Beanie Crochet Pattern

Beanie Crochet Pattern by:

Montaño: Hand-Crafted Crochet

Hello Lovelies,

I am Ivonne from Montaño: Hand- Crafted Crochet aka montanocrochet. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!! One thing I noticed after talking to family and friends is that there is always one person that we forgot to give a gift to.  No matter how hard we try to create a list and buy all the gifts, we forget. Its completely normal, however, with New Years just around the corner I know we are all itching to save money; but also give something beautiful from the heart.

This beanie crochet pattern will take an hour tops! Though, I will admit, depending how fast you crochet, how long you have been crocheting for will shorten or lengthen your time.  Alas, do not be frighten or pushed away from this project, because this beanie is the basic foundation to your future beanie creations.

One thing I have learned over the 9+ of crocheting is that if we do not understand the basics we are unable to progress and advance.  Think of this beanie pattern as being your template. Once we understand how things are supposed to be worked and the measurements, you will be able to manipulate this beanie crochet pattern to incorporate: cables, different stich pattern, etc. the possibilities are endless!! So, let’s get started!!

Materials:

2 Skeins Gazzal XL Baby Wool
6 mm Crochet hook
A Crochet Hook or Large Eye Tapestry Needle (For weaving in ends)
Scissors

Measurements for Rim in inches:

Preemie: 7.5 – 11 in.

Newborn: 12 – 12.5 in.

3 months: 13- 13.5 in.

3- 6 months: 14 – 14.5 in.

6- 9 months: 15 in.

9- 12 months: 15.5 in.

12- 18 months: 16 in.

18- 24 months: 17 in.

2-5 years: 17- 18 in.

Child: 18- 19 in.

Teen: 19- 20 in.

Adult Women: 21 in.

Adult Men: 22 in.

Measurements for height of beanie in inches:

Preemie: 3- 4.5 in.

Newborn: 4.5- 5.5 in.

3 months: 6 in.

3- 6 months: 6- 6.25 in.

6- 9 months: 6.25- 6.5 in.

9- 12 months: 6.5 in.

12- 18 months: 6.75 in.

18- 24 months: 7.25 in.

2-5 years: 7.25- 7.5 in.

Child: 7.75- 8 in.

Teen: 8- 8.5 in.

Adult Women: 8.75- 9 in.

Adult Men: 9.25- 9.5in.

Note: This beanie will be started with the rim first, then we will work the body.

Gauge: You do not need a gauge as this beanie is based off of measurements. If you need to make your item using a bulkier, chunkier, or lighter weight yarn, you can still follow this pattern as long as you ensure your item is still measuring correctly.

Directions: (Pattern for 2-5 years old)

Chain 7

Row 1: sc second chain from hook, sc 6 to end of chain. Turn. 6 sts

Row 2: ch 1, 1 sc in back loop only in each of the 6 sts. Turn. Repeat Row 2 until your work measures 17 inches.  If you are doing a different size, please refer above to the listed Rim Measurements.

 

 Row 3: Rotate your work 90 degrees to the right.

Ch 1, 1 sc in same st. Next, sc into the next st (blue arrow). Sc into next st (red arrow).

As you can see, you have two rows that you have to sc into.  If you look at the yellow line, think of this as your divider of the sections.  This is to help identify the two sts that you need to sc into.

Once you have sc to the end, we will then do a slip stich of our first ch 1. This way, we can start working in the round.

I prefer to not sew all of the rim just yet, as this is my stitch marker to help me identify the start of the new row as I work in the round.  If you prefer to sew this up now and place actual stitch markers, go ahead and do so now.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, *1 dc in next st, 1 sc in next st * rep from * until you get back to your ch 1. Depending on the size you are working, this next step will be different for you. We are going to either make a sc or a dc in the slip stich, so that we can continually keep working in the round without having to create a seam in the process.

 

As you can see, my next st is to do a DC in the slip stitch. Then I will continue the pattern (1 sc, 1 dc or vs versa). Continue this row until your item measures 7.5 inches, or the corresponding measurement to the different size you are doing.

