Happy Fall everyone! I know it’s been way to long since my last post. Lots going on for sure. I’ll share when I’m able to. I just finished a long awaited video. Way to long, but here we go! I made the Nirvana Beanie a few years ago and the pattern starts with the brim. Many in our Facebook Group wanted the Top Down version and I figured it out. For those that are visual learners I’ve finally finished the video. Which I’ll be posting today. The link will be here as well.
So without further ado…….The Nirvana Beanie (Top-down Version)
I’ve been in LOVE with how this beanie turned out when I created it a few years back. I love the texture. The photo shows the Slouchy version. I used Red Heart with Love yarn.
In the video I’m using “I Love this Yarn” and I made a fitted version. You can get 2 beanies out of 1 skein of yarn. I have yet to make a slouchy version out of this brand of yarn but I plan on it.
I’ll share pictures of the other beanies I’ve made on another post. I’ve only made about 10 or 11. Yes, been busy hooking!
Here is the Pattern: TOP DOWN NIRVANA BEANIE Pattern directions are for Slouchy style, video is fitted.
Here is the video to make this Beanie:
Left-handed Top down Nirvana video
I hope you enjoy making this beanie as I have. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ve got more projects coming your way. I’m actually obsessed with making Hexagon Cardigans right now as well. They are so fun to make, addicting and so many color choices!
I know it’s been way to long since I posted! Like everyone else there’s just been so much going on. Boy have I missed sharing things here! Wanted to share that I’m getting back into the swing of things. From blogging and making more video tutorials! YES, you read that right!
I thought I’d start off with something that has been keeping my super busy lately! What is it you ask? Well, it’s bee’s…yup LOT’s of BEE’s!! They are selling like crazy and I can’t keep up! I did a video which I’ll share once it’s loaded on YouTube! I have to warn you though I’m a little out of practice. LOL!! Below are just a few I’ve made.
My inspiration came from TikTok – I first saw the pattern by Robin of Hooked by Robin on YouTube. Then I saw the Kaytedid’s one as well on TikTok. I played around and came up with different sizes that I wanted to share with you all!
Aren’t these the cutest??? This is the most popular size that I make. I do a Mini, Small and Medium which I’ll share with you below. YouTube video is now ready.
I hope you enjoy making them as much as I have. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
Materials used Yarn – Bernat Baby Blanket 6 ply Yellow, White, Black (small amount of #4 black yarn) Hooks: Clover Amour K/6.50mm – https://amzn.to/2F4kcvt Clover Amour Size L/8mm – https://amzn.to/336K9EO Poly-Fil
Accessories: Safety eyes 9 or 10 mm, Tapestry needle or Crochet eyes
Abbreviations: MC – Magic Circle SC – Single Crochet HDC – Half Double Crochet INC – Increase stitches (2 in same stitch) DEC – Decrease stitches (work 2 stitches together) SLST – Slip Stitch ST(S) – Stitch/Stitches
Mini Bee
Instructions:
Start with a Magic Circle (mc)
Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6) Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12) Rnd 3: (sc, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18) Rnd 4: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to black Rnd 5: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to yellow (Insert Eyes between rnds 3/4) Rnd 6: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to black Rnd 7: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to yellow Rnd 8: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to black Rnd 9: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to yellow Rnd10-11: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) STUFF your Bee Rnd 12: (sc, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (12) continue to stuff lightly Rnd 13: Dec around, join, ch 1 (5) finish off – Stuff more if needed and weave in yarn ends.
Crochet eyes: F hook & worsted yarn. Magic circle, 5 sc finish off. If too small add sc or use bigger hook
Attach to the Bee’s back – I placed mine in the middle of the bee’s back.
