Newbie HAT Crochet-a-Longs (CAL)

[CDBear]

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OK.....I just have to ask, cuz I can't find the answer anywhere else.....what is RAOK? I've seen it all over the place here, and the curiosity is KILLING me!!!

[KristinJG]

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OK.....I just have to ask, cuz I can't find the answer anywhere else.....what is RAOK? I've seen it all over the place here, and the curiosity is KILLING me!!!

 

 

 

It means Random Acts of Kindness. Once you reach 40 posts, and 60 days, you will be able to see the forums for that. You post a wish list, and people grant your wishes, and you can grant other people's wishes as well.

[amalin06]

I made a couple hats for my 8 month old son and 5 month old nephew. so I have a couple really simple patterns. all you have to do for an adult is add a few more foundation chs and a couple more rows if anyone wants the pattern just email me

[CDBear]

Thanks Kristin!!

Wow, that sounds so neat!! I can't wait to get there!!!

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[Cat Loving Crocheter]

I finished mine! It's kind of oddly shaped, but I didn't expect any miracles, being so new and all. I'll post a picture later! I just need to wait for the camera to charge.

[KristinJG]

I finally went to start mine and realized I didn't have a big enough hook! I need a size N for the Thick and Quick. Grrrrrr.

[bobwilson123]

here is another

it is soo soft anf cozy..hmmmm pitty its for a baby...or i mite wear it in winter:c9

[KristinJG]

Ooooooo!! It's beautiful!! :cheer :clap

[Cat Loving Crocheter]

It's beautiful! How did you see the stitches in that yarn though? I'd think it would be horrible to work with. It looks SOOOO soft!

[bobwilson123]

How did you see the stitches in that yarn though? I'd think it would be horrible to work with.

 

i used a 9mm hook so the stiches are big and i just felt for the next stich once you get the hang of it its easy peasy !

 

its shocking yarn to work with if the hook is smaller:angry :angry so much that i never do it anymore i learnt that the hard way !

[CDBear]

OOOOOO Clare!! I LOVE that one!!

[stargazingirly]

Clare that is an awesome looking hat!!! :clap

 

I'll have to try the fluffy yarn with a bigger hook and see if I can get the hang of it, so far everything I try to make with nice yarn ends up lopsided because i can't find all the stitches!

[Cranky Crocheter]

Well... I made a homespun scarf so i just used the left over yarn to make a hat... I played around with the pattern a bit and worked in a spiral like mess... I guess if you can put it on your head... its a hat right?

 

Sorry I can't resize the pic... I know its huge but don;t let that scare ya!

 

[stargazingirly]

ooo that makes a pretty set, looks warm and comfy!! :clap

 

I hope to get another one made today... but we'll see how the day goes!

[CDBear]

OK, now I feel a challenge coming on...... Cranky Crocheter, I tried mine using Homespun, and just hated it! Now I'm going to have to try again!

I'll let you know........

[Cranky Crocheter]

CDBear....Homespun is hard in the rounds as in a hat.. I hated doing it and I don;t like how it looks but IT IS soft and warm!! Try it again... I want to see how it turns out!!!!

[CDBear]

OK....I'll try it tonite!

I'm still working on the how/where to post pics thing tho!!

[KristinJG]

I absolutely LOVE Homespun. I'm going tonight to get 5 skeins of it to make a shawl for a party I'm going to next week. It is hard to work with. My best advice is to use a bigger hook than is called for, just for the foundation chain. That keeps it a bit looser in the long run, and you can see your work a bit better.

[CDBear]

I made several shawls with Homespun for Christmas, and I found my K hook worked great. For some reason, though, with sc I have trouble with it........ I am determined to try again, tho!!

[Cranky Crocheter]

OK....I'll try it tonite!

 

I'm still working on the how/where to post pics thing tho!!

 

I use www.photobucket.com Very easy!

[Cat Loving Crocheter]

My mom tried working with Homespun. She didn't like it. I have no problem knitting with it , but crochet and knit stitches are very different to work with. Good for you for making it Cranky Crocheter! It looks fabulous!

Now I have to wait for dad to come home so he can upload my photo.

[bobwilson123]

wow that hat looks great ! i like the colors

[Cat Loving Crocheter]

Yay! I finally got the picture!

 

I made the crown way to big, so I had to decrease alot later on, but I think it's ok for a first try. Like Cranky Crocheter said: If it fits on your head, I guess it's a hat.

 

I wore it all around the house today to cover up my weird haircut. LOL

 

You can click to make it bigger.

[stargazingirly]

It looks great CLC!!! and white goes with everything so you can wear it all the time! Great job! :clap

[bobwilson123]

well if it fits on ya head .. i think that qualifys as a hat ? looks great