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 :)

crochet Princess Hat

This is my niece Emily in her princess hat .  This is my very own first pattern that I came up with !  I was so fed up with trying to read a pattern, I grabbed a hook and some yarn and told myself That I was going t to create something ..Strange how a power in me just took over and told my head what to do next, where to add stitches and where to decrease . Ever since that day , I now find it easy to just look at a  child and see a pattern in my head .

I am now able to read some patterns but find myself changing it along the way and follow what my head tells me to do with great results every time .

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  .

January FREE SCARF GIVEAWAY !!!

The JANUARY giveaway will be a scarf .... The winner of the Giveaway will pick the color of their choice( combination of up to 3 colors , and The size of the scarf ( up to 12 inches wide and up to 60 `` long ..That size includes the fringe. )

The scarf stitch will be a surprise :)

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 JAnuary 12th 2 pm and will end on Sunday January 31st  Noon Central The winner will be chosen by random, and emailed on Monday morning  Feb 1st . 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 entry per day allowed. Must be over 18 or over to enter}...  come back and enter daily  for a greater chance of winning  !

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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 January 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 !

After Dark Hat

I made this Hat w/the chunkiest yarn I could find  , and I embellished it with a Flower made with  a Lion Brand Baby soft  yarn in white which has a nice shine to it which worked perfectly to dress it up for her dancing night out on the town , But to be sure It was dressy enough to be worn to night clubs I decided to add some beads on the flower for contrasting color in a fuchsia and Teal color . I added some fun fur around the bottom to soften the look , and WOOOLA !! She is ready to go out and party ! 

Crochet Scarf in Red,White,Blue

This was Novembers Giveaway
chosen by Hope


Red,White, And Blue

This Scarf was chosen by last months giveaway winner ...
Hope requested I make her the scarf in Red/White/Blue,
and this is what I have created for her . I did this in a Shell stitch and the lovers knot combination ... fringe on both ends .

Hope I am sure your gonna love it !

Crochet Doggie sweater

Here is GiGi !


Up close pic of Doggie Sweater in Xsmall



I had a request for a Doggie Sweater , This is an Xsmall . The doggies head is 10`` and the body was 13 `` but I added an inch around for comfort. I added fun fur around the neck line , leg openings and around the bottom to give the dog that Glam look. I can`t wait to see it on her :) 

Time for a Doggie Party !