Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Bunny Hat

Again, this is not my own pattern but I made it and it turned out very nicely :)

Darla's Bunny Hat - Multiple Sizes - Free Crochet Pattern, ©Oombawka Design, 2013

©Oombawka Design, 2013

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Hello Everyone!

Here it is! Just in time for Easter :)

I have rewritten Darla's Bunny Hat into the following sizes:

Preemie (11” circumference/4.5” height)

0-3 month (13.5” circumference/5.25” height)

3-12 month (15.5” circumference/5.5” height)

1-5 year (18.5” circumference/7.5” height)

5-10 year (19.5” circumference/8.25” height)

adult (size medium/woman's) (21.25” circumference/8.75” height)

The face details and the ears have also been revised to fit the new hat sizes.

The pattern is quite long because I wrote it in sections based on size for ease of use.

Just a note:

When the Bernat Softee Chunky "new version" came out the original labels indicated it was a size 5 bulky (it has since been changed - thankfully! to 6).

I did a wpi comparison on the retired Bernat Softee Chunky and the new version Bernat Softee Chunky to allow anyone to replicate the pattern with the yarn of their choice. The retired version was 9 wpi and the new version of the Bernat Softee Chunky is 6 wpi.

Happy Crocheting!

Rhondda, Oombawka Design

Darla’s Bunny Hat

©Oombawka Design, 2013

I request that you do not copy or distribute this pattern (in whole or in part) as your own work. Instead, please link to my blog, or ravelry, for the pattern.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please feel free to sell items you make using my patterns. I only ask that you credit me with the original design and if possible provide a link to my site.

Tension: 8 hdc and 8 rows = 4 inches

Hooks: Size 8.00 mm (U.S. L/11), 6.50 mm (U.S. K/101/2), 5.50 mm (U.S. I/9) and 5.00 mm (U.S. H/8) (or size needed to obtain correct tension)

Materials:

Bernat Softee Chunky (11 sts) [bulky 6] - 1 ball (100 g/3.5 oz, 99 m/108 y) - soft taupe was used for the main hat and the ears. [MC]

Bernat Softee Chunky [bulky 5] - < 1 ball of each colour (100 g/3.5 oz, 164 m/180 y)

(this is the ‘old version’ softee chunky from bernat)

Colours : white, black, linen and dark taupe for the eyes, face patches and whiskers

Lion Brand Yarn (Martha Stewart Crafts) alpaca blend - [bulky 5] < 1 ball,(100g/3.5 oz, 105 m/115 y) - used for the nose and inner ear colour - Foxglove

Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle and Scissors

Abbreviations:

ss-slip stitch, hdc-half double crochet, sc-single crochet, dc - double crochet, st-stitch, sts-stitches, x-times, F/O-finish off, AL– adjustable loop

Hat

Using 8.0 mm hook and Bernat Softee Chunky [6]

Preemie

11” circumference/4.5” height

Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 6 hdc into the ring [6]

Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [12]

Round 3: (1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [18]

Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [24]

Round 5-9: 1 hdc in each st around [24]

Round 10: 1 sc in each st around [24]

Round 11: 1 ss in each st around [24], F/O and weave in ends

0-3 months

13.5” circumference/5.25” height

Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 6 hdc into the ring [6]

Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [12]

Round 3: (1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [18]

Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [24]

Round 5: (1 hdc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [30]

Round 6-9: 1 hdc in each st around [30]

Round 10: 1 sc in each st around [30]

Round 11: 1 ss in each st around [30], F/O and weave in ends

3-12 months

15.5” circumference/5.5” height

Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 7 hdc into the ring [7]

Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [14]

Round 3: (1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [21]

Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [28]

Round 5: (1 hdc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [35]

Round 6-10: 1 hdc in each st around [35]

Round 11: 1 sc in each st around [35]

Round 12: 1 ss in each st around [35], F/O and weave in ends

Toddler (1-5)

18.5” circumference/7.5” height

Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring)

