Hippo Beanie Hat- Infant Sizes- Free Pattern

Finally got around to making an infant sized Hippo beanie hat.

Baby Henry modeling the Hippo Hat

 

Materials:

H Hook

G Hook

Worsted weight yarn in your choice of color for the main body of hat, inner ears, nostrils, and bow. Worsted weight yarn in white and black
Stitch marker (if desired)
Tapestry needle 

Abbreviations:
Ch= chain
dc= double crochet
hdc= half double crochet (half treble crochet)
hdc2tog= half double crochet two together
sc= single crochet
sc2tog= single crochet two together
sl st= slip stitch
st= stitch
sts= stitches

 

Body of Hat

With H hook and with main color

0-3 months

Chain 4, join to first st with slst to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and do 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next st and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 2 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44)

Round 5: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 10 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (48)

Rounds 6-10: Ch 2 in same st do 1 dc, do one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (48)

Round 11: ch 1 in same st do 1 sc, do one SC in each remaining ST in round, join to first ST in round with a sl st. Fasten off (48 sc)

3-6 months

Chain 4, join to first st with slst to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and do 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next st and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 2 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44)

Round 5: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 10 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (48)

Round 6: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 11 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (52)

Rounds 7-11: Ch 2 in same st do 1 dc, do one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (52 dc)

Round 12: ch 1 in same st do 1 sc, do one SC in each remaining ST in round, join to first ST in round with a sl st. Fasten off (52 sc)

6-12 months

Chain 4, join to first st with slst to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and do 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next st and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 2 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44)

Round 5: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 10 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (48)

Round 6: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 11 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (52)

Round 7: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 12 sts and 2 dc in the next stitch *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (56)

Rounds 8-12: Ch 2 in same st do 1 dc, do one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st

Round 13: ch 1 in same st do 1 sc, do one SC in each remaining ST in round, join to first ST in round with a sl st. Fasten off (56 sc)

Eyes (make 2)

With G hook and with black make a magic loop, and ch 2.
round 1: make 6 SC in the loop and pull the loop tight, sl st to the top of the first st. Fasten off. (6 sc)
round 2: switch to white ch 1, and do 2 hdc in each stitch sl st to the top of the first st. Fasten off. (12 HDC)

Outer Ears (Make 2)

with G hook and in main color Ch5

Row 1: SC in each stitch, skipping the first CH. (4SC), turn and ch 1

Row 2: 2 SC in first stich, SC in next 2, 2 SC in last stitch. turn and ch 1 (6SC)

Row 3: SC in each stitch,(6 SC) turn and ch 1

Row 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, 2 SC in last stitch. turn and ch 1 (8SC)

Row 5: SC in each stitch. turn and ch 1 (8 SC)

Row 6: SC2TOG, SC in next 4, SC2TOG last 2 stitches. (6SC)

Row 7: SC2TOG, SC in next 2, SC2TOG last 2 stitches. (4SC)

Row 8: SC2TOG, SC2TOG. (2SC)

SC around ear (do this two times), only put one SC in each corner so ear will start to "cup".

Inner Ears (Make 2)

with G hook and in accent color Ch5

Row 1: SC in each stitch, skipping the first CH. (4SC), turn and ch 1

Row 2: 2 SC in first stich, SC in next 2, 2 SC in last stitch. turn and ch 1 (6SC)

Row 3: SC in each stitch,(6 SC) turn and ch 1

Row 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, 2 SC in last stitch. turn and ch 1 (8SC)

Row 5: SC in each stitch. turn and ch 1 (8 SC)

Row 6: SC2TOG, SC in next 4, SC2TOG last 2 stitches. (6SC)

Row 7: SC2TOG, SC in next 2, SC2TOG last 2 stitches. (4SC)

Row 8: SC2TOG, SC2TOG. (2SC)

switch to main color, ch 1 and SC around ear, only put one SC in each corner so ear will start to "cup". Leave long tail for sewing the inner ear onto outer ear

Mouth

with G hook Ch 20

Row 1: Hdc into the third chain, hdc across. Turn (18 hdc)

Row 2 Ch 2, hdc across. Turn (18 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in next 14 st, hdc2tog. Turn (16)

Row 4: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in next 12 st, hdc2tog. Turn (14)

Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in next 10 st, hdc2tog. Turn (12)

Ch 1, sc around edges, bottom, and top of mouth. Join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing the mouth onto the hat.

