The slouchy beanie!
Pattern
Available here on Little Things Blogged
Materials
Worsted weight yarn
4.5mm hook (I'm using a 5.5mm because I actually don't have that size. Weird.)
Time frame
We will be linking up December 30th
Stitches to know
Double crochet (video tutorial)
Single crochet through back loop - sc tbl is her abbreviation in the pattern. (video tutorial)
How to change color (video tutorial). I wish I had my own video camera because I'd show you the way I do it. I can't find a good enough video that I like and that shows how I do it, but this one is close enough.
Helpful tips to get you started
-The pattern says to start with a chain but you can very well start with a magic ring so the hole can be closed up tight. Click for my photo tutorial on how to make a magic ring.
-If you want to add a pom pom, here's a good video tutorial on how to make one.
If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below! The whole point of these crochet-alongs is to work together so if you are having problems we can all help each other out!
If you are participating, feel free to grab a button to share the word!
We are also using the hashtag #CrochetAlong to chat about our progress on Twitter.
We are also using the hashtag #CrochetAlong to chat about our progress on Twitter.
Hello there! New follower from the Totally Awesome Blog Hop. Your blog is adorable, and I'm loving this post especially. Need to get back to my yarns ...
ReplyDeleteHooray for the beanie! I haven't made a hat yet.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Making this one for ME!!! :D
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I like this one! I might have to follow along! ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is a really nice one!
ReplyDeleteSooooo cute! I totally need to learn how to crochet.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll try this one! It will be my first time for the Crochet-Along:)
ReplyDeleteEeee!!! So excited. :D I'll start on mine tonight, gulp! Haha. I WILL complete this. I. Will.
ReplyDeleteTo the yarn shop!
ReplyDeleteThis should be my goal this year, to learn how to crochet or knit. I am so not into teaching myself things! But Iove handmade things! -Jessica L
ReplyDeleteI'm in! This looks fun!! :D
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I'm in!
ReplyDeleteMust be eager to participate making a wooly hat in the middle of summer!!
How do buttons work? Where do I put it and how do I get it there? Any tips?
if you have a blog, just copy and paste the code and put it in your sidebar somewhere :)
ReplyDeleteI was so excited I started last night and finished this morning! I'll be adding the button to my blog right now. citygirlslashhippiemom.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteawesome! the link up will be the 30th where you can share your hat :)
ReplyDeleteyay-made one for my son-adorable. now i'm on to the next one for my bil who's got a fairly large head-i'm using worsted w/an h hook=think it'll work? any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteawesome! and yea i think it will work.
ReplyDeleteOoo, just tried it, and it worked - yay.
ReplyDeleteStill deliberating over colours for the hat though!
I'm almost done with mine! :D Need to crochet faster!!
ReplyDeleteThis project inspired me to make my first toque! If I'm being honest, I didn't think I was capable of doing such a thing and that's why I have never tried. But, I finally did and I'm really stoked to say, last night I sat down, came to this page, went to the pattern, realized I couldn't read it and rather than giving up, I went to a YouTube video and made a similar, but different, toque. And, then, I made a second one.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I didn't do the exact project you set out for people, I still want to thank you for being the jumping off point for me. I have been crocheting straight lines for years, never straying from scarves, blankets and headbands. I'm so stoked that I have finally taken the leap into something more.
So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, thanks for the inspiration. You're awesome, Alycia.
:):) thank you so much! that makes me incredibly happy because this is exactly why i started having these crochet alongs, to get people inspired to learn or to give crochet another chance. i failed miserably on my first few tries and i know the frustration. but when you finally learn to do it the feeling is amazing! and i give all the credit to youtube videos. without them i wouldn't have the patience to learn.
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