March winds have brought us 5 fantastic brand new crochet patterns! I think you're going to love each of these - I know I do! Thank you for taking the time to share your projects with us again - and thank you for checking out these fantastic links! Now, here's what your clicks picked for this round of HOHD.
Recently I debuted a brand new pattern featuring Red Heart Collage - and now I get to give away 6 balls to one lucky winner!
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Spring weather has its ups and downs, but there's something about a warm Spring Rain, and the way the bright spots of color seem to shine. And that's what inspired the Spring Rain Lapghan!
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Welcome back once again! It's time for Block #4 for the 2018 Moogly Crochet Along - and it's gorgeous, with tons of texture and color opportunities! This week's lovely square is courtesy of KatiDCreations!
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Whew - what an exciting day. I did a Facebook Live... and then my first YouTube Live! And since Facebook and YouTube aren't always great at sharing, I thought I'd put them right here on the blog so you can see them if you missed them when they were live.
Something new I want to introduce here on Moogly are yarn reviews! So for the first edition of Yarn Love, let's take a look at Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird!
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Every year my eyes need a little more help to keep crafting - and OttLite usually has the solution! A bright clear light can make all the difference when you're crocheting, knitting, or crafting, and the OttLite 13w Craft Carrying Case is the perfect solution when you need that light to come with you - so let's take a closer look, and then give one away!
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No one knows exactly when or where crochet began - though there are plenty of theories! One thing is for sure: Irish crochet saved many lives in the mid-1800s - possibly including a few of my own ancestors.
Additionally, St. Patrick's Day has become quite an event for our family the last couple of years, so I wanted to make a festive t-shirt that honored that crochet history just a little bit - and so I designed the Shamrock Crochet T-Shirt using the Cricut Maker and Happy Crafters Iron-On Vinyl!
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The Irish Fling Clutch features a bright pop of cables as well as (optional) tasseled fringe - and now you can make it with the written pattern (linked below), or this video tutorial!
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February can be so dreary - and crochet is the perfect pick me up! Thank you for taking the time to share your projects with us again - and thank you for checking out these fantastic links! Now, here's what your clicks picked for this round of HOHD!
Crochet Kaleidoscope by Sandra Eng is a riot of shapes and colors - in all the best ways! Published by F+W/Interweave, this book is the next one destined for your crochet library - and they sent me a copy to review and giveaway to one very lucky winner - so read on to get a peek inside, and enter to win!
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The Irish Fling Clutch is the perfect little project to start thinking Spring with - snowy white bursts forth with bright green vines and frivolous fringe! Add a wristlet strap and you'll be ready for that first sunny day adventure!
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The Irish Fling Clutch was designed with Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird yarn - look for my review of this new yarn later this month! In the meantime, I can tell you I *love* it! The colors, the texture, it's just fantastic.
To crochet the Irish Fling Clutch, you'll need to make post stitches, and crochet over unused yarn like you do in tapestry crochet - and there are lots of helpful tutorials linked below to help you with these techniques and more. This pattern isn't terribly complicated, but there is a lot going on. Be sure to read the Notes carefully before you begin!
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US - I, 5.5mm hook - Brittany Crochet Hooks
200 yds Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird (100% Mercerized Merino Wool; 4-Medium/UK: 10-12 ply; 186 yds/170m; 3.5oz./100g)
Color A: Lace (1 ball)
Color B: Green Tea (1 ball)
This yarn has been discontinued. Recommended substitutions: Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Comfort, Bernat Satin
Wristlet Leather Strap (optional)
Gauge: 15 sts x 11 rows = 4"/10cm in hdc
Size: 9" wide x 7" tall
Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC)
Changing Colors in the Middle of a Row
Beginning in Rnd 2, leave a 6-inch tail of Color B, and crochet over Color B with every stitch of Color A, enclosing Color B within/under the stitch, as in Tapestry Crochet.
At the end of each round, cut Color B leaving another 6-inch tail. Do not cut Color A. Keep both Color B ends on the outside of the pouch when joining Color A.
Hate the tassels/fringe? Then ignore the cutting Color B instructions, and just continue working over Color B with Color A, "turning" both at the end of each round.
This pattern is worked in joined rows or turned rounds - with Color A, at the end of every round, join and then turn to work from the other side of the pouch (you will alternate between working from the outside/RS of the pouch (odd numbered rounds) and from the inside/WS of the pouch (even numbered rounds)).
