Books & Blankets – a new monthly series!

Crochet is obviously a big passion of mine (it’s why I have a whole blog about it, ha!) but another big passion of mine is children’s books. After a big pattern sale last fall, we actually took half of our proceeds and used it to buy children’s books for our local hospital. That sparked an idea – a collection of crochet patterns inspired by children’s books.

I’m so excited to bring these two passions of mine together in this series this year, the first of which is this crochet seedling blanket!

The Inspiration + Design

Way back in the first year of designing, I made a huge chunky blanket called the mini basketweave blanket using a new-to-me stitch. I’ve been wanting to revise it with a much lighter weight yarn for a more delicate, heirloom style crochet baby blanket project.

Once I started working up the stitch I realized it looks a lot like the knitted seed stitch. I’ve been calling this blanket the seedling blanket ever since!

On a trip to our local library, I noticed a bunch of books on the table of featured titles that were made for newborns. Thinking back to when my own son was a newborn, I never knew what to read to him. I usually read my old favorites but I would have loved to have these books when he was that little – and what a lovely baby shower gift!

One of these titles was called “I Have a Little Seedling” and the illustrations and message of the story matched my budding crochet seedling blanket so well – it felt meant to be!

One blanket, so many sizes

Although I am in love with this crochet seedling blanket in a baby size gifted to a new mom along with the seedling story that matches it so well, I have written this pattern to work for blankets of just about any size!

Within the pattern below you’ll find a table of blanket sizes that are included in the pattern as well as their measurements and the yardage required to make them (provided you’re using the yarn I used or a similar worsted weight yarn).

Another fun aspect of this blanket is that you can sort of create your own seedling blanket! Using yarn of any weight, you can just follow the pattern making the foundation chain as wide as you’d like your blanket to be and continuing with row repeats until it’s long enough.

The crochet seedling blanket is totally customizable and my favorite kind of project!

Easy level & advanced beginner friendly

This blanket isn’t as easy as crochet possibly gets, but it’s pretty close. If you know how to double crochet, you can complete this blanket. With the video tutorial embedded in the pattern, you’ll see the basic techniques I use to create this stunningly simple stitch.

Once you get past the first two rows you’ll be able to complete the blanket without counting or thinking much about it at all – just tune in to your favorite show or podcast and zoom along through the project!

The Yarn

I chose to use Lion Brand’s new Touch of Cashmere yarn in this gorgeous Portobello color for my crochet seedling blanket. Once I felt this yarn I knew it was perfect for a handmade heirloom quality blanket to be loved for years to come – it’s got the soft luster of cashmere without the crazy high price-point. Blended with acrylic, this yarn is much more affordable than other cashmere yarns and comes in some gorgeous colors.

I love the greyish taupe hue of the portobello color but some other favorites are brandy, winter white, willow, and cameo (I actually have another project planned using that cameo pink color soon!).

This pattern is now available as a kit from Lion Brand – see that here!

Substituting another even more affordable yarn for this blanket, especially if you’re making one of the larger sizes, is an option too – yarns of similar weight I would suggest are:

• Lion Brand’s Basic Stitch
• Lion Brand’s Feels Like Butta
• Lion Brand’s Jeans
• Lion Brand’s Pound of Love
• Lion Brand’s Touch of Alpaca

PATTERN

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Description

An heirloom blanket inspired by a favorite children’s book – the crochet seedling blanket is simple and stunning. An easy level pattern results in a textured and versatile blanket that’s warm and comforting in all 12 finish sizes.

Yarn

–Lion Brand Touch of Cashmere
(weight 4 / medium, 3.5oz/100g, 219yds/200m)
Colorway: PORTOBELLO
See yardage via table below

This pattern is available as a kit from Lion Brand here!

Notions

–Size J 6mm Crochet Hook

–Darning needle

Gauge

14 sts x 12 rows = 4” in pattern (seedling stitch)

Notes

–See chart below to choose the size blanket you’d like to make! Additionally, use this chart to determine your number of foundation chains (A), row stitch count (B), and number of row repeats (C).

-Ch 1 at beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.

