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.

Sunseeker Sunhat Crochet Pattern

Yikes it's been a few months since I released a new design. Guess I just needed a little time off and some inspiration. I'm very excited for this new pattern. Introducing....

The Sunseeker Sunhat

 My darling daughter Calleigh is the whole inspiration behind this design. We were at my Local Yarn Shop : Gourmet Yarn Company in OKC and she said I had to find golden yarn! It's her favorite color (at the moment). Then she saw it golden sparkly yarn! I don't work with lighter weight yarns often so I thought it would be a fun change, plus it was a cotton blend so something spring/summer would be a perfect choice. She picked out a style and design idea with a little bit of my help. 

She looooves her new hat and wants to wear it all the time. 

The hat is made with a lightweight yarn and small hook but don’t let that scare you. It works up fairly quickly. The design features floral diagonal clusters and a ruffle brim. Of course you could easily leave off the brim and make it a beanie. While the yarn can be ordered online from Casacade yarns. I’ve also included several substitute options from common craft shops that might be more accessible to you!

This hat is perfect for by the pool or how about a new hat to go with the Easter dress or spring dresses in general! 

Grab a copy of the Sunseeker Sunhat and make it for all the little girls who love the summer sun, flowers and ruffles! 

Wed April 2nd - Thur. April 3rd you can get $1.00 off the regular $4.50 price. 

You can find it in all my shops below!

Raverly

Etsy

Craftsy

Artfire

I can't wait to see your beautiful sun hats! Enjoy! 

Spring Pattern Sale

Spring is here! 

Time to make bunnies, duckies and flower bonnets! 

Here's is a chance to stock up on some great spring patterns designed my me!  

40% off crochet patterns in Raverly. Use code : CCCC40OFF at checkout. 

Now through the end of the March! 

Sale ends Midnight central March 31st. 

Here are some of my spring favorites! 

Textured Bunny Set, Bunny Cape Set, Fuzzy Duck Cape Set, 

Flower Bonnet Cape Set, & Lamb Cape Set

Don't forget about bugs! We've got ladybugs, bumble bees, butterflies and dragonflies! 

Don't forget to check out free patterns on the blog too! 

Spring Wreath Inspiration

It may still be winter but spring is in the air today! It was a gorgeous day in the 70s yesterday but today's high is in the low 80's. So I was ready to change out my winter wreath since we'll likely not get anymore traces of snow here in the the OKC Metro.

For my Spring Wreath I just wanted to keep it natural but keep the base reusable to change out for summer (although I'll probably just make a whole new one LOL) So all the pieces are just pinned in place. 

I started with a 12 inch styrofoam base and 1 Skein of Hobby Lobby's Cypress Haute Fur. 

I crocheted it double thick by just slip stitching around the entire foam with a N 10mm hook. I had just barely enough and if you want it really full I'd get 2 skeins. 

The rest of the details are free patterns I found online. 

The cute ami's my kids will love to have after the season to add to their ever growing stuffed animal collection! 

This Darling Bumble Bee free pattern can be found here.

Fuzzy Little Friends

This cute Ladybug is a free pattern from Lion Brand.com but you'll have to sign up first!

Amigurumi Ladybug 

This beautiful flower is by Stitch 11. 

My Daisy

I've really enjoyed making wreaths and I plan to make more each season! Do you like wreaths? Will you be making one for spring? 

Favecrafts Blog hop

I entered this in the favecrafts blog hop! Please come vote for my spring craft!! I'm #56!! 

Spring Seeds - Week 3

Here is my weekly update on my attempt to grow some tomatoes and watermelon :) Last week we saw no sign of the watermelon but this week is a new story 

tomatoes

watermelon

Hopefully this weekend we'll get some soil and bigger pots to put these in so they can get bigger!