Recycle Your Onion Bags

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on January 26, 2013 Leave a Comment

Recycle Your Onion Bags

What better way to Recycle Your Onion Bags than to crochet them into a dish scrubber! Easy to make. Free form crochet, in other words…you’ll be creating the pattern as you crochet. I’ve made several of these and have to be honest with you, no two are alike! But the end results as I crochet them are that they are so much versatile than your everyday Brillo Pad. They don’t rust! They don’t scratch your finishes on your pans. To clean them, I stick them in the dishwasher with a load. I’ve made some for everyone. They can’t stop raving about how nice they are to use.

This is a great project for the beginner crocheter. It simply doesn’t matter how you Recycle Your Onion Bags as you crochet. Whether your attempt ends up round, square, flat or looking like the state of Texas, it’s usable

Start saving up those netted bags some of your produce will come in.

Recycle Your Onion Bags

Fold in half.

Then fold once more.

Cut strips to about an inch in width.

Tie strips together.

Next you’re going to cut the strips open to a single strand and tie them together. Don’t worry about ends, they’ll just become part of the scrubber.
This project used three smaller onion bags. If you want one a little bigger just keep adding additional strips until you get it as large as you want it.
This is what I did. I used a crochet hook size “J” I chained 3 and slip stitched it to the beginning chain. Then I began a spiral single crochet. I increased (2 single crochet in same stitch) about every other stitch to keep it flat. When I got to the diameter I wanted I started to decrease my spiral by skipping every other stitch.

Reached a diameter of about 4 inches

Decreasing

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Recycle Your Onion Bags

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Cozy Crochet Cowl

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on October 24, 2012 1 Comment

Cozy Crochet Cowl

This free Cozy Crochet Cowl pattern is so easy, fast and fun to crochet. We’ve come so accustom to the everyday scarves, so let’s think out of the box for a great Cozy Crochet Cowl.

Cozy Crochet Cowl

To begin this Cozy Crochet Cowl, choose a yarn that you wish to work with and choose your crochet hook size. Remember chunky yarns will require a larger hook. Try size “N”. Your 4ply yarns, maybe a size H, J or K. To get that really loose falling effect, your 4ply yarn can be worked with the larger “N” hook. Try some of the designer textured yarns. This is what I used on this particular Cozy Crochet Cowl along with the larger hook.
The secret to this crochet cowl is to make sure that your beginning chain when joined, fits over your head with plenty of extra room. You want it to be loose enough to be able to pull it over your head as a hood with plenty of coverage around your neck. A little looser is better than too tight, so don’t be stingy with your beginning chain. Measure it.

Cozy Crochet Cowl

I began this with a chain of 80 and crochet hook size “N” Join with a slip stitch (Another good time to measure)
Row 1: Chain 1 Sc in same Ch as joining and mark your beginning stitch. Sc in each chain around and join with slip stitch.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first Dc), skip st and Dc in each Sc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.
Row3: Ch 1 (counts as first Hdc), skip st and Hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch1.
Row 4, 5 ; 6&: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), skip st and DC in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch2. (good time to move your mark up a little)
Row 7: Repeat Row 3
Row 8: Repeat Row 4
Row 9: Ch 1, Sc in each Dc around. Join with sl st to Ch 1.
Rows 10-17: Repeat Rows 2-9
I’ve found that this usually is wide enough, but if you need more continue on by repeating rows 2-7.

It’s that time of the the year when we’re looking for warmth. This project proves to be fashionable and FAST!

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Pumpkin Crochet

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on August 29, 2012 Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Crochet

It’s not to early to start that Pumpkin Crochet project for the coming fall! Here is a great video tutorial for Pumpkin Crochet. Wonderful, easy to follow for a small fall amigurumi pumpkin.

Along with this free crochet pattern, you may want to take a closer look at these adorable projects. Here you have Mr Pumpkinhead and Crackerjack, a Pumpkin Crochet pattern with a scarecrow twist!

