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through Monday, 11/27/23.

PLUS - Please come enter for a chance to win some of my favorite things, including a GOOSE!

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Coming AT NOON mt (2pm et) - a free pattern and a new pattern will be released each day, Friday - Monday (11/27/23)
TODAY IS MY DAY! I designed this “ribby headban TODAY IS MY DAY! 
I designed this “ribby headband” for the Giftstravaganza Crochet Along and Blog Hop yet. You can get the pdf for free until the end of this month. 

About the event: It's 30 days of fabulous and free crochet patterns for handmade holiday gift ideas made with 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn! Each pattern is forever free on a blog, but also you can grab the PDF pattern for free with a coupon code for 24 hours! 
Click this link and scroll down a long ways til you see November 21: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2023/10/31/2023-giftstravaganza-blog-hop/
Then it will take you to my blog post 😁

Thanks for going on a scavenger hunt to get this pattern. By visiting our blogs you help us be able to give away patterns.

Follow the blog hop for the rest of the patterns, and enter the giveaway for your chance to win one of nine great prizes from AndeanSun Yarns, Cutpie, GlassEyesOnLine.com, KennyClayCo, KnitPal, Knitter's Relief Balm, Ophire Co, Unicorn Clean, or Walnut Farm Designs here: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2023/10/31/2023-giftstravaganza-blog-hop/

All of the wonderful colors in this band are @redheartyarns  and @bernatyarn 
#giftstravaganzacal #freecrochet #freepatterns #yarnspirations #redheartyarns
My sister in law used to dress up in a different c My sister in law used to dress up in a different costume everyday for her job. I love her pix and had to share. I hope you can find a quick and easy costume idea if you need one. 

http://snappy-tots.com/40-quick-easy-costume-ideas/
#quickcostume #lastminutecostume  #halloween #diy
My ten minute wreath 🤪 my daughter’s family d My ten minute wreath 🤪 my daughter’s family did “Nightmare Before Christmas” as their costume theme so we made things for their trunk or treat to match. 

The eyes and teeth are cardstock but I will redo them out of wood or craft foam so they can use it in future years on their door. 
#halloweendecor #lastminutedecorations #nightmarebeforechristmas #diyhalloween
These monster wraps make me smile. They are quick These monster wraps make me smile. They are quick enough to whip up for decorating and gifts. I love them and I hope you will too. 
The pattern is free on my blog: https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-munchy-monster-wrap/

Made with #redheartyarn. 
#freecrochetpattern #yarnspirations #halloween #diycrafts #halloweendecor
We had such a fun time yesterday at the Witchfest We had such a fun time yesterday at the Witchfest at ##gardnervillage in West Jordan Utah. My family all dressed up and people kept telling us how cute we looked. 😃
Definitely a great day! 
My sister and brother in law are visiting from Delaware and she brought the Halloween scarf and Witch's Brew hat I made her years ago! I LOVE IT!
To celebrate our fun, I have added the patterns for the things we wore yesterday (and the bags we carried for our purses) to my 70% off "What a deal sale" and extended it through Monday, 10/16/23.
I hope you will check out my patterns: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/what-a-deal
The discounts will be applied in the cart.
#witchfestgardervillage #halloweencrochet #crochetpatterns #diycostumes
Being witchy at @gardnervillage Having the best ti Being witchy at @gardnervillage Having the best time with my parents and more family at #witchfestatgardnervillage.

Such great sports to dress up and even my dad wore some of my designs.

Made with my favorite @redheartyarns 
#crochetcostumes #halloweencrochet #yarnspirations #crochetwitch
Checking out the gorgeous fibers at @willowhillyar Checking out the gorgeous fibers at @willowhillyarncompany with my cutie patootie grand daughter.  So many beautiful creations! 
#witchfestatgardnervillage #willowhillyarncompany #beautifulyarns #halloweenfun
It's almost here! The best season of the year star It's almost here! The best season of the year starts Saturday. I have 2 awesome freebies for you to celebrate. My Beach Comber Beanie and Mitts make a great set for all ages. 
You can download them for free until Saturday night, 9/23/23.

They can be made in everyday, with pumpkins, for the holidays, and more.
https://snappy-tots.com/counting-down-to-fall-2/

#freecrochet #crochetpatterns #crochetbeanie #craftfairitems
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Free Pattern: Granny Around The Block

Granny squares are fun to make and come in lots of shapes and sizes. I have always loved traditional granny squares and decided to do a spin on one. My “Granny Around The Block” starts with an inner square, worked back and forth in rows of granny-type clusters. Four rounds are added to finish it off and reach a 12″ square.

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These blocks can be sewn together, rotating if desired (shown below). They would make a fun table runner made in the colors of the season. I really like seasonal things and thought these blocks would be cute with appliques sewn in a corner too.

