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Today I will share my newest hat; a hat using the knit stitch and Fair Isle Stitches. It was inspired by a knit hat that was released by Caron yarns a few years ago. It was on a little handout that you get from the yarn aisles. I used the Simply Soft by Caron yarns by Yarnspirations. The yarn is so soft and silky. You can choose your own color combinations. I think a white and red or pink and red would make a great Valentine’s Day hat. I have included the free written pattern along with the free YouTube video tutorials. You will find them on the following pages.
Crochet – Fair Isle and Knit stitch
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I’m always looking for fast, and easy project and this easy crochet cowl fills the spot. I know it’s hard to believe but it’s actually been a little cold here in what is usually a very sunny San Diego. One of the things that I do miss about living in our beautiful city is the opportunity to wear a lot of things items that I enjoy making. It just doesn’t get cold enough. Oh sure on very rare occasions it gets cold enough to wear a hat. We even get snow at times in the mountains east of our city so today when the temperature dipped below 60 Fahrenheit I had a field day. Purchase an Ad-Free PDF Written pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chunky-cowl-26
Easy Crochet Cowl
I whipped up this quick cowl using a Super Chunky weight 7 yarn. I used RedHeartGrande yarn in the color Foggy. This cowl worked up so quickly. It only took 3 balls. It’s hard to believe but the whole is just 7 rounds.
Using the super chunky yarn makes this one of the fastest projects I have made in a long time. The cowl is wide enough to even cover my head or to be folded and worn lower on my neck and chest. Either way, it’s super warm and the yarn feels very warm.
I hope you enjoy this project. I’m going to have to keep it in a file and remember to make some of these for Christmas gifts next year.
Supplies needed for your Easy Crochet Cowl:
3 balls of RedHeart Grande – I used 3 balls (5.20 oz / 150g )
scissors
yarn needle with large eye
Crochet Hook Size Q/19 (15mm)
To begin:
Chain 41, being careful not to twist chain slip stitch into the 1st chain.
Row 1: chain 3 (counts as double crochet here and thru out), double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch into 3rd turning chain
Row 2: chain 3, *leave next stitch unworked, double crochet in next stitch, double crochet back into the skipped stitch,* repeat from * to * for entire row, slip stitch into 3rd turning chain
Today I want to share a pattern for an Easy to crochet “Messy Bun” hat. I have received so many requests for an easy pattern.
So, by popular demand here it is. This is what I came up with for an “easy” pattern. You can follow the instructions for rows 11-12 for a mock rib brim or just continue with double crochet for a plain edge hat.
Either way, it looks and fits great. You can customize the hat by choosing your own colors. School colors, favorite colors or season colors make it so much better.
I later realized that perhaps using this type of yarn might not have been the best choice. Oh, well live and learn.
Easy Messy Bun Hat
Supplies Needed
Approximately 3 1/2 ounces of Medium weight yarn. I used RedHeart Supersaver Cameo – Color Mirage
Scissors
Yarn needle
Crochet Hook (I used a size I ) for larger heads use a J hook. For children use an H hook
I apologize for this photo. I was having technical issues and just couldn’t get my beautiful photo to upload so I was stuck using this one. Boohoo
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Kids of all ages will love this crochet fun snood. It works up quickly when using chunky weight yarn. I used the Bernat Blanket Yarn from Yarnspirations. It is soft and I really like the texture. I used the color: Pumpkin spice. The ears I used the chocolate color. The ears and the snood can be made in other colors if you prefer. I think this snood is a fun way to stay warm. The Bernat Blanket yarn is nice and warm. I made the adult/teenager size. You can purchase Bernat Blanket Yarn from your local Joann’s store or go online to Yarnspirations.com for more selection.
Crochet Fun Snood
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I love Ombre shawls, using the Caron Cakes by Yarnspirations I was able to design this beautiful shawl. I wanted to take full advantage of the ombre effect created when using the new Caron Cakes by Yarnpspirations. This design allowed me to make a shawl that would show off this beautiful effect. I want to thank Yarnspirations for sponsoring this post. This design and ideas are my own. This shawl will make a great gift or make it for yourself. Caron Cakes are exclusive to and available at Michaels stores.
Ombre Shawl using Caron Cakes by YarnspirationsSupplies needed to create your Ombre Shawl
Supplies needed for your Ombre shawl
2 Caron Cakes by Yarnspirations (colorwave of your choice)
Yarn needle
Scissors
H- Crochet Hook 5mm
Square (I used a CD case) to measure your yarn for tassles
Here is a back view of the shawl. Can you see the beautiful ombre effect not only on the body of the shawl but also on the tassles? Keep reading to learn to crochet this beautiful shawl.