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Hilde's Corner - Happy Fourth of July!



Happy Fourth of July! Happy Semiquincentennial!

I thought it would be fun to look up some patriotic patterns for this special Fourth of July, but who wants to wear a sweater or a hat and mittens on what is typically a rather hot day? I have found a few small items, however, which also works since the holiday is in just a few days and we’d need something that can be whipped up quickly.


These first two patterns are both made with fingering weight yarn. I would suggest Cascade Heritage for them.



Up first is Americana Wrist Cuff by Cirilia Rose and is free on Ravelry! Though it uses fingering weight yarn, I bet it could be easily adapted for other weight yarns, as well.


Here’s a clever headband Stars & Stripes Headband by Ash Christine that is $7 on Ravelry. What a fun way to add some red, white, and blue to an outfit!

These next three patterns are all made up in Worsted weight yarns. I would say Uptown Worsted in acrylic, or Cotton Supreme in cotton would work well for any of them.

This one is crocheted, and perfect for your drinks!



  "Celebrate" Drink Cozy & Sleeve by Jennifer Renaud selling for $3 on Ravelry. Your drinks deserve to get decked out, too!




Here’s a wee little mascot that looks like it will come together quickly. Star Spangled Gnome by Billy and Baa that is free on Ravelry. I love the use of a pompom for this guy.

 


For those more open to a challenge, this American icon is worthy of recreating in crochet. Statue of Liberty Amigurumi by Ankita Palit This is a free pattern on Ravelry.

These last two pattern ideas are in honor of our national bird, the eagle. (Has anyone else been following eaglets in nests via video besides me?)


Bald eagle USA patriotic toy by Victoria Shevchuk is a cute way to dress up your keychain. It sells for $4.80 on Ravelry. It calls for sport weight yarn, but I think Ricorumi DK would work just fine.


Pocket Bald Eagle by Sweet Softies selling for $3.99 on Ravelry. He is crocheted using bulky chenille yarn, so Bella Chenille would be perfect for this little guy! One could also use Ricorumi Nilli Nilli to make a smaller version, if one were so inclined. I love how his head looks like a big scoop of ice cream!


I wish you all a very happy Fourth of July this year! Happy 250th, USA!!







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