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Category Archives: Pattern releases

PATTERN RELEASE! Versatile Christmas Advent Calendar

Posted on November 19, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess


Versatile Advent Calendar
Materials:
I hook for backing, tree and presents
F hook for star
E hook for numbers
Preferred Yarn: Red Heart
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
10 – 30 small to medium sized buttons for tree embellishments (25 buttons if you’re planning to utilize them for hanging)
(3) 1 inch buttons for optional storage pocket on back
Dowel Rod 29’’ long by ½ ‘’ thick for hanging
Drill and 1/8 inch drill bit for drilling a hole into either side of dowel rod.
Skill level: Beginner

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This pattern includes detailed photo instructions on how to work hand tools! I figured if I was going to be thorough, I may as well include the simple details as to how to hang your calendar using a dowel! I was VERY overwhelmed by this. So overwhelmed that I didn’t hang my advent calendar for a whole year! It took all of 5 minutes to hang it and I was kicking myself for not having done it sooner!

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Most advent calendars are either the pocket kind OR the kind that you hang items onto. I made this calendar so that it can be versatile and hopefully over a 5 year stint you can have a different advent calendar experience every year! I didn’t want to have to make a new one every year and no other advent calendar that I could find had BOTH options. This calendar even has a pocket for the back, so that once you write the daily activities or scriptures on the tags (and don’t forget to number the backs of the tags as to what order the go in) you can stick each set into a plastic baggy and store them with the advent calendar so they don’t get lost! You can count up or down, meaning start at day 1 for the first day and count up to day 25, OR you can start at day 25 on day one of December, and count down to the #1 pocket for Christmas Day.

  1. You can utilize the buttons on the tree for hanging items like small ornaments.
  2. You can hang tags that you would use at a craft show that you can write bible scripture on or different activities to do each day up until Christmas.
  3. You can use the pockets to hold the tags and candy; to get the candy you must read the tag.
  4. Or you can have the tags hanging on the buttons and stuff them into the pockets when you’re finished reading them.
  5. You can utilize the pockets only for candy and the buttons can be just for decoration.

-I’m sure there are more options that I’m missing here. 🙂

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You don’t have to be religious to use an advent calendar, but I happen to be. I am including here a link to my blog where you can find 4 different sets of 25 days of scripture that you can utilize for your advent calendar! 25 days of Christmas Scripture – 3 options –> https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/11/25-days-of-christmas-scripture/

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Buy the Versatile Christmas Advent Calendar Pattern on Ravelry

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Don’t crochet? Buy the Versatile Christmas Advent Calendar (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

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Gobble Til Ya Wobble Turkey Leg Hat Pattern Release

Posted on November 13, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess
This is a fun, quick, item for Thanksgiving time! Hat pattern is sized from NB to Adult. You can also use the legs as a children’s toy for a play kitchen! Be the talk of the festival! Wear your turkey leg on your hat AND your shirt :p
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Gobble Til Ya Wobble Turkey Leg Hat Pattern NB-Adult

Materials:
I hook for all hat sizes
F hook for legs for Nb to 12 Months
G hook for legs for Toddler/ Child
H hook for legs for Adult
Preferred Yarn: Red heart super saver, café brown colorway and white colorway
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Polyfil Stuffing
Measuring tape (to check gauge)

Skill level: Beginner

 

Buy the Gobble Til Ya Wobble Turkey Leg Hat Pattern on Ravelry

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Don’t crochet? Buy the Gobble Til Ya Wobble Turkey Leg Hat (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

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4 Halloween bags – PATTERN RELEASE!

Posted on October 10, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess

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Click here to purchase all FIVE Articles of a Domestic Goddess Halloween Candy Hauler Totes at ONE Low price!


1.
Owl Moon Halloween Candy Hauler Tote

 

Materials:

H hook
Preferred Yarn: Red heart Black and Gold
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Interfacing (Optional)
Measuring tape (to check gauge)

Skill level: Beginner

Overall dimensions: From the front: 11.5″ wide X 10.5″ tall; From the side: 5″ wide X 10.5″ tall

 

The Owl Moon Halloween Candy Hauler tote is a classic bag that works for any age group and any gender! You can insert plastic canvas or interfacing to make it stand up more straight or leave it without and still enjoy the same sturdiness as you hold your bulk party snacks safely. Whether you use these to then give them out at a party or to work as a trick or treat package, they make wonderful options for so many occasions.

