Hat-a-Week

[Croshay]

Anybody wanna make a hat a week with us? It'll be fun! Come on, guys...it's a great, fun way to use up some of that STASH! You'll have LOTS of great Christmas gifts :santa or you can donate them to charity :flower at the end of the year!

Jump in at any time. We will be posting a "hat of the week" that is always optional. You can make the hat posted or make another hat of your own choice. The new hat for the week will be posted on Sat. or Sun.

We are very laid back and don't really have any "rules" as far as posting requirements or even which hat(s) to make. Just make what you want, when you want, and we always love seeing pictures of your completed projects!

Week 12 - "Gotcha Covered" from http://www.coatsandclark.com/fun_and_free/yarn/lw1269.htm (http://www.coatsandclark.com/fun_and_free/yarn/lw1269.htm)

Week 11 - "Thick Warm Crocheted Winter Hat" from Crochet Garden at http://www.crochetgarden.com/winterhat.html (http://www.crochetgarden.com/winterhat.html)

Week 10 - "Curly Cute" from
http://www.anniesfavoritecrochet.com/freepatterns/pdfs/afcdecfreepattern.pdf (http://www.anniesfavoritecrochet.com/freepatterns/pdfs/afcdecfreepattern.pdf) (3/4)

Week 9 - Homespun Cloche from http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-cloche.html (2/26)

Week 8 - Super Simple Hat from Marlo’s Crochet Corner at
http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/supersimplehat.html (http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/supersimplehat.html) (2/18)

Week 7 - Baby Derby Hat from
http://www.crochetme.com/baby-derby-hat (2/11)

Week 6 - Lynda's Ripple Hat from http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2878 (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2878) (2/4)

Week 5 - "Lunatic" from http://crochetme.com/lucid-and-lunatic (1/28)

Week 4 – Dot’s "Sassy A" Hat from http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/52.html (http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/52.html) (1/21)

Week 3 - Tri-Colored Cloche from http://caron.com/projects/ss/cloche.html (1/14)

Week 2 - Mitered Crocheted Adult Hat/aka Beach Ball Hat from
http://helpinghearts0.tripod.com/id30.html (1/8)

Week 1 - Dot's UBW/CAW Hat from
http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/35.html (1/1)

[Lisaizme]

I've been asked to post this (since I'm right under the first post) until Croshay is able to get back to the CAL. I'm glad to help.

Week 12: (NEW SITE.. Same pattern) Gotcha Covered!!
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/Crochet-Hat-Patternca.html
Week 13: Dot's E L BRIMMED HAT
http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/76.html (http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/76.html)
Week 14: Dot's FAST AND FUN
http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/4.html
Week 15
Your choice
Week 16: CROCHETED CAP/BERET
http://members.aol.com/sbaycgoa/patberet.htm
Week 17: Hex Hat
http://members.aol.com/JSchlossma/hexhat.html

Hope all goes well Croshay and hurry back to us.

Lisa

Week 18 posted a bit early because I'm on the road. (I'm actually posting this from a hotel lobby in Vicksburg, MS!!!) See you guys soon.

Week 18 Kitty Cap 3
http://www.psf.homestead.com/kittycap3.html

week 19: Basic Hat Pattern for Any Size

http://www.kyledane.com/raquel/crafts/patternbasichat.htm

Week 20: A warm fuzzy (Mother's day weekend, May 14)

http://www.canadianliving.com/CanadianLiving/client/en/Crafts/DetailNews.asp?idNews=3310&idSM=307

Description of the yarn used in above pattern at Yarndex:
http://www.yarndex.com/yarn.cfm?yarn_id=927
Hope this helps someone.

Week 21: Pattern courtesy of our own Jimmie Lu
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19676&page=66

Week 22: Addison Hat
www.jpfun.com/patterns/14misc/addisonhat.shtml

Week 23: How about a "Hippie Hat"?
http://natalie85.blogspot.com/2005/05/hippie-hat-pattern.html

Week 24: Skullcap (requires registration at Bernat site, but registration is simple and painless)
http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=1814

Week 25: Shell Edging Crochet Hat *suggested by Anna aka Lavelle*
http://www.hometown.aol.com/tepperleen/page3.html

Week 26: A Rose is a Rose Hat (can ya believe we're at the 1/2 way mark???)
http://webpages.charter.net/basheera/rosehat.html

Week 27: I couldn't make up my mind.. so here's TWO to chose from

Firenze Hat: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/firenze/firenze.html

Child's Do-Rag hat: http://mommawear.blogspot.com/2006/06/makaylas-chemo-doo-rag-pattern-revised.html

Week 28: A hat by Yarncat
http://www.yarncat.com/Roseburg.html

Week 29: Bobble Hat
http://www.fablehandmadegoods.com/Crochetpattern-bobblehat.html

Week 30: CAPS TO THE CAPITAL / SAVE THE CHILDREN
http://www.savethechildren.org/capstothecapital/images/kit11.pdf
Read more about the drive at http://www.savethechildren.org/capstothecapital/

Week 31: Peach Shell Hat (sized for teen or baby)
http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/peachshellhat.htm

Above pattern specifies Dazzleaire yarn which is discontinued. Caron simply soft should work as well in its place (or any other light ww yarn)

Week 32: Uncommon Threads show on DIY network: Mushroom Cap, Block-Letter Beanie or Floppy Hat
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows/episode/0,2046,DIY_14255_44144,00.html

Week 33: Crocheted Crazy Hats for Children
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/crochet/crochet-hats.shtml

Week 34: Nubby Brim Cloche Crochet Pattern
http://www.hometown.aol.com/tepperleen/page2.html

Week 35: Brittany’s Post Stitch Hat and Purse
http://carolefitzgerald.tripod.com/c...place/id5.html

Week 36: Double Crochet Sports Hats Pattern
http://www.headhuggers.org/patterns/cpatt10.htm

Week 37: Tweed Hat
http://www.nyyarns.com/free_patterns/tweed1.pdf

Week 38: Bumbles Bouncy Hat *TUNISIAN (or Afghan) STITCH*
http://bumbles102774.tripod.com/id11.html

Week 39: Reversible Roll Brim Hat
http://members.aol.com/JSchlossma/rrbrimh.html

Week 40: Candy Corn Hat (All Hallows Eve Approacheth)
http://www.yarncat.com/CandyCornConeHat.html

Week 41: Ripple Hat (SORRY I'm late posting.. forgot!!)
http://www.woolcrafting.com/ripple-hat-pattern.html

Week 42: Teen/Adult Ribbed Cap
http://home.att.net/~susanBinKC/patterns/ribcap.html

Week 43: Custom Beret
http://www.crochetpartners.org/PatternLibrary/CPpat72.html

Week 44: Wenatchee Hat
http://www.yarncat.com/Wenatchee.html

Week 45: City Girl Cap
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21665&highlight=Pattern

Week 46: Sweet Baby Hat
http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/sweet%20baby%20hat.html

[photojenic]

I'd like to join, mostly because I've been hat challenged for a while now. I can't seem to get the hang of actually making a hat that fits! Would we make our own patterns, or would we work on the same pattern? I'd kind of like to do a mixture of styles, and both summer and winter hats. I'm very interested.....

[Croshay]

I originally thought we'd each do our own thing, with the group basically motivating us to make our hats each week...but now I think it might be better for all of us to make the same one, and that could be helpful for those who have trouble with a particular pattern. We could take turns choosing patterns, or I could pick a pattern each week for everybody to work on.

This is brand new and still in the planning stage, so please let me know what you think! :scrachin

Croshay

[Lisaizme]

Croshay,

I know you do some neat hats. Honestly, I'd enjoy trying one of your patterns.

There's other patterns out there that I've been wanting to find an excuse or motivation to try. Like this one: http://www.manidifata.it/InRegalo.cfm?Cod=69

problem is I dont speak or read italian.

And somewhere I saw a little skullie made with a pineapple design. Can't find it now.

Re: hats fitting: My family all have big heads (in more ways than one? ) and then thick hair on top of that so handmade hats are about the only way to get things that fit.

Oh.. and I saw a frog hat somewhere that was just too cute. and at one time I was making a smileyface hat. I think it's still sitting in a basket somewhere waiting to be rescued.

[mimi_mia]

http://www.manidifata.it/InRegalo.cfm?Cod=69&lingua=2
this is the english version of the above pattern.....I looked over it quickly and I don't know if it makes any more sense in english :think

[twoqtgirls]

I am interested in this. I would love to make some different kinds of hats.

[theworm]

I love this idea!
I make lost of hats for charity, and I would love new patterns. :)

[faithpa76]

I'd be more likely to jump in if it's optional to do the weekly pattern - I like making Dot's UBW Hat to donate and this would help keep me on the ball making them. My vote would be to maybe post a weekly pattern but allow people to join in and complete whatever hat they wish (in other words, leave it optional as to whether everyone has to do the same hat). JMO though!
:)

[karin4christ]

I'm interested. I liked Faith's idea of posting a weekly pattern but then leaving it optional as to whether you do that one or one of your own chosing. This sounds like fun.:D

[Everyday Crochet]

Count me in. I'm actually shooting for 2 hats a week for a charity outreach we are doing at our church. The pattern I'm doing is similar to Dot's UBW one also. I would be interested if it's optional to do a pattern of your choice if you don't want to do the featured hat.

[Country_Bumpkin]

I'd be more likely to jump in if it's optional to do the weekly pattern - I like making Dot's UBW Hat to donate and this would help keep me on the ball making them. My vote would be to maybe post a weekly pattern but allow people to join in and complete whatever hat they wish (in other words, leave it optional as to whether everyone has to do the same hat). JMO though!
:)

I'd like to join in and like the option of using our own choice of patterns as well. I make baby hats all the time to donate to the hospital and purchased some patterns last month that I would like to get on the ball making... havingthis cal would get me going.

[Sakkasie]

I'm all over this idea - I love to crochet hats!!! Especially Dot's patterns, she's the Hat Goddess IMO. I also purchased "The Little Box Set of Hats and Scarves" this weekend and it has wonderful hat patterns as well.

Count me in! :clap

April

[SSWJ]

I think this is a great idea to use up some stash.

Count me in.

[BonnieCrochets]

This sounds like a great idea. I love to make hats. Of course I'm not sure what I would do with that many. There aren't many places to donate around here, but I'm sure one of you could use them for your church/chariety

[omibunnydotcom]

Are there any rules to "crochet alongs" like there are for swaps?

i think i would like to try this out, because i've never made a hat before and i would really like to. Are crochet alongs open to everyone? :hook

PS, i think it would be cool to post a pattern for each hat, but have the option of making your own hat. I would like to see some of the patterns ya'll plan on using.

[flybabytina]

Woo Hoo! Count me in!

Tina

(Who still needs to decide which hat to make for her hat swap partner...)

[Croshay]

Hello again, my fellow hatmakers! :waving I'll try to answer all the questions at once. This is my first time to coordinate a crochet-along, so I'm still learning. Thanks for being patient while I get this thing off the ground!

We'll always have the option of making whatever hat we want each week, and I won't even keep record of who's doing what, so if somebody's busy and doesn't get one made, no big deal. I make hats for charity anyway (with a goal of 100 by Thanksgiving), so I just thought this would be a fun way to get others involved.

I can't even promise I'll post a hat pattern every week. I haven't been a pattern writer in the past, although I did make up my first pattern last night! :yay I'll be glad to share that one with you all after I work it up again to make sure there are no errors in the pattern. (I haven't even written it down yet.) Do you all want/need me to post patterns each week?

So let's go ahead & get hooking :hook and I'll share a link with you to get you started, in case you need a hat pattern. Dot's UBW - which I think is definitely "W" but not "U" :wink is one that somebody mentioned, and I've made lots of these. They're quick and easy, and you can use any kind of yarn you have on hand. You can also very easily adapt the pattern to make a child's size hat. (Let me know if you want to know how I do this.) You can find the pattern at http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/35.html and while you're there, please take a look at some of Dot's other great hat patterns. We'll probably end up making a lot of them by the end of the year.

Let's go ahead & try to get our first hats done by Saturday or Sunday, and I'll try to post another pattern on Sunday or Monday for the next week.

If you have any questions, please feel free to AIM or PM me.

Croshay

[ttbookjunkie]

Count me in too, as long as we can opt out of the pattern for the week (I am still really new to crochet so I may not be able to handle to advanced of a pattern.

Amanda:hook

[airmedh]

Well as long as no one is keeping count then I would love to join! The only worry I had was what if I couldn't get the hat done in time or if the patter was too difficult for slow, novice crocheter like me! But since those are all taken care of then I'm jumping on board! :D

[brenmichelle20]

I have already made 2 ear flap hats this week and made 2 newboy ones last week and tested a skull cap for jimmi lu last week also...


I love making hats but I have to crochet a little different because my pointer fingers got the bleach pen stuff on them and they are a little sore and peeling, I react to bleach and amnonia really bad...

[minwifeof4boys]

Too fun! I made alot of hats for charity between Thanksgiving and Christmas.. this would be a wonderful way to motivate to do more...I'm working on a hat right now... 2 rectangles sewen together..sort of ..to make a cute pointy hat for a child....

[flybabytina]

I agree with the UBW hats! They are easy, quick, and fun! I have made 4 so far... one of them was a mistake, ended up fitting my 3 year old daughter instead of adult size, but she loves her hat that matches Grandma's hat! The last one I made I used a bulky weight yarn and a worsted weight yarn (held together) let me tell you, it is WARM!!!! Anyway, UBW hats can be made in a few hours and the mixture of yarns you could use is really only limited by your imagination! UBW hats are a great beginner hat!

Tina

[photojenic]

Do you all want/need me to post patterns each week?

You can also very easily adapt the pattern to make a child's size hat. (Let me know if you want to know how I do this.)

