Pattern Release: the Polar Rush Beanie

The Polar Rush Beanie is now here, and is a super fun and quick hat to make. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky (5 weight) yarn in 2 colors and a 6mm hook to make this beautiful hat that works up in about an hour. The Polar Rush Beanie utilizes my signature Dolphin Stitch to create the gorgeous texture.

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Hooked In: With Bliss This

m super excited about this month's edition of Hooked In. This month I have invited my friend Amber to share a bit about her and her business, Bliss This. Amber and I became friends through the Crochetpreneur Business Academy, and she is my CrocheTwin. We crack each other up because we always have the exact same comment (almost verbatim) in our online groups.

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Ice Cap Headband and Ice Cap Fingerless Gloves FREE Crochet patterns

I have what my husband refers to as a "pinhead" (meaning my head is tiny), and my crocheted headbands still stretched out. Drove me nuts, because in my opinion, the whole purpose of a headband is to keep your hair out of your face, right? How's that supposed to happen if the dang headband keeps sliding off? I came up with what I think is a brilliant solution to this problem, and my design is made smaller than your head and includes the use of an elastic hairtie to allow for the stretching. My Ice Cap Headband doesn't get too loose and stays on all day long!

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Fabulous Fall Fashion Crochet Patterns Part Three

I am so excited to share the final part of my list of Fabulous Fall Fashion crochet patterns with you. Part 1 was filled with shawls, cowls and scarves. Part 2 was dedicated to sweaters, and now Part 3 is chock full of hats and gloves! This extensive list should have you covered from head to... well, waist. I hope you will share photos of your favorite finished fabulous fall fashion projects!

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Fabulous Fall Fashion Crochet Patterns Part Two- Sweater Edition

One of the things that has been on my hooking bucket list for a long time has been to crochet me a sweater. I bought a really cute pattern a few months ago, and have been itching for the free time to make it, but haven't yet had the chance. As luck would have it though, the designer of that pattern came up with a fabulous new sweater pattern and chose me as one of her testers. Having a deadline really helped me to be able to sit down and make me a sweater, and I am so thrilled with the result!

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