I started to piece this together at work one night. Im sure there is probably already a pattern fairly similar floating around, but I found a great deal at an estate sale. A elderly woman with a crochet addiction passed and left behind a time capsule of yarn. There were so many bright yarns. Ended up with a garbage bag full. Oops. It happens.
This should fit a adult with a 22'' head or I have added another note (Will be noted with ****) for it to fit smaller heads of teens/young adults.
Worsted Weight Yarn
Sizes 9mm and 6mm hooks (****5.5mm for youth.)
Stitch Marker (or safety pin, paperclip, piece of scrap yarn.)
Parts marked with * on each side* indicate to repeat the steps.
Start with size 9mm hook
Chain 5
Join with Sl st
Chain 2
Round 1: DC 10 times in the center of the ring
Round 2: DC 2 times in every stitch around, Making sure to mark your first DC
Round 3: *DC 1 in first stitch, 2 DC in next stitch*
Round 4: *DC 1 in first 2 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch*
Round 5: *DC 1 in first 3 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch*
Round 6: *DC 1 in first 4 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch*
Round 7: *DC 1 in first 5 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch*
A good indication that you are doing it right, is the last stitch before your marker should always have a increase. If it doesn't go back and make sure you didn't add another single double crochet to your work.
Round 8,9,10: DC in each stitch around
Now you will begin your decreases.
Round 11: *DC 1 in first 5 stitches, DC2TOG in next stitch*
Round 12: *DC 1 in first 4 stitches, DC2TOG in next stitch*
Round 13: *DC 1 in first 3 stitches, DC2TOG in next stitch*
At this point you will switch to your size 6mm hook, Or you could go a little bit bigger for a larger head, say a 6.5mm hook.
****Use 5.50mm hook for a smaller opening for youth.***
Round 14: *SC all the way around*
Continue as many rounds until you form a headband as thick as you would like. I generally do 4 rounds of single crochet. Bind off, weave in ends.
Its a very relaxed hat and with about 2 hours, pretty easy to churn out. You can also switch colors at your stitch marker.
I hope this is pretty easy for you. It is a very baggy hat and looks great. I usually stick to solid colors and they are usually ridiculously bright. :-)
Feel free to use it for whatever you may like. Sell the hats, donate the hats, but if you share the pattern, please credit back to my blog.
Thanks!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Tunisian Stitch
Yesterday I had many many errands to do. My baby went off to my parents house for the night so all the menfolk could work on painting our diningroom that has been in a general state of madness for about 6 weeks. Not for us not trying I assure you. I personally work full time 2nd shift and my husband works about 30 hours a week 1st shift. So were either working or taking care of our fan-freaking-tastic 7 month old. That pretty much eats our whole day, everyday.
So last night we intended on grilling food for the guys in trade for painting :-)
Before all that I had to run errands with my daughter. So we did. One errand took me to walmart. That place will be the death of my wallet. I had been looking online at Tunisian Stitch work. I'm not a huge fan of the finished stitch, as crochets backside looks far nicer than the back of the Tunisian stitch to me. But from what I had seen, it seemed like the tunisian stitch works pieces up a little quicker than traditional crochet. And some days I want max speed.
Walmart did not have the afghan needles/hooks but they had yard. God they had yarn. 5 skeins of yarn there. Then went to Joann fabrics. More yarn. This time dark sugar n creme for a purse a friend of mine wants made up. No hooks there. So I went to hobby lobby. FINALLY! They only had 3 sizes. 5, 5.5, and 6mm. So i bought a 5, and a 6. The cotton yarn says to use a 5, but after working on a dishcloth last night, it was pretty snug, so I switched to a 6. Much easier for me to work with that way.
The best way to describe what a afghan hook is, is if a crochet hook and a set of knitting needles had a booze filled friday night, and woke up in bed together saturday and said "I'll call you a cab, lets never speak of this again." and a few months later, afghan needles were born. The ones I purchased are about 12 inches long with a metal stopper on the back like knitting needles have.
