A little gift bag. I use it or my Amigurumi dolls.

I have used 4 ply acrylic yarn and 3 mm hook.

Size: bottom diameter 4" (10 cm) high 10" (25.5 cm)

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Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (24)
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (30)
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (36)
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (42)
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (48)
Rnd 9: (Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (54)
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (60)
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (66)

Hello crocheters! This is my first pattern, adapted from another hat pattern that just wouldn't work with my yarn. It was made for a friend for the P-rade going on today. It's a parade for the alumni of Princeton University. His dad is from 1982, so he marches. I thought we could both share our spirit with matching hats. I made mine from another pattern. Feel free to adapt to any school or sports team.

* 1 ball burnt orange worsted weight (MC)
* 1 ball black worsted weight (CC)
* Size F hook
* yarn needle
OPTIONAL
* pompom maker

Fits an average size head. (sorry, don't know how to adapt to other head sizes! Try adding more rows) Hat will fit loosely on head - like a bucket hat.

Forgot to take gauge beforehand...judge by the dimensions of the "P"

If not using the "P" made here, try to make your own letter. I figured this one out by drawing it...mess around, tell me how it works out.

Also:

blo - crocheted in the back loop only

Hat

In MC
Round 1: Work 10 sc into magic loop, pull tail to tighten. (10 sts)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (20 sts)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around.
Round 5: Work 2 sc in each st around. (40 sts)
Rounds 6-10: Sc in each st around.
Round 11: Work 2 sc in each st around. (80 sts)
Rounds 12-17: Work 1 rnd even
Round 18: *Work 2 sc in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around. (100 sts)
Rounds 19 - 29: Sc in each st around.
Switch to CC
Rounds 30 - 35: *sc in blo, sc from * around
Round 36: Sc around
Slip stitch in first stitch. Fasten off.

The "P"

In CC, Chain 10

Row 1: Sc across, turn
Row 2: Sc across, turn
Row 3: 7 sc, turn
Row 4: 4 sc, turn

Continue row 4 until the shaft is 4.5 inches from the foundation chain. Fasten off.

In CC, Chain 10

Row 1: Sc across, turn
Row 2: Sc across with inc (2 sc in same st) in the last st, turn
Row 3: Inc, sc across, turn
Row 4: Sc across with inc in last st, turn
Row 5: 4 Sc, turn
Row 6: 4 Sc, turn
Row 7: 4 Sc, turn
Row 8: 4 Sc, turn
Row 9: 4 sc, chain 6, turn
Row 10: sc across, turn
Row 11: sc2tog, sc across, turn
Row 12: 6 sc, sc2tog, turn
Row 13: sc2tog, sc across.

Fasten off. With a yarn needle and CC yarn, sew the shaft to the round part. Sew to hat. Weave in ends.

Pompom

If you want to make a pompom (mine doesn't have one, but it would look good with one), use a pompom maker or your fingers to make a pompom while holding the MC and the CC together.

To make a pompom with your fingers, hold three fingers out and wind the yarn about 100 times around. Tie one piece of yarn around the middle. Secure well. Cut the loops and fluff. Trim ends to make them even.

Let me know if there are any mistakes. I'd love feedback!

My dad asked me to crochet a tie for him as a Christmas gift. I had no idea how to make a tie (that he actually would want to wear!)but I decided to give it a try. I've since then made several ties for my dad and he gets compliments for them wherever he goes. This is a pattern that is very simple and can be developed in a great many ways!

2 skeins of yarn, I've used Järbo 8/4, Marks & Kattens "Bianca" and Ideas Daily 8/4. The skeins are 50 grams each and holds 120-150 meters. (I do believe you want to use cotton for this, at least nothing with wool since it tends to get rather warm!)

hook 1,75-2,5 depending on the yarn (you want to use a small hook so the stitches can get real tight!)

Needle for weaving in ends

I've made the ties 140 cm in total, 70 cm/section. I believe that is approximately 54 inches, 27 inches/section.

