Sunday Charity Crochet

Happy Monday!

I just realized that I never did a post about last week's charity crochet, so this will be a two week post!  Although, there is not much to show...

I am trying to figure out the best way to make this pattern that is in my head, come in to reality, and I have spent much of my time trying to work it out perfectly.

It is almost perfect!

After spending so much time on trying to work out that beanie, I needed a brain numbing project.

So, I made some Soft, Chewy Chocolate Chip & Walnut Oatmeal Cookies, and sat down to crochet a mindless beanie.

I made a child size beanie, using yarn that has been in my stash for over 3 years.  I know it is Bernat Satin yarn, but I don't know the name of the color, and the wrapper is long gone.

I also made another Bloomin' Heart, to sew onto this simple hdc beanie.

I crocheted this beanie last weekend...

But didn't make a post last week.  

This is a toddler size beanie, and all of the yarn info can be found on my last Sunday Charity Crochet post.

I think next weekend I will go back to work on the hexagon blanket that I started a few weeks ago!

Please, remember to use the hashtag #sundaycharitycrochet - to share your charity crochet!

Fun Flower Coaster

Happy Thursday!

I hope this blog post finds you well...or that when you found this blog post, you are doing well...you know what I mean! I hope that you are happy and healthy!

I was recently part of a handmade coaster swap through Instagram, and found a cute owl coaster pattern to send to my partner.

The pattern for this coaster can be found here.

This got me in the coaster making mood, so last night I decided to make myself one.  But I did not want an owl...I know, I know, they are the 'in' thing right now, but they are not MY thing.  So I didn't know what I wanted, but my water for tea was already on to boil and I needed a coaster FAST!

So, I sat down and just started to crochet and came up with this.

It is very simple, and only takes a few minutes to make.

You will need:
Small amount of 3 different colors of worsted weight yarn
5.0 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Large needle

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet

Pattern:

Round 1: ch 4, in 4th ch from hook dc 11 times, sl st in top of ch 3 to form circle.  FO

Round 2: with CB, sl st between any two dc from previous round, ch 3 (counts as first dc) and dc in same space, in next space and in each space around 2 dc, sl st into top of ch 3, FO (24 dc, all worked in the space between the dc from previous round)

Round 3: with CC, slip st into any dc from previous round, ch 1 *hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch** repeat from *to** around, DO NOT fasten off (36 hdc)

Round 4: ch 1, *sc in first stitch, skip two stitches, 7 dc in next stitch** repeat from *to** around. sl st into first sc, FO

Sew in your ends and you have cute little flower coaster.

I hope you all enjoy this pattern!

Feel free to use this pattern for personal use.  You may also sell the finished items you make with this pattern, but be sure to reference back to this blog for the pattern.  Thank you kindly!

~Best Wishes~

Easy Puffy Headband

Hello All!

I hope your week is starting out well. I wanted to share with you a pattern for a cute headband made with the puff stitch. This headband works up so quickly and is perfect to bring some sparkle to a gloomy day.

You will need:

5.0mm crochet hook

Appoximately 2 ounces of worsted weight yarn

scissors

large needle

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

PS = Puff Stitch

*If you need to learn how to do the puff stitch, please look at my free pattern for Puffing Warm Fingerless Gloves**

Pattern:

ch 60

slip stitch into first chain to form ring

Row 1: ch1, 1hdc in first ch and in each ch around, sl st into first hdc (60 hdc)

Row 2: ch 2, PS in first hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc, *PS in next hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc** repeat from *to** around, sl st into first PS (30 PS and 30 ch 1 spaces)

Row 3-6: sl st into first ch 1 space, ch 2, PS in same ch 1 space, ch 1, *PS in next ch 1 sp, ch 1** repeat around from *to** sl st into first PS (30 PS and 30 ch 1 spaces)

Row 7: ch 1, 1hdc in same space, *1hdc in ch 1 space, 1 hdc in PS** repeat around from *to** sl st into first hdc (60 hdc)

Fasten off and weave in ends

This headband can be worn as is now, or you can snazzy it up with a flower!

I added a golden flower to this teal headband. 

This headband will be part of a giveaway on my ChirpinBirdie Facebook page.

The giveaway will begin on Wednesday, January 30th 2013.

**Feel free to use this pattern for person use, and to sell.  All I ask is that you give me credit for the pattern by citing this ChripinBirdie blog.**

~Best Wishes~