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    Brioche Bun Crochet Scarf Pattern

    By Joanna / January 27, 2021 / 4 Comments

    The Brioche Bun Crochet Scarf is an elegant, quick working accessory. It is crocheted in short rows for an easily customized length, and comprised of three different stitches. This crochet pattern features the Puff Stitch and Paired…

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Modern Crochet Patterns
✨ Pattern Release ✨ The Mini Bunny Wall Hangi ✨ Pattern Release ✨

The Mini Bunny Wall Hanging is here! This is the second crochet pattern in the Spring Mini Wall Hanging Series. This little bunny is ready to hop off your hook, and onto your wall for a little spring pick me up. She's perfect for the whole spring, and just in time for Easter. 

Get the free pattern at the link in my bio. 🐰

#minibunnywallhanging #wallhanging #crochet #crochetwallhanging #easter #spring #homedecor #easterdecor #springdecor #springishere #yarn #superbulkyyarn #yarnbee #hobbylobby #highdesertyarn #ilovecrochet #crochetlove #yarnlove #crochetaddict
Who's ready for a new mini wall hanging?! The seco Who's ready for a new mini wall hanging?! The second pattern in the Spring Mini Series is going live tomorrow! Which one do you think is it from the picture?

#crochet #crochetwallhanging #crochetersofinstagram #wallhanging #homedecor #easterdecor #easter #spring #minicrochetseries #minicrochetwallhangings #highdesertyarn #yarnbee #superbulkyyarn #yarn #yarnlove #yarn #diynursery #babycrochet #toddlercrochet #spreadthelove #warmerweather
A little behind the scenes 📸 Taking pictures in A little behind the scenes 📸 Taking pictures in the windy Oklahoman prairie. But that snow! ❄️✨

A typical photo shoot often looks like me, my iPhone, and Apple Watch all trying to sync together with two kids and three dogs in the background. There’s one spot in my yard where I can prop my phone up with a decent background of blurry oak trees. I use the camera remote on my Apple Watch with the self timer. Most of my photos include a dog tail, or a tiny human’s appendage. 

Today, I had the luxury of a photographer (my hubby). We don’t do photo shoots together often. Confession : I’m a control freak, and want to do it all on my own. But I get different angles and a different composition when he shoots. I’m learning to embrace it, even when it doesn’t align with my vision. (I’m also learning how to speak up when I want it a certain way.) Forever grateful he embraces this business, my kooky ideas, and helps me. 

#crochet #turquoisecanyonscarf #crochetscarf #hometownusa #lionbrandyarn #crochetersofinstagram #mamamaker #makermama #crochetmama #photography #thisishowidoit #selfportrait #snow #oklahomasnow #madeinoklahoma #snowday #prairie
What are you working on for #WIPwednesday? I’ve What are you working on for #WIPwednesday? I’ve got mini wall hangings to get on dowels. Admittedly, I’m behind on sending out Valentine’s Gifts. 😬 Last week I ended up with a cold, and I have a thing against making a handmade gift while I’m sick. 🙅🏼‍♀️ So here I am.. running late. At least I’m on brand. 💁🏼‍♀️ 😂

What’s on your hook this week?

#crochet #crochtersofinstagram #yarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #superbulkyyarn #bulkyyarn #miniwallhanging #crochetwallhanging #highdesertyarn #miniwallhangingseries
Is #FroggingFriday a thing? Because we should tota Is #FroggingFriday a thing? Because we should totally make it one. 

Whether it’s a missed stitch, messed up gauge, or wonky fabric it’s a necessary part of our craft. This blanket - although the perfect texture - wasn’t laying right. She curled under herself row after row, and her edges were ruffled like slept in sheets. Not the crisp, clean, + slightly rugged idea in my mind. 

