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Adorable Granny Square Scarf + 10 More Uses for Granny Squares

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When it comes to crochet, I simply can’t get enough granny square patterns. I love them. Granny squares are the perfect way to add unique designs to virtually any crochet project. With the right colors, they can make your project decadent and elegant or stylish and kitschy, which makes them incredibly useful and versatile. While most crafters tend to use granny squares for afghans, I like to experiment. It’s fun to see how many different projects you can use them with.

Adorable Granny Square Crochet Scarf Pattern

I recently discovered this Adorable Granny Square Crochet Scarf Pattern from Red Heart Yarn, and it incorporates a new granny square design in a phenomenal way. With this pattern, the granny square is used to build a crochet scarf that’s beautiful and very eye-catching. The scarf is so ornate that you would think it was made by a leading fashion designer. That’s the beauty of it. Even more beautiful is the fact that this crochet scarf pattern is easy to duplicate. With just a handful of materials, you could use this crochet scarf pattern to make a piece so stunning that you’ll have family and friends asking you where you bought that magnificent scarf.

Love it yet? Find the printable pattern on FaveCrafts!

10 More Cute Granny Square Patterns:

  1. Nouveau Chic Granny Throw
  2. Flower Granny Poncho
  3. Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern
  4. Autumn Granny Afghan
  5. Granny Square Crochet Shorts – wait WHUUU?!
  6. Multi-Color Granny Slippers
  7. Granny Square Cabin Rug
  8. Southern Cross Afghan
  9. Granny Square Crochet Purse
  10. Granny Square Scarf

I’ve shown you one of my favorite granny square projects. What’s your favorite way to use your granny squares?

Link Love: How to Make a Scarf for Spring or Summer

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If you were to ask my husband how many scarves I own, he would probably say something close to, “Too many,” or “A ba-jillion.” While he may be pretty accurate with those statements, there are so many ways to wear scarves for each season that I can’t possibly ever have too many scarves. On that note, I should probably get going on making my own scarves for a change. I crochet quite frequently and I loved making this crochet scarf that I wore in my engagement photos, but now that it’s spring I really want to make a DIY fabric scarf.

I have expensive taste and I love the designer looks, but I definitely hate the designer price. So, I set out on a mission to find the perfect DIY scarf – and ended up finding 17 free patterns that have stolen my heart. I do apologize in advance for the high number of infinity scarves in this list if you don’t like them. (Scratch that, I actually did a pretty good job mixing normal scarves and infinity scarves in this list). Infinity scarves are my absolute favorite so you’ll just have to deal. 😉 (or, you know, just not sew the ends together and voila, you’ve got a normal scarf)

Sewing an infinity scarf will be my next adventure in the crafting world. I’m excited because making an easy infinity scarf has been on my crafting list for awhile. With each infinity scarf tutorial below you’ll be itching to pull out your sewing machine. Learn how to make a infinity scarf or just how to make a fabric scarf just by checking out these awesome patterns. And of course, free patterns our the fave here at FaveCrafts so enjoy!

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  1. Lace Infinity Scarf from Urban Threads
  2. DIY Stunning Stenciled Scarf from A Pretty Handy Girl
  3. The Lacey Infinity Scarf from Wray Sist3rs
  4. DIY Stamped Chevron Scarf from By Wilma
  5. A Scarf for Spring from Tea Rose Home
  6. DIY Hand Printed Scarf from Crazy About Coral
  7. Infinity Circle Scarf Tutorial from Leafy Treetop
  8. DIY Infinity Scarf from Sea Glass & Ribbons
  9. Tube or Circle Scarf from Cotton + Curls
  10. DIY Chic: Printed Word Scarf from College Fashion
  11. Linen + Lace Infinity Scarf Tutorial from Wildflowers + Whimsy
  12. DIY Anthropologie Scarf from Home Heart Craft
  13. Make Your Own Lace Scarf from A Beautiful Mess
  14. DIY Spring Scarf Tutorial from Pink When
  15. Long Pom Pom Cowl from The Purl Bee
  16. DIY Pom Trim Scarf Tutorial from Carry on…Carry on
  17. Fat Quarter Gang – Patricia Infinity Cowl from luvinthemommyhood

Which DIY scarf are you most excited to try?

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Yarn Crafts for the Rest of Us: New Lion Brand + FaveCrafts eBook

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No hook, no needles, no problem!

