Leonardo TMNT Beanie Mask

My husband is a big fan of TMNT (and a kid at heart!) so I just couldn't resist crocheting this beanie mask as a Christmas present.

I used a size "I" crochet hook with Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn in Royal and Kelly Green.

I followed the Crochet Ninja Turtle Mask Hat pattern by Holyjeans and My Favorite Things.  It was listed as a child size, but I agree with the author that it's actually an adult size.  The beanie measures 22 inches around and 9 inches tall (mask to tip of hat).

Hope this provides some inspiration for your next project!

Happy hooking,
Jilliane


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Popcorn Cowl

Alright... You're getting another sneak-peek at a Christmas gift for my mother:  what I like to call the Popcorn Cowl!

For this cowl, I followed Crafty Begonia's Julie Cowl pattern.  I'm not sure if I stitched 90 chains like the pattern called for-- I just counted by twos to be sure I stitched an even number of chains.

For yarn, I used Red Heart Super Saver in Grey Heather with a size "H" crochet hook.

This cowl measures 24 inches around and 9 inches tall.  When worn, it folds into cute and cozy layers.  See?

This pattern was fun to do, because it alternated stitches for each row (double-crochet stitches for one row, followed by single-crochet and treble stitches in the next row).  This kept it interesting and enjoyable.  I could see using this pattern again for a blanket-- how cozy!!

Hope you're feeling inspired to start your next crochet project.  

Happy hooking,

Jilliane

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Half-Double Crochet Cowl

Can you keep a secret?  This beautiful cowl will be a Christmas present for my mother!

I used a size "L" crochet hook with less than one skein of Caron yarn in Fresh Green.  For the pattern, I loosely followed the Easy Weekend Afghan pattern by Baby to Boomer Lifestyle. Instead of using three strands of yarn like the pattern calls for, I used just one strand.  I can see how using multiple strands would create a beautiful, thick blanket in no time flat!

To finish, I whip stitched the first and last rows together.  Altogether, the cowl measures 9 inches wide and 22 inches around.  Can't wait to see it on my mom!

Have a wonderful holiday season full of family, fun, and crochet projects!

Happy hooking,
Jilliane


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Winter Blues Chevron Cowl

This super-cute cowl will be a gift in my family's Christmas game-- recipient TBA!

For this cowl, I used a size "I" crochet hook with the following yarn:
- Red Heart Super Saver, Turqua
- Red Heart Super Saver, Grey Heather
- Red Heart Super Saver, Icelandic

As for the pattern of colors-- it's 2 rows of grey, 3 rows of turquoise, 2 rows of grey, and then lots of rows of the blue blend.

I closely followed the Winter Waves Chevron Cowl pattern by Cre8tion Crochet.  One variation right off the bat-- I started with a chain of 34 only.  Also, I inserted the crochet hook into the back loops only (often abbreviated as BLO in crochet patterns).  I'm really glad I did this-- it created a neat ribbed look!

To finish, I did a whip stitch into the back loops only of last row and the front loops only of the first row to try to replicate the other rows.  It came out nearly perfect on one side and a little more noticeable on the other.  Regardless, I like how it turned out.

The cowl measures 26 inches around and 9 inches tall-- creating cozy layers and waves.

Hope you're feeling inspired to start your next crochet project!

Happy hooking,
Jilliane


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