Pumpkin Crochet

How about this adorable Elf Pumpkin Hat and Booties Crochet Pattern to help bring in the spirit of the season for that new little pumpkin from the vine!

Pumpkin Crochet

Who could resit filling this one’s trick or treat bag full of goodies?

Pumpkin Crochet

Have them tote around one of these sweet treat bags and they’ll be a hit!

Pumpkin Crochet

Then the icing on the Pumpkin Crochet could be these great amigurumi dolls.!

Pumpkin Crochet

Thanks for stopping by at How To Crochet A Beanie and taking a peek at my Pumpkin Crochet projects

Pumpkin poem;http://www.dltk-holidays.com/fall/pumpkinpoem1.htm

One day I found two pumpkin seeds.
I planted one and pulled the weeds.
It sprouted roots and a big, long vine.
A pumpkin grew; I called it mine.
The pumpkin was quite round and fat.
(I really am quite proud of that.)
But there is something I’ll admit
That has me worried just a bit.
I ate the other seed, you see.
Now will it grow inside of me?

(I’m so relieved since I have found
That pumpkins only grow in the ground!)

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Sunflower Crochet Pattern

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on August 12, 2012 2 Comments

Sunflower Crochet Pattern

Having a tough time trying to decide which Sunflower Crochet Pattern to do? This FREE Sunflower Crochet Pattern is the bomb! So simple, so easy and so fast to complete. Love this time of the year with all the wild sunflowers around our area. Our town now gearing up for their annual Sunflower Festival in a few weeks.

Wild Sunflowers

Sunflower Crochet Pattern

So let’s get started with this fun Sunflower Crochet Pattern. Choose your colors, traditional browns and yellows or go out on a limb and try it with greens, reds or oranges. I’ve made several of these sunflowers. They are a wonderful size to attach to any accessory such as a scarf or beanie. Play around with with your crochet hook sizes and yarns. Want it a little bigger? Bring out the chunky yarns. They crochet up BEAUTIFUL in the steel hooks and crochet threads. This is what I used for this particular Sunflower Crochet Pattern:
Yarn used: Left Overs great way to use up that extra yarn from previous projects.
Hook Size: I
Sunflower
With brown yarn, or color you choose to make the center, ch 2
Row 1: Work 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with a sl st, ch 1.
Row 2: *Work 1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with a sl st, ch 1.
Row 3: Work 1 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with a sl st, ch 1.
Row 4: Work 1 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join with a sl st, fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 5: Attach yellow yarn or color you choose for petels to any sc on last rnd, *ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hk, sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in next st, pedal made, sc in next “brown” stitch, repeat from * around, join with a sl st, fasten off and weave in ends.

I sincerely hope you enjoy this easy crochet pattern. It’s a very forgiving pattern, so if you miss a stitch it’ll never show. Play around with the petels, for example on row 5 you can thicken the petel by maybe adding 2 hdc in the next 2 chains and 2 sc in the 2 chains which you put the 1sc in.
Below I’ve selected some gorgeous Sunflower Crochet Doily Patterns. What a beautiful way to add to your home.

Sunflower Crochet Pattern

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Wonderful Sock Monkey

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on July 5, 2012 3 Comments

Wonderful Sock Monkey

Free crochet pattern for a Wonderful Sock Monkey. Why is America in love with so many different Wonderful Sock Monkey items? They are just so adorable. These two Wonderful Sock Monkey Beanies can be made for the newborn and even for an older brother or sister to match.

Wonderful Sock Monkey

There is a defiant history to follow these toys. A little research and this is what I found.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Origins

“The sock monkey’s most direct predecessors originated in the Victorian era, when the craze for imitation stuffed animals swept from Europe into North America and met the burgeoning Arts and Crafts Movement. Craft makers began sewing stuffed animals as toys to comfort children, and, as tales of the Scramble for Africa increased the public’s familiarity with exotic species, monkey toys soon became a fixture of American nurseries. However, these early stuffed monkeys were not necessarily made from socks, and also lacked the characteristic red lips of the sock monkeys popular today.

