Chunky Stripe Crochet Hat: free crochet pattern

I've been busying doing a lot of crocheting lately, and today I'm going to share with you my latest crochet project. The Chunky Stripe Hat is a easy beanie pattern that makes a great gift for guys. The two projects I've featured so far for my 6 Weeks of Gifting series have been made with women in mind. (Though there's nothing wrong with a guy using miniature potholders, imo). I thought it was time to feature a guy friendly project. And don't worry ladies, you can wear this hat too.

10 for Tuesday: DIY Gifts for Guys

Guys are usually hard for me to shop for and even harder to think of good DIY gifts for than women. So for this week's 6 Weeks of Gifting, I've scoured the internet for 10 DIY gifts that are perfect for guys. These tutorials require knowing how to sew or a bit of crafting (with power tools and hammers, naturally). If you crochet, watch later this week for a crochet pattern for guys. (I'm on a roll with all my crochet projects!). Enjoy!

The Big Knot Headband: crochet pattern

I'm excited to offer a free crochet pattern for my 6 Weeks of Gifting Series. Knit and crochet earwarmers have been very popular the past couple years and I wanted to make my own take on them. Many of the knotted headband patterns are actually two crochet pieces sewed together and not an actual knot. I wanted to design a headband that had the look of a big, real knot.

10 for Tuesday: DIY Gift Ideas for the Fashionista

Ready for week 2 in my 6 Weeks of Gifting Series? It's time to think of a gift for that Fashionista in your life. Winter brings colder weather and the need for more layers, but that doesn't mean style has to suffer. Scarves, hats, and gloves are the perfect way to stay warm and still look great. I found some free tutorials for gifts whether you sew or crochet. Here are some DIY gift ideas for cozy winter accessories any Fashionista would love.

Mini Potholders: a sewing tutorial

I have a tutorial here for you today for my 6 Weeks of Gifting series. The theme this week is DIY gifts for people who love to cook and bake (you can find more gift ideas here. Today, I'm going to show you how to make these little potholders with pockets for your fingers. They're perfect for gripping edges of muffin tins and cookie sheets, as well as pot and casserole dish handles. I also love to use them to take hot dishes and trays out of the microwave and toaster oven. Don't sew? I have some for sale in my Etsy store.

10 for Tuesday: DIY Gift Ideas for the Chef

Today I'm kicking off my 6 Weeks of Gifting. Counting down to Christmas, each week I'll feature different DIY gift ideas and new tutorials. I love to give gifts that I made myself. I think it gives a personal touch and makes a unique gift. This first week is dedicated to those who love to cook and bake and spend time in the kitchen. I have for you today 10 kitchen-themed DIY gifts that involve sewing, crocheting, or just a bit of crafting.

Crochet Striped Baby Boy Hat: Free Pattern

My cousin's wife is having a baby boy due next month. For the baby shower, I wanted to make something warm that the baby could wear in the winter. The internet seems full of crochet patterns to make for baby girls, but lacks a lot of good pattern for boys. So I was very happy when I found a pattern for this adorable little peacoat. You can find the Peacoat pattern here and my review here. It was pretty easy to crochet once I figured out the pattern repeat and how it was all coming together. I love how cute it turned out and I hope it looks just as cute on.

I also decided to make a matching hat. Now, the internet doesn't seem to agree on what constitutes a newborn size hat. I found different charts putting a newborn crochet hat at a circumference between 11.5"-14" and a height between 4"-6". That's a big difference when we're taking about a little head. So I made my own pattern hoping to fall somewhere in the middle of these measurements. Obviously, if the baby is already born, it would be easy enough to measure the head yourself. I'm just guessing here and hoping the baby will fit the hat before winter is over.

This is my very first written crochet pattern. It's a simple hat done in half double crochet and should be suitable for beginners. Let me know if you have any questions or if something is unclear. If you make this pattern, I'd love to see your finished work!

10 for Tuesday: Crochet Beanie Patterns

One of my favorite things to crochet is hats. They work up pretty quickly and are great for when the weather starts to get cold. I've gathered for you today 10 free crocheted beanie and hat patterns that will keep you warm and stylish this winter.