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Friday 17 January 2014

WINTER, FORESTS and CROCHET HATS


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You fill up my senses,
like a night in the forest,
like the mountains in springtime, 
like a walk in the rain 

Most of you will recognize these words as the famous song by John Denver "Annie's Song", for me these words convey how I feel about the great outdoors. I love being outdoors in the forest (my favourite), or surrounded by mountains, give me the wide open spaces anywhere in nature and I am fulfilled and happy. 


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Crochet Hat Patterns

You may wonder how this relates to crochet, but it is exactly this love of the outdoors which has lead me to wearing hats all the time. Whether for warmth, or to keep the sun off my face, I AM A HAT WEARER, ALL THE TIME! That is why I love crocheting hats and I love creating new crochet patterns for hats.


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Creative Crochet

I often play with ideas for crochet hats and then leave them lying around for years before I get back to them and eventually get around to writing up the step-by-step instructions for the pattern. And most certainly when I do get to that stage, I guarantee you I will probably revise the crochet hat and remake it with new yarns.


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FOREST HAT Crochet Pattern


This is where I come to talk about my latest crochet hat pattern, it is an old hat from my market stall days in the Old Spitalfields Market, London, UK. That is where the first FOREST HAT was designed and created in a range of colours (with three little flowers attached). Funnily enough, I didn't sell many Forest Hats in London, but instead sold more of these hats on my return back to Australia at the markets in the Northern Rivers, NSW. 

Go figure, somewhere where it isn't as cold as London and I sell more FOREST HATSYou just never know who is going to like what?
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Today I have revised the Forest Hat crochet pattern, I have updated to a heavier yarn weight and larger hook than the original FOREST HAT and I have also given it an optional cotton lining for extra warmth and comfort. 


PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy
YARN:  Freedom Purity Chunky ● Wool 85% Alpaca 15%
HOOK:  6mm (J-10) 
SIZE:  Three (3) sizes - Child to Adult


This pattern is available in USA (American) 
and UK (British) Crochet Terms.

You will need to SELECT the CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY prior to purchase.
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FOREST HAT CROCHET PATTERN 

AVAILABLE from my online shops

CRAFTSY       RAVELRY 




Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!

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Monday 30 January 2012

PIXIE BABE... SIMPLY PERFECT

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Best Ever Crochet Baby Hat



In 2004, I designed a simple and easy pixie baby hat, and it made a big hit at my market stalls in Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia and Spitalfields, London, UK. To date, PIXIE BABE has been the most admired and best seller baby hat for newborns and toddlers. It has given me, family, friends and customers much pleasure over the years. And TODAY, I have decided it is time to share this delightful crochet pattern with the world, and I hope you enjoy making, gifting and using this simple pixie hat.





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PATTERN DETAILS:

Description:
A simply perfect crochet pattern for a pixie hat. Make this hat for newborn, toddler or young ones – this pattern is so easy it can be adapted to varying head sizes and different yarns and hook sizes. Have some fun and play with the colours and create your own style of pixie hat!

Yarn:
PIXIE BABE HAT PATTERN is EASY and YOU can make it using any yarn. My favourite yarns for this hat are: Bendigo Cotton 4ply or 8ply (my preference for newborns), 3ply or 4ply baby wool OR my other favourite yarn for winter babies Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK OR Rowan Belle Organic DK.

YOU CAN ALSO make the pixie hat using bamboo yarn, cotton/silk blend and cotton/cashmere blend.

Over the last eight (8) years, I have made hundreds of pixie hats from this pattern; it is so simple and so easy to adjust to different yarns and different hook sizes.  May you enjoy playing with it as much as I have.

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PIXIE BABE Crochet Hat PATTERN

is available from my online stores





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All rights reserved.

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Friday 6 January 2012

BABY PIXIE HATS for a New Year

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Crochet Baby Hats



Here is my first crochet hat pattern for 2012.  I designed the hat in late 2011, however with all the festive celebrations and family gatherings and New Year, it has been sitting on the back burner waiting for the final day of release.