Small Bee
Instructions:
Start with a Magic Circle (mc)
Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6) Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12) Rnd 3: (sc, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18) Rnd 4: (sc x 2, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (24) Rnd 5: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to black (Insert Eyes at Rnds 4/5) Rnd 6: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to yellow Rnd 7: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to black Rnd 8: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to yellow Rnd 9: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to black Rnd 10: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to yellow Rnd 11: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) Rnd 12: (sc x 2, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (18) STUFF your Bee Rnd 13: (sc, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (12) continue to stuff lightly Rnd 14: Dec around, join, ch 1 (6) finish off – Stuff more if needed and weave in yarn ends.
Attach to the Bee’s back – I placed mine in the middle of the bee’s back.
Medium Bee
Instructions:
Start with a Magic Circle (mc)
Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6) Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12) Rnd 3: (sc, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18) Rnd 4: (sc x 2, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (24) Rnd 5: (sc x 3, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (30) Rnd 6: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to black (Insert Eyes between Rnds 4/5) Rnd 7: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to yellow Rnd 8: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to black Rnd 9: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to yellow Rnd 10: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to black Rnd 11: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to yellow Rnd 12: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) Rnd 13: (sc x 3, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (24) Rnd 14: (sc x 2, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (18) STUFF your Bee Rnd 15: (sc, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (12) continue to stuff lightly Rnd 16: Dec around, join, ch 1 (6) finish off – Stuff more if needed and weave in yarn ends.
Happy Wednesday All! It’s been a few days since I shared anything. Everybody has been sick around me! Thought I wasn’t going to get it again BUT ended up with another sinus infection! UGH! I’ve still got it a little bit but feeling much better today! I just wanted to pop on here and Share my January KnitCrate Box with you all! I just LOVE it!
I’ve done a few reviews when I started getting these Kits a few years ago and they don’t disappoint. They’ve been coming with a little extra goody inside as well! I do have to say I’m loving the new Pattern Booklet as well! In a few days I’ll show you last month’s kit as I’m going to be making that Scarf pattern it came it! LOVE it and the Yarn! I have to say I have NOT been disappointed with yarn either! So YUMMMY!
I’m loving Brooklyn Boy Knits! How awesome is that! I think I just love when men knit/crochet in general.
The yarn is a great color as well! I remember when his video went viral.
Here is what came in the kit! I LOVE this color combination! How cute is that little Beanie? This kit is a KnitCrate Membership. They also have a Sock Crate Membership as well. Patterns are all in the booklet for either membership. They also have a Crochet/Knit patterns as well! Not bad for the price. The yarn alone is $24.00 each. I can’t wait to make something with this yarn! If you want to see what KnitCrate has to offer check them out here! KnitCrate
Well that’s it for now. I’m working on things to share later. I’m getting videos lined up just waiting for my voice to come back.
As always thank you for stopping by until next time Happy Crafting!
Hey All! Well I’m back with another great tutorial. This one I’ve posted before BUT I’ve update the pattern. When the Mermaid Tail Blanket Craze hit about 4 yrs ago I created a size for an 18″ Doll (using my friends daughter’s American Girl Doll). I was inspired by so many out there – MJ’S Off the Hook Designs & many others.
Here’s the one I made recently. I just love this color.
I’ve decided to make a video tutorial on how I made it as well. I know there are many visual learners. I’ll update this post with the videos once it’s loaded on YouTube.
As always I make the videos available for Left-handed crocheters as well.
Wow it’s already 1/2 way through the month of January! My New Year started off with plumbing issues (1/3/2020) – That’s always fun! BUT I know it could be worse!
Wanted to share this new project with you all! Ending 2019 with all kinds of ribbing projects, I thought I would start with yet another one. It’s kind of a continuation from last year as this was shared in our FB Group! I’m almost done with the video so I’ll update this post when it’s finished. But thought I’d go ahead and share the pattern here! This is super easy to make and beginner friendly. Another plus! The Ribbed Ear warmer w/Headband is what it’s called.
