Simple Crochet Beret Pattern & Creative @ Home Link-Up Party!

This is the most simple crocheted beret and it’s the perfect beginner’s project. I love making these berets as gifts, so I thought I’d share the pattern I created with you. Enjoy it and I hope it keeps your head warm this winter (that was hard to write/imagine with it now well into the 100’s here in Texas! LOL!)

Simple Crocheted Beret

Size:
One size fits most adults

Experience:
Beginner

Materials:
H crochet hook
1 skein worsted weight yarn (I used Red Hart color #0931 Seagrass)
yarn needle

Beginning:
Chain 4 and work 11 DC into fourth chain from the hook. SL ST into the top of the fourth chain to join.

Round 1:
CH 3, make 1 DC into same space as CH 3, make 2 DC into each DC around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.

Round 2:
CH 3, make 1 DC into the same space as CH 3, make 1 DC into next DC, *make 2 DC into next DC, make 1 DC into next DC*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.
Round 3:
CH 3, make 1 DC into the same space as CH 3, make 1 DC into next 2 DC, *make 2 DC into next DC, make 1 DC into the next 2 DC*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.

Round 4:
CH 3, make 1 DC into the same space as CH 3, make 1 DC into next 3 DC, *make 2 DC into next DC, make 1 DC into the next 3 DC*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.

Round 5:
CH 3, make 1 DC into the same space as CH 3, make 1 DC into next 4 DC, *make 2 DC into next DC, make 1 DC into the next 4 DC*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.

Round 6:
CH 3, make 1 DC into the same space as CH 3, make 1 DC into next 5 DC, *make 2 DC into next DC, make 1 DC into the next 5 DC*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.

Round 7:
CH 3, make 1 DC into the same space as CH 3, make 1 DC into next 6 DC, *make 2 DC into next DC, make 1 DC into the next 6 DC*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.

Round 8:
CH 3, make 1 DC into the same space as CH 3, make 1 DC into next 7 DC, *make 2 DC into next DC, make 1 DC into the next 7 DC*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.

Round 9:
CH 3, make 1 DC into the same space as CH 3, make 1 DC into next 8 DC, *make 2 DC into next DC, make 1 DC into the next 9 DC*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST in top of CH 3.

Round 10 & 11:
CH 3, make 1 DC into each DC around. Join with a SL ST in to of CH 3.

Round 12:
CH 1, SC in next 6 DC. Decrease–draw up a LP in the next 2 DC, YO and through all 3 LPS on hook –dec made. *SC in next 7 DC, dec in next 2 DC* reapeat around. SC into last 4 DC and join with a SLST to the 1st SC.

Rounds 13-17:
Ch 1, SC in each SC around. Join with a SLST to the 1st SC.

Rounds 18-21:
CH 1, SC in next 6 SC. Decrease–draw up a LP in the next 2 SC, YO and through all 3 LPS on hook –dec made. *SC in next 7 SC, dec in next 2 SC* reapeat around. Join with a SLST to the 1st SC.

Weave in ends and you’re done! Enjoy!!

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Frilly Hair Scrunchy Pattern & Creative @ Home Wednesday Link-Up Party!

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At Christmas time, I whip these quick scrunchies up by the dozens.  They make perfect and easy Christmas gifts & stocking stuffers for the girls on your list.  They’re not just for the little girls, I make them all the time for my self.  They pretty up simple ponytails and other simple hairstyles.

Frilly Hair Scrunchie

©2012 Susan Godfrey
This pattern may not be posted or sold ANYWHERE without written permission from the creator, Susan Godfrey. You may use this pattern to create items to sell or giveaway, but you may not claim the pattern as your own.

Supplies:
Worsted weight yarn (I used 100% cotton. Peaches & Creme brand, but you can use acrylic)
Size H Crochet hook
1 hair elastic
yarn needle

Round 1:
SL ST yarn to hair elastic. CH 1. SC around hair elastic until completely covered, you want to make sure there are plenty of SC around so that when it’s stretched you don’t see much of the hair elastic. SL ST to CH 1 space.

Round 2: CH 3, SC into 1st SC of round 1. *CH 3, SC into next SC of round 1* around. End with a SC in last SC of round 1 and SL ST to 1st CH of the 1st CH 3 .

Fasten off and Finish by weaving in ends.

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Knitting & Crochet for Charity & Creative @ Home Link-Up Party!

