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Crochet Menorah Tops || Free Crochet Pattern

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Have a dino-mite Hanukkah with Turquoise Crochet Menorah Tops + dino egg to store the candles! This playful prehistoric triceratops friend is ready to celebrate the Festival of Lights. The adorable “Menorasaurus” is a free crochet pattern on marlybird.com and makes a truly unique gift for Hanukkah!

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This is a great kid’s Hanukkah decoration that you can crochet. The unique candles let you light the menorah safely with your kids. AND, the best part is you can store the candles in the dino egg so you won’t lose them!

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Menorah Tops Crochet Pattern || The NEW “Menorah-saurus” for Hanukkah

Designed by Megan Kreiner of MK Crochet for MarlyBird.com

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements

Toy is 11.5” [29.21 cm] from nose to tail

Gauge 

7 sc by 7 rounds = 2” [5 cm] by 2” [5 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.  Note: Gauge is not critical in this project.

MATERIALS

Yarn 

Patons Classic Wool Worsted (100% wool, 194 yds / 177 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA #4 worsted) 

Color A: #77219 Seafoam, 2 skeins

Color B: #00201 Winter White, 1 skein

Color C: #77750 Coral Peach, 1 skein

Color D: #77791 Cool Gray, 1 skein

Hook

Size H/8 (5.0 mm)

Notions 

  • Large Steel Tapestry Needle
  • Polyester Fiberfill
  • Straight Pins
  • Stitch markers
  • 12mm plastic safety eyes with plastic backings (for children 3 and older)
  • Black embroidery thread, black felt, or black yarn (alternative eye options)

ABBREVIATIONS

  • BLO – Back Loop Only
  • BPsc- Back Post Single Crochet
  • Ch – Chain(s) 
  • FLO – Front Loop Only
  • RS – Right Side 
  • Sc – Single Crochet
  • Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Together 
  • Sl st – Slip Stitch 
  • Sp(s) – Space(s) 
  • St(s) – Stitch(es)
  • WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES 

Back Post Single Crochet (bpsc): Insert hook from back to front to back around post of stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook. 

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): *Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * in next stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. (1 decrease)

NOTES

  • Hold 2 strands of yarn when working all pieces. 
  • Rounds are not joined at the end, but worked in a spiral.  Place a marker in the first stitch throughout to keep track of the star of each round. Do not turn at the end of any round, unless otherwise noted.
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CROCHET MENORAH TOPS PATTERN

CROCHET MENORAH TOPS LEGS

Make 4

Make an adjustable ring with color B.

Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into ring, pull ring closed.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around–12 sts.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around– 18 sts.

Round 4: Sc in first sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, change color to A, fasten off B–24 sts.

Round 5: BPsc around the post of each sc around.

Round 6: Sc in each sc around, fasten off A. 

Note: On 4th leg, do not fasten off A and continue to belly directions. 

CROCHET MENORAH TOPS BELLY

Continue working with color A connected to the fourth leg.

Row 1: Sc in first sc of leg, place marker, sc in next 11 sts of leg (leave remaining 12 sts unworked), sc in next 12 sts on a 2nd leg (leave remaining 12 sts unworked), turn–24 sts. 

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts, sc in each sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts– 22 sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts, sc in each sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts– 20 sts.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, place marker in last st, turn. 

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn– 22 sts.

Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each st across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn– 24 sts.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. 

Row 10: Hold 3rd leg edge against the edge of belly row 9. Match up the stitches and sc through both the belly row and the edge of the 3rd leg 12 times (leaving the remaining 12 sts of the leg edge unworked). Pick up the 4th leg, line up the leg edge to the edge of belly row 9, and sc through both the belly row and edge of the 4th leg 12 times (leaving the remaining 12 sts of the 4th leg edge unworked). Fasten off A.

