Alex Beanie

This beanie is very cozy because it's made of Half Double Crochets just in time for this coming cold days. This is easy to make but really looks beautiful also because all the stitches are done in the 3rd loop of the previous round. The small "v" shapes it creates makes it look like knitted or it looks like chains wrapped around your head.

I've already tried to make all my patterns wearable to everyone, from Children to Adult. So this hat is also available in 4 sizes, from Toddler to Adult.

Materials

• Red Heart Soft
• H/5.00mm crochet Hook
• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Beads/button
• Tapestry Needle

Terms Used

• CH(s) - Chain(s)
• SC - Single Crochet
• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
• BPDC - Back Post Double Crochet

Difficulty - Beginner to Intermediate because of the post stitches. If you know the post stitches, this hat is easy peasy.

Sizes - Toddler to Adult


Instructions

Toddler

R1. Make a Magic Ring and into the ring make 9 HDCs. Do not join in the first stitch, we will be continuing to work in rounds. Use your stitch markers to mark either your first stitch or your last stitch, whatever is convenient for you. (9 HDC's)

R2. From this point on ALL HDCs are done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. (18 HDC)

R3. HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next. * HDC in the next stitch, and 2 HDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around. (27HDC)

R4. HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (36 HDC)

R5. HDC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (45 HDC)

R6. HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (54 HDC)

R7- R20.  HDC in each stitch all the way around. (54 HDC)

R21.  SC in each stitch all the way around. SC's also in this round is done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. Slip stitch in the first and remove your stitch marker. We will be working with the ribbing and this time we will be joining in the first stitch  (54 SC)

R22-R24. CH 2, FPDC in the first stitch. * FPDC in the next stitch and BPDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first Post Stitch. (54 post stitches)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Child

R1. Make a Magic Ring and into the ring make 9 HDCs. Do not join in the first stitch, we will be continuing to work in rounds. Use your stitch markers to mark either your first stitch or your last stitch, whatever is convenient for you. (9 HDC's)

R2. From this point on ALL HDCs are done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. (18 HDC)

R3. HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next. * HDC in the next stitch, and 2 HDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around. (27HDC)

R4. HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (36 HDC)

R5. HDC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (45 HDC)

R6. HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (54 HDC)

R7. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (63 HDC)

R8- R21.  HDC in each stitch all the way around. (63 HDC)

R22.  SC in each stitch all the way around. SC's also in this round is done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. Slip stitch in the first and remove your stitch marker. We will be working with the ribbing and this time we will be joining in the first stitch  (63 SC)

R23-R26. CH 2, FPDC in the first stitch. * FPDC in the next stitch and BPDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first Post Stitch. (63 post stitches) 

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Teenager

R1. Make a Magic Ring and into the ring make 9 HDCs. Do not join in the first stitch, we will be continuing to work in rounds. Use your stitch markers to mark either your first stitch or your last stitch, whatever is convenient for you. (9 HDC's)

R2. From this point on ALL HDCs are done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. (18 HDC)

R3. HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next. * HDC in the next stitch, and 2 HDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around. (27HDC)

R4. HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (36 HDC)

R5. HDC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (45 HDC)

R6. HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (54 HDC)

R7. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (63 HDC)

R8. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (72 HDC)

R9- R23.  HDC in each stitch all the way around. (72 HDC)

R24.  SC in each stitch all the way around. SC's also in this round is done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. Slip stitch in the first and remove your stitch marker. We will be working with the ribbing and this time we will be joining in the first stitch  (72 SC)

R25-R28. CH 2, FPDC in the first stitch. * FPDC in the next stitch and BPDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first Post Stitch. (72 post stitches)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Adult

R1. Make a Magic Ring and into the ring make 9 HDCs. Do not join in the first stitch, we will be continuing to work in rounds. Use your stitch markers to mark either your first stitch or your last stitch, whatever is convenient for you. (9 HDC's)

