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.
Good Morning! I know long time no post! First and foremost I want to say that I hope everyone is staying safe out there. Wow crazy times right now.
To say that things for me here in 2020 have been crazy, as I’m sure it has been for most, I started mine off with lots of crazy in January. Can we say “Slab Leak”? Been dealing with that since January, had it fixed in February then another leak, YES, another one which took us into all the madness of Covid-19. Now? Another leak same area different spot. Let’s just say this new one will hopefully be the last of 2020. Should be fixed next week!
So besides dealing with water issues, since all this started I’ve also been making and donating masks here in my local community to Hospitals, Medical Offices and local organizations. I’ve also added masks to my Etsy shop to be able to help with supplies to keep donating. To say that my sewing machine and I have been super close lately is an understatement! LOL! I do come up for to breath though. (below some of the masks I’ve made)
Like most people I lost my job that I just started in February. Lucky my husband still has his as his job is essential. Super thankful for that.
Since making masks all my other crafts have been put on hold. I finally crocheted a few beanies last night! I’ll be starting my YouTube videos again as I get things organized in my craft room which looks like a tornado hit it. I’ll also be blogging more too!
Well I better get started organizing my craft room! Hope you all have a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by and stay safe out there!
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.
Good Morning! Well it’s Monday and it’s the start of a New week but also a few days til the end of the Year! Wow I feel this year has gone by so fast!
Well on Friday I shared a Crocheted Slouchy Beanie that I came up with and I’ve already shared the pattern in our FB Group. Both Videos are done and you can see them below. I also wanted to add the Pattern here for you to download as well.
If you have any questions about this pattern please let me know. I’m not a pattern writer so if something doesn’t make sense I’ll explain the best I can. So off to upload the Videos!
Below are some of the Materials I used for this Project (Amazon Affiliate)
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.
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
Hey all Wow June 1st already! School is almost out here (June 7th, 2018) and my son will be promoting to 9th grade! Yikes!!! How time flies! Seems like yesterday he was starting Kindergarten!
Anyway, just a quick update on the Faye Doll CAL – The video is almost done for those that are visual OR that just like to follow along. My Mom had cataract surgery and was planning my Daughters Baby Shower. Not busy at all! I’ll for sure share her gifts I made in another post. Can’t wait to meet my Granddaughter “Alana” coming July 2nd!! But the videos are just about done and I’m editing them now.
So I was asked to do a review by a Company called “KnitCrate” – It’s a monthly subscription based program featuring their in-house premium yarn brands PLUS 2 exclusive patterns (1 knitting, 1 crochet). I added the photo of the May kit which I believe you can still get! I was NOT disappointed!
The yarn is absolutely gorgeous! You get 2 skeins. I don’t knit but I do crochet! Can’t wait to make something with this yarn. The pictures don’t do this justice at all!
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Thank you so much for stopping by and until next time….
Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Happy Saturday All! Well the 2nd Free Doll CAL has started! We are working on the Head, Body & Arms. I’ll also be making videos for those that are more “visual”. They should be done soon and I’ll post here as soon as they are. If you’d like to join the FB Group where this CAL is at you can go HERE!
You don’t have to join the FB Group to join this CAL you can download the pattern here also. Faye Basic Doll Pattern CAL If you have find any problems with the pattern please let me know. We did have a few testers and so far so good. Diana did an awesome job with this pattern!
Thank you for stopping and as always….
Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