The video I used to walk me through the basic stitch, was this one here---
So last night we intended on grilling food for the guys in trade for painting :-)
Before all that I had to run errands with my daughter. So we did. One errand took me to walmart. That place will be the death of my wallet. I had been looking online at Tunisian Stitch work. I'm not a huge fan of the finished stitch, as crochets backside looks far nicer than the back of the Tunisian stitch to me. But from what I had seen, it seemed like the tunisian stitch works pieces up a little quicker than traditional crochet. And some days I want max speed.
Walmart did not have the afghan needles/hooks but they had yard. God they had yarn. 5 skeins of yarn there. Then went to Joann fabrics. More yarn. This time dark sugar n creme for a purse a friend of mine wants made up. No hooks there. So I went to hobby lobby. FINALLY! They only had 3 sizes. 5, 5.5, and 6mm. So i bought a 5, and a 6. The cotton yarn says to use a 5, but after working on a dishcloth last night, it was pretty snug, so I switched to a 6. Much easier for me to work with that way.
The best way to describe what a afghan hook is, is if a crochet hook and a set of knitting needles had a booze filled friday night, and woke up in bed together saturday and said "I'll call you a cab, lets never speak of this again." and a few months later, afghan needles were born. The ones I purchased are about 12 inches long with a metal stopper on the back like knitting needles have.
The video I used to walk me through the basic stitch, was this one here---
Youtube User: naztazia
And the video I used to show me how to do the equivalent of a double crochet in tunisian stitch is here:
Youtube User:Bethintx1
Between the two of these excellent videos, I have figured out how to make a basic swatch/square. I used my dc34 idea with the afghan hook and it seemed like a long base. So i cut it down to 21. Which looked long enough until i started working into it, then it got really short. So I think the good middle ground is 30.
Hopefully I can have a piece finished tonight to get some photos up. I really do slack on the pictures some days. Sorry!
Friday, April 27, 2012
Dishcloth Pattern!
I'm sure this may very well be in existence already... but without checking into it, I made washcloths today using the following pattern... which i suppose as of right now, is mine... Mainly cause I'm too lazy to see if there is one just like it out there.
I call it the DC34 washcloth.
Using Peaches and Creme 100% cotton yarn.
Size h/8- 5.00mm hook
Chain 34
DC in 2nd chain from hook.
DC all the way across (should have 32 stitches)
*note, when you get to the ends, and there are those spaces from the chain/turn, I put the 32nd DC in that space. and skip that very first stitch after the chain 2 of the new row... if that makes sense.)
Chain 2 and Turn.
DC all the way across (just make sure there are 32 stitches!)
I made 19 rows in mine and it looked like a good size. 20 would probably look about the same. But I like odd numbers i suppose.
The finished dishcloth was about a hour or so to make.
I like the way these turned out. I do not like chaining 3 and turning, the finished product doesn't look as finished to me as this way does.
I call it the DC34 washcloth.
Using Peaches and Creme 100% cotton yarn.
Size h/8- 5.00mm hook
Chain 34
DC in 2nd chain from hook.
DC all the way across (should have 32 stitches)
*note, when you get to the ends, and there are those spaces from the chain/turn, I put the 32nd DC in that space. and skip that very first stitch after the chain 2 of the new row... if that makes sense.)
Chain 2 and Turn.
DC all the way across (just make sure there are 32 stitches!)
I made 19 rows in mine and it looked like a good size. 20 would probably look about the same. But I like odd numbers i suppose.
The finished dishcloth was about a hour or so to make.
I like the way these turned out. I do not like chaining 3 and turning, the finished product doesn't look as finished to me as this way does.
Monday, April 23, 2012
The Frankenstein Baby Blanket.
I came up with the idea of saving my daughters boxes upon boxes of baby clothes instead of selling them to somebody (which there will be PLENTY left over to do so.) and turning the pieces into a rag blanket.
I began my journey by digging into the depths of my closet. Diaper box after diaper box. I dug out about 10 onesies from newborn to 3 months. All of which my daughter wore for mere days before she was quickly moving into 6 month at 3 months old, and now 12 month clothes and shes 7 months!
I saw a bunch of articles on rag rugs. Using the same basic method, I took each onesie with my fabric shears and cut the hems off and the collars and sleeves. I then when and cut what is best described as a very very long and meandering spiral with about 1/2 inch of fabric to make one long piece of fabric. I then tied what would be the disassembled front side to the disassembled back side with a tight knot.
