Santa and Santas Elves Hats

I went to the store last weekend to buy some hats for my Christmas cards for the girls to wear. They looked horrible and cost $3 each.. So I bought some yarn and made my own!

I used Red Heart Super Saver for the colors, and Vannas Choice for the white, and a J size hook

Rnd 1)ch 2(does NOT count as first dc now and throughout), 6dc in second ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc, 6dc
Rnd 2, and all even rows)ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to top of first dc, 6 dc
Rnd 3)ch2, 2dc in same st and in each st around, 12dc
Rnd 5)ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next st, * 2dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 7)ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next 2sts, * 2dc in next st, dc in next 2sts, repeat from * around,
Rnd 9)ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next 3sts, * 2dc in next st, dc in next 3sts, repeat from * around
Rnd 11)ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next 4sts, * 2dc in next st, dc in next 4sts, repeat from * around
Rnd 13) ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next 5 sts, * 2dc in next st, dc in next 5sts, repeat from * around
Rnd 15)ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next 6sts, * 2dc in next st, dc in next 6sts, repeat from * around
Rnd 17)ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next 7 sts, * 2dc in next st, dc in next 7sts, repeat from * around,
Rnd 18- 22) ch2, dc in first st and in each st around, changing to white on row 20
Rnd 23) Reverse sc around, fasten off weave in ends.
Add pom pom to top of hat.

Any Way You Want Pouch

This bag is very simple and easy, with so many color combination possibilities.

I used an H hook and Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, but any hook and yarn size would work, it just alters the size of your bag. This is a little bit rough explanation. Beads are optional but add a nice touch.

Make 5 basic granny squares (you can find several styles all over the net) in any size you like, mine were only 3 rnds for this. Use one for the base and then attach one on each side of square ane then sew up sides.
For Top closure
RND 1) attach yarn in any spot of a square and DC evenly around each of 4 square tops, sl st to first dc
RND 2)ch3 (counts as first dc and ch1 space) skip next st,* dc in next st, ch1, skip next st, repeat from * around, sl st to second ch of beginning ch3
RND 3) DC in each st around, st st to first dc, fasten off and weave in ends.

I made two drawstrings of about 70chs long and weaved in and out of RND 2. I also added some beads to each end of drawstring.

A Touch of Winter and Spring Armwarmers

Hi all, it's been a while. But here is a little something I cooked up for my daughters birthday next weekend.

I am using Red Heart worsted weight, and an H hook *I have to add that I am left handed. people have had a few questions on some of the gloves a few times, and if you are right handed yours will just come out opposite of mine. Right for left , left for right hand! :^)

Row 1)ch 23, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch accross, ch2 (counts as first st now and throughout), turn
Row 2)BPDC around 2nd st, * FPDC around next st, BPDC in next st and in each st accross to last st, dc in last st, sl st to first ch2,
Row 3) ch1, sc in same st and in each st accross, sl st to first sc to form circle.
Now we will be working in rounds
Rnd 1) ch2 (does NOT count as first st, now and through out) dc in same st and in each st around, joing to top of first dc
Rnd 2-11) Repeat rnd 1
Rnd 12) ch2, dc in same st and in each st around to last 4 sts, ch3, skip next 2sts, dc in last 2sts, sl st to top of first dc.
Rnd 13) ch1, sc in same st and in each st around. Fasten off

Repeat for Right hand until Rnd 12
Rnd 12) ch2, dc in same st and in next st, ch3, skip next 2sts, dc in next st and in each st around, sl st to top of first dc
Rnd 13) ch1, sc in same st and in each st and ch around, fasten off weave in ends

Head Huggers

Someone asked me to make something for them. For all of us that have a ton of hair to put under a hat... This is what I came up with by looking at a few pictures. They are very easy and quick to make.

I used an H hook. The fall colored one is Red Heart Super Saver, the Earth tones is Lilys Sugar and Cream

Rnd 1) ch 62, sl st to first ch to form ring, being careful not to twist, ch3, (counts as first dc and ch1) * skip next ch, dc in next ch, ch1, repeat from * around. sl st to 2nd ch of ch3
Rnd 2) sl st into ch 1 space, ch3, * skip next dc, dc in next ch1 space, ch1, repeat from * around. sl st to 2nd ch of ch3
Repeat rnd 2 for desired length mine was about 8-9 inches.
Next rnd) ch1, Hdc in same st, hdc in each st around. st st to top of first hdc. Repeat this round for 8 more rnds.
Next Rnd) Reverse single crochet around. Fasten off weave in ends

Tie) Chain 65 add beads to each end, weave in first dc round.

Please feel free to use or sell your own creations, but please give me credit for the pattern.

Simple Little Striped Shrug

This is just a rough pattern of what I have done for this shrug. I looked and looked for something I liked that wouldn't take a lot of time and to do what was asked of me! My girls know what they like.

This pattern is very easily adjustable. It's mostly a matter of measuring who the finished product is for. I used a size 10 US needle,and a 9 US for the neck ribbing and Bernat Baby Jacquards. My daughter is in a size 10-12, and I knit kind of loose. I didn't do a gauge, sorry about that. I used less than one skein.

