Hip Hip Crochet

This is written for a size 3-6 months but I've also made them in a 0-3 months using this same pattern and using a D hook. I'm sure larger sizes could be made with larger hooks. Materials: • Size E Crochet Hook • Worsted Weight Yarn Abbreviations: • ch = chain • sc = single crochet • hdc = half double crochet • st = stitch • BLO = back loop only • flo = front loop only • sc dec = single crochet decrease • sl st = slip stitch • hdc dec = half double crochet decrease • dc = double crochet With first color, ch 7. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 4, 5 sc in last ch. Now working on the back side of the chain, sc across. Join in first sc. Ch 2. Round 2: hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts. Join to first hdc. Ch 1. Round 3: sc first st and each of next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc next 4 sts, 2 hd...

I had no idea when I was making this (originally to be just a cowl) that this could be worn different ways. It's written for adult size but by decreasing the foundation chain, you could make it for a child. (Just make sure you start with an odd number of chains.) If you make this, please feel free to email me at hiphipcrochet(at)gmail.com with pictures of your finished creations. I'll post them on this page! Now, to make this you will need: • one skein each of Crafter's Secret in Brisbane Brown and Samoan Sand (or any worsted weight yarn in the colors of your choice) • Size I crochet hook • Yarn needle Abbreviations: • Ch = Chain • HDC = Half Double Crochet • DC = Double Crochet • Sk = Skip • St = Stitch • Sp = Space Directions: With the Brisbane Brown, ch 197. Row 1: hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2: Sk 1st st, *sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st*. Repeat from * to * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3: dc in the skipped hdc directly below the first ...

Materials: • Size N hook • Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn Oatmeal • Large yarn needle Abbreviations: • Ch = chain • Hdc = half double crochet • Fpdc = front post double crochet • Bpdc = back post double crochet • Sl st = slip stitch • St = stitch Ch 49 (Note: this can be made smaller or larger, just make sure that your chain count is a multiple of 6 plus 1) Row 1:  hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. Ch 1, turn. (48 hdc) Row 2:  hdc in first st, * fpdc next 3 sts, bpdc next 3 sts*. Repeat from * to * across to last st. Hdc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (48 sts) Rows 3-7:  repeat row 2. (I realize that normally the rows of a basket weave are alternated but because we're using bulky yarn, it's not necessary to alternate.) Row 8:  sl st in each st across. Join the two short ends by sl st-ing them together then fasten off an weave in ends.

Materials: • size F (3.75 mm) hook • very small amount of worsted weight yarn (I used I Love This Yarn in Amethyst) • flat back rhinestones (optional) • craft glue (if you're using rhinestones) • yarn needle Abbreviations: • ch = ch • sc = single crochet •sl st = slip stitch Round 1:  starting with a magic ring, 12 sc in ring. Sl st to first sc. Pull tail of ring to tighten ring. Round 2:  ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in next st, * sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to first sc. Round 3:  in each ch 3 sp around: sc, ch 1, sc (ch 6, sl st to 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st to 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st to 3rd ch from hook, sl st to 3rd ch of ch 6) sc, ch 1, sc. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off leaving  long tail to stitch to hat. Weave in yarn tail from ring. Cut a 6 inch length of yarn and tie to the top of one of the points for a hanger. If you're using the rhinestones, glue them to the snowflake and allow to dry over night.

Materials: • I Hook • Worsted weight yarn in white, red and black • White Fun Fur • Two black 5/8" buttons • Yarn needle Abbreviations: • ch = chain • hdc = half double crochet • st = stitch Holding the white and fun fur together, ch  31. Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. (30 hdc) Row 2: join red yarn and hdc in joining st and in the next 24. Ch 1, turn. (25 hdc) Row 3: hdc in each st across. Fasten off. (25 hdc) Row 4: join black yarn. Hdc in joining st and next 24. Ch 1, turn. (25 hdc) Row 5: hdc in each st across. Fasten off. (25 hdc) Row 6: join red yarn. Hdc in joining st and next 24. Ch 1, turn. (25 hdc) Row 7: hdc in each st across. Ch 20,  then sl st into st that chain was started to form a loop. Fasten off. (25 hdc) Row 8: holding the white yarn and fun fur, join. Hdc in joining st and next 24. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Use white yarn and yarn needle to sew the two ends of row one together to form a ring. On the opposite end of the...

Materials: • hook for size specified in basic beanie pattern (see link below) • worsted weight yarn in black, light purple and darker purple • yarn needle Abbreviations: • hdc = half double crochet • ch = chain • sl st • st = stitch First with your black yarn complete the basic beanie pattern here:  http://hiphipcrochet1.blogspot.com/2014/10/hip-hip-crochet-basic-beanie-pattern.html Eyes: Make 2 With the lighter purple ch 6 Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Rows 2&3: hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.  At the end of row 3, join darker purple. Rows 4&5: hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. At the end of row 5, rejoin lighter purple. Rows 6-8: hdc in each sts across. Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to stitch to hat. Weave in other yarn tails. Stitch eyes to hat.

Materials: • H hook • Worsted weight yarn in orchid, turquoise, black, pink and carrot • Yarn needle Abbreviations: • ch = chain • hdc = half double crochet • yo = yarn over • dc = double crochet • lc = lace cluster • sk = skip • st = stitch • sp = space Special instructions:  V stitch: double crochet, ch 2, double crochet in indicated stitch. Lace cluster: (yo, insert hook, draw up a loop) 4 times in same st, yo, draw through all 9 loops, ch 1. This pattern is written for child size but can easily be adjusted to any size by increasing or decreasing the beginning ch and the amount of rows. With orchid, ch 61. Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. Row 2: *v stitch in first st, sk 2 sts, lc in next st, sk 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * across ending with dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. Row 3: dc in first st, *v st in so above lc (the ch that closed off the lc), lc in the 2 ch sp of v st.* repeat from * to * across ending with dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. Row 4: dc in...