Crochet Brown Bear Coin Purse...

Crochet Brown Bear Coin Purse I worked up Monday evening. I think it's super cute...

Crochet "Love Stripes Ponytail/Messy Bun Hat"...Free pattern

With Valentine's Day approaching, I wanted to make a hat that's pretty and girly. And, with my hair long at the moment, I had to make another ponytail hat...lol. 

So, I aptly named this crochet project: "Love Stripes Ponytail/Messy Bun Hat" with Brim and interchangeable clips...Brim and clips are optional.

Love Stripes Ponytail/Messy Bun Hat

  

Love Stripes Ponytail/Messy Bun Hat Pattern

Materials:  

--5.5mm hook

--Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red & Pretty 'N Pink

--Tapestry needle for weaving

Size:  Fits average-sized head of 20"-22" circumference

Optional:  clips for the hearts; however, you could simply attach the hearts to the hat itself or not make it/them ...your choice!!!

Abbreviations:

--ch= chain

--st= stitch(es) 

--sl st= slip stitch

--dc= double crochet

--FPDC= front post double crochet

--BPDC= back post double crochet

--sc= single crochet

--sc2tog= single crochet 2 together 

NOTE:  On Rounds 1-9, I did not cut off the yarn at the start of each row, I just kept alternating between the 2 colors.  For Rounds 10-12, I carried over the non-working color, to make the alternating of the colors easier.

Directions:  

With pink yarn, chain 24.  Sl st to 1st ch and ch 1.  

1.  Pink:  30 Dc evenly spaced into the ring.  Sl st to first stitch.  Join red yarn.  Chain 1.  (30)

2.  Red:  2 Dc into the same st as the ch 1, then 1 Dc into the next 2 stitches.  *2 Dc into next st, then 1 Dc into next 2 st...repeat around.* Sl st to first stitch.  Join pink yarn.  Ch 1.  (40)

3.  Pink:  2 Dc into the same st as the ch 1, then 1 Dc into the next 3 stitches.  *2 Dc into next st, then 1 Dc into next 3 st...repeat around.* Sl st to first stitch.  Join red yarn.  Ch 1.  (50)

4.  Red:  2 Dc into the same st as the ch 1, then 1 Dc into the next 4 stitches.  *2 Dc into next st, then 1 Dc into next 4 st...repeat around.* Sl st to first stitch.  Join pink yarn.  Ch 1.  (60)

5.  Pink:  *1 Dc into the first 14 st, then 2 Dc into the next st* repeat 3 more times around.  Sl st to first stitch.  Join red yarn.  Ch 1. (64) 

6.  Red:  1 Dc in each st around.  Sl st to first stitch.  Join pink yarn.  Ch 1.  (64)

7.  Pink:  1 Dc in each st around.  Sl st to first stitch.  Join red yarn.  Ch 1.  (64)

8.  Red:  1 Dc in each st around.  Sl st to first stitch.  Join red yarn.  Ch 1.  (64)

9.  Pink:  1 Dc in each st around.  Sl st to first stitch.  Join red yarn.  Ch 1.  (64)

10-12.  * With red yarn on the hook and carrying over the pink yarn, work 1 FPDC into each of the first 4 posts, on the last post stitch before the stitch is complete, switch to pink yarn to complete the stitch. Now, with the pink yarn, work 1 BPDC into each of the next 4 posts, on the last stitch before the stitch is complete, switch back to red yarn to complete the stitch.* Repeat around.  At the end of Round 12, you can fasten off the red yarn.  Sl stitch pink yarn to first stitch and ch 1.  (16 groups of 4 FPDC in red & 16 groups of 4 BPDC in pink for a total of 64 stitches) 

13.  Pink:  *2sc in first st, 1sc in the next...* repeat aroun.  Sl st to first stitch and ch 1.  (96)

14.  Pink: sc around. Sl st to first stitch and ch 1.  (96)  

--if you don't want a brim, then on Round 14, loosely slip stitch around instead of sc-- 

Optional brim:  

1.  Sc into first 24 stitches.  Ch 1.  Turn.  (24) 

2.  Sc2tog, sc into next 20 stitches, then Sc2tog last 2 stitches.  Ch 1.  Turn.  (22)

3.  Sc2tog, sc into next 18 stitches, then Sc2tog last 2 stitches.  Ch 1.  Turn.  (20)

4.  Sc2tog, sc into next 16 stitches, then Sc2tog last 2 stitches.  Ch 1.  Turn.  (18)

5.  Loosely sl st around.  Fasten off.  Weave ends.  

Optional hearts bow:   

I found 2 great patterns for hearts at the following link.  I made and attached the hearts to clips to make them removable.  If you prefer, the hearts can be made and simply attached to the hat.  

Link:  http://coolcreativity.com/celebration/valentines-day/8-valentines-day-heart-free-crochet-patterns-youll-love/



Crochet Washcloths & Basketweave Striped Hat...

Today's projects while I'm nestled inside...and being lazy on this Saturday afternoon!!!  

Washcloths

I made the washcloths with a 5mm hook and cotton yarn.  

I started with a chain of 29.  Single crochet & double crochet in 2nd chain from hook, skip a stitch, *single crochet & double crochet in next stitch, then skip a stitch...* across until the last stitch.  Single crochet in last stitch.  Chain 1.  Turn.  

Repeat until desired length is achieved. That's it.  

Optional Border:  slip stitch or single crochet around entire piece.  On the single crochet border, I added 2 single crochet stitches to each corner. 

Hat

This vertical stripes basketweave pattern isn't mine but I saw it on this great site:

Crochetforcancer.org

Crochet Herringbone Hearts Ponytail Hat...

