Basket Weave Newborn to 3 Month Beanie

By: Teri Diamond for Diamond Crochet © 2012

Abbreviations Used: CH – Chain FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet HDC – Half Double Crochet RSC - Reverse Single Crochet SL ST – Slip Stitch ST – Stitch Tutorials available at http://diamondcrochetcrafts.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html	Materials Needed:         Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver for the sample         H Hook        Yarn Needle Size: Adult Gauge: N/A (not gathered just yet)
Notes:      You will be alternating in a pattern of 3 front post double crochet and then 3 back post double crochet for two rows and then you will reverse it and do 3 back post double crochet and then 3 front post double crochet.

Special Stitch Instruction:

       BPDC – Yo, insert hook around the post of the stitch below from the BACK side, yo, pull through and complete as a regular double crochet stitch.

       FPDC - Yo, insert hook around the post of the stitch below from the FRONT side, yo, pull through and complete as a regular double crochet stitch.

       RSC -

Directions:

Ch 4, sl st into 1^st ch.

Rnd 1 – Hdc 8 times in ch 4 circle. Sl st to 1^st hdc to join. (8 hdc)

Rnd 2 – Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to 1^st hdc to join (16 hdc)

Rnd 3 – Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to 1^st hdc to join (24 hdc)

Rnd 4 – Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st two st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 st* repeat around, sl st in 1^st hdc to join. (32 hdc)

Rnd 5 – Ch 1, Hdc in 1^st three st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 st* repeat around, sl st to 1^st hdc to join. (40 hdc)

Rnd 6 – *fpdc in 4 st {this includes the st that you sl st into at the beginning}, bpdc in next 4 st* repeat around, sl st into 1^st st {This would be the 1^st fpdc NOT the ch 2.  Ch 2 does NOT count as a st in this pattern}  Ch 1 (40 st)

Rnd 7 – Repeat Rnd 6

Rnd 8 - *bpdc in 4 st, fpdc in next 4 st* repeat around, sl st into 1^st st.  Ch 1 (40 st)

Rnd 9 – Repeat Rnd 8

Repeat Rounds 6 through 9 one more time.  You will have a total of 13 Rounds.

Rnd 14 – Rsc around, tie off, weave in ends.

Summer 2012

Basic Beanie 3-6 Months

Basic Beanie! 3-6 Month Size
As promised... Though a little late, here is the second installment in the "Basic Beanie's Collection" lol.  I actually have a set of these that I keep made up... Basically when I am writing a pattern in stead of constantly measuring (I do have a bit of OCD) I just check it with the basic beanie that is already made up!  It has saved me a TON of time!  They can be worked in rounds as well, however the thought of rounds tends to intimidate a beginner so this one is technically in rows.


Please remember that we are NOT TURNING at the end of each row, you will attach, chain 1 and keep going forward.


Basic Beanie 0-3 Month
H Hook
Worsted Weight (4) Yarn of your choosing


Directions:
Chain 4, sl st join or use magic circle
Row 1 – Ch 1, 8 hdc in center circle, sl st to beg hdc. (8 hdc)
Row 2 – Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (16 hdc)
Row 3 – Ch 1, hdc in first st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat around, 2 hdc in last st, sl st to first hdc (24 hdc)
Row 4 – Ch 1, hdc in first 2 st, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 st* repeat around, 2 hdc in last st, sl st to first hdc (32 hdc)
Row 5 – Ch 1, hdc in first 3 st, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 st* repeat around, 2 hdc in last st, sl st to first hdc (40 hdc)
Row 6 - Ch 1, hdc in first 4 st, *2 hdc, hdc in next 4 st* repeat around, 2 hdc in last st, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 7 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 8 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 9 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 10 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 11 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 12 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 13 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 14 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc (48 hdc)
Row 15 - Ch 1, hdc in each st around, fasten and weave in ends (48 hdc)

Basic Beanie! 0-3 Month Size

Oh the Photography Props!

