One pattern that I received the most compliments about came from a crochet book that was published in 2012 by Author - Ericka Knight




Her boot pattern in this book was most loved in 2012!  I crocheted those boots!

Hook size: 5.5mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight (4 medium)
Brand: Craftsmart in Dusk

Side 1:  Craftsmart in Dusk

SOME BACKGROUND TO THIS DESIGN:
Since this yarn has a variegated quality that uses 5 unique colors I chose 60 single crochets using a 5.5mm hook.  60 single crochets is a multiple of 30 single crochets.

Please work this in a round (versus in rows).  [31 chains; skip the first chain; 30 single crochets on one side of the chain; then 30 single crochets on the other side of the chain; slip stitch into the first single crochet then chain 1; single crochet in the same stitch go around again 60 stitches to build the sack]  The purpose of multiples of 30 worked in a round is that I found that this amount maintains a certain pattern that is inherent in the variegated yarn (see the photos).  You can also read my previous post about working this same yarn with 30 single crochets.

Length: about 7.75 inches (19.5cm)

This pencil case will have an artsy appeal. Maybe use it for colored pencils or gift it to an artist who uses color pencils ><.

Side 2:  Craftsmart in Dusk

If you want to wrap a gift that is small and flat, such as crochet coasters, you could use felt & yarn. Here is a simple gift wrap with a crochet motif and felt. I sewed Aunt Lydia's gold crochet thread on the edges of the felt.

I almost forgot about a gift that I made for someone from earlier this year.  This was my first experience with variegated yarn. This yarn was very well liked by the recipients.  Michaels' Loops & Threads Impeccable brand makes this yarn called Folklore if you want to check it out.

I'm not breaking the bank for this lovely yarn:  Michaels' Craftsmart in Hunter
Swatch Design made with 5.5mm hook... 30 single crochets in 8 rounds
4 inch swatch as packaging suggested
Yarn has 5 colors

Craftsmart in Hunter

30 sc in 8 rounds

36 single crochet in 4 rounds

Sangria

24 single crochets in 8 rounds

Resulting color pattern