Happy Friday! 

Somehow this week was both long and short and focusing on work was harder than usual. None the less, the Rocky Shore Hat was born, and I really love how it turned out! 

It is a fairly easy and beginner friendly pattern, using only familiar stitches. The subtle waves made me think of the shore, and the grey colour of this beautiful yarn reminded me of rocks. Hence, the name, Rocky Shore!

Knitpicks Gloss is still one of my go-to yarns because it has a beautiful sheen and very nice stitch definition! It is a wool/silk blend that is just heavenly soft and cosy. I am extremely sensitive to scratchy wool, so it means a lot if I can say that about this yarn!

PATTERN: 

Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Sk – Skip Stitch

Slst – Slip Stitch

Sc – Single Crochet

Dc – Double Crochet

Tr – Trebble Crochet

Blo – Back Loop Only

Flo – Front Loop Only

Slst2tog – Slip Stitch Two Together

Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Together

Notes:

• The chain at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch. Always crochet into the first stitch (joining stitch) of the round;
• Always join to the first stitch of the round, NOT the chain;
• Count stitches after each round to make sure the hat doesn’t expand;
• Work slst loosely (making sure you have nice, even rows and stitches).

Instructions:

Ch 6, 8, 10

1. sc in second ch and each ch throughout, turn (5, 7, 9 sts)
2. ch1, sc in first st, sc in blo of next (3, 5, 7) sts, sc in last st, turn

Repeat row 2 until you have (84, 96, 108 rows)

Fold band in half so the last worked row and beginning ch meet. Join by slst through each st of beginning ch and blo of last row.

Now, switch to 5mm hook and start working on the body of the hat into the sides of the band rows.

Body:

1. Ch1, sc into each row, join, turn (84, 96, 108 sts)
2. Ch1, slst into FLO of each st, join, turn
3. Ch1, sc into BLO of each st, join, turn
4. Ch1, slst into FLO of each st, join, turn
5. Ch3, (tr BLO 2, dc BLO 2, hdc BLO 4, dc BLO 2, tr BLO 2) repeat (6, 7, 8) more times, join, turn
6. repeat row 2.
7. repeat row 3.
8. repeat row 4.
9. Ch1, (hdc BLO 2, dc BLO 2, tr BLO 4, dc BLO 2, hdc BLO 2) repeat (6, 7, 8) more times, join, turn

Toddler: Repeat rows 2-9 two more times, repeat rows 2-5 one more time.

Child/Adult: Repeat rows 2-9 three more times.

Decrease:

1. ch1, (slst FLO in next 4, slst2tog FLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join, turn (70, 80, 90 sts)
2. ch1, (sc BLO in next 3, sc2tog BLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join, turn (56, 64, 72 sts)
3. ch1, (slst FLO in next 2, slst2tog FLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join, turn (42, 48, 54 sts)
4. ch1, (sc BLO in next, sc2tog BLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join, turn (28, 32, 36 sts)
5. ch1, (slst2tog FLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join. (14, 16, 18 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Weave tail back and forth through remaining sts and pull hole closed. Secure/weave in all ends.

Attach a pompom if you like.

You’re done 🙂 

If you would like to get the downloadable and color coded PDF version of this pattern, you can find it here on Ravelry.

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Have a happy, crafty weekend and until next week!

Emma

Happy Friday, Everyone! 

We are entering spring break over here, and I am actually pretty excited to just spend a week at home with the kids! Although, I noticed yesterday that cleaning and sorting the kid’s playroom cannot be delayed any longer. Much to my dismay, as this is my least favourite chore!

First, however, we have a full fun day planned tomorrow with an epic breakfast, movie, games, and all that fun. We are all looking forward to that!

Last week when we were “down south” (if anywhere in Canada could be considered as “south”), we finally visited Wolseley Wool, a local yarn store that sells a lot of locally sourced/dyed yarn.

Guys, I thought I was in yarn-heaven! After a long time of touching and squishing all the yarns, trying not to look like a weirdo, I finally decided on a pack of Darling Sock mini skeins by Blossom & Fern Yarn Co. It is such a beautiful merino wool/nylon blend yarn, and I had to start working it up right away, lest it sits on my shelf forever, because it is too pretty to use! 

This hat design had been on my mind for a while and was just waiting for the perfect yarn. So, when I found the B&F sock yarn, I immediately knew it was meant to become this hat! 

It is a simple design with a beautiful texture that lets the colours of this yarn just shine, don’t you agree? The airy lightness of the fabric paired with the fingering weight merino wool makes this the perfect hat for spring or fall (or winter, if you don’t live in Canada. LOL).

So, here goes:

Sizes:

Toddler (18-19” head circumference)

Child (20-21” head circumference)

Adult (22-23” head circumference)

Gauge: 12dc/6rows in 2”

Materials:

Yarn: Sock weight yarn. Sample was made in Blossom and Fern Darling Sock (80% merino wool/20% nylon); 177yrds/50g); 50-75 grams

Hooks: 3.5mm

Other: Darning needle to weave in the ends

Abbreviations:

 Ch – Chain(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Sk – Skip Stitch

Sc – Single Crochet

Dc2tog – Double Crochet two Stitches Together

Dc – Double Crochet

Slst – Slip Stitch

Blo – Back Loop Only

2cdc – 2 Crossed Double Crochet

2cdc:

Skip 2 sts, 1 dc into next st, ch1, 1dc into 1^st of the 2 skipped sts, working back over last dc worked.

