Basic Hat with Ear Flaps Pattern

Hi guys!

I've been asked, several times, for the pattern that I use for the Pokémon hats. So, I've finally written it down and here it is! Bonus? I made a video for it. You will find a link to the video at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

For This Project You Will Need:

4 Ply Yarn (Like Red Heart Super Saver)

An I/5.25MM Hook

Row 1: Magic Ring, ch. 3 (Counts as first stitch), 11 DC in ring. Join. (12 DC)

Row 2: Ch. 3, 1 DC in same stitch as join. 2 DC in each stitch around. Join to top of ch. 3 (24 DC)

Row 3: Ch. 3, 2 DC in next stitch. 1 DC in next 2 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch around. Finish row with 1 DC, Join. (32 DC)

Row 4: Ch. 3, 1 DC in next 2 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch. 1 DC in next 3 stitches, 2 DC in next

stitch around. Join. (40 DC)

Row 5: Ch. 3, 2 DC in next stitch, (1 DC in next 4 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch) Repeat ( ) around, end with 1 DC in last 3 DC. Join. (48 DC)

Row 6: Ch. 3, 1 DC in next 4 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch. 1 DC in next 5 stitches, 2 DC in next

stitch around. Join. (56 DC)

Row 7: Ch. 3, 1 DC in next stitch, 2 DC in next stitch. 1 DC in next 6 stitches, 2 DC in next

stitch. Repeat around. 1 DC in last 4 stitches. Join. (64 DC)

Row 8: Ch. 3, 1 DC in next 6 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch. 1 DC in next 7 stitches, 2 DC in next

stitch. Repeat around. Join. (72 DC)

Optional Row 9 (For larger hat) Ch. 3, 1 DC in next stitch, 2 DC in next stitch. 1 DC in next 7 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch. Repeat around. 1 DC in last 5 stitches. Join. (72 DC)

Rows 9-13 (10-15): Ch. 3, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join.

For Ear Flaps: Ch. 1, SC in same space as join, 1 SC in next 14 stitches. Ch. 1, turn. (15 SC)

Rows 2-3: 1 SC in each stitch across, Ch. 1, turn. (15 SC)

Row 4: 1 SC in first stitch, SC DEC over next 2 stitches. Work to last 3 stitches, SC DEC in next

2 stitches, 1 SC in last stitch. Ch. 1, turn.

Repeat row 4 until 5 stitches remain.

Last Row: SC DEC in first 2 stitches, 1 SC in next stitch, SC DEC in last 2 stitches. Tie off.

Fold hat in half at the ear flap. Find the center stitch on the fold. With ear flap on the right, count back 7

stitches from center. Attach yarn and repeat ear flap.

For edging, attach yarn in center of back. Ch. 1, 1 SC around evenly. When reaching the bottom of ear flap, Work 2 SC in first of the 3 stitches of the last row. 1 SC in the middle, 1 SC in the last stitch,

and then 1 SC in the side of the last stitch. *Hint* Mark the 2 outer stitches at the bottom of the ear flaps for the second row. Work evenly around. Join row, Ch. 1, do not turn. 1 SC in each stitch around. 2 SC in first marker, 1 SC in next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch. Work even around. Join, tie off.

Add flowers, applique, or fun trim, and braids or tassels to the bottom of the ear flaps and you are done!


 

April Showers Bring Cross Stitched Flowers...

...Well, something like that.
Last week was a busy one as I celebrated my 25th birthday on the 11th (yay me!), then slowed down as the weather turned wet (6 inches on Monday, yikes!) and stayed dreary/wet all week. What better than to pull out some cross stitch and binge watch Netflix for a week?

The Alice in Wonderland Stained Glass Window was found as a free pattern on Pinterest. The House Blessing is a kit from Jo-Ann. I was so eager to start working on it, that I forgot to measure before stitching and started a bit high on the fabric...

 

I also learned how to do Entrelac crochet over the weekend! Thanks Mikey from the Crochet Crowd. I am including a link to the YouTube video for anyone who wants to learn this interesting technique.

 

Fun with Mini Amigarumi

Greetings again!

Last week I went on a Pinterest kick of adorable mini amigarumi. I even tried my hand at one.

Isn't it adorable? I couldn't stop at one. Now my sewing box has some critters hiding in it.

 

A quick how-to for these guys. Not really a pattern since I used some other patterns to make these. You will need a small amount worsted weight yarn, two safety eyes, and an H hook.

For the body, head over to Ravelry for the Ideal Crochet Sphere pattern (it's free!).

I used the fourteen row sphere for my little ones, use whatever one catches your fancy. 

Before starting your sphere, make eight curly cues. For mine, I chained 10, then 3 HDC in second chain from hook and each chain to end, do not weave in ends!, then give it a quick twist to get the spiral. If working a larger sphere, add more chains and/or work in double crochet.

To assemble, work the sphere until the first decrease row. Add the eyes around the even row, then work until the second to last row. Tie the legs on, spacing them evenly around, and tucking the ends inside the sphere (yay, no weaving in ends!). Stuff with some fluff and finish the sphere, tucking the last yarn tail inside and your done!

Unforgettable Slouch Hat

Hello Again Everyone!