This crochet pattern is a colourful little pixie hat for your little one, with a super cute "baby safe" pom pom on top.  It is crochet in single crochet and ever so easy.  Make any size you like starting from newborn to toddler, child to adult.  There are Hints on size adjustment in the pattern.

I made this POM POM baby hat with James C. Brett Pure Merino DK, which is ever so soft and delicate, the perfect little warmer for those cold winter days.  I used a 4.5mm hook for this hat even though the yarn label recommends a 4mm hook, because the elasticity of the yarn is quite strong, and I am sure you could easily use a 5mm hook and still get a good looking hat.

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Pattern Details:
Skill Level:  Easy
Yarn:  James C. Brett "Pure Merino DK"
Hook:  4.5mm
Size:  Newborn
Terminology:  USA - American crochet terms

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POM POM Hat Crochet Pattern
is available from my online stores




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Hope you all had a HAPPY NEW YEAR
and lovely new beginning to 2012?


ALWAYS enjoy making your hats
and remember 
ALL my patterns come with FREE online assistance.

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!


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Thursday 3 November 2011

Perfect Crochet Hat CHRISTMAS SANTA ELF LONG TAIL

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HERE IT IS
 THE PERFECT CROCHET HAT PATTERN 
FOR THE LONG TAIL and SHORT TAIL ELF


LOLLIPOP is the name of this crochet hat pattern, so-called, because I made the pink long tail first and I thought it looked just like a lollipop!

You can make this hat with organic cotton yarn or organic wool/cotton blends.


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For the long tail pink, blue, and Santa hats I used Bendigo Cotton 8ply which you can also find available in smaller balls under the brand name of Heirloom Cotton 8ply.

The green elf hat I made using Rowan Belle Organic Wool Cotton DK for the main colour (body of hat) and James C. Brett Pure Merino DK for the contrasting texture, pom pom and brim of the hat.


YARN SUBSTITUTES

You can use whatever yarn you wish, once you reach the right head circumference for whatever size you are making, continue without increasing. To match the sizing in the pattern always check the YARNSUB website for best match.


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PATTERN DETAILS:

Basically this newborn hat is a  “photo prop”, the hat has a long tail and “baby safe” pom pom. Easy to adjust for smaller/larger head circumference.
  • MAKE a variety of hats with this pattern - long tail, short tail, santa, elf.
  • TWO different hat edge finishes.
  • An ADJUSTABLE DRAWSTRING makes for a perfect fit.
  • Skill Level: Easy - knowledge of surface crochet needed.
  • Stitches: double crochet and Front Post double crochet.
  • Yarn: Bendigo Cotton 8ply OR Heirloom Cotton 8ply; OR any other similar yarn.
  • Hook: 4mm
  • Measurements: Circumference 14in (35.5cm)
  • Size: Newborn to 3M+
  • Terminology: USA - American crochet terms; metric hook sizes.
  • This pattern is adaptable to other yarns.

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LOLLIPOP Hat Crochet Pattern
is available from my online stores

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Wednesday 2 November 2011

CROCHET HAT SANTA ELF CHRISTMAS

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SANTA, ELF, PIXIE and LONG TAIL or SHORT TAIL crochet baby hats

Simply Perfect crochet hats for your darling newborn, with unique baby safe pom pom and an adjustable drawstring for the perfect fit.

Make their first Christmas special - to be treasured for years to come! Crochet these delightful santa, elf, pixie hats and start snapping those photos!



You can make the Santa Elf Pixie Hat with organic cotton OR organic wool/cotton blend.


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Pattern is written for newborn to 6 months, however it is very easy to enlarge the size of the hat according to head circumference.  Use larger hook size and heavier weight yarn or cotton, ADD extra rounds increasing total number of stitches, and you will have the perfect fit SANTA ELF PIXIE HAT which will fit anyone from Newborn to ADULT Sizes.


