to form the neck.
Fold the neck in half placing a seam in the center and sew a square onto the neck. This is the under side of the sweater.

Sew 2 rows of 3 squares, then sew the 2 rows together.

Sew this piece to the sweater.

Sew 3 rows of 3 squares together.

Working on the top side of the sweater, sew this piece to the neck. Sew the square centered and sew 4 stitches on each side of the square.

Sew the 2 sides of the sweater together leaving the top squares on each side unsewn.

Trim - Neck
Row 1 - Attach the yarn with a Sc anywhere along the top of the neck opening, Sc in each Sc around. Sl st to join in the 1st Sc. 48 Sc

Row 2 - Ch 2 (counts as a Dc), 4 Dc in the same space. Skip 2 Sc, Sc in next Sc, *Skip 2 Sc, 5 Dc in next Sc, skip 2 Sc, Sc in next Sc*. Repeat from * to * all the way around. Sl st in top of Ch 2 to join. 8 (5 Dc) Shells. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Trim - Bottom
Attach yarn with a Sc anywhere on the sweater bottom - repeat Row 1 of neck trim - 90 Sc

Repeat Row 2 of neck trim - 15 (5 Dc) shells.

Trim - Leg opening
Attach yarn with a Sc anywhere on the leg opening. Repeat Row 1 of neck trim except work 2 Sc in the center Sc of the square corner - 65 Sc

Repeat Row 2 of neck trim. 11 ( 5 Dc) shells

Repeat on the 2nd leg opening.

All done!

Beginners One Skein Wrap/Scarf Crochet Pattern With Optional Brooch

With the holidays quickly approaching I wanted to create a pattern that was easy enough for the   novice crocheter. I wanted it to be simple, inexpensive, versatile and gift worthy.

 Lion Brand's Homespun yarn is the key ingredient in this pattern. The bulky weight beautifully accommodates the very large size N crochet hook, making this a  quick project. The nubby texture of this yarn eliminates the need for fancy or advanced crochet stitches. The subtle color variegation creates an elegant shading effortlessly.

I couldn't decide if I should call this a wrap or a scarf but either way it's sure to be a welcomed gift. It's soft, warm and versatile. It complements any outfit from dressy to jeans and can be worn in a variety of ways. And...as an added bonus for you, this scarf only uses one skein of yarn!

I've included a quick and easy brooch with this pattern. Obviously the brooch isn't necessary but it adds a nice touch and can be used on a jacket, a tote or any number of things.




For the wrap/scarf:

* 1 skein (6oz) Lion Brand Homespun yarn. I used Mediterranean.
* Size N (10.00mm) crochet hook.
* Scissors

For the brooch:

* Pin - You can purchase the pin at your local craft store or on Etsy. They will be listed as kilt pins or brooch pins. They come in a variety of finishes.
* 3 charms.
* 3 jump rings if your charms do not come with the rings attached.

Wrap/Scarf:
Measures approx. 49" long x 9" wide

Gauge - 3 Dc = 1 1/2"
However, the gauge is not extremely important.

Abbreviations -
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single crochet
Dc = Double crochet

*Note - the ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as the first Dc*


*Ch 15

Row 1 - Dc in 2nd Ch from hook and in each Ch across. Ch 2, turn (14 Dc)

Rows 2 through 51 - Dc in each Dc across. Ch 2, turn. (14 Dc)

Row 52 - Dc in each Dc across. Ch2.  (14 Dc)

Shell edging -

4 Dc in the same stitch as the Ch 2.

You will be working along the side of the scarf now. Rather than working in the top of the Dc's, you will be working around the Dc's which are now horizontal.

<Sc in the next Dc, 5 Dc's in the next Dc>. Repeat from < to > all the way down the side ending with Sc in last Dc. (There will be 25 shells along the edge, not counting the first shell at the beginning)

Now you will work along the bottom edge, working in the Ch stitches of the foundation Ch.

5 Dc in the first Ch. Skip 1 Ch, Sc in next Ch. Skip 1 Ch, 5 Dc in next Ch. Skip 1 Ch, Sc in next chain. Skip 1 Ch, 5 Dc in next Ch. Skip 1 Ch, Sc in next Ch. Skip 2 Ch's, 5 Dc in last Ch.
(There will be 4 shells along the bottom)

Working along the long edge now <Sc in the next Dc. 5 Dc in the next Dc>
Repeat from < to > all the way down the side ending with a Sc in the last Dc.
(There will be 25 shells along the edge)

Working along the top now 5 Dc in the next Dc, Skip 1 Dc, Sc in the next Dc. Skip 1 Dc, 5 Dc in the next Dc. Skip 1 Dc, Sc in the next Dc. Skip 1 Dc, 5 Dc in the next Dc. Skip 1 Dc, Sc in the next Dc. Skip 2 Dc, join with a slip stitch in the 1st Dc of the next shell.
(There will be 4 shells along the top)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

There are a total of 58 shells along the edges of the scarf.




Assemble the brooch:

My glass leaf charms have rings already attached so I simply opened the rings, attached the leaves to the brooch and closed the rings. Use jump rings to attach your charms if necessary.

Assembly done :)

Here are a few examples on how to wear the wrap/scarf. I'm sure you will think of many more.


Worn as a wrap using the brooch in the center.

Worn as a loose scarf with the brooch near the top.

Worn as a tighter, more traditional scarf using the brooch at the shoulder.

Worn as a scarf with the brooch at the center.

Worn as a traditional scarf with the brooch at the bottom for embellishment only.

