Do you like stocking up on crochet patterns during Black Friday and Cyber Monday? I know I do! In today’s post you will find 21+ Curated Crochet Designers and their Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales. You will find crochet patterns for all levels of crocheters!
Courtney of Creations by Courtney has gathered 21 crochet designers, including myself, and their Black Friday Deals for Fiber Fans! You will find things like:
As part of my contributions to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, I am offering 50% off of select crochet patterns from my Ravelry Store and Etsy Shop. Below you will find all of the patterns you can get for 50% off!
Amy Pullover
Acacia Skirt
Autumn Hues Wrap
Child Size Diamond Arches Pocket Shawl
Diamond Arches Pocket Shawl
Diamonds Poncho
Fairland Cardigan
Fairland Sweater
Jaide Sweater Vest
O Holy Night Wrap
Pocket Full of Diamonds
Pocket Full of Diamonds Shawl
Star Lilies Beach Cover Up
Tulip Sweater Vest
Vee Pullover
Working Mens Apron
Wrapped in Diamonds
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In today’s post Joyce Wilson of Teach Sparks is sharing some tips on how to spend your vacation as a family during school breaks. With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner these tips really do come in handy especially when dealing with Covid-19. As someone who crochets, I remember teaching my daughter how to crochet. When you spend time at home during your child’s school vacations, teaching them how to crochet becomes a skill they can put to use during these times.
Tips on How to Spend Your Vacation as a Family During School Breaks
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With school breaks coming up, you need to figure out the most incredible ways of spending quality time with your family. Whether you choose to stay at home and teach your kids some algebra or take them to a private island abroad, the crucial thing should be to spend time together as a family. While planning a family vacation is one of the easiest ways to get stressed, thanks to the logistics involved, the good thing is that it’s doable. That’s why this article outlines a few tips for amazing family vacations.
Travel to Your Desired Destination
Traveling for a vacation used to be a to-die-for thing until the pandemic hit. Even so, it is still possible to travel to your desired destination without necessarily jeopardizing the health of your loved ones. When traveling amid the pandemic, consider the following tips:
Choose COVID-19 compliant establishments – Following the directive of the federal government, most hotels are now compliant with the COVID-19 safety measures. This means that by checking in such hotels, your chances of enjoying yourself while keeping safe are high.
Minimize visiting public places – While the essence of traveling for vacation is probably to mingle with other people and see the other side of the world, the pandemic kind of limits that now. However, you can still visit recreational places such as parks and museums with strict adherence to COVID-19 safety measures.
Observe safety measures – Whether your whole family has been vaccinated or not, you still face the risk of contracting and even transmitting the virus to others. To avoid this, ensure you wear masks and observe social distancing in public places. Also, be sure to sanitize your hands always and be on the lookout for possible signs of infection.
Make Your Stay at Home Worthwhile
During these pandemic times, staying at home is, so far, one of the surefire ways to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. This doesn’t mean your holidays have to be boring. There’s a bunch of exciting activities you can engage in as a family and strengthen your bonds. For instance, if you are a large family, you can split into teams and play games such as soccer and tennis. Other fun activities include baking, gardening, playing with cards, making a holiday tree, painting, creating a rainbow using crayons, and playing hide-and-seek.
Outdoor Activities for Holidays
Outdoor activities are not only enjoyable but also minimize your risk of COVID-19, thanks to the abundance of fresh air. If you decide to spend your vacation at home, outdoor activities such as playing games and building structures should be on your to-do list.
Safety Tips During Holidays
Although outdoor activities are awesome, they also come with risks such as injuries. This means that you should be extra careful to keep your family safe during the school break. Safety tips include:
Warning your loved ones about the possible risks involved in the activities.
Putting limits on the extent of exertion when it comes to games such as wrestling.
If you’re exploring in nature, a child-friendly smartwatch has safety features like a GPS locator.
Playing outside only when the weather is safe.
In case you’re traveling for vacation, your home may be susceptible to burglary and vandalism, especially if no one is staying behind. To enhance home safety, consider installing a fence around your property.
Typically, if you want to install a fence, search “fencing company near me” to contact a local contractor who can get the job done. To make a good hire, be sure to check out factors such as online reviews, company credentials, insurance status, the experience of contractors, and the cost of installation. Take note that the cost of fencing your home depends on things such as the type of material used, location, and size of the fence.
