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Twisted Mobius Cowl

You’re going to love the warmth and flare the Twisted Mobius Cowl will add to your wardrobe. You probably already have the supplies you’ll need in your home.

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The Yarn

The yarn I used to make the Twisted Mobius Cowl was I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby because I grabbed yarn from my stash. You can use any of your favorite worsted weight yarns to make one for yourself.

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Supplies

275 yards worsted weight yarn

Scissors
Stitch markers

Gauge and Finished Size

Gauge: 6 rows x 13 Sts = 4” of Dc

Finished Size: 18” Wide x 11” Tall

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet

Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sdc – Starting Double Crochet

Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)

Stitch Definition:

Starting Double Crochet – (also known as Long Chain Double Crochet or Chainless Starting Double Crochet.) Pull up your loop to the height of your usual Double Crochet. YO, insert into the 1^st St, yarn over, pull through the St, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through the remaining 2 loops.

Notes

Written in American crochet terms.

The Sdc can be substituted with a Ch 3.

A photo tutorial for Row 2 is provided on page 2.

I advise using stitch markers to mark the 1^st St of each row.

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Pearl Headband – Free Crochet Pattern

You will love this textured headband. You can use it to keep your ears warm in the winter or you can use it to keep your hair out of your face while doing your daily skin care routine.

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Made With A Twist

This pattern can also be found on the Made With A Twist blog as a guest post. This was my first guest post and was released in April of 2020. You can find it HERE.

The Yarn

The yarn that I originally used was Brava Sport from We Crochet but you can use any comparable sport weight/baby weight yarn.

Supplies Needed

Approximately 90-100 yards Brava Sport or comparable #3 weight yarn
Measuring Tape
I/5.5mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet

RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip

Tr – Treble Crochet
WS – Wrong Side

Pattern Notes

Written in US crochet terms.

It’s easier to sew the closure if you’ve already woven in your beginning tail.

A picture tutorial has been included for the closure.

Before the closure, the item might have a slight slant. This is unnoticeable in the finished item.

Availability

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The Pattern

Ch 17

Row 1.) Hdc in 2^nd Ch from the hook and each Ch across. (16) RS

Row 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St, *Sk 1, (Tr, Sc) in next St* repeat across until last St, Hdc in last St. (16) WS

Row 3.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St and across. (16)

Repeat rows 2 & 3 until approximately 20” ending with a row 3. Move on to closure.

Closure:

With WS facing, fold in half to form a V (pearls will be on the inside). Interlock the V’s within each other and with a 10” tail sew ends together as shown below. [Different colors used to show more detail]

Finish off and weave in ends.

Love The Pearl Headband – You’ll Love These Too!

Incredible Face Scrubby

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Incredible Face Scrubby – Free Crochet Pattern

Update your skincare routine with the all new Incredible Face Scrubby pattern. I know that I needed to do better with having to wear a mask regularly while out in public and having to use hand sanitizers that dry out my skin.

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The Rooted Beauty items pictured above are:

Purifying De-puffing Eye Gel
Purifying Detox Scrub
Purifying Facial Cleanser

Purifying Daily Moisturizer
Purifying Refresh Mist

All these items can be purchased through Grove.Co and you can currently get a FREE Mrs. Meyers gift set too!

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The Yarn

For the Incredible Face Scrubby I used I Love This Cotton! from Hobby Lobby but you could also use the following as a great alternative:

Paintbox Yarns – Cotton Aran
We Crochet/Knit Picks – Dishie
Lion Brand Yarns – 24/7 Cotton
Premier – Home Cotton (Available on Lovecrafts and Michael’s)

Supplies

You will need the following items:

Stitches Used

The following stitches and abbreviations are used to make the Incredible Face Scrubby:

Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet

MC – Magic Circle
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Tr – Treble Crochet

Pattern Notes

Finished Size is approximately 3.5″ across through the middle of the scrubby.

Written in US crochet terms.

Worked in the round.

Worked in 2 pieces and then sewn together.

Leave a long tail to help when connecting the two pieces of the face scrubbies.

Availability

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Jovial Washcloth pattern

The Pattern

Round 1.) 10 Sc in MC, connect to 1^st Sc with Sl St. (10) RS

Round 2.) Turn, Ch 1, (Sc, Tr) in 1^st St and each St around. Join with Sl St to 1^st St. (20) WS

Round 3.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St, 2Sc in next St, *Sc in next St, 2Sc in next St, * repeat around. Join with Sl St to 1^st St. (30) RS

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Round 4.) Turn, Ch 1, (Sc, Tr) in 1^st St, Sk next St, (Sc, Tr) in next St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St, (Sc, Tr) in next St, * repeat around. Join with a Sl St to 1^st St. (40) WS

Round 5.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st 3 Sts, 2Sc in next St, *Sc in next 3 Sts, 2Sc in next St, * repeat around. Join with Sl St to 1^st St. (50) RS

Finish off, leave a 10” long tail on 2^nd scrubby. Weave in the ends of the 1st scrubby and start of the 2^nd scrubby.

With RS facing out, mattress stitch both face scrubbies together using the long tail left from 2^nd scrubby.

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Snuggly Triangle Scarf

You’re going to stay nice and warm with the Snuggly Triangle Scarf.

It is large enough to be worn a multitude of ways too.

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The Yarn

The yarn I used was Wool Of The Andes Superwash Bulky which was provided to me by We Crochet. The colorway is Amethyst Heather.

I really enjoyed working with this yarn. I WILL be using this yarn again in the future – maybe a piece for next winter.

You can purchase it for yourself in the button below. You’re going to love it as much as I do!

Wool Of The Andes Superwash Bulky

Gauge and Finished Size

Gauge: 12 Sts by 9 rows of Hdc = 4″

Finished Size: 54″ wide by 33″ tall

Supplies

775 yards Wool Of The Andes Superwash Bulky or equivalent bulky weight yarn
K/6.5mm crochet hook

Stitch markers

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet

MC – Magic Circle
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip

St(s) – Stitch(es)
Tr – Treble Crochet

Pattern Notes

Written in US crochet terms.

Blocking isn’t necessary but is advised.

A stitch count has been provided at the end of each row and as a chart on the last page.

Availability

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Jovial Washcloth

I’m always a sucker for a good washcloth. I designed the Jovial Washcloth to have a subtle texture that will help exfoliate while bathing.

The Jovial Washcloth will make a great addition to a gift basket with locally made cold-processed soaps too.

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The Yarn

I used I Love This Cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby. I’m working through some of my stash so this is what I have on hand. Other yarns you could use include: