Double-Crochet Beanie with Scallop Edging and Flower Applique

Surprise, surprise...  This one is for me!  The last snow storm made me realize:  I need a winter hat!

This project was super simple.  Ready for this?

1)  I followed Oombawka's medium pattern for the Simple Double Crochet Beanie using a size G crochet hook and some leftover Red Heart Super Saver with Love yarn in maroon.

2)  I added a tried-and-true pattern for small scallop edging that I learned from the How to Crochet blog (see how awesome it looked on this Granny Square Baby Blanket?!).

3)  I added a flower applique which was actually part of Aesthetic Nest's Crochet Baby Cloche Tutorial, which I followed once before to create this Newborn Hat with Flower.

The beanie comes down about 7-1/2 inches and is 21 inches around at the opening.  The flower is 4 inches in diameter and juts out less than 1/2 inch.

I'm loving this winter hat, although I'm hoping I don't have many more opportunities to wear it-- I'm ready for spring to arrive!

Keep warm and happy hooking,
Jilliane


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Leonardo TMNT Beanie Mask

My husband is a big fan of TMNT (and a kid at heart!) so I just couldn't resist crocheting this beanie mask as a Christmas present.

I used a size "I" crochet hook with Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn in Royal and Kelly Green.

I followed the Crochet Ninja Turtle Mask Hat pattern by Holyjeans and My Favorite Things.  It was listed as a child size, but I agree with the author that it's actually an adult size.  The beanie measures 22 inches around and 9 inches tall (mask to tip of hat).

Hope this provides some inspiration for your next project!

Happy hooking,
Jilliane


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Leaping Stripes & Blocks Newborn Beanie

My cousin, Daisy and her husband are expecting their first child in late-April, so I decided to make crochet a matching blanket and beanie for the little guy.

After crocheting the beanie, I was feeling skeptical about the sizing, so I made some adjustments and crocheted a second smaller beanie.  Throughout the blog, I'll refer to the baby beanie and the newborn beanie.

For both beanies, I used the same three colors of yarn as I did with the matching blanket-- Red Heart Super Saver in Dark Orchid, Red Heart Super Saver in Turqua, and Red Heart with Love in Pewter.  And once again, I followed Moogly's Leaping Stripes and Blocks pattern.

Here are my notes for the newborn beanie:  
I used a size G crochet hook.  After completing Round 3 (36 stitches), I skipped ahead to Round 5 of the leaping blocks section.  After completing Rounds 5-10 of the leaping blocks pattern, I skipped ahead to Round 13.  For the edging, I crocheted only 3 chains.

The newborn beanie measures about 5-1/2 inches tall and 13 inches around.

Here are my notes for the baby beanie:
I used a size "I" crochet hook.  After completing Round 3 (36 stitches), I skipped ahead to Round 5 of the leaping blocks section.

The baby beanie measures about 7-1/2 inches tall and 15 inches around.

I am so excited to see the handsome little guy wearing his beanies!  Hope this gives you some inspiration for your next project.  Happy hooking!

Jilliane

Update:  Alcott Jameson was born on March 31!

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