Crochet – Long Island Chick

Snow Day Project

Kathleen — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 21:28:13 +0000

Snowstorm Jonas has hit Long Island with all his wrath so we are snug at home with the fireplace roaring. What are you doing this snow day to take advantage of this forced day inside?

I had bought a new pattern for a fringed bulky and wavy scarf. I had to order the yarn online as my local craft stores do not carry Benat Roving yarn. It is incredibly soft and bulky! I started my project today to take a break from the hat and blanket I am making. They are primarily one color so this scarf is a new technique for me. I’ll post a picture when I’m done!

In the meantime, enjoy the snow!

Crochet Snowboard Skullies

Kathleen — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:30:20 +0000

With the cold weather finally showing up on Long Island, I noticed Ryan needed a hat badly. Awesome! Something new to crochet! I wanted something a teen boy would like and, after searching the patterns on Ravelry, I found this wonderful, free pattern by Catherine Lindsay called Snowboarder Skullies. She had directions for both a male and female pattern. This was perfect because I had some nice, gray bulky yarn I wanted to use and this pattern was made for it.

Although I didn’t have to change colors, it was a little complicated because I had to figure out what a front post double crochet was but, thanks to YouTube, I got it down pat and started crocheting. It takes me a little longer than all those pros out there although my speed is starting to increase. After reading some of the notes by other Ravelry crocheters, I did alter the pattern a little bit. I changed the last 3 rows to single crochet to give it a bit of a band.

I just adore the finished product and so does Ryan (He might not look 100% thrilled as it is Monday morning):

Easy Crochet Coffee Cup Cozie

Kathleen — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 11:40:36 +0000

There you are, being handed a steaming cup of coffee from the Starbucks server and all you have to protect your hands is a generic, boring cardboard protector. Hell no! I’d much rather wrap my hands around a cup of coffee enveloped by a soft crocheted Cozie any day! I used a Starbucks holiday cup as a size model and whipped this up in 15 minutes. You can embellish with a crocheted heart (Perfect for Valentine’s Day), snowflake, buttons and more – the only limit is your imagination. This would make a great Secret Santa gift or stocking stuffer! Make sure you use cotton or wool yarn as acrylic could possibly melt with the heat generated by your cup’s contents. Free pattern available here. Let’s see what you come up with!