Showing posts with label Patterns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Patterns. Show all posts

Monday, December 12, 2011

Knit Hat Patterns - How to Make a Basic Brim Hat

There are lots of knit hat patterns that are straightforward to make but very versatile. Make a basic brim hat with chunky and multicolored yarn to keep you warm in the winter and at the same time, uplift your spirits. It's easy to make and is not time consuming. Make one for yourself or knit one as a special and personal holiday gift to person you love.

You'll need:

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1. 88 yards of nice chunky and multicolor wool
2. One #10.5 Us circular needle, one set of 10.5 Us double-pointed needles and a 16 inch cable.
3. Yarn needle and scissors

Gauge:

20 rows every 4 inches and 14 stitches (3.5 stitches and 5 rows for every inch) in stockinette stitch for the round.

Let's start!

1. Begin by casting on 76 stitches. Join in round.

2. For 9 inches, work in stockinette stitch.

3. For the next round: *knit two, knit two together. Repeat from *around.

4. Work straight for two round. If needed, switch to double pointed needles.

5. For the next round: *knit one, knit two together. Repeat from *around.

6. Work one round straight.

7. For the next round: *knit two together. Repeat from *around.

8. Work one round straight.

9. *Knit two together. Repeat from *, ending knit one.

10. Cut the yarn while leaving a long tail. Thread the tail against the yarn needle.

11. Slip the stitches onto the needle and be sure to pull the yarn tightly to gather the top of the hat.

12. Weave in ends.

Knit Hat Patterns - How to Make a Basic Brim Hat

Sunday, November 6, 2011

The Cutest Crochet Baby Hat Patterns on the Internet

If you are looking to find the cutest crochet baby hat patterns, you've come to the right article!

I've been using crochet patterns for over 30 years! I've used them for my own children and am now using them for my grandchildren. It's absolutely amazing how time flies!

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One thing has remained constant though and that is how great it is to use crochet patterns to create gorgeous little hats for your babies!

Crochet baby hat patterns are really great to use. These patterns include easy to follow instructions and illustrations that you can follow to make the hats.

Making clothes for your children and your grandchildren gives such a sense of pride. Doesn't it? I must admit that I feel no greater pride in myself than when someone sees my grandchild wearing one of the hats I've made for him with patterns and asks "where did you get that little hat?" And of course to that you beam and say "I made it myself!"

I've got three little granddaughters and one little grandson. You can only imagine how many hats I've made using these patterns!

Throughout the years, I've searched for the best patterns. I've found some of all qualities and styles. Some have been very ordinary and mediocre and some have been absolute gorgeous. A jewel of a find. My absolute favorite book containing crochet baby hat patterns and vintage clothes patterns is called Vintage Knit. I use this book a lot for making vintage clothing since it includes vintage crochet baby hat patterns, shawls, sweaters, and more and it's easy to use.

I actually make a living out of sharing with others how to use these patterns.

The Cutest Crochet Baby Hat Patterns on the Internet

I am currently a teacher and teach about using crochet baby hat patterns among many other types of crochet patterns on a regular basis. I find the book I mentioned above to be so easy to use and follow that I use it to teach my students how to crochet. The instructions are THAT easy to follow!