Disclaimer: I am still in process of making this and have no idea how this is going to hold up in the washing machine. The fabric is a very small ribbed type and I am not sure if it is going to fray. I need to find out and update when I know.
So i take all these bits and made a chain until i was happy with the width of the blanket. I then did 1 sc in the 2nd ch from my hook. And single crocheted all the way across, chain 1, turn, repeat.
The time consuming part is taking apart all these bits of clothes. So far, I have 3 onesies into the blanket and each onesie is yielding about one row for me, give or take a few stitches. I intend on using some of her 6 month clothes that are a bit thicker, like pants and making strips for fringe.
Will update when I have photos and bit more finished of it. I will be pretty upset if this does not stay together.
The next experiment will probably involve ruining a few burp cloths. You would get MUCH more length of fabric using a full sized receiving blanket or burp cloth.
I began my journey by digging into the depths of my closet. Diaper box after diaper box. I dug out about 10 onesies from newborn to 3 months. All of which my daughter wore for mere days before she was quickly moving into 6 month at 3 months old, and now 12 month clothes and shes 7 months!
I saw a bunch of articles on rag rugs. Using the same basic method, I took each onesie with my fabric shears and cut the hems off and the collars and sleeves. I then when and cut what is best described as a very very long and meandering spiral with about 1/2 inch of fabric to make one long piece of fabric. I then tied what would be the disassembled front side to the disassembled back side with a tight knot.
Disclaimer: I am still in process of making this and have no idea how this is going to hold up in the washing machine. The fabric is a very small ribbed type and I am not sure if it is going to fray. I need to find out and update when I know.
So i take all these bits and made a chain until i was happy with the width of the blanket. I then did 1 sc in the 2nd ch from my hook. And single crocheted all the way across, chain 1, turn, repeat.
The time consuming part is taking apart all these bits of clothes. So far, I have 3 onesies into the blanket and each onesie is yielding about one row for me, give or take a few stitches. I intend on using some of her 6 month clothes that are a bit thicker, like pants and making strips for fringe.
Will update when I have photos and bit more finished of it. I will be pretty upset if this does not stay together.
The next experiment will probably involve ruining a few burp cloths. You would get MUCH more length of fabric using a full sized receiving blanket or burp cloth.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tote/Bag project
I got tired of using my peaches & creme yarn cone for washcloths. So i decided to look up what else would make a good project with 100% cotton yarn. The Sugar & Creme website had patterns... and you will need a login to check it out... but the website is great. Lots of good patterns. You can sort by crochet or knit, and level of difficulty. If you see a couple projects you like, you can basically bookmark them in the website. I like it.
So if you are signed up for their website, you can find the pattern via this link:
Market Tote Bag
I am working on finishing the piece up and am about 3/4 through the main piece. I still need to finish that and make the handles. Not sure if I want to turn it into a diaper bag and stitch in some pockets for bottles or not... we will see how much yarn I have left over.
Tomorrow is Payday. And payday means one thing... fighting with myself all day to NOT buy more yarn. But i really like the cotton cones. Its a lot of yarn. If i can find the cones in solids that would suit diaper bags, I may alter the pattern a little bit to make it boxier.
All in all, productive day.
Update---
Here is a photo of the finished project. I reinforced the handles and beefed them up in general... as that is generally a point of failure on every purse/tote I have ever had. Was a good project. Not too long, and not too complicated. Will be making again... as I went to walmart again today and got 2 more Peaches & Creme cones. Oops.
So if you are signed up for their website, you can find the pattern via this link:
Market Tote Bag
I am working on finishing the piece up and am about 3/4 through the main piece. I still need to finish that and make the handles. Not sure if I want to turn it into a diaper bag and stitch in some pockets for bottles or not... we will see how much yarn I have left over.
Tomorrow is Payday. And payday means one thing... fighting with myself all day to NOT buy more yarn. But i really like the cotton cones. Its a lot of yarn. If i can find the cones in solids that would suit diaper bags, I may alter the pattern a little bit to make it boxier.
All in all, productive day.