I'd like it if you could post a pattern each week, or every other week. I tend to flip through patterns without being able to make a decision. lol...

Also, I would love to know how to make a child's version of the UBW hat. THANKS! :clap

[airmedh]

Ok, due to the fact that I have so many other projects going on right now I buckled down and made the UBW hat tonight. My family has big heads so I altered it a bit by adding an extra round to make the widest part 48 stitched instead of 36. Here is the link to the finished product. I now wish I had made a better yarn selection. It kind of looks like a huge peppermint, but at least it fits and it sure feels warm!!!

Week 1 UBW hat (http://www.bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/crochet/CALs/UBW.jpg)

[Lisaizme]

I found this on the web regarding head sizes.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/head-sizes.html

Hope this will help someone.

To those who regularly make hats, I have a question. I've almost decided that I need a headform or wigstand to photograph my hats on (my kids are getting reluctant to model).. any suggestions on a good place to buy one from.

[Shelena]

I love this idea....I was thinking of crocheting hats from my local cancer care center as my Mother passed away this past July from breast cancer. All the patients as well as the nurses were so nice to my mother and I thought that donating something other than money-which I have done in memory of her-would be a great thank to. Even the nurses can wear them.

I like the idea of a pattern posted each week as well as having the choice of doing one of your own as well.
I most likely will use the posted pattern since I dont really have alot of crocheted hat patterns, I have more knitted hat patterns in my collection.

This idea will get me not only motivated as well as encourage me to crochet those hats and have alot to give to the center at Christmas time.

Count me in too!

Thanks so much for this great idea Croshay:) BTW, I love your name;)

I am going to get started on Dots pattern right away!

[Croshay]

Bren, I like ear flap hats, too. I wish I could show you all the one I made for my toddler. It's bright pink and has ear flaps, and I did a couple rounds of sc's with Twister yarn right above the ear flaps...then I made her a matching pair of mittens with the Twister yarn around the cuffs. It's an adorable set and people comment on it everywhere we go.

Hope you're getting over the bleach on your hands! :hug

Croshay

[Croshay]

TINA - You're doing the UBW hats in "a few hours"? Hmm...I can do one without the brim in about 25 minutes and then add another 10 minutes or so for the brim. Are you having trouble with the pattern? :think

JEN - I'll try to post patterns each week or maybe every other week. I get SUPER busy at times, so I can't promise I'll be able to do it every week. But I'll do my best, and I'll try to get into the habit so I'll remember.

Also, about the child's version of the UBW Hat - on the round where you increase to 36 stitches, I only increase to 30 stitches, and I only work 7 rounds of dc and then 1 round of sc...and I haven't been putting cuffs on those. I've made 2 like that, and they actually fit my toddler...so I need to improvise again and make a size in between that one and the adult size.

GINNY - Loved your red and white UBW hat. I made a candy basket similiar to that (one strand of red and one strand of white WW yarn) at Christmas that turned out really cute. Thanks for posting your picture. I hope everybody will post pictures of their hats when they can.

LISA - Sorry to say I don't have any idea where to get a wig stand. Maybe a beauty supply store or even a beauty college could tell you.

MICHELLE - I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I also lost one of my best friends to cancer this past September. It stinks. :worried

EVERYBODY - I forgot to mention there's also something else that I do differently on the UBW hats. On the next to last round, I TURN so that my last 2 rows face the right side when the cuff is folded up. On the first row after I turn, I do that row of dc's in the back loops only (as you're looking down at the hat, with the right side up) to make kind of a ridge where the hat folds up. Hope that helps.

I also wondered if anybody will be knitting :knit any of their hats! I'm working on a knit hat now for my hubby, but I'm gonna write up the pattern that I made up the other day - crocheted :hook - so I can share it with you all...so that'll probably be the pattern for next week. :yay

[minwifeof4boys]

I'm snitching your Hat a week line... anybody have a button design ?..Marlo has a cute hat pattern on her site for kiddos... I made one in light pink for my neices and trimed it in eyelash and then made a matching scarf.... I love doing hats because I don't have to think much while I'm doing them.. great TV or computer projects ~smile~

[SSWJ]

I wasn't sure if that was allowed? I would like to knit one occasionally if the option is there. :shrug

Also, to the person who asked about the head stand --Lisa -- Check in you telephone book for a wig store, they sell the little styrafoam heads -- Or I saw some on Ebay a while ago -- Do a search for styrafoam head and you will get some results.

Oh, blast it! I can't figure out how to spell check, ya'll just have to live with my misspelling of styrafoam:bang

[flybabytina]

TINA - You're doing the UBW hats in "a few hours"? Hmm...I can do one without the brim in about 25 minutes and then add another 10 minutes or so for the brim. Are you having trouble with the pattern? :think



Nope, not having any problems.... I guess I just crochet slow... LOL
Plus I always have distractions - kids, husband, dogs, phone ringing.....
I am pretty much a newbie crocheter too, so that could be why it takes me longer.... I still enjoy the pattern! I will have to make another one and see just how long it REALLY takes me now that I have a little more "hook time" in :D

Tina

[ktornatola]

Count me in! 52 hats....here we come!


Kim :clap

[karin4christ]

I finished the WBU or is the UBW hat this morning. Everyone is right, it is warm. I'm really excited about crocheting a hat a week. I wish I could post a picture but I don't have a digital camera and even if I did I wouldn't know how to get the picture posted. You'll just have to trust me that I made the hat. :devil

[twoqtgirls]

I finished my first UBW hat this evening. I'll try to remember to take a pic and post it in the morning. :hook

[Aziandoll]

I like this idea, too.. although.. what is a UBW hat? I've been making beanies and newsboy hats and giving them away as Christmas presents. I average about a day or 2 on a hat. Here's the newsboy I made, although I pulled it down a little over my ears, so it looks like a toque.
http://img.meetup.com/photos/member/1/4/2/member_540322.jpeg
This hat goes pretty quick and is easy to do. I was wondering, though...what type of yarn do you all use to make hats? I live in SoCal and although it doesn't get too cold, it does get warm. The one I made in the pic is a mix of acrylic and wool. I'm looking to make a few more for family in Canada...What do you suggest?

[airmedh]

Nope, not having any problems.... I guess I just crochet slow... LOL
Plus I always have distractions - kids, husband, dogs, phone ringing.....
I am pretty much a newbie crocheter too, so that could be why it takes me longer.... I still enjoy the pattern! I will have to make another one and see just how long it REALLY takes me now that I have a little more "hook time" in :D

Tina

I have the same issues Tina and it took me about a couple of hours to do the hat. I think I'm a slow crocheter though, but I'm ok with that. As long as it looks ok in the end then I'm happy!

[Everyday Crochet]

Loved the patern for the UBW hat and I think this will be the hat of choice for me to use for donating to charity. I was able to work up 2 of them in under an hour tonight while watching TV. I could get a lot of hats done to donate and they are functional and very warm. Love it!

[karin4christ]

I forgot to include in my last post that I do plan to knit some hats. But not by hand I recently bought a Knifty Knitter Loom Set and I plan to make hats on that too. I haven't learned how to use the loom yet so I'll let you know how things go. I can't wait to start on the next hat.

[flybabytina]

I just bought the Knifty Knitter set at Walmart the other night, it is FUN! I made a baby sized hat, my 9 year old daughter made a hat (that fits her), and I am now working on a fun fur scarf using my FREE Disco (Jungle Jive) and a silvery (No Boundaries brand) fun fur yarn; 2 strands held together (one of each)

Tina

[Croshay]

Good morning, everybody! :hi Glad to hear some of you are already busy on your hat-a-week. Here's a cheer :cheer for the ones who've already finished their first hat for our crochet-along!

I'm painting my kitchen today, so I won't be online much. I'm hoping to have it done by the time my hubby gets home so I can surprise him. I'm scared to death of heights, and I've already had to take a break once from the ladder just putting the tape around the ceiling...so wish me luck...this might take longer than I had thought. :blush

MINWIFEOF4BOYS - I don't know about a button design. I'm not a computer person, but maybe someone else here knows more about that. Also, you mentioned that Marlo has a cute kid's hat pattern on her site. Would you mind posting the URL?

SSWJ - Sure we can knit our hats! I'm not trying to enforce a bunch of "rules" but just make this a fun crochet-along so we all end up with a bunch of HATS at the end of the year. :wgrin I'm working on a knit hat now for my husband, and I had forgotten how SLOW knitting is compared to crocheting. :eek

KTORNATOLA - :welcome to the group...glad you decided to join us!

KARIN4CHRIST - I don't have a digital camera either, but I always enjoy seeing everybody's pictures. If/When I get the job I interviewed for recently, a digital camera is near the top of the list of things to buy. :wink I don't know anything about the knifty knitter loom set...maybe you can fill us in once you get the hang of it.

AZIANDOLL - The UBW is a hat that we're working on this week for our crochet-along. You can find a link to the pattern at http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/35.html. I couldn't see your newsboy hat real well from the picture but please keep posting pictures of your hats when you can. Sorry I can't advise you on what kind of yarn to use; I usually use Red Heart yarn because of the price and availability. Maybe some others here have more experience with different yarns, and you could also post a question on the Yarn forum on this site.

TINA AND GINNY - It's fine that your UBW's are taking longer than some of the others. The main thing here is that we're having fun and making some great gifts or items for charity.

THERESA - How cool that you can whip out 2 UBW's in less than an hour. I also think it's an ideal pattern for charity. We could always work on these in between or on the weeks I don't get to post a different pattern.

My personal goal for hats this year is 100 by Thanksgiving, but we'll see how that goes...it's early yet... :wink

Well I guess I better get back to my kitchen...I don't think those walls are gonna paint themselves. :wink

[twoqtgirls]

Here is my first UBW hat. It is more purple than blue. Made with RH purple and variegated blue & purple from my stash. I added a picot edging - thus I am calling this me Goober hat (Remember Goober from Andy Griffith? :D )


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/daddys3chicks/UBWhat.jpg

[flybabytina]

Anybody know of an easy Newsboy type hat pattern? I have been wanting to try one.... Thanks!

Tina

[photojenic]

How 'bout this?

http://static.flickr.com/41/82096205_e94a04cba5_o.jpg

[ktornatola]

Finished my UBW hat last night. On to Week 2! :cheer

[marnie413]

Hi All:hi

I think I will join this one I am working on my first UBW hat right now.

[karin4christ]

Jen, way to go! :cheer I love the button. Thank you for making one for all of us. :hug

[airmedh]

Great hat Cheryl!

[schcrochet]

I rarely make hats cause of the size issue and when I do, I dont' typically use a pattern. I've not come across charities that take hats, a hat a week is 52 hats!! What charities are you all finding that take hats?

I like the idea of posting patterns from time to time, but options are always good in my book. Hats are a good way to use up yarn, but I think before jumping on the band wagon I would like to know a charity where we all could donate our hats so we know they are actually wanted and used. Not trying to be a downer folks, but none of people I've had close touch with as they were going through chemo wore crocheted hats. Ball caps some, scarfs LOTS.

Currently working on scarfs for The deadline for The Red Scarf Project for The Orphan Foundation of American is coming close, and they are really really behind the eight ball with the number they have and the number they need.

Would like to join in, but not just now and would like to know where to send the pile of hats once done, charity wise. Open to suggestions folks.

Thanks for the posts.:hook

[Cordelia]

I know that homeless shelters take hats and scarves to hand out during cold weather. Also many churches have homeless outreach programs.

I know that shriner hospitals take hats (along with many other homemade items) to hand out to their patients.

Pineridge takes them, too!

I think one would be surprised at the number of organizations that take caps and hats.

Good luck to everyone! Fantastic idea!:cheer

[Patty in MI]

Count me in on this one. I have so many going, what's one more...lol. This sounds so cool. I've wanted to make lots of Dots hats, and not I'll have the incentive.
Patty in MI

[Patty in MI]

Ok, due to the fact that I have so many other projects going on right now I buckled down and made the UBW hat tonight. My family has big heads so I altered it a bit by adding an extra round to make the widest part 48 stitched instead of 36. Here is the link to the finished product. I now wish I had made a better yarn selection. It kind of looks like a huge peppermint, but at least it fits and it sure feels warm!!!

Week 1 UBW hat (http://www.bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/crochet/CALs/UBW.jpg)

This is so cute. Thanks for sharing.
Patty in MI

[Patty in MI]

[QUOTE=schcrochet]I rarely make hats cause of the size issue and when I do, I dont' typically use a pattern. I've not come across charities that take hats, a hat a week is 52 hats!! What charities are you all finding that take hats?


Hi,
I donate to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, churches, elementary schools. They are all in need of hats.
Patty in MI:)

[minwifeof4boys]

Here is Marlo's hat pattern...it shows both child and adult... I made several for the battered woman's shelter in all sizes...I trimmed them with a round or two of fun fur just to perk them up a bit... I also used a mix of yarns in a few to use up scrap



http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/supersimplehat.html

[schcrochet]

THANKS Cordelia for all the suggestion of places that take hats. I appreicate it. I was thinking I quess of the websites I'd been to where I hadn't seen them listed.

Sounds like a super idea folks want to help, but need to finish scarfs for Red Scarf Project first, and I've made some other commitments so I don't know how close to one a week I can come.

Now for one more question....what does UBW mean? Thanks again

[SSWJ]

I think I will call it my cute and warm hat. All I had was a k hook so I made one extra row of increases, then it was too big for my daughter. I might take the bobble off and keep this one for me! It is the first hat that has looked decent on me forever!

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043380/Emhat.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043380/Hat.jpg
I made it out of red heart Light and Lofty in dark red and Caron Seasons in the sparkly beige color. The photos don't do the sparkly threads justice.