Remember that when making post stitches, the stitch "behind" the post stitch is considered worked - do not work into the top of that stitch or you will make increases.
Rnd 1: With Color A, FHDC 33, then hdc in the bottom of each st across; join with sl st to first fhdc made to work in the round, turn. (66 sts in every rnd of pattern)
Rnd 2 and every even numbered round through Rnd 18: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join and turn.
Rnd 3: Repeat Rnd 2.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, hdc in 1st 5 sts, *[with Color B, fptr in next 2 sts 2 rows below, with Color A, hdc in next st] 8 times,** hdc in next 9 sts; rep from * to **, hdc in last 4 sts, join and turn.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, hdc in 1st 5 sts, *[with Color B, skip 3 sts, fpdtr in each of next 2 fp sts 2 rows below, with Color A, hdc in 3rd skipped st, with Color B, working in front of last 2 fp sts just made, fpdtr in each of skipped fp sts 2 rows below, with Color A, hdc in next st] 4 times,** hdc in next 9 sts; rep from * to **, hdc in last 4 sts, join and turn.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, hdc in 1st 5 sts, *with Color B, fptr in next 2 fp sts 2 rows below, with Color A, hdc in next st, [with Color B, skip 3 sts, fpdtr in each of next 2 fp sts 2 rows below, with Color A, hdc in 3rd skipped st, with Color B, working in front of last 2 fp sts just made, fpdtr in each of skipped fp sts 2 rows below, with Color A, hdc in next st] 3 times, with Color B, fptr in last 2 fp sts 2 rows below,** with Color A, hdc in next 10 sts; rep from * to **, with Color A, hdc in last 5 sts, join and turn.
Rnds 11 and 13: Repeat Row 7 and 9.
Rnd 15: Repeat Row 7.
Rnd 17: Repeat Row 5.
Rnd 19: Drop or cut Color B, continue with Color A only. Ch 1, sc in each st around; join but do NOT turn.
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join and break yarn.
Sew zipper to opening with matching thread.
Tie fringe into "tassel" groups and trim to desired length.
Add strap for wristlet if desired.
The Irish Fling Clutch is happy, chipper, and a great way to show off your crochet skills - and get a hot new bag to carry too! I hope you enjoy making it, and using it!
If you do make your own Irish Fling, I'd love to see a photo! So if you share it on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog - and happy crocheting!
Looking for more 1-2 skein Chic Sheep by Marly Bird patterns? CLICK HERE!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.
It's time for Block #3 for the 2018 Moogly Crochet Along - and it's amazing! This week's stunning square is courtesy of Polly Plum and Every Trick on the Hook!
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The Lavender Kisses Cowl features an easy two row repeat, and uses just one ball of yarn - and now you can make it with the written pattern (linked below), or this video tutorial and chart!
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I love it when I'm able to combine giveaways like this for one amazing prize package - for one very lucky winner! And I get to share some peeks inside Annie's new Spring Spirit pattern collection too - read on to see more, and to enter this amazing Annie's and Red Heart Yarns combo giveaway on Moogly!
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Soft, feminine, delicate, cozy, warm, and pretty - the Lavender Kisses Cowl is all these things, as well as a free crochet pattern on Moogly!
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Made with Red Heart Unforgettable, the Lavender Kisses Cowl feels great against the skin, looks wonderful, and is 100% allergy free acrylic. And it comes in tons of colorways, so you can go bright and bold or soft and gentle, as I have with the Pearly colorway shown here.
What's unusual about this cowl is the sizing - only 24" around, it's closer fitting, like a big neckwarmer. But it's also 18" tall, so it puddles around the neck beautifully. This one skein crochet cowl pattern features an easy two-row repeat featuring crossed stitches - the pretty kisses are built right in!
