Thursday, November 28, 2013

Crochet me for free!

Welcome to my first crochet pattern post! 


Below is a pattern I want you to try. Please let me know what you think and have a blast crocheting.




Nutcracker mini-hat


Supplies
Hook size 5.5mm (US size I)
Hook 3.75mm (US size F)
4.5 oz (pink yarn) 268 yds
1.75 oz (red yarn)
1.75 oz (gold yarn)
4 oz (green yarn)
4 oz (black yarn)
6 oz (Cloud yarn)
Yarn needle
Latch hook
Scissors
Sewing pins

Gauge
12 St = 4” and 8 rows = 4” Use any hook to obtain gauge

Size
Adult 21-22 “

Legend
Ch=Chain
Sl=Slip stitch
Sc=Single Crochet
Dc=Double Crochet
Hdc=Half Double Crochet

Directions
Rd 1: Magic loop or Ch 3 and join with Sl to form ring. Ch2, Dc in ring 11 times. Sl to join. (12 Dc)
Rd 2: Ch 2, 2 Dc in each Dc. Sl to join. (24 Dc)
Rd 3: Ch 2, *2 Dc in next Dc then 1 Dc in the next Dc * repeat  11 times.  Sl to join (36 Dc)
Rd 4: Ch 2, *2 Dc in the next Dc then 1 Dc in the next two Dc* repeat 12 times. Sl to join. (48 Dc)
Rd 5: Ch 2 *2 Dc in the next Dc then 1 Dc in the next 3 Dc* repeat 12 times. Sl to join. (60 Dc)
Rd 6: Ch 2 *2 Dc in the next Dc then 1 DC in the next 7 Dc* repeat 9 times. Sl to join. (72)
Rd 7-15: Ch 2 *1 Dc in each Dc* repeat to end and sl to join. Weave in ends. (72)

Accessory Directions
Eyes (Make two)
Hook size 5.5mm (US size I)
White yarn
Rd 1: Magic loop or Ch 3 and join with Sl to form ring. Ch1, Sc in ring 7 times. DON’T JOIN (7 Sc)
Rd 2: Ch1 turn, 2 Sc in same St, 1 Sc in next Sc, 3 Sc in next Sc, 1 Sc in each Sc, Ch1 turn. (9 Sc)
Rd 3: 2 Sc in same St, 1 Sc in each Sc (8 Sc) Ch 1 turn.
Rd 4: Sc in same St, 1 Sc in each Sc (12 Sc) Fasten off.

Pupils (Make two)
Hook 3.75mm (US size F)
Black yarn and green yarn
Rd 1: Magic loop or Ch 3 and join with Sl to form ring. Ch1, Sc in ring 8 times.  Fasten off. (8 Sc)
Rd 2: Join green to any Sc and Sc in each St. Fasten off. Sew on to white eye pieces. Sew eye pieces to hat.

Nose
Hook 3.75mm (US size F)
Pink Yarn
Rd 1: Magic loop or Ch 3 and join with Sl to form ring. Ch1, Sc in ring 6 times. DON’T JOIN (6 Sc)
Rd 2-3: Sc in each St. Fasten off and sew to face.

Cheeks (Make two)
Hook 3.75mm (US size F)
Red yarn
Rd 1: Magic loop or Ch 3 and join with Sl to form ring. Ch2, Dc in ring 11 times. Sl to join. (12 Dc)
Rd 2: Ch 2, 2 Dc in each Dc. Sl to join. Fasten off and sew to face. (24 Dc)

Mustache/Eyebrows (Make four)
Hook 3.75mm (US size F)
Black yarn
Rd 1: Magic loop or Ch 3 and join with Sl to form ring. Ch2, Dc in ring 11 times. Sl to join. (12 Dc)
Rd 2-3: Ch1, Sc in same St, Sc in next 3 Sc
Rd 4: Ch1, Skip first Sc and Sc in next 3 Sc
Rd 5: Ch1, Skip first Sc and Sc in next 2 Sc
Rd 6: Ch1, Sc in same St, Sc in next 2 Sc
Rd 7: Ch1, Skip first Sc and Sc in next Sc

Pom-pom
Gold yarn
Wrap yarn around pointer and middle finger approximately twenty times. (For a fuller pom-pom wrap thirty times.) Cut a twelve inch piece of yarn and tie wound yarn in the middle. Cut loops and then shape into pom-pom with scissors. Attach to hat before stuffing.

Hat
Hook size 5.5mm (US size I)
Black Yarn
Gold yarn
Rd 1: Magic loop or Ch 3 and join with Sl to form ring. Ch2, Dc in ring 11 times. Sl to join. (12 Dc)
Rd 2: Ch 2, 2 Dc in each Dc. Sl to join. (24 Dc)
Rd 3: Ch 2, Hdc in each Dc. Sl to join. (24 Hdc)
Rd 4-8: Ch 2, 2 Dc in each Dc. Sl to join. Fasten off. (24 Dc)
Rd 9-10: Join gold yarn Ch 1, 1 Sc in each St. Sl to join. Fasten off. (24 Sc)
Use batting or rolled felt to stuff hat. Sew to hat.

Hair
Cloud yarn
Latch hook
With latch hook attach six inch strips to Dc around half of the hat and continue along each row to the sixth row down from the top of the beanie.
Special instructions
Pin pieces to hat before sewing them on to make sure they are symmetrical. Using a head stand is very beneficial.

You have my permission to sell the finished product, but not the pattern.

Enjoy your new hat!