Teeth (make 2)

Tooth #1

with G hook

Row 1: On bottom row of mouth attach yarn with a sl st on the 2^nd st of the row. SC in same st. SC in next 3 sts. Turn and chain 1. (4)

Row 2: SC in each st in row, Turn and ch 1.

Row 3: SC in each st in row. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Tooth #2

Row 1:Holding mouth upside down count 7 st to the left of the inner edge of tooth #1. Attach yarn with a sl st in the 8^th st. SC in the same st. SC in the next 3 st. Turn and ch 1 (4)

Row 2: SC in each st in row, Turn and ch 1.

Row 3: SC in each st in row. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Nostrils (make 2)

With G hook and in same color as inner ears
Ch 4, join to first st with a sl st.

Round 1: Chain 1 make 6 SC in ring. Join to to first st with a sl st. Fasten off and leave long tail to sew onto mouth

Bow (optional)

With G hook and in color of your choice, Ch 16
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (14 hdc)
Rows 2- 8: Hdc in each st. Turn, Ch 2. Fasten off

Take a long strand of yarn in the same color as the bow and wrap around the middle of the bow to draw it in. Wrap several times. Tie the ends in the back of the bow. Using the yarn needle weave the ends into the bow to hide then use these same ends to sew onto the hat. Sew the middle of the bow and bottom of the bow onto the hat.

Note: Please do not copy, post, and/or sell this pattern and claim it to be your own. You may sell finished items made from this pattern for profit but please give me credit for the pattern and include a link to my blog.

Day of the Dead- Harry Potter (link to free pattern)

Here is a cute Day of The Dead- Harry Potter I embroidered.  I turned mine into a Christmas Tree ornament and gave it to a friend as a gift.  This was really quick and fun project to embroider.  Want to make your own?  Here is a link to the FREE pattern! 

http://thecraftycauldron.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/potter-day-of-the-dead-embroidery-pattern/

Crocheted Football Beanie- Free Pattern

Here is the pattern I created for my football beanie.  I used a J hook and the hat came out slightly bigger than I liked so I suggest using an I or H hook if you want a smaller size. This hat will fit a child, teen, or adult depending on the size hook you use.  The larger the hook, the larger the hat!

Materials:

Any worsted weight yarn in brown and white

J Hook (for adult size hat)

I or H Hook (for child sized hat)

Abbreviations:

ch= chain

hdc= half double crochet

sc= single crochet

sc2tog= single crochet two together

sl st= slip stitch

st/sts= stitch/stitches

Main Body of Hat

Magic ring, chain 1, make 11 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds (if you're not sure how to crochet in rounds here's a tutorial http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Tutorials/How-to-Crochet-in-the-Round )

Round 2: hdc in each st around (11 hdc)
Round 3: 2 hdc in each st around (22 hdc )
Round 4: hdc in each st around (22 hdc)
Round 5: 2 hdc in first st, HDC St in next st, repeat around (33 hdc)
Round 6: 2 hdc in first st, HDC in next 2 sts, repeat around (44 hdc )
Round 7: 2 hdc in first st, HDC in next 10 st, repeat around (48 hdc) Switch to white
Round 8: 2 hdc in first st, HDC in next 11 st, repeat around (52 hdc)

Round 9: 2 hdc in first st, HDC in next 12 st, repeat around (56 hdc)

Round 10: 2 hdc in first st, HDC in next 13 st, repeat around (60 hdc) Switch back to brown

Round 11: 2 hdc in first st, HDC in next 14 sts, repeat around (64 hdc)