The Computer is back up and running, and that means that this post is the promised hat pattern. I've made this hat twice with some different bands, so I'll explain both ways and you can choose which is easier for you. This pattern is written very informally, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions.

This hat was made with Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable in "Candied"

This hat was made with Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable in "Dragonfly"











For this project you will need any yarn with a hook to get a fair gauge. I used Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable with a US F/5-3.75mm. You may also want a stitch marker and yarn needle.

Terms used
Beginning cluster: ch. 2, yarn over and insert hook into same ch. 1 space, yarn over and pull through. yarn over and pull through 2 loops, leaving 2 loops on hook. yarn over and insert hook into same ch. 1 space. yarn over and pull through. yarn over and pull through 2 loops. yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Three DC cluster. Work same as Beginning cluster, minus the ch. 2, and adding an extra stitch.

Band. Make this as wide as you would like. I made mine 8 HDC Wide. You can work each row  in the back loop only for a simple ribbing, or in the font bar of the HDC for the braided look (video on how to do this at the bottom of this post!). Or, you could skip the ribbing altogether and work a simple strip of your favorite basic stitch. Either way, make the band long enough to fit easily around your head with a slight negative ease (it should stretch to fit, but not too much). Slip stitch both ends together to create a ring.

Begin Hat: Ch. 1 and SC evenly around on one side of band, being careful to get enough stitches that the row doesn't get tight. It is better to add too many stitches here than not enough. Count your stitches, the pattern requires an even number. You can also add a second row of SC with extra increases if you would like a fuller hat, just make sure the first row isn't too tight. Join to first Sc with Sl St. Do not turn!

Hat Pattern row 1(V's): ch. 4 (counts as 1 DC and 1 ch now and throughout) 1 DC in same stitch as join. *skip next sc, 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC in next SC* Repeat ** around. Join with sl. st. in 3rd of 4 ch.

Hat Pattern row 2 (Clusters): ch. 2 (counts as 1 DC) Beginning cluster in same ch. 1 space. ch. 1. *3 DC cluster in next ch. 1 space, ch. 1* repeat ** around, ending with a sl. st. in top of beginning cluster. sl. st. to next ch. 1 space.

Hat Pattern row 3 (V's): ch. 4, 1 DC in same ch. 1 space. *in next ch. 1 space, 1 DC, ch. 1, 1 DC* around. Join with sl. st. in 3rd of 4 ch.   (Just like row 1, but worked in ch. 1 spaces instead of sc.)

Repeat the two pattern rows (v's and clusters) to desired length, ending with a cluster row. The more rows you make, the longer your hat will slouch down.  Do not sl. st. to next ch. 1 space.

Next row (Decreasing): ch. 1, SC Dec in top of cluster and next ch. 1 space around. join rounds, ch. 1, sc dec in each sc around. Repeat until the top hole lies closed without being stitched. Cut yarn, and weave your end through the last few stitches to secure. Weave in ends and your done!

Wedding Gift

Hello again!

To everyone who has submitted a hat order, rest assured, I am working on them! But, I took last week off to work on  a wedding sampler for a friend who got married on Sunday. I designed this myself, and it took me exactly one week to stitch it. On 16 count Aida, it is 8x10. I'm sorry the picture is so blurry, I couldn't find the battery for my good camera, so I had to use my cell phone.

 

 

This past weekend I also found some time to bring my baby sister to one of my favorite stores, Hobby Lobby. Mom sent me to get some art stuff for Sarah, so since she was there I let her pick out her own thread. (yes, the kid is only two, but she can already thread pony beads onto a pipe cleaner.)

 

She had so much fun counting to five and telling my how beautiful the colors were. She's so bright, and I can't wait to teach her how to actually cross stitch when she's older. She already has a love for crafting!

 

Happy Crafting!

Free Hand Madness

Hello Again!

Last year I was given a challenge by a group of nerdy college students to create some Pokémon hats. The only problem? Ravelry only has two Pokémon hat patterns, neither of which were the Pokémon asked for. So, I had to free hand some pretty complex hats, and I decided to skip one altogether, as it is just too out there. The picture below shows the four hats that I have completed. They are Scrafty (orange dude on the head), Cyndaquil (blue and yellow behind the 3DS), Vaporeon (multi blue in the front), and Wobbuffet (solid blue).

 

And I still have a few more hats to make. One is already half way done, and the picture below shows the beginnings of Pikachu and Mew.

Happy New Year!

Hello again and a very happy near year to everyone!

2013 was a great year for me as far as crafting went. I made lots of amazing hats and sold most of them. I challenged myself to knit a Doctor Who scarf and ended up with two of them. And I worked on some beautiful cross stitch projects. And 2014 is shaping up as a great year for more crafting.

I have set two challenges for myself so far. The first is a neat little project that includes Pi to a certain decimal point with the symbol behind the list. Grab the pattern for yourself from this Etsy page. Below is a picture of how far I have gotten and you can see that I am having some fun with my pattern. I am working on a navy blue 14 count fabric with white numbers. I plan on using a bright red for the Pi symbol. Isn't it fun to change up details on a pattern?

The second challenge is a cross stitched version of the Exploding Tardis from Doctor Who. Sorry, I don't have a picture of that one yet. It is 6 pages long, and is being worked on a 16 count.

What kind of great projects do you have planed for the new year? I would love to hear about them in the comments!