So I have now received shots from two photographers displaying a few of our items! I have to tell you it is really exciting! Like waaaay more exciting than I thought it would be! I honestly NEVER imagined that I would be so tickled pink over seeing my creations, my work in use! It is kinda invigorating! I really wish that I had the talent that these amazing people have because honestly the garage would be transformed into a complete photography studio! ;) Oh yeah! But, alas, I do NOT have that talent! I can totally handle the kiddos like my girls who pose without any push... Sheesh if all kiddos were like that I could totally be an amazing point and shoot photographer! haha...

Anyhow I told you that I was going to share... I know its kinda creepy BUT I have totally started myself a little photo album of these shots! Not only are they amazing shots, BUT I am so proud that my little hobby, my baby, has even come this far! Its hard to explain, but I am pretty sure that I will also have this feeling when my first child graduates or something like that! lol



The pouch is my pattern and is available on the blog, the headband was from a pattern that I purchased (you can get one here) and am able to make for sale... ;)  hint hint ;)

These shots are from a great photographer in North Carolina, if you are in that area I would DEFINITELY suggest you hit her up for some awesome shots of your little kiddos!  Check out Ashley Paige Photography on Facebook!

Anyhow I am working on something that one the of the photographers mentioned to me and REALLY need to stop blah blah blahing about it and just DO it already! <3

I will definitely be posting some new pix and patterns soon!  I have honestly just been going nuts with the crazy weather changes we have had in New England and I feel like my allergies are on a roller coaster!  I think that if this winter is any indication then we are in for a H-O-T summer ahead!

Well I am off to be crafty! ;)

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

<3 Teri

Basic Beanies = A World Of Opportunity!

Super EXCITED this week!  We are focusing on different beanies that can be created using the simple beanie increase base... Basically you would start these hats out EXACTLY the same way as any other hat and then you wind up with a LOVELY textured side!  The ones that we have done up so far today all start out with a half double crochet beanie base!

I got so excited that I lost my camera in my confusion of yarn! lol... I will DEFINITELY be posting some more pictures this evening!  I am so in love with this idea!  AND we are working on some different "flower" ideas, although some are more adornments than flowers!

What is on your plate this week?  Do you have anything new on the horizon?  Are you crafting your heart out to deal with life's stresses?  (Oh wait that is me this week! ;)

Until later...

<3 Happy Crafting!

Teri

Newborn Bulky Pouch Crochet Pattern

By: Teri Diamond for Diamond Crochet & Crafts © 2012

Abbreviations Used: CH – Chain DC – Double Crochet SL ST – Slip Stitch YO – Yarn Over ST – Stitch Tutorials available at www.diamondcrochetcrafts.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

Materials Needed:      Bulky Weight Yarn (Homespun is                 sample)      Q Hook      Yarn Needle Size: Newborn Pouch Gauge: Not necessary Notes: Pouch is began in rounds and changes to rows.

Special Stitch Instruction:

      Beginning of Row - Dc2tg – Chain 1, dc in next sp.

       Dc2tg – Begin dc do not pull through the last two loops of stitch, double crochet in next stitch, when you complete the second double crochet you will pull through the two loops of each stitch together, pulling through four loops.

Directions:

Chain 4, sl st into 1^st ch, ch 2.

Rnd 1 – 11 dc in ch 4 circle, sl st to ch 2 sp, ch 2 (12 st)

Rnd 2 - *2 dc in 1^st sp, dc in next,* repeat around, sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 2. (17 St)

Rnd 3 – *2 dc in 1^st sp, dc in next 2 sp* repeat around to last sp, dc in last sp, sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 2. (22 st)

Rnd 4 – Dc in next 4 sp, *2 dc in next sp, dc in next 3 sp* repeat around, sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 2. (26 st)

Rnds 5-9 – Dc in each sp around, sl st to ch 2 sp, ch 2. (26 sp) *You may need to skip last sp to keep the stitches at 26*

{You will now switch to rows to create the back and hanging sash}

Row 10 – Dc2tg, dc in next 15 sp, dc2tg, ch 1, turn. (17 st)

Row 11 – Dc2tg, dc in next 13 sp, dc2tg, ch 1, turn. (15 st)

