Snowy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 A friend offered me 4 balls of wool the other week and as soon as I saw it I knew what it would make! Took me two evenings - lovely, fast growing chunky wool! The hat is my own design - I just made it up as I went along. The scarf is from Erika Knights book Essential Crochet. I'm not sure what to do with it yet though, I'm not a hat and scarf person! I will offer them to the lady who gave me the wool first. If she doesn't want them, I think I will stash them towards christmas presents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 They're lovely Snowy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'm loving the hat Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 How can you just make a hat up as you go along It's excellent and that flower on side makes it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hats are dead easy! Just crochet round until the crown is the size you want (increasing every row) then crochet rows without increasing. The brim just curls up naturally, depending how long you make it. Also, using a smaller hook for the yarn gives a stiffer finish. Seemples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Yeh sure. Sorry you are a genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I think you need to take orders in different colours!!! I am a hat 'n scarf girl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Well done Snowy, they are lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 it's very smart! So you just did it in the round? It kind of looks a bit trilby like, how did you get that effect? I've done a few hats now, see last few pics in https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=303793&id=568396756&l=2d4c2ec5a7 so i'm pretty confident i could do it if it's just done in the round. Can you post the pattern for the scarf please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 The pattern for the scarf is in Erica Knights book, Essential Crochet. Copyright applies and is not mine to post. There is no secret to the hat - crochet in the round, then crochet straight. 'Tis purely trial and error as to what works and what doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 If anyone else wants to make a ruffled/wavy/curly scarf I've found a few patterns for different ones here http://cache.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternFinder.fcgi? it's got loads of free patterns so no copyright issues! You just need to register Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 There is no secret to the hat - crochet in the round, then crochet straight. 'Tis purely trial and error as to what works and what doesn't. Thanks for posting that Snowy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 There is no secret to the hat - crochet in the round, then crochet straight. 'Tis purely trial and error as to what works and what doesn't. Thanks for posting that Snowy. oooooooooo, slap my wrist! Thank you snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 and you're welcome to my link too Christian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks Justine, but It was my Mum who was interested. She popped over and saw the picture of Snowy's hat and loved it. Her crochet is better than her cooking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Glad your Mum liked it Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Glad your Mum liked it Christian I'm glad too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 There are zillions of free patterns on the **Ravelry** site, to suit all abilites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 That is absolutely gorgeous, Snowy....shame you're not coming to Omletstock, you could have done a masterclass (sure I can find somewhere for you to lay your head if you decide you're up to it!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Nooo don't tempt me! I would love to, but I haven't done any long distance driving yet, and OH is working anyway so I am on rugrat patrol Reserve my bed for next year though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 There are zillions of free patterns on the **Ravelry** site, to suit all abilites. thanks, will check that one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
