Vintage Toddler Hat



Vintage Toddler Hat
Erica Knudson

Vintage Toddler Hat
By Erica Knudson

This 20’s-inspired hat is crocheted in-the-round and was made with Aran weight yarn, a J hook, 2 stitch markers, and blunt needle (buttons, sewing needle & thread optional). The flap is crocheted back-and-forth.

Start with an adjustable ring.
1. 8 hdc into ring – 8
Place stitch marker and move up with each round.2. 2 hdc into each st around – 16
3. (2hdc in next, hdc in next) around – 24
4. (2hdc in next, hdc in next 2) around – 32
5. (2hdc in next, hdc in next 3) around – 40
6. (2hdc in next, hdc in next 4) around – 48
7. (2hdc in next, hdc in next 5) around – 56
8. (2hdc in next, hdc in next 6) around – 64
9. (2hdc in next, hdc in next 7) around – 72
10. Hdc around – 72
11. Hdc around – 72
12. Hdc around – 72
13. Hdc around – 72
14. Hdc around – 72
15. Hdc around – 72
16. Hdc around – 72
17. Hdc around – 72
You could fasten off hear for a simple boys’ beanie (without flap).


Vintage Toddler Hat
Erica Knudson


 Flap:

Place the second stitch marker in the 36th stitch, half way around the hat.18. Hdc in next 18 sts, dc in next 14 sts, hdc in next 3 sts. Turn.
19. Skip 1 st, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 14 sts, hdc in next 17 sts (to st marker).
20. Skip 1 st, hdc in next 16 sts, dc in next 14 sts, hdc in next, sl st. Turn.
21. Skip 1 st, hdc in next st, dc in next 17 sts, hdc in next 11 sts, sl st.
22. Continue on to sc around the entire hat.
23. Fasten off and weave in ends.
24. Sew flap up with yarn and attach buttons if desired.

Key:
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch

**Please note handmadebyerica.blogspot.com on your finished items and do not sell this pattern.

FRONT LOOP SPIRAL HAT

Front Loop Spiral Hat
Erica Knudson



Front Loop Spiral Hat

Materials Used: Size I Hook, 2 strands of sport weight yarn in light blue and one strand of sport or DK yarn in dark blue, and stitch markers

This hat is made in the round, so joining rows is not necessary. Stitch markers are used to keep track of the end of each row. Hat is crocheted from the top down. Starting with Row 2, sts are made in the front loop only. This creates the spiral texture on the outside of the hat.

Start with adjustable ring.

1. Sc 6 into ring – 6 Place st marker (and move it up with each round).
**Starting with Row 2, sts are made in the front loop only. This creates the spiral texture on the outside of the hat.
  2. 2 sc in each st around
3. (2 sc in next, sc in next) around
4. (2 sc in next, sc in next 2) around
5. (2 sc in next, sc in next 3) around
6. (2 sc in next, sc in next 4) around
7. (2 sc in next, sc in next 5) around
8. (2 sc in next, sc in next 6) around
9. (2 sc in next, sc in next 7) around
10. (2 sc in next, sc in next 8) around
11. (2 sc in next, sc in next 9) around
12. (2 sc in next, sc in next 10) around
13. (2 sc in next, sc in next 11) around
14. (2 sc in next, sc in next 12) around
15. (2 sc in next, sc in next 13) around
16. (2 sc in next, sc in next 14) around
17. (2 sc in next, sc in next 15) around
18. (2 sc in next, sc in next 16) around
Change to dark blue.19. (2 sc in next, sc in next 17) around
20. (2 sc in next, sc in next 18) around
21. Sc around
22. Sc around
23. Sc around
24. (sc2tog, sc in next 18) around
25. (sc2tog, sc in next 17) around
26. (sc2tog, sc in next 16) around
Change to light blue.
27. Sc around
28. (sc2tog, sc in next 17) around
29. Sc around
30. Sc around
31. (sc2tog, sc in next 15)
32. Sc around
Change to dark blue.
33. (sc2tog, sc in next 12) around until last 3 sts. Sc2tog, sc.
34. Sc around
Change to light blue.
35. (sc2tog, sc in next 12) around until last 9 sts. Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts.
36. (sc2tog, sc in next 12) around until last 3 sts. Sc2tog, sc.
Change to dark blue.
37. Sc around
38. Sc around



Key:

st = stitch
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = insert hook, yarn over & draw loop, insert hook into next st, yarn over & draw through all 3 loops (a method of decreasing)

**Please do not sell this pattern.

Oops!