What have you had to frog lately? What did you learn from it? Tell me below! 👇 

#crochet #crochetaddict #crochetblanket #yarn #caroncakes #mistake #learning #mama #makermama #mamamaker #homemade #lessons #lessonsfromyarn #highdesertyarn
It's official! High Desert Yarn has a community ov It's official! High Desert Yarn has a community over on Facebook. I know, I know... Instagram is the jam. I love it here, and I could stay here forever. But... it's not the best social media platform to build a community.⁠
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Think of this Facebook group like stepping into my living room. You'll find things that I love, and worth sharing, with you. It'll probably smell of fresh scones or muffins, and involve dodging Legos, hot wheels, stuffed animals and dress up clothes.⁠
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Come on in, set the teddy bear aside, and let's get to know each other a little better! Link is in the bio. 🧡⁠
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#facebookgroup #highdesertyarn #handmadecommunity #joinme #allthingsyarn #crochet #crochetcommuntiy #yarn #crochet #yarnlover #crochetersofinstagram #mamamaker
She stitches away.⁠ Forgets to untangle the mess She stitches away.⁠
Forgets to untangle the mess on the wrong side.⁠
Chooses to ignore it.⁠
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No one sees it, says she.⁠
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The right side looks pretty.⁠
Neat with single crochets lining up.⁠
They perfectly stack on top of each other.⁠
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The organization brings her joy.⁠
Truly, her control over the organization brings her joy.⁠
The yarn tightens as she draws stitch after stitch.⁠
She decides not to untangle the yarn, as she creates.⁠
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"It's a small piece."⁠
"Only 20 minutes."⁠
"There's no need."⁠
"I'll push through the mess."⁠
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At last, the final row is done.⁠
She looks at the her work from a distance.⁠
The piece slims down towards the top.⁠
The tightening yarn, shrinking it down.⁠
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If only she had untangled the knots as she went.⁠
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"Lessons from yarn"  @exhale.creativity ⁠
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#exhalefreewrite #poemsandpoetry #thismamawrites #thismamacreates #allthingsyarn #yarnbarf #crochet #lessonsfromyarn #intarsiacrochet #crochetcolorwork #miniwallhanging #yarnlove #mamamaker #makermama #woman #creative #writer.
New Pattern Alert! 🧡 ⁠ ⁠ The Mini Heart Wal New Pattern Alert! 🧡 ⁠
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The Mini Heart Wall Hanging is here just in time for Valentine's Day. However, I'd argue that it'd look great all year round. The women in my life bring me some of the biggest creative inspiration. My spunky, sweet grandma inspired this piece, but I also think of my mother in law every time I look at it. You can read more about the Mini Heart Wall Hanging's origin story on my blog (link in bio).⁠
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Reasons to love this pattern..⁠
-Beginner friendly, even if you've never worked an Intarsia crochet pattern⁠
-Quick for an afternoon project⁠
-Small enough to brighten a small space, or pop in the mail to send some love⁠
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Who will you be sending some love to this Valentine's Day?⁠
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#crochet #crochetpattern #miniheartwallhanging #diy #valentinesday #heart #miniheart #yarn #superbulkyyarn #yarnbee #intarsiacrochet #colorwork #love #sendlove #mamamaker #makermama #homemaker #women #inspiration #homedecor #valentine #valentinesdaydecor #pink #highdesertyarn
It’s Monday! I’ll take another cup of coffee, It’s Monday! I’ll take another cup of coffee, please. 🙃 Usually, I’m fairly well rested from the weekend, but the start of the week is pret-ty scatter brained for me. Today has been no exception. 

