Super Chunky Infinity Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern

It's been awhile since my last post. Life, baby, the holiday season, and my Etsy shop kept me very busy. I did not plan my 2019 blog posts very well, so I did not have content to publish during my busy season. That is my goal for 2020. I am hoping to get blog posts and patterns ready during my slower season in 2020, so that when the rush hits, I can still publish some new things for you.

I am ending the 2019 year with a free knitting pattern. I wanted a super chunky scarf to coordinate with some of the hats in my wardrobe. But I also wanted it to work up quickly, because I have so much to do, with so little time to do it. Enter the Daphne scarf! Knit with size 50 needles, and 2 strands of super bulky yarn, this might just be the coziest thing I have ever made! And it is a super simple pattern, which makes it perfect for knitting while watching Netflix.

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Size:
Finished scarf measures approximately 68-70 inches long, and 6 inches wide. I wrap it around my neck twice.

Materials:
Size50 (25mm) US needles, the ones I purchased are circular needles
Super Bulky Weight Yarn #6 (Wool Ease Thick & Quick) Approximately 186 yards (just less than 2 skeins)
Scissors
Needle for weaving in ends
Tape Measure – For checking gauge, and length of scarf before finishing off

Gauge:
5 sts in garter st, 7 rows = 4 inches
Check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly.

Abbreviations:
CO – Cast on
K – Knit
St(s) – Stitch(es)

Notes:
-This scarf is made holding and knitting 2 strands of yarn together.
-I used the thumb cast on.
-Alternatively, you can use a provisional cast on and garter graft to close infinity scarf.

Tutorials:
Provisional Cast-on: https://www.10rowsaday.com/provisional-caston
Garter Graft: https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/grafting-garter-stitch/

Instructions:

Using size 50 needles and holding 2 strands of yarn together,
-CO 8 sts (or alternatively, provisional cast on 8 sts)
-Knit across, turn (8 sts)
-Repeat the previous row until your scarf measures approximately 68-70 inches (or desired length)
-Bind off knitwise (or alternatively, keep sts on needles for garter graft - see above tutorial link)
-Sew ends together, I like to put 1 twist in the scarf before sewing.

Finishing:
Weave in any remaining ends. Wrap it around your neck for the coziest snow day ever!

I would love to see your Daphne Scarves! Tag me on Instagram  @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

I hope you enjoy my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

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- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Winter Fashion Blog Hop

In September I was part of a blog hop that featured my Cora Hat as a free pattern download. Over 1,400 of you downloaded the pattern! I am so overwhelmed by the love shown for my pattern. I am participating in another blog hop this month hosted by Claire over at E'Claire Makery. This time I decided to share my Cora Cowl pattern as a free download. 

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This cowl pattern coordinates perfectly with the Cora Hat, and makes a perfect accessory for gifts, or for your winter markets. And as a bonus, I used just under 1 skein of Caron Simply Soft to make the cowl. I just love 1 skein patterns!

To download the free pdf, please head over to my Ravelry store using the button below, and make sure you go find the coupon code found in the E'Claire Maker blog post!

I love seeing my patterns being used, so please tag me @craftsbysarahliz on Instagram so I can see your Cora Cowls! Happy Crocheting!

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- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not share this pattern, but please share this blog post link so your friends can get the pattern too!

- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Fall Fashion Blog Hop - Free Crochet Patterns!

I am honored to be a part of the Fall Blog Hop hosted by my friend Claire at E'Claire Makery! I am featuring my Cora hat among the fall fashion designs from 14 other amazing designers.

I recently created the Nora hat knitting pattern and was inspired by this crochet blog hop to also create a crochet version of the hat! I love how it turned out! It has me thinking about other knitted designs of mine that I could recreate with crochet. Oh, the possibilities!

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I love these hats because they have 2 different size cables, which makes for a unique and beautiful look! A few years ago, I was terrified of cables (both knitted and crochet). But once I tried them, I realized that basic cables look way more complicated than they actually are! I am so glad that I got up the courage to try cables, because now I cannot seem to stop using them in my designs! Even if you have never tried crochet cables yet, you should definitely give it a go. A couple of my testers had never done cables before, and their hats came out beautifully! I used Caron Simply Soft yarn, and my favorite 5.5mm hook. Add a pom and a tag, and you have a beautiful piece for your market prep, or Christmas gifts!

As part of the Fall Blog Hop, you can get my Cora Hat crochet pattern for free! But only until noon tomorrow, so go get your copy now!

To download the free pdf, please head over to my Ravelry store and use the coupon code found in the blog hop post at E'Claire Makery. 

I love seeing my patterns being used, so please tag me @craftsbysarahliz on Instagram so I can see your Cora Hats!

*Permissions*
- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not share this pattern, but please share this blog post link so your friends can get the pattern too!

- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Cora Hat - Crochet Pattern

"Is it knitting or crochet?" I have been asked this question many times. I don't take it personally though. We knitters and crocheters know the difference, but to the one who doesn't do either craft, it can be hard to distinguish. I have the happy ability to both knit and crochet (you can read how I taught myself how to crochet here). So when my Nora hat knitting pattern got so much positive feedback, I decided that it was begging to become a crochet pattern too! I am so happy that I was struck with this sudden inspiration. I have been on a knitting pattern kick, and really do need to spend more time on some crochet design ideas. After all, equal opportunity crafting is very important!

I adore how the hat turned out, and then it just needed a name. I was trying to figure out a name that would coordinate with Nora. I tried to make it too complicated, Eleora, Flora, etc. And then it hit me, Cora! The perfect set of names for my hats! You can purchase the Cora hat on my Ravelry. Here are some more details about what you will receive with the purchase of the pattern.

Size: 

Adult

Materials:

I Hook (5.5mm)
Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (Caron Simply Soft) I used less than one skein
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Needle for weaving in ends
Optional – Pom pom maker, or furry pom

Gauge:
15 sts, 8 rows in DC = 4 inches
I tend to crochet tightly, so check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly. You may need to go down a hook size.

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – Chain
Sl St – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only
DC – Double Crochet

FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet (tutorial linked in pattern)BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet (tutorial linked in pattern)

FPTRC – Front Post Triple Crochet (tutorial linked in pattern)
FPDC2tog – Front Post Double Crochet 2 together (decrease) (tutorial linked in pattern)
BPDC2tog – Back Post Double Crochet 2 together (decrease) (tutorial linked in pattern)
Sk – Skip
St(s) – Stitch(es)
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side

I would love to see your Cora Hats! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.
- You may not share this pattern, but please share the listing link so your friends can buy it too.
- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Nora Hat - Knitting Pattern

Every Christmas for the past few years, my husband has filled my stocking with yarn. I love that new tradition! It's really exciting to see what yarn he has picked out. A couple year ago, he picked out some Patons Classic Wool Worsted. I finally used it this year and came up with a great new design in the process. I have really been enjoying cables recently, so I was inspired to create a design that has 2 different size cables. 

I love how it turned out, so I figured out stitch counts for other sizes. I sent it off to my testers, and now the Nora hat, which is available in 5 different sizes, is published on Ravelry! See below for some details about the pattern.

Sizes:

Newborn, 6 months, Toddler (1-3 years), Child (5-7 years), Adult

Materials:

Size 7 (4.5mm) US needles, 16” circular and double pointed (or longer circulars for magic loop)

Size 9 (5.5mm) US needles, 16” circular and double pointed (or longer circulars for magic loop)

Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (Patons Classic Wool Worsted, or Caron Simply Soft) Approximately 150 yards for the Adult size

Stitch Markers

Cable Needle

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Optional – Faux Fur Pom Pom

Tape Measure – For checking gauge

Abbreviations:

CO – Cast on

K – Knit 

P – Purl

C3F – Cable 3 Front

C1F – Cable 1 Front

K2tog – Knit 2 together

P2tog – Purl 2 together

St(s) – Stitch(es)

DPN – Double pointed needle

The Nora hat knitting pattern is available for purchase both on Ravelry and Etsy. You can also purchase the finished hat on my Etsy shop. 

I would love to see your Nora Hats! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

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*Permissions*
- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.
- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Flower Face Scrubby - Free Crochet Pattern

It is the fourth and final week of Face Scrubby Friday! I have so enjoyed sharing these patterns with you and seeing your scrubbies! This final pattern is actually the first one I made. It uses puff stitches and shell stitches. My 4 year old daughter immediately claimed the pink and purple ones. She doesn't actually use them, but she hoards them with the rest of her little treasures like the little dragon that she is.

Materials:
G Hook (4mm)
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4 (like Lily Sugar and Cream)
Scissors
Needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:
Scrubby measures approximately 3 ¼ inches.
I tend to crochet tightly, so check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Abbreviations (US terms):
CH – Chain
CH SP – Chain Space
Sl St – Slip Stitch
DC – Double Crochet
Puff St – Puff Stitch
Sk – Skip
St(s) – Stitch(es)
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side

Special Stitches:
Puff Stitch:
Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook)
Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook)
Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook)
Yarn over, and draw through all 7 loops on hook.

Notes:
Repeat sections are notated with *  *
Ch 3 counts as a DC
Magic Ring Tutorial: https://craftykittycrochet.com/2018/07/30/magic-ring-a-photo-tutorial/
Puff Stitch Tutorial: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755766245032/

Instructions:

Magic Ring
1. Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC 11 in ring. Pull ring tight to close. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (12 sts)

2. Ch 2 (does NOT count as a st), puff st in same st. *Ch 1, puff st in next st.* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of first puff st to join. (12 puff sts)

3. Sk same st as join. 5 DC in next ch sp. *Sk 1 st. Sl st in next ch sp. Sk 1 st. 5 DC in next ch sp.* Repeat around. Sk last st. Sl st to first petal to join. (6 petals)


Finishing:

Weave in any remaining ends.