The hats aren't listed here yet, and I'm sorry!  The Holidays (and the flu) have been upon us lately.
I will get them up, soon.  I'm excited to share with you...

The Hats Are... Still Coming!

Well, I did make a couple of new hat patterns this week, but, as you can see, none are posted.

One, I didn't particularly like. 
The next is a really cute baby hat, but I gave it as a shower gift without taking a photo - doh!
This weekend I'll finish a textured slouchy hat, but a pattern won't be up until the week after Thanksgiving.   Also, I'm hoping to work on vintage style toddler hat for my Girl for our vacation. Things rarely turn out as I imagine them in my head, so we'll see what happens.

The moral of the story is, I'm a little behind.  Sorry. 

Please check back for patterns the week after Thanksgiving - and Happy Thanksgiving, by the way!

The Hats Are Coming!

I've been in "hat mode" lately, so I thought I'd share that I'll have a couple new hat pattens next week.

Don't you like how fast you can get a hat finished?

TODDLER COWL



Toddler Cowl
By Erica Knudson

This toddler-sized cowl is an attempt to avoid a bulky scarf while still keeping my girl's neck warm this winter. **Please see safety note in row 12.

Toddler Cowl
By Erica Knudson

The example in the photo was made with worsted weight yarn and a size N (9mm) crochet hook.

(In the photo, I changed yarn color for stripes on rows 3, 6, and 9.)



Chain 63

1. Dc in fourth ch from hook and each st across. Turn – 60

2. Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next and in each st across until 2 sts remain. Dc2tog. Turn – 58

3. Ch 3, dc2tog two times, dc in next and in each st across until 4 sts remain. Dc2tog two times.

Turn – 54

4. Ch 3, dc2tog four times, dc in next and in each st across until 8 sts remain. Dc2tog four times.

Turn – 46

5. Repeat row 4 – 38

6. Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn – 38

7. Repeat row 6 – 38

8. Repear row 6 – 38

9. Ch 3, dc twice in the next 2 sts, dc in next and in each st across until 2 sts remain, dc in next two sts. Turn – 42

10. Repeat row 9 – 46

11. Ch 3, dc in next st and in each st across – 46

12. Bring seam together with “wrong sides” facing. Sl st across seam.
**For safety reasons and for quick removal in case of an emergency, you may choose to forego this step and; create a tie at the ends, use a button, or simply leave the ends and wrap it - whatever would work best in your case.

13. Fasten off. Weave in ends.





Key:
ch = chain

dc = double crochet

st = stitch

dc2tog = (yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and pull over loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops) 2 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook. A method of decreasing by 1 stitch.

sl st = silp stitch



**Please don’t sell this pattern.

Making Posts...

The Baby Flower Headband has been my most popular pattern by far.

Happy Sober Mama mentioned my Baby Flower Headband pattern in a post, so I thought I'd share it here: http://happysobermama.blogspot.com/2011/10/quick-baby-crochet-headband.html

If you'd like to make it, too, you can find the Baby Flower Headband pattern here:
http://handmadebyerica.blogspot.com/2011/05/baby-flower-headband.html

TRUFFLE COWL

This is a nice project to show off chunky handspun yarn. The weight of this yarn is sometimes quite variegated. It lends itself to natural, artsy feel in this project, though, so I’m really happy with how it turned out.

Truffle Cowl (Handspun)
By Erica Knudson

Truffle Cowl
By Erica Knudson

The example in the photos was made with bulky yarn (handspun, variegated in weight) and a size N crochet hook.

Chain 127.

1. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across – 126 Starting ch of row counts as 1 st.

Join this row and each row with a sl st at the top of the chain across.

2. Ch 3, skip 1 st, hdc in next st. (Ch 1, skip 1 st, hdc in next) throughout row, join – 63

3. Ch 2, hdc in next and throughout row (including ch sts), join – 126

4. Repeat row 2 – 63

5. through 9. Repeat row 3 – 126
If you'd like your cowl even wider, you can continue repeating row 3 until the desired width is achieved.

10. Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Key:
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch

**Please don’t sell this pattern.

CASUAL HAT & MITTIES



Casual Hat
By Erica Knudson



Casual Hat & Mitties

By Erica Knudson

This pattern includes a toddler-size (age 2) hat & fingerless mitties.  One could replace the picot edging with a simple single crochet border for a less-frilly look.

