SLEEP Hats Free Crochet Pattern #1 SLEEPY HAT

SLEEPY Hat is soft and comfortable 

and keeps your head warm throughout the night.

A lovely lightweight cotton hat 

which adds enough warmth for a comfortable night's sleep.

  

Designed for people with hair loss due to cancer, 

chemotherapy, alopecia and other medical conditions,

naturally bald heads and sinus sufferers.

SLEEPY Hat keeps you cozy at night any time of year!

SLEEPY Hat Crochet pattern is one of my spur-of-the-moment creations when I needed something to keep my head warm whilst sleeping.  You can laugh, I am dead serious, I sleep in crochet hats. For many years I have suffered with sinusitis, and in 1998 I decided to wear a beanie to bed to keep my forehead warm, and I have not looked back since, I can sleep comfortably protected from the cold air moving across my forehead and aggravating my sinuses and waking me up.

Best Sleep Hats

It's now time to replace my old collection of crochet sleep hats, most of them are years old and have been beaten up by the numerous times they have been washed in the machine. So as I am crocheting new sleep hats I decided to share them with you too.  All are made using a DK or 8ply natural fibre yarn, such as cotton, bamboo or pure merino wool, and the designs are simple and quick to make and of course I love adding colour to make it more fun!

FREE CROCHET HAT PATTERNS

I have decided to share the crochet sleep hat patterns with you for FREE, and over the next few weeks, you will be able to crochet them too. These crochet sleep hats are all made using a soft cotton yarn, I will be using mainly Bendigo Woollen Mills (BWM) Cotton 8ply which is an Australian yarn, if you wish to substitute the yarn, remember to check the website YARNSUB to get the best match.

So, without further ado here is our first crochet sleep hat.

Week #1 SLEEPY Hat Crochet Pattern

PATTERN DETAILS

DIFFICULTY:  Easy

SIZES:  Two (2) sizes - A = Medium; B = Large
MEASUREMENTS:  Fits A = 22in (56cm); B = 23.5in (60cm) head circumference

YARN USED:  HEIRLOOM Cotton ● 8ply ● 100% Cotton ● 50g ● 119m (130yd)

YARDAGE: Approx.  A = 50g; 130yd (119m)

TENSION:  16sts to 4in (10cm) in pattern stitch

NOTIONS:  7 (4.5mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Hat is worked top down in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for a two (2) colour hat. Each round is completed before changing colour. Photographs accompany the written instructions of this pattern.

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.

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PATTERN STARTS:

CROWN of HAT - Increase Rnds

NOTE:  At beginning of each round, Ch1 does not count as a stitch.

With MC and 4.5mm hook

SIZE A & B

Rnd 1:  Magic ring, ch1, 6sc in ring, join with sl st in ch1. (6sts)

Rnd 2:  Ch1, 2sc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1. (12sts)

Rnd 3:  Ch1, *2dc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1. (24sts)

CHANGE TO CC

Rnd 4:  Ch1, *2sc in next st, 1sc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (36sts)

Rnd 5:  Ch1, 1dc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1. (36sts) 

CHANGE TO MC

Rnd 6:  Ch1, *2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (48sts) 

Rnd 7:  Ch1, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (60sts) 

CHANGE TO CC

Rnd 8:  Ch1, 1sc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1. (60sts) 

Rnd 9:  Ch1, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 4sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (72sts) 

Rnd 10:  Rep Rnd 8.

CHANGE TO MC

SIZE A ONLY

Rnd 11:  Ch1, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 11sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (78sts) 

SIZE A Crown complete - continue with Body of Hat.

SIZE B ONLY

Rnd 11:  Ch1, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (84sts) 

SIZE B Crown complete - continue with Body of Hat.

BODY of HAT

NOTE:  At beginning of each round, Ch1 does not count as a stitch.

