Crochet Baby Cap Okefenokee

Crochet Baby Cap Okefenokee


If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches



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Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Baby Cap Okefenokee


Video Tutorial:  Crochet Baby Cap Okefenokee Left Hand

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle


Size: Approximately 15 - 17 inches around

Stitch Combination - Set of Stitches (Stitch combo is a generic term)
1 single crochet, 2 Double Crochet - This will be called a stitch combo. The single crochet will be skipped with the exception of joining on each round.  The work will be done in the first and second double crochet for increase rounds. The second double crochet for rounds with no increases.



Work a chain 5, join.


Round 1: Work a chain 1, *1 single crochet, 2 Double Crochet through the chain, work 6 times through the chain, join with the beginning stitch. Slip stitch to the next double crochet. (6 set of stitches total)


Increase Round: The stitch combo will be worked in the first and second double crochet.
Round 2: Work a chain 1, *1 single crochet, 2 Double Crochet through the double crochet, 1 single crochet, 2 Double Crochet through the next double crochet double crochet.  Continue around from *.  join with the beginning single crochet. Slip stitch to the second double crochet. (12 set of stitches total) 


Yarn Marker: you can use a yarn marker to mark the first and last stitch for reference. You will want to change the yarn marker with each round.  This is optional if you have trouble finding the beginning of the round. I use yarn markers and find they save time in keeping the project accurate.


Round 3: Chain 1, work a stitch combo(1SC, 2DC) in the second double crochet of each set around, join with a slip stitch to the beginning single crochet. slip stitch to the second double crochet (12 stitch combo total)


This will be an increase round with 6 stitch combo increases.  
Round 4:  Chain 1, *work the stitch combo in the second double crochet, work the stitch combo in the first and second double crochet(increase), continue around from *. join with a slip stitch to the beginning single crochet. slip stitch to the second double crochet   (18stitch combo total)



Round 5: Chain 1, work a stitch combo(1SC, 2DC) in the second double crochet of each set around, join with a slip stitch to the beginning single crochet. slip stitch to the second double crochet (18 stitch combo total)


Round 6-12: Chain 1, work a stitch combo(1SC, 2DC) in the second double crochet of each set around, join with a slip stitch to the beginning single crochet. slip stitch to the second double crochet (18 stitch combo total)


Earflaps  
Row 1-2: Work 4 stitch combo's across, turn, no chain 1 on the turn. (work in the middle stitch of each combo of stitches)
Row 3: This will be a decrease row reducing down to 3 stitch combo's.  Work a single crochet in the middle stitch. Work a double crochet decrease, starting in the same stitch, working the second part in the middle double crochet of the next combo. Work one more double crochet in the same stitch as the stitch the decrease was completed in. There will be an extra stitch but it is still a decrease. The two remaining stitches will be individual. turn.
Row 4: Work 3 stitch combo across. Work in the stitch close to the edge when you get to the final combo, which is working in the decrease made on row 3. 


The sides are not going to be very even or neat.  We will work a single crochet edging upon completion, which will even up the earflaps.


Row 5-6: Work 3 stitch combo across.  Cut the yarn and sew in the tail.


Skip 3 stitch combo's and attach the yarn in the next for the second earflap.  The 3 left open is the back of the cap.  


Work a single crochet edging around the cap.


You will knot, secure and sew in any remaining tails.

Crochet Cap with Bear Ears - Medium Toddler

Crochet Cap with Bear Ears - Medium Toddler


If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches



Crochet Geek YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/tjw1963


Crochet Geek 2 YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/crochet



Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Cap with Bear Ears -  Medium Toddler  
Video Tutorial: Crochet Cap with Bear Ears - Medium Toddler Left Hand

Skill Level - Easy


Size - Approximately 17 inches

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Chain 5, join
Round 1: CH 1, Work 10 HDC through the chain. We will be working the continual round.
Round 2: Work 1 SC, 1 HDC in the same stitch, Work 2 HDC in each stitch around. (20 HDC total)
Round 3: Work 1 HDC in the next stitch, work 2 HDC in the next stitch. (30 HDC total)
Round 4:  Work 1 HDC in each of the next 2 stitches, work 2 HDC in the next stitch. (30 HDC total)
Round 5: work 1 HDC in each of the next 3 stitches, work 2 HDC in the next stitch
Round 6-15: Work 1 HDC in each stitch around for the length.  


Slip stitch in the next stitch or skip a stitch and slip stitch.  You may have a slight raised bump from working the continual round.  You can work a decorative edging to cover the final round.  I recommend the reverse single crochet.


Ear
Chain 5 Join 
Round 1: Ch 1, Work 10 HDC through the chain, join.
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 HDC in each of the next 8 stitches. - 16 HDC total
Work a Reverse Single Crochet edging to the opposite side.


Sew the ears on between rounds 3-6. 


Earflaps
Row 1: Work 1 HDC in each of the next 9 stitches (9 HDC total)
Row 2-5: Work 1 HDC in each stitch across.  (9 HDC total)
You can leave the earflap long or give it a rounded edge.
Skip a stitch, work a slip stitch all the way across.  Cut a little extra yarn, pull the yarn through and give a tug to secure.  


