Color Block Slouch Hat

Hey Rockers!

I created and published a simple slouch hat over at Craftown that I think you'll enjoy crocheting and wearing. I paired an easy half double crochet stitch with color blocking in three colors with shimmer yarn to create a soft, relaxed-fit beanie (that I promise will become your favorite go-to hat).

Awhile back I create a Color Block Beanie pattern that I just couldn't get out of my head, no pun intended. Anyway, I loved how it fit and how easily it worked up, as well as how flexible the colors were. But for me I wanted something a little bit more relaxed, mainly because I don't like my head shape and shorter beanies only accentuate

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Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

Materials:
Red Heart Yarn = any 3 colors (I used Red Heart Shimmer to add a little sparkle.)
Hook Size I/5.50mm

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Shamrock Barefoot Sandals

Hey Rockers! 

I am loving the sunshine and breeze right out my front door. It makes me want spring to be just get here already! That's probably what inspired me to come up with this new barefoot sandals pattern featuring a lucky little Shamrock - that and the fact that my bestie wore sandals to dinner the other night. 

I was like "oh no, you didn't!" And she was like "oh yes I did!" She's totally a summer girl. Anyway, on to the pattern. If it's too cold to enjoy these for St. Patrick's Day, save them for summer or...wear them on your hands as funky, whimsical bracelet-ring things.

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Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

Materials:
Worsted yarn
US Hook size I/5.50mm
Tapestry needle

Gauge: not needed

Key:
CH = chain
DC = double crochet
TRC = triple crochet
SL ST = slip stitch
MR = Magic Ring (tutorial here)

Instructions: (Make two.)

Start with a Magic Ring.
In your MR, [ch 3, trc, dc, trc, ch 3, sl st to MR] repeat 3 times. Ch 15, sl st to MR. Pull MR snug. You should have 4 clover leaves and one toe loop. Break yarn, weave ends. 





If you would like to add a second shamrock (which works best for women's feet size 8 and up) crochet a second shamrock connecting it to the first one at the two leaves as in the picture, via slip stitch. Or, crochet a second shamrock separately and then connect the two using yarn and a yarn or tapestry needle to sew the two together. 

Ankle Straps: Ch 50, sl st to the back of shamrock, opposite of toe loop, ch 50. Break yarn, trim ends.

If you would like the pattern for a baby or kids pair of Shamrock Barefoot Sandals you can find my version over at Craftown!

Baby & Kids Barefoot Sandals

May the luck of the Irish be with You!

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Featured In Entwine Magazine March Issue

Hey Rockers, 

How's your March going? Mine might as well be madness (*snicker*) with all the comings and goings this month brings. February flew by quicker Cupid, with birthdays, holidays and pattern creation. Guess who's pattern got featured in Entwine Magazine's March Issue? 

It's me! My Top O' The Morning Beanie made the cut in the growing crochet magazine and I couldn't be more happy. If you are already a subscriber...do enjoy this beanie pattern that features the front post double crochet.

And I must say...what an adorable model I found for this photo shoot! You can find Entwine Magazine here or follow on Facebook here!

xx

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