Christmas Tree Afghan

This holiday throw blanket uses special granny squares to make the tree shape, with snowflakes and a star. This pattern includes instructions for making the tree with or without ornaments. You can mix and match the colors and patterns to make a custom blanket that suits your holiday style.

What you’ll learn:  Star, snowflake, half, and angled granny squares. Join-as-you-go granny square technique.

• Size: 48” x 60″.
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4)
• Yarn amount:  2325 yards
• Skill level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  21

‘Tis The Season Christmas Stocking

This year, I made customized matching Christmas stockings for my family, and now you can too! The ‘Tis The Season Christmas Stocking crochet pattern looks great in solid colors, or with color work you can add an initial, a character, or another image for a personalized touch.

This pattern includes step-by-step instructions with photos and videos, along with files with the color charts for all 26 letters of the alphabet, plus the following Christmas-themed images:

• Santa
• Reindeer
• Angel
• Candy Cane
• Gingerbread Man
• Nordic Star
• Snowflake
• Snowman
• Star of Bethlehem
• Christmas Tree
• Wreath

The color charts include links to Stitch Fiddle, where you can add the charts to your (free) account, to modify as you wish. There is also a link to a blank chart, so you can make your own images from scratch!

What you’ll learn:  Sc in the 3rd loop, mini-C2C stitch in the round, color work (optional)

• Size: 7” x 20″.
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4)
• Yarn amount:  350 yards
• Skill level: Intermediate to advanced. Experience with the C2C stitch is helpful but not necessary.
• Estimated time to complete:  8-10 hours
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos and stitch videos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  15 (pattern only)

Christmas Explosion Tree Skirt

For years, every time I opened the box of Christmas decorations, I was reminded that I needed to make a new Christmas tree skirt, but by then it was too late. This year, I remembered early enough to do something about it!

I was inspired by a 12-point star baby blanket pattern, and decided to add a Jacob’s Ladder (chain of large loops) down the middle of each point. The modification meant the star could only have 11 points to make it lay flat. The resulting 3-color pattern looks like a Christmas explosion! So I decided to call it that.

Three hidden buttons hold the star together seamlessly around the tree.

What you’ll learn:  Jacob’s ladder stitch

• Size: 40″ across, with an option for either a 3.5″ or 5″ diameter hole
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4)
• Yarn amount:  1100 yards
• Skill level:  Advanced beginner
• Time to complete:  Approximately 8-10 hours
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  6

These patterns have been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make them, I’m happy to help!

This year, I made customized matching Christmas stockings for my family, and now you can too! The ‘Tis The Season Christmas Stocking crochet pattern looks great in solid colors, or with color work you can add an initial, a character, or another image for a personalized touch.

This pattern includes step-by-step instructions with photos and videos, along with files with the color charts for all 26 letters of the alphabet, plus the following Christmas-themed images:

• Santa
• Reindeer
• Angel
• Candy Cane
• Gingerbread Man
• Nordic Star
• Snowflake
• Snowman
• Star of Bethlehem
• Christmas Tree
• Wreath

The color charts include links to Stitch Fiddle, where you can add the charts to your (free) account, to modify as you wish. There is also a link to a blank chart, so you can make your own images from scratch!

What you’ll learn:  Sc in the 3rd loop, mini-C2C stitch in the round, color work (optional)

• Size: 7” x 20″.
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4)
• Yarn amount:  350 yards
• Skill level: Intermediate to advanced. Experience with the C2C stitch is helpful but not necessary.
• Estimated time to complete:  8-10 hours
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos and key stitch videos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  15 (pattern only)

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

Everyway Mitts

The Everyway Mitts have a fun array of cables on the back of the hand. The cables radiate in right angles from the center. These fingerless gloves will keep your hands warm while leaving your fingers free, I guess for crocheting!

What you’ll learn:  Connected front- and back-post double crochet, Forward crab stitch, Stacked double crochet

• Size: Adult small (women’s) with instructions to adjust the size
• Yarn weight:  Light/dk (3)
• Yarn amount:  120 yards
• Hook:  G/4.0mm
• Skill level: Intermediate to advanced. Highly recommend having experience with front- and back-post double crochet before starting.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos. Videos to show connected cable stitches and forward crab stitch.
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  12

Galena Fingerless Gloves

The Galena Fingerless Gloves pattern uses the mini-C2C stitch to create its wavy, unique texture. The easy construction means you’ll make these hand warmers in just a couple of hours.

The finished mitt can be made in two sizes, small (women’s) and large (men’s). It looks great in solids or multiple colors! And perhaps the best part – no sewing is required! The pattern includes instructions to make each glove all in one piece.

What you’ll learn:  Mini-C2C stitch in a tube shape

• Size: Adult small (women’s) and large (men’s)
• Yarn weight:  Light/dk (3)
• Yarn amount:  130-150 yards
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  7

Diamond Vines Mitts

The Diamond Vines Mitts have a lovely row of diamond stitches on the back of your hand. The stitches are easy to learn and work up quickly!