-Substitute other yarns of any weight by using it’s recommended hook size and following the same stitch pattern with a foundation chain that’s the width of your desired blanket size and working row repeats until you’ve reached the length you desire.

-Use a worsted weight yarn following the size options chart below.

CROCHET SEEDLING BLANKET

Ch A (or any multiple of 2 +2), sk 2 sts.

Row 1 : Dc in each st across, turn <B>

Row 2  (ws): Ch 1, sc in first stitch, *fpdc, bpdc; rep from * across until one stitch remains, sc, turn  <B>

Row 3 (rs): Ch 1, sc in first stitch, *bpdc, fpdc; rep from * across until one stitch remains, sc, turn <B>

Repeat rows 2-3 until you’ve finished C rows.

Finish off & weave ends.

Abbreviations (US terms):

bpdc – back post double crochet
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
rep – repeat
rs – right side
st(s) – stitch(es)
ws – wrong side
<> – stitch count

OTHER FREE CROCHET BLANKET PATTERNS

1. Crochet Cake Stripe Blanket / 2. Crochet Mini Basketweave Blanket / 3. Crochet Homemaker Throw

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Easy is an understatement!

This crochet triangle shawl/scarf/wrap does NOT get any easier. It’s a series of double crochet stitches with a few chain stitches to create that pointed triangle shape, and that’s it!

I love the simplicity of this design. Once I got past row 2 I had the pattern memorized – I turned on a good movie and zoomed through the project. It’s totally Netflix-able and easy to pick up and put down without having to refer back to the pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

I loved creating my ever popular Wishing Well Wrap crochet triangle shawl back in 2017 using Lion Brand Mandala Baby yarn. It’s been a crowd favorite ever since so I knew I needed to bring back a sister design.

That first crochet triangle shawl was a tad more intricate with alternating double crochets and rows of eyelet stitches. While beautiful, I wanted to create a simpler, more beginner friendly version.

I’ve created other crochet triangle shawl projects over the years like the Le Nuage Wrap and the Elle Convertible Shawl but this one might be my favorite!

A beginner friendly shape

A crochet triangle shawl seems intricate but it’s really not. This project is great for a beginner that’s worked simple scarves that are plain rectangles.

A triangle is just a step beyond that shape as it requires basic increases, but don’t let that scare you! The pattern itself is two lines of instruction and I even have a video tutorial to help you.

You got this!

The Yarn

I chose to return to the wide world of self-striping cake yarns for this pattern. These yarns have taken the craft world by storm over the last several years and can be found in stores and online nearly everywhere yarn is sold.

The great thing about these yarns is that they take all the color mixing guesswork out of making a multi-colored project. The cake yarns usually hold several shades of colors that are supposed to go together.

I think some colorways do a better job of this than others and my all-time favorite is the Mandala Sparkle in Nova that I used for this crochet triangle shawl. I love blush (seriously, I think my car would be blush if Subaru would answer my incessant requests for it) and this blend of blush, peach, light and smoky greys with lavender is just perfect.

Mandala Sparkle got that name from the thin strand of shimmering metallic thread running through the cake. It blends harmoniously with the yarn and you don’t notice it until the light hits your project just the right way. It’s subtle and gorgeous!

Other favorite cake yarn lines are the original Mandala, Mandala Baby, and the new Mandala Ombre all available from Lion Brand Yarn.

PATTERN

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE.
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Description

Effortlessly stunning, A classic for the ages – a shawl for simple stitching and  ultimate comfort. Made in popular cake yarn for no-brainer color combination ease, this shawl works up so easily you’ll be sad to finish it.

Yarn

–Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle
(weight 3 / Light, 3.5oz/100g, 328yds/300m)
Colorway: NOVA
2 cakes or 656yds/600m

Notions

–Size J 6mm Crochet Hook

–Darning needle

-Hard cover book or other tassel maker

Gauge

12 sts x 8 rows = 4” in DC

Notes

–Finished Size:

60” (wingspan excluding tassels)

-Ch 2 at beginning of each row counts as a stitch.

-Be sure to block your shawl! Skipping this step may result in a curved shawl.

-Substitute other yarns of any weight by using it’s recommended hook size and following the same pattern until your crochet triangle shawl measures 60” wide along the top.