PATTERN DETAILS:

Basically this newborn hat is a  “photo prop”, the hat has a long tail and “baby safe” pom pom. Easy to adjust for smaller/larger head circumference.
  • MAKE a variety of hats with this pattern - long tail, short tail, santa, elf.
  • TWO different hat edge finishes.
  • An ADJUSTABLE DRAWSTRING makes for a perfect fit.
Skill Level: Easy - knowledge of surface crochet needed.
Stitches: double crochet and Front Post double crochet.
Yarn: Bendigo Cotton 8ply OR Heirloom Cotton 8ply; OR any other similar yarn.
Hook: 4mm
Measurements: Circumference 14in (35.5cm)
Size: Newborn to 3M+
Terminology: USA - American crochet terms; metric hook sizes.

This pattern is adaptable to other yarns.
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LOLLIPOP Hat Crochet Pattern
is available from my online stores
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Saturday 22 October 2011

Custom Patterns for DK Yarn

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LONG TAIL ELF PIXIE HAT Crochet Pattern for DK Yarn

Are you looking for a crochet pattern for a "long tail elf pixie hat"?

You know those cute little hats they use in photography shots of cute little newborn babies?

And, after looking, there seem to be a few patterns floating around - however you would like the pattern for a DK yarn using a 4mm hook.

Well, look no further, because you have found it.

This little pattern is the result of a recent request from a new customer - simply she asked if I could write a pattern for a "long tail elf hat" using DK yarn.

And as I am always up for a challenge, I proceeded to create this  -

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Yes, this hat looks just like any other long tail crochet hat that you can find somewhere else, but the difference with this crochet pattern is, it is written for DK yarn using a 4mm hook.  

And the big bonus is a totally unique designed -  "baby safe" pom pom.

OH and whilst on the topic of pom poms, basically I hate them. I have always hated them and I simply refuse to make them. Naturally, I would not have a standard made pom pom anywhere near my baby, the thought of all those loose yarn ends shedding off fibres, or coming loose, simply makes me cringe!  

Here is a snippet from "A Guide to the Safety of Children's Clothing" Any small parts that have been attached to the garment must be secure (not detach at less than 70 Newtons, which is a force of approximately 7kg) to avoid becoming a choking hazard. Small parts are very dangerous to children under 36 months. Items to bear in mind include; any buttons, beads, bows, tassels, pom-poms, sequins, diamantes, fasteners and labels.

For many years, I have been concerned about baby and child safety in regards to clothing, and my biggest NO NO has been small parts which can be a choking hazard, therefore, you can appreciate why I am not a fan of pom poms, among other things.

The POM POM SAFETY solution: I created my very own original design "baby safe" pom pom, to achieve the look required with this long tail crochet hat.  No loose yarn ends or yarn fibres which can loosen and separate from the garment AND cause a choking hazard.  THIS POM POM is SAFE and ever so simple.  All you do is crochet it!


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PATTERN DETAILS for the Crochet Hat "LONG TAIL"


Skill Level:
EASY
Yarn: 
Bendigo “Cotton 8ply”  OR any other similar yarn
Substitute yarns:
Always match Tension/Gauge and Hook recommendations on yarn label to the yarn used in this pattern.
Hook
Yarn label:- 4mm
This pattern:  4mm
Stitches:
dc, FPdc
Gauge/Tension:
Yarn label:  22sts to 10cm.
This pattern: 15sts to 4in (10cm)
Measurements:
Circumference approx. 14in (35.5cm); Length 31in (78.5cm)
Size:
Newborn to 3M+
Terminology:
USA - American crochet terms



Long Tail Crochet Hat is "crochet in the round", "top down", and you need to know how to colour change.  If you are not comfortable with colour change you can always make it in one colour, always your choice.

The pattern also includes hints on how to make smaller/larger size.

Made with cotton yarn which I think is probably the best yarn for newborn babes.
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So, there it is, a simple request for a custom pattern - available to you all from my online stores

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so you can shop in comfort at your favourite shopping destination.

ENJOY
Ciao, ciao!


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