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~ Puff Stitch Fingerless Gloves Pattern

Supplies: 4.50 Crochet Hook 8ply wool of your choice Wool needle Scissors Instructions: Wrist Ribbing: Make a slip knot. Crochet 32 chain stitches.

Row 1- Then take your crochet hook and push it into the second chain from hook. Now single crochet until end of row. Row 2- Chain 2 then push your crochet hook into the second last single crochet. Continue to make single

crochets until the end of the row. Row 3- Same as row 2.

Row 4- Do exactly the same as row 2 until you get to the last 4 stitches. Crochet 2 chain stitches, skip to stitches and push crochet hook into the second last stitch of that row. Single crochet last 2 stitches. Row 5, 6, 7- Same as row 2 Row 8- Same as row 4 Row 9, 10, 11, 12- Same as row 2

Now fasten it off. Choose 4 buttons that you like, then sew 2 buttons on each wrist ribbing where they would be if you buttoned them up. Button up the ribbing. Hand: Row 1-Make a slip knot. Taking your crochet hook, push it through where the two ends of the wrist

ribbing overlap. Crochet Single crochets all around the entire ribbing. Note Be sure to push it through both layers when your come to where the ribbing overlaps.

Row 2- Now after you've crocheted single crochets all around the ribbing it's time to start crocheting puff stitches! Note I did 7 strands around my crochet hook before pulling it through and making a puff stitch. Row 3,4- Crochet a puff stitch, skip one stitch, then crochet a puff stitch, skip one stitch etc. Row 5- This is where you add the hole for your thumb. For each person it's different, so you need to decide now where you want your thumb to be. When you get there make a puff stitch, then crochet 3 chain stitches (might need to make it four if you have big thumbs) Then do a double crochet into the next stitch, and make a puff stitch in that same stitch. Continue making puff stitches all the way around.

Row 6, 7, 8 - Same as row 3, Puff stitches! Row 9, 10- Single crochets all the way around.

Fasten off, and you are done!!!!! You can make this for any size person, just measure your wrist and make the ribbing that big plus 4cm.

Supplies and Tools: 4.50 Crochet Needle Wool Needle Scissors Wool of your choice Instructions: Band: Start by making a slip knot. Crochet 11 chain stitches. Then push your crochet hook back through the ninth stitch and make a single crochet.

Continue to make single crochets till you get to the end of the row, then make 2 chain stitches and go back into the second last crochet stitch you did.

Continue making single crochets, row after row. And so, once the strip measured about 22 (56 cm), I sewed the short ends together to form a band.

Make a slip knot and push your crochet hook through the first single crochet exactly where you sewed together the band. Chain up one, then crochet single crochets all around the band. Join with a slip stitch to the chain one. Then start crocheting puff stitches, Crochet 2 chain stitches up. Then you can start having some fun crocheting puff stitches! Note: I made my puff stitches with seven strands on the crochet hook before pulling through it. The more strands you wrap around the thicker the puff stitch.

After making 20 rows it's time to seam it up. You can make as many rows as you want, the more you make, the longer the beanie!

Materials List Materials: Red Heart worsted weight Turqua Red Heart worsted weight Black Red Heart worsted weight Shocking Pink Red Heart worsted weight Carrot Red heart worsted weight Spring Green Red Heart worsted weight Gold Crochet hook size H Blunt needle scissors

Piece of cardboard Measuring tape

Finished Size Standard adult female size Notes Weave in tails as you go so that all the color changes will be neatly done with by the time you finish the hat. The Pattern Hat- With Turqua and crochet hook H, Ch 2. Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc).

Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc). Rnd 3- 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (16 sc). Rnd 4- 1 sc in each 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (22 sc). Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (26 sc). Rnd 6- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc (30 sc). Rnd 7-1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. I sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. (34 sc). Rnd 8- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (40 sc). Fasten off Turqua. Join Black. Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (48 sc). Rnd 10- Continuing with Black, make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, twice; 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc (56 sc). Rnd 11- Still working with Black, make 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, twice; 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in

