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.

Seirras Sassy Scotch AKA Lyric

We had to take Levi back to his previous owner.. He has an old racing injury and was lame. So we hunted for a new horse! The night we took Levi home we decided on a chance to stop at a place that Judy knows really well and sells horses. She has bought two from him in the past. So showing up unannounced they have no chance of masking anthing that the horse might have. We were in luck. He had a mare that had just come back from a summer camp and was ready for a new home. Meet Seirras Sassy Scotch. She is a registered Quarter Horse with excellent blood lines. Only 8 years old and ready for just about anything. Needless to say I took her home. The guy also said she was in the pasture with his stallion (awesome horse by the way) and might possibly have been bred. Yay, bonus! She is a great little ride, but a bit confused by having a ton of kids pulling on her mouth all summer, but I will get her out of that soon. She just needs a firm hand. I'm so very excited!!!

Update, Finally named her my own name. We are going to call her Lyric

Dish the Dress

This is a porduct of boredom/last minute gift. But I figured I would share anyways...

Dress up your dish soap bottle

I used an H hook and peaches and cream cotton.

Rnd 1) ch16, sl st to first ch to form circle, being careful not to twist, ch2, (does not count as first dc now and throughout) 2dc in same ch as joining, * dc in next ch, 2dc in next ch, repeat from * around, join to top of first dc.
Rnd 2) ch2, * 2dc in st, dc in next 2sts, repeat from * around
Rnd 3) ch2, dc in same st and in next 3sts, skip next 6dc, dc in next 10sts, skip next 6dc, , dc in last 6sts,
Rnd 4) ch2, dc in each st around
Rnd 5) ch2, * 2dc in st, dc in next 3sts, repeat from * around
Rnd 6-10) ch2, dc in each st around
Rnd 11) ch3, 2 treble crochet in each st around. Fasten off

Sleeves
attach yarn to dc of rnd 3 at top section of sleeve with a sl st, 2hdc in same st as dc before skipped stitches, 2hdc in each of 6 skipped sts and in next st, sl st to dc of same rnd fasten off and weave in ends, repeat for second sleeve.

I used a small lenth of ribbon and wove through the row below the sleeve section just to add a little color.

Please feel free to use your own projects for gifts, craft fairs, etc. Please link back and give me credit for the pattern if possible. Thanks a bunch and Happy Hooking!

Baby Snuggle and Hat set

I used a K hook and Bernat Baby Boucle, you will need to know how to front post double crochet-FPDC, and back post double crochet-BPDC. This will fit a newborn, but can add extra increase rows to make larger.

Snuggle

Rnd 1) ch3, 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook join to top of first dc (11dc)
Rnd 2) ch2, (does not count as dc now and throughout) dc in same st as joining, 2dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2dc in next st repeat from * around, join to top of first dc
Rnd 3) ch2, dc in same st and in next dc, 2dc in next st, *dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around, join
Rnd 4) ch2, dc in same st, dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 5) ch2, dc in same st, dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 6) ch2, dc in same st, dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 7-23) ch2 dc in same sta and in each st around. (mine is about 17 inches long here)
Rnd 24-26) ch1, sc in same st and in each st around
Fasten off and weave in ends

Hat

Rnd 1) ch3, 7dc in 3rd ch from hook, join to top of first dc, (7dc)
Rnd 2) ch2,(does not count as first dc until noted) dc in same st and in each st around, join
Rnd 3)ch2,dc in same st, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from *
Rnd 4-15) ch2, dc in same st and in each st around
Rnd 16) ch2, dc in same st and next st, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 17) ch2, dc in same st and in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, *dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 18) ch2, dc in same st and in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 19) ch2, dc in same st and in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 20) ch2, dc in same st and in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 6sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 21) ch2, dc in same st and in next 6sts, 2dc in next st, * dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 22) ch2, dc in same st and in each st around
Rnd 23 and 24) ch2 (now counts as first st) * FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, repeat from * around
Join, fasten off and weave in ends. Add pom pom to end of hat.

Please link to my website if you make pattern, feel free to gift and sell your own finished projects, but do not sell my pattern as your own. Thanks a bunch, Happy Hooking :o)