 

 Row 5: Cut a 12 to 10 inch tail. Fasten off (in your last loop on the hook, go through the loop two times and then pull tight to create a knot). Then thread your long tail into the crochet needle.

Row 6: With your needle threaded with the 12 to 10 in tail, use the needle to go through every other back post.

Once you have made it back to the beginning, pull tightly and carefully (to not rip your yarn).

 We need to go through the sts again so that we can keep closing off the top of the beanie.  This part is very randomized. What I do is look for sts that my needle can get under, while being close to the whole so that when I make it around and pull my yarn it will close the whole.  I do this step around 4 to 5 times to ensure it stays closed. After each round of doing that, I kept pulling the yarn to close the whole.

This is what it look likes after the 5th time.  Next, insert your needle into the very center of your whole (it will be hard if you did your row previous to close it off right. ) if you can’t fit it in, find an area close to the center and insert needle there, and pull through so that your working on the inside of the beanie.

 

Go under a st, create a loop, and create a knot. Weave in ends.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!! YOUR BEANIE IS ALL DONE!!!

 

See, it was not hard at all.  Easy to follow along, not to mention if you follow your measurements you will be able to make this beanie faster each time!

 Thank you all for reading my pattern.  I hope you enjoy these crochet patterns.  Please leave comments on how your beanie turned out, or if you would like to see other patterns!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @montanocrochet. Come and say Hello and share your photographs with me, I would love to see your projects!

 

Two Simple Christmas Ornaments!

Hi, friends! Jerica here from YarnHookNeedles. Today I am showing you how to create two super cute and simple Christmas ornaments.

So grab your yarns, hooks, and scissors and let’s get started!

 

MATERIALS:

GAZZAL Baby Wool in the colors: Red, Black, White, Green & Yellow

3MM Hook

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

Stuffing

 

 

CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT:

 

Tree Panel (make 2)

CH 3

R1 – HDC (half double crochet) in the 3rd CH from the hook. CH 2. Turn.

R2 – Place a HDC into the same stitch as the CH 2. HDC all the way across. CH 2. Turn.

R3 – R11: repeat row 2. Tie Off.

 

Adding the “ornaments”:

Using your tapestry needle and a contrasting yarn, simply sew little asterisks about to give the effect of ornaments on the tree. Do all your ornaments in one color before switching to another color.

I only did this to one side of the tree but you could do both sides if you desired! For the star, I used yellow and sewed a larger asterisk at the top point.

 

SEWING & STUFFING THE TREE ORNAMENT:

Once you have added your ornaments you can begin whip stitching the sides. Start sewing at the base of the tree and seem up to the top of the tree then back down to the other base. Before you close up the bottom you will add your stuffing.

After you add the stuffing your will continue with your whip stitching and sew the bottom closed. Weave in your ends and you’re done!

 

At this point, you can add whatever type of string, yarn or twine you would like to act as the hanger for your tree ornament! I chose yellow to help show the “star” off at the top of the tree.

From here you can add your ornament to the tree or you can add it to a gift or however you feel like using it.

 

 

FRENCH SNOWMAN ORNAMENT:

 

SNOWMAN BODY:

Rnd 1 – Starting with a magic circle, you will CH 2 and add 4 HDC to the center ring. Pull the tail tight and SL ST to the top of your CH 2.

Rnd 2 –  CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. Place 2 HDC into each stitch all the way around. SL ST to the top of your CH 2.

Rnd 3 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next stitch. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. Ending with a HDC in the last stitch. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 4 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next 2 stitches. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. Ending with a HDC in the last stitch. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 5 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next 3 stitches. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. Ending with a HDC in the last stitch. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 6 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next 4 stitches. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. Ending with a HDC in the last stitch. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 7 – 8: CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. HDC in each stitch all the way around. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 9 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next 2 stitches. HDC2Tog (half double crochet 2 together. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to top of CH 2.

Rnd 10 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next stitch. HDC2Tog. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to top of CH 2.

NECK AREA:

Rnd 11 – 12: CH 2. HDC all the way around. SL ST to the top of CH 2.