Yay, week 1 hat done! :clap

[flybabytina]

I wanted to post this pattern before it got lost in my bookmarks....
Mitered Crocheted Adult Hat Pattern
http://helpinghearts0.tripod.com/id30.html

Stripes that go vertical (up and down) instead of horizontal (side to side or around) ... kinda looks like a beach ball LOL
Would make a nice change!

Tina

[airmedh]

I think I will call it my cute and warm hat. All I had was a k hook so I made one extra row of increases, then it was too big for my daughter. I might take the bobble off and keep this one for me! It is the first hat that has looked decent on me forever!

The hat is beautiful and your daughter is absolutely adorable!!

[Croshay]

Hi everybody! :hug Hope everybody is having a nice and productive day!

Cheryl - Loved your Goober hat...the colors are great, and I like the edging you added.

Tina - Sorry I don't know of any newsboy patterns. Maybe someone else here will know, or you could post a message in the Seeking Patterns forum.

Jen - Thanks for the button you made! Now to show you how computer UN-savvy I am...what do we do with it? :think Copy it into our signature lines?

Marnie413 and Patty in MI - :welcome to the group...glad you joined us!

Schcrochet - We're just finding our own charitable organizations locally. My suggestions are Red Cross, homeless shelters, and maybe churches that have programs to help the homeless or low-income families. I'm sure there are more, as well.

Lea and Tina - Thanks for posting links to other hat patterns. I put them both in my Favorites, so we'll definitely get to them.

SSWJ - I'm with you...these are cute and warm, NOT UBW. I think we should call them our CAW hats instead. :wink

Good job on getting your Week 1 hats done, guys! :clap Sorry to say I haven't finished my husband's hat yet this week. I spent all day yesterday painting my kitchen...and now I'm SORE from head to toe. :( I've got a couple errands to run this morning, then I'm gonna try to sit down and knit :knit this afternoon and finish that up, then I'm gonna try to write up the pattern for the kid's hat I made up last weekend so we can all work on that next week.

[Croshay]

Just wondering if any of you gals have the 2006 pattern-a-day calendar. There's a cute crocheted ski hat pattern on today's page. If a bunch of us have the calendar, we could do that hat one week!

[twoqtgirls]

Just wondering if any of you gals have the 2006 pattern-a-day calendar. There's a cute crocheted ski hat pattern on today's page. If a bunch of us have the calendar, we could do that hat one week!

I have it but I have not been keeping up with the days! LOL!

[Lisaizme]

Jen - Thanks for the button you made! Now to show you how computer UN-savvy I am...what do we do with it? :think Copy it into our signature lines?


I don't know what other folks do with the button.. but I uploaded it to photobucket and then posted it on my blog with a link to this CAL.

check it out at www.lisaizme.blogspot.com (http://www.lisaizme.blogspot.com)

I'm not sure I know how to put it in sig lines here. :)

I just got back from taking my DD to the airport in another city.. and while I was there did a little yarn shopping and found a tearsheet for this hat

http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/cloche.html Needless to say I also bought the yarn. There's a few other cute hats at the main project page:http://www.caron.com/projects/a_crochet.html

Thank you to whoever it was that posted the vertical striped hat. There's a knitted "prime rib" hat on the web and I've been really wondering how to recreate it in crochet. It will be a bit before I get to it, but I'm excited to see it.

My CAW (aka UBW) hat is done.. just need to take the time to make photos.

[Lisaizme]

Just wondering if any of you gals have the 2006 pattern-a-day calendar. There's a cute crocheted ski hat pattern on today's page. If a bunch of us have the calendar, we could do that hat one week!

I have that calendar.. somewhere buried in my supplies & magazines. :)

[Shelena]

Thank you for the kind words Croshay....I am sorry to hear about your friend as well and you are so right, it does stink. Its a nasty disease that tears up not only the person who battles with it but also those around them.

I finished my hat for this week the night I started it but havent taken a picture of it yet. I will try to do so soon and post it.

This really got me going on the hats....I have a real soft spot for preemie babies and read alot of info about preemies and micro preemies. Its so sad and there are so many hospitals that need micro & preemie hats so I have been knitting and crocheting them to donate to one of the bigger hospitals here in Michigan. I made 15 different hats/caps on Wed and plan on doing as many as I can each day.
So I guess I have turned this CAL into As Many As I Can Make A Day project which isnt all that bad.
Thanks again for getting me motivated and my creative juices flowing again:D

[Croshay]

Michelle - Glad to hear you're so excited about your hat project and that you're getting so many made. 15 in a day...wow! :applause

Lisa - How's that tooth? I had the same problem a year or so ago. A toothache is very painful. :worried Not to mention the expense of getting a tooth fixed. :eek When I was adding up our medical and dental expenses for the year, I could hardly believe how much we spent out of pocket, after insurance deductibles. My only explanation is like your blog said, The Lord Provides.

Everybody - I didn't want to lose or forget any of the suggestions you all have been making for patterns to use, so I compiled them into a list and I guess we'll just work our way down the list together. So if you have more suggestions, please feel free to post them, and we'll work on them in the order they were posted.

I've enjoyed everybody's pictures. I wish I had a digital camera so I could show off my hats, too. I've made about 12 or 13 so far. :clap
The hat I made up the pattern for last week fits a toddler, and I'm going to try to write out the pattern for both toddler and child sizes. Maybe we'll even do toddler one week and child another week.

I got about half of the child-sized hat crocheted last night but then got busy with other things, so I'm gonna try to finish that today...or is it tomorrow?? My little one got me up too early and I don't know yet which day it is! :morcoffee

[Croshay]

Lisa - I just read somewhere else that you had made some hooded scarves...would love to see a picture of them if you can show us! :U

[Lisaizme]

My tooth is "ok".. they can't start fixing it till Feb. 1st. BUT the dentist did file away the sharp edge so that I won't macerate my tongue and gave me some Vicodin (synthetic codeine) to use at night. During the day I'm using either Aleve or Motrin and while I'm uncomfy.. I'm not in extreme pain. I'll get by. :) Thanks for asking. And yes.. it is expensive. I'm just trying to be thankful that I still DO have teeth. :D

The pictures of the hooded scarves are on my blog in a post back in February 2005. But I'll try to post them here too to save ya'll the trouble of digging.

Red Hooded Scarf PatrioticHoodedScarf Backview Patriotic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/MVC-008S.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/MVC-009S.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/MVC-010S.jpg



I didn't take a back view of the Red one.. it's the same as the blue, just solid and solid color tassel. I'm pretty sure I used the pattern at lionbrand.com to make these.

I personally like the solid color best, but was trying to use up scraps for the Patriotic. This is my daughter modeling about a year or so ago. She was mad that I was making her model.. that's why the strange expressions. These were in a sack in my van... hope they're still there. :lol

[Country_Bumpkin]

This whipped up very quickly for me! I just sat and crocheted, watched my tivoed programs while my 5 month old was sleeping in my lap :) My hubby decided this hat was his since it matched his hair color. LOL
http://www.bumpkinisims.com/wp-content/display/_hawweek1.jpg

Week 1 completed. Woo hoo!

[airmedh]

I have it but I have not been keeping up with the days! LOL!

That's me too Cheryl!

[Ilah]

I like making hats and have made some winter hats for charity. Some of my charity hats are similiar to the UBW hats though I kind of followed my own pattern. I have done light and lofty mixed with various worsted weight yarns and also baby clouds mixed with bernet coordinates. I would like to be able to make some stylish hats for myself, but I have problems making hats for myself because I have a small head. Children's patterns would be a little small on me, I think and are don't have the styles I am looking for. I have been able to make beanies and plain winter hats for myself. Basically I just try them on my head after each row to determin when to stop increasing (and just stich even) and when to finish off. Basically I am currently limited to hats that hug my head and are just simple crochet with no stich pattern.

If I joined would people be able to help me make the adjustments?

[Croshay]

Lisa - Did you find the rainbow baby ombre yarn you were looking for? I saw some at Hobby Lobby yesterday (Caron, rainbow baby ombre) but on the ones I saw, I couldn't find a dye lot. So I doubt that's much help. Also, I love your hooded scarves...they look so cozy and warm...but if you were thinking they're in a sack in your van...from the looks of your daughter, she may have taken them to college with her so she could dispose of them for you. :haha

Country Bumpkin - Liked your UBW, and your hubby looks so proud to be your model! Even if it saying it matches his hair makes him admit he's getting gray :haha which is something my hubby WON'T do...he'll say he's getting WHITE hair but not GRAY. Go figure. :haha

Ilah - Sure, we'll be glad to help you if we can. That's part of the fun of a crochet-along, we'll all be doing the same thing (usually) at roughly the same time, so we can all help each other if needed.

Everybody - I noticed the messages have tapered way off the last couple days. I hope people have just done their hats for the week and will check back over the weekend for the next pattern, and not that they've decided to leave the group.

[ktornatola]

Still here :hook Just waiting for next hat! Very excited about this!


Kim

[Patty in MI]

Hi gang,
I finished my hat. You can see it here on my photo album.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pattylee49640/my_photos
Patty in MI

[airmedh]

Your hat looks great Patty!!

[Lisaizme]

Still here. Working on a scarf for the Red Scarf Project at www.orphan.org and getting ready to make photos of my hats.

Croshay.. if you need a digital cam.. two suggestions. 1) Join freecycle.org for your area and see if anyone has one to give away. 2) The very first digital camera we got was very very basic.. bought to make photos for ebay. I think I paid 10.00 for it. It's called a JamCam. Unfortunately the company either no longer makes them or has gone out of business. It's not the easiest camera to use, but you can't beat the price. You can still find them here and there. It's basically a digital camera for kids.

Everyone's hats are looking sooo good. Mine are showing my strange color afflictions.. but that's ok too. Someone else has to like bright and strange color combos. :lol

K.. need to let #1 son use computer. Chat at ya'll later on.

[Cordelia]

OKay I keep visiting and revisiting this thread....while I love to make hats I just know its not possible to make a hat a week with my other obligations. I can do a hat a month, however! Is this okay or too little, let me know please!!!:D

[Sakkasie]

Here's my first hat for the CAL - it's Dot's "Sassy A" hat and was it ever fun to make! It's being modeled by my lovely hat model, Lydia. Unfortunately the color isn't quite right, it's actually a very sassy fire engine red, not muddy brown.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d55/Sakkasie/sassy_a_hat.jpg

[Everyday Crochet]

Are we to post a picture each week of the hat we do or just report in that we have finished?

[Patty in MI]

April,
That's pretty. I like Dots hats. We should make all of them...
Patty in MI

[Patty in MI]

Are we to post a picture each week of the hat we do or just report in that we have finished?

Hi ,
I love to see pics...lol
Patty in MI:clap

[ktornatola]

I do have the crochet calendar. I just went thru and picked out all the hat

patterns. Now to decide which one to do first :think

[airmedh]

Here's my first hat for the CAL - it's Dot's "Sassy A" hat and was it ever fun to make! It's being modeled by my lovely hat model, Lydia. Unfortunately the color isn't quite right, it's actually a very sassy fire engine red, not muddy brown.

:clap Very nice April!! I love it!

[airmedh]

OKay I keep visiting and revisiting this thread....while I love to make hats I just know its not possible to make a hat a week with my other obligations. I can do a hat a month, however! Is this okay or too little, let me know please!!!:D

Cordelia,

This is a pretty relaxed CAL so I'm guessing a Hat a Month would be ok too! It's mainly just a bunch of us having fun and making as many hats as we have time for! :hug

[Shelena]

I'm still here too....I have to correct my earlier post of crocheting 15 hats a day...that was the first day but then in reading the forum, I joined in on the Fendi Bag CAL so I am not making as many but am still trying to do at least one a day and many more on other days if possible.
I just saw the pic of Dots Sassy A hat and now I want to make that one too:)
The more I read here, the more I want to do.
I think I need at least 10 more bodies and 20 more pairs of hands so I can make EVERYTHING I see.LOL

[Cordelia]

Here are two hats I made, one last week and one this week...

One (http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=28307PbbXu&i=258114)
Two (http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=28307PbbXu&i=258113)

This is a so very simple and fast hat to make. Pattern can be found in The Little Box of Crocheted Scarves and Hats (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1564776077/104-2050922-5838322?v=glance&n=283155).

Also in the link in my siggy is a photo album and it has hats I've the past few months.:hook

[Lisaizme]

Caron TriColour Cluster Hat (Free pattern at Caron.com)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/TriColorCluster_FreePattern.jpg

My made up pattern (originally used for Homespun.. here I used RedHeart, doubled)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/ExperimentalHat.jpg

Still have to make pics of my UBW hat. It's not that I hate making pictures.. it's just so time consuming to make them, edit, upload.. when I could be crocheting!!!! :lol

[Croshay]

I just lost a message that I'd taken 10 minutes to type :eek and I need to get ready for church...so I'll keep this one short and sweet. I'll reply to yesterday's messages later.

Week 2 - At Tina's suggestion, let's try the
Mitered Crocheted Adult Hat Pattern – the one striped like a beach ball - from http://helpinghearts0.tripod.com/id30.html (http://helpinghearts0.tripod.com/id30.html)


This one looks different and interesting, and I'm anxious to see the color combinations everybody comes up with.


Lea - I realize you made a suggestion before that, but since it's so similar to the UBW hats we made last week, I scooted it down on the list and we'll come back to it.

[Patty in MI]

Lisa,
Your hats are really pretty. Thanks for sharing. I agree about the time it takes to do the photos, I too would rather be crocheting...lol
Patty in MI

[Patty in MI]

Cordelia,
I really like your hats. Thanks for sharing.
Patty in MI

[Lisaizme]

Thanks for the compliments Patty.

I found two more patterns this morning, both for little girls:

http://www.anniesfavoritecrochet.com/freepatterns/pdfs/afcdecfreepattern.pdf

if that doesn't work, go to

http://www.anniesfavoritecrochet.com/freepatterns/

and then click the link for CurlyCute.