Worn as a cowl without the brooch.

I attached the brooch to both ends creating an infinity scarf and wrapped it completely around the neck once. It could easily wrap around the neck twice.

I hope you find this pattern useful. Please contact me if you have any questions. You may leave your questions in the comment section or email me at rosecottagecrochet@gmail.com.

As always, thank you for visiting!

Crochet Hat Pattern Tutorial

This is the last altered boot cuff pattern.
I wanted to get this posted incase you are making the entire set to give as holiday gifts.
If you purchase the main color of yarn (Aran in the tutorials) in the large 14oz skeins, then just 1 skein will make all 4 projects. You just need 1  (6oz) skein of the trim color (Passion in the tutorials) to make all 4 projects.

Materials:

I used the same Aran and Passion yarns.
Size J/10 (6.00mm) crochet hook.
Yarn needle.

 Gauge is the same as the boot cuff pattern


DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SS = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain  
The CH 3 at the beginning of each row is considered a DC in this pattern

Feel free to sell your finished items.

Hat pattern:

Using the Aran yarn - CH 30

Row 1 - DC in 3rd CH from hook and in each CH across (29 DC). CH 3, turn.

Rows 2 - 26 - DC in next DC, working in the Back Loop Only, DC in the next 25 DC, working through both loops, DC in last 2 DC (29 DC). CH 3, turn.

Row 27 (this is the right side) - DC in next DC, working in the Back Loop Only, DC in the next 25 DC, working through both loops, DC in last 2 DC (29 DC). 

Fasten off. Leave a 16" long tail.

Hat trim:

Row 1 - With right side facing, attach Passion yarn with a SC (directions in the neck warmer pattern) to the first DC of the long side. SC in the same DC as joining. Work 2 SC in each DC across (54 SC). CH 1, turn.

Rows 2 & 3 - SC in each SC across, CH 1, turn. (54 SC)

Row 4 - Work a reverse SC (aka Crab Stitch) in each SC across (54 reverse SC).

Fasten off leaving a 6" tail.

Rose:

With the size J hook and Passion yarn, CH 29 and follow the rose pattern in the boot cuff tutorial.

Finishing:

Thread the Aran tail onto the yarn needle. With wrong sides facing, sew the hat edges together through the back loops to maintain the ridged pattern. Knot the yarn securely at the top but do not fasten off. Now working around the top, weave the yarn needle in and out of the DC's all the way around.

 Pull the yarn very tight to close the top of the hat. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Thread the Passion tail onto the yarn needle and sew the trim edges together. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Turn hat right side out, fold brim up, tie on the rose.

There you have it! One very simple, very quick basic pattern altered slightly to make boot cuffs, neck warmers, wrist warmers and a hat.

My intention for this pattern series is to encourage novice crochet artists to look at patterns in a different way. To see the full potential of a pattern.

Thank you for visiting my blog :)

Crochet Wrist Warmers Pattern Tutorial

In my last post, I used my basic boot cuff pattern to make a neck warmer.
Now I am going to use that same basic pattern to make wrist warmers.

Please feel free to sell your finished warmers.


Materials:

Once again, I used the same Aran and Passion yarns.
Size J/10 (6.00mm) crochet hook
Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle

Gauge is the same as the boot cuff pattern

DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SS = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain  
The CH 3 at the beginning of each row is considered a DC in this pattern



Wrist warmer - Make 2

With Aran yarn and J hook - CH 15

Row 1 - DC in 3rd CH from hook and in each CH across (14 DC). CH 3, turn.

Rows 2 - 11 - DC in next DC, working in the Back Loop Only, DC in the next 10 DC, working through both loops, DC in last 2 DC (14 DC). CH 3, turn.

Row 12  (this is the wrong side) - DC in next DC, working in the Back Loop Only, DC in the next 10 DC, working through both loops, DC in last 2 DC (14 DC). 

Fasten off.






Wrist warmer top trim: 

Switch to the F crochet hook.
With wrong side facing and working along the long edge, attach Passion yarn to the first DC, one row down.

Row 1 - CH 4 and DC in the same DC. *CH 1, DC in next DC, CH 1, DC in the same DC*.
Repeat from * to * across to end. CH 1, turn. (12 V stitches)

Row 2 - SC in first DC, *5 DC in the next CH 1 space ( this will be the center of the V stitch), SC in the next CH 1 space (this will be the CH 1 space between the V stitches)* 
Repeat from * to * across, ending with 5 DC in last CH 1 space. (12 - 5 DC shells)

Fasten off, leaving an 8" tail.





Wrist warmer bottom trim:

Row 1 - Using the F crochet hook, working along the opposite long edge with right side facing, attach the Passion yarn with a SC (directions in the neck warmer pattern), SC in the same DC.
Work 2 SC in each DC across (24 SC). CH 1, turn.

Rows 2 & 3 - SC in each SC across (24 SC).
At the end of Row 3, fasten off, leaving a 6" tail.



Rose: Make 2

Using the size F crochet hook and Passion yarn, follow the rose pattern for the boot cuffs.


Finishing:

Thread the long Aran tail onto the yarn needle. Fold the warmer with right sides facing, sew the edges of the warmer together working in the back loops to maintain the ridged pattern.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Thread the long Passion yarn tail onto the yarn needle and sew the top trim edges together. Fasten off, weave in the ends. Repeat for the bottom trim. Turn the warmer right side out.


If you want the warmers longer and/or wider, this pattern is easily altered by simply adding stitches or rows.

Thank you for visiting my blog :)