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CROCHET MENORAH TOPS BODY

Round 1: Holding legs and belly with the bottom of the feet facing up, locate marker from row 5 of belly.  Join A with sl st to marked st, ch 1, sc in same st, place marker (to mark the start of the round), (working along belly front edge) sc 3 times evenly along side edge until you reach the first unworked stitch of a leg, sc in each sc leg (12 sts), sc twice along belly side edge between the leg edges, sc in each sc of leg (12 sts), ch 16, skip over back belly edge (will create opening for tail), sc in each sc of next leg (12 sts), sc twice along belly side edge between the legs, sc in each sc of last leg (12 sts), sc 4 times evenly along front belly edge. (76 sts)

Round 2: Sc in each sc to ch-sp, 12 sc in ch-16 sp, sc in each sc to end– 72 sts. 

Round 3: Sc in next 30 sc, sc in blo of next 12 sc, place marker in front loop of last st, sc in each sc to end. 

Rounds 4-6: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 7: *Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around–64 sts. 

Round 8: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 9:  *Sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around–56 sts. 

Round 10:  Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, *sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts–48 sts. 

Round 11: Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, *sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts–40 sts. 

Round 12: Sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, *sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts–32 sts. 

Round 13: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around–24 sts. 

Round 14: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around–16 sts. 

Stuff legs and front of body.

Round 15: Sc2tog over next 2 sts around, fasten off A– 8 sts. 

CROCHET MENORAH TOPS TAIL

Round 1: Turn body so tail opening is facing you and the belly/legs are facing up. Join A with sl st to front loop of marked st from round 3 of body, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in the remaining 11 front loops, sc 16 times evenly along remaining back edge to form tail opening– 28 sc.

Round 2: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 3: *Sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around–24 sts.  

Round 4: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 5: Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, *sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts–20 sts. 

Round 6: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 7: Sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, *sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts–16 sts. 

Round 6: Sc in each sc around. 

Stuff back of body.

Round 7: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around–12 sts.  

Round 8: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 9: *Sc in next sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around–8 sts.  

Rounds 10-11: Sc in each sc around. 

Stuff tail.

Round 12: Sc2tog in next 2 sts around, fasten off and weave in ends– 4 sts.

To reduce the splay of the legs, run a length of color A yarn back and forth between the inside surfaces of legs with a tapestry needle and pull gently to draw the inside surfaces of the legs towards each other.  Fasten off and use the leftover yarn tails to tidy up any remaining gaps along the belly and legs.

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CROCHET MENORAH TOPS HEAD

With color A, make an adjustable ring.

Round 1: 6 sc into ring, pull ring closed. 

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around– 12 sc. 

Round 3: 2 sc in each sc around– 24 sc. 

Round 4: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around– 28 sc. 

Round 5: Sc in first 3 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc; repeat around to last 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last 3 sc– 32 sc. 

Round 6: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 7: Sc in next 14 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sc, sc in last 14 sc– 28 sc + ch-4 sp. 

Round 8: Sc in each sc to ch-4 sp, 4 sc in ch-4 sp, sc in each sc around– 32 sc. 

Round 9: Sc in next 8 sc, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 8 times, sc in last 8 sc– 24 sc. 

Rounds 10-11: Sc in each sc around.

If using 12 mm plastic safety eyes, install between rnds 9-10 with 8 sts of sp between them and the horn opening facing up.

Round 12: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around– 28 sc. 

Round 13: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around– 35 sc. 

Rounds 14-18: Sc in each sc around.

Round 19: *Sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around– 30sc. 

Rounds 20-23: Sc in each sc around.

Round 24: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around– 25sc. 

Rounds 25-28: Sc in each sc around.

Round 29: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around– 20sc. 

Stuff head firmly (between rnds 1-17).

If you have not installed plastic safety eyes, embroider on eyes with black yarn or cut 12 mm black felt circles and sew to the side of the head between rnds 9-10 with 8 sts of sp between them. 

Define the top of the head by sewing a running stitch of color A in an arch shape starting 4-5 rnds behind the left eye, stitching in the curved line up to the center of rnd 17, and stitching in a curved line down to 4-5 rnds behind the right eye.

Round 30: *Sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around– 15sc. 

Round 31: *Sc in next sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around, fasten off leave long tail for seaming– 10sc. 

Add some scant stuffing to crown area above the head. Flatten and sew opening shut at the top of the crown.

CROCHET MENORAH TOPS SMALL HORNS

Make 2

With color B, make an adjustable ring.  