I cast on 32sts, and did K2, P2 for 10 rows slipping first st of each row through out shrug, this makes an easier line up for sewing.
K1 row
P1 row for a total length from beginning of 6 inches.(mine was for elbow length so you can add here or make shorter)
On every knit row I did- Slip one, knit front and back of next st (increase made) knit accross to last two sts, increase in next st, knit last st,
Slipping first st, purl next row. Increase as many rows as you want. I added about 12 sts.
I then knit accross however many inches for the back, measuring from sholder blade to shoulder blade. Once I had the right length I then started the decrease rows, slip first st, ssk, knit accross to last three sts, k2tog, knit last st, then purl the purl rows, until you have the starting amount of sts. knit stockinette sts (knit knit rows, purl purl rows) for same amount as beginning side before increasing. I then did the 10 rows of 2x2 ribbing.
Sew up from ribbing what you would like for sleeves depending on how long you make your shrug, since mine is shorter, I only sewed up about maybe 6 inches on each side. You want to make sure you leave enough room for putting on..Measuring is VERY good!
I then used a circular needle 9mm, and picked up stitches around the opening to make a 2x2 ribbing around.
Please feel free to ask any questions. I know this isn't really a clear pattern. I am just giving a rough estimate of what I made.

Blood and Dark Chocolate Beanie

I have a love for the movie Blood and Chocolate..so the name these colors remind me a little of that movie. Still trying to get my hands on a copy of the book!


This hat is a great project to have for winter. I used the Caron Simply Soft Eco, double stranded so it is very soft and warm. One I used a black and red held together throughout for a tweedy look. Possibilities are endless!



materials: J hook, your choice of yarn, mine was Caron Simply soft Eco

With two strand of yarn held together
Rnd 1)ch5 sl st to form ring, ch1, 11hdc in ring join to top of first hdc. (11hdc)
Rnd 2) ch2(does NOT count as first st now and throughout) 2dc in same st and in each st around, join to top of first dc
Rnd3) ch2, 2dc in same st, * dc in next st, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around, join to top of first dc
Rnd 4) ch2, 2dc in same st, * dc in 2sts, 2dc in next st, repeat form * around, join to top of first dc
Rnd 5) ch2, 2dc in same st, * dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around, join to top of first dc
Rnd 6-11) ch2, dc in same st, dc in each st around, join to top of first dc. (here is where it is nice to add a strip of CC if desired, I did one row of red on rnd 11)
Rnd 12) ch1, sc in same st and in next 19sts, 2hdc in next st, * hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, repeat from * 6 more times, sc in remaining sts, join to first sc
Rnd 13) ch1, sc in same st and next 19sts, 2hdc in next st, * hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, repeat from * accross hdc's of rnd 12, sc in next sc and accross to end of row, join
Rnd 14) ch1, sc in same st and in next 19sts, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc accross to last hdc, sc in next sc and in remaining sc around, join
fasten off weave in ends. Please feel free to use your own creations as you like, but please link back to my pattern, Thanks... Happy Hooking.

Taming the Butterfly

I worked these up over a couple of days. Hopefully I have worked out all the kinks! These are made to fit about a medium womans size hand. Wrist size about 7 inches with a little room for stretching.

I used a G hook and TLC Essentials in medium worsted for the varigated blue version, the lighter set is two strands of baby yarn held together.

Right Glove

Rnd 1) ch30, sl st to form ring being careful not to twits, ch2, (DOES NOT count as first dc now and through out) dc in same st and in each ch around, join to top of first dc (same for each row) (30dc)
Rnd 2) ch2, dc in same st and in each st around, join
Rnd 3)ch2, dc in same st dc in next 10sts, ch10, skip next 9sts, dc in next st and in each st around, join
Rnd 4 and 5) ch2, dc in same st and in next 10 sts, ch10, skip ch10, dc in next dc and in each st around, join
Rnd 6) ch1, sc in same st and in next 10dc, ch 5, sc around ch10's and into 5th skipped dc on round 2, ch5, sc in next dc and in each dc around, join
Rnd 7) ch1, sc in same st, sc in next 10sc, ch9, skip butterfly, sc in next sc and in each sc around, join
Rnd 8) ch2, dc in same st and in each ch around, join
Rnd 9) ch2, dc in samt st and in next 2sts, 2dc in next 2sts, dc in next 5sts, ch10 skip 9sts, dc in next st and in each st around, join
Rnd 10)ch2, dc in same st and in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 5sts, ch10, skip ch10, dc in next dc and in each dc around, join
Rnd 11)ch2, dc in same st and in next 2ss,2dc in next st, dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 5sts, ch10 skip ch10, dc in next dc and in each dc around, join
Rnd 12) ch1, sc in same st and in next 3sts, ch4, skip next 6sts, sc in next st and in next 5sts, ch5, sc around ch10's and into 5th skipped st of rnd 8, ch5, sc in next dc and in each st around, join
Rnd 13) ch1, sc in same st and next 3sts and in each ch, sc in next 6sts, ch9, skip butterfly, sc in each st around, join
Rnd 14) ch1, sc in each st and each ch around, join Fasten off and weave in ends

Left Glove
Work same as right glove for Rnds 1-8
Rnd 9) ch2, dc in same st, dc in next 10sts, ch10, skip next 9sts, dc in next 5dc, 2dc in next 2dc, dc in last 3sts, join
Rnd 10) ch2, dc in same st and next 10sts, ch10, skip ch10, dc in next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 2sst, 2dc in next st, dc in next 3sts, join
Rnd 11) ch2, dc in same st and in next 10 sts, ch10, skip ch10, dc in next 5 dc, 2dc in next st, dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, dc in last 3sts, join
Rnd 12) ch1, sc in same st and next 10sts, ch 5, sc around chains and into 5th skipped dc of row 8, ch5, sc in next 5sts, ch4, skip next 6sts, sc in next 4 sts, join
Rnd 13) ch1, sc in same st and next 10 sts, ch9, skip butterfly, sc in next 6sc and in each ch4 space, sc remaining sts, join
Rnd 14) ch1, sc in each st and chain around, join Fasten off and weave in ends.

Please feel free to make and do what you wish with the finished product, but please give credit to my site for the pattern. Happy Hooking.