It does not really matter

The pattern uses american stitches. sc-single crochet, dc-double crochet, sl-slip stitch, ch-chain, st-stitch.

The pattern get its texture from working one dc, one sc in every other stitch.

With hook of your preference, chain 16.

Sc in 3rd ch from hook. One dc in next st, then work sc and dc alternately. End row with sc. (14 st in total, the first 3-ch counts as one. So: 7dc and 7sc in every row)

Ch 3. Sc in next ant continue in pattern.

When tie is 70cm/27 inches the pattern changes to only dc.

In the first row, ch 3 (first dc), then dc2tog, continue dc until the last 3 st. Dc2tog again and finish the row with 1 dc. (12 dc)

Repeat that row again. (10dc).

Repeat again if you want it narrower, but I find 10 st to be a perfect width.

Work dc-rows until tie is 140 cm /54 inches in total (70cm / 27inches for this section).

Work one or two rows of sc (for stability).

Fasten off and weave in the loose ends.

Either make a chain for holding the front and back of the tie together, or use a ribbon or something. (You know on the back of a tie how there's some sort of label where you can squeeze the thin piece of a tie? That's what I'm talking about here...)

Spray with water and block to make it straight.

A versatile unisex pattern, the puff stitch provides textural interest in this quick project.

Materials:
Size J Hook/6 MM
1 skein Worsted Weight yarn, I used Red Heart Sage

Approximately 60 inches long.

Not important to this pattern

Stitches Used: ch, sc, dc, puff stitch

SPECIAL STITCH: PUFF STITCH:

Wrap the yarn over your hook. Insert the hook through the same stitch or space. Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through. There will be 5 loops on the hook.

Chain 204.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across. Ch 1, turn
Row 2: Sc in every stitch, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in every stitch, ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), turn.
Rows 4 & 5: Dc in BACK LOOP ONLY of each sc in previous row, ch 2, turn.
Row 6: puff stitch, dc across.
Rows 7 & 8: Dc in BACK LOOP ONLY of each sc in previous row, ch 1

Repeat rows 1-8 for pattern repeat until run out of yarn.

Designed by Paulissa Kipp
Copyright 2009
A copy of the pattern may be printed for personal use; this pattern may not be distributed on any other websites without the express written permission of the designer. The pattern may be linked to. You may sell the items made from the pattern; you may not sell the pattern as your own.

This is my amazing morphing hat/cowl/head band. Wear it how you like it, it's totally versatile, and such a simple pattern.
The cord allows it to be closed to wear like a hat, or loosen it and wear with your hair out the back - the cord gives it a nice detail. Alternatively slip it right over your head and keep you neck warm.

This is a work in progress at the mo, the pattern is complete but more sizing/gauge info is to follow so bear with me, thanks

Any yarn you like and corresponding size hook.
I used approx 120m of aran/worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook for the main body and 30m of DK yarn with a 5mm and 4mm hook for the tie cord.

TBC

TBC

You can pretty much adjust this for any size you like by adding/subtracting rows and the number of stitches in the row.

All hdc are worked in BLO. Skip the first hdc of each row and work last hdc of row in turning chain of previous row.

with aran weight yarn and 5mm hook Ch 42
Row 1: hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across, turn
Row 2: ch 2 hdc in next hdc, ch1, skip next hdc,(this forms a hole) hdc in each hdc across.
Rows 3-44 repeat rows 1&2 ending on row 2.
The number of rows can be increased as required, but make sure there are an even number of holes along the top edge.
Fold in half with RS facing, sl st through back loop of each hdc in last row and correspondingfoundation chain of last row to close.
Turn the right way round.

For the cord:

with dk weight yarn and 5mm hook, ch 80
Row 1: change to 4mm hook. sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in each chain across. End off and thread through holes in main body of hat/thing.
All thats left is to enjoy finding new ways to wear it!

