Full-Face Crochet Hat

This Full-Face Hat has a drawstring around the neck to keep your loved ones even warmer.                   

'J Hook'
Worsted Weight Yarn- I used Redheart
Stitches used:
SC-Single Crochet
HDC-Half Double Crochet
FSC-Foundation Single Crochet

* you can either work in a continuous circle or join with a slip stitch after each row. I chose to join when making my hat.



Basic Hat/Beanie
Start with Magic Circle
1. 8 HDC into Magic Circle, join to beginning with slip stitch...here and throughout...ch1.    (8HDC)
2. *2 HDC into each HDC *, around, join, ch1.       (16HDC)
3. *2 HDC in 1st HDC, 1 HDC in next*, around, join, ch1.  (24HDC)
4. *2 HDC in 1st HDC, 1 HDC in next 2 HDC*, around, join, ch1.  (32HDC)
5. *2 HDC in 1st HDC, 1 HDC in next 3 HDC*, around, join, ch1.  (40HDC)
6. *2 HDC in 1st HDC, 1 HDC in next 4 HDC*, around, join, ch1.  (48HDC)
7. *2 HDC in 1st HDC, 1 HDC in next 5 HDC*, around, join, ch1.    (56HDC)
8-14. *1 HDC in each HDC*, around, join, ch1.  (56HDC)
15. *1 SC in each HDC*, around, join, ch1. (56SC)
16. *1 HDC in each SC*, around, join, ch1.  (56HDC)
17. *1 SC in each HDC*, around, join, ch1.  (56SC)

---For Basic Beanie: Do Not Ch1 after Round 17, Finish off.
---For Full-Face Hat: DO NOT finish off, continue on to next step.

Full-Face
1. 1 HDC in first 18 SC, 1 SC in next 20 SC, 1 HDC in last 18 SC, join, ch1.   (36HDC/20 SC)
2. 1 HDC in first 18 HDC, FSC 20, Skip the 20SC from previous row, 1 HDC in last 18 HDC, join,ch1.  (36HDC/20FSC)
3. 1 HDC in first 18 HDC, 1 SC in each of the FSC, 1 HDC in last 18 HDC, join, ch1.  (36HDC/20SC)
4-17. *1 HDC in each HDC and SC from previous row*, around, join, ch1.  (56HDC)
18. *SC, Ch1/Skip1*, around, join, ch1. -This row is for the i-cord drawstring-   (28SC/28Ch1spaces)
19. *SC in each SC and Ch1 space from previous row*, around, join, ch1.  (56SC)
20. *HDC in each SC*, around, join.  (56HDC)
Finish off, weave in ends. Total length of hat is approximately 16". 

* Make an i-cord or crochet a chain to weave through the chain1 spaces on row 18.

Crocheted 'Converse' Slippers

Most of my project ideas come from places other than My brain. I wish I could design these items, write the pattern, create and post as quickly as others...But that just isn't going to happen. 
Ravelry is my 'go to' place for inspiration and patterns. Some are Free, some Not.  If you aren't a member yet...follow this link...http://www.ravelry.com/invitations
and create an account. I can assure you wouldn't be disappointed. 
For some reason I have a problem following just one pattern. I usually end up combining 2 or more patterns to get the finished product I want. When I do this...I will try to explain what I did different. 
Thank you for stopping by and Happy Hooking :)

Crocheted Converse Slippers

 
1. Finnish version: by Manuela Waliczek-Raczka @ Handimania
Great pictures-Pattern is worked a little different than the English version.  http://www.handimania.com/crochet/crochet-converse-slippers.html

2. English version: by Jenster's Creation
This pattern is available as a Free Ravelry Download.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shoe-slipper

***I used the English version when making my slippers.



For the White Patch:  I switched to a 'G Hook', followed the directions for 'Star' and added a row 3: SC in first st, 2 SC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next (around)...30 SC

Star: 'E Hook'
*Start with Magic Circle
*10 SC in ring
*(SC, DC, CH1, SC) all in same stitch, slip stitch in next stitch.-around

Lace: 'E Hook'
*Chain 100

Monster High Inspired Hat

 First Post in a long time. I've been busy working on Christmas presents. Not wanting to take the chance that anyone would see what they are getting, I haven't posted anything that I have been making. 
But... this hat is for my friends little girl who loves "Monster High", and I am pretty sure her Mom doesn't allow her to be on the world wide web, so I figured it would be safe to post this.  Now that my kids are older, I am out of the loop and had to look up what Monster High is.  After doing a Google Search on "Monster High Inspired Hats" and searching through Pinterest, this is what I came up with. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The earflap hat pattern is based on the 
**Hello Kitty Hat Pattern**
by Crochet in Color 
http://crochetincolor.blogspot.com/2012/03/hello-kitty-hat-pattern.html
Her directions are very easy to follow plus she has a link to her sizing chart, in with the pattern, that was a big help.
*I changed the color to pink for rows 14 and 16.

The Skull was a little trickier. I was looking for something more for a 6 year old and not a scary looking Skull. I found one by Natasha Barill on Ravelry. 
To get this Free Pattern, you must be a member of Ravelry.  
 ****Skull Pattern (Monster High Inspired)****
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skull-pattern-monster-high-inspired
I used a smaller hook so I would end up with a smaller Skull. 
Her directions are, also, very easy to follow.
Her Bow was a little smaller than what I wanted, so...

My Bow:   SC a chain as big as you want the bow to be.
               *Ch1, turn, SC across*, repeat this until you have a rectangle. 
               For the middle, I made a chain 2 I-Cord 
              (basically an I-Cord, but I only chained 2-to keep it small).
If you don't know how to make an I-Cord, There are many great videos on youtube.

Sew your Skull Applique onto your Hat and you are done. 

I'm sorry I don't have an actual pattern written down for this, but I am sure you will find these 2 patterns very easy to follow.
A Big Thank You goes out to Liz @ Crochet in Color and
Natasha Barill @ Homemade Treasures on Ravelry for 
sharing these Awesome, Free Patterns!