SPARKLE CAKE CROCHET TRIANGLE SHAWL

Ch 4, sl st to first st to form a ring.

Row 1 : Ch 2, (working into center of ring) 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, turn <6>

Row 2 : Ch 2, 2 dc, dc to ch space, (dc, ch 2, dc) into ch space, dc to last st, 3 dc <12>

Repeat row 2 until you’ve finished 40 rows.

*note: each row increases by 6 dc sts total

Finish off & weave ends.

*Choose from the following blocking options.

Wet block your shawl.
(recommended for animal fiber yarns – wool, alpaca)

Steam block your shawl.
(recommended for synthetic fiber yarns – acrylic, polyester)

Tassels

Make 2 tassels using a small hard cover book, tassel maker, or small piece of cardboard.

Using top tie, affix tassels to either end of your shawl after it’s completely dry post-blocking. Tie a knot to secure and weave both ends through the tassel head and the shawl repeatedly before weaving end finally along the shawl’s stitches.

Abbreviations (US terms):

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
<> – stitch count

OTHER FAN-FAVORITE FREE CROCHET WRAP PATTERNS

1. Crochet Le Nuage Wrap / 2. Crochet Amethyst Wrap / 3. Crochet Wishing Well Wrap

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This project is very beginner friendly with a comfortable, slouchy finished fit. Read on below about the inspiration and yarn details, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

I’ve been playing around with knitting a lot over the last year and when I planned a last minute trip to North Carolina this January I needed a small, portable project & something to keep my noggin from freezing toward the end of the weekend. I brought a few balls of a new yarn from Lion Brand with me and worked up a cute little slouchy hat!

I’ve been loving a Knit 2 Purl 2 rib lately and the squishy base it gives to a project. Simple stockinette lets this yarn really shine and then a strong, dimensional decrease to close up the top of the hat adds a bit of subtle detail. I thought about adding a pom pom (this fluffy yarn makes such nice poms and there was plenty leftover from 1 skein) but I really love the look of those decreases at the crown so I left it alone!

I’ve sized this pattern for newborn babies all the way through adult mens – you’ll want to make Gwen hats for the whole family after you make the first

The Yarn

Lion Brand clued me into a new yarn of theirs before it was even released and let me tell you guys – it’s about 10x as fluffy in person! The yarn is called Chainette due to its inventive chain construction (instead of the usual twist we see in yarn). There is no splitting on your needles and this yarn really floofs up after it’s worked. It’s 70% Alpaca (!!!), 20% Virgin Wool and 10% Polyamide for durability.

My favorite thing about Chainette is the color palette! There are so many gorgeous hues, it really is hard to choose what color to make your hat. I worked with Mustard for my hat but I’m thinking my husband has a denim hat coming his way and an olive one for Parker! Basically I will have a Gwen hat on my needles from now until forever, amen.

You’ll just need one ball of Chainette for this pattern, but go ahead and grab several – you’ll be glad you did. Click here to order yours, this yarn is only available on LionBrand.com!

PATTERN

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE.
• Grab the Ultimate Pattern Bundle that includes 150+ patterns just like this one on sale for $20 today HERE.
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• Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue HERE.

To sum it up: A relaxed fit with unisex charm, the Gwen Knit Hat is simple to work up and so stylish for everyone! Beginner techniques will have you looking like a pro with a better-than-store-bought fit and unmatched softness due to the Lion Brand Collection Chainette yarn. Hat sizes in baby-adult mens.

Materials:

–Lion Brand Chainette Yarn (Category 4/Medium, 1.75 oz, 50g, 131 yds)

1 skein makes any size hat – I used Mustard

–Size US #8 (5mm) 16″ circular knitting needles (<<<my favorites!)

