Key Tab Ponytail or Bun Hat - Mommy, Me and Dolly!

If you follow crochet trends you've for sure seen the surge in messy bun or ponytail hats! I love the idea. I connected with it as a runner sometimes you need more than just an ear warmer but you still want your hair off your neck. Some think it's silly and a year ago I might have said the same thing because I had a pixie hair cut. I would have no use for it LOL. I've let my hair grow now so I just really loved the idea. I've made a ton of them and I look forward to making more! You can buy a finished one from my Etsy shop 

I know there have been a surge of pattern so I wanted think a little different. Most I've seen are super bulky/chunky or basic. I thought My Key Tab Series Stitch would be easy to adapt to a bun hat but give it a light, lacy look that cozy but not to thick. especially if your weather isn't super cold.

I also decided it would be fun to write doll size, kids, youth and women's! This is a very easy pattern to adjust size or height to as well. I'll give some tips for that too if you do need to adjust . I hope you enjoy my design on this new popular favorite! 

I also found this amazing new yarn that is my current favorite! You know I love Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn Worsted. They came out with a few amazing color ways that are what I call twisted Rainbow colors. Even though they are Worsted the texture reminds me of a mix between Lion Brand Heartland and Simply Soft. I'm in love with the colors! I've picked up 4 different ones and I think there might be one or two more other mixes too. 

Key Tab Ponytail or Bun Hat

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice: 
In my samples I used the following: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn - Worsted Weight (4)
*Brights (rainbow/jewel tones, Blue Multi (blue/purple/pinks) 
 or Lion Brand Heartland  Worsted Weight (4) (as I used in my original key tab series)

*Hook size: H - (5.00 mm)

*Tapestry Needle

*Ribbing Gauge 2” x 2” swatch =  8 rows of 8 sc 

*Body of Hat Gauge 2” x 2” swatch = 4 rows of 8 dc

Terms and Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (st) stitch, (sp) space, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (dc) double crochet, (rep) repeat, (blo) back loop only, (YO) yarn over

Special Stitches: 

*Three Double Crochet Cluster (3dc cl)

YO hook insert hook into the next indicated st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (3 loops on hook) YO and draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into the same st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (4 loops on hook) YO draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into the same st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (5 loops on hook), YO draw through 2 loops, YO and pull through remaining 4 loops. One cluster made. 

Notes:

 *Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

*Hat is worked from the bottom up! 

Size Adjusting tips: If you need a smaller or larger size around just make sure the Ribbing is a multiple of 4, for instance I have 32, 52, 56 & 60 for sizes - you can do 36, 40, 44, 48, 64 or 68 and so on. The rest of the hat will fall right into place. Easy adjusting for using other yarn types, size or tensions. 

Video Helps and walk through: 

18 In Doll 

 Measurements: Fit approx 12 inches around, 3 3/4 inches long

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 4, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (3) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (3)

Row 3-32: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 32, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat: Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (32)

Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (8 - 3dc cl)

Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (8 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-6: rep Round 3

Round 7: *(sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1), rep from * around join with a sl st to 1st sc, Fasten of and weave in ends. 

Kids 1-5  

Measurements: Fits approx 16-18 inches around, 6 1/2  inches long

Ribbing:
Row 1: ch 8, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (7) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (7)

Row 3-52: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 52, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat: Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (52)

Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (13 - 3dc cl)

Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (13 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-9: rep Round 3

Round 10: *(sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1), rep from * around join with a sl st to 1st sc, Fasten of and weave in ends. 

Youth 5-10 

Measurements: Fits approx 18-20 inches around, 7 inches long

Ribbing:
Row 1: ch 8, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (7) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (7)

Row 3-56: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 56, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat: Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (56)

Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (14 - 3dc cl)

Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (14 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-10: rep Round 3

Round 11: *(sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1), rep from * around join with a sl st to 1st sc, Fasten of and weave in ends. 

Pre-teen - Women’s 

Measurements: Fits approx 20-22 inches around, 8 inches long

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 8, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (7) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (7)

Row 3-60: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 60, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat: Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (60)

Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (15 - 3dc cl)

Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (15 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-11: rep Round 3

Round 12: *(sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1), rep from * around join with a sl st to 1st sc, Fasten of and weave in ends. 