 

Buy the Owl Moon Halloween Candy Hauler Tote Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Owl Moon Halloween Candy Hauler Tote Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Owl Moon Halloween Candy Hauler Tote (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

Click here to purchase all FIVE Articles of a Domestic Goddess Halloween Candy Hauler Totes at ONE Low price!

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2. Kitty Cat Halloween Candy Hauler Tote

Thank you, Pam Olson, for your wonderful photos!

Materials:
H hook
Preferred Yarn: Red heart Black, white, pink and Spring Green (or Glowlight)
Purple and/or black fun fur (Optional)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Interfacing or plastic canvas (Optional)
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
(2) 3/4 inch buttons (Optional)
Tulle (Optional)

Skill level: Beginner

Overall dimensions: From the front: 11.5″ wide X 10.5″ tall; From the side: 5″ wide X 10.5″ tall


The Kitty Cat Halloween Candy Hauler Tote has many options! You can insert plastic canvas or interfacing to make it stand up more straight or leave it without and still enjoy the same sturdiness. Fun Fur is optional, and there is a tutorial and an option to add on a tutu along the bottom. (Tutu would be adorable in purple, green and black!) There is an embroidery photo tutorial for the pupils so that you can create the same eyes with ease!


Buy the Kitty Cat Halloween Candy Hauler Tote Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Kitty Cat Halloween Candy Hauler Tote Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Kitty Cat Halloween Candy Hauler Tote (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

Click here to purchase all FIVE Articles of a Domestic Goddess Halloween Candy Hauler Totes at ONE Low price!

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3. Purple Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote

Thank you, Jean Hart, for your wonderful photos!

Materials:
H hook
Preferred Yarn: Red heart Dark purple, Pink, and White; Grey for horns, Brown, white and black for eyes
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Interfacing or plastic canvas (Optional)
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
(2) 3/4 inch buttons (Optional)
Tulle (Optional)

Skill level: Beginner

Overall dimensions: From the front: 11.5″ wide X 10.5″ tall; From the side: 5″ wide X 10.5″ tall

The Purple Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote has many options! In blue, green and orange shades this would suit perfectly well for a boy as well. You can insert plastic canvas or interfacing to make it stand up more straight or leave it without and still enjoy the same sturdiness. Fun Fur is optional, and there is a tutorial and an option to add on a tutu along the bottom. (Tutu would be adorable in purple, pink and white!) The Curly Cue “Hair” is removable, and there are options for both a large eye, or multiple small eyes. This bag is easily personalized as there are MANY options for this bag! Make it your own!

Buy the Purple Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Purple Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Purple Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

Click here to purchase all FIVE Articles of a Domestic Goddess Halloween Candy Hauler Totes at ONE Low price!

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4. Ghost/Pumpkin Halloween Candy Hauler Tote with Mix and Match Face Options

Thank you, Jean Hart, for your wonderful photos!

Materials:
H hook
Preferred Yarn: Red heart Black and white for ghost, black and orange for pumpkin
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Interfacing or plastic canvas (Optional)
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
(2) 3/4 inch buttons (Optional)
Tulle (Optional)

Skill level: Beginner

Overall dimensions: From the front: 11.5″ wide X 10.5″ tall; From the side: 5″ wide X 10.5″ tall

The Ghost/Pumpkin Halloween Candy Hauler Tote has many options! You can insert plastic canvas or interfacing to make it stand up more straight or leave it without and still enjoy the same sturdiness. The ghost has an optional crocheted gown option along the bottom of the bag or (for either the pumpkin OR the ghost) There is a tutorial and an option to add on a tutu along the bottom.

There are 4 eye options: Regular Circular Eyes (with options for adding eye gleams to make it look more life-like. Actually, these options can be applied to any of the eye options), Anime-like Eyes (Rounded top, pointed bottom corners), Oval Eyes with missing smaller circle and Triangle Eyes with missing smaller triangle.

There are two nose options: a small triangle or a small oval. Change the way the face looks by turning the angle.

There are four mouth options: Oval Mouth (place vertically, horizontally or at an angle to emulate howling), Squiggly Smiley Face Mouth, Missing Teeth Smiley Face Mouth (regular pumpkin-type mouth), Regular Smiley Face Mouth (a surface crocheted on option).

This bag is easily personalized as there are MANY options for this bag! Make it your own!

