Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Free Pattern: The Abby Beanie


I made this hat for a sweet girl named Abby who is fighting cancer, hence the name: The Abby Hat. I used super soft, (2) weight yarn in bright, cheerful colors. I love the dainty, slightly ruffled edge. Enjoy!

Yarn: Deborah Norville Serenity Garden (2) fine weight
Hook: 4.0 mm
3.50 mm

Stitch Abbreviations:
Yo: Yarn over
Ch: Chain
Slst: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet
Dc: Double crochet


Teen / Adult:
With 4.0 mm hook, make an
adjustable ring.

Rd 1: Ch 1, sc, dc, sc, dc, sc, dc, sc, dc. Slst to 1st sc.

Rd 2: Ch 3, sc in same sp, *(dc, sc) in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to ch 3.

Rd 3: Slst in next sc, ch 3, sc in same sp, *dc in next st, (sc, dc) in next st, sc in next st, (dc, sc) in next st, repeat from *around. Slst to ch 3.

Rd 4: Slst in next sc, ch 3, sc in same sp, *dc in next st, sc in next st, (dc, sc) in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to ch 3.

Rd 5: Slst in next sc, ch 3, sc in same sp, *dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, (sc, dc) in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, (dc, sc) in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to ch 3.

Rd 6: Slst in next sc, ch 3, sc in same sp, *dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, (dc, sc) in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to ch 3.

Rd 7: Slst in next sc, ch 3, sc in same sp, *dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, (sc, dc) in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, (dc, sc) in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to ch 3.

Rd 8: Slst in next sc, ch 3, sc in same sp, *dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, (dc, sc) in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to ch 3.

Rd 9: Slst in next sc, ch 3, sc in same sp, *dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, (sc, dc) in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, (dc, sc) in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to
ch 3.

Rd 10: Slst in next sc, ch 3, sc in same sp, *dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, (dc, sc) in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to ch 3.

Rd 11: Ch 1, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to 1st sc

Rd 12: Slst in next dc. Ch 1, sc in same sp, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to 1 sc.

Rd 13 - 23: Repeat round 12.

Rd 24: Ch 1, sc in same st. *Sc in next st, repeat from * around. Slst to 1st sc.

Rd 25 - 26: Repeat round 24.
Rd 27: Ch 3, 4 dc in same sp. Skip 1 st, sc in next st, skip 1 st, *5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st, skip 1 st, repeat from * around. Slst to beginning ch 3.

Switch to 3.50 mm hook

Rd 28: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join to 1st sc with slst.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Thank you ~



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© Cap & Crown by Jessica
Brown 2011
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Friday, January 20, 2012

WINNERS!

Thanks for your comments guys! Since I am giving away 5 patterns and there are
ony 9 entries, I have decided to give
you all a free pattern of your choice!
Shoot me an email at jsscbrwn@gmail.com with your email address and the title of the pattern you would like. Thanks for all the Love!

Friday, January 13, 2012

Cap & Crown Pattern giveaway!

UPDATE: I didn't have time to do the marketing I should have for this contest -- family crisis! -- but let's make it even better. Let's have five winners. Share the contest for an extra chance to win! NEW end date: January 19th!
Thank you so much to all my fans and loyal customers! I know I have been scarce lately, and you have no idea how much I miss making new patterns and crocheting my heart out! I am looking forward to great things ahead and lots of new ideas to work on. I noticed yesterday that the Cap &
Crown
Facebook page hit 300 "likes", which calls for a celebration! Here is
how it will work:
1. I will be giving away 5 patterns (winners choice).
2. To enter, share your favorite item in the SHOP on FB, Twitter, Pintrest...you get
the idea.
3. Comment below with your name and where & what item you posted about by Thursday, January 19th, 8 am (PST).
4. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Friday morning
both here on the blog and on the Facebook page.
5. Remember...this giveaway is for patterns only, but stay tuned because later this week I will be doing some finished item giveaways as well!
I am so excited for this giveaway, let the contest begin!
~Jessica