Update---
Here is a photo of the finished project. I reinforced the handles and beefed them up in general... as that is generally a point of failure on every purse/tote I have ever had. Was a good project. Not too long, and not too complicated. Will be making again... as I went to walmart again today and got 2 more Peaches & Creme cones. Oops.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Quickly made easy baby blanket
This is taking the basic granny square pattern found here:
http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/granny_square.htm
and continuing the pattern until you get your desired size. This example is about 30x30. I just used 2 strands of sports weight yarn. One was baby blue and one was white. I used a large needle to make it a little more flexible and softer for the baby hands. I used a size M/9mm needle.
This is the finished product:
This worked up in about 5 hours or so for me. Not terribly long. I would have kept going but I ran out of my white yarn and still had a bunch of blue. I need to get better at making my yarn last longer.
Its a very easy pattern that you can either make your squares ahead of time at the size you prefer then work up a blanket when you have enough squares, or make it continuous like this one for a quick baby blanket. Really good for last minute baby showers. :-)
http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/granny_square.htm
and continuing the pattern until you get your desired size. This example is about 30x30. I just used 2 strands of sports weight yarn. One was baby blue and one was white. I used a large needle to make it a little more flexible and softer for the baby hands. I used a size M/9mm needle.
This is the finished product:
This worked up in about 5 hours or so for me. Not terribly long. I would have kept going but I ran out of my white yarn and still had a bunch of blue. I need to get better at making my yarn last longer.
Its a very easy pattern that you can either make your squares ahead of time at the size you prefer then work up a blanket when you have enough squares, or make it continuous like this one for a quick baby blanket. Really good for last minute baby showers. :-)
Thursday, April 12, 2012
My first custom order!
Shell Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern via knittingdragonflies
I finally have my first custom order. The joys of free ad placements on Craigslist. I really need to work on 2 more things. That being---
1) getting a etsy store going
2) getting a paypal account set up.
I'm leery to use PayPal. I have heard SO MANY horror stories of their customer service. And I am partial to Regretsy and none of them are too fond of their work. I may try a wepay account... however not as many people use that as use PayPal.
But tomorrow I will head out to hobby lobby or joanns and pick up the colors she wants her 2 blankets to be.
I am so excited to be making something that potentially will be two little boys favorite blankets. I always hope that some baby item I make becomes the wubby blanket, binkie, or what have you. My daughter has a handmade blanket by me and I had a blanket my mom crocheted for me that fell apart before i was 3 because I drug that thing around like Linus does.
As of right now I am suffering from a severe debilitating disorder I call Crochet ADD. I have probably 20 balls of yarn in my duffel bag. (Who buys craft totes for 100$ or more when a duffel on casters from walmart is 25$?!) and I currently have 3 ongoing projects. A baby blue and white shell pattern blanket that will go into my store, another slouchy beanie, and some washcloths. I am just not able to zone out on something for too long... and I hate thinking of making up a project that is like 3 weeks of work. The longest I will spend on a project is maybe 30 hours. And that was my daughters shell blanket.
For now, I guess I will go focus on getting at least one of these projects finished!
I finally have my first custom order. The joys of free ad placements on Craigslist. I really need to work on 2 more things. That being---
1) getting a etsy store going
2) getting a paypal account set up.
I'm leery to use PayPal. I have heard SO MANY horror stories of their customer service. And I am partial to Regretsy and none of them are too fond of their work. I may try a wepay account... however not as many people use that as use PayPal.
But tomorrow I will head out to hobby lobby or joanns and pick up the colors she wants her 2 blankets to be.
I am so excited to be making something that potentially will be two little boys favorite blankets. I always hope that some baby item I make becomes the wubby blanket, binkie, or what have you. My daughter has a handmade blanket by me and I had a blanket my mom crocheted for me that fell apart before i was 3 because I drug that thing around like Linus does.
As of right now I am suffering from a severe debilitating disorder I call Crochet ADD. I have probably 20 balls of yarn in my duffel bag. (Who buys craft totes for 100$ or more when a duffel on casters from walmart is 25$?!) and I currently have 3 ongoing projects. A baby blue and white shell pattern blanket that will go into my store, another slouchy beanie, and some washcloths. I am just not able to zone out on something for too long... and I hate thinking of making up a project that is like 3 weeks of work. The longest I will spend on a project is maybe 30 hours. And that was my daughters shell blanket.
For now, I guess I will go focus on getting at least one of these projects finished!
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