SIZE A & B

CHANGE TO CC

Rnd 1:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rnd 2:  Ch1, 1dc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rnd 3:  Ch1, 1sc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

CHANGE TO MC

Rnd 4:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rnd 5:  Ch1, 1dc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rnd 6:  Ch1, 1sc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

CHANGE TO CC

Rnd 7:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rnd 8:  Ch1, 1dc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rnd 9:  Ch1, 1sc in each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rep Rnds 4-9 one (1) more time. TOTAL of 15 rounds for body of hat.

BRIM of HAT

CHANGE TO MC

Rnd 1:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

CHANGE TO CC

Rnd 2:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rep Rnds 1 & 2 one (1) more time.

CHANGE TO MC

Rnd 5:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch1.

Rnd 6:  Ch1, *1sc in next st of row below, rep from * around, invisible join in ch1.

Fasten off and hide ends.

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.

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ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
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6 CROCHET TOTE BAG PATTERNS

Summer festivals, sunny beach days and longer daylight hours. Let's have some fun with these six (6) fashionable vintage crochet bags. 

Show off your crochet talents with a brand new handmade crochet tote bag, crochet shoulder bag or crochet market bag. You know you can never have too many bags!

Crochet your own stylish and functional go anywhere tote bags, which will carry almost everything. These summertime crochet bags are simply perfect, use them daily, match your outfits and take them away on your holidays.

1. TRICOLOUR AFGHAN BAG

TRICOLOUR Afghan Bag is a modern take on the traditional "granny square", which is still as popular today as it was when your great-grandmother was crocheting. 

Tricolour Afghan Bag is a great, versatile and classically stylish bag for any time, anywhere! A LARGE LIGHTWEIGHT crochet afghan bag for holidays, beach (great for swimwear and towel), travel and summer shopper.

I designed TWO (2) NEW granny squares to create a stylish, vibrant and spacious tote bag. The inspiration for the colours came from my love of photographing sunrises and sunsets - vibrant blue skies and the amazing orange/yellow sun.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy-Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS: Bag circumference is approx. 34in (86cm) and 13in (33cm) deep

YARN: DMC Petra Size 3 Crochet Thread - 1 x 100g ball of shade orange; 1 x 100g ball of shade yellow; 2 x 100g ball of shade blue.

HOOK:  3mm

NOTIONS: Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round. This crochet afghan bag consists of two (2) different squares. You will need to make 34 crocheted squares. Instructions in this pattern are for three (3) colour crochet afghan bag.  Bag lining is optional.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions. 

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2. SCARBOROUGH FAIR BAG

"Scarborough Faire" was a 45-day trading event held yearly during the middle ages in the seaside town of Scarborough, Yorkshire, Britain.

Merchants came from all over England, Norway, Denmark, the Baltic States and the Byzantine Empire. Such a huge event attracted not only tradesmen but also other buyers, sellers and pleasure-seekers.

This crochet bag design celebrates the colourful, prosperous times of Scarborough Faire. It is an easy intermediate pattern, with colour changes and stitch design changes throughout the pattern.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy-Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS: Bag circumference is approx. 32in (81cm) and 15in (38cm) deep; handles 30in (76cm)

YARN: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton and Sparkle DK ● 100% Cotton ● 100g/201m/219yd ● Shades: MC Cream; CC1 Agean Shine; CC2 Fern; CC3 Coral Shine; CC4 Natural Shine; CC5 Driftwood. 1 ball of each colour.

HOOK: I-9 (5.5mm) and H-8 (5mm)

NOTIONS: Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for six (6) colour crochet bag. Bag lining is optional. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions. 

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3. HIGHLANDER TOTE BAG

HIGHLANDER Tote Bag has been inspired by ancient Scottish designs and symbols which are steeped in Celtic history. 

The design in the squares in this crochet tote bag is my interpretation of the various Celtic knot designs I came across whilst travelling in Scotland. Watch how different each square looks when you change the colours.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy-Intermediate

YARN: Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere ●85% Cotton 15% Cashmere ● 50g = 94m (103 yds) ● 6 colours

TOTAL YARDAGE: 310g = 583m (638yds)

SUBSTITUTE YARN:  Any DK / Light / Worsted weight yarn OR King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK ● 50% Bamboo 50% Cotton ●100gr = 251yd (230m)

HOOK: G-6 (4mm) and E-4 (3.5mm)

NOTIONS:  Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: Instructions in this pattern are for a three (3) colour motif. The motif can be made using one, two or three colours. The tote bag in this pattern is made using six (6) colours.  Bag lining is optional. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions. 

