Free Crochet Pattern: Shell Hat with Heart

This little hat is sweet and simple even for the newest beginner. This is one of my favorite hats to whip up quickly before Baby K and I enjoy some outdoor fun or a Girl's Day on the town. Every fashionista needs a fun, stylish hat - no matter her age! 

Note: The pattern below is for infant 3-6 mos. - to increase size you will add increase rounds (After Row 4) in multiples of 5. 2 increase rounds should give you an adult size hat. Add Shell stitch rows until desired length has been achieved. 

 

Materials:

• 4.25 mm (G) Hook 
• Yarn 
• Whatever color you prefer for hat 
• Heart color 
• Tapestry Needle for finishing
  

Abbreviations:

CH - Chain Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet

HDC - Half Double Crochet
SL - Slip Stitch

Instructions:

Hat: 

Round 1:  Ch 3, 10 DC in the 1st Ch stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (10)
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch, sl into beginning ch, ch 2 (20)
Round 3: * 2 DC, 1 DC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (30)

Round 4: *Sk 2 st, 5 DC in next st, Sk 2 st, SC in next st* this is your first shell stitch. Repeat (*) around, sl stitch into beginning ch 

Round 5: To line up your shells in this (and future) rounds, you will want to: Sk to middle DC of first shell stitch. 5 DC in center stitch (3rd DC) of 1st shell. Sk 2 st, SC in SC from row 4, *Sk 2 st, 5 DC, Sk 2 st, SC in next st*. Repeat (*) around, sl stitch into beginning ch. 

Round 6 - 10: Repeat round 5.  Tie off and finish. 

Heart

I used this simple Crochet Heart Appliqué pattern I found on "Skip to my Lou" at http://www.skiptomylou.org/crochet-heart-applique/. It's simple and an adorable embellishment for any project you can think of! 

(There are tons of other free patterns to browse so make sure to look around when you're done with your shell hat! )

Free Crochet Pattern - Snuggly Snowman

 

This snuggly snowman adds nostalgia to any Christmas décor and he's the perfect snuggle buddy for the little ones in your life.  This little guy is a fun addition to your Christmas gift list for anyone on your list. 


Materials:
Yarn

• White
• Orange
• Choice color for scarf/hat. (I used "I love this wool" in color #400/Bravo for the snowman pictured here) 

5.0 mm (H) Hook
Tapestry Needle
Poly-fill
Stitch Marker

Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
SC2TOG - Double Crochet 2 Together (decrease)
SL - Slip Stitch

Instructions:

Body

Round 1: (white yarn) Ch 3, 10 SC in the 1st Ch stitch, SL stitch into beginning ch, ch 1 (10)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch, SL into beginning ch, ch 1 (20)
Round 3: * 2 SC, 1 SC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (30)
Round 4: *1 SC in 2 st, 2 SC in next st* Repeat between (*) until final st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (40)
Round 5 - 9: 1 SC in each st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch1 (40)
Round 10: 1 SC in first 14 st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC* Repeat between (*) 6 times, 1 SC in final 16 st , sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (48) - This increase will give your snowman a chubby belly!
Round 11 - 20: 1 SC in each st in the round, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (48)
Round 21: 1 SC in first 13 st, *SC 2 TOG, 1 SC* Repeat between (*) 6 times, 1 SC in final 15 st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (40)
Round 22: 1 SC in each st in the round, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (40)
Round 23: *1 SC in first 2 st, SC 2 TOG* repeat between (*) until final st., sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (30)

If you like, you can stuff your snowman body now while before we finish up. 
 

Round 24: *1 SC in first st, SC 2 TOG* repeat between (*) until final st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 - (20)

Round 25: *1 SC in first st, SC 2 TOG* repeat between (*) until final st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 - (10)

Finish and tie off. 

Head

Round 1: (white yarn) Ch 3, 10 SC in the 1st Ch stitch, SL stitch into beginning ch, ch 1 (10)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch, SL into beginning ch, ch 1 (20)
Round 3: * 2 SC, 1 SC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (30)
Round 4: *1 SC in 2 st, 2 SC in next st* Repeat between (*) until final st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (40)
Round 5 - 14: 1 SC in each st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch1 (40)

Round 15: *1 SC in first 2 st, SC 2 TOG* repeat between (*) until final st., sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (30)

Round 16: 1 SC in each, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (30)

Round 17: *1 SC in first st, SC 2 TOG* repeat between (*) until final st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 - (20)
Round 18: 1 SC in each, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (20)

Round 19: *1 SC in first st, SC 2 TOG* repeat between (*) until final st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 - (10)

Finish and Tie off, leaving tail long enough to sew head on body. I did not stuff my snowman's head until his face was sewn on. 

