Raiden Cup Cozy
Happy Friday my lovelies!!
I want to talk about mindset today and things I have learned through out my crochet journey. I truly believe that mindset is what makes or breaks your business or hobby. The first thing we need to do is just to stop comparing ourselves to other makers. This is incredibly damaging to our mindset. The negative critiquing and comparing will have you second guessing your choices and style.
We all have a unique spin on our art and that should be celebrated, we shouldn’t be trying to fit ourselves in the trendy boxes that will not only limit our creativity but also how we let our creative minds work.
It’s always a good idea to know what is trendy right now and be able to incorporate some aspects of it in your style but don’t obsess over it as things that are trendy because they are often out soon after they become the in thing.
Mindset Is Everything!
Focus on learning and growing in your own strengths and weaknesses! What makes something trendy??
Right time, right place and engaging photos. Yes, I know there is more to it than that but these things are important.
Strengthen your photography skills, lay flat and modelled photos. Look at colours that are trending for whichever season you’re in and try to incorporate some in your work.
Be engaging in your Instagram and Facebook posts by asking questions, giving something for your readers to relate to or would you rather kinds of posts. For me, I find these are the easiest and most fun ways to interact with my followers.
Whatever you decide to learn, it will only add to your already amazing skills and further your craft.
What is something you want to learn?
Another thing I find really important for my mindset is when it changed from sell, sell, sell to community over competition and how I can give back to a community who has helped me get to where I am. Yes, I am still a small fish but I don’t mind.
I’m focusing on making my content count and showing up for my people! My goal is to grow with my community through teaching, designing and showing up. I will always be open to questions and am always happy to help a fellow crocheter who needs it.
Once I made this switch in mindset, I have noticed I am steadily growing and even selling pattern downloads.
Yes! I definitely want to make sales and get super excited when I do make sales but this is not my main goal. Again, these are just a few things I found works for me.
Community over Competition …. Always!
So lately I have been loving cup cozies so this week I have a new one for you!! The Raiden Cup Cozy crochet pattern was designed to be a simple and used by every member if your family.
PATTERN : Raiden Cup Cozy
What you need:
5 mm crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)
Any worsted weight (4) cotton yarn. I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (approximately 35 yards)
Measuring tape
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitches you will be working with:
BLO: Back Loop Only
CH: Chain
HHDC: Herringbone Half Double Crochet: Yarn over (YO), insert hook into the next ST, YO and pull through the ST and the first loop on the hook, YO and then pull through the last 2 loops.
SC: Single Crochet
SLST: Slip Stitch
ST: Stitches
Gauge with 5 mm hook:
7 SC x 8 rows = 2in x 2in
Notes: All CH 1 do not count as a stitch. You can use any 4-weight cotton yarn. If you are having trouble matching the gauge, you may need to go up or down a hook size.
Pattern : 5.00 mm hook
WITH MAIN COLOUR
CH 28, SLST the first ST to the last ST. Be careful not to twist the chain and be mindful of your tension.
Row 1 : CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Row 2 : CH 1, SC in BLO around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Row 3 : CH 1, SC in BLO around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
SWITCH TO ACCENT COLOUR
Row 4 : CH 2, HHDC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
SWITCH TO MAIN COLOUR
Row 5 : CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Row 6 : CH 1, SC in BLO around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
SWITCH TO ACCENT COLOUR
Row 7 : CH 2, HHDC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
SWITCH TO MAIN COLOUR
Row 8 : CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Row 9 : CH 1, SC in BLO around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
SWITCH TO ACCENT COLOUR
Row 10 : CH 2, HHDC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
SWITCH TO MAIN COLOUR
Row 11 : CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Row 12 : CH 1, SC in BLO around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
SWITCH TO ACCENT COLOUR
Row 13 : CH 2, HHDC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Fasten off accent colour and weave in ends.
SWITCH TO MAIN COLOUR
Row 14 : CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Row 15 : CH 1, SC in BLO around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Row 16 : CH 1, SC in BLO around, SLST to join. (28 STS)
Fasten off main colour and weave in ends.
There you have it!
You have made your very own Raiden Cup Cozy.
If you want a printed version of this pattern, click on over to my Ravelry site where you can buy and download instantly.
I love to see your finished items, so feel free to use #raidencupcozy when you are posting your photos, so I can admire your work!
The photographs and pattern contained in the document are the property of A Knotty Habit Designs. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or share this pattern. You may sell your finished items but please give credit to A Knotty Habit Designs.
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