Even though I've lived in Toronto for almost 25 years, I had never been there before. I only heard this year that it is a beautiful park.
So my husband and I decided to go for a walk.
It is a peaceful place in the middle of the city. There are walking and hiking trails, and in winter, the steep hills are used for skiing.
The park also has a Holocaust Memorial Garden. It is beautifully maintained.
Reading the stories of the survivors who came to Canada was very moving. Their names are displayed in the garden, along with stories about the hardships they endured—having to carry passports marked with the letter "J," being forced into labour, and the suffering they experienced.
Today, I'm sharing the free pattern and step-by-step tutorial for myUnique Wheat Stitch Baby Beanie. Sized perfectly to fit a 3- to 6-month-old baby, this beanie uses a gorgeous crossover puff stitch that creates a beautiful, thick "wheat" texture.
It's one of my favorite small projects to date, and I've broken down exactly how to make it below. If you prefer learning visually, be sure to scroll down and check out the full video tutorial embedded at the bottom of this post
I bought this pretty yarn from Michaels; it is from Loops and Threads. The variegated purple was talking to me. So I really had to buy it.
You know, i was working with several types of puff stitches recently.
So tried this particular crossed puff stitch. Then I was crocheting to see how a scarf in this pattern looks. Then my hubby said, "Looks like wheat".
That made me go and search online to see if there is a wheat stitch.
Of course, there is!!! Mine is not exactly the wheat stitch they were showing.
Anyway, the video is recorded, and I just published it: If you like a lot of texture, go ahead and have a look.
Today, we are working on something super fluffy that perfectly fits right into our love for quick, satisfying small projects. If you want a unique accessory to brighten up your outfits, you have to try my 3-Layer Ruffled Boho Scrunchie!
I know I usually focus a lot on headbands and beanies over on the Crochetsmash channel, but this scrunchie design was just too exciting not to share. I made a trip out to the Michaels at Kennedy Commons recently and picked up a few different shades of Red Heart Super Saver yarn. Combining three fun colors—like the purple, green, and yellow I used in the tutorial—makes this such a playful piece. You could even use red, green, and white for an adorable handmade holiday gift!
Please don't let the "three layers" part intimidate you! It sounds complex, but in simple terms, all we are doing is crocheting around a basic hair elastic. The secret to getting those gorgeous ruffles is just putting multiple double crochet stitches into the exact same spot. This naturally forces the yarn to wave and flare out beautifully.
In the video, I also share a neat little construction trick. I show you exactly when to start your third layer so the scrunchie doesn't get too stiff or hard to hold onto while you are still working on it.
It is the perfect, relaxing project to whip up in an afternoon, and you can easily customize it with whatever acrylic yarn you already have in your stash.
Grab your 5 mm hook, get comfortable, and crochet along with the full step-by-step video below!
What three-color combination are you going to use? Let me know in the comments,