Copyright 2017 Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

Please do not copy and/or redistribute this pattern, but direct people back to the blog post.

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 using the contact me tab.

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

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http://www.calleighsclips.com

Enjoy,

Elisabeth

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Cowl

Free Crochet Pattern : Aubreigh Hat

I'm excited to bring you a new design! I've kinda fallen in love this fall with Pantone's Color of the year Marsala. I really wanted to design a hat using a similar shade. It was actually kind hard to find just the perfect wine color but Hobby Lobby's - I Love This Yarn comes to the rescue as usual for me. It's my favorite worsted weight yarn to work with. The have a gorgeous shade called Aubergine. I didn't even know how to pronounce it, let alone what that even meant. I had to look it up. It's actually an eggplant, which to me is more purple than a wine color. The shade of the yarn isn't really purple to me, it leans to more of a wine burgundy shade. Either way I love it! 

I did share a little video blog about the pattern. It's something new I'd like to start up but we'll see if i continue. Feel free to watch it below to see the hat in action on me :)
I think it's going to be my fall favorite. 

Now on to the crochet pattern! 

Enjoy! 

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Aubreigh  Hat

Sized for Women 20-22 inches

Materials

Yarn - One Skien of Hobby Lobby's - I Love This Yarn- Worsted Weight - Colorway Aubergine

Tapestry Needle

Hook : H-(5.00mm)

Gauge: 4 x 4 inches = 9 sc in 9 rows 

Terms and Stitches

ch : chain

sc : single crochet

sl : slip

st: stitch

YO : yarn over

Reverse Single Crochet: Video Tutorial by Moogly

*All rounds joined with a sl st at the end to the 1st st of the round.

*Number at the end of the rounds is the indicated number of stitches

*Ch at beginning of row is not counted in stitch count.  

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

Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join (20)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (20)

Round 4: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next st), repeat from * around, join (30)

Round 5: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (30)

Round 6: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts), repeat from * around, join (40)

Round 7: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (40)

Round 8: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts), repeat from * around, join (50)

Round 9: ch 1, sc in each st, around, join (50)

Round 10: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts), repeat from * around, join (60)

Round 11: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (60)

Round 12: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts), repeat from * around, join (70)

Round 13: ch 1, sc in each st around, join, (70)

Round 14: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts), repeat from * around, join (80)

Round 15: ch 1, sc in each st around, join, (80)

Round 16-26: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (80)

(note the next two rounds you will turn at the end of the rows, see video at end for help on the following rows.)

Round 27: ch 1, sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1, repeat from * around, sc in last st, join, TURN

Round 28: ch 1, sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1, repeat from * around, sc in last st, join, TURN

Round 29: ch 1, sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1, repeat from * around, sc in last st, join, 

DO NOT TURN Continue as usual

(See New Video for Rounds 30-32 below "How to do Extended sc"

Round 30: ch 1, sc in each st and ch around, join (80)

Round 31: ch 1, sl st loosely in each st around, join (80)
Round 32; ch 1, work extended sc into round 30 sts (same stitches you just worked the sl st in), over round 31 sl sts

Round 33: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (80)

Round 34: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts), repeat from * around, join

Round 35: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (88)

Round 36: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, repeat from * around, join

Round 37: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (96)

Round 38: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, repeat from * around, join

Round 39: ch 1, sc in each st around, join (104)

Round 40: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts, repeat from * around, join

Round 41: ch 1, sc in each st around, join(112)

Round 42: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts, repeat from * around, join

Round 43: ch 1, sc in each st around, join(120)

Round 44: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 14 sts, repeat from * around, join

Round 45: ch 1, sc in each st around, join(128)

Round 46: ch1, reverse sc around, join
Fasten off and Weave in Ends. 

