Oh, hey everyone!

Have you fallen head over heels for a certain brand of yarn? Something that has the perfect squish, softness, amazing drape and a gorgeous array of colours? I have.

If you have been following me on any of my social media platforms, you would see that I have been working with Avery Lane Creations – Crochet Everything hand dyed yarn and let me say, it does not disappoint!

Made by Nicky, ALCyarns

It has been such an honour to be able to create a design for her ALC Yarn subscription box for the past two months and it has been so much fun working with her and her hand dyed yarn.

Each time I work with it, I get distracted with each stitch because each stitch tends to be a different colour and the stitch definition is superb!

Nicky has been playing with different wools and wool blends, donegal tweed and 50/50 cotton/wool blend being a couple of my favourites. The donegal tweed is a DK weight yarn with brown/tan specks throughout the yarn, it’s so soft and it’s a tweed lovers dream.

The 50/50 cotton/wool blend has easily become one of my all time favourite yarns to work with.

Made by Noreen, My Crochet Shack

It’s a DK weight yarn and it is really the best of both worlds. You get the sturdiness of cotton and the softness of wool wrapped up in one beautiful marbled hank of yarn.

The dyes react differently to the cotton vs the wool but it just adds to the beauty and depth of this yarn.

Have you had the pleasure of working with ALC yarn?

Do you have a favourite brand of yarn you think I should try out and review? Leave your suggestions in the comments

Made by Crystal, Simply Smith Creations

I have made a few things with the 50/50 cotton/wool blend. The Rochon Headband collection was my first make and you can find that pattern on Ravelry or Etsy.

After making the Rochon Headband Collection, I had enough yarn to whip up another fun free pattern for you all.

The Next Step Key Fob is a super easy, quick pattern to work up and they make fabulous market items.

PATTERN

What you need:

3.75 mm crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)

DK weight (3) yarn. I used hand dyed cotton/wool blend yarn from Avery Lane Creations (approx. 15 yards)
1 inch D-ring
1 inch lobster claw
Yarn needle
Measuring tape
Scissors

Gauge with 3.75 mm hook:
5 SC x 5 Rows = 1 inch square

Stitches you will be working with:

BPHDC: Back Post Half Double Crochet
CH: Chain
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
ST(S): Stitch(es)

Notes: Written in US terminology. All CH 1 do not count as a stitch. If you are having trouble matching the gauge, you may need to go up or down a hook size.

Pattern : 3.75 mm hook : CH 52

Row 1 : HDC in the 2^nd CH from the hook, HDC in next 50 STS, turn. (51 STS).

Row 2 : CH 1, SC in next 2 STS, BPHDC in next 47 STS, SC in last 2 STS, turn. (51 STS).

Row 3 : CH 1, HDC in each ST across, turn. (51 STS).

Row 4 : CH 1, SC in next 2 STS, BPHDC in next 47 STS, SC in last 2 STS. (51 STS).

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew ends of your wristlet together.

Attach your lobster claw to your D-ring and insert the D-ring in between the two ends of the wristlet. Using the long tail, whip stitch both ends of your wristlet together then working on the other side of your D-ring, sew from on end to the other to secure the D-ring. Weave in all ends.

Made by Noreen, My Crochet Shack

Made by Sarah, Maddie Lee & Little D Crochet

Made by Crystal, Simply Smith Creations

There you have it!

You have made your very own Next Step Key Fob .

If you want a printed version of this pattern, click on over to my Ravelry site here where you can buy and download instantly.

I love to see your finished items, so feel free to use #nextstepkeyfob when you are posting your photos, so I can admire your work!

The photographs and pattern contained in the document are the property of A Knotty Habit Designs. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or share this pattern. You may sell your finished items but please give credit to A Knotty Habit.