The Catherine Hat is one of my very first crochet patterns! First came the Catherine Cowl, and I had to make a matching hat! Now, I’ve updated it to have a brim for a better fit and a more toque style hat. You can still make this into a slouchy by adding length if you want. Plus, I have added the old version to my Etsy shop so that you have both options available to you!

For the updated version, I used Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice yarn in Oatmeal. I just love this tweed colorway! It was perfect for this hat! Vanna’s choice is a great worsted weight yarn choice. It is very durable and holds up so well. The stitch definition is really nice as well.

You can purchase the ad-free, printable crochet pattern HERE.

Materials

•  100-175 yards worsted weight (#4) yarn
• J(6.0mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Tapestry needle
• Pom pom (optional)

Difficulty

• Intermediate

Gauge

• 7sc x 6 rows in the brim = 2”

Sizing

•  Toddler 18-20” head circumference
• Child 20-21”
• Teen/Small Adult 21-22”
• Adult 22-23”

Pattern Notes

Pattern is worked from the bottom up.

Starting chain does not count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern.

Pattern is written in toddler size with additional sizes in parentheses. Final stitch count for all sizes is in parentheses at the end of each row/round. If only one number in parentheses, that is the number of stitches for all sizes. 3^rd loop hdc video tutorial: https://youtu.be/dE70DPCzLzM

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(es)                   

ch(s)- chain(s)

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 together

3^rd loop hdc- work an hdc in the 3^rd loop of the hdc you are working into.

dc- double crochet

FPtc- front post triple crochet

blo- back loop only

*- repeat from

Brim

Ch 9

Row 1: 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across. (8)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in blo of each st across. (8)

Rows 3-60 (64, 68, 72): Repeat row 2. (8)

Slip stitch the ends together to create a circle. Now turn the band to the other side, which will be your right side. Do not fasten off. Continue to Body of Hat.

Body of Hat

Round 1: Ch 1, work 60 (64, 68, 72) hdc around the side of the brim, join to 1^st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)

Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, 1 3^rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)

Rounds 4: Ch 3, skip 1^st 2 sts, 1 FPtc around each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around each of the 2 sts skipped, *skip 2 sts, 1 FPtc around each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around each of the 2 sts skipped*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)

Round 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)

Round 6: Ch 2, 1 dc in the blo of each st around, join to 1^st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)

Round 7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the blo of each st around, join to 1^st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)

Rounds 8-13: Repeat rounds 2-6.

For teen and adult sizes repeat rounds 2-5 one more time.

Round 14: Ch 1, (all in blo) 1 hdc in 1^st 2 sts, hdc2tog, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (45, 48, 51, 54)

Round 15: Ch 1, (all in blo) 1 hdc in 1^st st, hdc2tog, *1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (30, 32, 34, 36)

Round 16: Ch 1, (all in blo) *hdc2tog*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (15, 16, 17, 18)

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew top shut. With tapestry needle, weave tail in and out of the stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in ends. 

Add pom pom to top of hat if desired. 

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The Ferguson Lap Blanket crochet pattern uses the same great textured stitch combo as the Ferguson Hat and the Ferguson Scarf. I just love this texture and the stitch combo is so easy and repetitive. It’s a wonderful project to work on in the car or while watching television.

I used two skeins of Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love for my Ferguson Lap Blanket. It took me about a skein and a half to complete the measurements in the pattern. I loved using pound of love because you only have to add yarn once. The whole skein is 1020 yards!

You can purchase the ad-free, printable pdf crochet pattern HERE.

Materials

• 1600-1700 yards worsted weight yarn
• I (5.5mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Tapestry needle

Difficulty

• Easy

Gauge

• 14 sts = 4”

Sizing

• 35” x 40”

Pattern Notes

Starting chain does not count as first st unless stated otherwise within the pattern.

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(es)

ch(s)- chain(s)

fsc- chainless foundation single crochet

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

*- repeat from

Blanket

Row 1: FSC 120. (120)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, skip 1^st st, (sc, dc) in next st, *skip next st, (sc, dc) in next st*, repeat from * across. (120)

Repeat row 2 until blanket reach 40” high or desired height.