each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, twice; 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd (62 sc). Fasten off Black. Join Shocking Pink. Rnd 12- 1 sc in each of first 12sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 3 times; 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (70 sc). Rnd 13- Still working with Shocking Pink, make 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 8 sc (77 sc). Fasten off Shocking Pink. Join Black. Rnd 14- Working with Black, make 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 18 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 24 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd (80 sc). Rnd 15- 1sc in each sc around (80 sc).Rnd 16- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 3 times; 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, twice; 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd (88 sc). Rnd 17- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Black. Join Carrot. Rnd 18- 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 18 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 24 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 24 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 14 sc (92 sc). Rnds 19 to 20- Still working with Carrot, make 1 sc in each sc around (92 sc). Fasten off. Join Black. Rnds 21 to 23- Make 1 sc in each sc around (92 sc). Fasten off Black. Join Spring Green. Rnds 24 to 25- 1 sc in each sc around (92 sc). Fasten off Spring Green. Join Black. Rnds 26 to 28- Work 1 sc in each sc around (92 sc). Fasten off Black. Join Gold. Rnds 29 to 31- Make 1 sc in each sc around (92 sc). Fasten off Gold. Join Black. Rnds 32 to 33- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Weave in all tails. Earflaps-With Black and H hook, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to close ring. Row 2- Ch 3, 2 dc in same space as ch 3, ch2, make 3 dc in next sc. Ch 2, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc, ch 2, 2dc in middle ch-2 space, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in each dc till you reach the middle ch-2 section. 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the middle ch-2 section, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Row 5- 1 dc in each dc till you reach the middle ch-2 space, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in this ch-2 space, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 6- 1 dc in each dc till you reach the middle ch-1 section, make 3 dc in that section, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew to hat. Repeat for second earflap. Ties (Make 2)- With Black and H hook, ch 2. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. Notice that at one side of the sc just formed there is a smaller loop. Insert hook on this loop and pull up yarn, complete sc as usual.

Turn. Insert hook on the smaller loop formed on the side, pull up loop, complete sc as usual. Repat until you have a cord that is 11 inches long. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with. How to attach I-cord to Earflap- Thread needle with long tail youbleft on I-cord. Insert that needle through the center hole of ring with which you started the earflap, then sew I-cord to that ring. Secure well. Fasten off and weave in tail. Repeat with other earflap. Optional Tassels (make 2)- Cut a piece or cardboard 2" long and wrap around it a couple of strands of every color used to make the hat. Slip the bundle off the cardboard and tie in the mmiddle, making a soft tassel. Measure it and cut it so that it will be 1 1/2" long with all the ends matching in length. Repeat with the other one. With Black yarn, sew them to the end of each tie. Variation- If you don't want to make tassels, by two large wooden beads and insert one at the end of each tie and make a knot.

Materials List

Size G - 6/4.00mm hook

Approximately 200 yards of worsted weight yarn in color of your choice for Women's size. (I used Ella Rae washable yarn in 75% Acrylic, 25% wool). Approximately 150 yards of worsted weight yarn for Older Kid's size. (I used Lion Brand "Vanna's Choice in "Magenta", 100% acrylic). Approximately 100 yards of worsted weight yarn for Preschool size. (I used Lion Brand "Vanna's Choice" in "Fern", 100% acrylic). Less than 10 yards of worsted weight yarn for a pair of stars (optional) Yarn needle

Finished Size

These mittens are patterned for preschool sized hands with older kids and women's sizes shown in parenthesis.

Preschool These mittens measure approximately 6.5" in length, including ribbed cuff. They measure about 6" around the hand (circumference was measured just above where thumb splits off).

Older kids These mittens measure approximately 8" from ribbing edge, to fingertip. They measure about 7.25" around the hand (circumference was measured just above where thumb splits off).

Women's Size These mittens fit most women's hands. They measure approximately 10" from ribbing edge, to fingertip. They measure about 9" around the hand (circumference was measured just above where thumb splits off).

Star measures 2 " from tip to tip. Gauge

17 sts and 18 rows worked in sc = 4" x 4" Notes Abbreviations and terms used in this pattern: Ch = chain Dc = double crochet (used in star pattern only) Hdc = half double crochet (used in star pattern only) sc = single crochet sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together. This is a decrease stitch. (Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull loop through to the front of work, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull loop through to the front, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.) Sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch (stitches) Tbl = through back loop. When you sc tbl (single crochet through back loop) you will insert your hook under only the back loop of the next stitch, not under both loops like a normal single crochet stitch.

The back bump: This is also known as the back, backside, or butt of a chain stitch. This is the part of the chain stitch that is opposite of the two loops (the ones that form the "v") that you would normally insert your hook under. In other words, if you turn the chain upside down, so that you are looking at the bottom of it, you will see a line of dashes. It is under each dash, that you would insert your hook if you were instructed to crochet into the back bump of each chain stitch.

