Catching Rays Sunburst Dress
I created a dress pattern!!! Y’all, I cannot even believe this is happening. I am so excited and pleased to announce the new release of the Catching Rays Sunburst Dress pattern.
This is an advanced crochet pattern that is delightfully fun to work up. Beginning with the bodice, the top is worked in rows, adds on shoulder straps, and finishes with the skirt. Sizes included in this pattern are for children ranging from 2-10. Photo tutorials and instructions for adjusting to customize for your body type are included.
You will be able to find this pattern in our Etsy and Ravelry stores beginning April 5th, 2024.
It will be half price on Friday and Saturday. Check out all the beautiful dresses my testers made!
Thank you all for your support of Warming the Heart. We love crocheting and bringing new patterns to the crochet world. Be on the look out for baby sizes of the Catching Rays Sunburst dress pattern coming next week!!
Love and Happiness,
Rachel & Rebekah
Puffy Love Mittens pattern release
Love is in the air!
Happy February,
The Puffy Love Mittens crochet pattern is LIVE! We are so excited about these adorable mittens. The pattern works from the cuff up and uses a beautiful combination of cables and puffs that compared with the colorwork creates a stunning result. It has instructions for Tween, Small, Medium, and Large. You’ll love making and wearing these LOVEly mittens. You can find the pattern in our Etsy and Ravelry stores.
Thank you for your continued support of our crochet journey. We hope to warm your hearts through our patterns and social media pages. We would love to connect with you and be your fiber friends too. Please tag us in any of our patterns you have worked up, or give us a follow at Warming The Heart on Facebook or @warming.the.heart on Instagram.
Love & happiness,
Rebekah and Rachel
Linked Up Mittens Pattern Release
The Linked Up Mittens pattern is LIVE. I am so pleased to release this pattern to the crochet world. The pattern difficulty is rated as advanced because of the cabling portion. Two mittens are worked from the bottom up beginning with a simple camel stitch style cuff and working into a braided cable texture using post stitches. Thumb rounds are attached after the main portion of the mitten is completed. The pattern also includes photo tutorials, a video link, and a crochet symbol chart.
To celebrate the release of this pattern, you can purchase it at half price today! You do not need a coupon or discount code. Make sure you grab this pattern soon! What color will you make yours in?
Check out all the pairs my testers made! Hopefully, these will provide you with more inspiration to make a pair!
Thanks for all of your support of Warming the Heart on Facebook and Instagram. We would love to see your finished work. Tag us in your photos! #wtheart #wtheartcrochet
XOXO,
Rachel
Coastal Autumn Vibes Wreath
Last year, I purchased a wood bead wreath from Hobby Lobby. I had every intention of decorating it, but with holidays and markets, it was placed in the to-do basket and on the back burner. This year as I’ve been thinking about fall décor for my home, I began browsing Pinterest for wood bead wreath ideas. I found color palette with coastal vibes, and floral ideas that match plants I have in my backyard.
I love the result so much, I have decided to share it on the blog. Enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 Wood Bead Wreath – I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby
Florals – I chose to use small pieces of eucalyptus that I had in my floral stash
I purchased a Lamb’s Ear candle ring from Hobby Lobby and cut it in half
Yarn – I used I Love This Yarn Cotton in Serene Spa and Moonlit Frost
Pattern – The Market Pumpkin by Kathy’s Kozies Pattern is available for free on her blog or you can purchase a copy in her Etsy shop.
Hook – G 4.5mm
(My beautiful hook is an Opal from the Gemstone Collection by CrochicStyles. Use our affiliate code: HEART10 at checkout for a 10% discount.)
Floral Wire
Wire Cutters
Scissors
Darning Needle
Ribbon
Twigs
I started by making 3 of the Market Pumpkins. I chose to use the G hook instead of the recommended size on the pattern to create a smaller pumpkin. I also chose to cut twigs into small pieces for the pumpkin stems.
Let’s attach the pumpkins! I cut floral wire and weaved in and out of a couple stitches on the bottom of the pumpkin. Pinch in the wire and twist. Wrap the wire around the hoop, in between beads, and secure by twisting the wire.
Repeat for the next two Market Pumpkins. I left 3 beads in between each attachment.
Time to add the florals! I simply tucked in one end of the Lamb’s Ear under the pumpkin and secured it with floral wire. Then I secured the top with another piece of floral wire. I tucked the tiny eucalyptus in the the same wire.
Lastly, I used ribbon for hanging my wreath. I looped it through the wreath and hot glued the ends together.
Isn’t it a beauty? Now, I am itching to get out the rest of my fall decorations now.
Thanks so much for reading! Please tag me on Warming the Heart on Facebook and Instagram if you are inspired to make a wreath! I would love tot see it! Happy Crafting!