HEAD:

Rnd 13 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next stitch. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 14 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next 2 stitches. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 15 – 16: CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2.  SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 17 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next 2 stitches. HDC2Tog (half double crochet 2 together. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to top of CH 2.

Rnd 18 – CH 2, HDC into the same stitch as your CH 2. *HDC into the next stitch. HDC2Tog. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to top of CH 2. Tie off leaving a tail for sewing closed.

***add your stuffing now

Take your tapestry needle and sew the top of the head closed. Weave in your ends.

 

SCARF:

CH 71

R1 – SC in the 2nd chain from the hook. Continue with SC all the way across. CH 1. Turn.

R2 – SC in each stitch all the way across. Tie off. Weave in your ends.

 

HAT:

Rnd 1 – Using the magic circle, CH 2 and place 4 HDC in the center of the ring. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 2 – CH 2 and place a HDC into the same CH 2 space. *HDC into the next stitch. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 3 – CH 2 and place a HDC into the same CH 2 space. *HDC into the next 2 stitches. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 4 – CH 2 and place a HDC into the same CH 2 space. *HDC into the next 3 stitches. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Rnd 5 – CH 2 and place a HDC into the same CH 2 space. *HDC into the next 4 stitches. Place 2 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from * all the way around. SL ST to the top of the CH 2.

Tie off leaving a long tail for sewing on to the snowman.

 

ATTACHING THE HAT AND EYES:

Taking your long tail, place the hat however you would like on the snowman. Then, you will proceed to sew the hat on by weaving your tapestry needle in and out of the stitches around the 5th round of the hat. Once you go all the way around. Weave in your loose end.

 

For the eyes, you will mimic what you did with the ornaments on the Tree. I made the asterisks extra large by going over and over. This caused the eyes to be extra big!

Once you’re done, weave in your ends and you’re done.

I hope you enjoy making these little trinkets!

Merry Christmas

 

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Knit Newborn Santa Hat 🎅🏼

Hi everyone! Lori here again. Today I will be bringing you my last FREE pattern of the year! To close out the year, I will be bringing you the pattern to make a newborn Santa hat! Have no fear! If you don’t have kids, this hat makes the perfect Christmas tree topper! Let’s get started.

Materials

1 skein Kartopu Baby Moon yarn in white

1 skein Kartopu Woolly Baby in red

6mm 16-inch circular knitting needles

Pom Pom maker

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

 

Stitch Key

K- knit

P- purl

K2tog- knit 2 together

 

PATTERN

Cast on 42 stitches with your white yarn.

Making sure your stitches aren’t twisted, join yarn and place stitch marker.

Working in the round, make a K1,P1 ribbing. Continue until your ribbing measures 3 inches.

Cut your white yarn.

Switching to your red yarn work a K stitch around.

K for 21 rounds.

*K 9 stitches, K2tog* repeat around

K all stitches for next round.

*K 8 stitches, K2tog* repeat around

K all stitches for next round.

*K 7 stitches, K2tog* repeat around

K all stitches for next round.

*K 6 stitches, K2tog* repeat around

K all stitches for next round.

*K 5 stitches, K2tog* repeat around

K all stitches for next round.

*K 4 stitches, K2tog* repeat around

K all stitches for next round.

**you may need to switch to double pointed needles.

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Weave your tail through all remaining stitches. Pull tight and sew hole closed.

Weave in ends.

Make and add a Pom Pom.

And you’re done!

 

Happy Holidays! ✨✨

Toddler Crochet Sweater Pattern

Toddler Crochet Sweater Pattern by:

Montaño: Hand-Crafted Crochet

Hello Lovelies,

I am Ivonne from Montaño: Hand- Crafted Crochet aka montanocrochet. I am so excited to share my very first pattern in collaboration with Hobium! Today we are going to learn how to make the, ” Toddler Sweater Pattern.” This sweater is super warm and cozy as the yarn that we are using is from baby wool!!! How amazing is that? The Toddler Sweater Pattern is suitable for beginners, as long as you know basic stitches like, single crochet, double crochet, sewing and are familiar with reading written patterns. If your an advanced crocheter, this pattern is perfect as it has the flexibility to be customized to measurements that you would like to use instead! So, lets get started!

