Top Knot Hat - Free Crochet Pattern

Top Knot Hat 
(US Crochet terms)

Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain
Dc = Double Crochet
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Rnd(s) = Round(s)

Skill Level: Easy

Supplies:
- Worsted Weight Yarn
- Crochet hook size US H-8/5.0mm
- Stitch Markers
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors

Gauge: 8 dc and 5 rows = 2" (10 cm) square

Size:
0-3 months (13-15" head circumference)

Notes:
Hat is worked in a continuous round, do NOT join.
Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.

Start with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a dc), 6 dc in ring. (6 dc)
Rnds 2-5: 1 dc in each st around. (6 dc)
Rnd 6: 2 dc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next, 2 dc in next 3 sts. (11 dc)
Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st around. (11 dc)
Rnds 8-10: repeat round 7. (11 dc)
Rnd 11: 2 dc in each st around, (22 dc)
Rnd 12: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next) 11 times. (33 dc)
Rnd 13: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) 11 times. (44 dc)
Rnds 14-20: 1 dc in each st around. Join with a slip stitch.
Fasten off. With yarn needle, weave in loose tail.

Finishing:
Make a simple knot with your fingers with the skinny tip you made (rounds 1-10), wrap the tip around your fingers and pull it through to create the knot.

Mini Easter Baskets {Free Crochet Pattern}

We love holidays at our house. We love to decorate, to celebrate and to give gifts. However, gift giving can turn out expensive, so I try to be creative.

My kids are giving their teachers and friends these mini crochet baskets filled with 5 or 6 little chocolate eggs that can be found at pretty much any grocery store for a very reasonable price this time of year.

Supplies: 
- Crochet Hook size H-8/5.0mm
- Worsted Weight Yarn
- Scissors
- Satin ribbon (optional)

Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Sl St = Slip Stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
BPhdc = Back Post Half Double Crochet
FPhdc = Front Post Half Double Crochet

Instructions:
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), hdc 9 into ring, join with a sl st. (10 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc into each hdc from previous round, join with a sl st. (20 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 1, BPhdc into each st around, join with a sl st. (20 BPhdc)
Round 4: Ch 1, (BPhdc into the next 2 sts, FPhdc in the next 2 sts) 5 times, join with a sl st.
Round 5: Ch 1, (FPhdc into the next 2 sts, BPhdc in the next 2 sts) 5 times, join with a sl st.
Round 6: Repeat round 5.
Round 7: Sl st around. Do not fasten off. (20 sl sts)
Handle: Ch 15, sl st on the other side of the basket to make the handle, turn and sl st in each ch to make handle firmer. Fasten off and weave in loose tails.

I found the little Easter tags here and printed 4 per page to have the size reduced to fit the itty bitty baskets.

If you make some little baskets, please tag #justbehappycrochet on instagram or Facebook so I can see them.
Enjoy!

Crochet Bunting {Free Pattern}

This adorable bunting can be used to decorate a bedroom or even a birthday party! It is a fun and rewarding project, it works up quickly = instant gratification! 

To make this project, I used Anne Thread and a 2.25mm crochet hook, a pair of scissors and a yarn needle to weave in the ends.

Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Sc2tog = Two Single Crochets worked together to decrease

Row 1: Ch 22, sc in 2nd stitch from hook and in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (21 sts)
Row 2: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 17 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)
Row 3: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 15 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (17 sts)
Row 4: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 13 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts)
Row 5: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 11 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (13 sts)
Row 6: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 9 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (11 sts)
Row 7: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (9 sts)
Row 8: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (7 sts)
Row 9: Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (5 sts)
Row 10: Sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (3 sts)
Row 11: sc the 3 sts together. Ch 1, sc crochet around the triangle you created, making 3 sc in each corner to ensure that you get a nice and flat shape.
Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

I used a different color of thread to string the triangles, by simply making a chain and slip stitching the triangles along the way.
Enjoy!

Garter Stitch Coffee Sleeve - Free Crochet Pattern

Supplies:
- Worsted Weight Yarn (I used cotton)
- Crochet Hook US Size G6/4.00mm
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle

Instructions:
Chain 32, slip stitch onto the first chain made to form a ring. Make sure it fits around your coffee cup.

Slip stitch on each stitch around working on the back loops only throughout the whole project (do NOT join) until your coffee sleeve measures about 2.5 inches. 

With your yarn needle, weave in loose ends.

This is what the "right side" of your project looks like, but when you turn it inside out, it looks like a knitted garter stitch (first picture of this post). Awesome, right?!

Happy Crocheting!

Anne Bonnet {Free Pattern in English and Portuguese}

Anne Bonnet

Size: Toddler
Tamanho: 2 a 4 anos

Difficulty: Easy
Dificuldade: Fácil

Gauge: 12 sc and 12 rows = 2"
Amostra: 12 pontos baixos e 12 carreiras = 5 cm

Hook: 2.00mm
Agulha: 2.00mm

Yarn: Fingering Weight, Anne (I used color 9976, you can find it here)
Linha: Anne (Linhas Círculo)

Instructions:
Row 1: Ch 41, sc in 2nd st from hook and in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn. (40 sc)
Row 2: 1 sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn. (40 sc)
Repeat row 2 until your piece measures 15 inches. Fasten off.
Fold your piece in half and with single crochet one of the long sides shut.
Crochet around your bonnet and when you get to the corner ch 61, sc in 2nd stitch from hook and in each stitch across - that will form a tie, repeat the same process when you get to the other side.
Fasten off, weave in any loose ends.

