Monday, April 7, 2014

Baby Kisses-Crochet Baby Hat-Free Pattern




Introduction: This is a sweet little pattern for a boy or girl, and depending on which way you look at it, you can see an X shape or a Diamond shape, I can see the X shape and have therefore called the hat pattern, baby kisses xxx. The shape is formed by skipping a stitch, making 2 st's then coming back to work in the skipped st, the other half of the stitch is made similar, but you skip 2 st's, make a st, then come in from behind the st just made and make the 2 skipped st's, that way the elongated stitch stands out as a 3d effect and makes the X or the diamond.

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6
Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner +
Tension: medium
Time: approx 1.5 hours
Stitches used:
Sl st = slip stitch
Ch = chain
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc  double crochet
Fpdc = front post dc
Bpdc = back post dc



Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.
BEGIN:
Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring
Row 1, ch 2, work 10 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)
(Increase in every st)
Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc in same space as join, work 2 dc in each st to end of the round, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (20 dc)
(Increase in every 2nd st)
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (30 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)
Row 4, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (40 dc)
(Increase in every 4th st)
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (50 dc) approx 13.5 inch circumference, new born size, stop increases and go onto row 7
(Increase in every 5th st)
Row 6,
ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in next 3 dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (60 dc) 3 to 6 month size, stop increases and go onto next row
Row 7, ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (new born,50 dc/60 dc 3 to 6 months)
Pattern Rows: Row 1 and Row 2 form pattern, they are the reverse of each other, this will form an X shape or diamond shape pattern, depends on the way you look at it.
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the skipped dc, skip 2 dc, work 1 dc in next dc, (now coming in from behind the dc just made and working into the skipped st's), work 1 dc into the 1st skipped dc, work 1 dc into the 2nd skipped dc, *work 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the skipped dc, skip 2 dc, work 1 dc in next dc, (now coming in from behind the dc just made and working into the skipped st's), work 1 dc into the 1st skipped dc, work 1 dc into the 2nd skipped dc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (50 dc/60 dc)
Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 2 dc, work 1 dc in next dc, (now coming in from behind the dc just made and working into the skipped st's), work 1 dc into the 1st skipped dc, work 1 dc into the 2nd skipped dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the skipped dc, *work 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, skip 2 dc, work 1 dc in next dc, (now coming in from behind the dc just made and working into the skipped st's), work 1 dc into the 1st skipped dc, work 1 dc into the 2nd skipped dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the skipped dc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (50 dc/60 dc)
You can end the pattern on row 1 or row 2

For newborn size, repeat pattern rows until hat measures approx 4.5 inches (approx 5 rows of pattern)
For 3 to 6 month size, repeat pattern rows until hat measures approx 5.5 inches (approx 6 rows of pattern)
Hat Edge: Both Sizes
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (50 dc/60 dc)
Row 2, ch 2, *work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work a bpdc around the next dc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc of this round (50 dc/60 dc)

For newborn size, Row 3, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around, finish off and sew in ends
Row 3, repeat row 2

Row 4, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around, finish off and sew in ends 

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood
2014.
You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern
I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use
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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Easy Textured Hat Pattern-For baby



To fit 3 months. For newborn size use a 3.5 mm hook and make your hat length approx 4.5 inches prior to hat edge

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Introduction: This little hat was designed with the male child in mind, nothing too fancy, just a little texture and a very simple technique makes this the perfect recipe, for a quick and attractive hat for the little man in your life. A sc, ch, sc, is all that it takes! Once you are comfortable with the way the hat is made, it may be time for you to experiment with adding more colors, a fine way to use up left over yarn or co-ordinate colors to match a favorite outfit you have. cats rockin crochet

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 
Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner
Tension: medium
Time: approx 1.5 hours
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Sc = single crochet
Begin:
Ch 4 and sl st into 1st ch to form a circle, or make a magic ring
Rnd 1: ch 1, work 8 sc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (8 sc)
Rnd 2: ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (16 sc)
Rnd 3: ch 1, work 1 sc in first sc, work 2 sc in next sc, *work 1 sc in next sc, work 2 sc in next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (24 sc)
Rnd 4: ch 1, *work 1 sc into each of the next 2 sc, work 2 sc in next sc* repeat from *to* to end,
to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (32 sc)
Row 5: ch 1, *work 1 sc into each of the next 3 sc, work 2 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (40 sc)
Row 6: ch 1, *work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sc, work 2 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (48 sc)
Rnd 7: ch 1, *work 1 sc into each of the next 5 sc, work 2 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (56 sc) 13.5 inches head circumference
Rnd 8: ch 1, work 1 sc in each sc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (56 sc)
Rnd 9: ch 1, work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in 1st sc, skip the next sc, *work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the next sc, skip the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the ch 1 space between the first 2 sc (56 sc)
Rnd 10: ch 1, work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the next sc, *skip 1 sc work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the ch 1 space between the first 2 sc (56 sc)
Continue with rnd 10 until work measures approx 5.5 inches in length, you must make a join into the very 1st sc of the round on your last row of the simple textured pattern


