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Mini Christmas CAL 2018 Facebook Group Challenges | Creative Crochet Workshop

Mini Christmas CAL Facebook Group Challenges

This Mini Christmas Cal 2018 Facebook group challenge is part of my Let’s Play Crochet initiative in my Facebook group. It is a live mystery crochet along event that happens on a Friday where every half hour a new section of the pattern is released! Part of my Facebook Group entertainment!

Mini Christmas CAL 2018 Facebook Group Challenges | Creative Crochet Workshop

There is no official sign up – you are more than welcome to join the Creative Crochet Workshop Facebook Group to join the events for sharing your progress or asking questions! These events usually take place on a Friday – time-zones do differ so be sure to check that! If you are not able to join the live event you can do the squares anytime – you set your pace and work on your own times!

Each post will have a link to this main introduction page that will have all the links to each pattern as they become available!

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Basic Requirements – but completely optional! (This is what I use :))

The patterns will be anything from cute small gifts to home decor!

Skill Level – Easy

Basic stitches, simple shaping and finishing.
Concentration required.

MATERIALS:
Yarns:

I will give a head’s up before the Friday as to what yarn I will be using!

Hooks & Notions:
Will be given with each pattern that is made available.

Notes:
I use US Crochet stitch terminology.
Due to the nature of the patterns – the yarn and hook used is only a suggestion and any substitute may be used.
Size of finished product will vary depending on yarn and also size of hook used.

Size: varies depending on product (pattern)

Abbreviations:

CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop

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Santa & Snowman Candy/Toy or Money Holder:

Santa & Snowman Candy/Toy or Money Holder Free Crochet Pattern | Creative Crochet Workshop #freecrochetpattern #crochet #crochetsquare #christmas #holiday

What you will need:
You will need a empty toilet roll;
Size 3,50 mm hook (E)
White and Red yarn – sparkly if you got!
Extra: gold yarn (yellow); green and plain white.

Make a magic circle or CH 6; SL ST into first chain to form a ring;

RND 1: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 12 DC into ring; SL ST into first DC;
RND 2: CH 2 (does not count as ST): work 2 DC into each DC of previous round; SL ST into first DC;
RND 3: work into back loops only; work 1 SC into each DC all around (24 SC); SL ST into first SC worked;
RND 4: CH 2; work 1 DC into each SC all around; SL ST into first DC worked.
RND 5-12: CH 2; work 1 DC into each DC all around; SL ST into first DC worked.
CH 10; SL ST into SAME DC;
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Snowman Scarf:
This is a simple Ch 5; and work approx 30 rows in single crochet – but you can make this as long or as short as you like.
Sew around the top part of the neck.

Santa Jacket Trimmings:
Bottom – with white yarn – CH 26; work 1 HDC into 2nd CH from hook – work 1 HDC into each CH until end;
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing around the bottom.

Top – CH 35; work 1 HDC into 2nd CH from hook – work 1 HDC into each CH until end;
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing around the top – see photo.

With some yellow or gold yarn embroider buttons!
With some red or other color embroider little crosses onto the scarf.

Have Fun!

Sparkly Round Tree Ornament:

Sparkly Round Tree Ornament Free Crochet Pattern | Creative Crochet Workshop #freecrochetpattern #crochet #crochetsquare #christmas #holiday

What you will need:
Sparkly green yarn – I used Scheepjes Twinkle – But this is optional:
3, 50 (E) mm hook;
Stuffing – small amounts to give ‘ball’ shape

Make a magic circle or CH 6; SL ST into first chain to form a ring;

NOTE: each round is worked into the back loops.

RND 1: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 12 DC into ring; SL ST into first DC;
RND 2: CH 2 (does not count as ST): work 2 DC into each DC of previous round; SL ST into first DC – 24 DC;
RND 3: CH 2 (does not count as ST); *work 2 DC into next DC; work 1 DC into next DC.**
Repeat from *to** all around; SL ST into first DC – 36 DC;
RND 4: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 1 DC into each DC all around;
RND 5: CH 2 (does not count as ST; *work 2DCtog; work 1 DC into next DC.**
Repeat from *to** all around; SL ST into first decrease – 24 DC.
RND 6: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 2DCtog all around; SL ST into first decrease – 12 DC; stuff
RND 7: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 2DCtog 6 times;
SL ST into first decrease – 6 DC;
Fasten off and close opening.

Yuletide Star Table Runner & Square

Sparkly Flower Snowflakes

Sparkly Flower Snowflakes - Free Crochet Pattern | Creative Crochet Workshop #freecrochetpattern #crochet #crochetsnowflake #crochetflower #christmas #holiday

Starry Christmas Doily

Starry Christmas Doily - Free Crochet Pattern | Creative Crochet Workshop #freecrochetpattern #crochet #crochetsnowflake #crochetflower #christmas #holiday