R2. From this point on ALL HDCs are done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. (18 HDC)

R3. HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next. * HDC in the next stitch, and 2 HDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around. (27HDC)

R4. HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (36 HDC)

R5. HDC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (45 HDC)

R6. HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (54 HDC)

R7. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (63 HDC)

R8. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (72 HDC)

R9. HDC in the first 6 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 6 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (81 HDC)

R10- R23.  HDC in each stitch all the way around. (81 HDC)

R24.  SC in each stitch all the way around. SC's also in this round is done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. Slip stitch in the first and remove your stitch marker. We will be working with the ribbing and this time we will be joining in the first stitch  (72 SC)

R25-R28. CH 2, FPDC in the first stitch. * FPDC in the next stitch and BPDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first Post Stitch. (72 post stitches)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Flowerette Pattern

R1.  Make a Magic Ring, CH 1 and into the make 12 HDCs. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (12HDC)

R2.  CH 1, SC, 3DC in the first stitch. 3DC and SC in the next stitch. * Slip stitch in the next stitch, CH 1, SC, 3 DC in the same stitch as the slip stitch. 3 DC and SC in the next* Repeat this pattern till the end and you will end up with 6 petals. Slip stitch in the first stitch not on top of the first SC.

Then Fasten off and weave in all ends. Attached some cute buttons or a bead on the center of your flower and attached it to your hat.

That's it, I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them

Hope you enjoy making this project and don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page on Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.

Thank you and God bless!

xoxo

Nanay Madel

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Thought of the Day

December 25, 2017

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Not by human might or human wisdom was the gospel to be proclaimed, but by the power of God. - AA 17

Easy Every Day Beanie

I've been wanting to make a beanie I could wear all the time. And here it is your everyday beanie. It's simple and easy to make also. 

This pattern comes in 4 sizes, so there is a hat for everybody.

Materials

• Red Heart with Love in True Blue
• H/5.00 mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
•  Faux Fur
•  Scissors

Terms Used

• CH(s) – Chain(s)
•  SC – Single Crochet
•  HDC – Half Double Crochet
•  DC – Double Crochet
• DC2gdr - Double Crochet two together

Special Stitch

• Camel Stitch – HDC in the 3^rd loop of the previous HDC
• BLO – Back Loop Only

Difficulty Level

• Beginner

Sizes

• Toddler to Adult

Instructions

Toddler

Ribbing

R1.  CH 8, SC in the 2^nd CH from the hook. SC all the way to the end.  CH 1 and turn. (7 SC)

R2- R55.  SC in the first stitch on both loops, SC in the BLO of the next 5 stitches, SC in the last stitch on both loops. CH 1 and turn. (7SC)

Join both ends of the band by slip stitching each stitch together. CH 1 and turn to the right side of the band.

Body of the Hat

R1. HDC in the first stitch, and in the next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * HDC in the next 4 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (66 HDC )

R2-R5. CH1 and  Camel Stitch in each stitch all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (66HDC)

R6. CH2, DC in the first stitch but on the 3^rd loop of the previous round. DC in all stitches all the way around  on the 3^rd loop also, until the end and join with a slip stitch in first stitch (66DC)

R7.  CH 1, HDC in the first stitch and in all stitches all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (66 HDC)

R8-R12. Repeat R2 to R6.

R13.  CH1, HDC in the first stitch, HDC in the next 3 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 stitches.  * HDC in the next 4 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (55 HDC)

R14.   CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch and in the next 2 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next 3 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 44 HDC)

R15.  CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch and in the next stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next 2 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 33 HDC)

R16. CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 22 HDC)

R17.  CH1, HDC decrease all the way around all in the 3^rd loop only. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (11 HDC decreases)

R18.  CH1, SC in each stitch all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (11 SC).

Fasten off and leave a foot long tail for closing the hat. Using your tapestry needle run through the tail in each stitch of R 18 and cinch closed the hat. Attached your Faux Fur or you own self-made pompom to your hat.

