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Christmas Gift Baskets -free crochet pattern-

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These adorable baskets make the perfect Christmas gift! Fill them up with candy, chocolate, or even better; your own homemade treats! The designer has included instructions for all three versions. Designed By: Joanita Theron, Creative Crochet Workshop Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Medium worsted yarn (No 4) or DK (double knitting)Elle Charity DK (Blue; White; Red; Black & Green and a little bit of yellow too); Small amounts approx 20 – 50 yards Hook 4, 50 mm Yarn needle 3 Small buttons (for snowman) Get the Free Pattern!

The Twist Headband -free crochet pattern-

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Although I love a great winter hat to keep me warm and stylish during the cold winter months, sometimes, you just want to wear a ponytail!  On those days I like to wear a warm headband instead, so that's my main reason for a headband. However, crochet headbands look fabulous with any style of hair, and this one is perfectly fashionable and simple. The twist headband uses basic crochet stitches with an interesting (and cute) twist!  (note: you will need some sewing skills) Designed By: All About Ami Skill Level: Easy Materials: Lion Brand Woolspun Bulky Yarn Size 6.5mm Crochet Hook Get the Free Pattern!

Plaid Slouch Hat -free crochet pattern-

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Ah, I love this hat!  I love when I think I've seen everything, and then something like this comes along and proves me wrong. Plaid has been around forever (thanks to the Scots!), it comes and goes in fashion, yet it remains a timeless piece to any wardrobe. This hat pattern implements plaid, by using tapestry crochet, carrying the unused colors behind the worked colors. It's a great beginner tapestry pattern because the blocks of color are even. I can't wait to make one! Designed By: Whistle & Ivy Skill Level: Intermediate (due to tapesty) Materials:  Medium Weight Yarn (Knit Picks Brava in Red, Wine and Black, plus Dove Heather for pom-pom) I Hook Darning Needle Get the Free Pattern!

Dragon Scale Armour Boot Cuffs -free crochet pattern-

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If you still haven't learned how to make the crocodile stitch, now's a great time!  I've been making these for a holiday craft show coming up soon, so by now I have the pattern memorized. However, I'd love to share it with you, because it's quick and pretty easy; don't let those complicated looking stitches scare you away. Once you learn the crocodile stitch, you'll be designing your own patterns! (btw, the crocodile stitch makes a great mitten or glove cuff!)  I only included one size for these cuffs, however they do stretch quite a bit, but if you'd like them smaller or larger, you may adjust your hook size. So here's my pattern, enjoy! Designed By: Farrah Hodgson (Firene Designs) Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Worsted Weight Yarn of your choice (Medium, 4) about 180 yards. (I used Ice Yarn, Brico Wool, two 50 g balls) Size 5.00mm/H crochet hook yarn needle to sew in ends Finished Measurements: 6 inches wide at top

Peppermint Kisses Beanie -free crochet pattern-

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Everyone needs a cute winter hat, and although this particular hat shown definitely has a Christmas vibe happening, you can make this in any color combination and it would look fabulous!  But I like the red and white!  It has a 'not so in your face' holiday charm. The pom pom adds traditional winter hat style. Designed By: Elk Studio Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Red Heart Soft, #4, 141 g/256 yards, Cream/Wine or Really Red/White You will use approximately 170-200 yards. Hook – J/6.0 mm Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends Get the Free Pattern!

Hip Cozy -free crochet pattern-

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For something so simple, I've taken a liking to this cute crochet hip cozy. It's like a mini skirt that simply wraps around your hips with a button closure. I think this would look really cute over tights. You could also even wear it as a cowl or cape! The pattern writing is a bit quirky, but by doing a quick read through first, you will easily get an idea for what's going on. Designed By: Kerstin Treber-Koban Skill Level: Easy Materials:  6 skeins Noro Silk Garden  1 crochethook *4,5 and 1 crochet hook +4 for a firm hipband  6 safetyneedles or stitchmarker  3 buttons, approx. 3 cm diam.  Tapestry needle  optional: 3 transparent, small back buttons  Hook and eye closure  5 cm bias-tape Get the Free Pattern!

Nordic Super Scarf -free crochet pattern-

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Wow! Just wow!  This crochet super scarf pattern is definitely not for a newbie crocheter, but if you already have some skill, or are willing to learn something new, then this absolutely stunning crochet pattern is for you!  By using graphs and the corner to corner crochet technique, you work up this pattern from the top down, working diagonally. The end result... something amazing! Designed By: Jess Coppom Skill Level: Advanced Materials: Patons Classic Wool Roving yarn: (6) Grey, (2) Aran, (1) Pale Blush, (1) Taupe, (1) Natural• Tapestry needle Size I [5.5 mm] crochet hook Two printed copies of Nordic c2c crochet chart Get the Free Pattern!

Annie Poncho -free crochet pattern-

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Check out this beautiful piece!  The Annie crochet poncho pattern uses sport weight yarn, working in a vertical direction and topped off with a beautiful lace edging! The cowl neck is the perfect bonus for completing the look. And the color... absolutely stunning. Designed By: Brenda Grobler Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Nurturing Fibres Eco-Fusion 11 balls of 125m/50g in Bordeaux  Hook: 3.75mm & 4.00mm T apestry Needle  Scissors Size: One Size Get the Free Pattern!