Ok, so here's the deal, this pattern is extremely easy. There's no rocket science to it. Why did I decide to post it ? Well, many times I've tried to read instructions from other patterns and for some reason I sometimes can't get it right and I know there are others out there that feel the same way. Well, this one pattern is for anybody that wants to do an easy scarf with no science behind it. That's why this scarf is called the Mindless Scarf.

1. I used a hook size J/10-6.00mm of the Boye brand
2. Yarn color is Denim Mist medium size 4 from Vanna's Choice collection and it's 100% Acrylic.
3. A measuring tape would be good to measure how long the scarf would be on a child by putting the measuring tape around the neck and letting it drop. It wouldn't matter on an adult.

***Here's another tip, the color will never matter ! Just make sure that if you are doing this for a friend as a gift, ask them what is their favorite color and just surprise them !***

The finished size of this scarf with this pattern was 49" long and 4" wide by the time I was done. Remember, a project can lose length as you crochet.

Regarding the gauge, I noticed that for this project 10 DC = 4"(10cm).

Ch = chain
YO = yarn over
DC = double crochet
TN = tapestry needle

Start by chaining as long as you need to. Some patterns will tell you to chain an X amount of chains, but have in mind that the length of the scarf is determined by the length of the person's torso. A scarf that is too short won't look proper on a person.

Once you have reached the desired lenght in the starting chain, do a DC on the 4th ch loop from the hook. After the DC is done, skip one ch and do a DC on the next ch. Follow this pattern till you reach the end. It should look like a ladder.

***If you reach the end and there is an odd chain left, do a DC on it***

Then ch 4, turn your project, and do a DC around the Ch, not on the loop of the Ch but around the Ch, so in other words you are YO, going under the Ch, YO again and complete the steps of finishing the DC.

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)

Need a quick and easy afghan for Christmas, or something to whip up in just a few days? This ripple afghan is perfect!

Caron Simply Soft Autumn Red (7 skeins)
Size 6 hook

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Chain 135

Foundation Row:

Sc into second ch from hook and into next 6 ch, *3 sc into next ch, sc into next 7 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc into next 7 ch. Repeat from * across, ending row with 3 sc into next ch, sc into next 7 ch - 136 sc total. Ch 2, turn.

Pattern Row:

Skip first sc, dc into next 7 sc, *3 dc into next sc, dc into next 7 sc, skip next two sc, dc into next 7 sc. Repeat from * across, ending row with 3 dc into next sc, dc into next 6 sc, skip next sc, dc into last sc, 136 dc total. Chain 2, repeat pattern row.

End with a sc pattern row for sturdier edge.

See thehooknook.blogspot.com for pictures and progress.

I used the Spike Single Crochet stitch from the latest Interweave Crochet to create a hat with a cool spike feature, but still warm and cozy for the coming snow.

I used just under 1 skein of Manos del Uruguay Wool Classica, which is a 100 gr skein (or 138 yards). I think just about any wool yarn will do though.

I used a K hook, but again I think this is pretty flexible, as long as the first two chains fit your noggin you're set.

One size fits all (its a beanie!)

I didn't do a gauge swatch on this, sorry! I rarely ever gauge if its a hat, but if you need help with the sizing let me know and I'll lend a hand.

The only special stitch you'll really need to know about is the Spike Single Crochet which is as follows:

Insert hook in next stitch, 1 row down, yarn over, pull loop to height of working row, yarn over and draw through both loops on the hook.

This alternates with a regular single crochet through the pattern to create the spiked effect.

Also, here's a refresher on sc2tog: Single crochet together. Insert hook into st, wrap yarn once (two loops on hook), insert into next stitch, wrap yarn once (3 loops on hook) pull hook through all three loops.

If you have any issues at all, or want to leave me a nasty comment on my blog, its http://thecraftyhooker.blogspot.com

*Do not join! Just keep working in the round, marking the first stitch with a marker*

Rd 1: Chain 61 (or however many it takes to fit your head, but it must be an odd number to create the effect we want).

Rd 2: sc in each st (61)

Rd 3- sc in first st, spike stitch in sc one row below the next stitch (this is the spike single crochet), continue this until the end of the row.

