Thin Blue Line Beanie Crochet Pattern

Today is a exciting yet sad day for me! My sweet hubby has been working at Hobby Lobby Corp. for 5 years! Today is his last day! I'm sure going to miss my discount!  Aside from that this is a wonderful change for my hubby and our family! 

My hubby has been working very hard at Hobby Lobby in transportation, part time as a reserve policy officer and going to academy this past year. He graduated a few months back but He will officially start as a full time officer Jan 2016. I'm very proud of him.  He's wanted to be an officer for as long as we've been together and I'm so glad to see his dream finally come true! 

These changes bring on more changes in the next few month but I'll share those as they come about! I see a move by next summer and some adjustment as schedules change and such! I don't mine change but the next few months are going to be a bit of a roller coaster. 

My hubby asked me to make some hats for some of his officer buddies for Christmas. 

So I thought I'd write up a simple pattern for a Thin Blue Line Beanie. 

It works up quick and is an average Man/Women Size Beanie. 

I may add sizes as I have time but for now it's just the one. 

I hope you will make these in support of our Police Officers or for an Officer you know! 

They sure need to know we stand by them! 

Thin Blue Line Beanie

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Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn Worsted Weight  

1 Skein of Black and small amount of Royal Blue

H-hook (5.00mm)

Hat Gauge 4” x 4” swatch = 8 rows of 14 dc

Terms and Stitches

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

fphdc - front post half double crochet

bphdc- back post half double crochet

sl - slip

st - stitch

rep- repeat

Fits 21-23 inches  - Measures 8 1/2 long but 10 inch wide

NOTES:

*join each round with a sl st to the 1st st of the round

*ch 1 does not count as a st in the st count

*number in (#) is the stitch count for the round

Starting with Black

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

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

Round 3: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next st,) rep from * around, join ch 2 (30)

Round 4: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) rep from * around, join, ch 2 (40)

Round 5: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) rep from * around, join, ch 2 (50)

Round 6: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts) rep from * around, join, ch 2 (60)

Round 7: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts) rep from * around join, ch 2 (66)

Round 8: dc in each st around, join, ch 2 (66)

Round 9-15: rep Round 8

Switch to Royal Blue, Do not fasten off Black

Round 16: hdc in each st around, join ch 1 (66)

Round 17: hdc in each st around, join, ch 2 (66)

Switch back to Black, Fasten off Royal Blue

Round 18: dc in each st around, join , ch 1 (66)

Round 19: *(FPHDC in next st, BPHDC in next st) rep from * around, ch 1 (66)

Round 20: rep Round 19, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

My Hubby showing off his hat! 

Thursday Yarn Talk - Offshore Beanie

Offshore Beanie Review! 

I looove Playin' Hooky Designs! I found Liz back when I first started on Etsy in a Crochet Etsy Team. I don't know her personally but I sure would like to meet her some day. If I would have planned ahead this summer while in Colorado I could have! We visited the same yarn shop!! LOL. She is a great designer and super unique. I probably have about 10 of her patterns and I like them all!  

The Offshore Beanie popped up in my news feed and my hubby saw it! He's like " You need that pattern! Can you make it for me?" Me - "of course I can!" I don't need an excuse to try a new pattern. 

So I gladly made the purchase. I was excited because the stitching looked fun and unique. The hardest part was just picking out the colors. I went with Vanna's Choice because no matter what the colors always work together and I have ton of it. I picked some darker "manly" shades and I like how it came out! Hubby loves his new hat but he doesn't like to do pics so I'll be your model today :) 

The pattern is well written. Lots of pics, stitch explanations and tutorials to help you through. It also has an option for a slouch or beanie. I love slouchy!! 

It's not as complicated as it might look. It was simple and worked up fairly quickly too. 

You can find it in Adult size & Kids size. 

If you like the stitch then you may want to check out the darling leg warmers and dress too!  

So check out her designs! You will love them all! 

Side Note: 

Yes I know it's Friday! I've been working hard on trying to blog at least two days a week since school started but yesterday I blogged about my new pattern release and kinda forgot it was Thursday!

 Did you see it? If not click here. If you tried to use the coupon link yesterday and it didn't work. I didn't realize I had the wrong link soooo. It's working now!

 Thanks for everyone that has picked it up so far! 

Crochet Pattern - Peek-A-Boo Britches Set

I'm so very excited about my newest pattern release! The Peek-A-Boo Britches Set

This pattern has long been coming! One of my fabulous testers (Jennifer N.) came to me with an idea for a pattern back in May...yeah May! It got set aside after a big move and busy summer and I thought it would be a perfect pattern for fall. 

