Video Blogging!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I plan on posting a 1-2 time a month video blog entry starting as soon as I get over what ever bug I'm working through right now. I figured it'd be a fun/quick way to get everyone caught up. It won't have a name because it's not a podcast. Just a vlog. I look forward to recording the first update. I'll post it here on my blog when it's done.

Pattern Giveaway Winner Announced!!

Thank you to everyone that entered the giveaway!! I really appreciate it!! I will be doing another one soon!!

"This Way and That Way" Newborn Hat

"This Way and That Way" Newborn Hat

By Julee Fort

Materials:
1 Skein Caron Simply Soft Baby
Size "G" Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle

Gauge: The first 3 rounds of the pattern should measure about 3 1/2” across. If it's a little off it's ok.

Notes: Hat should fit a slightly larger newborns head. You can go down a hook size for a smaller size. I will have additional sizes up soon.

Instructions:

Round 1: Ch4, Make 14 Dc in 4th Chain from Hook. Sl St in top 3rd Ch of Beg Ch 4. (15 Dc)

Round 2: Ch3, Dc in same st as Sl St, 2 Dc in each Dc around. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3. (30 Dc)

Round 3: Ch3, 2 Dc in next Dc, (Dc in next Dc, 2 Dc in next Dc) around. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3. (45 Dc)

Round 4: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, Sc) in same St as Sl St, *Skip 2 Dc, (2 Dc, Ch2, Sc) in next Dc* 14 times total. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3, and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. 

(15 Ch2 Spaces, 15 Sc, 30 Dc)

Round 5: Ch1, (Sc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in each Ch2 Sp around including the first Ch2 Sp that was Sl St in. Sl St in top of first Sc and in next Ch2 Sp. 

(15 Ch2 Sps, 15 Sc, 30 Dc)

Round 6: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, Sc) in same Sp as Sl St, (2 Dc, Ch2, Sc) in each Ch2 Sp around. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. 

(15 Ch2 Sps, 15 Sc, 30 Dc)

Rounds 7-13: Repeat rounds 5 and 6. End with Round 5.

Round 14: Ch1, (Sc, 3 Dc) in each Ch2 Sp around including the first Ch2 Sp that was Sl St in. Sl St in top of first Sc.  (15 Sc, 45 Dc)

Fasten off and weave in both ends.

If you think the hat is a little long don't worry. It can be flipped up to shorten it. It looks very cute that way as well.

Disclaimer: This pattern has not been tested yet. If you find an error please let me know.

Pattern Giveaway

I feel like doing something random today so I'd like to give away a pattern that is $6.00 or less on Ravelry (any pattern- I don't sell my designs any longer). To enter this give away you must comment with your Ravelry name so I can get a hold of you if you win. I'll choose a winner by writing names on pieces of paper and pulling one out of a hat (the old fashioned way) and I might even do it in a video. :-) The drawing will end 2 weeks from today. Please share with your friends.

**** In an attempt to get even more entries I'm changing the prize to a pattern (or patterns) that equal $10.00 or less on Ravelry.****

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2 New Patterns Available

I'm so excited to share that I have 2 new patterns available. You can find both patterns by clicking the links under each picture. These hats were specifically designed to be used for charity and/or gift giving. Please don't use these patterns to make items for sale.

Lattice Preemie Hat Pattern

Girly Preemie/Newborn Hat Pattern

**NEW** Cabled Headband Crochet Pattern **NEW**

 download now

Materials:

“G” and “H” Crochet Hooks

Tapestry Needle

1 Skein of Lion Brand Wool Ease or Vanna's Choice

1 Large Button of your choice

Back Post Double Crochet (BpDc):

Yarn over, insert hook behind post of stitch ( insert hook from back to front of stitch), Yarn over, pull through, Yarn over, (pull through 2 loops) 2X’s. That will complete the BPDC.

Front Post Treble Crochet (FpTc):

Yarn over 2X’s, insert hook behind post of stitch, ( insert hook from front to back of stitch), Yarn over, pull through, Yarn over, (pull through 2 loops) 3X’s. That will complete the FPTC.

Hdc2tog: (Yo, Pull up a loop in next St)

2 times, Yo and pull through all 5 loops on hook.

Hdc4tog: (Yo, Pull up a loop in next St)

4 times, Yo and pull through all 9 loops on hook.

Instructions:

Leave enough yarn to sew on your button.

Row 1: Ch 2, 4 Hdc in 2^nd chain from hook. (4 Hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 Hdc in first Hdc, Hdc in next 2 Hdc, 2 Hdc in last Hdc. (6 Hdc)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 Hdc in first Hdc, Hdc in next 4 Hdc, 2 Hdc in last Hdc. (8 Hdc)

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 Hdc in first Hdc, Hdc in next 6 Hdc, 2 Hdc in last Hdc. (10 Hdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, Hdc in first 3 Hdc, Skip next 2 Hdc, FpTc around post of next 2 Hdc, 

FpTc around post of both skipped Hdc, Hdc in last 3 Hdc. (6 Hdc, 4 FpTc)

Row 6: Ch 1, Hdc in first 3 Hdc, BpDc around post of next 4 Tc, Hdc in last 3 Hdc. 

(6 Hdc, 4 BpDc)

Row 7: Ch 1, Hdc in first 3 Hdc, Skip next 2 BpDc, FpTc around post of next 2 BpDc, FpTc around post of both skipped BpDc, Hdc in last 3 Hdc. (6 Hdc, 4 FpTc)

Repeat Rows 6-7 till your headband is 18” from the first row.

Next row: Ch 1, Hdc2tog over first 2 Hdc, Hdc in next Hdc, BpDc around post of next 4 Tc, Hdc in next Hdc, Hdc2tog over last 2 Hdc. (4 Hdc, 4 BpDc)

Next row: Ch 1, Hdc2tog over first 2 Hdc, Hdc in next 4 Hdc, Hdc2tog over last 2 Hdc. (6 Hdc)

Next row: Ch 1, Hdc2tog over first 2 Hdc, Hdc in next 2 Hdc, Hdc2tog over last 2 Hdc. (4 Hdc)

Next row: Ch 1, Hdc4tog over each of the 4 remaining Hdc. (1 Hdc)

Border Option 1: Using a size “G” hook work 2 Sc in the end of each row and 3 Sc in the first end you come to. When you get to the beginning of the border and the last end Sc in that end. Chain enough to go over the button you've chose and then Sc in the same space as your last Sc. Sl St in top of the first Sc, cut your yarn. Sew on your button and weave in all of your ends.

Border Option 2: Use a size “G” hook work 2 Sc in the end of each row and 3 Sc in both ends of the headband. Loosely Sl St in top of first Sc and in each Sc around to the 2^nd St to the last (you'll end up at the middle stitch of the 3 Sc at the ends). Chain enough to go over the button you've chose and then Sl St in the same space as your last Sl St. Sl St in top of the first Sl St, cut your yarn. Sew on your button and weave in all of your ends.

Copy Right Julee A. Reeves 2014 This pattern is meant for personal use. If you would like to sell items made from this pattern please email me at: julee_reeves@yahoo.com