Rachel
Growing Collections
We’ve been busy at Warming the Heart with all kinds of fun and new patterns this Spring! We have added 5 new patterns to our Sweet Pea Collection and 3 new patterns in our Catching Rays Collection.
Our Sweet Pea Collection now has the following patterns available:
Sweet Pea Pinafore
Lil’ Sweet Pea Sweater
Lil’ Sweet Pea Cardigan
Sweet Pea Sun Hat
Lil’ Sweet Pea Bonnet
Lil’ Sweet Pea Blanket
These sweet patterns have such an adorable eyelet design with cute edging details!
Our Catching Rays Collection is growing as well! Several patterns in this collection are free on our blog! This collection includes:
Catching Rays Granny Square
Catching Rays Coasters
Catching Rays Circle Bag
Catching Rays Pumpkin
Catching Rays Vest
Catching Rays Table Runner
Catching Rays Crossbody Pouch
Catching Rays Coaster Basket
Catching Rays Kerchief
Catching Rays Bonnet
The adorable open work on these patterns gives off a bohemian vibe and is reminiscent of summer days!
Catching Rays Coaster Basket
Recently, I have seen some really cute pieces popping up in the crochet world. Specifically, there have been these adorable crocheted planter pots that look like they are filled with crochets plants. However, the plants are really coasters in disguise.
After a discussion with my cousin, I felt compelled to create my own version of the planter p. ot, but decided to refer to it as a basket. I have used some of the same format as I did for the Catching Rays coasters. I hope you’ll jump on the trend and enjoy this free pattern and fill it with some lovely coasters.
You’ll need:
Yarn – I used Lionbrand yarn’s 24/7 Cotton, but any worsted weight cotton will work
I/9 5.5mm hook
Scissors
Needle for weaving in ends
TIP: To create the PICOT for the last round, ch 2 and sl st into the 2nd chain from hook.
Begin with the Magic Ring
Round 1:16 DC into MR. Join with a sl st to first DC. (16 DC)
Round 2: ch 3 (counts as first DC and ch1-sp), sk 1, *DC/ch 1 in between the next 2 DC, ch 1, sk 1*15x. sl st to first DC. (16 DC, 16 ch1-sp)
Round 3: ch 1, HDC in ea st and ch1-sp. INVJN to first HDC. (32 HDC)
Round 4: ch 1, working in the 3rd loop only, SC in ea st. sl st to first SC. (32 SC)
Round 5-9: ch 1, SC in ea st. sl st to first SC. (32 SC)
Round 10: ch 1, working in the FLO, SC in same as join, ch 1, sk 1, SC/PICOT/SC in next st, ch 1, sk 1, *SC in next, ch 1, sk 1, SC/PICOT/SC in next, ch 1, sk 1*7x. join to first SC with a sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
I hope you found this basket super easy to create. If you should make one, or two, or three, please tag me on Instagram @warming.the.heart or Warming the Heart on Facebook. Also, if you found this blog post helpful, please, like subscribe, comment, and share with your friends! Happy hooking! XOXO, Rachel
Cozy Crossover Buttoned Neck Wrap
My brother gifted me a beautiful skein of Red Heart’s Super Saver Ombre in Spearmint for my birthday. This yarn inspired me to create a pattern that I’ve had in my brain for a while. Now I’m sharing here with you all!
This pattern is super basic, using only the double crochet st (DC) and the crossed double crochet (CDC) technique. If you are unfamiliar with the crossover double crochet method, I have provided a photo tutorial for you, with a written description. I hope you will enjoy this free pattern.
Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium 4) approx. 300 yds
K Hook
Scissors
1 – 2 inch button
Sewing needle
Abbreviations:
DC – double crochet
ch – chain
ea – each
st – stitch
FLO – front loop only
sk – skip
BLO – back loop only
Crossed stitches are created when you skip spaces, crochet a stitch and then crochet a stitch into the skipped stitches; you have crossed one stitch over another by working backwards into the skipped area. ( Definition per yarnspirations.com )
Crossed DC technique:
- Yarn over, insert hook into the indicated st, pull up a loop. Yarn over pull through first two loops, yarn over and pull through last two loops. (1 DC created – photo 1)
- Crossing over the front of the DC you’ve just created, yarn over, insert hook into the skipped stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over pull through first two loops, yarn over and pull through last two loops. (1 crossed DC created – photos 2&3)
Grab your materials and let’s begin!
