Tag: Vista


Nov
2023

Top Down Nirvana Beanie

categories: General

Happy Fall everyone! I know it’s been way to long since my last post. Lots going on for sure. I’ll share when I’m able to.
I just finished a long awaited video. Way to long, but here we go! I made the Nirvana Beanie a few years ago and the pattern starts with the brim. Many in our Facebook Group wanted the Top Down version and I figured it out. For those that are visual learners I’ve finally finished the video. Which I’ll be posting today. The link will be here as well.

So without further ado…….The Nirvana Beanie (Top-down Version)



I’ve been in LOVE with how this beanie turned out when I created it a few years back. I love the texture. The photo shows the Slouchy version. I used Red Heart with Love yarn.

In the video I’m using “I Love this Yarn” and I made a fitted version. You can get 2 beanies out of 1 skein of yarn. I have yet to make a slouchy version out of this brand of yarn but I plan on it.

I’ll share pictures of the other beanies I’ve made on another post. I’ve only made about 10 or 11. Yes, been busy hooking!

Here is the Pattern: TOP DOWN NIRVANA BEANIE
Pattern directions are for Slouchy style, video is fitted.



Here is the video to make this Beanie:

Left-handed Top down Nirvana video

I hope you enjoy making this beanie as I have. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ve got more projects coming your way. I’m actually obsessed with making Hexagon Cardigans right now as well. They are so fun to make, addicting and so many color choices!

Until next time Happy Hookin’!

Yvonne



Dec
2019

Crochet Chunky Cowl Tutorial & Video

categories: Cowls/Scarfs, Pattern, Videos

Well it’s the last day of 2019!  Wow this year has just flown by! I wanted to post this project which I made TONS of before Christmas and just hadn’t had the time to post them.  So I’ve also made a short video showing how to make these beginner friendly cowls! They take about an hour to make and also make great gifts.
Here’s the 1st 3 that I made! All using Lion Brands Thick & Quick! Talk about Quick!  They truly are! These were shared in our FaceBook Group by Emily H at the end of 2018 and they resurfaced again this year and were a BIG hit again!  Now for these I used 1 skein and some of another one. BUT you an use 1 skein just do about 7 rows instead of 10. You’ll still have a nice warm cowl around your neck.  Here is how easy they are to work up and some of the materials I used.

Materials: (amazon affiliate)

Yarn:
Lion Brand Thick & Quick Fisherman – https://amzn.to/2SIYUfg
Lion Brand Thick & Quick Oxford Grey –  https://amzn.to/2FbE4Nk

Hooks:
Clover Amour N/P 10.0 mm – https://amzn.to/2sD5x7V
Clover Amour Set Thicker yarn Hook Set:  https://amzn.to/2EuSuI8

Yarn Needles – https://amzn.to/2O905lw
Toggle Wood Buttons: https://amzn.to/2PDAb9S
Stitch Markers – https://amzn.to/2NfbHn

Directions:  This ended up for to be 10″ x 32″
Start with a ch of 62 or you an do a Foundation Double Crochet
Row 1:  DC in 3rd chain from hook (I worked in the back bump) but for the rest of the ones I made I did a FDC. Ch 2 turn (60)
Row 2 – 10:  Working in Back Loop Only DC in each stitch across (except in the 1st & last stitch) optional – Ch 2, turn (60)  Finish Off & Add your buttons.

In the video I show you how to add the Buttons if you are having a trouble with that part. I can also post a photo “next year” on another Blog Post.
Other Yarns that I used for these Cowls where #5 Yarn Loops & Thread Charisma. (I’ll show pics on my next post) BUT I only used 1 skein.

For the 1st one I used an L Hook and I did a FDC of 75 and 10 rows.  This ended up being 8 1/2 x 33″.  Then I tried a M/N 9 mm Hook with HDC stitches and started with a Foundation Half Double Crochet and it was 6 1/2″ x 30.
So this is it for now…I’ll update this post with the video when it’s completed!
As always thanks for stopping by and…..

Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.


Jan
2018

What Hooks do I use?

categories: General

Hey All! I wanted to share a question that I get asked a lot.  “What Crochet Hooks do I use?”  Well I use many of them Boye Brand was what I started out with many years ago along with Susan Bates. But I have found a New Brand “Clover”.  I was looking for something with a little more comfort as I do crochet A LOT!  I tried Clover Soft Touch it was comfy BUT I fell in LOVE with Clover “Amour” – These are my all time FAVORITE Hooks!  If you watch my videos I use them ALL the time! I love the soft grip and I do crochet much longer with them. I have one more set to collect but I’ve got just about ALL of them!  Below I’m adding the ones that I do have (Amazon Affiliate)

If you are looking for something new and crochet a lot TRY them – I tried the “J” Hook first then ordered my set!   You won’t be disappointed!  I’ve got more goodies to share with you all a little later as things have slowed down here. I plan on Blogging more and doing more videos in 2018!

As always thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Yvonne Metz

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