Monthly Archives: March 2011

Crochet Flower Lesson

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Remember the video I posted of the lady making a half double crochet Easter Bunny hat in this blog post?  Well I realized I had accidentally removed her video from the post when I added a knitted pattern either last night or this morning so I went to find it and ended up glued to her video lessons for quite a while.

She has some really cool crochet flowers that she walks you thru making.  They are done in groups of 3 and layered.  I so want to make one to embellish either a hat or a headband.

Here is her video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpRWWHemkHs

Kitty Cat Baby Hat – Crochet

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This is still a work in progress.  You are free to use the pattern directions below and even crochet along with me.  I will be posting a pic of the FO as soon as its done.  (hung up on how to make almond shapes for the eyes……thinking…)

 

 

KITTY CAT Crochet Hat
Newborn – Double Crochet



This pattern is for a newborn sized hat in double crochet.  If you would like additional sizes, single crochet, half double crochet or are looking for different types of animal faces for hats please check this page on my website for updates: http://www.allyssite.com/crochet-animal-hats-index.html

Terms of Service for this pattern: You are free to use finished garments from this pattern as you choose.  If you give any credit to the website (www.allyssite.com) it would be greatly appreciated but not required.  If you feature this pattern on the internet or any physical publication, do not include the wording or text of the pattern, instead provide a link to our website.


My Gauge with Worsted Weight and a 6.5 mm crochet hook (size K) in double crochet is 6 st x 3 rows = 2″

You will need:

  • Worsted weight yarn
  • scrap yarn in contrasting colors if you are adding trim, any ears or facial features
  • Size K crochet hook
  • Smaller crochet hook or yarn needle to weave in ends.

Yarn needle to attach optional facial features

 

HAT Pattern

To double crochet the body of your hat

Chain 2 and double crochet 10 times into 2nd chain from hook or
if you are using magic circle make 10 dc in loop.

Row 1 – Make 2 dc’s in each stitch. Place marker on last stitch
made. You should have 20 stitches

Round 2 – *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch* repeat
around (30 stitches total)

NOTE – If you want to make this hat larger in round 3 increase
10 stitches instead of six like I did with the dog hat

Round 3 – *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in each of the next 5 stitches* repeat
around (36 stitches total)

Following rounds – dc in each stitch around hat making sure to
move marker with each completed row.

If you will be attaching earflaps crochet until hat measures 4“
tall and do NOT cut yarn. Then proceed with earflaps.

If you will not be attaching earflaps crochet until hat is 5“
tall, cut yarn, fasten and weave in end.

EARFLAPS

Dc 6 stitches beyond your maker

Ch 3 and turn

Dc across each stitch (6)

Turn. Do not chain. DC in the top of each stitch (you should now
have 5)

Turn. Do not chain. Dc in each stitch (4)

Repeat last row (3)

Fasten, cut yarn and weave in ends.

Skip across 4” and place a marker. This will be where you begin
your next earflap and the space between the ear covers will
become the back of the hat.

Slip stitch to attach yarn and proceed with earflap as you did
the first.

Trim- with contrast yarn attach with slip stitch behind right
ear. Ch 1, and sc around entire hat and earflaps. Cut yarn and
weave in loose ends.

Kitty Cat Ears and Nose/Mouth – (These same sizes work for the 0-3 mo size also)
Nb-3 mo

(Cat) Ears

Make 2

Chain 5

Rows 1 and 2: Sc 4, ch1, turn (4)

Row 3: Sc all, do not chain, turn (4)

Row 4: Sc all, do not chain, turn (3)

Row 5: Sc all, do not chain, turnn(2)

Row 6: Sc all, do not chain, turn (1)

(Cat) Nose

Ch4

In 2nd ch from hook triple crochet 2, slip stitch in next, 2 triple crochet in next.

Fasten and attach to hat

Crochet Earflap Hats for 6lb-7lb babies

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If you have been following my blogs you know I’ve been a crocheting fool trying to get down a hat pattern that will really fit a newborn baby instead of one that the baby will have to grow into.

In my family babies are 6lbs to 7 1/2 lbs and I want to be able to make hats as shower gifts that the babies can wear right away.

Earlier this week I finally (thought) I came up with a hat that would work, and I guess, for people having babies that are 8, 9 or omgosh 10 pounds but the more I think about it that is more of a 0-3 month size.  Leave it to me to continue over-thinking and re-doing   ::big sigh::

Here are the comparisons

A newborn hat that will sit on a 13 1/2 to 14 inch head

This hat measures just under 13 1/2" so it will fit a 13 1/2"-15 1/2" head or 0-3 months Click the pic for the pattern

 

This hat measures approx 12 1/3" If you have a small baby this will be a good newborn hat. Click the pic for the pattern

 

 

And here is what I used as a guide.

