SUN HAT - SHORT and LONG BRIM

Imagine sunshine days and walking the Scottish countryside 

where you are surrounded by beautiful heather moors and mountain views.

It's these Scottish highland memories which inspired my latest sun hat design "SWEET HEATHER". I love seeing the countryside covered with the colours of heather in full bloom, just magic!  

SWEET HEATHER Sun Hat Crochet Pattern includes instructions for a short brimmed and a long brimmed hat, you can choose to make one or both.  Stay cool and protect yourself from the sun's rays during spring and summer.  

SWEET HEATHER Sun Hat design is unique and stylish, you can spruce it up for a special event, or garden party, or tone it down for wearing whilst gardening, summer holidays, or lounging by the pool.  

SWEET HEATHER crochet sun hat pattern is written for three (3) sizes - Toddler, Child and Adult - so you can make lovely colourful sun hats for the kids too!

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate

SIZES:  A = Toddler;  B = Child;  C = Adult

YARN USED:  Rowan Cotton Glace ● 5ply ● 100% Mercerized Cotton 

NOTIONS:  E-4 (3.5mm) and D-3 (3mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Hat is worked top down in the round.  Each round is completed before changing colour.  Instructions in this pattern are for a two (2) colour hat.  This hat can be made using one, two or more colours.  Photographs accompany the written instructions at the end of this pattern.  

PATTERN for Flower motif   NOT included.

THIS PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN USA American CROCHET TERMS.

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Pattern is available from my online stores

CRAFTSY      RAVELRY 

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
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LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE PATTERN #8

PART 3 OF SPRING Boho Bracelet

Week #8 of Let's Play - Crochet Fun

THIS WEEK #8

If you have been following this blog in the last few weeks, you will know that this week #8 is about the final stage of SPRING Boho Bracelet.  I mentioned previously that this bracelet design has three (3) parts -  Part 1 presented in Week #6 and Part 2 presented in Week #7 and Part 3 presented here today in Week #8.

Let me just say I wish all those mums out in the world who celebrated Mother's Day yesterday a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.  Personally I had a lovely weekend away, and I hope you all enjoyed your special day too!

Now, let's get on with Part 3 - Building on the last two free bracelet patterns we are going to add an extra round this week, with a slight change in round 3 as well.  This is a perfectly simple spring crochet project, and you can have lots of fun by changing colour as much as you like.  Of course we also end up with a wider bracelet or wrist cuff this week.

Boho Bracelet is perfectly suited for stash busting those odd bits of cotton threads and yarns lurking in the back of your yarn stash - I have made mine with remnants of mercerised cotton thread DMC Petra 5.  

The DMC Petra mercerised cotton creates delicate looking crochet bracelets which are comfortably soft to wear, and at the same time very sturdy and durable, you can leave them on during bathing or swimming, absolutely perfect for summer holidays in the sun.

How did you go in week #6 and week #7? Did you enjoy making the two versions of Spring Boho Bracelet? If you did,  you are most welcome to share your creations with us here, below in the comments, or you can share on my CROCKNIT Facebook Page, I would love to see your crochet handwork, and I am always happy to answer any questions in regards to the patterns.

LET'S PLAY

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #8, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!

YARN: DMC Petra 5 Cotton

HOOK: 2.5mm

NOTIONS: Scissors, Yarn needle

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy

Sizes: One size - Adult wrist - 6in (15cm) - size is adjustable

PATTERN NOTES: Boho bracelet is designed with an easy foundation row. Then worked round the foundation row.

You need to know how to crochet in the round.  Colour change is optional. Stitch guide: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet.

This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN STARTS:

With MC, 2.5mm hook

Foundation Row
Rnd 1:  *Ch3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, rep from * 9 times (10 loops).  

Rnd 2:  Ch3, 1sc in 1st loop, *(ch3, 1sc) in next loop, rep from * to end of foundation row, (ch3, 1sc) 3 times in last loop, continue along other side of foundation row, (ch3, 1sc) in each loop to beg loop, ending with (ch3, 1sc, ch3) in beg loop, invisible join with in 1st ch of ch3.  Fasten off and hide ends.  

Change to CC1

Rnd 3:  Join yarn with standing sc in ch3-sp, at one end, 1sc in same ch3-sp, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next ch3-sp, rep from * to end, 2sc in last ch3-sp, ch2, 2sc in next ch3-sp, continue along other side, **(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next ch3-sp, rep from ** to end, ending with 2sc in last ch3-sp, ch2, join with invisible join in 1st sc.   Fasten off and hide ends.  

Rnd 4:  Join yarn with standing sc in ch2-sp, at one end, ch6, *(1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next ch2-sp, ch3, 1sc in middle of next sc, ch3, rep from * to last ch2-sp BEFORE END, ch6, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in ch2-sp at end, continue along other side, ch6, rep from * to end, ending with ch6, (1sc, ch2,) in ch2-sp at end, join with invisible join in 1st sc.   Fasten off and hide ends.  