Materials:
6 Skeins Gazzal XL Baby Wool
6 mm Crochet hook
A Crochet Hook or Large Eye Tapestry Needle (For weaving in ends)
A needle and thread to sew on buttons
9 buttons ( ½ inch wide x ½ tall )
Scissors

Note: This sweater is worked in separate pieces that will be sewed together as you go. You will first work the body, two sleeves, and the collar.

Size: This pattern is made for a 9 month old to 2 years old. however, please keep in mind that all children are built and grow differently. If you want to ensure that this piece fits your child please take measurements of your child to ensure fitting is correct.

Gauge: You don’t need a gauge as this cardigan is based off of measurements. If you need to make your item smaller or larger refer to Craft Yarn Council website, as they have the standard measurements for baby, toddler, child and adults sizes. For example, you measure your Childs waist at 20″, you will then make a chain that measures 20″, and proceed to follow the pattern and adjusting to your measurements. You will then measure your Childs wrist, shoulder, shoulder depth, neck, etc.. To ensure your piece is made correctly.

Directions

Chain 63

Row 1: Sc second chain from hook, sc 61 to end of chain. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, *1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st. rep from * to end of chain, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), * 1 dc in next sc, 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * until second to last st. Complete your last dc in the “v” located in the ch from the previous row. (refer to picture below).

Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, *1dc in next sc, 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until your work from beginning measures 8 ½ inches (21.5 cm). or to your specified measurements.

Right Front Part: Ch 1, sc in same st, *1 dc in next st, 1 sc in next st * rep from * for 20 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked. Turn. Continue this row until it measures 5 ½ inches to 6 inches. Or to your specified measurements.

Note: If you make this part to small (the rows), your cardigan will be short and will not fit around your child’s shoulder. We are essentially making the armhole depth here while simultaneously making the front part of the cardigan.

Back: Join yarn with a sl st in next st, in same st 1 sc, *1 dc in next st, 1 sc in next st * for the next 27 sts (if your doing a smaller or larger number this number of its will be different). Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. Continue until it measures 5 ½ to 6 inches. Or your specified measurements. Fasten off.

Left Front Part: join yarn with a sl st in the next st. in same st 1 dc. *1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st* rep for next 13 sts (if your doing a smaller or larger number this number of its will be different). Turn. Continue this row until it measures 5 ½ inches to 6 inches. Or your specified measurements.

This is how your piece should look. Three separate sections, left front panel, back, and right front panel.

Sleeve: make 2.

Ch 32, sc in second ch from hook. *1 dc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rep from * until end of ch. join both ends with a sl st so that we can continue pattern in the round. Continue this row until your sleeve measures 14”.

The photograph below is how your sleeves should look like. Additionally, they should measure 14 inches, unless you have decided to make your sleeve shorter.

Note: This length is ment to be able to fold back the sleeve, if you prefer to not fold back the sleeve, just do less rounds until you have the desired length.

Attaching sleeves to body:

Sew both sleeves onto the body. Ensure that the seem is down (under the armpit) and not running on the sides or top.  We do this to hide the seam. You will use the Weave stitch method.

Thread tail into the yarn needle and being to sew at the bottom of the armpit hole.

   

Insert needle on the same side that you just pulled through into the next st pulling through to the next st located on the body.
**Bottom of the front left panel (aka armpit area/under arm )**

 

Repeat this process until you have worked your way around back to the beginning. Make a knot to secure your sewing and weave in the end.
How your piece looks with one sleeve sewed on! Almost halfway done guys!!

This is your piece with two sleeves sewed on. Woohoo!


Count 8 sts from the end of the shoulder or Measure 3 ½ inches from the end of the shoulder and place markers.

Using the weave stitch method to sew the back body part into the front body panel.

Pull thread through and tie a knot so that it does not come undone. Next, you will go through the next st starting from the front panel into the back body panel. Do not pull your thread too tight as this will make your work scrunch up. Very gently pull your thread to tighten slightly. Continue weaving your needle and thread into back and front stitches to create your shoulder width seam up to the marker that you placed.

