SUPER WARM WINTER HAT with Attached cowl

This is my crochet version of a hat my niece had from her grandmother who made it for her daughter . ( This is for he brother ) Her hat was knitted but I don`t like to knit as much as I like crocheting so I just worked it up in crochet . This is so nice and warm because it covers most of the face yet open enough so you can easily see and breath easily and the neck stays warm because of the added cowl on the bottom .

When I had my 9 yr old son try it for size , he said he wants one just like it !


I`ll be making another this week and will write out the pattern for anyone that is interested in making one.

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HDC - half double crochet
slip stitch to join
FPDC  - front post double crochet(you tube has a great step by step tape on this )
BPDC - back post double crochet 

I am attempting to write this pattern ... in my own words because I am no pattern writer ...If there is anything you do not understand just leave me A comment and I will try to clarify my meaning as best as I can . :)

row 1. chain 3 and HDC in the first chain X 8 ,  slip stitch  to join , chain  2( do not turn )

row 2.   - HDC in same stitch , 2HDC in each stitch around, slip stitch to join , chain 2 ( do not turn )

row 3. - HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join ,chain 2 ( do not turn)

row 4. HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join ,chain 2 ( do not turn)


row5. HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join ,chain 2 ( do not turn)


row 6. HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join ,chain 2 ( do not turn)

row 7.HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join .

NOW you start to work on the round ....(working front and back loops ) a HDC in each stitch till you have worked 5 inches from the middle of the circle .(top of hat )

Chain 2 and turn, work HDC in each stitch around leaving 15 stitches unworked ,* chain 2 , turn  , HDC in each stitch around *    *repeat till you have worked 3 inches (that is your face opening ) 

chain 15 , HDC in 1st Stitch across , continue working HDC in each stitch including the 15 chain stitches from previous row ,* slip stitch to join ,chain 2 turn , DC in each stitch around* repeat till you work 2 1/2 inches from face opening  

Now we are at the neck part ( we want to get it tighter to give it shape ... I used FPDC and BPDC by working 2 stitches together at a time ... that gives it a nice elastic feel  )

(If you didn`t want to use the BPDC and FPDC for this you could justHDC and decrease every 3rd stich for first 2 rows then just HDC ) 


chain 2 ,*work 2 of the stitches together  with a FPDC and next 2 stitches together with a BPDC * repeat till u reach the end of row..slip stitch to join chain 2 turn  repeat same stitches across the row till u worked 2 inches 

WORK ON THE ROUND  2HDC in each stich continue  one round then justHDC around till you have worked a total of 3 1/2 inches from neck . slip stich  knot a few times cut the yarn  and weave  the ends .


This pattern may be used for personal use  only but is not to be photocopied ...please just link to this page.

Thank you :)

HEADBANDS

HEADBANDS WITH FLOWER APPLIQUE


PLAIN HEADBANDS

These are of few  of my headband craze :) I am trying to make lots of headbands in every color imaginable .... Any of the headbands can be embellished with appliques like the ones I have done here , left plain or a crocheted flower added to it . Any way you choose will compliment your wardrobe .  

These headbands can easily be worked wider to turn them into nice ear warmers .

They are fun and add personality !


chain stitch
double crochet = DC
front post double crochet =FPDC
back post Double crochet = BPDC

I used a H hook w/redheart 4 ply yarn

1. Crochet a chain that measures about 6 inches bigger than you want the measurement to be .( if you need a 20`` headband , start with a 26 inch chain )

2. slip stich to make a ring being careful not to twist the chain .

3. chain 2 and make  DC in next stich and every other chain stich around  sl stich to join 

4. chain 2 and do a *BPDC with the next 2 stiches together, FPDC with the next 2 stiches together. repeat from * till you reach then end  sl stitch   .  tie end andweave the ends w/a needle or crochet hook

5. attach yarn on oposite side of headband that you just finished and chain 2 and do a *BPDC with the next 2 stiches together, FPDC with the next 2 stiches together. repeat from * till you reach then end  sl stitch   .  tie end andweave the ends w/a needle or crochet hook.


You can add an applique or a flower to it , or just leave it as is .

PLEASE DO NOT SELL MY PATTERNS . YOU CAN LINK ANYONE TO THIS PAGE BUT DO NOT COPY THESE INSTRUCTIONS .YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY  .

