I'm so excited to share with you my latest design! I had this idea to use my logo to create a graphgan. I'd never made a graphgan myself before and thought it would be too much work, to much yarn and oy, those color changes! So many ends to weave!
I have made c2c blankets and I love the stitch, so I decided to just jump in with it!
I recently learned mini c2c stitch, basically you use a hdc stitch instead of a dc so it uses less yarn and make a smaller square. I fell in love even more!
I designed 9 whimsical squares and have a few ideas for more. I'll be posting about 2 squares a week over the next 5 weeks! The last week I'll share the last square and border I used. I'm not holding an official Crochet along but if you want to make one as I post each week. I'll be fresh to answer questions along the way. You are welcome to post on my facebook page, group or tag me on instagram @calleighsclips so we can have fun together!
Since I used the mini c2c stitch all my info will be based off that but feel free to have fun with this.
Use a different stitch, c2c, bobbles, sc, your preferred graph method.
You can use different colors, yarn sizes or hook choices.
You are not stuck on what I use. Be creative and have fun!
If you are a planner like me, I have a materials list for the whole blanket. If you have a decent stash like I do I had every thing on hand already. I'm doing good sticking to my no - new yarn ban.
See Release Schedule at the end of the post!
Be sure to add this to your Raverly Favorites and link up your projects so I can see your progress.
Watch for the next square later in the week.
Curious what the other squares might be???
It's all based off my logo! So you'll just have to wait and see what's next! I hope to design more bonus squares too! You can do so much more than just a blankets! Pillows, Wall hangings, purses and more! Enjoy!
I seems every year I say "I can't believe how fast that year went!" but honestly as I look back on these past seven years it has been an incredible rollercoaster! From super highs to way down lows. Running a home business isn't always easy but you know what I'm beyond thankful for each and everyone of you who read the blog, watch me on youtube, follow on all things social media, enjoy free patterns, buy paid patterns or just chat about our love of all things crochet....even knit! I've made some incredible friends along the way. I've loved getting to share my journey with you even if I've been a blog slacker for the past few years! It's hard to do it all! If I could just crochet all the time I would, I'm pretty sure you would too!
Of course we can't have a celebration with out a sale! It's actually been live all weekend but I think people are avoiding social media right now! (we won't talk about that). I should probably have blogged sooner but life....So I've extended the sale!
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Don't crochet, Let me make something special just for you!
I also did a live video chat yesterday on facebook announcing a simple giveaway go watch it for details on how to enter if you'd like!
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.
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.
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