Materials Used for both hat & mitties: Size K Hook, Bulky Weight Yarn

Hat:

1.  Ch 5    Sl st in the first ch to make a ring.

2.  Ch 2 (counts as 1 here and throughout), 9 hdc in circle – 10    Sl st to join this row and each row after.

3.  Ch 2, hdc in same st    2 hdc in each st around – 20

4.  Ch 2, hdc in same st,  (2 hdc in next, hdc in next) around – 30

5.  Ch 2, hdc in same st,  (2 hdc in next, hdc in next 2) around – 40

6.  Ch 2, hdc in same st,  (2 hdc in next, hdc in next 3) around – 50

7.  Ch 2, hdc in same st,  (2 hdc in next, hdc in next 4) around – 60

8.  Ch 2, hdc in next and around – 60

9.  through 17. Repeat Row 8 – 60

10. Ch 2, sc in next, (ch 1, sc in next) around – 60

Casual Mitties
By Erica Knudson

11. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Mitties (each is made in one piece)

1.  Ch 12 (for base) + 2 = 14

2.  Hdc in 3^rd ch from hook and across – 12

3.  Ch 2, hdc in each st across – 12

4.  through 13. Repeat Row 3 – 12

5.  Without fastening off, Join long sides of rectangle and sl st across seam (makes a tube shape).

6.  Ch 1, (sc, ch1) around cuff until the last st.
    At the last st, ch 2 (loosely) and sl st to join across (making a toddler-sized thumb hole).

7.  Fasten off and weave in ends.
8.  Repeat for 2^nd mitt.

Key:

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch

sc = single crochet

**Please do not sell this pattern.








Casual Hat & Mitties
By Erica Knudson



"The Sharp Crochet Hook"

This is a great idea for those of us who like to give handmade gifts...
http://www.sharpcrochethook.com/

I'm so appreciative of my upbringing and just wanted to take a little moment to thank my parents.  I haven't figured out whether my ability to enjoy the simpe things about life and creativity is hereditary or learned, but I credit it to my parents either way, and I hope my children catch it, too.

A post on Lil Blue Boo, a blog I'm really enjoying lately, just had a post in which the author explains her family background and how a passion for creativity has remained strong through several generations.
http://www.lilblueboo.com/2011/09/vintage-barbie-handmade-style.html#comment-20525

Since the post started with vintage Barbie accesories, I'd like to add that my mom made me a Barbie doll house from cardboard when I was little, and it included furnishings - it was amazing.

"Truffle" Handspun Yarn

"Truffle" Handspun Icelandic Wool Yarn
Erica Knudson

My Man purchased a lot of Icelandic wool from an organic farm and suprised me with it for my birthday. The brown and white colors are the natural colors of this bulky handspun yarn, made by me (and I'm really proud of it).

Off the Hook ...and On the Hook

I've been busy working on all sorts of projects lately;

• A shawlette for the "Shawl for the Fall" group that a friend and I started on Ravelry,
• Some hats for our nieces,
• ...and I'm learning to knit!  The last photo is of a scarf I've started - my first time following a pattern.



A "Shawl for the Fall"
Erica Knudson



Ella's Hat



Annika's Hat



Erica Knudson

Upcoming Projects; a cowl for my sister-in-law, hats for my nephews, a hat & mitt set for myself using my handspun yarn, a set for my Girl, and maybe something for my Man...

Liesl's Flower Headband

Liesl’s Flower Headband

Liesl's Flower Headband
Erica Knudson

By Erica Knudson

The example in the photo was made with bulky yarn (multi-color), worsted weight yarn (purple) and a size G crochet hook. It is a child’s size.

Headband

1.       Chain 90. Join new yarn.

2.       In the 2^nd ch from the hook: *sl st, (ch 1, sl st in next).  Repeat ( to ) 7 times – (in total covering 10 sts)*

3.       Sc in next 20.

4.       Hdc in next 30.

5.       Sc in next 20.

6.       Repeat * to *

7.       Fasten off, sew in ends.

Liesl's Flower Headband
Erica Knudson

Flower

1.       Leave 4-inch tail. Chain 5. Sl st in first ch to make ring.

2.       10 sc in ring.

3.       (sc in next, ch 3).  Repeat ( to ) 9 times. Sl st in last st.

4.       Leaving another 4 inch tail, fasten off.  Attach to headband with tails and sew in/trim off ends.

Key:ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

sts = stitches

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

**Please don’t sell this pattern.

First "Freehand" Dish Towel

For a long time, I've wanted to learn to embroider dish towels to give as gifts. I've practiced a little with transfers, but decided to try my hand at a custom design.



This is a housewarming gift for some friends of ours who just moved.  It started out as an experiment, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.  This wonderful couple loves the outdoors - hence, the scrubby pines and "lake."