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Hat Edge: work a little loosely, or your hat edge will be too tight
Rnd 1, ch 1, work 1 sc into the very 1st sc, work 1 sc in each sc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (56 sc)

Repeat rnd 1, 3 to 4 more times (or continue for length desired), do not break off yarn if you are making the decorative band
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Optional:
Making the decorative band:
Row 1: ch 5, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 ch, turn
Row 2: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, turn
Repeat row 2: 22 more times, (24 rows total), leave a tail for sewing the tag to the hat edge, begin sewing the 1st row of the tag, then straighten up your work and sew the last row to the hat edge, if you have enough yarn sew your tag in place, add a button on each end of the tag for decoration

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Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood
2014.
You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern
I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use
Please link back to this pattern if you use it


Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Baby Rails- A Free Crochet Pattern


 
Introduction: I called this hat baby rails as it looks a little like train tracks, I first made one for my new born grandson Jack, I wanted a masculine looking hat for a boy, he looked so cute in his baby rails hat that I had to write the pattern for it. I love the look of the fpdc and bpdc together, wide or narrow gaps between each stitch give such a uniformed and neat look, I'm sure your little boy will look so smart in his baby rails hat. Free crochet pattern below.
To fit: 2 sizes, new born to 3 months, 3 to 9 months

Hook size: AU 4mm, US G/6
Yarn: AU 8 ply, US dk, approx 100 gms
US crochet terms used
Skill level: Beginner +
Tension: medium
Time: approx 2 hours
Stitches used:
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet

Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.
BEGIN:
Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)
(Increase in every st)
Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (24 dc)
(Increase in every 2nd st)
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (36 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)
Row 4, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into the next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (48 dc) for new born to 3 months stop increases here and go onto the pattern approx 13.5 inch circumference
(Increase in every 4th st)
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (60 dc) for 3 to 9 months stop increases, approx 15.5 inch circumference
Row 6, for size 3 to 6 months only, ch 2, work 2 dc in same place as join, *work 1 dc in each of next 14 dc, work 2 dc in next dc,* repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 1 dc in each of the next 14 dc, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (64 dc)



Pattern Row. The pattern is an 8 st count that needs to be multiplied by an even number, for the look desired.
the ch 2 is not counted as a st
Row 1, ch 2,(do not work into the ch 2 of the previous row) *work 1 fpdc around each of the next 4 dc, work 1 bpdc around each of the next 4 dc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the top of the 1st fpdc of this round
Row 2, ch 2,(do not work into the ch 2 of the previous row) *work 1 fpdc around each of the next 4 fpdc, work 1 bpdc around each of the next 4 bpdc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the top of the 1st fpdc of this round.
For newborn to 3 month size, repeat row 2 until your hat measures approx 4.5 inches in length, then continue onto the rib edging
For 3 to 9 months size, repeat row 2 until your hat measures approx 5.5 inches in length, then continue onto the rib edging
Rib Edging
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around each of the next 2 st's, work 1 bpdc around each of the next 2 st's* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the top of the 1st fpdc of this round.
Row 2, to row 3, repeat row 1 of rib edging (or continue for length desired)
Row 4, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the 1st hdc of this round, finish off and sew in ends


 Rachelle Herron, say's
"Loving this pattern from Cathy Wood at Cats Rockin Crochet. It is quick and easy and has awesome texture. I used some leftover Panda soft I had"

Rachelle has done it again!
Why not team the baby rails hat pattern with the one piece bootie pattern, they look fantastic together! Thank you Rachelle.

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood
2014.
You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern
I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use
Please link back to this pattern if you use it

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Free Crochet Patterns For Boys



Where to find free crochet patterns for boys

There does not seem to be a very large selection of free crochet patterns for boys available, yet some of the patterns I did find are of high quality along with the cute factor.
I have put a selection of a few that I have found here and as I find more I will up date the list.
You can find this little beauty at Red Heart, free crochet pattern
Here is one for the older boy from Red Heart too, free crochet pattern
This is a baby hooded cardigan by LisaAuch, free crochet pattern
A sweater for junior, I can see many colour options, free crochet pattern
How about an aviator hat? by LisaAuch, free crochet pattern
This little baby to 3 months is so cute, free crochet pattern
A really easy to make newborn vest, free crochet pattern
A floppy brim army hat, with various sizes, free crochet patternboys-floppy-brimmed-army-hat1
Cats-Rockin-Crochet sharing, free crochet patterns for boys.