Happy October, friends!
It’s a new month, a new season, and man-oh-man am I feeling thankful to have some new inspiration coursing through my veins. For the first time in a long time, I am finally allowing myself to pursue new projects, ideas, and dreams. I am just so excited to put it all into action! Thank you for sticking with me during this slow season on the blog. I haven’t given up…I’ve just needed some time to grow outside of this space and give myself permission to let One Sheepish Girl grow along with me. It is an ongoing process that I know I’m not doing perfectly…but perfection isn’t the goal. Here’s to being imperfect and pursuing your passions!
In celebration of new things, I decided to create some free wallpaper downloads for October! This is something I have always wanted to do here on the blog! I can’t wait to create a new image each month. Simply styling this photo got my creative juices flowing!
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Also, here’s another just-because-you’re-awesome treat…the little crochet acorn pattern!
Crochet Acorn Pattern:
– Worsted weight yarn
– Size H8 hook
– Tapestry needle
– Fiberfill stuffing
– Scissors
Acorn Cap:
Chain 2
Rnd 1: Work three sc in the second ch from the hook. Do not join when you reach the end of each round.
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. 3 sc.
Rnd 3: Working in the back loops only, 2 sc in each sc sp around. 6 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in the next sp, sc in the next st, repeat from * around. 12 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in the next sp, sc in the next two sts, repeat from * around. 14 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in the next sp, sc in the next three sts, repeat from * around. 16 sc.
Rnd 7: Working in the back loops only, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st and bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Acorn:
Chain 2
Rnd 1: Work three sc in the second ch from the hook. Do not join when you reach the end of each round.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. 6 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in the next sp, sc in the next st, repeat from * around. 12 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in the next sp, sc in the next two sts, repeat from * around. 14 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in the next sp, sc in the next three sts, repeat from * around. 16 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. Bind off.
Finishing:
1. Weave in any excess ends except for the long tail on the acorn cap. You will use this to attach the cap to the acorn!
2. Stuff the acorn with fiberfill stuffing or yarn scraps.
2. Use the tapestry needle to sew the acorn cap to the top row of the acorn. Weave in the ends and snip the excess!
Add crochet acorns to fall gifts, a wreath for your door, or scatter a few around your house for some fall decor. If you make one or twelve, make sure you use the #onesheepishgirl hashtag on Instagram and Twitter! Also, follow along on Instagram for regular updates and snapshots.
Have a wonderful weekend!