Sock Monkeys Today

Sock monkeys remain a popular toy to this day. Most vintage red-heel sock monkeys found today are no older than the late 1950s, and many date from the 1970s. A number of methods for dating sock monkeys have been debated by collectors, including the shape of the red heel, the tightness of the weave, sock seams, the style of clothing worn, and other features. The term “vintage” red-heel sock monkeys is typically relegated to sock monkeys made from red-heel socks knitted by the Nelson Knitting Company and from similar socks knitted with red-heels by other companies in the same time period. The term “modern” red-heel sock monkeys is normally relegated to sock monkey dolls created after Fox River Mills, Inc.(Osage, IA) acquired Nelson Knitting Company in 1992. Home made red-heel sock monkey dolls usually have unique faces and body characteristics and are considered one-of-a-kind. Sock monkey dolls are also mass-manufactured in the marketplace. Sock monkey dolls mass-manufactured by a company normally all have the same face and body characteristics. Not all sock monkey dolls are created from red-heel socks. A new trend is growing to create sock monkey dolls from colorful striped or polka dot socks—even mismatched socks. The love of sock monkeys has led to other sock creatures being designed and made. These include the ‘Sockodile’, ‘Sockosaurus’ and ‘Sock Bear’ to name a few.”

Check out this great video for a free pattern to make your own Wonderful Sock Monkey.

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Crochet Baby Beach Sandals

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on June 3, 2012 3 Comments

Crochet Baby Beach Sandals

Can’t keep those shoes on your baby’s feet? This free crochet pattern for Crochet Baby Beach Sandals can be done in no time. These Crochet Baby Beach Sandals are perfect for those wiggly little feet! Tie them on.

Crochet Baby Beach Sandals

I’ve found what’s really cute with these Crochet Baby Beach Sandals is simply extend the beginning chain and ending chain (explained later) and you’re able to get a roman sandal effect on the child’s leg.

Our family was recently blessed with a beautiful little angel. She’s my great niece….and she’s one that can’t keep those little shoes on her feet. At a sporting event last Friday night, I was enjoying some sweet kisses from “Eliana” and told her mother I was going to complete that outfit for her with a pair of Crochet Baby Beach Sandals.

Crochet Baby Beach Sandals

Saturday morning my project began. I’ve got several patterns for adult size crochet beach sandals, but there again they simply slip on to your foot. I wanted to make sure they wouldn’t just fall off like their shoes do and decided to revise and simplify by making ties that bind…no pun intended!

I made this pair of Crochet Baby Beach Sandals with an olive nylon thread.

Crochet Baby Beach Sandals

I really like the effect of the nylon, but it tends to really want to unravel on you if not tied off really good.

You will use your basic crochet stitches along with a bead chain (bch). The bead chain is simply slipping your bead close to the hook and chaining your next chain with the bead in it. It may seem a little awkward at first, but just a few times working it you will find it quite easy. Another great tool I’ve found while working with beads and crochet thread is a ”big eye” beading needle. These are great to have on hand while stringing beads onto your crochet thread. They are approximately 3 inches long and the eye is the length of the needle. You have to split it open…gently… to insert your thread. I strongly recommend you use one of these instead of the larger, thicker tapestry or sewing needles. They are flexible and extremely thin. Think about investing in one if you intend to bead your crochet thread.

Free Pattern for Crochet Baby Beach Sandals

Your choice: Nylon or Cotton Thread

Hook size: Steel hook size 7

Basic stitches used: Chain (ch) Slip Stitch (sl st) Single Crochet (sc) Bead Chain (bch)

String about 30 beads on your crochet thread and push back to about 2 feet. You will pull up the beads as you need them. You will use about 13 beads for each of the Crochet Baby Beach Sandals. Leave yourself about 5-6 inches of thread before you chain. This gives you plenty of thread to work back into the beads to help it knot and keeping it from wanting to unravel.

