BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY BEANIE SKI HAT- free pattern!!

I bought a ton of Bernat Softee Chunky yarn for 99 cents each at Michaels, so of course, I had to find a suitable pattern for making beanies with it. I could not find a satisfactory one on the internets, so I ended up modifying existing ones till I was satisfied with it. So here you go, I am sharing it with you!

BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY BEANIE SKI HAT- free pattern!!

If making it in one color, you will end up using less than 1 skein of Bernat Softee Chunky yarn.

With sz K hook, Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch to make a ring,

Rd 1: ch 2, 12 dc in ring, sl st to top of 1^st dc (12 dc),

Rd 2: switch to sz N hook, ch 2, 2 dc in each, sl st to top of 1^st dc (24 dc),

Rd 3:  ch 2, *2 dc in 1^st dc, 1 dc in next*, ** repeat till end, sl st to top of 1^st dc (36 dc),

Rd 4: You have to do 7 increases in this round- try to spread them evenly- ch 2, 2 dc in 1^st dc, 1 dc in next dc twice- repeat as needed to add a total of 7 dc, sl st to top of 1^st dc (43 dc),

Rd 5-10: ch 2, 1 dc in each dc, l st to top of 1^st dc (43 dc),

Rd 11: switch back to sz K hook, ch 1, 1 sc in each dc, sl st to 1^st sc. Fasten off, leave a 3” tail and weave in.

This will make a standard men's/ women's/ teen 20-22" head circumference size hat. I have several listed (also in team colors!!) in my Ebay store here, and also in My Etsy store!

Please leave me a comment if you try it out!!

Crochet Lariat necklace- FREE PATTERN!!

I crocheted a couple of Rose Lariat Necklaces, with a detachable rose brooch, listed here and here, inspired by a photo from http://pinkrosecrochet.blogspot.com/.

Since they did not provide a pattern, and I foresee myself making more of these, I decided to write down what I did to make my first one. And then, of course, I decided to share the goodness with the crafty interwebs! So here you go!

NECKLACE COLLAR

Ch 6, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 2 dc in next 2 ch, sc in last (leaf made),

Ch 130, sc in 31^st ch from hook, ch 8, skip 8 st, sc in 9^th one ( repeat 9 more times),

Ch 25, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, 2 dc in next 2 st, sc in next 20 sts (2^nd leaf made),

Ch 28, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, 2 dc in next 2 st, sc in next 23 sts (3^rd leaf made),

Ch 28, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, 2 dc in next 2 st, sc in next 23 sts (4^th leaf made),

Working back on the long part of the necklace on the “O”-shaped loops (shown below), we will be working sc-in to the loops, not individual ch.

5 Sc , ch3 picot, 5 sc in 1^st “O”, move to next “O” loop, repeat 5 sc, ch 3 picot, 5 sc, 9 more times,

44 sc in 30 ch end loop,

Working back on the other side of the  long part of the necklace on the “O”-shaped loops,

5 Sc , ch3 picot, 5 sc in 1^st “O”, move to next “O” loop, repeat 5 sc, ch 3 picot, 5 sc, 9 nore times, sl st into O-loop, fasten off, weave in the end.

I used a rose pattern (free one, of course) that I found online, but unfortunately did not pin, so I cannot share with you. 

If you do try out my pattern, I would love to hear from you, or you could even leave a comment with a link to your blog! As always, please keep in mind that I am not a professional crochet pattern writer, so if you do find mistakes, please just check with me, and I will try my best to help you out!!
If you would like to purchase one that I made, you can do so here! (Thank U :))

Wishing you all crafty times always!!

Sharing a wonderful coffee cozy pattern!

Just a quick post to share a new, and SUPER cute :) FREE pattern for Tulip coffee cup cozies that I found here! I got "hooked", pun definitely intended :D, and have made 9 of these in 2 days....I hope to list them in my Ebay store eventually! Till then, check out the free pattern, and enjoy the unusually warm weather (in my part of the world here, at least).....

Tea house wraps! Not just 1 or 2, but 3 of them!

My latest finishes- 3 versions of the Tea-house wrap (Free crochet pattern by Lion Brand), commissioned by a buyer to use for Christmas gifts! I am working on 2 more versions, will share when I'm done! The color choices are the buyer's, I cannot take credit for them :)
I loved the pattern, it is super simple. And I love how the tassels turned out!! They add the perfect finishing touch to each of these shawls.

Going Lovey crazy!!!.....and FREE ladybug lovie pattern :)

 I have been making a ton of crochet lovie/ security blankets lately. What a fun quick project! The ones above, Hello Kitty and the owl one are from here! I got the free pattern for a basic granny square from here. If you would like to purchase a ready made item, my creations are listed here.

I wrote up my own pattern for this ladybug one, and I'm happy to share that here. As always, my disclaimer still applies: I am not a professional crochet pattern writer!

LADY BUG LOVEY BLANKIE PATTERN:

Cascade yarns 60% acrylic, 40% merino (you can use any worsted weight yarn)

1 SKEIN RED, SCRAPS OF BLACK, SCRAP OF WHITE.

Sz H/ 5.5 hook

Ch 5, sl st to form ring,

Rd 1: ch 3, 15 dc in ring

Rd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc after, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 3: ch 3, 1 dc in same st, *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 4: ch 3, 1 dc in same st,  *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 5: ch 3, *1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 6: ch 3, *1 dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 7: ch 3, *1 dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 8: ch 3, *1 dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 9: ch 3, *1 dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 10: ch 3, *1 dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 11: ch 3, *1 dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 12: ch 3, *1 dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 13: ch 3, *1 dc in next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 14: (Do in black) ch 3, *1 dc in next 12 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 15: 3 ch, sl st in 2^nd dc, repeat till done around entire edge. FO.