Herringbone Hearts Ponytail Hat 

 

This super cute Herringbone Hearts Ponytail Hat is a variation of my Herringbone Ponytail Hat -- https://rilla2u.blogspot.com/2017/01/crochet-herringbone-ponytail-hatmessy.html

-- I crocheted this hat exactly the same as the Herringbone Ponytail Hat up thru Round 11 --

At the end of Round 11 in the last stitch, I joined turquoise yarn for the next round (Round 12) and made Herringbone hearts.  On the last stitch of round 12, you will re-join the white yarn.

-- Round 12 &13 were crocheted like the hearts on my heart cozy, except that I used Herringbone stitches instead of double crochet --

Here is the link to my heart cozy bottle:

https://rilla2u.blogspot.com/2017/01/crochet-hearts-bottle-cozyvalentines.html

Round 14:  single crochet around.
Round 15-17: Chain 2 counts as the first post stitch (FPHHDC), then BPHHDC around next post stitch.  Alternate with FPHHDC and BPHHDC stitches around.  Join turquoise yarn.

-- here's a great link on post stitches; I worked the Herringbone Half Double Crochet into the front and back post stitches for this pattern:

Post Stitch Tutorial:

Round 18:  Repeat row 17.
Round 19-20: Chain 1 and single crochet around.
Round 21:  Chain 1 and reverse single crochet (crab stitch) around.  Fasten off.  Weave ends.

NOTE:  This hat can be done in half double crochet stitches if you're not comfortable with or like the Herringbone half double crochet.  Also, the last row can be done in single crochet if you don't want to do it in reverse single crochet.

LEGAL:
--make, give and/or sale as many as you want
--credit me and link to my blog as the designer of the pattern
--use your own pics on social media sites

Thanks and enjoy....if you have any questions, please feel free to comment or email me.

Crochet Women's Fingerless Gloves -- FREE PATTERN

WOMEN'S FINGERLESS GLOVES:

Materials:
--5mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn - silver & white
--tapestry needle

Instructions:
Ribbing
1.  With white yarn, chain 11.  Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook & across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (10)
2-22.  Working in Back Loops Only, single crochet across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (10)

-- At the end of Row 22, slip stitch the two short ends together.  Fasten off.  Weave white tail. --

Glove
The glove itself will be worked in rounds.
1.  Join silver yarn to any stitch and chain 1.  Single crochet in same stitch as chain 1.  There are 22 rows which make 22 stitches, however, I added 4 increase stitches evenly to make my base row 26 stitches.  Slip stitch to join to first stitch and chain 1.
2.  Into the first stitch (same as chain 1), add 1 single crochet (SC) and 1 half double crochet (HDC) stitch, skip the next stitch, *then 1 SC and 1 HDC in the next stitch, skip a stitch...*repeat around.  Slip stitch to join to first stitch and chain 1.
3-12:  repeat round 2.
13.  Create thumbhole.  Start round as #2.  Complete 5 groups of SC & HDC stitches, then chain 4 and skip 3 stitches.  Then continue round with SC & HDC into the next stitch, then skip a stitch.  Continue across.
14.  Repeat round #2 and add a SC & HDC into the chain 3 space.  At the end of the round, join white yarn and chain 1.
15.  With white yarn, single crochet around.  (This would also look good in single crochet reverse - crab stitch...). Fasten off.  Weave ends.

Enjoy.


Legal:
--don't claim my pattern as your own
--don't use my pics as your own
--make, give and/or sale as much as you want
--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format but provide a link back to my blog

Crochet Hat & Bib...NB - 3 months - Camo

Camo hat and bib crocheted for my nephew, due to arrive in 10 weeks.  I crocheted it in size newborn - 3months.

Newborn - 3 months Camo Hat & Bib 

Materials:
--4.5mm hook
--sport weight yarn
--tapestry needle
--1/2" button

HDC:  half double crochet
FPDC:  front post double crochet
BPDC:  back post double crochet

Hat:
1.  Magic ring with 10 HDC.  (10)
2.  2 HDC per stitch.  (20)
3.  2 HDC, 1 HDC around.  (30)
4.  2 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC around.  (40)
5.  2 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC around.  (50)
6.  2 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC around.  (60)
7.  2 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC, 1 HDC around.  (70)
8-16.  1 HDC in each stitch around.  (70)
17-18:  Alternate between FPDC & BPDC stitches around.  (35 FPDC & 35 BPDC)

Fasten off and weave ends.

Bib:
1.  Chain 24.  HDC in 2nd chain from hook and across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (23)
2.  HDC decrease, 19 HDC, then HDC decrease last 2 stitches.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (21)
3-13.  1 HDC across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (21)
Straps:
14.  HDC in the first 7 stitches.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (7)
15.  HDC decrease, HDC in remaining 5 stitches.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (6)
16.  1 HDC in each stitch across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (6)
17.  HDC decrease, HDC in next 3 stitches, HDC decrease last 2 stitches.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (5)
18.  1 HDC in each stitch across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (5)
19.  HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 stitches, HDC decrease last 2 stitches.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (4)
20.  1 HDC in each stitch across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (4)
21.  HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 stitches.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (3)
22-29.  1 HDC in each stitch across.  Chain 1.  Turn.  (3)

At the end of Row 29, fasten off and sew on a 1/2" button.

Repeat strap on other side.  After the last row is completed, chain 3 and slip stitch to the last stitch.  Then add 4 single crochet stitches in the chain. And, continue to single crochet around the bib.  At the bottom corners, I added 3 single crochet into the corner stitch on each side.

Crochet Ponytail Hats...

With all the snow, I worked up a few more ponytail/messy bun hats.  I used chunky yarn for one.  And, the other, I did in a cluster stitch.

Chunky-Style:

Cluster-Style: