Free Crochet Pattern: Acorn Headpiece

I'm really having fun coming up with a new headpiece each month.  This October I was drawn to fall. I was inspired while out on a morning run.  I had to avoid jogging across many acorns that had fallen off a the trees. I thought they were cute though and it would be fun to design something around that theme. 

If you are not familiar with the headpieces. They are basically hats for small dogs, cats or stuffed animals. My kids love to dress up their critters! 

My sweet Lucy doesn't enjoy wearing these so much haha,

but she will endure it long enough for me to bribe her with a treat! 

Thanks again to my awesome mom over at 

Posh Pooch Designs 

for Testing the pattern. Max is usually a great model but he's having some allergy issues so he looks a little sad but he really loves to show of his mommy's creations! Be sure to check out her blog for lots of free patterns for dogs and of course for humans too! 

Now on to the pattern! That's what you're here for right! 

Be sure to add this to your Ravelry Favorites! 

Acorn Headpiece

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F- Hook: (3.75 MM) 

Yarn: I Used Hobby Lobby's - I Love This Yarn (worsted-4)

Brown and Toasted Almond

Notes:

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

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

Terms and Stitches: 

*r - row or round

*ch - chain

*sc - single crochet

*sl st - slip stitch

*st - stitch
* YO - Yarn Over

Starting with Brown

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)

R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)

R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

See Video Tutorial at end of post for R5-7, Please note you will turn at the end of rows 5-6) 

R5: 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 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * around, sc in last st, TURN

R6-7: Repeat Row 5, Do not turn at the end of row 7

Switch to Toasted Almond,Fasten off Brown

R8: Ch 1, sc in the Back Loop of each st around (24)

R9: Ch 1, *(2 sc , sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

R10: Ch1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

R11: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

R12: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sl st in next 12 chs, sc in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, 

*Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Stem: 

R1: ch 5, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across , ch 1, turn (4)

R2: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn (3)

R3: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in last st, ch 1, turn (2)

R4: sc dec over the next 2 sts, (1)

Fold stem in half vertically, whip stitch down the back to make a tube, sew stem to center of hat. 

*Fasten off and Weave in Ends. 

Video Help for R: 5-7

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Crochet Pattern Sale - FALL 2015

I'm so ready for Fall aren't you! Pumpkin Spice everything, sweaters, boots and cooler weather! So exciting. Fun Holidays are coming too and now is the time to get started on making Halloween outfits, Thanksgiving props and of course Christmas presents. 

It's time for another big 75% off crochet pattern sale

This will be in my Raverly store only. 

Use the code FALL2015 at checkout! 

Sale runs Fri Sept 18 - Mon Sept 21 

Ending Midnight Central 

I have 100s of great patterns to choose from. The 75% off makes all pattern $1.49 or less! 

You can grab 6 patterns for under $10.00. So go crazy and have fun picking out your patterns. 

If you can't purchase patterns right now I totally understand! Things are tight for me too! 

So be sure to check out all our free patterns too!  I'm working on a new series for the blog!

If you can please like and share the Facebook post too, So that others don't miss out! 

Thank you!  

Free Crochet Pattern : Fall Harvest Infinity Scarf

Fall time is here! I love this time of year. I had a whole bin full of tweed stripes yarn that I use for my mermaids. I kinda went crazy buying it last year so I thought it was time to use it for something new! I had you all pick from three color ways on Facebook and Instagram.  You mostly voted for the fall colors as opposed to the brighter colors! So I'll save those for another time! 

This yarn is one of my favorites! It's not worsted but it's not super bulky! The color ways are all gorgeous! I love the soft shades  of green, orange, yellows and browns.  I designed this scarf so that you could either make a scarf to tie any number of ways or you can join it at the end to make a cowl that can be wrapped a couple times! 

It's got a unique open design yet is nice and snuggly! Sorta reminds me a leaves blowing in the wind!  

Please this to your Raverly, Pin It for later or make one right now!! 

