Crochet Pom Pom Hat

April 14, 2023Leave a comment

Hi Crochet Friends!

This pattern is for the easy crochet pom pom hat.

Are you more of a visual learner? Well you can find the video tutorial here.

If you are more of a reader, the written pattern is below! This pattern is suitable for newborns up to adult size. There is no specific number of chains needed to make this hat – we are going on measurements. I have included a handy size chart for you to refer to if needed.

Supplies (contains affiliate links) –

Yarn of your choice (I used Stylcraft Special DK in Cloud Blue)
3mm/size H Clover Amour crochet hook
4mm/size G Clover Amour crochet Hook

Pattern (UK Terms)

We are going to start with the bottom band part of the hat. Have a look at the size chart above to determine what size (circumference) you want your hat to be. The band part of the hat is worked in rows and then we will turn it to work the main part of the hat (if this sounds confusing then please watch the video linked above as this is more of a visual reference!).
A chain 1 does not count as a stitch when turning.

Round 1 – Chain (Ch) your brim to the WIDTH that you would like it to be. Once you have reached the desired size add 2 extra chains (for my hat, I made the newborn size and chained 7 +2, so 9 chains in total)

Round 2 – Double crochet (DC) into the second chain from the hook and then into each chain space until you reach the end of the row. Ch 1 and turn (does not count as a stitch).

Round 3 – DC into the first stitch of the round. DC into the back loop only (DCBLO) until you have 1 stitch left. Into the last stitch we are going to place a regular DC (not a DCBLO). Ch1 and turn.

Round 4 Onwards – Repeat round 3 until you reach your required circumference (see size chart above). Put the 2 ends of your work together and join with slip stitches. Do not cut your yarn. From now on we are going to be working in the round, around the brim of the band.

Main Body of the Hat

Round 1 – Chain 1 and DC back into that space. DC around the band of the hat. Keep count of your stitches as you will need to ensure that you have an even number of them when you get back to where to started. Try to keep your stitches evenly placed (I did one DC per row). Slip stitch (SS) into the first DC to join. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).

Round 2 – Mini bean stitch into the same space that you SS into from the previous round (a mini bean stitch is insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, insert hook pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops). Ch1 to secure your mini bean stitch. Miss one stitch from the previous round, mini bean stitch into the next stitch. Continue this all the way around until you reach where you started from. SS into the top of the very first mini bean stitch that you made at the start of the round, chain 1. DO NOT TURN – we are working in the round.

Round 3 – From now on we are going to be working into the ch1 spaces from the previous round. *Mini bean stitch into the ch 1 space from the previous round, chain 1*. Repeat *-* until you reach where you started from. SS into the top of the very first mini bean stitch that you made at the start of the round, chain 1.

Round 4 onwards – Repeat round 3 until your hat reaches the desired height (mine measured 11 cm from brim to top). Ch 1 to secure. DO NOT CUT YARN as we are going to join up the top of the hat.

Joining the hat – Turn your hat inside out (this will give a neater finish for the end result. Place the 2 edges together and join using slip stitches in the BLO. When you reach the end fasten off and cut your yarn.

Finishing – Sew in all of your ends and turn your hat back to the proper side. Attach a pom pom in each of the 2 corners.

Ta Da!!!

Your hat is now finished! I love to see your work so don’t forget to tag me in your instagram pictures (@Lexie_Loves_Stitching).

Happy Crocheting!

Easy Beginners Crochet Beanie

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022Leave a comment

Want to crochet the easiest ever beanie? Then look no further, I got ya!

You can find the video tutorial here –

If you prefer a written pattern then I’ve also got you covered!

*Please note that some links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that I may receive a small commission if you purchase via my link at no extra cost to yourself. This small amount allows me to keep this blog up and running.

Supplies

5.5mm/ I crochet hook (I always use clover amour – they are the best!)
Aran/ Size 4 yarn (I used King Cole Aran)
Clover pom pom maker
Darning/Tapestry needle
Scissors

Select which size you would like to make from the chart below.

*This pattern is written in UK terms

Chain the required amount for your size

Round 1 – Half treble crochet (HTC) in the second chain from the hook and into every chain space along your chain until you reach the end.

Round 2 – Chain 1 and turn. HTC back loops only (BLO) into every stitch from the previous round.

Round 3 onwards – Chain 1 and turn. Continue to work 1 hdc blo into every stitch from the previous round until you have reached your required number of rows. Do not fasten off your yarn.

