Hip Hip Crochet

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 ...

I'm loving broomstick lace! Materials: • Sizes J & Q crochet hooks • worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart's With Love in Fruit Punch) • yarn needle • scissors • coffee (optional) Abbreviations: • ch = chain • yo = yarn over • sc Instructions: With J hook, ch 35, do NOT turn. Row 1 Step 1: place the loop that is on your J hook onto the round end of the Q hook. Now, working from left to right, insert your J hook into the next ch, draw up a loop and place it on the Q hook. Continue drawing up loops and placing them on the Q hook for each chain. At the end of the chain you should have 35 loops on the Q hook like this: Row 1 Step 2: (do not turn at the end of row 1, step 1) Now working right to left, with J hook, pull off first 5 loops, yo, pull through all loops on J hook, 5 sc in the loops (see picture below). Continue working 5 loops at a time until all loops are used. Row 2 Step 1: place the loop that is on the J hook onto the Q hook. Working left to right, insert your hook...

Materials: • 1 skein each of worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Petal Pink (color A) and Shocking Pink (color B)) and a small amount of black yarn for sewing on button eyes • Size G hook • 8 half inch black buttons • Yarn needle Abbreviations: • ch = chain • hdc = half double crochet • dc = double crochet • st = stitch • sl st = slip stitch Scarf: With color A Ch 19 Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: hdc in each of first 9 sts with color A, pick up color B, carrying color A, and hdc in last 9 sts. Ch 1, turn. Row 3: hdc in first 9 sts with color B, carrying color A. Now, with color A hdc in last 9 sts, carrying color B. Ch 1, turn. Row 4: hdc in first 9 sts with color A, carrying color B. Now with color B, hdc in last 9 sts, carrying color B. Ch 1, turn. Row 5: repeat row 3. Row 6: repeat row 4. Row 7: with color A and carrying color B, hdc in first 9 sts. Hdc in last 9 sts with color B, carrying color ...

I saw the picture below on Facebook and thought it was very touching so I thought I'd issue all of my fellow crocheters a challenge. Make something warm, like a scarf, hat or gloves/mittens and leave it in a somewhat prominent place in public with a note attached similar to the one in the picture. Knitters and other crafters are invited too! After you do, post a picture to my Facebook page or use the hashtag #hiphipcrochet on Instagram. I'm hoping that you guys will want to participate in this!