Rounds 12-18: hdc in each st around (64 hdc) Switch to White

Rounds 19-21: hdc in each st around (64 hdc) Switch to brown and begin earflap #1. Do not turn

Earflap #1

Row 1: sc in the next 12 sts across. Turn and Ch 1 (12 sc)

Row 2: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (12 sc)

Row 3: sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (10 sc)

Row 4: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (10 sc)

Row 5: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (8 sc)

Row 6: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (8 sc)

Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (6 sc)

Row 8: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (6 sc)

Row 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (4 sc)

Row 10: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (4 sc)

Row 11: sc2tog, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (2 sc)

Row 12: sc2tog. Fasten off and begin Earflap #2 (1 sc)

Earflap #2

Row 1: count 23 stitches to the right attach yarn in 24th st with a slst, sc in same st and in the next 11 sts. Turn and ch 1 (12)

Row 2: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (12 sc)

Row 3: sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (10 sc)

Row 4: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (10 sc)

Row 5: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (8 sc)

Row 6: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (8 sc)

Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (6 sc)

Row 8: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (6 sc)

Row 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (4 sc)

Row 10: sc in each st across. Turn and Ch 1 (4 sc)

Row 11: sc2tog, sc2tog. Turn and Ch 1 (2 sc)

Row 12: sc2tog. Turn and ch 1. sc around the entire bottom and earflaps of hat (I did 2 rounds of this but 1 round would also work just fine) Fasten off.

Laces

ch9

Sk first ch closest to hook and sc in each st across (8 sc). Fasten Off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto hat. This will be the vertical part of your laces

ch32. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing onto hat. This will be the horizontal part of your laces.

Look at the picture below as a guide. If my explanation isn't making any sense.

Note: Please do not copy, post, and/or sell this pattern and claim it to be your own. You may sell finished items made from this pattern for profit but please give me credit for the pattern and include a link to my blog.

Football Beanie Hat Sneak Peek

My mom's neighbor's daughter's family is going through a tough time.  So my mom commissioned me to make some hats for the neighbor's grandchildren to help cheer them up.  Here is a Football Beanie style hat that I designed and crocheted for the neighbor's grandson.  I hope to have the pattern posted in the next few days.

Crocheted Hippo Beanie- Free Pattern

Size: Toddler/Preschooler

Click here for infant sizes:  http://thecraftyflutist.blogspot.com/2014/01/hippo-beanie-hat-infant-sizes-free.html

Materials:




H Hook
Worsted weight yarn in your choice of color for the main body of hat, inner ears, nostrils, and bow. Worsted weight yarn in white and black
Stitch marker (if desired)
Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:




Ch= chain
dc= double crochet
hdc= half double crochet (half treble crochet)
hdc2tog= half double crochet two together
sc= single crochet
sc2tog= single crochet two together
sl st= slip stitch
st= stitch
sts= stitches
Body of hat
Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring
Round 1: Ch 2 and do 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11)
Round 2: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22)
Round 3: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next st and 2 dc in the next st *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33)
Round 4: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 2 sts and 2 dc in the next st *repeat* oin to first st in round with a sl st (44)
Round 5: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 10 sts and 2 dc in the next st *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (48)
Round 6: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 11 sts and 2 dc in the next st *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (52)
Round 7: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 12 sts and 2 dc in the next st *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (56)
Round 8: Ch 2 in same stitch do 2 dc, do one dc in next 12 sts and 2 dc in the next st *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (60)
Rounds 9- 14: Ch 2 in same st do 1 dc, do one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (60)
Round 15: ch 1 in same st do 1 sc, do one sc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st. Fasten off

Eyes (make 2)
with black make a magic loop, and ch 2.
Round 1: make 6 SC in the loop and pull the loop tight, sl st to the top of the first st. Fasten off. (6 sc)
Round 2: switch to white and ch 1 in the same st do 2 hdc, and then do 2 HDC in each stitch in the round. Join with a sl st to the top of the first st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew eye onto hat.. (12 HDC)