CHILD.

Ribbing

R1.  CH 8, SC in the 2^nd CH from the hook. SC all the way to the end.  CH 1 and turn. (7 SC)

R2- R60.  SC in the first stitch on both loops, SC in the BLO of the next 5 stitches, SC in the last stitch on both loops. CH 1 and turn. (7SC)

Join both ends of the band by slip stitching each stitch together. CH 1 and turn to the right side of the band.

Body of the Hat

R1. HDC in the first stitch, and in the next 4 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * HDC in the next 5 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (70 HDC )

R2-R5. CH1 and  Camel Stitch in each stitch all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (70HDC)

R6. CH2, DC in the first stitch but on the 3^rd loop of the previous round. DC in all stitches all the way around  on the 3^rd loop also, until the end and join with a slip stitch in first stitch (70DC)

R7.  CH 1, HDC in the first stitch and in all stitches all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (70 HDC)

R8-R12. Repeat R2 to R6.

R13.  CH1, HDC in the first stitch, HDC in the next 4 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 stitches.  * HDC in the next 5 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (60 HDC)

R14.   CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch and in the next 3 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next 4 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 50 HDC)

R15.  CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch and in the next 2 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next 3 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 40 HDC)

R16. CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch and in the next stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next 2 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 30 HDC)

R17. CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 20 HDC)

R18.  CH1, SC decrease in all the stitches all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (10 SC decreases)

R19.  CH1, SC in each stitch all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (10 SC).

Fasten off and leave a foot long tail for closing the hat. Using your tapestry needle run through the tail in each stitch of R19 and cinch closed the hat. Attached your Faux Fur or you own self-made pompom to your hat.

TEENAGER

Ribbing

R1.  CH 8, SC in the 2^nd CH from the hook. SC all the way to the end.  CH 1 and turn. (7 SC)

R2- R65.  SC in the first stitch on both loops, SC in the BLO of the next 5 stitches, SC in the last stitch on both loops. CH 1 and turn. (7SC)

Join both ends of the band by slip stitching each stitch together. CH 1 and turn to the right side of the band.

Body of the Hat

R1. SC in first stitch and squeeze in 75 HDC on the ribbing. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch.(75 SC)

R2-R5. CH1 and  Camel Stitch in each stitch all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (75HDC)

R6. CH2, DC in the first stitch but on the 3^rd loop of the previous round. DC in all stitches all the way around  on the 3^rd loop also, until the end and join with a slip stitch in first stitch (75DC)

R7.  CH 1, HDC in the first stitch and in all stitches all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (75 HDC)

R8-R13. Repeat R2 to R7.

R14. CH1 and  Camel Stitch in each stitch all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (75HDC)

R15.  CH1, Camel Stitch in the first stitch, Camel Stitch in the next 2 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 stitches.  * Camel Stitch in the next 3 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (60 HDC)

R16.   CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch and in the next 3 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next 4 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 50 HDC)

R17. CH 1, Camel Stitch in the first stitch, and in the next 2 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2. * Camel Stitch in each of the next 3 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 40 HDC)

R18.  CH2, DC in the first stitch and in the next stitch, DC decrease in the next 2, all in the 3^rd loop. * DC in the next 2 stitches, DC decrease in the next 2, all in the 3^rd loop* Repeat all the way around till the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 30 DC)

R19.  CH1, HDC in first and HDC decrease in the next 2. * HDC in the next stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch.(20 HDC)

R20.  CH1, SC decrease in all the stitches all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (10 SC decreases)

R21.  CH1, SC in each stitch all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (10 SC).

Fasten off and leave a foot long tail for closing the hat. Using your tapestry needle run through the tail in each stitch of R21 and cinch closed the hat. Attached your Faux Fur or you own self-made pompom to your hat.