Chain (ch)1 pull up a bead and secure it with the bead chain (bch)

Chain 40, you want your end or the “tie” to be approximately 5 inches long so depending on how loose or tight you crochet make it about 5 inches long. This is where you can make it as long as you’d like if you want to get that “roman sandal” look. If you want to do this you may want to add additional beads to your crochet thread before you start to crochet and space them throughout the “ties”.

*Pull up a bead and secure with the bead chain (bch), chain (ch)2 repeat from* up to 5 beads total.

Chain 15, form the toe ring with a slip stitch (sl st) back into the 10^th chain from hook.

Chain 1 and single crochet (sc) up to center bead.

Pull up a bead and secure with the bead chain (bch).

Chain 4 and slip stitch (sl st) under the bead on the opposite side. Chain (ch) 1 , turn work and single crochet (sc) across to bead.

Crochet Baby Beach Sandals

*Pull up a bead and secure with the bead chain (bch), chain (ch) 2 repeat from * up to 4 beads total.

You’re done! Now you’ll need to tie your end securely by weaving the threads ends back into the beads if not too tight, or simply tie several times back behind the first bead.

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Eliana

A very special thank you to my beautiful little Crochet Beach Sandals model….Eliana.

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Crochet Watermelon Beanie

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on April 15, 2012 2 Comments

Crochet Watermelon Beanie

Beanies are not just for winter. This free Crochet Watermelon Beanie pattern is done with 100% cotton “Peaches & Cream” yarn. This cotton yarn is great for summertime hat and beanie wear.

Crochet Watermelon Beanie

My daughter and her friends love to wear beanies year round, so this morning while awaiting her return from a four day school FFA judging convention, I wanted to make her something just because I missed her. So she gets home, tries it on and I wait for her approval….and this is what I got:”Mom, this is really a cute beanie! Love you.” Worth every stitch:)

For this Crochet Watermelon Beanie I used only your basic crochet stitches: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), and double crochet (dc). For the seeds I found some great vintage buttons from a stash my mother-in-law gave me. They were just the perfect touch to add a little bling to this Crochet Watermelon Beanie. So let’s begin this super easy, super fast Crochet Watermelon Beanie.

Yarn: Peaches & Cream 4-ply 100% cotton (I chose the colors rouge red and bright lime)

Peaches & Cream 100% Cotton Yarn

There are wonderful shades of reds and greens to choose from. Pick your favorite. Crochet Hook Size: J

Chain (ch) 4, join with slip stitch (sl st)

Row 1: Chain (ch) 2, double crochet (dc) in joined chain 11 times for a total of 12. Join with slip stitch (sl st).

Row 2: Chain (ch) 2, double crochet (dc) in same stitch. 2 double crochet (dc) in the remaining stitches around. Join with slip stitch (sl st).

Row 3: Chain (ch) 2, double crochet (dc) in same stitch, *double crochet (dc) in next stitch, 2 double crochet (dc) in next. Repeat from *all the way around. Join with slip stitch (sl st)

Row 4: Repeat row 3

Rows: 5 – 12 Chain (ch) 2, double crochet (dc) in next stitch and each one all the way around. Join with slip stitch (sl st).

Change colors to green to make your watermelon rind.

Row 13: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch (sl st)

Row 14: * Chain 3, skip next single crochet, slip stitch (sl st) in next. Repeat from * all the way around. (no need to join with slip stitch)

Row 15: *Chain 3, single crochet (sc) in chain 3 space. Repeat from * all the way around, join with slip stitch (sl st).

Finish your Crochet Watermelon Beanie either with buttons for seeds or simply take a yarn needle and scatter stitches where ever you want a “seed”.Crochet Watermelon Beanie “Bling”

Crochet Watermelon Beanie "Bling"

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Princess Gable Afghan

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on March 25, 2012 2 Comments

Princess Gable Afghan

This Princess Gable Afghan crochet pattern that was given to me over 40 years ago by my aunt in Germany. The dimension to this afghan are extraordinary. This is such a wonderful crochet project, I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern from How To Crochet A Beanie. It was a time of learning German and interpreting it into crochet terms and abbreviations. I’ve got to say it is a memory I’ll never forget. A lot of laughing along with learning a beautiful crochet technique. Choose a color that you love to crochet this Princess Gable Afghan.