Row 12 – Dc2tg, dc in next 11 sp, dc2tg, ch 1, turn. (13 st)

Row 13 – Dc2tg, dc in next 9 sp, dc2tg, ch 1, turn. (11 st)

Row 14 – Dc2tg, dc in next 7 sp, dc2tg, ch 1, turn. (9 st)

Row 15 – Dc2tg, dc in next 5 sp, dc2tg, ch 1, turn. (7 st)

Row 16 – Dc2tg, dc in next 3 sp, dc2tg, ch 1, turn. (5 st)

Row 17 – Dc2tg, dc in next 1 sp, dc2tg, ch 2, turn. (3 st)

Rows 18 – 29 – Dc in next 2 sp, ch 2, turn. (3 st)

{If you would like a longer sash, repeat row 29 until the sash is the desired length.}

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Fuzzy Bear Baby Beanie Pattern 0-3 Months

By: Teri Diamond for Diamond Crochet & Crafts © 2012

    

Abbreviations Used: CH – Chain HDC – Half Double Crochet SC – Single Crochet SL ST – Slip Stitch ST – Stitch Tutorials available at www.diamond-crafts.com/crochet_tutorials.htm

Materials Needed:      Bulky/Super Bulky Yarn – I used Bernat                        Baby’s Breath for the sample       I Hook      Yarn Needle Size: 0-3 Month Gauge: N/A (not gathered just yet)

Directions:

Ch 4, sl st into 1^st ch.

{The hat is worked in rounds.  It may be a good idea to leave a long enough tail to use as a marker throughout the pattern.}

Rnd 1 – Hdc 9 times in ch 4 circle. (9 hdc) {Place a marker to show where the round will end}

Rnd 2 – 2 hdc in each st around to marker, place marker (18 hdc)

Rnd 3 – Hdc in each st around, place marker. (18 hdc)

Rnd 4 – Repeat row 2 (36 hdc)

Rnd 5-11 – Hdc in each st around, place marker. (36 hdc)

Rnd 12 – Hdc in each st around to marker, sc in next st, sl st in next st, tie off and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2):

Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch

Row 1 – 7 hdc in ch 4 sp, ch 1, turn

Row 2 – 0-3 Month - Sc in each st around, tie off

*Do NOT weave in ends, you will use them to attach the ears to the hat*

Attaching Ears:

Lie the hat flat and position ears so that the top of the ear is at about the bottom of round 2 and the bottom of the ear is at about the bottom of round 5.  Attach the ears by tying the two strands (one from the beginning of the ch for the ears and the other is the ending tail) together, sewing the remaining end of the ear down and weaving the ends in on the INSIDE of the hat.

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Next Pattern... Hmmmm

So I have been playing with patterns and am totally stuck between these two beanie hats for the next pattern!

Butterfly Kisses Beanie

Both a relatively simple and work up super fast with little yarn usage so they are great for leftovers!

Breast Feeding Boob Beanie

Let me know what YOU want to see!  You post the pattern name that YOU would like posted for FREE and I will post the hat with the MOST VOTES tomorrow night!

Happy Crafting!
<3 Teri

Front and Back Loop Single Crochet Stitch FLSC BLSC Video Tutorial

Crochet Double Crochet Stitch DC Video Tutorial

Crochet Half Double Crochet Stitch HDC Video Tutorial

Crochet Single Crochet Stitch SC Video Tutorial

Crochet Chain CH Video Tutorial

Back Post Double Crochet Video Tutorial

Front Post Double Crochet

Foundation Double Crochet Video Tutorial

Creating a Case...

So one of my next patterns is definitely going to be this one!  lol... I made this to fit a Pandigital Nova (I got mine at Best Buy lol) however it can be altered to fit other common eReader brands, and new sizes will definitely be coming out soon!

I really enjoyed making this one and gave it to my friend who happens to have the exact same eReader as I do (she totally saw it and had it first!) and she absolutely LOVES it... Funny she helped me pick out what stitch pattern to use in creating this one... hmmmm... lol

Going to make another for mine soon, however it will not be in the basket weave, I have my eye on a completely different stitch for mine!



