New Calleigh Cloche

Spring time is almost here!!! I love making my Calleigh a fun spring time hat around Easter time.

 I found some cotton yarn in my stash I'd purchased over a year ago for another project that I didn't do. The yarn color matched the new outfit she had perfectly so I went to work designing!

 I really love this cloche and so did she! I hope you will enjoy it too! 

It's a pretty basic hat at the start with some added texture and floral detailing 

just perfect for the season. 

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Calleigh Cloche

*Skill: Intermediate

*Size: Kids 18-20 inches around. Approx 5-10 years, 

Rounds 1-21 measure 7 inches long and 9 inches wide

*Premier Yarns- Afternoon Cotton - (Light-3) 1 Skein of each color (Mint Blue and White)

Yarn Stats: I ordered this online from Joann's, it is 100% Egyptian Giza Mercerized Cotton. 136 yards, 1.76 oz

This yarn is so soft and wonderful to work with! I'm learning to love smaller yarn and hooks!!!

*E- Hook (3.50mm)

Gauge: 11 dc in 5 1/2 rows= 2x2 inches

*Terms and Stitches: 

ch: chain

st: stitch

sl: slip 

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

rep: Repeat

Special Stitches:

*Working in 3rd back loop : Video Demo by Moogly

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

*3-dc Cluster: (uses next 3 dc), * yarn over, insert hook in next dc, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * 2 times more, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Notes: 

*Each round is joined with a sl st to 1st stitch of round or indicated st. 

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count at end of rows

Round 1: ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from the hook, join (12)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around, join (24)

Round 3: ch 2, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next st), rep from * around, join (36)

Round 4: ch 2, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts), rep from * around, join (48)

Round 5: ch 2, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts), rep from * around, join (60)

Round 6: ch 2, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts), rep from * around, join (72)

Round 7: ch 2, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts), rep from * around, join (84)

Round 8: ch 2, dc in each dc around, join (84)

Round 9-14: Rep round 8

**Switch to white, do not fasten off blue**

Round 15: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join (84) 

**Switch to blue, do not fasten off white**

Round 16: (working in the back 3rd loop, this is the loop behind the back loop)

 ch 1, hdc in each st around, join (84)

**Switch to white, do not fasten off blue**

Round 17: ch 2, *(work a 3-dc cluster, ch 3, work 2-dc cluster in the 3rd ch from the hook),
rep from * around, join to 1st 3-dc cluster. 

Round 18:  ch 3, work 3 dc in each 3-dc cluster around, join

**Switch to blue, do not fasten off white**

Round 19: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join (84)

**Switch to white, do not fasten off blue**

Round 20: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join (84)

**Switch to blue, do not fasten off white**

Round 21: (working in the back 3rd loop) ch 1, hdc in each st around, join (84)

Brim:

Round 22: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts), rep from * around, join

Round 23: ch 1, sc in each st around, join

Round 24: ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts), rep from * around, join 

Round 25: ch 1, sc in each st around, join 

Round 26: ch 1, sc in each st around, join

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Calleigh's Comfy Headwrap Crochet Pattern

I'm excited to let you know that I'm retiring the 1st paid pattern I ever wrote! It will now be a freebie on the blog and I hope you enjoy it! It's been updated and retested. Wow have I learned a lot as a designer over these past 4 years! I hope you will enjoy this simple headwrap pattern. 

I was thinking it was a silly time of year for a head wrap being spring and all but even though it was almost 90 degrees  this weekend in OKC, it's in the 30's this morning with a chance of snow! I wore my head wrap to the bus stop this morning! You can also make it in cotton for a fun spring accessory! 

Calleigh's Comfy Headwrap

by: Elisabeth Spivey - Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations

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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: Easy
Materials:

Yarn:  Worsted Weight (4) yarn 
*I used I Love This Yarn Acrylic or I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby

*3/4 inch coordinating button

Hook: H - (5.00 mm) 
Size: Pre-teen to Women’s 
measurement 20 - 22 inches

Gauge: 2 x 2 inch = 7 dc in 4 Rows

Stitches used:
(ch) chain
(sl st) slip stitch
(sc) single crochet
(dc) double crochet
(dc Inc) double crochet increase {two double crochets in same stitch}
(dc dec) double crochet decrease

Notes: 
*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count, unless otherwise noted!
*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

Optional Flower

Ch 4, join the end to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring. (magic circle)

Round 1: (sc in the ring, ch 3) 6 times, join with a sl st to 1st sc 

Round 2: (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch3 space. Do Not join at end

Round 3: Now you begin working on the back side of the flower, *bpsc around the next sc of the last round, ch 4,  sk (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc)  Repeat from *6 times. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Round 4: (sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 4 sp, Do Not Join at end

*If you want to add another layer of petals, repeat Round 3, increasing the number of stitches in the chain by one, and Round 4, increasing the double crochets by two.

