Crochet Woman's Hat Using Riddle Cluster Stitch

I had seen a great tutorial on crocheting a scarf using the Riddle Stitch.   It seemed like it was a very easy stitch to work into a project.  

I decided to make a hat and improvise using this particular stitch.   Once I started using this stitch, I found that it's not the same when you work in the round as when you make it flat like a scarf.

I had to improvise as I went along.   I do not have a written pattern for the hat.

However, if you're interested in this stitch, you can find it in the following link, How to Crochet the Riddle Stitch

This is what the hat looks like.

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The HookDude

Crochet Spiral Women's Ribbed Hat

This is a personal pattern that I improvised on from a sketch diagram that I made.  It is done in DC, FPDC.   I added a SC brim to complete the hat.  Fits most women's and teenager sizes.   I do not have a written pattern for this yet. 

Skill level: Intermediate 
FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet 
DC = Double crochet 

Sc = Single Crochet

I used 1 skein (256 yds) of Red Heart Soft Yarn Solids and 5.5 mm hook.

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The HookDude

Knitted Baby Preemie Hats

I found a very easy knit baby hat pattern from RedHeart.com and decided to try to tackle this project.

You can find the pattern at the RedHeart link here

See the photos of my completed hats below.  These baby hats will be donated to the local hospital's NICU unit. 

In the photo above, you see two knitted baby hats and one crochet hat on bottom center.  I knitted one hat on the left (deviated a bit from pattern) using garter stitch and the second using stockinette according to pattern.

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Historical San Antonio Treasure: Mission Concepción

Earlier this week, I took a tour of Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña or "Mission Concepción" as it is known by the locals here in San Antonio, TX.

Mission Concepción dates back to the early 1700's.   The mission is one of several historical architectural Spanish missions in the city and one that attracts locals and tourists alike.  

Today, the mission serves as a fully functional parish church.

Early History

The early missions were unwalled communities built of wood or adobe.   Much later, as the problems arose between the northern tribes and the mission residents, the structures were encircled by stone walls.    Very skilled craftsmen and artisans were recruited from New Spain and along with the mission Indians, these immense structures were built.  

Artisans preserved the basic Spanish model, modified as frontier conditions dictated.

Enduring the centuries and the elements for over 250 years, Mission Concepción stands as one of the country's oldest original stone churches.   Not only did the mission serve as a spiritual center, it also provided instruction to the local Indians (Coahuiltecan Region in Texas) by the Spanish Franciscan missionaries.

By combining the teachings of Catholic Spain with the native cultures, mission life gave rise to the unique culture of modern-day South Texas.

More Information
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park park link

Project Peace (LaPaz) Charity Program Completed for 2013

Project Peace (LaPaz) charity program has been completed for 2013.   All of the crocheted hats (20 in all) were delivered today to St. Peter - St. Joseph Children's Home (link) along with some other miscellaneous clothing items.

It was a labor of love and commitment.   The children range from ages 4 to 17.  At this time, I'm not sure how many children are housed at St. P, St.J's, but I was told that the campus can house up to 150 children.   I know that there are many services offered there one of which is counseling.   

Here are some pictures of the donated hats.   As always, I thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog page.    I know that there are many talented fiber artists out there (men and women), so please consider donating one or more of your creations to charity.    God Bless

#Crochet Different Version of Ribbed Hat

This is another version of the previous ribbed hat that I posted earlier in November.   I just finished this one but this one is using 3 different colors of yarn.    Actually, I used some left over yarn from another project (a good way to use up your left overs from the stash).

You can download the pattern by going to this link
The pattern is for an adult hat measuring 8 in. in height (I made this to fit my head and it reaches to just below my ears and my head circumference is 22 3/4 in).     If you want to increase the height, just add more rounds to your project.   Remember, that with worsted yarn, your completed project will S  - T - R - E - T - C - H.

The only change to the pattern will be adding the color changes beginning with  round 9 and subsequent rounds.     This is only a suggestion, however, you can add the new color anywhere in your project.

Changing color of yarn is not a big deal, but if you haven't done one before, you can go to this link color change in the round for a tutorial which I prepared.   

I hope that you enjoy this pattern.   As always, I thank you for stopping by and visiting.   I know that there are many talented men and women out there in this craft, so please consider making one (or more beanies) for charity.   Go out and spread some joy.

If you decide to use this pattern and sell your product, kindly link back to this site.  

#Crochet Comfortable Afghan Done in V-Stitch

Several months ago, I started working on a crochet project that was somewhat of a challenge.    I had never attempted to do an afghan, but I had completed several easy scarves.   

I like using the V-Stitch because it's an easy and quick way to work up a scarf.  It took me several weeks to finish the afghan, and I was satisfied with the end result.   I used two colors to complete the afghan and worsted weight #4 yarn.

+Bethintx1 has an excellent video tutorial showing how to work the V-Stitch.

Go to this link to watch the tutorial Crochet V-Stitch.

Written pattern at this Download Free Pattern

   

As always, I appreciate you taking the time and checking out this page.  I know that there are many talented fiber artists out there, so please consider donating one item of your work to a local charity.   Go out and spread some joy.