I got tired of my store bought pencil cases breaking, and didn't have the money to keep replacing them, so I decided to make my own pencil case. It's rather easy to make, but it requires some sewing skills. The five pieces are made separately and then crocheted together at the edges. You may want to crochet the top edges shut too. I didn't, but I would advise that you do if you're making it for younger children as the pencils can fall out the ends if you aren't too careful.

One skien of worsted weight cotton yarn. I used Bernat Handicrafter cotton.
Size 7 (4.5mm) hook
8 inch (20 cm) zipper
Piece of cotton fabric
Needle and thread
Sewing machine (optional)

7.5" X 3.5" X 2.5" or 19 cm X 9 cm X 6 cm

5 stitches and 6 rows per inch.

Piece A

Chain 35
Row 1- Sc in second chain from hook. Sc in each chain after. Turn.
Row 2- Sc in each stitch to end. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until work measures 4" (10 cm). Fasten off.

Piece B

Chain 10
Row 1- Sc in second chain from hook. Sc in each chain after. Turn.
Row 2- Sc in each stitch to end. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until work measures 3" (7.5 cm). Fasten off.

Piece C

Chain 35
Row 1- Sc in second chain from hook. Sc in each chain after. Turn.
Row 2- Sc in each stitch to end. Turn.
Repeat row until work measures 2.5" (6.5 cm). Fasten off.

Lining

The lining isn't necessary, but I would recommend making it.

Fold the piece of fabric in half and sew along the sides. Make a rolled hem along the top. Fold the corner down then sew it across 1 1/4" from the point.

Assembly

Slip stitch the pieces together as shown.
Sew the lining inside the case with seams facing down (so that the right side is the side you see).
Sew the zipper on to the top flaps.

Now go show it off to all your friends and family. :)

This keeps your neck warm on cold winter days ,without the bulk of a scarf.

SCRAP YARN

1 foot

dose not matter

Make 3 squares the same sizes. I made 1 a granny square the 2 one I just sc on the 3rd I made another square with a keyhole in the center.

now sew them together and put a button on the one on the end ,swing it around your neck put the button through a random hole
and your DONE!!!!!!!

Preschoolers are cute right? Well so should their scarfs be.
This little bear hug was inspired by a certain 5 year old I know who melts my heart like butter.
This pattern is a 'prototype' and I will be adjusting it dramatically soon, but I couldn't wait to share it. I am new at writing down my patterns, so please let me know if I have been unclear and I will try fix it.

1 Ball Medium Brown Worsted Weight 100% Acrylic Yarn
1 Ball Cream Worsted Weight 100% Acrylic Yarn
Small Amount Light Pink Worsted Weight 100% Acrylic Yarn
Small Amount Black Worsted Weight 100% Acrylic Yarn
I/9 – 5.5mm Hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
2 black buttons
1 pink button
Sewing needle
Black thread
Light pink thread
Small Amount of ribbon or colorful Worsted Weight 100% Acrylic Yarn

35” (89 cm) long

3 hdc and 2 rows per square inch

-This scarf will fit a small child (ie: 3-6 years old). For older children, to add desired length increase number of stitches in beginning chain.
-In this pattern ‘ch 2, turn’ does not count as first hdc, unless otherwise specified.
-Work through both loops of stitches unless otherwise specified.
- It is important to read each step through before you complete it, as I have given instructions based on common sense as opposed to giving exact stitch counts (because I always loose track anyways)

Body
Rnd 1: In Cream (“C”), Ch 85 loosely. Hdc in third ch from hook and across. In last ch, hdc 5 and continue to hdc along bottom of beginning ch row. In last ch, hdc 4. Join with a sl st. (174 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in next st and around. In the center 3 sts on each end: hdc 2 in next st, hdc 3 in next st, hdc 2 in next st. (182 sts) Do not join with sl st. Cut yarn.

Rnd 3: Switch color to Brown (“B”), join last 2 sts in round 2 with a sl st.
Ch 2, hdc around in BACK LOOPS only. *5 sts from the center of each end, ch 3, hdc in next 3 st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc, 3 hdc in next, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, ch 3, hdc in next and across. {We will be crocheting the paws into these ch 3 spaces.} Join with a sl st and fasten off.

Optional Step for Round 3 (To make bear’s bottom flat instead of round): At one end, instead of following from *, when 8 sts remain (or 3 from end center) ch 2, sc 1, sl st 4, sc 1, ch 2, hdc in remaining 2 sts. Join with a sl st, ch 3, join with a sl st. Fasten off.