-optional alternate to magic loop knitting: 5mm DPNs

–Stitch markers (4)

–Tapestry needle

–Measuring tape

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Gauge:

14 sts x 24 rows in stockinette stitch = 4″

Sizes (finished head circumference):

Baby (9″)

Toddler (11.5″)

Child (13.75″)

Tween (16″)

Adult Women’s (18″)

Adult Men’s (20.5″)

Abbreviations (US terms):

CO – cast on

k – knit

p – purl

k2tog – knit 2 together

tbl – through the back loop

sm – slip marker

st(s) – stitch(es)

rpt – repeat

Skill Level:

Level 2 – Easy

Pattern Notes

-This hat pattern is written in several sizes, adult women’s will be bolded throughout as this is our most popular size (& the size pictured).

-Hat is very stretchy, but measure head circumference to choose a size based on the Craft Yarn Council’s standard head circumference chart. Finished head circumference of the hat listed above under “Sizes” should be several inches smaller than the measured head circumference.

-You may sub out other worsted weight yarns, but be mindful of your gauge.

-I will be using the magic loop technique to work the decreases at the crown of my hat. You may also use double pointed needles if you prefer.

-All stitch counts in < > are final stitch counts for the Rnd.

Knit Simple Slouch Gwen Hat

CO 32 (40, 48, 56, 64, 72)

Join to work in the Rnd being careful not to twist your stitches. Place marker at the beginning of Rnd.

Work in K 2 P 2 Rib until piece measures 1.5″ or 10 Rows

Continue in Stockinette (K all sts) until hat measures 3 (3, 3.5, 4, 4, 4.5)” from rib

Crown Shaping:

Note: Change to working in magic loop or on DPNs as needed.

Next Rnd: Knit each st around placing a stitch marker every 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts

You should have 4 st markers total including the marker at the beginning of your Rnd.

Decrease Rnd: K2tog, *K to 2 sts before marker, K2togTBL, sm, K2tog; Rpt from * 2 times more, K to last 2 sts, K2togTBL <24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64>

Next Rnd: K each st around <24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64>

Rpt last two Rnds until you have 8 sts remaining

Finish off yarn leaving a long tail. Draw tail through 8 sts on needles. Remove needles and pull tail tight to cinch. Weave ends.

Looking for more SIMPLE STITCH PATTERNS? Check these out!

1. Crochet Avery Hat / 2. Crochet University Scarf / 3. Crochet Brooklyn Ridge Hat

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Read on below about all three collection pieces and some exciting yarn news, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

Seriously, pinch me! Three years ago when I started this blog on a pregnancy whim I would have laughed in your face if you told me I’d be participating in a campaign like this. I’m blessed beyond belief and so grateful to every reader here (hi!). Your support is what’s gotten me to this point and I am filled to the brim with gratefulness. Now let’s talk about this yarn…

Note: Additional pieces pictured above will debut in the coming weeks! But if you’re impatient like me, all three kits are ready for you to shop below…

• Crochet Crown Braid Headband
• Knit Betty Cardigan
• Crochet Vanilla Wrap Scarf

The Yarn

Lion Brand’s Color Made Easy yarn is a line that I’ve loved well over the last season or so. I’ve created several patterns already with it, including my popular Holiday Sweater Knit-a-Long! I’ve also made baby blankets and simple crochet hats with this yarn – so it’s safe to say I’ve been smitten for a while. It’s a category 5 bulky weight yarn (already hard to find great yarns in this category) in a stunning color lineup. It was so hard to narrow down my color choices for this mini collection because they’re all so gorgeous.

When Lion Brand asked me to collaborate on a campaign for Color Made Easy coming to Michaels Stores and Michaels.com I was elated! One of my favorite yarns of 2018 will now be available (as of January 25, 2019) in store and online at Michaels and I’ve cooked up some dreamy crochet and knitting projects you’re going to want to make.

My mini collection using this yarn consists of 2 crochet accessory projects and 1 knit sweater project and all three are available as kits from Lion Brand Yarn now! The first crochet accessory pattern is free below on the blog and the other two patterns will be making their debut here in a few weeks but if you want to make these projects immediately you need the kits from Lion Brand.

I had so much fun with the Millennial pink and Alabaster cream colorways of this yarn, they’re two of my favorites and I hope you love them as much as I do.

Collection Inspiration + Design

I created a three piece mini collection in Color Made Easy that consists of a Crochet Crown Braid Headband (free pattern below), Knit Betty Cardigan, and Crochet Vanilla Scarf. All three projects work up really quickly and are beginner/intermediate skill level friendly. These pieces look great individually or worn together and I can’t wait to see what colorways you choose for yours!

