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Autumn beanie season is here (and it's my birthday month!)

Published 16 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

The weather is definitely getting colder now, which means it's time for autumn beanies!

My new Cobnut Beanie pattern is out today. It's worked in the pique stitch, which gives a lovely textured fabric, and it's made in warm autumnal colours. It's crocheted side to side, then seamed, and the brim is folded over to finish it off. It's an easy make that takes around 5-10 hours, and it comes in six sizes, from newborn right up to medium/large adult, so you can make one for the whole family.

You can read the free pattern on the blog, or pick up the ad-free premium PDF, in US and UK terms and with video support, from Etsy or Ravelry.

​Read the free pattern on the blog​
​Buy on Etsy​
​Buy on Ravelry​

It's my birthday month!

I'm not going to tell you how old I am, but to celebrate, everything in my Etsy and Ravelry shops is 40% off throughout October, including the new beanie. There's no code to enter, so the discount will show at checkout. It's a good time to stock up on patterns for the colder months.

​Shop on Etsy​
​Shop on Ravelry​

Two other things happening this month

I'm taking part in the Mix and Match MAL with Elimee Designs, a collection of seasonal mosaic crochet patterns that you can mix and match to make a bag, a blanket, or whatever you fancy.

​Join the Mix and Match MAL​

I'm also joining the Chills and Thrills blog hop, hosted by Stardust Gold Crochet, which runs all through October with winter and Halloween patterns. My patterns are the trailing leaves blanket on the 12th and the giant pumpkin on the 20th, and I'll send you a separate email on each day.

​See the Chills and Thrills blog hop​

Happy crocheting,

Gemma 🌿

p.s. if this was too long - just go check out my new beanie pattern! 😀

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Concrete Gems Crochet

Hi, I’m Gemma! I create beautifully textured, easy crochet patterns inspired by nature, designed for makers who love projects full of style and simplicity. I also support crochet designers with expert tech editing services to help bring their patterns to life with clarity and confidence.

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