 

Nose

 

Round 1: (orange yarn) Ch 3, 6 SC in the 1st Ch stitch, SL stitch into beginning ch, ch 1 (6) 

Round 2- 8: 1Sc in each (6) - you will be working in a round so don't forget your stitch marker

Round 9: 1 SC, 2 TOG, 1 SC, 2 TOG 

Round 10: 2 tog tie off, finish 

Sew on nose, and eyes/mouth of your choice.  I used buttons for eyes and a simple yarn mouth.  Be creative and make your snowman your own! Once you have your face the way you like it, stuff his head and sew your snowman's head onto his body. 

Scarf
 

Row 1: Ch 9, 1 DC in 3rd st from hook, dc 6, ch 2 turn

Row 2- 30: Dc 7, ch 2, turn 
Tie off and finish

Add fringe on both ends if preferred

Hat

Round 1: (white yarn) Ch 3, 10 DC in the 1st Ch stitch, SL stitch into beginning ch, ch 1 (10)
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch, SL into beginning ch, ch 1 (20)
Round 3: * 2 DC, 1 DC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (30)
Round 4: *1 DC in 2 st, 2 DC in next st* Repeat between (*) until final st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1 (40)

Round 5 - 6: 1 DC in each st, sl st into beginning ch to join, ch 1

Round 7: 1 SC in each, front loop only, sl st into beginning ch to join

Round 8 - 12: 1 SC in each, sl st into beginning ch to join.

 

Hint: I secured my hat with a single stitch so it doesn't fall off when my grandkids are snuggling my snowman.  You may chose to leave it unsecure so you can easily switch out his hat and/or scarf. 

Ta - da!  You've finished your snuggly snowman!  I hope he brings as much fun to your holidays as mine has!  Enjoy!

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Free Crochet Pattern - Boot Cuffs in Shell Stitch

These are so quick and easy to make, I sometimes whip out a pair to match my outfit for the day.  I hope you enjoy making and wearing them as much as I have!



Materials-
Yarn
Hook (G) 4.25 mm

Abbreviations -
CH - Chain
SL - Slip Stitch
DC - Double Crochet

Instructions-
Row 1: Ch 34,  5 DC (shell st) in 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 st SC in next st, sk 2 st, *5 DC in next st, sk 2 st, SC in next st* repeat between (*) 3 more times.  In last st, DC 3 times then ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 5 DC in 2nd st from hook, (in SC st in previous row), sk 2 st SC in next st (at top of cluster st in previous row), sk 2 st, *5 DC in next st, sk 2 st, SC in next st, sk 2 st* repeat between (*) 3 more times.  In last st, DC 3 times then ch 1, turn
Row 3-10: Repeat row 2




Finish - Fold cuff in half and sl stitch the length of the cuff sewing the two open ends together forming the cuff.  Tie off and finish. 




Ta-da!  You've finished your 1 hour shell stitch boot cuffs!  I have made several of these in various colors and I wear them all winter! They also make great stocking stuffers or last minute gifts for the ladies in your life! Enjoy!

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Free Crochet Pattern: Whimiscal Owl

Materials:
4.25 mm (G) hook
Yarn - Owl Body 4 Colors (I used the following)

• Lavender
• Pink
• Yellow
• Turquoise

Yarn - Eyes and Beak

• Orange
• White

Abbreviations:
HDC - Half Double Crochet
Sl Stitch - Slip Stitch
CH - Chain
SC - Single Crochet

Owl Front

Row 1: (Color A) CH 3, 10 SC in 1st CH st, SL st starting st, CH 2 (10)
Row 2: 2 HDC each stitch (20)
Row 3: (Color B) Connect the next color and ch 2, *2 HDC in next st, 1 HDC in next st* Repeat between (*) until row is complete, SL st starting st, finish and tie off (30)
Row 4: (Color C) Connect the next color and ch 2, *1 HDC in next 2 sts, 1 HDC in next st* Repeat between (*) until row is complete, SL st starting st, finish and tie off (40)
Row 5: (Color D) Connect the next color and ch 2, *1 HDC in next 3 sts, 1 HDC in next st* Repeat between (*) until row is complete, SL st starting st, finish and tie off (60)
Row 6: SC next 10 st, ch 2, turn
Row 7: 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC each next 6 st, 1 HDC, 1 DC, Ch 2 and turn
Row 8: 1 HDC, 1 SC each next 8 st, 1 HDC, finish and tie off