Again not my pattern just one that was shared by a few ladies in the group. I just LOVE it! AS many others do as well. They match the Fingerless gloves that I made as well. Post for that one is here – http://yvonnemetz.com/2019/11/27/ribbed-finger-less-gloves/
I’ll update this post when I get the video up and ready! I’ve a few more things going and ready to share. My mind has been going a mile a minute with Designs.
As always thank you for stopping by and……
Happy Crafting!
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.
Happy Friday everyone! Hoping your Holidays where spent well! I so enjoyed my time with Family & Friends!
Well before Christmas I shared a few things in our FB Book Group one of them was a New Beanie Pattern I came up with! I KNOW I don’t do patterns and I honestly have NO idea what has gotten into me lately. But this pattern was in my head and finally made it on to my Hook. Super pleased with the results. I’m working on a pattern as I just jotted everything down and will share once it’s done.
Here is the 1st Beanie – Now to come up with a name for it. I thought it looked kinda Grungy and the 1st thing that came to mind was “Nirvana”. So funny as when I mention to the Group about having a hard time coming up with the name, the first comment was this exact thing. Great minds think alike! But then there were a few other names so I’m going to think about them and do a Poll and see which one wins.
Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing more photos AND other things I was working on before Christmas as well. Of course I’ll be making more videos. This one being one of them for sure.
Hey Guys! Well I’m back to share yet another super cute and easy project with you all! Talk about beginner friendly? This Pom Pom Scarf has that written all over it! Perfect project for binge watching your favorite show! I made this one using Loops & Thread Charisma Yarn it’s a Bulky #5 yarn. I used 3 skeins. I know I used 2 full ones for the scarf and needed the other one for the Pom Poms. I know I can squeeze a Twisted Ribbed Headband out of this as well.
As I mentioned above the pattern is Super Easy and Beginner Friendly for sure. Video is posted below as well. Again working in a Ribbing style pattern. I really LOVE how this turned out. I made this one awhile back and am just now getting back into. (Been going through my WIP bag) So below are the things that I used. (Amazon affiliate)
It’s been a busy crafting weekend. To say that I might be a little obsessed with these super EASY Rib-Twisted Headbands is well…YES I might be.
How cute are the Red ones with the white trim? Just in time for Holidays! All I did for that one is after I worked the pattern I took some Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn and added a single crochet row to the top and the bottom, weaved in the yarn tails then went on to the twist part! SO FUN! If you haven’t see these before you can find the video and the pattern in the post before this one or CLICK HERE to get the pattern!
Will share more of what I’ve been working on a little later! Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Friday All! Well I’ve got another great beginner friendly, fun and EASY project! Need a stash buster project? This is the one for you!
These Headbands with a Twist have been going around like crazy in our Crochet FB Group. So fast and easy to make. These directions were shared by a Member in our group, THANK YOU Tracy Gibson!! So super easy to follow.
I’ve also made a video for those that are visual learners. You’ll see it below. Now on to the directions!
CH – Chain
HDC – Half Double Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only
This Easy and Gorgeous Adult size Headband can be done with ANY Yarn. You are basically going by measurements. Which means you can make any size you’d like.
Gauge: Really not necessary BUT this is what I got
15 HDC = Approx 4 ¼”
10 Rows = 4 ¼ “
Pattern:
Ch 70 or size you need for your head. This measured about 18 ½” my head measures 21” This will stretch so it was perfect.
Row 1: working in the bump, HDC in 3rd ch from hook and in each across, ch 1, turn (68)
Row 2: working in BLO, HDC x 68, ch1, turn (68)
Row 3-10: Repeat Row 2, ch 1 (Mine measured at 4 ¼ at this point. If you’d like it longer then keep going.
That’s all there is to this headband hope you enjoyed – Please do not sell this pattern as your own. It was shared freely. You may sell what you make with it. The PDF is in our FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/603800456472001/
Enjoy & Happy Headband Makin’ – The Video is Below! If you have any questions please ask! Thanks for stopping by! Yvonne
Yay it’s the weekend! Wow what a long and busy week! I was able to get yet another video finished! This one is from a Member of our Crochet Messy Bun Group on Facebook Rebecca Roberts. It’s called the Harvest Hat! It’s a very pretty Beanie with a great look! I was given permission to make a video of it for you all! At end of post. So Sweet! Thank you Rebecca, I know many will enjoy making this gorgeous hat!