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US - M/N, 9.0 mm - Furls Crochet
265 yds Red Heart Unforgettable (100% Acrylic; 4-Medium/UK: 10-12 ply; 270 yards/246 m; 3.5 oz/100 g)
Colorway Shown: Pearly (1 ball)
Gauge: 10 sts x 5 rows = 4"/10 cm in main st pattern
Finished Size: 24" circumference (12" width laid flat) x 18" tall
Stitch Multiple: Begin with any multiple of 3 for a custom size
Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
Joining Foundation Stitches to Work in the Round
NOTE: If preferred, to avoid using FDC stitches (tutorial linked above), work Round 1as follows: Ch 60, join to first ch made to form circle without twisting, ch 3 (counts as first dc), skip the first ch, dc in each rem ch around; join with sl st in top of ch 3. (60 dc)
Rnd 1: FDC 60; join to first st to work in the round. (60 fdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc of every even-numbered rnd), 2 dc in first st, skip 2 sts, *3 dc in next st, skip 2 sts; rep from * around, join. (60 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 4 (does not count as a st), skip the first 2 sts, tr in the next st, ch 1, working in front of tr just made, tr in first skipped st, *skip 2 sts, tr in next st, ch 1, working in front of tr just made, tr in first skipped st; rep from * around, join to top of first tr. (40 tr)
Rnd 4: Sl st into first ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, join. (60 dc)
Rnd 5 - 20: Rep Rnds 3 and 4 eight times.
Rnd 21: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each rem st around; join and break yarn. (60 dc)
The Lavender Kisses Cowl works up in just an evening or two, and makes a beautiful piece to wear or give. And since it takes only one skein, it's also a great stashbuster or handmade item to sell!
If you make your own Lavender Kisses Cowl, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can see your beautiful creations! And if you have any questions or spot any errors, please let me know in the comments. What colorway will you use?
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.
The Brown Butter Shawl is pretty easy once you get going - it's just turning the corners that's tricky! So I've put together this video tutorial to get you off to a good start, and walk you through all the middle bits, as well as the edging!
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We're really truly into 2018 now - and this cozy collection of projects is just right for the coldest month of the year! You've been busy - so thank you for taking the time to share your projects with us again - and thank you for checking out these fantastic links! Now, here's what your clicks picked for this round of HOHD!
Last week I debuted the Brown Butter Shawl - and now I get to give away two of the LickinFlames Shawl Bobbies that go with it (or any shawl) so beautifully!
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Shawls are comforting, beautiful, and versatile - and my latest is buttery soft as well. Introducing the Brown Butter Shawl!
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The Brown Butter Shawl is made with Red Heart Soft Essentials Stripes - this was a new yarn for me, but I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. And as soon as I touched it, it jumped into my basket - along with a few friends of course. It's butter soft, and just so yummy.
This is a bulky weight yarn, which means that the Brown Butter Shawl works up in just a few evenings, or one long weekend. And this stitch pattern is both beginner-friendly and always changing - watch how you turn the corner, it might surprise you here and there!
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US - M/N, 9.00mm - Furls Crochet
210 yds Red Heart Soft Essentials Stripes - (100% Acrylic; 5-Bulky; 110 yards/101 m; 4 oz/113 g)
Colorway Shown: Linen Stripe (2 balls)
This yarn has been discontinued. Suggested substitutions include: Mary Maxim Titan, Cascade Yarns Anthem Chunky, Stylecraft That Color Vibe Chunky, Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky Tweed, Lion Brand Hue & Me, and Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes.
Stitch Markers - Clover
Gauge: 7 sts x 5 rows = 4"/10cm in pattern
Finished Size: 42" wide x 20.5" tall
Brown Butter Shawl Tutorial Videos and Charts
NOTE: If desired, substitute the Chainless Starting Double Crochet for the ch-3 at the beginning of each row (shown).
Row 1: Make a magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first dc in this row and throughout pattern), make 6 dc in the ring; turn. (7 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in the next st, place marker (pm) in center dc of the 3 just made, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st; turn. (13 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, dc in each st to marked st, 3 dc in marked st, pm in center dc, dc to last st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (19 dc)
Row 4: Rep Row 3. (25 dc)
Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, *[ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st] 5 times, ch 1, skip 1,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in marked st, pm in ch-2 sp, rep * to **, 3 dc in last st, turn. (18 dc)
Row 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, dc in next 2 sts, [dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next st] 6 times, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, pm in center dc, [dc in next st, dc in next ch-1 sp] 6 times, dc in the next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st; turn. (37 dc)
Row 7: Rep Row 3. (43 dc)
Row 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st] to marked st, ch 1, 3 dc in marked st, pm in center dc, ch 1, [dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1] to last st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (29 dc)
Row 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, dc in each st and ch-1 sp to marked st, 3 dc in marked st, pm in center dc, dc in each st and ch-1 sp to last st, 3 dc in last st; turn. (57 dc)
Row 10: Rep Row 3. (63 dc)
Row 11: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st] 15 times, ch 1, dc in marked st, pm in this dc, ch 1, [dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1] 15 times, 3 dc in last st; turn. (37 dc)
Rows 12 and 13: Rep Row 9 (75 dc) and 10 (81 dc).
