Crocheted Baby Headbands

So.....a while back I was making some flowers for headbands, and other baby stuff for a friend of mine. I decided to whip up a few for any babies I might run into. These make a very nice gift for any little baby (well, any baby girl). They are very easy and fast to make, and you can find pre-made headbands at Walmart or any craft store. Otherwise you can buy a roll of the elasticy stuff and sew them up yourself. Here's some pictures, and at the end is the pattern. Enjoy!

And....here's the pattern! If you have any problems understanding them, please let me know!

 You will need:

sport or baby-weight yarn

stretchy headband material or pre-made headband (available at Walmart)

size F or G crochet hook.

Big Flower:

Ch 8. Join with sl st in first ch.

16 sc into ring. Join with sl st into first sc.

*Ch 7. Skip 2 sc. Sl st into next sc.

Repeat from * til you reach first "Ch 7."

Join to base of first "Ch 7" with sl st.

Ch 1.

*10 sc into "ch 7" loop. Join to base of "ch 7" with sl. st. 

Repeat from * til you reach first loop. Join to "ch 1" with sl st.

Ch 2.

*Dc into each sc. Sl stitch into the stitch that is "between the loops." (between the "petals" of the flower)

Repeat from * until you reach first Dc. Sl st into 2nd chain of "ch 2."

BO, leaving tail.

Medium Flower:

Ch 5. Join with sl st into first ch.

15 sc into ring. Join to first sc with sl st.

Sc into back loop only of each sc. Join to first sc with sl st.

*Ch 3. Sc into next sc. Repeat from * until you reach first "ch 3." Join with sl st into first ch in "ch 3."

BO, leaving tail.

Small Flower:

Ch 3. Join with sl st into first ch.

10 sc into ring. Join with sl st into first sc.

*Ch 3. Sc into next sc. repeat til you reach the first "ch 3".

Join into first ch of "ch 3" with sl st.

BO, leaving tail.

Thanks for visting, folks!

Multi-Color Infinity Scarf

So, I saw this scarf at Kohl's the other day, and loved it. (they have it in a blue color too by the way) So, good old DIY Dolly decided to try making one herself.

 This picture shows what I used - Sensations Casual Boucle can be found at here (Joann Fabrics) - Yarn Bee Mosaic Twist is discontinued but you may be able to get it on Ebay or somewhere like that. 

To make it:

Size 19 (US) needles

6 different, distinct yarns of the same general color tones (this is where you kinda go crazy, finding anything and everything you might possibly want) :)

Cast on 23 stitches.

Knit until the color you are on measures approximately 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 inches. Be careful though when you're measuring, becaue some yarns stretch. Both the Homespun and the Simply Soft Thick N Quick stretched out an inch or two - so just try to work that in when you are meausring.

Once you have completed one "patch" of the color you are on, change colors. Repeat until you the scarf measures approximately 50-54 inches. Mine is 54 inches now, but that is after having been worn and stretched. So I would do about 50 or 52 inches, that way once you put it on and it stretches out, it's not going to be enormous. 

Bind off, leaving a long tail.

Join the finish edge and the starting edge. Weave in ends.

You're done!!!! 

Monogrammed Apron

                                     

Yesterday I was making an apron for my sister-in-law, and I wanted to add a personal touch to it. I was going to make it with a big white ruffle around the edge, but it sounded like too much work at the moment. So I made a slight variation of my my apron tutorial, and then added a monogram on the bottom edge! I think it came out pretty nice - it worked up in just one afternoon. I got the monogram letter out of the French General Home Sewn book, which has several pages of different letters, and other cute designs. I just scanned it in, cropped it and printed it wallet size. I used the fishbone stitch for the leaves - they came out looking kind of like pinecones. So all in all, I'm pretty happy with it.

Crocheted Preemie Sweater

Crocheted Preemie Sweater

Hook size H
Yarn: Caron One Pound yarn or any 4-ply of the same weight. (Preferably a soft yarn)
Abbreviations: ch=chain sc=single crochet dc=double crochet sk=skip BO= bind off

Back: Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and into remaining chains across. (24 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc into back loop only of last sc, and into remaining back loops all of the way across the row.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 7 inches. BO
Front (Make two): Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and into remaining chains across. (24 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc into back loop only of last sc, and into remaining back loops all of the way across the row.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 3 ½ inches. On one of the two front pieces: with 7 sc left to do, 2sc in current hole. Then, sk two sc, and 2sc into third hole. Then, sk two sc, and 2sc into third hole. Sc into last hole and BO.
Sleeves (Make two): Ch 23.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and into remaining chains across. (22 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc into back loop only of last sc, and into remaining back loops all of the way across the row.
After approximately 4 rows, start decreasing by 1-2 stitches every several rows until sleeve reaches desired length and circumference. Do not make sleeve too tight or it will constrict the baby’s arms. BO but leave long tail.
Edging (sleeves only): 4 sc into one sc, sk three sc, sc into next sc, and 4 dc into same hole until end is reached. BO and then join pieces.

