Big Puff, Little Slouch Beanie

Hello Everyone!

Can you believe January is over?  It is crazy for me to think about, but I am very happy about it because it means that I am that much closer to moving to the Bay Area!!! EEEEKKK!  I am so excited for so many reasons!

Well I don't know if you have noticed yet, but I am crazy for puff stitches lately.  This pattern will solidify my craziness for puff!  I hope you all enjoy.

I am not giving this gray slouch away! It is all mine!

Materials Needed:
5.0mm crochet hook
2-3 oz of worsted weight yarn (Photos feature Red Heart)
scissors
large needle

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
PS - Puff Stitch
VPS - (PS, ch1, PS, ch1) in same space

Pattern Note:
This pattern is easily worked with one or two colors.
I am working this pattern with two colors so that the stitches are easier to see in photos.  If you would like to work with two colors, pull the new color through the last sl st of the row.  I carried both color up the inside of the beanie, so that there was less ends to weave in.

Pattern:

ch 3, sl st into first ch to form ring

Row 1: ch 2, *PS, ch 1* repeat 6 times, sl st to first PS (7 PS and 7 ch 1 spaces)

Row 2: sl st into first ch 1 sp, ch 1,  (hdc, ch 1, hdc, ch 1) and in each ch 1 sp around, sl st into first hdc (14 hdc and 14 ch 1 spaces)

Row 3: sl st into first ch 1 space, ch 2, *PS, ch 1, VPS in next ch 1 space** repeat from *to** around, sl st into first PS (21 PS and 21 ch 1 spaces)

Row 4: sl st into first ch 1 sp, ch 1, (hdc, ch 1, hdc, ch 1)in first ch 1 space, (hdc, ch1) in next ch 1 space, *(hdc, ch 1, hdc, ch 1) in each of the next two ch 1 spaces, (hdc, ch 1) in next ch 1 space** repeat from *to** around, sl st into first hdc (35hdc and 35 ch 1 spaces)

Row 5: sl st into first ch 1 space, ch 2, (PS, ch 1) in first ch 1 space and in each ch 1 space around (35 PS and 35 ch 1 spaces)

Row 6: sl st into first ch 1 space, ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) in first ch 1 space in each ch 1 space around, sl st into first hdc (35 hdc and 35 ch 1 spaces)

Row 7 - 23: repeat rows 5 and 6

Row 24: sl st into top of first PS, ch 1, *1sc in top of PS, 1 sc in ch1 space** repeat from *to** around, sl st into first sc (70 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

I am in love with this slouch!

Here are some pictures of the first few rows, just in case you need some visualization.

Row 1

Slip Stitch with a different color, if you want to make the two color version.

Row2

Row 3

Close up view of row 4

Complete view of row 4

Row 5

Finished!

My supervisor is never far away.  He always makes certain that I am getting my work done.

~Best Wishes~

Easy Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

Hello!

I have been on a crocheting spree this past week!  It has been wonderful, and I fee so productive.

Yesterday, for one of my projects, I made an ear warmer, but did not follow a pattern.

Yup, that is the one!  I made this adorable ear warmer yesterday, posted this collage on Instagram (follow me @chirpinbirdie) and was asked for the pattern.

I love when I make something up and a fellow crochet artist likes it so much that they ask for a pattern!  So, today's project consisted of another headband, and writing down a pattern for it.

First some abbreviations:

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

You will need some worsted weight yarn and a size H/5.0mm hook.

Now lets begin!

Ch 56

Row 1 - 2 dc in second chain from hook, *skip the next two chains, 1 sc and 2 dc in next chain**, repeat from * to ** until there are only 3 chains left, skip two chains and 1 sc in last chain

Row 2 - ch 1 and turn, 2 dc in first st (the sc from the previous row), *skip two dc, 1sc and 2 dc in next stitch (the sc from the previous row)** repeat from * to ** until the end and then 1 sc in the turning chain

Continue row 2 until you have your desired thickness.  I like 9 rows, and then end off.

You can change colors by simply fastening off the current color and slip stitching the new color into the last sc of the previous row.  Then just as before continue following row 2.

Now, you have a beautiful rectangle!  

Decide which side you like best, and fold it so that side is on the inside and the two ends are together.  Next you simply sew the two ends together.

It is that easy!  You have just completed a fabulous ear warmer!

Of course, you can leave it just the way it is and it will be great!  Or you can follow your favorite flower pattern and sew it on to the band to make it spectacular.  

This is the flower I put on my band.  It is actually two flowers sewn together.

Here is the finished product.

I hope you enjoy this pattern!  Have fun with it and show me all of the beautiful colors you use on the ChirpinBirdie Facebook page

UPDATE: There is now a matching fingerless glove pattern to match this headband!  April Reeves has the pattern available as a free Ravelry download.  Make sure to thank her for the free pattern!

~Best Wishes~