We’ve teamed up with Lion Brand Yarn for a brand new free eBook, 17 Easy Crafts With Yarn: Make Accessories, Decor and More with Lion Brand Imagine Yarn. You might be thinking, “Oh boy, another free eBook from FaveCrafts. What else is new?” Well, believe it or not, this collection is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Lion Brand Imagine Yarn is completely unique – in many cases you don’t need a crochet hook or knitting needles to make lovely scarves or hats. The yarn is actually a tube, so you can simply unroll the skein and loop it around your neck or cover your head.

 

Our latest free eBook features brand new, never-before-seen craft projects that everyone from beginners to experts will love. Kids can even get in on the fun, since many of the projects simply require a skein of yarn. Yes, you read that right – all you need is a single skein of yarn to make the wearables in this eBook.

As an added bonus, we’ve thrown in a few of our favorite home decor projects that use Lion Brand Imagine Yarn. Create your own plant hangers, picture frames and more – there are so many quick and easy ways to craft with yarn! All you have to do is download a copy of 17 Easy Crafts With Yarn: Make Accessories, Decor and More with Lion Brand Imagine Yarn and you’ll be off on a yarn-filled crafting adventure!

 

Exclusive Sneak Peek At What’s Inside:

Foldover Cowl – Cowls are super popular right now and for good reason – they’re super easy to throw on when your heading out the door and they keep your neck warm despite frigid temperatures. This project is so simple, you won’t believe that you haven’t tried it yet! Simply grab a skein of Lion Brand Imagine Yarn, unfold the tube and snip a 40-inch piece. Open the tube and slide it over your head – it doesn’t get must quicker than that! This is a great project idea for kids because it doesn’t require sharp objects or complicated stitches. This project serves as a fantastic method of introducing kids to yarn crafts. Make one before the winter chill sets in or create a bunch and give them out as holiday gifts.

 

Lamp Shade – Change the look of your space with only a few skeins of Lion Brand Imagine Yarn! You don’t have to hit your local home good store for this project, either. Simply grab an old lamp shade and a sewing needle and you’re ready to start working on this quick and easy project. Use two skeins of Imagine yarn and a single skein of regular yarn like Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Choice. Follow the simple instructions in the eBook and you’ll have a brand new lamp shade in no time. Use this as a jumping off point for a room re-design. There’s never a bad time to turn a afternoon into a creative “crafternoon!”

 

 

Well, what are you waiting for?
Download your copy of 17 Easy Crafts with Yarn: Make Accessories, Decor and More with Lion Brand Imagine Yarn today!

 

 

 

 

In Case You Missed It: “11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More”

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I am a huge fan of festive attire at any time of year. During the summer, I create wearable crafts with more color than in fall or winter. Around Halloween, I bust out the orange and black and go a little heavier on the eye makeup. At Easter, it’s pastels at all times, and pretty dresses.

The same trend holds true, of course, around Christmastime. Bring on the ugly sweaters, the handmade hats, the holiday earrings. You better believe I’ll find an excuse to wear my knee-high green and red striped socks, and I’ll roll up my skinny jeans to show them off, proudly. To me, nothing says “I’m getting in the holiday spirit” like dressing up in wearable crafts.

You can make great wearable crafts for the holidays when you download the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook! Christmas wearable crafts are perfect gifts for anyone on your Christmas list. Even if your friend, cousin, or child doesn’t love to wear handmade hats or homemade scarves, there’s always the argument of practicality. If it’s cold, you’ll need a hat. Why not make it an elf hat? If it’s brisk, you’ll need a scarf. Why not make it a Fleece Scarf with Pom Poms?

It may be more than six months until Christmas, but making great handmade Christmas gifts takes time . . . especially if you’re going to try making all eleven wearable crafts in this great AllFreeChristmasCrafts eBook!

What you’ll find in this eBook:

Loom Knitted Santa Hats: Talk about getting in the Christmas spirit. Nothing says “Merry Christmas!” like these great Loom Knitted Santa Hats. They’re festive, sure, but they’re also practical: if you live in a seasonal climate, you need to keep that head warm. Put those knitting skills to the test when you knit this great handmade Christmas gift found in the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook.

Santa Scarf: Now this homemade scarf is just so precious, I had to share. The scarf project has you make Santa’s face and beard on one end, and the entire length of the scarf is his hat! The scarf tapers to a point, then you attach a puff ball for the pom-pom, and you have the finished product. Best of all, you don’t need to sew to make this adorable scarf because this blogger gives directions for a no-sew version as well. Find this incredibly endearing scarf in the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook.

 

 

Download a copy of 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More; like all of our great eBooks, it’s free!

