Slouchy Beanie

Supplies:

Red Heart Soft in Grape

I Hook
H Hook

Magic Circle

R1: Ch 3.  13 DC in circle.  Join in top of ch 3.

R2: Ch 3.  4 DC in 1st st.  Skip next st.  *5 DC in next st.  Skip next st.*  Repeat around.  Join in top of ch 3. 

R3: Ch 3.  Skip 5 DC's.  *1 DC, ch 3, 1 DC (hereafter referred to as V-st) in sp after DC's*  Repeat.  Join in top of ch 3. 

R4: Sl St in center of V-st.  Ch 3.  4 DC in V-st.  V-st.  *5 DC's in next V-st, V-st in next sp* Repeat.  Join in top of ch 3.

R5-R13: Turn work.  Sl St in center of V-st.  Ch 3.  4 DC in V-st.  *Sk 4 st.  V-st.  5 DC in next V-st.*  Repeat.  Join in top of ch 3.

R14: Switch to smaller hook.  Ch 3.  1 DC in each st around.  Join in top of 1st DC made.

R15: Ch 3.  1 DC in each st around.  Join in top of 1st DC made.  Tie off & hide ends.

Hooded Scarf

Supplies:

1 Skein Lion Brand Thick & Quick in Fisherman

N Hook

Ch 58. 
R1: DC in 3rd ch from hook.  SC in next st.  *1 DC, 1 SC* to end. 
R2-R12: Ch 2.  *1 DC around the post of SC below, 1 SC* in each st across.

Fold your work in half along the long edge, placing the fold on your left side.  Ch 1.  Insert hook through 1st st on both sides.  Using SC stitches, join edges together to the end.

For Scarf:
-R1: Join yarn in one corner of hood.  Ch 2.  1 DC in each of next 6 st.
-R2-R35: Ch 2.  DC to end.

Repeat on other side of hood.

Upgrading a Basic Beanie

Supplies:

1 skein Lion Brand Thick & Quick in Charcoal

Red Heart Super Saver in Gray 

N Hook

R1: Ch 3.  8 DC in 1st ch.  Join in top of 1st DC made.

R2: Ch 2.  2 DC in each st to end.  Join in top of 1st DC made.

R3: Ch 2.  *2 DC, 1 DC* Repeat to end.  Join in top of 1st DC made.

R4: Ch 2.  *2 DC, 1 DC in each of next 2 st* Repeat to end.  Join in top of 1st DC made.
R5: Ch 2.  *2 DC, 1 DC in each of next 3 st* Repeat to end.  Join in top of 1st DC made.
R6: Ch 2.   1 DC in each st to end.  Join in top of 1st DC made.
Continue R6 to desired length.

Adding surface crochet band:
Join yarn between rows by inserting hook from outside to inside of hat, then around strand of yarn to outside of hat.  YO and pull up a loop.  Continue this loosely around the entire hat and join in the 1st st made.

Fall Cowl

Supplies:

1 Skein Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Prints in Sequoia

N Hook

Ch 55 loosely.  Join in 1st chain.

R1-R7: Ch 2.  DC in each st to end.  Join in top of ch 2.

After making the last join, yarn over and pull the remainder of the skein through the loop.  Pull gently to secure.  Wrap the remaining yarn loosely around your work and tie the end to a strand on the underside of the wraps, tucking the end of the yarn in to hide.

Floral Wreath

Floral Wreath - Shown in Fall Colors

I've wanted to make a wreath for the fall for quite a while now.  This one was really easy to throw together with some cheap supplies.  The most expensive part was the wreath, which I got at Michael's for $5.  This is a quick and easy project.

Supplies:

Wreath form of your choice - I chose one made of natural materials, twigs and sticks.  

 

Flowers and leaves in your choice of colors - You can use fall colors, or choose other colors to suit the season or your preference.

Hot Glue Gun

 

Ribbon in coordinating color

 

Needle & Thread to sew ends of ribbon together

 

Instructions:

 

I began with the leaves.  The ones I purchased were on 2 strands.  I wrapped them around the wreath, gluing every few inches as I went along and tucking the ends into the wreath and gluing them in really well.

 

I pulled just the heads of the flowers off of their stems and hot glued them as I liked them.  I also pulled off the green leaves from the flowers and glued them under some of the flowers to bring a little brightness.

 

To hang the wreath, I took a long piece of lace ribbon and glued it in the center of a thick green ribbon.  Then I sewed the ends together, because I didn't want to worry that the glue wouldn't hold the weight of the wreath.  

Easy!

Long time, no see!

It's been a while!

I took some time off to move around (hubby got a job transfer) and have the most adorable baby ever. 

Seriously, ever.

Awww...

Well, now that things have settled back down, I'll start working on some new designs for you guys!  I'm hoping to throw a few other crafts in there as well.  Just for fun.  :)

2012 Top 100 Patterns - Guess who's in there? ;)

Mustard Colored Ruffled Scarf

Our Mustard Colored Ruffled Scarf has been featured by AllFreeCrochet.com as a 2012 Top 100 Pattern of the Year!  :)  I am SO honored and excited!  Thanks for all the love, my friends!