Conclusion
If you intend to travel for vacation as a family, use the tips mentioned in this article to have an awesome experience while staying safe from COVID. Family travels are always a great way to create heartwarming memories.
In the part of the article where Joyce talks about making your stay at home worthwhile, I have a friend who has 5 kids. Each kids has learned a different skill and they do these things while staying at home during school vacations. Each child has learned different skills. They have learned crochet, baking, cooking, mechanics, and sewing.
I previously released my free crochet pattern for the Christmas Star Ornaments. During testing, one of my testers’ daughter wanted to crochet the star as well. Below you can find pics of my friend’s daughter crocheting her Christmas Star Ornament.
I hope you find Joyce’s tips on how to spend your vacation as a family during school breaks helpful. Whether it be Thanksgiving or Christmas break these tips are perfect when dealing with Covid-19 or time of the year. Whether it be crocheting, baking, cooking, mechanics, sewing or whatever things you would like to do as a family. Remember to be safe in whatever you do together as a family.
Visit Teacher Spark to find more ideas on how to spark your child’s imagination. You can find ideas like Creativity, Math Motivation, Reading to spark your child’s imagination.
The O Holy Night Wrap Crochet Pattern is the perfect make to crochet for Christmas and the Holidays. We who like to crochet love to get a head start for those gift giving months.
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The inspiration behind the design of the wrap is the Christmas Song, O Holy Night.
“O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth; Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn; Chorus Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices! O night divine!”
Information about the Pattern
The O Holy Night Wrap uses 2 different types of stitches that create Star and Angel Motifs. The stitches used are my own stitch design, the Lilac Cluster Stitch, and the Pansy Stitch.
Inside the premium crochet pattern you will find my step-by-step picture tutorials and video tutorials to help you every step of the way.
The wrap crochet pattern comes with One Size instructions, but there is information inside that pattern that makes it easily customizable to fit your style, size, and color(s).
I used Knit Picks Brava Sport Weight Yarn in 2 colors, gray and white. I used: 800 yds in White and 560 yds in Gray.
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In May I added my voice about period poverty across Africa and the United States in my blog post about Yarn for Menstrual Health It is a campaign started Morine of Morine’s Shop and the African Girl Foundation. #YarnForMenstrualHealth is an awareness campaign whose aim is to normalize conversation on menstrual health. My story as a young girl who knew nothing about menses or how to pay for sanitary napkins hit home when I seen the article that LoveCrafts did last year.
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#YarnForMenstrualHealth also raise funds to equip girls in need with reusable sanitary kits. Each kit goes for $10 and consists of 4 reusable pads and washing soap to last every girl an entire year!
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What does this have to do with Crochet, you ask?? Her group would knit and crochet 1000 hats to create awareness regarding the unhygienic circumstances most school girls across Kenya endure during their menses. I decided to raise funds to help this organization by designing a beanie, the Wattle Stitch Beanie, and donation part of the sale proceeds to the #YarnforMenstrualHealth campaign.
Wattle Stitch Beanie
I decided to add my voice about period poverty. I will be speaking out about what I went through went I first started my period and how periods were never mentioned in a household full of 8 women and young girls. I never seen any sanitary napkins and my family never taught me about what to expect when I first got my period either. I want to add my voice about period poverty because I lived in a household of 25 people because we didn’t have the resources as a family of 3 to live by ourselves. You can read more of my story on my website.
I was approached by Morine last week to add my voice about period poverty, the Voices by AGF event that is running from October 11, 2021 until November 2021. I will be going live on the African Girls Foundation Instagram page, @africangirlfoundation October 19, 2021 to tell my story and to share more about myself and my crochet business. I will be going live at 12p EST to talk and then I will stay on their Instagram page to answer any questions and reply to other people’s stories. You can find me at the African Girls Foundation’s Instagram from 12p – 5p on October 19, 2021.
Again, I will be going live at 12p EST to talk and then I will stay on their Instagram page to answer any questions and reply to other people’s stories. You can find me at the African Girls Foundation’s Instagram from 12p – 5p on October 19, 2021. So please be sure to stop by.