I know that you all will love the pattern but will also notice the pattern is slightly different than my regular style with Jennifer's special touches and ideas added into it! 

The pants feature and actual working drop seat, no jogging seams in those pant legs. You'll learn some simple technics you might have not tried before. It is ranked intermediate because of the post stitches but you can do it!! 

The hat is a simple dc beanie with an optional pocket square for embellishment. 

I think these would work great for christmas! Maybe Santa's long underwear :) LOL! 

I can't wait to see what you make! You can read more details in Ravelry

This new pattern is on Sale in Raverly 

Sept 23rd - Sept 25th at Midnight Central

Peek A Boo Britches Set

Use coupon code at checkout to get the pattern for $3.95 (reg. $5.95)

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Giveaway!!! 

A few lucky purchasers will win a refund for a free pattern of choice! 

Winners will be chosen on Friday! 

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!! 

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

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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 

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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. 

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 

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Free Pattern - Bitty Baby Beanie or Preemie (4-5lbs) Beanie

I was crocheting away at my orders last night when my sweet 3 year old Calleigh brought me her Bitty Baby that Oma Got her for christmas, and asked me kindly to make her a pink hat with curls. I couldn't resist the fun idea and I knew it would work up in a matter of minutes. (15- 20 to be exact!)

So here is a super quick project that you can make for your daughters bitty baby doll (American Girl) or  it also works as a Preemie hat for about a 4-5lb baby. 

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Bitty Baby Hat or 4-5 Pound Preemie hat

Skill Level : Easy

Materials:

* Worsted weight yarn of choice. I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn or Vanna’s Choice    

   Worsted.

* You’ll be working with two strands of the color for the entire pattern unless otherwise noted.

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

*  Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

*  Hook size(s) : N/P -15 (10.00 mm)

*  Tapestry Needle

*  Gauge 4” x 4” swatch = 4 rows of 8 dc

Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (st) stitch, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (dc) double crochet,

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  Bitty Baby (American Doll Hat) or Preemie hat that fits about a 4-5 pound baby Hat - Size 12 inches around
  Approx measurement laying flat - Height 4 1/2” x width 5 1/2”
  
  
  
  (N - Hook)
  
  
  
  
  Round 1 - ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join to 1st sc (6)
  
  
  Round 2 - ch 2, 2 dc in each sc, join to 1st dc (12)
  
  
  Round 3 - ch 2, *(2 dc in dc, 1 dc in dc) repeat from *, join to 1st dc (18)
  
  
  Round 4 - 6 ch 2, dc in each dc, join to 1st dc (18)
  
  
  Round 7 - ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, ch 15, 3 sc in next 5 sc, sl st in next 10 ch, sc back to main row in next sc, sc in next 8 sts, ch 15, 3 sc in next 5 sc, sl st in next 10 ch, sc back to main row in next sc, sc in the remaining sts to end of row, sl st to 1st sc, fasten off & weave in ends
  
  
  
  
  Alternative for Row 7 - if you want just a beanie an no ties just sc in each sc around.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  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.
  
  

New Divine Beanie

I'm totally in love with a new free beanie pattern I came across several months back. I finally took the time to make it and I'm glad I did. It's called the Divine Beanie and you can find it for free here along with a few other unique hats, and amigurumi crochet patterns.

I choose to make this beanie in a grey tone of Charcoal. Shades of grey are very in style for our winter months ahead. I'm not usually fond of grey myself because I think is washes my snow white skin out...LOL! I do however love this dark charcoal grey. If you have lighter skin just stay away from lighter shades.

I really liked how easy this was to make despite how intricate it looks. I love the texture and the swirl effect. It's also a little thicker than a regular beanie so it should keep you nice and toasty in the fall.

I look forward to making more of these in other colors and size. If you decided to make some too let me know I'd love to see a picture.

If you don't crochet and love this hat as much as I do.  You can purchase it in my artfire shop in a several sizes. Feel free to ask for other colors too!

Bright Colors Cotton Cluster Beanie

I recently won a crochet pattern from The Speckled Frog. I've bought a few from her in the past and I always love them . I had lots of fun summer cotton colors left over in small amounts so I thought I thought I would come up with a way to use them together. This is what I came up with. 

Don't you just love the flower cluster. I had a free pattern for them but I can't find the link. I think it was a limited time free one. Sorry ;(  

I just love the way it turned out!