Magic Ring: The star pattern starts out with a magic ring. If you are not familiar with this technique, I highly recommend typing "magic ring crochet" into your preferred search engine, to learn how to do it. However, if you prefer not to use the magic ring method, you can chain 2 stitches, and then work into the second chain from the hook as directed. For example, if the pattern reads: "make a magic ring, sc 5 times into ring..." you could instead: "ch 2, sc 5 times into the second ch from the hook".

The Pattern

Directions: Directions are the same for right and left mittens; make 2. The ribbing band (at the wrist) is worked back and forth in rows and then slip stitched to form a tube. The body of the mitten is then worked in a spiral from the ribbing up to the fingertips.

Make the ribbing: row 1. Using size G hook and main color yarn, Ch 7 (9, 11) sts. Make 1 sc st into the back nd bump of the 2 ch from hook, make 1 sc st into the remaining 5 (7, 9) sts. 6 (8, 10) sts. row 2. (8, 10) sets Turn, ch 1 (this is a turning chain, do not count as a stitch), 1 sc tbl into each st across. 6

rows 3 through rows 23 (27, 31): Repeat row 2, 19 (25, 29) more times. 6 (8, 10) sts in each row, 21 (27, 31) rows worked, not including the foundation chain).

Hold the ribbing so that your crochet hook is at the right side of your work (as though you are about to work another row). Take the beginning edge of your ribbing (the foundation chain edge) and bring it in front of the last row that you worked. In other words, fold the ribbing in half and line up the short edges. Your crochet hook will be to the right, and in the row behind the beginning yarn tail. Slip stitch these rows together by inserting your hook into the back loop of the foundation chain and then through the back loop of the stitch directly behind it (from the last row worked), yo and pull loop through to front of work and through loop on hook. Repeat across row. 6 (8, 10) sl sts worked. Do not fasten off! Turn ribbing tube so that the sl st row is to the inside. (The sl st row is on the wrong side of the cuff.) You will now stitch into the edges of the previous rows.

Make the body of each mitten: Round 1. Make 23 (28, 33) sc sts, equally spaced, around top edge of ribbing. (23, 28, 33 sts)

Round 2. 1 sc into each of the next 10 (12, 15) sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 9 (12, 14) sts. 25 (30, 35) sts Round 3. 1 sc into each st around. 25 (30, 35) sts

Round 4. 1 sc into each of the next 11 (13, 16) sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 10 (13, 15) sts. 27 (32, 37) sts Round 5. 1 sc into each st around. 27 (32, 37) sts.

Round 6. 1 sc into each of the next 12 (14, 17) sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 11 (14, 16) sts. 29 (34, 39) sts Round 7. 1 sc into each st around. 29 (34, 39) sts.

Round 8. 1 sc into each of the next 13 (15, 18) sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 12 (15, 17) sts. 31 (36, 41) sts. Round 9. 1 sc into each st around. 31 (36, 41) sts.

Round 10. 1 sc into each of the next 14 (16, 19) sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 13 (16, 18) sts. 33 (38, 43) sts. For Preschool size only: skip to round 16 after completing this round. Round 11. 1 sc into each st around. (Older kids-38, Women-43) sts.

Round 12. 1 sc into each of the next (17, 20) sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next (17, 19) sts. (Older kids-40, Women-45 sts). Round 13. 1 sc into each st around. (Older kids-40, Women-45 sts). For older kids size only: skip to round 16 after completing this round. Round 14. 1 sc into each of the next 21 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 20 sts (Women-47 sts). Round 15. 1 sc into each st around (Women-47 sts).

Round 16. 1 sc into each of the next 12 (14, 17) sts, skip the next 10 (12, 14) sts (for thumb), 1 sc into each of the next 11 (14, 16) sts. 23 (28, 33) sts around hand, not including thumb. Round 17. 1 sc into each st around. 23 (28, 33) sts.

Repeat round 17 until the measurement from the thumbhole, up, is 2 (2 ", 3 "). [Approximately 9 (12, 15) more rounds]

For Preschool Size only: Next round: sts). Next round: [1 sc into each of the next 6 sts, sctog] 2 times, 1 sc into each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog (20

[1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog] 4 times (16 sts).

Next round: Next round:

1 sc into each st around (16 sts). sc2tog 8 times (8 sts).

Fasten off with a 10" tail. Using yarn needle, thread yarn tail through the front loop of the remaining 8 sts and pull tight. Weave in ends.