Also: For TODAY only:

Bubblegum Flash

http://www.anniesattic.com/free_pattern_day/index.html

Tomorrow the link directly above will turn into something else (unless they decide to rerun it..) The bubblegum flash doesn't do anything for me, so I'm not copying it..

ttfn,

[ktornatola]

Copied pattern for beach ball hat :lol Going to try it with Caron SS Brites though and a smaller hook. We'll see what happens! :hook

[Croshay]

Patty - Loved your hat...and it looks like the color of my cape I'm working on (done in Caron SS in Autumn Red).

Lisa - Thanks for the digital camera suggestions. I wrote them down so I can look into this when I have time. Glad you got 3 hats done last week! :cheer Do you wanna share the pattern for the one you made up yourself, so we can all make one?

Cordelia - Sure, you can make 1 hat a month or however you want to do it. We're all just here to have fun making hats together. Congrats on getting 2 hats done in your first week! :yay

April - Loved your "Sassy A" and it is indeed very sassy! By the way, Lydia is just lovely. :wink

Theresa - We don't have any posting requirements...so you can make hats whenever you want, post messages whenever you want, and post pictures whenever you want.

Michelle - I hear ya on needing more hands to make everything you want. I always say I wish I could just find a FEW more hours in the day!

April and Michelle - Since April made the "Sassy A" and Michelle WANTS to make it, I've added it to the bottom of our "to-do" list.

[Croshay]

Ktornatola - Good call on the Caron SS Brites...and it's on sale at Hobby Lobby this week for $.99 a skein. :jumpyay

[ktornatola]

Don't have a Hobby Lobby here....:ohdear :cry :irk But using green, yellow and orange...pretty easy pattern :)

[Croshay]

Lisa - Just saw your message from today. I'm with you, the Bubblegum Flash didn't do much for me, so I didn't save it. I did save your link to the other little girl's hat and added it to our growing list. :hook

[Lisaizme]

my UBW hat

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/UBW_HAW_1.jpg

my Homespun Hat (these don't count towards the CAL... they're destined for something else)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/Homespun1.jpg

Homespun Hat with coordinating Scarf

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/EpiphanyScarfWithHat1.jpg

Pattern for the Homespun Hat is being worked up. The scarf pattern is the Christensen scarf found at Lionbrand.com, I did a slight alteration to it. 1) made it longer, 2) at the end, I added a row of slipstitches to make the two edges look equal in width.

If you want to see more of the Homespun hats & Scarves.. check my blog, link in my sig line. I've got to run now and go watch "The Madness of Henry VIII" which is starting NOW on National Geographic!!!!

[Shelena]

I wish we had a Hobby Lobby around here but we dont...since Caron SS is my favorite yarn, I would buy up the store. LOL especially at 99 cent a skein. The best place to buy it near me is Walmart and it well over a dollar there.

Oh thank you croshay for adding Sassy A to the to do list:)...I bookmarked it last night.

[airmedh]

Wow!! :applause Good job to all on the hats posted!!!

I'm opting out on the pattern this week. The Miter beach ball hat isn't my cup of tea, but I have three other hats I hope to get done instead so I will use them as my CAL commitment this week.

Cordelia,

Which pattern in the box is the one you used? I really liked your hats and I have those patterns but I'm not sure which one it is.

[Sakkasie]

Lisa,

I love your UBW hat! Which yarn did you use to make it, the colors are fantastic. :clap

[BonnieCrochets]

Here are my hats I have made the past couple of weeks! :clap:clap All are patterns I made up except for the pink one, thats Jimmi Lu's pattern.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1099074/hats.JPG

[Cordelia]

Ginny those with the link name "one" and "two" are the Staten Island hat...Very simple...!

The others in my photo album are my own designs with the exception of the cream and green scarf and hat sets which are also out of the box...oh and the preemie cap isnt mine.

So glad I purchased that box....well worth the 20 bucks!:D

[Everyday Crochet]

I think I got a total of 12 hats done this week. :clap I made 6 UBW hats... they work up SOOOOO fast. I made 3 following the pattern and then I used two strands of baby weight yarn and an L hook to make 3 toddler ones. I also made a granny square hat (wanted to try that out) and a couple of other hats. All of the hats I'm making are going to be donated to a project at our church called World of Warmth. I have a total of 28 hats now.

I took pictures with my digital camera, but can't find the cord to plug to download them. :angry I'll post them when I find the cord.

I'm not working on any more hats now (except my hat a week) for awhile. I want to make scarves and start hunting down purse/tote patterns for the purse/tote swap.

[Lisaizme]

Lisa,

I love your UBW hat! Which yarn did you use to make it, the colors are fantastic. :clap

Red Heart Mexicana and Red Heart in a solid purple held together. I don't remember the name of the purple.. but it's one of the deep toned ones. Glad you like it. I tend to like vibrant colors, espescially this time of year when the weather can be so drear.

P.S. Your sig line gave me a giggle.. 1 down, 51 to go.. :lol

[Everyday Crochet]

YIPEEE :clap I found my cord. Here are the hats that I made this week. I actually had a total of 14... once I got them out to photograph I forgot a few that I had done.


First up... my UBW hats. I added some ear flaps to one of them. I had thought I had only done 6 UBW, but I did 7.

http://www.homesteadblogger.com/uploads/h/HarvestHouseKeeper/1278.jpg

Next up are 5 hats that I worked on. Three of them (The gold & burnt red & varigate) are the same pattern, I just changed up the coloring/rows a bit. I acutally have another one in this pattern... it looks like the gold/burnt red on the left except I changed up the colors to be gold & green for my dd who likes the Packers. The hat is in her room though and she's sleeping so I didn't want to disturb her.

The brown in the back is the granny square hat that I did up tonight in-between making supper. The blue hat is one I made up myself and added ear flaps, to keep those kiddie's warm.

http://www.homesteadblogger.com/uploads/h/HarvestHouseKeeper/1275.jpg

Finally... a grey hat for my dd. This started out with a pattern... can't remember from where but by the time I finished up my 11 rows of sc, I ended up changing the pattern and came out with this.

http://www.homesteadblogger.com/uploads/h/HarvestHouseKeeper/1277.jpg

[Lisaizme]

Beautiful hats Bonnie.

[Lisaizme]

Wow Theresa.. I'm very impressed. I especially like the one in the second picture that kinda looks like a checkerboard or a harlequin pattern. Very nice.

[Croshay]

WOW...I'm very impressed with all the beautiful hats you all have been making! Great job!! :cheer

Theresa, how did you do the rolled brim on your dd's hat? I've seen those knitted, but I can't remember seeing a crocheted version.

[Lisaizme]

Here are my hats I have made the past couple of weeks! :clap:clap All are patterns I made up except for the pink one, thats Jimmi Lu's pattern.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1099074/hats.JPG

The more I look at this picture, the more intrigued I am by the white hat. Would it be possible to see a better picture (this one is kinda whited out) or would you consider writing out the pattern?

Is the purple one made of chenille?

And where would I find Jimmi Lu's pattern?

I'm just full of ?? this morning. :lol I DO NOT want to go to work.. I want to stay home with my crochet hooks. (you know they get lonely while I'm away :cry )

Thanks.

[Lisaizme]

Questions on the Mitered Beach Ball Hat:

How do ya'll read this pattern.. do we work in the backloops for only the first row or for the whole hat?

I only did the first row in blo, and the hat is rather small for my head. I'm having to add at least another whole section.

Also, the pattern doesn't tell where to make the color changes.. I'm doing it where you change from 30 to 25 or 26 stitches.

What do ya'll think (those who are doing this pattern)?

I think I'm going to do it again, only use hdc and see if I like it better. This sc version is "ok", but not my favorite hat for sure.

[twoqtgirls]

I am loving seeing all the hats - everyone is doing such a great job! Time to start on the beach ball hat! :)

[airmedh]

Bonnie - Great job! I like them all, but if I could steal just one it would definitely be the purple one! :lol

Cordelia - I agree completely! That little box of patterns was a great buy and I'm definitely going to try the Staten Island hat now. :U

Theresa - Excellent job!! :clap My favorite is your dd's Grey hat.

Lisa - I'm sorry I'm not doing the beach ball hat and I didn't even really look at the pattern that closely so I can't help much. :( However, I'm sure one of the other ladies will have some good insight for you soon. :)

[flybabytina]

Hello eveyone! Sorry I haven't been here the past few days, I have been trying to recover form an awful sinus cold and then I got walloped with a case of the stomach flu.... ick.... Anyway, I am feeling better now and I plan on making a UBW hat (for last week) a Beach Ball Hat (for this week) and FINISH my Hat Swap hat - hopefully by the time my head hits the pillow these will be all done.... wish me luck!

Tina

[Everyday Crochet]

Samantha's hat started out with this pattern http://bythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/204.html , Dot's EL Brimmed Hat. I eneded up trying to work the pattern but got frustrated, frogged some of it and then ended up doing my own thing for the rest of the hat. I don't have the hat in front of me and off hand I can't remember exactly what I did, but after the middle section I just sc enough rows to roll up.

[Everyday Crochet]

O.kay... duh, I don't have the actual hat in front of me, but I did have picture. It was all done in sc and then for the middle section I did 1 row of sc, ch 1, sk 1 sp. Next row was hdc, ch 1, sk 1 sp., next row was dc, ch 1, sk 1 sp. the middle (4th row of middle) was all sc and then I just went back down through what I had done before.... only backwards.

[SSWJ]

Ok, I finished my week 2 (beach ball) hat, I am not impressed. Perhaps if I'd followed the directions closer, "crochet in the BLO, in the foundation chain, huh? Anyway,
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043380/week2hat.jpg

Fortunately, I'd made this hat to match my "baby blanket crochet along" blanket.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043380/Camohat.jpg
For fun, look what my eldest dd is doing, she is 5 . . . She needs a little work on technique but she is so proud of her chain!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043380/EmCrochet.jpg

Ok, well I am glad I have my week 2 hat done. I need to take a little break. My youngest dd, 2.5, has type 1 diabetes and is starting on an insulin pump on Friday. I have to get some pump cases sewn together for her in the next couple of days. . .

I look forward to seeing everyone elses week 2 hats. It might be insentive to frog mine . . .

[Shelena]

Last night I couldn't control myself and made Dots Sassy A Hat...I love it...gosh I have to take pics and post them...anyways, I decided that I love it so much that I am keeping this one for myself and making another one for my charity.
I used Caron SS in off white.
I bookmarked this weeks beach ball hat and will start it tomorrow but I'm not sure it's my cup of tea either but I wont know until I start making it.
Sometimes things look so much better after you start making them...I will give it a whirl:) and see what happens and I promise I will keep an open mind.
Today was a knitting day for me as I was working on a knitted baby cardigan for my new granddaughter...I just wish see would get hear soon, I am getting impatient.
My daughters baby shower is Sunday and I am trying to get it done by then. I have the back and both sleeves done so far so I think I am right on schedule.

[flybabytina]

Ok, I finished my week 2 (beach ball) hat, I am not impressed. Perhaps if I'd followed the directions closer, "crochet in the BLO, in the foundation chain, huh? Anyway,
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043380/week2hat.jpg




Actually, I think it's quite cute! Hopefully I can post a pic of mine tomorrow! :yay

Tina

[photojenic]

I actually did these two UBW hats last week, but I"m just getting around to taking and posting the pictures.

http://static.flickr.com/38/84699488_689bcc300d.jpg

I think I'm going to pass on this weeks hat. I've got several other projects going, and am trying to finish up several items for my Etsy store. But I really like seeing everyone else's work! Keep the pictures coming!

[picadella]

I just found this crochet along - work gets real busy Oct-Dec & I've been off the boards. But can I still join? I'm working on a simple beanie at the moment in black for a friend of mine. And I'm excited about the idea of working with new patterns!

[Croshay]

Lisa - Did you get your beach ball hat questions figured out? :think I haven't even been able to look at it. I'm swamped with school work this week.

SSWJ - I don't think your beach ball hat is ugly at all. I think it's cute! I like the colors. It looks like it has sort of a funny shape though, or is that just the way it's posing for its picture? :wink Also, loved seeing your daughter so diligent on her chain.

Michelle - I also like to :knit. Would love to see the baby sweater if you can show us when it's done. When is your granddaughter due?

Picadella - Sure, jump right in at any time! :yay We aren''t enforcing any rules as far as the crochet-along; we're just making hats together for fun/charity/gifts/whatever. :D

Everybody - I just love seeing your hats and all of the beautiful color and texture combinations. Most of my UBW's look dull compared to the ones I've seen here. Great job, you all! :cheer

[Shelena]

Michelle - I also like to :knit. Would love to see the baby sweater if you can show us when it's done. When is your granddaughter due?



Hi Croshay....she is technically due Jan 23 but my DD has gone to the hospital 3 times for premature labor since the middle of Dec...the last time we went was last Mon and her doctor said she has started dialating and he didnt think she was going to make it to the 23rd.
We are ready anytime for her arrival...we have all the neccessary baby things and alot of extras:lol set up for her.
My DD's baby shower is on Sun and I predicted that she would have either on that day or on the 17th...so we shall see:D

I made her christening dress and bonnet and am almost finished with the matching blanket.
I just started a blog last night so I can post pictures for everyone to see my things. At the moment I only have a couple of entries, my DD and her DH's wedding pic is there. I am hoping to take some pics of my finished projects and post them later on today:yay

[Lisaizme]

I actually did these two UBW hats last week, but I"m just getting around to taking and posting the pictures.

http://static.flickr.com/38/84699488_689bcc300d.jpg

I think I'm going to pass on this weeks hat. I've got several other projects going, and am trying to finish up several items for my Etsy store. But I really like seeing everyone else's work! Keep the pictures coming!