Paws - Complete 4
Rnd 1: Join Pink (“P”) to st beside ch 3 loop. 6 hdc in ch 3 loop. Sl st into st beside ch 3 loop. Fasten off. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Join B to 2nd st from ch 3 loop. In BACK LOOPS only, Hdc in 1st P st. 2 hdc in next 4 sts, hdc in last. Sl st into 2nd st from ch 3 loop. Fasten off. (10 sts)

Head
Rnd 1: In C, ch 3. In 3rd ch from hook, hdc 10. Join with a sl st. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. (20 sts) Do not join with sl st. Cut yarn.

Rnd 3: Switch color to B, join last 2 sts in round 2 with a sl st. Working in BACK LOOPS only, (hdc, 2 hdc in next) rep 9 times. Join with a sl st. (30 sts)

Rnd 4: (Neck) Ch 3, dc in same, hdc in next 4, dc. (6 sts) Fasten off.

Rnd 5: 3 sts to the right of the neck, join B. Sl st 1, sc 1, (hdc 2 in next st, hdc) rep 6 times, sc 1, sl st 2. (26 sts)

Rnd 6: Turn. sl st in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, ch 3, (2 hdc in next, hdc) rep 4 times, 2 hdc in next, ch 3, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2, st st in next 2 sts. Fasten off.

Ears - Complete 2
Follow instructions for paws.

Face
Using black yarn, stitch on a mouth.
Using a needle and thread, sew on eyes and nose.
Crochet a length of chain in a bright color, or use ribbon to make a bow. Stitch on to right ear.

Finishing
Sew Head onto Body.
Weave in all ends.

This hat began as a doodle during my travels up to Vermont to see my folks. I was playing with my favorite old doily pattern - The Plate Doily, from 1917. As the doodle grew, it was feeling really nice in my hands; a good floppy drape, but sturdy.
It grew throughout the weekend. At a concert a friend asked what I was making. I said I don't know, probably a hat! I decided to put a brim on it when I got home, and Voila! a sun hat!

E - 3.5mm hook
less that 200 yards fingering weight cotton thread (I used Numei cotton breeze, color: shell)
yarn needle

hat measures 7 inches, 18 cm wide at top, 3 inches,7.5 cm high for the side, and the brim is 2 inches, 5 cm wide. My head is 22 inches, 56 cm around and it fits me well, a little on the snug side so it stays on in the wind, but does not leave it's mark on my forehead when I take it off!!

6 sc per inch, 6 sc per 2.5 cm

The reason I love The Plate Doily Pattern is that you really get into a rhythm once you get to know it. It progresses with a very simple logic that is easy to follow.

The pattern is worked in two parts.

Part one - increase one sc between each ch3 loop for each round
Part two - decrease one sc between loops and increase 1 ch3 loop per round

The pattern is worked in the round with no joining or turning.

Now you know the basic logic behind the pattern and you are free to play with it as you like!

Okay! My work is done.

Ha! Ha! Just kidding!

Below is a full round by round write up of my sun hat!

worked in the round with no joining or turning
mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of rounds

Top of hat

note -
You can adjust the width of the hat by adding or subtracting rounds before round 11.
Continue the pattern of increase if you add rounds.

1. 8 sc in magic ring, or work 8 sc in a loop made of ch3 joined with a slip stitch if you must!
2. 2sc in each sc around
3. (sc, sk 1 sc, ch1) repeat around
4. (2sc in next sc, skip ch1 loop, ch2) repeat around
note - always skip the ch loop unless otherwise stated
5. (sc in next 3 sc, ch2) repeat around
6. (sc in next 4 sc, ch2) repeat around
7. (sc in next 5 sc, ch3*) repeat around *note loops are ch3
8. (sc in next 6 sc, ch3) repeat around
9. (sc in next 7 sc, ch3) repeat around
10. (sc in next 8 sc, ch3) repeat around
11. repeat round 10
12. (sc in next 7 sc, ch3, sc in next ch3 loop)* repeat around
*note sc in next ch 3 loop means place the sc around the ch3, not in any one stitch
13. (sc in next 6 sc, (ch3, sc in next ch3 loop)2x ) repeat around
14. (sc in next 5 sc, (ch3, sc in next ch3 loop)3x ) repeat around
15. (sc in next 4 sc, (ch3, sc in next ch3 loop)4x ) repeat around
16. (sc in next 3 sc, (ch3, sc in next ch3 loop)5x ) repeat around
17. (sc in next 2 sc, (ch3, sc in next ch3 loop)6x ) repeat around
18. (sc in next 1 sc, (ch3, sc in next ch3 loop)7x ) repeat around
19. (sc in next ch3 loop, ch3) repeat around
20. (sc in next ch3 loop, ch2*) repeat around *note loops are ch2
21. (sc in next ch2 loop, ch1*) repeat around *note loops are ch1

Side of hat

note -
You can adjust the height of the hat by adding or subtracting rounds in this part.

