Monday, January 9, 2017

Crochet Harley Quinn Hat....

I crocheted this super cute and easy Harley Quinn Hat for my daughter-in-law, Brooke, today.  This project works up quickly, using a 5.5mm hook and worsted weight yarn.

Below, you will see my step-by-step photos using my Team Spirit pics.  My apologies.  I did not take pics of my Harley Quinn Hat as I worked on it.


Harley Quinn (or Team Spirit) Hat Pattern

Materials:
--5.5 mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn (for Harley Quinn - red, black & white) - less than 1 skein of each color
--tapestry needle for weaving 

Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st:  slip stitch
Sc:  single crochet
Dc:  double crochet
RS:  right side
WS:  wrong side
Dec:  decrease stitch
FO:  fasten off 

Size:  this will fit an average person's head of 19-22" head circumference; if you need to make it bigger, then, start with a ch 18 or 19, instead of a ch 16.  

Directions:

Note:  The hat is worked in two separate pieces to start with.  Each piece will measure 32 rows of 15 stitches

1.  With first color, ch 16.  1sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, then a Dc into the next ch.  Sc in the next ch, then Dc in the next...repeat this across.  Ch 1.  Turn. (15)
2.  Dc in the first st, Sc in the 2nd st....repeat across.  Ch 1.  Turn. (15)
3.  Sc in the first st, Dc in the 2nd st...repeat across.  Ch 1.  Turn.  (15)
Repeat steps 2 & 3 until you have completed 32 rows.  FO and leave a long tail for weaving pieces together.  

Following the above steps, make the 2nd piece with your 2nd color of choice.  Once you complete your second piece it will look like this:

With RS together, whipstitch the long ends together. In the pic above, you can see I had already started to whipstitch before I remembered to snap a pic... 

Here you can see the long ends whipstitched together...


With RS together, fold piece down.  At this point, you will whipstitch the sides together.  Use a ruler, and from the top measure down approximately 1" and place a stitch marker --you will leave the 1" opening unstitched.  

I started in the right lower corner.  I tied a knot first.  I then whipstitched up the side and stopped at my stitch marker (my hairpin...lol).  Repeat same steps on the left side.  Then turn your hat inside out so the RS is on the outside.  

This is what your hat will look like at this point.  


Here's a side view showing the 1" area that was left unstitched.  

Note:  Now, with your hook and 3rd color of choice you are going to make the band section of the hat.  Before you were working on rows with each section.  Now, you will be working in rounds.  

1.  Join yarn to any stitch and ch 1.  Sc in same stitch as ch 1 and around.  Join with sl st to first stitch and ch 1.  Use a marker to keep track of your first stitch, if needed.  
2-6.  1 Sc in each st around.  Sl st to join and ch 1.  Fasten off and weave ends.  

As you can see in the below pic, I completed a simple SC band for the hat.  If so desired, you can make additional rounds to accommodate for a bigger size.  

Once you complete the band portion, you have two options:

1.  You can choose to leave your hat now as is and make 2 pompoms to attach one to each side. 

To make pompon:  I used three fingers and wrapped 50 strands of yarn around.  I left a long tail to tie to the middle and then cut the ends open and ruffled my pompom together. 



OR 

2.  You can do what I did to lengthen the sides a bit before attaching the pompoms.  

1.  I attached the yarn in any stitch of the 1" opening and ch 1.  
2.  Sc in the same stitch as the ch 1 and evenly around.  (10)
3-8.  Sc in each stitch around.  Sl st to first st and ch 1.  
9.  Dec the first 2 stitches together.  Repeat 4 more times.  Fasten off.  Leave a tail to weave in and out of the last 5 stitches to close opening.  (5)
10.  Attach pompom.  

Below you will see the finished pics of the Harley Quinn and Team Spirit Hats.  As you can see, I made a few extra rounds on the band of the Harley Quinn Hat.



I hope my directions and pics help you and you give this pattern a try.  If you have any questions, please feel free to comment or email me.  I’d love to see and share pics of your completed project.  So, please be sure to #rilla2u or @rilla2u on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.  

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Here is a pic of the Harley Quinn Hat, crocheted by fellow crafter, Barbara M.  She did a great job.  And look at the Joker scarf....I love, love it!!!!!!

