Hats, scarves and mittens Cal

[Super Granny]

I just got a phone call from the secretary of my granddaughters school... we have known her for over 30 years... she went to school with my husband... She asked me if it would be possible for me to make some hats, scarves and mittens for her to have on hand for the little ones who have none... I'm not posting this as a Charity as I'm just one of many she has doing this for her.... but I could use some encouragement especially when it gets tedious... I saw that some others have tried to go into the hat a week Cal from ' 06 so if you would like to join me we can check the free sites and post links and help each other find interesting hats etc and help each other ...

[missmaxx]

Hi Shelly,

I'm working on several hats, scarves, and mittens for family Christmas gifts. I'd love some company and some pattern suggestions. If it fits with the CAL I'll be making more hats and scarves after the New Year too,

so please count me in.

Happy crocheting,

[Super Granny]

http://lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-americanaHatAndScarf.html

 

this is the first hat that I'm working on .. I'll be making them as long as there is cold weather and there are little ones with cold hands and heads...

 

while looking up this pattern I found one I'm going to make for my oldest DD.

[missmaxx]

http://lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-americanaHatAndScarf.html

 

this is the first hat that I'm working on .. I'll be making them as long as there is cold weather and there are little ones with cold hands and heads...

 

while looking up this pattern I found one I'm going to make for my oldest DD.

 

 

Great pattern! I made that set for my neighbor/friend for Christmas last year. It came out great and worked up fast (if I remember correctly).

I'm making a scarf right now for my sister for Christmas. It's not a free pattern but I loved it when I saw it at http://www.nexstitch.com/pat_gemma.html

I splurged on some very nice wool/silk from

http://www.knitpicks.com/Gloss%20Lace%20Yarn_YD5420172.html

and the splurge wan't all that bad at 3.99! I really need to get this one done so I can move on to a few other gifts I want to make.

[Super Granny]

very pretty... I'd probably make something like that for me but right now I'm thinking durable....

[_Stacy_]

I'm in!! I have several people for Christmas that I have no idea what to buy/make. I've been tossing around the idea for hat/scarf set for a while but now that there is a CAL I think I will. I will check around for some cute hat patterns in a bit and post what I am going to make.

[Super Granny]

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/index.php

 

they have lots of stuff here... it's where I get a lot of my free patterns...

[KellyA]

I love this scarf pattern, I use an entire skein (also great for stash reduction)

http://www.crochetme.com/shelly

Any way here is the pattern for the scarf, have not tried the hat, but it looks great.

 

PS when using a verigated yarn the pooling of colors is quite lovely

[flybabytina]

Here is a simple scarf pattern that I have made many of:

http://www.fuzzygalore.biz/patterns/crochet_v.shtml

I love this pattern! I make mine so that they are 2 V's wide:

Chain 9, turn, (dc, ch 1, dc) (1 V made) in 5th chain, skip 1 chain, V in next, skip next chain, dc in last chain, chain 3, turn,

V in each V, dc in last stitch, chain 3

Repeat untill your scarf is as long as you wish.

This is so fun and makes for a good "brainless" crochet project because there is no stitch counting and if you use some fuzzy, fancy yarns (such as Wal-Marts NoBo brand or Dollar Store yarn like Pebbles) and a BIG hook (N is good and so is P depending on the yarn) it goes fast!

[_Stacy_]

I think I am going to make this one for my dad:

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cwetq-hatScarf.html?noImages=

 

And the scarf that KellyA posted, for my mom. Not sure about everyone else just yet.

[Super Granny]

those patterns all look so cool

[LadiBug329]

I'm in...already got several scarves on my Christmas list. I have never made a hat, and the one on http://lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-americanaHatAndScarf.html is almost like my most favorite hat I bought several years ago, and its just lost its umph. I'm gonna make the hat for me!! Might even make a couple for gifts if it works well.

 

Did anybody check out the Puff Scarf CAL? I'm on it too, but i haven't started it. It looks pretty simple too, and a great stashbuster.

[LadiBug329]

here's the link...

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=86726

[Super Granny]

I saw that but needed hats and mittens too... I have 1 mitten done... it's a design I've done for years...I don't even have a pttern... I'll have to write it down....

[LadiBug329]

I was just looking at the last few posts on the Hat-A-Week cal that was unburied...here's a hat that looks pretty simple to make...http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19676&page=97

 

I don't have any patterns for mittens or gloves.

[Super Granny]

looks cool I'll have to try it... I don't like to do the same pattern over and over.. I like to try new things..

[LadiBug329]

and that will probalby be a good thing for your school project...that way the kids will all have different styles, which will not look so obvious that they were needy.

[Super Granny]

I've been on the needy end and I'm glad for the chance to pay forward

[LadiBug329]

Yep...i completely understand. I am using my yarn stash to make 75% of my holiday gifts - i'm thankful i have a stash to fall back on.

Its a wonderful thing you are doing.

 

Do you have the winter issue of Crochet Today magazine? There is a really cute pattern for a scarf & mitten set - its in kids sizes. Here's a link to the mag:

http://www.crochettoday.com/issue.aspx?issueid=18

 

And the scarf/mitten pattern information (you'd have to purchase the issue for the pattern)

http://www.crochettoday.com/articlepage.aspx?articleid=223

[Super Granny]

no I don't get any of the magazines... there are lots of patterns free on-line... finished a hat last night so now I have a hat and 1 mitten done... I'll finish a couple things and send them in next week...

[LadiBug329]

can you take pics before you send them in??

[Super Granny]

if I can find my camera

[LadiBug329]

Here's what I have done so far...

 

 

What I've started:

 

Scarf for Mom

 

Scarf for Gift (possible bd for dd's friend on Tuesday or save for Christmas)

I'm loving this yarn!! Its Moda Dea Sassy Stripes in Polo... also got it in Swish (browns & blues) Its soooo soft, and very easy to work with. This is the first time i've worked with a 3 before.

[Super Granny]

looking good.... I'm working mostly on charity squares for the weekend... I have to get them mailed out soon...

[missmaxx]

Great pattern! I made that set for my neighbor/friend for Christmas last year. It came out great and worked up fast (if I remember correctly).

I'm making a scarf right now for my sister for Christmas. It's not a free pattern but I loved it when I saw it at http://www.nexstitch.com/pat_gemma.html

I splurged on some very nice wool/silk from

http://www.knitpicks.com/Gloss%20Lace%20Yarn_YD5420172.html

and the splurge wan't all that bad at 3.99! I really need to get this one done so I can move on to a few other gifts I want to make.

 

 

I've had a set back with my yarn. It still hasn't arrived. I'll need to decide if I can wait a little longer or find a replacement.

In the mean time I'll have to start a different one. ....