Sunday, August 26, 2012

BOSSY FEDORA PATTERN

 THE BOSSY FEDORA HAT PATTERN
This pattern was created by LaTanya Buckner of Cafe Crochet Designs




 Materials needed:
1 7oz skein of acrylic yarn (2 skeins if you will be using two strands for the brim)
Size "I" hook
Tapesty needle



Size I hook
Chain 3, join, chain 1 (this will not count as a stitch)
Note: This hat will be done in continuous rounds, only join where indicated. You may use a marker to mark the beginning of a new round)
R-1 10 hdc in the ring
R-2 2 hdc in each stitch around (20 hdc)
R-3 1 hdc in the first stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch. *1 hdc in next stitch, 2
hdc in next stitch. Repeat * to end. (30 hdc)
R-4 1 hdc in next two stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch. *1 hdc in next two stitch,
2 hdc in next. Repeat * to end. (40 hdc)
R-5 1 hdc in next three stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch. *1hdc in next three
stitch, 2 hdc in next. Repeat * to end. (50 hdc)
R-6 1 hdc in the next four stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch. *1 hdc in next
four stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat * to end (60 hdc)
(this is the end of the increasing rounds)
7-20 1 hdc in each stitch around (60 hdc)
R-21 1 hdc in each stitch around. Slip stitch, join.


Making the brim
(using 2 strands of yarn optional)

R-22 (in front loops only for this round) 1 sc in join stitch, 2 sc in next. *1sc
in next stitch, 2sc in next stitch. Repeat * until you have 88sc total.
Join, chain 1.
R-23 1sc in join stitch and in each stitch around. Join, ch1.
R-24 1 sc in first 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next. *1 sc in first five stitches , 2sc
in next. Repeat * to end. Join, ch 1 (102 sc)
R-25 1sc in each stitch to end. Join, ch 1 (102 sc)
R-26 1 sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next *1sc in the next 6 stitches,
2sc in the next. Repeat * to end. Join, ch 1
R-27 1sc in each stitch to end. Join, fasten off.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

LaTanya's Easy Shrug Pattern by Cafe Crochet Designs

This is an easy and simple shrug sweater pattern that I created for those who would like to crochet a shrug that is simple yet easy to understand while following the pattern. Once you learn the basics you can always create your own style by using other stitches instead of the Half Double Crochet I used to make this pattern. You can always add longer sleeves or a collar. Enjoy the pattern.


                                                          LATANYA’S EASY SHRUG
                              This pattern was created by LaTanya Bucker of CafĂ© Crochet Designs




Size “K” hook
Chain 95
Row 1         1hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook. 1 hdc in each chain. Ch 1, turn
Row 2-24   1hdc in each stitch. Ch 1, turn
Row 25      1sc in each stitch to end. Fasten off.

Fold work in half the long way and stitch the ends together to form sleeves. Sew sleeve
up to the arm pits but not too far so it will not be tight around the armpit but not too
loose. Weave in ends.
Note: Shrug measures 13 inches in width. If it needs to be bigger (wider) then add more
rows.


I added a longer sleeve & Fun Fir to this shrug
Here is a shrug I made for myself. I added a ruffle collar and a border around the sleeves