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Monster Crochet

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cro monster cap 1213

I don’t have a little one to make this cute monster cap for, but I bet a lot of my readers do!  Isn’t it scary-cute?  Anne Granger offers her pattern and tutorial on her blog so you can make one or more for yourself.  I can see how every kid on the block will want one, so be careful who you make it for!  LOL

I actually got to her blog because I was referred there from a reader with whom I had been discussing how to size crocheted caps.  So, it’s Sonia Carr’s fault that I found the cute monster.  But, the really useful piece here is the equation for sizing a crocheted cap and the nice grid Anne Granger created as an essential resource for all crocheters.  You can read how to determine what size your cap needs to be and how to do the math in her blog article here.  Bookmark that link because I can promise you that you will need it from time to time in future.  I know I’ll be using it!

 

cro minion cap 1213

Looking for more Monster patterns? Check out these ones we found on Etsy.And, if you don’t think this is the CUTEST Minion Hat ever, then there might be something wrong with you!  Thanks to Tia’s talent, you can make one for your own cutie pie using her free pattern and tutorial here.  Heads will be turning to check out those googly eyes!

Comments

  1. Very nice Minion hat, except for the canning jar lids, in my opinion. You can crochet the goggles easily with gray yarn.

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Shock Wave Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern

This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet afghan/lap blanket, with a finished size of 45 x 50 inches.

What immediately stands out is the yarn choice. The pattern is made with Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, using 5 skeins, and calls for a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That is gloriously chunky territory, which usually means fast progress and lots of squishy texture. If you are in the mood for a project that feels substantial in your hands and grows quickly row by row, this one definitely has that appeal.

Mary Maxim describes the blanket as having a beautifully textured, plush, soft finish and suggests it as a project for home décor or gifting. Based on the materials and oversized hook alone, that sounds about right. This feels like the sort of blanket you make for curling up on the couch, draping over a chair, or giving as a practical handmade gift that will actually get used instead of folded away “for best.”

The pattern is marked Easy, and the listed stitch requirements are straightforward: chain, repeat, double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch. That makes it sound approachable for confident beginners and very appealing for anyone who wants a relaxing crochet project without too much counting drama.

I also think the lap blanket size is a smart one. Not every crochet blanket needs to become a giant commitment that takes over the lounge room and your will to live. A 45 x 50 inch blanket is a useful, manageable size for gifting, for wheelchairs or reading nooks, or just for keeping on hand for chilly evenings. That practicality gives this pattern extra appeal. The usability point is my own take based on the finished dimensions Mary Maxim provides.

At the moment, the pattern page shows no reviews, so there is not much customer feedback to go on yet. Still, if you enjoy easy crochet blanket patterns, super chunky crochet throws, or quick lap blanket projects, this one looks like a solid freebie to save.

My overall take? This looks like a fast, cozy, beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern with plenty of texture and instant-gratification energy. Very much the sort of project you start because it looks easy, then keep going because the yarn feels ridiculously soft.