Chunky Beanie

I’m all about the look of over-sized stitches lately so on my latest trip to the store I picked up the thickest yarn I could find, which happened to be blanket yarn from Bernat.  Even though the name calls for blanket making, I was set to make myself a beanie.  I never did mind being a little different.

The yarn is labelled as a Super Bulky Size 6 yarn if you want to substitute for something you already have.  If you want to use the same yarn I did, it only cost $3.96 at my Super Wal-Mart and there was enough left over to make a pom-pom for the top of your hat if you’d like.  This hat worked up fast, and is sooooo deliciously soft, yet machine washable.  Even though it’s as simple as could be to make, the over-sized stitches give it a modern look and I’m totally in love with it!

Bernat Blanket Yarn

Color: Dark Grey

Hook: Size P 11.5 MM

Round 1: 12 DC in Magic loop, slip stitch to join (12)

Round 2: Chain 3, DC in same stitch, 2DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to join    (24)

Round 3: Chain 3, DC in same stitch, DC in next, *2 DC in next, 1 DC in next* repeat around, slip stitch to join   (36)

From here on out, your chains after the slip stitch do NOT count as a stitch

Rounds 4 and 5: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch) DC in same stitch and in each stitch around, slip stitch to join (36)

Rounds 6 and 7: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch) In back loops only, DC in same stitch and in each stitch around, slip stitch to join (36)

Round 8: Chain 1, (does not count as a stitch) In back loops only, SC in same stitch and in each stitch around, slip stitch to join (36)

Weave in ends.

Tiny Pouch - Perfect for EOS Lip Balm or Other Trinkets

I saw an idea for a similar pouch, but did not have the correct size yarn that was called for so I was inspired to create my own pattern.

This is a perfect project for Christmas gifts — quick, easy, cheap, you can use scrap yarn, you can adorn them differently if you’d like, and most people like and can use lip gloss. It would also make a great tooth fairy pouch.  My mother collects coins, and this is a great way to gift a coin or two.  Whatever small trinket will fit inside, people have always been delighted when receiving this pouch as a gift!

If you’re not familiar with EOS lip gloss, it goes on clear and is widely available, including at Wal-Mart. I see it near the check-out line shelves at the registers.

Abbreviations:
SS = Slipstitch
SC = Single Crochet
SC2Tog= Single Crochet 2 stitches together
FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet

(Tip- These are not my video's, but reference YouTube if you're unsure of how to do these stitches, examples of SC2tog here Post stitches here)

Materials

Yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver- whatever colors, as many different colors as you’d like, and this is such a small project you can use scraps.  Red Heart is an Aran weight yarn if you need to substitute.

Hook Size - F or 3.75 MM

Darning Needle

Optional for Owl - sewing needle and thread, 2 buttons

Instructions

For Pouch:

Round 1

Magic circle, SC 6, SlipStitch to join, chain 1 Stitch Count= 6

Round 2

2 SC in each stitch around, SS join, Chain 1 Stitch Count= 12

Round 3

*2 SC in first stitch, SC in next* repeat around, SS join, Chain 1                                          Stitch Count= 18

Round 4

*2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2* repeat around, SS join, Chain 1                                       Stitch Count= 24

Rounds 5 - 9

SC in each stitch around, SS join, Chain 1                                                                            Stitch Count= 24

Round 10

*SC2Tog, SC in next 3* repeat around, last repeat you will only SC in next 2, SS join, Chain 1
                                                                                                                                               Stitch Count= 19

Round 11

*FPdc in first, BPdc in next* repeat around, SS join and fasten off, weave in ends. 

For Drawstring:

Chain 60, knot the ends. (I used a lighter to hold heat near the ends to melt the yarn where I cut it, but this is optional)  Weave in and out between the front and back posts of Round 11 on your pouch.

You have a complete pouch at this point if you’d like to be done!  

Or you can embellish them a bit in any way you’d like.  Here are instructions for the owl and peace sign pictured, but you could crochet and sew on a flower, heart, your friend’s initial, etc…

Tip: I like to make note of the seam where the rounds join, keep that to the back, and sew the embellishments to the front.

For the Owl:

Make 2 eyes- Magic Circle, SC 6 in the ring, Slipstitch join, Ch 1, 2 SC in each around for 12, SS join, fasten off, and leave long tail for sewing.

Use thread to sew a button on to each eye.  

Then use your long tails to sew both eyes on the pouch, I like to make sure the sides touch. 

Using yarn, a darning needle, and the picture for reference, sew a triangle between the eyes to make a beak, going vertical several times first, then finish up with a couple horizontal stitches across the top to make it look neat.

For the Peace Sign:

Magic Circle, SC 6 in the ring, Slipstitch join, Ch 1, 2 SC in each around for 12, SS join, fasten off, and leave long tail for sewing.

Using yarn, a darning needle, and the picture for reference, sew around the perimeter just underneath the loops to make a circle, form the side legs of the peace symbol, then work your way up the middle.  Tie off, hide ends in the back, sew your symbol to your pouch.

