Army Strong & The Pirate

I gave my boys the choice of what kind of hats they wanted this winter.  Of course they choose NONE of the hats I have already made and/or designed.  My 6 year old requested a pirate hat, and my 4 year old wanted an ARMY one.

So here's what I came up with:

 Now, I am pretty pleased with my pirate beanie... however, I am conflicted over the Army one.  I wanted to make the star a little slimmer and pointed, but no matter what I did, it still came out looking "Care Bear" style.  I think I will try again later....

This is my 6 year old rocking the pirate look.

And my 4 year old, showing off his Army Star.

If anyone is interested in buying one of these, please email me at nutsinanutshell(at)gmail(dot)com and we can work something out.

-Cat

Update:  I just couldn't stand it!  I redid the star.  I like this one MUCH better!!

New and FINAL Update:  My little 4 year old woke up this morning to the "new" star and complained right away that I didn't put black between the yellow and white... how do kids remember this stuff?  So I indulged him:

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Cat's Sock Monkey Hat Pattern

I feel in love with the whole "sock monkey" hat idea last winter when I saw a few of them floating around campus.  But my issue was, that I couldn't seem to find one that I really, truly liked.  Sure there were things about all of them I did like, but always something that bothered me... not to mention the fact that several styles are just a little bit creepy too.

So after looking at lots of pictures of different hats and the original sock monkey dolls, I came up with my own design and have fallen in love with this little guy.  I sell a lot of these hats and have had them requested at several craft fairs or farmer's markets -- I just can't get enough of them done to do something like that.

I have to say, I have become very attached to this design.  I know it may seem silly, but when something is truly YOURS it's hard to share in some ways.  I didn't have any problem making and selling them, but any time someone requested a pattern, I shut down.  I just couldn't give away my little design secrets!

But we grow, thankfully, and we learn.  And I have finally decided to sell my pattern, so that others can enjoy making this little guy as much as I do.

I am selling the pattern in a PDF file that I will email you once the transaction goes through paypal.  The pattern is $8.  Now, before you go on and tell me that there are cheaper Sock Monkeys out there, I want you do two things:  First, if you want a cheaper one, go for it.  Second, this pattern includes 2 different sizes of ear flaps, 6 different mouths, and few other ideas so that you are able to customize your hat just the way you want it!

Note:  As of today, 11/12/11, only the newborn/baby/toddler pattern is available to buy.  I am still working on the children/ Adult sized one.  The reason they are not all bundled together in one pattern is because they are, in fact, totally different hats and so I will sell them as such.

Cat's Sock Monkey Hat Pattern

Pattern is $8.00

I am still selling these hats online here as well already made for those of you who just want to buy one.  No problem!

My hats are made of super soft wool, except for the red and black accents.  This is my little guy's favorite hat of all the ones I have made him.

Sizes/ Prices

Newborn (0-3) $25.00 USD Baby (3-6) $25.00 USD Baby (6-12) $25.00 USD Toddler (12-24) $28.00 USD Child (s) $30.00 USD Child (L) $30.00 USD Adult $33.00 USD

Important note:  When ordering, make sure you tell me in the "notes" what you are ordering and what size you want.  Paypal does NOT give me that information.

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Owl Hats

Ever since I started crocheting I have been fascinated with the various types of Owl hats they have out there.  I think they are super fun and everyone has their own style and technique.  Owls are SO fun to make because you can really play around with them and do so many different fun things!

I recently had a friend ask me to make a couple for her girls.  She sent me a few pictures of examples she liked.  They were fun pastel bright colors, and I was excited to take on the challenge of doing something new!

I popped over to the store and much to my surprise, I actually found some cotton yarn that I liked (I'm not the biggest fan for many reasons).  Anyway, I got to work and had a blast putting together some of the ideas that my friend liked, and some ideas that I had swirling around in my own head.  This is what I came up with:

Cat's Crazy Fun Owl Hat!

This hat is available for purchase right here!  Just make sure you let me know in the "notes" section what colors you want and where: crown, body, iris of the eye color, flower (petal and center), and don't forget to let me know what color you would like the edging and the eye brows.  If you like these, just say "I want it like the Blue one!" Or "I want it like the pink one!"

This owl hat is 100% cotton yarn (or 100% acrylic depending on what you want), with two buttons.

To order this hat or one like it click here!!

Important note:  When ordering, make sure you tell me in the "notes" what you are ordering and what size you want.  Paypal does NOT give me that information.

Note to fellow crocheters:  This pattern will be coming soon!

I also have more natural-style owl hats for both boys and girls available as well.

 Click here for Etsy Link!

Click here for Etsy Link!

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Website Kick Off Giveaway!!

To celebrate the kick off of this blog, we are hosting a fantastic giveaway!  The Worsted Crochet Blog is giving away not one, not two, not even three... but FOUR super fun hats and a "Man Band" headband!!

 Woman's adult Grey Wrap Around. 

Puppy Hat - Size 3-6 months

Newborn Baby Elf Cap

Baby Girl Crazy Fun Hat 6-9 months

Camo "Man Band" (Last year we made these for all the men in our family and they LOVE them)

To enter this giveaway:

Mandatory:  Leave a comment on which hats are your favorites and which one you would want if you won.