ADULT

Ribbing

R1.  CH 8, SC in the 2^nd CH from the hook. SC all the way to the end.  CH 1 and turn. (7 SC)

R2- R70.  SC in the first stitch on both loops, SC in the BLO of the next 5 stitches, SC in the last stitch on both loops. CH 1 and turn. (7SC)

Join both ends of the band by slip stitching each stitch together. CH 1 and turn to the right side of the band.

Body of the Hat

R1. HDC in the first stitch, and in the next 5 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * HDC in the next 6 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (80 HDC )

R2-R5. CH1 and  Camel Stitch in each stitch all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (80HDC)

R6. CH2, DC in the first stitch but on the 3^rd loop of the previous round. DC in all stitches all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in first stitch (80DC)

R7.  CH 1, HDC in the first stitch and in all stitches all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (80 HDC)

R8-R13. Repeat R2 to R7.

R14. CH1 and  Camel Stitch in each stitch all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (80HDC)

R15.  CH1, Camel Stitch in the first stitch, Camel Stitch in the next 5 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 stitches.  * Camel Stitch in the next 6 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (70 HDC)

R16.   CH1, Camel stitch in the first stitch and in the next 4 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel stitch in the next 5 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 60 HDC)

R17. CH 1, Camel Stitch in the first stitch, and in the next 3 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only. * Camel Stitch in each of the next 4 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 50 HDC)

R18.  CH2, DC in the first stitch and in the next 2 stitches, DC decrease in the next 2 all in the 3^rd loop * DC in the next 3 stitches, DC decrease in the next 2, all in the 3^rd loop.* Repeat all the way around until the end and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 40 DC)

R19. CH 1, HDC in the first stitch, and in the next stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2. * HDC  in each of the next 2 stitches, HDC decrease in the next 2.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 30 HDC)

R20. CH 1, Camel Stitch in the first stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.  * Camel Stitch in the next stitch, HDC decrease in the next 2 on the 3^rd loop only.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. ( 20 HDC)

R21.  CH1, SC decrease in all the stitches all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (10 SC decreases)

R22.  CH1, SC in each stitch all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (10 SC).

Fasten off and leave a foot long tail for closing the hat. Using your tapestry needle run through the tail in each stitch of R 22 and cinch closed the hat. Attached your Faux Fur or you own self-made pompom to your hat.

That's it, I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them

Hope you enjoy making this project and don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page on Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.

Thank you and God bless!

xoxo

Nanay Madel

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Thought of the Day

December 14, 2017

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Be sure to pray and counsel together before laying your plans, and then, in the Spirit of Christ, push the work unitedly. - ChL 11

Simple DIY Christmas Decors

As I have posted before, we don't usually decorate much on Christmas. We celebrate the essence of giving and love to everyone, but we don't actually believe that Jesus was born on December 25.  This is what believe... 

" The twenty-fifth of December is supposed to be the day of the birth of Jesus Christ, and its observance has become customary and popular. But yet there is no certainty that we are keeping the veritable day of our Saviour's birth. History gives us no certain assurance of this. The Bible does not give us the precise time. Had the Lord deemed this knowledge essential to our salvation, He would have spoken through His prophets and apostles, that we might know all about the matter. But the silence of the Scriptures upon this point evidences to us that it is hidden from us for the wisest purposes. ""In His wisdom, the Lord concealed the place where He buried Moses. God buried him, and God resurrected him and took him to heaven. This secrecy was to prevent idolatry. He against whom they rebelled while he was in active service, whom they provoked almost beyond human endurance, was almost worshiped as God after his separation from them by death. For the very same purpose He has concealed the precise day of Christ's birth, that the day should not receive the honor that should be given to Christ as the Redeemer of the world—one to be received, to be trusted, to be relied on as He who could save to the uttermost all who come unto Him. The soul's adoration should be given to Jesus as the Son of the infinite God" Ellen White.Adventist Home 477.2, 3

But it cannot be ignored of course. And we cannot just ignore the essence of Christmas. It is such a wonderful time "to turn our minds and offerings, especially our children, to God and His cause and the salvation of souls."  I don't want any debate or argument about this, I just want to share with you what we believe. But most of all we don't believe in Santa.

