The puff stitch hat is made with a body of puff stitches attached to a ribbing made of single crochet stitches. The puffs stitches make the hat quite warm while the ribbing adds a slight stretch for a forgiving fit.
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DIY: Crochet Pineapple Toque and Free Pattern
I started this crochet pineapple toque several times over the last few months, and I finally got around to finishing it! The lattice-like effect is easily done with double crochet stitches in two colours of yarn, and topping the hat with a pom pom made us think of pineapples. The crochet stitches are rather dense, […]
DIY: Crochet Aviator Hat and Free Pattern
I made this crochet aviator hat for my 6-month-old nephew. His dad and grandpa both have their pilot’s licenses, and I thought it would be fun to dress the baby up in a pilot-themed hat! I bought a worsted weight Red Heart Soft acrylic yarn in chocolate from Michael’s, and when I finished the baby […]
DIY: Faux chemise (make your own dickey)
I love the look of a crisp white collar – it instantly transforms a casual outfit into a professional one. However, I don’t like the added bulk around my bust area that a full button-down gives. When I try to layer a sweater on top, the buttons usually pop through the top layer and the […]
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Striped Pinwheel Baby Quilt and Free Pattern
I designed this Striped Pinwheel Baby Quilt to be cheerful and colourful. Ryan’s brother and sister-in-law had a baby in June, and I wanted to sew a little something for my brand new nephew! I used a mix of coloured quilting cotton patterns on a light neutral background. The Pinwheel Baby Quilt is 34″ x 40″ (~86 […]