With the holidays right around the corner I want to share with you the Christmas Star Ornaments Free Crochet Pattern. Some people have started making their Christmas items. I got to say I am actually ahead of my designing phase! 🙂
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Usually I am running behind on my holiday designs. I have gotten a little bit better about doing my pattern testing before everyone gets started on their Christmas gifts and designs. But, I am designing Fall and Christmas Circle Table Runners right now. The Fall one is definitely a lot late, so that will have to wait until next year. 🙂
I designed a baby blanket for the 2nd year of the Preemie Crochet Challenge 2021, hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet. The pattern is called Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Blanket and I used stars in the design. You can find free and paid crochet patterns for the last 2 years of preemie crochet challenges. I decided to use the star pattern for these cute little Christmas Ornaments. There is no gauge to follow. You can use these mini designs for gift giving, gift decorations, stocking stuffers and more! You can use any type of yarn you like when crocheting these stars.
If you prefer you can find Step-by-Step picture tutorials and different versions of the stars inside the Ad-Free PDF crochet pattern.
Yarn Used: I used Red Heart Super Saver in 3 different colors. Weight: Medium (4) Contents: 100% acrylic Skein Weight: 7 oz. / 198 g Yardage: 364 yd. / 333 m
Materials: US Hook H or 5 mm 50-75 yds of 4 ply Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations: ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet trc = triple crochet sl st = slip stitch sp = space
Notes:
You can use any type of yarn you want to crochet the stars.
There are 2 patterns, 1 for a 5 point star and 1 for a 6 point star.
The stars are worked from the center out.
The stars are worked in the round.
There are Step-by-Step Picture Tutorial
Special Stitches: Picot – ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from hook.
5 Pointed Star R1: ch 2, 10 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. sl st in 1st st to join. (10 sc) R2: ch 1 and sc in same st. *ch 4, sk next st, sc in next st* repeat around. sl st in 1st st to join. (5 sc & 5 ch-4 sp) R3: sl st in 1st ch-4 sp, *(sc, hdc, dc, 2 trc, ch 3, sl st in top of trc (picot made), trc, dc, hdc, sc) all in the same ch-4 sp* repeat in each ch-4 sp around. sl st in 1st st to join. (5 points) Fasten off and weave in your ends. ******************************************************** Loop for Hanging: Step 1: With a piece of yarn, with a long tail attached, ch 15, sl st and fasten off. Step 2: Turn the 5 Point Star to the back side and attach 1 side of the yarn then the other through the back stitches.
Step 3: Make sure the chain is straight before tying the string into a knot. Tie the chain into a knot. Fasten off and weave in ends. ********************************************************
How to crochet the 6 point Stars.
6 Pointed Star R1: ch 2, 12 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. sl st in 1st st to join. (12 sc) R2: ch 1 and sc in same st. *ch 4, sk next st, sc in next st* repeat around. sl st in 1st st to join. (6 sc & 6 ch-4 sp) R3: sl st in 1st ch-4 sp, *(sc, hdc, dc, 2 trc, ch 3, sl st in top of trc (picot made), trc, dc, hdc, sc) all in the same ch-4 sp* repeat in each ch-4 sp around. Do not join. (6 points) ******************************************************** Chain for Hanging: Ch 15 after last sc made, sl st in 1st sc to join.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. ********************************************************
Christmas Star Ornaments
That’s it! You have made the Christmas Star Ornaments! You can make more in any color or colors you prefer! I would ❤️ to see your version! You can tag me at any of my Social Media Sites listed below. #christmasstarornaments #christmasstarornamentscrochetpattern #christmasstarcrochetpattern #joscraftyhook #joscraftyhookdesign #handmadecrochetedcreations #jo_bear38 There are SO many ways to embellish the Stars. You can add beads, make them 2 different colors, add them to gifts, or just hang them in your tree. You can find the versions my testers have done inside the Ad-Free PDF crochet pattern. They did an awesome job!
Do you like to add embellishments to liven up your wardrobe, headbands, table decorations, or anything else? Well I have the perfect FREE crochet pattern for flowers just for you, my Sunflower Appliques Free Crochet Pattern.
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The crochet sunflower appliques can be added to any holiday table decorations. You can add them to designs such as scarves, handbags, place mats, and more.