So let me know what you think...  And what other eReaders or tablets you think I should do next!

Happy Crafting!

<3
Teri

Basket Weave Hat Pattern

By: Teri Diamond for Diamond Crochet & Crafts © 2012

Abbreviations Used: CH – Chain FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet HDC – Half Double Crochet SL ST – Slip Stitch ST – Stitch Tutorials available at www.diamond-crafts.com/crochet_tutorials.htm	Materials Needed:      Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver for the sample      H Hook      Yarn Needle Size: Adult Gauge: N/A (not gathered just yet)
Notes:      You will be alternating in a pattern of 3 front post double crochet and then 3 back post double crochet for two rows and then you will reverse it and do 3 back post double crochet and then 3 front post double crochet.

Special Stitch Instruction:

       BPDC – Yo, insert hook around the post of the stitch below from the BACK side, yo, pull through and complete as a regular double crochet stitch.

      FPDC - Yo, insert hook around the post of the stitch below from the FRONT side, yo, pull through and complete as a regular double crochet stitch.

Directions:

Ch 4, sl st into 1^st ch.

{This part of the hat is worked in rounds, continue in that manner until it is specified not to. It will change when you start to do the Basket Weave stitches.}

Rnd 1 – Hdc 8 times in ch 4 circle. (8 hdc) {Place a marker to show where the round will end}

Rnd 2 – 2 hdc in each st around to marker, place marker (16 hdc)

Rnd 3 – Hdc in 1^st st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat to st before marker, 2 hdc in last st, place marker. (24 hdc)

Rnd 4 – Hdc in 1^st two st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 st* repeat to st before marker, 2 hdc in last st, place marker. (32 hdc)

Rnd 5 – Hdc in 1^st three st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 st* repeat to st before marker, 2 hdc in last st, place marker. (40 hdc)

After Row 16.

Rnd 6 – Hdc in 1^st four st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 st* repeat to st before marker, 2 hdc in last st, place marker. (48 hdc)

Rnd 7 - Hdc in 1^st five st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 st* repeat to st before marker, 2 hdc in last st, place marker. (56 hdc)

Rnd 8 - Hdc in 1^st six st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 st* repeat to st before marker, 2 hdc in last st, place marker. (64 hdc)

Rnd 9 - Hdc in 1^st seven st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 st* repeat to st before marker, 2 hdc in last st, place marker. (72 hdc) sl st in 1^st st after marker, ch 2.

{This is where you will STOP working in rounds without sl st, to start you will sl st in the 1^st st after the marker, you will do this for the rest of the pattern.}

Rnd 10 – *fpdc in 3 st {this includes the st that you sl st into at the beginning}, bpdc in next 3 st* repeat around, sl st into 1^st st {This would be the 1^st fpdc NOT the ch 2.  Ch 2 does NOT count as a st in this pattern}  Ch 2 (72 st)

Shows the top rounds, body rounds, and trim round.

Rnd 11 – Repeat Rnd 10

Rnd 12 - *bpdc in 3 st, fpdc in next 3 st* repeat around, sl st into 1^st st.  Ch 2 (72 st)

Rnd 13 – Repeat Rnd 12

Repeat Rounds 10 through 13 three more times.  You will have a total of 23 Rounds.

Rnd 24 – Hdc in each st around, sl st into beginning st, tie off and weave in ends.

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Writing MORE Patterns!!

Soooo... Apparently Saturday is the designated day for FREE CROCHET PATTERNS to hit the blog!  ;)

I am working on putting the marvelous Basket Weave Hat Pattern into blogable format so that you guys get it tomorrow! <3

I have to say I really am enjoying making new patterns almost as much as I enjoy crocheting itself!  I am working on crocheting a Basket Weave E-Reader Case for my Pandigital Nova, but I am also going to add for the Kindle Fire and IPad2!  That should be ready to go NEXT WEEK!!