Good job guys!! Your more than half way done!!

Oversized Collar:

Row 1: Join yarn with sl st in the corner of the left front part. Ch 1, *1 sc, 1 dc * in same st as ch 1, and in each following next st until edge of other side. Turn. ( you are adding two sts into every stitch to create an oversized collar, that way its not too tight around your child’s neck)

Row 2: Ch 1, *1 dc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rep from * continue this row until piece measures 4 ½ inches. Do not fasten off.

Your piece should end at the left front panel. If it does not, create one more row or remove one row so that your work ends on the left front panel. Rotate your piece 90 degrees to the right.

Reason we are doing this is, because we need to create additional rows so that the cardigan is able to close with buttons while overlapping the right front panel.

Your piece should be laying perpendicular to you now, with the left front panel being closest to you.

Elongating the left front panel:

Row 1: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st , *1 dc in next st, skp next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st, skp next st * rep from * until you reach the end of the row. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, *1 dc in next sc, 1 sc in next dc * rep from * until you have reached the row under the collar. Chain 2, turn. We do not want to continue where the collar begins as this will make the collar longer and end up wrapping around the neck.

Row 3: *1 dc in next sc, 1 sc in next dc * rep from * to end of row. Repeat row two more times. Or until desired length to button up to the right panel. Fasten off and weave in ends.

 

Button Time!!

Note: We do not need to add holes specifically for the buttons as the stich pattern that we are using are able to accommodate the buttons that we are using. If you would like to use bigger buttons, a good way to see if they will work before you sew them on, is to try to fit them in between the dc and sc that we worked. The buttons should be able to slip through easily without stretching the stitches too much. If you would like to add holes specifically for your buttons, On row 4 add 2 chains inbetween the pattern of desired distance apart from each button. Row 5, you will sc all the way through, except on the chains you will sc 3.

Placement of buttons:
My buttons are spaced out every 2 ½ inches

When you get ready to sew on your buttons, one thing I always do is cut scrap yarn and with a hook slide it into the spaces where I want my buttons to go, that way its easier to remember where to place them.

CONGRATULATIONS!! YOUR ALL DONE!! WOOHOO

I know this is a lengthy tutorial on how to make a Toddler Sweater, but I promise you it is worth it! Not only are they rock’n a stylish item, but you get the gratification of making something with your two hands.

Don’t forget to share your photographs of your little ones wearing this awesome sweater, by tagging Hobium on your Instagram photographs.

Cozy Crochet Fingerless Glove Pattern by BrennaAnnHandmade

Hi everybody, Brenna from @brennaannhandmade here! 😀 I’m so excited to share my very last FREE blog post / tutorial of the year with you all! These super quick + easy DIY gloves are sure to help keep your hands warm allllllll Fall / Winter long! 😀 Let’s get started!

Fits Teen’s / Women’s Size Small

Notes: To alter (length) sizing, add or decrease starting chain in increments of 4 per inch.
To alter (width) sizing, add or decrease the amount of rows by 3 per inch.

Materials:
1 Skein of Kartopu Cozy Wool Sport yarn
5mm crochet hook
Scissors
Ruler
Large Eye Tapestry Needle (for sewing top & weaving in ends)

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet

Directions:
(Make 2)
Ch 27


Row 1: Put 1 hdc into the 3rd ch from hook, and in each ch across the entire row.


Row 2: Ch 1, turn work. Put 1 hdc in the 1st stitch from the previous row below, and in each stitch across.


Rows 3-19: Repeat row 2.


Cut yarn, leaving an extra long tail to sew up top.


Finishing: Using the long tail of yarn threaded through the tapestry needle, fold the rectangle in half lenghwise, and sew 2″ in. Leave a 2″ gap for the thumbhole, and then sew the rest of the glove up (2″) to complete the glove.

Weave in all ends. All finished! 🙂

Brenna Ann is the designer and maker behind BrennaAnnHandmade. She crochets & knits cozy pieces of knitwear and accessories at her handmade shop on Etsy. She also has a blog, YouTube channel, and shares daily behind-the-scenes photos at her handmade life on Instagram @BrennaAnnHandmade.