KylieCrochets

This hat has a lovely texture to the bottom half by using front post half double crochet and half double crochet in alternating rows.  The effect is a raised rib on every stitch and feels lovely to rub your fingers over! You will need Approximately 1 oz of #4 acrylic yarn (50 yards) 5.5 mm crochet hook Scissors Yarn needle Finished size 5.5” diameter x 5.5” height Abbreviations Ch   Chain Sl st   Slip stitch HDC  Half double crochet FP HDC   Front post HDC B3L HDC  Back/third loop HDC Notes Ch 1 at beginning of each round does not count into stitch count.  Always slip stitch into top of first HDC. During raised rib rounds, you will begin with HDC in same stitch as slip stitch in first round, then begin with FP HDC in next round, to ensure you line up a FP HDC over a regular HDC in each round.  In alternate rows, when FP HDC is the first stitch, include ch 1 into st you hook around. Back/third loop HDC involves placing hook through back and 3rd loops simultaneo

I’m blaming my dish and washcloth making friends for encouraging me, and now here’s another offering using the Tipsy Lemon stitch.  Thanks to Dianna for suggesting the name! This simple pattern is worked in an even number of stitches, in 6 row panels, so you can resize it to your liking. You will need: Approximately 1 ½  oz of worsted weight cotton (50 yds) 5.0 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors Finished size: 9.5 x 9.5” Abbreviations: Ch Chain St Stitch SC Single crochet HBDC Herringbone double crochet HDC Half double crochet BLO Back loop only Notes: This pattern is worked in a repeating panel.  If you alter the sizes, you may want to consider adding extra row(s) of SC to top and bottom to square up the cloth. For a photo tutorial and instructions on the Tipsy Lemon stitch, follow my blog link here: https://kyliecrochets.blogspot.com/2020/05/tipsy-lemon-stitch-photo-tutorial.html?m=1 Pattern Ch 31. Row 1 SC into second ch from hook, SC to end, ch 1 and tur

This scarf was inspired by my niece who gave clear directions for her scarf.  It had to be a round scarf and it had to be pink. After a lot of contemplation (and a boatload of frogging) this was the result. You will need 1 skein Baby Bee Sweet Delight Chunky #5 yarn, 3.5 oz/109 yd 6.5mm hook Yarn needle Stitch marker Scissors Notes This scarf is designed for the tween age group, with a foundation chain length of 48".   Pattern is worked in 3 stitch repeat, in the round as a spiral, so feel free to adjust to desired dimensions for age of recipient or your gauge. The scarf took practically the entire skein, so you may wish to purchase an extra skein depending on your tension (or make a hat/ear muffs with the leftovers).  Current width is 3.5", adjust as desired. Abbreviations Ch Chain HDC Half double crochet DC Double crochet Ch sp Chain space Pattern Chain 120 stitches and slip stitch to first stitch (avoid twisting chain for best results).  Do not turn. R

This washcloth (or dishcloth if you’d like to play with the sizes) uses my Tipsy Lemon stitch, which is a variation on the Lemon Peel stitch, using Herringbone Double Crochet instead of regular Double Crochet for the tipsy lean. It is worked in an even number of stitches (+1 for foundation chain) and can be sized as you wish. You will need: Approximately 1 ½  oz of worsted weight cotton (50 yds) 5.0 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors Finished size: 9.5 x 9.5” Abbreviations: Ch Chain St Stitch SC Single crochet HBDC Herringbone double crochet HDC Half double crochet Notes: This pattern is worked with an integrated HDC border.  If you find the HDC stitch is too tall for your tipsy lemon stitch inset, you may choose to work the HDC between the posts for a slightly shorter stitch. If modifiying the project size, finish Tipsy Lemon Stitch rows on the wrong side row. For a photo tutorial and instructions on the Tipsy Lemon stitch, follow my blog link here: https://kyliecrochets.blogspot.co

This hat matches the Kelly’s Surprise Baby Cardigan. A good friend Mimi just had a new baby grand daughter and asked for one of those Surprise Baby Cardigans, so I couldn’t resist making her a hat to complement it.  This hat is sized for a newborn, but could be upsized for 0-3 months by switching to a 5.5mm hook. Finished Size Circumference 11", height 51/2" You will need: Worsted weight yarn, approx 1 oz/50 yd 5.0 mm hook Yarn needle Scissors Abbreviations St Stitch Ch chain HDC Half double crochet HBDC Herringbone half double crochet BLO Back loop only Sl st Slip stitch Notes You will be working into slip stitch in each round so keep stitch size even with other stitches. Ch 1 at beginning of each round doesn't count in stitch count.  You will also not slip stitch into this ch 1, but into the top of the first HDC in the round. This hat combines working in the round, with working in rows and turning (herringbone HDC section) to achieve the desired pattern.  Changes are cl

A good friend and crochet mentor has two stitch loves in her life.  She adores the herringbone stitch (double or half double) and lemon peel stitch. Being in a creative mood, I decided to see what combining the two might bring and was very pleased with the results.  Based on the traditional lemon peel stitch pattern, it alternates herringbone double crochet with single crochet. The name Tipsy Lemon came from the fact that the herringbone stitch gives a slight tilt to the left to the lemon peel pattern, as though the crochet stitches had over imbibed just a little. For instructions on the herringbone double crochet stitch, follow this link: https://www.knitcrate.com/blogs/tumblr/crochet-stitch-herringbone-double-crochet Instructions Chain an uneven number of stitches as this pattern is worked in a 2 stitch repeat. Single crochet (SC) into second chain and across to form foundation row, chain 1 and turn. Half double crochet (HDC) first stitch, then herringbone double crochet (HBDC) int

This newborn baby hat is part of my donation to a friend’s charity collection, and is inspired by Shelli, my crochet and blog mentor.  If you wish to make this larger for a 0-3 month old, use a 5.5mm hook. For instructions on how to complete the Tipsy Lemon stitch, please see the tutorial on my blog, by clicking or copying this link: https://kyliecrochets.blogspot.com/2020/05/tipsy-lemon-stitch-photo-tutorial.html?m=1 You will need Approximately 1 1/4 oz of #4 yarn (65 yd) 5.0 mm hook Yarn needle Scissors Finished size 5.5” diameter, by 5.5” high. Abbreviations Ch Chain St Stitch SC Single crochet HDC Half double crochet HBDC Herringbone double crochet Sl St. Slip stitch Notes This hat is worked from top down. Single chain at beginning of each round is not included in stitch count. You will be working into the slip stitch in each row so be sure to keep it even in size to other stitches. The tipsy lemon stitch has the advantage of hiding the slip stitch join and SC into n

I was helping a friend make some newborn hats for a charity she supports and couldn't resist playing with the textures of herringbone and 3rd loop HDC. When I showed it to her, she said the colours reminded her of cotton candy. Being an Aussie, I had to use the Australian name - Fairy Floss. This hat's quick and easy and took about 45 minutes to make. Finished Size Circumference 11", height 51/2" You will need Worsted weight yarn, approx 1 oz/50 yd 5.5 mm hook Yarn needle Scissors Abbreviations St Stitch Ch Chain HDC Half double crochet HHDC Herringbone half double crochet Sl st Slip stitch Notes You will be working into slip stitch in each round so keep stitch size even with other stitches. Ch 1 at beginning of each round doesn't count in stitch count.  You will also not slip stitch into this ch 1, but into the top of the first HDC in the round. For instructions on the 3rd loop HDC see here: https://www.mooglyblog.com/third-loop-half-double-crochet/