Crochet-A-Long with HHM: Chicago Cowl

Happily Hooked Magazine is hosting our 1st Crochet-A-Long, featuring my brand new Chicago Cowl pattern!

Inspired by the waves of Lake Michigan, the Chicago Cowl is a cozy, lacy cowl that can be worked up in any combination of colors! This project works up quickly! Make one to match your favorite jacket, and then make one for a friend. :)

The CAL runs from August 21st - 25th.

There are PRIZES!! Every crocheter that posts photos of their completed cowls, or WIPs, will automatically be entered to win 1 free issue of HHM, and 1 free pattern from my shop!  10 winners will be drawn on 8/26.

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Thank You & Happy Crocheting. :)

CROCHET PATTERN - School Spirit Jar Cozy

A couple weeks ago, I showed you the yarn I used for the Design Wars "Back to School" Challenge, and here's my design!

The School Spirit Jar Cozy takes a simple glass jar and turns it into a colorful caddy for school supplies or crochet notions! I reused pickle jars and Mason jars to make mine. These cozies work up quickly, have a nice texture, and make a great gift for teachers, students, or office mates!

SIZES: Small (16 oz jar/10" circumference), Medium (24 oz jar/11.5" circumference), and Large (32 oz jar/12" circumference), with instructions for creating a cozy for any size jar.

MATERIALS: I/9 hook, 2-3 colors of WW yarn, yarn needle, scissors, and a 16, 24, or 32 oz jar

YARN: Worsted Weight. Samples shown using Caron Simply Soft Party (3 oz/164 yds), 1/2 skein each.

GAUGE: 3 clusters and 7 rows = 2" in sc3tog pattern stitch

STITCH GUIDE: ch(s) - chain(s), sc - single crochet, sc3tog - single crochet 3 together, hdc - half double crochet, st(s), BLO - back loop only, yo - yarn over

NOTES

1. The ch-1 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a st.
2. The last leg of the last cluster of each round is worked into the same space as the first leg of the first cluster. This hides the seam.
3. I have not indicated color changes. Change to a new color by joining the end of a round with the new color.
4. I used 16 and 24 oz pickle jars, and a 32 oz mason jar for my containers. Any similar glass jar will suffice.
5. Notes throughout the pattern will help you customize a cozy for any size jar.

JAR: written as Small (Medium, Large).

Start with Magic Ring.
Round 1:  Ch 1, 10 (12, 14) hdc in ring, join with sl st to top of 1st hdc.  [10 (12, 14) hdc]
Round 2:  Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, join.  [20 (24, 28) hdc]
Round 3:  Ch 1, (hdc in next, 2 hdc in next) around, join.  [30 (36, 42) hdc]
*Circle should now measure 2.5" (3.0", 3.25"), or same diameter as bottom of jar.
Round 4 (in BLO):  Ch 1, draw up loop in same st as join and in next 2 sts, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook (sc3tog made), ch 1, *sc3tog in same st as last leg of previous cluster and in next 2 sts, ch 1; repeat from * around, join to 1st leg of 1st cluster.  [30 (36, 42) sts]
Round 5:  Ch 1, sc3tog in same st as join and in next 2 sts, ch 1, *sc3tog in same st as last leg of previous cluster and in next 2 sts, ch 1; repeat from * around, join.
Rounds 6 - 18 (20, 23):  Repeat Round 5.
*If using a different size jar, repeat Round 5 until cozy reaches just below threading on neck of jar.
Last Round:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, skip ch-1 space, *2 sc in next, skip ch-1 space; repeat from * around, do NOT work 2 sc in same space as join, join to 1st sc.  [28 (34, 40) sc]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Slide cozy onto empty jar and give it a little twist to shift the clusters diagonally.

Other Suggestions:

• Other yarns that will work well = I Love This Yarn, Red Heart Soft, Cascade 220, any WW Cotton.
• To customize your cozy for any jar, make sure base circle measures the same diameter as bottom of jar (the VERY bottom part that actually touches the table).  Work clusters as instructed until cozy reaches neck of jar, then work final sc round to finish.
• Try alternating solid and variegated yarns for an extra colorful cozy.
• Decorate your jar cozy with appliqués, buttons, or embroidery.