Outer Ears (Make 2)
in main color ch5
Row 1: skip the ch nearest to the hook sc in each remaining st. Turn and ch 1 (4 sc).
Row  2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2, 2 sc in last st. turn and ch 1 (6 sc)
Row  3: sc in each st, turn and ch 1 (6 sc)
Row  4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4, 2 sc in last stitch. turn and ch 1 (8 sc)
Rows 5- 7: sc in each st. turn and ch 1 (8 sc)
Row  8: sc2tog, sc in next 4, sc2tog last 2 sts. (6 sc)
Row  9: sc2tog, Ssc in next 2, sc2tog last 2 sts. (4sc)
Row  10: sc2tog, sc2tog. (2sc)
sc around ear (do this two rounds of this)

Inner Ear (Make 2)
in accent color, Ch5
Row 1: sc in each stitch, skipping the first ch. Turn and ch 1 (4 sc)
Row  2: 2 sc in first st one sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in last st. Turn and ch 1 (6 sc)
Row  3: sc in each st. Turn and ch 1 ,(6 sc)
Row 4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st. turn and ch 1 (8 sc)
Row  5- 7: sc in each st. turn and ch 1 (8 sc)
Row  8: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog last 2 sts. (6 sc)
Row  9: sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog last 2 sts. (4 sc)
Row  10: sc2tog, sc2tog. (2 sc) Fasten off
switch to main color, ch 1 and sc around ear. Fasten off

Mouth
Ch 22
Row 1: hdc into the third chain, hdc across. Turn and ch 2. (20 hdc)
Row 2: hdc2tog, hdc in next 16 st, hdc2tog. Turn and ch 2 (18 hdc)
Row 3: hdc2tog, hdc in next 14 st, hdc2tog. Turn and ch 2 (16 hdc)
Row 4: hdc2tog, hdc in next 12 st, hdc2tog. Turn and ch 2 (14 hdc)
Row 5: hdc2tog, hdc in next 10 st, hdc2tog. Turn and ch 2 (12 hdc)
Row 6: hdc2tog, hdc in next 18 st, hdc2tog. Do not turn (10 hdc)
Ch 1, sc around edges, bottom, and top of mouth. Join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off and leave a very long tail for sewing the mouth onto the hat. 

Teeth (make 2)
Tooth #1
Row 1: On bottom row of mouth attach yarn with a sl st on the third of the row. sc in same st. sc in next 3 sts. Turn and chain 1. (4)
Row 2: sc in each st in row, Turn and ch 1.
Row 3: sc in each st in row. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Tooth #2Row 1: Holding mouth upside down, count 11 sts to the left of the inner edge of tooth #1. Attach yarn with a sl st in the twelfth st. sc in the same st. sc in the next 3 st. Turn and ch 1 (4)
Row 2: sc in each st in row, Turn and ch 1.
Row 3: sc in each st in row. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Nostrils (make 2)In same color as inner ears
Ch 4, join to first st with a sl st.
Round 1: Ch 2 make 6 dc in ring. Join to to first st with a sl st. Fasten off and leave long tail to sew onto mouth

Bow (optional)
in color of your choice, Ch 16
Row 1: hdc in third ch from hook. hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (14 hdc)
Rows 2- 10: hdc in each st. Turn and ch 2. Fasten off at the end of row 10.

Take a long strand of yarn in the same color as the bow and wrap around the middle of the bow to draw it in. Wrap several times. Tie the ends in the back of the bow. Using the yarn needle weave the ends into the bow to hide then use these same ends to sew onto the hat. Sew the middle of the bow and bottom of the bow onto the hat.

Note: Please do not copy, post, and/or sell this pattern and claim it to be your own. You may sell finished items made from this pattern for profit but please give me credit for the pattern and include a link to my blog.



  
 

Grumpy Cat Beanie. Free Pattern

Crocheted Grumpy Cat Beanie

My lovely model Astrid modeling the beanie.

