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Colorblock Tunisian Beanie

Hi All! I know spring is right around the corner but I wanted to make one last beanie pattern before the warmer weather started to hit. Actually, it hasn’t really been all that warm here. It is still fairly cold most days. 

This is going to be my last tunisian project for a bit. I want to get back into traditional crochet. I miss it! I recently posted a pattern for the Tunisian Colorblock Scarf. If you liked that pattern, then you will love this beanie pattern as well because it uses the same stitch! In that post is a tutorial for the Tunisian Half Double Crochet stitch. I would suggest looking over the steps of the stitch before beginning this beanie. 

This beanie pattern is worked flat in a rectangle shape, and is then sewn up the side and cinched at the top. There are a few decrease rows that are made as well. I made my own faux fur pom using this tutorial and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! I love making my own poms because you can make them as big or little as you like! I typically don’t go for soft pink but I though it went really well with the grey and cream. 

The yarn I used for this pattern I bought online from Hobium Yarns. If you’ve never heard of them before, they are a turkish based company that sells gorgeous yarn at discount prices. This was my first time buying from them and was not disappointed.

The yarn I used for this beanie is called Kartopu Cozy Wool. It is a #5 bulky weight yarn that is a blend of wool and acrylic. I really like this yarn. It’s very soft and the color choices are endless! Any #5 bulky weight yarn will work for this pattern. 

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The Colorblock Tunisian Beanie Pattern

 

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NOTES:

  • This beanie pattern is worked flat in a rectangle shape. Decreases are made as you move through the body of the beanie.
  • The beanie is sewn up the side and is then cinched at the top.
  • Knowledge of the Tunisian Half Double Crochet stitch is needed for this pattern as well as changing colors and binding off. All of these techniques are covered in my Colorblock Scarf post.
  • You will NOT Ch.1 before every forward pass.
  • Return Pass is the same for all rows throughout the pattern.

MATERIALS:

Kartopu Cozy Wool yarn in two colors. The colors in the pictures are Cream and Grey. Any comparable yarn will work as well. 

6.5 mm afghan/tunisian crochet hook.

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS:

Chain (ch)

Stitch (st)

Tunisian Half Double Crochet (thdc)

Decrease (dec) – Yo, insert hook through next set of vertical bars and the next set (4 bars altogether). Yo and pull through all 4 vertical bars. 

Yarn over (yo)

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PATTERN

With Color A (Grey in the pattern)

Ch.54

Turn chain over, you will be working in the back bump of the chain.

Row 1 – Foundation Forward Pass – Yo, insert hook in back bump of 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Continue to repeat this in every back bump of chain until you reach the end of the chain. (54st, 107 loops)

Row 1 – Return Pass – Yo, pull through one loop on hook. Then, yo and pull through three loops on hook. Continue to yo and pull through three loops on hook until you have one loop remaining on hook. One row of thdc made!

Row 2 – Forward Pass – Yo, insert hook from right to left through both vertical bars, yo and pull up a loop (3 loop on hook). Continue to yo and work through each set of vertical bars until you come to the end. Remember to work last stitch at the end! (54st, 107 loops)

Row 2 – Return Pass – Same as Row 1

Rows 3 thru 9 – Repeat the forward and return pass as you did in Row 2 (54st, 107 loops on hook)

Row 10 – Forward Pass – Thdc in the first three stitches (remember, first loop on hook counts as a st!) dec in the next. *thdc in the next seven stitches, dec in the next.* Repeat *until there are four stitches left. Thdc in last four stitches. (48st, 95 loops on hook)

Row 10 – Return Pass – Same as Row 1

Row 11 – Forward and Return pass is same as Row 2 (48st, 95 loops on hook)

Bind off leaving long enough tail to sew grey portion closed.

