This is part 5 of the 50 state blanket. Part 5 consists of the states of Kansas to Maryland. Maryland was one of the states that I was worried wouldn’t really look like the state, but you can really see the details in the pattern. Kentucky is one of my favorite color combinations.
This is part 4 of the 50 state blanket. Part 4 contains the instructions for the states of Hawaii to Iowa. I love my Hawaii block because I made an inverted sunset. The background was different shades of orange while the Hawaii islands were ocean blue. I also was a huge fan of how the state of Idaho turned out.
This is part 3 of the 50 States Blanket. Please see Part 1 for information regarding materials needed and Part 2 for Alabama to California.
This post is for the states from Colorado to Georgia. I love how my Florida turned out! I used colors that kind of reminded me of Miami Vice.
This is the first 5 states for the 50 state blanket. I decided to make my blanket in alphabetical order, that way I didn’t miss a state. So the first five states are Alabama to California.
itially made a few throw pillows for some silent auctions and orders, but I really only tested the states of Ohio, Missouri, and Louisana. So when I was furloughed from my job in 2020 due to the pandemic, I got bored and decided to try every state chart.
My husband and I like to listen to audiobooks when we have long drives. We like to pick books that will be interesting to both of us. This year for our drive to and from Missouri we listened to Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. listen to audiobooks when we have long drives. We like to pick books that will be interesting to both of us. This year for our drive to and from Missouri we listened to Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We both fell in love with Rocky, and my husband asked me if it I could make a Rocky. So I took on the challenge.
Football is one of my favorite sports. Growing up in Missouri, that meant that there was only one team to root for, the Kansas City Chiefs! Keep in mind, this wasn’t always easy. I remember many rough seasons, but recently the tides have turned.
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Fall is just around the corner. Fall is one of my favorite seasons, there is football, apple cider, bonfires, and boot and scarf season officially begins! This scarf is perfect for the fall season!
This scarf is inspired by the Hogwarts Houses in Harry Potter. It can be made in a weekend easily for a Halloween costume. This scarf uses a primrose stitch. This video gives a short overview of how to make this stitch. I think it gives this scarf a feminine touch and also makes it a little different from the other Hogwarts inspired scarves so you can wear it all fall and winter long.
You can find a printer-friendly version of this pattern here. We also have kits for sale for this project. You can select your favorite house or take a chance with our magic sorting hat option.
Chain 29 using the primary color.
Row 1: Work [1 sc, 2 ch, 1sc] in 3rd chain from hook. *skip next 2 chains, [1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc] in next chain. * repeat across ending with 1 hdc in last ch. Turn. (9 sc 2 spaces).
Row 2: Ch 3, *3 dc in the next ch 2 space* . Repeat across ending with 1dc in the top of the turning chain. Turn. (9 shells of 3 dc).
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as the first hdc). *[1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc] in the 2nd dc of the next shell (middle dc of the shell)*. Repeat across ending with 1 hdc in top of the turning ch. Turn.
Rows 4-17. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the secondary color.
Rows 18-33. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the primary color.
Rows 34-49. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the secondary color.
Rows 50-65. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the primary color.
Rows 66-81. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the secondary color.
Rows 82-97. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the primary color.
Rows 98-113. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the secondary color.
Rows 114-129. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the primary color.
Rows 130-145. Repeat rows 2-3.
Change to the secondary color.
Rows 146-161. Repeat rows 2-3.
There should be 5 primary color sections and 5 secondary color sections. You will join the top and bottom to form an infinity scarf using a needle. Fasten off.
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The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is tomorrow and then it will be time to start decorating for Christmas (unless you have already started). There are so many different holiday decorations out there from the Christmas tree to Rudolph and Frosty in the yard to nativity scenes to stockings.
I will probably start to decorate for Christmas this weekend. The last several years, my fiancee and I have put stockings on the fireplace mantle. We both put small presents for each other inside the stocking each year.