I hope you enjoy getting a free shot at our patterns BEFORE they hit the sales rack!  Just remember that if you contact me I can always send you a full color print copy via snail mail for an additional $1.50!  I am almost like Burger King... Giving it to you, your way... haha well ALMOST your way!  lol

Anyhow I hope that you are all enjoying the weather where you are!  This is what it looks like from my laptop camera looking out my front living room window!

SNOW SNOW SNOW... Oh yeah and my plants!

Snow, snow, snow... In every direction you look, every where you go!  LOTS OF SNOW!!  Oh and in the forecast: Three MORE minor snow storms this upcoming week - they start TOMORROW!!!  You know three minor totally equals at least one and a half majors, right?!?  Because I totally know that one!!

Anyhow... Until Tomorrow!

Happy Crafting!

<3

Teri

Patterns Listed Free 100 Views ;)

We have decided that every new pattern that we put out for sale we are going to have you all preview on our blog for FREE for up to 100 VIEWS!!

We figure that this is a great way to show you what we do and for us to learn what you like!

Let us know what you think of this idea... After 100 views you can purchase them on our store (cheapest), on etsy (cheaper) or on ravelry (not so cheap) in pdf or print at any time! <3

Pinterest... New Addiction?!?

So... I have been introduced to this new website called Pinterest... As if the name is not interesting enough... I have been on there for a couple of days and am COMPLETELY HOOKED!!  lol... It is the absolute neatest thing in the entire world!  I love how it allows you to take pictures from just about anywhere and share them...

It is almost like a social network of just pictures with little comments and links ;)  I think it is a great way for crafters to show off their work and even to locate some new inspiration!  When you "pin" something (I am so addicted that I have a "Pin It" button on my Chrome toolbar and can pin freely!) it appears under your "Board" and you share it with others, they can "Repin" if they like the item and then it will be shared with their friends as well... And on and on your pin tumbles! ;)

Freakin Awesome!

I have been posting the stuff that I have listed on Ravelry and some from Etsy... The only down side that I have seen is that you CANNOT pin from facebook... Sadly that is where most of my pictures are located!  lol

Guess I have to work up a gallery on here, or maybe just finish the one that I started on my web page! haha

Anyhow off to check on my pins... You can check them out too... Just click HERE!

<3  Happy Crafting on this COOOLLLLDDD day in New England!

Teri

Basket Weave Scarf Pattern

By: Teri Diamond for Diamond Crochet & Crafts © 2012

Abbreviations Used: CH – Chain DC – Double Crochet FDC – Foundation Double Crochet FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet ST – Stitch Tutorials available at www.diamond-crafts.com/crochet_tutorials.htm	Materials Needed:             Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver for the sample      K Hook (5.5)      Yarn Needle Size: 75” Long & Approx 6.5” Wide Gauge: No real gauge necessary Sample - 1 Block = approx. 1 1/4”
Notes:      *You will be alternating in a pattern of 3 front post double crochet and then 3 back post double crochet for two rows and then you will reverse it and do 3 back post double crochet and then 3 front post double crochet.            *If you would like your completed project to be wider you would simply add onto your foundation row in multiples of three (3).

Special Stitch Instruction:

      *BPDC – Yo, insert hook around the post of the stitch below from the BACK side, yo, pull through and complete as a regular double crochet stitch.

      *FPDC - Yo, insert hook around the post of the stitch below from the FRONT side, yo, pull through and complete as a regular double crochet stitch.

      *Beginning FDC – (Foundation Double Crochet) – Ch 3, yo, insert hook in 1^st ch, yo, pull through, ch 1, pull through first two loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.

      *FDC – (Foundation Double Crochet) – yo, insert hook into the ch 1 space in the Beginning FDC, yo, pull through, ch 1, yo, pull through first loops, yo, pull through the remaining 2 loops on hook.

Directions:

After Row 5 Completion

Row 1 – Beginning fdc followed by 16 fdc for a total of 17 st. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2 & 3 – Fpdc in 2^nd st from hook and in next 2 st, *bpdc in next 3 st, fpdc in next 3 st, repeat from * to * to the end, hdc in last st of the row. Ch 2, turn.