Video to help with Row 27-29

Video to help with Rounds 30-32

Be sure to check out the Aubreigh Scarf

Crochet Mermaid Blanket in New Larger Sizes

HI! yay! yay! yay! Can you tell I'm so excited! I've been working on the crochet pattern update on the Mermaid Cuddle Blanket for months and it's finally done! If you know me I don't like big projects so this took way longer than it should have! Thank you for your patience! It's ready!!!

Mermaid Princess Blanket

If you want to know the story behind the blanket watch my V-Log on my new Youtube Channel. It will also explain a few changes and give you a better idea of what I was thinking when I designed the larger sizes and how they will work for the new wide range of sizes from Kids, Youth, Pre-teen and Adults of all sizes!

This epic new pattern is written in two new sizes 5-10 years, and Pre-teen to Adult.
You can find the Crochet Pattern Instant download on sale in all my shops Sept 4- Sept 7th
Ending Midnight Central for 2.99 (reg $4.50)

Just pick your Favorite Shop! No coupon needed.

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Mermaid Princess Blanket

Again! Thanks so much for your patience and I hope you Looooove this new pattern in larger sizes. 

Looking for the Original Mermaid Princess Cuddle Cape Blanket, with tiara and shells

Sizes Newborn to 4T 

You can find that in all my shops too. 

Here is a link in Ravelry

Also if keep in mind this doesn't just have to be a mermaid! Using other colors you could totally make this a goldfish or Koi blanket or use your sons favorite color for a Merman. My son is already asking for a fish....but I really don't want to make another one right now haha! 

Enjoy! and Thanks so much for supporting 

Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations 

Designs by Elisabeth Spivey

Freebie Friday

Our Facebook page is nearing 15K fans! I want to have a huge celebration so I thought we would kick start it off by offering a freebie for 24 HOURS ONLY. 

I'm going to giveaway my newest design the RIOS SLOUCH. 

This promotion is only good 

Fri Sept 5, 2014 at Noon Central, Ending Sat. Sept 6, 2014 at Noon Central 

Reg. $4.50

All you have to do is click the link below. It will auto add it to your Raverly Cart and enter the Secret Coupon Code for you. All I ask is that you share the promotion with your crochet friends so they don't miss out on this fun deal! 

CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE PDF DOWNLOAD

RIOS SLOUCH

I hope you enjoy the Freebie and I look forward to more Freebies, Sales and Surprises in the coming weeks of September! We'll just call it the delayed B-day celebrations I ran out of time to do last month. Thanks so much for being a fan of Calleigh's Clips and making my business possible! 

Free Crochet Pattern - Dainty Tie Back Bow Headband

Need a quick simple project! This is so easy!!!  

Dainty Tie Back Bow Headband

Size: Any size!

Materials

Worsted Weight yarn of choice  

F-Hook

Stitches:
ch (Chain)
sc (single crochet)
BLO (back loop only)
MC (main color)
CC (contrasting color)

Headband:

*With MC
*Ch approx 90 for 0-6 month (approx. 20 inches), 100 for 6 months-3 years (approx 22 in.),
115 for 3Y to Adult (about 26 in.)

*Fasten off

*Pull tightly on each end of the chains so it will knot. 

*Trim ends evenly

Bow: 
With CC

R1: Ch 14, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (13)

R2: Sc in the BLO of each st across, ch 1, turn (13)

R3-6: Repeat R2 

R7: Sc in the BLO of each st across

*Fasten off and weave in ends

*With a long strand of the CC weave it through the center of the bow.

*Wrap the bow center several times.

* Wrap around the headband as well in the center so they are wrapped together. 

*Tie off and weave in ends

You could easily add on different accents like a heart or flowers! 

Copyright 2013 Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

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 using the contact me tab.

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 

Sunset Slouchy Hat - Free Crochet Pattern

So my hubby has been obsessed with me making slouchy hats for him lately.  I've been looking for the perfect slouchy hat pattern and tried a few but wasn't really meeting exactly what I was looking for. I was being lazy and didn't want to work out a pattern for myself but I was inspired by some lovely new yarn I saw at Michaels. It's called Vanna's Choice Twists. You don't get much in a skein it's only 2.5 oz but the colors are gorgeous. There are 6 fun color twists to choose from. I went with the Twilight that is Deep charcoal with light grey, dusty blue, purple, and dark mauve multicolor wrap. I bought  2 skeins and had enough to make my hat and a matching one for Calleigh. She was pretty excited & I love this hat. 