The flower design does not need to be crocheted just for Autumn, they can add flair to anything in any season. My crochet pattern testers made their appliques in different colors from Autumn and different yarn weights as you can see below.
The Easter Advent Calendar Event runs from April 1-14, 2025 and features free crochet patterns for adorable and cute crochet patterns for Chicks, Easter Basket, Eggs and so much more!
April 13th – Easter Advent FREE Home Decor Crochet Patterns
My Mae’s Flowers Crochet Pattern is being featured April 13th as part of the Flowers day and the FREE crochet pattern can be found below.
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Sunflower Applique Free Crochet Pattern
Information Needed
Materials: US J Crochet Hook or 6 mm MC = 100 yds of Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn CC = 2 yds of Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations/Stitches Used: ch = chain sc = single crochet sp = space sl st = slip stitch
Finished Sunflower 6”
Notes: I used 2 colors for my flower, but you can use 1 or more. The flower is worked in the round. The petals are worked in the chain spaces. You can use any type of yarn to crochet the sunflower.
R1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, 20 sc in the magic circle, pull magic circle closed and sl st in 1st sc to join. 20 sc
R2: ch1, sc in the same stitch, *ch 3, skip the next stitch, sc in the next st* Repeat from * until you have 10 ch-3 sp, sl st into 1st sc to join. (10 ch-3 sp)
Change to Main Color (Optional)
R3: *(sc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, sc) all in the ch-3 space* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)
Second layer of flower
R4: working behind the petals from the previous round *ch 4 and sl st in sc of next petal* repeat until last petal and ch 4. sl st in 1st ch-4 sp. (10 ch-4 sp)
R5: ch 1 and *(sc, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, sc) all in the same sp* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)
3rd layer of flower
R6: working behind the petals from the previous round *ch 4 and sl st in sc of next petal* repeat until last petal and ch 4. sl st in 1st ch-4 sp. (10 ch-4 sp)
R7: *(sc, 4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, sc) all in the same sp* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)
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Who doesn’t love ❤️ dressing up their wardrobe? Why not dress up your boots as well? In today’s post you will find a FREE copy the Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs Crochet Pattern. This is a great crochet pattern to make for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.
Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs
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Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs Crochet Pattern
Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs
Materials: US H Hook or 5 mm MC-200-400 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn CC-10-40 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Gauge: US H Hook or 5 mm Hook
8 dc x 4 rows = 2″
Stitches Used: ch = chain ch sp = chain space st = stitch sc = single crochet dc = double crochet sl st = slip stitch alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2 fdc = foundation double crochet ldc = long double crochet beg shell = beginning shell shell = shell MC = Main Color CC = Contrasting Color
Special Stitches:
Beginning Shell = alt ch 2, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch
Shell = 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch
beg shell here
shell here Changing Colors here long double crochet here
Notes:
The boot cuffs are worked in the round. Slip stitch into the 1st stitch, the chain space or the stitch specified.
alt ch 2 DOES count as a dc.
Shell rows create the heart.
If you want to change colors for the hearts, you would do it on the shell rows.
There are helpful hints for using the MC and CC below the Adult Size pattern.
Sizes are for child, teen, small adult, medium adult, and large adult. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs – Child Size Crochet Pattern
Be sure to measure you calf before you crochet the cuffs. You also need to take into account that you will be wearing the boot cuffs over you pant legs.
Boot Cuffs:
If you want to do a bigger size or see how to change colors for the hearts, you can purchase a pdf copy of the crochet pattern for $3 from Ravelry.
There are helpful hints for using the MC and CC below the Adult Large size
There are Video Tutorials showing you how to crochet the Repeat Rows on my YouTube Channel
Child Size:
Leave a long tail for sewing the foundation row closed.
R1: fdc 28 sl st in beginning fdc to join. 28 fdc
Optional: ch 30, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each remaining st. sl st in 1st ch to join. 28 dc
Use Tapestry Needle to close FDC.
R2: alt ch 2 and dc around. 28 dc
R3: sl st into 1st dc. [alt ch 2, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch. (beg shell) made] ch 2, skip 6 st, 2 dc, ch 1. 2 dc all in the same stitch. (shell made). *ch 2, skip 6 st, shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. ch 2 and sl st in top of alt ch 2 of beg shell. 4 shells
R4: sl st over to ch 1 sp of beg shell, ch 1, sc in same st., *ch 2, skip 2 dc from previous row, 1 ldc in next 2 st, ch 2, sc in ch 1 space of next shell.* Repeat from * to * around. sl st in sc to join.