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4. LATTE BAG

LATTE Bag is the perfect accessory for those lovely moments you manage to grab with your best friends down at the cafe, the perfect bag to throw in your basics and sling over your shoulder.

LATTE bag is a great summer holiday project, all you need is one ball of each colour and one crochet hook and you will end up with a "simply perfect" summer holiday go-anywhere shoulder bag. A bag with a "retro cluster stitch" design, sturdy yet light and airy. 

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Intermediate

YARN:  Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK  ● Cotton 100% ● 100g/201m/219yd, Shades:  MC: Flint x 2 balls, CC: White x 1 ball

YARN ALTERNATIVES:  Any DK weight cotton

HOOK: G/6 (4mm)

NOTIONS:  Yarn needle; 1 wooden button

MEASUREMENTS:  The bag circumference is approximately 26in (66cm) and 11in (28cm) deep.

PATTERN NOTES:  The bag pattern is crochet from the bottom up, base is crochet flat, body and handles are crochet in the round. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

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5. CLOUDBERRY MARKET TOTE

CLOUDBERRY Market Tote is based on a vintage 1970s crochet stitch. This filet-style stitch appeared mainly in garment design using only one colour. Here the stitch is enhanced by changing colour every round creating a colourful market tote.

Cloudberry is the perfect farmer's market bag - throw in your fruits and vegetables and enjoy your day. Light and breezy, it can be easily rolled up and hidden away in your handbag for those unplanned purchases. Can also be used as a beach bag.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS:  Bag circumference is approx. 30in (76cm); 17in (43cm) deep; strap 23in (58cm)

YARN:  Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply ● 100% Cotton ● 100g/267m/291yd ● Shades:  MC Beaujolais; CC1 Avocado.  1 ball of each colour.

YARN ALTERNATIVES:  Any similar weight cotton

HOOK: D-3 (3mm) 

NOTIONS: Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) colour crochet bag.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

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6. ANIKSI AFGHAN BAG

ANIKSI Afghan Bag design is Greek-inspired from the houses painted with the traditional white and Aegean blue and the multi-coloured potted geraniums, a "trademark" of Greek landscapes.

ANIKSI Afghan Bag is a great pattern for using up all those odd remnants you have sitting in your stash, and I am hoping it will inspire you all to get out your hooks and your favourite cotton yarns or threads and allow those creative juices to flow!

PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY:  Easy-Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS:  Circumference of bag 24in (61cm);  13in (33cm) deep; handles 12.5in (32cm)
YARN:  Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8ply ● 100% Cotton  ● 50g  109yd (100m) ● Six (6) to Eight (8) colours.  
YARDAGE:  Approximately 437yd (400m)
YARN SUBSTITUTE:  Any similar DK cotton yarn
HOOK: 3.5mm (E-4) 
NOTIONS: Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Aniksi Bag consists of four (4) afghan squares; two (2) rectangular pieces; one (1) long strip; two (2) handles.  Instructions in this pattern are for one (1) bag using six (6) to eight (8) colours.  This pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

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PATTERNS available in 

USA American Crochet Terms

OR  

UK British Crochet Terms  

PLEASE select the correct pattern terminology

prior to purchase. 

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Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
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THISTLE Shoulder Bag Crochet Pattern

THISTLE Shoulder bag is based on a vintage 1970's crochet stitch. This crazy take on the V-stitch appeared mainly in summer garment design using only one colour.

LIGHTWEIGHT CROCHET BAG

I love this crochet stitch, it is easy and quick, and when you add colour to each row, you are rewarded with a fantastic looking piece of fabric, and what better way to display this crazy V-stitch than including it into this delicate and lightweight crochet shoulder bag.