Monogrammed Jean Purse
Erica Knudson

Mid-project, I searched my stash of bags for something to keep my small embroidery projects in, and I found the perfect thing...a purse that I made in high school from a favorite pair of jeans.  I guess I've had embroidery on my mind for a while.

Skill Crane

Skill Crane, by D.L.
Photo by Erica Knudson

This is a painting done by my dad.  I remember staring at this with fascination when I was young, and now I have the pleasure of staring at it in my little hallway.  I enjoy it even more when my girl smiles every time we pass by it.

CHAIN 225 HEADBAND



 This is just an extremely simple headband you can make in a jiffy - to match an outfit or just when you're in the mood for a little accesorizing.

Chain 225 Headband
Erica Knudson

Chain 225 Headband

By Erica Knudson

The example in the photo was made with aran (light) weight yarn and a size J crochet hook.

1.       Chain 225.

2.       Fasten off, trim tails.

Key:ch = chain

**Please don’t sell this pattern.

GWENDOLYN

Gwendolyn Yarn
Erica Knudson

Well, here is my first complete ball of hand spun yarn.  It's variegated in weight and it should be perfect for some artsy crochet project.

This brilliant, naturally white wool came from a cute little sheep named Gwendolyn.

TAGGED



Monogram Gift Tag
Erica Knudson

Being that I was especially proud of a pumpkin baby hat (with hints of pink) I crocheted this weekend, I spent a little extra time on a gift tag. 

I'd like to do this more often. 

A BETTER PHOTO

First Handspun Yarn
Erica Knudson

Here is my very first ball of handspun yarn.

A NEW SPIN ON THINGS

First Handspun Yarn
By Erica Knudson

Here is a quick shot of my first handspun yarn! Thanks so much to my friend Cathy for lending me her wheel, wool, and words of encouragement.


If I can somehow just get my hands, feet and eyes moving in different directions and get the yarn on the bobbin, I should be all set!

CURLED SCARF (PATTERN)



Curled Scarf
By Erica Knudson



Curled Scarf

By Erica Knudson

This scarf is very light and has gently curled ends.  Materials Used: Size Q Hook, Artful Yarns Lustro Yarn (Aran weight)

Scarf:

1. Ch 76

2. Sc in second ch from hook, sc across - 75

3. Ch 1, turn, sc across - 75

4. Ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc across to last two stitches, sc2tog – 73)

5. Repeat row 4 – 71

6. Repeat row 4 – 69

7. Repeat row 4 – 67

8. Repeat row 4 – 65

9. Repeat row 4 – 63

10. Repeat row 4 – 61

11. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Fringe:

1. Cut 18 pieces of yarn about 1 foot long each.

2. Tie 9 on each end with equal spacing and knot the ends of each piece.

Key:

ch = chainsc = single crochetst = stichsc2tog = insert hook, yarn over & draw loop, insert hook into next st, yarn over & draw through all 3 loops (a method of decreasing)

**Please do not sell this pattern.

GRACE BABY BLANKET



Grace Baby Blanket
Erica Knudson



Grace Baby Blanket

By Erica Knudson

This blanket was made with Sensations Bulky Yarn (8oz skein), leftover worsted weight yarn, and a size P (11.50mm) crochet hook.  The “Shell and V Stitch” used here was from page 152 of the stitch dictionary, Basic Crochet Stitches, published by Interweave Press in 2008. It has a wonderful texture and turned out beautifully with multi-colored yarn. Finished size is approximately 2.5 by 3ft.

Blanket:

1. Ch 64 (about 2.5ft, will be approximate width of blanket if same yarn and hook sizes are used).

2. Add 3 for base chain.

3. Continue with “Shell and V Stitch” pattern from Basic Crochet Stitches.

4. Continue on with rows until blanket is at desired length. 
(In this example, rows were continued until the blanket was square and beyond, leaving just enough yarn for a sc border later on.)

Border:

(Change yarn color if desired.)

1. Chain 1.

2. Sc around entire blanket, continuing with “Shell and V Stitch” on the appropriate edges.

(Change to original yarn if desired.)

3. Repeat.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

4. Enjoy!

Key:ch = chain
sc = single crochet

**Please don’t sell this pattern.

BABY FLOWER HEADBAND (PATTERN)



Baby Flower Headband
Erica Knudson



Baby Flower Headband

By Erica Knudson

The example in the photo was made with worsted weight yarn, size G crochet hook and a blunt needle.

1. Ch 71.
(I believe that this is a 6-9 month size.  "rcultice" from Ravelry added that you can chain 50 for a 2 month size - row 2 would then be 49 sts.  Thank you!)