Add Color B (Cream in the pattern)

Row 12 & 13 – Forward and Return pass is same as Row 2 (48st, 95 loops on hook)

Row 14 – Forward Pass – Thdc in the first three stitches, dec in the next. *thdc in the next six stitches, dec in the next.* Repeat* until there are three stitches left. Thdc in last three stitches. (42st, 83 loop on hook)

Row 14 – Return Pass – Same as Row 1 

Rows 15 thru 17 – Forward and Return pass is same as Row 2 (42st, 83 loops on hook)

Row 18 – Forward Pass – Thdc in the first three stitches, dec in the next. *thdc in the next five stitches, dec in the next.* Repeat* until there are two stitches left. Thdc in last two stitches. (36st, 71 loops on hook)

Row 18 – Return Pass – Same as Row 1

Row 19 & 20 – Forward and Return pass is same as Row 2 (36st, 71 loops on hook)

Row 21 – Forward Pass – Thdc in the first two stitches, dec in the next. *thdc in the next four stitches, dec in the next.* Repeat* until there are two stitches left. Thdc in last two stitches. (30st, 59 loops on hook)

Row 21 – Return Pass – Repeat Row 1

Row 22 – Forward and Return Pass is same as Row 2 (30st, 59 loops on hook)

Bind off leaving a long enough tail to sew Cream portion closed.

This is what your Beanie should look like so far

Next, fold beanie and sew along the side using the tails you left when binding off. 

Then, attach Cream yarn to top and thread needle with a piece of yarn long enough to be weaved in/out of each chain at the top. See pic below

Pull to cinch top of beanie closed. Weave needle in and out to close top of beanie. 

Weave in any loose ends!

Add a faux fur pom if you desire!

Thanks so much for following along with this Beanie pattern. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and Facebook with your creations!

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Tunisian Colorblock Scarf

I am so excited to share this new Tunisian Colorblock Scarf pattern with you. Lately, I have been trying to expand my skills with the tunisian crochet technique and I thought it would be fun to create a colorful and beginner-friendly scarf pattern for you all!

If you have never tried the tunisian technique before, don’t fret! I promise you, it is a lot EASIER than it looks. If you already know the basics of traditional crochet, then you may find starting tunisian a little easier. The stitch I chose for this pattern is called the Tunisian Half Double Crochet stitch. It creates such a beautiful and interesting texture! 

The yarn I chose for this pattern is from Yarnspirations and it is from their Caron X Pantone line.  This yarn has become one of my favorites to work with. I used this yarn in my Cobblestone Beanie pattern as well. I knew I wanted to add a lot of color to this pattern. I love that the Pantone yarn already puts coordinating shades together so you don’t have to! I just love the pale pink and how it combines with the grey and purple so well.

Another reason I love this yarn is that you can buy a few different colorways and mix and match them to create something so unique and creative! 

You will need three skeins of the Pantone yarn for this pattern. You can choose to go with all the same colorway like me, or you can mix it up. The color in the pictures is called Wistfully.

You may have also noticed that I chose to take pictures of this scarf as both a traditional scarf and an infinity scarf. I could not decide what I liked better! I wanted to show both options for you 🙂 If you choose to make it an infinity scarf, just sew the short ends together to form a circle. You can even make it a mobius look if you choose!

I really hope you like this pattern. Tunisian crochet is such a fun technique that I know you will enjoy. If you would like to check out some of my other patterns using this technique, click the links below.

Eros Heart Beanie

Easy Tunisian Beanie

Tunisian Ribbed Scarf

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Tunisian Crochet Colorblock Scarf Pattern

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NOTES

  • Scarf is worked as a long rectangle that can either be left as a traditional scarf, or sewn together to create an infinity scarf.
  • The forward pass and the return pass will always be the same throughout the entire pattern.
  • I would suggest watching the VIDEO tutorial first, so you can become familiar with the Tunisian Half Double Crochet stitch.
  • Please take note that in the video tutorial Mikey chooses to make a Ch.1 every time he starts a forward pass. In my pattern, I chose NOT to do this. I found it created too much slack on the right side of the scarf.
  • Watch this VIDEO tutorial to learn how to bind off. 

MATERIALS

3 Skeins of Caron X Pantone yarn

6.5mm Tunisian/Afghan Hook

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS

Chain (ch)

Yarn Over (yo)

Tunisian Half Double Crochet (thdc)

PATTERN

Finished measurements of the scarf are approx. 69in (L) X 6.5in (W)

Ch. 18

Turn chain over, you will be working in the back bump of the chain.

