Slightly Slouchy Beanie - Free Crochet Pattern by The Hippy Hooker!

Hello Hookers!!

I realize it's been a long time since sharing anything, and I'm so sorry for that! This year has been tough on me to say the least, but it's finally crochet season again and that means my hook is on the move constantly!

I've never really been into making a lot of hats. If you've noticed, most of my patterns are bags, gloves, ear warmers, and cozies. I've been instantly drawn to those things from the start, and I've always had a difficult time making hats.

I'm glad to say I've moved way past my 'hat hating' phase, and have come up with some great simple free patterns for you all!! I have long hair now, and I love the way it looks when I have an adorable beanie to show off.

So here it is, a super simple, slightly slouchy crocheted beanie. I hope you enjoy! As always, any questions or comments can be left if you need any help or enjoyed the pattern so much you'd like to see more like it!

Materials: 

J Hook

1 Skein Worsted Weight Yarn

Stitch Abbreviations:

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

sl st - slip stitch

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2(does NOT count as first dc, here and throughout), make 10 dc in the magic circle. sl st to first dc to complete the round.

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. sl st to first dc to complete the round.

Round 3: ch 2, 1 dc in first st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st* Repeat ** around. sl st to first dc to complete the round.

Round 4: ch 2, 1 dc in first st and next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 st* Repeat ** around. sl st to first dc to complete the round.

Round 5: ch 2, 1 dc in first st and next 2 st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 st* Repeat ** around. sl st to first dc to complete the round.

Round 6: ch 2, 1 dc in first st and next 5 st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 6 st* Repeat ** around. sl st to first dc to complete the round.

Round 7-13: ch 2, 1 dc in first st and each st around. sl st to first dc to complete the round.

Round 14-16: ch 1, 1 sc in first st and each st around. sl st to first dc to complete the round.

Finish off, weave in the ends, and enjoy your new hat! :D

Super Simple Fingerless Gloves: Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello everyone! I've been getting a LOT of likes on my Facebook page and I just wanted to take a minute and say hi (: and also thank all of my wonderful readers. Without you I don't think I would be motivated to post so much. Thank you for keeping me motivated and inspired to keep going every day!

Simple Stash Buster Fingerless Gloves Free Pattern!

These fingerless gloves were my attempt to use up some of the pretty sock yarn I had lying around. After organizing my yarn room this past week, I discovered so much more than I thought I had! I loved this green and purple yarn, but I wasn't quite sure what to do with it on its own. So I headed over to my "wall of yarn", chose a light cream color, and got to work!

Fingerless gloves are my go-to pattern right now, they're easy and quick to make. With a bigger hook and simple stitches, you can pop on a tv show and have a pair done in no time!

Fingerless Gloves! Free Pattern Link

I've been searching for a quick and easy pattern for some fingerless gloves, and I think I've found it! I made mine in a burnt orange color, and I can't wait to wear them! 

 

Newborn Pink and Brown Striped Beanie

Just thought I would share with you guys this adorable beanie I finished a few days ago! I love the brown and pink together, and the bow just pulls it all together.

The beanie was made using Repeat Crafter Me's owl hat pattern.
The bow can be found here. 

I also listed this hat in my Etsy shop here.

Chunky iPad Sleeve - Free Pattern

Do you ever find yourself with some chunky yarn and not know what to make with it? Sure you could do a hat or scarf, but how predictable is that? (not to mention I'm horrible at making hats)

So after searching and searching for something to make I decided to just make something of my own. I decided an iPad sleeve would be nice, something I can slip my iPad into and not have to worry about it getting bumped or scratched. The chunky yarn works perfect for this! It gives a lot more padding than your standard worsted weight yarn would.

The pattern is pretty simple, but I figured I'd share it anyways for those beginners that are looking for something quick and easy to make. You could easily resize this to fit a kindle, nook, or other tablet as well by chaining the width of your tablet instead of the recommended number of chains.

Chunky iPad Sleeve

Ribbed Headband/Ear Warmer - Free Crochet Pattern

Ever since making the granny stripe headband, I've been wearing them every time I leave the house! My hair is almost always up in a bun, so I don't usually wear hats. Therefore these headbands that double as earwarmers are perfect for me. I hope there are others out there like me!

My only problem with the granny stripe headband is, although it keeps my head sufficiently warm, it does have holes in it. I foresee this being a problem in the future, so I decided to whip up something a little more warm and cozy.

This headband (like most of my patterns) is fully customizable to you. You decide how wide you want it, how big (or small!) to make it, and of course, whatever pretty color you want on it also! Add a flower or other embellishment, or leave it as is. Its completely up to you!

This headband uses a few 'fancy' stitches if you're a beginner. But don't be intimidated just yet! I've included some video tutorials so you can really get the hang of it. Once you learn them, you can make all kinds of advanced looking goodies! (seriously though, isn't it fun to impress your family and friends?!)

Ribbed Headband/Ear Warmer Pattern

Materials

I Hook (5.5mm) 

Worsted Weight Yarn

Special Stitches (click on the link for a video tutorial!)

Foundation Single Crochet  - FSC

Front Post Double Crochet - FPDC

FSC 47 (or adjust to fit comfortably around your head)

CH 1, turn. SC down each FSC. Join to your first SC to make a round.

CH 3, DC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to CH 3 to complete the round.

CH 3, *FPDC in post of next DC in previous row. DC in next st.* Repeat around. End with a FPDC, and slip stitch into the ch 3 to complete the round.

Repeat the previous row until your headband is as wide as you like.

Ch 1, SC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to complete the round.

Repeat previous row once more. 

Finish off and weave in ends.

I hope you enjoy the end result as much as I do! Try experimenting with different a different sized hook or a different yarn weight. I'd love to see what you come up with!