I hope you enjoy this pattern. It's really simple and I think it has the perfect amount of slouch. If you want super slouchy just add a few more rows of the dc. This hat is perfect for guys and gals. I'll try to get pics of the hubby in his slouch soon ;) I made him one with some awesome Neons from Hobby Lobby's I love this yarn. 

Universal/SUNSET SLOUCHY HAT 

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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: 

Yarn: Worsted Weight  

In sample pictures I used Vanna’s Choice Twists in Twilight (it only comes in 2.5 oz about 121 yards) - You will need 2 skeins for the Adult or 1 skien for the Kids size if you use this. 

Regular Vanna’s Choice solids come with 3 or more ounces so you will only need 1 Skein if you get that. Approx 130 for the Adult. 

*Hook size(s) :H - (5.00mm), J - (6.00mm), K- (6.5mm)

*Tapestry Needle

*Stitches used:

(ch)chain 

(st) stitch

(sl st) slip stitch

(sc) single crochet

(dc) double crochet 

(rep) Repeat

*Sizes included:  1-3 years (16-18 in.), 3-10 years (18-20 in.), Pre-teen - Adult (20-22 in.) 

*Gauge for Adult Hat 4” x 4” swatch =  7 rows of 12 dc (with K- hook) 

*Gauge for Toddler & Kid Hat 4” x 4” swatch = 8 rows of 13 dc (with J- hook)

Notes: *The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

Toddler - Approx 1-3 years (Fits approx. 16-18 inches)  

Measures approx  8 1/2 in. by 8 1/2 in

Starting with J-Hook 

*Join each round with a sl st to the 1st st of the round, not the ch. Ch does not count as a stitch!

Round 1: ch 3, 10 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook (10)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around (20)

Round 3: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next st, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next st), rep from * to end. (30)

Round 4: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 2 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts), rep from * to end. (40)

Round 5: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 3 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts), rep from * to end. (50)

Round 6: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 9 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts), rep from * to end (55)

Rounds 7 - 12: ch 2, dc in each dc around (55)

Switch to H - Hook 

Rounds 13: ch 1, sc in each dc around (55)

Round 14 - 17: ch 1, sc in each sc around (55)  

Fasten off & weave in ends  

Kids - Approx 3- 10 years (Fits approx. 18-20 inches) 

 Measures approx 9 in. by 9 in

Starting with J- Hook 

*Join each round with a sl st to the 1st st of the round not the ch. Ch does not count as a stitch!

Round 1: ch 3, 10 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook (10)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around (20)

Round 3: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next st, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next st), rep from * to end. (30)

Round 4: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 2 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts), rep from * to end. (40)

Round 5: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 3 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts), rep from * to end. (50)

Round 6: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 4 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts), rep from * to end, (60)

Rounds 7 - 15: ch 2, dc in each dc around (60)

Switch to H-Hook 

Rounds 16: ch 1, sc in each dc around (60)

Round 17-20: ch 1, sc in each sc around (60)  

Fasten off & weave in ends  

Pre-teen to Adult - (Fits approx. 20-22 inches) - Measures approx. 11 in. by 10 1/2 in

Starting with K - Hook 

*Join each round with a sl st to the 1st st of the round not the ch. Ch does not count as a stitch!

Round 1: ch 3, 10 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook (10)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around (20)

Round 3: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next st, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next st), rep from * to end. (30)

Round 4: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 2 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts), rep from * to end. (40)

Round 5: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 3 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts), rep from * to end. (50)

Round 6: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 4 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts), rep from * to end, (60)

Rounds 7 - 18: ch 2, dc in each dc around (60)

Switch to J-Hook 

Rounds 19: ch 1, sc in each dc around (60)

Round 20 - 24: ch 1, sc in each sc around (60)  

Fasten off & weave in ends 

Edited: Thank you to All Free Crochet - 
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