Legal:
--freely make and sale your finished product
--don't use my pics
--don't claim pattern as your own
--please link to my blog


Happy Crocheting!!!










Friday, January 6, 2017

Crochet Herringbone Ponytail Hat....Messy Bun Hat...Free pattern




Herringbone Ponytail Hat

Materials:
--5mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn (I used "I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby)

Special Stitches:  
--HHDC (Herringbone Half Double Crochet): yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull back through the stitch and the first chain on hook.  Last, yarn over and pull through two remaining loops on the hook.  

(Note:  If you prefer to use the Half Double Crochet (HDC) stitch, then that's fine, too.)

--Crab Stitch:  single crochet stitch completed in reverse

--FPHHDC & BPHHDC:  complete the HHDC in the front post and back post of each stitch

Tutorial:  there's a great tutorial on the HHDC and front post\back post stitches at: www.newstitchaday.com

NOTE:  the first stitch is in the same space as the chain 1...

Instructions:
1.  Chain 24.  Slip stitch to first chain to join.  Work 30 single crochet stitches into the ring.  Join with slip stitch to the first stitch and chain 1.
2.  Work 1 HHDC into each single crochet stitch around.  Join with slip stitch to the first stitch and chain 1.
3.  *Work 2 HHDC in the first stitch, then 1 HHDC in the next 2 stitches...* repeat around.  (40)
Join with slip stitch to the first stitch and chain 1.
4.  1 HHDC in each stitch around.  Join with slip stitch to the first stitch and chain 1.
5.  *Work 2 HHDC in the first stitch, then 1 HHDC in the next 3 stitches...* repeat around.  (50)
Join with slip stitch to the first stitch and chain 1.
6.  1 HHDC in each stitch around.  Join with slip stitch to the first stitch and chain 1.
7.  *Work 2 HHDC in the first stitch, then 1 HHDC in the next 4 stitches...* repeat around.  (60)
Join with slip stitch to the first stitch and chain 1.
8-15.  1 HHDC in each stitch around.  Join with slip stitch to the first stitch and chain 1. (60)
16-19:  *1 FPHHDC, 1 BPHHDC...* repeat around.  (30 FPHHDC & 30 BPHHDC)
20.  Trim last row with the crab stitch (reverse single crochet).  If you prefer, you can just do a single crochet round.  

I love the texture created using the HHDC stitch and invite any questions or comments you may have.

You may make and sale this item.  I just ask that you don't take credit for designing the pattern.  Please link back to my blog.  Kind regards and best wishes!!!





Monday, January 2, 2017

Crochet Elmo Mittens/Gloves -- 12-24 months

My grandson, Luke, is a big Elmo fan so I made him a pair of mittens to match the Elmo hat I made him a few months back.

I used a free mitten pattern on Pinterest to make the mittens.  I used #4 weight yarn and a 4.5mm hook.  Here's the link to the free pattern...


After following and completing the above pattern, I took an extra step to make the gloves into Elmo.  So, this is what I did to create his face...

Eyes
Make 4
I crocheted the eyes in white yarn.  6 single crochet into a magic ring.  Slip st to join, chain 1.  2 single crochet into each stitch around.  Join and fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to attach to top of glove.  I sewed a black button in the center.

Nose
Make 2
The nose was made with orange yarn in the same manner as the eyes.  Leave a long tail.

Mouth
Make 2
The mouth was made using black yarn.  Chain 5.  Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  2 single crochet in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches and 2 single crochet in the last stitch.  Chain 1.  Turn.  6 single crochet across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  2 single crochet in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in the next 4 stitches and 2 single crochet in the last stitch.  Chain 1.  Turn.  8 single crochet across.  Leave a long tail.  Fasten off.

Attach facial features to the top of each glove, weaving ends.



Overall, it didn't take very long at all to make this pair of gloves.  I'm excited to give them to Luke...

Crochet Coin Purse...

Finally, I settled down last night and today to make myself something I've been wanting -- and that's a coin/change purse.  I used "sewing buttons" I had on hand to embellish it.  Loving the way it turned out.  This was my first time using a clasp and wasn't as intimidating as I had anticipated.