For Older Kid Size only: Next round: Next round: Next round: Next round: Next round: [1 sc into each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog] 4 times (24 sts). 1 sc into each st around (24 sts). sc2tog 12 times (12 sts). 1 sc into each st around (12 sts). [1 sc into the next st, sc2tog] 4 times (8 sts).

Fasten off with a 10" tail. Using yarn needle, thread yarn tail through the front loop of the remaining 8 sts and pull tight. Weave in ends.

For Women's Size only: Next round: Next round: Next round: Next round: Next round: Next round: Next round: [1 sc into each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog] 3 times (30 sts). 1 sc in each st around (30 sts). [1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog] 6 times (24 sts). 1 sc into each st around (24 sts). sc2tog 12 times (12 sts). 1 sc into each st (12 sts). [1 sc into the next st, sc2tog] 4 times (8 sts).

Fasten off with a 10" tail. Using yarn needle, thread yarn tail through the front loop of the remaining 8 sts and pull tight. Weave in ends.

Thumb: Join yarn to any thumb stitch and make 10 (12, 14) sc stitches around. 1 sc into each st around until thumb measures 1 " (2", 2 1/2") from crotch (about 5, 7, 9 more rows). Next row: sc2tog 5 (6, 7) times (5, 6, 7 sts left). Fasten off with a 10" tail. Using yarn needle, thread yarn tail through the front loop of the remaining 5 (6, 7) sts and pull tight. Weave in ends.

Optional Star Appliqu: Round 1. Round 2. Make a magic ring, 5 sc into ring, pull on beginning yarn tail to tighten ring. (5 sts) 2 sc into each stitch around. (10 sts)

Round 3. [Chain 4, 1 sc into the back bump of the second chain from the hook, 1 hdc into the back bump of the next chain, 1 dc into the back bump of the next chain, skip the next stitch from round 2, 1 slip st into next st] 5 times. Fasten off with long yarn tail. Use this yarn tail to stitch the star onto the mitten.

Materials List

Materials:

Size I/9 - 5.5mm hook (use for main part of hat) Size H/8 - 5.00mm hook (use for eyes and pupils) Yarn needle

Finished Size

This hat will fit a tween, teen, or adult with a head circumference of up to 22". The hat's circumference is 23" and is not very stretchy. You could put it on a 23" head but it would feel quite snug. The Styrofoam head pictured has a circumference of 21". Gauge To make a gauge circle swatch, work rounds 1-6 of hat pattern. Diameter of circle should measure 4" (about 10 cm). Notes

Abbreviations and terms used in this pattern:

Ch = chain Dc = double crochet Hdc = half double crochet sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch (stitches) Sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together. This is a decrease stitch. (Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull loop through to the front of work, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull loop through to the front, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.) Sl st = slip stitch Tr = triple or treble crochet

The back bump: This is also known as the back, backside, or butt of a chain stitch. This is the part of the chain stitch that is opposite of the two loops (the ones that form the "v") that you would normally insert your hook under. In other words, if you turn the chain upside down, so that you are looking at the bottom of it, you will see a line of dashes. It is under each dash, that you would insert your hook if you were instructed to crochet into the back bump of each chain stitch.

Magic Ring: Most of the pieces in this pattern start out with a magic ring. If you are not familiar with this technique, I highly recommend typing "adjustable magic ring crochet" into your preferred search engine, to learn how to do it. There is a good video of this method on You Tube also. However, if you prefer not to use the magic ring method, you can chain 2 stitches, and then work into the second chain from the hook as directed. For example, if the pattern reads: "make a magic ring, sc 6 times into ring..." you could instead: "ch 2, sc 6 times into the second ch from the hook". The Pattern

Directions: The top of the hat is crocheted in a spiral, starting at the top center. When you get to the earflaps, you will work back and forth in rows. Ears, eyes, and pupils are crocheted separately, and sewn on later. Nose and whiskers are embroidered onto hat.

Make Hat Base: Round 1. With main color (chunky) yarn and size I/9 - 5.00mm hook, Make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring, pull to tighten ring (6 sts). Round 2. Round 3. Round 4. Round 5. Round 6. 2 sc into each st around (12 sts). [2 sc into next st, 1 sc into next st] 6 times (18 sts). [1 sc into next st, 2 sc into next st, 1 sc into next st] 6 times (24 sts). [1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc into next st] 6 times (30 sts). [2 sc into next st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts] 6 times (36 sts).