Rd 4 - spike stitch in sc one row below first stitch, sc in next stitch - continue this until the end of the row

Rd 5-17 - repeat rds 3 and 4.

(add rows if needed for height after row 17, just continue using rds 3 and 4)

Begin Decrease!

Rd 18: sc 1, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 58 st (60)

Rd 19: sc 8, sc2tog (6 times) - 54

Rd 20: sc 7, sc2tog (6 times) - 48

Fall style hat made for newborn babies

4.00 mm crochet hook

1 skein orange red heart yarn

1 skein Garden Eurospun yarn

Newborn

will edit this

Ch - Chain

SC - Single Crochet

SS - Slip Stitch

Increase - two stiches in same space

Chain 4, Join
12 SC in loop 2
SC in each stitch around
1 SC in first stitch increase every second stitch
1SC in each stitch around
1SC in next 2 stitches with an increase on the third
1SC in next 3 stitches increase on the forth
1SC in next 4 stitches increase on the fifth
1 SC in each stitch around until you get the length you want

Making the stalk

Chain 3, Join 6 SC in loop Continue with SC to the length you want
*Chain 5 HDC in stitch (x3 times) chain 5 and slip stitch in same stitch*,
Slip stitch next stitch, slip stitch into second space and repeat *.
Repeat from * x4 more times

Recently, I have discovered the world of tawashi. A tawashi is a handmade dish scrubbie. They can be made from any yarn, but I have chosen to use acrylic yarn because it dries faster than cotton. Great stash-busting project, and you can whip up a bowl of these low-fat, high fiber cuties in minutes. Betcha can't make just one.

Small amounts of worsted weight yarn. Size G Hook

Approx 3" X 3.5"

Gauge is not critical

Working only in back loops = (IBL)

Row 1: Ch 5. 2 sc in second ch from hook, and next 2 ch. Continuing around the other side of chain, sc 2 in each ch (4 sc in each end chain). Sl st in first sc. 16 sc

Working only in back loops (IBL):

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. IBL, sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 16 sc

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. IBL, 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 32 sc

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. IBL, sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 32 sc

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. IBL, 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 64 sc

Row 6: Working last row through both loops, sl in each sc around.

For hanging loop, chain desired length, sl st to next sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Now you're ready ta-washi the dishes!

I have created a pattern for an ear warmer. I needed something to keep my ears warm while I did not have ear muffs. It really does keep my ears warm too. I hope you try it out and like it as much as I do.

Any yarn will do.

1 Skien of your choice in color.

Any size hook I used a G, just as long as it fits you when your finished.

Yarn needle.

Scissors.

Depends on the hook, your head size, and the way you crochet as we all crochet differently.

Not important in this pattern, just as long as it fits you in the end

ch, sc, dc, sl st, sts.

Ch. 10 ( or chain as many that will cover your ears ).

Rnd 1: Sc in all sts of the ch you have made. ( 10 sts or however many sts you have created )ch 1, turn.

Rnd 2: Sc in all sts. At the end ch 3, turn. ( 10 sts or however many sts you have created).

Rnd 3: Dc in all sts. At the end ch 1, turn. ( 10 sts or however many sts you have created).

Keep doing this pattern til you are completely done and you know it will fit your head. When you are done with the pattern, use a sl st to seam one end to the other, cut a tail long enough to weave ends in and then use a yarn needle to weave in ends and you are done. Pattern should go as follows: 2 rows sc, 1 row of dc until you are done. Hope you enjoy! I know I do.

This is a fun pattern and a fun costume to wear at a party and now that October is nearly hear I thought I'd post the pattern.

I was searching Etsy one day and came across a custom crochet job in the Alchemy boards. This particular person wanted a hat made like the one pictured in DoodyBrain's Blog. I had never seen this hat before and I took on the challenge.

This is not my original idea although the pattern is mine. I got the idea for this hat from Scandinavian Grace http://scandinaviangrace.com.