Row 14: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st, ch 1, skip 1, [dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1] to marked st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in marked st, pm in ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip 1, rep [ to ] to last st, 3 dc in last st, turn. (46 dc)
Row 15 and 16: Rep Row 9 (93 dc) and Row 10 (99 dc).
Row 17: Rep Row 11. (55 dc)
Row 18 and 19: Rep Row 9 (111 dc) and Row 10 (117 dc).
Row 20: Rep Row 8 (65 dc).
Edging: Ch 1, sc across top of shawl working 2 sc in the side of each row and 1 sc in the magic circle, ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st of Row 20, [skip next st, (sc, dc) in next st] to marked st, (sc, dc) in marked st, (sc, dc) in next st, rep [ to ] to end of Row 20, ch 1, sl st to first sc of Edging, break yarn and finish off.
I hope you enjoy making - and wearing - the Brown Butter Shawl! And if you love the "Shawl Bobbie" shown with it, be sure to check out LickinFlames for more great shawl pins and accessories!
Have you made the Brown Butter Shawl? Tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog on your photos so I can see your photos too!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern. Please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. You are free to make finished items to sell from this pattern - please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Red Heart Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
Welcome to Block #2 for the 2018 Moogly Crochet Along! This week's gorgeous square is courtesy of Julie Yeager Designs!
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In addition to playing with yarn, I also like to play with my Cricut Maker! Alas... I also have to feed my family and clean my house once in a while. I've crocheted lots of helpful things for around the house, but this kitchen mess called for a Quick Cricut Craft - a DIY Dishtowels Bucket!
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I know it doesn't sound possible... but I have too much yarn! So I'm going to give some away!
Hey all! Just a quick note today to say... there won't be a free pattern this week! But I have a quick announcement to share!
A few years ago I shared the way I make a Chainless Starting Double Crochet. And it was a big hit, and I've used it (and recommended it) in dozens of patterns since. But somewhere over the last couple years, I started adding one more step, which I think makes it even better. So I'm dubbing this one the Improved Chainless Starting Double Crochet!
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Whenever I see something crocheted, my first instinct is to touch it - and I really really want to touch the projects in Ashley Leither's new book, Poufs & Pillows, published by Leisure Arts! Ashley sent me a copy to review and giveaway to one very lucky winner - so read on to get a peek inside, and enter to win!
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I recently wrote a post about how to create a no-sew fabric lining using the Cricut Maker. But I needed something to line, and I'd also noticed a need for a few more small pouches/pockets/and organizers in my office, and when I travel. So I whipped this up super fast (and lined it in just minutes) - the Speedy Button Pouch!
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I'm so happy you've decided to join in the 2018 Moogly Crochet Along! I've been absolutely thrilled to have led this CAL for the last few years, and I think it keeps getting better and better. So let's get started with our first block of the year, courtesy of Jessie At Home.
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The MooglyCAL2018 kicks off tomorrow with square #1 - and today I get to announce what yarn I'll be using: Red Heart With Love!
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One of my favorite things about Hookin On Hump Day is discovering new designers and patterns that I'd missed before - and sharing them with all of you! This week's collection is no exception - a wonderful mix of favorites and new faces. Thank you all for joining up again - and thank you for checking out these fantastic links! Now, here's what your clicks picked for this round of HOHD!
Two classic tales get a new interpretation - in crochet! Crochet Stories: L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Crochet Stories: J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan have both been turned into amigurumi patterns and storybooks! Today I get to show off my own copies, and give away a set to one lucky Moogly reader, courtesy of Dover Publications!
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The Modern Luxe Throw is a different take on the crocheted blanket. It's still blankety: cozy, warm, and super cuddly! But it's also very unique - and I'm absolutely in love with the finished result.
