How to Change Yarn Colors While Crocheting

October 23, 2015October 25, 2015 ~ hookercrochet ~ Leave a comment

This is a quick post to show you how I change my yarn colors while I work on an Elf on the Shelf for my boys.

On the last sc of the row I start it like normal. I insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop and then I switch to the next color.

At this point I will pull through with my new color. That way that last stitch of the row has been completed and the next row can be started with the new color.

This is how it will look after a couple rows are done. Some people may have OCD and hate the transition but I am ok with it.

Just to clarify my project is currently inside out so the color change you see is actually the right side that you will see when completed.

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Happy Hookin’

~Cassi

Pokeball Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

August 21, 2015October 25, 2015 ~ hookercrochet ~ Leave a comment

For all the Pokemon fans out there. I have finally finished the Pokeball beanie to match the Pokeball scarf. I know that the band is supposed to be black and the bottom should be white, but I was running out of black and stuck on the ship so I improvised. I used the preschool sized Basic Striped Beanie by Nicole Bencker at ColliesCrochet.com and added my Pokeball applique to it. Her pattern is extremely easy to follow and works up fast. I can’t wait to make more beanies in all different colors. Materials I Used:

Red Heart Soft

Crochet Hook 5mm

Susan Bates Plastic Yarn Needle

Pokeball Basic Beanie

You can get the full free pattern on Nicole Bencker’s Ravelry.

I listed below the color changes I used to resemble the Pokeball.

Rounds 1-14 – Red

Rounds 15-17 – White

Rounds 18-20 – Red

For a true Pokeball look you would do the following color changes:

Rounds 1-14 – Red

Rounds 15-17 – Black

Rounds 18-20 – White

Pokeball Applique This will be worked in the round.

Using black yarn.

Row 1: CH4, SL ST in 1^st CH

Row 2: CH 3, 9 DC in the middle, SL ST in the top of the CH 3 (10)

Row 3: CH3, DC in the same ST, 2 DC in the top of each DC around, SL ST in the top of CH 3 (20).

Fasten off.

Using white yarn.

Row 1: CH4, SL ST in 1^st CH

Row 2: CH 3, 9 DC in the middle, SL ST in the top of the CH 3 (10)

Fasten off. Sew the white on top of the black and then sew the appliqué onto the beanie.

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~Cassi

St. Patty’s Day – Crochet Bow Tie

March 16, 2015August 21, 2015 ~ hookercrochet ~ Leave a comment

My oldest is very excited to wear his crochet bow tie to his St. Patrick’s Day party at school. I found the pattern on the Red Heart website. I love the patterns on their website. They are free and usually very easy. This bow tie was worked all in single crochet in either both loops or back loops only. The only “difficult” part was sewing it together which was not hard at all. I also added sew on snaps to the ends of the collar so it would be easy to put on and take off. This would be a great project for a beginner because the pattern is easy to understand and it doesn’t take very long to complete. I love projects I can complete in one sitting so they don’t just add to my WIP (work in progress) pile and I feel accomplished.

Did you crochet anything for St. Patrick’s day? Or are you working on anything for Easter? Share your WIPs with us on Facebook or in the comments below!