I have called this shoulder bag pattern THISTLE because the colours remind me of all the thistles I witnessed growing all over Scotland. You may know that the thistle has been the national emblem of Scotland since the reign of Alexander III (1249–1286). Did you also know that in the language of flowers, the thistle (like the burr) is an ancient Celtic symbol of nobility of character as well as of birth?

CROCHET SHOULDER BAG DESIGN

I designed this delicate and lightweight bag to use during the spring/summer months for those quick outings when all I want to carry is my wallet, keys and mobile. I needed something not too big and not too small, as well as not too heavy. I just love the way this THISTLE Bag turned out, simply perfect for my needs.

THISTLE Shoulder Bag crochet PATTERN includes written instructions for a bag with approx. circumference 20in (51cm) and 10in (25cm) deep; strap 38in (96cm). The pattern includes accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

THISTLE Shoulder bag is based on a vintage 

1970's crochet stitch. 

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
SIZES: One size
YARN:  Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply ● 100% Cotton ● 100g/267m/291yd ● Shades:  MC Cyclamen; CC1 Avocado.  1 ball of each colour.
YARN ALTERNATIVES:  Any fingering weight cotton
TENSION/GAUGE: Not critical to this pattern (this pattern uses hook larger than recommended on yarn label)
NOTIONS:  E-4 (3.5mm) and D-3 (3mm) hook; Yarn needle; Belt buckle.
PATTERN NOTES:  You need to know how to crochet in the round.  Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) colour crochet bag.  Bag lining is optional.

This pattern is available in 

USA American Crochet Terms

OR  

UK British Crochet Terms  

PLEASE select the correct pattern terminology 

prior to purchase. 

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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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FLOWER POWER Crochet

FLORA 2 CROCHET FLOWERS PATTERN

In May 2016 my inspiration for designing these little crochet flowers came from the spring blossoms my husband and I witnessed whilst on our walks through the countryside. I love how these naturally wild flowers can be so tiny and delicate. I am not trying to imitate their wild beauty exactly, I've just interpreted what I saw and created a crochet flower which will remind me of the original. I hope they will delight you just as much as they have delighted me.

FOUR (4) Crochet FLOWERS pattern includes:-

1. Crochet Flower VINTAGE ROSE - 5 petals
2. Crochet Flower STAR JASMINE - 5 petals
3. Crochet Flower BUTTERCUP - 8 petals
4. Crochet Flower SEA HOLLY - 12 petals

Crochet flowers are crochet in the round using two (2) colours. I used remnants from my yarn stash mainly DMC Petra Crochet Cotton Size 5 and a 2mm hook. 

You can also use Wendy Supreme Cotton 4ply which is slightly thicker but still gives a nice small flower using same hook size. If you wish to substitute the yarns do check the YARNSUB WEBSITE for the best matching yarn.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy Intermediate
SIZES: One (1) size
MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 2in (5cm) diameter
YARN: DMC Petra 5 ● 100% Mercerised Cotton 3ply
YARN SUBSTITUTE: WENDY Supreme ● 100% Luxury Cotton 4ply OR any similar mercerised cotton
TENSION: Not critical - medium tension.
NOTIONS: 2mm hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: Flora 2 consists of a total of four (4) crochet flowers; two (2) five petal flowers; one (1) eight petal flower; one (1) twelve petal flower. Instructions in this pattern are for four (4) flowers using two (2) colours with each flower.

FLORA 2 CROCHET FLOWER PATTERNS

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Ciao, ciao!

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Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

THE YEAR 2016 HAS NOW DRAWN TO A CLOSE

AND AS WE ENTER A NEW ONE,

ALL I WISH TO SAY IS

MAY THE NEW YEAR 2017 BRING YOU

LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS

FOR NOW AND FOREVER!

As another year has come to a close, I wish to THANK YOU ALL for your ongoing support and for reading about my CROCHET and KNIT CREATIONS here on this blog.

THANK YOU for buying my patterns and for PARTICIPATING by leaving comments here and via my other social media. Your contributions do keep me smiling!

Ciao, ciao!

Copyright © 2008

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.

All rights reserved.