Purple Cowl

This has been slow in coming, but I have several new cowl patterns to share.  I'll start with this one:

Purple Cowl

By Erica Knudson


1 skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky yarn

Size N hook

Chain 22.
Next row, hdc in third stitch from hook and hdc across-20 Turn (turn after every row unless noted).
Next row,Ch3, dc.
Next, repeat dc row.
Next row,Ch2, hdc
Next row,Ch3, dc
Next, repeat 2 more dc rows.
Next row,Ch2, hdc
Repeat 5 more hdc rows.
Ch3, dc
Repeat 2 more dc rows.
Ch1, sc along long edge (2 in each dc and 1 in each hdc worked for me to make an even border.)
Carefully slip stitch the short ends together (to make a tube).
Sc in each st around opposite long edge as you did earlier but now to finish off the other. Bind off.

You can sell items made from this pattern, but please don't sell the pattern itself.  It would be great if you could link back to my site, too!

Anja's Baby Hat

By Erica Knudson


This pattern is for babies 0-3 months. ** I've edited this page to add notes for making larger sizes -  at the bottom!

Materials used: Size H hook, worsted weight yarn, and a stitch marker to mark the start of each new row (if desired).

Anja's Baby Hat
By Erica Knudson

1. Chain 7 + 2 = 9 for base chain.

2. Dc in third ch from hook and across – 7

3. Turn, sl st across – 7

4. Turn, ch 2, dc in back loops across – 7


Rows 5 – 42: Repeat rows 3 & 4 until 13 inches long (21 dc rows total).


43. Sl st both ends of band together with RS facing out.

44. Sc 42 sts around edge of brim (in the same color as the brim). Sl st to join. – 42

45. Ch 2, dc around, sl st to join the round. Sl st to join. – 42

46. Repeat row 45 – 42

47. Repeat row 45 – 42

48. Ch 2, (dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) around. Sl st to join. – 36

49. Ch 2, dc around. Sl st to join. – 36

50. Ch2, (dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) around. Sl st to join. – 30

51. Ch2, (dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) around. Sl st to join. – 24

52. Ch2, (dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) around. Sl st to join. – 18

53. Ch2, (dc in next st, dc2tog) around. Sl st to join. – 12

54. (dc2tog) around Sl st to join. – 60

55. Dc2tog around until satisfied with the closure, between 3 and 5 times.

56. Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Key:

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
RS = right side
dc2tog = double crochet 2 together, a method of decreasing


**Please do not sell this pattern.

**If you wish to make a larger size,  you'll find this link helpful:  

http://anniespictureperfect.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-properly-size-crochet-hats-chart.html?m=1 

For example,  if you'd want a 3-6 month size,  you'd  make your band 15 inches long.  You'd seam it according to the pattern and then pick up about 49 single crochet stitches  around for the body of the hat.  For this size,  the height of the hat would need to be at least 6 inches finished to cover those little ears.  When you can see you'd reach that height including the decreases,  just decrease evenly  until you reach the tip. I liked this hat just a little longer and pointier,  but you'll see what you like when you're making it.   

Santa Cruz Cowl and Mitts

Santa Cruz Cowl and Mitts
By Erica Knudson

The examples in the photos were made with scraps of aran and worsted weight yarn, a size I crochet hook and stitch markers. The cowl and mitts are crocheted in-the-round.

I used a border color, of which you’d want a full skein, as well as portions of skeins from several other colors – probably ¼ skein for each. If you use a single color, I’d recommend having two full skeins available.

I completed the cowl first, reserving some of each color to use later in the mitts, and I crocheted both mitts at the same time, switching back and forth every couple of rows to ensure there was even coloring. If you use various colors, I recommend crocheting in the ends as you go to avoid a lot of work at the end.


Santa Cruz Cowl

Santa Cruz Cowl
By Erica Knudson

Chain 100 + 2 for base chain = 102.

Join with sl st, being careful not to twist.

1. (Using border color, if desired) Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st around. Join. – 100

Place marker and move up with each round.

2. Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. – 100

3. (Starting with scrap yarn, if desired), Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. – 100

4. “Spaces Row”: Ch 2, hdc in first st, (ch1, skip 1 st, hdc in next st), repeat (…) through end of row. Join. – 50

5. “Spaces Row.” (see row 4 for instructions) Join. – 50

6. Ch2, hdc in each st around including ch sts. Join. – 100

For Rows 7 through 13: Repeat row 6.

If you’d like your finished cowl to be “taller” or appear thicker, you can add more Repeat Row 6 rows here.

14. “Spaces Row.” (see row 4 for instructions) Join. – 50

15. “Spaces Row.” (see row 4 for instructions) Join. – 50

16. Ch 2, hdc in each st around including ch sts. Join. – 100

For Rows 17 and 18: Repeat row 9 (using border color, if desired). Join. – 100

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Key Below

Santa Cruz Mitts

Santa Cruz Mitts
By Erica Knudson

Chain 26 + 2 for base chain = 28.

Join with sl st, being careful not to twist.

1. (Using border color, if desired ) Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st around. Join. – 26

Place marker and move up with each round.

2. Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. – 26

3. (Starting with scrap yarn, if desired), Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. – 26

4. “Spaces Row”: Ch 2, hdc in first st, (ch1, skip 1 st, hdc in next st), repeat (…) through end of row. Join. – 13

5. “Spaces Row.” (see row 4 for instructions) Join. – 13

6. Ch 2, hdc ineach st around including ch sts. Join. – 26

For Rows 7 through 13: Repeat row 6.

If you’d like your finished mitts to be “taller” or farther up the arm, you can add more Repeat Row 6 rows here.

14. Ch 2, hdc 22, turn. – 22

15. (Using border color, if desired) Ch 2, hdc 22, turn. – 22

16. Ch 2, hdc 22 ch 4, skip space and sl st to other side. – 22 – 4 chains = 26. Thumb hole is made.

17. Ch 2, hdc in each st around including ch sts. Join. – 26.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Key:
ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch


**This pattern is for personal use only. Thanks!

Toddler Striped Shrug

Toddler Striped Shrug
Erica Knudson

The example in the photo was made with worsted weight yarn and a size I crochet hook. (I changed yarn color for each stripe and used a single color for the border.)

Chain 70 + 2 for base chain – 72

1. Dc in third ch from hook and each st across – 70

2. Turn, ch 2, dc in each st across – 70

3. Repeat row 2 twelve (12) more times for a total of fourteen (14) rows or stripes.

4. Border:

Continue, as in last rows, with a ch 2 and dc across, but continue on around the entire border of the shrug. *I crocheted dc along the long edges and hdc along the short edges, which will be the arm holes. So, in each corner, I used 3 hdc to make it smooth.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

5. Seams:

Bring together long sides of rectangle with the “right side” facing out. One side at a time, on the long edges you brought together, sc 12 sts in from the end towards the middle. (Do this on the other side, also.)

Sl st, fasten off, and weave in ends. *I recommend using the same color to seam that you used in the border.


Key:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
st = stitch
sl st = silp stitch


**This pattern is for personal use only.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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.