This blanket is using a very simple stitch. It is easy way to create interesting texture and a bit different to the usual crochet stitches. The blanket is worked in rows on the long side, alternating half double crochet row with single crochet in back loop only. Materials Yarn: I crochet the mittens and the hat with Big Merino from Drops Design but you could use any soft yarn of your preference. Crochet Hook Size: 6mm (please check the requirements of the yarn you are using) Yarn needle Abbreviation used yo = yarn over ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet FPdc = front post double crochet BPdc = back post double crochet Body of the blanket To start chain any even number of stitche. Mine is 114 stitches. Row 1: Hdc in the third chain from the hook, *skip one ch, hdc in the next ch, hdc around the previous hdc*. Repeat from * to * until there is just one stitch left
I wanted to crochet cabled hat for some time now and finally I have it ready. The pattern is for approximately 0-6 months old babies. The brim is very stretchy, which is good and the hat fits for longer. The hat is worked from the brim up to the top. The brim is worked in rows then joined together and folded. The hat is worked onto the brim and in the round. Beginning chains do not count as the 1st stitch for each round (and row) throughout the pattern. For example, at the end of a round, sl st join to the 1st stitch of the round not the beginning chain Difficulty level: Intermediate Size: 0-6 Circumference measurements notes: The measurements for the circumference are taken at the brim. The brim is stretchy and it is with few inches (cm) smaller than the head circumference for a nice and snug fit. Height measurements notes: The height is measured from the brim to the top after the brim is folded. Tension: The exact tension is not essential but it