Princess Gable Afghan

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced

Princess Gable Afghan

Finished size: approximately 50X68

Yarn: 21 skeins of 3.5 oz

Hook Size: K

So let’s begin: Chain 158, this is your foundation row (wrong side) 31 stitches should equal 10 inches. SC in 2^nd ch from hk *ch 3 in next 3 ch, Rep from * across, end ch 3, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in last ch. Ch 1, turn.

ROW 1: Sc in lst dc, *ch 3, yo, insert hk (from front to back) around next dc of row below, you and draw up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hk) twice, front raised double crochet (FRDC), FRDC around next 2 dc, ch 3, sc over next ch 3, ch 3, FRDC around next 3dc, rep from * across, end ch 3, FRDC around next 3 dc, skip next 3 ch, dc in last sc, ch 3, turn.

ROW 2: Insert hk (from back to front) around next 2 FRDC of row below, yo and draw up a loop, (you, draw through 2 loops on hk) twice, back raised double crochet (BRDC), BRDC around next 2 FRDC, skip next ch 3 sp, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 2, in next sc work (you, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hk) twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hk, cluster made (CL), ch 2, CL in same st, ch 2, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in last ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 3: * FRDC around next BRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, FRDC around next 3 BRDC, rep from *across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 4: *BRDC around next 6 FRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 5:*FRDC around next 3 BRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, FRDC around next 3 BRDC, rep from * across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 6: *BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 7: * FRDC around next 3 BRDC, ch 3, skip next ch 3 sp, sc in ch 3 sp, FRDC around next 2 BRDC, ch 2, sc over next ch 3 sp, ch 2, rep from * across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 8: *BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch2, CL) in next sc, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, skip next ch 3 sp, rep. from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 9: *FRDC around next 6 BRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 10:*BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 2 skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, rep from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 11: *FRDC around next 6 BRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across, end FRDC around next BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 12: *BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3, rep from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 13: *FRDC around next 3 BRDC, ch 3, sc over next ch 3 sp, ch 3, FRDC around next 3 BRDC, ch 3, skip next 3 ch 2 sp. Rep from * across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

Repeat rows 2-13 for your pattern. End ready to work at row 7.

LAST ROW: * BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3 BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across. End BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, fasten off.

TASSELS: Wrap your yarn around a 7” card board approximately 28-30 times. Thread a tapestry needle with a double strand yarn. Insert needle under the yarn, tie tight. Cut bottom edge to remove from the cardboard. Wrap a double strand of yarn about 1 ¼” from top. Tie tight. Sew a tassel to each CL section along the top and bottom edges, then one to each corner.

Princess Cable Afghan

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Crochet Easter Beanie

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on March 17, 2012 1 Comment

Crochet Easter Beanie

This Crochet Easter Beanie pattern is such an easy, simple, fast and sweet way to top the head of that little angle. The pastel yellow reminds me of springtime. Choose a color that you’d like to work up. This Crochet Easter Beanie pattern is done with an airy pattern, perfect for spring and summer time. I used only the basic crochet stitches of chain (ch), single crochet (sc) and a slip stitch (sl st). The petals around the brim are easily worked with all the basic crochet stitches. This can easily be worked up with a little bit of scrap yarn that you have laying around. So let’s begin your Crochet Easter Beanie.

Crochet Easter Beanie

Chain (ch) 4, join with slip stitch (sl st)

Row 1: Chain 2 (counts as you first single crochet) 11 single crochet (sc) in your chain 4 for a total of 12 sc.

Row 2: * Chain 2, slip stitch in next single crochet (sc), repeat from * into each single crochet.

This is where it gets fun…no more counting stitches.

For approximately 2 inches you will simply *Chain 2, single crochet in your chain 2. Repeat from* for about 2 inches of your Crochet Easter Beanie.