Additional entries (optional) Please leave a separate comment for each one:

• Take a look around this site and comment on what you would like to see more of here.
• Join this blog by "Following" it.
• Join us on Facebook:  Click here!
• Mention this giveaway on Facebook, twitter, and/or Blog about it.
• Snag our button and put it on your blog.

You can also get an extra entry for every friend you get to "Join" this blog-- just mention it in a comment.  Our goal is to get at least 50 followers in the next couple weeks.  When we reach 100, I will personally giveaway one of my beloved Sock Monkey Hats in the size of the winner's choice.

This blog is for anyone who loves to crochet, can't crochet but love to look or buy, and for those who want to learn.  In this economy, crocheting is a less expensive hobby than most, super fun, and right now homemade stuff is IN.  So come join us on this adventure!!

-Cat

Contest ends Wednesday, Nov 16th at 11:59 pm.  Good Luck!!!

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The Bear and the Elf Cap

Here are two hats I made for one of my photographer friends:

I do a lot of custom work that I don't post on my Etsy site.  Mainly because I don't have a ton of time and it takes FOREVER to post an item on there, they ask you like a million questions.  However, if anyone is interested in these hats, please email me and we can work something out!

-Cat

Update:  You can now purchase these hat from right here!

Multi-Colored Elf Cap:  Made from 100% Acrylic yarn.

Sizes/ Prices

Baby (0-3 mo) $15.00 USD Baby (3-6 mo) $16.00 USD

Teddy Bear Hat: Made from 100% cotton. 

Sizes/ Prices

Newborn (0-3) $10.00 USD Baby (3-6) $12.00 USD Baby (6-12) $12.00 USD Toddler (12-24 mo) $14.00 USD

Important note:  When ordering, make sure you tell me in the "notes" what you are ordering and what size you want.  Paypal does NOT give me that information.

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Viking Hat

This is not one of my original designs, so I do not have it posted on Etsy.  However, if anyone is interested in purchasing one, feel free to email me and we can work something out! (The original designer can be found here).

This hat is made from 100% Acrylic Yarn (Vanna's Choice, and super soft and comfy!)

Baby and Child sizes:  $26

Adult Sizes: $30

The Adult version has longer horns:

If you are interested in buying this hat from me, Cat, please email me @ nutsinanutshell(at)gmail(dot)com and we can set something up through PayPal.

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Cat's Basic Hat Pattern

In honor of starting this blog, I wanted to giveaway one of my basic styles.  There is one basic hat pattern I like to use for woman's and girls hats.  It's pretty easy and it's one of my first patterns I pieced together with basic stitches.  Here are some of the hats I have made with this basic design:

 This pattern does NOT include the fancy edging that I used above though OR the flowers... those patterns I will share at a later time when I have time to write them down.  Most of my work is in my head.  I made this thinking I wanted something fast, cute and not too hot!  Hat's in general tend to make my head sweat and I wanted something with a little ventilation, if you know what I mean!

(And on a side note, I would like to thank that random person who wrote that ancient book I dusted off at the library who taught me the beauty of the chain and V stitches.)

Cat’s Basic Hat

Pattern by Catherine Lang

Materials:

·         Yarn.  Color of your choice.  Medium/ Worsted weight

·         Crochet Hook size H and I

Gauge:

After round one, the diameter of the circle should be 2in (5cm).

Special Stiches:

V-Stitch – (double crochet, chain 1, double crochet) in same stitch.

Body:

With size I crochet hook ch 5, ss in first chain to form a ring.

Rnd 1: ch 4 (counts as 1^st dc and ch 1 throughout pattern) *dc in ring, ch 1.  Repeat from * 10 more times.  Ss in 3rd ch of ch 4 at the beginning to join.  (12 dc)

Rnd2: ss in 1^st ch 1 space.  Ch 4, dc in same space as ss. *ch 1, v-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc in same space) in next ch 1 sp. Repeat from * all the way around and end with a ch 1. Ss in 3rd ch of ch 4 at the beginning to join.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3: ss in 1^st ch 1 space. Ch 4. *dc in next ch 1 space, ch 1.  Repeat from * all the way around. Ss in 3rd ch of ch 4 at the beginning to join. (24 dc)

Rnd 4:  ss in 1^st ch 1 space. Ch 4. Dc in same ch 1 sp. *(ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp.) 3 times, ch 1, v-stitch in next ch 1 sp.  Repeat from * around ending with ch 1, ss in 3rd ch of ch 4 at the beginning to join rnd.  (30 dc)

Girl’s Hat:

Rnd 5-9: repeat round 3.

Rnd 10-12: Ch 1. With size H hook, sc in each dc and ch 1 space around.  Ss in ch 1 to join.  After rnd 12 fasten off.

Woman’s Hat:

Rnd 5-11: repeat round 3.

Rnd 11-13: Ch 1. With size H hook, sc in each dc and ch 1 space around.  Ss in ch 1 to join.  After rnd 13 fasten off.

Note:  If you would like it a little longer to cover your ears better, repeat rnd 3 a few more times before you move on to other rnds.

It looks a little stretched out because I tried it on and I have a super big head!

Disclaimer:  This hat came from putting together some basic stitches, if someone has posted another pattern similar to this one, it is purely coincidence.

Here I am wearing the hat... although I am thinking it needs a flower...

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