"Ribbed" Crocheted Hat

"Ribbed" Crocheted Hat

Hook size H

Yarn: “I Love This Yarn,” one skein or one skein of any worsted weight yarn

Abbreviations: ch= chain sc= single crochet BO=bind off

Row 1: Ch 37.

Row 2: Sc into second ch from hook and into remaining ch all the way across. (36 sc)

Row 3: Sc into front loop only of each sc all the way across.

Repeat Row 3 thirty-eight times or until hat fits comfortably around your head.

BO, leaving long tail. Join edges, and tie off end. Then, using the same tail, weave through every other stitch in the top of the hat, cinch it, and tie it off. Weave in ends.

Crocheted V-Stitch Shawl

Crocheted V-Stitch Shawl

Hook: size G

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft, approximately 5 skeins, depending on desired size

Abbreviations: ch=chain sk=skip dc=double crochet BO=bind off

Row 1: Ch 103.

Row 2: Double crochet into 4^thchain from hook. Ch 1, then dc into same hole. Sk 2, and repeat *dc, ch 1, dc* until end of row is reached. Ch 1, turn. Repeat from * to * until piece reaches approximately 75 inches long, or however long desired. BO. Weave in ends.

Newest addition: Starbella Ruffle Scarf

This scarf was made with Starbella ruffle yarn. It works up quite fast!
Pattern:
Using size 6 needles, CO 4 stitches. Knit back and forth until scarf reaches desired length.
I did not even use the whole ball of yarn and it came out plenty long - over 4 feet. It is very pretty, and definitely makes a very nice gift. Be very careful when you are making it - because if it slips off of your needles, it unravels in about 1/10 of a second. Believe me, I know from experience!!! I suggest putting either a clothespin or some other kind of clip over your needles when you put it down, because it will come off very easily.

Machine Knit Cable Hat and Scarf Set

Machine Knit Cable Hat and Scarf Set
You will need:

-10 to 12 oz. of Caron One Pound Yarn (I used cream)
-one knitting machine :)
-a little bit of patience

The pattern: T8-2
E wrap CO 38-0-38.
Knit 3 rows.
Using your 1 and 2-prong tools, cable stitches according to this graph: (the number 2 by itself means plain stitches that are never transferred; 1x1 or 2x2 are cables)
2 - 1x1 - 2 - 1x1 - 2- 2x2 - 2 - 1x1 - 2 - 2x2 - 2 - 1x1 - 2 - 2x2 - 2
After transferring stitches, knit 8 rows. *Repeat transfers of cables and knit 8 rows. Repeat from * until scarf reaches approximately 50 inches. For hat, knit until it reaches approximately 9 inches.
Once you have done your last cable transfers, knit 3 rows and bind off with the garter bar (or whatever you prefer).
To join the scarf, take a tapestry needle and a long piece of yarn (or your long tail) and sew up using one of these methods, or your preferred joining method. For the hat, join the same way <--> horizontally, then to close the top, simply go through the end stitches back and forth until you reach the point where you started. Cinch as hard as you can (without breaking the yarn) and tie off. Weave in ends. Steam both pieces, but don't press them down or you will lose alot of the cable effect.
You're done!!! Enjoy.

Machine Knit Latch-up Scarf

Machine Knit Latch-up Scarf

bulky machine
You will need:
-several strands of fine yarn, or two strands of sport weight (just try some combinations and come up with something that you like)

I latched up the guy's scarf differently for a more manly effect.

The pattern:

For a little girl's scarf, E-wrap CO 16-0-16, from left to right, leaving 6 needles in work, 4 out, 12 in, 4 out, and 6 in. Leaving the needles out of work allows you to latch up the edges, which makes them lay very nice and flat as you can see in the pictures. Knit 284 rows. Transfer onto the garter bar. Latch up the out of work stitches, (pretend that however many strands of yarn you're using are one and take 2 "strands" through 2 "strands") Bind off all stitches except the end stitches (one stitch on each end), leaving those two on safety pins. Once you have done this, take the end stitches off the pins and unravel them as you latch them up (take two "strands" from one side and pull them through the other side.) Once you have done this, crochet a shell stitch into every stitch, creating a ruffled effect.

For a woman's scarf, E-wrap CO 20-0-20, from left to right, leaving 8 needles in work, 4 out, 16 in, 4 out, and 8 in. Knit 331 rows. Latch up, connect, and edge like the child's scarf.
For a man's scarf, E-wrap CO 28-0-28, from left to right, leaving 12 needles in work, 4 out, 24 in, 4 out, and 12 in. Knit 383 rows, knitting the first and last row 2 tensions tighter. (only do this on the man's scarf). Refer to little girl's scarf for binding off and latching up edges. To join, take the safety pins out and unravel the edge stitches as you latch them up: take one "strand" from each side so you have two "strands" on your latch tool. Then take another "strand" from each side and pull the first two "strands" through the last two. This creates a more manly look that matches the edge latching perfectly. Join the bottom edges.
Hope you enjoy this tutorial!