Crochet Zig Zag Messy Bun Beanie Hat

  

Crochet Zig Zag Messy Bun Beanie Hat

This is a crochet beanie hat that fits snuggly around the head and has a hole at the top for a ponytail or hair bun.

FREE PATTERN

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Designed By: Suzanne Cowles (Sassy Catt) ©

Skill Level: Easy, beginner

Technique: Crochet, worked in rows across brim, then around

Terms: US

Category: Hat

Hook Size: Clover 7 (4.5 mm) crown, Clover G (4.0 mm) head

Yarn: Caron - Simply Soft – white & pink, 100% acrylic

Yarn Weight: Size 4, 141 grams

Yarn Required: 1/4 skein (250 yards)

Finished Size: 2 1/2” crown, fits 20” head

Stitches: CH (Chain), DC (Double Crochet), T (Turn), SK (Skip), SC (Single Crochet), BL (Back Loop), SHELL (2DC), SL (Slip Stitch)





Gauge: Will be determined by the hook chosen.

Notes: There are 60 rows on crown. Add/subtract to fit your head. Should be tight, because it stretches a lot.

When changing colors, do not cut. Pick up loop of previous color by chaining 3, place hook in front, grab old loop and new yarn.

Pull ball not used to right. Do not twist yarns.


INSTRUCTIONS:


Foundation: With color A and 7 hook, chain 11

Row 1: In the 2nd chain SC, repeat across, CH1, T (10)

Row 2 – 60: SCBL across, CH 1, T (10)

Row 61: Turn crown horizontal, SC across one for one, SL (60)





Round 1: Use G hook. With color B, CH 3/DC in same, *SK, SHELL* repeat around, put marker in loop (60)

Round 2: With color A, CH 3 in middle of V/DC in same, *SK, SHELL* repeat around, put marker in loop (60)

Round 3: With color B, CH 3 in middle of V, *SK, SHELL X4, DEC* around, put marker in loop (53)

Round 4: With color A, CH 3 in middle of V/DC in same, *SK, SHELL, SK over single DCs* repeat around, put marker in loop (48)

Round 5: With color B, CH 3 in middle of V, *SK, SHELL X3, DEC* around, put marker in loop (42)

Round 6: With color A, CH 3 in middle of V/DC in same, *SK, SHELL, SK over single DCs* repeat around, put marker in loop (36)

Round 7: With color B, CH 3 in middle of V, *SK, SHELL X2, DEC* around, put marker in loop (29)

Round 8: With color A, CH 3 in middle of V/DC in same, *SK, SHELL, SK over single DCs* repeat around, put marker in loop (24) Then SC around going under bar in space (24)

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Crochet Cross Sticks Headband

 Crochet Cross Sticks Headband

This is a crochet headband or earwarmer that fits snuggly around the head and overlaps in the back.

FREE PATTERN

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Designed By: Suzanne Cowles (Sassy Catt) ©

Skill Level: Easy, beginner

Technique: Crochet, worked in rows across the long side

Terms: US

Category: Headband or earwarmer

Hook Size: Clover 7 (4.5 mm)

Yarn: Caron - Simply Soft – Grey Heather, 100% acrylic

Yarn Weight: Size 4, 141 grams

Yarn Required: 1/4 skein (250 yards)

Finished Size: 3” wide, 21 1/2” long

Stitches: HDC (Half Double Crochet), CH (Chain), DC (Double Crochet), T (Turn), SK (Skip)

Gauge: Will be determined by the hook chosen.

Notes: HDC goes under bar.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Foundation: Chain 68 + 2

Row 1: In the third ch HDC, HDC across, T (68)

Row 2: CH3, SK1, DC, DC in skipped making an X, repeat across, end with DC, T (33 x’s, 2 DC)

Row 3: CH 1, HDC across, T (68)

Row 4: Repeat row 2

Row 5: Repeat row 3

Row 6: Repeat row 2

Row 7: Repeat row 3

Crochet Batkus Mesh Shawl

 Crochet Baktus Mesh Shawl

This is a quick and easy shallow triangular shawl that has stripes without using different colored balls of yarn. The secret is to use a self-striping yarn, not a multi-colored yarn.

There are two versions, one using DC and one using shells.