22-25. ((sc in next ch1 loop, ch1)x7), ch3 repeat around
26-30 ((sc in next ch1 loop, ch1)x5), (ch3, skip 1 ch1 loop, sc in next ch1 loop)x2) repeat around

Brim of hat

note -
If you prefer a less ruffly brim, make fewer stitches in round 32
ie (2sc in next sc, sc in next 2 or 3 sc) instead

31. sc in each sc and ch1 loop around
32. (2sc in next sc, sc in next sc) repeat around
33. sc around
34. (2sc in next sc, sc in next 5sc) repeat around
35. sc around
36. (sc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, ch3) repeat around
37. repeat round 35

I hope the directions are clear and that you have fun with this pattern!

Jayne Cobb was a character in the tragically canceled 2002 television show Firefly, and in that show he received a hat that looked like this. Except it was knitted. But I crocheted this version on account of my harebrained idea that if we generate enough buzz in the online crafts world, it will spill into the mainstream world and Joss Whedon, creator of Firefly and many other great things—including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog—will grant us an interview. Here's the whole story.

Add it to your Ravelry queue!

So, grab a huge hook and some chunky yarn and whip one up, 'k? And then post a photo in a comment on the blog post linked above, and help us get this thing done.

Oh, and tell everyone you know. And if you're so inclined, design your own Whedoncraft!

ETA (30 July 08): The Austin Browncoats are collecting knitted and crocheted Jayne Hats to sell for charity at Dragon*Con. Drop them a line by 20th August if you want to whip one up for them, and gain very good crochet karma in the process.

• Yarn: Garnstudio Eskimo (100% wool; 50 m/50 g): 1 skein each in yellow, orange, and red
• Hook: 9mm
• Notions: Yarn needle, pompom-making stuff (I love using the Clover pompom maker)

One size fits most.

About 8 sts and 8 rows = 4" in hdc.

I whipped this hat up in an evening. That means two things: First, you, too, can have your own Jayne Hat in an evening. Second, it's not perfect. That's what you get for my impatience to get this interview-thing going. So I've made a couple of notes in the pattern to let you know how it's done in the version pictured and how you might want to change it when you make your own.

Hat

Rnd 1: With yellow, beg with an adjustable ring, ch 2 (does not count as st here and throughout), 8 hdc in ring, sl st in first hdc to join, pull tail to tighten ring—8 sts.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st in first hdc to join—16 sts.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join—24 sts.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join—32 sts.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join—40 sts.

(Note: For smaller heads, eliminate the increases in the next rnd (to remain at 40 stitches, total) and just hdc around. I have a small head, and I could do without the extra four stitches. ETA: For larger heads, work 8 increases in the next rnd instead of 4, for a total of 48 stitches.)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *hdc in next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join—44 sts.

Rnds 7-8: Ch 2, hdc around, change to orange at end of Rnd 8. (Note: I recommend working one more rnd in yellow before moving on.)

Rnds 9-12: With orange, ch 2, hdc around.

Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Earflaps

(Note: I crocheted each earflap as a separate piece. You could, alternatively, join yarn directly to the hat, work 8 sc on the hat, turn, and continue with Row 2 below. I used the same hook as for the hat, but for less floppy flaps you might want to use a slightly smaller hook.)

With red, ch 9.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch around, turn—8 sts.

Rows 2-9: Ch 1, sc across.

Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog 4 times—4 sts.

Rows 11-12: Ch 1, sc across.

Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog 2 times—2 sts.

Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Finishing

With one strand each of the three colours held tog, make a pompom. Sew to top of hat.

With yarn needle and red, whipstitch each earflap to last rnd of hat; earflaps should be placed slightly toward the back of the hat. With red and hook, sl st around each earflap (this adds structure and cleans up the edges). Weave in loose ends.

Here I am all goofy in my Jayne hat.

July 23 - August 22.
Leo thinks very highly of herself and why shouldn't
she? She is generous, open-hearted, and makes life fun.

MC – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
CC - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Latch hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

About 7.5" tall.

Not necessary.

Pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Leo_Kitten.pdf

June 21 - July 22.
Cancer may appear tough on the outside, but inside she just wants to be loved. Many emotions can be found just below the surface.

MC – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
CC - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

About 7.5” tall.