I really like your color choices. Espescially the pastel one.

[Lisaizme]

Lisa - Did you get your beach ball hat questions figured out? :think I haven't even been able to look at it. I'm swamped with school work this week.



Nope. In fact, I haven't been able to pick it back up since Sunday night. With school starting back, I've had to go back to work also.

What are you taking? I'm out of school.. but now work for the college... :) can't get away from the place!!

[ktornatola]

I've done 2 'beach ball' hats and I love them! I did them with the Caron SS Brites....one in yellow, green and orange, the other in purple, pink and orange. I added a brim at the bottom. Will try to post pics soon.

[ktornatola]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/KTornatola/CID__Picture024.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/KTornatola/CID__Picture025.jpg

Beach ball hat :)

[Sakkasie]

Here's my lovely model, Lydia, wearing my hat for week #2. Unfortunately Lydia's pale skin doesn't seem to react very well to my flash which is why she looks like she only has half a face. Poor Lydia. The pattern is Caron's "Tri-Color Cloche" found here: http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/cloche.html

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d55/Sakkasie/Pict0093.jpg

[Sakkasie]

I've done 2 'beach ball' hats and I love them! I did them with the Caron SS Brites....one in yellow, green and orange, the other in purple, pink and orange. I added a brim at the bottom. Will try to post pics soon.

Your hat looks fantastic - I love the colors you chose! :clap And what a little cutie modeling it as well. :)

[airmedh]

Wow, this thread is extremely busy!! :U I've adopted Croshay's method of answering a lot of posts in one just to keep up!

Tina - Hope you've recovered fully! :yuck We had both of those running through our house recently and it was horrible!

SSWJ - I think it is fabulous your DD is already learning to crochet. :applause How is your youngest one doing? I have to imagine that having Diabetes is extremely difficult to deal with for both of you.

Jen - I absolutely love your UBW hats! :manyheart

Michelle - I think agree with your DD's doctor and that it isn't likely she will make it to the 23. It sounds like the little one is in a hurry to meet you! :lol

ktorntola - Absolutely adorable! Both the hat and the model! :laughroll

April - I am absolutely in love with your hat! :drool I have got to try this pattern now.

[Shelena]

Hi Ginny...I think she is in a hurry but I think I am more impatient than she is. After all, she is my first grandchild and my youngest child is almost 16 so its been quite awhile since we have heard the pitter patter of little feet around here.
Grandma is trying her best to not rush her until she is ready on her own to see us...it sure is exciting though....ahhhh, a grandchild to spoil is a mothers best revenge.LOL

[Croshay]

Michelle - How exciting to have a little granddaughter that you know will make her arrival within the next few days! I know you're all on the edge of your seat, and I'm sure crocheting helps keep your mind occupied so you're not so anxious. :hook

Ktornatola - Glad to hear you love your beach ball hats. It doesn't seem like there was a whole lot of interest here in making that one. I have a couple questions for you about them. (1) Could you show us a close-up of the brim and/or tell us how you did it? I think I prefer the ones with a brim. (2) Lisa's question from yesterday...How did you determine when to make your color changes? I thought it was when you go from 30 sts down to 25, but that would make skinny little stripes, and you only used 3 colored sections...so please share with us how you did that. :think By the way, I like the colors you chose...reminds me of sherbet!

April - You're right, poor Lydia...she's looking a little pale, too. Maybe she needs some sunshine. :D

[twoqtgirls]

Here is my Beach Ball hat. I just used variegated that I hat left over. And you know me, I couldn't leave the edge undone, so I added the red. Mine doesn't seem as "tight" as everyone else's. :think Oh well. DD (4) is my unwilling model - please excuse the chocolate milk under her lip!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/daddys3chicks/beachball.jpg

[SSWJ]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/KTornatola/CID__Picture024.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/KTornatola/CID__Picture025.jpg

Beach ball hat :)

I love yours, that is what I wanted mine to look like. I am soooo jealous. I might even try it again.

[SSWJ]

SSWJ - I think it is fabulous your DD is already learning to crochet. :applause How is your youngest one doing? I have to imagine that having Diabetes is extremely difficult to deal with for both of you.

Thanks for asking. She is doing very well, surprisingly everything becomes very routing very quickly with diabetes. She can do and eat anything that any other kid can we just have to watch her more closely and give her insulin of course. We are a little nervous about Friday when she starts on the insulin pump but I have a good network of friends who have been through the same thing, knowing that helps a lot.

[Sakkasie]

OK, after seeing Ktornatola's "Beach Ball" hat I've decided I need to give this a try. But I'm a little pattern challenged with this hat. Let me see if I understand it correctly.

You do one color for 24 rows, the second color for another 24 and then the last for 24 - is that correct? Which would mean this hat isn't crocheted from the top down but instead as one strip which you would seam up the side. Is that right? And where you're dropping stitches and picking them up helps with the shaping? I hope I've got this right or I'll end up with a tri-colored scarf. :)

[ktornatola]

First of all, thanks for all the compliments! :2hug I will try to explain the best I can how I worked the hat.


1) The brim was simply 6 rows of sc around the bottom of the hat. I used the 3 colors in the hat....2 rows of each color.

2) I did 1 color for 24 rows, then the other colors, 24 rows each. April explained it pretty well up there ^ :)

And April, yes, you do the hat in strips and then sew the seam. The pattern says to sl st it closed at the top too, but I sl st the seam and then sewed the hole closed.


I hope that helps everyone! If you have any other questions, just ask!

Kim :hug

[Croshay]

Good morning, hatmakers! :yay

Thanks to everybody who posted their tips on the beach ball hat. When I read the questions - and I had some questions about it myself - I had thought maybe I'd do the hats a week ahead of you guys so I could try to work out any problems before we all got to them as a group....but then I thought....that's sorta the purpose of a crochet-along...we all help each other! :hook

I have to admit, I didn't like the beach ball hat nearly as well until I started seeing the pictures of the ones you all have made. They're coming out great! I love to see the creativity, color combinations, and how you changed the pattern by adding brims! :cheer

I'm still trying to get caught up with school work this week...but I'll read and post when I can...

[Country_Bumpkin]

Here is my week 2 hat. I was making it for me, but I ran out of light pink in the making, so it ended up being for my daughter Jaiden.
http://www.bumpkinisims.com//wp-content/display/_haw-week2.jpg

[Lisaizme]

First of all, thanks for all the compliments! :2hug I will try to explain the best I can how I worked the hat.


1) The brim was simply 6 rows of sc around the bottom of the hat. I used the 3 colors in the hat....2 rows of each color.

2) I did 1 color for 24 rows, then the other colors, 24 rows each. April explained it pretty well up there ^ :)

And April, yes, you do the hat in strips and then sew the seam. The pattern says to sl st it closed at the top too, but I sl st the seam and then sewed the hole closed.


I hope that helps everyone! If you have any other questions, just ask!

Kim :hug


Hi Kim,

One more question:

Is the whole thing worked in blo, or just the begining chain?

I've almost got it done, but working in both loops, and only making 3 repetitions, it's rather small. I'm thinking I should've done blo for the whole thing.

I don't work tomorrow.. and Monday is holiday.. wow, 4 whole days to CROCHET!!!

[Lisaizme]

Here is my Beach Ball hat. I just used variegated that I hat left over. And you know me, I couldn't leave the edge undone, so I added the red. Mine doesn't seem as "tight" as everyone else's. :think Oh well. DD (4) is my unwilling model - please excuse the chocolate milk under her lip!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/daddys3chicks/beachball.jpg

I think the Choc. milk is Adorable. Sigh.. wish I had a 4 y/o here again.

[Sakkasie]

I've almost got it done, but working in both loops, and only making 3 repetitions, it's rather small. I'm thinking I should've done blo for the whole thing.

Lisa,

I'm doing both loops and mine seems to be coming out alright. In fact, I was thinking last night, "Gosh, this looks kinda big," and I'm only half way done. What yarn are you using? I'm using a combination of Red Heart SS and Caron Perfect Match.

I'm trying to figure out a way to sew the top closed. I was thinking I'd just run a double strand of yarn through the top loops and pull it closed but I don't know if that's a good idea or not. I'm far from being an expert on putting things together. Hence my love of hats and afghans. :)

[ktornatola]

Lisa, I did blo for the whole hat. I also used a G hook since it was a thinner yarn. The hats fit my 5 and 6 year old :) H would probably be a bigger hat.


Kim :)

[karin4christ]

I finished week #2 hat yesterday. I did it in a very boring, uninspiring taupe color. I figured that since I'm making the hats to donate I better make some for men too. I contacted Samaritan's Purse to see if they would accept donations of crocheted hats. They sent me back a very nice email stating they would take children's hats to put in their Operation Christmas Child gift boxes. The hats must be made out of new yarn not recycled. If anyone was planning on donating some or all of their hats and wants to donate the children hats to Samaritan's Purse let me know and I'll post the address to mail them to. I'm still going to look for other christian charities to donate my adult hats to. I'm sure that there are lots of these charities. Happy crocheting everyone. And I love seeing the pictures of the hats you are making. One day I'll get a digital camera and post some of my pictures.

[airmedh]

Cheryl and Vickie - I love both your hats and your models!! :manyheart

I need to get going, I haven't even started week 2's hat yet...

[eurolyons]

Well I'll be...I've been on a hat kick for the past two days...I've literally made 6 hats in two days...no wait, 7 hats...I started with a simple pattern from Lion Brand free patterns, made a happy mistake with it, figured out my "mistake" and then ran with it and ended up designing a few of my own hats...and then today alone I made two hats based on the Stitch Diva free pattern for their Gatsby hat...used a variety of yarns with the hats...3 were with Lion Brand Home Spun, 2 with Lion Brand Fisherman Wool and the two Stitch Diva hats were made with a German yarn that's more like cording...

I haven't taken pics yet, but when I do, I'll post them in here...

[ktornatola]

LeAnna :2hug :hug

[eurolyons]

Hey there Kim...backatcha!!!!!

[picadella]

Wow - these hats look AWESOME!! I'm so inspired - and I can't wait to finish my first hat - goodness I'm slow!

[minwifeof4boys]

I thought I was the only person on this planet whose rel name was LeAnna... I go by Lea....nice to know I have a twin out there!

[eurolyons]

I thought I was the only person on this planet whose rel name was LeAnna... I go by Lea....nice to know I have a twin out there!

We're rare, us LeAnna(s), but we're there! Nice to meet you!

[Croshay]

Hi everybody! :hi Love the posts and pictures....keep 'em coming!

:welcome to the newbies...glad ya decided to join us.

I made note of all the changes and suggestions made on the beach ball hat and saved them, in case we decide to make this one again later.

I'm still struggling this week to get caught up with schoolwork :help but hopefully in the next week or so, I'll be back to making hats with you all!

[Croshay]

I made my beach ball hat last night. It's cute, except I don't like the way it looks at the top. It's kinda puckery, like it's too full. I was going to put a pompom on top but I couldn't remember how to make them! http://crochetville.org/forum/images/smilies/scratchhead.gif I tried twice and they looked terrible. They were real thin, not full enough, and I couldn't seem to get the yarn tied tight enough around them. How do you make a pompom?? http://crochetville.org/forum/images/smilies/scratchhead.gif

I did mine a little differently; I changed colors after 12 rows. I made it in blue and white, alternating the 2 colors every 12 rows. Then I added 4 rows of sc around the bottom for an edging. My husband even said he liked it and wouldn't mind having one like it for himself in different colors. Ugh...'cuz I didn't like making it very much...I did the whole thing in the back loops only and I didn't think I'd EVER get done. http://crochetville.org/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif I wonder if using a hook one size larger would make this large enough for an adult. Did anybody else try that?

[Croshay]

I undid the seam at the top of my beach ball hat. I just don't like the way it looks. The directions say to crochet in blo up the side and across the top...well there are no sts on the top to work in the blo. How did you all do this?

I'm just about ready to throw this thing out the window. :irk

[Lisaizme]

To make pom poms, you can either use the two cardboard circles method described several places online. Here's one:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5887_make-pompoms.html

another:

http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/How_Tos/how-to_make_pompom.htm

OR.. you can do as I do..

I find a sturdy piece of cardboard or plastic (last time I used a tiny tupperware lid) less than 3 inches wide and wrap my yarn around it many times (at least 200.. last time was 150, but with doubled yarn). Then thread a yarn needle with some of the yarn and draw it all the way though and tie it off, being sure to catch all the yarn you wound around the cardboard or lid. Leave long ends for sewing to your project.

Then go to the opposite side of where you tied it off, and CUT the yarn. There's your pompom!!!

If it's too floppy for your liking, trimming the ends will make it stand up.

I read somewhere online that people use a fork to make pom poms.. I can't quite visualize that.

Hope this makes sense.

[Lisaizme]

I undid the seam at the top of my beach ball hat. I just don't like the way it looks. The directions say to crochet in blo up the side and across the top...well there are no sts on the top to work in the blo. How did you all do this?

I'm just about ready to throw this thing out the window. :irk

ROFL.. mine looked horrid too.. I hid the mess with a pompom. I'll get some pics up asap.

[Lisaizme]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Hats_Scarves_etc/GarnetGoldHat.jpg

Hurray for my son for modeling!!! (the only way I could get him to do it was to promise not to take a pic of his face.. :lol)

I changed every 12 rows, but had to add another section to fit our big heads. I'm tired of this, although I like the edgings or brims or bands ya'll added, I'm putting this away for now (and I can see my pompom needs evening up).

It's done in RH Claret and Gold.

[Lisaizme]

shown here:

http://chebang.blogspot.com/

you'll need to scroll down to find it. It's dated 12-15-2005. Looks like this makes tiny pompoms. But NOW I know how. :D

[Croshay]

Ktornatola - How did you finish the top of your beach ball hat? Yours doesn't look so odd-shaped like mine does, and the directions don't make sense to me on how to finish the top. Yours looks like the sections are all even and come up nice and even on top...mine doesn't. :scrachin

Lisa - Thanks for the help with the pompom. I'm going to try it now. I hafta admit, I can't imagine why anybody would wanna make those little tiny ones with a fork...the BIG ones are frustrating enough for me. :lol

[Croshay]

Well I tried 2 more pompoms and they're both pathetic, too! I think part of the problem is that I'm not getting the yarn tied around it tight enough. This is making the yarn flimsy instead of standing up more, and the pieces are pulling through! I guess I'll have to wait 'til somebody else is at home with me, to hold it real tight for me.

I've never heard of somebody so POMPOM CHALLENGED!! :rant

[karin4christ]

I can't wait to start week #3 hat. I started doing a child's hat on a Knifty Knitter Loom today and its turning out very well and is easy to do. Don't you just love it when you try something new and it turns out well? It kind of makes up for all the other disasters.

[Croshay]

Karin4Christ - How do you like your Knifty Knitter? I saw some hats online earlier today made with one, and they really looked good. Is it much faster than knitting with needles? :knit

Everybody - For Week 3, how about if we try the Tri-Colored Cloche at http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/cloche.html? I know at least one of you have already made this (I think Lisa), but it's the next one on the list! By the way, if you all stumble across a hat you'd like to make, please share it with us and I'll put it on our "to-do" list. :hook

[airmedh]

Hi all, I'm still here, just really, really crazy busy this week! :rolleyes

Lea - Just thought I'd let you know that my nephew's girlfriend shares in the LeAnna team! :U

Lisa - I love your hat! :heart Those colors look great together and your Pom Pom looks big and perfect to me. :wink

Croshay - I've been :help in schoolwork too so I completely understand. :rock As for your trial and tribulations with the pom poms...all I can say is that I am petrified of those things so I think it's fabulous you keep working at it! :applause I am so excited about week 3's pattern!!! :bounce I've been dying to make this pattern so now I HAVE to! :laughroll

Ok, well I'm off to finish up my week 2 hat! Wish me luck all!

[ktornatola]

Croshay....sorry you're having such a difficult time with the hat. The directions say to sl st the top....but I just ran thread thru the loops and tightened it. I think it looks better that way. If you need more help, let me know!


Kim:hug

[AngelFairy]

Hi everybody


I have decided to join this cal because I love making hats last week I made
this hat (http://www.crochetme.com/Feb_Mar_2005/patt_ribbon_cloche.html)its by marlodc. It was a birthday present for my niece which is today
she love it when I show it to my sister her mom she told me she wanted one
too.So thats what I'm going to be making for next week another one. The one
I made is Jo-Anns Sensations Angel Hair in light green. I really like making it.
but I made a few changes. I stop the increases on round 7 after that on round
8 and 9 I did them with front post stitches on round 10 I did it in hdc, the
next round I did it like on round 14 in the pattern I think it came out pretty well.
I almost forgot I also made her a small purse to carry her cell phone,wallet and
keys I made it the like the cloche she love it too. When I saw her reaction to
her presents I felt great.:manyheart

[Patty in MI]

Hi girls,
I'm behind on my hats. So far only made the one. I'm busy finishing up a sweater for my 12 year old DGS. His party is Sunday, and I have 1 sleeve and the hood to go to be finished. then I'll catch up on the hats...
Your hats look great.
Patty in MI

[ktornatola]

Have started the Caron hat and I rike it! Making it with black, pink and purple. Will post pics when done! :clap :hook

[Lisaizme]

suggestions:

ripple hat:
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2878

The next few hats are from a foreign company called DROPS. These patterns might be a little challenging.. as in some of them are in british terms (ie, what they call double is our single ~i think~). Also, I have NO IDEA what the yarn they recommend for the patterns is like.

I have no problems with not adopting any of the drops patterns for our project.. I'm just throwing things out there. :)

baby hat (last pattern on the page.. rest are knitted)

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=b6&d_id=6&lang=us

a different beret:
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=93&d_id=42&lang=en

slouch type hat:
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=93&d_id=26&lang=en

newsboy type hat:
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=93&d_id=22&lang=en

cloche:
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=92&d_id=23&lang=en

[airmedh]

Ok, here is my week 2 hat. I used the Staten Island hat pattern from my "Little Box of Hat and Scarves". I really liked the pattern, but I usually have to go up a hook size and I automatically did this and now the hat is too big for the person it was intended for. Oh well....it's still a fabulous pattern and I'll know next time not to go up a hook size :lol

http://airmedh.bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/crochet/CALs/SI.jpg

[leaderladyk]

I would like to join. Where is the pattern for this upcoming week?

Kristina

[Everyday Crochet]

Ooooo love week 3 hat. I've been wanting to try this one! Good choice. :cheer

[Shelena]

Ooooh, I like the week 3 hat too:)
I didnt make the beach ball hat but made a couple of preemie hats instead.
But I will make this weeks hat and its done with SS-my favorite:yay
I know that I have been so bad by not posting pics but I have been so swamped with projects, deadlines and my DD's baby shower which is tomorrow...actually today since its after midnight here.
I will try to get caught up and post some pics on my blog soon;)

[Sakkasie]

Modeling her Week #3 hat, Lydia is wearing the "Bobbled Cloche" from Vogue Knitting's Crocheted Hats On The Go. I used Rio De La Plata 100% wool yarn in "Pink Lemonade."

Although the hat looks a tad big on Lydia, it fits me perfectly, fat head and all.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d55/Sakkasie/Pict0094.jpg

[Lavelle26]

Is it too late to join this CAL? I won't be able to post much since I am moving up north for the next 7 months to live with my parents while DH is deployed to Afghanistan and they only have dial-up. I love hats and really want to make some.

I don't know if I can keep up with 1 a week though since I am working on designing my own baby dresses in thread and also testing patterns for www.crochetgarden.com and now have the opportunity to sell some of my own designs to a fancy schmancy boutique but I figure if the patterns are quick enough I could get them done in an hour or two.

What is the requirement for posting?

[Shelena]

Thats really pretty April and I love the color too:cheer

[Lisaizme]

Is it too late to join this CAL? I won't be able to post much since I am moving up north for the next 7 months to live with my parents while DH is deployed to Afghanistan and they only have dial-up. I love hats and really want to make some.

I don't know if I can keep up with 1 a week though since I am working on designing my own baby dresses in thread and also testing patterns for www.crochetgarden.com (http://www.crochetgarden.com) and now have the opportunity to sell some of my own designs to a fancy schmancy boutique but I figure if the patterns are quick enough I could get them done in an hour or two.

What is the requirement for posting?

I'd say jump on in...I dont think there's a requirement for a weekly hat.. this is more like a cheering squad to motivate each other.

I have dialup and it's not that difficult to post. Getting pictures up does take some time.. but it can be done. Sounds like you are a busy lady. Look forward to seeing some of your work.

[Lisaizme]

I would like to join. Where is the pattern for this upcoming week?

Kristina

I believe this is it:

http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/cloche.html

[Croshay]

Ginny - What are you taking in school, and are you going for a degree? I'm majoring in Accounting and working on my Bachelor's. I'm actually really fed up with my school and thinking of transferring to the University of Louisville next semester. Liked your hat...reminds me of a granny square...bet it's quick and easy.

Ktornatola - Thanks for the tip on how to do the top of the beach ball hat. I'm gonna try to wrap that one up after I get some schoolwork done this morning.

AngelFairy and LeaderLadyK and Anna - :welcome to the group. We don't have any posting requirements (messages OR pictures) or even requirements on when/how many hats to make...just do what you want, when you want, and of course share messages and pictures if/when you can. :hook We all love seeing each other's projects.

Lisa - Thanks for the suggestions (and for posting the link for the newbies)! I copied them all onto our famous to-do list. I only clicked on the first link so far, and I really like the ripple hat...very different! I like ripples and one of these days I'll finish that ripple cape I've been working on for myself. And as much as I hate to say it :eek I think that hat would look cute with a pompom on top. Just don't try to hold me to that 'cuz it might end up out the window along with this beach ball hat.

April - Already done with Week 3?! This girl is fast! Loved the color of your latest hat...and Lydia is still lookin a little pale...do you ever think of gettin her a little sunshine? :laughroll

Everybody - I'd thought about doing a hat exchange within our group...but I really don't have enough time to take on anything else right now. If we have enough interest, maybe someone else here would like to coordinate it. :think

[photojenic]

Ginny - What are you taking in school, and are you going for a degree? I'm majoring in Accounting and working on my Bachelor's. I'm actually really fed up with my school and thinking of transferring to the University of Louisville next semester.

Croshay,

Where do you go to school now? I grew up in Lexington, and didn't move to Texas until 2005. I've been trying to get back to the Bluegrass state ever since. :manyheart

[Lavelle26]

Checking in to let you know that I made the WBU hat last night in about 45 minutes. (I was extremely tired so it took me a little longer than I would have liked.) Anyway, now I am only behind one hat. I will make two this week. Maybe another WBU hat and then I love the hat for this week. The tri-color one.

Later today when baby is napping, I will try to post a picture of the Wbu hat made last night. I have three days left to clean my house and pack up everything I need for 7 months into 5 suitcases. (yes, I only get 5 suitcases for 7 months) Needless to say, I have been sorting and rearranging since last Monday and I really have no clue how I am going to get it all in. (remember that I also have baby to pack for and she requires a lot of stuff.)

Thanks for letting me join this CAL. :D

[airmedh]

April - Very nice hat! :tup

Croshay - I'm actually majoring in accounting too! I'm currently pursuing my BS in Accounting at University of Phoenix in their on-line program, but I'm tired of all the run around they have been giving me and I'm in the process of trying to transfer out ot Indiana Wesleyan. If our group wants to do a swap I can try to do the coordinating. I've never done it before, but I love spreadsheets and I think I could keep all the data that way and then do the pairing and e-mails. :)

[Croshay]

Jen - I'm in Louisville and attending Sullivan University. If you grew up in Lexington, how did you end up in TX, if it's not too personal?!

Anna - Good luck with packing. I guess you'll have to be very selective about what to take since you're so limited. By the way, I'm on dial-up too, and I don't have any trouble with this site.

Ginny - How far along have you gotten with Univ. of Phoenix? I've got my Assoc. degree so I think that makes me a junior, but I don't know right off exactly how many credits I have. I do know that if I transfer to U of L, I'll lose some of my credits. That's my main hesitation, but I'm going to schedule an appt. with the transfer department and see how it all works and how many credits I'll be able to keep. I think online classes are ideal for people with very busy schedules <like me!> and this quarter I'm taking ONLY online classes. I'm only in 2 classes since my goofy school lost my registration and I ended up getting into my classes late...and I'm still struggling to get caught up...one of MANY reasons why I want to leave my school. :irk Also, thanks for volunteering to coordinate a hat exchange. Let's see how many people respond in favor of it!

[TepperWear]

I didn't sign on to be part of this CAL but I have enjoyed the postings very much. I just made a hat and thought it would be more fun to post here. Seems like you are all pretty lax on the rules and what not. I frogged this so many times it's unbelievable, but I finally got exactly the result I was after. Sorry folks, no pattern, just lots of DCs.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/TepperWear/Crusher.jpg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/TepperWear/c16a91e0.jpg)

[Croshay]

TepperWear - :welcome Sure, jump right in...glad to have you join us! You're right, we're pretty lax as far as rules...we're just having fun making hats! :hook

[photojenic]

Jen - I'm in Louisville and attending Sullivan University. If you grew up in Lexington, how did you end up in TX, if it's not too personal?!

DH works for Texas Instruments, and they closed down the plant in Kentucky where he was working. Since I'm a SAHM he was feeling worried about being without any income and took a job TI offered him in Texas.

I really miss being home, mostly we don't have any family here and I miss spending holidays with them. Texas has it's good points, but after all is said and done, I'd rather live back home.

My mom got her Master's from Sullivan Univ, and my uncle got both his BA and Law Degree from UofL. I almost went to UofL myself, but ended up going to UK.

DH is finishing his BA through an online university, Saint Leo out of Florida. It's been a great program, and it's fully accredited. It's classes are on the quarter system, which is great! Only 8 weeks per quarter and you're on to the next classes. I **wish** my classes had been on the quarter system, cuz 1/2 way into the semester I was sick to death of school. LOL! :yuck

DH is due to graduate in May. YAY! :clap:cheer:clap:cheer:clap:cheer:clap:cheer

He said the first thing he's going to do is look for a job in Kentucky. :hook

[Croshay]

I'm so excited about this week's hat! I only have 3 colors of Caron SS here...and guess what...they're Black and Autumn Red...2 of the 3 colors used in the pattern...so I'm doing mine just like theirs. :yay I don't know yet if I'll go buy some of the gray at the end, or if I'll make the whole thing in the Black and Autumn Red. I'm on Round 3 so far...

[Lisaizme]

DH works for Texas Instruments, and they closed down the plant in Kentucky where he was working. Since I'm a SAHM he was feeling worried about being without any income and took a job TI offered him in Texas.

I really miss being home, mostly we don't have any family here and I miss spending holidays with them. Texas has it's good points, but after all is said and done, I'd rather live back home.

My mom got her Master's from Sullivan Univ, and my uncle got both his BA and Law Degree from UofL. I almost went to UofL myself, but ended up going to UK.