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My Mom first taught me the basics of crochet, although at the time, I really wasn’t that interested. I did learn the basics and how to make Granny Squares. It’s wasn’t until years later that I decided to try my hand at it again and fell in love with yarn. After crocheting for several years and pretty much learning how to do just about everything, I decided to challenge myself to learn how to knit and I’m totally hooked! I love to crochet and knit because it’s something that I can put down as needed and not get lost or forget where I am. It’s also very relaxing and comforting. I’m able to make useful things that my family and friends can use. A hand crocheted or knitted item is a gift from the heart. As I knit or crochet, I like to pray for the person who will be receiving the item, so each item I crochet equals hours of prayers for that person. It’s a blessing for me to be able to spend that time in prayer.

I often start up projects just to keep my hands busy or to relieve boredom (like I’m ever really bored with my 2 boys! LOL!). I don’t have any particular person in mind when I start these projects, so I decided to look into some charities that accept hand crocheted or knitted items to help those in need. I’m going to pick 1-2 charities and create items for them. It will be a blessing to know that my work will help those in need. Whether it’s to provide warmth or just show that someone loves and cares for them, it really doesn’t matter.

We have received so much love and support from individuals who didn’t even know us, except through the blogging community. I want to return some of that to others in need. I don’t do this for acclaim or to be recognized, I do it because it was first done for us. Christ died on the cross to give us the greatest gift of all. He did it not to become famous or for other selfish reasons, He did it soley out of LOVE for US! We, as Christians, are called to be Jesus to those around us. We should do this not for fame or acclaim, but quietly and simply. We should do it because that’s what Jesus would do and what He DID DO FOR US.

There are so many charities out there that accept crochet and knitted items. The one’s listed below are just a sampling. I have found that there are generally at least 1 sort of these organizations in nearly every average size town. Because of our past history with both infant loss and premature/ill babies, I will most definitely be making baby items. This is a cause very close to my heart. When Gabriel died, we were given the sweetest infant cap and sweater, as well as a beautiful afghan. These items were created by volunteers and they mean so much to me. They are something that I can hold, smell and snuggle…they give me comfort.

The Preemie Project – Founded in the spring of 2005, The Preemie Project strives to bring warmth, comfort, and support to critically ill infants and their families.

Knit Your Bit – The National WWII Museum is proud to launch its own Knit Your Bit campaign. You can help the Museum honor WWII veterans by Knitting Your Bit- in this case a simple, but cozy, scarf to be donated to a veteran in a Veterans Center somewhere in the United States.

Mother Bear Project – The Mother Bear Project is a grass-roots, non-profit group dedicated to providing comfort and hope to children, primarily those affected by HIV/AIDS in emerging nations, by giving them a gift of love in the form of hand-knit and crocheted bears.

Warm Up America – Warm Up America! (WUA!) is an organization made up of volunteers who create handmade afghan blankets, clothing and accessories to help those in need. These items provide warmth and comfort to people who have lost their homes, fled abusive relations, or are being cared for in hospices, shelters, hospitals, and nursing home.

Also, don’t forget to think about your local hospitals, nursing homes, shelters, hospices, etc. Most of these places take in donations of this type and they are given to people in need in your area.

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Mexican Tile Dish Cloth Pattern & Creative @ Home Link-Up Party!

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I love to crochet dish cloths.  They are simple and easy and make for perfect “busy” work while watching TV or just taking a breather on the couch.  This is a pretty and simple dishcloth that I whipped up over the weekend.  It’s very quick and easy, yet I think it’s pretty stunning!  I showed it to my husband and he thought that the border made it looked like a Mexican tile.  I’m so glad to be able to share it with you!

Here are the instructions for making it:

Mexican Tile Dish Cloth Pattern

Materials:
1 ball bright blue cotton yarn
1 ball tomato red cotton yarn
1 ball yellow cotton yarn
Size I-9 Hook
Yarn Needle

Chain 30 with the bright blue cotton yarn.

CLOTH:

Foundation Row

SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across (29 stitches)

Row 1:

Chain 2 and turn.  SC in first SC,  *skip next SC and work in the next stitch 1 dc and 1 sc.* repeat from * across to end.

Row 2-24:

Repeat Row 1 until end of row 24.  Do not fasten off.

EDGING:

Round 1:  Chain 1 and turn.  Working 3 SC in each corner and 29 SC across all 4 sides (128 stitches).  Slip stitch to first stitch to join.  Fasten off.

Round 2:  With right side facing, join the yellow cotton yarn into the center stitch of any corner.  Chain 1, 3 SC in same stitch.  *SC in each SC across to next corner, work 3 SC into the center of SC of corner * Repeat around (136 stitches).  Slip stitch to first sc to join. Fasten off

Round 3:  With right side facing, join the red cotton yarn into the center stitch of any corner.  *skip next SC, 3-DC Cluster in next SC, chain 1 across to last SC before center SC of corner, skip last SC, work 3-DC cluster, chain 2 -3 times in center SC of corner; repeat from * around.  Slip stitch in first stitch to join.  Fasten off.

