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Do you need a quick gift idea for someone who prefers drinking their beverages from a can? Whether a can of soda or beer they are going to love the Valley Brew Can Cozy to keep their hands from getting cold while enjoying their drink.

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Just For Him Event

The second pattern from Crochets By Trista being featured in the Just For Him Event hosted by Helen of Sunflower Cottage Crochet.

The first is the Unisex Beanie that you can find HERE.

This event is a collection of patterns designed specially for men. Accessories we know they will wear and items that have a masculine touch.

Just For Him Pattern Bundle

There is a pattern bundle available that contains all 14 patterns along with BONUS patterns. So if you’ve missed out on any of them you can grab the pattern bundle using the button below.

The Yarn

I used Twill from We Crochet to make the Valley Brew Can Cozy and its matching Unisex Beanie. Twill is a worsted weight 100% superwash merino wool. I highly recommend trying this yarn. It is a dream to work with!

I used the colorway Fiddlehead, and its a stunning green. I can’t wait to try the other colors.

Supplies

• 70 yards Twill (We Crochet) or equivalent worsted weight yarn
• I/5.5mm crochet hook
• Measuring tape
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge and Sizes

Gauge: 14 Sts x 20 rows = 4”
(of Stitch Pattern)

Sizes:
Standard Can – 4” wide x 4.5” tall
Tall Can – 4” wide x 6” tall

Stitches Used

• Ch – Chain
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Sl St – Slip Stitch
• St(s) – Stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

Written in American crochet terms.

If you crochet tight, I advise going up a hook size.

The Hdc will be placed in the Sl St of the previous row.  The Sl St will be placed in the Hdc of the previous row.

The Pattern

Ch 32

1.) Sc in 2nd Ch from the hook and each St across. Join to 1st Sc with a Sl Sl. (31)

2.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, *Hdc in next St, Sl St loosely in next St, Sc in next St, repeat from * around. Join to 1st Sc with a Sl St. (31)

Repeat row 2 until approximately 4” (6”).

3.) Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St around.
Finish off and weave in all ends.

Availability

You can purchase an ad-free pdf download of the Valley Brew Can Cozy on Ravelry and Etsy.

To get the Valley Brew Can Cozy pdf download for FREE as part of the Just For Him Event click HERE or the image below.

Like the Valley Brew Can Cozy? Then you’ll love the Unisex Beanie too!

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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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Gifts of the Season Blog Hop

Featured in the Gifts of the Season Blog Hop hosted by Christina of Creative Snugglies Designs. From November 1st through the 20th 2021 you can a free pdf download of an amazing gift for the holiday season.

If you’ve missed any of the featured patterns you have the option to purchase the pattern bundle for only $14.99.

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

An ad-free PDF can be purchased on Ravelry and Etsy.

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.

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

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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!

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:

• 50 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn
• G/4.00mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Stitch markers

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

You can purchase the ad-free digital download on Ravelry and Etsy.

Get the matching washcloths too! You can view the Jovial Washcloth pattern for free using the button below.

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

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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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:

• 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

• 70-80 yards cotton yarn
• G – 4.00mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Stitch markers

Stitches Used

You will need to know how to do the following stitches to make the Jovial Washcloth for yourself:

• Ch – Chain
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Tr – Treble Crochet

Pattern Notes

Finished Size: 7”x 7”

Written in US crochet terms.

A stitch count is provided at the end of each row.

Each set of 4 rows should be 1″ tall.

Availability

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Pattern

Ch 31

Row 1) Sc in 2^nd Ch and each ch across. (30)

Row 2) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St* repeat across, Hdc in last St. (30)

Row 3) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St* repeat across, Hdc in last St. (30)

Row 4) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St across. (30) 

Row 5) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St across. (30) 

Row 6) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St* repeat across, Hdc in last St. (30)

Row 7) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St* repeat across, Hdc in last St. (30)

Row 8) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each st across. (30) 

Repeat rows 5-8 until square.

Finish off and weave in ends.

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The Newborn Preemie Blanket is my first blanket pattern release. In my head blankets are always such a huge undertaking. I wanted to start with something small.

You could probably complete this blanket in just a few days. The Newborn Preemie Blanket is made up of easy row repeats too! Using only 600 yards, this is probably one of my smallest projects too.

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Sunflower Cottage Crochet Preemie Crochet Challenge

For the month of August 2021 Sunflower Cottage Crochet is hosting their Preemie Crochet Challenge.

For each pattern that you download for free for the event you are pledging to donate at least one of each of those finished items to a local organization for preemie babies. It could be your local hospital’s NICU department, local family in need, or an organization who specializes in premature babies.

Many families have been touched with the complications of premature birth. Both the mother and baby can have lasting effects of prematurity.

My Preemie Story

My younger brother was born 8 weeks premature. I was still too young to remember but my mother has told me a few times that she wasn’t leaving the hospital to come home until her baby was coming home with her.

Luckily we are part of really supportive families and my parents had help when my mom was tending to my brother.

If you saw my brother today you wouldn’t even know that he was a preemie baby. He’s now a grown man who is a big softy for his older sister (me), he can be an jerk 95% of the time but he’s my lovable brother.

Supplies

• 600 Yards Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly or comparable #3 weight yarn
• H/5.00mm
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Measuring Tape
• Stitch markers

Stitches & Abbreviations

Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Tr – Treble Crochet
WS – Wrong Side

Pattern Notes

A stitch count has been provided at the end of each row.

When working the border, put a stitch marker in the 1^st stitch to see where to join.

Place a stitch marker in the middle stitch of each corner.

Gauge & Finished Measurement

Gauge: 15 Sts x 11 Rows

Finished Size: Approx. 18” x 24”

Pattern

Ch 71

Row 1.) Sc in 2^nd Ch from the hook and each St across (70) RS

Row 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St* repeat across, Hdc in last St. (70)

Row 3.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St* repeat across, Hdc in last St. (70)

Row 4.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St across. (70)

Row 5.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St across. (70)

Row 6.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St* repeat across, Hdc in last St. (70)

Row 7.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st St, *(Sc, Tr) in next St, Sk next St* repeat across, Hdc in last St. (70)

Row 8.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St across. (70)

Repeat rows 5-8 until approximately 23” ending with row 8.

Move on to border.

Border

Row 1.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc evenly around with 3 Sc in each corner. Join with a Sl St to 1^st Sc.

Row 2.) Ch 1, Hdc in each Sc around with 3Hdc in each corner. Join with a Sl St to 1^st Hdc.

Finish off and weave in ends.

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