Crochet: Red and White Mesh Hat

After all those Christmas gifts, I decided to spoil myself with a hat of my own. Since finishing it, my mother wants one exactly like it, and a scarf to match. Oh well. At least it was an easy project haha!

I used a pattern from Meladora's Creations found here. This hat was simple and came out really nice! I love the colors, and it's nice and warm too! For the pattern, after the headband part was done, I did 1 row of red. For the rest of the hat, I did 2 rows of white and 4 rows of red. Then I turned the hat inside out and closed it up with a bunch of slip stitches until the hole was closed enough.

I used up almost the entire red yarn ball I had, so I used the remains in a red and white pom pom. I wish I could put a pom pom on every hat. I'm obsessed with them!

 This pattern has a few advanced stitches, but they are quite easy to figure out. The result is so worth it too! You can use any and EVERY color you want! It'll turn out awesome no matter how you do it! Post your results in the comments!

xo Link

Crochet: Treble Slouch Hat FREE PATTERN

Okay wow this hat was actually a huge pain to make. It took FOREVER, only because I went through a billion designs before I stayed on one. If I had just stuck with the one design I picked in the end, it probably would have taken me half a day at most. It's actually a pretty design, and builds up quickly, so it's a perfect project for beginners!

At first I started with a puff stitch, but I don't think I was doing it right, so it didn't look very good. I then tried each basic stitch in a number of different designs until I settled on one.

I'm using American terminology

Crochet hook: H

Medium worsted weight yarn

Stitches used:

Slip stitch (sl st)

Double crochet (dc)

Treble crochet (tr)

Back loop only (BLO)

Row 1: Chain 11, DC in second ch from hook, continue to end. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2: Dc in BLO to end, ch 1 and turn. Repeat row 2 until you have a strip that is long enough to stretch around your head. Make sure it's snug, because it will stretch out after a few wears.

Row 3: Ch 4 (this will count as your first tr), tr in next two st, ch 2 and skip a st. [tr in next 3 st, ch 2 and skip a st] Repeat "[ ]" to the end. Sl st into top of ch 4 to finish row.

Repeat row 3 until it reaches the length you like. Try it on and hold the top together to see what it might look like and feel like, and make it as snug or as slouchy as you would like. I did 12 rows, where it wasn't too slouchy and wasn't too snug. 

To finish, turn inside out and pull up a loop through each chain space. When there is too many stitches on the loop to pull any more through, yarn over and pull through each loop. Keep doing this until your hat it securely tied off at the top. Finish with your preferred finishing method and weave in ends.

Super simple project for beginners and it comes out so nice! This is my first pattern, so let me know if you made it and feel free to ask any questions in the comments below!

Crochet: Ribbed Crochet Beanie

I've become a bit obsessed with making hats. It's so fun and easy, and I feel so accomplished once I'm done!

Today's hat is for a friend who asked for an off white beanie. I went through a bunch of different patterns before I decided on this one. The yarn I had was really chunky and wouldn't work with any other pattern I tried, and the hat still turned out REALLY thick. It'll be wonderful for the cold months, but it's probably going to be a little too warm for these hot Arizona summers.

I used a pattern from AllAboutAmi here. I loved how the hat came out, but it was definitely a lesson in patience. It took WAY longer than I thought it would! But it came out awesome and I'm excited to try it in hdc or even dc to increase the rib size. I didn't change this pattern up at all though, so there isn't really any walkthrough for you guys this time. Sorry! If you click through to AllAboutAmi's blog post above, she has a wonderful walkthrough there.

The pom pom definitely completes it as well. I will definitely be making myself one!

xo Link

DIY: Glitter Mason Jars!

According to Urban Dictionary, Craft Herpes is glitter. "Like the STD herpes, once you have glitter on you, you cannot get rid of it. If you have glitter on you and you touch someone, they will suddenly have glitter on them. You may think that you have washed it all off, but one day you will be in the right light and notice it on you somewhere."

I still have glitter on me from when I first tried out this DIY. My fiance still has glitter on him, and he didn't even make it. This stuff gets EVERYWHERE. But if you're like me, it's TOTALLY worth it. Glitter is sooo pretty and sparkly omg I LOVE IT.

Anyway, today I will be spreading my craft herpes onto you by showing you how to make these glitter Mason Jars.

You will need:

• A clean jar with no stickers
• Crafting glue (school glue will work too, honestly)
• Glitter (I used chunky gold glitter)
• A small cardboard box
• Paintbrushes

Step 1

Cover the area you want glittered with a layer of glue. Not too light, but not too heavy either.

Step 2

Holding it over the box, start shaking glitter all over it in even amounts.

Step 3

Gently tap it off into the box to remove the excess glitter. Once it looks good, place it in the box and leave it to dry.

Step 4

Once it's dry, get your glue again and a loose paint brush and paint glue all over the glitter. This will seal it in and prevent the craft herpes from spreading. Let that dry and you're done!

Super easy and you can use it on virtually anything. I used these for the centerpieces at my wedding. Classy and quick to make! What did you make? Show me in a comment! My favorite pieces will be featured! Good luck, crafters!

DIY: Ribbon Roses!

 

Since I'm getting married in April, I'm going to need bouquets. But I didn't want to go with real flowers because that stuff is expensive. Ain't nobody got cash for that! Plus, I didn't want to go for fake flowers because they're kind of corny looking, and I wanted my bouquets to look unique. I don't want them to look like everyone else's.

I don't want to say it, but I might be a hipster.

Anyway, I got the idea to make fabric bouquets from a friend who had made ribbon roses for her wedding. I loooved the idea! After a few tries, I was addicted! They're so classy, and super cute. Once you get the hang of it, it's really easy to make these and can be turned into a necklace, a hair clip or other hair accessory, or you can use them like I am and put them in a bouquet. They look like the real thing and they last forever.

Materials:

• 1 roll of 1 1/2 inch ribbon

• Scissors

• A lighter

• Hot glue gun

 Step 1

Cut a strip of ribbon 20-30 inches long, depending on what size rose you want. For me, 25 inches was just the right size. Burn the ends with your lighter, so it doesn't fray.

 

 

Step 2

Fold just the end in half and line it with hot glue.

Step 3

Roll up into the hot glue loosely. Be very gentle with it, so it doesn't come out too tight. Try it without glue a few times until you get the results you like.

Step 4

Fold the long piece under and tack it loosely with some glue on the lower part of your flower. Tacking it loosely will create the illusion of full petals in bloom. Continue doing this for the whole length of ribbon.

Step 5

Once you get 2-3 inches away from the end, fold it in half and tack it with hot glue. Then fold it backwards again to create one last petal. Glue the end on or near the middle of the bottom.

Tack up any loose petals and you're finished! Congrats! You have made a ribbon rose!

What are you going to use this tutorial for? Necklaces, headbands, bouquets? Show me your creative ideas and finished roses in the comments! I will feature my favorites in a Feature Friday post. Or if you have any questions or requests, feel free to leave those in a comment as well, or send them to my Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or E-mail, which you can find all of on my sidebar!

xo Link

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