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What to crochet with faux fur yarn?
by on Nov 20, 2019

We’ve noticed a distinct trend this fall: crochet with faux fur yarn! Maybe we’re just noticing it because we love our fantastic faux fur yarn: Fable Fur, but we think faux fur crochet is here to stay! Faux fur yarn is a natural choice for fall and winter crochet because it’s so touchable and warm.

Many of our crochet friends are working with faux fur yarn, so we’ve collected all those projects for you to check out below. But first…

About Fable Fur:

fable fur from WeCrochet -- crochet with faux fur yarn
Fable Fur stats and care instructions

A luxuriously soft faux-fur effect yarn, Fable Fur is perfect for bringing a touch of elegance and snuggly softness to your latest projects. Add a stylish trim to your next accessory, or work up a gorgeous wrap or afghan exclusively in this premium, 100% polyester yarn. What makes it premium? This grade of polyester holds it’s shape well and doesn’t shrink. Projects will work up fast at this super bulky weight, so you’ll have a menagerie of cozy accessories and home décor projects in no time!

Faux Fur Crochet Projects

A model wears a hooded fur vest

We’ve been so excited and pleased by all the wonderful designs we’ve seen in Fable Fur! Check out some of our favorites:

Mika Vest by Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts

A model is shown wearing a hooded fur vest

The Mika Vest is a festive hooded faux fur crochet vest pattern, the perfect piece to bring opulence and fun to your winter outfits. Designed by Toni Lipsey, this garment features special touches like generous pockets, cozy hood, and shaping on the armhole opening to give a comfortable fit.

Inspired by her experience working with Fable Fur, Toni also has an article with 6 Pro Tips for Crocheting with Faux Fur Yarn. Check it out to learn how to have a simple and seamless experience crocheting faux fur yarn.

Fable Fur Koala Keychain by The Loopy Lamb

Ashley of The Loopy Lamb has designed several adorable crochet patterns that use Fable Fur, including this sweet Koala Keychain, and a Koala Bear Stuffed Animal. She also has Tips for Crocheting Faux Fur.

Fur-Ever Infinity Scarf by Ashlea Konecny of Heart Hook Home

Ashlea models her faux fur crochet infinity scarf

Ashlea Konecny is one of our favorite crocheters, and she used Fable Fur to crochet the Fur-Ever Fur Infinity Scarf. You just need three skeins of Fable Fur (Ashlea used the Kuma colorway) to make the scarf. Then you will have enough left over to make ear warmers or several pom-poms.

Related: Ashlea also has 6 Tips for Working With Faux Fur Yarn

Crocheted Brimstone Faux Fur Cowl by amylmason on Ravelry

A dress form displays a tan faux fur cowl.

Ravelry user amylmason made the Crocheted Brimstone Faux Fur Cowl, inspired by the knitted cowl by Claudia Maheux. Find out how to make the crocheted version of the cowl on her Ravelry project page.

Faux Fur Ear Warmers by Nicole Riley of Nicki’s Homemade Crafts

You only need half a skein to crochet Nicki Riley’s Faux Fur Ear Warmers — a great quick holiday gift. Make them for everyone on your list!

Crocheting Faux Fur Tips from Nicki:

Nicki has designed a couple of different crochet patterns featuring Fable Fur, and she has a couple of tips:

  • Feel for the special band that holds the faux fur together, making it easy to find crochet stitches.
  • Try using a wooden crochet hook if you find a metal or plastic hook is too slippery.

Crochet Faux Fur Pom-Pom Pattern

A woman holds a faux fur pom pom in her hand

We crocheters love our fur pom-poms, and Nicki has also written a pattern for a crochet faux fur pom-pom. You can make several pom-poms from a single skein of Fable Fur, and they’re the perfect topper for your favorite crocheted hats.

4 Ways to Make Pom-Poms by Bethany Dearden of Whistle and Ivy

Plaid tartan hat -- a crocheted plaid beanie hat in shades of red with a big fur pom-pom

It’s no secret that we are huge fans of Bethany Dearden of Whistle and Ivy.

Check out our article featuring Whistle & Ivy:
7 Plaid Projects to Crochet.

Here’s another reason to love her: she shared 4 ways to make pom-poms, including instructions for how to crochet pom-poms using our Fable Fur.

“Faux Sho” Fur Boot Cuffs

If you have a partial skein of Fable Fur, you have enough yarn to make Heart Hook Home’s “Faux Sho” Fur Boot Cuffs.

Where did these cuffs get their cute name? Ashlea writes: The “Faux Sho” Fur Boot Cuffs are the latest in my pun-filled adventures. I hope you love them and that the name gives you a giggle each time you put them on. “Am I wearing my Faux Fur boot cuffs today? FO SHO I am!”

Bonus Project: Fable Fur Hood

I worked up a quick and simple faux fur hood using Fable Fur, with the free pattern available over at my blog.

What do you think? Are you ready to crochet Fable Fur? Show us your projects and let us know if you have tried it in the comments!

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FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Tuff Granny Throw – 12 WEEKS OF GIFTING
by on Oct 15, 2019

We’re featuring a new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks. This week’s free crochet pattern is the Tuff Granny Throw.

Tuff Granny Throw - a granny square style throw is draped over a couch

Fall is here, which means we are already thinking about our “To Make” lists for holiday gifting! What better way to express one’s creativity and generosity than with a handmade gift for the ones we love?

To kick off our new site, (and to get you started with your holiday makes!), we are launching our new holiday tradition: the 12 Weeks of Gifting, where we release a brand new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks, counting down the days to mid December.

We’ll be featuring all sorts of projects during the 12 Weeks of Gifting – from cozy throws to gorgeous cowls – a little something for everyone on your list!  

12 Weeks of Gifting—Week 3:
Tuff Granny Throw

A close up of the oversized granny square stitches of the Tuff Granny Throw

This week we have the Tuff Granny Throw pattern, an extra-large take on the classic crochet granny square. Made in our favorite 100% wool super bulky yarn, Tuff Puff.

This pattern is a fan favorite because you can complete it in a single evening!

And because Tuff Puff comes in a bevy of beautiful colors, mixing and matching colors is another one of our favorite pastimes. In honor of 12 Weeks of Gifting, we created a brand new colorway: Woodland Lodge, a lovely warm colorway including browns, reds, gray and cream, perfect for holiday decorating.

Tuff Granny Project Kit: 15% off!

A photo of the Tuff Granny Project Kit: Includes a pattern, a hook and 14 balls of Tuff Puff yarn
Woodland Lodge Tuff Granny Project Kit

To make it as easy as possible for you to get started on your project, we’ve put all the yarn you need to make this project into four different kits! Each kit contains enough yarn to make the Tuff Granny in your favorite colorway, a printed version of the pattern, AND an extra large crochet hook so you can get started on the project right away.

  • Sunset
  • Palm Springs
  • Rainbow

And, if you buy the kit, you save 15%!

Don’t forget to check back every Tuesday to find out what FREE pattern will be released!

Previous 12 Weeks Free Crochet Patterns:

  • A colorful picture of a model wearing the Hue Shift Afghan around her shoulders
    Hue Shift Afghan
  • Fireside Afghan & Pillow

Week 1: Hue Shift Afghan
Week 2: Fireside Afghan & Pillow

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Tags: 12 Weeks of Gifting, Free Crochet Patterns