This is my second free bear hat. The first free pattern I used bulky weight pipsqueak yarn, so I am using worsted weight yarn for this one. 🙂 To get my first free pattern, click here- Free Newborn Bear Hat. I wanted this hat to be a little bit different, so I decided to use front post and back post double crochet, for some ribbed texture.Read More »
Working around the front and back post double crochet is great for providing some texture to any project! I love creating the ribbed stitches, by working around the post for multiple rows, for a fun and stretchy look. I have been using post stitches a lot lately for my alligator (creating spikes on the back/tail), pants waist band, and bear hat. Just remember that it makes your rows of double crochet a little bit shorter! You can always work around the post for other stitches, but the double crochet is the most popular.Read More »
I just got sent these photos from the amazing Memories By Michele Photography and had to share! My little scarecrow outfit that includes a hat, overalls, and little amigurumi corn and pumpkin. Makes me want to make a pumpkin hat or a larger Amigurumi pumpkin. Hmmm.. I guess I will see if I can find the time! Till then, here is my little scarecrow!Read More »
I absolutely love ribbed stitches! I have been using more and more of the front post double crochet (FPDC) and the back post double crochet (BPDC), for my items. They work so well for a variety of items or just to add some texture. One of the best parts about using ribbed stitches is that is has a nice stretch to it, for hats and waist bands. Therefore, I decided that my next free hat pattern will be using this technique! I will be posting a picture tutorial on how to work around the post next weekend with a free little bear hat pattern, that will be a similar design to my pom-pom hat!Read More »
Bernat Pipsqueak yarn is a super soft, bulky weight (size 5) yarn, that comes in several fun colors. I love how soft it is and use it for several of my newborn outfits. I have had a lot of people ask me how hard Bernat Pipsqueak yarn is to work with and I honestly don’t have a great answer for that. It really varies from person to person, but there is the benefit of the fuzz hiding mistakes. 🙂 The problem with this fuzzy yarn is that you really can’t see the stitches, so you have to go more off of how it feels and almost just know where the next stitch goes.Read More »
I am very excited to have finished my newborn fisherman patter! Includes a fishing poll, hat, pants, suspenders, fishing lure, and little Amigurumi fish! You can check it out on Ravelry and in my Etsy store. 🙂Read More »
I am still working on a newborn fisherman outfit/photo prop and will be finishing on Wednesday, the 5th! My last post was about starting with the magic circle for several items, such as the hat, fish, fishing poll, and reel. Now, I am going to show you how to start the pants and create the suspenders, with the foundation double crochet.Read More »
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