Salena Baca - Crochet in a Day: 42 Fast & Fun Projects

Special Stitch 3rd loop = Skip front and back top loops and work sts into 3rd loop of hdc behind front and back loops. When working in turned rows, the 3rd loop is in front of work. Notes Body is worked in rows, and then seamed. Brim is added and worked in rounds. Crown is also worked in rows and cinched closed. Pattern is written for Child size, with adjustments for larger sizes in parentheses.

Beginning ch-1 does not count as a st. Instructions Body Ch 21 (25, 29, 33). Row 1: Working in back bump of ch, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn20 (24, 28, 32) hdc. Row 2: Ch 1, *3rd loop hdc in next, FLO hdc in next, BLO hdc in next, FLO hdc in next; repeat from * across, turn20 (24, 28, 32) hdc. Row 3: Ch 1, *BLO hdc in next, FLO hdc in next, 3rd loop hdc in next, FLO hdc in next; repeat from * across, turn20 (24, 28, 32) hdc. Repeat Rows 23 until length measures 19 (20, 21, 22) in./48 (51, 53, 56) cm.

Align Row 1 and last row with RS together and sl st through both layers in each st across. Fasten off.

Pull tight to cinch. Fasten off securely and weave in ends. Turn hat so seam is facing inward. Brim Round 1 (RS): Attach yarn to bottom of hat with a sl st, ch 1, sc in each row end around, do not join. Rounds 26 (6, 7, 7): BLO sc in each st around. After last round, sl st in next st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Amelia Ear Warmer

Designed by Danyel Pink

A n ear warmer is an excellent alternative to a hat on chilly days. This project has a great, thick texture, and the trim offers a fun pop of color! Skill Level Easy Sizes/Finished Measurements One size fits most teens/women. Length is adjustable. Height: 4.25 in./11 cm Yarn

Lion Brand Vannas Choice, worsted weight #4 yarn (100% acrylic; 170 yd./156 m per 3.5 oz./100 g skein) 1 skein Fern 171 (Color A) 1 skein Linen 099 (Color B) Hook & Other Materials US Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle Gauge 6 sts and 6 rows = 2 in./5 cm Gauge is not critical. Add/subtract rows as needed to adjust size.

Notes Ch-1 at beginning of a row or round does not count as a st. To join with a sc, put yarn on hook, insert hook into indicated st and pull up loop, yo and pull through both loops on hook to complete sc. Instructions With Color A, ch 12. Row 1: (Sc, dc) in 2nd ch from hook, *skip 1 ch, (sc, dc) in next; repeat from * across to last 2 chs, skip 1 ch, sc in last ch, ch 1, turn11 sts. Row 2: [(Sc, dc) in sc, skip next dc] 5 times, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn11 sts. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 1.5 to 2 in./4 to 5 cm smaller than head circumference.

With RS together, join piece end-to-end and sl st evenly through both layers to form circle. Fasten off Color A.

Trim Turn ear warmer right-side-out (seam on inside). Working into ends of rows, join Color B with a sc in any gap on side of ear warmer near seam, dc in same gap, (sc, dc) into each gap around side of ear warmer, join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off. Repeat on other side.

Weave in all ends.

City Tweed Slouch

Designed by Emily Truman