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you like this eBook, you might also enjoy:

6 Adorable Homemade Christmas Crafts for Summer

10 Quick and Easy Christmas Gifts to Make

What is your favorite wearable Christmas craft that you’ve made?

Ruffle Colors Scarf: National Craft Month Project & Giveaway

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Today’s day eight in our month long National Craft Month Giveaway. Don’t forget to visit our blog every day to enter to win a different prize of the day. Find the contest rules and enter below.


We’re continuing our celebration of National Craft Month with today’s featured project from Michaels. You’ll love to cuddle up with this Ruffled Colors Scarf during an extra breezy day. It’s quick to work up and also makes a great last-minute gift idea for a friend. Use variegated yarn to recreate the multicolored look shown here.

 

Ruffled Colors Scarf

Ruffle Colors Scarf

Find out how to make this luxurious scarf for yourself; the full tutorial is available for you to see, so you can make this project on your own. Learn how fun it is to use your crochet skills to create an eye-catching and comfortable scarf. A scarf like this never goes out of style, and you can wear it year after year. Make a Ruffle Colors Scarf for yourself and a close friend, it’s a quick way to whip up a great gift.

The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter Free eBook

 

This pattern is included in our free eBook, The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter. Celebrate National Craft Month with us by crafting the great projects in this free downloadable eBook written just for you!


 

ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S PRIZE

Michaels Gift Card

Today’s prize is a $100 gift card to Michaels! In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

* Like the AllFreeCrochet Facebook page here, AND

* Like the Michaels Facebook Page here, AND

*Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

Do you crochet? What are your favorite patterns?

 

 

OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the AllFreeCrochet Facebook and the Michaels Facebook Pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, March 8th, 2013 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

SUPER BONUS – WIN $1000 Gift Card!

Win Michaels $1000 Gift Card

Don’t miss your chance to stock up your craft stash and win a $1000 Michael’s gift card. You can enter each day to win this amazing $1000 Shopping Spree at Michaels. And don’t forget to come back here to the FaveCrafts blog each day for a new prize as well. You still have 23 chances to win!

 

Good Luck!

Geek Crafts Roundup: Cozy Yarn Crafts

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I’m Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making, and this is your bi-weekly dose of geeky goodness.

If you’re going to venture out into the cold this winter, why not do it in style? Here are six cozy fiber projects that are sure to warm any geek’s heart—and, you know, various other parts of the body!

1. Bigger on The Inside Doctor Who Scarf from Knitty

2. Harry Potter Scarf! from Live. Love. Laugh.

3. Skull Stockings from Vintage Stitch-O-Rama Free Pattern Emporium

4. Dr. Montville’s Double Helix Seaman Scarf from TwoSheep.com

5. Das Monster Leggings from Hrönn Jónsdóttir on Ravelry

6. R2-D2 Hat from SO MUCH YARN, SO LITTLE TIME!

Want more? Grab your crochet hook and check out my list of 8 Awesomely Geek-tastic Crochet Projects right here on FaveCrafts!

Christmas Is Coming: Celebrate with 20 New Crochet & Knitting Patterns

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Believe it or not, the holiday season is right around the corner. It may see a little early to be thinking about Christmas crafts, but if you’re planning to knit or crochet this season, you need to start planning now. Certain patterns like tree skirts and afghans require some added time and effort and you don’t want to wait until the last minute! Luckily, the latest free eBook from FaveCrafts.com is available right now to download and save for years to come.

 

Have a Red Heart Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas features a variety of projects for yarn crafters at all skill levels. The book is broken down into two distinct sections: crochet patterns and knitting patterns. Within each section, you’ll find cute gift ideas and fun decor projects. Grab your yarn and dig up those hooks and needles – you’re sure to find some creative inspiration in the pages of this free eBook!

Included In This eBook:

Noel Knit Sweater Ornaments – Who doesn’t love a warm and cozy Christmas sweater during the holiday season? Translate your love for holiday wearables into an ornament you can hang year after year. This intermediate knitting pattern can be replicated over and over again using different yarn colors and weights. Work the ornaments up as you would a normal sweater – start with the body and add sleeves second.

 

Holiday Spirits Bottle Bag – Don’t show up to a Christmas party empty handed. One great host or hostess gift is a bottle of wine and a handmade bottle bag that can be reused in the future. The festive design and pom poms make this a great holiday gift idea. Crochet the bag first and then create the tie and pom poms. Make a few and give them to neighbors, colleagues and more.

