Cherry Stripe Hat

 Cherry Stripe Hat

I crocheted this stripey hat from the brim up.  I used a 6.0mm hook and RHSS worsted weight yarn in the color, Cherry Stripe.

I started with a chain 11 and completed 20 SC stitches.  Chain 1 and turn.  I worked all rows in the BLO (back loop only).  I completed enough rows that fit around my head.  

Once achieved, I whipstiched the short ends together.  I then worked in the round, evenly placing SC stitches around the ends.  I used a pin to keep track of beginning and ending rounds.  I chained two at the start of each round and then completed a HDC stitch in each stitch around.  Once the body portion was completed (5-6 rounds), I then started working on decrease rounds until I got down to the last round of 6 stitches   I trimmed off, left a tail and weaved in and out until I closed it up.  

That’s it to making this gorgeous and colorful hat.

Happy Crocheting!!!!

Spring Floral Arrangements

 Spring Floral Arrangements 

Each season I change out and update my mom’s front porch with new floral arrangements for the season.  She’s easy to please and never complains about what I make.  

Colorful, vibrant and beautiful artificial floral arrangements for her to enjoy throughout the spring and summer months.  

Happy Crafting!!!!

Rilla

Bottle/Can Koozie

Bottle/Can Koozie

Materials:

RHSS yarn 

5.0mm hook

Tapestry needle for weaving

U. S. Abbreviations:

St:  stitch

SC:  single crochet

HDC:  half double crochet 

MR:  magic ring

Rep:  repeat

BLO:  back loops only

FO:  fasten off

Note:  

Project is worked in the round.  Use a in to keep track of beginning and ending rounds.

Directions:

1.  6 SC into MR.  (6)

2.  2 SC in each st around.  (12)

3.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st.  Rep around.  (18)

4.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st.  Rep around.  (24)

5.  BLO 1 SC in each st around.  (24)

6. In both loops, 1 HDC in each st around.  (24)

7-16.  Rep #6.  Or how many rounds in length you want yours to be.  (24)

17.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and FO.  Weave ends.  (24)

And, that’s it!!!  Quick and Simple Koozie   You can embellish, alternate colors, do sports or school themes   This is the basic pattern.

Happy Crocheting...

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Twisted Headband

Twisted Headband

I crocheted  these two colorful Twisted Headbands for my newest granddaughter who’s almost 8 months old.  She looks so adorable doning each of of them.  

I used RHSS yarn and a 6.0mm hook.  I started with 40 FHDC and then just worked rows of 40 HDC stitches until I had my desired width.  Once I completed the last row, I left a long tail for joining the two short ends together.

As you can see in the picture below, I joined the short ends together, in a twist, and whipstitched together.  Then secured with a double knot and weaved the end of the tail.

Happy Crocheting...

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
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Hello!!!

Good afternoon, everyone.  I know I haven’t posted anything new lately.  I’ve had a lot going on with my health and had to undergo a couple procedures this past month. 

I have a stack of new patterns to add to my blog when I get a chance to type them up.  I love the design part; not to enthusiastic about the typing up part. I’d have someone help me but understanding my shorthand would be too difficult for someone. Lol. 

As we approach springtime, I hope each and every one of you have a wonderful and blessed time. 

Happy Crocheting & Crafting!!!!

Rilla

Happy New Year!!!!!

 This new year has been with difficulties.  I can’t seem to get well.  I have spent most of January bed bound.  I hope to soon get back to crocheting and crafting.  These are two of my great passions   Right now, physically I’m not able to do anything   

I ask for prayers.  If you have a personal relationship with God, then please call out my name for healing.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!!

Hi guys!!!! I kno  I have been a little MIA lately. I apologize. I’ve designed several new blankets, quilted about 5 and made all the Dollar Tree DIY’s for my camper, my mom’s house, my mother-in-law’s house and a friend’s place.  

I have lots of new ideas to share in crocheting and crafting.  I have a stack of written patterns that need to be tested. I write shorthand so no one understands my handwriting so this is something I have to take the time to do.  

During all this, I’ve had a lot of changes, trying to improve my health and lost 60 pounds. BUT, the new year is near and I’m very optimistic and thrilled to share lots of new projects.

Until then,

Happy Crocheting & Crafting 

Rilla