Month: December 2021

FREE Crochet Pattern: UCLA C2C Scarf Graph

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Hello, friends! Today, I have another free pattern I want to share with you today: the UCLA scarf! This one’s a pretty specific pattern, I’ll admit. In fact, it’s probably one of the most specific patterns I’m offering — but that’s okay! I like to think I have something for everyone here! -wink-

Why UCLA?

UCLA is a California university that’s near and dear to my husband’s family. Grandma’s husband played for the varsity football team way back when, Grandma is an alumnus, and the family has carried on supporting the school even to this day. There is usually at least one UCLA themed Christmas gift given to someone in the family every year.

So what do you give someone for Christmas when they already have loads of UCLA gear? You make them a custom scarf, of course! Grandma is going to be the envy of all the UCLA sports fans in the coming year when she shows up to games and tailgate parties wearing this beauty!

Do you have a UCLA sports fan, or university attendee in your life? In that case, this free pattern is perfect for you! It’s one, easy to follow JPG that you can view on a tablet, mobile device, or computer. Or you can print it out and cross off each row as you complete it.

C2C Block Stitch

This crochet scarf pattern uses the Corner to Corner block stitch, but you could also use 2 double crochet stitches per pattern square, or 4 single crochet stitches work too. It’s easy to make this pattern work for you in whatever way you need!

Free UCLA scarf pattern in yellow, blue, black, and white colors.
These charts are so easy to follow!

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Pattern Bundle Available

If you’re the sort of person that does better with written, row-by-row patterns, or if you need a larger chart to print on multiple pages and tape together, you’re in luck! You can buy the pattern in my shop! Click Here: Pattern: UCLA Scarf

Dimensions

The finished scarf measures approximately 12″ tall and 60″ wide, give or take a few inches based on your personal yarn, hook, and tension variables. I added a nice moss stitch border to finish it off, but you could add tassels, a more intricate border, or both, and make this pattern your own!

Show Us Yours!

And if you do end up making this scarf, I’d love to see pictures of your finished piece! Make sure you comment and share your results below!

How to Find The Pointed Hat on Instagram

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Did you know that ThePointedHat has an Instagram account? That’s where we share goodies like recently completed custom orders, new pattern releases, behind the scenes clips, and more!

Why Instagram?

I love to share little glimpses into my life and daily routine with you guys, to show you that there is in fact a real person working on these patterns and products every day. Plus, I have some really cute pets that I occasionally talk about, too! -wink- If adorable cats and dogs are your cup of tea, I might just have something for you, too!

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In addition to all of that, following my Instagram account is a great way to support my small business, and it doesn’t cost you a dime!

So head on over and take a look today. We’d love to have you!

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You can drop us a comment just to chat, share the love, or tell us about your recent crochet projects. We’d love to hear from you!

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FREE Crochet Pattern: Beatles Blanket Graph Chart

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Hey, friends! Are any of you fans of The Beatles? Chances are, if you’re here, the answer is yes! If that’s the case, check out this crochet pattern I’m offering to you guys — for FREE!

See, my dad is a HUGE Beatles fan. He has so much memorabilia already, it was ridiculously hard to think of what to gift him for Christmas that he didn’t already have. That’s when I decided to make this blanket just for him! Then he was guaranteed to have something unique, that couldn’t be bought on a big box store shelf. I was a nervous wreck the entire time I was making it: What if Dad thought it was a lame Christmas present? Thankfully, though, he absolutely LOVED it, and promptly sent pictures out to all of his friends to brag.

Dad holding up his crochet Beatles Blanket

The numbered rows, and high contrast colors used in the chart make it easy to follow, even for beginners! All you need to know how to do is a simple Single Crochet stitch and you’re all set!

Please keep in mind, though, that this pattern is FREE and should not be resold or used for commercial purposes!

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Single Crochet Beatles Chart

If you’d like to grab a copy of my Pattern Bundle, which includes step-by-step instructions, with multi-page printable chart AND the full-page graph shown above, you can find it in my Pattern shop:

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The pattern bundle is a great choice if you’re the sort of person who likes to print their patterns out and cross out rows as they’re completed, or to save them in binders for later, etc. I especially like the row-by-row instructions; they make it so easy to keep track of your progress!

Preview of my single crochet Beatles pattern bundle

I hope you enjoy this pattern. I’d LOVE to see your pictures of your completed projects!

The Love of a Hectic Holiday Season

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Every year from October through December, I am much more busy than the rest of the year. Long ago, when school had started back up, I was busy reacclimating myself to the rigors of a schedule, homework, and extra-curricular activities (hello, fellow band kids!). As I got older, the end of the year became a time when I was busy at my retail job, where the Christmas rush was in full swing.

Have you ever gone shopping early on Black Friday? And did you see dozens of frazzled employees trying to keep up with a swarm of (usually grumpy) customers? I used to be one of those unfortunate employees. Yep, there I was behind a cash register at 4am, or running to “the back” to make sure a sale item was actually out of stock. Whew. I don’t miss that at all!

Thankfully now my busy season is full of crochet. Of course I have to say that I prefer this to anything that retail management had to throw at me!

Whether I’m whipping up Holiday themed goodies, gifts for my family, or gifts for YOUR family – I love the range of projects I complete around the holidays. My favorite this year was the Indoor Snowball Kit, which was a big hit over at my Etsy shop.

Is this your busiest time of year, too? How to you spend your holiday season? What’s your favorite holiday crochet project?

Drop a comment and let me know!