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I love the Cobblestone Stitch - it's easy enough for beginners, using only the basic stitches, but it's also fun to crochet and creates great movement when worked in 2 or more colors! Here's how to crochet the Cobblestone Stitch Pattern.
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As I plan projects and posts for 2018, I wanted to take a moment to look back at 2017 - and my favorite crochet patterns for the year. So I've put together a list to share, featuring my own favorite 3 patterns that I designed last year, and favorites from some of my fellow designers, all made with Lion Brand Yarn!
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My friend Kara at Petals to Picots has put together a fantastic Printable Crochet Project Planner - and she's giving one away right here on Moogly!
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The Parkway Scarf is pretty, cozy, and just a little luxurious - and the *perfect* pattern for people who hate weaving in ends! And it's a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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Welcome to 2018! We've loved seeing what you have come up with in 2017 - and put together a "Best Of" Collection too! But now it's time to see what all the amazing designers and crocheters have been up to over the holiday break - new patterns, no projects, and so much gorgeous inspiration! Thank you all for joining up again - and thank you for checking out these fantastic links! Now, for the first official HOHD of 2018!
Over the last few years, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick has become one of my favorite yarns to design with. It looks great, feels fantastic, and works up like a dream. And I'm so glad to be giving away 5 balls of it this month to one lucky Moogly reader!
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What's better than a great big ball of yarn, and a trip to the big city?! Making a set to wear there - the City Lights Hat and Mitts Set! Both free patterns, right here on Moogly!
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I'm heading to New York for a fun/business trip next month, so I wanted to make a new crochet hat and matching mitts - and when I saw Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Bonus Bundles in the City Lights colorway, it was practically fate! But you don't have to travel to New York for this yarn - you can get it at over 800 Michaels stores, Michaels.com, and Lion Brand.com! (Update as of 2025 - this size ball was a short-lived promotion, but you can still get standard-size balls of the same yarn - linked below!)
With the Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Bonus Bundle, you get enough yarn to make this hat and mitts set with just one ball - or you can use two balls of the standard size! Either way, this super bulky set will work up super fast. The hat has some fun loops to add texture and keep it interesting, while the mitts are quick, easy, and cozy!
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US - N, 9mm hook - Furls Crochet
Shown in: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Bonus Bundle (Super Bulky/6/UK: 14-16 ply; 174-212 yds/157-194 m; 10-12 oz)
Colorway Shown: City Lights (1 ball per set) (this size of ball is now discontinued)
Substitute: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky/6/UK: 14-16 ply; 87-106 yds/80-97 m; 5-6 oz)
(Would require 2 balls to make both the hat and mitts)
Stitch Markers - Clover
Pom Pom Maker - Clover (optional)
Gauge: 7 sts x 4 rows = 4" / 10 cm in dc
Sizes:
Small Adult (21" head circumference and 6.5" wrist circumference)
Large Adult (23" head circumference and 7.25" wrist circumference)
Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
Joining Foundation Stitches to Work in the Round
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Double Crochet Decreases (dc2tog)
Gathering Hat Crowns with Long Tails
NOTE:
Hold all ch-10 loops to the front and work tr sts behind them.
If desired, substitute a Chainless Starting Double Crochet for the "ch 3 (counts as first dc)" when indicated.
Rnd 1: FDC 34; join to work in the round (see linked tutorials above). (34 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc in blo of first st, fpdc in next st, *hdc in blo of next st, fpdc in next st; rep from * around, join. (34 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in blo of first st, [fpdc in next st, hdc in blo of next st] 3 times, ch 10, skip next st, [hdc in blo of next st, fpdc in next st] 4 times, ch 10, skip next st, [fpdc in next st, hdc in blo of next st] 3 times, fpdc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, [fpdc in next st, hdc in blo of next st] 4 times, ch 10, skip next st; join. (4 ch-10 loops, 30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), *ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 5 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 6 sts, tr in skipped st 2 rows below,** dc in next st; rep from * finishing last rep at **, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 30 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, *tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 5 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st,** dc in next 6 sts, rep from * finishing last rep at ** with 5 sts rem, dc in last 5 sts, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 30 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 5 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st,** dc in next 6 sts; rep from * finishing last rep at ** with 3 sts rem, dc in last 3 sts, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 30 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, *tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 5 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st,** dc in next 6 sts; rep from * finishing last rep at ** with 1 st rem, dc in last st; join. (4 ch-10 loops, 30 sts)
Rnd 8: Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next st, *dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 5 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st,** dc in next 2 sts; rep from * finishing last rep at **, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 28 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 3, *ch 10, skip next st, dc in next st, dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below,** dc in next st; rep from * finishing last rep at **, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 24 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 3, *tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 8, skip next st, dc in next st, dc2tog,** dc in next st, rep from * finishing last rep at **, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 20 sts)
Rnd 11: Braid the loops (see linked tutorial above) and use stitch markers to secure the loops from Rnd 10 in place, then ch 2 and dc in next st (counts as first dc2tog), *sc in next ch-10 loop, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below,** dc2tog twice; rep from * finishing last rep at ** with 2 sts rem, dc2tog, join. (16 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 2 and dc in next st (counts as first dc2tog), dc2tog around; join and break yarn leaving a long tail. Use the tail to gather the crown closed (see linked tutorial above). (8 sts) Add pom pom if desired.
