Little X’s Beanie Hat. Free Crochet Pattern.

Crochet The Little X’s Beanie Babe Hat. Free Pattern.

An easy 19 row baby beanie hat pattern with a little bit of decoration

To fit: newborn,

Measurements approx: Head Circumference 13 inches, hat height 5 inches

Please note, by using a smaller or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie.

For a 3 to 6 month size add another row of increases on row 6 following these instructions and adding 2 to 4 more rows for extra height.

Row 6 ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the next 11 hdc, work 2 hdc into the next hdc*
repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (52 hdc)

Your baby beanie can be made in a single color or more, I made this one especially for the pattern instructions as the little x's stand out more so you can see the pattern stitch.

Hook size: 4.00mm US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner +

Tension: medium

Time: approx 2 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st= slip stitch

Ch= chain

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc = double crochet

Fpdc= front post double crochet

The little X st is worked over 2 st’s, by skipping the first st, working into the very next st, then coming back and working into the first st you skipped.

 IE: beginning of the round, ch 1, skip the first st, work 1 dc into the second st, work 1 dc into the 1^st skipped st (1 X made), *skip the next st, work 1 dc into the next st, work 1 dc into the skipped st* repeat from *to* to end.

The beanie begins at the top of the head and worked down to the ribbed edging

Please note! The beginning ch 1 of every rnd is not counted as a st.

BEGIN:

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.Or you can use the magic ring.

Row 1 ch 1, work 12 hdc into ring, sl st to join in the 1st hdc 

(you will join this way on every round)

(Increase in every st)

Row 2 ch 1, work 2 hdc into each hdc to end, sl st to join (24 hdc)

(Increase in every 3^rd st)
Row 3 ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the next 2 hdc, work 2 hdc into the next* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (32 hdc)

(Increase in every 4^th st)

Row 4 ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the next 3 hdc, work 2 hdc into the next* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (40 hdc)

(Increase in every 5^th st)

Row 5 ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the next 4 hdc, work 2 hdc into the next* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (48 hdc)

(Stop increases)      

(for 3 to 6 month size use instructions given at the beginning of this pattern)

Row 6 ch 1, work 1 hdc in each hdc to end, sl st to join (48 hdc)

Row 7 repeat row 6

(Little X row using dc’s)

Row 8 ch 1, skip the first st, work 1 dc into the second st, work 1 dc into the 1^st skipped st (1 X made), *skip the next st, work 1 dc into the next st, work 1 dc into the skipped st* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join, the join will be in the top of the 1^st dc of this round (48 dc)

Rows 9 and 10, repeat row 6 (48 hdc)

Row 11, repeat row 8 (48 dc)

Rows 12 and 13, repeat row 6 (48 hdc)

Row 14, repeat row 8 (48 dc)

Rows 15 and 16, repeat row 6 (48 hdc)

Please note you can make your hat longer than I did, just add more rows.

Begin hat ribbed edging, using dc

Row 17 ch 1, work 1 dc into each hdc of the round, sl st to join, the join will be in the top of the 1^st dc of this round (48 dc)

Row 18 ch 1, work 1 dc into first dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, *work 1 dc into the next dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join, the join will be in the top of the 1^st dc of this round (48 dc)

Final row of hat, once again you make this longer.

Row 19 work 1 hdc into each dc to the end, (48 hdc), sl st to join and finish off leaving a long enough tail to sew in and hide your ends.

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 Jan 2014.

If you like this pattern I have a selection of free baby beanie patterns right here on this blog, they are all tagged with beanie babe.
 

You can use this pattern for charity or for selling your work, please link back to this pattern if you use it.

Long time between crochet post's.

Hope every one had a safe Christmas and new year!

I have been crocheting, just not blogging about it, probably too busy crocheting.

I made quite a few gifts this year.

My favorite gifts were a bear and a horse that I crocheted.

They were form the Heidi pattern range which can be purchased online.

I made the pony first and I wish I had put something sturdy in the pony's neck part as it does droop a little.