Optional Trim

Single crochet around entire blanket, working 2 sc in each corner. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

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The Magnolia Cardigan crochet pattern is one of my favorite designs! It is a very lightweight cardigan which is perfect for fall here in Florida! The pattern comes with instructions for women’s sizes XS to 2X! The stitches are very basic and there is just a tiny bit of seaming at the shoulders! 

I used one of my favorite yarns, Knit Picks Brava Sport, in the colorway Seraphim to create the sample cardigan pictured above. I love Brava Sport because it is so durable, yet soft! It is absolutely perfect for crocheting lightweight garments and I use it for many of my designs! It is machine washable and comes out of the wash just as nice as it went in! There are many color choices as well, and the yarn is very affordable! 

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The Tuscan Sun Tunic crochet pattern is a simple side to side project that creates a beautiful, textured, v-neck garment! It is made with DK (#3) weight yarn for a cozy, but lightweight feel! I used Stylecraft Special DK yarn in the color mustard for my sample sweater, pictured above. This tunic is long so you can wear it with leggings or jeans! I love to wear mine with my favorite leggings and boots! 

This pattern comes with instructions for children’s sizes 2-10 and women’s sizes XS-2X! It also includes step by step instructions on how to sew the panels together as well as a photo tutorial! The pattern is very versatile and adjustable so you get the best fit for you! 

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The Enchanted Dreams Cape is a simple, beautifully textured cape  that will keep you warm, and work great for photo shoots, a special occasion, or to wear as part of a costume! You can use any worsted weight yarn for this project, and the pattern comes in both adult and children’s sizes! 

Materials

•  Worsted weight yarn in a main color and contrasting color
•  I/9 (5.5mm) hook or hook to obtain gauge
•  Scissors, measuring tape
•  Two 1” buttons
• Darning needle for weaving in ends.

Difficulty

• Intermediate

Gauge

• 14 hdc and 10 rows = 4” square

Sizing

•  X-Small (28-30” bust) – 710 yards
• Small (32-34” bust)- 800 yards
• Medium (36-38” bust)- 950 yards 
• Large (40-42” bust)- 1100 yards 

Pattern Notes

Pattern is worked from the top down with trim, collar, and buckle added at the end. Starting chain does not count as first stitch unless otherwise stated within the pattern. Pattern is instructions for x-small with instructions for the other sizes in parentheses as so, XS (S, M, L), with the total stitch count for all at the end of the row inside parentheses. If there are not parentheses do the same for every size.

Stitches Needed

ch- chain
hdc- half double crochet
**- repeat instructions in asterisks as many times as instructed
dc- double crochet
sc- single crochet
FPdc- front post double crochet
BPdc- back post double crochet
MC- main color
CC- contrasting color

Body

Chain 55.

Row 1: in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the back bump of each stitch across. (54)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st stitch, 1 hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 2, repeat across. (72)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st stitch, 1 hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 2, repeat across. (96) Stop here for X-small. Move to row 7.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st stitch, 1 hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 3, repeat across. (120) Stop here for Small. Move to row 7.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st stitch, 1 hdc in next 4, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 4, repeat across. (144) Stop here for Medium. Move to row 7.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st stitch, 1 hdc in next 5, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 5, repeat across. (168)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across. (96, 120, 144, 168) Repeat Row 7 “10 (15, 15, 20)” more times.

Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1st stitch), turn, dc in next 95 (119, 143, 167). (96, 120, 144, 168)

Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as 1st stitch), turn, FPdc in next 2, BPdc in next 3, FPdc in next 3, BPdc in next 3, repeat across. (96, 120, 144, 168)

Row 10: Ch 3 (counts as 1st stitch), turn, BPdc in next 2, FPdc in next 3, FPdc in next 3, BPdc in next 3, repeat across. (96, 120, 144, 168)

Repeat rows 9 & 10 until garment reaches 22” or until desired length. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc evenly around entire garment, working 2 sc in each corner stitch. Fasten off.

Collar

Join MC to top corner of garment, with right side facing you. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 1st stitch and in next 53 stitches. (54) Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. (54) Rows 3-10: repeat row 2.

Trim

Join CC to last stitch of collar. Round 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around entire garment, working 2 sc in each corner stitch, join to 1st stitch. Repeat 2 more times. Finish off. Weave in all ends. Block if necessary.

Buckle

With CC, chain 21. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 5, turn row around and sl st to bottom of 1st ch stitch.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, ch 5, sl st to top of 1st dc stitch.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, work 5 sc in ch 5 space, sc in each bottom stitch across, work 5 sc in ch 5 space, join to 1st stitch. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Sew on buttons about 2” down from very top of garment on each side edge. Attach buckle with buttons.

Children’s Sizes   

• 2/4 – 15”x 18” – 247 yards
•  5/6 – 21”x20.5” – 355 yards
•  7/8 – 24”x22.5” – 415 yards
• 10/12- 24”x26.5” – 637 yard

Cape

Ch 37
Row 1: hdc in 2nd chain from hook and each st across. (36)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 2, repeat across. (48)
Stop here for size 2/4. Move on to Row 6.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st, 1 hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 3, repeat across. (60)
Stop here for size 5/6. Move on to Row 6.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st, 1 hdc in next 4, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 4, repeat across. (72)
Stop here for size 7/8. Move on to Row 6.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1st, 1 hdc in next 5, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 5, repeat across. (84)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across. (48, 60, 72, 84)
Repeat row 6 (9, 9, 14, 14) times.
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), turn, dc in next (47, 59, 71, 83). (48, 60, 72, 84)
Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), turn, FPdc in next 2, BPdc in next 3, FPdc in next 3, BPdc in next 3, repeat across. (48, 60, 72, 84)
Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), turn, BPdc in next 2, FPdc in next 3, BPdc in next 3, FPdc in next 3, repeat across. (48, 60, 72, 84)
Repeat rows 8 and 9 until entire garment reaches approximately (16”, 18”, 20”, 22”) or until desired length.
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc evenly around entire garment, working 2 sc in each corner. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Collar

Join MC to top corner of garment with RS facing you.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 35. (36)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (36)
Repeat row 2 (6, 6, 8, 8) more times.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

Trim

Join CC to last stitch of collar.
Round 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around entire garment, working 2 sc in each corner stitch, join to 1st stitch. Repeat round one 2 more times. Finish off. Weave in all ends. Block if necessary.

Buckle

With CC, chain 16. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 5, turn row around and sl st to bottom of 1st ch stitch.

Row 2: Working in bottom of starting chain, ch 1, sc in each stitch across, ch 5, sl st to top of 1st dc stitch.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, work 5 sc in ch 5 space, sc in each bottom stitch across, work 5 sc in ch 5 space, join to 1st stitch. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Sew on buttons about 2” down from very top of garment on each side edge of the collar. Attach buckle with buttons.

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The Sydney Shawl is a simple and fun asymmetrical shawl pattern that has an easy repeat and is great for self striping yarn or your favorite solid color! You can work this to be any length you desire, and wear it as a scarf, shawl, or wrap!

A few of my testers used the popular Lion Brand Mandala yarn to make their Sydney Shawl. The self striping effect of this yarn looks so great with this design!

 Materials

• 500-600 yards of DK (#3) weight yarn • H/5.0mm crochet hook • Scissors • Measuring tape • Tapestry needle

Difficulty

• Easy

Gauge

• Not necessary

Sizing

• 50” at widest end x 32” high (sizing is versatile)

Pattern Notes

You can make the shawl as big or as small as you like by simply doing more or less rows before fastening off.
Starting chain does not count as first stitch.
Work your last stitch of each row in both loops to give it a cleaner finish.

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

ch- chain
st- stitch
hhdc- herringbone half double crochet: yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and 1st loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
blo- back loop only

Pattern

Ch 3
Row 1: 1 hhdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hhdc in next. (2)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, in blo, 2 hhdc in 1st st, 1 hhdc in each st across. (3)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, in blo, 1 hhdc in 1st st, 1 hhdc in each st across to last, 2 hhdc in last st. (4)
Continue to repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach 50” or desired width across the top.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block if necessary.

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The Jenny Beanie crochet pattern uses front post cable stitching to create the neat zig zag effect you see below! I used Red Heart Soft yarn for my samples but you can use any worsted weight yarn! The pattern comes with instructions for toddler size through adult!  The pattern also comes with a link to a video tutorial on how to do the cables! With the cable stitching and the worsted weight yarn, this hat is super warm and cozy!

This hat is also the December project for our Christian Crochet-a-longs group! We are working up these beautiful hats to donate or gift to others! You can find more information on that group HERE.

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