Not necessary.

Pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Cancer_Kitten.pdf

This is a snail that is very easy to make. You crochet two different cylinders and then sew them together. I put a little bell inside the body and gave it to my niece who likes everything that makes a sound (she's three months). Since I gave it to a baby I made eyes that won't be too easy to tear off.

Any yarn will do, it depends on what size you want the snail to be... I used 100% cotton, the size is called 8/4, 100 grams give 340 meters.

Choose the colors that you like, I used pink (color A) and red (color B). Most of the skeins are still left so you don't need much.

Beside the two colors for body and shell you also need black (color C) and white (color D) for the eyes.

Stuffing of some kind

Needle for weaving in ends

Hook: Depends on the yarn, I used 2,5

Depends on the yarn being used

I am sorry but I have no idea, and again, it depends on the yarn...

Work in a continuous spiral, do not join rounds!

When decreasing stitches I use invisible decrease. The hook is inserted in the front loop of two stitches and yarn pulled through both front loops at the same time and then you have two loops on the hook and then yarn over and pull through both loops.

I always do things the easiest way which means i usually don't bother to weave in ends, I just trap them inside the different parts as I crochet. Of course is the last piece an exception.

The Body

Ch 2 with color A
sc 6 in second stitch, make sure the end of the yarn is joined so you can pull it and make the hole "disappear".

2 sc into every sc (12)
(1 sc into next sc, 2sc into next sc) 6 times (18)

Continue sc. Do not join rounds, work in a spiral. Fill body with stuffing of your choice as you crochet. Put a bell in the body if you like. Or two. Or three... When body is approximately 15 centimeters/6 inches:

(1 sc in next st, sc next 2 sts together using invisible decrease in front loops) 6 times (12)

sc next 2 sts together using invisible decrease in front loops) 6 times (6)

Cut off yarn. With needle, pull yarn trough the front loops, pull. Weave in end.

The Shell

Ch 2 with color B
sc 6 in second stitch, make sure the end of the yarn is joined so you can pull it and make the hole "disappear".

2 sc into every sc (12)
(1 sc into next 3 sc, 2sc into next sc) 3 times (15)

Continue sc. Do not join rounds, work in a spiral. Fill shell with stuffing as you crochet but don't stuff it too much! It should be a little flat in order to roll it. When shell is approximately 45 centimeters/18 inches:

(1 sc in next 3 st, sc next 2 sts together using invisible decrease in front loops) 6 times (12)

2 sc into next 6 sc
turn and repeat once.

Cut off yarn. Leave end for assembling with the body.

The Eyes

Don't forget to make two!

Ch 2 with color C
sc 6 in second stitch, make sure the end of the yarn is joined so you can pull it and make the hole "disappear".

Change color to D
2 sc into every sc (12) make two-three rounds, then 2 invisible decreases per round until there are about four st left.

Cut off yarn, leave enough to sew the eye to the body.

Assembling

Start with one side of the shell and sew it with the same color as shell to the next layer as you roll it together. This is probably the most complicated part of this pattern! It took me a while, but it gets steadier this way, I promise! When it's sewed into a roll and looks like a "bun", you may want to take the needle right through all the different layers a couple of times just to make sure it will hold. Then, saw it onto the body. Weave in end.

Decide where you want the eyes and saw them on. Make sure they are securely fastened if you're giving the snail to a baby.

I made this little guy for a baby. I modified the pattern from Selena K's Aquarias Kitten to post here (with permission) to make him a dog. I also made a couple other changes to the arms and muzzle.

To secure the eyes and nose for the baby to not eat them, I also sewed the buttons with needle and thread.

On my dog, I made the tail too long but didn't feel like remaking it, so for posting the pattern I shortened it.

The original Aquarius Kitten pattern:
http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Aquarius_Kitten.pdf

Where I got the ears idea, changed a bit.
The Darn Cat Whatsit: http://darncatcrochet.blogspot.com/2007/10/whatsit-free-pattern_12.html

Any yarn will do. I used four different colors.
One main color for the body, a second color for the paws, and then a third and fourth color for the collar with tag.

F-5 crochet hook (3.75 mm)

Polyester Fiberfill

Yarn needles

Needle and black thread

Three buttons: two for eyes and a black one for the nose

About 8 inches I think? I already gave him a way.

I made the stitches tight so it wouldn't slowly die from the abuse of a small child.

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
rnd - round
dec - decrease
sl st - slip stitch

No joining or turning unless noted.