Round 2: 6 hdc into the ring formed in round 1 [6]

Round 3: 2 hdc in each st around [12]

Round 4: (1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [18]

Round 5: (1 hdc in first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [24]

Round 6: (1 hdc in first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [30]

Round 7: (1 hdc in first 4 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 6x [36]

Round 8-15: hdc in each stitch around [36]

Round 16: sc in each stitch around [36]

Round 17: ss in each stitch around [36], F/O and weave in ends

5-10 years (YA)

19.5” circumference/8.25” height

Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 7 hdc into the ring [7]

Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [14]

Round 3: (1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [21]

Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [28]

Round 5: (1 hdc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [35]

Round 6: (1 hdc in each of the first 6 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 5x [40]

Round 7-16: 1 hdc in each st around [40]

Round 17: 1 sc in each st around [40]

Round 18: 1 ss in each st around [40], F/O and weave in ends

Adult (woman, or adult medium)

21.25” circumference/8.75” height

Round 1: chain 3 and ss to the third chain from the hook (this will create a ring); 7 hdc into the ring [7]

Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around [14]

Round 3: (1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [21]

Round 4: (1 hdc in each of the first 2 sts 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [28]

Round 5: (1 hdc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next stitch) 7x [35]

Round 6: (1 hdc in each of the first 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 7x [42]

Round 7: 1 hdc in each of the first 21 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 20 sts [43]

Round 8-16: 1 hdc in each st around [43]

Round 17: 1 sc in each st around [43]

Round 18: 1 ss in each st around [43], F/O and weave in ends

Ears

Using 8.00 mm hook and Bernat Softee Chunky [6] – make 2

Preemie and 0-3 month sizes

Round 1: chain 6, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the stitch you just put 3 dc in), 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss in the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped).

Round 2: 2 sc in the same st that you just ss to, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 ss to the 1^st sc of the round, F/O

3-12 month

Round 1: chain 10 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the end stitch; turn and working along the bottom of the chain, 1 dc in each of the next 4sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped)

Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just ss to), 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 ss to the 1^st sc

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around, F/O

Toddler (1-5 year)

Round 1: chain 12 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the last st;

turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 1)

Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you ss to in the end of round 2), 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, ss to the 1st sc of round 2

Round 3: starting in the next sc (2nd sc of round 3) ss around and F/O

5-10 year and Adult Sizes

Round 1: chain 14, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the st you just put 3 dc into), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped)

Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just ss to), 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 ss to the 1^st sc of the round

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around, F/O

Inner Ears (Pink)

Using 8.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Lion Brand Yarn (Martha Stewart Crafts) alpaca blend [5] – make 2

Preemie and 0-3 month sizes

Round 1: chain 4, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the next st, 3 hdc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the stitch you just put 3 hdc in), 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped).

Round 2: 1 ss in each st around, finish off and weave in ends

3-12 month and Toddler (1-5 year) sizes

Round 1: chain 9 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 dc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row; 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 1)

Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you ss to in the end of round 1), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around and FO

5-10 year and Adult sizes

*using 5.00 mm hook*

Round 1: chain 15, 2 sc in the second chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 8 dc in the end stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 13 sts, 1 ss into the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 1)

Round 2: 1 hdc in the same st as the ss, 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts

Round 3: ss in each st around and FO

Nose

Using 5.50 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Lion Brand Yarn (Martha Stewart Crafts) alpaca blend [5]

Preemie size

*Using 5.00 mm hook*

Round 1: chain 4, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the stitch you just put 2sc in), 3 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped). FO and weave in ends

0-3 month and 3-12 month sizes

*Using 5.00 mm hook*

Round 1: chain 4, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st, turn and continue working along the bottom of the chain (except in the base of the stitch you just put 2sc in), 3 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (i.e. the first chain from the hook that you initially skipped).
Round 2: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 ss in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 ss in the next st, FO and weave in ends