DH is finishing his BA through an online university, Saint Leo out of Florida. It's been a great program, and it's fully accredited. It's classes are on the quarter system, which is great! Only 8 weeks per quarter and you're on to the next classes. I **wish** my classes had been on the quarter system, cuz 1/2 way into the semester I was sick to death of school. LOL! :yuck

DH is due to graduate in May. YAY! :clap:cheer:clap:cheer:clap:cheer:clap:cheer

He said the first thing he's going to do is look for a job in Kentucky. :hook

Approximately where in TX are you Jen? (don't tell me anything that might compromise your online safety.. just general area). I'm in the NE Texas area.. what they call the Pineywoods. Some call it being behind the Pine Curtain :lol

I can empathize, I'm a transplant too. Been in Texass since 81.. and it was a man who lead me here too! The things we do for love!!

I feel like Dorothy at times, "There's no place like home" :D

[airmedh]

Croshay - I'm about the equivalent of second semester junior I think. I'll lose some credits transferring but IWU is cheaper and the administration seems to do a better job so I hope it will be worth it in the end. :goodorbad

Tepper Wear - What a cute hat! :yes

[Lavelle26]

Here is the promised pic of the hat I made last night from week one.
I used Wool-ease. One strand of navy blue and one strand of dark green.

http://photobucket.com/albums/d51/Sonata926/Crochet%20Items/th_100_1801_edited.jpg


I am planning on making this hat (http://cache.lionbrand.com/stores/lionbrand/pictures/chs-clochea.jpg) for week number two since I am not too thrilled with the hat that was assigned that week.

Hopefully I will get caught up this week and can make the goal of 52 hats by the end of the year. We will see. It would be neat to take a picture at the end of the year of all 52 hats together. :)

[AngelFairy]

Croshay can you tell me what hat was assign for week #1 and #2
I can't find the post . Thank you.:blush

[karin4christ]

I'll be starting week #3 hat today. I can't wait. Somebody, I think Croshay, asked how my hat turned out with the Knifty Knitter. The loom was very easy to use and the hat knitted up very quickly. I used the blue loom and made a child's sized hat. I tried it on my four year old and could barely get it on her head. (But then again she has a BIG head. Believe me, it felt big giving birth to her). The hat fit my seven year old daughter just right (she's the one who is slim all over - including her head!) I will definitely make more hats on the Knifty Knitter.

[photojenic]

Approximately where in TX are you Jen? (don't tell me anything that might compromise your online safety.. just general area). I'm in the NE Texas area.. what they call the Pineywoods. Some call it being behind the Pine Curtain :lol

I'm in the DFW area, otherwise known as North Texas. (Which is strange since the panhandle is MUCH more "North" geographically speaking.)

My biggest regret is that I haven't seen as much of the state in the five years we've lived here. I've been as far south as Waco (to see the Dr. Pepper Museum), and across the state from Texarkana through Amarillo on the way to see family on either side of Texas.

But I really, really want to go to Sea World and Nasa, and the beach. Unfortuantely, DH only gets on vacation a year, and we're always using it to go see family. **sigh** That and a lack of funds has kept us from doing the fun stuff. :cry

[photojenic]

I am planning on making this hat (http://cache.lionbrand.com/stores/lionbrand/pictures/chs-clochea.jpg) for week number two since I am not too thrilled with the hat that was assigned that week.

I tried making that hat once, but got stumped at the end. It says something about slip stitching into the remaining loops (or something like that) and I could figure out what that meant. Maybe you'll figure it out and explain it to me. It's a great looking hat!

[Lavelle26]

Hey Jen,

I am starting on the hat tonight. (really should be packing and cleaning but I must, repeat MUST have SOME crochet time today and I need something easy. Not the thread projects I usually do.)

I will definately let you know how I handle the end. I have never made this hat before.

I was actually going to ask if it was on this CAL's list for the year or if it could be added. If it were then I could wait until it came up to do it. (or I could make it again in another color...)

[Ilah]

I'm getting a little confused. :think :think :think Is there an official hat for each week or is the point just to make one hat a week and post a picture of it? I see some posts that list the hat of the week, but it also seems like everyone is making different hats. Also in some posts it is not clear to me if a pattern is for the "official" hat of the week or is a suggestion for a future hat of the week. We are in week 3 (I think) but way more that 3 patterns have been given.Or maybe we do what ever hat we want each week and the hat of the week is only a suggestion?

I was also wondering what day of the week the hat of the week is announced. If I knew that I think it would be easier for me to follow along.

Thanks

[Everyday Crochet]

I think it would be easier to find the weeks hat pattern if each week had it's own thread? I can't imagine wading through 100's of pages by the end of the year... kwim?


If for instance someone wanted to find the link to a hat that was given on say week 44 or around that time period it would be much easier to find the weekly threads vs. all the sifting through on one main thread. Just an idea?

[TepperWear]

I think it would be easier to find the weeks hat pattern if each week had it's own thread? I can't imagine wading through 100's of pages by the end of the year... kwim?


Or if the first post of this thread was edited each week with the new hat link added like:

Week 1: this hat
Week 2: this hat

[Croshay]

Jen – I also have some family members that got degrees from Sullivan; my husband, my mother, and my mother-in-law. It’s not what it used to be...I don’t know what their deal is, but they’ve definitely gone downhill. I’ve even heard of a couple businesses that refuse to hire Sullivan graduates...now that’s pretty bad. I’m with ya on the quarter semesters though. That’s what we have at Sullivan, as I guess you know...but if I transfer to U of L, it’ll be longer semesters. I need to find out how long it will take me to finish up my degree...I don’t know if that means it will take longer since the terms are longer, or if I just need to take more classes each term. If/When you guys get back to Kentucky, do you know what city you’ll be moving to?

Ginny – I’m probably a second semester junior, too. The only problem is that if/when I transfer to the other school, I’ll lose some credits and have to basically take more classes to make up the hours.

Anna – Liked your hat...also the next one you’re going to make. You probably won’t regret not making the beach ball hat. I never could get the top of mine to come together like I wanted. I’m gonna hafta twist Kim’s arm to send me hers that looks perfect on top so I can get a good look at how to fix it. :wink

AngelFairy – Here are the hats we’ve done so far:

Week 1 - Dot’s UBW (or CAW) hat from http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/35.html (http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/35.html) (1/1)

Week 2 - Mitered Crocheted Adult Hat Pattern – striped like a beach ball – from
http://helpinghearts0.tripod.com/id30.html (http://helpinghearts0.tripod.com/id30.html) (1/8)


Week 3 – Tri-Colored Cloche from http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/cloche.html (http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/cloche.html) (1/14)

Please feel free to make or skip any of them

Karin – Thanks for the info on the knifty knitter. How long would you say it takes to knit a hat on there?

Anna – I’ll be glad to add that hat to our list, but I didn’t see a link to the pattern. Can you give us one? Maybe I just missed it?

Ilah – We do have a particular hat for each week, but it’s always optional. Sometimes the gals choose to do a different hat of their own choosing. It’s completely up to you how you want to participate. I’ve been posting a new pattern on Sat. or Sun.

Theresa – I had the same thought about having different threads, but I thought it might be more confusing for people to try to remember which hat was which week, then trying to find that thread. I kinda just did what the other CAL’s do and left them all together, at least for now. Also, some people will be wrapping up one week and others will be starting the next week, so I thought that could also cause confusion.

TepperWear – Good idea on posting all the links at one time. I need to come up with a way to give all the info to the newbies instead of having to look it all up and type it out each time. I wonder if we can post it somewhere so that it can just be edited each week, with that week’s hat added. And maybe the answer is to have a thread for each week. I’ll give that some thought. :think


Everybody - I finished my Week 3 Cloche last night. I did it all in black and autumn red Caron SS, but I had to add a couple extra rnds to make it long enough, and I also added a rnd of sc's at the end in black (last rnd in pattern was in red) to give it what I thought was a more finished look. One of these days I'll be able to post pictures for you all to see. :rolleyes I think I'm up to about 15 hats that I've made since Christmas.

[ktornatola]

I’m gonna hafta twist Kim’s arm to send me hers that looks perfect on top so I can get a good look at how to fix it. :wink



lol! Give me your address and I'll send ya one! I think I'm the only one who enjoyed that hat....lol Finished the Caron cloche...that one was fun too!


Kim :hook

[Lavelle26]

Here is the link to the homespun cloche (http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-cloche.html) I am making. If you add it to the list than I guess I will just HAVE to make two of them. (not that I LOVE it or anything.:blush)

[twoqtgirls]

I did my week 3 hat last night. But it doesn't look right for some reason. I must be getting daft because the directions didn't make sense to me on round 11 and up. It turned out okay I guess, but not like th picture. I started with a burgundy and tan at the top and then went to navy. I thought then it looked like a flag, so I just continued with the navy instead of switching back and forth.

I also agree that maybe the week's hat could be posted on the original post so we always know where to find it?

[Country_Bumpkin]

My hubby's grandmother asked me to make some hats to donate to our church for the homeless. There is another lady that makes them but she does not want to make sizes that fit men, only women and children so I have taken on the men size hat project. I figured since I am making a hat a week anyways, I might as well whip out some in bigger sizes :) I am sticking to the UBW pattern since it fit my hubby's big ole noggin. lol. I will try out the patterns posted but if you see my posting pictures of the same ole UBW pattern, you'll at least know why. Here are 2 I made on Saturday. I'll count them both as my week 3.
http://www.bumpkinisims.com/wp-content/display/_haw-week3.jpg

[airmedh]

What a lively, chatty group we have!!! :rock It's great!

I have finished week 3. I love this pattern and will probably make more of them. Here is a quick pic :photo

http://airmedh.bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/crochet/CALs/TCC.jpg

Anna - I really like your Week 1 hat! That is extremely pretty! :U
I would love to see how your Week 2 hat turns out. I was trying to make this pattern for hat swap parnter and after 3 tries finally gave up. :rolleyes It was an easy pattern but although I usually crochet too tight, my hats kept ending up WAY too big. :huh If you are interested, here are some links to my attempts:
First Try (http://airmedh.bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/crochet/Swaps/Karla2.jpg)
Second Try (http://airmedh.bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/crochet/Swaps/Karla4.jpg)
Third Try (http://airmedh.bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/crochet/Swaps/Karla3.jpg)

Tepper Wear - I really like your idea of listing and linking all the patters to the first page. :h5

[Croshay]

I went ahead & added the hat for each week to the first message in this thread. That way everybody knows just where to find it each week. I also gave a quick little run-down of what we're doing, in case any new people are interested.

Thanks for the input! :hug

[Lisaizme]

Free hat & scarf pattern for today (Jan. 16, 2006) only.

http://www.anniesattic.com/free_pattern_day/index.html

If you don't copy this (to harddrive, flash, cd, whatever) or print it out, it will be gone tomorrow.

It is made with double ended hooks.. and the afghan stitch, so it might not be for everyone. But it sure is pretty.

[Lavelle26]

Ginny Its funny you mention that it turned out too big because I am about halfway done with mine (past the inc. section) and I was thinking it was kind of large. I will wait until I get to the end and see what I think. Your third attempt looks pretty close. Was that a good one?

Lisa Thanks so much for that link. I copied it into word and saved it on my computer. I will definately be trying that one out this year. :D

[airmedh]

Ginny Its funny you mention that it turned out too big because I am about halfway done with mine (past the inc. section) and I was thinking it was kind of large. I will wait until I get to the end and see what I think. Your third attempt looks pretty close. Was that a good one?

Anna - The third one was as good as I got it. It was still a little too big. I think I dropped down one or two hook sizes to get there.

[twoqtgirls]

Here is my week 3 hat modeled by my oldest DD Katie. I thought this thing came out big so I rolled the brim. I started with the Wine and Tan and then added the navy. Once I did that I thought it looked like a flag, so I just stuck with the navy. I added the star buttons.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/daddys3chicks/flaghat.jpg

And I did a couple more UBW hats - I used white RH and RH baby variegated. I like the way it came out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/daddys3chicks/hats.jpg

[Lavelle26]

Cheryl,

I love that hat for week 3. Turned out really cute. Very Americana!!

[Sakkasie]

Cheryl,

Your hats turned out fantastic! I love the week #3 hat and your colors for the UBW hats are beautiful. Nice job.

:clap

[Everyday Crochet]

Here is my week 3 hat. I loved this pattern! I did add a couple of extra rows to make it fit me better. The hat looks huge on my daughter but fits me snug. I also added a row of red at the bottom (2 sc in one sp, ch 1, sk 1 sp - across).


http://www.blogomonster.com/uploads/Yarntastic_hataweek_3.jpg

[Lisaizme]

Great looking hats ya'll (sneaking a quick peek while at work)!!!

[karin4christ]

Everyone's week #3 hats look great!:yay I haven't started mine yet but hopefully I will today. It is so frustrating sometimes how life interfers with my crocheting sometimes.

[airmedh]

Cheryl and Theresa - Beautiful hats!!! Excellent job. :clap

[Lisaizme]

I just got my March 2006 Crochet! magazine and it has the CUTEST hat & scarf combo in it. I think I might make it for week 3 instead of the Caron since I already made it.

Only problem is.. I dont have the yarn it calls for, and my Walmart sure doesn't have it (we're in the boonies and selection is blah) and I don't wanna drive 40 miles to a decent crafting store.

Must be time to raid the hidden stash. Does anyone else store their extra yarn in the bathtub or is it only me? (We all prefer showers).

[twoqtgirls]

I just got my March 2006 Crochet! magazine and it has the CUTEST hat & scarf combo in it. I think I might make it for week 3 instead of the Caron since I already made it.

Only problem is.. I dont have the yarn it calls for, and my Walmart sure doesn't have it (we're in the boonies and selection is blah) and I don't wanna drive 40 miles to a decent crafting store.

Must be time to raid the hidden stash. Does anyone else store their extra yarn in the bathtub or is it only me? (We all prefer showers).

Is this the one with the green and white stripes and the flowers? If so I love it too!

[Lisaizme]

Is this the one with the green and white stripes and the flowers? If so I love it too!

