Learning to Knook

Have you ever heard of a knook? 

It's pretty new in the last few years I think. I've wanted to try it but I didn't hear great things about it. It's like knitting with a crochet hook. My friend Nicole over at Boomer Beanies said I needed to try it and leant me her J Hook one :) She knows I like bigger sizes hooks! 

So I had to try it. She showed me a few things but I didn't do it right away so I just looked online for tutorials. There aren't many but the best I found are on the Leisure Arts Website and found some great videos to help you learn. I quickly learned how to knit and purl with the hook. I didn't really have a pattern so I just decided to make up one as I went and made this fun, & bright beanie with some lovely yarn I got at Hobby Lobby. 

I like the end result and I love my hat but I hate knoocking! LOL!  It took my a week to finish it in between orders and other daily tasks. It was slow and since I taught myself to knit in the past few months, I think I could have whipped it up faster on my circular needles. It was fun to try something new though! Have you tried to knoock? Did you like it? Share some comments below! I'd love to know what you think!! 

Dragonfly Cuddle Critter Cape Set - Giveaway

Happy Tuesday everyone!! It's been a while since I released a new cape set. I've very excited about this one (as I am each time I make a new one :) 

Introducing the New Dragonfly Cuddle Critter Cape Set 

This is a great set for boys in girls in the right colors! It comes with two antenna options squiggly or straight. The wing placement can be as desired. My pattern testers were very creative and used some awesome color combos. You can see them in this facebook album or a few in the raverly projects.

This cape is designed slimmer and longer so the cape fits 0-6 months. The pattern does include hat sizes for 0-3 and 3-6 months. A few samples are going out to my photographers later this week and we'll have photos in action in the coming weeks. 

I hope you'll enjoy it! This pattern is on New Release Sale through Wednesday Jan 23rd at Midnight Central in my Raverly Shop for $3.99 (reg $5.95) 

Click Here Purchase Now

(Discount will be automatically applied at checkout. No coupon needed! )

Want a chance to win the digital crochet pattern! Here is a little giveaway to help me spread the word! The more that enter and share will determine how many I giveaway! I'm thinking 1 for every 50 entries! Maybe more!! 

Already bought the pattern?!? That's okay you can pick another pattern of choice instead if you win!!! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway starts now and runs through Monday Jan 28th, ending at Midnight Central!  The winner will be announced on this blog.  Once the winner is announced, you will have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed with 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Preemie Tiger Hat Pattern for Rosies Cozies

Preemie Tiger Cub Hat Pattern for Rosies Cozies! 

I've been a long time follower of a blog by Betsy called The Dainty Daisy. She started Rosies Cozies Preemie Project  created to honor the families of those fighting for the lives of their children in the NICU through hat donations.

She runs a crochet business too and has a few free crochet patterns and for purchase patterns.


She wrote up a premie pattern with some different options (flowers, earflaps, owl and monkey)  and had address information on where to send them here: Rosies Cozies

She also has links to several other great preemie patterns and sizing info on her blog

Preemie patterns

I'm excited to be a part of this and I hope that you might consider doing it too! If you don't crochet these darling little hats are a great place to start and put your new skills to good use ;)

She asked designers to make up some new patterns with a zoo theme and I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I didn't want just a basic hat. I wanted it simple detail but with special touches. I decided on a Tiger Cub!! My testers really enjoyed this project and many of them are planning on donating there hats and a few more to the cause too. I'm so glad they decided to get involved to.

If you want to donate your hats to Rosies Cozies please send them to The Dainty Daisy at the address below.

Rosie's Cozies
6026 Kalamazoo Ave SE #119
Kentwood, MI 49508

I hope you enjoy the pattern and that you will donate to this fabulous cause as I have and will continue to do!

Preemie Tiger Cub Hat Pattern

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Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me at calleighclips@att.net

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.calleighsclips.com

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.

Enjoy,

Elisabeth

Do not use images for any use! If you sell your items please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Skill Level: Easy

Materials : Worsted Weight yarn in colors of choice. I use Vanna’s Choice in Rust and Black

H - 5.00 mm hook 

Tapestry Needle

Gauge swatch- approx. 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches

Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st,

hdc in next 2 sts, ch 1 turn, 

Row 2: hdc in 1st, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, hdc in last st, ch 1, turn       

Row 3-4: repeat row 1&2                                                                                                             

Row 5-6: repeat row 1&2

Preemie Tiger Hat

Approx. measurement laying flat - Height 4 1/4” x width 6” - 12 inches around                 

Made to fit about a 4-5 lbs. preemie (born around 32-36 week gestation)

*Note - There will be a color change every row. Do not fasten off. Change to opposite color and leave the old color to the side as you will pick it back up on the following row.

