Monday, May 28, 2012

Now--in BLUE!

I ran out of the melon cotton yarn before I ran out of the ecru yarn, so my last sunhat is just slightly different than the previous two.

Let the summer begin!
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

a pocket full of posies (or bluebells)

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Awhile back, I was working on a custom order beanie for a young girl with a head that was somewhat atypical in size.  As I worked on the sizing, I ended up with three hats that weren't the right size for this particular girl, but would be the right size for some others.  

I was tired of my standard, "crochet ribbon around the brim, add a little daisy-type flower and complete", and so I decided to try my hand at something like a little bouquet.  These are what I ended up with.  They aren't perfect, but I think they have a little bit of a different kind of charm to them, and I'm pleased with how they turned out.    





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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Newsboy Cap Pattern



This is my go-to newsboy cap pattern.  Giving credit where it is (absolutely) due, I based it on this City Girl Cap pattern by Celeste Young.  I found that for me, the brim on the original was a little too long, and there were a few issues with the crown that I didn't love, so I made a few adjustments to make it more for my liking.  Here it is:


Newsboy Cap
(Based on a Design by Celeste Young of warmweatherknitting.blogspot.com)

Size G hook

Brim
(make 2):
Row 1: Ch 31, turn. Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (30 sc).

Row 2: Ch 2, turn (counts as first hdc in this row only). Skipping first sc, hdc in each sc across and in beg ch 1 (30 hdc).

Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Skipping first hdc, sc decrease over next two hdc. Hdc in next 25 hdc, sc decrease over next st and second ch of beg ch 2.

Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Skipping first hdc, sc decrease over next two hdc. Hdc in next 23 hdc, sc decrease over next st and second ch of beg ch 2.

Crown:

Ch 4. Join with sl st in first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 23 dc in ring (24 dc). Join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 3(counts as last BPDC now and throughout), FPDC in next dc, (2 BPDC in next dc, FPDC in next DC) around, BPDC around beg ch 3. Join with sl st to top of beg ch 3 (12 FPDC, 24 BPDC made).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, (2 FPDC around first FPDC, BPDC around each of next two BPDC) around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, (FPDC around each of next two FPDC, 2 BPDC around next BPDC, BPDC around next BPDC) around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, (FPDC around each of next two FPDC, BPDC around next three BPDC) around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, (FPDC around each of next two FPDC, 2 BPDC around next BPDC, BPDC around each of next two BPDC) around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 7: Ch 3, (FPDC around each of next two FPDC, BPDC around each of next four BPDC) around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.

Rnds 8-15: Rep rnd 7.

Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining. Sc in each dc around, decreasing every four sc's

Rnd 17: Rep rnd 16. 

Rnd 18: Rep rnd 17, but decrease every 10 sc's instead of every 4 sc's

Rnd 19: Rep rnd 18, but decrease every 20 sc's instead of every 10 sc's

Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in next few sc. Place visor pieces together with WS facing and edges evenly held together (pin if needed) against front of hat. Insert hook into first bottom loops of each visor piece, then into next sc from rnd 18. YO and draw a loop up and through these three layers, yo and draw through two loops on hook (sc). Sc in same way across remaining sc of bottom of visor to connect it to cap. Sc in next sts around; join with sl st in beg sc.

Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and next few sc. Sc along edge of visor to corner, and then sc across sts of front of brim, more sc along other edge of visor. Sc in remaining sc around. Join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off.








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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Works In Progress-May Edition

Here I am again with another WIP list.  As always, Thanks for Tami for making it so much more fun.


Active Projects (work on one or more of these every day or close to that)
  • 2-3 kid size sun hats, as well, list in etsy shop.
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  • Finish blue hats in black bag



Back Burner, but still on the stove
  • Hats for Harmony's friend--purple feature
  • green and tan and creme afghan for Kristi B's wedding
  • Finish up Smoky Mountain Dishcloth Restock--when done, look at zonkydonk to see if we can trade.
  • Go through everything in the clear tote, decide if I'm going to finish it or not.  If yes, put it on this list.  If no, donate it or toss it.
  • restock dishcloth sets (citrus grove, earth tones esp.)

  • Ripple stitch blanket for Heather (?)
  • Hat for Greg
  • Secret present for Eric (c.p.)
  • Several camo hats to go with picture that Harmony took, list in shop.

  • Restock Chunky Beige Scarf
  • Restock Lacey Scarf
  • Restock Slippers

  • Restock/add to newsboy cap stock (make grey, let welchva know)
  • Restock fingerless gloves
  • Make more peach fingerless gloves, then list with pics of Barbara's
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  • Make a scarf/cowl like the one Tonia asked about.
  • Work on (finish?) garden of pink baby blanket, write up pattern.
  • Make a hairband something along the lines of this.
  • Dodger hat for Doug (?)
  • Halloween costume (cowl) for Eric
  • Halloween costume (rapunzel tangled wig) for Heather


Someday, (I hope!)
  • Reclaim yarn from thrift store sweaters
  • Make/Design Beret
  • New Winter Cap for me, using that big button and 3 already made flowers.
  • Design/Make Potholders (for wedding gifts)
  • Design/experiment with long stocking caps (Robert)
  • Afghan for M.E.C.
  • Make/Design Soap Socks for family, gifts, possibly etsy shop.(popcorn stitch on one side, plain on the other.
  • Re-learn to tat.
  • Use up scrap yarn--new living room afghan?  Grandma Long Afghan?
  • Make those dishtowels that hang from the stove
  • Make/Design leg warmers for H and other girls?
  • Make/Design/Refine Convertible Mittens pattern
  • Go through specialty yarn, imaginate (scarves?)
  • Make infant hats with interchangeable buttons to give as shower and general new baby gifts.  



And there we have the list.  I'll be interested to see what changes come on it in the next month.  Time will tell I guess.



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