My designer friends that also work with Lion Brand (Alexi from Two of Wands, Jessica from Mama in a Stitch and Jess from Make & Do Crew) are all creating individual mini collections that speak to their own style and all their projects are so stunning! I knew that I wanted to stick to my romantically modern style and go with soft textures, feminine silhouettes, and craft patterns that are as easy to wear as they are to make.

I am really proud of this little series and honored to be a part of this campaign with Michaels and Lion Brand!

PATTERN

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE.
• Grab the Ultimate Pattern Bundle that includes 150+ patterns just like this one on sale for $20 today HERE.
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• Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue HERE.

To sum it up: The Crochet Crown Braid Headband is chic and feminine with a nod to modern hairstyles – no fancy hairdresser required! With easy crochet & braid construction, this crown braid headband works up in about an hour with Lion Brand Color Made Easy yarn. Sizing includes toddler, child, tween and adult – 1 skein makes 2 headbands of any size. Beginners and advanced crochet queens alike will love the crown braid headband!

Materials:

–Lion Brand Color Made Easy yarn (Weight: 5/Bulky – 7oz, 247 yds)

1 skein (Alabaster) – 1 skein makes 2 headbands of any size!

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–Size K 6.5mm crochet hook

–Tapestry needle

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Gauge:

12.5 sts x 8 rows in Hdc = 4″

Sizes

Toddler, Child, Tween, Adult

Dimensions:

To fit Head Circumference: 16 (18, 20, 22)”

Width: 5”

Abbreviations (US terms):

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

rpt – repeat

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

t – turn

Skill Level:

Level 2 – easy

Special Stitches:

3^rd loop Hdc (3L Hdc) – yarn over, insert hook into the front-most 3^rd loop of the stitch as pictured below, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook

Pattern Notes

-This pattern is written to fit adult women with slight adjustments for toddler, child, and tween sizing listed additionally where appropriate.

-This headband is made by crocheting 4 long individual strips, weaving their ends and then braiding together and securing with a stretchy band that will lie at the base of the neck.

-Please read through the entire pattern before beginning.

Crochet Crown Braid Headband

Braid pieces

*Make 4

Ch 72

Toddler, Ch 54
Child, Ch 60
Tween Ch 66

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd Ch st from hook and each st across, Ch 2, t (70)

Row 2: 3^rd loop Hdc in each st across, Ch 2, t (70)

Finish off, weave ends.

Neck Band

Line up all pieces with right side facing you and foundation chain on the left side.

Join yarn to furthermost right piece’s edge.

Row 1: Sl st loosely evenly across edges of all 4 pieces, Ch 2, t

Row 2: Hdc in each st across, t

Row 3: Sl st loosely, in each st across, Ch 2 t

Rpt Rows 2-3 once more

Finish off, weave ends.

Braiding

With right side facing you and Neck Band at the top of the work, braid your strands according to the diagram below.

Once you’ve finished braiding all the way down, adjust your braid until you’re happy with the placement.

Repeat Neck Band portion of this pattern at the end of your Headband, taking care not to undo the braid you’ve made.

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Whip stitch last row of each Neck Band section together to secure headband in place. Weave ends.

Pop on your finished accessory and enjoy!

Looking for more COLOR MADE EASY YARN PATTERNS? Check these out!

1. Knit Plaid Blanket (in 3 sizes!) / 2. Crochet Brooklyn Ridge Hat / 3. Knit Cropped Holiday Sweater

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Try out my newest Free Crochet Pattern – The University Scarf! With easy stripes and bulky weight yarn, this is the perfect last-minute handmade gift idea you need for the holidays.

I’ll keep this short & sweet, but scroll down a bit if you want the full pattern & list of materials from JOANN.

JOANN COLLAB PROJECTS I LOVE (& you should too)

1. Crochet Lil Denim Cardi / 2. DIY Pom Pom Earrings / 3. Crochet Pucker Pullover Sweater

The Design

You know how there are those friends and family members that you just don’t know what to make for them? Or what to buy? What will they like, dangit?! I’ve got the answer for you – it’s the University Scarf. And guess what?! You’ve actually got plenty of time to make these before the winter holidays are over!