Round 1: 6 sc into ring, pull ring closed. 

Round 2: Sc in blo of each sc around. 

Round 3: Sc in each sc around. 

Lightly stuff small horn.

Round 4: Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc– 5 sc..

Round 5: Sc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, sl st in last sc, fasten off, weave in ends– 3 sts. 

Hold horn so the pointy side is facing up and locate the exposed front loops on rnd 2. Insert hook into one of these front loops. Join A with sl st in any front loop st, ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in each remaining front loop, sl st to first sc to join, fasten off leave long tail for seaming — 12 sc.   

Sew the small horn bases to the top of the head, 3 rnds behind the eyes and with 2 sts of sp between them.

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CROCHET MENORAH TOPS CANDLE BASE

Make 9 

With color A, make an adjustable ring.  

Round 1: 8 sc into ring, pull ring closed. 

Round 2: Sc in blo of each sc around. 

Round 3: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 4: 2 sc in flo of each sc around, sl st to first sc to join, fasten off leave long tail for seaming–16 sc. 

Insert one horn base into the horn hole in head and sew in place to secure. Position, pin, and sew the other 8 candle horn bases around the edge of the crown, taking care to angle the openings to face up.

CROCHET MENORAH TOPS CANDLE

Make 9

With color B, make an adjustable ring.  

Round 1: 6 sc into ring, pull ring closed. 

Round 2: Sc in blo of each sc around. 

Rounds 3-7: Sc in each sc around. 

Lightly stuff candle horn.

Round 8: Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc– 5 sc..

Round 9: Sc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, sl st in last sc, fasten off, weave in ends– 3 sts. 

FLAME

Make 9

With color C, make an adjustable ring.  

Round 1: 5 sc into ring, pull ring closed. 

Round 2: (Sl st, ch 2, sl st) in next st, sl st in next st, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Weave yarn down to the base of the flame. Secure flame to pointy side of candle yarn tails.

CROCHET MENORAH TOPS DINO EGG

With color D, make an adjustable ring.  

Round 1: 6 sc into ring, pull ring closed. 

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around– 12 sc. 

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around– 18 sc. 

Round 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around– 24 sc. 

Round 5: Sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around to last 2 sc, sc in last 2 sc– 28 sc. 

Round 6: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 7: Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around to last 5 sc, sc in last 5 sc– 32 sc. 

Round 8: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 9: Sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around to last 4 sc, sc in last 4 sc– 36 sc. 

Rounds 10-14: Sc in each sc around. 

Round 15: Sc in first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around to last 4 sc, sc in last 4 sc– 32 sc. 

Round 16: Sc in next 13 sc, ch 6, skip 6 sc, sc in last 13 sc– 26 sc + ch-6 sp. 

Round 17: Sc in first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, 6 sc in ch-6 sp, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in last 3 sc– 28 sc. 

Round 18: Sc in first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around to last sc, sc in last sc– 24 sc. 

Round 19: Sc in first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around to last 2 sc, sc in last 2 sc– 20 sc. 

Round 20: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around — 16 sc. 

Round 21: *Sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around — 12 sc. 

Round 22: *Sc in next sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around — 8 sc. 

Fasten off, weave yarn through stitches and pull to close

CROCHET MENORAH TOPS FINISHING

Using color B, embroider white spots on the sides of the body and egg.  Insert candles into egg for safekeeping when not being used.  Candles are easier to insert into the bases when twisted into place. 

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Crochet Gnome Advent Calendar || Free Pattern

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Everybody loves these mythical creatures and now you can make your own Crochet Gnome Advent Calendar designed by Michele Wilcox for MarlyBird.com.

Meet George the Gnome! He’s a fun-loving guy with a lot of love to give. This is a free gnome pattern for crocheters who need a little George around the holidays.

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The construction is rather simple but all the work is in the details.

He’s there with his mini baskets to help celebrate the season, so why not pop a little treat in each day’s basket? The kids will be so excited to see what they can find in there every day leading up to Christmas.

So, grab your favorite yarn and this Crochet Gnome Advent Calendar pattern (remember his name – George) this holiday season.

