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Free Pattern::Child's Slouchy Hat

Hello Friends...Well, it took some doing, but I've finally put down the pattern instructions for the children's slouchy hat.  Hope you enjoy, and if you run into any questions or difficulties, just let me know.



Free Crochet Pattern :: Child’s Slouchy Hat
Please kindly use this pattern for personal use only.  Please do not distribute with out my consent.  Pining of images are welcome, otherwise all images are copyright and may not be used without consent.  Thank you -- Alison, Modern Grace Design

Details:

Good for ages 5-8
Measures approx. 18” in circumference, or 9” when band is joined.
Measures approx. 9” from bottom of band to tip.

Materials Required:

1 skein of Patons Canadiana Medium weight yarn in Black ; approx. 187m /205 yds
sizes 4.5 mm and 5.0 mm crochet hooks
scissors
yarn needle

Required Crochet Stitches:
Chain (ch), Single Crochet (sc), Half Double Crochet (hdc) Slip Stitch (sl)   Note:  All crochet terms are U.S.
This hat is worked in rounds.  Finished hat fits a child ages 5-8 years.

Pattern Instructions:
Band –

Ch 5 with smaller hook,
Row 1 – Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 4 sc.
Rows 2 – 71 – Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.  Ch 1, turn and join band together by sl stitching first and last rows together.  Do not fasten off.  The band should measure appox. 18”, or 9” in circumference once joined.
Hat –
Round 1 –With the larger hook, ch 3 (counts as first hdc + ch 1).  Work 1 hdc + ch 1 evenly around the entire band.  This works out to 1 hdc for every other row of the band.  Join last ch 1 with a sl st to the ch 2 of your original ch 3. You should have 36 hdc’s, including the first ch 3.
Rounds 2 to 10 – Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, then ch 1.  *Skip 1 st, hdc in next ch 1 space, ch 1*.  Repeat from * ending with a sl st to ch 2 of the original ch 3 at beginning of round (36 hdc’s).  Your work should measure approx. 5” from the bottom of the band.
Tip:  To avoid a seam that creeps around and up the hat, try turning your work after each round.  So, just ch 3, turn and proceed with the pattern instructions.  All you will be doing is just working in the opposite direction around.  This is optional, but then you avoid getting the curling seam all the way up.
Round 11 – Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1.  *(Hdc in next ch 1 space, ch 1) 9 times.  Skip next ch 1 space, repeat from * this time with 11 hdc + ch 1’s.  You should have 3 groups of 11 hdc’s with 1 skipped st between each group. End with a sl st to ch 2 of the original ch 3 at beginning of round. (33 hdc’s)
Rounds 12 and 13 – Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1. Hdc + ch 1 in each ch 1 space around. Join with sl st to ch 2 of original ch 3 at beginning of round. (33 hdc’s)
Round 14 - Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1.  *(Hdc in next ch 1 space, ch 1) 8 times.  Skip next ch 1 space, repeat from * this time with 10 hdc + ch 1’s. You should have 3 groups of 10 hdc’s with 1 skipped st between each group. End with a sl st to ch 2 of the original ch 3 at beginning of round. (30 hdc’s)
Round 15 – Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1. Hdc + ch 1 in each ch 1 space around. Join with sl st to ch 2 of original ch 3 at beginning of round. (30 hdc’s)
Round 16 - Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1.  *(Hdc in next ch 1 space, ch 1) 7 times.  Skip next ch 1 space, repeat from * this time with 9 hdc + ch 1’s.  You should have 3 groups of 9 hdc’s with 1 skipped st between each group. End with a sl st to ch 2 of the original ch 3 at beginning of round. (27 hdc’s)
Round 17 - Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1. Hdc + ch 1 in each ch 1 space around. Join with sl st to ch 2 of original ch 3 at beginning of round. (27 hdc’s)
Round 18 - Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1.  *(Hdc in next ch 1 space, ch 1) 6 times.  Skip next ch 1 space, repeat from * this time with 8 hdc + ch 1’s.  You should have 3 groups of 8 hdc’s with 1 skipped st between each group. End with a sl st to ch 2 of the original ch 3 at beginning of round. (24 hdc’s)
Rounds 19 to 21 - Ch 3, hdc in first ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1. Hdc + ch 1 in each ch 1 space around. Join with sl st to ch 2 of original ch 3 at beginning of round. (24 hdc’s)
Cinch Top of Hat – Lie hat flat with the last st in the centre.  Sl st with the st directly across, without pulling all the way through.  Fold in half the opposite way and sl st the two centre points together in the middle.  Continue this way until the top of the hat is closed.  Weave in ends.
Flower Motif – Please visit snappy tots for instruction on how to make this beautiful flower applique.  Sew flower onto hat and weave in ends.