Foundation Forward Pass – Yo, insert hook in back bump of 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) Continue to repeat this in every back bump of chain until you reach the end of the chain. (35 loops on hook)

Return Pass – Yo, pull through one loop on hook. Then, yo and pull through three loops on hook. Continue to yo and pull through three loops on hook until to have one loop remaining on hook. One row of thdc made!

SECOND ROW:

Forward Pass  – Yo, insert hook from right to left through both vertical bars, yo and pull up a loop (3 loop on hook). Continue to yo and work through each set of vertical bars until you come to the end. Remember to work last stitch at the end! 

Return Pass – You will work the return pass exactly the same as above by yo pull through one loop on the hook, then yo and pull through three loops on the hook until you have one loop remaining on the hook. 

You will work the Forward Pass followed by the Return Pass for the remainder of the scarf. 

HOW TO CHANGE COLORS

You will change colors during the Return Pass when the last three remaining loops are on the hook. Here is a VIDEO tutorial. In this tutorial, Toni is working the Simple Stitch so she has only two loops remaining on her hook but the concept is the same. Go to 1:13 in the video. 

Take the new yarn and make a loop. Place the loop on your hook and pull the new color through the last three remaining loops. See pic below 

Now you have a new color to work with! Continue working the Forward Pass and the Return Pass throughout the rest of the scarf pattern.

BINDING OFF

To bind off, insert hook through the first two vertical bars, yo and pull loop through the two vertical bars and the second loop on the hook. Essentially you are making a slip stitch. Complete this all the way across the row. Bind off. There is a video tutorial link in the “notes” section above showing how to bind off. 

Weave in all ends! 

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I hope you enjoyed this Tunisian Colorblock Scarf pattern! It truly has become one of my favorite patterns. I would love to see your finished scarf! Make sure to tag me on Instagram and Facebook so I can see 🙂

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

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Sidewinder Crochet Mittens

       

I’ve always wanted to crochet my own pair of mittens. When I first learned how to crochet, I would see all these gorgeous patterns for mittens or gloves and thought how difficult they looked to make. I never really gave it a second thought after that. I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I don’t like difficult patterns. I lose interest. Is that just me?

I wanted to make the pattern for these mittens easy.  They are worked by starting at the top and working your way down in a continual spiral. You will need to use a stitch marker to keep track of rows. The ribbing is created by making post stitches. The thumb is then crocheted in the round and sewn at the top.

A #3 light weight yarn is used for these mittens. I didn’t want them to be bulky. I know some prefer that look but that is not what I was going for in this pattern.

You can certainly use a bulky weight yarn, or even a worsted weight for this pattern but you will have to adjust your stitch count. The concept is the same though no matter what weight you choose.

I was able to crochet these mittens in only a few hours. If you use a bulky weight yarn they would work up even faster! It is also a great pattern for beginner crocheters!

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Sidewinder Crochet Mittens Pattern

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NOTES

    • Mittens are crocheted by starting at the top and working your way down in a continual spiral. Do not join. A stitch marker is used to keep track of rounds.
    • A #3 light weight yarn is used in this pattern. It is possible to use a different weight yarn just keep in mind that stitch count will be different.
    • Thumb is crocheted by joining rounds and then sewn together at the top.
    • Ribbing is created by crocheting back and front post stitches.

MATERIALS

Any #3 light weight yarn. The yarn I used is Baby Bee Sweet Delight yarn.

4mm Crochet Hook

Stitch Marker

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Back Loop Only (blo)

Decrease (dec)

Front Post (fp)

Back Post (bp)

Stitch (st)

Slip Stitch (ss)

PATTERN

Right Mitten:

All stitches are worked in back loop only (blo) unless otherwise indicated. 

Magic Circle

Complete 8 hdc in circle. Do not join. Move up stitch marker to first stitch of every round.