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Crochet Gnome Advent Calendar || Free Pattern

Designed by Michele Wilcox for MarlyBird.com

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous Beginner

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements

Calendar is 18” [45.5 cm] wide by 24” [61 cm] long. 

Gauge 

13 sc x 14 rows = 4” [10 cm] x 4”[10 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge. 

MATERIALS

Yarn 

WeCrochet, Brava Bulky (100% acrylic, 136 yds / 124 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 5 bulky) 

Color A: #28338 Celestial, 2 skeins

Color B: #28361 White, 2 skeins

Color C: #28352 Red, 2 skeins

Color D: #28347 Hunter, 2 skeins

WeCrochet, Mighty Stitch Bulky (80% acrylic/ 20% superwash wool, 136 yds / 124 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 5 bulky) 

Color E: #26818 Blush, 1 skein

Color F: #26820 Silver, 1 skein

Hook

Size J/10 (6.0 mm)

Notions 

Stitch Markers, Tapestry needle, Polyester fiberfil,  1 stiff brush (like a cat brush) for fluffing beard. 1 dowel for hanging 18“ [45.5 cm] long, charms or beads for each day of advent.

ABBREVIATIONS

  • Ch – Chain(s) 
  • Dc – Double Crochet 
  • FLO – Front Loop Only
  • Hdc – Half Double Crochet
  • PM – Place Marker
  • RS – Right Side 
  • Sc – Single Crochet
  • Sp(s) – Space(s) 
  • St(s) – Stitch(es)
  • Tch – Turning Chain
  • WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES 

⭐️ Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): *Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * in next stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. (1 decrease)

⭐️ Single Crochet 3 Together (sc3tog): *Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * in next 2 stitches indicated, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. (2 decrease)

⭐️Double Crochet 2 Together (Dc2tog): *Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * in next st, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 

CROCHET GNOME ADVENT CALENDAR: NOTES

  • When working in the round for the nose and baskets, it can be helpful to place a marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of where you are in the round.
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CROCHET GNOME ADVENT CALENDAR PATTERN

BACKGROUND

With color A, chain 52.

Row 1: 2 dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as dc and skipped ch), 2 dc in next ch, *skip 2 ch, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch; repeat from * to last 2 ch, skip next ch, dc in last ch, turn.  — 50 dc.

Rows 2-28: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *skip 2 sts. 2 dc in each of next 2 dc; repeat from * across to last 2 dc, skip next dc, dc in top of tch, turn. 

Fasten off, weave in ends. 

Border

With color B, join to top left corner with sl st on RS.

Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, 3 sc in corner, work 56 sc evenly down left side (2 sc in side of each row), pm, 3 sc in bottom corner, 52 sc evenly across bottom, pm, 3 sc in corner, 56 sc evenly up right side, pm, 3 sc in corner, 52 sc evenly across top, sl st in first sc. Do not turn– 228 sc.

Row 2 (RS): (working all sides except top) Sl st to next sc, ch 3 (counts as dc), [dc in each sc to marker, pm. 2 dc in each of next 3 sc] twice, dc in each sc to marker, dc in next 2 sc, leave top edge sts unworked, turn- 176 dc.

Row 3 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as dc) [dc in each dc to marker, 2 dc in each of next 6 dc] twice, dc in each dc to tch, dc in top of tch, turn to work on top edge- 188 dc.

Row 4 (RS): Ch 1, sc evenly across top edge (working over previous row 2-3  ends and sts from Round 1), turn.

Rows 5 – 9: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Fasten off, leaving long tail for seaming. Fold top edge behind work and sew to first sc round to form slot for dowel for hanging. Weave in ends. 

CROCHET GNOME

Face

With color E, ch 2.

Row 1 (RS): 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn, DO NOT JOIN- 6 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc across, turn- 12 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn -15 sc.

Row 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 18 sc. 

Row 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 21 sc.

Row 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 24 sc.

Row 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 27 sc.

Row 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 30 sc.

Row 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 33 sc.

Row 10: Ch 1, *sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 36 sc.

Row 11: Ch 1, *sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 39 sc.

Row 12: Ch 1, *sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn- 42 sc.