This is the hat the nurses put on Vee when she was born.  Gosh, I can’t believe she ever wore this.  Her head is bigger than mine now.  (Yes I have drove my family insane since taking up knitting and crocheting by measuring their heads, measuring the width across their face, behind their ears, even from their crown to the bottom of their earlobes.  It’s to the point I fear, they will start running when they see my yellow measuring tape in hand ;) )

 

Anyway back to the hat.  This is the hat she wore the day she was born.

 

 

This is it in comparison to the blue trimmed, 40 stitch hat located here

The double crochet hat is slightly larger on each side

The double crochet hat is slightly larger on each side.  Now it may only be a half inch or so but when you are talking about a little noodle that’s only 13 1/2 inches every cm is going to make a difference.

 

Now this hat, the hat trimmed in pink is pretty much identical in size as shown below

This hat measures right around 12 1/4″ to 12 1/3″.  That is 36 stitches in double crochet with my J hook (6.5 mm) which, if you keep up with my blog, will know that is the size hook I prefer as smaller ones make my hands ache.

To arrive at 36 stitches your last row of increases needs to be done a bit differently as you will be adding only 6 stitches to your 30 opposed to 10 to your 30.  Here is how I did it.

Round 3 – *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (36 stitches total)

That way you are adding an extra dc at the beginning and then on every 6th stitch.

Now I know most of the directions for increases I have seen have you start out with your regular stitches and increase every 10th, 6th, 8th, whatever but I like to do the increase in the first stitch.  To me it just makes more sense and I don’t have to worry about forgetting one.  You’re working with double crochet in rounds so it’s pretty basic–get your specified number of increases in per round.  If you prefer to do it in a different order than me I am sure your hat will turn out fine as long as you are doing your increases evenly around the hat.

The full pattern for the newborn hat is here.  Keep in  mind, the ears and the nose don’t have to be used and neither do the earflaps if you just want a beanie hat.

 

 

Crochet Sock Monkey Hat

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Sock Monkey Hat to Crochet

 

sock monkey hat pattern, crochet

Isn't this the cutest! If Ally checks out the blog she will be wanting one of these for Brady! You can click on the pic to go to the site with the pattern

I had to share this…It is positively adorable.

This pattern from the Knotty Knotty blog just went on my list of things to make the grandsons for Christmas and gave me a reason to buy some tweed yarns I’ve had my eye on ;)

You can visit her site and get the pattern either by clicking http://knottyknotty.blogspot.com/2011/03/free-sock-monkey-hat-pattern.html or just click on the pattern.

 

Newborn Hats for Hospitals

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I kept the hats our children received at the hospital when they were born. Vee’s and Stephanie’s were handknit and I keep them with my stashed yarn always thinking someday maybe I will knit these little hats to donate. Today, when I was checking out Knitting pattern Central’s new patterns I came across this free pattern. Aren’t they so cute??! http://themakeyourownzone.blogspot.com/2011/03/knitting-newborn-hats-for-hospitals.html

Guess when I’m off my kick of crocheting baby hats and animal hats I have an idea what I’ll be knitting :)

Puppy Dog Hat Pattern

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NEW - This hat pattern in toddler size >>>HERE

Crochet a Puppy Dog Animal Hat
0-3 months

Crochet Eyes, Ears and a nose to make a puppy dog hat.


 You will need

  • Worsted weight yarn
  • scrap yarn in contrasting colors for adding trim, eyes, nose, or ears
  • Size K crochet hook
  • Yarn needle to weave in ends.

 

This pattern is for a newborn sized hat in double crochet.  The finished hat is 13 1/2″ as opposed to many patterns you find for a 15″.  In my family this would be better suited for 0-3 months, which is different than newborn.  If you have a 6 or 7 pound baby you may want a hat a few stitches smaller. If you will in fact want a smaller hat so the baby can wear it home from the hospital, please check this page for a 6 or 7 lb baby hat.

If you would like additional sizes, single crochet, half double crochet or are looking for different types of animal faces for hats please check this page on my website for updates: http://www.allyssite.com/crochet-animal-hats-index.html

Terms of Service for this pattern: You are free to use finished garments from this pattern as you choose.  If you give any credit to the website (www.allyssite.com) it would be greatly appreciated but not required.  If you feature this pattern on the internet or any physical publication, do not include the wording or text of the pattern, instead provide a link to our website.

PRINTABLE PDF OF THIS PATTERN

 

Easily Navigate to the sections of this pattern:
Hat Eyes, Ears nose

HAT Pattern

To double crochet the body of your hat

Chain 2 and double crochet 10 times into 2nd chain from hook or
if you are using magic circle make 10 dc in loop.

