TWO LOVELY BEANIES for A BOY n GIRL
( #Blogaday 26/365 )
Early in the New Year, it seems like I’ve gone
on a headwear binge. I am sure you have
seen my earlier blog on pony tail caps titled Sis n me Pony tail caps, followed
by the sis n bro caps. Those were for my lovely friend who is off to the US of
A and was taking them for her grandchildren.
As I was showing off these creations via Whatsapp, her friend happened
to come along and requested a pair for her granddaughter and son too.. so
here’s what came out of that message ;).
This blog has two free patterns for another
friend’s young grand daughter and grandson.
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Materials used : Today I’ve used our lovely Indian Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply yarn ; one
ball of Vardhaman Baby Soft variegated (blue) yarn ; and Indian ICE Batik
acrylic 4-ply yarn with a 4 mm
You also need fabric glue ; embroidery needle
In general : Use any yarn with a suitable hook to make these projects.
For Indians : You can use Red Rose knitting cotton or Red Rose metallic cotton as well as Vardhaman acrylic yarns
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used , I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over rep
: Repeat
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
1.
SPIRALLY WONDERFUL CAP
For my first pattern, I have used the brilliant
free pattern from Danyel Pink at http://www.danyelpinkdesigns.com/2013/10/crochet-pattern-delaney-hat.html
For a cute little girl, I think this lovely
pattern is just the right thing.. cute, spunky, and with the loveliest spirally
thingummy’s at the top .. aah, just perfect.
For this pattern, I’ve used a combination of
Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply acrylic in white, and Indian ICE Batik 4-ply acrylic yarn
in shaded pink with a 4 mm crochet hook.
I worked the body of the hat with the ICE Batik
yarn and used the Oswal 4-ply yarn for the cute squirly wirly spirals at the
top of the cap.
This is a really cute pattern. It is worked in
one continuous row from the forehead to the crown and then up and down the spiral.
The designer started with a chain, but I (as usual) preferred my foundation chain start and started with a foundation half double crochet chain. As I have said innumerable times, it may be a little difficult to work the foundation chain start, but in the long run, it is so much better to start this way, as both ends of your work have a similar stretch and they match up easier.
The designer started with a chain, but I (as usual) preferred my foundation chain start and started with a foundation half double crochet chain. As I have said innumerable times, it may be a little difficult to work the foundation chain start, but in the long run, it is so much better to start this way, as both ends of your work have a similar stretch and they match up easier.
Foundation half double crochet (fhdc) : This is an easy way to start a row of hdc without the starting chain row.
Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/SEG2UCRfypA
So at the end of the foundation row,
work 15 chain for the spiral and you work 2 or 3 sc in each ch all the way to
the end of the foundation chain. Then as
per the design, work a hdc (half double crochet) in back loops only (blo) all
the way up and down.
The spirals are worked only at one
end, and that end becomes the crown. So
depending on the size you’re making this for, you will get that many spirals
and it is an absolute blast.
As before, I worked it using the head
size chart (given above) and my project measures about 6.5” from crown to
forehead and circumference of about 18”, which is perfect for the child I have
made this for.
2.
ZIG-ZAG CAP FOR A LITTLE
BOY
This zig-zag beanie is just perfect for the two
yarns I’ve chosen for the little boy’s cap.
Blue is his favourite colour and I have one small ball of Vardhaman Baby
Soft in blue variegated and one skein of Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply acrylic, which
I’ve used with a 4mm crochet hook.
For my second pattern, I have used the brilliant
free pattern at
I’ve made this for a 3 yr old child, so as per
the chart above, I have worked it to the dimensions given there.
Yes, doesn’t my project look totally different?
That’s what happens when you use different yarns – you create something unique
and different.
The designer has used classic black and white, and the “V” pattern shows up.
I have used a variegated blue along with a sky blue and my bobble like pattern shows up – and the best part is that both these stitches are what make up this unique project. Isn’t it just lovely?
The designer has used classic black and white, and the “V” pattern shows up.
I have used a variegated blue along with a sky blue and my bobble like pattern shows up – and the best part is that both these stitches are what make up this unique project. Isn’t it just lovely?
My project is just about 6” from forehead to
crown ; circumference about 15”, which is just perfect for the toddler I’m
making this for.
As you can see though, I’ve added one extra row
of zig-zag pattern, and so reduced the sc’s rounds at the end. I’ve also added one round of reverse single
crochet (or crab stitch) to end up my beanie.
Crab Stitch or Reverse Single Crochet stitch : Here’s an easy video tutorial at https://youtu.be/cG3crwyHPnk
Have fun creating something beautiful and hope
the recipient loves it too.
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Here are some of my other headwear creations. Have fun with these patterns too
