Hip Hip Crochet

Long time no blog! I've published several new patterns since my last post so I'm going to spend this week updating my blog with these new FREE patterns. Here is the first one. You can also download a PDF of this pattern here . Materials: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Black, Spring Green,  Delft Blue, Pumpkin & Bright Yellow Size H Crochet Hook Two Small Buttons (one blue, one orange) Yarn Needle  Abbreviations: HDC = Half Double Crochet  SC = Single Crochet ST = Stitch SL ST = Slip Stitch The ear flaps are optional  and the hat looks cute either way. To make the braids for the ear flaps, watch this YouTube video . 0 - 6 Months With black Round 1: Starting with a magic ring, hdc 8 times in ring. Pull tail to tighten ring. (8 hdc) Round 2:   2 hdc in each st around. (16 hdc) Round 3:   *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. (24 hdc) Round 4:   *1 hdc in each of the first...

Roller Skate Baby Booties Size 6 - 12 Months Printable PDF of this pattern can be downloaded here . Materials you will need: Worsted weight yarn in white, heather gray, black and shocking pink. Size F crochet hook Yarn Needle Extra Small Pom Pom Loom or the knowledge to make small pom poms on your own. Polyfil Stitches/Abbreviations used: CH = Chain DEC = Decrease SC = Single Crochet BLO = Back Loop Only ST= Stitch SK= Skip HDC = Half Double Crochet SL ST = Slip Stitch DC = Double Crochet Wheels (make 8, do not join but work in continuous round): Ch 2. Round 1: 3 SC in second ch from hook. Round 2: 2 SC in each sc around. (6 SC) Round 3: 2 SC in each sc around (12 SC) Round 4 – 6: SC in each sc around (12 SC) Round 7: SCDEC over two SC 6 times (6 SCDEC) At this point you'll want to pull the “tail” that you may have left through to the inside of the wheel. Stuff the wheel. Roun...

Amazingly, this is a tutorial for something that isn't crocheted! It's time to decorate and spread some cheer! Here is my take on a Christmas wreath. And the supplies for this was all bought at Wal-Mart. You can make it with different colors and themes but below is a list of the supplies that I used. If you'd like to download a printable copy of this tutorial, click here . What you will need: Plaid 10 count Spouncer Value Pack (sponge brushes that are 3 each of the 1 ¼ in and ¼ in and 4 each of the the ¾ in sizes. (craft department) Apple Barrel Gloss Acrylic Paint in white. This is also found in the craft department. Folk Art 491 Metallic Christmas Green & 493 Metallic Bright Red acrylic paint. (Both of these are found in the craft department.) Red bird on twigs. (Christmas department) Red poinsettia flower with clip. (Christmas department) Box of 18 shatterproof ornaments (Christmas department) Box of 20 glitter snowflakes (Christmas department) Wood...

You can download the PDF of this pattern here . Materials needed: Worsted weight yarn in buff, pumpkin and gold H crochet hook Yarn Needle A little more than a handful of fiber fill stuffing. Two small plastic eyes with fasteners. Stitches used: SC = single crochet SC2TOG = single crochet 2 together CH = chain SL ST = slip stitch For the body: Chain 2. Round 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around Round 3: *1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in the next sc* repeat around from *. Round 4: *1 sc in first two 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc* repeat around from*. Round 5: *1 sc in first 3 sc,2 sc in the next sc* repeat around from *. Round 6 - 14: 1 sc in each sc around. Pick the front of your turkey and attach the two eyes. At this point you will need to stuff your turkey with the fiber fill. Round 15: *SC2TOG, 1 sc in next 3 stitches* repeat around from *. Round 16: *SC2TOG, 1 sc n next 2 stitches* repeat around from *. Round 17: *SC2TOG, 1 sc in ne...

You can download the PDF of this pattern here . Here is a pattern that I whipped up tonight. If it's similar to one you've written, I certainly haven't purposely copied it, I just went from the one I was shown. Materials used: *Crochet hook size H *Small amount of worsted weight yarn Abbreviations: Ch = Chain HDC = half double crochet Here we go: Ch 27. Row 1: HDC in the second ch from hook and each ch til the end of row. Ch 1, turn. Row 2 - 25 Repeat row 1. (betcha didn't see that coming lol) Border: At the end of row 25 do not turn but put 3 hdc in the last hdc of row 25. HDC down the left side of the dish cloth and around. Put 3 hdc in each corner. When you're back to the first 3 hdc corner, sl st to the first hdc and fasten off. Weave in ends. Have fun with it. I'm planning on trying a few more tomorrow with different colors.

From now until Wednesday, October 19 all items are 25% off! Use the Shop Now link under the profile picture and the discount will be take at check out. It's a good way to get some of your Christmas shopping done. In addition to the sale, once Hip Hip Crochet reaches 700 fans I will be doing a giveaway. To enter, spread the word and have your friends "Like" Hip Hip Crochet and then have them come to this blog post and leave a comment with your name. Facebook changed the rules about contests so we have to do it on this blog. The person that recruits the most new likes will win the prize of their choice and it can be custom, meaning it can be something that you've seen but not seen it in my shop. The contest will be ongoing until 700 fans are reached but the sale ends on October 19, 2011. Hurry on over!

I promise my bottom stripe is yellow, I just have a bad camera. You can download the PDF of this pattern here . What you will need: Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight (4) in White Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight (4) in Pumpkin Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight (4) in Yellow Size H Hook Yarn Needle Abreviations for stitches used: SC = Single Crochet HDC = Half Double Crochet CH = Chain With White: Round 1: Ch 2, 11 hdc in second stitch from hook. Join at the top of the ch 2 at the beginning of the round. Round 2: ch1, 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join at the top of ch 1 at the beginning of the round. Round 3: ch1, 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in the next. Continue around. Join at the top of the ch 1 at the beginning of the round. Round 4: ch1, 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in the next 2. Continue around. Join at the top of the ch 1 at the beginning of the round. Fasten off, weave in ends. Join the pumpk...