FREE Crochet Pattern: Ponytail Hat

I'm sure you guys have seen the ponytail beanie making its rounds on Facebook. It looks like a simple DC beanie with a HDC brim. These are almost always worked from the brim up (to date I have only seen this done a different way but it seem more of a hassle than anything)

I am NOT a pattern writer. I usually fudge it until it comes out how I want it. A friend wanted this beanie so instead of paying for a pattern I thought I would wing it and share my results and pattern with you!

Trial and error LOL I edited this as I went along so this could change. I'll also be adding pictures for you. I only have a few right now but I'll add more as I go along.

Materials

Size 7 Hook (If you don't have that, go with an H)

1 skein of Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable

(or any worsted weight but this may change the size of the hat. In which case, go down a hook size)

Needle for weaving in ends

For the brim:

Chain 12
Row 1: HDC in the second chain from the hook and in each across. I like to put the stitches in the back hump of the chains. When you turn it over this is what you'll see. This makes it easier to stitch your brim together at the end.You'll see in the second image that there are "braids" on both the top and bottom of the stitches. You can do foundation crochet too but I don't like it. (Just a preference)

Row 2-56: Chain 2, turn, HDC through both loops (the red arrows) on ONLY the first and last stitch of each row. All the other stitches in between will be back loop only (the blue arrow). Repeat row 2 until you get 56 rows.

 This is what two rows of HDC should look like.

Your brim should measure about 16 1/2 inches long. If it's too long/short, you can adjust the hook size or add/subtract rows. I suggest the hook size so your math wont be messed up.

Stitch both ends together with slip stitches across. You'll insert your hook through all four loops, yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.

  Flip the brim so the stitching is on the inside of the hat.

For the hat, you'll be working in the top of each row of the brim.
Hat:
Row 1: Chain 1 and SC in the next stitch. Crochet 70 SC evenly across brim. I like to crochet 1 in the top of each row and add a SC increase every 4th stitch (two SC into the same stitch). Slip stitch into the first SC of the round. 

Row 2-8: CH 2, DC in the same stitch and in every stitch around. (70 DC) and SL ST into the top of the 1st DC. DO NOT TURN! This is worked like you would in the round but without the ugly seam. Repeat DC row to desired height (I made mine 8 rows high) 

Row 9: CH 2, DC in the same stitch and in the next 7 stitches. DC2tog over the 9th and 10th stitches. Repeat this around. You should have 63 DC for this row.

Row 10: CH 2, DC in the same stitch and in every stitch around. (63 DC) and SL ST into the top of the 1st DC. (You can repeat this row if you want it a bit higher)

Row 11: CH 1, SC in the same stitch and in every stitch around. (63 SC) SL ST into the top of the 1stSC.

Fasten off and weave in ends 

Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm more than happy to walk you through it! 

Leave a comment below and let me know how you did on your hat!

Crochet: Larksfoot Slouchy Beanie Pattern

Materials:

*H/5.00 mm Crochet Hook (I use Susan Bates)

*Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in White (Contrast A) and Neon Pink (Contrast B)

You can use any light or worsted weight yarn. I prefer the Caron Simply Soft because it a bit thinner than regular worsted weight and it's shiny.

*Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

This slouch is made from the bottom up cause that’s how I roll….mostly because I like the way it looks when it’s finished this way as opposed to working in the round from the top.

You can even add more colors to the mix to give it a funky look. I’m sure I’ll make one with more colors soon.

I’ve never written one before so I’m sure there will be mistakes. Let me know if you get stuck or have any suggestions. Thanks!!

Ren

Lukesmommy85@gmail.com

Band:

Working with Contrast A

Make a slip knot.

Chain 11.

SC in 2nd chain from the hook. SC in each chain till you get to the end of the row. You should have 10 single crochets.

Ch. 1 and turn.

10 SC in the back loop only on each row. This will create that ribbed effect.

Continue making SC rows until you’ve reached your desired length. I used 80 rows. The length has to be divisible by 4 as the larkfoot stitch works in rounds of 4 for each. This would make it so that you have 20 sets around. Slip stitch both ends together to form the band. (slip stitch each chain together vertically so you'll have a nice seam) Do not fasten off.

