Giddyup Go Cowboy-Style Hat: Dot Matthews (bythehook) Giddyup Go Cowboy-Style Hat© 2/3/05 Dorothy “Dot” Matthews. All rights reserved.Originally published at This pattern is intended for personal use only. Adult Size: 22 1/2" to 24" MATERIALS:I hookApproximately 8 oz. ROUND 10: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts, Repeat from * around. (72 sc). cbs = crossed bar stitch = Crossed Bar Stitch - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo insert hook in next st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo draw thru all 5 loops on hook - crossed bar stitch made. ROUND 14: ch 2, *cbs, ch 1. [Start the first cbs in the same st as the join. ROUNDS 15 thru 17 are worked in ch-1 spaces of previous rounds. Tip: when you come to the stitch with the chain 2, place your stitch between the chain 2 and the first cbs stitch, then complete the stitch you're working on. Embellish with the White Twinkle Choker, just make the straps long enough to tie in back and hang down.
Kitchen Washcloths Bear had a great Aunt who made us a couple of handmade washcloths as a wedding present, and I have to confess, back then I could not understand why you’d go to that much trouble for a washcloth when paper towels are so cheap. Ten years later, I always smile to myself when I pull that washcloth out to wash the dishes with. Oh younger me, how silly you were to not appreciate the indestructible glories of a handknit. Those first washcloths have finally given up the ghost, so I thought it was time for a whole new batch of them. They are hands down the very very best things to use to wash dishes or wipe counters. I’ve made tons and tons of the fantastic washcloths from the gals at Mason-Dixon and they are really great, but I absolutely detest weaving in ends, and that one requires a lot of it. I also really prefer the process of crochet to the process of knitting. I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton. Chain 29 DC in third chain from hook and 26 times more to complete the row.
Cowboy Booties-- free crochet pattern Materials: Size F or G crochet hookWorsted weight yarn 1 oz. brown, 40 yds GoldSizes: Directions are given for small size with changes for large size in ( ).Small size: Use small directions and F hook for 3 1/2" finished sole.Medium side: Use small directions and G hook for 4 1/2" finished sole.Large size: Use large directions and G hook for 5" finished sole.SoleRnd 1: With brown, ch 12 (14), sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 (9), hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 5 hdc in end ch. Original Pattern ********************************************************Sarahatbeyondallmeasure.blogspot.comSarah.Beyondallmeasure@gmail.comWWW.Beyond-All-Measure.Com (under construction) Handle: Measure-once-cut-twiceCrochetville Handle: Beyondallmeasure Come craft with me!
Ideal Crochet Sphere (Mathematically!) Whenever I have to crochet a sphere, I always pull out the tried and true method: increase by the same number of stitches each row for a little while, work the rows even for the middle bit, then decrease by the same number of stitches each row until you're finished. Once it's stuffed, this makes a decent sphere! Plus, it's a super easy pattern to remember. But it got me to thinking, how would I go about making an ideal sphere? After I got bored asking google, I threw a little bit of math at it. These are two spheres that I made this way: I included the pattern for the 2 spheres at the end of this post. I found it tricky to figure out how to squeeze a weird number of increases into a row where they in no way fit evenly, so let me know how these patterns work out for you if you try these! My conclusion for this sphere method: it's really fun and it makes a pretty nice looking sphere, but the tried and true method is just waaay easier! Also, math is fun! The Patterns: 20 Row Sphere:
Cowboy Boots I grew up in the city–which is as far from the country as one can get, but when I saw these adorable cowboy booties posted on Ravelry, I knew I had to make a pair. So I set to work trying to figure them out and the results were less than spectacular… Yikes…What happened?? See what happens when I count stitches in a baby boot… Horrified by my first attempt, I decided to deconstruct the basic pattern and turn all that counting into plain common sense and my next pair came out like this: No counting and perfect every time! So now that I’ve figured them out, it’s time to pass on that knowledge so that you can take a crack at these little cuties! To get started, you’ll need to create the sole. The cowboy boot pattern follows the same basic principles as the Loopy Stitch boots. If you’ve watched part two in that series than my decrease rounds should be a snap for you to figure out. Baby Cowboy Boots Materials Needed: Size F or G crochet hookWorsted weight yarn in complimentary colorsTapestry needle
Crochet Spot Crochet Baby Converse pattern by Suzanne Resaul Let’s face it, everyone has seen these somewhere and tried a version whether knit or crochet. Couple years ago, before I found Ravelry, I saw a knit pair and tried to make it in crochet. Many attempts by trial and error have led to these notes. (Many attempts that probably could have been avoided if I had found Ravelry earlier.) I have never written a pattern before, so I don’t guarantee anything. Soles can be made either with or without the non-slip sole. I do make these in many sizes, shorter/longer, thinner/fatter, smaller/taller, but after a week of trying just to explain one pair, I no longer have the brain power to explain the other sizes. I have included a variation to do the black trimmed version, more like an actual shoe. I am completely open to all comments, suggestions, and especially, corrections. 22Jun2010 added 4 photos showing my trick to pickup sts through the loop behind the back loop when it’s tight (use a sock dpn)
DIY cloth training pants! **update: These cloth training pants are now available for purchase at my shop www.etsy.com/shop/theflannellamb First of all, I have an important announcement: Abbey slept in big girl pants all night last night!! Yaaayyyy!!! She slept in these: We used cloth diapers for Abbey, and have loved them. We would use disposable from time to time, but for the most part she was in cloth so, when we started moving into potty training, we knew that store bought disposable trainers were not an option. So, now I was on a mission! What's that? PUL is the laminated fabric that is used to make the outer liners of cloth diapers, and you can now buy it at both JoAnn AND Hobby Lobby! I started by making my pattern; I used wax paper, pinned it around the trainer, and traced the seams of the reinforced section. I ended up with this: If you look closely, the bottom section is about half an inch longer than the top section. I labelled my pattern, just to be safe. Why flannel? There you have it! Be blessed!