Newborn Elmo Hat

Jayce likes his Elmo pictures

Materials:

J hook

I hook (eyes/nose)

Large eye needle to weave in ends and attach eyes

Ww yarn in Red and small amt in black, white and orange  (I use RedHeart Super Saver yarns)

Small amt of fiberfill or yarn scraps

Abbreviations :

MR : magic ring

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

Sc:  single crochet

sc2tog:  single crochet two stitches together (decrease)

Dc:  double crochet

F.o. :  finish off

BLO:  back loops only

Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch at beginning of each round does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.
This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Elmo hats: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Hat: with J hook with J hook and red (approximately 5.5" from crown to brim- mid ear)

1:  Mr 10dc (10) at end of each round join with a sl st and ch 2 (does not count as dc)

2: 2dc (20)

3: 2dc, dc (30)

4: sk 1st st, dc to last st, 2dc in last st (30)

5: dc (30)

6:  repeat rnd 4/5 2x (30) (if you want a little longer add rnds here!)

7: sc around f.o. weave in ends - I like to add a round of loosely worked sl st at the end to finish nicely. You can try it or not -Elmo hat pictured does not have sl st  :)


Eyes: x2  with I hook and white

1: mr 6sc (6)

2:  2sc (12)

3: 2sc, sc (18)

4-5: sc (18)

6: BLO: sc2tog, sc (12) stuff with yarn scraps or a small amt of fiberfill

7: sc2tog (6)  f.o. you can leave a long end for attaching to head: cinch opening closed and hide yarn to skipped front loops of round 6


Pupils: x2 with black

1: Mr 6sc (6) f.o. leave a long end for attaching to eye


Nose: with orange

1: mr sc6

2: 2sc (12)

3: 2sc, sc2 (16)

4: sc (16)

5: sc2tog, sc2 (12) begin to stuff nose lightly

6: sc2tog (6) f.o. leave a long end for attaching to hat.  Be sure to stuff very lightly, cinch opening in nose closed (this is end of nose closest to  eyes (oblong nose)


Finishing:

Attach pupils to eyes in desired location, I used center.  Attach eyes to head being sure to keep them close together and even in row height.  Attach nose close to eyes with last round worked being "top of nose" and 1st round being closest to bottom of hat. Use black and your tapestry needle to create a smile and you're done!

If I was to make another I may attach the eyes closer.

Easy Textured Washcloth/Dishcloth pattern

My sweet grandson had me so nervous before his big entrance that I had to keep my hands busy!

Cotton washcloths and dishcloths are the best!

I came up with a quick washcloth pattern as I was overly anxious before my daughter had her cutie son yesterday! I had to keep my hands busy!!

Cotton cloth approximately 8" square

Materials

H hook

cotton ww yarn

tapestry needle

scissors

Abbreviations

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

f.o.: finish off

sk: skip

Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch at end of each row does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.  

This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Washcloths/Dishcloths: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Directions:

ch 30 (or any multiple of 2 to reach desired size!)

1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk one ch, sc & dc in next ch*, in last ch hdc. ch1 turn

2:  hdc in 1st st, *sk st, sc & dc in next st*, hdc in last st. ch1 turn

           *Note: you will be making sc/dc in sc sts from previous row always

3-?: repeat row 2 until desired length, I made about 22 rows total

when you reach desired size f.o. and use tapestry needle to weave in ends 

Closer pic of cloth

Happy hooking!

New baby coming soon!

This week my daughter will be having her second child, a son!

I have been busy making last minute additions to my photo props and in the next week or two (depending on the stars aligning just right) I will have some new free patterns...think newborn stuff!

Gotta get back to designing a couple more props!