Slouchy:

Keep Contrast A for this row

Chain 1

Crochet 80 SC evenly around the brim. You'll be working horizontally on the brim.

Row 1:

SL ST into the top of the CH 1

Chain 3 (Counts as the first stitch)

Crochet 2 DC in the next two stitches

Chain 1 skip next stitch

*DC in the next 3 stitches, ch 1 skip next stitch* (Repeat this pattern all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 3 from the beginning of the row.

Row 2:

Repeat row 1

Fasten off and weave in ends

This is how it should look after rows 1&2.

Row 3:

Switch to Contrast B (I attach contrast B to to the chain three of the previous row)

Chain 4 (Counts as the first stitch and a chain 1)

Skip the next chain space and DC in the next one.

This will be your first larksfoot stitch.

YO like you would for a DC. Insert your hook into the CH SPACE from two rows below. (Pictured below) Pull up the yarn so it's almost at the height of the previous DC. YO and pull the yarn through two loops on your hook. YO again and pull through the last loops on your hook.

*DC in the next CH, CH 1 skip next stitch , DC, Extended DC (larksfoot stitch)* (repeat this all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 3 from the beginning of the row.

This is how row one of Contrast B will look like

Row 4:

Chain 4 (Counts as the first stitch and a chain 1)

Skip the next chain space.

*DC in the next three spaces then CH 1 skip next stitch* (repeat this all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 3 from the beginning of the row.

Fasten off and weave in ends

After row 4, you'll have two contrast b rows with 2 chain spaces between each set. These are where your extended double crochet will go.

Rows 3 & 4 completed

Row 5:

Switch to Contrast A

Chain 3 (Counts as the first stitch)

Extended DC (larksfoot stitch) then DC in the next space.

*CH 1 skip next stitch, DC, Extended DC (larksfoot stitch), DC* (repeat this all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 3 from the beginning of the row.

I like to start my chain 3 where you joined the chain 4 from the previous round.

Row 6:

Chain 3 (Counts as the first stitch)

DC in the next two spaces.

*Chain 1 skip next stitch, DC in the next three spaces*(repeat this all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 3 from the beginning of the row.

Fasten off and weave in ends

Rows 7&8:

Switch to Contrast A

Repeat rows 3 & 4

Fasten off and weave in ends

Rows 9&10:

Switch to Contrast B

Repeat rows 5&6

You can keep repeating the rows until you get to your desired height.

I used 22 rows total then started my SC rows and decreases for the top of the hat.

For your last two rows, you'll honor the larksfoot stitch by going around and doing the DC, Extended DC, DC but instead of chaining one to get the space in between, you'll just continue on with a DC. After you finish the last row of larksfoot stitches, you're just going to chain 3 then DC in each space going around and SL ST at the end. (I like to use the same color for the top that I used for the brim of the hat. You can change it up if you’d like. Even make it funky by alternating colors after every two rows)

Finishing up:

Here is where you'll make the top of the hat and close it up.

Switch to Contrast A (Or whichever color you’d like that hat to be)

SC Row 1:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, SC all around, SL ST into the top of CH 1 (The amount of single crochet's will vary depending on the amount of rows you have) If you use the same about of rows that I did, you should have 80 SC.

SC Row 2:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, 3 SC, SC Dec (Decrease)

*4 SC, SC Dec (Decrease)* (repeat all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 1 from the beginning of the row. (You should be left with 64 SC)

SC Row 3:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, SC all around, SL ST into the top of CH 1 (64 SC)

SC Row 4:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, 2 SC, SC Dec (Decrease)

*3 SC, SC Dec (Decrease)* (repeat all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 1 from the beginning of the row. (You should be left with 48 SC)

SC Row 5:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, SC all around, SL ST into the top of CH 1 (48 SC)

SC Row 6:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, 1 SC, SC Dec (Decrease)

*2 SC, SC Dec (Decrease)* (repeat all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 1 from the beginning of the row. (You should be left with 32 SC)

