Saturday, December 5, 2015

Four Free Christmas Cozy patterns



Since I had such a wonderful response to this picture on Facebook, I decided it would be a good thing to have a permanent page where I could share the free patterns, even the ones I didn't write.

So here you go:

Santa Cup Cozy: This beautiful cozy was designed by Jennifer of Tw-in Stitches.  I used Hobby Lobby's I Love This Cotton in Red, White, White Sparkle  and Antique Cream for the face.  You can find Jennifer's pattern on her blog here: http://www.twinstitches.com/2014/12/santa-cup-cozy-free-pattern.html

Bird Cozy:  I used the same simple body pattern as the reindeer using I Love This Cotton in Christmas II.  The applique for the adorable bird is by Janet of Damn it Janet, let's crochet.  You can find the bird pattern on her blog here: http://damnitjanetletscrochet.blogspot.com/2012/01/bird-applique.html

My Reindeer pattern is here: http://www.foreverettcrocheting.com/2015/12/free-reindeer-cup-cozy-crochet-pattern.html

My Snowman pattern is here: http://www.foreverettcrocheting.com/2015/11/hello-i-recently-found-some-great.html 

Thank you to all of you who responded with such kind words about this picture and these patterns.  I'd love to see these cozies in more teacher's hands this winter break.



Thursday, December 3, 2015

Free Reindeer Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern


Reindeer Cup Cozy

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Hook: G 4.0 mm
Yarn: I Love This Cotton in Taupe for body, Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte for antlers.
Notions: 2 black buttons for eyes, 1 red (or brown) button for nose, thread or embroidery floss to sew on eyes and nose.

Notes:
Size can be adjusted for smaller or larger cups by adding or subtracting an even number of chains and any number rounds. If you find your starting chain twisting, you can do the first round of dc and then join. Antlers are a single row working into the back of the chain and back of stitches.

Abbreviations:
fpsc: Front post single crochet.
fpdc: Front post double crochet
bpdc: Back post double crochet

Instructions:

Right Antler: Ch8, slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc3, ch4 slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next chain. ch4, slst in 2nd chain from hook and slst in the back of the next three stitches, sc, slst, sc, hdc in last two.

Left Antler: ch 8, slst in 2nd ch from hook, slst in next 2 ch, ch3, slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, ch4. slst in 2nd, sc2, slst,sc, slst,sc, hdc2

Cozy Body:
R1: Ch 34, slip stitch to first chain to form a loop. Ch2 and dc in each chain around.slst to join.
R2: fpsc, ch1. *bpdc, fpdc. Repeat from * around. Join with slst in the ch1.
R3-10: repeat Round 2.

Finishing: Finish off and sew in ends, Sew antler to top of cuff and buttons for eyes and nose.

Alternative eyes and nose: safety eyes, puffy paint, embroidery, crochet or sew. or even cut out felt and hot glue it on! Have fun and let me know if you have any creative ideas to add.  I look forward to seeing your projects and hearing from you! Happy Crocheting and spread the love.

Lois
forEverett Crocheting









Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Reindeer coming soon...


Every snowman needs a reindeer buddy, right?  I'm currently having a few other crochet artist test the pattern to make sure you'll have a fun and quick pattern to make a reindeer cup cozy.  Be looking for the free pattern to be posted soon...