Finishing – Fold your finished panel in half. Join the panel at the shorter sides using a slip stitch to create a tube. Secure your yarn and leave a long tail as we will be using this to fasten the top of the beanie. Weave long tail end, in and out, around the top of the beanie. Pull tight to close up the top. Attach your pom pom, fold up the brim and you are done!

I love to see your creations on instagram so don’t forget to tag me – @lexie_loves_stitching

Scrap Yarn Bookmark

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022Leave a comment

I made this scrap yarn bookmark and posted the video on TikTok/YouTube. It has been very popular and after a request from the lovely Wanda on my YouTube for the written pattern, I have written it up! These only take about 20 minutes to make so are perfect for using up any scraps of yarn you may have hanging about!

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♬ Paper Birds (3 min) – Jordan Halpern Schwartz

Supplies

4 mm/Size G crochet hook (I always use Clover Amour)
Scrap Yarn (I used Lily Sugar n Cream)
Scissors
Darning/tapestry needle

Method (this bookmark only has one round but I have split it into sections to make it easier to follow)

Start by chaining 33 (or a multiple of 2 + 5 for a bigger/smaller bookmark)

Round 1 (right side RS) –

First Stitch –

Yarn over (YO) and insert your hook into the 2nd chain space. *YO and pull up a loop. Insert your hook into the next chain space (do not yarn over) and pull up a loop*. Repeat *-* in the next 2 chain spaces – you should have 6 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 6 loops. Chain 1.

Next Stitch:

Insert hook into the ch-1 space of the last stitch– this is called the “eye” of the st.
YO and draw up a loop – you should have 2 loops on the hook.
Insert hook into the leg of the last stitch, YO, and draw up a loop – you should have 3 loops on the hook.
Insert hook into the ch of the last stitch, YO and draw up a loop – you should have 4 loops on the hook.
[Insert hook into next ch, YO and draw up a loop] 2 times – you should have 6 loops on the hook.
YO, and pull through all 6 loops.
Ch 1 to complete the st.

Repeat the instructions for the “Next Stitch” part of the pattern across the row. When Row 1 is complete, there should be a total of 15 stitches.

Round 2 (Wrong Side)

Turn your work and do not ch 1 to start the row. Instead, go directly into the “eye” (or ch-1 sp) of the st.

Make 2 sc into the eye of each st across.
There should be a total of 30 sc at the end of Row 2.

To finish off your bookmark, slip stitch into the the first stitch from round 1, cut off yarn and weave in ends. I have added a tassel to the bottom of my bookmark to give it a bit of pizazz!

Happy Crocheting

Easy and Quick Crochet Cup Cosy

October 11, 2022October 10, 2022Leave a comment

This super easy and quick crochet cup cosy is perfect for beginners as it only uses two stitches – double crochet (single crochet in the US) and half treble crochet (half double crochet in the US). This project is also worked in the round (don’t be scared, its really easy!). You can work this up in around 30 minutes and would make the perfect gift!

Crochet along with my video tutorial here –

Supplies Needed

5mm/size H crochet hook (I use clover amour hooks)

Aran/Worsted weight/size 4 yarn (I used Caron one pound yarn in Rose)

Stitch marker

Scissors

Darning/tapestry needle

Pattern

To Begin – Chain 27 stitches (if making for a smaller/larger cup, either decrease or increase the amount of stitches in your chain).

Round 1 – Double crochet (or if you’re in the US, single crochet) from the second chain from the hook and in each of the subsequent chains. When you get to the end, slip stitch into the first stitch from the round to make a loop. Chain 1.

Round 2 – Half treble crochet (or if you’re in the US, half double crochet) into the very first stitch. Insert your stitch marker so you know where the start of the round is as we will now be working in the round and it will help you to keep track of how many rounds you have completed. Continue to crochet HTC (HDC in the US) in each stitch of the previous round until you come back to your stitch marker – do not join with a slip stitch.

Rounds 3 to 8 – *work a HTC (HDC) in the stitch from the previous round with the stitch marker and move your stitch marker into this stitch. Continue doing HTC (HDC) in every stitch from the previous round until you have reached the stitch marker*. Repeat *-* until you have completed 8 rounds. Secure your yarn and tie off. Sew in all your ends. Turn your work inside out and Ta Da! You have made a cup cosy!

I love to see your makes on instagram so don’t forget to tag me @lexie_loves_stitching

Happy crocheting xxxxx

Easy and Quick Crochet Twisted Headband

October 9, 2022Leave a comment

This easy and quick twisted crochet headband is the perfect beginner project, can be worked up quickly and makes the perfect gift.