CH 32
Row 1: DC in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across. (31 DC)
Row 2: ch 2, TURN, DC in ea DC across. (31 DC)
Row 3: ch 2, TURN, DC in ea DC across. (31 DC)
Row 4: ch 2, TURN, DC in first st, DC in FLO of next 29 stitches, DC in last st. (31 DC)
Row 5: ch 2, TURN, DC in first st, *sk 1 st, DC in next st, DC in skipped st (crossing over the front of the previous DC), DC in next* 10 times. (31 DC)
Row 6: ch 2, TURN, DC in ea DC across. (31 DC)
Row 7: ch 2, TURN, DC in first DC, *sk 1 st, DC in next st, DC in skipped st (crossing over the front of the previous DC), DC in next* 10 times. (31 DC)
Row 8: ch 2, TURN, DC in ea DC across. (31 DC)
Row 9: ch 2, TURN, DC in first st, DC in BLO of next 29 stitches, DC in last st. (31 DC)
Row 10: ch 2, TURN, DC in ea DC across. (31 DC)
Repeat rows 2-10 until your project is 38″ long – 58 rows total. I suggest wrapping the rectangle around your neck to see if the piece lies flat, as shown (photo 4 – 6).
If it is too short, repeat rows 2-10 again or until your project reaches the measurement you prefer.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew button along one side of the end as shown (photo 7). You can add more buttons if you prefer. I really liked the way it looks with just one.
If you enjoyed this free pattern and make a neck wrap of your own, give me a shout out on Instagram or Facebook by tagging @warming.the.heart . I would love to see your work! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions too!
Happy Hooking! 💕Rachel
Mini Heart Tic-Tac-Toe
When I was gifted an adorable pouch from The Faithful Nest for Christmas, it inspired me to start so many projects. As I started making some of the Mini Hearts for a garland, I realized it would make an adorable Tic-Tac-Toe game! Below you will find a free pattern for this adorable version of the game.
Materials:
- 4 colors of worsted weight yarn
- H Hook (5.00 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 4 stitch markers
Abbreviations:
- MC – magic circle
- Ch – chain
- Sl st – slip stitch
- SC – single crochet
- DC – double crochet
- TR – treble crochet
With the 2 colors chosen for hearts, make 5 hearts of each color using our Mini Heart pattern. I only worked the first round. You can see a step by step tutorial for them on our Mini Heart post. Use your H hook and remnants of yarn.
Hearts:
Round 1: Working entire round in MC, ch 3, 3 TR, 3 DC, ch 1, 1 TR, ch 1, 3 DC, 3 TR, ch 3, sl st. Pull circle tightly closed. Knot and weave in ends.
Game Board:
Use your H hook and the color you want the game board. This part of the project takes the most yarn, but only an estimated 50 yards.
Ch 28
Row 1: starting in the 2nd ch from hook, SC in each ch across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-27: SC in each stitch across, ch 1, turn.
Edging. SC across row 27, 3 SC in the corner, SC down the side of the square, 3 SC in the corner, SC across the bottom chain stitches, 3 SC in the corner, SC up the side of the square, 2 SC in the corner, sl st to the first SC made. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Surface Stitching:
We will use a surface sl st to stitch the top of the game board.
Use your stitch markers to mark where you want your squares to form. I folded my square in thirds to determine roughly the divisions I wanted.
I marked mine roughly 9 stitches apart at the top and 9 rows apart on the side.
Insert hook below the edging row, and pull up a loop. Continue in as straight of a line as possible working down (or across) from the selected stitch marker.
Once you reach the other side, remove hook, and insert up from the bottom of project to pull the last loop through the bottom. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now you have a sweet little game! Thanks for visiting!
Twisted Rippled Up Patterns
Happy autumn! We are falling into the new season with a coordinating pattern release. May I present to you… the Twisted Rippled Up Headband and Cup Cozy patterns.
The Twisted Rippled Up Headband is worked flat from the bottom to the top, the sewn together to cause the twist at the top. The pattern is easily customizable with different weight yarns and hook sizes. The crunch stitch creates a wonderfully simple texture that blends well with every outfit. Sizes range from 0-3 months to Adult Large.
The Twisted Rippled Up Cup Cozy is a cute coordinating mini version of the headband. One size fits most to go cups.
You can find the patterns in our Ravelry and Etsy stores. In honor of the release both patterns are on sale through Wednesday, September 28th, 2022.
Thanks for all the support and interest in our patterns. Happy Hooking!
Upstream Pumpkin pattern Release
As we anticipate the change in season, Rebekah was inspired to create a new pumpkin pattern for the crochet community. The Upstream Pumpkin Pattern is the newest addition to our pumpkin pattern patch. There are 3 size options – make a mini, small, or chunky pumpkin. The pattern includes photo tutorials and written directions. You will enjoy working up this sweet pumpkin as the puffs and cables result in a scrumptious texture.
Check out our Etsy and Ravelry shops for this pattern and our other pumpkin patterns. You may also want to check out our Autumn Waves collection for some more pumpkin spice in your life!
Wishing you sweet crafting time!
Xoxo, Rachel
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