Round 4: With right side facing, joins yellow cotton yarn in any chain space, chain 1, SC in same space, chain 2, SC in next chain space, chain 2 around.  Slip stitch to first stitch to join.  Fasten off.

Weave in ends to finish off.

3-DC Cluster: *yarn over, pull up a loop, pull through 2 loops* 3 times, yarn over and pull the yarn through all loops on hook.

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Puffy Flower Granny Square

This is an original Granny Square that I created a while back.  I just love the texture of it.  I’m really wanting to make an afghan with this pattern and use different colors for the flowers and the same solid color for the border part.  I think a pretty green would imitate foliage and make for a gorgeous afghan.

Puffy Flower Granny Square
Designed by Susan Godfrey

You may use this pattern for your own personal use only. You may not claim it as your own or post it on your website or blog. You may not sell this pattern or include it in any form for personal gain. You may post a link to download a copy of the pattern on your blog or website.

Supplies:

Size G crochet hook
CA – Flower Center
CB – Flower Petals
CC – Background
Yarn needle

With CA, Ch 6. Sl st in first ch to form ring

Round 1:
Ch 2, 15 hdc into ring. Sl st to top of ch 2. Fasten off.

Round 2 (Popcorn Round):
Attatch CB with sl st into any hdc. Ch 4, 4 tr into same hdc, sl st into top of ch 4. * Ch 2, sk next hdc. 5 tr into next hdc, sl st into top of 1st tr * around to last stitch. 8 popcorn made. Sl st to top of 1st popcorn. Fasten off

Round 3:
With CC, Sl st to any ch 2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) – 2 dc – ch 3 – 3 dc in same space you attached to (1st corner made). Ch1 * 3 dc in next 2 ch sp, ch 1. 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 2 space (corner made), ch 1 * Around until you have four (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) corners and four 3 dc clusters. Sl st to top of 1st ch 3.

Round 4:
Sl st into next 2 dc, sl st into 1st 3 ch sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same space (1st corner made). Ch 1 * 3 dc in next two 2 ch spaces, ch 1. 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 2 space (corner made), ch 1 * around until you have 4 (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) corners and eight 3 dc clusters. St st to top of 1st ch 3.

Round 5:
Sl st into next 2 dc, sl st into 1st 3 ch sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same space (1st corner made). Ch 1 * 3 dc in next three 2 ch spaces, ch 1. 3 dc, ch 3, dc in next ch 2 space (corner made), ch 1 * around until you have 4 (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) corners and twelve 3 dc clusters. St st to top of 1st ch 3. Fasten off.

Weave in ends and you’re done!! I hope you enjoyed making your Puffy Flower Granny Square!!!

 

 

Susan’s Thursday 12/15/11

I’ve spent the last few days crocheting my fingers to death!  I’m nearly finished with the 2 Etsy hats I need to get out on Friday (yay!!).  I also finished up another ear warmer and scarf set as a Christmas gift.  Nothing much as has been going on around here.  Just the normal stuff.

Today I happened to run into something I hadn’t  watched since 1978… The Star Wars Holiday Special!  LOL!  I remember watching it on TV when I was a kid.  We’re such Star Wars nerds around here, that the boys can’t wait to watch it. I thought I’d share it here…be warned!  This video includes the original commercials that ran when the showired on CBS in 1978…too funny!

Do you have a huge stash of fabric?  I know I do and I know several others who do to!  I just discovered this Facebook group, 2012 Fabric De-Stash Challenge.  I think I’m going to participate this year.  The idea is to get the unloved fabric into a form that some needy person can love it.  I have a huge amount of fabric scraps from sewing projects that I just couldn’t throw away because they were too big.  They are contained in a HUGE RubberMaid tub.  My goal for 2012 is to use up those scraps and make quilts for the children’s hospitals in the area.  So, if you have a stash of fabric you no longer love, please join the group and make items that will help  make someone’s life easier!

Today I hope to finish up the Baby Longhorn hat for an Etsy customer.  I also want to finish up another earwarmer and scarf set.