Crochet along with my video tutorial

Supplies Needed

6mm/size J crochet hook

Aran/Medium weight/Size 4 yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in light sage)

This headband can be made in varying sizes. I have provided you with the number of chains and rows needed in the table below –

To begin chain the stated amount needed for your required size of headband.

Round 1 – HTC into the back bumps of each chain until you reach the end of the chain, turn and chain 1

Round 2 – HTC BLO in each stitch from the previous round until you reach the end, turn chain 1.

Round 3 onwards – repeat round 2 until your headband has reached the required amount of rows as per the above chart OR you have reached your desired width. Fasten off your yarn but leave a long tail as we will be using this to join the headband and to make the twist.

Joining – Fold the headband in half, bringing the two short sides together and keeping the seam on the outside. Interlock the ends so that they fit into one another.

Use your yarn needle and and your long tail to stitch the ends together, making sure to sew into each layer. When you reach the end, secure your yarn and weave in your end. Flip headband right side out and ta-da! You have made a headband!

Easy Cottage Core / Farmhouse Style Crochet Pumpkin

September 27, 2022Leave a comment

These simple yet beautiful crochet pumpkins are easy and quick to make for both beginners and seasoned crocheter’s alike. As well as the written pattern I have a video tutorial on how to make these pumpkins. You can find the link here –

Please note that this pattern is written in UK terms.

Basic Pumpkin Pattern

Abbreviations –

Ch – chain

SS – Slip stitch

Hdc – Half double crochet

RS – Right side

WS – Wrong side

Crochet Hook Requirements

8mm/Size L crochet hook or size appropriate to yarn.

Materials Needed

Chunky Yarn – I used King Cole Big Value Super Chunky

Polyester stuffing

Darning Needle

Cinnamon Stick

Scissors

Garden twine/string

Special Stitches

HTC 3rd lp – Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop

Starting Chain – Begin by chaining 15

Row 1 – starting in the second chain from the hook, hdc into each chain space until you reach the end of the chain. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2 – (RS): *Yo (yarn over), insert hook through the stitch from back to front, push the hook under the third loop of htc, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all three loops on the hook; rep from * until the end of the row, ch1, turn. This pushes the front and back loop of the stitch to the front (RS of work).

Row 3 – (WS): Ch 2, *yo, from the front of work, insert hook under the third loop only, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all three loops on the hook; rep from * across, turn. This pushes the front and back loop of the stitch to the RS of work.

Continue repeating rows 2 and 3 until you have completed 19 rows (you should end on a completed row of row 2).

Fold your finished rectangle so that the WS is facing. Ss through each stitch across too seam. Leave a long tail as we will use this for the bottom closure.

With the long tail and yarn needle, weave through every other row around the bottom of your crochet tube, pull the tail tightly too close but do not trim the tail – we will use this to make the indents on our pumpkin.

Stuff your pumpkin with polyester filling. Join yarn back to the working yarn at the top opening and repeat the closing technique that you used for the bottom. Weave in the ends.

With the long yarn tail from the bottom closure, create indents in every 2nd or 3rd ribbed row between the ridges. Weave the yarn needle down through the stitches, and push the yarn needle through the bottom closure, coming up through the top closure and then pull tight and re-insert your needle into the bottom of the pumpkin. Repeat this step until you have the desired look that you want. Fasten off at the bottom of your pumpkin and weave in your ends.

Add your cinnamon stick to the top opening of your pumpkin and tie some garden twine around the stick. Congratulations! You have made a pumpkin!!!

To make the taller pumpkin you will need a 10mm/size N/P hook. The yarn that I used is Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky in Gilt. The pattern is the same for the regular pumpkin but your starting chain will need to be 25 and the total number of rows in 13.

I hope that you enjoyed this pattern. I would love to see your pumpkins so feel free to tag me on instagram (@lexie_loves_stitching) or post them over on Crochet Beginners Group on Facebook! For more crochet patterns, subscribe to my YouTube channel –

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Lots of love

Lexie xxxxx

Beginners Crochet Baby Blanket

March 6, 2019Leave a comment

Hello Everyone

Welcome to this easy crochet baby blanket pattern. This pattern is ideal for very beginners as it only uses treble crochet and chains.

This pattern is written in UK Terms

To begin, chain in multiples of 34 (for my blanket I chained 102). Add one chain (ch).