After the wild (albeit, unexpected) success of my Brooklyn Ridge Crochet Hat pattern (a super simple hat made from a rectangle) I knew I needed to create a scarf in a similar fashion. One simple stitch, simple stripes for a little flair, and warm, ribbed texture.

I teamed up with my friends at JOANN to bring you the most fool-proof gift idea for the holidays – girls & guys of all ages love this scarf, so just make sure you crochet lots of them!

Make it!

I made my scarf with Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick yarn from JOANN – and let me tell ya, there’s nothing like the squishy texture of this yarn! It’s an old stand by for a reason.

There are SO many gorgeous color combinations to choose from in this yarn, you could use a classic soft colors like Blossom, Charcoal, or Fig – the variegated yarns like Hudson’s Bay, Spice Market, and Fossil are favorites too!

If you make this scarf pattern for anyone attending university, try matching yarn choices to a school color – or carry out this idea for an Alumni. I can’t wait to see how yours comes out!

It’s also worth noting that I made my scarf in about 3 hour long episodes of TV. You’ll be able to crank these out in a jiffy!

TUTORIAL

• Get the ad-free, large print, printable PDF pattern HERE.
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To sum it up: A beginner textured scarf with easy, limitless customization. One stitch and a few stripes are all you need to make this quick accessory!

Materials:

–Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick yarn (Weight: 5/Bulky – 7oz, 247 yds) from JOANN

Main Color: Butterscotch – 2 skeins

Contrast Color: Fisherman – 1 skein

–Size M/N 9mm crochet hook

-Tapestry needle

Gauge:

10 sts x 6 rows in Hdc = 4″

Dimensions:

9” x 75” (before joining last row)

Abbreviations (US terms):

blo – back loop only

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

sc – single crochet

rpt – repeat

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

Skill Level:

Level 1 – beginner

Pattern Notes

-This scarf pattern as written is made to fit average adult women.

-This pattern can be altered to use worsted weight yarn or bulky weight yarn as long as you meet the rectangle measurements listed above.

-When working stripes, cut and tie on new yarn each time you change color to avoid carried yarn strands showing in the finished object (no border is worked in this pattern as written).

-Please read this pattern in its entirety before beginning work on your project.

Crochet University Scarf

Ch 24

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd Ch st from hook and each st across, Ch 2, t (22)

Row 2: BLO Hdc in each st across, regular Hdc in last st, Ch 2, t (22)

Rpt Row 2 until you’ve finished 112 Rows or 75″ – work striping therein as follows.

Striping:

*20 Rows MC

2 Rows CC

4 Rows MC

2 Rows CC

Rpt from * 3 more times

Last Joining Row:

*Continue working with CC yarn after last striping Row.

Holding last Row worked to foundation Ch of Row 1, taking care not to twist the looped scarf, sl st in each Hdc st across working through both pieces of fabric as pictured.

Finish off, weave all ends. Turn scarf inside out and wear looped once or twice, enjoy!

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I’ve made what might be the best beginner easy crochet hat pattern you’ve ever seen – the Brooklyn Ridge Easy Crochet Hat – free pattern!

The Design

While vacationing in North Carolina last week the weather was a comfortable 60 degrees… until we drove up into the foggy blue ridge mountains and it dropped to about 40 degrees in a matter of minutes! Brrrr!

All I had with me was the beginning of a chunky scarf WIP (work in progress) stuffed in my bag and a pair of near-frostbitten ears. I knew I needed a easy crochet hat and fast! I hoped my scarf was the right size to sew up and pop on my head, but let’s be honest – even if it wasn’t, it was better than nothing.

In the dark on the side of a gloomy mountain I worked a few more rows to make the strip of fabric wrap around my head, slip stitched it into a tube, sewed up the top and hoped for the best.

When I finally got back to the cabin & looked in the mirror, I loved the way this makeshift easy crochet hat looked! It had enough length to fit comfortably and pull down over my ears with enough slouch in the back for my taste. It was meant to be!