*Be sure to follow pattern closely. 

The wavy stitch pattern will not work evenly if you get off a stitch. :)

With Rust 

Round 1: ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd chain from hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (10)

Change to Black                                                                                                                      

Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, sc & hdc in next sc, *(hdc & dc in next sc, 2 hdc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc & hdc in next sc,) repeat from *1 more time, join with sl st to 1st sc (20)

Change to Rust                                                                                                                      

Round 3: ch1, 2 hdc in 1st st, dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st,) Repeat from * 1 more time. join with sl st to 1st hdc (30)

Change to Black                                                                                                                   

  Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, join with sl st to 1st sc (40)

Change to Rust                                                                                                                           

Round 5: ch1, hdc in 1st, *(dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts,) repeat from * 3 more times, dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in last st, join with sl st to 1st hdc (40)

Change to Black                                                                                                                   

Round 6: ch 1, *(sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts,) Repeat from *4 more times, join with sl st to 1st sc (40) 

Round 7-8: repeat rounds 5-6                                                                                          

Round 9-10: repeat rounds 5-6                                                                                                

Round 11-12: repeat rounds 5-6

Change to Rust:                                                                                                                     

Round 13: ch1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (40) Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ears: Make two

With Rust

Round 1: ch 2, 4 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (4)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, 2 dc in joining st from previous round (10) DO NOT JOIN, ch 1, turn

Row 3: hdc in 1st 2 sts, 2 hdc in next 6 sts, hdc in last 2 sts (16)

Fasten off orange and weave in ends. Leave a long tail 10-12 inches for sewing ear to hat

 Join black with sl st where you fastened off last, 

*(make sure you are turned to the front of your work)

Row 4: sl st in each st across (16) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew ears to hat. approx. row 2-6

Inspired Crochet Magazine - Giveaway

Inspired Crochet Magazine is a fresh new resource for crochet patterns and info. Started late 2012 and run by Kristi Simpson of RAKJ Patterns. I've had the privilege to be a part of the December issue and hope to contribute more in the future if time permits. I love that it's by the us the designers, written in our own styles not altered by "the company". If you can't get enough crochet patterns then this is the magazine for you! You gets lots of bang for you buck! You can find out more by visiting their website or Facebook page.

Here is a peek inside the January issue.

They are always looking for more contributors. If you write patterns or have an inspiring story check it out! 

How would you like to win the January issue or even a 3 month subscription?

I have just the giveaway for you!!! 

One winner will win the January Issue

One Winner will win a 3 month subscription

Giveaway will run Mon Jan 14th -  Mon Jan 22nd (ending Midnight Central) 

Winners will be chosen on Tues. Jan 23rd. 

You must like Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations on Facebook

You must Like Inspired Crochet Magazine on Facebook

You get extra entries for sharing the giveaway on facebook, twitter or blog

Good Luck!

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 The winner will be announced on this blog.  Once the winner is announced, you will have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed with 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Lego Head Earflap Hat - Free Crochet Pattern

Today is a special day! It's my little guys 5th Birthday! I can hardly believe it! He's having a Lego Themed Birthday so I though it would be fun to make a Lego Head hat for him. Since it's chilly and I know he'd wear it a lot I made it with bulky yarn and tight stitches. Plus if you choose to make a more detailed lego face you have a good base to sew it on. I only had time to do one size and I made it to fit him specifically. Maybe soon I'll have more sizes for the base hat. I can tell you if your good at sizing you can still work the 1st few rows (1-4) the same and increase to size need from there. I tried a Nb-3 month to be sure and it's good. I hope you enjoy it! 

Lego Head Earflap Hat

Be sure to add to your Ravelry Favorites!

Thank you for choosing a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me at calleighclips@att.net

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.calleighsclips.com

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.

