Crochet Crazy Stitchin & Sippin: Free Crochet Pattern Hat & Neck Warmer

Crochet Crazy Stitchin & Sippin: Free Crochet Pattern Hat & Neck Warmer

Charleston Row Afghan

I'm about half way done with my Charleston Row Afghan. It turned out to be a big project, but I'm pleased with the way it's coming out. I have been having issues with my digital camera so I'm going to exchange it tomorrow after chemo. Then I will be able to post pictures more often. Hugs!

Yarn Shopping!!!

I went to pick up some yarn today and I found some ZEBRA yarn!!! I've never seen any yarn like this before. I'm soooo excited! I can't wait to finish my Charleston Row afghan and get my hook into the zebra yarn I bought. Happy Hooking! Hugs!!!

Free Crochet Pattern For Charleston Row Afghan Coming Soon!

I am about one third finished with my Charleston Row afghan. It is turning out great! I had googled it to see if there were any patterns out there for anything like this afghan, but there was nothing. This afghan is going to be a one of a kind. Can't wait to post the pictures and the FREE pattern for you! Hugs!!!

Charleston Row Afghan

I'm soooo excited. I went yarn shopping for my Charleston Row afghan. I can't wait to get started on it tomorrow. I'll let you know how this afghan is progressing and I'll post pictures as soon as it's completed! Hugs!

Is There A Cure?

I just keep thinking ... Just one more stitch, just one more row, just one more row. I'm not eating like I should. I'm not sleeping like I should. What's a Hooker to do? But, I'm a Happy Hooker! Is there a cure for this? Wait a minute! I don't want to be cured. Hooking makes me happy! Designing crochet and giving away free crochet patterns makes me happy!

Can't wait to get out of chemo and home to crochet!

I'm at my chemo treatment today. I have a rash on my chest and arms that is caused by my chemo, Taxol. The nurse said I will have this rash as long as I'm on Taxol. It itches and is very red and sore. She said to take Benadryl and use Benadryl cream and hydrocortisone cream. Just another side effect! I hate cancer ... :(

I'm about half way done with my Charleston Row Afghan. It turned out to be a big project, but I'm pleased with the way it's coming out. I have been having issues with my digital camera so I'm going to exchange it tomorrow after chemo. Then I will be able to post pictures more often. Hugs!

SCARF W/COWL NECK & HOOD

SCARF NECKLACE

I made this scarf necklace for my Mom for Christmas.  If you click on the picture you can get a closer look at it.  You simply take a thin store bought scarf and a charm (I chose this silver cross) and thread it on the scarf to the center.  Then add a couple of silver or black circles and thread those on.  Wrap the scarf so that the cross is at the neck line and it's beautiful?  She loved it!

Free Crochet Pattern Leopard Print Scarf & Hat

Leopard Print Hat & Scarf

Size N Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Sewing needle
Sewing thread to sew on leopard trim.
Red Heart Yarn Cafe Latte
Caron One Pound Espresso (You'll have lots of yarn left for other projects!)
Caron One Pound Lace
Leopard Print Trim From Hancock Fabrics
1 inch gold button




HAT
With size N hook and Cafe Latte, ch 52
Row 1 ... sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.  ch  1 and turn.  50 sts.
ROW 2 ... sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  sc  in top of ch.  ch 1 and turn.
Row 3 ... sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  sc in top of ch.  ch 2 and turn. 
Row 4 ... dc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  dc in top of ch.  ch 2 and turn.
Row 5 ... dc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  dc in top of ch.  

Change color to Espresso
ch 2 and turn.
Row 6 - 7 ... Repeat row 2.
Row 8 ... Repeat row 3.
Row 9 ... dc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  dc in top of ch.
Change color to Lace

ch 1.
Row 10 - 11 ... Repeat row 2.
Row 12 ... Repeat row 3.
Row 13 - 15 ... Repeat row 4.
Row 16 ... dc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  dc in top of ch.  dc 1 and turn.
Row 17 - 22 ... sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  sc in top of ch.  ch 1 and turn.
Row 23 ... sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across. sc in top of ch.  

Finish off.
Sew ends together.  
Weave yarn around top and draw up tight and tie to close.
Sew leopard trim around bottom of hat.
BOW

With Espresso and Size N hook, ch 32.
Row 1 ... sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.  ch 1 and turn.  30 sts.
Row 2 ... sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  sc  in  top of ch.  ch 1 and turn.
Row 3 - 5 ... Repeat row 2.
Row 6 ... sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  sc in top of ch.

Finish off.
Fold ends to meet in center and sew into place.

Middle Piece Of Bow

With Cafe Latte ch 10

Row 1 ... sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.  ch 1 and turn.  8 sts.
Row 2 ... sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  ch 1 and turn.
Row 3 ... sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across.  sc in top of ch.  
Finish off.
Fold around center of bow and sew in place.  
Sew bow to hat.
Sew button to bow.

SCARF  

With Espresso and size N crochet hook, ch 22.

Row 1 ... sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.  20 sc.
Row 2 ... ch 2 and turn.  dc in 2nd sc from hook and in each sc across.  dc in top of ch.
Rows 3 - 24 ... Repeat row 2.

Change to Lace
Row 25:  ch 1 and turn.  sc in 1st st.  * Skip next st.  3 dc in next st.  Skip next st.  sc in next st. Repeat from * across to last 3 sts.  Skip next st.  3 dc in next st.  Skip last st.  sc in top of ch.
Row 26:  ch 2 and turn.  dc in 1st st.  * Skip next st.  sc in next st.  Skip next st.  3 dc in next st. Repeat from * across to last 4 sts.  Skip next st.  sc in next st.  Skip next st.  2 dc in last st.
Rows 27 - 38:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 six times.

Change to Cafe Latte
Rows 39 - 40:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 one time.

Change to Espresso
Rows 41 - 54:   ... Repeat rows 25 & 26 seven times.

Change to Cafe Latte
Rows 55 - 56:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 one time.

Change to Lace

Rows 57 - 70:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 seven times.

Change to Cafe Latte

Rows 71 - 72:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 one time.
Change to Espresso

Rows 73 - 86:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 seven times.
Change to Cafe Latte

Rows 87 - 88:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 one time.

Change to Lace
Rows 89 - 102:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 seven times.
Change to Cafe Latte

Rows 103 - 104:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 one time. 

Change to Espresso

Rows 105 - 118:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 seven times.

Change to Cafe Latte

Rows 119  - 120:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 one time.
Change to Lace

Rows 121 - 134:  Repeat rows 25 & 26 seven times.

Change to Espresso

Rows 135 - 157:  Repeat row 2.
Row 158:  ch 1 and turn.  sc in 2nd st from hook and each st across.  sc in top of ch, ch 1, sc in same st. sc in each space around entire scarf for two rounds with 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc, in each corner.
Sew leopard trim in place at ends.
Turn up ends and sew in place for pockets.

Crochet Circus Blanket W/Trains & Circus Animals

I have a great idea for a crocheted circus blanket complete with trains and circus animals. I am inspired by a photo of a similiar circus blanket made by a friend's sister years ago for her son. Now my friend wants one for her grandson who is four so we kind of got together and brainstormed and came up with a great design. Now....if she could only crochet and help me make all the pieces for it.....sigh.....lol.

Crochet Necktie & Scarf For Men

I have a great idea for a crocheted circus blanket complete with trains and circus animals. I am inspired by a photo of a similiar circus blanket made by a friend's sister years ago for her son. Now my friend wants one for her grandson who is four so we kind of got together and brainstormed and came up with a great design. Now....if she could only crochet and help me make all the pieces for it.....sigh.....lol.