Hooking Along

Get Your Glitz On Santa Hat

2011-07-12T21:33:00.000-07:00

Yarn Bee Gilt Eyelash:
1 ball Star Ruby
1 ball Twinkle
Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn Sparkle:
1 skein Red Sparkle
1 skein White Sparkle
Size L (8.0mm) hook

Note: Gilt Eyelash is a hard yarn to see stitches in, even with a strand of worsted weight held together with it. It may be helpful to place a marker at the beginning of ever round for this pattern.

With Star Ruby and Red Sparkle held together, ch 6.

1. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc, now and throughout), 7 hdc in ring. Sl st to first hdc to join (8 hdc).

2. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join (8 hdc).

3. Ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, join (16 hdc).

4. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join (16 hdc).

5. Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st) around, join (24 hdc).

6. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join (24 hdc).

7-9. Repeat round 6.

10. Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around, join (32 hdc).

11. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join (32 hdc).

12-14. Repeat round 11.

15. Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) around, join (40 hdc).

16. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join (40 hdc).

17-19. Repeat row 16.

20. Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) around, join (48 hdc).

21. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join (48 hdc).

22-25. Repeat row 21. At end of round 25, join White Sparkle and Twinkle. Cut Red Sparkle and Star Ruby.

26 - 31. Work even. FO and fold up brim.

With White Sparkle and Twinkle, make a pompom and attach it to the end of the hat.

Beginner's In-The-Round Ear Warmer

2011-05-23T21:13:00.000-07:00

1 ball James C. Brett Marble (DK weight)

Set of size 6 DPNs

Yarn needle

With no increases or decreases, this is a good first project for working with double-pointed needles. Worsted weight yarn will also work for this pattern.

Cast on 27 sts. Distribute evenly over 3 dpn’s.

Knit one round, place marker.

Knit around until piece measures approx. 19 ½ inches from beg. FO, leaving a long tail.

Stitch ends together.

Color Fusion Throw

2011-04-06T17:38:00.000-07:00

Lion Brand Jiffy, 7 balls (3.5 oz) each:

CA (Shocking Pink)

CB (Apple Green)

CC (Aqua)

Q (15.0 mm) hook

P (11.5 mm) hook

Approx. 63 x 48 inches, excluding fringe.

Notes: Entire afghan is worked holding two strands together. In this particular pattern, I used only one chain at the end of each row to avoid having gaps where the fringe was going to go.

With Q hook and CA and CB held together, ch 86.

1. Hdc in 3^rd ch from hook and each ch across (84 hdc). Ch 1, turn.

2. Hdc in each ch across. Cut CA, join CC (84 hdc). Ch 1, turn.

3, 4. With CC and CB held tog, hdc in each st across. At end of row 4, cut CB, join CA. Ch 1, turn (84 hdc).

5, 6. With CA and CC held together, hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. At end of row six, cut CC, join CB. Ch 1, turn.

Continue working in established pattern (hdc in each across, ch 1, turn) in following color scheme:

(2 rows CA and CB

2 rows CC and CB

2 rows CA and CC.)

Repeat ( ) until piece measures approximately 48 inches from beg, FO.

Matching colors, use P hook to add fringe to ends of rows.

Cute As a Button iPod Cozy

2011-01-24T02:22:00.000-08:00

This cozy will fit 4^th and 5^th generation iPod Nanos.

1 ball I Love This Cotton

1 small button

F (3.5 mm) hook

Yarn needle

Ch. 17

1. Sc in first ch, dc in next ch. (Sc in next ch, dc in next ch) across. Ch 1, turn (16 sts).

2. Sc in first st, dc in next st. (Sc in next st, dc in next st) across. Ch 1, turn (16 sts).

3. Repeat row 2 until piece measures 4 ¼ inches from beg. Ch 1, turn.

4. Sl st in first 4 sts, ch 14, sl st in next 4 sts. FO. **Note: the number of chains can be varied to accommodate different sized buttons.**

Fold the cozy in half to determine button placement, and sew button to the front of the cozy. Stitch the bottom and side together, leaving a small hole in the bottom for headphones, if desired. FO, weave in ends.