OTHER EASY CROCHET HAT PATTERNS I LOVE (& you should too)

1. Crochet Knot Beanie Hat / 2. Crochet Parisienne Beret / 3. Crochet Maui Hat

Sizing / Modifying

This easy crochet hat pattern is written tutorial style with tons of photos to assist you in modifying the design to fit any noggin. Seriously! From newborns to husbands with large craniums (like mine, lol!) you can custom fit this pattern with just a measuring tape and some kindergarten math.

Make sure you can measure the circumference of your easy crochet hat recipient’s head (or use the standard head circumference chart given by the Craft Yarn Council here)

You can also modify the stitch you use! In my cream colored sample I used a Sc and in the butterscotch sample I used Hdc. As long as your easy crochet hat rectangle measures correctly for your head size, you can use virtually any stitch you want – the possibilities are really endless!

The Yarn

I chose to use Lion Brand’s new Color Made Easy yarn for this project – or should I say it chose me? I’m working on a few new designs with this yarn so I brought loads of it along on my trip and it was sheer coincidence that it was the absolute perfect choice for this project!

I love this yarn for several reasons – the color choices are some of my favorite of all LB yarns. I made my first sample on our trip in Alabaster and made my second sample in Kombucha (the most perfect toasted butterscotch color you’ve ever seen!). Some of my other favorites are Millenial, Kingfisher, Basalt, and Avocado.

I also love how much yardage is in one of these skeins. It’s a category 5 bulky weight (another plus) with 200g of yarn. I used about 110g for each of my easy crochet hats so you could easily get an adult and a kids size easy crochet hat out of one ball!

PATTERN

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To sum it up: 

Materials:

–Lion Brand Color Made Easy yarn (Weight: 5/Bulky – 7oz, 247 yds)

1 skein in any color (I used Kombucha and Alabaster)

–Size K 6.5mm crochet hook

–Tapestry needle

Gauge:

12.5 sts x 8 rows in Hdc = 4″

Abbreviations (US terms):

blo – back loop only

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

sc – single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

Skill Level:

Level 1 – beginner

Pattern Notes

-This easy crochet hat pattern as written is made to fit average adult women and has a lot of stretch. Instructions for modifications to the pattern will be in italics throughout.

–MODIFY: You can easily modify it to fit any size head – just follow the measurement guidelines at the beginning of the pattern below. Always err on the side of more sts across/hat length as you can fold the brim if its too long but it’s hard to adjust a hat that’s too short!

-I even used different stitches in my different samples – alabaster uses Sc in place of all Hdc sts (kombucha) – I just made sure to stay true to those measurements explained in the pattern and it came out almost the same but with smaller, tighter ridges.

-This pattern can be altered to use worsted weight yarn or bulky weight yarn as long as you meet the rectangle measurements.

Brooklyn Ridge Easy Crochet Hat

Measuring:

Head Circumference: wrap a measuring tape around the widest part of your head. Subtract 4″ for a snug beanie fit.

My measurement – 21.5 – 4 = 17.5″

Length: measure from the center crown of your head to the earlobe. Add 2″ if you’d like a folded brim (I did not).

My Measurement – 9″

Hat Rectangle

Ch 30 (or number of sts to reach “length” measurement above + 2)

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd Ch st from hook and each st across, Ch 2, t (28)

Row 2: BLO Hdc in each st across, regular Hdc in last st, Ch 2, t (28)

Rpt Row 2 until you’ve finished 35 Rows or 17.5″ (or number of Rows to reach “head circumference” measurement above)

Your hat rectangle should now measure about 9 x 17.5″ (or length x head circumference)

Last Row: Holding Row 1 to your last Row worked, sl st loosely in each st across working through both layers of fabric to form a large hat tube.

Finish off leaving a long tail (about 18″ long)

Cinch: With a tapestry needle, sew your long tail through the end of each Row around the edge of the tube with a whip stitch.

Pull your tail taught and weave ends sewing back and forth over the closure a few times. Knot both tails to secure and flip your hat inside out.

Embellish: Sew on pom poms, appliques, or fold the brim if you like that sort of thing. You’re done!

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