☞ © 2014 Danyel Pink.  You may sell what you make, but please credit Danyel Pink Designs for the pattern. You may NOT resell the pattern, distribute it in any form, post it elsewhere online, or alter it to claim it as your own. Please provide a link back to my blog instead.  Contact me with any questions or for pattern support.

CROCHET PATTERN - Tunisian Coffee Cup Cozy

I've been wanting to learn how to do Tunisian Crochet for a long time, and I finally figured it out!
This little coffee cozy is the product of several short rows of the Tunisian Simple Stitch that were joined by a seam and slipped onto my travel cup.
Easy Peasy!

MATERIALS:  I-9 (5.5 mm) Tunisian crochet hook, small amount of worsted weight cotton or wool, yarn needle, scissors.  (If you don't have a Tunisian hook you can still make this project with a regular I hook because the rows are short.)

STITCH GUIDE:  ch - chain, YO - yarn over

NOTES:
1.  You do not turn at the end of a row.  Each row is worked from right to left, and then back again (...or left to right, if you're a lefty.)
2.  Count your stitches EVERY time... it's very easy to miss the last stitch of the row!
3.  The piece will curl up, but when you sew the seam closed, it will work out just fine.

Ch 12, or any number you like.
Row 1 (forward):  Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, YO and pull up loop, * insert hook into next ch, YO and pull up loop; repeat from * across leaving all 12 loops on hook.  Do not turn.
Row 1 (return):  YO and pull through 1st loop, * YO and pull through 2 loops; repeat from * across.  One loop will remain on hook.
*If you'd like to watch a video of this foundation row, CLICK HERE.
Row 2 (forward):  * Insert hook from right to left under next vertical thread, YO and pull up loop; repeat from * across leaving all loops on hook.  Do not turn.
Row 2 (return):  YO and pull through 1st loop, * YO and pull through 2 loops; repeat from * across.
*If you'd like to watch a video of this row, CLICK HERE.
Repeat Row 2 (forward & return) until the piece fits around your travel mug or to-go cup.  Fasten off, leaving a 12" tail for sewing.  
Sew first and last rows together.  
You can add a round of single crochet to the top and bottom of the cozy if you'd like, but I think it looks just fine without it.

☞ © 2014 Danyel Pink.  You may sell what you make, but please credit Danyel Pink Designs for the pattern. You may NOT resell the pattern, distribute it in any form, post it elsewhere online, or alter it to claim it as your own. Please provide a link back to my blog instead.  Contact me with any questions or for pattern support.

Pattern of the Week: Levi Hat

August 10th - 15th
Pattern of the Week

The Levi Hat is a simple visor beanie. It’s easy to make & a joy to wear! Good hats for guys are hard to come by, but this one is one of my most popular!  These hats are comfortable & make great gifts for people of all ages. And the best part about my visor pattern is that it does not require bulky yarn or 2 strands of yarn. This single-ply beanie will hold its shape nicely, even after being washed. Just form it back into place with your fingers!!


SIZES:  Newborn - Adult

MATERIALS:  H, I, and J crochet hooks, WW yarn, yarn needle, scissors

Snag your copy of the Levi Hat crochet pattern for $3.99 with coupon code LEVI399.  Offer ends Friday 8/15.
Everyone that purchases this pattern w/ the coupon code this week will automatically be entered into a drawing to win 1 free pattern from my shop!

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Thank You & Happy Crocheting!

Pattern of the Week: Lip Balm Cozy

August 3rd - 8th 

Pattern of the Week

Never lose your lip balm again! Whip up a convenient Lip Balm Cozy & attach it to your purse, backpack, or keys! Perfect for kids & adults!  In fact, I put one of these on my kids' backpacks every year, and lots of my kids' friends have one now, too!  There are color-coded instructions & a photo tutorial to help you create the cozy. 

SIZE:  One size fits most standard chapstick tubes, but pattern includes tips for creating other size cozies, too.

MATERIALS: H hook, WW yarn, 1 button, needle, scissors

Snag your copy of the Lip Balm Cozy crochet pattern for $1.99!  No coupon code required.  Offer ends Friday.
Everyone that purchases this pattern this week will automatically be entered into a drawing to win 1 free pattern from my shop!

★★★ Click HERE to purchase on Ravelry! ★★★

Thank you & Happy Crocheting!