Fall Harvest Scarf or Infinity Cowl

*K-Hook (6.5mm)

*2 Skeins of Tweed Stripes in Rainforest (or color way of choice)

*Skill : Intermediate

*Stitches: 

YO - yarn over

ch - chain 

dc - double crochet

*Special stitches:

*2-dc Cluster (uses one ch), *YO, insert hook in ch indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * once more, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

*3-dc Cluster (uses one st), *YO, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * 2 times more, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

See New Video Tutorial to help get you started below the pattern. 

Row 1 (Right side): Ch 22, work 3-dc Cluster in fifth ch from hook (4 skipped chs count as first dc and 1 skipped ch), ch 3, work 2-dc Cluster in third ch from hook, work 3-dc Cluster in same ch as last 3-dc Cluster made, ch 4, skip next 4 chs, dc in next ch, * ch 4, skip next 4 chs, work 3-dc Cluster in next ch, ch 3, work 2-dc Cluster in third ch from hook, work 3-dc Cluster in same ch as last 3-dc Cluster made, ch 4, skip next 4 chs, dc in next ch; repeat from * across to last 2 chs, ch 2, skip next ch, dc in last ch.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn; work
3-dc Cluster in next dc, ch 3, work 2-dc Cluster in
third ch from hook, work 3-dc Cluster in same dc as last 3-dc Cluster made, ch 4, skip next ch-4 sp, dc in next ch-3 sp, * ch 4, skip next ch-4 sp, work 3-dc Cluster in next dc, ch 3, work 2-dc Cluster in third ch from hook, work 3-dc Cluster in same dc as last 3-dc Cluster made, ch 4, skip next ch-4 sp, dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 3-dc Cluster, ch 2, skip last 3-dc Cluster, dc in last dc.

Rows 3 - 71: Repeat Row 2 

For Scarf -  Fasten off and weave in ends

Or 

For Cowl - Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew ends together. 
Match Row 1 to Row 71 and whip stitch ends together or preferred method of joining. 

Video Tutorial for Rows 1 & 2 of the Fall Harvest Infinity Scarf! 

 

I hope you enjoy this pattern!! 

Out take! 

Who says crochet designing isn't dangerous! 

I was trying to get a selfie of myself wearing the scarf but this bee had other plans! 

I didn't even know I got this picture.

 I was moving away quickly when I heard the buzzing around my head. 

Do you see it? CRAZY! 

I'm fine but you'll notice I didn't get any pics of me this time. 

Free Crochet Pattern : Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece for Small Cats, Dogs or Stuffed Toys

Last week I got a fun custom order for some cat hats! Yes cat hats! Call me crazy but I like a challenge! Usually I leave the animal design to my awesome, super talented mom over at Posh Pooch Designs but this person found me first through my devil headband and cape set on Etsy and wanted something similar for her cat.  She gave me some measurements and I went from there freestyle. I made her a devil and unicorn headpiece. Aren't they so silly, but so cute! 

I'm allergic to cats so my kids shared their stuffed babies to model them for you. LOL! 

I thought this simple design would be fun to share with you since it can be used for small cats, dogs or as I will use them, for extra accessories for my kids stuffed animals! (they have way to many) 

I decided since it's just about fall that a pumpkin headpiece would be just right! 

I may design a few more seasonally but we'll see. 

I hope you enjoy the pattern! 

Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F - Hook 3.75

Worsted Weight Yarn of choice - Orange and Green 

Notes:

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

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

Terms and Stitches: 

*R - row or round

*ch - chain

*sc - single crochet

*sl st - slip stitch

*st - stitch

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)

R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)

R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

R5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

R6: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

Notes: 

Piece should measure approx 2 1/2 inches across.

R 7&8 will form the ear holes and ties

R7: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, 

sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

R8: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sc in next 12 chs, 

sl st in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, 

sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Stem and Spiral Vine

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)

R2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)

R5: Ch 11, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, join to next sc with sl st

Fasten off but leave a long tail. Sew stem to center of hat or as desired. 