Instruções:
Carreira 1: Inicie com uma correntinha de 41 pontos, faça pontos baixos a partir da segunda correntinha. (40 pontos baixos)
Carreira 2: 1 correntinha para começar a carreira e um ponto baixo em cada ponto baixo da carreira anterior. (40 pontos baixos)
Repita a carreira 2 até o seu trabalho chegue a 38cm. Dobre seu trabalho ao meio e feche o lado maior com pontos baixos.
Faça pontos baixos ao redor de todo o trabalho e nos dois cantos faça uma correntinha de 61 pontos, vire e faça pontos baixos para formar as tiras que serão utilizadas para fechar o gorro.

Copyright 2016, Alessandra Hayden. All rights reserved.

Wine Cozy {Free Pattern}

Copyright 2015, Alessandra Hayden.

Difficulty: Easy

Gauge: 10 dc and 4 rows = 2" square

Size: Fits a standard 750ml bordeaux wine bottle

Supplies:
- 80 yards Sport Weight Yarn
- Crochet Hook H-8/5.0mm
- One 1" button
- Scissors, needle & coordinating thread

Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain
Dc = Double Crochet
Sc = Single Crochet
BLO = Back Loops Only
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch


Instructions:
Make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc from rounds 1 to 4) dc 7 into the ring, join with a sl st on top of the ch3. (8 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc into the same st, 2dc in each st around, join. (16 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join. ( 24 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts* - repeat from * to * around, join. (32 dc)

Round 5: Ch 1, working on the BLO, 1 sc in each st around, join. (32 sc)

Round 6: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1 from now on), *sk next st, dc in next, ch 1* repeat from * to * around, join on the 3rd chain of ch-4 at the beginning of the round. 

Rounds 7-25: Sl st on to the 4th ch of ch-4 from previous round (by doing this you’ll have your st centered). Ch 4, *dc in the next ch-1 space from previous round, ch 1* repeat from * to * around, join. 

Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Closing Tab:

Ch 29, dc in 11th chain from hook (button hole made), dc in each remaining ch across. Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Using needle and thread, sew button.

Coin Purse {Free Pattern}

Please do not sell this pattern or post it on the internet.If you sell anything made with this pattern, please give me credit for the pattern.

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 8 sc and 8 rows = 2”

Supplies:
- Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
- Crochet Hook US Size G6/4.00mm
- Scissors, Needle & thread (coordinating color)
- Metal Frame Kiss Clap Arch (13x7cm)

Pattern Key:
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
Sl St = Slip Stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Rnd(s) = Round(s)

Instructions:

Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, sc 8 into the ring, sl st on top of 1st sc to join. (8 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (16 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, (2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next) 8 times, join. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts) 8 times, join. (32 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, (2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts) 8 times, join. (40 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, (2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts) 8 times, join.(48 sc) **If you don't want your coin purse to be too large, stop at skip round 7 and continue from Rnds 8-21. You will now have a total of 20 rounds.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, (2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts) 8 times, join. (56 sc)

Rnds 8-21: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join. (56 sc)

Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

Finishing:

With needle and coordinating color thread, sew the clasp and purse together. Be patient, this is the most time consuming part of the whole project.

 Copyright 2015, Alessandra Hayden. All rights reserved.

Dainty Flower Crown Pattern {Free}

Copyright 2015 Alessandra Hayden. All rights reserved.

Please do not sell this pattern or post it on the internet. If you sell anything made with this pattern, please give me credit for the pattern.

Difficulty: Easy

Gauge: Not crucial for this project

Supplies:


- Crochet Cotton Thread Size 10
- Crochet Hook Size 1.75mm
- Needle (big enough to use with the cotton thread)
- Small Pearls (Optional)
- Scissors

Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- hdc = half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:





Flower (Make 12, or more!)

Make an adjustable ring, *ch 2, hdc 2, ch 2, sl st* - 5 times. Pull the ring closed. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing a small pearl (if desired) and sewing the flower to the crown.





With green thread, make a 31” chain. Sew the flowers, weave in ends. You’re done!

If you would like to download a PDF file, click here.

Enjoy!

Stripe It Slouchy Hat

When I was browsing the web this morning, I was excited to see that the "Stripe It Slouchy Hat" that I designed for Red Heart Yarns had made its way to the their website. I used Heart Heart With Love, it's a hearty hat, it will keep you warm!

The picture you see above is a screenshot of Red Heart's website, you can see my name there! Did I mention that this is a FREE download?? Click HERE.

The pictures below are samples of the same hat, made in different colors:

Cheers!

Doily Coasters = Bunting?

I posted a free doily coaster pattern yesterday and wanted to show you something else you can do with your little doilies:

YES, you can make a bunting (or banner, whatever you like to call it) by hanging the little doilies with mini wooden clothespin onto a string of jute!

Here are some I made:

In off white:

In mustard yellow:

In rose:

And in natural:

Cute idea, isn't it?? I also made a colorful one that is hanging in my daughter's room!

You can download the PDF file from my Ravelry Store or you can find it in here.