Finished Objects:

Grey Heather Ear Flap hat with cream flower for Etsy customer

Wool blend Ear Warmer and Scarf set for my niece RG

Work in Progress:

Baby Longhorn Ear Flat hat for Etsy customer

In the Crafting Queue:

Digiscrap:

• Aimee Harrison’s Kitschy Christmas (create 2 layouts)
• Aimee Harrison’s October’s Opal Kit (create 2 layouts)
• Aimee Harrison’s November’s Topaz Kit (create 2 layouts)
• Berry Sweet Scraps’ Winter Berry Kit (post layouts to galleries when released)
• Aimee Harrison’s Home for Christmas kit (post layouts to galleries when released)
• Aimee Harrison’s Kitschy Christmas (post layouts to galleries when released)

Crochet:

• Baby Longhorn Ear Flap Hat – Adult sized – Etsy Order
• Grey Heather Ear Flap Hat with Cream Flower – Adult Sized – Etsy Order
• Camo Earflap  & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Camo Earflap  & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Camo Earflap  & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Camo Earflap for Marty
• Camo Earflap for Colt
• Variegated Ear Warmer & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Variegated Ear Warmer & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Variegated Ear Warmer & Tubular Scarf for Gift

Quilting:

• Farmhouse Charm Square quilt (probably won’t start until after first of the year).

Susan’s Tuesday 12/13/11

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  We sure did!  Friday we ran errands and did a little Christmas shopping.   Marty bought me this little tubular knitting machine at Walmart for $20.

At first, it didn’t work really well, the gears kept slipping and making an awful racket.  Well Marty lubed it up for me and now it works like a dream.  We’ve been whipping out tubular knitted scarves like crazy!  You can see some of the scarves we made below 🙂

Riley also got his picture with Santa while we were out…

Saturday I was finally feeling back to normal (yea!!) and we went to the Ham Radio club Christmas party.  Had a nice time visiting with everyone and exchanging gifts.  Marty got a nice drill bit set and I got the prettiest birdhouse.

Sunday, we just sat around the house and vegged.   The day was nice and relaxing.  The only bad thing that happened was that Marty started coming down with the same cold that I had.   The boys put up our Christmas tree and decorated it themselves.  Later, I discovered an “extra” decoration in the tree… our cat Patch!

So we had a really nice weekend.  Monday was Riley’s 8th birthday and we celebrated it by taking him to Sonic for a Snicker’s Blast and cupcakes after dinner.  He already received his Birthday/big Christmas gift.  He got an Android tablet.

We’ll be meeting my parents this weekend to celebrate his Birthday with a family gathering.  Also yesterday, I finished up an adult sized Football hat for an Etsy customer and got 5 orders mailed out.  I have 2 orders to finish up this week, a Baby Longhorn hat and a custom Grey Heather Ear Flap with a cream flower for customers.

Today, I’ll be working on the Baby Longhorn hat and one some Christmas gifts.  My Etsy store is now closed for Christmas orders.  Orders received from today forward cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas. Shop will be closed for Custom Orders from 12/12/11 until 01/08/12, custom orders placed during this time period will not be made or shipped until after 01/08/12.

Well, I need to get off the computer and get busy!  Tons to do today!

Finished Objects:

Adult Sized Football hat (forgot to take a picture!)

Tubular Knit Camo scarf for my Ninja husband 🙂

Wool blend tubular knit scarf Marty made for me 🙂

Wool blend tubular scarf and crocheted ear warmer for my niece, AG

Wool blend tubular scarf and crocheted ear warmer for my niece, EG

Tubular knit scarf and ear warmer for a Christmas gift

Tubular knit scarf for Etsy shop

Tubular knit scarf for Etsy shop

Tubular knit scarf for Etsy shop

Wool Blend Tubular knit scarf for Etsy shop

Work in Progress:

none yet, but will be starting a Baby Longhorn hat today.

In the Crafting Queue:

Digiscrap:

• Aimee Harrison’s Kitschy Christmas (create 2 layouts)
• Aimee Harrison’s October’s Opal Kit (create 2 layouts)
• Aimee Harrison’s November’s Topaz Kit (create 2 layouts)
• Berry Sweet Scraps’ Winter Berry Kit (post layouts to galleries when released)
• Aimee Harrison’s Home for Christmas kit (post layouts to galleries when released)

Crochet:

• Baby Longhorn Ear Flap Hat – Adult sized – Etsy Order
• Grey Heather Ear Flap Hat with Cream Flower – Adult Sized – Etsy Order
• Camo Earflap  & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Camo Earflap  & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Camo Earflap  & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Camo Earflap for Marty
• Camo Earflap for Colt
• Variegated Ear Warmer & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Variegated Ear Warmer & Tubular Scarf for Gift
• Variegated Ear Warmer & Tubular Scarf for Gift

Quilting:

• Farmhouse Charm Square quilt (probably won’t start until after first of the year).

