Checker Board Cup Cozy

 By: Kaylan Dykema

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Finished Measurements

4.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches high laying flat. Fits most disposable coffee cups. 

Yarn

Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Fashion 3, Super Fine (1) (100% mercerized cotton; 150 yards): Cafe 1 ball. 

Needles

US 1 (2.25mm) double pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge. 

Notions

Yarn Needle

Stitch Marker

Gauge

8 sts and 14 rows = 1” in pattern, blocked.

Notes

This cup cozy is worked in the round from the bottom up.

1:1 Rib (in the round over an even number of sts) Rnd 1: (K1, P1) to end. Repeat Rnd 1 for pattern.

Checker board pattern: Rnd 1: (K4, P4) to end. Repeat Rnd 1 four times. Rnd 5: (P4, K4) to end. Repeat Rnd 5 four times. 

Pattern instructions

CO 72 sts, join in the round. Place marker (pm) for beginning of round.

Rnds 1-4: (K1, P1) to end.

Rnds 5-8: (K4, P4) to end.

Rnds 9-12: (P4, K4) to end.

Rnds 13-28: Repeat rounds 5-12 four more times. 

Rnds 29-32: (K1, P1) to end. Remove marker (rm).

Bind off in 1:1 rib. Weave in ends.

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Coffee Tapestry Knitting Pattern

A new knitting pattern is now available! Visit my Etsy store, Dykema Fiber Arts, to purchase a PDF download for the Coffee Tapestry knitting pattern. 

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Coffee Cup Cozy with Heart Applique

 

A new crochet pattern is now available as a digital download. It's a quick and intermediate project to crochet for a friend, mother, sister, loved one, etc. -- anyone who you want to know is special! This is a great project for scrap yarn.

Skill level: Intermediate

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Hearts a Shimmer Cup Cozy

 By: Kaylan Dykema

A new crochet pattern is now available as a digital download. It's a quick and intermediate project to crochet for a friend, mother, sister, loved one, etc. -- anyone who you want to know is special! This is a great project for scrap yarn.

Skill level: Intermediate

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Cafe Latte Scarf

By: Kaylan Dykema

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Finished Measurements

74 x 4.75 inches

Yarn

Bernat Velvet (100% Polyester; 315 yards/300g) in Taupe Coffee. 

Needles

US 9 (5.5mm), or size to obtain gauge. 

Notions

Yarn needle
Crochet hook

Gauge

16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in Garter stitch. 

Notes

This scarf is a really easy scarf that is worked flat using garter stitch. It is a great project for beginners or someone looking for an easy project that doesn’t require a lot of focus.

Garter stitch: Knit every row.

CO: Cast on

Sts: Stitches

BO: Bind off

Pattern instructions

CO 20 sts

Knit every row until the scarf measures 63.5 inches, or desired length

BO all sts

For the fringe: Cut 3 strands of yarn, 13 inches long. Using a crochet hook, fold the yarn in half over the hook and pull it through the end of the scarf, creating a loop. Slip the cut ends of the yarn through the loop and gently pull to tighten. Repeat about 7-8 times until the entire end of the scarf is covered with tassels. Trim tassels as needed to clean up the edge.

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Strawberry French Toast

 

My daughter loves strawberries, and she loves pink! When I asked her what she wanted for dinner on her birthday, she gave me a blank look. I quickly started thinking about what her favorite foods are. Sausage links popped into my head, then french toast, but how could I make it birthday worthy? Strawberries quickly came to mind next, and this recipe fell into place. It was a big winner with the whole family. I hope it will be a winner with yours as well!

Ingredients for the toast:

• 6 slices of Texas toast
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 c milk
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients for the strawberries:

• Fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish:

• Strawberry cream cheese
• Whipped cream
• Real maple syrup

Directions: In a rectangular casserole dish, add eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Soak bread in the mixture until absorbed, about 15 minutes. While the bread is soaking, slice strawberries, add sugar and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Heat a griddle pan over medium heat. Spray the griddle with a non-stick cooking spray. Add prepared bread to the griddle and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Spread a layer of strawberry cream cheese on the toast, garnish with prepared strawberries, whipped cream, and real maple syrup. Enjoy!

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Lace Edging for Dress or Tunic

 

I added a simple lace edging to my daughter's favorite dress that was too short for her. It worked out so well, that I added a lace edging to one of my tunics. I was really pleased with how it turned out too! It was just enough extra length to allow me to feel more comfortable wearing the tunic with leggings. Yay!

Lace edging pattern:

• Measure the length of the garment you want to add lace to, then chain until you have reached about 1-3 inches less than the length of the garment (this will vary depending on the gauge of your crochet -- usually the length of the crochet will increase as you work)
• Row 1 (ws): SC across, turn
• Row 2 (rs): Ch 1, dc across, turn
• Row 3 (ws): Ch 1, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across; ch 3, turn
• Row 4 (rs): Star st; draw a lp in 2nd ch from hook, draw lp in next ch, draw lp in next ch-1 sp, draw lp in next dc, yo and draw through all 5 lps on hook, ch 1 for eye of the star; *draw lp in eye of star st, draw lp in last lp on same star st, draw lp in next ch-1 sp, draw lp in next dc, yo and draw through all 5 lps on hook, ch 1; repeat from * across, turn
• Row 5 (ws): Ch 3, dc in eye of 2nd start st; * ch 1, dc in eye of next star st; repeat from * across, turn
• Row 6 (rs): Ch 1, sc across, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing
• With rs facing, line up the first two rows of the lace to the bottom of the garment; pin it in place
• Sew the lace to the garment
• Using the long tail of yarn fastened off on the lace, sew the lace edges together to create a finished edge and weave in ends
• Note: I like to put the sewn edges of lace on the side of the garment so that it isn't noticeable from the front or back