OPTION 1: 

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Designed By: Suzanne Cowles (Sassy Catt) ©

Skill Level: Easy, beginner

Technique: Crochet, worked in rows

Terms: US

Category: Shawl

Hook Size: Clover H (5.0 mm)

Yarn: Ice – Antipiling Acrylic – Green Brown Shades. 100% Acrylic

Yarn Weight: Size 3, 100 grams

Yarn Required: 1 full skein plus ¼ ball (365 yards)

Finished Size: 62” wide, 15” long

Stitches: HDC (Half Double Crochet), CH (Chain), DC (Double Crochet), T (Turn), INC (Increase), SP (Space), DEC (Decrease)

Gauge: Will be determined by the hook chosen.

Notes: The double crochets stack in line. Increase/decrease on one side only. On HDC rows in rectangles, only do 1 CH for turning. On HDC rows on increase/decrease portion, do 2 CH for turning. On increase portion, make last DC in space of turning CH. On decrease portion, make 2togDC for last stitch. When doing HDC in CH SP, go under bar.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Foundation: Ch 17, T.

Row 1: HDC across (15), CH 1, T.

Row 2: CH 5 (counts as DC, CH), SK 1, DC in 3^rd stitch, *CH 5, SK 1, DC* repeat to end, CH 1, T.

Row 3: HDC across (15), CH 1, T.

Row 4 - 13: Repeat rows 2 & 3, X 5.

Row 14: Repeat row 2, but INC last DC.

Row 15: Repeat row 3.

Row 16 – 53: Repeat row 14 & 15.

Row 54 – 59: Make rectangle. Same two rows but don’t increase.

Row 60 – 96: DEC last DC.

Row 97 – 109: Make rectangle.

Here is the overall shape. If you want a point at the center, just continue increasing then start decreasing.

Here is the pattern chart. The "C" on the end of rows is an optional picot.

I gathered the ends and added a pom pom.

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OPTION 2: Baktus Shells Shawl

 

Hook Size: Clover 7 (4.5 mm)

Yarn: Ice – Color Fine. 100% Acrylic.

Yarn Weight: Size 3, 50 grams

Yarn Required: 1 full skein plus ¼ ball (153 yards)

Finished Size: 32 shells wide X 16 shells long, 45” wide X 13 ½” long

Stitches: CH (Chain), DC (Double Crochet), T (Turn), SC (Single Crochet)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Foundation: Top down. Ch 193 (Multiples of 6 + 7), T.

Alternate rows 1 & 2 on chart.

Crochet Retro 1960's Vest

  Crochet 1960's Style Mesh Vest

This is a quick and easy vest that has stripes without using different colored balls of yarn. The secret is to use a self-striping yarn.

FREE PATTERN

Designed By: Suzanne Cowles (Sassy Catt) ©

Skill Level: Easy, beginner

Technique: Crochet, worked in rows

Terms: US

Category: Vest

Hook Size: Clover K (6.5 mm)



Yarn: Ice – Alpaca Mohair Color – Grey Shades. 20% Alpaca, 25% Mohair, 55% Acrylic.

Yarn Weight: Size 4 worsted weight, 100 grams

Yarn Required: 1 full skein, plus 1 half (218 yards each)

Finished Size: 35” wide, 32” long from top of shoulder, each front strap is 10” tall

Stitches: HDC (Half Double Crochet), CH (Chain), SC (Single Crochet), T (Turn), SK (Skip)

Gauge: Will be determined by the hook chosen.

Notes: Start from bottom up.

Must match up color for second front strap.

   

INSTRUCTIONS:

Foundation: CH 90, T. HDC across, CH 2, T.

Row 1: HDC, *(CH 5/SK 3, SC)* Repeat across (24 spaces), HDC in last, CH 2, T.

Row 2: HDC, (CH 3, SC in top of loop), *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* Repeat across, HDC in last, CH 2, T.

Row 3 - 30: Repeat alternating rows 1 & 2, until you have desired length (30 rows).


Make front strap:

Row 31-34: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X4, T.

Row 35-40: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X3, T. Cut, leave tail.


Make other front strap:

Row 31-34: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X4, T.

Row 35-40: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X3, T. Cut, leave tail.


Back:

Row 31: Attach yarn 3 spaces from front to leave space for armhole. HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X9, T. Leave 3 spaces for armhole.

Row 32-40: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X9, T. Cut.



Finishing:

Sew straps to back. Weave in tails. Using J Hook, SC around front and neck. Do not SC around armholes. Make a bow by chaining 75.




Free pattern available as PDF download at my Ravelry Store. Please favorite and post your own version as a project.


If you have a question about this pattern or see an error, please leave a comment at the bottom of my blog post. Feel free to repost my pattern on social media or link my blog to your own webpage.