Round 1 – Complete 2 hdc in every st around. (16)

Round 2 – hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next. *hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in next.* Repeat *until end of round. (24)

Round 3 – hdc in the first st and the next, 2 hdc in the next st. *hdc in the next two stitches, 2 hdc in the next.* Repeat *until end of round. (32)

Rounds 4 thru 14 – hdc in every st around. (32)

Thumb hole:

Round 15 – hdc in the first five stitches, (on the fifth st make sure to work through both loops). Next, ch.7 and skip five stitches. Work a hdc in the next st and every st around. (make sure to work first st through both loops). (34)

Round 16 – hdc in every st around. When working in chain, complete hdc in back “bump.” (34)

Rounds 17 thru 21 – hdc in every st around. (34)

Make sure to end round 21 with a slip stitch to first st of the next round. 

Round 22 – Ch.1 sc blo in the first four stitches, sc dec in the next. *sc blo in the next six stitches, sc dec in the next.* Repeat *until there are four stitches left. sc in each st. Join w/ss (30)

Round 23 – Ch.1, hdc in the first st and every st around. Join w/ss (30)

Round 24 – Ch.1, fphdc around the first st, bphdc around the next. *fphdc around the next st, bphdc around the next.* Repeat *until end of round. Join with a ss to first st of round. (30)

Rounds 25 thru 29 – Repeat Round 24

Round 30 – Ch.1, sc in the first st and every st around. (30)

Bind off

THUMB:

Attach yarn to edge of thumbhole and make 13 sc around. Join with a ss.

Rounds 1 thru 13 – Ch.1, sc in every st around. Join with a ss. (13)

Round 14 – Ch.1, sc in the first st, sc dec in every st around. Join with a ss. (7)

Bind off leaving a long enough tail to sew top of thumb closed.

Left Mitten:

All instructions for the left mitten are the same as the right mitten with the exception of Round 15. Follow all other pattern instructions for the right mitten.

Round 15 – Hdc in the first 22 stitches. (work through both loops on 22nd st). Then, Ch.7 and skip five stitches, hdc through both loops in the next st. Hdc in each of the last four stitches.

Weave in all ends!

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Thanks so much for following along with this pattern. I really hope you like these mittens. Enjoy 🙂

Other patterns you may be interested in:

1. Cobblestone Beanie

2. Bellevue Cardigan

3. Fluffy Clouds Infinity Scarf

4. Stone Harbor Tunic

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Maya Crossbody Bag

Hi Guys! I have another bag pattern for you. I love crocheting my own bags. I feel crochet bags can be the most versatile accessory to make. There are so many options when creating your own. You can choose how many straps, what kind of closure….button, snaps, drawstring? You can even choose how many colors to incorporate! [Read more…]

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The Asbury Tote

I hope you all are having an amazing spring! I don’t know about you, but I am ready for summer. I’m ready for the beach and swimming. I’m ready for shorts, tank tops and cute totes! Speaking of totes, I have created a super simple and colorful tote pattern. My Asbury Tote is an easy pattern that crochets up super fast. It uses Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn. This is the same yarn I used for my Mochila Bag pattern. This yarn is one of my absolute favorite yarns to work with! The blend of cotton and nylon make this yarn so soft, yet very durable.  I actually just found out that Bernat has come out with a Maker Outdoor Stripes yarn as well! I can’t wait to try that too!

 

This tote pattern is made by first crocheting the base, then crocheting in the round for the body of the bag. I also added grommets to the bag. This was my first time using grommets and I have to say, it is super easy! I have included a link below to a video tutorial that takes you step by step on how to use the exact grommets I used for this tote. I then used twisted cord that I found at Joann’s for the handles! I chose to use three different colors for this tote but it can certainly be crocheted using only one color as well!

 

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Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything in this post that I have not personally used or tested.

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MATERIALS

Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in the colors Woodbury, Cream and Aqua. You will need a little more than half a skein in Woodbury, about 1/4 skein in Cream, and a little less than 1/4 skein in Aqua.

6.5mm Crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Grommet Kit – I used this Kit

Hammer (for the grommets)

A yard and a half of 3/8″ twisted cord for the handles. I bought mine at Joann’s but you can buy it at Walmart or on Amazon.

