Happy Friday, and also Merry Christmas! There is something extra magical about this Christmas, don’t you think? It probably has something to do with the fact that we only have ONE MORE WEEK of this crazy year we call 2020, lol.

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I’m super excited to share one last pattern release with you this year! Well, actually two but they go together so they get to share a blog post.

Presenting the Polar Rush Capelet and the Polar Rush Beanie (I didn’t get a chance to model them both for a picture, but if you can imagine my model Natalie’s head on my capeleted body, you can totally get the idea!)

My daughter (who historically does not like many of my designs because they “look like they are for middle aged women”, even asked for a Polar Rush set of her own, and I was able to start on Tuesday and have both of them finished and waiting under the tree for her! (Did I stay up until 4am the last 2 nights? Yes, obviously. But I have coffee, so its all good!)

The Polar Rush Capelet and Polar Rush Beanie are made using my signature Dolphin Stitch, which is a stitch I invented and absolutely love. It is so fun to do and creates amazing texture. See a video tutorial below:

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Both patterns are available in the Straight Hooked pattern shop, and there is also a BUNDLE of both patterns available so you can snag them together at a discount!

The Polar Rush Capelet pattern includes ladies sizes from Small to XXL, and is just so cozy! I often wear mine while working from home because the air conditioner hasn’t gotten the memo that it is cold out and just keeps blowing on me!

Grab the Polar Rush Capelet pattern:

Snag the Polar Rush Beanie pattern:

Or you can save money by purchasing both patterns in the Polar Rush Bundle:

The Polar Rush Capelet is featured in the Textured Crochet Blog Hop hosted by Simply Melanie Jane. On September 9, 2024 you can grab a copy of either the Polar Rush Capelet or the Polar Rush Capelet and Beanie bundle for 50% off when you use the code you will find in the main blog post.

Don’t forget to grab a copy of the Ultimate Book of Textured Crochet Stitches, where you can learn and master 20 gorgeous textured crochet stitches, including my signature Dolphin Stitch!

Get the Polar Rush Capelet pattern using this button:

Get the Polar Rush Capelet and Beanie bundle using this button:

Because it is Christmas, I’m cutting this post a bit short, so I apologize if you were hoping for more entertainment from me today. Don’t forget to grab your new patterns, and make sure you’re subscribed to the Straight Awesome newsletter- I just might have some exclusive freebies coming in 2021!

Until next time,

Happy Hooking!

~Malena