No, it's the pink with white trim, Cloche and Scarf. But it does have flowers. I don't remember a green and white stripe in this issue.

I remembered I had some cotton-ease and started working it up last night. Either my gauge is waaaayyy off (a definite possibility) or someone has some really tiny heads. I had to do an extra increase row again. I think I remember the pattern saying the hat was 20" when complete. I must find my tape measure and measure my head.

[Croshay]

Lisa - Umm...nope...can't say I've ever stored my yarn in the bathtub. :ha And about that hat pattern that says it's 20"...according to some info I saved on hat and head sizes...that should fit a 3-10 year old child. So I'd say their pattern is really small.Everybody - I love the Week 3 hats you've shown us! Also the UBW's some of you have been making, too!

[Croshay]

Everybody - I thought I'd go ahead and post these hat/head sizes that I copied from "somewhere" online (even though I can't remember where I got 'em). Maybe this will be helpful.

Head Size Chart - knitted or crocheted hats should be made about 1- 1 1/2" smaller than the head circumference, as the hat will stretch. Height includes a brim. They can be made taller if you want a large brim.

Preemies:
1 -2 lbs
Baby's Head Circumference is 9" - 10" (so hat circ. should be about 7.5" -8") Height of hat should be 3.5 - 4"

2 - 3 lbs
Circumference 10" - 11 1/4" Hat height = 4"

4 - 5 lbs
Circumference 11 1/2" - 12 1/2" Hat height = 4 to 4.5"
5 1/2 - 6 lbs
Circumference 12 1/2" - 13" Hat height = 5 to 5.5"

Newborn
Circumference 13" - 14 " Hat height = 5.5 to 6"

Baby - 3 to 6 months Hat height= 6.5 - 7"
Circumference: 14" - 17 "

Baby 6 to 12 months Hat height = 7.5"
Circumference: 16" - 19 "

Toddler - preschooler (12 months - 3 years) Hat height = 8"
Circumference: 18" to 20 "

Child (3 - 10 years) Hat height =8.5"
Circumference: 19" - 20 1/2"

Pre-teens and Teens Hat height 9-10"
20 1/2" - 22"

Adult Woman
Circumference: 21 - 23 1/2" Hat height = 11" - that includes a roll up brim

Adult Man
Circumference: 22 - 24 1/2" Hat height = 11"-11.5" - that includes a roll up brim

[twoqtgirls]

No, it's the pink with white trim, Cloche and Scarf. But it does have flowers. I don't remember a green and white stripe in this issue.

I remembered I had some cotton-ease and started working it up last night. Either my gauge is waaaayyy off (a definite possibility) or someone has some really tiny heads. I had to do an extra increase row again. I think I remember the pattern saying the hat was 20" when complete. I must find my tape measure and measure my head.

Oh I'll have to go back and look at that one. :think I think I was thnking of one in Annie's Crochet. It was a kids hat - so cute!

[photojenic]

Someone posted on Crochetville a "guideline" for making hats in the round. I'll add the post later when I find it. But basically she said to keep increasing the circle until it would fit on the recipient's head (child/adult).

My question is, if the general rule is 19 inches for a child's hat, does that mean the flat circle should be 19 inches, then start sc around to make the "sides?" (Am I being clear as mud?)

Generally, I perfer hat made in the round because there isn't any seam. I just need to learn how to make a flat brim. I'm not keen on the roll brim.

[Croshay]

Jen - Here's how I do a flat brim. BTW I'm not the best at explaining things but I'll TRY! If you're working from the top down, like on the UBW hat...what I do at the bottom of the hat is TURN after the last round...so you'll now be working back UP the front of the hat...then work a couple more rnds of dc's & a rnd of sc if ya like...so that lays flat against the hat instead of rolling up. Also, when I do that, I do that first rnd in the back loops only, which leaves sort of a ridge around the bottom of the hat and actually helps it lay flatter than if you go into both loops. I hope that makes sense!

I've got another hat pattern that I like a lot...but you make the brim first...and it's like 12 or 13 stitches worked back and forth, back and forth for like a zillion rows, then you work in the side of that big long strip to go up the hat. (Hope that makes sense too.) But it doesn't lay as FLAT as I'd like for it to, so I need to work on that. It's a copy from a magazine and I'm guessing it's still under copyright, or else I'd post the pattern here for everybody. It's called a watch hat or cap and it's basically dc's with stitches here and there that go around the post of the stitch below, to make like a striped pattern going up the hat. OK, so I told ya I wasn't good at explaining! I think that's my favorite of the ones I've made so far.

[photojenic]

Jen - Here's how I do a flat brim. BTW I'm not the best at explaining things but I'll TRY! If you're working from the top down, like on the UBW hat...what I do at the bottom of the hat is TURN after the last round...so you'll now be working back UP the front of the hat...then work a couple more rnds of dc's & a rnd of sc if ya like...so that lays flat against the hat instead of rolling up. Also, when I do that, I do that first rnd in the back loops only, which leaves sort of a ridge around the bottom of the hat and actually helps it lay flatter than if you go into both loops. I hope that makes sense!

You posted this before on the UBW post earlier, and I tried it on both hats and loved it! But somehow between then and now I forgot all about it. LOL!

I still need to figure out the circle dimensions for in-the-round hats though. If we could find out the measurements, it might make adjusting hat sizes a lot easier. :cheer

I still need to make this weeks hat. Anyone make it in something other than Simply Soft? All my SS is already committed to a project.

[Croshay]

Jen - Did you see the post I made earlier with the hat & head sizes? Did that answer your question, or do you need something else?

If you're still on - and anybody else - wanna meet in the chat room?

[photojenic]

Jen - Did you see the post I made earlier with the hat & head sizes? Did that answer your question, or do you need something else?

If you're still on - and anybody else - wanna meet in the chat room?

I saw your post. However, is that for the crown or forehead? I guess I'm hoping that if I can figure out the measurement for the flat circle (before the rounds of sc) that it will be easier to fit hats for people. KWIM?

I have a hat suggestion!!!! Could the group make a crown?

http://www.moonarts.com/blog/free_patterns/pages/crochet-crown-print.htm

Then we could be the Hat-a-Week Divas! :manyheart

[karin4christ]

I finished week #3 hat today. Yeah for me!:clap I didn't think I would like it as much as I do. It is a little big for me but I like how the colors look. I used two shades of blue, a midnight blue and a grey blue. I also started another Knifty Knitter hat this morning. Its in a drab taupe shade. Perfect for a man, I hope.

[Sakkasie]

I have a hat suggestion!!!! Could the group make a crown?

http://www.moonarts.com/blog/free_patterns/pages/crochet-crown-print.htm

Then we could be the Hat-a-Week Divas! :manyheart

Yay - a crown! I definitely need to make this for my weekly crochet group meetings. Thanks for the link Jen!

Oh and re: your question about yarn subs for the week #3 hat. I used Bernat Satin for mine as well as Phentex Dynasty. Unfortunately the Phentex is a Canadian yarn. :(

[cdgayer]

Hi! I've been reading this CAL every day, and it's been great! I haven't posted anything because I don't have a digital camera (and wouldn't know what to do with it even if I did). However, I have been crocheting hats, so I guess I will officially join the CAL.

The first one I made was from this website:www.coatsandclark.com/fun_and_free/yarn/lw1269.htm
I've made a few of these hats before.

The second one was the Ugly But Warm Hat--love that pattern!

The third was the Mitered Hat--too big for anyone living in this house.

And I also made another ubw hat. They go so fast, you might as well use up all the scrap yarn on these.

So that's what I've been doing, in between two baby afghans and the Crochet Dude's Afghan from the Crochet Calendar.

I love this site!:manyheart

[Lisaizme]

http://members.aol.com/JSchlossma/rrbrimh.html

I've made this one at least 3 times and love it. Only one caveat: make sure the two yarns you're using are the same weight.

[Lisaizme]

http://www.coatsandclark.com/fun_and_free/yarn/lw1471.htm

haven't made this one.. but I might make the scarf (if i have time) for the red scarf project.

*you know you're addicted when you seriously consider going to the store for more yarn ~in the RIGHT color, what you already have just WONT do~ at 11pm on a work night*

[Sherri1]

I'd like to try as well but can't promise a hat a week.

[Sakkasie]

Lisa,

I love that Coats & Clark Ripple Hat & Scarf set - is that ever cute!

I'm gonna have to try that one as well. Oh Lordy, so many hats, so little time ...

:ohdear

[twoqtgirls]

Oooh! I love the ripple hat!:manyheart

[flybabytina]

Just wanted to add these links in here before I forget....
YarnCat's Vertical V Hat
http://www.yarncat.com/Vertical_V_Hat.html
Textured Child's Spiral Hat
http://members.aol.com/crochetwithdee/TexturedSpiral.html (http://members.aol.com/JSchlossma/rrbrimh.html)
I saw these posted in a different thread here and thought they would make a great addition to our weekly hat list :)

Tina

[Croshay]

Thanks for the links for the hat patterns. Our list is growing! :hook

[Croshay]

Wow...look at the HATS this guy makes...

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=1312356&uid=491324

but no patterns...sigh...:sigh

[twoqtgirls]

Wow! I adore the frog :2frog hat - wish there was a pattern!!!!!

[schcrochet]

WOW. I've tried to catch up by reading the posts, and looking at the pictures; and my eyes have glazed over. I think I made it to page 16 or something and decided I wasn't going to make it. So. I'm gonna go stitch. Finishing a scarf then move on to a hat which will be my first for this project. I noticed I had some of the patterns you all are showing and so we must all like the same stuff. :hook Fun to cheer each other on. I've not had a chance to locate who in my area actually wants or takes hats; later I'll check into that. Could I suggest those of you already involved post addresses of where you're sending and or taking your stuff. I think I'ld like to spread it around as well as see about the local stuff.

Since I'm behind....best get cracking.

[Lisaizme]

Lady Linoleum of Monster Crochet is doing a "vintage Hat crochet-a-long" Thought ya'll might be interested in reading about it.

http://monstercrochet.blogspot.com/2006/01/makin-flakes.html

[Sakkasie]

Wow...look at the HATS this guy makes...

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=1312356&uid=491324

but no patterns...sigh...

That's cruel, absolutely cruel. To make all those beautiful things and then deprive us of the patterns! Isn't there some kind of "crocheting law" against this kind of behaviour? Did you see his other stuff? The bags, and the sweaters and the afghans? I think I'm going to go jump off a bridge or sumthin'.

:sigh

[cristin~FL]

Lady Linoleum of Monster Crochet is doing a "vintage Hat crochet-a-long" Thought ya'll might be interested in reading about it.

http://monstercrochet.blogspot.com/2006/01/makin-flakes.html

OH MY GOSH!! :rofl:rofl:rofl HER BLOG IS SOOOOO FUNNY!
I''m not officially in on the hat-a-week thing yet.....just stalking you guys for now. :P

[airmedh]

Wow! I was off the PC for a couple of days and can't believe how much I missed. I also haven't been able to crochet for a couple of days and am having withdrawal!!!!

[photojenic]

Question about this week's hat (week 3).

Are you cutting the main color each time you switch colors, or can it be carried up to the next row? I really hate weaving in ends. THANKS!

[schcrochet]

That's cruel, absolutely cruel. To make all those beautiful things and then deprive us of the patterns! Isn't there some kind of "crocheting law" against this kind of behaviour? Did you see his other stuff? The bags, and the sweaters and the afghans? I think I'm going to go jump off a bridge or sumthin'.

:sigh

I emailed him some time back, to ask a question I think; can't even remember now; but never even heard back from him. I'm always taken back when people don't even acknowledge an email.

[AngelFairy]

I have bookmark his site because I love looking at his work,
his very talented.
this what he says about his patterns:


THIS IS JUST A PICTURE WEBSITE.

I WANTED TO JUST SHARE MY LOVE OF CROCHET......

I DON'T SUPPLY OR MAKE UP PATTERNS TO GIVE OR SELL.

MOST OF MY THINGS I MADE UP ON MY OWN.


FEEL FREE TO SHARE IDEAS AND COMMENTS.....

KEN JONES


And this is his website http://members.tripod.com/kenjones5-ivil/ (http://members.tripod.com/kenjones5-ivil/)
I hope this helps.

I emailed him some time back, to ask a question I think; can't even remember now; but never even heard back from him. I'm always taken back when people don't even acknowledge an email.

[purplekitty]

WOW. I've tried to catch up by reading the posts, and looking at the pictures; and my eyes have glazed over.
Me, too. I'm a bit late to the party, but just joined the forum and am looking for a CAL. Would love to join this one, but somewhere along the way in this thread, I've lost track of which pattern you're on this week. Would someone be so kind as to point me in the direction...if you'll have me?? :wink

[AngelFairy]

Go to the first post theres a list of the hats/patterns :hook



Me, too. I'm a bit late to the party, but just joined the forum and am looking for a CAL. Would love to join this one, but somewhere along the way in this thread, I've lost track of which pattern you're on this week. Would someone be so kind as to point me in the direction...if you'll have me?? :wink

[purplekitty]

Go to the first post theres a list of the hats/patterns :hook
Thank you!

[Sakkasie]

Question about this week's hat (week 3).

Are you cutting the main color each time you switch colors, or can it be carried up to the next row? I really hate weaving in ends. THANKS!

Jen,

I carried mine along, seemed to work out fine.

[Cordelia]

I made another hat. This one is made of Lion Brand Thick and Quick using a k hook...took about 30 minutes. It was just a basic in the round pattern, nothing fancy. My camera is dead today so no pic as of yet, but this makes 3 thus far!:clap

[airmedh]

Jen,

I carried mine along, seemed to work out fine.

I carried mine along too. I've never done that before so I'm not sure I did it right, but it seemed to work! :lol

[karin4christ]

I carried my yarn too. There was no way I was going to weave in all the ends.