Head and Body

With Main Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3: 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, * 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 18 sc
Rnd 4: 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 24 sc
Rnd 5: 1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 30 sc
Rnd 6: 1 sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 36 sc
Rnd 7: 1 sc in first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
repeat from * to end of rnd – 42 sc
Rnd 8-13: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 14: Dec 1, sc in next 4 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 4 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 35 sc
Rnd 15: Dec 1, sc in next 3 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 3 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 28 sc
Rnd 16: Dec 1, sc in next 2 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 2 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 21 sc
Rnd 17: Dec 1, sc in next 1 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 1 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 14 sc.
STUFF.
Rnd 18-20: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 21: 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, * 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 21 sc.
Rnd 22: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 23: 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, * 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 28 sc.
Rnd 24-29: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 30: Dec 1, sc in next 2 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 2 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 21 sc
Rnd 31: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 32: Dec 1, sc in next 1 sc, * Dec 1, sc in next 1 sc
repeat from * to end of rnd – 14 sc.
Rnd 33: Dec seven times. 7 sc.
STUFF.
Rnd 34: Sl st in each sc around. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Muzzle
With Main Color (or Second Color), ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3-4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around; join with sl st to first sc of rnd.
Finish off.
Sew black button on end of nose then attach to front of face.

Ears
With Main Color, ch 1
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) six times - 18 sts
Rnd 4: (1 sc in next eight stiches, 2 sc in next sc) two times - 20 sts
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) six times - 18 sts
Rnd 7: (1 sc in next 7 sc, Dec 1) two times - 16 sts
Rnd 8: (1 sc in next 6 sc, Dec 1) two times - 14 sts
Rnd 9: (1 sc in next 5 sc, Dec 1) two times - 12 sts
Rnd 10-11: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12: (1 sc in next 4 sc, Dec 1) two times. Join with sl st - 10 sts
Finish Off. Indent the ears and sew onto head in V pattern.

Legs
With Main Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3-11: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12: Sc in first 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) three times, sc in last 2 sc. 15 sc.
Rnd 13-15: Sc in each sc around.
STUFF.

Paw pads (for feet)
With Second Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Rnd 3: Sc in first 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) three times, sc in last 2 sc. 15 sc.
Stitch to leg bottoms

Collar
With Third Color, ch 18
Rnd 1: Sc in each single crochet.
Put around dog's neck and join it together.
Tag
With Fourth Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc
Finish off with long end. Use end to stitch into collar.

Arms
-With Main Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2-7: Sc in each sc around.
-Switch to Second Color
Rnd 8-11: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around; join with sl st to first sc of rnd.
Finish off with long end to sew to dog's sides.

Tail
-With Main Color, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook - 6 sc
Rnd 2-12: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 13: Sc in each sc around; join with sl st to first sc of rnd.
Finish off with long end to sew to dog's butt.

This pattern came to me because of a photo I saw of my cousin wearing a similar hat. I thought I could design something like it quite easily, so I picked up an old pattern for a beret I had and altered it to fit the description I wanted. I then selected some recycled yarn from my stash and started to crochet. I worked it up in about two days because I was so anxious to see the final product. So far, it’s gotten great reviews!

Worsted weight yarn approximately 250 - 300 yds.
US #H hook; 5.00mm
Crochet stitch marker or small safety pin

Will vary depending on artisan’s preferences
(Demo finished size is width = 11 inches; opening = 6 inches; brim = 2 inches)

16 sc and 10 rows = 4"

Ch. 4 join in ring with sl st

Row 1: 6 sc in center of ring
Row 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sc) place marker at the end of round to mark off beginning
Row 3: * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * around row (18 sc)
Row 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 st, repeat from * around
Row 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 st, repeat from * around
Row 6: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 st, repeat from * around, move marker up
Continue in this pattern until there are 22 st between 2 sc (or the diameter measures 10 inches). Work even for 4 rows. Begin decreasing by skipping every 12th st. to 6inches (or desired head size). Work 6 rows even.

chain one after last st and turn
next row: sc in next 28 st., ch 1 turn
next row: sc in next 28 st., ch 1 turn
next row: skip first st, sc across, ch 1 turn
next row: skip first st, sc across, ch 1 turn
next row: sc in next 26 st., ch 1 turn
next row: skip first st, sc across, ch 1 turn
next row: skip first st, sc across, ch 1 turn
next row: repeat previous row until 18 st remain, ch 1
next row: skip first 2 st, sc across, ch 1 turn (16 st)
next row: skip first 2 st, sc across, turn (14 st)
next row: sc across brim, and around edge of hat, back around top of brim ending at brim hat corner. sl st in corner st. Bind off and weave in end of yarn.