Make a drawstring with discs for Bracelet:  

Disc

Rnd 1:  Ch2, *8sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st.  (8sts)
Rnd 2:  Ch2, 1hdc in same st, 2hdc around, join with sl st in ch2.**

Drawstring:  Chain 35

Thread the drawstring through ch2-sp at each end of bracelet, cut yarn/thread leaving a 45in tail and crochet the second disc.  

Make second disc:  Rep from * to ** of Rnd 1 and 2.  Hide ends.

Adjusting the size:
Make the bracelet, approx. 1in (2.5cm) shorter than wrist circumference, this allows for stretch factor of cotton yarn.  The drawstring helps adjust the size too.
  
This pattern = 10 loops in foundation row = measures 5in (12.5cm) to fit 6in (15cm) wrist.


To make larger increase number of loops in foundation row; for example -  12 loops = measures 6in (15cm).  For this pattern to work you need to have an even number of loops in your foundation row.

BE CREATIVE

PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 

BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 

OR 

ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE

more  LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE CROCHET PATTERNS:  

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE PATTERN #7

PART 2 OF SPRING Boho Bracelet

Week #7 of Let's Play - Crochet Fun

THIS WEEK #7

If you were here last week, I mentioned that this bracelet design has three (3) parts -  Part 1 presented in Week #6 and Part 2 presented here today Week #7 and Part 3 will be revealed in Week #8.  

So here we go - Part 2 Another simply perfect little accessory project for some spring crochet fun, we continue with this lovely easy bracelet pattern, and we make the bracelet a little wider this week.  

Boho Bracelet has been made with remnants of cotton thread DMC Petra 5 and is perfectly suited for stash busting those odd bits of cotton threads and yarns lurking in the back of your yarn stash!  

The DMC Petra mercerised cotton creates delicate looking crochet bracelets which are comfortably soft to wear, and at the same time very sturdy and durable, you can leave them on during bathing or swimming, absolutely perfect for summer holidays in the sun.

How did you go last week? Did you enjoy making the first Spring Boho Bracelet? If you did,  please do share your creations with us here, below in the comments, or you can share on my CROCKNIT Facebook Page, I would love to see your crochet handwork, and I am always happy to answer any questions in regards to the patterns.

LET'S PLAY

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #7, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!

YARN: DMC Petra 5 Cotton
HOOK: 2.5mm
NOTIONS: Scissors, Yarn needle

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy
Sizes: One size - Adult wrist - 6in (15cm) - size is adjustable

PATTERN NOTES: Boho bracelet is designed with an easy foundation row. Then worked round the foundation row.

You need to know how to crochet in the round.  Colour change is optional. Stitch guide: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet.

This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN STARTS:

With MC, 2.5mm hook

Foundation Row

Rnd 1:  *Ch3, dc in 3^rd ch from hook, rep from * 9 times (10 loops).  

Rnd 2:  Ch3, 1sc in 1^st loop, *(ch3, 1sc) in next loop, rep from * to end of foundation row, (ch3, 1sc) 3 times in last loop, continue along other side of foundation row, (ch3, 1sc) in each loop to beg loop, ending with (ch3, 1sc, ch3) in beg loop, join with sl st in 1^st ch of ch3.

Rnd 3:  2sc in ch3-sp, *7dc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next ch3-sp, rep from * to end, 2sc in last ch3-sp, ch2, 2sc in next ch3-sp, continue along other side, **7dc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next ch3-sp, rep from ** to end, ending with 2sc in last ch3-sp, ch2, join with invisible join in 1^st sc.   Fasten off and hide ends. 

Make a drawstring with discs for Bracelet: 

Disc

Rnd 1:  Ch2, *8sc in 2^nd ch from hook, join with sl st.  (8sts)

Rnd 2:  Ch2, 1hdc in same st, 2hdc around, join with sl st in ch2.**

Drawstring:  Chain 35

Thread the drawstring through ch2-sp at each end of bracelet, cut yarn/thread leaving a 45in tail and crochet the second disc. 

Make second disc:  Rep from * to ** of Rnd 1 and 2.  Hide ends.

Adjusting the size:

Make the bracelet, approx. 1in (2.5cm) shorter than wrist circumference, this allows for stretch factor of cotton yarn.  The drawstring helps adjust the size too. 

This pattern = 10 loops in foundation row = measures 5in (12.5cm) to fit 6in (15cm) wrist.

To make larger increase number of loops in foundation row; for example -  12 loops = measures 6in (15cm).  For this pattern to work you need to have an even number of loops in your foundation row.

Have some fun, have a play!  

and 

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 

BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 

OR 

HERE ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE

more  LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE CROCHET PATTERNS:  

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.