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About This Square

I am excited to once again design a 12″ crochet block for the annual #MooglyCal2023. You can read about the year-long crochet along with Moogly and her experience with making this block, shown in the photo below: Moogly Cal 2023

There is a great facebook group for this event that you can join and see what others are making and share your own creations: Moogly Afghan Cal Group

This project starts by working back and forth in rows to create an inner square. I like crocheters of all levels to be able to make my creations so this is made using basic crochet stitches. I also try to write my patterns with more explanation than you might usually find.

Print and Plan: I made a printable (download link included in the pattern AND further down in this post) for you to print out and color to plan out different color combinations. You can also open the graphic on a device and color them digitally as well. 

Other Snappy Patterns You Might Enjoy

  • Rocky Mtn Spiral Squares (Moogly Cal 2022)
  • Blooming With Hope Square (Moogly Cal 2020)
  • Farmhouse Squares (Moogly Cal 2019)
  • Wedding Square

Granny Around The Block Crochet Pattern

The crochet pattern is available for free below.
A downloadable, ad-free pattern is also available to purchase from my Ravelry Shop.

March Special: Download this pattern for free from Ravelry during the month of March.

  1. Click here to visit Ravelry and add the pattern to your cart.
  2. Use coupon code: mooglycal
  3. MAKE SURE the total changes to free BEFORE checking out.

Materials and Details

  • Yarn: 100-125 yards ww yarn – two shades of one color, plus a contrasting color
    Yarn colors used in sample: Caron One Pound Aqua, Robin’s Egg, Lavender Blue
  • Crochet Hook: J (6mm)
  • Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • Measurements: 12” square
  • Gauge: Measurements provided throughout the pattern. Adjust hook size if need to match measurements.

Tips

  • Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate the number of rows.
  • If you have any questions about this pattern please contact [email protected].

Directions

This starts in the middle, working back and forth in rows. When switching between the two yarn colors, do not finish off the unused yarn until noted in the pattern at the end of the middle block.

1. With a J hook and ww yarn (Robin’s Egg in sample), ch 30, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (28sts)

2. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next st, *sk 2, 3hdc in the next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, hdc 2 (one in  each of the last 2 sts).

3. Change to darker shade of ww yarn (Aqua in sample). Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next st, *3hdc in the space between the next two clusters*, repeat in each space across, hdc 2 (one in each of the last 2 sts).

4. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next st, *3hdc in the space between the next two clusters*, repeat in each space across, hdc 2 (one in each of the last 2 sts).

5. Change to lighter shade of ww yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next st, *3hdc in the space between the next two clusters*, repeat in each space across, hdc 2 (one in each of the last 2 sts).

6. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next st, *3hdc in the space between the next two clusters*, repeat in each space across, hdc 2 (one in each of the last 2 sts).

7. Repeat steps 3-6 until there are 11 stripes (22 rows) from the beginning edge, ending with the lighter shade yarn.

8. Finish off the lighter shade yarn. Change to the darker shade. This step is worked around the outer edge of the block. 

Note: All sts are worked IN a stitch (or chain), not the spaces. 

Ch 1, turn, 3sc in the same st, sk 1, sc 24, sk 1, 3sc in the last st, sc 24 sts evenly spaced down the side of the block, 3sc in the first st of the row, sk 1, sc 24, sk 1, 3sc in the last st, sc 24 sts evenly spaced up the side of the block, sl st in the first st to join. Finish off the current yarn and weave in ends. (108 sts) 9.5” across

9. Attach contrasting yarn (lavender blue in main sample) with a sl st in a middle st at one corner. Ch 2 (counts as a st), (hdc, ch 2, 2hdc) in the same st, sk 2, *3hdc in the next st, sk 2*, repeat to corner, **(2hdc, ch 2, 2hdc) in the next st, sk 2, *3hdc in the next st, sk 2*, repeat to corner,**, repeat from ** to ** to end of round, sl st to join. Finish off the current yarn and weave in ends. (112 sts + 8chs)

10.  Attach contrasting yarn (Aqua in main sample) with a sl st in the space at one corner. Ch 2 (counts as a st), (2hdc, ch 2, 3hdc) in the same space, sk 2, *3hdc in the next space, sk 2*, repeat to corner, **(3hdc, ch 2, 3hdc) in the next space, sk 2, *3hdc in the next space, sk 2*, repeat to corner,**, repeat from ** to ** to end of round, sl st to join, sl st to corner space. Finish off the current yarn and weave in ends. (132 sts + 8chs)

11. Attach contrasting yarn (Robin’s Egg in main sample) with a sl st in the space at one corner. Ch 1, **4sc in the corner, *sc 2, sc in the space*, repeat across until 2 sts remain before the corner, sc 2,**, repeat from ** to ** to end of round, sl st in first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends. (144sts) 12” across

Extra Round (optional if needed for measurement): Ch 1, *4sc in corner, sk 1, sc 35, sk 1*, repeat to end of round, sl st in first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends. (156sts)

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Let the Holiday Season Begin! Get 60% off my Etsy Let the Holiday Season Begin! Get 60% off my Etsy and Ravelry Shops
through Monday, 11/27/23.

