Kids summer hats

Made these hats for the kids while they were riding in the car with us and during quiet times while we were up north. Wrote down the pattern, sort of, when I was making them but lost it.

Crown

• I measured their heads. They were about 19 inches in circumference.
• I started with a magic ring and 6 SC, then worked in a round spiral until it reached about 18" in circumference. 
• Basic increasing: R1 6 sc, R2 12 sc, etc. more or less. I had interruptions so lost count. I just basically made sure that the circle stayed flat.

Sides: just crocheted SC without increasing for about 8-10 rows

Brim: Increased SC as needed to keep flattish. The girl's hats curled up but looked really cute. To curl down probably would have had to work from inside so the other side of SC was out.

Notes: Used 4 play yarn I had laying around. Probably could get 2 hats out of one skein. Worked in spiral so didn't really have to keep track of beginning and ending of rows. Wished I had some stiff string to try or pliable straw.

Simple Crocheted Slippers, Modified

I made these for my cousin while we were driving in the car because she liked the ones I made for my husband and me. I quick took a picture of them before giving them to her.

First step was to draw a picture of her foot and download the pattern from www.crochetand knitting.com/slpprs5.htm

I used a "g" hook. Then I modified it slightly (see my notes below)

1. I crocheted 2 strands for the sole and made slightly fewer rows. I also ribbed by crocheting in the back stitch. Using 2 strands and ribbing makes a very cushy slipper. The sole was slightly wider and longer than her foot.
2. Body of slipper was decreased basically the same except with slightly different number of stitches and crocheted in back loops because it is easier to count my rows.
3. Crocheted 16 slip stitches to make a rib 15 SC high. I usually connect as I go.

I crochet in steps to keep both feet the same size. First I do both soles, then the bodies, then the ribbing so I can adjust if needed as I go. I generally store the pattern in the same zip lock bag where I keep my project until I'm done.

I've been crocheting but not sure when I will be able to post again.

Dc trinity, 3st decr, ch

k hook
4 ply yarn

Hdc Trinity; 3st decr, ch

k hook
4 ply yarn
(Very thick and stiff fabric)

Sc Trinity; 3stDecr, ch...

k hook
4 ply yarn

SC Trinity

Wide Checker; 5sc, 5dc, offset rows

k hook
4 ply

Pike, Extended Sc + Ch + ExSc...

4 ply yarn
k hook

Double Crochet Twin V

k hook
4 ply yarn

Double Crochet 3 and 2

k hook
4 ply yarn

Double Crochet V

K hook
4 ply yarn

Hdc V

k hook, 4 ply pink yarn

Dc Front/Back Post Leg warmers

K hook
Caron Simply Soft Traditions 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn (a thin, soft, 4-ply yarn)

These were worked in a round tube using rows and not a spiral with increases and decreases made in the back. Started working in little spaces of time on 9/14 and finished 9/15. Worked up very quick with K hook.

Directions:
K hook
Chain 24 and slip stitch join into ring.

Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as 1 Dc), then 23 Dc into "spine" of foundation row

Rows 2-13: (worked to point where calf starts to widen)
Chain 3 (counts as BpDc), *2FpDc, 2BpDc* (repeat) BpDc, sl st to join

Row 14: ch 3, *2FpDc, 2BpDc* (repeat) FpDc, BpDc(incr)

Rows 15-24: ch 3, *2FpDc, 2BpDc* (repeat) FpDc, BpDc, FpDc, sl st. (until reach 26 st in row)

Row 25: ch 3, *FpDc, BpDc* (repeat) FpDc Decr, BpDc, sl st
(Change rib pattern & start decrease where calf starts to narrow)

Rows 26-27: ch 3, *FpDc, BpDc* (repeat) FpDc Decr, sl st

Rows 28-30: ch 3, *FpDc, BpDc* (repeat) FpDc, sl st

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st - stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
FpDc = Front post Dc (See 7/13/14 post)
BpDc = Back post Dc
Incr = increase
FpDc Dec = Front Post Decrease (you end up with 3 loops on hook, then draw through all 3 to finish)

Here are my pattern notes and a picture of the yarn label I used.

I will probably put an elastic through the BpDc to keep the leg warmers up when I walk. Sitting around they probably won't fall down but I rarely sit. A lot of times I crochet standing up.

Sc Spike

4 ply yarn, K hook