Crochet Addict UK: July 2012

Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Free Shell Hat Pattern

Shell Hat 3 yrs+

The pattern is in US terms

Items required

5mm (H) hook

Double knit (8ply) with the colour of your choice. I used cream.

Stitch marker

Wool needle

If you have any problems please email me at: susand1408@gmail.com

or find me at http://crochetaddictcfs.blogspot.co.uk/

Guidelines

At the end of each round just carry on.

Mark the start of each round and then move marker as a round is completed. You Don’t need to ss to join you just carry on to make the next round

HK - hook

CH - chain

SS – Slip Stitch

HDC – half double crochet

SC – Single Crochet

SC INC – Single Crochet increase

SC DEC – Single Crochet increase

HDC INC – Half double crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 hdc in 1 stitch.

HDC DEC – Half double crochet decrease. Yarn over hook, through 1^st stitch, yarn over hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through. Yarn over hook and pull through all the loops.

Gauge

2” = 7 stitches x 6 rows

If your hat is coming out too big go down one hook size and vice versa if it’s too small.

Sizing guide:

This Hat fits most ages 3 yrs + as they usually stretch. If you are wanting to make it larger, add another row of HDC increases and add another row to the pattern.

BASIC HAT

Using 5mm (H) hook and cream yarn.

Ch 2 (or use magic circle)

Round 1) 6 hdc in the 2^nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2) 6 hdc inc (12)

Round 3) *1 hdc, hdc inc* x 6 (18)

Round 4) *2 hdc, hdc inc* x 6 (24)

Round 5) *3 hdc, hdc inc* x 6 (30)

Round 6) *4 hdc, hdc inc* x 6 (36)

Round 7) *5 hdc, hdc inc* x 6 (42)

Round 8) *6 hdc, hdc inc* x 6 (48)

Round 9) *7 hdc, hdc inc * x 6 (54)

Round 10) *8 hdc, hdc inc* x 6 (60)

Round 11) *9hdc, hdc inc* x 6 (66)

Round 12-23) hdc around (66)

Round 24) 1 ss, 5 hdc in the next stitch, * 2 ss, 5 hdc in next stitch* x 21, 1ss, finish

Patterns are just for your own personal use. Do not distribute the pattern without permission. You may sell the items you make but please give credit to me for the pattern.

If there are any problems with the pattern or you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Susand1408@gmail.com http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/ ©Crochet Addict UK 2013

Sunday, 29 July 2012

Giveaway Sunday Week 20

I hope you are all having a good weekend.

I'm afraid I don't have any winnings to show you this week.

I have been concentrating on designing hats

so haven't been entering as many competitions.

Don't worry I have still found some for you:

HAPPY SUMMER GIVEAWAY

Good Luck!

I have no affiliation with any of the giveaways.

These are just giveaways I've found.

If you would like to link to any

giveaways you are hosting or you have found

please feel free:

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Just me Waffling in the early morning hours

It's 5:30am in the morning.

I am awake as my poor dog has just had another fit.

It's such a shame because there is nothing you can do for him.

He doesn't have enough to get medicated

& there are that many side effects that it's better for him not to have them.

It was another 10 min fit so it's a long time to watch him having it.

We stroked him and tried to keep him calm.

I'm now downstairs with him.

He is recovering nicely

& there are no long term side effects.

I am grateful today for having such a fantastic husband.

Whilst we were at Legoland he queued and went

on most of the rides with Little Red.

I kept having to find a bench and rest.

My mum and dad came and they also took him on some rides

and went with him whilst she played on the play areas.

Without my family supporting me I know I wouldn't cope as well with my CFS.

My husband drove us there and back.

3 hours there and about 5 1/2 hours back (accident on the motorway).

Then Friday and yesterday

he cleaned the house, did all the shopping for the party

built Little Red's new toys & new bike.

He also looked after Little Red whilst I had a few lie downs.

He is worth his weight in gold!

We are having 4 of Little Red's friends round

to make pizza's.

He decided to go to Legoland instead

of having a normal birthday party.

I didn't want him to miss out so I came

up with the idea of a pizza party.

It won't be a big party but I think him and his friends will enjoy it.

It is also something that won't need me to move about a lot.

I'm behind on my emails etc at the moment

as this week has been focused on Little Red.

I promise that I will catch up on them

& I'm not ignoring you.

Anyway I've waffled enough

and I'm making another hat.

Little Red wants a cow hat.

A quick heads up

keep watching over the next couple of days

as there is another free pattern coming up.

I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend!

Saturday, 28 July 2012

Guest Blogger Week 23 Mom With A Hook

I would like to say a huge welcome

to Sara

from Mom With A Hook

Thank you Susan for letting me guest post on your blog again. Last time I shared my tiny egg and pancake pattern and today I have a little coaster pattern to share. For more patterns just visit my crochet blog.

A little about me - I'm Sara also known as Momwithahook, a mom of 2 boys and I started crocheting when pregnant with my last son. I enjoy crochet a lot - I blog about crochet, write articles about crochet and even wrote a wee eBook about crochet called Hooking for Cash. :) Enjoy.

Free Crochet Pattern: Picot Coaster

Supplies:
2 colors (yellow & cream) Caron 4-ply worsted weight
I - Hook
Tapestery Needle to sew in ends

Stitches Used: American Terms
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
sc increase - 2 sc in same stitch

Picot - chain 3, sl st in 3rd chain from hook

Work in a spiral do not join
Yellow
Start with a ch2, make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
2sc in each stitch around (12 sc)
1sc in first stitch, increase in next stitch (repeat this pattern around) (18 sc)
1sc in 2 stitches, increase in next stitch (repeat this pattern around) (24 sc)
1sc in 4 stitches, increase in next stitch (repeat this pattern around) (30 sc)
sl st to first sc made, end off and weave in ends

Join with a sl st to any stitch with cream yarn, ch 1
ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), sc in next stitch
picot, sc in next stitch (repeat this all around the circle)
sl st to join in first stitch and end off, weave in ends

This can easily be made smaller for a magnet or made in different colors with a little button at the center for a flower applique - use it how ever you wish.

Find me online at:
Crochet with Mom - teaching crochet blog
Momwithahook's Journal - crochet patterns, reviews and other topics
Crochet Business Blog - all about crochet blogging
@Momwithahook

Thank you again Susan it has been great sharing with your readers.