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Baby Santa Hat Crochet Pattern

This is just TOO cute not to share!
 
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designed by Kim Guzman
 
TECHNIQUE USED: Crochet
 
 
SIZES
Infant (Toddler)
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat measures approximately 15 (18)"/38 (45.5cm) circumference.
Note: Hat will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
 
MATERIALS
Caron International's Simply Soft (100% Acrylic): 3 oz (A), 1 oz (B)
Shown in: #9729 Red (A); #9701 White (B)
One size US K-10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
One size US I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook (for hat band only)
2"/5cm length of cardboard (for pompom)
Yarn needle
 
GAUGE
In slip stitch, 16 sts and 21 rows = 4"/10cm, with larger hook.
 
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st)
 
NOTES
1. Hat is crocheted, but produces a fabric that looks knitted.
2. Hat is worked in short rows, which create wedge-shaped sections. A short row is a row worked over a portion of the stitches in the previous row, leaving the remaining stitches unworked.
3. Each right side row is worked from the top of the hat down. Each wrong side row is worked from the lower edge of the hat upwards.
4. Take care to work into the very first stitch (or chain) of each row, unless otherwise instructed.
 
HAT
With larger hook and A, ch 40 (44).
Row 1 (RS): Working in back bars, sl st in each bar across, turn—40 (44) sts. Note: Work a slip stitch in every back bar, do not skip the first back bar.
Row 2 (WS): Working in back loops only, sl st in each st across to last 3 sts, turn; leave last 3 sts unworked—37 (41) sts.
Row 3: Sk first st, working in back loops only, sl st in each st across, turn—36 (40) sts.
Row 4: Working in back loops only, sl st in each st across to last 2 sts, turn; leave last 2 sts unworked—34 (38) sts.
Rows 5–14: Repeat last 2 rows 5 times—19 (23) sts at the end of Row 14.
Row 15: Repeat Row 3—18 (22) sts.
Row 16: Working in back loops, sl st in each st all the way across, working into the unworked sts of all previous rows, turn—40 (44) sts.
Row 17: Working in back loops only, sl st in each st across, turn.
Rows 18–65 (81): Repeat Rows 2–17, 3 (4) more times.
Rows 66 (82)–80 (96): Repeat Row 2–16, once more.
Fasten off, leaving a 15"/38cm tail for sewing. Weave tail through ends of rows at tip of hat and pull to gather. Tie to secure, then use remaining tail to sew side edges together.
 
BAND
With RS facing and smaller hook, join B with sl st in hat seam.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 40 (48) sc evenly spaced around lower edge of hat; join with sl st in first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc.
Note: When working Round 3, push the ch-4 loops to the back of the work. The ch-4 loops will appear on the RS of the hat when the band is folded up.
Round 3: Ch 4, sc in same sc as join, (sl st, ch 4, sc) in each sc around; sk beginning ch-4; join with sl st in first sc—40 (48) ch-loops.
Round 4: Ch 1, skipping all ch-4 sps and sl sts, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc.
Repeat last 2 rounds 1 (2) more times. Fasten off.
 
FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in ends. Fold band up (sew in place with a few stitches, if desired).
Pompom
Wrap B around 2"/5cm piece of cardboard, approximately 100 times. Cut yarn and carefully remove strands from cardboard. Tie an 8"/20.5cm length of B around center of strands and tighten. Cut ends of strands (at folds). Trim to even. Tie to top of hat.

Cabled Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern

Cabled Christmas Stocking
 
designed by Kathy Perry
 
TECHNIQUE USED: Knit
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 7"/18 cm wide x 16"/40.5 cm tall (top to heel)
 
MATERIALS
Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein):
#9730 Autumn Red (A), 1 skein—315 yds
#9707 Dk. Sage (B), small amount—10 yds
#9705 Sage (C), small amount—40 yds
One pair US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
Cable needle (cn)
Yarn needle
Row counter
 
GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch, 17 sts and 22 rows = 4"/10 cm
In Aran Cable Braid pattern, 20 sts and 25 rows = 4"/10 cm
 
ABBREVIATIONS
C4B: Slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold to back, k2, k2 from cable needle.
C4F:Slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold to front, k2, k2 from cable needle.
 