Enjoy,

Elisabeth 

Do not use images for any use! If sell your items made from this pattern please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Skill Level: Easy

Materials: 

*Worsted Weight yarn of choice. - I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love this Yarn - Yellow

• You’ll be working with two strands of the worsted weight yarn for the entire pattern unless otherwise noted, You may substitute a single strand of  bulky 5 or 6  just be sure to check your gauge and hook size. 

*Hook size(s):  K (6.5 mm), Tapestry Needle, Stitch Marker

*Gauge 2” x 2” swatch = 5 rows of 6 sc

Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (st) stitch, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (sc dec) single crochet decrease

Size: 2-5 years - fit’s approx. 18- 20 inches around 7 1/2 inches long

Start working in continuous rounds, use stitch marker to keep track of rounds.  

Round 1: ch 2, work 10 sc in 2nd chain from the hook (10)

Round 2: sc in next 10 sc (10)

Round 3: 2 sc in next 10 sc (20)

Round 4: sc in next 20 sc (20) 

*Now joining each round with a sl st for remainder of the hat.

Round 5: Working in the Back Loops only of this round. 

ch 1, sc in next 20 sc, join with sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (20)

Round 6: sc in each sc around, join with sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (20)

Round 7: sc in each sc around, join with sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (20)

Round 8: Working in the Back Loops only this round. 

(2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around, join with sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (30)

Round 9: sc in each sc around, join with sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (30)

Round 10: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around, 

join with sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (40)

Round 11: sc in each sc around, join with sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (40)

Round 12: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sc) around,

 join with sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (50)

Round 13: sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (50)

Round 14-22: Repeat round 13 (50)

Round 23: sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (50) 

fasten off and weave in ends

Optional Earflaps:

With back right side of the hat facing you upside-down 

Right side 

Row 1: From where we last fastened off count over 9 sts, join in the 9th st, sc in same stitch as joining and next 9 sts, ch 1, turn (10) 

Row 2: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (10)

Row 3: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, sc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 1, turn (8)

Row 4: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 5: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, sc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 1, turn (6)

Row 6: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (6)

Row 7: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc dec over the last 2 sts, 

ch 1, turn (4)

Row 8: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (4)

Row 9: sc in 1st st, sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in last st, (3)

Fasten off and weave in end. 

Left side 

Row 1: from where we last fastened off count over 16 stitches, join in the 16th st, sc in the same stitch as joining and next 9 sts, ch 1, turn (10) Continue to Row 2

of the right side directions. 

Edging: Join to the last row in back of the hat were we fastened off and sc evenly around entire edging. 

Optional Braids: Cut 18 strands of yarn about 24 inches long. Divide them in 6 groups of 3 and pull them evenly through the ends of the earflaps bottom 3 stitches, Braid and Knot the ends. 

Eyes- With Black (double stranded)- Make 2

Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd chain from the hook. join with a sl st.

 Fasten off weave in ends, but leave a 8-10 inch tail to sew to hat. 

Mouth: with Black (double stranded) 

ch 12, fasten off but leave about a 12-15 inch tail to sew to hat.

*Sew Eyes and Mouth to hat as desired. 

January Design Contest

I've really enjoyed the Design Contests. I love seeing you take the base pattern and putting your own spin on it. I had the contest running though Dec but only had two entries so now that we're not as busy with the holidays I want to try again! 

The New Capelet pattern has been a new favorite in the shop so I though we' would focus on just using it. Plus I want to show that it can be use year round in lots of other ways than just Christmas! I think It is a perfect Valentine prop. 

The rules are simple.

1. It has to be from this pattern. It can look just like my pattern or it can vary with your own creative ideas added. For instance, change the colors, edging, or add some ears from your favorite animal.  You can purchase this pattern in Ravelry. 

2. Email your Photo submission to me calleighclips @ att. net or you can post it to my facebook wall.
It doesn't have to be a professional image or even on a model. So don't feel like if you don't have professional image you wont win because it's mostly random draw. It's not a voting contest

4. I have made an album on facebook . You can view current entries here.

5. I will accept submissions til Jan 31st.  Winners will be chosen in the 1st week of Feb. 

This will not be a voting contest to give everyone an equal chance. I will pick a few at random, I will pick my favorite and my kids love to pick a couple favorites too. The more that enter the more random draws I'll pick!
Winners will received a free pattern.

If you have questions at any time just contact me! or leave comments below!

I can't wait to see your entries!! Have fun and be creative!