Lady bug (Black):

 Rd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st to form a circle.

Rd 2: ch1, 2 sc in each sc (12 sc), sl st.

Rd 3: ch1, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each sc*, to end, sl st (18 sc).

Rd 4: ch1, *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each sc*, to end, sl st  (24 sc).

Rd 5: ch1, *1 sc in next 3  sc, 2 sc in each sc*, to end, sl st (30 sc).

Rd 6: ch1, *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in each sc*, to end (36 sc).

Rd 7: ch1, sc in each sc (blo), sl st.

Rd 8: ch 1, *1 sc in next 3 sc, sc 2 tog* to end, sl st

Rd 9: ch 1, *1 sc in next 2 sc, sc 2 tog, 1 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog* to end, sl st

Rd 10: ch 1, *1 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog* to end, sl st

Rd 11: ch 1, sc 2 tog  each 2 st , sl st

Sew on eyes, and stuff at this time (do not overstuff). Then sew opening shut and sew ladybug in the middle of the lovie. Attach optional red chenille stem antenna or crochet ch antenna.

EYES: (white) : ch 2 , 6sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st to 1^st sc.

Ch1, 2 sc in each sc, sl st (12 sc).

Sew black button in the middle of each. (MAKE 2).

SPOTS (black): MAKE 6: ch 3, in 3^rd ch from hook- 12 dc, sl st to top of 1^st dc,

Rd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each dc, sl st to top of 1^st dc, FO leaving tail to sew.

Space out your 6 spots symmetrically around ladybuy body and sew on. Weave in your ends , take cute pics and SHARE ON FB, INSTAGRAM, YOUR BLOG, PIN IT, PLEASE REMEMBER TO LINK BACK, LEAVE ME A COMMENT :) KEEP ON CRAFTING, WORLD!!

Yay, free pattern for horse scarf!!

I made about 4 of the horse scarves before I moved onto fresher pastures :) You can see the photos of my horse scarf in my previous post. This time around I wrote down my directions. 

Disclaimer: I saw this scarf first shared on The Crochet Crowd FB page, and do not know who is the original creator of this pattern. I just looked at some of the pictures shared by people and came up with my own directions based on inspiration from those photos. If you are the original creator, please contact me via this blog, and I will give you credit on my blog/ link back to you as the original creator of this design. Also, I am not a professional crochet pattern writer, so this is my amateur attempt at putting together followable directions. Please use EXTREME CAUTION when attempting to follow my pattern , and do so at your own risk (or the risk of messing up a skein of yarn and wasting an hour or so of your time??).

That being said, I was able to follow along and create 3 more scarves with no issues. Plus, if you leave me a comment/ question, I will try to help you out :) Lastly, if you do succeed in making one, I would be THRILLED BEYOND MEASURE to hear from you!!

HORSE SCARF FREE CROCHET PATTERN:

USE SZ 5-5.5 HOOK, WORSTED WEIGHT YARN 1 SKEIN, AND SCRAPS OF CONTRAST COLOR. 

GAUGE IS NOT IMPORTANT FOR THIS PATTERN.

YOU START THE HORSE SCARF FROM THE SNOUT/ NOSE PART, END WITH THE LEGS, THEN CROCHET ALL THE LITTLE PIECES TO SEW ON LATER. MAIN BODY OF SCARF:

SNOUT (DO IN WHITE OR YOUR LIGHTER COLOR)- 10 ch, HDC in 2^nd ch and each after that (9 hdc)

Next row- 11hdc (one increase at each end)

Next- 13hdc

15hdc

15hdc

13 hdc

13hdc, fasten off,

tie rust color (OR DARKER COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE)

3 CH (1^st dc), 12 dc (one in each hdc),

13 dc

(one incr at each end) 15 dc

17 dc,

19dc,

21 dc,

21 dc,

23 dc,

23dc,

decr at each end for next 3 rows (17 dc),

17dc for next 3 rows,

1 more decr- 15dc- for next 75 rows (main length of scarf),

Starting legs-

Increases at each end for next 3 rows (23 dc),  split into half- do 2 rows as such, then 2 rows of decr, 7 more rows, last 2 rows white – 1 decr in each.

Ear: Leave a 9-10” long tail at the beginning for sewing the ear on. ch 7, dc in 4^th ch from hook, and in every ch after ( 5 dc total)

Dc incr, dc in each, dc incr (7 dc),

9 dc

7 dc

5 dc

3 dcr,

3 hdc tog

white ear inserts: Leave a 7” long tail at the beginning for sewing the ear on. 6 ch, dc in 4^th ch from hook, and in every ch after (4 dc total)

6 dc

8 dc

6 dc

3 dcr

3 hdc tog

WHITE SNOUT TOPPER- Leave a 12-14” long tail to sew. 7 CH, DC IN 4th ch from hook, 4 more dc,

Incr (7 dc), 3 more rows of 7 dc, 1 decr, 6 rows of 6 dc, done.

Nostrils: ch 2, 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, join rd and leave a long tail to sew ( make 2)

Eyes: 8 ch, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc

do one row of sc on top with one incr

Mane: Cut 5” pieces of yarn, about 30, and hook up for mane.

Make a tassle for the tail, and YOU’RE DONE!