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    Easy Crochet Ice Cream Cozy

    Crochet the ice cream pint cozy for pure fun. Features a strap for your hand and a pocket for your spoon. This project uses single crochet and double crochet with just a bit of basic shaping. The yarn comes from your stash! Delight in a sweet treat in style. Please enjoy this free pattern. Inspiration — Ice cream is my favorite treat. The first time I saw a crochet ice cream cozy I knew I wanted to make one. Not only are they practical (keep your hand from freezing), they are so cute! One evening when sitting down with a pint of pistachio, I thought about what features would make a…

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    Crochet Boyfriend Scarf

    Crochet this soft and stretchy scarf in on-trend colors. This project uses a two by two rib stitch pattern made by alternating front post and back post double crochets. The Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca® Yarn makes it warm, washable and durable. Please enjoy this free pattern. Inspiration —  I live in Minnesota and I wanted to make something as a special gift when the snow starts to fly. This project is called the Boyfriend Scarf because it makes a great gift for the partner in your life—that way it’s easily available for you to wear too—just sayin.’ Reminiscent of the look of a traditional varsity or campus scarf, this…

  • Crochet Alvina Beanie

    Crochet this super soft beanie to show off a treasured brooch or as an extra special gift. This project uses the seed stitch pattern (made with single and double crochets), simple shaping and has a cinch at the front. The Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash® Merino makes it warm, washable and durable. Please enjoy this free pattern. Inspiration — The Crochet Alvina Beanie is packed with sentiment. Alvina was my maternal grandmother and she loved jewelry, crafting and music (and many other things). The most important things in her life though were her faith and her family. She lived a life of service to her church, and every moment and every…