R5: alt ch 2 in first st and dc in each remaining st. 28 dc
R6-R8: Repeat R3-R5
R9-R10: alt ch 2 in first st and dc in each remaining st around. 28 dc
Fasten off and weave in the ends. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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The Shades of Autumn Blog Hop hosted by Agat Gootie of Made by Gooties started already, October 1, 2021. I am collaborating in this event and I am giving away a free pdf copy of my Acacia Skirt Crochet Pattern on October 5, 2021!
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The Acacia Skirt Crochet Pattern was released in early September. I am so proud of this new design, as this is my first skirt crochet pattern. Let me tell ya, it won’t be my last!
This new design has a technique I have never used before, it uses your body type. It can be customized to fit you from your waist to your hips to the body of the skirt! There are also 3 length suggestions inside the pattern that you can choose from or you can crochet it to fit your own custom length.
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The name of the skirt is a little different. I used the Wattle Stitch as the main stitch for the body of the skirt. When you think of the word wattle, you think of that fleshy, flabby stuff that is found on roosters or turkeys lol that is not the definition I wanted for the skirt. lol So I looked up the meaning of wattle and that is where I found out the name Acacia. An acacia is a type of flower that can be found in Australia and the branches and stalks are used for a type of fencing or walls. Below is a picture of an acacia flower.
If you don’t crochet or don’t have the time to make one for yourself or family or friends, I would be more than happy to crochet one for you! You can fill out the Custom Order Form below or email me at jo@joscraftyhook.com and we can discuss how to make it to fit your style, size, and color(s)!
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Below you will find some details about the acacia skirt that are part of the pattern and can help you decide if you would like to crochet this skirt for yourself or someone you know.
Notes: The waistband is worked in the round. The rest of the skirt is worked in rows and are joined. Alt ch 2 or ch 2 counts as a half double crochet. There are 3 parts to the skirt, the Waist, the Hips, and the Body. Sizes range from 24” 26” 28” 30” 32” 34” 36” 38” 40” consecutively. If you need a wider waist, you can use the gauge and adjust your stitch count accordingly.
There are 2 types of ties for the waistband that can be found at the end of the pattern as another option to add to your skirt.
Gauge: US H Hook or 5mm 12 hdc x 12 rows = 4”
I used Lion Brand Mandala Yarn, if you can not find that or would like to try a new kind of Light/DK Weight Yarn, you can try Premier’s Sweet Rolls DK. I just bought some in Iceberg and let me tell ya………it is Heavenly! You can get 10% off your order until 10/4/21. Click on the image below and use my affiliate link to buy some today!
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I am SO proud of my testers and their versions of the Acacia Skirt! They all customized the pattern to fit their size and length preference. Thank you Kami Jones, Beth Bjerklie, Rachael Knights, Sallyanne Fisher, Becky Cupin, Danielle Hanken Tetreault, and Emily Funk! Check out their gorgeous work below!
The BlueBerry Waffle Beanie Crochet Pattern uses the Waffle Stitch that creates a beautiful textured look.
I designed the BlueBerry Waffle Beanie with 2 versions for Lion Brand’s #HatNotHate drive that increases awareness about Bullying. Here is what Lion Brand has to say about #HatNotHate:
“With #HatNotHate Lion Brand Yarn hopes to increase awareness on the impact of bullying has on children, teens and adults by rallying together and crafting blue hats to proudly wear throughout the month of October, National Bullying Prevention Month. With your help we hope to create a new “craftivist” movement to send the message that bullying in unacceptable.”
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Materials: US H Crochet Hook/5.0 or 5 mm
US I Crochet Hook/5.5mm 150-400 yards of 4 ply Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Gauge: US Hook H/5.0 or 5 mm 8 FPDC/BPDC x 5 Rows = 2 inch
Abbreviations: CH = Chain Sl St = Slip Stitch DC = Double Crochet FDC = Foundation Double Crochet FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet DC2TOG = Double Crochet 2 Together
Notes: Ch 3 does count as a DC
Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch
DC2TOG instructions from YouTube here. FDC instructions on YouTube here.
