My Newest Pattern

Lacy Valentine Hotpad

Lacy Valentine Hotpad

This hotpad was inspired from when I was a child and we made valentine holders at school and sometimes used doilies for decorations.

Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn in Red and White
(You will have more than enough yarn with one ball of each)
Crochet Hook: Size 5.00
Tapestry Hook

With red starting at bottom ch 4.

Row 1: Work 4 dc in 4th ch from hook,turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in each dc across, then 3 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in 1st dc, dc in each dc across, then 2 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Rows 4 to 11: repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately.

Rows 12 to 18: Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc across, turn.

Row 19: Sl st in first dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 13, hdc in next dc, sc in dc, hdc in dc, dc in next 14 dc skipping last dc then turn.

First Side:

Row 20: Sl st in first dc, dc in each of next 11 dc, dc 2 together, turn.

Row 21: Ch 3, dc 2 together, dc in each of next 9 dc, skip last st, turn.

Row 22: Sl st in first dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 7 dc 2 together, turn.

Row 23: Ch 3, dc 2 together, dc in each of next 5 skipping last dc, finish off.

Second Side:

Row 24: Attach yarn to outside of heart skipping first st, then dc in 11 dc until last two sts, then dc 2 together, turn.

Row 25: Ch 3, dc next 2 dc together, dc in next 9 dc, skip last dc, turn.

Row 26: Slip st in first dc, ch 3, dc in next 7, dc 2 together, turn.

Row 27: Ch 3, dc 2 together, dc in next 5 dc, do not finish off.

Starting at this edge single crochet around the whole heart with two dc at heart point and 2 dc in the top of each heart corner to make them rounded, then sl st to first st.
Make another round of sc. 

Top:

With white Ch 5.

Row 1: Dc in first ch, turn.

Row 2: Ch 4, dc in sp, ch 1 dc in sp, ch 1 dc in second ch of starting ch, turn.

Row 3: Ch 4, dc in same sp, ch 1, dc in same sp across having 2 dc in each space with ch 1 between each dc until end ch 1 dc in second ch of starting ch.

Row 4: Ch 4, dc in first sp, (ch 1, dc in next sp) across then in last sp ch 1 dc and ch 1 dc in second ch of starting ch.

Rows 5 to 16: Repeat row 4.

Row 16: Ch 4, skip first sp dc in next sp, ch 1, dc in next sp until last sp, skip last sp, dc in second ch of starting ch 4.  

Row 17: Ch 4, dc in same sp, (ch 1, dc in next sp) across until last sp, ch 1, dc in last sp, ch 1 dc in second ch of starting ch.

Repeat rows 16 and 17 twice ending with row 16.

First Side:

Row 18: Ch 4, skip first sp, dc in next sp, (ch 1, dc in next sp) 7 times, turn.

Row 19: Ch 4, skip first sp, dc in next sp, (ch 1, dc in next sp) 5 times, dc in second ch of starting ch.

Row 20: Ch 4, skip first sp, dc in next sp, (ch 1, dc in next sp) 4 times, ch 1, sk last sp dc in second ch of starting ch. End off.

Second Side:

Skip 1 space to the left of finished side then attach yarn and complete the three rows of previous side.
Do not bind off.

Ch 2, hdc around whole heart until the top between points, dc in each of next 4 hdc keeping last st on hook then pull through all 5 sts on hook then continue hdc until end then ending sl st in first ch.

Place both sides together and join yarn at the bottom point. Sc through both layers around then join at end. Sew in all ends and enjoy!!!

Northern Tweeds Hat

Northern Tweeds Hat

1 Ball of Bernat Premium Tweeds in Black Tweed
You will not need the whole ball

Crochet Hook Size H or 5.00

Abbreviations:
st - stitch
ch - chain
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
BLO - back loop only
Flo - front loop only

This is about a ladies size medium hat for larger or smaller adjust your hook size up or down

Band:

Ch 11.

Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and each st to end.

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in both loops in first st, hdc in BLO until last st, hdc in both loops in last st.

Continue with row 2 until ribbing measures around 18 inches. Then sl st across first and last row together. Turn hat right side out.

Body:

Ch 1, sc picking up 76 stitches around the brim. Sl st in first sc.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, dc in flo, dc in blo, continue to dc in flo then dc in blo around. Sl st in first dc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, dc in blo, dc in flo, continue to dc in blo then dc in flo around. Sl st in first dc.

Rnd 3: Repeat rnd 1.

Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 2.

Rnd 5 and 6: Ch 1, sc in each dc around.

Rnd 7 to 10: Repeat rnds 1 to 4.

Rnd 11 and 12: Repeat rnds 5 and 6.

Rnd 13 and 14: Repeat rnd 1 and 2.

Your hat should measure approximately 7 inches in the body but if not add rnd 1 and 2. 

When body finished tie off, then turn hat inside out, then using needle gather stitches and secure firmly. \

You can add a pom pom or whatever embellishments you would like.

                                                    Northern Easy Stitch Hat

Northern Easy Stitch Hat

A great beginner hat

1 Ball Red Heart Supersaver in Jade

You will not need the whole ball

Crochet Hook Size H or 5.00

Abbreviations:
st - stitch
ch - chain
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

hdc - half double crochet

BLO - back loop only

This is about a ladies size medium hat for larger or smaller adjust your hook size up or down

Band:

Ch 15.

Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and each st to end.

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in both loops in first st, hdc in BLO until last st, hdc in both loops in last st.

Continue with row 2 until ribbing measures around 18 inches. Then sl st across first and last row together. Turn hat right side out.

Body:

Ch 1, sc picking up 76 stitches around the brim. Sl st in first sc.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, sc in same st, dc in next st. Continue around with sc in next st, then dc in next st. Join with sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, sc in next st. Continue around with dc in next st, sc in next st.

Continue with rows 1 and 2 until you have worked 7 inches in the body.
I prefer measuring rather than counting rows. I find that much easier.

When body finished tie off, then turn hat inside out, then using needle gather stitches and secure firmly.
Add pom pom and sew in ends. 

This is my newest hat. I have made a couple and will be posting those shortly. Hope you enjoy the free patterns and their great for beginners.







                                                            Northern Jeans Hat

Northern Jeans Hat

A great beginner hat
1 Ball Lion Brand Jeans Yarn in Classic
1 Ball Lion Brand Jeans Yarn in Stonewash
You will not need the whole ball
Crochet Hook Size H or 5.00
Abbreviations:
st - stitch
ch - chain
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
This is about a ladies size medium hat for larger or smaller adjust your hook size up or down

Band:
Ch 11.
Row 1: Hdc in second ch from hook and each st to end.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in both loops in first st, hdc in BLO until last st, hdc in both loops in last st.
Continue with row 2 until ribbing measures around 18 inches. Then sl st across first and last row together. Turn hat right side out.


Body:
Ch 1, sc picking up 76 stitches around the brim. Sl st in first sc.
Starting with next row do not join each row, work in spiral, but keep marker on the very first st therefore marking your starting st.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, sc in second st, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next st. Continue this pattern ch 1, sk 1, sc in next st, not joining, until you have worked 7 inches in the body.
I prefer measuring rather than counting rows. I find that much easier.
When body finished tie off, then turn hat inside out, then using needle gather stitches and secure firmly