I started with a magic ring of 6 single crochet and worked increase rows until I was at 42 stitches.  I then completed 10-12 rows of 42 stitches.  Mine may be a little big, but that's how I wanted it.  I used 5mm hook and #4 worsted weight yarn.

Enjoy.


Crochet Hearts Bottle Cozy...Valentine's Day or Everyday use...

Hearts Bottle Cozy

I crocheted this Hearts Cozy for a bottle on this very rainy and dreary day here in North Carolina.  As you can see in the pics, I made six small hearts, placing 3 on a skewer to use as a decor item.  But, you can simply omit the additional Hearts and just use the cozy.

I loved the round of double crochet stitches in pink that look like Hearts.

Materials:
This cozy was made in the round, using a 4mm hook and #4 worsted weight yarn in red, pink and white.

Directions:
***you will slip stitch and chain 1 at the end of each round, unless told otherwise...***
1.  With red yarn, I started with 8 single crochet stitches in a magic ring.
2.  Second round increased to 16 stitches. (2 single crochet per stitch)
3.  Third round increased to 24 stitches.  (2 single crochet, then 1 single crochet...repeat around)
4.  Fourth round increased to 32 stitches. (2 single crochet, then 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches...repeat around)
5-26.  1 single crochet in each stitch around.  At the end of Round 26, on the last stitch, join pink yarn, slip stitch to first stitch and chain 1.

(Hearts Round)
27.  With pink yarn, you will make 4 double crochet stitches into the same space as the chain 1, then
chain 1 and skip 3 spaces.  Then, *4 double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1, skip 3 spaces...* repeat around.  On the last stitch, re-join red yarn and chain 1.

28.  With red yarn, *1 Single crochet in the middle of the previous round double crochet cluster, then chain 2, 3 double crochet into the 2nd skipped stitch of the previous round, chain 2...* repeat around.  Slip stitch to first stitch.  Fasten off.  Weave ends.

Using pink yarn, I made a chain of 80 and weaved it in and out just below the double crochet cluster row.  Tied into a bow.  I made 3 heart appliqués and attached.

That's it!!!

Crochet Ponytail Hats...

This morning, I completed this order of 10 Ponytail/Messy Bun Hats.  These hats seemed to have gained huge popularity in the past 6-8 weeks.

I crocheted each one differently.  I played around with a variety of stitches...none were too difficult, even for a beginner crocheter...

Happy Crocheting in this new year!!!





Sunday, January 1, 2017

Crochet Sports Messy Bun/Ponytail Hat --- Basketball for average woman''a head...

Crochet Sports Messy Bun/Ponytail Hat --- Basketball... for average woman's head...20-22" circumference.

Materials:
--5.5mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn in orange and a small amount of black yarn for detail
--tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
--ch= chain
--st= stitch
--Sl st= slip stitch
--HHDC= Herringbone half double crochet (or you can just use the HDC, if you want)
--FPDC= front post double crochet
--BPDC= back post double crochet

Check out the following website for great tutorials on HHDC, FPDC & BPDC:  www.newstitchaday.com

Directions:
1.  Ch 24.  Sl st to join to first ch to form ring.  Ch 1.
2.  Work 24 single crochet in the ring around.  Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (24)
3.  1 HHDC in each st around.  Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (24)
4.  2 HHDC in first st, 1 HHDC in the next...repeat around.  Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (36)
5.  1 HHDC in each st around. Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (36)
6.  2 HHDC in first st, 1 HHDC in the next 2 st...repeat around.  Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (48)
7.  1 HHDC in each st around.  Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (48)
8.  2 HHDC in first st, 1 HHDC in the next 3 st...repeat around.  Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (60)
9.  1 HHDC in each st around.  Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (60)
10.  2 HHDC in first st, 1 HHDC in the next 4 st...repeat around. Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (72)
11-18.  1 HHDC in each st around.  Sl st to join.  Ch 1.  (72)
19-20.  FPDC around first post st, BPDC around next post st...repeat around. Sl st to join and ch 1 at end of round 19.  Fasten off at end of round 20.  (36 FPDC & 36 BPDC).

I used black yarn and surfaced crocheted Sl st to make pattern.  You could actually make chains and then embroider to hat.