I wanted to make a Grumpy Cat beanie but couldn't find any patterns that I liked, so I created my own!  I think that next time around I will use a darker pink so the mouth will show up better.  Here is the pattern that I came up with.  This is my first time writing a pattern so I hope it makes sense.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in: off white , black, white (optional) ,blue, dark brown, pink

J hook

H Hook

stitch marker (optional)

tapestry needle for sewing on eyes, ears, nose, and mouth

Abbreviations:
Ch- Chain
HDC- half double crochet
sc- Single Crochet
sc2tog- single crochet 2 together
sl st- slip stitch
st- stitch

Size Adult

Main Hat (off white, with J hook) (If you have a favorite basic beanie pattern feel free to use it, I used a HDC pattern to make it easier to embroider on the mouth)

Magic ring, chain 1, make 11 SC in ring, continue to crochet in rounds
Round 2: HDC in each stitch around (11 )
Round 3: 2 HDC in each stitch around (22 )
Round 4: HDC in each stitch around (22)
Round 5: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC St in next stitch, repeat around (33 )
Round 6: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2 stitches, repeat around (44 )
Round 7: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 10 stitches, repeat around (48)
Round 8: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 11 stitches, repeat around (52)

Round 9: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 12 stitches, repeat around (56)

Round 10: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 13 stitches, repeat around (60)

Round 11: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 14 stitches, repeat around (64)

Round 12: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 15 stitches, repeat around (68)

Round 13-20: HDC in each stitch around (68) Fasten off

Eyes: (H Hook)

with black make a magic ring, and ch 2.

Round 1: magic ring, make 10 SC in the loop and pull the loop tight, sl st to the top of the first st tie off.

Round 2: switch to blue ch 1, and do 2 HDC in each stitch sl st to the top of the first st, tie off and switch to white (if you do not want white in your eyes continue with blue on round 3).

Round 3: ch 2, do 2 HDC in the first st, 1 HDC in the next st, repeat around, sl st to the top of the first st, tie off leaving a long tail to sew on the eye around the bottom.
switch to Brown and start just above the tail from round 3 (this will be the top half of the eye).
Row 1: ch 1, then do 1 SC in the next 14 sts, chain 1 and turn and work back sk the first st, then do 1 HDC in the next 12 sts, sl st in the last st and tie off leaving a long tail to sew on the top half of the eye. (I folded this part of the eye down and sewed on to the rest of the rest to make it look more like an eyelid, this is optional)

On bottom half of eye:

Row 1: Ch 1, the do 1 SC in the next 15 sts, ch 1 and turn and work back (16)

Row 2: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next stitch *repeat* fasten off  (22)

Nose (With Pink and H Hook )

Ch 4
2 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, 3 sc in last ch. Do not turn. Work in the opposite side of the ch. Sc in next ch, sc in next st. Sc in same chain as the first sc worked. (8 sc)

Ears (make 2 with brown and J Hook, use H hook if you would like slightly smaller ears)

ch 10, leave a long tail for sewing the ear onto the hat.

Row 1: skip ch closest to hook and sc across - (9)

Rows 2 &3: sc in each st (9)

Row 4: sc2tog , sc in each remaining st in row (8)

Row 5: sc2tog , sc in each remaining st in row (7)

Row 6: sc2tog , sc in each remaining st in row (6)

Row 7: sc2tog , sc in each remaining st in row (5)

Row 8: sc2tog , sc in each remaining st in row (4)

Row 9: sc2tog , sc in each remaining st in row (3)

Row 10: sc2tog, sc in each remaining st in row (2)

Row 11: sc2tog (1),

Finish the ear by sc in each stitch around the outer edges of the ear.Fasten off

Final Assembly:

Sew on eyes, ears,  and nose. Embroider on mouth using a backstitch. 

Note: This pattern is intended for private, non-commercial use. You may sell
items made from this pattern for charity, but please no commercial sales of
items from this pattern.  Please do not copy and/or sell this pattern and claim it to be your own.