Here are all the patterns in the Face Scrubby Friday series:

Week 1: Windmill Face Scrubby

Week 2: Sunburst Face Scrubby

Week 3: Puffy Clouds Face Scrubby

Week 4: Flower Face Scrubby

I would love to see your Face Scrubbies! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

*Permissions*
- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.
- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Puffy Clouds Face Scrubby - Free Crochet Pattern

Week 3 of Face Scrubby Friday is the Puffy Clouds Face Scrubby. I named it the Puffy Clouds Scrubby because it uses the Puff Stitch for some great texture!

Materials:

G Hook (4mm)
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4 (like Lily Sugar and Cream)
Scissors
Needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:
Scrubby measures approximately 3 ½ inches.
I tend to crochet tightly, so check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Abbreviations (US terms):
CH – Chain
CH SP – Chain Space
Sl St – Slip Stitch
DC – Double Crochet
Puff St – Puff Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side

Special Stitches:
Puff Stitch:
Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook)
Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook)
Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook)
Yarn over, and draw through all 7 loops on hook.

Notes:
Repeat sections are notated with *  *
Ch 3 counts as a DC
Magic Ring Tutorial: https://craftykittycrochet.com/2018/07/30/magic-ring-a-photo-tutorial/
Puff Stitch Tutorial: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755766245032/ 

Instructions:

Magic Ring
1. Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC 11 in ring. Pull ring tight to close. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (12 sts)

2. Ch 2 (does NOT count as a st), puff st in same st. *Ch 1, puff st in next st.* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of first puff st to join. (12 puff sts)

3. Ch 2 (does NOT count as a st), puff st in same st. *Ch 1, puff st in next ch sp. Ch 1, puff st in top of next st.* Repeat around. Ch 1, puff st in next ch sp. Ch 1, sl st to first puff st to join (24 puff sts)
   
Finishing:

Weave in any remaining ends.
  

I would love to see your Puffy Clouds Face Scrubbies! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

Here are all the patterns in the Face Scrubby Friday series:

Week 1: Windmill Face Scrubby

Week 2: Sunburst Face Scrubby

Week 3: Puffy Clouds Face Scrubby

Week 4: Flower Face Scrubby

(This post may contain affiliate links. See my full affiliate disclosure here.)

*Permissions*
- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.
- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Sunburst Face Scrubby - Free Crochet Pattern

It's Face Scrubby Friday again! For week 2, I have the Sunburst Face Scrubby pattern for you. It uses cluster stitches, and picot stitches for a pattern that reminds me of the sun. Get the free crochet pattern below!

Materials:
G Hook (4mm)
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4 (like Lily Sugar and Cream)
Scissors
Needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:
Scrubby measures approximately 3 ¼ inches.
I tend to crochet tightly, so check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Abbreviations (US terms):
CH - Chain
Sl St – Slip Stitch
DC – Double Crochet
St(s) – Stitch(es)
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side

Special Stitches:
2DC Cluster:
Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remaining on hook). 

Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (3 loops remaining on hook). 

Yarn over, draw through all remaining loops on hook.

3DC Cluster:
Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remaining on hook).
Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (3 loops remaining on hook). 

Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (4 loops remaining on hook). 

Yarn over, draw through all remaining loops on hook.

Picot:
After completing a sc, ch2, sl st in 1^st ch.

Notes:
Repeat sections are notated with *  *
Ch 3 counts as a DC
Magic Ring Tutorial: https://craftykittycrochet.com/2018/07/30/magic-ring-a-photo-tutorial/

Instructions:

 Magic Ring
1. Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC 11 in ring. Pull ring tight to close. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (12 sts)
2. Ch 2, 2dc cluster. *Ch 1, 3dc cluster in next st.* Repeat around. Ch1. Sl st to top of 2dc cluster to join. (24 sts)

3. Ch 1 (does not count as stitch). Sc in same st. *Sc in ch sp, picot, sc in top of cluster st.* Repeat around. Sc in last ch sp, pico. Sl st to 1^st sc in round to join.

Finishing: 
Weave in any remaining ends. 

Here are all the patterns in the Face Scrubby Friday series:

Week 1: Windmill Face Scrubby

Week 2: Sunburst Face Scrubby

Week 3: Puffy Clouds Face Scrubby

Week 4: Flower Face Scrubby

I would love to see your Sunburst Face Scrubbies! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

(This post may contain affiliate links. See my full affiliate disclosure here.)

*Permissions*
- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.
- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz