Getting Festive

Hello my lovely crochet friends! As the days get shorter and the air gets crisp, it’s officially that magical time of year when we dig out our wool stashes, light a candle (or three), and get making.

This Christmas season, I’ll be hosting a series of hands-on crochet workshops — perfect for anyone looking to make something warm, whimsical, or wonderfully nerdy!

Christmas Crochet Workshops

Join me for some festive crafting where we’ll be working on:

• Mini crochet decorations — think tree, stars, and mini stockings

• Cosy Christmas granny squares, to turn into your own Christmas blanket

  
  

Workshops will be relaxed, friendly, and full of creative spirit — complete with tea, cake and a good dose of joy! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, there’ll be plenty of fun projects to choose from.

Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

And because I couldn’t resist adding a little autumn magic — here’s a free mini pumpkin pattern to get you in the seasonal spirit!

Pumpkin:

sc6 into ring (6)

R1: 2sc into next st, 6 times (12)

R2: sc1, 2sc into next st, 6 times (18)

R3: sc2, 2sc into next st, 6 times (24)

R4: sc3, 2sc into next st, 6 times (30)

R5: sc4, 2sc into next st, 6 times (36)

R6: sc5, sc2 into next st, 6 times (42)

R7: sc6, sc2 into next st, 6 times (48)

R8: sc7, sc2 into next st, 6 times (54)

R9-15: sc 54 (7 rounds)

R16: sc7, sc2tog, 6 times (48)

R17: sc6, sc2tog, 6 times (42)

R18: sc5, sc2tog, 6 times (36)

R19: sc4, sc2tog, 6 times (30)

R20: sc3, sc2tog, 6 times (24)

R21: sc2, sc2tog, 6 times (18)

R22: sc2tog, 6 times (9)

Sew up and stuff

Segments:

Take a long piece of wool and sew into the middle of the pumpkin look round the pumpkin eight times creating equal sections. Pull tight to create the pumpkin shape.

Stalk:

Join at the top of the pumpkin, ch20, sc back down the chain and join. Add eyes for an extra Jack O Lantern feel.

Want to Join?

Spaces for the workshops are limited — so if you’d like to join in the festive fun book your space now at teaandhopecrafts.com

Let’s make this season bright, crafty, and full of handmade magic. ✨

Happy hooking,

Tea and Hope