Round 7. [1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts] 6 times (42 sts). Round 8. [1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts] 6 times (48 sts). Round 9. Round 10. (60 sts). Round 11. [1 sc into each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc into the next st] 6 times (54 sts). [1sc into each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc into next st, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts] 6 times

[1 sc into each of the next 19 sts, 2 sc into next st) 3 times (63 sts).

Round 12. [1 sc into each of the next 10 sts, 2 sc into next st, 1 sc into each of the next 10 sts] 3 times (66 sts). Rounds 13-21. Row 22. 1 sc into each st around (66 sts). Ch 1 (turning chain- does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each of the next 44 sts.

Row 23. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 22 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts (42 sts). Row 24. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each st across (42 sts).

Row 25. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 20 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts (40 sts). Row 26. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each st across (40 sts).

Row 27. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 18 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts (38 sts).

Row 28.

Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each st across (38 sts).

Row 29. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 16 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts (36 sts). Row 30. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each st across (36 sts).

Row 31. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), TURN, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts, sc2tog, 1 sl st into each of the next 14 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc into each of the next 9 sts (34 sts).

Do not fasten off yet! Chain 35 sts for tie end. Fasten off and weave in ends. Join yarn to opposite corner (ear flap) and ch 35 sts for other tie end. Weave in ends.

Make 2 Ears: Round 1. Round 2. With same hook and yarn, make a magic ring, 5 sc into ring, pull to tighten ring (5 sts). 2 sc into each st around (10 sts).

Rounds 3 & 4. 1 sc into each st around (10 sts). Round 5. [1 sc into next st, 2 sc into following st] 5 times (15 sts).

Rounds 6 & 7. 1 sc into each st around (15 sts).

Fasten off with a long tail. Use ending tail to stitch ear onto head. Use photo as a guide for placement.

Make 2 eyes: Round 1. With yarn chosen for eyes (worsted weight), and size H/8 5.00mm hook, make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring, pull to tighten ring (6 sts). Round 2. 2 sc into each st around (12 sts).

Round 3. [1 sc into next st, 2 sc into following st, 1 hdc in next st, (1 dc and 1 hdc) in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in following st] twice (18 sts). Round 4. [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, (1 hdc and 1 dc) in next st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc and 1 hdc) in next st, 1 hdc into next st, 2 sc into next st, 1 sc into next st] twice. On last sc st of round, yo with the black yarn to change color for next round (28 sts).

Round 5.

With black yarn, 1 sc into each st around (28 sts).

Fasten off with a long tail. Use this tail to stitch eyes onto hat AFTER you have stitched pupil onto eye.

Make 2 pupils: With size H/8 - 5.00mm hook and black worsted weight yarn, ch 8. Working into the back bump of each stitch, and starting with the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 tr in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last st.

Fasten off with a 12" tail. Use this tail to stitch pupil onto eye. (Stitch all the way around the edge of pupil). Use photo for a guide. Now you can stitch eyes onto head using the yarn tails from the eyes. (Stitch all the way around the edge of eyes). Weave in ends.

Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook or size you usually use for making hats in the round. Hat will be looser with larger hook and tigher with smaller hook.

Finished Size Measures 8.5" ((21.5 cm) from top to bottom. Approximately 23" or 58.5 cm around at widest point. Gauge 15 pattern stitches and 9.5 double crochet rows = 4"x4" or 10 cm x 10 cm. This is measured on the nonincrease rows. Notes In the first few rows the treble becomes the increase stitch necessary to create a flat circle. Once you begin crocheting with no increase, the pattern requires a skipped dc stitch to accommodate the treble. Basically three stitches on three stitches. Feel free to experiment with the color changes, it turns out different every time. Double Crochet = dc Treble Crochet = trc Pattern stitch = Two rows of double crochet, followed by a row of two double crochet stitches and one treble. The treble is worked in the first row of the pattern. The color change is two rows of one color and one row of another color

The Pattern

Row 1: (Color A) With open loop method, make 9 double crochet (dc) in the loop and pull snug. Row 2: Two dc in each stitch, total of 18 stitches Row 3: (Color B) Pattern Stitch - *dc in first two stitches, treble crochet (tc) around first dc in first row.* repeat pattern for a total of 27 stitches with 9 stitches into row 1. Row 4: (Color C) *Double crochet one in first two stitches, inc in next stitch;* repeat between * for a total of 38 stitches. Row 5: Double crochet in each stitch = 38 stitches. Row 6: (Color B) Pattern stitch = 57 stitches. Row 7: (Color D) Double crochet in first two stitches, inc. in next stitch; repeat between * for a total of 75 stitches.

