Chain-less Foundation Heart Headband

Need a simple project for Valentines day! This one is perfectly sweet! 

Chain-less Foundation Heart Headband

Materials : Small amounts Thick and Thin Handspun Wool Yarn (wpi 3-4-5) 

I get mine from Ilashdesigns

N/P -15- hook (10.00 MM) 

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Measuring Tape 

You can really make this any size but I'm focusing on NB

(you can find a general sizing chart here for any size) 

For Newborn we want it to measure around 13 inches. This headband will have about a two inch stretch so it can fit 13-15 inches (nb-3month) 

We are going to use a method called a chain-less foundation. If you don't know how to do it. I have a video linked up to help here

Headband

- work a sc chain-less foundation for about 20 chs (measure your headband un-stretched. Should be about 13 inches long. You may need to increase or decrease your stitches based on the type of yarn used)

 Join to 1st ch, (be sure your work is not twisted ) Fasten off and weave in ends. 

*Note if you work your ends to the right side of the headband you can tie it off and the heart will cover it! 

Heart Appliqué

Pattern use with permission by Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs
-This is actually a design by my late Grandmother! 


 (N- Hook) -
Round 1 -Ch 3, work in the first ch from the END, 3 tr, 3 dc, chain 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 2, sl st, leave a 8 in tail of yarn, and pull to the back.


Closing the Hole in the Center:
Thread the tail of yarn on to the yarn needle, then on the back side of the heart draw the yarn through all the loops in the circle, and secure the yarn. Fasten off but leave about 8-10 inches to attach to headband. 


Attached the heart to the seam where we joined the headband. It will hide it nicely! Try to weave off your ends to the back stitches of the heart. That will keep your work secure and no knots of loose ends in the headband itself. 


*Other yarn options.
 I've seen several stores coming up with a non-wool thick and thin you can try these or you can also use your favorite bulky weight or two strands of worsted Weight for this project. Just be sure to measure your headband so that it is two inches smaller than the size of the head measurement  and it will come out fine!


If you have any questions or see any mistakes (which happen :P) Feel free to contact me using the contact tab and I will try to get back to you within 24 hrs!


Enjoy! 

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Dewdrops and Pixies

I've been working on a new pattern that I've now included with the original thick & thin Crochet Baby Beanie pattern I wrote. Its the basic Pixie hat with a optional chinstrap that can be added to either hat! It's like getting three patterns in one! 

Here are a few of the hats I've made from it! I think It's a super pattern and these whip up so fast! 

This gorgeous beauty is a one of a kind. It was a special surprise sent to me! I don't even know what to call it so lets go with Gorgeous Gem Pixie hat! 

I picked up this gorgeous yarn from Michaels called Dewdrops. It a blend that includes acrylic and mohair with adorable shiny sequins! This color is Pearl but also come in a few other shades of jewel tones, silver, black, teal, purple, cranberry! I want them all! :)

Here is the pixie chinstrap hat

The basic Beanie with chinstrap

If you'd like this pattern it's available for an instant download here or in my etsy! 

New Yarn, Creations and Ideas!

Hi, I've been a good girl and not bought anymore thick n' thin handspun and hand dyed yarn in a while. I love the yarn and it's always so lovely and fun to work with. I've justified it in my mind once I made money back from my original purchase I would let myself buy more. That was made easy when I wrote out my simple Thick N' Thin NB Beanie pattern. 

I can't believe how popular this pattern has been and with buying more of this yarn I plan to write out a few more patterns like a pixie/stocking cap, gnome hat, chin strap  hat and a few other things in mind.

I've only bought yarn from one seller and I just really love the colors she has to offer. Her shop is Ilashdesigns  -

I ordered -  Tea Party , Squirtguns andWoodland Faerie. 

I'm so excited to work with these today! 

Over the weekend I made up this adorable unicorn. My own design! 

I just love the Rainbow mane and tan horn. 

What do you think?

I also finished up the zebra hat and cuddle critter cape! Isn't this just adorable! 

I'm so excited because my photographer was able to do three newborn sessions this weekend and is in process of editing photos of them in some of my cuddle critter capes and other hats. I'm thrilled with the sneak peaks she's teased me with and can't wait to share them with you soon.

On a side note I only have one more week of Piano lessons, a recital and some finals to test the following week and schools out for summer! I'm thrilled to get to focus on my kiddos and crocheting this summer! 

Have a great week everyone!

Thick and Thin Baby Beanie Crochet Pattern

Last October I was drooling all over this lovely thick and thin yarn. It's expensive but I just had to try it! The picture above is what I bought - You can read more about it in this blog post

Thick & Thin Yarn


I tried to make a simple Nb hat with it before and was having trouble figuring out what to do. I couldn't really find any crochet patterns because this yarn is used a lot more with knitting. {I don't knit - I've tried and I don't like it} so this gorgeous yarn has been sitting in a bag in my stash untouched and that wasn't acceptable to me after what I spent on it. So tonight I grabbed a big hook and made a pattern myself and to my surprise it came out perfect the first time. I made up a few more and had the pattern tested and it's all ready to go!


Here are the hats! Aren't they gorgeous! 


You'll just need an N hook & some thick and thin yarn !
Fits 0-3 mo , 13-15 inches

This pattern can be purchased in my Ravelry shop - or directly on my blog! 

Soon in Etsy and Artfire.

I'm planning other new patterns with this yarn too so keep your eye out for it in the coming months. 

Don't Crochet? These hats will also be available to purchase soon aswell 

Thick and Thin Yarn

I've been hearing a lot about thick and thin yarn lately so I just had to try it. I was referred to Ilashdesigns on Etsy. She has so many lovely choices to choose from. I couldn't buy just one so I bought up a few.

This is Pumpkin patch- I loved the fall colors

This one is Called Frosty Feet and is great for winter tones 

This is called Goofin' Off- I just loved the bright colors

I plan to make some newborn hats with these! The textures and colors will make perfect photography props too! I'm sure I'll have new items to share very soon.