Image used with permission from Posh Pooch Designs.
She tested it for me!  Modeled by Max. 

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! 

Pattern Review: Ups and Downs Slouch by Moogly

I follow a lot of crochet designers. I see lots of fabulous patterns in my Facebook feed but every so often I see one that I have to drop everything and make it right away! I loooove slouchy's! I have a ton and written several patterns myself but this one was unique and I just had to make it! 

This slouch is called the Ups and Downs Slouch by Moogly! I've made many Moogly patterns and I'm never disappointed. The pattern is well written and there are lots of pics and links to help you with it along the way! What I loved about this pattern is I learned a new braided look technic. I love learning new things! 

Now the hard part was picking out what yarn to use! I'd recently picked up a few skeins of this amazingly soft yarn called Berrcco Comfort. It's pricier that I usually pay but this blue shade called my name. 

I have a smaller head so I made the Medium but, even though I checked my gauge I think that I pulled a little tight (as I usually do and I was excited about the hat) It fits but the yarn itself doesn't have a lot of stretch so while it fits, it is a beanie style. I still love it and added these fun leopard buttons!  I tried to get my little Calleigh to model it as it fits as a slouchy on her but she didn't want blue. She wanted purple! 

So 2nd attempt I knew I needed purple!! I went with Vanna's Choice Twists in Plum Jam. 

I made the large and it's perfect! I love this yarn and and fit and the whole design. This will be my morning school bus stop hat once it's not like 100 degrees. fall and winter coming soon??? I love fall! 

I decided to just use one button instead of two on this one. 

Thank you Moogly for another great pattern! I would totally suggest you make this hat! 

Free Crochet Pattern - Key Tab Boot Cuffs

Introducing the Key Tab Boot Cuffs. This is the 3rd pattern in a series following the Key Tab Slouchy and the Key Tab Fingerless gloves. There will be one more pattern to complete this fabulous set! 

I don't know why I love this stitch so much but I do. I hope you do too! 

These have all be fun to design. 

Boot cuffs had to grow on me. I didn't really think I'd care for them. Most my boots aren't meant for boot cuffs but I forgot my hubby bought me these awesome Coach boots last year and they are perfect for cuffs! Now I want them in ever color. These work up fast and the stitch has a lacy look to it, so not to much bulk, but some extra warmth. A great way to add a pop of color to your outfit. 

These are written to fit me and I don't have skinny legs so you may need to adjust the pattern to fit bigger or smaller. The ribbing pattern just needs to be worked in multiples of 4, or you could simply adjust up or down a hook size. 

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Key Tab Boot Cuffs

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

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice: 

Lion Brand Heartland  - 1 Skein in Colorway of choice

Yarn details {5 oz / 251 yards - Worsted Weight (4)}

*Hook size: H - (5.00 mm)

*Tapestry Needle

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

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

Terms and Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (st) stitch, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (dc) double crochet, (rep) repeat, (blo) back loop only, (flo) front loops 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. 

*Key Tab stitch help: http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-crochet-the-key-tab-stitch/

Notes:

 *Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

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

Make Two

My leg measurement around was about 14 inches, 

These boot cuffs measure about 6 1/2 inches across and stretch nicely. 

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 6, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (5) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (5)

Row 3-40: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 40, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Cuff:

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (40)

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 (10 - 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 (10 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-7: rep Round 3, after Round 7 only ch 1

Round 8: *sc in ch 1 sp, sc in cluster,  sc in ch 3 sp, sc in sc, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, DO NOT TURN (40)

Round 9 & 10: ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (40) 

*Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Legal stuff! Copyright 2013 Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

Download the PDF File here!

You will need Adobe to read this pattern. 

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.

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

Be sure to check out the rest of the Key Tab Series 

Links to the other patterns! 

Slouchy

Fingerless Gloves

Cowl

Free Crochet Pattern - Key Tab Fingerless Gloves

This is the 2nd free crochet pattern in a series! I'm working on one more and hope to have it ready next week! Introducing  the Key Tab Fingerless Gloves. 