Ski Bunny Hat

2011-01-20T21:57:00.000-08:00

2 balls Yarn Bee Melody Bulky Wool Blend

I (5.5 mm) hook

Yarn needle (optional)

Crown

Ch 5, sl st to form ring, ch 1.

1. 6 sc in ring, sl st to first sc to join. Ch 1 (does NOT count as first sc, now and throughout). (6 sc).

2. 2 sc in each st around. Join, ch 1 (12 sc).

3. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around, join. Ch 1 (18

sc).

4. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around, join. Ch 1 (24 sc).

5. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around, join. Ch 1 (30 sc).

6. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around, join. Ch 1 (36 sc).

7. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, join. Ch 1 (42 sc).

8. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) around, join. Ch 1 (48 sc).

9. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc) around, join. Ch 1 (54 sc).

10. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc) around, join. Ch 1 (60 sc).

11. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 9 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc) around, join. Ch 1 (66 sc).

12. Work even until piece measures approximately 7 inches from beginning. FO.

Band

Ch 9.

1. Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each ch across (8 sc).

2. Ch 1, sc in blo of each sc across.

3 – 65. Repeat row 2.

66. Sc first and last rows together. FO.

Sew or sl st band to flo of last row of crown. The easiest way to do this is to put the band on the outside of the hat. The hat will seem to bunch at first, but that’s okay. It’ll even out. FO.

Earflaps

1. Join yarn to blo of any stitch on last row of crown. Sc in same stitch and next 10 sts across. Ch 1, turn (11 sc).

2 – 9. Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (11 sc).

10. 2 sc tog, sc in next 7 sc, sc last 2 sc tog, ch 1, turn (9 sc).

11. Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (9 sc).

12. Sc first 2 sc tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc last 2 sc tog, ch 1, turn (7 sc).

13. Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (7 sc).

14. Sc first 2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc last 2 sc tog, ch 1, turn (5 sc).

15. Sc in each sc across, FO (5 sc).

Skip 24 sts, join yarn in next st. Repeat rows 1 -15 of first earflap. FO, weave in ends.

Oversized Cobblestone Washcloth

2010-11-14T12:12:00.000-08:00

1 ball Bernat Cotton Tots

J (6.0 mm) hook

Ch 31.

1. Sc in first 2^nd ch from hook, dc in next ch. (Sc in next ch, dc in next ch) across. Ch 1, turn (30 sts).

2. Sc in first dc, dc in next sc. (Sc in next dc, dc in next sc) across. Ch 1, turn (30 sts).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures approximately 9 ½ inches. Ch 1, turn.

Sc in next 29 sts, 3 sc in last dc, 29 sc evenly along side of washcloth, 3 sc in unused lp of beg ch. Sc in next 28 unused lps of beg ch. 3 sc in last lp, 29 sc evenly along other side of washcloth, join with sl st to first sc (124 sc).

Ch 4 (counts as first trc), 2 trc in same st. (Ch 1, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 1, skip next 2 sc, 3 trc in next sc) around to last 4 sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, skip last sc, join with sl st to first trc. FO, weave in ends.

Simple Stripes Scarf (Knit)

2010-11-13T13:32:00.000-08:00

1 ball Lion Brand Wool Ease Color A (black)

1 ball Lion Brand Wool Ease Color B (white/multi – it’s the sparkly one)

1 ball Lion Brand Wool Ease Color C (grey heather)

Size 7 needles

With CA, cast on 20.

Rows 1 - 6: Knit across, switch to CB.

7, 8: Knit across, switch to CC.

9 - 14: Knit across, switch to CA.

15, 16: Knit across, switch to CB.

17 - 22: Knit across, switch to CC.

23, 24: Knit across, switch to CA.

Repeat rows 1 – 24 until piece measures approximately 47 to 47.5 inches from beg.

Repeat rows 1 – 6.

FO, weave in ends.

Glow In the Dark Jack-O-Lantern

2010-10-18T19:51:00.000-07:00

1 ball Loops & Threads Impeccable in the color “Pumpkin” (any orange worsted weight yarn will do)
A few yards green worsted weight yarn
H (5.0 mm) hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Glow-in-the-dark fabric paint
Yarn needle

With orange yarn, ch 31.

1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn (30 hdc).

2. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc in back loops only across. Ch 1, turn (30 hdc).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures approximately 13 ½ inches from beg, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fold piece in half and whip stitch the ends together. Don’t finish off just yet: weave the needle through the ends of the rows and gather.