Notes:

• Please measure the band before continuing on to the body of the hat. The number of rows needed depend on gauge and material. With wool, you will need fewer rows because it is very stretchy. At the same time with acrylic yarns, you might need more as it is not as stretchy. Pull band slightly when measuring to make sure it will fit.
• The beginning chain counts as a stitch in the body of the hat (not the band)
• Join to the 3^rd loop of the chain after every round
• When working the body of the hat, work the first stitch after the join into the next stitch, not the base of the chain

Instructions:

Band:

Ch 6, 7, 8

Row 1:          sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in next 4, 5, 6 ch, turn

Row 2:         ch1, sc in first sc, sc in blo of next 3, 4, 5 sc, sc in last sc, turn

Repeat row 2 until your band measures 15”, 17”, 19”; approximately (96, 108, 124) rows, ending with an even number of rows. If using wool, stretch a bit before measuring, as it is extremely stretchy and will become looser with wear.

Fold band in half and align last worked row with base chain.

Ch1, slst together blo of each st with remaining loops of the base chain. Turn the seam inside and start working the body of the hat with the right side of the band facing.

Body:

Round 1:       ch3, dc into the end of each row of the band, join to 3^rd ch of beginning ch. (96, 108, 124 dc) DO NOT TURN

Round 2:       ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, 1dc into next st) repeat around, ending with a 2cdc, join.

Round 3:       ch3, (dc into next st, dc into ch, dc into next 2 sts) repeat around, join (96, 108, 124 dc)

Repeat rounds 2-3 until hat including band measures about 6.5”, 7”, 7.5”, ending with a “row 2” (16, 18, 20 rounds).

Decrease:

Toddler:

Round 1:       Ch3, dc into next st, dc2tog, (dc into next 2 sts , dc2tog) repeat around, join (72 dc)

Round 2:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around, ending with a 2cdc, join

Round 3:       Ch3, dc2tog, (dc into next st, dc2tog) repeat around, join (48 dc)

Round 4:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around, ending with a 2cdc, join

Round 5:       Ch3, (dc2tog) around until 1 st remains, sk1, join (24dc)

Round 6:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around, ending with a 2cdc, join. *

Child:      

Round 1:       Ch3, dc into next st, dc2tog, (dc into next 2 sts , dc2tog) repeat around, join (81 dc)

Round 2:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around, ending with a dc, join

Round 3:       Ch3, dc2tog, (dc into next st, dc2tog) repeat around, join (54 dc)

Round 4:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around until 5sts remain, 2cdc, dc in next, sk next, join

Round 5:       Ch3, (dc2tog) around until 1 st remains, sk1, join (27dc)

Round 6:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around until 2 sts remain, dc in next, sk next, join *

Adult:

Round 1:       Ch3, dc into next st, dc2tog, (dc into next 2 sts , dc2tog) repeat around, join (93 dc)

Round 2:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around, ending with a dc, join

Round 3:       Ch3, dc2tog, (dc into next st, dc2tog) repeat around, join (62 dc)

Round 4:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around until 5sts remain, 2cdc, dc in next, sk next, join

Round 5:       Ch3, (dc2tog) around until 1 st remains, sk1, join (31dc)

Round 6:       Ch3, (2cdc over next 3 sts, dc into next sts) repeat around until 2 sts remain, dc in next, sk next, join *

*For all Sizes:

Cut yarn leaving a 6” tail. Use the darning needle to weave the yarn tail through the remaining sts, pull the hole closed and weave in/secure yarn on the inside of the hat. Weave in all ends.

You’re done! 🙂

If you would like to get the downloadable and color coded PDF version of this pattern, you can find it here on Ravelry.

I hope you have lots of fun with this pattern, and share with me on Social Media: use hashtags #snowdropsilverruby #snowdropcrochet #silverrubyhat to be featured! 

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Have a happy, crafty week and until next week!

Emma

Hello Friends,

are you ready for spring yet? This week has felt like it actually might be coming soon! It warmed up to 0 degrees C, which feels like so warm after having -35 for weeks! I can’t wait to make all the spring hats and to dress up the girls and actually make their hair! (Without having the full snow gear wreck it all! LOL)

So, in the spirit of spring coming soon, here is your new hat pattern: The Livia!

The Livia features a beautiful swirl, with a cute flower on the top. It is simple to make, with only single crochet stitches, and can easily be adjusted by adding or removing increase rows. Use 100% cotton sport weight yarn to make this perfect breathable Spring hat! I love them for accessorizing outfits. 

