For these beanies I used Michael’s Impeccable acrylic yarns. I usually never use acrylic but these may be getting some heavy use and need to be tossed in the wash 🙂 this is a free pattern that uses half double crochet and mini bean stitching. It’s available at christacodesign.com.
Cup cozy
Made this cup cozy in about 25 minutes. Chain 30 or needed size, join, chain two, then half double crochet till you get to your join stitch. Now half double crochet through the third loop in the round until desired width. Next to last row do in single crochet and last row do in slip... Continue Reading →
Half double crochet knit stitch cowl
This project utilizes crochet stitches working in the round and the majority of the stitches are in half double crochet knit stitch also known as half double crochet through the third loop. Other stitches are single crochet and double crochet shell stitch for the edging. Materials, approximately 50g of Aran weight Irish wool, approximately 50g... Continue Reading →
Child’s donegal hat
Here is a child's hat (6-12 months) I made with hand dyed Monte Donegal yarn made of alpaca and merino wool using this pattern.
Purple scarf
I made this scarf out of loops and threads Santa fe striped roving yarn and used a basic half double crochet stitch throughout. I also used a larger K hook so it would be more open and airy.
Gift scarf
Found some wonderful merino superwash bulky yarn called katia fabula from Barcelona Spain to make a scarf. I used a half double crochet through the back loop stitch which makes a nice ribbing effect. This will make a great birthday gift!