How is your Monday going? Do I need to bring you a latte? ☕️ 

#crochet #yarn #miniheart #miniheartwallhanging #crochetersofinstagram #highdesertyarn #morecoffeeplease #monday #mondaymood #getafterit #crochetwallhanging #crochetlove #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday
Um, guys.. where did January go? Who knows! But, I Um, guys.. where did January go? Who knows! But, I'm excited to start looking forward to the slow fade from winter to spring. Warmer days and sinking my hands deep in the garden bed sounds like a holiday best sipped with some earl grey tea. ⁠
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This is why I have always enjoyed Valentine's Day. It takes up the heavy space of late winter with smearing reds, pinks, and purples over everything. All the while "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles plays in the background, and cupids fly around convincing us we still love each other. ⁠
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Let's face it, the troubles of last year follow us into this year. We're a little stronger, and little smarter. We've weeded out the part of our lives that just don't matter as much as we thought. Most importantly, we've held on tighter to the people we love after a year like last. (Unless, they mysteriously didn't emerge after quarantine.)⁠
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This little wall hanging has been a year in the making. I can't wait to tell you more about it once it's released next week. Until then, enjoy your glorious weekend! ☀️⁠
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Pattern : Mini Heart Wall Hanging by me!⁠
Yarn : Yarn Bee True Colors⁠
Hook : 8.00mm⁠
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#wallhanging #miniwallhanging #valentinesday #crochet #crochetdecor #highdesertyarn #valentinesdaycrochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetallday #crochetwallhanging #miniheartwallhanging #crochetminiwallhanging #maker #mamamaker #makermama
Would you help me welcome the Brioche Bun Scarf in Would you help me welcome the Brioche Bun Scarf into the world, today?! She's brand new & beautiful. ✨⁠
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Her best features..⁠
-Bulky, but not clunky⁠
-Textured with clean lines⁠
-Personalized with(out) fringe⁠
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With this pattern you will learn..⁠
-The Paired Half Double Crochet⁠
-The Puff Stitch⁠
-How to Add Fringe⁠
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You can grab the ad-free PDF pattern in my Ravelry & Etsy Shops, or head to the my blog for the free version. All the links are in my bio. ⁠
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#BriocheBunScarf #crochetscarf #crochetpattern #crochet #crochetaccessory #vannaschoice #vannaschoiceyarn #lionbrandyarn #lionbrand #puffstitch #crochetersofinstagram #highdesertyarn #maker #mama #mamamaker #makermama #january #winter #fashion #winterfashion #slowfashion #yarn #yarnlove #shopyourstash #yarnstash⁠
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Here's your last sneak peak 👀 of the Brioche Bu Here's your last sneak peak 👀 of the Brioche Bun Scarf until tomorrow. I still can't get over the simple + elegant texture of this scarf. Also, she wears like a dream. 💫⁠
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What is your favorite winter accessory? ⁠
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I'll let you know mine in the comments. ⁠
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Pattern : #BriocheBunScarf by me!⁠
Yarn : Vanna's Choice by @lionbrandyarn⁠
Hook : 5.50mm⁠
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#yarn #winter #wintercrochet #crochet #crochetscarf #highdesertyarn #lionbrand #lionbrandyarn #sneakpeak
Eek! I'm so very excited for Wednesday -- the Brio Eek! I'm so very excited for Wednesday -- the Brioche Bun Scarf Pattern will go out into the wild. ⁠
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Today is all about putting the finishing touches on the pattern, and doing #allthetech stuff. (so thankful for @canva and naptime).⁠
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For this pattern, I chose a tried and true yarn, Vanna's Choice from @lionbrandyarn -- it is budget friendly, machine washable, and dryer withstanding. Sometimes life calls for the easy peasy, rather than the ultra fancy. (although, I'm still a big fan of the ultra fancy 💁‍♀️).⁠
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What are you most looking forward to this week?⁠
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Pattern : #BriocheBunScarf by me!⁠
Yarn : #VannasChoice by Lion Brand Yarn⁠
Hook : 5.50mm⁠
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#yarn #maker #makermama #pattern #crochet #puffstitch #scarf #brioche #crochetpattern #crochtersofinstagram #crochetmama #mama #patternrelease #highdesertyarn⁠
It’s interesting how much two separate days can It’s interesting how much two separate days can vary. Yesterday, I was flying high. At the end, I looked at the completed checklist and noticed how everything magically fell into place. Even everyone’s attitudes. 

Today scattered into a million pieces before I noticed the mess. My emotions went awry, and then the checklist fogged over in blurry dry erase marker. Unrecognizable through my itchy eyeballs. Yet, progress held my hand today. 

That’s why #wipwednesday is so cool. It’s the reminder that other artists made progress today. Whether you had a totally killer day, or a super duper wonky one.. will you tell me something you made progress on today?

#wip #briochebunscarf #crochet #progress #vannaschoice #lionbrand #crochetersofinstagram #yarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #crochetscarf #highdesertyarn
It’s been hard to set my pace this week. I’m e It’s been hard to set my pace this week. I’m emerging from a truly wonderful holiday staycation full of rest and creating for fun. My oldest went back to school this week, and the daily routine has failed to flow serenely.

My energy is too low. 
My head is too foggy. 
My body is too sore. 
Or, the toddler doesn’t nap well. 

Today, the toddler didn’t nap well. Moms, you know that blood curdling scream approximately 45 minutes into nap time? This afternoon, Emma’s cries reverberated off my computer screen while I was catching up on a pre-recorded CBA Hot Seat call. “Maybe she’ll go back to sleep,” I asked the pup closest to me. Rex just replied with “Nope” in his eyes. And so my work time had died. 

Anger is easy and quick to rise, as I pause the video, and then walk to her room. I pick her up from her crib, a little resentful, but take her to the office. She plops in my lap, and somehow I jot down some notes to revisit later. 