The pony was made with 32 shapes whilst the torso of the bear had 32 shapes alone which meant much more work, I did not follow the instructions to use several different sized hooks for the torso of the bear, so the body was a little out of shape, but I covered up the bear with an apron I created.

 I also made beaded crochet ropes for the lovely ladies in my life, these take about 6 hours to make which includes tedious threading on of the hundreds of beads first.

If you want to make these, youtube has many tutorials available, just search for crochet beaded rope.

The 3 below were a request after one of my daughters friends saw hers, she wanted some for herself.

Right now I am making more of the snowflake baby blankets, they were a hit!

Love jobs, but I love to give/share!

There a lot's of baby's coming this year.

Cheers for now, Cat.

Linda's Snowflake Potholder/Granny Square. Free crochet pattern

The free pattern was intended for a pot holder, but why not make a throw/afghan with it? I did.

This is how I join my squares, in strips, then I join the strips together.

 The end result is perfect for a baby throw,I made this for my soon to be born grand son.

You can find the free pattern here, as it is from a deleted web site, the way back machine has supplied the link, some browsers do not support the way back machine, so I suggest to use fire fox.

I used 8 ply yarn (dk) and the squares measured approx 6x6.

 You can find the details for this free crochet sweater here.

You find the free pattern for the one piece booties here. 
You can find the crochet cluster beanie here. 

More Snowflake Baby Throws I made, January 2014.

Cluster Yoke Cardigan. Free crochet pattern.

Easy to follow instructions and quick to make up.

Beginner +

You find the free pattern for the one piece booties here.

 You will find the free pattern here

Origin of the pattern.

Delightful snowflake throw for baby, link from here. for free snowflake squares pattern.

Beginner +

I have a free crochet pattern available for a matching cluster beanie, just click here

ALL FREE CROCHET. COM AND PINTEREST

I am quite sure this site is becoming the number 1 place for free crochet patterns.

AllFreeCrochet.com

Upon viewing my blog stats I can see that most of my traffic is coming from there too

This week on their What's Hot List, has 3 of my patterns!

Position 1, 2 and 5!

Subtle Leaf On My Hat

 The Tezzie Hat Pattern

 Quick Crochet New Born Baby Beanie

I am so happy to be able to share and also know that people are using my patterns!

Just a quick mention on pinterest.

I try to pin free crochet patterns only to my crochet board.

So if you are keen to follow or pin from this board here is the link.

Cat Wood Crochet Pinterest.

I can get lost for hours on pinterest, pinning and following crochet.

Cheers Cat

deramores yarn haul

Saving $'s and building up yarn stock.

deramores is a yarn supplier located in the UK and I recently purchased yarn from them.

I live in Australia and our yarn prices are fairly high unless you find a really good sale.

A very big factor me was the postage cost, but if you purchased over $100 of yarn in one order shipping is free!

Knowing this I had fun choosing from their very extensive range of yarn types and labels.

Cant wait and want the link? here it is.

My first package arrived within 2 weeks

This was my selection.

I realized I had ordered barely any primary colors, so I placed another order which came in less than 2 weeks.

The deal with buying 10 of the same color and brand was buy 10 and pay for 9.

I also had a special code to enter for further savings.

The yarn I have purchased through out the year is stored in another room of the house and in plastic bags from sheet and doona cover sets, these zip up and are quite roomy, plus being clear I can see every skein clearly.

  My older stash is kept in my craft room, this stash was built up over time by buying from second hand shops, markets, gifted and special discounts.

But I smoke in this room too so the yarn smells of smoke and I have to wash it carefully when I make something from it, so that was a valuable lesson learned.

 In future any yarn stored here in my craft will be packed in zip lock bags, which I also use when crocheting from the skein.

Another lesson learned was that I could never make larger items as my supply was mixed ply's and texture.

I am able to sell some of my hand crocheted items, so they must look professional and not smell of a tobacco factory.

Cheers all and I hope you enjoyed the reading.

