It’s here! Prime Day is July 12-13, 2022. There are already a few deals that are live and available to Prime members. This year, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite things that I’ve gotten in years past and have made an impact on my business, things I’m looking at for my business, and things that others have recommended to me! Happy Shopping! (The following links are affiliate links. Your price doesn’t change…you still get a great deal! I make a small commission for sharing that deal with you! It’s a win for everyone!)
I’ll update the list as I find more deals!
These are some of my favorite things that may not be on sale or a deal for Prime Days:
It’s crazy to think that somehow it’s already 2022! Where has the time gone?!
2021 was a year of learning and growth. There are many things that I loved doing and a few that I won’t do again…but they all helped me decide which direction to go with The Coffee Shop Crochet for 2022.
I’ve broken it down into sections to make following along with the TCSC 2022 Goals & Plans a little easier…mostly for me so I don’t get lost in my own plan!
Summary
Goals for 2022
Social Theme Days
Giveaways
Blog Hops
New Designs & Testing Calls
Collaboration Projects
Blog Posts
Goals for 2022
Share more of me with my followers
Be in front of the camera more (something I’m not great at but working on!)
Be my authentic, eccentric self (sarcastic, down to earth, fun-loving, introverted, goofy, legging & hoodie loving, messy mom bun, coffee-fueled, slightly messy, creative, yarn hoarder…)
Share what I want to share vs what helps the algorithm (I wasted a lot of precious time trying to get it right instead of just being myself last year. Too much work and energy wasted!)
Blogging 2-4 times a month
Participate in 2-4 Blog Hops
Collaboration Projects
Designing and Releasing New Patterns (my goal is 12 new patterns for the year!)
Making more videos
Funny videos for TikTok
Stitch tutorials for Instagram and Youtube
Reels for Instagram
Creating 2-4 Giveaways
Releasing a pattern bundle/ebook (This one scares me a little! It’s such a huge goal…but one that I’m really excited about!)
Social Theme Days for 2022
To make posting a little easier, I decided to do theme days that aligned with my goals for this year!
Mondays – Meet Me Mondays
I’ll share about me, some of my favorite things, favorite projects, my family and our lives, gardening, books I really love…lots of randomness”!
Tuesday – Texture & Tool Tuesday
It may be a new stitch I’m really loving that I want to share, a new stitch that I found that is just too cool, or some of my favorite business and crochet tools.
Wednesday – WIP Wednesday
I can’t skip the opportunity to share what’s going on behind the scenes with my current projects! Prepare for yarn mayhem on Wednesdays!
Thursday – This or That/Throwback
One of the best things last year was seeing various This or That posts and learning about my followers and fellow makers. So I have a whole line up of fun ones to share!
Some of the time, I will also share random throwbacks instead of a This or That post!
Friday – Fiber Friday/Feature Friday
Whether it’s a new yarn to share, a cool new yarn store I found, an interesting fact I learned about yarn, or just some random yarnness related content, it’ll show up on Friday!
Friday will also be the day I feature sales, new releases, upcoming pattern tests, etc.
Saturday – Small Business Shoutout/What’s the Stitch
For the beginning part of 2022, I’m doing a really awesome Saturday series of Small Business Shoutouts! These will be other makers, designers, and business owners that I have loved working with and find incredibly helpful to my life and business. I hope you’ll love them just as much!
Later in the year, I’m planning a series focused on stitches and stitch combos that I really love with various uses for those stitches called “What’s the Stitch?”.
Sunday – Self-Care Sunday
One of the things I really struggled with in 2021 is proper and sufficient self-care. For 2022, my personal goal is to focus on self-care…so join me! I’ll be sharing some fun monthly BINGO games, favorite self-care items, books and audiobooks, coffee…anything self-care!
Giveaways
The goal is one giveaway each quarter…and they will be fun giveaways! I’ll be giving away some fun crochet tools, patterns, and some other little fun stuff!
Blog Hops
Blog Hops were something I was really nervous about in 2021, but I ended up absolutely loving! For 2022, I’m planning on participating in one blog hop per quarter for a total of 4 for the year.
New Designs & Testing Calls
The goal for 2022 is to design and publish 12 new patterns!
Several of these designs are already in the works and will need pattern testers…so make sure you follow me on Instagram (@thecoffeeshopcrochet) and sign-up for my e-newsletter (click here to sign-up) to be in the know about testing calls!
Collaboration Projects
I really enjoyed getting to try new yarns and make designs with them in 2021. In 2022, I’m hoping to expand and work with a few other yarn companies, as well as some indie yarn dyers. If you know of anyone looking for collaborators, let me know!!
Blog Posts
Ideally, I’d love to blog once a week, so that is my ultimate goal. However, life rarely goes exactly as planned so my back-up goal is twice a month. I truly enjoy writing and look forward to getting back into it with a subject I love: yarn and crochet (and coffee…duh!)!
If you have any suggestions on content you’d like to see, comment here or send me a message!
Whew! That was a lot!! Thank you if you stuck it out to the end!! I’m excited for all the great things to come in 2022! Drop me a note in the comments about your goals for the year or about one of my goals that you’re excited for!