When it comes to Christmas Decor, we cannot ignore the Christmas Lights! The kids are so fascinated with different colors flashing. They love it very much. 

In this post, I'm gonna share a simple DIY decor that involves yarn of course. It's just a 3 simple steps. 1,2,3 and you're done!

Materials

• Yarns - in many colors like red, green, white...
• Pompom maker - I used the smallest
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Instructions

1. Get your yarns and let's start making pompoms. Wrap it around your pompom maker just about 40 wraps each side. I did not make the pompoms too fluffy for me it looks prettier when decorated like that. But if I'm adding them to my hats, I would definitely make it as fluffy as I can. Refer to the picture below.
   

   

   
   

   

   
   

   
    You can make as many pompoms as you like. it depends on how wide the place you are going to put them. Tie the longs strings like in the picture above. This will make it easy to attach them later to your chains.
2. Then let's make your string of chains. Chain one and attached a pompom, then Chain 12 and attached another pompom. So basically in every Chain 12, you are going to attach a pompom. Refer to the picture below.  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Weave both ends of your Chains. Then cut all the excess strings of your pompoms to make your decor clean. 

And that's it, you are ready to decorate them where ever you want. It's pretty for them to go with the Christmas lights. You can also put them on your Christmas Trees, on the window or on your doors. The kids really love them with the lights. 

It's easy and fast to make plus it's not expensive. If you are looking for a last minute decoration you want to make on your own and do not spend much, this one would be the right choice.

That's it, I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them

Hope you enjoy making this project and don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page on Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.

Thank you and God bless!

xoxo

Nanay Madel

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**Please do not copy and post any pattern from this blog and claim it as your own. This pattern is limited to personal use only.  Please do not re-publish all photos from this blog as your own. You may make and sell products from my pattern. Please also link back to my post. Any link back will be much, much appreciated. Thank you very much. **

Thought of the Day

December 7, 2017

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Only by accepting the virtue and grace of Christ can we keep the law. - COL 378

ROUND-UP : FREE 12 Christmas Ornaments

It's December already! Christmas is just a few weeks away! Here are some of the most pretty and festive ornaments you can find on the web. On this Round-Up, I only added 12 patterns/crafts, but there are tons of ornaments that includes yarn and crochet around the web. Just go to Pinterest and you'll find so many things to do.

I wanna make all of them and decorate them in my house everywhere. Haha. But I know I can't do all that. So hope you'll enjoy this Round-Up and be inspired to create.

1. Fair Isle Evergreen Christmas Ornament - One Dog Woof

2. Bernat Icicle Ornaments - Yarnsinspiration

3.  Caron Crochet Christmas Stockings - Repeat Crafter Me 

4. Christmas Lights Ornaments - Sewrella

5.  Snowflake - This pattern is by Expression Fiber Arts but the picture used here is by Lorraine of Grateful Prayer Thankful Heart

6.  Caron Bejeweled Snowflake - Yansinspiration

7.  Crochet Big Red Bow - Repeat Crafter Me

8. Fast & Festive Christmas Ornaments - Moogly Blog

9.  Crochet Star Ornament - One Dog Woof

10. Table Top Christmas Trees - Moogly Blog

11. Mr & Mrs. Claus - Yarnhild

12. Easy Crochet Wreath Ornament - Skip to my Lou

Hope you enjoy making anyone of this project and don't forget to Follow me on Instagram and Twitter and also like my Page on Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.

Thank you and God bless!

xoxo

Nanay Madel

**All pictures from this post is not mine. Credit all to the wonderful and talented crafters/designers.**

Thought of the Day

December 5, 2017

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Those in authority should manifest the spirit of Christ. - ChL 31