*Fasten off and weave in ends.  

*Sew on to headband or attach it to an alligator clip for a detachable flower.

Headwrap

Measures approx 20 inches long by

 5 1/2 inches in the center

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, ch 2, turn (1)

Row 2: dc Inc, ch 2, turn (2)

Row 3: dc in 1st st, dc Inc in last st, ch 2, turn (3)

Row 4: dc in 1st st, dc Inc in next st, dc in 
last st, ch 2, turn (4)

Row 5: dc in next 2 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last st, ch 2, turn (5)

Row 6: dc in next 2 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 2 sts, ch 2, turn (6)

Row 7: dc in next 3 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 2 sts, ch 2, turn (7)

Row 8: dc in next 3 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 3 sts, ch 2, turn (8)

Row 9: dc in next 4 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 3 sts, ch 2, turn (9)

Row10: dc in next 4 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 4 sts, ch 2, turn (10)

Row11: dc in next 5 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 4 sts, ch 2, turn (11)

Row12: dc in next 5 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 5 sts, ch 2, turn (12)

Row13: dc in next 6 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 5 sts, ch 2, turn (13)

Row 14: dc in next 6 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 6 sts, ch 2, turn (14)

Row 15: dc in next 7 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 6 sts, ch 2, turn (15)

Row 16: dc in next 7 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 7 sts, ch 2, turn (16)

Row 17: dc in next 8 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 7 sts, ch 2, turn (17)

Row 18: dc in next 8 sts, dc Inc in next st, dc in last 8 sts, ch 2, turn (18)

Row 19: dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (18)

Row 20: dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (18)

Row 21: dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (18)

Row 22: dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (18)

Row 23: dc in next 8 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 8 sts, ch 2, turn (17)

Row 24: dc in next 8 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 7 sts, ch 2, turn (16)

Row 25: dc in next 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 7 sts, ch 2, turn (15)

Row 26: dc in next 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 6 sts, ch 2, turn (14)

Row 27: dc in next 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 6 sts, ch 2, turn (13)

Row 28: dc in next 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 5 sts, ch 2, turn (12)

Row 29: dc in next 5 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 5 sts, ch 2, turn (11)

Row 30: dc in next 5 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 4 sts, ch 2, turn (10)

Row 31: dc in next 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last  4 sts, ch 2, turn (9)

Row 32: dc in next 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 3 sts, ch 2, turn (8)

Row 33: dc in next 3 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 3 sts, ch 2, turn (7)

Row 34: dc in next 3 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, ch 2, turn (6)

Row 35: dc in next 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, ch 2, turn (5)

Row 36: dc in next 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last st, ch 2, turn (4)

Row 37: dc in next st, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in last st, DO NOT TURN (3)

Row 38: chain 4, turn, sk 2 sts, sl st to join. {button hole} May need to be adjusted up or down one chain, depending on size of button used. Just make sure button will fit through.

*Sc evenly all the way around the edging of the Headwrap. 
*Fasten off & weave in ends.

*Sew a button on opposite end of button hole.

Legal stuff! Copyright 2014 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

Free Crochet Pattern - The Addison Headband

Hope you will enjoy this quick free pattern for a lace like open work headband!

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The Addison Headband

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 my images for any use! If you sell items made from my patterns please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Materials:

Worsted Weight (4) yarn ( I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby)

H - Hook (5.00mm)

Measuring Tape

Tapestry Needle

Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (sl st) slip stitch, (sk) skip, (sc) single crochet, 

(hdc) half double crochet, (bpsc) back post single crochet

Determine which size you’ll need. The headband will only stretch about 2 inches so be sure to measure a child if you can because not all head sizes will be the same as the chart below.

0-3 mo  approx. 13-15 inches, 3-6 mo   approx. 15-17 inches

6-12 mo approx. 17-19 inches, 1-3 years approx. 18-20 inches

4+ years approx. 19-22 inches, Pre-teen - Women’s - approx. 21-23 inches

Headband Pattern: 

Chain a multiple of 3 to the desired length un-stretched. **Example: 0-3 mo. ch 51 

Join with sl st, ch 1 (take care not to twist the ch)

Round 1: Sc in 1st ch and each ch around, join with a sl st.

Round 2: ch 4 {counts as 1st hdc & ch2}, sk 2 sts, *(hdc in next st, ch2, sk 2 sts), repeat from * around, join with sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch 4.

Round 3: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *(2 sc in each ch2 space, sc in next st), repeat from *  around, join with sl st to 1st sc. 

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

I love these headbands with interchangeable bows, clips and crochet flowers. You can even weave ribbon through the headband and tie a bow! 