Her cuddles and giggles melt away my frustration, and I’m reminded that my work is still good. It’s good to create, and it’s good to care for these little souls. Tonight, I’m resting in the fact that I learned despite the interruptions, I filled hungry bellies, and somehow my God has sustained it all. Tonight, I will remember His grace and collapse into it. 
#crochet #momlife #exhalecreativity #crochetersofinstagram #toddlerlife #mompreneur #create #care #yarn #yarnlove
I'm not largely into major reflection at this time I'm not largely into major reflection at this time of year. However, it's pretty neat (and encouraging) to look back at this last year and see GROWTH. Back in April, right when we were all realizing that COVID was here to stay, and normal life disintegrated around us, I considered turning off the lights and closing up this shop. But I'm so glad that I didn't! ⁠
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A huge reason I kept going was the Crochetpreneur Business Academy. Pam (@thecrochetpreneur) and her group of crochet business owners got me through 2020. I stopped feeling alone as an entrepreneur. I had a place to gain advice when I didn't know which way to go. I started connecting with other crochet designers and makers to lift them up and share their art.⁠
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Because of CBA...⁠
🌲 I released 8 crochet patterns⁠
🌲 My email list grew by 200%⁠
🌲 I ran my first blog hop⁠
🌲 I was a guest designer for 2 major bloggers⁠
🌲 I made real connections with people like YOU!⁠
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If you're a crochet business owner feeling alone, or needing some guidance. I highly encourage you to look into CBA. It's been WELL worth every penny I've spent, and I would be thrilled to tell you more about my experience as a CBA member. Doors open to the CBA a few times a year, and they are open right now! Check out the FREE Framework for a Profitable Crochet Business Webinar (my affiliate link is in my profile) to gain some of Pam's golden advice.⁠
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Happy New Year, Y'all 🥂⁠
& Happy Creating! 🧶⁠
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#cba #thankscba #crochetpreneurbusinessacademy #yarn #crochetbusiness #businessowner #crochetersofinstagram #yarnlove #yarnart #2020 #happynewyear #byebye2020 #2020wins #highdesertyarn
⭐ Pattern Release ⭐ The Cliffrose Headband fin ⭐ Pattern Release ⭐ The Cliffrose Headband finally has a bulky cousin! The OG Cliffrose Headband started my crochet designing process two years ago. While I was creating this headband, I knew that I wanted to make it out of Super Bulky yarn for a cozy ear warmer. Now, she's here!⁠
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For a limited time, you can get this pattern (and the original) as part of the Crochet For Me Bundle. This bundle offers 56 crochet patterns for $27! What a steal to end this dumpster fire of a year. There's a link in my bio to grab the pattern!⁠
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Throughout the week I'll be sharing more patterns offered in this bundle. Until then, keep enjoying those Christmas cookies, and all the lovely presents Santa dropped down your chimney.⁠
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#crochet #crochetpatternbundle #crochetbundle #crochetformebundle #yarn #yarnlove #crochetersofinstagram #superbulky #yarnbee #highdesertyarn #cliffroseheadband
Sneaky Peek 👀 Something big is dropping Decembe Sneaky Peek 👀 Something big is dropping December 26th, and that's all that I can say about that! Until then, enjoy time with your family, and all the delightful Christmasy + Holiday traditions you hold. 🎄 ⁠
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#crochet #crochetdesigner #sneakpeek #crochetforme #crochetbundle #slowfashion #highdesertyarn #bigdrop ⁠
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A few days ago I finished up my last make of 2020. A few days ago I finished up my last make of 2020. Whoa. For awhile, I wasn’t so sure how we, the world, would finish this year. Somehow, we’re at the end of December. What exactly happened in 2020??
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I can easily sit here and count all the things I didn’t accomplish this last year. But, I’m not going to do that. The year is just about done, and I can’t go back in time to change it. 
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Instead, I’m focusing on what I DID accomplish. And it was so much! Like making my first knitted beanie, and braving the DPNs. I think a listed is needed of the things I managed to put together this year. 
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Amidst all the boxes left unchecked.. what is one thing that you’re pretty proud of this year?!
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#crochet #knit #beanie #crochetersofinstagram #caston #superbulky #knitbeanie #2020
Owen’s finished hat! I lined it with fleece and Owen’s finished hat! I lined it with fleece and topped it with a ginormous pom pom. 
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Things I love about this hat..
-the pattern was simple + sweet (it’ll definitely make an appearance in the blog in ‘21) and highlighted the gorgeousness of a speckled & variegated yarn
-this pom is outrageous and completely captures my personality
-the fleece lining keeps this hat extra cozy
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Room for improvement...
-sewing onto crocheted fabric is terrifying (I need practice!)
-the pattern is a little too gappy without the fleece (size down the hook)
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Can’t wait for the first REALLY cold day so O can wear it. And if he refuses, it looks great on me too. 😅
#crochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetbeanie #slouchyhat #handdyedyarn #yarnpom #extra
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