ABBREVIATIONS

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Half Double Crochet Cluster – (HDCC) Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook) yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (5 loops on hook) Yarn over and pull thru all 5 loops on hook. Ch.1 (Essentially you are creating a Half Double Crochet Decrease, Ch.1)

Back Loop Only (blo)

Stitch (st)

PATTERN

Tote dimensions are 15 1/2″ (L) x 14″ (H) x 4″ (W)

Base

Using Woodbury

Chain 37

Row 1 – Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch across. (36)

Row 2 – Ch.1 turn, sc in each st across (36)

Rows 3 thru 12 – Repeat Row 2

Body

You will be working in the round for the body.

Round 1 – Ch.1 turn, 3 sc in the first st, 1 sc in each of the next 34 stitches, 3 sc in the next. Crochet 11 sc along short side of base, in the 11 st crochet 3 sc. Work 1 sc in each of the next 34 stitches, 3 sc in the next. Crochet 10 sc along other short side of base. Slip stitch to first sc of the round. (100)

 

Rounds 2 thru 5 – Ch.1, sc blo in each st around. Join with ss (100)

Change to Cream

Round 6 – Ch.2, dc blo in each st around. Join with ss. (100)

Change to Aqua

Round 7 – Ch.2 complete HDCC starting in the first st as join. Complete the HDCC all the way around remembering to ch.1 after each st. Join with a ss. (100)

Round 8 – Repeat Round 6 (100)

Rounds 9 thru 24 – Repeat Rounds 2 thru 8 respectively (twice)

The rest of the pattern is crocheted in the round with only the sc stitch.

Round 25 – (Woodbury) Ch.1, sc in each st around. Join with ss. (100)

Round 26 – (Cream) Ch.1, sc in each st around. Join with ss. (100)

Round 27 – (Aqua) Ch.1, sc in each st around. Join with ss. (100)

Round 28 – Repeat round 26

Round 29 – Repeat Round 27

Round 30 – Repeat Round 26

Round 31 – Repeat Round 25

Bind off and weave in ends.

Grommets

Lay your tote flat upside down so the opening is facing you. On the second Aqua round, count 13 stitches in on each side. You will place your grommets between the 13th and 14 sc stitch on each side.

 

Follow the video HERE for directions on how to add the grommets (eyelets). Start the video at the 19:12 mark.

Handles

I chose to use a twisted cord for my handles. It is nice and sturdy making it perfect for tote handles! I found mine at Joann’s. Unfortunately, the color I chose you can only get in store. You can essentially use any rope/cord you like. Joann’s has a lot to choose from! You can also purchase a similar rope at any Walmart.

I had a yard and a half of the cord cut in store. This made for the perfect length.

Cut the cord in half. Then place one end of one of the pieces of cord through the grommet from inside to outside of the tote. Make a knot to secure. Do the same for the other side. Turn your tote around and do the same with the other piece of cord.

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I really hope you have enjoyed this pattern! Make sure to find me on Instagram and Facebook! 

 

 

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Everyday Baby Blanket

I can finally feel spring! It is here! I am so enjoying the warmer weather. I love being able to take my boys outside and play. Sometimes it can be overwhelming when you are trying to get things done and your kids are stir crazy because they can’t go outside and run off all that energy! [Read more…]

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Back to Basics Beanie

 

Lately, I have been teaching the basics of crochet to a few of my friends. Many have asked me to show them how to crochet a hat/beanie. The first beanie I ever crocheted was one that was worked in the round from top down. I decided that this approach was probably the easiest to show them. [Read more…]

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The Mattina Scarf

I don’t know about you, but I love springtime! The flowers start to bloom, the weather becomes a little warmer and the kids can finally go out and play! Sometimes my boys can get a little stir crazy being inside all the time. It’s nice to go outside and breath in some fresh air! [Read more…]

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Winterscape Beanie

 

So if you haven’t figured it out by now, my favorite thing to crochet is beanies. For me, they are by far the easiest and quickest accessory to crochet. I am not a big fan of projects that take up a lot of time. This beanie is incredibly easy to crochet. It is a very quick project as well. If you are running up against time for a gift, this beanie fits the bill! You can make this beanie without the faux fur pom-pom as well. [Read more…]