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
Wrap and Turn (wrp-t)
(RS) Yarn forward (to the purl position), slip next st to right-hand needle, yarn back (to the knit position), return slipped st (which is now wrapped), to left-hand needle; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked.
Short Row Shaping
Work the number of sts indicated in the instructions, wrp-t; return to starting point.
Continue to work progressively longer OR shorter rows as indicated in the instructions; work wraps together with wrapped sts as you come to them.
 
STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Aran Cable Braid Pattern (panel of 70 sts) - see Chart
Rows 1 and 5: P2, [C4B, p2] twice, k2, C4B, k2, [p2, C4B] twice, p8, C4B, p2, k2, C4B, k2, p2, C4B, p8.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.
Row 3: P2, [k4, p2] twice, [C4F] twice, [p2, k4] twice, p8, k4, p2, [C4F] twice, p2, k4, p8.
Rows 7 and 9: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.
Row 10: Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 – 10 for Cable patt.
 
STOCKING
Contrast Cuff
Using C, CO 62 sts.
(RS) Begin St st; work even for 5 rows, end with a RS row.
(WS) Turning Row: Knit 1 row.
(RS) Continuing in St st, work even for 6 rows.
(RS) Change to B; continuing in St st, work even for 5 rows, end with a RS row.
(WS) Change to A; work 1 row, increasing 8 sts evenly across—70 sts.
Leg
(RS) Change to Cable pattern; work Rows 7-10 once, then work even for 66 rows, repeating Rows 1-10; end with a WS row.
Shape Ankle
Continuing in Cable patt, dec 1 st each side every other row twice—66 sts remain.
Heel
(RS) For upper foot, k33, leave these sts unworked while shaping Heel.
Change to St st; begin Short Row shaping, working across to last 2 sts, wrp-t for each row until 15 sts remain.
Reverse the Short Row shaping by working across picking up 1 more st each row, working wraps together with wrapped st, until all sts are being worked—33 sts; end with a WS row.
Foot
(RS) Continuing in St st on lower foot and continuing in Cable patt on upper foot (see photo), work across all sts—66 sts.
Work even as established for 20 rows.
Toe
(RS) Work same as for Heel.
Bind off sts, and sew upper and lower sts together OR leave live and graft upper and lower sts together.
 
FINISHING
Sew side seam.
Turn Cuff to WS along turning row; sew top edge neatly in place.
Using yarn needle, weave in ends.
Twisted Cord
Cut 6 strands of yarn 75" long. Twist tightly clockwise until strands kink. Fold in half, allowing yarn to twist around itself counterclockwise. Secure end with a knot to form a tassel. Trim.
Hanger
Using C, make a 26" long twisted cord and attach to bottom of Cuff, forming tasseled end into a loop for a hanger (see photo).
 

Knit or Crochet Gift Bags

The holiday season is here and that means gift giving.  Why not wrap that special item in a handmade crochet or knit gift bag?  They are reusable and eco-friendly.  Dig into your stash without spending more money on wrappings. :-)
 
Make them for year-round gift giving too!  Make a yarn drawstring and a small bag can double as a soap holder/bag for the shower.
 
These patterns are free and courtesy of Caron Yarns.
 
I have them linked for easy download, simply click on the crochet or knit links for the free PDF pattern.
 
 
 

Easy Gift Bag Sewing Pattern

Easy Gift Bag Sewing PatternEasy gift bags to sew for your holiday gift giving!
 
Great use of fabrics you probably already have on hand, can be re-used again and again!
 
Make them for holidays, birthday, weddings and more.
 
Click HERE for link to instructions.

Plastic Pumpkin Luminaries

Plastic Pumpkin LuminariesUpcycle those old 2-liter bottles into these cute luminaries; great to place along your walkway for Trick-or-Treat night.
 
I say take it a step further and use other designs as well; bats, witches, ghosts, etc. with different colored paints.
 
