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Owl mug cozy and pint-sized kitty anyone?

10/19/2015

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One of the best things about crochet is its versatility. I know many people love knitting and don't get me wrong I like it too. But when it comes to make adorable pieces like these, knitting just can't compete. :-)

This little kitty may stay here or be part of tomorrow's give-away. I haven't decided yet. I get so attached to these little critters. I think I will just have to make another one for myself.

As for the owl cozy, this is my first attempt at branching out my crochet. I have long stuck to very traditional crochet using only yarn and buttons as embellishments. But then I discovered a couple of designers on Ravelry that were incorporating beads, buttons, fabric and  embroidery in their work. The result is so whimsical and personal it was exactly what I was looking for. The missing piece as it were to what I have been doing. This cozy is destined for tomorrow's give-away. In fact its the sole reason I made it. I will have to take a few moments to jot down the directions for the owl pieces before the party. I hope whomever wins this tomorrow falls in love with it as much as I have.

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Willow wearing her hat

10/15/2015

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OMG! I don't even know what to say. Here's my little model! Isn't she adorable!!!! :-)
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Baby Newsboy Hat

10/14/2015

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Yarn: Baby Bee, Sweet Delight, Hobby Lobby
Color 1: Teddy
Color 2: Naked
Weight: Light (3)
Hook size: G (4.0 mm)

Stitches Used: (American)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single crochet (sc)
Double crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Single crochet 2 stitches together (Sc2tog)

Worked from top down
Beginning ch of every rnd is counted as a st.

The Crown:

With color 1 make a Magic Circle
  • Row 1: ch 2, work 14 dc into ring, sl st to join into the top of the ch 2 (15 st’s)

Increase rounds:
  • Row 2: ch 2, work 1 dc in same st as the ch 2, work 2 dc’s into the next dc, work a fpdc around the post of the next dc, *work 2 dc’s into each of the next 2 dc’s, work a fpdc around the post of the next dc,* repeat from*to* to end of the round, sl st to join into the top of the ch 2 (25 st’s)
  • Row 3: ch 2, work 2 dc’s in next dc, work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc‘s in next dc, work fpdc , *work 1 dc into next dc, work 2 dc’s in next dc, work 1 dc into next dc, work 2 dc‘s in next dc, work fpdc * repeat from*to* to end of the round, sl st to join into the top of the ch 2 (35 st’s)
  • Row 4: ch 2, work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc’s in next dc, work 1 dc in next 2 dc‘s, work 2 dc‘s in next dc, work fpdc, *work 1 dc in next 2 dc‘s, work 2 dc’s in next dc, work 1 dc in next 2 dc‘s, work 2 dc’s in next dc, work fpdc,* repeat from*to* to end of the round, sl st to join into the top of the ch 2 (45 st’s)
  • Row 5: ch 2, work 1 dc in next 2 dc’s, work 2 dc’s into next dc, work 1 dc in next 3 dc‘s, work fpdc, *work 1 dc in next 3 dc’s, work 2 dc’s in next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc’s, work 2 dc’s in next dc, work fpdc,* repeat from*to* to end of the round, sl st to join into the top of the ch 2 (55 st’s)
  • Row 6: ch 2, work 1 dc in next 3 dc’s, work 2 dc’s into next dc, work 1 dc in next 4 dc‘s, work fpdc, *work 1 dc in next 4 dc’s, work 2 dc’s in next dc, 1 dc in next 4 dc’s, work 2 dc’s in next dc, work fpdc,* repeat from*to* to end of the round, sl st to join into the top of the ch 2 (65 st’s)

End increase rounds
  • Rows 7-12: ch 2, work 1 dc in next 11 dc’s, work fpdc, *work 1 dc in next 12 dc’s, work fpdc,* repeat from*to* to end of the round, sl st to join into the top of the ch 2 (65 st’s)
  • Row 13-15: (color 2): ch 1, work 1 sc in next 65 st’s.
  • Row 16 (color 1): ch 2, work 1 hdc in next 65 st’s.
  • Row 17-19: (color 2): ch 1, work 1 sc in next 65 st’s.
  • Row 20 (color 1): ch 2, work 1 hdc in next 65 st’s.
  • Row 21 (color 1): ch 2, work 1 dc in next 65 st’s.
  • Row 22: (color 1): ch 1, work 1 sc in next 65 st’s.

Join with Sl st to 1st ch. Don’t tie off yarn.

Hat Brim
With color 2, join yarn 16 st’s from last row join.
  • Row 1: ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 19 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc in next sc
  • Row 2: Turn, Sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same st., 1 sc in next 32 sc
  • Row 3: Turn, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 18 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc. Sc2tog, sc in next sc
  • Row 5: Turn, Sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same st., 1 sc in next 30 sc
  • Row 6: Turn, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc. Sc2tog, sc in next sc
  • Row 7: Turn, Sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same st., 1 sc in next 28 sc
  • Row 8: Turn, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc. Sc2tog, sc in next sc
  • Row 9: Turn, Sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same st., 1 sc in next 25 sc
  • Row 10: Turn, Sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same st., 1 sc in next 24 sc
  • Row 11: Turn, Sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc in same st., 1 sc in next 23 sc

Hat Trim
Return to Hat row 22.
  • Row 23: Pick up loop of sl st, ch 1, 1 sc in st around including hat brim, 3 sc in brim corner, sl st to top of ch 1
  • Row 24: 1 sc in exh sc around, 3 sc in brim corners, sl st to ch 1.

Fasten off.

Strap
Ch 38 with color 1
  • Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch, 1 sc in next 36 sc
  • Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in 37 sc
  • Row 4 (color 2): Join color 2, ch 1, sc in next 36 sc, 2 sc in next sc, continue along edge 1 sc in ech row. Work 2 sc in corner stitch. Working bottom of foundation chain, 1 sc in each chain loop, 2 sc in corner of chain, continue along edge 1 sc in each row. 1 sc in first sc, join with sl st.

Fasten off.

Sew strap just above hat brim. Attach 2 buttons to each end of hat strap.


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    Crochet lover. Ghost hunter. Avid chocolate eater. Kitties welcome. Maker of all things art.
    And on the side graphic designer. :-)

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