A view of the Body

Row 4 & 5 – Bpcd in 2^nd st from hook and in next 2 st, *fpdc in next 3 st, bpdc in next 3 st* repeat from * to * to the end, hdc in last st of the row. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat rows 2 through 5 to the end of the scarf.

{Sample uses 139 Rows to complete scarf}

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3-6 Month Sack Hat with Pom-Pom Crochet Pattern

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• Baby Large (6-12 Month)
• Baby Small (0-3 Months)
• Toddler Size (18 Month - 5t)
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Pattern By: Teri Diamond for Diamond Crochet & Crafts © 2011

 

 Abbreviations Used:

CH – Chain

DC – Double Crochet

FDC – Foundation Double Crochet

FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet

BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet

SL ST – Slip Stitch

YO – Yarn Over

ST – Stitch

Tutorials available at our website

Materials Needed:

Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver for the sample

     I Hook (5.5)

     Yarn Needle

Size: 15 - 17”

Baby – Medium (approximately 3-6 month size)

Gauge: 10 dc = 3 inches

Notes:

Hat is worked from the brim to the top 

Special Stitch Instruction:

   *BPDC – Yo, insert hook around the post of the stitch below from the BACK side, yo, pull through and complete as a regular double crochet stitch.

     *FPDC - Yo, insert hook around the post of the stitch below from the FRONT side, yo, pull through and complete as a regular double crochet stitch.

      *Beginning FDC – (Foundation Double Crochet) – Ch 3, yo, insert hook in 1^st ch, yo, pull through, ch 1, pull through first two loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.

      *FDC – (Foundation Double Crochet) – yo, insert hook into the ch 1 space in the Beginning FDC, yo, pull through, ch 1, yo, pull through first loops, yo, pull through the remaining 2 loops on hook.

Directions:

Beginning round is created using the FDC stitches, this allows for more stretch than the conventional chain and double crochet beginning.

End round 1.

Rnd 1 – Using the above instructions make one beginning fdc stitch and 47 fdc stitches.  You will need to have a total of 48 stitches.  Sl st into the top ch of the beg ch 3, ch 2, do not turn.

{There will be a gap on the bottom when you connect, you will take the beginning tail and attach and weave in at the end}

Beginning round 2.

End round 2.

Rnd 2 - *fpdc on next st, bpdc on next st* repeat from * to * around, fpdc on the last st., sl st in top of ch 2 st, ch 2, do not turn.

Completed brim - After the first 3
rounds.

Rnd 3 – Repeat round 2

Rnds 4- 10 – Dc in same st as sl st, dc in each st around, sl st to 1^st dc {Not CH}, ch 2, do not turn.

Beginning of Round 4.

{Ch 2 no longer counts as 1^st stich; this creates fewer gaps in the hat body}

Rnd 11 - Dc in same st as sl st, dc in each st around, sl st to 1^st dc {Not CH}, ch 1.

The beginning of the closing row.

Closing Row – Hold hat flat {You will be working through two stitches at the same time while closing the top} sl st across.  Tie off.  Weave in ends.

Pom-Poms: *You can check out my tutorial HERE*

The end of the closing row.

I am not a huge fan of large and extremely full pom-poms, I prefer the floppy pom-poms, you may use whatever type of pom-pom you are comfortable with.  I use a 3x 5 index card to make most of my pom-poms, for these I used the longer side.  I wrapped the yarn around approximately 30 times (30 rounds) and then I clipped a string of matching yarn, pulled my neat little circle off of my index card and tied a simple knot around the center, once the knot is tight and the pieces are secure I cut the loops and hold them to trim for even pom-poms.  I then pull the strings of the knot through the top corners and tie them off on the inside and weave the ends in on the inside of the hat.

Don’t forget to close that gap on the first row and weave the end in as well!

We have other sizes of this particular pattern available at Ravelry and on our facebook page.  We offer them in PDF and in print mailed to you!

Enjoy!

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