Row 1 – Make 2 dc’s in each stitch. Place marker on last stitch
made. You should have 20 stitches

Round 2 – *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch* repeat
around (30 stitches total)

Round 3 – *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch* repeat
around (40 stitches total)

Following rounds – dc in each stitch around hat making sure to
move marker with each completed row.

If you will be attaching earflaps crochet until hat measures 4“
tall and do NOT cut yarn. Then proceed with earflaps.

If you will not be attaching earflaps crochet until hat is 5“
tall, cut yarn, fasten and weave in end.

EARFLAPS

Dc 6 stitches beyond your maker

Ch 3 and turn

Dc across each stitch (6)

Turn. Do not chain. DC in the top of each stitch (you should now
have 5)

Turn. Do not chain. Dc in each stitch (4)

Repeat last row (3)

Fasten, cut yarn and weave in ends.

Skip across 4” and place a marker. This will be where you begin
your next earflap and the space between the ear covers will
become the back of the hat.

Slip stitch to attach yarn and proceed with earflap as you did
the first.

Trim- with contrast yarn attach with slip stitch behind right
ear. Ch 1, and sc around entire hat and earflaps. Cut yarn and
weave in loose ends.

To add a dog face to the crochet hat just crochet and sew on these embellishments.  Because these animal hat patterns are for babies please make sure the eyes, ears, noses and other parts are securely sewn to your finished garment.  Personally I would not recommend buttons for children under three.

Keep in mind, these are for the newborn sized hats.  If you are trying to use this pattern for a larger hat you probably won’t like the look so check out site for more sizes: http://www.allyssite.com/crochet-animal-hats-index.html

Disclaimer – I am not a child safety expert nor am I providing guidance.  My statements regarding safety are only my opinions as a mother and grandmother.  By crocheting and adding these embellishments you claim full moral and legal responsibility for the outcome and safety of the hat you create.

 

Puppy Dog Ears – floppy

Leaving a tail of 12” ch 7-

1- dc in 4th ch from hook and all ch across (4)

2- ch2, turn, dc all (4), ch 2 and turn

3- Increase by making 2 dc in 1st stitch, dc across and 2
dc in last stitch (6) ch 2 and turn

4-5 6 7 dc all, ch 2, turn (6)

8- dc2tog, dc 2, dc2tog, ch2, turn

9- dc all (4) do not turn

Slip stitch into side of ear nearest your hook, ss all
the way around ear. Fasten and weave in ends.

Repeat for 2nd ear.

Fasten and cut yarn leaving a long enough tail for sewing
to hat.

Place on sides of hat. Pin in place and use same color
yarn and a large needle to sew the ears to the sides of the
hat.

Puppy Dog Eyes

(Make 2)

Ch 2

Row 1- 6 sc in last chain from hook

Row 2- 2 sc in each sc. Slip stitch to join.

Fasten and cut yarn leaving a long enough tail for sewing
to hat.

Place on front of hat. Pin in place and use same color
yarn and a large needle to sew the eyes to the front of the
hat. (If you are using an eye patch see below before sewing
on)

Puppy Dog Eye Patch

(optional- shown as blue in photo)

With eye patch color, ch 2 and follow instructions for
eyes except add an additional row as follows

Row 3- ch 1 (counts as first sc), sc in each sc around
(12)

Fasten and cut yarn leaving a long enough tail for sewing
to hat.

Place on of the eyes onto the eye patch with right sides
facing you. Making sure the eye is centered, sew it atop the
eye patch and trim all loose yarn.

Place on front of hat. Pin in place and use same color
yarn and a large needle to sew piece to the front of the
hat.

Puppy Dog Nose-

Ch 2

Row 1: 6 sc in last chain from hook

Row 2: 2 sc in each sc. (12)

Rows 3 &4: sc in each sc around (12)

Pin in place on front of hat and use same color yarn and
a large needle to sew piece to the front of the hat.

PRINTABLE PDF OF THIS PATTERN

Crochet Earflap Hat – 0-3 months

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I wanted to make a puppy dog hat with earflaps for a new baby but most of the patterns I found either made 15″ hats…which is 2 inches too big for newborn babies with 13″-14″ heads, or the patterns called for a small crochet hook, [I rarely use anything smaller than my K 6.5 mm as smaller hooks make my hands and wrists ache] OR the patterns were something like 0-6 months..which is a huge difference in size…

So I just decided to write up my own patterns.

The hat pattern is below for 0-3 months
If you are looking a a bit smaller there is a newborn pattern here which makes a 12 1/4- 12 1/3″ hat.

The embellishments for the dog hat are here.
To make Kitty Cat Ears or a Nose click here

Free baby earflap hat crochet pattern. Dog, bear and frog crochet hats Easily add ears, eyes, and a nose to make frog hats, puppy dogs hats, panda bear hats or kitty cat hats. You will need 

  • Worsted weight yarn
  • scrap yarn in contrasting colors if you are adding trim, eyes, nose, or ears
  • Size K crochet hook
  • Smaller crochet hook or yarn needle to weave in ends.