SC Row 7:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, SC all around, SL ST into the top of CH 1 (32 SC)

SC Row 8:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, 1 SC, SC Dec (Decrease)

*1 SC, SC Dec (Decrease)* (repeat all the way around)

SL ST into the top of the chain 1 from the beginning of the row. (You should be left with 16 SC)

SC Row 9:

Chain 1

SC in the same stitch as the CH 1, SC all around, SL ST into the top of CH 1 (16 SC)

Do not fasten off. Leave a long tail (about 15 inches) Turn your hat inside out. Working in the opposite direction of where you slip stitched, use your tapestry needle to weave the yarn in and out of both loops. Push the chains together as you're weaving. Once you make it to the end, weave in the end of the yarn making sure it's tight and secure.

Clearly I got lazy with the first slouchy I did..instead of doing a row of SC in between every decrease row, I just did every row as decreases. It has a different look in the back but they both still look awesome.

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Crochet Tunisian Angel Wings

Alright y'all...I've been beating my brain trying to figure out the crochet pattern. I don't speak Russian and I couldn't even get the translation by using a chart. I FINALLY found it!! Whenever I was searching Google I was using US crochet terms. I always came across the image but never the pattern. Well, the light bulb turned on this afternoon! I figured I can translate the English terms into Russian and search that way. BAM! IT WORKED. And the best part.... THERE IS A VIDEO TUTORIAL! Yes, you heard that right. A VIDEO!!! Don't get too excited...it's not in English but it's super easy to follow and there are US crochet terms that pop up on the video.

This is the site that had the pictures and video attached http://www.stolbik-plus.ru/video/motiv-listik-tunisskoe-vyazanie.html I'll also embed it for you below.

I also found a similar style but a different pattern, also in Russian, but still as beautiful. It says crochet leaf, but I think they look like wings :)

http://www.knittingforbeginners.ru/tunisskij-listik-viazanie-kruckom/

The image is from Knitting for beginners

Hope this helps my fellow crocheters!

My Adventures in Crocheting

I've been a little MIA lately and I've taken to crocheting. I was a little ambitious with my first project and wound up pulling all of the stitches out and starting over LOL. I tried several patterns from blogs and I just didn't get it.

Here was my first completed project and it looks like a train wreck! It belongs on nailed it...for real.

I used the pattern from Loops of Lavendar http://loopsoflavender.blogspot.com/2012/12/bow-boot-cuffs.html. If you look at hers and mine, you'll see how crappy it is. But that's okay! Baby steps, right? I figured out what my problem was...I was making my stitches too tight. I would pull and tighten after each stitch which is a big no-no.

Instead of throwing in the towel, I decided to try some easy stuff and perfect my stitches. I completed my first infiniti scarf for a friend and it came out okay! Not perfect, but getting there. My chain stitch was still too tight but I'm figuring out the kinks.

Here is is!

This is the yarn that I pulled out at least 5 times before I decided to make these ear warmers. Not perfect, but functional. (I secretly hate it) I have to work on my slip stitch and going up a row. Confusing stuff! But video tutorials are a blessing!

At this point my confidence is getting stronger with each project. I made this light scarf with the left over yarn and I think it's pretty cute. Again, not perfect and not very functional for super cold weather but I loved the colors.

I found this really awesome pattern from The Worsted Crochet Blog. Luke wanted ear warmers and I think the regular pattern I used is a little girly for a boy. He picked out this really cool yarn and I made this super her mask/ear warmer. 

It was a super easy pattern to follow and worked up in no time. You can find her pattern here http://theworstedcrochetblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/free-pattern-super-hero-maskear-warmers.html

I've made several scarves now and this one for my bestie.

 I've been making my own patterns along the way just to get used to it.

Finally I finished a project that I can use! I made this awesome beanie thanks to iheartstitching's super easy tutorial on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi__ixbNPhg&feature=youtu.be.

I modified it slightly by switching colors and adding a stitch at the end. I'm so stoked!

That's it for now! I'm sure I'll be back with more soon :)