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FREE Crochet Pattern: Springtime Butterfly Applique

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As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, the arrival of springtime brings with it a colorful and lively phenomenon: the arrival of butterflies. These delicate creatures emerge from their cocoons and take flight, fluttering about in search of nectar and a mate. Their wings, adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant hues, are a welcome sight after a long, dreary winter. As they dance among the flowers and trees, butterflies bring a sense of joy and renewal to the world around us, reminding us of the beauty and wonder of nature.

To celebrate, I’ve created this quick, easy pattern that’s not only perfect for springtime, but it’s also a great scrap buster! These butterfly appliques take just a yard or two of yarn, and can be completed in mere minutes! Add a bead or faux gemstone as a final touch, and then apply these little cuties to any project your heart desires.

Supplies:

  • 4.5mm hook (or as desired)
  • 4/Worsted weight yarn
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • Optional: Bead

Notes:

Changing your hook and/or yarn size will change the finished size of your butterfly.

Feel free to play around with different yarn weights and textures to see what you can come up with. Have fun with it!

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Stitch Glossary:

Terminology: US English

  • CH = Chain
  • DC = Double Crochet
  • SLST = Slip Stitch
  • 2 TC TOG = 2 Treble Crochet Together
  • F/O = Fasten Off

Directions:

First Wing:

  1. CH 5
  2. 1 DC into the last chain from the hook. We will be working all future stitches into this chain space. I will refer to it as the “base stitch.” You may want to mark it to make it easier to find as we go.
  3. CH 3, slst in the base stitch.

Second Wing:

  1. CH 4
  2. 2TCTOG
  3. CH 3
  4. Slst back into the base stitch. This is the end of the second wing.

Third Wing:

  1. CH 4
  2. 2TCTOG
  3. CH 3
  4. Slst into the base stitch. This is the end of the third wing.

Fourth Wing:

  1. CH4
  2. 1 DC into the base stitch
  3. CH 3
  4. slst back into the base stitch. This completes the fourth wing.
  5. F/o, leave a long tail for the center of the butterfly

Finishing the Butterfly:

Wrap the long yarn tail around the center of the butterfly to form the body. On your last wrap around, add the bead to your butterfly using the yarn needle. Knot the two yarn tails on the back of the butterfly to secure.

Finished butterflies.
Working a DC into the last CH from the hook
2TCTOG has 3 loops on the hook before it’s completed.
Finished butterfly with bead.

Sheep Coffee Cozies

Crochet Pattern: Sheep Coffee Cup Cozy Sleeve

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Sheep Coffee Cozies

Baaa! It’s the Sheep Coffee Cup Cozy!

This coffee cup cozy is the latest in my Farm Animal cup cozies line. The textured stitches are so squishy and soft, you’ll feel like you’re holding on to a real sheep! (Okay, maybe not, but we can’t pretend!)

With spring right around the corner, the sheep cozy is a perfect project for anyone looking to make Easter gifts! What says ‘springtime’ better than a brand new baby lamb?

Why buy from The Pointed Hat?

As always, my patterns are tested by real crocheters just like you! My testers look for errors and clarity. They make sure that I have thoroughly explained my pattern techniques and work closely with me to ensure that my patterns consistently result in great finished products!

Not only that, but I support fellow small business owners just like me. If you want to make and sell your physical products that you created with my pattern – go right ahead! All I ask for is that you tag me as the pattern creator when listing your products in an online marketplace. Easy peasy!

Do I have to use the same yarn?

No! In fact, any yarn that’s a medium/4/worsted weight yarn will work. Cotton, bamboo, wool, acrylic – use what you have on hand, or what makes you happy. All you really need to do is check the fit of your cozy on your desired cup. If you find your yarn brand makes the cozy too big, you can go down a hook size. Too small? Go up a hook size. My cozy patterns are so forgiving and versatile!

How much yarn does this pattern use?

This pattern is a perfect scrap buster! It uses LESS than 20yds of yarn total for the entire project! And even though I put safety eyes on my makes, you don’t even need to do that. Feel free to embroider or crochet eyes instead! This has the added bonus of making your cozy safer if you have small children in your home.

It’s worth noting that safety eyes are a choking hazard.


Even though they are called SAFETY eyes, they’re not 100% foolproof. Littles can chew on yarn, stretch the stitches, or even bite the eye and crack it. Any of those things can cause the eye to pull free from the cozy and be ingested. Please make sure you keep any project with safety eyes in it away from children under 3 years of age!

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Pattern: Sheep Lamb Cup Cozy

These adorable sheep cozies have arrived just in time for spring!  Difficulty Rating: Confident Beginner/Intermediate

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Crochet Pattern: Llama Alpaca Coffee Cup Tumbler Cozy Drink Sleeve

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Llamazing!

Let’s face it: llamas are VERY trendy right now. And I can see why! With their adorable faces, furry-fluffy bodies, and sassy attitudes, it’s no wonder these critters have taken the world by storm!

If you’re one of those folks who find these animals irresistible, you’re in luck! Now you can crochet your very own llama (or alpaca, if you’d rather call it that) buddy to take along with you everywhere you go!

