Crochet Hook Book

Hello all!

I hope this post finds you well!

Today I finished the project I started earlier this week - a crochet hook case made with a mix of crochet and sewing.

I could not be happier with the way it came out!  Well, maybe I could be a little happier, since the day I sewed the fabric, I was unable to sew in a straight line...but anyways...

The outside is just a simple crochet rectangle.  I crocheted a nice texture pattern, just to make it that much prettier.

The inside is where it gets a little messy.  But hey, I just started sewing, and am still very proud of how far my sewing has come in such a short time!

I made a simple fabric rectangle, with a simple pocket; then I sewed (what were supposed to be straight) seams to hold the hooks and a pair of scissors.

Then it was just a matter of attaching the crochet rectangle to the fabric rectangle.

For this, I decided to use embroidery thread and stitch around the fabric and through the bars of the single crochet border.

I made this as a present, but I cannot tell you who is going to be receiving it in the mail, since they might read this post before it's delivered.

I am going to have to make one for myself too, because I am in love!

If you want to order one, please email me, and I will be more than happy to make one for you!

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Racing Arrow Beanie

Happy Hump Day!

I am so excited about this post!  I have designed a new beanie, and am thrilled to share the pattern with all of you.

This pattern might seem intimidating to some, but I assure you, it is easy. Especially when you get into the groove of the pattern.  I took lots of progress shots, and will include those below the pattern.  Hopefully, they will help you, in case you have any questions.

So here it is!

Materials:
5mm crochet hook
Two colors of worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Large Needle

Pattern Notes:

·         Pattern is best worked with two colors, alternating every other row.  When changing from ‘Color A’ to ‘Color B’, do not fasten off yarn!  Carry the yarn up through the inside of the beanie.

To change colors: Work the last dc/Ldc as normal until the last two loops are on the hook, drop the current color of yarn and pick up second color pulling through last two loops on your hook, completing the stitch.

·         Starting at Round 2, the beginning ch 4 of each row counts as first dc and ch1 of the first V stitch.

·         When working a long double crochet (Ldc), remember that they are worked into the stitches, of the same color, two rows below (ie: the Ldc’s in row 5 are worked into the stitches from row 3, row 8 into row ).  If you do not know how to make a Ldc, click here for a YouTube video that will show how.

Abbreviations:

sl st – slip stitch

ch – chain

dc – double crochet

hdc – half double crochet

V stitch – (dc, ch1, dc) in same space

Ldc – long double crochet

beg – beginning

Pattern:

Ch 3

Round 1: 12 dc in 3^rd chain from hook, sl st into top of first dc

Round 2: ch4, 1 dc in first dc, V stitch in each dc around, sl st into 3^rdch of beg ch4

Round 3: sl st into ch1 space, ch4, dc in same space, *1Ldc between next to dc, V stitch in next ch1 sp** repeat from *to** around, ending with Ldc between last dc and beg ch3, sl st into 3^rdch of beg ch4 (12 V stitch, 12 Ldc)

Round 4: sl st into first ch1 space, ch4, dc in same space, *1Ldc between next dc and Ldc from previous row, 1Ldc between Ldc and next dc from previous row, V stitch in next ch 1 space** repeat from *to ** around, ending with 1Ldc between last Ldc and ch 4 of previous row, sl st into 3^rdch of beg ch4 (12 V stitch, 24 Ldc)

Round 5: sl st into first ch1 space, ch4, dc in same space, *1Ldc into each of the next 3Ldc from two rows down, V stitch into next ch1 space** repeat from *to** ending with 1Ldc in last Ldc two rows down, sl st into 3^rdch of beg ch4 (12 V stitch, 36 Ldc)

Round 6: sl st into first ch1 space, ch4, dc in same space, *Ldc into each of the next two Ldc from two rows below, V stitch into next ch1 space** repeat from *to** ending with 1Ldc in last Ldc from two rows down, sl st into 3^rdch of beg ch4 (12 V stitch, 24 Ldc)

Rounds 7-17: repeat rows 5 and 6, ending with row 5

Round 18: sl st into first ch1 space, ch1, hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, *Ldc into next Ldc from two rows below, 1hdc in next stitch, 1 Ldc in next Ldc from two rows below, 1hdc in each of the next 5 stitches** repeat from *to** around, end with Ldc in last Ldc from two rows down, sl st into first hdc.

Fasten Off and weave in ends.

As promised, here are some photos to help you out!

Changing Colors

1 - Complete last dc of row until only two loops left on hook

2 - Pull new color through last two loops leaving one loop of new color on hook

3 - Slip Stitch into directed stitch to close round

*When crocheting the initial 12 dc in the 3rd chain from the hook, crochet around the beginning tail.  Once you have slip stitched into the top of the 1st dc, pull the tail, and this will close the center hole.  Sew the tail around the center to keep it closed.*

Round 3

This is the first round where you need to crochet Ldc

The Ldc from this round are worked into the 12 double crochets from the first round.