All the sizes are written out individually for easy reading. Find your size below:

Sizes:                                                             Finished Measurements:

Toddler (18-19” head circumference)            17” width/ 7” length

Child (20-21” head circumference)                19” width/ 7.5” length

Adult (22-23” head circumference)              21” width/ 8” length

Materials:

Yarn: Sport weight; Sample was made with Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton) (137 yards/50g) in color 244 “Agave” (2 skeins for all sizes)

Hooks: D/3.25mm

Other: Darning needle to weave in ends

Gauge: 10sc & 12 rows/2”

Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Slst – Slip Stitch

Sp – Space

Sc – Single Crochet

Rev.sc – Reversed Single Crochet

Pm – Place Marker

Reversed Single Crochet: Worked just like a Single Crochet, except going towards the right instead of left of fabric. The Rev.sc in worked “backwards”. 

Instructions:

Toddler:

Base Ring: Ch5, join to first ch with slst

Round 1: (Ch6, 1sc into ring) 6 times, slst into first 3 chains of first space of this round.

Round 2: (Ch4, 1sc into next ch-6 sp) 6 times, work last sc into last slst before 1^st ch-4 sp.

Round 3: (Ch4, 2sc into next ch-4 sp, 1sc into next sc) 6 times.

    After this round, PM into first ch of the round and keep moving it up as you go.

Round 4: (Ch4, 2sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 2 sc) 6 times.

Round 5: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 3 sc) 6 times.

Round 6: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 4 sc) 6 times.

Round 7: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 5 sc) 6 times.

Round 8: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 6 sc) 6 times.

Round 9: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 7 sc) 6 times.

Round 10: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 8 sc) 6 times.

Round 11: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 9 sc) 6 times.

Round 12: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 10 sc) 6 times.

Round 13: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 11 sc) 6 times.

Round 14: (Ch4, 1 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 11) 6 times.

Repeat round 14 until hat measures almost 7”.

(See below for finishing) 

Child:

Base Ring: Ch5, join to first ch with slst

Round 1: (Ch6, 1sc into ring) 6 times, slst into first 3 chains of first space of this round.

Round 2: (Ch4, 1sc into next ch-6 sp) 6 times, work last sc into last slst before 1^st ch-4 sp.

Round 3: (Ch4, 2sc into next ch-4 sp, 1sc into next sc) 6 times.

    After this round, PM into first ch of the round and keep moving it up as you go.

Round 4: (Ch4, 2sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 2 sc) 6 times.

Round 5: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 3 sc) 6 times.

Round 6: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 4 sc) 6 times.

Round 7: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 5 sc) 6 times.

Round 8: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 6 sc) 6 times.

Round 9: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 7 sc) 6 times.

Round 10: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 8 sc) 6 times.

Round 11: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 9 sc) 6 times.

Round 12: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 10 sc) 6 times.

Round 13: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 11 sc) 6 times.

Round 14: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 12 sc) 6 times.

Round 15: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 13 sc) 6 times.

Round 16: (Ch4, 1 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 13) 6 times.

Repeat round 16 until hat measures almost 7.5”.

(See below for finishing) 

Adult:

Base Ring: Ch5, join to first ch with slst

Round 1: (Ch6, 1sc into ring) 6 times, slst into first 3 chains of first space of this round.

Round 2: (Ch4, 1sc into next ch-6 sp) 6 times, work last sc into last slst before 1^st ch-4 sp.

Round 3: (Ch4, 2sc into next ch-4 sp, 1sc into next sc) 6 times.

    After this round, PM into first ch of the round and keep moving it up as you go.

Round 4: (Ch4, 2sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 2 sc) 6 times.

Round 5: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 3 sc) 6 times.

Round 6: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 4 sc) 6 times.

Round 7: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 5 sc) 6 times.

Round 8: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 6 sc) 6 times.

Round 9: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 7 sc) 6 times.

Round 10: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 8 sc) 6 times.

Round 11: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 9 sc) 6 times.

Round 12: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 10 sc) 6 times.

Round 13: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 11 sc) 6 times.

Round 14: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 12 sc) 6 times.

Round 15: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 13 sc) 6 times.

Round 16: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 14 sc) 6 times.

Round 17: (Ch4, 2 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 15 sc) 6 times.

Round 18: (Ch4, 1 sc into next ch-4 sp, sc into next 15) 6 times.

Repeat round 18 until hat measures almost 8”.

ALL SIZES:

Finishing round: Ch1, (rev.sc into stitch to the right) around, putting 4 rev.sc into ch-4 sp.

At the end of the round, cut yarn and thread yarn end through needle. Put needle from front to back into first st of the round (pic1). Put needle from front to back again but through last stitch of the round (pic 2). You should have a neat invisible join now, and can secure/weave in all ends (pic 3).

You’re done 🙂

 If you would like to get the downloadable and color coded PDF version of this pattern, you can find it here on Ravelry.

I hope you have lots of fun with this pattern, and share with me on Social Media! Use hashtags #snowdroplivia #snowdropcrochet #liviahat

Don’t forget to subscribe! There is a new free hat pattern released every week! 

Have a happy, crafty week and until next week!

Emma