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A N N O U N C E M E N T!!!!

Sadly, no one won the Crochet Book Giveaway because, well...no one entered. 

I'll try again another time 😞

Puff Stitch Beanie

Here it is...
I posted this beanie on my Facebook page and said I "made it up as I went along".

Well, I went back and wrote down every step. So here is the pattern...

I used Vanna's Choice Yarn (4 pl), and a size J hook.

Chain 4 and join with a sl stitch to beginning chain to form a ring.

ROW 1- ch 2, 11 dc into ring, join
ROW 2 - ch 2, dc into same stitch, 2 dc into each stitch around
ROW 3 - ch 2, dc into same stitch, 1dc into next stitch, * 2 dc into next stitch, 1 dc into next stitch*, repeat ** around, join
ROW 4 - ch 2, dc into same stitch, 1 dc into next 2 stitches, * 2dc into next stitch, 1 dc into next 2 stitches*
repeat ** around, join
ROW 5 - ch 2, 1 dc in each stitch around, join in with puff stitch color
ROW 6 - ch 1 to secure, work PS in same stitch (PS = yo, insert hook, pull up loop <5 times>, should have 9 loops on hook, yo, pull through all 9 loops), ch 1, *skip next stitch, work PS in next stitch*, repeat ** around, join with main color
ROW 7 and 8 - ch 2, 1 dc in each stitch around, join
ROW 9 - repeat ROW 6
ROW 10 and 11 - repeat ROW 7, join with puff stitch color
ROW 12 - ch2, hdc in each stitch around
ROW 13 and 14 - ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join, fasten off.

Hope it works out for you!
Enjoy!

Giveaway Details!

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GOOD LUCK!!!!

The lucky winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Saturday, December 8, 2012

Crochet Book Giveaway!!

Well...I've been getting alot of  "I'd love to help you out but I don't know how to crochet."

No More Excuses!!!!

I just bought this book - Crochet Basics..All You Need to Know to Get Hooked on Crochet - and I am giving it away to some lucky person.

Stay tuned for details!

I want everyone to experience the joy of not only making something with your very own little hands but also the joy of sharing that gift with others!

Here's today's hat!

I found this free pattern here

It's called the Woman Granny Hat. If you can do a granny square you can make this hat.

Good Luck!

Basic Beanie

Here is my basic beanie. This is my "go-to" hat. It's easy to make so I can whip one up in less than an hour. So I decided to share the pattern in hopes that you will try. Soon you'll be addicted!

You will need:

Size J crochet hook

1 skein of worsted weight yarn (4)

1 tapestry needle

chain 4, join with sl st to first chain on hook

Row 1: chain 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in center ring (12 dc total),

join with sl st to to of first chain 3

Row 2:  Chain 3, dc into same st, 2 dc in each st across (24 dc total), join

Row 3: Chain 3, 2 dc in next st,{1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc}, repeat {} around, (36 dc total), join

Row 4: Chain 3, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, {dc in next 2 st, 2dc in next st}, repeat {} around, join

Row 5-12: Chain 3, dc in each st around, join

Row 13: sc in each st around, join

Fasten off and weave ends in with tapestry needle

To make Irish Rose Flower watch this video.

Hope it turns out great!





free crochet pattern: really easy slouchy beanie

Happy Monday!

Today I found really cute free hat pattern!

This pattern is perfect for beginners! Here's your chance to practice those basic stitches And if you're an intermediate of advanced crocheter and want to whip up something really quick - this is the hat for you!

Give it a try!

free crochet pattern: really easy slouchy beanie

If you make one please share it on my Facebook page and I'd love it if you donate it to Hooks of Love!

Have a Great Day!!