(I’ve also used this same method to stitch on the initial of a friend I’m gifting to)

I made this pattern FREE because I'd love for others to make it, but please do not use my pictures. You may refer to my pattern, but please link back to my blog. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. You are totally welcome to sell your finished projects! 

If you’d like to see the post I was inspired by, check out Briana K Designs.  She uses DK weight yarn if that’s what you have!

http://fun.brianakdesigns.com/kissablelips/

Short Mason Jar Cozy Pattern

My favorite of all the shapes and sizes of mason jars is the 8 oz wide mouth half pint jars, or as I like to think of them, the short and squatty ones! I like that it has a wide mouth, but is short so you can easily reach what's inside. I often use these for storage of my notions, and when I'm gifting jams I like to use smaller jars so I can have more to give out. Putting a crocheted cozy around the jar makes it so the gift is useful long after the jam is gone. Even if you aren't into canning, you could fill it with candy or trinkets, or honestly, I would love a decorated jar even if it was empty. After a quick Google search I couldn't find a pattern for this shape so I decided to make one myself.  Hope you have fun with it! 

Notes before you begin:

Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. I like to use a Bobby pin, but you can use safety pins, a piece of yarn, or buy specially made stitch markers. 

If you have trouble knowing where to begin when crocheting in the round, I found it helps me to count backwards from the hook. 

Hook size: 5.5 MM

Yarn:  Aran (heavy worsted) weight- I used Red Heart Super Saver Mulberry Mix

Stitch Key:

CH: chain(s)

SL ST: slip stitch

SC: Single Crochet

HDC: Half-Double Crochet

DC: Double Crochet

BLO: Back Loop Only

Special stitch: ****

HDC2TOG, I'm not sure this is even a legit stitch, but here's what I mean by it:

Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, pull through yarn, 3 loops on hook, insert hook in next stitch, pull through yarn, 4 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. 

Pattern for 8 oz wide mouth half pint jars

CH 4, SL ST join with initial CH. 

Round 1

6 SC in the loop. 

        (Do not join, continue in spiral, make sure to place a marker at the start of each round)

Round 2

*2 SC in each stitch around (12)

Round 3

*2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next stitch* repeat from * around to the end (18)

Round 4

*2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 2 stitches* repeat from * around to the end (24)

Round 5

*2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 3 stitches* repeat from * around to the end (30)

Round 6

*2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 4 stitches* repeat from * around to the end (36)

Here's what your piece should look like at the end of Round 6

Don't mind the safety pins in this picture, I was using them during designing to mark where the corners should go.  This was also my prototype, so you see the line/seam going down the middle? It is from joining and then chaining 1 at the start, and I didn't like it. I tested another piece (the blue one pictured at the end) in continuous rounds and it came out much cleaner.  That's the way the final pattern is written.

Round 7

1 SC in next 2 stitches, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, *3 DC all in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, 1 SC in next 4 stitches, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches* repeat from * 3 times, 3 DC all in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, 1 SC in next 2 stitches (44)

Here's what your piece should look like squared off at the end of Round 7

Work the next 3 rounds in the Back Loop Only

Round 8-9

1 HDC in BLO in each stitch around (44)

Round 10 ****Still working in BLO, refer to special stitches above for the HDC2TOG****

1 HDC in next 4 stitches, *HDC2TOG twice, 1 HDC in next 7 stitches* repeat from * 3 times, HDC2TOG twice, 1 HDC in next 3 stitches (36)

This last round gives a nice clean finish to the top and also tightens it up a bit

Round 11

Skip 1 Stitch, Sl St in each stitch around and to join, fasten off, weave in end. 

Work your jar inside the cozy and enjoy your cozy little squatty jar! 

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I'd love you to share your pics, with the hashtag #shortmasonjarcozy

I made this pattern FREE because I'd love for others to make and enjoy it, but please do not use my pictures, and if you refer to it in any way, please link back to my blog.  You may sell any finished products, as long as you credit this blog and me as the pattern writer.  Thank you!!

Pattern for 8 oz wide mouth half pint jars without Pictures

CH 4, SL ST join with initial CH. 

Round 1

6 SC in the loop. 

        (Do not join, continue in spiral, make sure to place a marker at the start of each round)

Round 2

*2 SC in each stitch around (12)

Round 3

*2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next stitch* repeat from * around to the end (18)

Round 4

*2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 2 stitches* repeat from * around to the end (24)

Round 5

*2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 3 stitches* repeat from * around to the end (30)

Round 6

*2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 4 stitches* repeat from * around to the end (36)

Round 7

1 SC in next 2 stitches, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, *3 DC all in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, 1 SC in next 4 stitches, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches* repeat from * 3 times, 3 DC all in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, 1 SC in next 2 stitches (44)

Work the next 3 rounds in the Back Loop Only

Round 8-9

1 HDC in BLO in each stitch around (44)

Round 10

1 HDC in next 4 stitches, *HDC2TOG twice, 1 HDC in next 7 stitches* repeat from * 3 times, HDC2TOG twice, 1 HDC in next 3 stitches (36)

This last round gives a nice clean finish to the top and also tightens it up a bit

Round 11

Skip 1 Stitch, Sl St in each stitch around and to join, fasten off, weave in end