Stitch over where you gathered to close the hole securely. Cut yarn, turn piece inside out. Stuff with fiberfill.

Using a long strand of yarn, gather the open side of the pumpkin, and stitch over the hole. Do not finish off. Insert the needle into the bottom center of the pumpkin and pull it out of the center of the other end. You will have to smash the pumpkin down quite a bit to do this, but that’s okay. Pull the yarn tight. This will make the pumpkin pull in in the center to make it look more like an actual pumpkin than just a big orange ball.

Run the yarn through the middle of the pumpkin a couple more times, pulling the yarn tight with each pass through. Tie off and cut yarn.

Stem

With green yarn, ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. FO (6 sc).

Stitch stem to top of pumpkin.

Using craft paint, put a face on your pumpkin, and let dry.

All That Pizazz Keyhole Scarf

2010-09-07T15:41:00.000-07:00

1 skein Lion Brand Homespun Color A
1 skein Lion Brand Homespun Color B
1 ball Sirdar Zanzibar
K (6.5 mm) hook

With 1 strand Homespun CA and 1 strand Zanzibar held together, ch 15.

1. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn (13 hdc).

2. Hdc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn (13 hdc).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures 13 inches from beginning. Cut Homespun CA, join CB.

Holding Homespun and Zanzibar tog, repeat row 2 until piece measures approximately 22 inches from beg.

3. Hdc in first 2 sts, ch 9, hdc in last 2 sts.

4. Hdc in each hdc and ch across. Ch 1, turn (13 hdc).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures 26 inches from beg. FO, add fringe.

Triple Warm Ear Warmer

2010-09-06T14:26:00.000-07:00

This ear warmer is worked in a tube. A single layer of fleece goes inside, giving it three layers to help keep ears warm. It's not as large as it looks in the picture. My mannequin head is apparently a little undersized, lol. This ear warmer is actually quite comfortable, and will fit a man or a woman. Great charity project.

1 Skein Caron Simply Soft Yarn
Matching thread
Scrap of fleece 22 inches by 3 inches.
G (4.0) hook
Sewing needle
Yarn needle

Ch 32. Being careful not to twist, join ends with a sl st.

1. Ch 1. Sc in same ch and each ch around. Join to first sc with sl st (32 sc).

2. Ch 1, sc in same st and each st around. Join (32 sc).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures 22 ½ inches. Cut yarn.

Insert fleece into ear warmer and stitch into place. If it makes it easier, you can turn the ear warmer inside out to do this. Be careful not to stretch it, though, and be sure to only stitch through the fleece and one layer of the ear warmer.

Stitch ends together, FO.

Tuck Me In iPod Nano Sleeve

2010-07-29T11:20:00.001-07:00

You will be able to get several sleeves out of one ball of yarn. This sleeve will fit the 4th and 5th generation iPod Nanos.

1 ball Noro Kureyon

G (4.0mm) hook

Yarn needle

Ch 9.

1. Sc in each ch across. Working in unused loops of foundation ch, sc in each ch across. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc).

2. Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st to first sc.

Repeat row 2 until piece measures approx. 4 inches from beg. Ch 1, turn (16 sc).

3. Ch 1, sc in next 8 sc. Ch 1, turn (8 sc).

4-8. Repeat row 3.

9. Sc first 2 sc tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn (6 sc).

10. Sc first 2 sc tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn (4 sc).

11. Sc first 2 sc tog, sc last 2 sc tog, FO (2 sc).

Strap

Ch 3

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and last sc. Ch 1, turn.

2. Sc in both sc, ch 1, turn.

Repeat row 2 until piece measures approx. 3 inches long. FO.

Stitch ends to the top of the sleeve, weave in ends

Sunshine Baby Earflap Hat

2010-05-10T21:19:00.001-07:00

1 ball Katia Magic

H (5.0) hook

Ch 5, sl st to form ring. Ch 1, turn.

1. 6 sc in ring. Sl st to first sc to join (6 sc).

2. Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join (12 sc).

3. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc. (2sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around, join (18 sc).

4. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around, join (24 sc).

5. Ch1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around, join (30 sc).

6. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around, join (36 sc).

7. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, join (42 sc).

8. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) around, join (48 sc).

9. Ch1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc) around, join (54 sc).

Work even until piece measures approx. 5 ½ inches from crown to brim. Ch 1, turn.

Ear Flaps

1. Sc in next 10 sc. Ch 1, turn (10 sc).

2 - 8. Sc in each sc 10.

9. Sc first 2 sc tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn (8 sc).

10. Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (8 sc).

11. Sc first 2 sc tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn (6 sc).

12. Sc first 2 sc tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc last 2 sc tog. FO (4 sc).

Skip 13 sc. With right side facing, join yarn to next sc. Repeat ear flap rows 1 - 12.

Sherpa Wannabe Scarf

2010-03-13T21:46:00.000-08:00

2 balls Lion Suede

1 ball Bernat Soft Boucle

K (6.5) hook

J (6.0) hook

Outer Layer

With Lion Suede and K hook, ch 13.

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn (12 sc).

2. Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn (12 sc).

3. Repeat row 2 until piece measures approx. 50 ½ inches. FO.

Inner Layer

With Soft Boucle and J hook, ch 13.

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (12 sc).

2. Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn (12 sc).

3. Repeat row 2 until piece measures approx. 50 ½ inches. FO.

With outer layer facing you, sc pieces together.

Woodland Princess Ear Warmer

2010-01-03T23:17:00.000-08:00

Woodland Princess Ear Warmer

1 ball Paton’s Nuance (color in model is Highlands) OR 1 ball Paton's Divine

J (6.0) hook

Bpdc = back post double crochet

Fpdc = front post double crochet

Bobble: Yo, insert hook into next st, yo and draw up a loop, (yo and insert hook into same st, yo and draw up a loop) three times, yo and draw through all 9 loops on hook.

Picot: Sc in next st, ch 3, sc in same st.

Ch 12.

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn (11 sc).

2. Working in back loops only, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn (11 sc).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures 5 ½ inches across.

3. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), turn, working in both loops, hdc in each st across (11 hdc).

4. Ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across.

5. Ch 2, fpdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts, fpdc in next st, hdc in last st.

6. Ch 2, bpdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, bobble in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, bpdc in next st, hdc in last st.

7. Repeat row 5.

8. Ch 2, bpdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts, bpdc in next st, hdc in last st.

9. Repeat row 5.

Repeat rows 6 through 9 four times (5 bobbles).

10. Working in back loops only, sc in each st across.

Repeat row 2 until piece measures approximately 18 inches.

Ch 1, 57 sc evenly along long edge of ear warmer. Ch 1, sc in each of unused loops of beg ch, 57 sc evenly along other edge. With right sides together, sl st short ends together. Turn piece right side out.

With right side facing, ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, picot in next st. (Sc in next 2 sts, picot in next st) around, cut yarn.

Fuzzy Button-Up Neck Warmer

2009-11-30T11:20:00.001-08:00

Fuzzy Button-Up Neckwarmer

1 ball Lion Brand Jiffy

J (6.0 mm) hook

1 ¼ inch button

Yarn needle

Ch 13.

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn (12 sc).

2. Working in back loops only, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn (12 sc).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures 14 ¼ inches.

Next row: Working in back loops only, sc in first 3 sc, ch 6. Skip next 6 sc, sc in last 3 sc. Ch 1, turn (6 sc and 1 ch-6 loop).

Next row: Continuing to work in back loops only, sc in each sc and ch across. Ch 1, turn (12 sc).

Working in back loops only, sc in each sc across for an additional 3 rows. FO.

Stitch button in middle of 4th row from beg ch (approximately 1 ¼ inches from beg ch).

Shells and Mesh Small Market Bag

2009-11-21T14:33:00.001-08:00

Shells and Mesh Small Market Bag

Sugar ‘N Cream: 4 (2.5 oz/120 yd) balls

G (4.0) hook

Base

Ch 4, sl to first ch to join.

1. Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join (6 sc).

2. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (12 sc).

3. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around, join (18 sc).

4. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around, join (24 sc).

5. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around, join (30 sc).

6. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around, join (36 sc).

7. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, join (42 sc).

8. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) around, join (48 sc).

9. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc) around, join (54 sc).

10. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc) around, join (60 sc).

11. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 9 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc) around, join (66 sc).

12. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc) around, join (72 sc).

13. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 11 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc) around, join (78 sc).

14. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 12 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc) around, join (84 sc).

15. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 13 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 13 sc) around, join (90 sc).

16. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 14 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc) around, join (96 sc).

17. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 15 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc) around, join (102 sc).

18. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 16 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc) around, join (108 sc).

19. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 17 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 17 sc) around, join (114 sc).

20. Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 18 sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 18 sc) around, join (120 sc).

21. Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around, join (120 sc).

Body

1.Ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in first sc. Skip 3 sc. 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next st (shell made). *Skip 3 sc, shell in next sc. Repeat from * around, join to original ch 3 (30 shells).

2. Sl st in first dc and ch-1 sp, ch 3. (Dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-1 sp. (Shell in ch-1 sp of next shell) around, join with sl st to first dc (30 shells).

3. Repeat row 2.

4. Ch 1, sc in each dc around (do NOT sc in ch-1 spaces), join (120 sc).

5. Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join (120 sc).

6. (Ch 5, skip next four sc, sc in next sc) around, sc in last sc, join (24 ch-5 loops)

7. Sl st in first ch-5 loop, (Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop) around, join with sl st to first ch of beg ch-5 loop (24 ch-5 loops)

8-10. Repeat row 7.

11. Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join. Do NOT sc in scs. (120 sc).

12. Repeat row 1.

13. Ch 1, sc in each dc around (do NOT sc in ch-1 spaces,)join (120 sc).

14. Ch 1, sc in each st around, join (120 sc).

15-33. Repeat rows 6-14 twice more.

34. Ch 1, sc in each st around, join (120).

Handle

1. Sc in next 14 sc, ch 1, turn (14 sc).

2. Sc first 2 sc together, sc in next 10 sc, sc last two sc together. Ch 1, turn (12 sc).

3. Sc first 2 sc together, sc in next 8 sc, sc last two sc together. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc).

4. Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (10 sc).

Repeat row 4 until handle measures approx. 19.5 inches.

5. 2 sc in first sc. Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn (12 sc).

6. 2 sc in first sc. Sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn (14 sc).

Sl st handle to edging on opposite side of bag. FO. If desired, press with a cool iron.

Funky Chunky Earflap Hat

2009-09-22T10:30:00.000-07:00

2 balls Jiffy Thick ‘N Quick
M (9.0) hook

Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring.

1. Ch 1 (counts as first sc until otherwise noted), 5 sc in ring, sl st to join to first sc (6 sc).

2. Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st around, join (12 sc).

3. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st. *2 sc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around, join (18 sc).

4. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around, join (24 sc).

5. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around, join (30 sc).

6. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 4 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts. Repeat from * around, join (36 sc).

7. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 5 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * around, join (42 sc).

8. Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join (42 sc).

Repeat row 8 until hat measures 7 inches from crown to brim. Do not finish off.

Earflaps
1. Ch 1, sc in next 9 sc.

2-4. Ch 1 (no longer counts as first sc, now and throughout), sc across (9 sc).

5. Ch 1, 2 sc tog, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc tog (7 sc).

6. Ch 1, sc across (7 sc).

7. Ch 1, 2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc tog (5 sc).

8. Ch 1, 2 sc tog, sc in next st, 2 sc tog (3 sc). FO.

Skip 13 sc, join yarn in next st. Sc in same st and next 8 sts.
Repeat rows 2 - 8 of ear flap, FO, weave in ends.

Cut 6 48-inch strands of yarn. Pull 2 strands halfway through each of three sts on bottom of earflap and braid together, finishing in a knot at the end. Repeat for other earflap.

Sherpa Wannabe Ear Warmer

2009-09-07T10:44:00.000-07:00

1 ball Lion Suede
1 ball Bernat Soft Boucle
J (6.0) and I (5.5) hooks

Inner Layer

With I hook and Soft Boucle, ch 11.

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc).

2. Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (10 sc).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures approx. 19.5 inches. Fold in half and sl st ends together. FO.

Outer Layer

With Lion Suede and J hook, ch 9.

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

2. Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Repeat row 2 until piece measures approx. 21.5 inches, ch 1, do not turn.