Use your favorite worsted/4/medium weight yarns, like cotton, bamboo, or acrylic to complete this project. Or, if you want a little “alpaca-ception”, you could make this with alpaca wool, too. Ha!

Why buy The Pointed Hat Patterns?

My patterns are tested, which means real life crocheters just like you have had the opportunity to try them out, look for errors, point out issues with clarification, etc. That means that every pattern you buy is proven to create a quality product!

Not only that, but when you buy patterns from me, you’re helping support a woman small business owner. Your purchases help me pay bills, AND keep releasing patterns just like this one!

And, if that’s not enough, you are welcome to sell any items you make using my pattern! You want to whip up a bunch of these beauties for sale at a craft fair? You go right ahead, and I hope they sell like hotcakes!

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Pattern: Llama Alpaca Cup Cozy

These reusable cup cozies are Lllamazing! Difficulty: Beginner

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Crochet Pattern: Horse Pony Coffee Cup Tumbler Cozy Drink Sleeve

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Horse Cup Cozy preview, 3 different colored options on cup of varying sizes

Neighled it!

We’ve all been there: you order your coffee in the drive through, and either it comes with one of those cardboard sleeves (which aren’t very cute, and they’re so wasteful!), or you’re stuck with freezing cold hands while you try to hold onto that iced latte.

That won’t be a problem once you make yourself a Horse Cup Cozy! They’re great for hot or cold drinks, and they fit a variety of cup sizes – whether you choose a small, or an extra large.

Plus, they aren’t limited to coffee cups! You can use them for almost any takeout drink cup, including most fast food cups, travel tumblers, or break room paper coffee cups. Just as long as your cup doesn’t have a handle, you’re golden.

And not only are these cup cozies reusable, you can customize them with whatever yarn color and fiber combination you prefer! You want to use cotton yarn? Go right ahead! Prefer wool, alpaca, or bamboo? That works too! Just as long as you have a 4/medium/worsted weight yarn and a 4.5mm hook, these cozies will work up perfectly!

Pattern: Horse Cup Cozy

Pattern: Horse Cup Cozy

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Picture of 3 varieties of cow cup cozy.

Crochet Pattern: Cow Coffee Cup Tumbler Cozy Drink Sleeve

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Picture of 3 varieties of cow cup cozy.

Cow Cup Cozies

Mooooove over, disposable cardboard coffee sleeves! These cow cup cozies are washable, reusable, and ADORABLE!

With my new cup cozy pattern, cow lovers everywhere can make this cute, environmentally friendly replacement for those wasteful paper cup sleeves. They stretch to fit a variety of cup sizes, and when you wash them, they’ll shrink right back down to their original size, ready to be used again.

Customize your colors, accessories, and fiber types to make a cup cozy that suits your unique tastes.

Best of all, these cozies use very little yarn (about 18yds total!) and they take me 30 to 45mins to work up. Perfect for using up scraps, or making a bunch for craft fairs — because, yes, I do give you permission to make these for resale!

My patterns are clearly written, with lots of photos and step-by-step directions. What more could you want in a cozy pattern?

Make sure you stop by my shop to purchase this new pattern today – or buy the completed product to be shipped to you, over at my Etsy Store. You’ll be glad you did!

Pattern Information

This pattern is rated for: Beginners

Stitch Glossary:

  • Single Crochet
  • Half-double Crochet
  • Double Crochet
  • Slip Stitch
  • Single Crochet Increase


Materials:
Aran/4/Medium weight yarn in the following colors & quanities:

  • Black Yarn: 6 – 8 yds
  • White Yarn: 2 – 3 yds
  • Tan Yarn: 2 yds
  • Pink Yarn: 2 – 3 yds
  • Green Yarn: 1 yd
  • Gray Yarn: 1 yd
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Pattern: Cow Cup Cozy

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Handmade Valentine’s Day Goodies

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It’s that time of year again! Store shelves are covered in red and pink, filled with chocolates, stuffies, and greeting cards. Cutesy hearts and XOXOs are everywhere. And here at The Pointed Hat, it’s no different. We’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day, too!

Valentine's Day Scrunchie Gift Set - "Love is in the Hair"

We have “Love is in the Hair” scrunchie sets, that include a handmade scrunchie on an adorable ponytail card. They’re perfect for gifting classmates, friends, or your kiddos this year! Plus, they cost about the same as a mass-produced greeting card you’d find at the drug store! Why settle for a generic card most everyone will have, when you could choose a one-of-a-kind gift instead?

You can find these over at my Etsy shop: www.ThePointedHat.etsy.com

Valentine's Day Coffee Cozy Gift Set - "I Love You A Latte"

Next up on the list: these adorable cup cozy gift sets! You can choose from a variety of animals and pattern types, so you’re sure to get something your loved one will adore. And included in the set are some heart shaped chocolates, plus a card that says, “I Love You A Latte.” They’re just too cute! They’re also available at my Etsy shop, so make sure you stop by and take a look. I just can’t get over how awesome these sets came out!

So if you’re on the hunt for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift this year, look no further! These gift sets are sure to please even the pickiest of people.

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day this year? Are you making anything special for your loved ones? Tell us all about it in the comments!

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!