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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This pattern is for personal
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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!
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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 &
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Buttons

Most people that know me know I have a serious
button obsession.
They are all over my house, on display, in jars, drawers, just about everywhere.
These are the newest additions to my collection. I got these little beauties at a cute fabric shop in Boulder City, NV. They had jars of vintage buttons and sold them by the button.
Button Heaven!
I wish I could have bought about 100 more. These will be showing up on future hats, diaper covers and any other crocheted items I can put them on.

{Mother of pearl vintage Buttons}

Isn't the bag they came in just perfect?
I think I will save to use as wrapping paper.

Current Projects

I went to a yarn store yesterday with only a 1/2 hour to spare before I needed to pick up my kids. I did on purpose because I knew I would waste hours in there otherwise! I found some beautiful silk yarn to make these:

Afternoon Tea Fingerless Mittens

I am making this for my BIL...



So that he has something besides THIS to wear through the Illinois winters....


And I still desperately want to make these just for fun.

Pattern Update...

A better picture of my first pattern
(on an adorable human girl instead of a vase!)



I have about 7 patterns listed and several more floating around in my brain, keeping me up at night. I can't wait to work them all out hopefully find some winners.

Patterns

When I started crocheting, I remember looking at patterns and thinking, "WOW, these people are SO smart...how in the world do they come up with these patterns and write them out like this! I surely will NEVER be able to do that!" I specifically remember telling some friends that I was the "type" who could follow a pattern but would NEVER be able to make my own.

Well, remember the old saying,

"Never say never?"

I learned my lesson. I typed and listed my first pattern for sale today. {insert applause here}

It's more than just a step in my crocheting education. It is a life lesson as well. It's amazing what you can do with some practice and perseverance. It's amazing to see how naturally things come with experience. There are still lots of complicated patterns that I look at and marvel at the creativity and detail and I'm tempted to think to myself, I'll never be that good. But who knows? The possibilities are endless! None of us is a "type". We can be whatever we choose.

THANK YOU to all of you who support my "addiction"! There is no better feeling than to see someone enjoy my creations!

I am hoping to be posting many more patterns in the coming weeks!