 

Buy the Ghost/Pumpkin Halloween Candy Hauler Tote with Mix and Match Face Options Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Ghost/Pumpkin Halloween Candy Hauler Tote with Mix and Match Face Options Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Ghost/Pumpkin Halloween Candy Hauler Tote with Mix and Match Face Options (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

Click here to purchase all FIVE Articles of a Domestic Goddess Halloween Candy Hauler Totes at ONE Low price!

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Don’t forget about old Frankey!

 

Frankenstein Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote is also available!

Materials:
H hook
Preferred Yarn: Red heart Green (Glowlight), Black, Dark Brown, Grey and White
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Interfacing (Optional)
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
(2) 3/4 inch buttons
Skill level: Beginner

I made this up in a pinch for my son. Had no idea it would be as popular as it is. I hope your little ones love this! I can see this in MANY different varieties, easily! The Frankenstein Monster Halloween Candy Hauler tote is a classic bag that works for any age group and any gender! In pink or purple this would be adorable for a girl. There is a tutorial and an option to add on a tutu along the bottom. You can insert plastic canvas or interfacing to make it stand up more straight or leave it without and still enjoy the same sturdiness.

Overall dimensions: From the front: 11.5″ wide X 10.5″ tall; From the side: 5″ wide X 10.5″ tall

 

Buy the Frankenstein Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Frankenstein Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Frankenstein Monster Halloween Candy Hauler Tote (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

Click here to purchase all FIVE Articles of a Domestic Goddess Halloween Candy Hauler Totes at ONE Low price!
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2 PATTERN RELEASES! Skull Set for Halloween

Posted on September 26, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess

Purchase skull beanie pattern and wristband patterns separately, or purchase them together at a 25% discount! (Link to ebook at end of this post)

1. Skull Beanie with Optional Earflaps 

I made this originally for my step daughter for her 15th birthday, because she’s just not the bows and flowers type of girl 🙂

Sizes Available:
NB/0-3
3-6
6-12
Toddler
Child
Teen/Small Adult
Large Adult (Male)

Materials:
I hook for hat
F hook for skull
Preferred Yarn: Red heart Black and Petal Pink
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)

Skill level: Beginner

Here are some wonderful tester photos provided by Gwen DeCarbo, Lynette Joe, Racheal Methke, Anita Silvaz, Carolyn Leonard, Rachel Cuiffo, Vicki Messner, Jean Hart, Stephanie McSwain Earls, Pam Olson, Alecia Rivers Goodman, Joanna Filipa, and Leanne Nisha

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Buy the Skull Beanie with Optional Earflaps Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Skull Beanie with Optional Earflaps Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Skull Beanie with optional earflaps (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

 

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2.  Skull Writsband Cuff

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Wrists are weird, but this fits a child to Large Adult. My wrist is 6.5 inches and I button on the center button. There are three button holes. This also fits my 6 year old son on the tight option and my husband on the third button hole.

Materials:
I hook for wristband
F hook for skull
Preferred Yarn: Red heart Black and Petal Pink
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
(2) 1’’ black buttons for large size
(4) 1” black buttons for medium size
(6) 1” black buttons for small size

Skill level: Beginner

Here are some wonderful tester photos provided by: Racheal Methke, and Lynette Joe

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Buy the Skull Wristband Cuff Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Skull Wristband Cuff Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Skull Wristband Cuff (finished item) by messaging me on Etsy

 

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Want BOTH patterns at a discount!? Receive 25% off for buying both together!

Buy the Skull Set Ebook Pattern on Ravelry

 

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4 PATTERN RELEASES! A plethora of scarf and cowl patterns!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess

 

4 PATTERN RELEASES! A plethora of scarf and cowl patterns! 

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1. Sherri Berry Cluster Adult Infinity Scarf (Long and Short Options) 

Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Adult Infinity Scarf Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Adult Infinity Scarf Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Adult Infinity Scarf (finished item) by messaging me on FB

 

Here are some wonderful tester photos provided by Haniya Khan, Karla Banks, Michelle Ferguson, Terri Edinger, Stephanie McSwain Earls, Jean Hart, and Gwen DeCarbo. Thank all of you ladies! Without you I would be nothing! 

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2.  Sherri Berry Cluster Child Infinity Scarf (Long and Short Options) 

Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Child Infinity Scarf Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Child Infinity Scarf Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Infinity Scarf (finished item) by messaging me on Facebook

Here are some wonderful tester photos provided by: Alecia Rivers Goodman, Brandy Brockhahn, Jennifer Barlow, Candice Marie, Carolyn Leonard, Jennifer Jansen, and Pam Olson. Again, thank all of you ladies! Without you I would be nothing! 

