365 Crochet

Halloween is getting close, and if you don't have a costume yet, here's another idea!  If you're a fan of the Addams Family, you will already know who Wednesday Addams is, but if not... The Addams Family was a cartoon about an eccentric, spooky, wealthy family; invented in New York 1938, which later became a tv show, feature film with spin offs, and a musical to boot!   Designed By:  Koneko Kawaii Skill Level: Easy Materials: 4 ply Worsted Weight Yarns, 1 Skein 4.25 MM Hook Stitch Markers Size: Adult Head Get the Free Pattern!

Wigs!  They have quite a history, going back to ancient times when they were used as protection against the sun and for cultural practices.  But even back then, they were still highly regarded as a fashion accessory.  The Egyptians used them for practical use but also to show stature in their community.  Fast forward many years, and the wig explodes into the fashion scene thanks to the royal patronage.  They were wild, heavy, uncomfortable, but for the sake of fashion, they were a must have!  Anyone who was "anybody important" owned a wig. Barrister's Wig Free Pattern! The stress of wearing a wig eventually became too much, and wig designs became smaller and more defined.  This was a time when the barristers wig or periwig became popular (those silly white wigs with the defined curls that men wore) , and women began opting for hair extensions over a full wig. Then the wig took a downfall in fashion, and wasn't quite so popular for some time. ...

What a great costume!  And what a great idea to use a crochet yarn wig!  The wig makes this costume complete, no other wigs could have pulled this off.  Other great uses for crochet wigs, are for witches and rag dolls.  Do you have a costume yet?  You still may have time to pull this off! Designed By:  Andrea/Craft Disasters & other Atrocities Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Caron, Red Heart, or other worsted Weight yarn approx 300 yrdsHook: 5.5 mm sewing needle and matching thread Get the Free Pattern!

I had this pattern stored in my log for a long time, and almost forgot about it, because I put it in the wrong folder.  Well, I found it today, and I am so happy to share it!  The designer did a great job, and I love how the different colors were used and shown. Designed By:  Posh Pooch Designs Skill Level:  Easy Materials:   I Hook Yarn Needle Any Worsted Weight yarn ( 4) 3.5 oz. Sizes: Child, Adult Get the Free Pattern!

Halloween is coming soon!   It's a fun time for crochet!  Here's a very simple and cute wig pattern. What you need: Red Heart Super Saver (be sure you have a full or almost full skein) Size I (5.5mm) hook Clip to keep place Scissors Wig head (optional but handy) Get the Free Pattern!