Row 8: One double crochet in each stitch = 75 stitches. Row 9: (Color B) *Double crochet in next two stitches; Treble around first dc two rows back. Skip one dc* repeat between *.

To End: Continue with two rows of dc in each dc and then a pattern row changing; colors as you desire,

The Pattern With contrast color chain 3 . Sl st in 1rst st to make ring. 7 puff sts into ring. sl st to connect and work in round do this after each round. rnd 2:with mc, 2 puff sts in every st around Rnd 3:with 2nd contrasting yarn 2 puff sts in 1rst st, 1 puff st in the next st. repat from begining all the way around rnd 4:with third contrasting yarn 2 puff sts in the 1rst st 1 puff st in each of the next 2 sts repeat around rnd 5 :with mc 2 puff sts in the 1rst st 1 puff st in each of the next 3 sts rnd 6-11: 1 puff st in each st around Ear flaps: in center st on back of hat with mc ssl st to connect

1 puff st in each of the next 12 sts.turn row2:skip 1rst st 1 puff st in each of the next10 sts. turn row3 skip 1rst st 1 puff st in each of the next 8 sts. turn row 4 skip the 1rst st 1 puff st in each of the next 6 sts.turn row 5 skip the 1rst st 1 puff st in each of the next 4 sts, turn row 6 skip 1rst st 1 puff st in each of the next 2 sts. turn rows 7-15 1 puff st in each st Repeat for 2nd ear flap on opposite side of center st on back of hat Border starting at back of hat again do 1 sc in each st all the way around hat repeat with each contrasting color. remember to connect with a sl st at the end of each round. Flower:Ch 3 sl st in 1rst st to form ring 8 dc in ring sl st to connect ch 4 sl st into the 2nd st ch 4, repeat around. With sl st connect 2nd color yarn into any ch 4 space Round 1 sl st,sc,2dc,sc,slst into every ch 4 space around . Sl st to connect. cH 5 , sl st into 2nd st repeat around sl st to connect with 3rd color sl st into any ch 4 sp 4 dc,2trc,4dc,into each ch 5 sp sl st to connect Ch 6 sl st into 2nd st . repeat around sc,hdc,2dc2trc,2dc,hdc,sc,into next ch 6 spacerepeat around

Materials List 8.00 mm hook Ornaghi Filati Italy "Cashmere" [60% Merino Wool Superfine, 30% Polyamid, 10% Cashmere; 41 yds/37 mt per 50g ball]; color: Purple; 4 balls. Finished Size i've made it for myself, and i'm a small. But i think it will fit a medium too because it's smooth on the shoulders. Gauge two *3dc,ch2*= 11.5cm * 4 rows=10cm The Pattern Ch 40, sl st to form ring, careful not to twist the ch. Round 1: ch3, dc in next 2 ch, ch1, sk 2ch, * 3dc in next 3ch, ch1, sk 2ch*. Repeat from* across ending round with ch1 and sl st in third ch og beg. ch3. Round 2: ch4 (counts as 1dc and ch1), *3dc in next ch1 space, ch1*, repeat from* across to last ch1 space, 2dc and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3. Round 3: ch3, 2dc in ch1 space, ch1, *3dc in next ch1 space, ch1*. Repeat from * across, ending with ch1 and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.

Round 4: repeat round 2. Round 5: repeat round 3. Round 6: repeat round 2. Round 7: repeat round 3, but make 2ch between each 3dc group instead of 1ch. Round 8: ch5 (counts as 1dc and ch2), *3dc in next space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2*.Repeat from* across ending with (3dc, ch1, 2dc) all in last space,sl st in third ch of beg. ch5. Round 9: ch3, 2dc in next space, ch2, *3dc in next space, ch2*. Repeat from * across, ending with ch2 and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3. Round 10: ch5 (counts as 1dc and ch2), *3dc in next space, ch2*, repeat from* across to last space, 2dc and sl st in third ch of beg. ch5. Round 11: ch3, 2dc in next ch space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2 *3dc in next space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2*.Repeat from* across ending with a sl st in third ch of beg. ch3. Round 12: repeat round 10. Round 13: repeat round 9. Round 14: repeat round 10. Round 15: repeat round 9. Weave in all ends. Fringe: