Wednesday, November 2, 2011

FREE Crochet PATTERN Cupcake Beanie Hat

The first FREE crochet pattern I will be offering! This one is always a big hit.
Hope you all enjoy & please comment with your creations & questions :)



Cupcake Beanie Hat

Makes:
0-3 months (Newborn) size hat approx. 12"-13" in circumference.

Directions are also included for sizes up to Adult!

Aproximate Size Chart:
0-3 months (Newborn) 12"-13"
3-6 months (Infant) 13"-14"
6-12 monthys (Infant/Toddler) 16"-17"
12 months+ (Toddler/Pre-teen) 18"-19"
Teen/Adult 20"-21"

Requires:
H hook (5.00mm)
4 medium worsted yarn

Abbreviations:
c = chain
st. = stitch
sl. st. = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
treb = treble crochet
scFp = single crochet front post

Description of stitch:
scFp stitch - insert hook into the post (on the correct side/outside of hat) in the row below your stitch. Yarn over, pull through post. Yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops. (Video tutorials on this stitch can be found on youtube.com)

Hat pictured is 12 months+ (Toddler/Pre-teen) size. Pattern can easily be made bigger by using a larger size hook, thicker yarn, or by increasing number of stitches per row (by twos). Used in photo: Caron (Simply Soft) yarn in Soft Pink, Chcolate & Autumn Red.

MC = Soft Pink (main color)
Row 1. c4, join to form a ring. C1, 11 scs in ring. Join to first sc. (12 scs)
Row 2. c2, dc in same st. (counts as first 2 dcs) *2 dcs* in each stitch around. Join to first dc. (24 dcs)
Row 3. c2, dc in same st. (counts as 2 dcs) *dc in next, then 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. Join. (36 dcs)

for 3-6 months increase to 48 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as 2 dcs) *dc in next 2 sts., then 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. Join. (48 dcs)
for 6-12 months increase up to 60 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as 2 dcs) *dc in next 3 sts., then 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. Join. (60 dcs)
for 12 months+ increase up to 72 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as 2 dcs) *dc in next 4 sts., then 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. Join. (72 dcs)
for Teen/Adult increase up to 84 dcs.
c2, dc in same st. (counts as 2 dcs) *dc in next 5 sts., then 2 dcs in next* repeat from * around. Join. (84 dcs)

Row 4. c2, dc in same st. and around. (36, 48, 60, 72, or 84 dcs)
Row 5. c2, dc in same st. and around. (36, 48, 60, 72, or 84 dcs)
Row 6. c2, dc in same st. and around. (36, 48, 60, 72, or 84 dcs)
Row 7. c2, dc in same st. and around. (36, 48, 60, 72, or 84 dcs)
Row 8. c3, treb 2x in same st., skip next 2 sts., then sl. st. into the 3rd.
*c3, treb 2x in same st., skip next 2 sts., then sl. st. into the 3rd* repeat from * around. Join with a sl. st. to your first c3.
This row forms your icing ruffle. You will have the same # of sts. as the previous row. (12, 16, 20, 24, or 28 ruffle clusters.)
Row 9. Flip ruffle edge up and work inside the hat in the posts of Row 7 (your last row of dcs)
c1, sc in same st. and each st. around. Join with a sl. st. Fasten off.

2nd Color = Chocolate
Row 10. Connect 2nd color with a sl. st. where you left off.
c1, sc in same st. and each st. around. Join. (36, 48, 60, 72, or 84 scs)
Row 11. c1, sc in same st. and next 3 sts. (counts as 4 scs) scFp in next st. *sc in next 4 sts., then scFp in next* repeat from * around.
(You will end up with more than 4 scs at the seam. That is OK!)
Row 12. repeat Row 11.
Row 13. repeat Row 11.
Row 14. repeat Row 11.
Row 15. repeat Row 11.
Row 16. repeat Row 11.
Row 17. repeat Row 11.
Row 18. c1, sc in same st. and in each st. around.
This is your finishing row. Fasten off & tuck in your ends!

Cherry Pom Pom
Cut an approx. 4" piece of yarn (keep handy!) Wrap yarn around your index, middle, and ring fingers approx. 60x. (You can do more for a fuller pom. I did 60 for mine - as shown in the photo!) Once you have your desired fullness, take your 4" piece of yarn and slip it through your fingers & wound yarn. Tie it in a double knot as tight as you can. Slide yarn off your fingers. Hold yarn by it's knot and cut evenly at the top. Fluff out your pom pom & trim evenly. Loop string through the top of the hat (at your beginning ring) and tie!



Welcome!

Thanks for stopping by! This is my first post here under my new name of Petite Props!
I am formerly known as: A. Turner Designs - Photography Props through my shop on Etsy.

I have recently expanded & created my very own website for photo props! It has been a slow & tedious start, but I am hoping to welcome more customer's this holiday season! My new store consists of many of the same props that were previously offered through my Etsy prop shop, as well as a lot of awesome OOAK (one-of-a-kind) hand spun (art yarn) props, wood items, chalkboards & newborn furniture!

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Unfortunately, I will no longer be selling my crochet patterns! I was a little upset when I first realized I had to let them go to concentrate my time on the new shop & all of the orders. So, I sat down & got to thinking! I've decided to share them with all of you! I figured, what better time to share them with everyone... cold weather is fast approaching here on the East coast and the holidays are less than a month away. It's the PERFECT time! So, stay tuned! I have a bunch of awesome FREE crochet patterns to share :)