72 sc evenly along side of ear warmer. Ch 1, sc in unused loops of beg ch, 72 sc even along other side. With wrong sides together, fold in half and sl st. ends together. FO, weave in ends.

Joining

With seams together, place inner layer inside of outer layer. Switch to J hook and Soft Boucle.

Join edge of layers together with sc in any st. Working in ends of rows of inner layer and sc edging of outer layer, sc around. (72 sc). Repeat for other edge of ear warmer. FO, weave in ends.

Sherpa Wannabe Hat

2009-08-30T11:36:00.000-07:00

Sherpa Wannabe Hat

1 ball Lion Suede
1 ball Bernat Soft Boucle (scraps will work, Boucle is used only for trim)
J (6.0) and I (5.5) hooks

Crown

With Lion Suede and J hook, ch 4, sl st to form ring.

1. Ch 1 (counts as first sc now and throughout), 5 sc in ring, join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc)

2. Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st around, join. (12 sc)

3. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next sts. *2 sc in next sc, sc in next st. Repeat from * around, join. (18 sc)

4. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around, join. (24 sc)

5. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around, join. (30 sc)

6. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 4 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts. Repeat from * around, join. (36 sc)

7. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 5 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * around, join. (42 sc)

8. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 6 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts. Repeat from * around, join. (48 sc)

9. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 7 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts. Repeat from * around, join. (54 sc)

10. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 8 sts. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts. Repeat from * around, join. (60 sc).

Work even until piece measures 7 inches from crown to base, sl st in last sc. Do not finish off.

Ear Flaps

Ch 1, turn.

1. Sc in next 12 sc, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

2, 3. Sc across, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

4. 2 sc tog, sc in next 10 sc, ch 1, turn. (11 sc)

5. Sc across, ch 1, turn. (11 sc)

6. 2 sc tog, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

7. Sc across, ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

8. 2 sc tog, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

9. Sc across, ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

10. 2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc tog. FO. (5 sc)

Skip 21 sts on brim of hat, join yarn, ch 1.

Repeat rows 1-10 of ear flap. This ear flap should line up with the other when the hat is folded in half. FO.

With I hook, join boucle to any stitch on brim.

(2 sc in each st until ear flap, 18 sc evenly along side of ear flap. 2 sc in each st across, 18 sc evenly on the other side of the ear flap.) Repeat around, join, FO.

Checker Bodecker Hat

2007-01-25T07:35:00.000-08:00

Materials: 2 colors Lion Brand Homespun
I (5.5 mm) hook

Abbreviations: CA = Color A (blue)
CB = Color B (purple)

You should be comfortable changing colors several times in one row in order to work this pattern.

1. With CA, ch 4. 11 dc in first ch, join. (12 dc).

2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around (24 dc).

3. Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around (36 dc).

4. Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc. *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 st. Repeat from * around. (48 dc).

5. Ch 3, dc in each st around (from now on, each round should have 48 dc).

6-11. Repeat row 5.

12. Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. Join CB. Dc in next 3 st, switch to CA. Dc in next 3 st. Alternate 3 sts CB, 3 sts CA around.

13. Starting with CA, repeat row 12.

14, 15. Starting with CB, repeat row 12. Finish off.

Checkerboard Hat

2006-11-25T22:27:00.000-08:00

Materials:
2 colors Lion Brand Homespun
J (6.00 mm) hk

CA = Color A (Candy Apple in example)
CB = Color B (Harvest in example)
This photo came out pretty dark; the colors are really much more vibrant.

You should be comfortable changing colors several times per row to work this pattern. Do not work over unused strand; instead, carry it behind your work, picking it up when needed.

1. Ch 4, 11 dc in first ch (12 dc).

2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around, join. (24 dc).

3. Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Rep from * around, join. (36 dc).

4. Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 st. *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 st. Rep from * around, join. (48 dc, now and throughout).

5. Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc. *With CB, dc in next 4 st. With CA, dc in next 4 st. Rep from * around, ending with 4 dc in CB.

6. Starting with CA, repeat row 5.

7, 8. Starting with CB, repeat row 5. The checkerboard pattern will now start to appear.

9-14. Repeat rows 5-8. Finish off CB.