Rnd 1: FDC 38; join to work in the round (see linked tutorials above). (38 sts)
Rnd 2 and 3: Ch 1, hdc in blo of first st, fpdc in next st, *hdc in blo of next st, fpdc in next st; rep from * around, join. (38 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc in blo of first st, [fpdc in next st, hdc in blo of next st] 3 times, fpdc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, [fpdc in next st, hdc in blo of next st] 4 times, fpdc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, [fpdc in next st, hdc in blo of next st] 4 times, ch 10, skip next st, [hdc in blo of next st, fpdc in next st] 4 times, hdc in blo of next st, ch 10, skip next st; join. (4 ch-10 loops, 34 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), *ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 7 sts, tr in skipped st 2 rows below,** dc in next st; rep from * finishing last rep at **, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 34 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, *tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st,** dc in next 7 sts, rep from * finishing last rep at ** with 6 sts rem, dc in last 6 sts, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 34 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st,** dc in next 7 sts; rep from * finishing last rep at ** with 4 sts rem, dc in last 4 sts, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 34 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, *tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st,** dc in next 7 sts; rep from * finishing last rep at ** with 2 sts rem, dc in last 2 sts; join. (4 ch-10 loops, 34 sts)
Rnd 9: Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next st, *dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 10, skip next st,** dc in next 2 sts; rep from * finishing last rep at **, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 32 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 3, *ch 10, skip next st, dc in next st, dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below,** dc in next st; rep from * finishing last rep at **, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 28 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 3, *tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in next st, ch 8, skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog,** dc in next st, rep from * finishing last rep at **, join. (4 ch-10 loops, 24 sts)
Rnd 12: Braid the loops (see linked tutorial above) and use stitch markers to secure the loops from Rnd 11 in place, then ch 2 and dc in next st (counts as first dc2tog), *sc in next ch-10 loop, tr in next skipped st 2 rows below, dc in the next st,** dc2tog twice; rep from * finishing last rep at ** with 2 sts rem, dc2tog, join. (20 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 2 and dc in next st (counts as first dc2tog), dc2tog around; join and break yarn leaving a long tail. Use the tail to gather the crown closed (see linked tutorial above). (10 sts) Add pom pom if desired.
Rnd 1: FDC 12(14); join to work in the round (see linked tutorials above). (12(14) sts)
Rnd 2 and 3(4): Ch 1, hdc in blo of first st, fpdc in next st, *hdc in blo of next st, fpdc in next st; rep from * around, join. (12(14) sts)
Rnd 4(5): Ch 3 (counts as first st here and throughout), dc in each rem st around; join. (12(14) sts)
Rnd 5(6): Ch 3, dc in first (same) st, dc in each rem st until 1 st rem, 2 dc in last st; join. (14(16) sts)
Rnd 6(7): Ch 3, dc in next 4(5) sts, 2 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 5(6) sts; join. (14(16) sts)
Rnd 7(8): Repeat Row 4(5). (14(16) sts)
Rnd 8(9): Repeat Row 4(5), break yarn. (14(16) sts)
I just love the colors of the City Lights Set - such a fun colorway! And I also love that it took just one Bonus Bundle to make the entire set!
I hope you enjoy making it too - if you share photos, please tag me on Instagram or Twitter @mooglyblog so I can see them too! I love seeing what you make with Moogly patterns. ♥
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