Optional Flower: 

Using a size H hook - ch 4. Join the end to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring. (magic circle)

Round 1: (sc in the ring, ch 3) 6 times, join with a sl st to 1st sc 

Round 2: (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch3 space. Do Not join at end

Round 3: Now you begin working on the back side of the flower, *bpsc around the next sc of the last round, ch 4,  sk (ch 1, 3dc, ch 1, sc)  Repeat from *6 times. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Round 4: (sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 4 sp, Do Not Join at end

*If you want to add another layer of petals, repeat Round 3, increasing the number of stitches in the chain by one, and Round 4, increasing the double crochets by two.

Fasten off and weave in ends.  

Sew on to headband or attach it to an alligator clip for a detachable clip.

Hatchlings, Owls and Daisy!

Over the weekend I was able to get my two of my latest patterns edited and released. Check them out!

Hatchling Turtle - Cuddle Critter Cape - 

Newborn Photography Prop

Owlette Owl- Cuddle Critter Cape - 

Newborn Photography Prop

These can both be purchased for an instant download via Ravelry here or you can always purchase in my Etsy Shop. 

Speaking of Etsy I hit my 200th sale this weekend. Pattern sales are definitely the place to be. I took me a  year to get 100 sales but only two weeks to hit 200 and I'm absolutely thrilled with how much you love these newborn cape set. I have so many more in the works. I have trouble knowing which ones to do next and yet make on more unique than the last. 

I recently bought a new pattern. I've been wanting a great bonnet pattern. I bought a few and tried a few free ones and they just weren't working for me. So I when a different route and bought a pattern by the Inner Hooker (One of my favorite pattern writers) for the Flower bonnet. It worked up perfectly. I didn't have enough handspun merino on hand so I thought I'd try a different yarn (Yarn bee - Chincilla). This is what I came up with. I'm not sure what I think about it. What do you think? 

I'm trying to think of a fun design for a cape to go with it.

 I have in the works, a zebra, Sock monkey and dinosaur......and so many more ideas written out! I can't wait to design more. Many have asked for a butterfly and I think I've finally pinned down what to do for it. Can't wait to see how it comes out. 

Hope you've had a great Memorial Day! I've not even touched my hook. Spent the day outside in the warm weather in the sprinkler with the kiddos. 

The Addison Headband

UPDATED BLOG POST 

THIS IS NOW A FREE PATTERN

Click Below

THE ADDISON HEADBAND

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I thrilled to announce I finally wrote down a new pattern. I released it on Christmas Eve and have already sold a few. I've called it the Addison headband after Calleigh's cousin Addy. It's great for a beginner with basic crochet skills. I love the lacy look of it. They look great in any color  and go great with any detachable bows, clips and crochet flowers. This pattern does included a basic Crochet flower.

This pattern can be made in anysize from Newborn to Womens. I've included approximate measurements for each size in the instructions.

I hope you love it as much as I do. You do have permission to sell items make from this pattern but not the pattern itself. If you do sell items I just ask that you link back to me :)

Sewing & Shirring

Today I spent the evening sewing. I made a regular bandana dress but had to size it down for a 12 month old, a halloween themed bandana/pillowcase style dress for a 4 year old and then I had a plan to repurpose the Breast Cancer Bandana Dress with a new method called Shirring.

Shirring is sewing with elastic thread in the bobbin which causes the fabric to gather up. I've never done it but had seen several people posting tutorials for it. I don't think I did very good for the first time but I'm excited to try it again

I hadn't tried an actual pillowcase dress so I this is the first time I  put in armholes.  I think it looks so much cleaner than a regular bandana dress. Isn't this fabric adorable.

I also made my first fabric flower! I found this awesome blog that will show you 31 different types of flower to try!
Pink Paper Peppermints

Here is the breast cancer dress I did the shirring on. 

I'm finding so many fun things I want to sew! Can't wait to share them with you!

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!

Yo Yo Puffs

I was looking for new ideas today and came across this crochet Yo Yo Puff Pattern. I have made ribbon rosettes which are similar and are gaining popularity in the bow making world. I don't care to make the ribbon ones but I will.  I just really liked the crochet yo yos. I made several today and the possibilities are endless. I'll be making more of these to attach to hats and headbands and I'll also make regular clips too. I'm going to make up a bunch and try to make a skull cap out of them I think it will be super cute. If you like retro then these are totally for you! 

Shell Stitch Beanie

I found this great new crochet pattern for a hat today. I needed something new! You can find the pattern here - Shell Stitch Beanie

It's called the shell stitch beanie. I think the stitching makes it look elegant and sophisticated. The flower just adds the extra girly touch.  Plus it's detachable and can be used in hair or other interchangeable headbands and hats This one is 0-3 months but can be made in any size and a variety of other colors.