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Made for the Cold Beanie

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UPDATE:  12/14/16 – There are now kid’s sizing for this beanie along with a different pattern sequence.  Click HERE to check it out!

Don’t be fooled into thinking the Made for the Cold Beanie is just another average double crochet beanie. You’ll need to definitely look twice and scroll down to read the pattern instructions.

I bought the yarn from my local yarn store, Yarnhouse Studio. It’s their very own hand-dyed yarn and yummy to feel and a pleasure to use for this beanie. I bought it with the hubby specifically in mind. He loves to wear my hats and really does wear them….like wears them out from constant use. So….every year I make him a hat. He asked me if I could make this one super warm where the stitching is closer together.

Of course, I took this on as a challenge. I started playing around with the yarn and came up with a “new to me” technique that I thought would be fun. In the end, the stitching produced a “double-layered” hat but without using 2 strands of yarn.  You’ll see see what I’m talking about as you get started with the pattern.

Once you get the technique down….it’s quite fun and produced a super warm hat that’s Made for the Cold!!

Emory actually wore the hat all day today (that’s why the post is so late in the afternoon….he wouldn’t get still long enough for a photo) and said it kept him warm all day on this cold day in Alabama! I hope you’ll enjoy the pattern!

Made for the Cold Beanie by ELK Studio

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Materials:

  1. Yarnhouse Studio Hand-dyed, 100% Superwash Wool, #4 Worsted Weight, 467 yards,  258 grams.  I used approximately 320 yards.
  2. Hook – G/4.0mm
  3. Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:
blo – back loop only
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
yo – yarn over

Gauge: 15 dc sts and 8 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement:  Fits (21″ and 22″) and is 8″ in length

Notes:

  • Ch 1 is not considered the first single crochet in the pattern.
  • Ch 2 is not considered the first double crochet in the pattern.
  • The pattern is versatile and you can use any number of stitch count for the pattern to adapt to your size.

Special Stitches: (Click HERE for a Video Tutorial)
Special Single Crochet: (ssc) Insert hook into st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through one loop, insert hook in front loop only in round below, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through last two loops.

Special Double Crochet:  (sdc) YO, insert hook into st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, insert hook in front loop only in round below, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through last 3 loops.

Round 1:  Ch (72,80), join by sl st to first chain, ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), sc in first ch, sc in next ch and each rem ch around, join by sl st to first st. (72,80 sc)

Round 2:  Ch 1, sc in blo in first st, sc in blo of next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st.

Round 3:  Ch 1, ssc (See Special Stitches) in first st, ssc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st.

Round 4-7:  Repeat Rounds 2-3

Round 8:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each st around.

Round 9:  Ch 2, dc in blo in first st, dc in blo of next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st.

Round 10:  Ch 2, sdc (See Special Stitches) in first st, sdc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st

Repeat Rounds 9-10 until your project measures between 7″ – 71/2″

Decrease Rounds:

Round 1:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (63,70 sts)

Round 2:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (54,60 sts)

Round 3:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (45,50 sts)

Round 4:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (36,40 sts)

You can continue working decrease rounds if you so desire.

Leaving a long 15″ tail, you will weave in the yarn through the loops of the remaining stitches, pull the yarn tight to close the hole.  Fasten off.  Weave in the ends.  If you need help with closing the hole, I made a video tutorial you can check out.

Made for the Cold Beanie by ELK Studio - A FREE Crochet Pattern!

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Southern Christmas Crochet Placemats!

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I sat down earlier today and decided to crochet a Christmas placemat for the Christmas Season! I loved how it turned out and wanted to share with you. I didn’t have intentions of sharing the pattern, but a few of you wanted the pattern…so of course I’ll share with you!

Christmas Crochet Placemats by ELK Studio

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Supplies:  

  1. Omega Sinfonia Yarn, #2 Sport Weight Yarn, 100 grams/218 yards, 100% Mercerized Cotton, Colorway:  (2 Skeins) C824/Burdeos, (1 Skein) C801/Blanco
  2. H Hook/5.0mm
  3. Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch

Gauge: 13 sts and 6 rows = 4″

Finished Measurements: 16 1/2″ x 13″ (I am going to give you a starting chain that will lengthen your project to measure 18″.  I think you will be happier with it being a little wider.

 Notes:

  • Ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as the first dc.
  • Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as the first sc.
  • I used 2 strands of yarn together.
  • Chain any even number of stitches to decrease or increase the project.