I remember opening my stocking every year growing up. My sister and I stockings when we were younger had Mickey Mouse characters on top. When we moved to the new house, I remember we were able to pick out a new stocking and we picked stockings that sorta related to our personalities. A few years back my mom bought new stockings for my sister, her now-husband, my fiancee, and me that all had our names on them and matched.
The December CraftEaze crochet project will help you get into the holiday spirit! This month’s project is for a Christmas stocking that has snowflakes on it. This stocking uses bulky yarn, so it works up quickly. You should be able to make the stocking in a couple of evenings or over the weekend. The snowflakes are these cute buttons that I found at WalMart for a couple of dollars.
The crochet pattern can be found below. This stocking is worked from the toe up. We have the kit for sale on our website here. You can also buy a printer-friendly pdf on Etsy.
Gauge is not super important for this project. A 4” by 4” square is approximately 13 hdc in for 12 rows.
Toe (Work in Rounds)
Chain 15.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in next 13 chains. Sc in the other side of the chain you just made the sc in. Sc in next 13 chain. Join to the 1st sc. Chain 1 (28 sc).
Round 2: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 13 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 13 sc. Do Not Join (30 sc).
Round 3: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 14 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 14 sc. Do Not Join (32 sc).
Round 4: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 15 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 15 sc. Do Not Join (34 sc).
Round 5: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 16 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 16 sc. Do Not Join (36 sc).
Round 6: Sc in each sc. Place marker in the first sc. (36 sc).
Round 7: Hdc in each sc. Place marker in the first hdc. (36 hdc).
Round 8-18: Hdc in each hdc. Place marker in the first hdc. (36 hdc).
Heel (Worked in rows)
Row 19: 18 sc, turn.
Row 20: Chain 1, sc in the next 17 sc. Turn. Leave 1 sc unworked.
Row 21-25: Chain 1, sc in each sc leaving 1 sc unworked on each row. Turn. Row 25 will have 12 sc.
Row 26: Chain 1, sc in the each sc. Work sc into the unworked sc of the row below. Sl st into the unworked sc in the next row. Chain 1 and turn. (13 sc).
Leg (Worked in Rounds)
Round 32: Sc in each sc. Put marker in first sc (36 sc).
Round 33: Hdc in each sc. (36 hdc).
Round 34-61: Hdc in each hdc. (36 hdc).
Join the white yarn.
Round 62-68: Hdc in each hdc. (36 hdc).
Round 69: Sc in each hdc. Join to the first sc and tie off. (36 sc).
Fold over the white section to have ~1” overlay. You will tact the folded over white section using the white thread.
After tacting the white section, You will add the stars to the stocking using the white thread.
Chain 5.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd chain from the hood. DC in next 2 chains (3 dc).
Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Dc in each of the dc (3 dc).
Repeat row 2 until it is approximately 5” long.
Attach loop to stocking by sewing the two short edges together to the stocking.
Happy Crafting! And Happy Holidays!
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Fall is one of my favorite seasons. There is so much to love about fall from football to bonfires. The best part in my mind is that I can start to wear boots and scarves whenever I want!
The November CraftEaze crochet box was boot cuffs which are the perfect fall accessory. This is an easy project that you can complete in a few hours just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. This is a project that you can show off to make your sister and cousins jealous when you stroll in for dinner. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. You don’t have to buy gifts for anyone and all you do is eat yummy food and watch football.
Here is the CraftEaze kit that will provide you with everything you would need to make this project. You can also get a printable pdf at Etsy.
You will make 2 boot cuffs.
Chain 14.
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd chain, *Skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next chain, skip 2 ch, 1 sc*, Repeat 1 time.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, 1sc in the first dc, *skip 2 dc, 5 dc in sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc*. Repeat 1 time.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the cuff will fit around your leg. This will be approximately 10-12”. Weave in the yarn ends.
You will attach 2 buttons to each cuff using scrap lightweight/medium weight yarn. Attach these buttons inside the last row that you crocheted. The 2 chain spaces in row 1 will provide the buttonholes.
If you like this pattern and here are a few of our other pattern!
Happy Crafting! <3