new crochet pattern - simple pompom hood by kim miller.

 

 

Skill Level: Easy

You can crochet this fun, simple pompom hood!!!

If you are comfortable with post stitches, and working in the round then you will be able to crochet this chic, modern looking hood. The pattern is written in American Standard terms, and uses the following crochet stitches and techniques: half double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, and the adjustable ring.

This crochet pattern calls for 3 balls of Lion Brand Amazing® Yarn [50 g (1.75 oz)/135 meters (147 yds) per ball], which is an worsted weight (4), and a 4.00 mm (G) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge). Pompom instructions are included.

The crochet instructions are written for one size only.

 

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(Purchase this pattern and receive 20% off by entering the coupon code "pompomhood20" at the checkout!

Offer valid until Wednesday - January 29th, 2014) 

 

 

 

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sneak peek.

The crochet pattern for this fun, simple pompom hood is nearing completion....

 

 

 

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new crochet pattern - tea time cozy by kim miller.

 

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Crochet a little sweater for your teapot! Besides being decorative and adding a touch of traditional flair to your home, a tea cozy is a very practical way to keep your tea warm during infusing and serving.

This well written crochet pattern has lots of colour illustrations, and includes directions on how to make a tiny pompom using a fork. The crochet pattern calls for 1 skein of Berroco Vintage worsted weight yarn, a 4.00 mm (G), 3.50 mm (E) and a 3.25 mm (D) crochet hook. The pattern uses the following stitches and techniques: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, front post treble crochet and reverse single crochet.

The finished tea cozy measures 20.25 cm (8”) wide and 19 cm (7½”) long and will fit a standard sized teapot. The Gordon Ramsay Maze teapot by Royal Doulton is the model for the tea cozy shown. The blue tea cozy that is pictured was made using 1 ball of Cascade 220 Superwash.

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(Purchase this pattern and receive 20% off by entering the coupon code TEATIMECOZY20 at the checkout! Offer valid until Friday - August 2, 2013)

 

 

 

 

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how to make a tiny pompom using a fork.

I am currently working on a project that requires a tiny pompom, and I found that one of the easiest ways to make a tiny pompom is with a fork.

Start by holding an 8" strand of yarn between the center prongs as shown below.

Next, wrap the yarn around the prongs of the fork. For an extra fluffy pompom you are going to want 50 to 60 wraps.

Once you have finished wrapping the yarn, you are going to use the 8" strand of yarn to tie around the center. Make sure to pull your yarn so that you have a nice, tight knot.

Now, simply slide your yarn off of the fork, and using sharp scissors snip through all of the loops on both ends of the pompom.

Fluff and trim into a nice round ball...

kim.