I also submitted it to Instructables not too long after I made it and won 2nd place in the Lion Brand October Contest. I won a really cool book of Vintage patterns. :)

Skein of Acrylic or fiber of your choice [this one is done in Red Heart]
Hook - J (smaller hook for thinner yarn)
Tapestry needle for sewing

Original was done in Wool and I hook size M-L.
This one is done in Red Heart Acrylic J hook l-xl

Gauge in unknown. [update when I remake pattern]

Stitches Used: sc, dc, hdc, sl st
chain 2 does not count as stitch

This is worked in three parts: #1 hat and #2 Beard and then #3 Mustache

Hat:

Chain 3
1: 12 dc in second ch from hook, join with a sl st to first dc made, ch 2

2: 2dc in each st around, sl st to first dc made ch 2 (24dc)

3: 1dc in first st, 2 dc in next stitch repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (36dc)

4: 1dc in first 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (48dc)

5: 1dc in first 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (60dc)

6: dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc made, ch2

7 - 9: Repeat row 6

10: Hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to first hdc made, ch 3

ch 3 counts as first dc

11: Dc in next 39 stitches, ch 3, turn (40dc)

12 - 15: Dc in each st across, ch 3, turn (40dc)

This hat was inspired by a trip to the Big Red Trees along the Coast of California. It is a simple Tam pattern. Very adaptable to your own head and style.

This uses basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.

Crochet Hook US J/10/6.00MM
Tapestry needle for sewing ends
Lion Brand Wool 100% cocoa (To clean: hand wash, lay flat to dry) 1skein
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Olive Small amount for Edging

circumference is approx. 33inches which fits my Large head a little loose. If you have dreads or Long thick hair this is perfect.

Gauge: 5dc=4inches;circumference is approx. 33inches

Stitches Used:

Double Crochet
Decrease Double Crochet
Single Crochet
Slip Stitch
Ch2 does not count as first DC (it is used as a filler)
Do not join unless noted

Resources:

Double Crochet (DC) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gQMTXrIP40

Decrease Double Crochet (DC2tog) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwqTkbx4xI

Changing Colors – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3DnuYR9dCg

Chain 3

Row1: 8DC in third chain from hook, ch2 (ch2 does NOT count as first dc)

Row2: 2dc in each stitch around (16dc) ch2

Row3: *1 Dc in first stitch, 2Dc in next stitch* Repeat this 7more times, ch2 (24DC)

Row4: *1 Dc in first 2 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (32DC)

Row5: * 1 DC in first 3 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (40DC)

Row6: * 1 DC in first 4 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (48DC)

Row7: * 1 DC in first 5 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (56DC)

Row8: 1 DC in each stitch around, (56DC)

Row9: Change to Olive – ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC)

Row10: Change to Cocoa – ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC)

This is a pattern for Plus Size Arm Warmers. There are a lot of arm warmer - wrist warmer patterns out there and most are made for thin long arms. My chubby arms and wrists are large and get larger as they go up toward the elbow. I came up with this pattern for myself but thought others might want to have a simple arm warmer pattern that they can tweak to fit their unique arms. :)

Size H/8 5.000mm Hook
2 skeins Patons SWS (soy wool solids) I used Natural Raisin and Natural Moss
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc= double crochet
ch= chain
st = stitch

Size L - XL (customizable to your arms)

Gauge is not known. For thicker yarn weight like one used above, you will need less stitches. (use your arm width and length of armwarmers you wish as a guide)

This was a thicker yarn, if you use a thinner weight yarn you will have to increase the # of stitches for length and width.

Natural Raisin:

Start out with a chain of 26. Then sc in second ch from hook. Single Crochet in each st across. (25stitches)

chain1 turn (each row)

Single crochet in each stitch across for 13 rows

Slip Stitch in the first 8stitches, then single crochet in the remaining 17 stitches. (This is the hole for the thumb) chain 1 and turn

Single crochet in next 17stitches, chain 7, then sc in last stitch. Chain 1 turn

Sc in each stitch across. (25stitches) ch 1, turn
Repeat this 13 more rows.

You'll have a total of 26 rows.

Finish off

Fold the 'square' in half matching up the 'thumb holes'.

You will now need to thread your tapestry with the yarn you will be using to sew up the armwarmers. (I used natural raisin)