Row 1:  Using Burdeos, Ch 60, dc in 4th chain from hook, dc in next ch and each rem ch across, turn. (58 sts)

Row 2:  Ch 3 (See Pattern Notes), dc in next st and each rem st across, turn.

Row 3:  Join Blanco, Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st across, turn.

Row 4:  Join Burdeos, Ch 3, dc in next st and each rem st across, turn.

Row 5:  Repeat Row 4

Row 6:  Join 1 strand of Blanco and one strand of Burdeos, Ch 3, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * across, turn.

Row 7:  Ch 3, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * across, turn.

Rows 8-26  :  Repeat Row 7

Rows 27-28 :  Repeat Row 4

Row 29:  Repeat Row 3

Rows 30-31 :  Repeat Row 4, Fasten Off.  Weave in the ends.

Edging

Round 1: With the RS facing, 3 sc in last st, sc evenly down the side, 3 sc in first st of the foundation row, sc in next st and each remaining st across, 3 sc in last st, sc evenly up the side, sl st to the first st.  Fasten Off.  Weave in the ends.

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2016 Winter Crochet Festival

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UPDATE: 12/15/16 – The voting has begun!  Scroll down to the images below.  You’ll see a little gray heart in the right-hand upper corner.  Click on the heart in the image that is your favorite!  It’s just that easy to cast your vote!  Good luck to everyone!  Be sure to share with everyone else and tell them to vote too!

It’s time to have a little fun! The Crochet Winter Festival hosted by ELK Studio and Beatrice Ryan Designs starts today! I can’t wait to see all the wonderful projects you’ve been working on lately!  I think we all need to show off our talents and what better way than the Crochet Winter Festival?  Be sure to scroll down and read all the details because there will be a grand prize winner along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners!
2016 Crochet Winter Festival Hosted by ELK Studio and Beatrice Ryan Designs

What exactly does that mean?  Well, I see so many people coming into the ELK Studio Crochet Facebook group showing off the ribbons they’ve won during the fall where they’ve entered their crochet projects in the local fairs.  I thought it would be fun to sort of do an “on-line” Winter Crochet Festival where people can enter their latest projects.

Let’s talk about the Prizes!  I want to thank Red Heart Yarns for sponsoring the grand prize!  It a $75 prize pack!  It would be so awesome if you could jump over to their Facebook page and tell them thank you!!

Crochet Winter Festival by ELK Studio sponsored by Red Heart Yarns

The Grand Prize Pack includes:

  • 2 Gleam
  • 2 Chunky Soft
  • 1 Strata
  • 1 With Love Metallic
  • 1 Irresistible
  • 1 Scrubby Sparkle
  • 1 Comfort
  • 1 Sweet
  • 1 Tweed Twist
  • 1 Baby Hugs Light

We will also award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winner!

Crochet Winter Festival by ELK Studio and Beatrice Ryan Designs

  • 1st Prize – $50 Amazon Gift Card
  • 2nd Prize – $25 Amazon Gift Card
  • 3rd Prize – $25 Amazon Gift Card

The rules are simple and easy, so let’s get started.

  1. Entries will be received from December 1st until the submission deadline of December 14th, 11:59 pm CST.
  2. Voting will begin on December 15th at 12:05 am CST until December 23rd at 11:55 pm.
  3. Once voting begins, it will be one vote per person per ISP.
  4. Enter a project only once.
  5. You may enter on the ELK Studio or Beatrice Ryan Designs site.  All entries are shown on both sites.
  6. No more than 2 entries per person. (Additional entries by the same person will be deleted.)
  7. You do NOT need a link to add your photo.  That’s optional.
  8. All projects and photos must be your own. Using a designer’s pattern is acceptable.
  9. Don’t forget to use the name of your project or post in the description. Don’t use your name.
  10. All winners will be notified via email.  A valid email address is necessary for notification.
  11. The winner will have 72 hours to respond to the email notifying that you won, otherwise forfeiting the entry.
  12. Following ELK Studio and Beatrice Ryan Designs on at least one social media site would be wonderful.
  13. All entries are in RANDOM order.



I hope you’ll get excited and enter those fabulous projects!  If you have problems adding your photos, please let me know.  I’ll be glad to walk you through the process.  You can contact me via the contact button at the top of the page.

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