Paint it Black

Lion Brand Hometown USA and an N hook

Rnd 1) ch3, 11dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc, (11dc)
Rnd 2) ch2, 2dc in each st around, (22dc)
Rnd 3) ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next st, * 2dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around,
Rnd 4-6) ch2, dc in each st around.
Rnd 7-9) ch1, sc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

To Brim or Not to Brim for BABY

For this one I am using a G hook, and Vannas Choice so it's a little softer for a newborn baby.


FOR BRIMMED HAT

Rnd 1) ch2, 11hdc in second ch from hook, sl st to top of first hdc (11hdc)
Rnd 2) ch1, 2hdc in same st and in each st around, sl st to top of first hdc (22hdc)
Rnd 3) ch1, 2hdc in same st, 1hdc in next st, * 2hdc in nest st, 1hdc in nest st, repeat from * around (33hdc)
Rnd 4) ch1, 2hdc in same st, 1hdc in next 2stS, * 2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 2sts, repeat from * around (44hdc)
Rnd 5) ch1, 2hdc in same st, 1hdc in next 3sts, * 2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 3sts, repeat from * around (55)
Rnd 6-13) ch1, hdc in same st and in each st around, (55hdc)
Rnd 14) ch1, sc in same st and in next 14sts, 2hdc in next st, * hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, repeat from * 5 more times, sc in next st and in each st to end of row, sl st to top of first sc,
Rnd 15) ch1, sc in first st and in next 14sts, hdc across next 20 hdc, sc in next st and in each st across, sl st to top of first sc
Rnd 16)ch1, sl st in first st and in next 14sts, hdc in next 20hdc, sl st in each st across to end of rnd, sl st to close. fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional strap with buttons:
Rnd 1)ch22, 2sc in second ch from hook, sc across to last ch, 3sc in last ch, working on opposite side, sc across to end, 1sc in same ch as first 2sc.
Rnd 2)ch1, sc in same st, 2sc in next st, sc across to set of 3sc, (2sc in first st, sc next st, 2sc in third st) sc across to last st, 2sc in last st, fasten off. Attach to hat with buttons


FOR NOT BRIMMED

Work same as above to rnd 13, Rnds 14+15, repeat rnd 5
Rnd 16) sl st or sc around to finish off.

Changing colors as you like.

I used ravelry to find a flower to attach to two of them. Or you can google free crochet flower pattern.

Pool Time

It's been hot these last few days. Yesterday my sister in law took us to her sisters pool. The kids had a blast and I got to cool off. Hoping the weather will break a little soon.

Moxie Falls

This is one of the many trips that we have taken. We love to go hiking and my hubby loves his day trips. We try to find a different place to go every so often, but this is one that we love to come back too. It's beautiful and a nice little hike into the woods. If you live in Maine and haven't been here you should go, if you are planning on visiting make this one of your stops! Hope you enjoy the pics.

Layers of Shells

These are really quick little bags to make up. Good for small gift bags, the kids can use them to keep little treasures in. Or make it taller and use as a gift bag for wine bottle. :o)

I used an H hook and worsted weight yarn

Rnd 1) ch3, 12dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc made. (12dc)
Rnd 2) ch2, 2dc in each st around, sl st to top of first dc made, skipping ch2 (24dc)
Rnd 3) ch2, * 2dc in first st, dc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to top of first dc made
Rnd 4) ch2, * 2dc in first st, dc in next 2sts, repeat from * around, sl st to top of first dc made
Rnd 5) working in back loops only for this round, ch1, sc in each st around
Rnd 6) ch 1, * sc in first st, skip next 2sts, 5dc in next st(shell made), skip next 2sts, repeat from * around, sl st to top of first sc, 8 shells made
Rnd 7) changing color, ch3, 2dc in same st, * sc in 3rd dc of shell, shell in next sc, repeat from * around, 2dc in same st as first ch3, sl st to top of ch3
Rnd 8) changing color, ch1, sc in top of ch3, * shell in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of shell, repeat from * around, sl st to first sc,
Rnd 9) changing color, ch3, 2dc in same st, * sc in 3rd dc of shell, shell in next sc, repeat from * around, 2dc in same st as first ch3, sl st to top of ch3
Rnd 10-11) repeat rnds 8-9
Rnd 12) ch1, sc in first st, and in next 2sts, * dc in next 3sts, sc in next 3sts, repeat from * around,
Rnd 13) drawstring row. ch4, skip next st, * dc in next st, ch1, skip next st, repeat from * around, sl st to ch 3 of first ch4
Rnd 14) ch1, sc in same st, sc in each st and ch space around, sl st to close
Rnd 15) ch2, 3hdc in same st, * skip next 2sts, 4hdc in next st, repeat from * around, fasten off weave in ends.

Using a strand of each color held together,(Make 2) ch 40 or desired length to use as drawstrings weave in and out of rnd 13
Have fun and happy hooking

Can Can

Another can cozy. you will need to know how to Crossed Double crochet, you can find the tutorial here
http://crochet.about.com/library/blcrosseddc.htm

with Worsted weight yarn and G hook

Rnd 1)ch3, 11dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc made(skipping ch2 now and throughout, makes a tighter closing), 11dc
Rnd 2)ch2, 2dc in each st around, 22dc
Rnd 3) working in back loops of this round, ch2, dc in each st around
Rnd 4-8) ch2, dc in each st around
Rnd 9+10) ch3, dc in st before ch3 (last st of previous round), crossed double crochet around, sl st to top of ch3, fasten off and weave in ends.

Mr. Jeff

It's that time of year when the kids are getting out of school and everyone is giving the teachers gifts. I am going to try to do some thing that they can use instead of just taking up space. Mr. Jeff is a teachers aid in my daughters school and he might not be back next year because of budget cuts.... We are going to MISS him tons. This is for him

Peaches N Cream cotton and a G hook

Rnd 1) ch2, 11 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 11dc
Rnd 2) ch1, 2hdc in each st around, 22hdc
Rnd 3) ch1, * 2hdc in first st, 2hdc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 4-12) working in back loops , ch1, hdc in each st around
Rnd 13) ch1, revers sc around
Fasten off, weave in ends

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