I'm running out of time to get any projects done for this Halloween but I'm thinking of these for Christmas (candy cane, snowflake, etc.) or next Halloween.  If I make any for Christmas, I'll be sure to post pics! :-)
 
Click on the photo for the site & instructions. Enjoy!

Halloween or Fall Harvest Applique Pattern

Make it a spooky Jack-O-Lantern or a Harvest Pumpkin; you decide!  Make both! :-) 
 
Click HERE for the link for the free template and instructions.
 
Jack-O-Lantern
Jack-O-Lantern
Harvest Pumpkin
Harvest Pumpkin

Create a Spa Gift Basket

 
Make a personalized spa gift basket for someone on your holiday gift list with these easy steps.
 
If you knit or crochet, add some handcrafted face/wash cloths.  Don't knit or crochet? Contact me for custom made face cloths.
 
 
Materials:
  • DecoArt Products Required
  • Patio Paint
    • DCP14 - Cloud White
    • DCP33 - Hydrangea Blue
    • DCP59 - Sweet Pea
    • DCP63 - Blue Bahama
  • 8" terra cotta pot
  • #0 liner brush
  • Sponge brush
  • Sea sponge or piece of cellulose sponge
  • Water container
  • Palette or plastic plate
  • Tracing & transfer paper
  • Stylus or pen
  • Paper towels
 
Steps:
Note: Let dry between steps.
  1. Use sponge brush and Cloud White to paint rim and inside pot.
     
  2. Use sea sponge to pounce Hydrangea Blue on bottom section lightening pressure towards top.
     
  3. Use sea sponge and Blue Bahama to lightly blend into Hydrangea Blue section.
     
  4. Use sea sponge and Sweet Pea to blend into Blue Bahama section continuing up to rim.
     
  5. Trace and transfer lettering.
     
  6. Use liner brush and Hydrangea Blue to paint lettering.
     
  7. Fill gift pot with eye mask, bath mitt, bath salts, lotion, candle, or whatever favorite pampering products gift recipient will enjoy.
     
  8. Wrap pot in cellophane gift bag. Tie with ribbon.

Christmas Star Quilted Table Runner Pattern

Christmas Star Quilted Tablerunner
 
Finished Size:  15-1/2" x 45-1/2"
Block Size:  12"
 
Designed by Kim Noblin
Fabric Requirements:
 
  • 1/2 yard dark green fabric (Fabric 1)
  • 1/2 yard light green fabric (Fabric 2)
  • 5/8 yard red fabric (Fabric 3)*
  • 1/2 yard tan fabric (Fabric 4)
  • 20" x 50" rectangle for backing
  • 20" x 50" of batting
  •  
      *This amount includes enough fabric to cut 2-1/2" strips for binding.
       
       
      Click HERE for the detailed instructions courtesy of BellaOnline.

      Easiest Pumpkin Quilt Block Pattern

      Designed by Susan Druding.
       
      This is the "easiest pumpkin block" the reason this one is so easy is that you make only the pumpkin shape with paper piecing - then put in the eyes, nose,  mouth and stem of the pumpkin with applique (a quick fusible approach is what I would use). It would be fun to machine quilt in the direction of the lines on the outside of a pumpkin.
       
      Click HERE for instructions and paper foundation template.

      Christmas Wreath Free Pattern - No Sew No Knit No Crochet

      Christmas Wreath Free Pattern - Yarn No Knit No Crochet
      MATERIALS
       
      3 skeins each of White, Red and Christmas Green,
      1 - 14" Styrofoam ring,
      30 pieces of 18" floral wire;
      1 firm corrugated cardboard, at least 3" x 3".
       
       
       
       
      INSTRUCTIONS:
      Cut floral wire into fourths (120 pieces).
      Make sure firm cardboard is cut into a 3" x 3" piece.
      Wind yarn around 3-inch cardboard 20 times (complete winds). Remove from coardboard. Place floral wire aorund the center of the bow and twist together firmly. Make 40 each of White, Red and Green.
      Push bows into foam ring in sections of 5 White, 5 Red, 5 Green at an angle to give it a swirl effect. Make sure bows cover the top, front, and inside of foam ring. Repeat the process until the ring is full (24 sections).