Owl Back

Row 1:  (Color D) CH 3, 10 SC in 1st CH st, SL st starting st, CH 2 (10)
Row 2: 2 HDC each stitch (20)
Row 3:  Connect the next color and ch 2, *2 HDC in next st, 1 HDC in next st* Repeat between (*) until row is complete, SL st starting st, finish and tie off (30)
Row 4:  Connect the next color and ch 2, *1 HDC in next 2 sts, 1 HDC in next st* Repeat between (*) until row is complete, SL st starting st, finish and tie off (40)
Row 5: Connect the next color and ch 2, *1 HDC in next 3 sts, 1 HDC in next st* Repeat between (*) until row is complete, SL st starting st, finish and tie off (60)
Row 6: SC next 10 st, ch 2, turn
Row 7: 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC each next 6 st, 1 HDC, 1 DC, Ch 2 and turn
Row 8: 1 HDC, 1 SC each next 8 st, 1 HDC, finish and tie off leaving yarn long enough to sew your owl together


Eyes

Row 1: Ch 3, SC 10 times in farthest ch from hook.  Sl st into starting ch. Tie off and finish leaving enough tail to sew onto owl.

Repeat for 2nd eye.

Beak

Row 1: Ch 3, SC in 2nd st from hook, DC in last ch st.  Tie off and finish leaving enough tail to sew beak onto owl.


Finishing

Sew eyes and beak on to front of owl.  Attach buttons of your choice for eyes.  Stitch around owl, sewing the front to the back.  Stop at head and stuff owl with Poly-Fill until desired cuddle has been achieved.  Finish sewing owl together, tie off and finish.  Cut (4) 3-4" pieces of yarn to tie into sides of owl's head.

Ta-da!  You've finished your whimsical owl! I have a ton of these lying around the house because I just can't seem to stop making them!  They are so cute and simple!  These little guys make fun little last minute gifts, especially for those "just because" occasions.  That is, if you can bear to let them go! Enjoy! 

Whimsical Owl

Free Crochet Pattern: Baby Snowman Beanie

This simple snowman beanie for baby is not only quick and easy to put together, it's just plain adorable!  Hopefully soon my granddaughter will model it for us!  I will be sure to update!

Materials:

• 4.25 mm (G) Hook
• Yarn
• White
• Red
• Black
• Orange
• Tapestry Needle for finishing
• Stuffing
• Black Buttons

Abbreviations:
CH - Chain Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
SL - Slip Stitch
DC2TOG - Double Crochet 2 Together (decrease)


Instructions:

Hat:

Round 1: (white yarn) Ch 3, 10 DC in the 1st Ch stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (10)
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch, sl into beginning ch, ch 2 (20)
Round 3: * 2 DC, 1 DC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (30)

Round 4: *1 DC 2 st, 2 DC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (40)
Round 5: 1 DC each, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch2 (40)
Round 6 - 10: Repeat Round 5.  Finish round 10, tie off and tuck ends.

 
Ear Flaps: 

Row 1: (white yarn)  Start new row in any stitch from round 10.  SC 9 stitches, ch 2, turn (9)
Row 2: DC 2 TOG, DC next 5 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2, turn (7)
Row 3: DC 2 TOG, DC next 2 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2, turn (4)
Row 4: DC 2 TOG twice, tie off and finish

Count 14 stitches across the front of the hat, start new row for 2nd ear flap.
Row 1: SC 9 stitches, ch 2, turn (9)
Row 2: DC 2 TOG, DC next 5 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2, turn (7)
Row 3: DC 2 TOG, DC next 2 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2, turn (4)
Row 4: DC 2 TOG twice, tie off and finish

Cut 9-12 strands of red and white yarn (8-10" each) and pull through bottom of each earflap.  Braid and tie off. 

Nose:

Row 1: Ch 10
Row 2: DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC next 2 st, HDC next 3 st, SC next 2 st, sl st in last st and tie off.  Leave your yarn long to sew nose on to your snowman

Cut red, black and white yarn to make Pom Pom for the top of the hat and tie on.  If you're not sure how to make pom poms, I found a great tutorial here:

http://www.danamadeit.com/2010/12/pom-poms-a-very-simple-tutorial.html

Grab a few buttons and sew on to make your face however you like.  Ta-da!  You've just completed your infant snowman beanie! Enjoy!

Baby Snowman Beanie