NEW GIVEAWAY FOR DECEMBER ....CROCHET SCARF

This is the solomons knot ( also known as the lovers knot ) the top part is made with the  shell stitch , These are the stitches I will use for the SCARF GIVEAWAY IN YOUR CHOICE OF COLOR .
 
The December giveaway will be a scarf .... The winner of the Giveaway will pick the color of their choice ( and The size of the scarf  ( up to 12 inches wide  and up to 60 `` long ..That size includes the fringe. ) 
I will be making the scarf in the solomons knot,and I will incorporate the shell stich with it in alternating rows . It will also have a 4`` fringe .   Item will be made to order after the winner has been notified and I will ship it out in aproximately 1  to 2 weeks from the day I am given the color & size.

The giveaway runs from Tuesday Dcember 8th  1:00 AM PST until 12PM PST  Thursday December 31 st.. The winner will be chosen by random, and emailed on Friday morning Jan1st . If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a second winner will be chosen. Unfortunately, we only accept U.S mailing addresses at this time , I can not ship to P.O. boxes , or outside the US.

{entries - US ONLY and ONLY 1 per e`mail or IP address. Must be over 18 to enter}

To enter.. Be a follower and just leave a comment ( starting December 8th )  leave your first name and just the initial of your last name , The State you are from and your email using dotcom format to safeguard your e`mail (every comment must include an email address so that I can notify you if your the winner . )
Your privacy is important to us . , rest assured that you will not get spammed by 3rd parties. If you do not feel comfortable leaving the e`mail here just leave a comment saying you want to enter and then send me an e`mail @ mamma_nee@yahoo.com or creatingwithni@yahoo.com ...put SCARF GIVEAWAY in the subject line . and I will keep a record of your e`mail till the winner is announced.

GOOD LUCK EVERY ONE  !

My newest creation (attached skirtw/pant)

Skirt w/attached pant


My vision coming to life :)

I had envisioned this in my head for the longest time . I searched and searched the web to try and find something to guide me for measurements . Inseam ? how long from waist ? how long to make the skirt etc and I can not believe I couldn`t find help out there . I used the diaper measurement to help me figure out the rise ., And I more or less took a guess on what I thought was the correct length for the skirt . I like how it came out . I am thinking to make a sweater to go with it . 

FREE PINK INFANT HAT GIVAWAY starts 11/1/09 ends 11/30/09

back view




I am giving away this adorable PINK  Little girls crochet hat (infant size newborn to 6 month) to one lucky winner This is a creatingwithni original .


The giveaway runs from  November 1 st. 1:00 AM Sunday PST  until 12PM PST Monday November 30 th.. The winner will be chosen by random, and emailed on Tuesday morning  Dec 1st . If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, a second winner will be chosen. Unfortunately, we only accept U.S mailing addresses at this time , I can not ship to P.O. boxes , or outside the US.

{entries - US ONLY and  ONLY 1 per e`mail or IP address. Must be over 18 to enter}

To enter just leave a comment ( starting November 1st ) with your e`mail , first name and just the initial of your last name , The State you are from (every comment must include an email address so that I can notify the winner )
Your privacy is important to us . I will not display any of your comments that have an e`mail address on my blog comments , so rest assured that you will not get spammed by 3rd parties. If you want to leave a separate comment excluding your e`mail so that I can publish it then do so  and I`ll be happy to add the comment to my blog .

CROCHET FROG PRINCE eating flies

Meet my FROG PRINCE

I wanted to make something fun for my nephews , and my friends at crochetville suggested this frog with flies . It is cute and very educational for a young child . I made 5 flies  to stuff in his mouth  ..One  I gave only 3 legs .. One I made with very short legs   , One I made with very long legs . This way it will help them with their math skills . 

Pink and White Poncho

Pink And White Poncho


A closer look

 
Close up of my Flower details



A look at the Neck Line


I made this for my Cousin`s Daughter ( Michelle D`ambrosio) She always has the biggest smile when I see her .  These colors will make her  smile look  even brighter :) 
I used a combination of different stitches to give her more warmth around the neck area by using the double crochet ,  and upper arms and chest area using the Shell Stitch,  and then I combined it with the lacy look  using the lover`s knot stitch ( also known as the Solomon stitch ).  And of course A fringe around the bottom .

I love the way it turned out . I of course had to add My signature to it by adding the flowers . You will notice that in almost all my creations  you will find a different flower which I created just to make them unique from anyone else .