 

Holiday Cat Collar – Get ready to say “Awww!” This crochet project is super simple but so adorable. Dress your favorite feline for the holiday season with this handcrafted collar. Create the collar first, add a poinsettia and finish by crafting the holly leaves. Everyone in your family should show off their holiday spirit – even pets!

 

There are 17 other patterns in our latest free eBook, Have a Red Heart Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas and we can’t wait for  you to check them out now! To download this eBook, simply head over to FaveCrafts.com. You can also find it in the Christmas crafts category on the site. Discover crochet gifts, knit ornaments and so much more – consider it an early Christmas present from your friends at FaveCrafts.com.

 

When do you start crafting for Christmas?

 

 

Give the Gift of Holiday Wearables with New eBook from AllFreeChristmasCrafts

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What is the best gift you’ve ever received during the holiday season? So often, meaningful gifts aren’t the biggest or the most decadent. In fact, it’s the small, homemade projects that often show hold the most value.

The Christmas season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it is often the coldest! This year, make a scarves, hats and other wearables that will help you get through the chilly winter months. You’ll also find projects for Christmas shirts and Christmas jewelry. From paper to felt, the materials used in the projects featured in 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More are easy to find and versatile. Whether you’re crafting with kids or spending an afternoon alone, you’ll find fantastic wearables to make for friends and family members.

Here are a few of the projects you’ll find in this eBook:

Easy Peasy Elf Hat

This project is perfect for kids (and kids at heart). Sew your own hat using old leggings and scraps of felt. Add buttons and a pom pom to make your hat even more fun. Santa’s little helpers are often the unsung heroes of the Christmas season, so why not celebrate them? This project can be made in an afternoon and worm all season long. Plus, the upcycled leggings cut down on costs!

 

Santa Scarf

Fleece, felt, fur – oh my! This cute craft screams Christmas cheer! Sew the scarf first and then add featured to Santa’s face with glue. Don’t forget the pom pom topper! Kids will absolutely adore this homemade scarf and will want to wear it all winter long.

Furry Ornament Necklace

Everyone know that person. The one who starts decorating in September, plays Christmas music all year long and rocks holiday sweaters with pride. This project is perfect for that person in your life. Use furry yarn and mini plastic ornaments to create this one-of-a-kind necklace. This accessory is perfect for a holiday party.

 

These are just three of the crafts you’ll find in 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook. Download a copy today, it’s free!

 

Meet the Editor: Julia

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Hello! My name is Julia and I’m the editor of two super cool websites, AllFreeChristmasCrafts and AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns. I also bring you the weekly craft business newsletter from FaveCrafts, Creative Income, and work with the wonderful Tiffany Windsor to produce the bi-weekly newsletter, Cool2Craft.

I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, and attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where I studied advertising and English. I love movies and television; in fact, I’m one of those people that always have a full DVR to catch up on and list of movies to see on the weekend. I’ve also loved reading for, well, as long as I can remember and always carry a book in my bag. I’m a total fitness nut and love exploring Chicago in my free time! About a year ago, I moved into my first apartment, so I’m adjusting to domestic life on my own. My newest goal is to learn how to bake (I’m constantly collecting recipes and ideas, but I have yet to make anything). I learned how to crochet earlier this year but I still have so much to learn!

I love so many projects on our sites and I’m constantly inspired to make something amazing! Here are some of my all-time favorite DIY craft ideas that you should definitely check out this holiday season!

 

Holiday Craft Tutorials:

 

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Sewing Tutorials:

 

Beaded Jewelry Tutorials:

 

FaveCrafts Tutorials:

 

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Bernat’s Yarn Tasting with Mikey – Live Event

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Join Mikey Live On December 3rd, 2011 at Bernat’s Factory Outlet (Spinrite) in Listowel Ontario.

Bernat’s Live Event

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Mikey’s back at Bernat (Spinrite Factory Outlet) on December 3rd, 2011 between 10 am – 3 pm. This is when Mikey will be hook’n up a storm and creating a fun atmosphere. We laugh, share and connect with others who are totally into the fibre arts.

This time, bring your size J or 6.0 MM crochet hook or you can buy one at the store if you forget. We are going to be playing with a quick project idea that you can make for yourself or even better, whip it up for a loved one for a Christmas gift! I’ve never taught crochet at Bernat and this will be my first opportunity. You can either watch and learn or buy a ball of yarn and begin immediately with me.

You will be able to see all the products made for AllFreeCrochet’s 12 Crochet Gifts of Christmas at Bernat.

This is a free workshop event.  Watch for Bernat’s Flyer for exact details and what December’s sales are going to be!

Hope to see you there! 🙂 Enjoy

Michael

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