Modern Baby Blanket :: Free Pattern





Hello Friends...some of you may remember last srping I was working on a blanket for my new little niece or nephew to be.  As promised, I've finally gotten around to completing the pattern for the baby blanket.  It's a fairly simple and quick project as the blanket is stoller/crib sized.  Although it can easily be modified to whatever size you like. 

New: Video Tutorial now available!




 



Please kindly use this pattern for personal use only.  Please do not distribute with out my consent.  Pining of images are welcome, otherwise all images are copyright and may not be used without consent.  Thank you -- Alison, Modern Grace Design



Required Materials:
  • 2 skeins of Bernat Softee Baby in Antique White; 140 g / 5 oz ;approx. 331m /362yds each
  • 1 skein of Bernat Softee Baby in Mint; 140 g / 5 oz ;approx. 331m /362yds
  • size 4mm crochet hook
  • scissors
  • yarn needle

Required Crochet Stitches:

chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc)
Note: All terms are U.S.

*A note about gauge: This pattern can easily be adapted to any size you wish. If you prefer a larger blanket, simply chain a multiple of 3 + 2 sts. Measure to desired width and add multiple rows for desired length. The following pattern should make your finished blanket approx. 21`` x 26``, which is a good size for a stroller or car seat.

Main Blanket:

ch 62,

Foundation Row - In 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc into each ch across (61 sts.)

Row 1 - ch 2, in first sc (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1, dc), skip next 2 sts, *(1 sc 1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts, repeat from * across, ending with a sc in last st, turn.

Row 2 - ch 2, in first sc (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1, dc), *skip next 2 sts, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc) in next sc, repeat from * ending with 1 sc in top of turning ch, turn. You should have 20 little sc, hdc, dc groups. Tip: You are always making your group in the sc stitch from the previous row.

Repeat row 2 until your piece measures appox. 22”, or until desired length is reached. 
Note: your last row of repeating row 2 should be done on the wrong side. Turn.

Final Row - Ch 1, and sc in each st. across (60 sts). Do not fasten off.
Note: This final row should have the right side of the blanket facing you.

Edging:

Round 1 -  Loosely ch 2, (first top left corner made), sc evenly down the side of your work. Loosely ch 2, (bottom left corner made), 1 sc into each sc across bottom. 
Loosely ch 2, (bottom right corner made), work up last side with sc evenly.
Loosely ch 2, (top right corner made), 1 sc into each sc across top. 
End with a slip st. into first corner. Here you can join your contrasting colour, do not fasten off.

Round 2 - With contrasting colour, 1 sc , ch 2, 1 sc into corner Sc into each sc down the side. When you reach the corner repeat 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc into the corner. Continue this way around until you reach the first corner. Slip st. into first corner, completing the sl st. by bringing up your original colour.

Round 3 - With original colour, ch 1 and then repeat round 2. Slip st. into first corner, completing the sl st. by bringing up your contrasting colour.

Round 4: Shell Border - With contrasting colour, ch 3, 4 dc into corner. Skip 1 st., sc in next st., skip 1 st., 5 dc in next st. Continue this way around , with 5 dc into all corners. If you get to a corner and you have an extra st., simply add another sc so that you can do the 5 dc in the corner.

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Crochet Flower Coaster :: Free Pattern














So folks, this is my first attempt at actually writing out a pattern.  I've fooled around in the past with my own creations, never bothering to write anything down, so I thought I'd start with something super simple and super cute.  What could be more simple than a circle with a scalloped border?  Anyway, here you go...please, if you try it out, and it doesn't work, I'd love the feedback, and or corrections!


Supplies for Flower Coaster:
I used some leftover Lion Brand Cotton Ease for this project. You could use any cotton yarn of your choice. Hook size is 4.5 mm for this yarn, but again, go with whatever hook size your yarn specifies. My coasters measure approx. 4.5 inches in diameter; the size is up to you, but I find this to be a nice large size...it suitable for glasses, mugs, hand soap pumps, etc.


Please kindly use this pattern for personal use only.  Please do not distribute with out my consent.  Pining of images are welcome, otherwise all images are copyright and may not be used without consent.  Thank you -- Alison, Modern Grace Design

Pattern Instructions:
  • chain 4, join with a slip stitch to first ch to make a ring
  • ch 1 (counts as first sc), make 5 sc into centre of ring, make a slip stitch to first ch 1 (6 stitches)
  • ch 1, sc into st at base of ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st in ch 1 (12 stitches)
  • ch 1, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next; repeat pattern all around ending with 2 sc in last st, sl st in ch 1 (18 stitches)
  • ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat pattern around, sl st in ch 1 (24 sts)
  • ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next, repeat pattern around (30 sts), join new colour with a sl st in ch 1 of round
  • ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4, repeat pattern around (you should have 36 in new colour), sl st in ch 1 of new colour
  • Scallop Flower border - in next st, sc, hdc, sc, then st st in next st, repeat pattern around until you finish the circle with 18 scallops, finish with a st into last st