 

Susan’s Friday 12/09/11

I’m feeling a little better today, but the sinus pressure is a bit worse and a headache is still plaguing me.  Today is my errand running day, so I haven’t really got much in the way of crafting done.  I started the baby longhorn hat last night, but ran out of burnt orange yarn before I could finish it.  I’ll get some more at the store later today and hope to have it finished by tonight so I can mail it tomorrow.  I found some buttons for the Camo Newsboy hat, so it’s all ready to go.  I have 4 hats I need to ship this weekend.  Plus, I got an order for a Football Earflap Hat that I need to get made up and sent out sometime next week.  I also need to work on 10 hats (5 camo & 5 miscellaneous variegated) and a Ear Warmer as Christmas gifts.  I went to start working on the Ear Warmer last night and discovered I didn’t have an I hook.  I’ll have to get one of those today while I’m out.  Between orders and Christmas gifts I’m going to be crocheting my little fingers to the bone.

Today, Aimee Harrison is releasing this beautiful digital scrapbooking kit called Twinkle Twinkle!

I created 2 layouts using this beautiful kit, I posted them on my blog just a bit ago.  One is called Betwixt Heaven and Earth and one is called Winter Wonderland.  This kit is just perfect for wintery layouts featuring snow and I think it would also be perfect for a winter wedding album.  I just love Aimee’s beautiful designs!

It’s highly doubtful that I’ll get any other layouts done today.  I need to focus on my crochet over the weekend and get as much done as I possibly can.  I’m hoping to get everything finished up by next weekend (LOL!!  Like that will really happen!  Wishful thinking on my part, I’m sure!).

Finished Object:

Camo Newsboy Hat - 0-6 month Sized

Work In Progress:

Baby Longhorn Earflap Hat - Adult Sized

In the Crafting Queue:

Digiscrap:

• Aimee Harrison’s October’s Opal Kit (create 2 layouts)
• Aimee Harrison’s November’s Topaz Kit (create 2 layouts)
• Berry Sweet Scraps’ Winter Berry Kit (post layouts to galleries when released)
• Aimee Harrison’s Home for Christmas kit (post layouts to galleries when released)

Crochet:

• Football Ear Flap Hat (for Etsy Customer)
• Ear Warmer (for Christmas gift)
• 5 Camo Earflap Hats (for Christmas gifts)
• 5 variegated Earflap Hats (for Christmas gifts)

Quilting:

• Farmhouse Charm Square quilt (probably won’t start until after first of the year).

Susan’s Thursday 12/08/11

Oh how I wish this head cold would go away!  Massive headache and my ribs are aching from all the coughing.  If I could stay in bed all day, I would.  But instead, I’m up and moving forward with my day.  Spend the morning getting my husband’s work clothes washed and hung out on the line.  Thankfully, my oldest son hung them for me…it’s cold out there and I probably don’t need to be out in this weather with my cold.

On the scrapbooking front, I finished up 2 layouts for Aimee Harrison‘s CT.  It’s her new kit that will be released on 12/19/11 at theStudio.  It’s a GORGEOUS Christmas kit called Home for Christmas.  Aimee did an outstanding job on this one!  I also spent the morning uploading my 2 layouts using Aimee’s September’s Sapphire kit and my 2 layouts using Milly Dee’s Christmas kit to the galleries.

Check out the gorgeousness that is September’s Sapphire!

Aimee Harrison's "September's Sapphire

On the crochet front, I’m most of the way finished with the Camo Newsboy hat I was working on.  Just need to sew the strap on with the buttons.  BUT, I need to get some buttons first, I’ll get them tomorrow and then finish up the hat and mail it on it’s way to it’s new owner.  This afternoon, I’m working on an adult size of my Baby Longhorn hat for a customer who order a custom made one at the craft show last weekend.  I should have it most of the way finished today and will get it finished up and in the mail Friday or Saturday.

Right now, I’m taking a break, eating lunch with my boys (grilled cheese and tomato soup) and watching an episode of How It’s Made.  After lunch, I’ll get busy crocheting and be back to watching episodes of the X-Files on Netflix.  I had forgotten how quirky and funny some of these episodes are 🙂

This evening I hope to work some more on organizing this blog.  I just figure to do a little every evening while watching episodes of Burn Notice on Netflix with my husband.  He really enjoys that show.  Next week after I get to feeling better, I’ll be back homeschooling with Riley.  This week we’re taking it easy, but I’m having him read to me everyday and so some “fun” homeschooling stuff.  If I don’t get to feeling better in a bit, I may also take a little nap…I just feel terrible, like my head is stuffed full of cotton.