 

Gauge= 6 stitches = 2″

HAT Pattern

 

To double crochet the body of your hat

Chain 2 and double crochet 10 times into 2nd chain from hook or
if you are using magic circle make 10 dc in loop.

Row 1 – Make 2 dc’s in each stitch. Place marker on last stitch
made. You should have 20 stitches

Round 2 – *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch* repeat
around (30 stitches total)

Round 3 – *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch* repeat
around (40 stitches total)

Following rounds – dc in each stitch around hat making sure to
move marker with each completed row.

If you will be attaching earflaps crochet until hat measures 4“
tall and do NOT cut yarn. Then proceed with earflaps.

If you will not be attaching earflaps crochet until hat is 5“
tall, cut yarn, fasten and weave in end.

EARFLAPS

 

Dc 6 stitches beyond your maker

Ch 3 and turn

Dc across each stitch (6)

Turn. Do not chain. DC in the top of each stitch(you should now
have 5)

Turn. Do not chain. Dc in each stitch (4)

Repeat last row (3)

Fasten, cut yarn and weave in ends.

Skip across 4” and place a marker. This will be where you begin
your next earflap and the space between the ear covers will
become the back of the hat.

Slip stitch to attach yarn and proceed with earflap as you did
the first.

Trim- with contrast yarn attach with slip stitch behind right
ear. Ch 1, and sc around entire hat and earflaps. Cut yarn and
weave in loose ends.

Make this
crochet hat into a

-Puppy Dog Hat

-Kitty Cat Hat

-Easter Chick Hat

-Frog Hat

-Bear or Panda
Bear Hat

Easter Bunnies and Bunny Hats

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I found these adorable little Easter Bunny appliques at Bev’s County Cottage.  They are crochet and can be attached to baby and children hats.  The crochet bunnies are here: http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/bunny2.html.

The ‘Bunny Hats’ she has can be found here:  http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/bunnyhat.html the hats are knitted.

There is a free Easter Bunny Crochet pattern at Fave Crafts (after you get done with their pop up) using sc (single crochet).  It just says Baby but doesn’t give a size. Given the fact they are using a 5mm hook and 48 stitches I would say this pattern is for a 3-6 month baby.  You can make this larger simply by continuing with the pattern of 6 increases per round until your circle (actually it will look like an octagan) is 1/3 the width you want your hat to be and then pick up again on round 9.  Of course if you are making it larger it stands to reason you would probably want to make it longer so you would just keep hooking til your desired length.
I positively adore how they have done the ears in rounds!!

Below is a video that walks you thru crocheting an Easter Bunny Hat in various sizes using hdc (half double crochet)

This hat and the one at Fave Crafts linked above do not have earflaps. Remember the are very quick and easy to add on as shown here where we attached ear covers to a double crochet hat.

Just found this one linked from KnittingPatternCentral.com.  It is a knitted Bunny Hat pattern–positively adorable

Crochet Newborn Hats

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We have an acquaintance who is having a baby and is due in April.  As soon as I find out what do I want to do?  Well crochet a puppy dog, frog, or panda bear hat for sure so I start going thru my binder looking for newborn sizes.  It was then that I realized I have never made a hat for a newborn; our grandsons were four and seven months old before I started crocheting hats so I begin looking up patterns.

My search left me disappointed for a couple reasons.

First, newborn babies have 13″ - 14″ heads when they are born.  But newborn patterns newborn patterns I was finding were for 15″ hats?  Have you ever put on a hat that is one inch or two inches too big for your head? My husband has….poor guy, the first hat I knit him I made about an inch to big, it looked commical and there was no way it would have stayed on his head if he bend over, looked down or there was a light breeze.  Ideally a hat is 1″- 2″ smaller in diameter than the head it is going on.

Secondly, all these patterns that say newborn – 6 months or 0-6 months.   I’m here to tell you I know how much babies grow in the first 3 months and the first 6 months.  A six month old will have a head size somewhere between 14 and 17″.  Brady was 17″ at the end of six months (the day we put earflaps and a couple extra rows on his 4 month old hat that was now too short ) .  I guess if it is a hat knit in ribbing you could get that kind of stretch but I want to crochet a hat. I want the newborn to be able to wear it….when he or she is born, not 3 months later.

So I’ve gotten out my favorite K hook, some worsted weight yarn and am hooking away to make a newborn hat, with earflaps, that will feature some kind of animal face….maybe a kitty?  Stay tuned, the pattern WILL most definitely be posted here.

Update March 26,2011

Crochet a newborn beanie or earflap hat, or to crochet a newborn puppy dog hat