This pattern grew out of a need to keep my head warm. I couldn't fit my hair into a hat when it's tied up so I designed a hat with a hole in. Now I'm always nice and toastie!

Any DK yarn, approx 70m of each colour.
Yarn needle to weave in ends
4mm crochet hook

22cm diameter at smallest end, 27cm diameter at larger end. 13cm wide.

5hdc = 2cm

This pattern is written in US crochet terms

Special stitches:

PC = Popcorn stitch: 5 dc in next st, extend loop and remove hook. insert hook into front of first dc, pick up loop from last dc and draw through, ch1 to close top of popcorn,

VS = V stitch: dc in next st, ch 1, dc in same st.

With A Ch 73 sl st into first chain to join
Row 1: Ch 2 hdc in each chain around. Sl st to join (73 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 23hdc) 3 times hdc in last hdc sl st to join (76 hdc)
Row 3: Attach B Ch 1, sc in next hdc (PC in next hdc, sc in each of next 2 hdc) repeat around until 2 hdc remain. PC in next hdc, sc in last hdc sl st to join.
Row 4: Attach C Ch 2, hdc in next sc, (hdc in top of pc [where ch1 was made in previous row] hdc in each of next 2 sc) repeat around until 1 sc remains.hdc in last sc sl st to join.
Row 5: Pick up A Ch 3 sk 1 hdc (VS in next hdc, sk 2 hdc) repeat around dc in last hdc, ch1, sl st to ch 3 at begining of row.
Row 6: Pick up B Ch 2 (hdc in 1st dc of VS, hdc in ch1 sp, hdc in last 2nd dc of vs) repeat around, sl st to join.

This cute little case can be made in any type of yarn (I prefer a fun color like this mustard). You can also line it (which I did); either way it's a fashionable way to carry your cell phone!

Yarn of any color/type (I chose a medium acrylic blend)
6 mm crochet hook
button
sewing needle
fabric for lining and sewing materials (optional)

The size of your case will be determined by the size of your cell phone.

N/A

Chain your desired length, I have a LG Voyager from Verizon and I chained 18.
Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and in the rest of the chain. Do not turn. Continue to SC on the other side of the chain. This will complete 1 round.
Row 2+: Continue to SC on both sides until desired depth is obtained. (This will depend on our phone. I crocheted 12 rounds for my particular phone.)
Button Hook: On your last round SC until middle of second side. Chain 9 or so (depending on width of your phone. Skip one SC, join to next SC and continue to SC until the end of the round.
Button: Choose button and sew to opposite side of button hook. 
For information on lining the case go to www.newmillie.blogspot.com  

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.

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.

This is a simple Tam you can create in very little time.

Hook size J/10 6.00mm
Red Heart Hunter Green and Aqua
Tapestry needle to sew ends

Top Diameter is 11 inches
Head band size is 21"

First three rounds (1 - 3) should be approximately 2"

Chain 2 does not count as first stitch
Join to 1st stitch throughout
Stitches Used: Double Crochet, Treble crochet, Shell(3 Dc), Decrease TR , Decrease SC

Using MC

Ch 3

1: 12 dc in first ch, join to first Dc, ch 2

2: 2 Dc in each stitch around, join to first Dc, ch 2

3: 1 Dc in first st, 2 DC in next st around, join to first Dc, ch 2

4: 1 Dc in first 2 stitches, 2 Dc in next stitch around, join to first Dc, ch 2

5: 1 Dc in first 3 stitches, 2 Dc in next stitch around, join to first Dc, ch 2

6: 1 Dc in first 4 stitches, 2 Dc in next stitch around, join to first Dc, ch 2

7: TR in each stitch around join to first TR, finish off.

Join 2nd Color to any stitch with a sl st ch 3

8: 2 Dc in same stitch as join, Skip 2 stitches, 3 Dc in next st Repeat around, join to first Dc, finish off.

Join MC to any stitch with a sl st ch 3

9: TR in each stitch around, join to first TR, finish off.