Here is the first one I made. Now for the pattern – again I’m not a pattern writer and I used the notes Rebecca gave me.
As I worked the Beanie I made adjustments so I’m hoping you’ll be able to understand.
If you have any questions on the pattern itself don’t hesitate to ask.
Stitch Abbreviations : Ch – Chain SC – Single Crochet HDC – Half Double Crochet YO – Yarn Over Sl st – Slip Stitch
Special stitches used: Single Crochet Decrease (SC Dec) : insert hook in next stitch, bring up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, bring up a loop, pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC): YO, insert hook behind post of stitch (insert hook from back to front of stitch), YO, pull up a loop, YO, (pull through 2 loops) twice.
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC): YO, insert hook behind post of stitch (insert hook from front to back of stitch), YO, pull up a loop, YO, (pull through 2 loops) twice.
Single Crochet 2 together (sc2tog) :
V Puff Stitch (VPS) : (YO, insert hook in st indicated, YO, Pull up a Loop) x 4, you’ll have 9 loops on your hook, YO and pull through all 9 loops on your hook, ch 1 to close, repeat in the same stitch. *Optional you can ch 1 in between the Puff Stitch
Notes : Pattern is worked in multiples of 8 Ch 2 does NOT count as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
Ribbed Brim : Chain 9
R 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across, ch1, turn (8 sc)
R 2-72: In back loops only, sc in each st across (8)
**Rows for brim need to be divisible by 8 if possible, if not make sure the 1st row of the Hat part is.
Closing the Brim – Bring both ends together and slip stitch down going through both thicknesses. This is your seam so it will be on the inside of your hat.
Hat Part – If your brim isn’t worked in a number divisible by 8, then your 1st row of the Hat needs to be.
R 1: HDC evenly around the brim, join w/sl st, ch 1 (72)
R 2: (HDC x 2, FPDC x1, HDC x 2, skip st, V Puff Stitch, skip st) Repeat ( ) around, join w/sl st, ch 1
R3 – 6: (HDC x 2, FPDC in previous FPDC, HDC x 2, V Puff stitch in previous VPS), repeat ( ) around, join w/sl st, ch 1
R 7: HDC around, join w/sl st, ch 1 (72) *note you’ll be working in the V Puff Sts – 3 stitches evenly across see photo
Next Section:
R 8: (HDC x 2, V Puff Stitch, HDC x 2, skip st, FPDC x1, skip st), repeat ( )around, join w/sl st, ch 1
***Note make sure your FPDC & V Puff Stitch Flowers line up
R 9-12: (HDC x 2, V Puff Stitch in previous VPS, HDC x 2, FPDC in previous FPDC), repeat ( ) around, join w/sl st, ch 1
R 13: HDC around, join w/sl st, ch 1 (72) *note you’ll be working in the Puff Stitches – you should have 3 stitches
Next Section:
R 14: (HDC x 2, sk st, FPDC, sk st, HDC x 2, V Puff Stitch), repeat ( ) around, join w/sl st, ch 1
***Note make sure your FPDC & V Puff Stitch Flowers line up
R15 –18: (HDC x 2, FPDC in previous FPDC, HDC x 2, V Puff stitch in previous VPS), repeat ( ) around, join w/sl st, ch 1 ***Measure at this point. Mine at R16 measured 8″
Row 19: SC Dec around, join w/sl st, ch 1 Row 20: SC Dec around, join w/sl st (Fasten off here for MBH)
For Full Hat cut a long tail and weave in and out of the top row of hat. Pull tight to close top and Fasten Off and ADD your Pom Pom!