 

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3. Sherri Berry Cluster Adult Cowl

Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Adult Cowl Pattern on Ravelry

Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Adult Cowl Pattern on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Adult Cowl (finished item) by messaging me on Facebook

Here are some wonderful tester photos provided by: Lynette Joe and Jean Hart. Again, thank all of you ladies! Without you I would be nothing! 

 

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4. Get the Adult and Child Sherry Berri Cluster Infinity Scarf patterns together in one Ebook! 

Buy the Sherri Berry Cluster Adult and Child Infinity Scarf patterns TOGETHER on Ravelry!  

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PATTERN RELEASE!! Sherri Berry Reversible Cluster Slouchy Beanie

Posted on September 5, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess
PATTERN RELEASE!! Sherri Berry Reversible Cluster Slouchy Beanie
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Written for NB-Adult. 

 

Materials:
I Hook
Preferred Yarn: I Love This Yarn (for
Red Heart you may need to go down a hook size. Check Gauge) 
Instructions for substituting yarn types included. 
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
 
 
Skill level: Intermediate
  
Hat is Reversible! Pattern contains chart and well written instructions. 
Each size tested three fold. Enjoy!

 

Buy the Sherri Berry Reversible Cluster Beanie Pattern on Ravelry
Buy the Sherri Berry Reversible Cluster Beanie Pattern on Craftsy
Don’t crochet? Buy the Sherri Berry Reversible Cluster Beanie (finished item) on Etsy

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TRIPLE Pattern Release! Seat Belt Cover Travel Pals! Puppy, Penguin, Dragon-Dino

Posted on August 17, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess

TRIPLE Pattern Release! Seat Belt Cover Travel Pals!

Puppy, Penguin, Dragon-Dino

 

Materials:
H hook for seat belt cover
G hook for animal pieces
Preferred Yarn: Red Heart
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
(3) 3/4 inch buttons
Safety eyes

 
All of my patterns go through a rigorous bout of testing!

Articles of a Domestic Goddess Travel Pals are FINALLY here! Cute little pals to keep your kiddos company! (Will also be available with an ami body soon) My son loves his travel pals. Take a look though tester photos as there are a lot of options on color! Female Variations available!

Disclaimer: Articles of a Domestic Goddess Seat Belt Travel Pals are NOT crash tested. They are not meant to be used by infants in carriers or children who are still in seats which utilize a strap that is connected to a car seat or a 5 point harness. Please only use these with children who are out of safety seats. The only safe way to utilize these is for children who are in upright seats or boosters in which their safety strap is the actual vehicle seat belt strap. They are meant to be used only to cover a seat belt in a vehicle, NOT on a car seat strap. This is an unsafe practice. Do not attempt to use seat belt covers to prevent chaffing from seat belts. If seat belt is rubbing or chaffing then it is being used improperly and seat may need to be reinstalled or repositioned to ensure a better fit.

 

 



Buy any of the Travel Pal Patterns on Ravelry (Also purchase all Travel Pals at a discount!)

Buy any of the Travel Pal Patterns on Craftsy

Don’t crochet? Contact me on Facebook to make your order!

 
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Pattern Release! Adjustable Clown Nose Crochet Pattern

Posted on August 15, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess
Everyone likes to have a little fun! Fits toddler to adult. Can be easily adapted for smaller sizes. This was inspired by the life of Robin Williams. I have never been so upset about someone I’ve never even met before. I think it is because you could just sense that he was a beautiful soul. He was able to captivate audiences in dramatic roles because he was being genuine. He was able to captivate them in comedic roles because he was fun. I think the reason this death in particular is so touching is because I believe that most in America feel like he was a part of our family.
May his work continue to affect the lives of this world. Enjoy 🙂

“Please, don’t worry so much. Because in the end, none of us have very long on this Earth. Life is fleeting. And if you’re ever distressed, cast your eyes to the summer sky when the stars are strung across the velvety night. And when a shooting star streaks through the blackness, turning night into day… make a wish and think of me. Make your life spectacular.”