Round 13: Ch 1, *sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn to work on top edge, sc evenly across top edge (working over previous row ends), sl st to first sc to join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Ears

Make 2

With color E, ch 2.

Row 1 (RS): 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn, DO NOT JOIN- 6 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc across, turn- 12 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn -18 sc.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in FLO in each sc across,  turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * across, turn- 12 sc.

Row 6: Ch 1, *sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * across, fasten off with a long tail for seaming- 6 sc. 

Fold ear down at row 4 to shape, Sew in place at top edge of face

Nose

With color E, ch 2.

Round 1 (RS): 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not turn, DO NOT JOIN, work in spiral- 6 sc.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around, do not turn- 12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around, do not turn- 18 sc.

Rounds 4-5: Sc in each sc around, do not turn. 

Round 6: * Sc2tog over next 2 sc; repeat from * around, fasten off leaving long tail for seaming- 9 sc. 

Stuff lightly and sew in place. 

Optional: With red crayon, color rosy cheeks on either side of nose. 

Eyes

Make 2

With color A, ch 2.

Round 1 (RS): 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st to first sc, fasten off leaving long tail for seaming- 6 sc.

With color B embroider 1 small straight st for a twinkle in his eyes. Sew eyes slightly above nose but close to nose.

Sew face to top center of background, close to top edge, being careful not to sew dowel slot closed. Sew remainder of head in place.

Crochet Gnome Advent Calendar: Beard

With color F cut about 100 lengths of yarn about 20” [51 cm]  long. 

Work 2 strands at a time, insert hook through st at edge of face near the ear, place center of strands on hook, pull strands lightly through face to form loop, tuck ends of strand through loop, pull closed.  Repeat 12 times total down edge of face to chin.  Repeat on opposite side from ear to chin.  Make another 2 rows below ears and nose working center of face (above chin) across. With stiff brush, brush beard until you like the way it looks. Trim bottom of beard to desired length. (Beard shown is about 7” [18 cm] long).

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Hat

With color C, ch 2.

Row 1 (WS): 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn, DO NOT JOIN- 6 sc.

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in each sc across, turn. 

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first dc, sc in each dc to last dc, 2 sc in last dc, turn- 8 sc.

Rows 4-29: Repeat Rows 2-3- 34sc.

Row 30: Repeat Row 2

Edging round: Ch 1, *sc evenly across edge to corner, 3 sc in corner; repeat from * around, al st to first sc to join, fasten off leave long tail for seaming. 

Sew hat to gnome just covering top of face.

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Boots

Make 2

With color C, ch 25.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn- 24 sc.

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in each sc across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn.

Rows 4- 5: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in next 6 dc, 2 sc in each of next 12 dc, sc in last 6 dc, turn- 36 sc.

Rows 8- 13: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.

Row 14: Ch 2, dc in first ss, [dc2tog over next 2 sc] 3 times, dc in next 7 sc, [dc2tog over next 2 sc] 4 times, dc in next 7 sc, [dc2tog over next 2 sc] 3 times, dc in last sc, turn- 26 dc.

Row 15: Ch 1, *sc2tog over next 2 dc; repeat from * across, fasten off leave long tail for seaming- 13 sc.

Fold boot in half lengthwise and sew back side, stuff lightly, and sew bottom seam.  Place boot behind bottom edge of background, with color A, sew boot to bottom edge of background. 

Hand

Make 4

With color E, ch 10.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn- 9 sc.

Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 5 (begin fingers): Ch 1, sc in next 3 sc, leave remaining sts unworked, turn- 3 sc.

Rows 6-7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc3tog over all 3 sts, fasten off.

Join yarn to next unworked st on Row 4 and repeat Rows 5-8 for next 2 fingers. Do not fasten off.

Edging (gives dimension to hand):

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around edge of hand including fingers, place a sl st between fingers, join to first sc with sl st, do not turn.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, skip sl sts, join with sl st to first sc, fasten off leaving long tail for seaming.

Seam 2 hands together leaving opening at wrist. Stuff lightly.