Round 1 – Treble Crochet (tc) into each chain. Ch1, turn.

Round 2 – *Tc into the next 16 stitches, ch2, skip (sk) 2 stitches, tc into the next 16 stitches* Repeat *-* until the end of the row. Ch1, turn.

Round 3 – *Tc into the next 14 stitches, ch2, skip 2, 2tc into the chain space, ch2, skip 2, tc into the next 14 stitches* Repeat *-* until the end of the row. Ch1, turn.

Round 4 – *Tc into the next 12 stitches, ch2, skip2 stitches, 2tc into the chain space, 1tc into each tc from previous round, 2tc into chain space, chain 2, skip 2 stitches, tc into next 12 stitches* Repeat *-* until the end of the row. Ch1, turn.

Round 5 – *Tc into the next 10 stitches, ch2, skip 2 stitches, 2tc into chain space, tc into next 6 stitches, 2tc into the chain space. tc into the next 12 stitches* Repeat *-* until the end of the row. Ch1, turn.

Round 6 – Repeat round 5

Round 7 – *Tc into the next 10 stitches, ch2, skip 2 stitches, 2tc into next 4 stitches, chain 2, skip 2 stitches, tc into next 4 stitches, chain2, skip 2 stitches, tc into the next 12 stitches* Repeat *-* until the end of the row. Ch1, turn.

Round 8 – *Tc into the next 10 stitches, 2tc into chain space, ch2, skip 2 stitches, tc into next 2 stitches, 2 tc into chain space, tc into next 2 stitches. chain 2, skip 2 stitches, 2tc into the chain space, tc into the next 10 stitches* Repeat *-* until the end of the row. Ch1, turn.

Round 9 – *Tc into the next 12 stitches, 2tc into chain space, tc into next 6 stitches, 2tc into chain space, tc into the next 10 stitches* Repeat *-* until the end of the row. Ch1, turn.

Repeat rows 1- 9 until tour blanket has reached desired size.

Find my video tutorial here –

Baby Bonnet Pattern

February 20, 2019February 23, 20191 Comment

Hello Everyone,

This baby bonnet pattern is part of my baby set and is suitable for intermediate beginners. For this pattern you will need –

4mm Crochet Hook
DK Cotton Yarn (I used Peter Pan Baby Cotton)

Find the video here, the written pattern is below –

This pattern in written in UK Terms

Abbreviations

st/sts – Stitches
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
htc – half treble crochet
tc – treble crochet
ss – slip stitch

Start by making a magic circle or ch 4 and ss into the 1st ch

Round 1 – ch 1, work 10 tc into the magic circle, ss to join (10 st).

Round 2 – ch1, work 2tc into each stitch, ss to join (20 st).

Round 3 – ch1, work 2tc into the first st and 1 tc into the next. Repeat until the end. Ss to join (30 st).

Round 4 – ch1, work 2tc into the first st and 1 tc into the next 2 st. Repeat until the end. Ss to join (40 st).

Round 5 – ch1, work 2tc into the first st and 1 tc into the next 3 st. Repeat until the end. Ss to join (50 st).

Round 6 – ch1, work 1 tc into each st (50st).

Round 7 – ch1, 1htc, *skip 2 st, work 2tc, ch3, ss all into the same stitch*. Repeat *to* 16 times. 1htc into the last st. Turn (50 st)

Round 8 – ch1, 1htc, * work 2tc around the ch3 from the previous round, ch3, ss into the 3rd ch from the previous*. Repeat *to* 16 times. 1htc into the last st. Turn (50 st)

Round 9 – 17 – Repeat round 8. Fasten off and secure your yarn.

Strap

Chain 42 then join with a slip stitch to the main part of the bonnet. Work dc’s evenly around the bottom edge of the bonnet. When you reach the opposite edge, ch42, turn, work 1dc into each chain, along the bottom edge of the bonnet and into each of the 42 chains on the opposite side. Fasten off and sew in all your ends.

Congratulations, you have made yourself a baby bonnet!

Happy Crocheting!

Want To Crochet?

February 14, 2019Leave a comment

Hi Everyone

Do you want to learn to crochet but don’t know where to begin? I have made this handy video of what you need equipment wise to get started! Find it here

Crochet And Mental Health

February 1, 20192 Comments

Hello Everyone!

It has been so long since I’ve blogged! I have had a crazy few months with placement and Uni, but have no fear! New patterns are coming soon! In the meantime, I have made this short video on how Crochet has helped my mental health. You can find it here.

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