Bohemian Circle Shawl

I found this Bohemian Circle Shawl
crochet pattern
online
over at
 Annies catalog

I really like the idea
however

I don't like the triangle
patterning

I started making this to
cover a barstool seat

the more I added to it
got me wondering
what else I might make with it...

Now I must figure how to make
the bohemian circle shawl from
this colourful round.

Lesson Learned

Despite all the measuring
time has a way of making things
not fit.
From the two weeks when
I had started this cardigan
and beanie
my Grandson gained 3 to 4 pounds
and jump nearly three months in clothing size.
From now on
I'm making most things for him a wee bit bigger
'for room to grow in'.
Nana's lesson learned!

Beanie Instructions Part 3 of 3

Continuing with hdc rows
I stopped at 3 1/2"

This was long enough for my project

I decided I wanted to add ear flaps to this beanie... 

I just added a row of hdc (15 std)
chained two
turned worker and crocheted
another 15 sts of hdc.

I finished second row of hdc
where I began...

on the 3rd row
chain two
hdc tog,
hdc in the remaining stitches
until you get to last two stitches
then
hdc tog.

Chain 2, turn
hdc tog,
and repeat the decreases at the beginning
and ending of each row
until there is just on stitch left.

Chain stitch about 30 stitches for dangle bit
slip knot, cut excessive yarn.

Make second ear flap on the opposite side of beanie.

Ear flap up-close

Beanie Instructions Part 2 of 3

Having continued to next round (6) and worked all the way to final sc round (11)
this is what the hat looks like so far.
Please refer to pattern below for rnds 6-11

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times =36 sc
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times = 42 sc.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times = 48 sc.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times = 54 sc.
Rnd10:Ch 1, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times = 60 sc.
Rnd11:Ch 1, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times = 66 sc.

Rnd 12: Ch 2 (this counts as hdc), had in same st, hdc in next 32 std, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each st around =68 sts, slip stitch in first hdc.

Work in continuous rnds in hdc until hat measures 3 1/2 ".

Final rounds: Work 2 rnds in sc, slip st to first st to join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
If you choose to add a different colour for these last two rounds, simply add your choice of yarn and follow final round instructions.

This is what my first round of half double crochet looks like
next to the previous rounds of single crochet.

I'm at the end of my first round of half double crochet
(remember to keep this stitch marker here for the remainder of
the project.
You will be measuring your work from this marker.

Join first round of half double crochet with a slip stitch.
Remember, don't remove or shift the stitch marker
from this point on.
Keep it here to anchor measuring for
the 3 1/2 inches of hdc work.

Work in continuous rounds in hdc until Hat measures 3 1/2"

I've worked a few rows of hdc, measuring up to 1 inch so far.
I will stop here, for now
and continue tomorrow
to completion.

Beanie Instructions Part 1 of 3

The inspiration for this beanie
originated from one of those
free patterns you get from the craft store
in the yard section.
However, that pattern wasn't completely what I was looking for
so I made several changes.
Here is my version.

Crocheted Blue Beanie:

I used a F5- 3.75mm hook for the body of the hat and a E4 -3.50mm the trim (dark blue)
Using Baby Soft Lion Brand Yarns (Cuddly sport weight) for hat:

To begin: ch 2
Round 1: work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in first sc to join, = 6 sc.
Make sure to place maker here (1st Rnd)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc, =12 sc
Rnd 2: ch 1 add stitch marker, single crochet in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat 6 times = 18 sc.
Rnd 3: ch 1, add stitch marker, single crochet in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat 6 times = 24 sc.
Rnd 4: ch 1, add stitch marker, single crochet in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat 6 times =30 sc.
Rnd 5: ch 1, add stitch marker, single crochet in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat 6 times = 36 sc.

Chain two
work 6 single crochet into 2nd chain from hook

place marker in chain 1 stitch for 1st round

single crochet 2 times in each single crochet stitch
(12 stitch total in at the end of round)
slip stitch into starting stitch, chain one, add marker...

Single crochet in next single crochet, 2 single crochet in the next single crochet.
Repeat this six times till you come to end of round three.
This is what the end of round 3 looks like.
slip stich into starting stitch, chain one, add marker,
start round four next...

End of round 5
I'll upload more pictures of this project on tomorrow post...

All Finished With Wee Cardigan

All Finished!
I Really enjoyed taking this course
to make this wee cardigan!
Linda Permann's Beyond Rectangles

I decided to make a wee beanie to match.
I found a free pattern at Joann's fabric.
I'll post the pattern tomorrow
for this beanie.

I hope my Grandson likes his new cardigan and beanie!

And instructions for my daughter
for the care.

Crocheted Cardigan for Little Man

Stitching all pieces together

Although my Grandson
turns One tomorrow
So Nana's extra gift will just
have to arrive late.

Things made with love
usually take a little extra time :)