Skip 10 stitch and attach the yarn for the earflap on the opposite side.  This will be the back opening between the earflaps.


Optional:  Yarn pom poms to attach to earflaps. 

Crochet Cap with Bear Ears - Small Infant - Written Instructions

Crochet Cap with Bear Ears - Small Infant


If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches



Crochet Geek YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/tjw1963


Crochet Geek 2 YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/crochet



Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Cap with Bear Ears - Small Infant
Video Tutorial: Crochet Cap with Bear Ears - Small Infant Left Hand

Skill Level - Easy


Size - Approximately 14 inches

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Chain 5, join
Round 1: CH 1, Work 10 HDC through the chain. We will be working the continual round.
Round 2: Work 1 SC, 1 HDC in the same stitch, Work 2 HDC in each stitch around. (20 HDC total)
Round 3: Work 1 HDC in the next stitch, work 2 HDC in the next stitch. (30 HDC total)
Round 4:  Work 1 HDC in each of the next 2 stitches, work 2 HDC in the next stitch. (30 HDC total)
Round 5-12: Work 1 HDC in each stitch around.


Slip stitch in the next stitch or skip a stitch and slip stitch.  You may have a slight raised bump from working the continual round.  You can work a decorative edging to cover the final round.  I recommend the reverse single crochet.


Ear
Chain 5 Join 
Round 1: Ch 1, Work 10 HDC through the chain, join.
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 HDC in each of the next 8 stitches. - 16 HDC total
Work a Reverse Single Crochet edging to the opposite side.


Sew the ears on between rounds 3-5. 

Popcorn Flower Crochet Granny Square

Popcorn Flower Crochet Granny Square

If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches



Crochet Geek YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/tjw1963


Crochet Geek 2 YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/crochet


Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Popcorn Flower Crochet Granny Square

Video Tutorial: Popcorn Flower Crochet Granny Square Left Hand Version

Skill Level - Intermediate

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch


(   ) - Parenthesis - I use the parenthesis for information and as a summary at the end of each round/row to provide how many stitches are worked in each round. They are not further instructions.

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle


How to work the stitches


Cluster - Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook through the space, wrap the yarn over, pull through two stitch, leave the remaining two on your hook, Wrap the yarn over your hook, pull through two, there are three loops on your hook.  Wrap the yarn over, pull through all three loops.


Popcorn - Work 5 double crochet in the same stitch. Work a slip stitch in the first stitch, working to the back of the 5 stitches, pushing the stitches to the front creating a raised effect.

Start by attaching a slip knot to the crochet hook.
Work a chain 4, join with the beginning chain.
Round 1: Work a chain 4,(the chain 4 will count as the first double crochet chain 1) *DC, CH 1, complete 7 times total from *. Join with the beginning stitch. ( 8 double crochet with a chain 1 between each stitch) Cut the yarn and change color. 


Round 2: Attach the new color of yarn to the hook. Work a slip stitch in to any chain 1 space between the double crochet.   Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, it is the step up to the next round.  *Work a cluster(see above) chain 2, work a second cluster in the same space, chain 1, continue 8 times total from *. Join with the beginning stitch. (There will be 2 cluster in each space, CH 2  for a total of 16 cluster with chain 2 between each cluster) Cut the yarn and change color.


Round 3: Attach the new color of yarn to the hook.  Attach to any chain 2 space. Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, it is the step up to the next round. *Work a popcorn stitch in the same stitch(See popcorn description above), chain 2, continue around from * for a total of 16 times, join with the beginning popcorn stitch.  Cut the yarn and change color.


Round 4: Attach a new color in the chain 2 space. Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, it is the step up to the next round.  * Work 3 DC in the same space, CH 1, Work 3 DC in the next space, CH 1, Work 3 DC in the next space, CH 1.   This next space will be an increase, work 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 1, Complete 4 times total from * , join with the beginning stitch.


Sew in all the tails.    

Crochet Freedom Scarf

This chart is the same as the video tutorial and written instructions.

This chart is a variation

Crochet Freedom Scarf

If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches

Crochet Geek YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/tjw1963

Crochet Geek 2 YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/crochet

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet Freedom Scarf

Video Tutorial:  Crochet Freedom Scarf Left Hand Version

Skill Level - Easy

Multiple - 4

Abbreviations

DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Work a chain of 26

Row 1: Skip the first chain work a double crochet in the next stitch. *Skip a chain, work 3 double crochet in the next chain.  Skip 1 chain, work 1 DC in the next chain. Continue across from *. Turn 

Row 2: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch.  It is the step up to the next row.  Work 2 Double Crochet in the first stitch, Work 1 DC in the second stitch of next 3 stitches. *Work 3 DC in the next stitch. Work 1 DC in the second stitch of next 3 stitches. Continue across from *.  Work 2 DC in the last stitch. Turn.

Row 3: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch.  It is the step up to the next row.  Work 1 DC in the same stitch, work 3 DC in the next stitch, *Work 1 DC in the second stitch(center) of next 3 stitches.  Work 3 DC in the next stitch. Continue across from *. Work 1 DC in the last stitch.

You will continue for the length repeating rows 2 and 3.