Super Bulky Hat (Crochet pattern)

My super awesome husband bought me a skein of Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Monarch because he knows I love orange and I like to use different yarns from time to time.  The skein has 5oz (87yards) and is size 6 super bulky.
After searching for a nice pattern for a super bulky yarn skull cap and I came up wanting more.  So here is my contribution for those like me- a small amount of yarn and a need for the perfect skull cap!

Materials:
Skein of super bulky (size 6 yarn)
N hook
Tapestry needle (to weave in ends)

Abbreviations:
MR : magic ring
dc : double crochet
ch : chain
FPDC :front post double crochet
BPDC : back post double crochet
sl st : slip stitch

Notes:
*******  Ch 2 does not count as a st at any point in the pattern. "2dc, dc2" reads as "2 double crochet in next stitch, double crochet in next 2 sts"*******
 All crochet terms American.  You may use your completed hats any way you wish; you can sell them or keep them or give them away, I only ask that you please do not publish this pattern in any way as your own.   A link back to this blog would also be appreciated :) 

1: MR 8dc, join with sl st, ch2 (8)
2: 2dc around, join with sl st, ch2  (16)
3: *2dc, dc*  join with sl st, ch2  (24)
4: *2dc, dc2*  join with sl st, ch2  (32)
5: *2dc, dc3*  join with sl st, ch2  (40)
6: dc around,  join with sl st, ch2  (40)
7: *2dc, dc19*  join with sl st, ch2  (42)
8-9: dc around,  join with sl st, ch2  (42)
10:  *FPDC, BPDC*  join with sl st, ch2  (42)
11: *FPDC, BPDC*  join with sl st, f.o. (42)

Weave in ends and enjoy!

I have about a 18" of my skein left! 

I hope you enjoy making this Super Bulky Hat!  If you want to share any of your projects from my patterns I would love to see them!  If you want to brag to everyone please post on my Facebook page!

Happy Hooking!
~Anna

Free Turband Crochet Pattern

Turband....turban/headband. Also referred to as ear warmer, headwrap, headband,  I'm sure there are many more names!


I live in Florida and it is just too warm for hats some winters. But I crochet and need something! I figured a nice ear warmer would be nice so I came up with this stylish pattern for my friends who prefer a little less head coverage.  I also have a few friends who wear these simply to keep their hair back and look super cute as they do it!

Thin and wide options in pattern

Materials

I hook
worsted weight yarn of your choice
tapestry needle
scissors

Abbreviations (all terms American)

Ch - chain
hdc: half double crochet
dc - double crochet
camel stitch (third loop, back) Moogly Blog tutorial
chainless dc foundation- you can also start with a chain foundation but a chainless looks neater and has more stretch) Video tutorial that  will help
sl st: slip stitch
FLO: front loop only

Notes: ch sts at beginning of round do not count as a stitch

Turband:

1: chainless dc foundation 60, connect without twisting with a sl st (if starting with a chain, chain 62 loosely, dc in 3rd chain from hook and across for 60 st)
2: ch2, dc x1, camel stitch dc (back 3rd loop) around, join (60)
3: ch2, dc FLO around,  join (60)
4: repeat round 2 (f.o. for thinner band, leave a tail for sewing)
5: repeat round 3
6: repeat round 2 f.o. leave a tail for sewing

Use tails of yarn to finish edges together; this area will be hidden by 'knot".  If making a wider band I like to cinch this area with a stitch or two through, think accordion.

Knot:

ch6
1:hdc in second ch from hook and across (5)
2-7:ch1 hdc across  (continue through row 9 for wider turband)
8: Ch1 hdc across f.o. leaving a tail for sewing (row 10 for wider turband)

Finishing:
Attach "knot" by sewing ends together over finish area of band. Secure in place with a stitch through the back of knot that does not go through the front of knot.

Sewing knot in place

a stitch through the back of knot and the band to keep it in place

I hope you enjoy your new Turband!    Feel free to sell as many of these as you like but please do not copy or distribute this pattern as your own.  If you want to share any of your projects from my patterns I would love to see them!  If you want to brag to everyone please post on my Facebook page!

Happy Hooking!

Anna

P.s.: I decided to check my gauge and I came up with 15sts in foundation dc in 4".  However, the beginning stitch count isn't as important as "fit". If you find 60 is too many or too few you can easily adjust the pattern by adding or subtracting stitches. I hope that helps ♡

Market Season, dolls, and a giant frog!

Market season is finally here and that is why I have been "too busy" to blog lol

A lot of new items are ready for my stall and a couple new patterns are almost done!

Christmas is also quickly approaching and orders are already beginning to trickle in for all kinds of different things!  From fingerless mitts to Jack Sparrow!

Swashbuckling Jack Sparrow

Jack's Pirate Boots

 

 

Jack was a challenge brought by a friend who needed a Jack Sparrow for a son's birthday ASAP!  Jack was so much fun but I can assure you the hair was tedious!  Each dreadlock was crocheted a little different length to help keep his dread pirate look as real as possible ;)

 

 

I found an absolutely amazing book and I have been having lots of fun with it!  If you love to make dolls you cannot pass up on AmiguruME by Allison Hoffman !  Here are a few dolls I created by using her book (of course these designs are not all in the book...use your imagination!) 

10th Doctor Who (David Tennant)

Sonic time!

11th Doctor Who (Matt Smith)

Fez's & Bowtie's are cool!

Look out! Weeping Angel! Don't Blink! (Weeping Angel is my design)

Sherlock (BBC Benedict Cumberbatch)

I am SHERLOCKED!

Back of Sherlock

Morticia Addams

Wednesday Addams

Wednesday is not thrilled

Pugsley Addams

Pugsley always seems happy

Gomez Addams

Gomez (John Astin was my influence)

And now for something completely different.....

I am currently preparing the pattern for this big guy and it will soon be in my Etsy Shop !   But the kids need to give the pattern a name first...any suggestions?

Me and  the giant frog!

And what do you think about eyebrows on him? ye/nay?

Ok everyone I am back to the pattern checking business!  Be sure to check out Allison Hoffman's book!  I love it!

Happy Hooking!

 ~ Anna