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I am so thrilled to be inviting you to join in my 2025 Autumn crochet collection which is a celebration of stunning texture, simple crochet short rows and above all cozy makes to get you ready for the cooler months!
I wanted to create a collection that you can mix and match for yourself or as great gifts for the season:
a glorious and versatile poncho – XS to 5XL
a comfy and lightweight hat – baby to adult
a simple twisted headband – baby to adult
seamless fingerless mitts for child and adult sizes
a surprise cardigan you can’t resist…..
In this post I’ll let you know about all the materials you’ll need to get ready to start making with me and conquer this technique!
Table of Contents
Is it a crochet along?
Sort of! Each of the 5 new patterns will release throughout August and September 2025 as premium PDFs and 4 of them as free to view for blog subscribers.
There won’t be any official start or end date but I’ll be popping by Live to introduce each pattern and answer any questions you have.
Deidra Collection – Short Row Crochet Patterns You’ll Love!
This collection of crochet patterns includes a variety of projects to get your teeth into, depending on how much time you have, or what you want to learn.
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5 stunning short row designs by hanjancrochet
Get the 4 new designs PLUS the Deidra Sweater to get making them all this season – complete with video tutorials and a 36 page eBook with step by step stitch pictures and more
Some are small, quick projects and others will take some time. So let’s dive straight in
Deidra Headband
The one to start with!
The Deidra twisted crochet headband pattern comes in sizes for all the family and is the perfect place to learn this technique. Simply create a rectangle of fabric, add a simple twist and you’re done 🙂
Sizes
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Small Adult, Medium/Large Adult)
Yarn Amounts
To make your twisted crochet headband, you will need approx. 65 (82, 105, 125, 135, 150) m, 70 (90, 115, 135, 145, 165) yds of yarn.
Yarn
This is 1 ball of the recommended yarn: Bella Coco Merino, 100% Wool (180yds/165m/50g).
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options that meet the gauge for me are:
- Twill Fingering, 100% Fine Superwash Wool, 366yds/335m/100g
- Stroll Fingering, 75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 231yds/211m/50g
- Winter Glow, 51% Wool, 49% Acrylic, 381yds/350m/100g
Hook and Notions
- A 4mm(G) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Deidra Mitts
The Deidra Mitts are packed full of crochet stitch texture, luxury and style.
The fingerless gloves are a dream to make, available in two lengths, with an all in one method to add the thumb!
A quick and easy pattern perfect for gifts and to keep.
Sizes
Toddler/Child: 2 lengths 6″/7″
Adult: 2 lengths 7″/8″
Yarn Amounts
For the toddler/child fingerless mittens, you will need 92 m, 100 yards for the short length mittens, or 105 m, 115 yards for the long length mittens.
For the adult fingerless mittens, you will need 237 m, 150 yards for the short length mittens, or 156 m, 170 yards for the long length mittens.
Yarn
This is 1 ball of the recommended yarn: Bella Coco Merino, 100% Wool (180yds/165m/50g).
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options that meet the gauge for me are:
- Twill Fingering, 100% Fine Superwash Wool, 366yds/335m/100g
- Stroll Fingering, 75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 231yds/211m/50g
- Winter Glow, 51% Wool, 49% Acrylic, 381yds/350m/100g
Hook and Notions
- A 4mm(G) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Deidra Hat
Simple, stylish and above all comfy.
The Deidra Hat comes in sizes for all the family from newborn baby to large adult. Worked in simple short row cables with subtle shaping at the crown, you can make one for everyone!
Sizes
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Small Adult, Medium/Large Adult)
Yarn Amounts
To make your lightweight crochet beanie, you will need approx. 92 (119, 156, 192, 242, 274) m, 100 (130, 170, 210, 265, 300) yards of yarn.
Yarn
This is 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) ball of the recommended yarn: Bella Coco Merino, 100% Wool (180yds/165m/50g).
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options that meet the gauge for me are:
- Twill Fingering, 100% Fine Superwash Wool, 366yds/335m/100g
- Stroll Fingering, 75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 231yds/211m/50g
- Winter Glow, 51% Wool, 49% Acrylic, 381yds/350m/100g
Hook and Notions
- A 4mm(G) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Deidra Poncho
With a host of ways to style you can create a stunning poncho or wrap with just one rectangle! Seam it and wear as a poncho with the split at the shoulder or back, or leave it as a glorious wrap for layering this season. The drape on the yarn and the texture of the stitches make it the perfect piece for your wardrobe!
Sizes
XS/S/M (L/XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL/5XL)
Yarn Amounts
To make the crochet poncho, you will need 1415 (1665, 1945) m, 1548 (1820, 2125) yards of yarn.
Yarn
This is 9 (11, 12) balls of the recommended yarn.: Bella Coco Merino, 100% Wool (180yds/165m/50g).
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options that meet the gauge for me are:
- Twill Fingering, 100% Fine Superwash Wool, 366yds/335m/100g
- Stroll Fingering, 75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 231yds/211m/50g
- Winter Glow, 51% Wool, 49% Acrylic, 381yds/350m/100g
Hook and Notions
- A 4mm(G) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Deidra Cardigan
Fancy trusting me on something you haven’t seen yet?! The Deidra Cardigan is still in the works but will release in September 2025 – now is your chance to grab your supplies ready though! This will be a comfy, V neck cardigan featuring the delicate cables we’re using in the rest of the collection. A true masterpiece you’ll wear with everything!
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Yarn Amounts
To make the crochet cardigan, you will need 1150 (1235, 1370, 1535, 1700) (1850, 2025, 2190, 2380) yds, 1050 (1125, 1250, 1400, 1550) (1690, 1850, 2000, 2175) m of yarn.
Yarn
This is 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls of the recommended yarn.: Bella Coco Merino, 100% Wool (180yds/165m/50g).
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options that meet the gauge for me are:
- Twill Fingering, 100% Fine Superwash Wool, 366yds/335m/100g
- Stroll Fingering, 75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 231yds/211m/50g
- Winter Glow, 51% Wool, 49% Acrylic, 381yds/350m/100g
Hook and Notions
- A 4mm(G) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
This crochet collection features the same stunning faux cable pattern as the Deidra Sweater – a crochet crop sweater pattern free on the blog.
It comes in adult sizes XS to 5XL and uses worsted weight yarn so works up quickly too!
I can’t wait to see what you make first! You can sign up to become a member of HanJan Crochet and I’ll let you know about all the fabulous crochet adventures, offers, lives and more too!
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