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Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat – Beginner Level

By Yolanda on February 15, 2018 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Crochet Womens Garments, Learn to crochet 0

The Winter Games are here and now I wanted to share my version of an Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat. The hat that is getting all the attention at the winter games was worn by Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim. Not only did she win Gold for the USA but she looked great doing it. She was sporting a really cute Knit hat which used chunky yarn. The brim was folded over and it had a nice USA patch on it. I still have not been able to find the exact red USA patch but I’m still working on it. I wanted to make a crochet version of her hat.

The hat is really easy to make and it is a beginner level project. I used a weight 5 yarn (Patons Classic Wool Bulky) but you can use any Bulky weight (weight 5) yarn you like. This is some yarn I had available and I liked the color. The hat worn by the Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim is a much lighter color. The color I used is a little darker but of course you can make your hat whichever color you prefer.

This Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat is so easy to make because it is worked as a flat panel. Once your panel is the desired size then you seam the sides and gather up the top. It’s so fast and easy you can make it in less than a couple of hours (most people). The bulky yarn and large crochet hook make quick work of this hat.

Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat

Yesterday I also uploaded a free YouTube video tutorial on this hat. In the video I shared some suggestions for different sizes. Click on the video to watch it now:

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Measuring Tape

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Cowl Knit Pattern – So comfy and quick

By Yolanda on January 30, 2018 in Knitting, Knitting stitches, Learn to knit 3

A cowl knit pattern was next on my to do list. I have been wanting to try to use the heavier weight yarn that are now so widely available. Thanks to RedHeart Yarn I was gifted this Jumbo weight yarn a while back. I had some left over and wanted to try a comfy cowl.

While attending the SNAP conference in Salt Lake City last year I met the gals from Wool and the Gang. They are so fun and very knowledgeable. They gifted me these beautiful wooden knitting needles. Not only are they beautiful but they are so smooth and made quick work of my knitting. Thanks to RedHeart Yarns and Wool and the Gang.

The measurements of the finished cowl: approximately 30 inches by 9 inches It should fit most adults and teens

Cowl Knit Pattern with Cable Design

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Update: I have included a Free YouTube video tutorial for this Knit Cowl if you prefer video. It’s on the last page of this post.

If you like projects using chunk yarn here are some more you might enjoy:

https://allcraftschannel.com/2016/10/crochet-super-scarf-using-chunky-yarn.html

https://allcraftschannel.com/2017/02/chunky-yarn-crochet-cowl.html

https://allcraftschannel.com/2017/01/easycrochetcowl.html

These projects work up quickly and are so comfy.

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Crochet Apache Tears Hat the easy way

By Yolanda on November 7, 2017 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Learn to crochet 10

Crochet Apache Tears Hat the easy way. When I first saw the Apache Tears pattern many years ago I fell in love with it. My YouTube video tutorial for the Apache Tears pattern has been a viewer favorite. With so many crochet and knitting projecting it seems I always have tons of half-used yarn skeins. If you’ve been following my posts of videos for any time you will know how much I hate to waste yarn and God forbid throw away partial skeins.

While looking thru my stash I found some colors that I felt would make a nice colorway. I choose shades of teal, mint, blue/greens and white. This pattern looks best when using several colors. You can make the hat all in a solid color but that doesn’t really seem to do the stitch pattern justice. With the cold weather soon upon us I wanted to make a hat using that same great Crochet Apache Tears pattern.

Crochet Hat with Apache Tears Stitch Design

For the Crochet Apache Tears hat you will need 5 colors of medium weight yarn. I used small amounts and it was probably only a couple ounces of each color. This hat is for a 19-24 inch head circumference since it does stretch. If you want to make it for a child I suggest using a smaller hook size perhaps a size H (5.0mm) hook. The rest of the instructions would remain the same.

For those who prefer a video tutorial, I have posted the links to my free YouTube videos on the last page of this post.

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Easy to Crochet Granny Square Top

By Yolanda on July 13, 2017 in Crochet Projects, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Crochet Womens Garments, Learn to crochet 0

I was looking for an easy to crochet granny square top. I like to go to the pool or beach but I’m a bit modest. I wanted to have a top that I could use as a cover-up. I wanted to make something quick and easy enough for beginners. The granny square is one of the first patterns that crocheters learn to make. This is a super easy and quick project plus it looks great. This easy to crochet granny square top fits most women sizes. You can always adjust the size of the top by either using a smaller hook or changing the number of rounds of your granny squares. If you are making this for a child I would use a G size hook.

Easy to Crochet Granny Square top

Supplies:

2 Granny squares with 8 rounds each.

2 Granny squares with 3 rounds each.

3 Skeins of Creme de la Creme Cotton Yarn from Redheart.com

J /10 Crochet Hook ( 6mm)

Scissors

Yarn Needle

To Begin: You will need to crochet 2 granny squares with 8 rounds each. You will need to crochet 2 granny squares with 3 rounds each. The two larger granny squares will be used for the front and back of the top. The two smaller squares will be the sides (underarm) of the top.

You will need to join your squares. You can join with a yarn needle or by joining with a crochet slip stitch. I joined my squares with a yarn needle using the same matching yarn. It is easier if you sew in your tails as you work. I hate sewing in tails but this makes it so much easier.

Step 1: Making sure right sides are facing up. Take one of the large granny squares and sew a small square to each lower corner of the square. I joined with a simple whip stitch using a yarn needle.

Step 2: Now flip your piece over so that the wrong sides are facing up. Now place your second large granny square on top of the other square. Making sure that wrong sides are facing each other. Now sew the free sides of the small granny squares to the lower half of the remaining large granny square.

Step 3: Attach your yarn along top edge of your work, (The bottom edge is the one with the small granny squares). You will work 2 rows of single crochet along the top edge. Work 2 single crochet in the underarm corners and work 3 single crochet into the top corners of the large granny squares. Fasten off and sew in tails.

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Crochet Gladiator Style Flip Flops

By Yolanda on June 19, 2017 in Crochet Projects, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Crochet Womens Garments, Miscellaneous 0

Crochet Gladiator Style Flips flops to turn your plain flip flops into fun sandals. Who says flip flops have to be plain or boring? Using some basic crochet stitches and a few new techniques (they’re easy) you can go from plain flip flops to personalized flip flops. Summertime is here and that means warmer weather. Ok, I admit that I live in Chula Vista, California (Suburb of San Diego) and our “Hot” weather isn’t exactly what others might consider hot. Hey, living here we get used to a milder climate but even we get our occasional heat wave.

To beat the heat many of us turn wearing sandals and other warm weather accessories. I admit that I look forward to being able to wear sandals. However, I am not a fan of plain flip flops. I like to customize them a little and jazz them up a bit. In today’s blog post I will share how I turned my plain flip flops into crochet gladiator style flip flops. You can customize by using your own colors, make them all one solid color or combine colors. You can even add beads or a small fringe along the top edge. As always I have provided a free YouTube video tutorial for visual learners. The links appear at the end of the post. I used cotton yarn Peaches & Creme from Yarnspirations. They have a great selection of solid colors and some varigated choices.

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