I made these to match the Key Tab Slouchy! It's been a well loved pattern already and I've been wearing mine all week! I think I need to make them in every color. It's definitely my fall favorite!

This pattern is written in a General Pre-teen-Womens size but can be easily adjusted bigger or smaller you just need to do the ribbing in multiples of 4 for the stitch pattern. See the video here for the Special Stitch Pattern Video. 

If you add more rows of the Key Tab pattern just note that you need to do it in 2 rows or you'll need to turn on the row just before the sc. This helps keep the seam on the underside of the glove. 

I can't wait to see your gloves! If you have Raverly be sure to link your projects!! 

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

Key Tab Fingerless Gloves

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice: 

Lion Brand Heartland  - 1 Skein in Colorway of choice

Yarn details {5 oz / 251 yards - Worsted Weight (4)}

*Hook size: H - (5.00 mm)

*Tapestry Needle

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

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

Terms and Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (st) stitch, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (dc) double crochet, (rep) repeat, (blo) back loop only, (flo) front loops 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(#).

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 11, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (10) 

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

Row 3-24: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 24, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Glove:

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (24)

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 (6 - 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 (6 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-7: rep Round 3, after Round 7 only ch 1

Round 8: *sc in ch 1 sp, sc in cluster, 2 sc in ch 3 sp, sc in sc, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1, DO NOT TURN (30)

*Left Hand:

Round 9: sc in next 5 sts, ch 7, sk next 7 sts, sc in last 18 sts around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (23  sc and ch-7 sp)

Round 10: sc in next 5 sts, 7 sc in ch-7 sp, sc in last 18 sts around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (30)

Round 11: sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (30)

Round 12-13: Rep Row 11

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

*Right Hand:

Round 9: sc in next 18 sts, ch 7, sk next 7 sts, sc in last 5 sts around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (23  sc and ch-7 sp)

Round 10: sc in next 18 sts, 7 sc in ch-7 sp, sc in last 5 sts around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (30)

Round 11: sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (30)

Round 12-13: Rep Row 11

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Legal stuff! Copyright 2013 Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

Download the PDF File here!

You will need Adobe to read this pattern. 

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.

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

Be sure to check out the rest of the Key Tab Series 

Links to the other patterns! 

Slouchy

Boot Cuffs

Cowl

My Latest Crochet Creations

I've had the chance to sit down and work up a few fun projects! 

This 1st picture is a basic slouchy in hot pink. With Oct being Breast Cancer Awareness by hubby likes to play it up big and wear lots of pink. LOL! He works outside so He asked me to make a slouchy hat to keep warm, to go with his hot pink high tops! Seriously. He cracks me up, but he says "Real men can wear pink too" I don't mind. Breast Cancer Awareness is important and unfortunately is was one of the factors in my Granny's passing.earlier this year. I've been thinking about her a lot lately. She is truly missed, but I've been wearing a lot of pink in honor of her memory this month! 

I tried to get a pick of the hubby wearing it but he's been pretty busy. So if I get one I'll be sure to add it to the post! :)

Here I am modeling it for you! It's just a simple cozy slouchy! 

It's a Freebie pattern on my blog and was one of the top 100 designs on Allfreecrochet last year.

It is the Universal Slouchy or as I called it the Sunset Slouchy - All Free Crochet likes to change up names sometimes on the site :) You can get the pattern here.

My 2nd project is another one of these lovely Stairs Shawl by A La Sascha! 

This time I used Bernat Mosaic yarn. 

You can find out more about this project on Ravelry.

I love these dark jewel tones. 

I wrapped my Calleigh up in it! She thought it was quite cozy. 

I'm going to have to work one up in her size! 

I'm working up another hat to go with this shawl using the same yarn with my newest 

Free Slouchy pattern: The Key Tab Slouch! 

I'm sure it's going to be gorgeous! Just need to find time to finish it! 