Toddler (1-5 years), Child (5-10 years) and Adult sizes

Round 1: chain 5, 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row; 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the last st, ss to the skipped chain

Round 2: 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 3 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st,

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around and FO

Mouth Patch

Using 5.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Bernat Softee Chunky [5]

Preemie and 0-3 month sizes

Round 1: chain 7, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 1 ss to the skipped chain

Round 2: 1 hdc in each of the next 11 sts (including the st you just ss to), 3 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc into the ss of the last round

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around

3-12 month size

Round 1: chain 7, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in the next 5 sts, turn and continue along the bottom of the chain, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 3 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 ss to the skipped chain (the chain you skipped at the beginning of the round)

Round 2: 1 hdc in the same st you just ss to, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 ss to the ss

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around, FO

Toddler (1-5 years) size

*Using 8.00 mm hook*

Round 1: chain 7 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 4 sc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of the round)

Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just ss to), 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st

Round 3: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts

Round 4: 1 ss in each st around and FO

5-10 year and Adult sizes

*Using 6.50 mm hook*

Round 1: chain 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides); 2 dc in the 2nd st from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 4 dc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of the round)

Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you ss to in the end of round 2), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1sc into the ss

Round 3: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts

Round 4: 2 sc in the first st of the round, 1 ss in each st around, FO

Eye Patches

Using a 5.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Bernat Softee Chunky [5] – make 2

Preemie and 0-3 month sizes

Round 1: chain 6, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, turn and begin working along the bottom 1 sc in the first st (the same one you did the last sc in), 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st, 1 ss to the skipped chain

Round 2: 2 sc in the first st (the same you ss to), 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around

3-12 month size

Round 1: chain 6, 1 sc in the 2^nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 3 sc in the end stitch, turn and continuing along the bottom of the chain (skipping the base of the end stitch), 1 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 ss to the skipped chain (the chain stitch you skipped at the beginning of the round)

Round 2: 1 sc in the same st you just ss to, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 ss to the ss

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around, FO

Toddler (1-5 year) size

*Using 8.00 mm hook*

Round 1: chain 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 2 dc in the 2nd st from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 4 dc in the last st; turn your work to begin working along the bottom edge of the current row: 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, ss to the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 2)

Round 3: 2 sc in the first st of the round, 1 ss in each st around, FO

5-10 year and Adult sizes

*Using 6.50 mm hook*

Round 4: 2 sc in the first st of the round, 1 ss in each st around, FO

Pupil

Using a 5.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Bernat Softee Chunky [5] – make 2

Preemie, 0-3 month and 3-12 month sizes

Round 1: 6 sc in an AL, 1 ss to the first sc of the round, F/O

Toddler (1-5 years) size

*Using 5.50 mm hook*

Round 1: 4 sc in a AL [4]

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around [8]

Round 3: ss around and F/O

5-10 year and Adult sizes

Round 1: 4 sc in a AL [4]

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around [8]

Round 3: (1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st) 4 times [12]

Round 4: ss around and F/O

Iris

Using a 5.00 mm hook (unless otherwise noted) and Bernat Softee Chunky [5] – make 2

Preemie, 0-3 month, 3-12 month sizes

Round 1: 10 sc in an AL, 1 ss to the first sc of the round, F/O

Toddler (1-5 years) size

*Using 5.50 mm hook*

Round 1: 5 sc in a AL [5]

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around [10]

Round 3: 2 sc in each of the first 3sts, ss around and F/O [13]

5-10 year and Adult sizes

Round 1: 8 hdc in an AL

Round 2: (1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st) 4 times

Round 3: 1 ss in each st around and F/O

Whiskers and optional white fleck in each eye are sewn on using white yarn (Bernat Softee Chunky) and a yarn needle.

Crochet Baby Converse!

This pattern is not my own but it some crochet inspiration: enjoy!

Crocheted Baby Converse!

Remember this sneak peek a couple of weeks ago?

Well, here is the full reveal! :)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this awesome {FREE} crocheted baby Converse pattern by Suzanne Resaul over at Ravelry!

(You can tell which was my first shoe ever since my black stripes weren't as even then...I learned as I went along. :)

I've had a LOT of fun lately crocheting baby shoes for my many pregnant friends. :)

I love all the bright colors you can make.

I love that it can be for boys

paired up with the football baby cocoon for a newborn boy gift!

or girls.

nothing says girlie-girl like pink & purple Converse with flowers in the background!

I love that the pattern is FREE and adorable and so, so tiny!!! Small things are always cuter. :) I seriously smile, and even giggle a little to myself with glee, when I look at these. Especially when they weren't finished yet:

Don't they just make YOU smile? :)

I will say, I struggled to follow the directions (maybe it was just me), so no two shoes are exactly alike. (That just adds to the handmade charm, right? :) Also, the beginning is a little challenging as you start since it's all so tight, but by the end it's MUCH easier. AND, I didn't have the hooks she said to have, so I used .25 mm smaller for each...which works out since they are BABY shoes! (Maybe sometime I'll try to adapt the pattern to MY SIZE feet...I could use some cool house slippers. :) The first shoe took me 6-7 hours from start to finish as I tried to figure out what she meant in each step, but by the end, after I figured it out, it only took me 2 1/2-3 hours for each shoe. So if you're a crocheter, give them a shot!

Building to a Chain: The Single Crochet

This is the most basic form of crochet and you can create many things with this. Once you get the hang of it, you can make almost anything you want.

Step one: after making a chain, put the yarn
on top of your pinky finger, under your middle
and ring finger, and on top of your pointer finger.

Step 2: When starting a first row, skip one stitch
before placing the next stich.
*tip: it is easiest to find the next stitch to go in
by stretching the yarn and putting the hook into
the stitch after the yarn that is diagonal.

Pull the yarn through only the first loop
on the hook.

Wrap the yarn around and then pull the yarn through
both loops on the hook.

On your second row, be sure to put the
hook through both loops on top and
do the rest the same.

And this is what it looks like after a
few rows!
Enjoy:)

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Crochet scarf with flowers

this pattern is not my own, but I really like the way it looks. I would use different colors, but it still looks really good. this is from: http://luisafelice.blogspot.com/2010/12/crochet-scarf-with-flowers.html

Crochet scarf with flowers

I really cant write patterns..and my crochet is not that great but here is a pattern for a scarf i made. I crocheted a scarf in a simple stitch, i believe it was a treble all the way, you can make this as long as you like. I made 5 flowers but again its up to you.
If you dont want to make the scarf you can buy it HERE

Crochet flowers (got this off my aunt, but as Ii said, i crochet my own way but i think this is as close as it gets!)

Abbreviations:

ch = chain; dc = double crochet; lp = loop; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; ss = slip stitch;tr = treble crochet.

Round 1:Ch5,, join into a circle, work 15sc into circle. Ss into first ch.

Round 2: Ch4, * skip 1sc, 1dc into next sc, ch1, rep from * 6 times more. Join with a ss into the 3rd of the first 4ch.

Round 3: Work 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1sc, * into next ch loop, work 1sc, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1sc, rep from * into each ch loop, making 8 petals. Join with a ss into first ch.

Round 4 Working behind the petals made in the 3rd round, make ss between 2 petals, ch 4, * 1sc between next 2 petals, ch3, rep from * to end. The ch loops made lie behind the petals of the previous row. Join with a ss into first ch.

Round 5 Make the next row of petals by working 1sc, 1dc, 2tr, 1dc, 1sc into each ch loop. Join with a ss into first sc.

I hope this makes sense!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

sailor hat pattern

So for this simple sailor hat, I used some 100% cotton thinner yarn, but if you want it softer go ahead, but you might have to make it a little smaller. Softer yarn= thicker and more stretchy. I like the look of this better that is why I chose it. So you will start off with blue yarn, then red, then red, and lastly for the anchor, black.