Cuff

With color C, join to wrist with sl st.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in evenly around wrist opening, sl st to first sc to join, do not turn.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st to first sc, fasten off leave long tail for seaming. 

Stuff lightly, sew wrist opening closed and sew hands in place, slightly wrapping cuff around edge of calendar.

CROCHET GNOME ADVENT CALENDAR BASKETS

Make 24

Note: You can make the baskets in solid colors or stripe them or any combination that you like.  Calendar shown uses colors B, C, and D for the baskets.

Round 1 (RS): 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not turn or join (begin working in spiral)- 6 sc.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around- 12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around- 15 sc.

Rounds 4 – 10: Sc in each sc around.

Round 11: *Ch 1, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, fasten off leaving long tail for seaming.. Sew baskets in place in 3 rows of 8 baskets under hands.

FINISHING

Insert dowel into opening and sew side opening closed.

Sew charms or beads to each basket to label each day of advent. 

Optional:  Using Colorful Placemat, Foam Sheet, or Posterboard, trace and cut out candy cane as place marker for day of the week. 

Black and white candy cane
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Turkey Trot Mystery Make-Along 2022

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Join the Turkey Trot Mystery Make-Along 2022 with Marly Bird during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend! This is the 4th annual event and we are thrilled to bring knitters, crocheters, and Tunisian crocheters together to this big fiber-loving family event.

With the success of the previous events including Turkey Trot 2021, Turkey Trot 2020, and Turkey Trot 2019, we want to bring you some added fun to Thanksgiving weekend.

Learn more about the event, grab your supplies, and get ready to trot along with me in this mystery knit along and crochet along. #MarlyBirdTurkeyTrot2022 #mmmdi #turkeytrot2022

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Moogly CAL 2022 || Marly Bird Crochet Mosaic Block

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If you haven’t been following along with the MooglyCAL2022, then you’ve been missing out. Just like last year’s project, dozens of designers have come together to create crochet blocks throughout the year. Moogly shares all of the blocks on her site. By working on them, we all learn new crochet stitches, techniques, and approaches to creating a square. Ultimately, you have the beautiful Moogly CAL 2022 crochet blanket. As you know, I love to collaborate. I try to be a part of the community in as many ways as I can. Therefore, I’m thrilled to share my Marly Bird Crochet Mosaic Block with you today!

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Moogly CAL 2022 Marly Bird Crochet Mosaic Block Pattern

By Marly Bird

Measurements

Finished Size 

12”(30.5 cm) x 12” (30.5 cm)

Gauge 

1 motif = 12”(30.5 cm) x 12” (30.5 cm) in pattern, BLOCKED.

Materials

Yarn 

Red Heart, With Love (CYCA #4), 100% Acrylic, 198 g/7 oz, 338 meters/370 yards. You’ll need one skein each of three different colors of your choosing.

Crochet Hook  

J (6mm) or hook needed to obtain gauge

Notions 

Yarn Needle

Stitches Used

beg beginning

ch  Chain

ch-sp   Chain Space

sl st Slip Stitch

sc Single Crochet

dc  Double Crochet

tch   Turning Chain

st Stitch

RS     Right Side

WS    Wrong Side

Pattern Notes

  • Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
  • Change color with two loops left on hook of last st. 
  • Carry yarn up the side of the square
  • Work dc on odd rows of Mosaic Section in front of previous ch-sps.
  • Work the edging around the floats of yarn along the edge to hide them

Crochet Mosaic Block Chart

Mosaic Diagram

Moogly CAL 202 Marly Bird Crochet Mosaic Block Instructions

With A, ch 33.

Rows 1-8: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At end of Row 8, change to color B, fasten off A.

Rows 9-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At end of Row 10, change to color C. Do not fasten off B.

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn.

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 2, skip next ch-sp, sc in next 3 sc, ch 2, skip next ch-sp, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last 2 ch-sps, ch 2, skip next ch-sp, sc in next 3 sc, ch 2, skip last ch-sp, sc in last sc, change color to B, turn. 

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *dc in next sc 2 rows below (in front of ch-sps), ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 14: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next st, ch 2, skip ch-sp; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, change color to C, turn. 

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *dc in next sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. 

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across to last st, sc in last st, change color to B, turn. 

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next st; repeat from * across, change color to C, turn. 

Row 19: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *dc in next sc 2 rows below, ch 4, skip 3 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 20: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 4, skip ch-sp; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, change color to B, turn. 

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Row 21: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *dc in next 3 sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. 

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * across to last st, sc in last st, change color to C, turn. 

Row 23: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 3, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip 2 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 24: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 3, skip ch-sp, sc in next st; repeat from * across, change color to B, turn. 

Row 25: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *dc in next 2 sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc, dc in next 2 sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 26: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * across to last st, sc in last st, change color to C, turn. 

Row 27: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 4, skip 3 sc, sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. 

Row 28: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, ch 4, skip ch-sp; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, change color to B, turn. 

Row 29: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next 3 sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 30: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next st; repeat from * across, change color to C, turn. 

Row 31: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 32: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across to last st, sc in last st, change color to B, turn. 

Row 33: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. 

Row 34: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next st, ch 2, skip ch-sp; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, change color to C, turn. 

Row 35: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 36: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip ch-sp, sc in next st; repeat from * across, change color to B, fasten off C, turn. 

Row 37: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next 3 sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. 

Row 38: Ch 1, sc in each st across, change color to A, fasten off B, turn. 

Rows 39-45: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Row 46 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, fasten off. 

Weave in all ends. 

Edging

With color A

Round 1 (RS): Join yarn with a slip stitch to the last stitch at the corner of the square, working along the outside edge of the square, 2 sc in corner, evenly space another 30 sc to the next corner, 2 sc in corner (creates corner), join with a slip stitch to the stitch at the edge. Fasten off — 34 sc. 

Repeat for the other outside edge. 

Finishing

Weave in ends. Pin square to 12” by 12”.  Spray with water to block.

We hope you’ve enjoyed making this crochet mosaic block. See below for more crochet blocks.

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A new make-along is ready just in time for the change of the weather and travel for the holidays. Time for the Marly Bird First Fall Make-Along Felted Weekender Bag for both Knitters and Crocheters!

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I’ve always been in love with felting techniques. There is something magical about creating a thick and large fabric then applying heat and agitation so it shrinks on purpose into something WONDERFUL!

Many new knitters and new crocheters ventured into the craft over the pandemic as a way to soothe their mind and soul. But now that we are a few years out of the lockdown, these new crafters are looking for something more than the same old, same old.

Enter the inaugural Marly Bird First Fall Make-Along where you get to make a larger Weekender Bag!

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Prancing Through the Holidays || Crochet And Knit Stocking Course

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Looking to make an heirloom stocking that can be handed down from generation to generation? Then let us help you with that! Prancing Through the Holidays Crochet And Knit Stocking Course by Marly Bird and Briana K Designs walks you through every step to creating a stocking masterpiece.

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Enjoy a memorable, stress-free crochet and knit stocking course experience, making stockings to display for years to come. The step-by-step online course for any knitter or crocheter who wants to make the stocking heirloom of their dreams.

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Maybe it doesn’t sound so bad, except when you realize THIS is SO much more than just a holiday stocking course. It’s learning the skills and construction to make socks too! These are skills you can easily transfer to other future projects. Each step is important, and you don’t want to feel rushed.

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Enjoy a memorable, stress-free learning experience you’ll display for years to come with the step-by-step planning system to enjoy making the most out of your stocking home decor.

PERFECT FOR CROCHETERS & KNITTERS!

Visual Learners • Chart Lovers • Instruction Followers • First-Time Stocking Makers • On A Budget!

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WHAT WILL THIS Prancing Through the Holidays Crochet AND KNIT Stocking Course DO FOR YOU?

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WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRANCING HOLIDAY STOCKING COURSE?

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Most first-time crocheters and knitters make one of two mistakes. They jump into patterns outside their skill level without proper and successful instructions or never advance their skills.

In this module, you’ll learn how to create crochet & knit stockings with an optimized plan drawing from the wisdom of design experts. Even if you’ve made stockings before, you’ll use our one-of-kind teaching method to ensure you’re building skills and enjoying creating.

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