– Jack, 1996

Adjustable Clown Nose
 
Materials:
F Hook
Preferred Yarn: Red Heart
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
Round Elastic cord
 
Skill level: Beginner
 
Gauge:
Not Important
A Note about Gauge: For those of you who do not understand how gauge works, or are looking to learn more on the subject, I have written a very helpful blog on gauge that has proved helpful when trying to figure out how big/small of a hook/yarn to use. If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can.  https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/05/matching-gauge-and-why-it-is-so-important/
 
 
A Note about Technique (The Golden Loop Method): This is not just for amigurumi items; it will help in ALL areas where crochet is involved. (Although, it helps most with amigurumi because of the nature of tight stitching.) I know I often hear of people having trouble “making their stitches tight enough” or they frequently have problems matching gauge (even if their items turn out okay on sizing, it doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t improvement to be made.) I too had many problems when learning to create amigurumi objects when I first started out. I have written a helpful blog that should help to pinpoint the areas that need improvement so that you, too, can create beautiful amigurumi items. There is ALWAYS room for improvements to be made, no matter how long you have been crocheting. Later, you will notice that all items are improved by using this easy method! If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can. https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/04/amigurimi-technique-that-will-always-work-and-will-change-the-way-you-crochet-forever/
 
 
Abbreviations:
 
A Note about Stitches:When I first started, I had to look up stitches every time I started a new project. I have compiled some of the videos and articles I used to walk me through the basic stitches (and some others) in a blog on my website. They are the best I’ve found around the internet, all compiled in one spot for ease.
https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/03/learn-to-crochet-a-compilation-of-the-best-walk-throughs-on-the-internet-for-learning-to-crochet/
MC – Magic Circle                            For a tutorial on the magic circle, visit my blog at the following link:
                                                https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/03/magic-circle-tutorial/
CH – Chain
ST; STS – Stitch or stitches
SC – Single Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 together
HDC – Half Double Crochet 
DC – Double Crochet
TR – Treble Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
X after a number = number of stitches to work in after current stitch (ex: sc 2X = sc in next two stitches)
 Worked in spiral, Do not join!
Nose:
Round 1:               5 sc in mc (5)
Round 2:               (2sc), Repeat () around (10)
Round 3:               (2sc, sc), Repeat () around (15)
Round 4:              (2sc, sc2), Repeat () around (20)
Round 5:              (2sc, sc3), Repeat () around (25)
Round 6:                (2sc, sc4), Repeat () around (30)
Round 7-10:          Sc around (30)
Round 11:              (sc3, sc2tog), Repeat () around and sl st in last 5 sts
(this is the bottom nose opening) (25)
Round 12:              Hdc2, dc2tog, hdc4, sl st in next 4 (this is the top nose opening)
                                  Hdc4, dc2tog, hdc 2 (18)
                Sl st in next, FO
Strap:
Cut length of round elastic cord 26 inches long.
Tie elastic on either side around the st just above the dc2tog on either side.
For children, tie in slip knot to desired tightness behind the head. 
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Pattern Release! Sherri Berry Reversible Cluster Beanie Pattern

Posted on August 2, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess
PATTERN RELEASE!! Sherri Berry Reversible Cluster Beanie

 


Written for NB-Adult. 

Materials:
I Hook
Preferred Yarn: I Love This Yarn (for
Red Heart you may need to go down a hook size. Check Gauge) 
Instructions for substituting yarn types included.Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)

Skill level: Intermediate

Hat is Reversible! Pattern contains chart and well
written instructions. Each size tested three fold. Enjoy!

I created this hat for my mother in law. I wanted something textured and something fun that she would wear. What I ended up with was something I would even wear!



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Renaissance Elvin Hippie Scoodie Pattern Release

Posted on July 28, 2014 by articlesofadomesticgoddess
PATTERN RELEASE!! Renaissance Elvin Hippie Scoodie


Written for 6 Months-Adult.

Here Here, Rennies! I know who the belle of the rennie ball’s going to be this year!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Here in Texas we have a GIANT Renaissance festival called the Texas Renaissance Festival. A lot of people don’t know this about me, but my husband and I were married at the Texas Renaissance Festival. One day, Ryan turned to me and asked me “Don’t you want to be a princess for your wedding?” And that was it! We were married in a gorgeous chapel there with our entire wedding party and 50 person reception in full garb. I’m not sure even today how I pulled that one off. Here are some photos of my wedding just because I want to share!

(Photos by Caffrey’s Photography)

(Photos by Caffrey’s Photography)

So, this style is certainly something that is close to my heart. I have MANY more patterns in the works right now that I have designed specifically in this style because it is so special to me. I hope you enjoy this one! 🙂


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