 

CROCHET A CUTE SMALL OWL

I love these guys!

They measure about 3 inches and are very quick to make using only small amounts of yarn.

Make some for the Christmas tree, I did.

Enjoy my free pattern!

Some different shapes and sizes made until I got the pattern right!

CROCHET SMALL OWL

Difficulty level, easy

Time, 1 hour

Size approx, 3 inches high

Materials:

3.5 to 4 mm hook

8 ply (DK) yarn, small amounts of all 3 colors

2 small buttons

Sewing needle

Small amount of stuffing (good handful)

St’s used:

Sc

Hdc

Dc

Owl consists of body, 2 wings, 2 eyes and a beak.

First make the body:

When changing colors, LEAVE ALL YARN ATTACHED IT’S MUCH EASIER THIS WAY.

All Rounds are joined with a sl st and ch 1, unless otherwise stated

Beginning at the bottom of the owl and main color A make a magic ring

Row 1, work 6 sc into magic ring, join. (6 sc)

Row 2, work 2 sc’s in each sc, join. (12 sc)

Row 3, *work 1 sc in next sc, work 2 sc’s in next sc,* repeat from *to* to end, join with color B (18 sc)

Row 4, work 1 sc in each st to end, join with color C, (18 sc)

Row 5, work 1 sc in next 2 sc, work 2 sc’s into next sc, * repeat from *to* to end, join with color B (24 sc’s)

Stop increases:

Row 6, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color A (24 sc’s)

Row 7, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color C (24 sc’s)

Row 8, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color B (24 sc’s)

Row 9, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color B (24 sc’s)

Row 10, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color A (24 sc’s)

Use main color A for the rest of the rounds.

Shaping the head and making the ears:

Row 11,* work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc’s, work the next 2 sc’s together (dec made)* repeat from *to* to end, join (18 sc’s)

Row 12, 13 and 14, work 1 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st only, (18 sc’s)

Ears:

Row 13, ch 3, work 1 dc into same space as ch 3, work 1 dc into next sc, work 1 hdc into next sc, work 1 sl st in each of the next 4 sc’s,  work 1 hdc into the next sc, work 1 dc into the next sc, work 2 dc’s into the next sc, work 1 dc into the next sc, work 1 hdc into the next sc, work 1 sl st in each of the next 4 sc’s, (2 st’s left), work 1 hdc into the next sc, work 1 dc into the last sc, sl st to the top of the ch 3 space, finish off with a tail to sew across head after stuffing, instructions below.

Wings, 3 rounds only, make 2:

Using main color A make a magic ring, joining the same as previously

Row 1, work 6 sc into magic ring, join. (6 sc)

Row 2, work 2 sc’s in each sc, join with color C (12 sc)

Row 3, *work 1 sc in next sc, work 2 sc’s in next sc,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (18 sc), finish off with a long tail for sewing on wing.

Eyes, 1 round only make 2: pick a color of your choice.

Row 1, work 6 sc into magic ring, sl st to join, finish off leaving a tail for sewing (6 sc)

Construction:

Sew or embroider inner eye choice, sew eyes into place on owl, just under the ears and leave a place between the eyes for sewing in the nose which is the very last step.

Wings can be attached prior to or after stuffing, place just under the decrease row and central to the sides of the owl. Sew top half of the circle only, looks like a little wing. Leave 1 long thread in place to sew in the nose.

 

Stuff your owl, placing small amounts in at a time and making the bottom area slightly larger than the upper body. No need to stuff fully nearest to the ear part as the ears will keep their shape.

Now sew the top of the head closed, I found it neater using the inner loops of the st’s only, back loop only.

Beak sewing:

Now take that long thread you left on the wing and sew it into the body and up to the lower central eye position and come out with the needle and thread. Now go into the upper mid eye section and come back out where you started, do this a few times to get your beak shape.

Sew in and bind off all loose ends, sit back and admire your little owl.

Free pattern courtesy of Cats-Rockin-Crochet. 24/09/2013

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Pattern is not for sale!

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