Now you will begin with a Chain 3, single crochet in your chain and so on for about another 2 inches.

Next you will begin with a Chain 4, single crochet in your chain and so on for the approximate length you want your Crochet Easter Beanie.

If you are wanting to make this for a toddler with a slightly larger head, just continue by increasing your chains to 5…6…7… however large and long you need to make it.

For your petals around the edge, follow this in each chain on your edge.

*1 Single Crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 triple crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet. Jump over to the next chain space and repeat from* all the way around your edge.

Bow: done in mint green. (use 2 strands of yarn) this gives your bow a little more dimension.
Chain (ch) 8
Row 1: half double crochet (hdc) in second chain from hook and remaining 6 chains
Row 2: chain (ch) 2 turn, skip first stitch and half double crochet across row.
Repeat Row 2 up to 6 additional times. Tie off, weave ends in.
With contrasting yarn, wrap around the middle of your bow to “pinch” it together. Leaving tails of yarn to tie onto your hat. Place your bow where you want it, allow your tails of yarn to straddle a stitch or two and pull to the inside. You can secure it with a knot or simply tie it like a shoestring to allow you the chance to place it in different places on your Crochet Easter Beanie.

Crochet Easter Beanie

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Chocolate Strawberry Baby Beanie

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on March 5, 2012 1 Comment

Chocolate Strawberry Baby Beanie

This adorable Chocolate Strawberry Baby Beanie for a newborn can be done in less than an hour. With the birth of a great niece, I’ve been crocheting so many little “cutesy” items. This I made with some scrap yarn from a previous project. This free crochet pattern for the chocolate strawberry baby beanie can be done in a number of color combinations. I just named it this because it reminded me of a chocolate covered strawberry. But take a moment and think of other color combinations, yellow and brown (banana), lime green and brown (kiwi), orange and yellow (sunshine)…and the list goes on. That’s what’s so fun about freelance crochet. You are the creator of all crochet projects you take on.

So let’s begin:
Crochet Stitches used: chain (ch) slip stitch (sl st) single crochet (sc) half double crochet (hdc) double crochet (dc)
Yarns:Red Heart variegated rose & brown
You’ll use a double strand as you crochet, pull from the middle and also allow it to unwind from the outside. This method allows you to be able to just purchase one skein.
Hook Size: “N”
Main Color: variegated rose
Chain (ch) 2
Row 1: 6 single crochet (sc) in 2nd chain from hook, join with slip stitch (sl st) for a total of 6 single crochet
Row 2: chain (ch) 2, 2 double crochet (dc) in each single crochet (sc), join with slip stitch (sl st) for a total of 12 dc
Row 3: chain (ch) 2, *2 double crochet (dc) in next stitch, 1 double crochet (dc) in next stitch, repeat from * join with slip stitch for a total of 24 dc
Row 4: chain (ch) 2, *2 double crochet (dc) in next stitch, 1 double crochet (dc) in next 2 stitches, repeat from * join with slip stitch for a total of 24
Row 5 – 6: chain (ch) 2, double crochet (dc) in each double crochet (dc) join with slip stitch (sl st) tie off, weave ends in
Change colors: brown (remember to use 2 strands)
Row 7 – 8: Attach brown to any stitch around edge, chain (ch) 3 (counts as 1st dc) double crochet (dc) in each double crochet around, join with slip stitch (sl st)
Tie off, weave ends in.

Bow: done in brown. (remember to use 2 strand)
Chain (ch) 8
Row 1: half double crochet (hdc) in second chain from hook and remaining 6 chains
Row 2: chain (ch) 2 turn work and half double crochet across.
Repeat Row 2 two additional times. Tie off, weave ends in.
With contrasting yarn, wrap around the middle of your bow to “pinch” it together. Leaving tails of yarn to tie onto your hat. Place your bow where you want it, allow your tails of yarn to straddle a stitch or two and pull to the inside. You can secure it with a knot or simply tie it like a shoestring to allow you the chance to place it in different places on your chocolate strawberry baby beanie.

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