Plaid Pussyhat!

So I was late to jump on the plaid bandwagon, so why not add one fad to another? Here's the plaid pussyhat pattern (try saying that 5 times fast!)
If you'd like to check out my other plaid hat, please go see my purple slouchy hat:http://www.tomboynanny.com/2017/09/the-plaid-fad-slouchy-hat.html

Anyway, I used 3 colors of worsted weight yarn. I used Red Heart's Petal Pink as Color A and Pretty 'n' Pink as Color B. Color C was a Vanna's Choice yarn... I sadly don't remember the exact name, but it is also worsted weight. Basically pick 3 yarns that are close in color. The lightest should be Color A, the darkest should be Color C.

Also, you will need a size H crochet hook.

Each round is not continuous, you will slip stitch at the end. 

The chains at the beginning are NEVER counted as a stitch.


With color A, chain 70, slip stitch into the first chain.
1. Ch, (Color A: hdc 5x, Color B: hdc 5x) 7x
2. - 3. Repeat row 1.
4. Ch, (Color B: hdc 5x, Color C: hdc 5x) 7x
5. - 6. Repeat row 4.
7. - 9. Repeat row 1.
10. - 12. Repeat row 4.
13. - 15. Repeat row 1.
16. - 18. Repeat row 4.
19. - 21. Repeat row 1.
22. With Color C for the rest of the hat: Ch 2, (dc 33x, dc2tog) 2x
23. Ch 2, (fpdc 2x, bpdc 2x) 17x
24. Repeat row 23.

Fasten off and weave in your ends. With Color A, sew the top of your hat (the original chains) together to lay your work flat. If you'd like, sew across the corners to make your "ears" a bit more distinct. Enjoy!


The Plaid Fad: A Slouchy Hat

So plaid is supposed to be big this fall, and I've seen a ton of plaid crocheted items. Well, here's my take on a slouchy hat! It works up very warm and cozy, without being too tight on the old noggin.

I made this one in purple, and I really like how it looks when you pick three colors that are similar.
Want to make your own? I've written up the pattern, and it's available on


Woven Cable Scarf

Materials Needed:
Worsted weight yarn (shown here in Lion Brand Pound of Love in Denim. The Pound of Love yarn is exactly the right amount for the entire set with the Woven Cable Slouchy Hat and Woven Cable Fingerless Gloves!)
Size H crochet hook

Stitches used:
Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
Fpdc: front post double crochet
Fptr: front post treble crochet

Notes:
Each row should have 24 stitches throughout.
Always place your fpdcs on the next set of fpdcs, unless it says to skip them. When that happens, the fptrs will be around the SKIPPED fpdcs in two rows later.
When fpdcs need to be BEHIND, put your hook behind the fptrs you just created, and make your fpdcs.

Pattern:
1.     Ch 25, skip the first stitch, sc across
2.     Ch, sc across
3.     Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc, (fpdc2x, sc 4x, fpdc 2x) 2x, sc, fpdc 2x, sc
4.     Ch, sc across
5.     Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, (sc 2x, fpdc 2x) 4x, sc 2x, fpdc 2x, sc
6.     Ch, sc across
7.     Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 3x, fpdc 4x, sc 4x, fpdc 4x, sc 3x, fpdc 2x, sc
8.     Ch, sc across
9.     Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 4x, skip fpdcs, fpdc 2x, sc 6x, skip fpdcs, fpdc 2x, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, sc
10.  Ch, sc across
11.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 3x, fpdc 2x, fptr 2x, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, fptr 2x, sc 3x, fpdc 2x, sc
12.  Ch, sc across
13.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, (sc 2x, fpdc 2x) 5x, sc
14.  Ch, sc across
15.  Ch, (sc, fpdc 2x) 2x, sc 4x, fpdc 4x, sc 4x, (fpdc 2x, sc) 2x
16.  Ch, sc across
17.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 2x, fpdc 2x, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, skip fpdcs, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, sc 2x, fpdc 2x, sc
18.  Ch, sc across
19.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 3x, fpdc 2x, sc 2x, fptr 2x, fpdc 2x BEHIND, sc 2x, fpdc 2x, sc 3x, fpdc 2x, sc
20.  Ch, sc across
21.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 4x, fpdc 4x, sc 2x, fpdc 4x, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, sc
22.  Ch, sc across
23.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 5x, skip fpdcs, fpdc 2x, sc 4x, skip fpdcs, fpdc 2x, sc 5x, fpdc 2x, sc
24.  Ch, sc across
25.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, fptr 2x, sc 2x, fpdc 2x, fptr 2x, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, sc
26.  Ch, sc across
27.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 3x, (fpdc 2x, sc 2x, fpdc 2x) 2x, sc 3x, fpdc 2x, sc
28.  Ch, sc across
29.  Ch, sc, fpdc 2x, sc 2x, fpdc 2x, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, skip fpdcs, sc 4x, fpdc 2x, sc 2x, fpdc 2x, sc
30.  Ch, sc across
31.  Ch, (sc, fpdc 2x) 2x, sc 4x, fptr 2x, fpdc 2x BEHIND, sc 4x, (fpdc 2x, sc) 2x
32.  Ch, sc across
Repeat rows 2-31 10 times (or until your scarf is the length you desire).
Ch, sc across.
Cut your remaining yarn into 12-inch strands. Using your crochet hook, pull the strands halfway through the stitches in your first row and your last row to create tassels. This will help the ends of your scarf from curling up on itself.
Enjoy your scarf, and don’t forget to make the matching gloves and hat!

Craft Show Essentials: Mannequin Head

If you've ever done a craft show, a mannequin head can definitely come in handy. They help your customers see how your hat, headband, or other headpiece looks - but without actually trying it on.

I don't have a ton of space in my tiny apartment, and I don't want to go out shopping for a mannequin.  But what I do have is yarn and fiberfill stuffing! So I created my own pattern!
Adult sized
Adult sized head can be found on Etsy, Ravelry, or Craftsy.

Child sized
Child sized head can be found on Etsy, Ravelry, or Craftsy.

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