Monday, July 26, 2010

Paint it Black



Lion Brand Hometown USA and an N hook

Rnd 1) ch3, 11dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc, (11dc)
Rnd 2) ch2, 2dc in each st around, (22dc)
Rnd 3) ch2, 2dc in first st, dc in next st, * 2dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around,
Rnd 4-6) ch2, dc in each st around.
Rnd 7-9) ch1, sc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

To Brim or Not to Brim for BABY




For this one I am using a G hook, and Vannas Choice so it's a little softer for a newborn baby.


FOR BRIMMED HAT

Rnd 1) ch2, 11hdc in second ch from hook, sl st to top of first hdc (11hdc)
Rnd 2) ch1, 2hdc in same st and in each st around, sl st to top of first hdc (22hdc)
Rnd 3) ch1, 2hdc in same st, 1hdc in next st, * 2hdc in nest st, 1hdc in nest st, repeat from * around (33hdc)
Rnd 4) ch1, 2hdc in same st, 1hdc in next 2stS, * 2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 2sts, repeat from * around (44hdc)
Rnd 5) ch1, 2hdc in same st, 1hdc in next 3sts, * 2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next 3sts, repeat from * around (55)
Rnd 6-13) ch1, hdc in same st and in each st around, (55hdc)
Rnd 14) ch1, sc in same st and in next 14sts, 2hdc in next st, * hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, repeat from * 5 more times, sc in next st and in each st to end of row, sl st to top of first sc,
Rnd 15) ch1, sc in first st and in next 14sts, hdc across next 20 hdc, sc in next st and in each st across, sl st to top of first sc
Rnd 16)ch1, sl st in first st and in next 14sts, hdc in next 20hdc, sl st in each st across to end of rnd, sl st to close. fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional strap with buttons:
Rnd 1)ch22, 2sc in second ch from hook, sc across to last ch, 3sc in last ch, working on opposite side, sc across to end, 1sc in same ch as first 2sc.
Rnd 2)ch1, sc in same st, 2sc in next st, sc across to set of 3sc, (2sc in first st, sc next st, 2sc in third st) sc across to last st, 2sc in last st, fasten off. Attach to hat with buttons


FOR NOT BRIMMED

Work same as above to rnd 13, Rnds 14+15, repeat rnd 5
Rnd 16) sl st or sc around to finish off.

Changing colors as you like.

I used ravelry to find a flower to attach to two of them. Or you can google free crochet flower pattern.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Pool Time




It's been hot these last few days. Yesterday my sister in law took us to her sisters pool. The kids had a blast and I got to cool off. Hoping the weather will break a little soon.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Moxie Falls






This is one of the many trips that we have taken. We love to go hiking and my hubby loves his day trips. We try to find a different place to go every so often, but this is one that we love to come back too. It's beautiful and a nice little hike into the woods. If you live in Maine and haven't been here you should go, if you are planning on visiting make this one of your stops! Hope you enjoy the pics.