15. Working over cut end of CB: ch 1, sc in each stitch around. FO.

Autumn Leaves Hat (Ladies)

2006-11-22T12:31:00.000-08:00

Materials:
2 colors Lion Brand Homespun
I (5.5 mm) hook

CA = Color A (Candy Apple in example)
CB = Color B (Harvest in example)

You should be comfortable changing colors several times in a row to work this pattern. Carry unused color along wrong side of work, rather than crocheting over it.

1. With CA, ch 4, 11 dc in first ch, join (12 dc).

2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around, join (24 dc).

3. Ch 3, dc in same st. Dc in next st, join CB. *With CB, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st. With CA, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Rep from * around, join (36 dc).

4. With CB, ch 1 (does NOT count as first sc). 2 sc in same st, sc in next 2 st. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st. Rep from * around, join (48 sc. You should have 48 stitches at the end of each round from now on.)

5. With CA, ch 3, dc in each st around join.

6. With CB, ch 1, sc in first st and each st around, join.

7. With CA, ch 3, dc in each st around, join

8. With CA, ch 3, dc in net 2 dc. *With CB, dc in next 3 st. With CA, dc in next 3 st. Rep from * around, join.

9. Repeat row 6

10. Repeat row 7

11. Repeat row 6

12. Repeat row 7

13. Repeat row 8

14. Repeat row 6

15. With CB, ch 3, dc in each st around, join. End CB.

16. With CA, ch 3, dc in each st around, join.

FO.

Ladies' Checkered Earwarmer

2006-10-30T19:56:00.000-08:00

Materials:
2 colors Caron Simply Soft
F (3.75 mm) hook

Abbreviations:
CA: Color A (white)
CB: Color B (blue)
Bl: Back loop

Note: you should be comfortable changing colors to work this pattern. If you're not, see this link. Work over unused color.

With CA, ch 16.

1. Sc in each ch across (15 sc).

2. Sc in bl of each sc across (15 sc).

3. Repeat row 2 until piece measures 5 1/2 inches from beginning.

4. Working in both loops, sc in first 3 sc. Join CB and work 3 sc. Now, alternate between colors every 3 sc, ending with 3 CA.

5, 6. Work alternating 3 CA, 3 CB, beginning and ending with CA.

7 - 9. Work alternating 3 CB, 3 CA, beginning and ending with CB.

10-12. Work alternating 3 CA, 3 cB, beginning and ending with CA.

Repeat rows 7-12 until piece measures approx 12 1/2 inches from beginning. FO CB.

11. Working in bl only, sc in each sc across.

12. Repeat row 11 until piece measures approximately 18 inches from beginning. Do NOT finish off.

13. (Joining row) Sc ends together. FO.

Optional:
For added warmth and a softer earwarmer, gently brush the wrong side of with a stiff-bristled hairbrush. It makes yarn feel heavenly!

Country Terrace Scarf: Crochet

2006-10-22T17:59:00.000-07:00

2 Skeins Simply Soft Brites-Blue MintMaterials:
Size G (4.25 mm) hook

Note: I ran out of yarn when I was coming up with this pattern, and didn't want to increase my already outrageous stash with another skein. That's why the section on the left is so much shorter than the others. You'll have more than enough yarn with the 2 skeins of Simply Soft.

Ch. 23

1. Dc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (21 dc).

2. Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1, now and throughout), skip 1st dc, *dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc. Repeat from * across, ending with a dc in last dc. (10 ch-1 spaces, 11 dc)

3. Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in first ch-1 space and each dc and ch-1 space across. (21 dc)

4. Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc. *Ch 2, skip next st, sc in next st. Repeat from *across, ending with a sc in last dc. (10 ch-2 spaces, 11 sc).

5. Ch 1, turn. Sc into first ch-2 space. *Ch 2, sc in next ch-2 space. Repeat from * across, ending with a sc in last sc. (10 ch-2 spaces, 11 sc).

6. Repeat row 5 until peice measures approximately 12 inches from the beginning.

7. Ch 3, dc in next ch-2 sp and each dc across. (21 dc).

8. Repeat row 2.

9. Repeat row 7.

10. Repeat rows 2 through 9 four times more, ending on row nine.

Note number two: each section consists of rows 1 through 6. Each one should measure approximately 12 inches. While this isn't vital, it will help ensure that all of your sections are even.