2. Sc in each st across. (70)

3. Fasten off, leaving tail to join band at ends.

4. Join band at ends.

Flower:

1. Ch 4, sl st in first ch to make ring.

2. 12 sc in ring, sl st to join.
(Change color if multi-colored flower is desired)

3. *Ch 3, skip one st, sl st in next st* around.  At end, join with sl st.

4. Ch 1, *7 sc in ch-3 space* around. At end, join with sl st.

5. Fasten off, leaving tail to sew flower onto band.

6. Using a blunt needle, fasten flower at desired location on headband and weave in ends.

7. Enjoy!

Key:ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
*…* = repeat

**Please don’t sell this pattern.

PIRATE APOLLO DOLL (PATTERN)



Pirate Apollo
Erica Knudson



Pirate Apollo

By Erica Knudson

Materials Used: Size G Hook, Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Brick, Charcoal Print, White, Dusty Blue, Chocolate, and Honey, black and grey yarn, filling material, black embroidery thread, and a blunt needle.

*This pattern is meant to be worked in continuous rounds, so a stitch marker is highly recommended. 

Head and Body:

(with Red)

1.  ch2

2. Round 1: 6 sc in first ch - place stitch marker - 6

3. Round 2: 2sc in each st around - 12

4. Round 3: (2sc in next, sc in next) - 18

5. Round 4: (2 sc in next, sc in next 2) - 24

6. Round 5: (2 sc in next, sc in next 3) - 30

7. Round 6: (2 sc in next, sc in next 4) - 36

8. Rounds 7, 8, 9: sc in each st around - 36

(with Black, Grey and Silver Print)

9. Round 10: (sc2tog, sc in next 4) – 30

(with White)

10. Round 11: (sc2tog, sc in next 3) - 24

11. Rounds 12, 13: sc in each st around - 24

12. Round 14: (sc2tog, sc in next 2) - 18

13. Round 15: sc in each st around – 18

Begin stuffing by filling the head and continue as you complete the body.

14. Round 16: (sc2tog, sc in next) – 12

(with Black, Grey and Silver Print)

15. Round 17: (2sc in next, sc in next) - 18

16. Round 18: (2sc in next, sc in next 2) - 24

(with Blue)

17. Round 19: (2 sc in next, sc in next 2) - 32

18. Round 20: (2 sc in next, sc in next 3 ) - 40

19. Rounds 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29: sc in each st around - 40

(with Red)

20. Rounds 30, 31: sc in each st around - 40

(with Blue)

21. Rounds 32, 33: sc in each st around - 40

(with Brown)

22. Round 34: (sc2tog, sc in next 3) - 32

23. Round 35: (sc2tog, sc in next 3) - 25

24. Round 36: (sc2tog, sc in next) - 17

25. Round 37: (sc2tog, sc in next) - 11

26. Round 38: (sc2tog) - 6

27. Round 39: (sc2tog) - 3

28. Fasten Off

Bandana Tie:

(with Red)

1. ch10

2. Round 1: ch1, turn, sc in each st across with slip st in last st.

3. Fasten off. 

4. Sew onto “bandana” portion of head.

Belt:

(with Red)

1. ch25

2. Round 1: ch1, turn, sc in each st across with slip st in last st.

3. Fasten off.

4. Tie into knot and sew knot together.

5. Sew onto “belt” portion of body.

Arms & Legs:

(with White and then Black, Grey and Silver Print for arms, and with Black and Brown for legs. Arms have two rounds of white and then change color.  Legs have 6 rounds of black and then change color.)

1. ch2

2. Round 1: 6 sc in first ch *place stitch marker* - 6

3. Round 3: (2sc in next, sc in next) - 9

4. Rounds, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: sc in each st around - 9

5.Fasten off.

6.Stuff with filling.

7. Sew onto body.

Sword:

(with Grey)

1. ch10

2. Round 1: ch1, turn, sc in each st across with slip st in last st.

3. Fasten off.

(with Black)

4. ch6

5. Fasten off.

6. Sew black chain (handle) around bottom of sword and sew sword onto hand.

Final Touches:

1. Use embroidery thread for eye, eye patch, and mouth.

2. Create a small loop with the (Honey) gold-colored thread for a hoop earring.

Key:

ch = chainsc = single crochetst = stich(...) = repeat enclosed instructions throughout roundsc2tog = insert hook, yarn over & draw loop, insert hook into next st, yarn over & draw through all 3 loops (a method of decreasing)

**Please do not sell this pattern.