FPDC instructions on YouTube here.
BPDC instructions here.
Special Stitches: Front Post Double Crochet – Double Crochet going around the Front Post of the DC in the Previous Row. Back Post Double Crochet – Double Crochet going behind the Front Post of the DC in the Previous Row. Double Crochet 2 Together – when you double crochet two together, you are taking what were two double crochet stitches and turning them into just one double crochet stitch. This is also known as a decrease.
Special Notes:
Stitch multiple after the band is 3, so if your band is too tight or too loose try going up or down in hook size instead of adjusting stitch count.
Pattern written for: NB-6mth (6-12 mth, 12-24 mth, 2-4 yrs, 5-10 yrs, Teen/Sm Adult, Med Adult, Lg Adult)
Brim is worked in the round.
Waffle Stitch is worked as rows.
If Height of Hat is NOT met, Repeat R6-R7 until Height is met. Remember you will be adding 1.5”-2.5” for Decreasing.
If Height IS Hat IS met, end with R7 repeat, skip the rest of the Rows and go to Decrease Rows. Remember you will be adding 1.5”-2.5” when decreasing.
If Height of Hat is NOT met after adding all the Rows, you can use more Decrease Rows below.
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Version 1
Brim:
R1: Fdc 48 (57, 60, 69, 78, 81, 87, 90) join.
R2: Ch 3, fpdc in the next st *dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join. (48, 57, 60, 69, 78, 87, 90) st
R3: Ch 2, fpdc in the same st, *dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join. (48, 57, 60, 69, 78, 81, 87, 90) st
Waffle Stitch:
R4: Ch 3, dc in same stitch and each stitch around. sl st to join.
R5:Ch 3, turn, dc in the next st. *fpdc around the post of the next stitch, dc in the next two st.* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join.
R6: Ch 3, turn, dc in the next st. Fpdc around the post of the next st, dc in the next 2 st.* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join.
Ages 0-6 mth, 6-12 mth, 12-24 mth
R7-R10: Repeat R5-R6 twice then go to Decrease Rows
Ages 2-4 yrs
R7-R12: Repeat R5-R6 three times then go to Decrease Rows
Ages 5-10 yrs
R7-14: Repeat R5-R6 four times then go to Decrease Rows
Tween/Small Adult
R7-14: Repeat R5-R6 four times then go to Decrease Rows
Medium Adult
R7-R16: Repeat R5-R6 five times and go to Decrease Rows
Large Adult
R7-R18: Repeat R5-R6 six times and go to Decrease Rows
Decrease Rows:
R1: Ch 2, fpdc in the next st, *dc2tog in the next 2 dc, (fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 2 st) twice* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join. turn
R2: Ch 3, *bpdc in the next st, (dc in the next st, bpdc in the next 2 st) twice.* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join. turn
R3: Ch 2 *fpdc in the next st, dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st, dc2tog, fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 2 st* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join. turn
R4: Ch 3, bpdc in the next st, dc in the next st, bpdc in the next st, dc in the next st, bpdc in the next 2 st, *(dc in the next st, bpdc in the next st) twice then dc in the next st, bpdc in the next 2 st* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join.
If you are wanting your Hat to be a Messy Bun do NOT sew the Crown of the Hat closed.**If Height of Hat is NOT met, please see more Decrease Rows below.
Leave a 6-8” tail for sewing the Crown of the Hat closed.
Sew the crown closed being sure to pull your long tail tight once you’ve reached the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends with Tapestry Needle.
You can add a Pom Pom if you would like.
Extra Decrease Rows
Decrease Rows to meet the Hat’s Height.
R1: Ch 3 and turn, *dc2tog in the next 2 dc, fpdc.* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join.
R2-R4: Ch 3 and turn. *dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st .* Repeat from * to * around. sl st to join.
You can Repeat R2-R4 in continuing to add Height to your Hat.
Leave a 6-8” tail for sewing the Crown of the Hat closed.
Sew the crown of the hat closed being sure to pull long tail tight once you’ve reached the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends with Tapestry Needle.
You can add a Pom Pom if you would like.
You can make a Messy Bun Version. See instructions above.
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