Round 4

This is the first round working Ldc in the second color.

The Ldc from this round are worked into the top of the dc in the Vstitches from Round 2.  The last Ldc is worked into the ch3 from the beginning of Round 2.

Round 5

The first Ldc of each section is worked into the top of the dc in the Vstitch from Row 3.

The middle Ldc of each section is worked into the top of the Ldc from Row 3.

The last Ldc of each section is worked into the top of the dc in the Vstitch from Row 3.

After Row 5, the Ldc of each round are worked into the Ldc of the round 2 rows below (the last round of the same color you are currently working with.

I really hope you guys enjoy this pattern!

As with all my patterns: Feel Free to crochet for personal use, and to sell. All I ask is that you cite the pattern using this ChirpinBirdie blog.  The pattern itself is not to be redistributed, or sold.  If someone wants the pattern, again, please direct them back to this blog.

Best Wishes,

Alison

Perfect Wave Beanie Pattern

Hello Everyone!

I cannot believe that it has been almost a month since my last post.  I have been working on the blog to spruce it up and make it more user friendly.  I have some big ideas for 2013, and the way my blog is now just will not do!  No noticeable changes have been released yet, but they are coming!

Anyways, today I wanted to share my pattern for the Perfect Wave Beanie!  It is one of my most favorite beanie patterns to make and I have made many of them for friends, for Knots of Love, and for my ChirpinBirdie shop, on Etsy, where the colors can be customized to fit anybody!

The pattern seems to be popular on Instagram too, since many people have asked me for the pattern.  Well, today I finally wrote down what I did and made it into a pattern...yay me!

Perfect Wave Beanie


Materials Needed:
Size 5mm crochet hook
About 3-4 ounces each of two different color yarns in worsted weight
Scissors
Needle to sew in the ends

Abbreviations Used:
Ch = Chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

Pattern:

Chain 2

Round 1: 12 hdc in second ch from hook, sl st into first hdc (12 hdc)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch, sl st into first hdc (24 hdc)
Round 3: ch 1, 1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch, *1hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch** repeat from * to ** around, drop color A, and sl st with Color B into first hdc (36 hdc)

Round 4: ch 1, 1hdc in first two stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, *1 hdc in each of the next two stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch** repeat from * to ** around, sl st into first hdc (48 hdc)
Round 5: ch 1, hdc in first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, *1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch** repeat from * to ** around, sl st into first hdc (60 hdc)
Round 6: ch1, 1 hdc in first four stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, *1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch** repeat from * to ** around, drop Color B and sl st into first hdc with Color A (72 hdc)

Round 7 - 8: ch 2, 1 dc in first st, 1 dc in  each of the next 3 stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next two stitches, *1 sc in each of the next four stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next two stitches, 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next two stitches** repeat from * to ** around, sl st into first dc (72 stitches)
Row 9: ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch around, drop Color A and sl st into first sc with Color B

Row10 - 11: ch 1, 1 sc in each of the first four stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next two stiches, *1 dc in each of the next four stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next two stitches, 1 sc in each of the next four stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next two stitches** repeat from * to ** around, sl st into first sc (72 stitches)
Row 12: ch 1, sc in each st around, drop Color B and sl st into first sc with Color A

Continue Rows 7 - 12 until desired length

Row 22: ch 1, hdc in each stitch, finish off

Pattern Notes:
  - The color is changed every three rows.  You can finish off at the end of every third row if you like, but I recommend just dropping the current color and using a slip stitch to start the new color.  There are less ends to weave in, and it makes it harder to tell where the joining in when the hat is being worn.

Here is how the first slip stitch looks:

This is what the inside looks like with all of the yarn being carried up on the inside:

Carrying all of the yarn up on the inside also makes it easier for the person wearing the beanie wear it rightside out!  It is always a pet peeve for me to see somebody wearing a hat inside out...

***Important Update***

After posting a link to this blog post on Facebook, it was brought to my attention that a the designer of Playin' Hooky Designs has a pattern for a very similar style hat. The way the hat is worked up in her pattern is a little different from the way I use to work up my version. In no way was I trying to rip off her design, and the design for her Brain Waves Beanie is also available for free!  She even has a version for to fit little boys.  So please, check out her blog and her many fantastic patterns.

Well, that is the pattern!  I hope you all enjoy!  As always, if you have any questions, you can comment here or email me.  Also, if you would like a very nice looking PDF file of this pattern, you can email me with the pattern name in the subject line, and I will email it to you.  My email is over on the right >>>>

~Best Wishes~