What you’ll learn:  Diamond Stitch

• Size: Adult small (women’s) with instructions to adjust the size
• Yarn weight:  Light/dk (3) or Worsted (4)
• Yarn amount:  100 yards
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  8

These patterns have been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make them, I’m happy to help!

I made this pocket shawl in rich forest colors for my Mom for her birthday. She spends time in the Sierra Mountains, so I named it the Sierra Nights Pocket Shawl. I loved hers so much, I had to make one in purple for myself!

This shawl works up easily with the corner-to-corner (C2C) stitch, although to get the shape, I’ll show you how to go outside the traditional C2C box!

The pattern is for 3 striped colors, but you can do whatever color combination you want!

What you’ll learn:  C2C outside the box

• Size: 60″ x 23″
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4)
• Yarn quantity:  1125 yards
• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  8

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

This striped purple shawl was made with three shades of Red Heart Soft yarn in Lilac, Lavender, and Plummy by Yarnspirations.

The C2C Color Block Tote allows you to mix and match blocks of color to make a checkerboard, a solid color, or anything in between. You can even create your own graph to make an image!

Blocks are added to this tote bag using the corner-to-corner (C2C) join-as-you-go method. As a result, the C2C stitches all line up in a gorgeous texture. You will want to make lots of C2C Color Block Totes – make some for gifts, and keep some for yourself!

Because of the unique shape, it’s a bit of a 3D puzzle to put the pieces together. But with clear instructions for how to put it together, the bag works up quickly. If you get stuck, I’m happy to help.

What you’ll learn:  C2C join-as-you-go method in a 3D configuration

• Size: 12″ x 12″ with 21″ strap.
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4) Cotton recommended
• Yarn amount:  380 yards
• Skill level: Intermediate. I recommend having some experience with the C2C stitch before making this tote bag.
• Estimated time to complete:  6 to 8 hours
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  15

The pattern includes written instructions, tons of photos, a blank graph to create your own color pattern, and an example graph of a Boston Terrier face.

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

If you do multicolor projects like graphgans and tapestry crochet, this is the crochet helper you never knew you needed!

Are you tired of shuffling your yarn one skein at a time after every single row? The yarn sling is a net that holds your skeins in order, so you can easily flip them from one side to the other as you turn your project.

This is a quick and easy project, so you can make it and then get back to your project. Save your time, save your back, and save your sanity!

Also makes great hanging yarn storage!

The yarn sling is designed to hold 8-12 skeins of yarn, and it is easily customizable to suit the type of projects you make. The pattern includes instructions to make 3 different sizes, based on the size skein you usually use. Small (50g), Medium (100g to 5oz), and Large (7oz+).

• Size: 36″ x 8″ or size to fit your yarn
• Yarn weight:  Light/dk (3) or Worsted (4)
• Yarn quantity:  220 yards
• Skill level: Advanced beginner.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  4

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

The Galena Fingerless Gloves pattern uses the mini-C2C stitch to create its wavy, unique texture. The easy construction means you’ll make these hand warmers in just a couple of hours.

The finished mitt can be made in two sizes, small (women’s) and large (men’s). It looks great in solids or multiple colors! And perhaps the best part – no sewing is required! The pattern includes instructions to make each glove all in one piece.

What you’ll learn:  Mini-C2C stitch in a tube shape

• Size: Adult small (women’s) and large (men’s)
• Yarn weight:  Light/dk (3)
• Yarn amount:  130-150 yards
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  7

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

This rectangle scarf pattern combines C2C (corner to corner) and filet crochet to create a pretty pattern of blocks and windows! Even with all the holes, this scarf is surprisingly warm.

What you’ll learn:  Open C2C stitch

• Size: 8″ x 62″, plus fringe
• Yarn weight:  Light/dk (3)
• Yarn quantity:  500 yards
• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate. Some familiarity with the C2C stitch is helpful.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  9

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

This rectangle wrap combines C2C (corner to corner) and filet crochet to create a lacy lattice pattern.

The result is a versatile wrap that can be a light summer shawl when worn flat, or a warm winter scarf when bunched up. It can be worn in numerous ways to fit your style and mood.

What you’ll learn:  Open C2C stitch

• Size: 62″ x 21″
• Yarn weight:  Light/dk (3)
• Yarn quantity:  850 yards
• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate. Some familiarity with the C2C stitch is helpful.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  10

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

The shawl pictured was made with Cascade Ultra Pima in Cranberry, which can be found at Jimmy Beans Wool (affiliate link) or your local yarn shop.

This rectangle shawl pattern combines C2C (corner to corner) and filet crochet to create a pretty pattern of blocks and windows!

The result is a versatile wrap that can be a light summer shawl when worn flat, or a warm winter scarf when bunched up. It can be worn in numerous ways to fit your style and mood.

What you’ll learn:  Open C2C stitch

• Size: 60″ x 22″
• Yarn weight:  Light/dk (3)
• Yarn quantity:  1050 yards
• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate. Some familiarity with the C2C stitch is helpful.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Time to complete:  18-20 hours
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  10

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

The item pictured was made with Lion Brand Mandala Bonus Bundle in color Sasquatch (affiliate link).