I’ve been having an absolute blast with the Pineapple and Pine Pumpkin Palooza 2021! Seeing all of the awesome pumpkin designs has made it feel more and more like fall.
If you want to follow along with the blog hop, head over to craftingforweeks.com (8/30-9/14) and aplushpineapple.com (9/15-10/1). Grab the code from there and then follow the link below to get your free copy of these awesome fall makes!
Today, September 3, 2021, my Witch Way to the Pumpkin Patch pumpkins are free! Just like for the other patterns, check out the above websites and then come back here to go to my Ravelry store and get your free copy of Witch Way to the Pumpkin Patch!
A few weeks ago, I sat down to make some pumpkins. I struggled to find a pattern I really loved (clearly, I hadn’t found the awesome pumpkins from this blog hop yet!) and was easy to make. I wanted a pumpkin that ridged on it’s own and required very little shaping from me. Thus, I give you…Witch Way to the Pumpkin Patch!
These fun, textured puff stitch pumpkins come in three sizes: Small: 2.5” w x 2” h (3” with stem) Medium: 3.5” w x 3” h (4” with stem) Large: 4.5” w x 3.5” h (6” with stem/hat)
In addition to three sizes, there are three stem options: plain stem, stem with vines, and a witch’s hat.
One of my favorite things to use these pumpkins for is to make wreaths like the one pictured above. For this, I needed some leaves. Creativity to the rescue!
Here’s my free pumpkin leaf pattern to go with your awesome Witch Way to the Pumpkin Patch pattern!!
Easy Pumpkin Leaves
Hook: 3.25mm
Yarn: any worsted weight
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 1) CH3, 12 TR in a magic circle. Pull tight but do not join.
Row 2) Turn. CH3, 2TR in same stitch. 3TR in next stitch. 2TR in each of the next 3 stitches. 3TR in each of the next 2 stitches. 2TR in each of the next 3 stitches. 3TR in the next stitch. 2TR in the final stitch.
Row 3) Turn. Ch1, SC in same stitch. SC 12, (HDC, DC) in the next stitch, (DC, HDC) in the next stitch, SC 13. F/O.
That’s it! Your pumpkin leaf is ready to go!
I can’t wait to see all the awesome pumpkins everyone makes with this pattern! If you use the hashtag #witchwaypumpkins on Instagram or tag The Coffee Shop Crochet on Instagram or Facebook, I can see all your amazing creations!
Are you ready for a whole month of pumpkin fun?! This month Pineapple & Pine is hosting a blog hop featuring crochet pumpkin patterns. There will be new pumpkin patterns available for free download each weekday. Grab some patterns this month to get ready for a fun Pumpkin Crochet-a-Long next month!
Popcorn Pumpkins
Granite Gourd
Cinnamon Pumpkin
Fable Pumpkin
Witch Way to the Pumpkin Patch
Pumpernickel the Pumpkin Man
Jorge & Jack, The Scarecrow Pumpkins
Velvet Bobble Pumpkin
Wide Ribbed Pumpkin
Autumn Fair Pumpkin
Double Twist Pumpkin
Rustic Pumpkin Garland
Twisted Country Pumpkin
Tunisian Crochet Puffy Pumpkin
Little Pumpkin Hat
The Knotty Punkin’
Autumn Waves Hat
This is Not a Pumpkin
Puff Stitch Pumpkins
Even Berry Pumpkin
The Kent Pumpkin
Life is Gourd Dishcloth
Blog hop starts August 30th, so grab your yarn and hook and let’s get crocheting!!
Look for the following image to get the code to redeem your free pattern! Each pattern will be available for free for 24 hours. Can’t wait to see what everyone makes!!
Pattern List:
DAY 1 (August 30th): Popcorn Pumpkin by @cbfiberworks
This fun design came about when I received my latest box of fun from WeCrochet. When I saw the gorgeous, bright colors of my Dishie Cone cotton, I knew I needed a fun stemless wine koozie for the summer. And, since I’m partial to the criss-cross crochet stitch, the lattice design was born!
It’s a quick make (think an episode of your favorite show) that uses around 50 yards of worsted cotton and a 4.25mm hook. My favorite cotton to use for it is the Dishie Solids or Dishie Cone from WeCrochet (affiliate links).
The free pattern is below. If you’d like a PDF copy, check out my Etsy and Ravelry stores!
The Lattice Cosy Koozie Pattern
Finished size: 3” H, 5” W, 10” Circ.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Hook: G/4.25mm
Yarn: WeCrochet Dishie; Big Twist Cotton; worsted cotton
Yardage: 50 yards
Stitch markers (optional)
Gauge: See round 1 of pattern.
Important Notes:
All stitches are worked through both loops unless otherwise specified.
The first stitch of each round is worked in the same stitch as the ch2.
DC 2 is DC in next two stitches. 2DC is two DC in the same stitch. This format applies throughout the pattern, though the required stitch may change.
Chain stitches at the beginning of a row/round do not count as a stitch and are not worked into throughout the pattern, unless otherwise noted.
Terms & Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
DC: double crochet; worked through both loops
F/O: finish off
SC: single crochet
Slst: slip stitch
St: stitch
Special Stitch Instructions:
Criss-Cross Crochet (counts as 2 stitches): skip space, DC in next space, working behind the DC just made, DC in the skipped stitch
Round 1) Working in a magic circle (leave a long tail for weaving), Ch2 (does not count as a stitch), DC 15. Slst to first DC. (15 stitches)
GAUGE CHECK: Round 1 should measure just shy of 1.5” across.
Round 2) Ch2, 2DC in each stitch around. Slst to first DC. (30 stitches)
Round 3) Ch1, SC around. Slst to first SC. (30 stitches)
Round 4) Ch2, criss-cross crochet around. Slst to first stitch. (30 stitches; 15 X’s)
Round 5) Ch1, *SC 2, SC between the X’s* Repeat * to * around. Slst to first stitch. (45 stitches)
Round 6) Ch2, *criss-cross crochet, ch1, sk st* Repeat * to * around. Slst to first stitch. (45 stitches; 15 X’s)
Round 7) Ch1, *SC 2, SC in ch1 space* Repeat * to * around. Slst to first stitch. (45 stitches)
Round 8-11) Repeat Rounds 6-7 twice.
Round 12) Ch2, *criss-cross crochet, sk st* Repeat * to * around. Slst to first stitch. (30 stitches, 15 X’s)
Round 13) Ch1, SC around. Slst to first stitch. F/O. (30 stitches)
Weave in the ends. Enjoy your new koozie!
Copyright April 2021. This pattern is the sole property of The Coffee Shop Crochet. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way. You are welcome to sell finished items from this pattern. Please reference “Alicia Blake of The Coffee Shop Crochet” as the designer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: thecoffeeshopcrochet@gmail.com
What started out to be a cabled koozie became this amazing cacti koozie (mistakes can be beautiful!)!
The fun textures make this koozie not only fun to make but also to use. It feels so fun on the hand and is perfect for that person in your life who is constantly fiddling with something.
It’s a quick make (think an episode of your favorite show) that uses around 60 yards of worsted cotton and a 4.25mm hook. My favorite cotton to use for it is the Dishie Solids or Dishie Cone from WeCrochet (affiliate links).
The free pattern is below. If you’d like a PDF copy, check out my Etsy and Ravelry stores!
The Cacti Cosy Koozie Pattern
Finished size: 3” H, 5.5” W, 11” Circ.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Hook: G/4.25mm
Yarn: WeCrochet Dishie; Big Twist Cotton; worsted cotton
Yardage: 60 yards
Stitch markers (optional)
Gauge: See round 1 of pattern.
Important Notes:
All stitches are worked through both loops unless otherwise specified.
The first stitch of each round is worked in the same stitch as the ch2.
DC 2 is DC in next two stitches. 2DC is two DC in the same stitch. This format applies throughout the pattern, though the required stitch may change.
Chain stitches at the beginning of a row/round do not count as a stitch and are not worked into throughout the pattern, unless otherwise noted.
Terms & Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
DC: double crochet; worked through both loops
F/O: finish off
FPDC: front post double crochet
FPTR: front post treble crochet
SC: single crochet
Slst: slip stitch
St: stitch
Special Stitch Instructions:
Twist (counts as 2 stitches): skip a stitch, FPTR around the post of the next stitch. Working in front of the stitch just made, FPTR around the post of the skipped stitch.
Round 1) Working in a magic circle (leave a long tail for weaving), Ch2 (does not count as a stitch), DC 15. Slst to first DC. (15 stitches)
GAUGE CHECK: Round 1 should measure just shy of 1.5” across.
Round 2) Ch2, 2DC in each stitch around. Slst to first DC. (30 stitches)
Round 3) Ch1, SC around. Slst to first SC. (30 stitches)
Round 4) Ch2, DC same stitch as chain. DC, 2DC in next stitch, *DC in next 2 stitches, 2DC in next stitch*. Repeat * to * around. Slst to first DC. (40 stitches)
Round 5) Ch2, FPDC 2, DC 2, Twist, DC 2, FPDC, DC, FPDC, DC 2, twist, DC 2, FPDC 2, DC, FPDC 2, DC 2, twist, DC 2, FPDC, DC, FPDC, DC 2, twist, DC 2, FPDC 2, DC. Slst to first stitch. (40 stitches)
Round 12) Ch1, SC around. Slst to first SC. F/O. (32 stitches)
Weave in the ends. Enjoy your koozie!
Copyright April 2021. This pattern is the sole property of The Coffee Shop Crochet. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way. You are welcome to sell finished items from this pattern. Please reference “Alicia Blake of The Coffee Shop Crochet” as the designer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: thecoffeeshopcrochet@gmail.com
I love making fun “Goal Lists” for the year. It’s a great way to encourage myself throughout the year and remind myself of my goals. For 2022, I made a couple different lists (personal, family, and business). I thought I’d share my business and personal ones with you! Check them out below!