PLUS - Please come enter for a chance to win some of my favorite things, including a GOOSE!

Click the link in my bio for a quick link to my event page or visit:
Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/heidi-yates
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeidiYatesPatterns
Event Page: https://snappy-tots.com/2022-black-friday-to-cyber-monday/

Coming AT NOON mt (2pm et) - a free pattern and a new pattern will be released each day, Friday - Monday (11/27/23)
TODAY IS MY DAY! I designed this “ribby headban TODAY IS MY DAY! 
I designed this “ribby headband” for the Giftstravaganza Crochet Along and Blog Hop yet. You can get the pdf for free until the end of this month. 

About the event: It's 30 days of fabulous and free crochet patterns for handmade holiday gift ideas made with 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn! Each pattern is forever free on a blog, but also you can grab the PDF pattern for free with a coupon code for 24 hours! 
Click this link and scroll down a long ways til you see November 21: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2023/10/31/2023-giftstravaganza-blog-hop/
Then it will take you to my blog post 😁

Thanks for going on a scavenger hunt to get this pattern. By visiting our blogs you help us be able to give away patterns.

Follow the blog hop for the rest of the patterns, and enter the giveaway for your chance to win one of nine great prizes from AndeanSun Yarns, Cutpie, GlassEyesOnLine.com, KennyClayCo, KnitPal, Knitter's Relief Balm, Ophire Co, Unicorn Clean, or Walnut Farm Designs here: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2023/10/31/2023-giftstravaganza-blog-hop/

All of the wonderful colors in this band are @redheartyarns  and @bernatyarn 
#giftstravaganzacal #freecrochet #freepatterns #yarnspirations #redheartyarns
My sister in law used to dress up in a different c My sister in law used to dress up in a different costume everyday for her job. I love her pix and had to share. I hope you can find a quick and easy costume idea if you need one. 

http://snappy-tots.com/40-quick-easy-costume-ideas/
#quickcostume #lastminutecostume  #halloween #diy
My ten minute wreath 🤪 my daughter’s family d My ten minute wreath 🤪 my daughter’s family did “Nightmare Before Christmas” as their costume theme so we made things for their trunk or treat to match. 

The eyes and teeth are cardstock but I will redo them out of wood or craft foam so they can use it in future years on their door. 
#halloweendecor #lastminutedecorations #nightmarebeforechristmas #diyhalloween
These monster wraps make me smile. They are quick These monster wraps make me smile. They are quick enough to whip up for decorating and gifts. I love them and I hope you will too. 
The pattern is free on my blog: https://snappy-tots.com/free-pattern-munchy-monster-wrap/

Made with #redheartyarn. 
#freecrochetpattern #yarnspirations #halloween #diycrafts #halloweendecor
We had such a fun time yesterday at the Witchfest We had such a fun time yesterday at the Witchfest at ##gardnervillage in West Jordan Utah. My family all dressed up and people kept telling us how cute we looked. 😃
Definitely a great day! 
My sister and brother in law are visiting from Delaware and she brought the Halloween scarf and Witch's Brew hat I made her years ago! I LOVE IT!
To celebrate our fun, I have added the patterns for the things we wore yesterday (and the bags we carried for our purses) to my 70% off "What a deal sale" and extended it through Monday, 10/16/23.
I hope you will check out my patterns: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/what-a-deal
The discounts will be applied in the cart.
#witchfestgardervillage #halloweencrochet #crochetpatterns #diycostumes
Being witchy at @gardnervillage Having the best ti Being witchy at @gardnervillage Having the best time with my parents and more family at #witchfestatgardnervillage.

Such great sports to dress up and even my dad wore some of my designs.

Made with my favorite @redheartyarns 
#crochetcostumes #halloweencrochet #yarnspirations #crochetwitch
Checking out the gorgeous fibers at @willowhillyar Checking out the gorgeous fibers at @willowhillyarncompany with my cutie patootie grand daughter.  So many beautiful creations! 
#witchfestatgardnervillage #willowhillyarncompany #beautifulyarns #halloweenfun
It's almost here! The best season of the year star It's almost here! The best season of the year starts Saturday. I have 2 awesome freebies for you to celebrate. My Beach Comber Beanie and Mitts make a great set for all ages. 
You can download them for free until Saturday night, 9/23/23.

They can be made in everyday, with pumpkins, for the holidays, and more.
https://snappy-tots.com/counting-down-to-fall-2/

#freecrochet #crochetpatterns #crochetbeanie #craftfairitems
I made Ducke a hoodie to wear for the first Bronco I made Ducke a hoodie to wear for the first Broncos game of the season. Isn't he adorable?! He has such a cute expression in this pic.

The pattern is now available! It is free to follow along on my blog or you can get the pdf for 40% off through 9/24/23 with coupon code: fall40 
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goose-hoodie

 #freecrochet #redheartyarns #freecrochetpatterns #yarnspirations #crochetlove #crochetaddict #gooseclothes #porchgoose
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