I can't wait to see how the colors work up! 

Free Crochet Pattern - Key Tab Slouchy

I recently found this fun stitch called the Key Tab on "The New Stitch a Day" website. I fell in love with the texture so I decided to write up some free patterns with it. This is the 1st in a series! I hope you will enjoy these new patterns as much as I do. I think these will make perfect Christmas gifts or just a perfect fall accessories! 

My inspiration for this pattern came from a new coat I recently purchased. I wouldn't normally pick mustard color anything, but my hubby insisted and It's my new favorite! 

This hat is currently only sized pre-teen to women's, but it's very easy to change the sizing up or down. Just make sure you do your ribbing row counts in a multiples of 4.  It features a fun button tab add on. It's totally optional as it's added on at the very end for embellishment. 

This pattern was tested by my amazing testers! A big thank you to them as always! 

I used Lion Brand's Heartland yarn. Which is becoming a new favorite. It's color ways are vibrant but multi tonal for dimension. Its a lighter worsted more like simply soft but I think its so much better to work with. Be sure to check your gauge with heavier worsted weight yarn but it's a slouchy that is meant to fit a little bigger. 

I can't wait to see your hats! 

Key Tab Slouchy Hat Free Crochet Pattern

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An ad free PDF Download is available for purchase in Craftsy

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

Key Tab Slouchy 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice: Lion Brand Heartland  - 1 Skein in Color-way of choice

Yarn details {5 oz / 251 yards - Worsted Weight (4)}

*Hook size: H - (5.00 mm)

*Tapestry Needle

* 2 Buttons of choice

*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, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (dc) double crochet, (rep) repeat, (blo) back loop only, (flo) front loops 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. 

*Three Double Crochet Cluster Dec (3dc cl dec) See image example below

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 next st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (4 loops on hook) YO draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into the next 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 dec 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 (#).

Key Tab Slouchy Hat
Pre-teen - Women’s Size fits approx. 20-22”
Approx Measurements un-stretched 10 1/2” wide by 10 1/2” tall 

*Note: Hat is worked from the bottom up! 

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 11, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (10) 

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

Row 3-76: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 76, 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 (76)

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 (19 - 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 (19 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-14: rep Round 3 

Note: You can add more rows here if you would like more slouch. 

**Rounds 15-18 use the 3dc cl dec (see special stitches) 

Round 15: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch1, (sc, ch 3) in next ch 3 sp, 

3dc cl dec over (same ch 3 sp, ch 1 sp and next ch 3 sp), ch 1 rep from * around to last ch 3 sp, (sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (7 - 3dc cl, 6 - 3dc cl dec )

Round 16: (sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch1, *(sc, ch 3) in next ch 3 sp, 

3dc cl dec over (same ch 3 sp, ch 1 sp and next ch 3 sp), ch 1 rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (1 - 3dc cl, 6 - 3dc cl dec)

Round 17: (sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch1, *(sc, ch 3) in next ch 3 sp, 

3dc cl dec over (same ch 3 sp, ch 1 sp and next ch 3 sp), ch 1 rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (1 - 3dc cl, 3 - 3dc cl dec)

Round 18: *(sc, ch 3) in next ch 3 sp, 3dc cl dec over (same, ch 3 sp, ch 1 sp and next ch 3 sp), ch 1 rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc 

(2 - 3dc cluster dec)

*Fasten off, but leave a long tail for sewing top closed. Sew closed by weaving yarn through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. 

Optional Button Tab: 

Count over about 30 Rows on the ribbing to the Right or Left of the back seam. (depends on which side you’d like your tab) 

Row 1: Join yarn to the front loops with a sl st, sc in front loops of the same st as join and each of the 9 stitches across, ch, 1 turn, 

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

Row 3-7: Repeat Row 2

*Fasten off, but leave a long enough tail to sew on two buttons of choice.

*Sew buttons as desired.

* Fasten off and Weave in ends. 

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