Main hat:
blue:
-use magic loop to ch 8, sl st to join.
-ch 1; 2 hdc in each ch around; (16 hdc) sl st to join
-ch 1; (2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in next hdc) around (24 hdc) sl st to join
-ch 1; (2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 st) around (32 st) sl st to join
-ch 1 (2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 st) around (40 st) sl st to join
-ch 1 (2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 st) around (48 st) sl st to join
-ch 1 (2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 st) around (56 st) sl st to join
-ch 1 (2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 st) around (64 st) sl st to join
-ch 1 (2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 7 st) around (72 st)sl st to join
-ch 1 (2hdc i next st, 1 hdc in next 8 st) around (80 st) sl st to join
-ch 1; (1hdc in each st around) repeat until about 8 rows or desired length
- end off; change colors to red
red:
-sl st to join; ch 1, (hdc 2tog) around (40 st)
-ch1; (hdc 2tog, hdc 1) around (32 st); end off
white:
-sl st to join; ch 1 (hdc 2tog, hdc in next 2 sts) around (24 st)
-ch1; hdc in every st around; repeat 2 times; end off
black:
-make 3 separate chains; one of 4, one of 6, and one of 8
-with a thick needle, sew it onto the hat in the shape of an anchor

learning how to crochet

For all you beginners out there, I hope this helps. Here are some step by step instructions to start to crochet .

The next three photos are showing the beginning of your 'chain' or first row that you will add on to. You do this by wrapping the yarn around your pointer finger and thumb.

After the yarn is wrapped around, grab the longer end of the yarn.

Continue pulling through the loop until you have made a slip knot.

<- finished slip knot

now put the top of your crochet hook in the slip knot to begin your chain

now pull the longer string through the loop that is on your hook.

Continue doing this until you have a chain of desired length

Now you have completed your first chain! whew! now it is time to build onto that so you have something useful (besides a really long necklace)

And this is what a completed chain looks like!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Starting to Crochet

In starting to crochet, there are a few basic things you need to know to succeed. First of all, it is nice to know how to crochet so I will post a good link explaining it well. With knowing this, it is also nice to know how to read a pattern. The first thing to know about reading a pattern is abbreviations, so here is a handy translation:
ch-chain
sl st or ss- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
hdc- half double crochet
Now these are the basic stitches, and it gets more complex from there, but this will start you off.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Teddy Sweater and Hat (Knit)

As I was browsing the World Wide Web this evening, I stumbled upon this adorable Teddy Sweater and Hat Knitting pattern. I know this is not a crochet pattern and I am not the bomb at knitting myself, but for all you knitters out there, your welcome. I am an aunt to two adorable babies and I would consider to learn how to knit well just to make this pattern:

http://www.redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/LW3418.pdf

Introduction to Granny's Creations

Why Grannies Creative Creations?

First, I will start this blog out by explaining what it is all about. For my high school's mass media class, we all have been assigned to create some type of media. It has always been an ongoing joke with my friends and I that I am a teenage version of a grandmother. I love to crochet, I use hair rollers, and I use old fashioned language on occasion. I thought there wouldn't be anything better than to create a blog about crocheting. On this blog, I will be posting crochet patterns and photos showing my latest work. A great part about this is that the patterns will all be free! No more paying just for a pattern, that would be silly.

I have a list of patterns I would like to create, but an outer opinion would be greatly appreciated so feel free to add to the list of patterns I will be making:

Baby Attire:

-Newborn Girl's Hat (with a flower and a bill)

-Dog Hat

-Sailor Hat

-Monkey hat

-Booties

Adult hats:

-Simple Beanie

-Lacy Woman's Hat

-Swag Beanie with a bill (for all you crocheting bros out there)

These are the options so far, but if their are any suggestions, please let me know. I will also be posting patterns that have inspired my thoughts. I hope this is a beginning to a helpful blog, and again let me know if there are any ways to make it better. I will also be posting patterns that I have made and enjoyed :)