Ribbons Crochet Hat

RibbonsCrochetHat (12) a photo by Crafty Andy on Flickr.

This is a great project for a good cause .

I like this pattern because it gives you the opportunity to make any kind of Ribbon Hat. This pattern is for free if you send me a copy of your donation to "Project Open Hand" . An organization that helps many causes.  Thanks to the help from Naomi, this pattern was tested and proofread. There are more hats coming out, some for personal sale and some with other companies in mind. In the meantime there is one Crafty Andy Hat in the works in a month or two. Thanks for stopping by.

Dr. Phlox N friends

DrPhloxNfriends
Originally uploaded by Crafty Andy

I am having a greattime during the Ravelympics as I am spinning Dr. Phlox and his friends. I am also working on my second sock and doing some carding and spinning as well. As I go along I am learning about carding wool by myself. I am also reading the book from Abby Franquemont "Respect The Spindle", it has a lot of know how that is beyond what is written. As a scientist and crafter I understand and love the craft more and more. I hope you have a great Valentine and that you celebrate the love of life with your friends and loving family. Thanks for stopping by!

Galactica Actual, Ravelry Swap Dec09

This is what I got from my swap at the Ravelry Group Galactica FPB . We have had a lot of fun and ther will be more fun to be had in the near future, Lt. Ydan , Galactica actual , over and out.

A Hat and More Hats and More ...

One of the things that I like about Crochet and Knitting is the fact that I am always learning. There are so many things I have not done that I want to do. That reminds me I owe a Meme to Riohnna, don't worry I will have to remember to make space for it later. The hat above was gifted to me by Deneen, she always does wonderful work and it fits like a glove. Actually like a comfy glove. It is very soft and even in San Francisco, we appreciate the warmth of a nice Wool hat once in a while.

So what you see above is the yarn that my Partner at the MWK scarf Exchange gave me and I am making a hat to match the scarf. I was looking for male designers and I found a very talented man. His name is Danny and you can find him here at http://www.doknitting.com and you can also find him in Ravelry Here http://www.ravelry.com/designers/danny-ouellette . That is his designer profile. I don't want my lady friends to think that I am discriminating lol!, it is not my style. Why did I chose his designs, three by the way. I found them very intriguing and one of the Hats I got the pattern for uses Noro yarn and it looks fantastic, it is called the Traveling Rib Hat and it is a saver. I also liked that he uses Lamb's Pride which is another yarn that I enjoy working with. The Pattern above that you are seeing the starting point of is called the Head Hugger and it is made on the flat with short rows, you can see the pattern HERE. I thought the patterns and the colors that he has chosen to show off his patterns convinced me to give it a try and see what happens. Thanks Danny Ouellette for designing something that is very man friendly !!! I say that because very few hats can be unfriendly to men or women , but some are definitely looking better on a man or on a woman, you know what I mean!

Among the projects of this year I want to finished the garterlac scarf, I want to take a class on Top Down Sweater, Toe up socks, I want to make an afghan Favorites to be made is "The Great American Aran Afghan"or and "Tree of Life Afghan" , a top down sweater, a cardigan and of course more hats, maybe even some more scarves! There are some intriguing Crochet Patterns on site, but most likely I will be making more Crochet Hat Patterns. There are two Works In progress that You are going to love when they get done. So I hope that you will indulge me in taking the journey with me and my crafts for a wonderful year or Beautiful Yarn, Beautiful Patterns and Beautiful People. Thanks for stopping by!

The Limerick Moss Cap Free Pattern ©

© Crafty Andy 2008 For personal Use Only, not for Resale If you like to use the pattern just give me credit, lol!. You may make as many as you like for charity and for gifts! This pattern is mainly for men, but may be used as a woman's cap. Avaliable as PDF Download at Ravelry!

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It is a moss stitch variation,

what a clever combination,

even in the band

Easy on your hand

No need for vacillation!

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Limerick Moss Cap! Crafty Andy 2008©

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Materials: 1 Skein of Malabrigo Kettle Dyed Pure Merino Wool, 216 yards or 200 meters.

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Needle Size : Size Size 8 US = 5 mm Straight Needles , 2 pairs of Size 8 Circulars 16 inch cable each or DPN as well.

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Darning Needle
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Gauge for me 12 rows = 3 inches & 30 Stitches = 5 inches

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Provisionally Cast on of 23 stitches or multiples of 2 stitches plus 1, on straight size 8 US needles.

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Main Pattern
Row 1 & 3 (RS) Knit
Row 2 P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end
Row 4 K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end

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Continue Rows 1 – 4 for about 20 to 21 inches, then remove provisional cast on. Using the Kitchener’s Stitch assemble the band without twisting it, you now have a circular band. You may choose to weave the ends or allow them to be inside the fold that will be created. Fold band in half (wrong sides Together) and pick up 117 stitches through both edges dividing the work equally on two or more needles. Whatever side you Pick the stitches out of is the Right side. Remember that you may have more or less stitches depending on your gauge or hat size.
Continue Pattern until Cap measures 5 to 6 inches from bottom. Before you decrease choose what you want the crown to look like? Is it 5, 6, 7, 8 partitions with decreases? You need to prepare your hat. I had 117 stitches so I increased 3 to a total of 120 then I decreased accordingly.

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Crown decrease for 10 partitions
Row 1 Knit 10, K2 Tog all around
Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,14,16,18 and all even rows Knit all stitches
Row 3 Knit 9, K2 Tog all around Row 5 Knit 8, K2 Tog all around
Row 7 Knit 7, K2 Tog all around Row 9 Knit 6, K2 Tog all around
Row 11 Knit 5, K2 Tog all around Row 13 Knit 4, K2 Tog all around
Row 15 Knit 3, K2 Tog all around Row 16 Knit 2, K2 Tog all around
Row 17 Knit 1, K2 Tog all around

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After Row 18 is done make sure you have even numbers of stitches on each needle and join with Kitchener’s Stitch, weave in the ends. You are done knitting! You can now block your hat! Protected under United Federation of Planets © and the Gods of Kobol.

Please let me know of any errors!

Garter Stitch Baby Bath Wrap Free Pattern ©

Available as a PDF on Ravelry.com, you will need Acrobat Reader 9 which is Free. The Copyright of this pattern is that you give me Credit for my work . The pattern may not be reproduced for commercial use without my permission. If you want to use it in a KAL please ask for permission.
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The following video link will help you with the I-Cord Bind off and the Applied I-cord edging. Just follow this VIDEO LINK .
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Crafty Andy 2008©
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YO = Yarn Over
PSSO = Pass slip stitch over the previous
K2 tog = Knit two stitches together
K3 tog = Knit three stitches together
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A double Decrease is a combination of k2 tog , followed by a PSSO
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Materials: about 370 yards Lion Brand Cotton (1 lb Cone is perfect)
Needles : 10.5 US or 6.5 mm
9.5 US or 5.5 mm (for (I-Cord if desired)
Blunt Needle: Weave the ends just Two!
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Little Stitch markers/holders 20 of them.
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This pattern is easy and fast, you do not finish off the work or bind off until the end, well almost, because when you bind off in I-Cord Form the head cover or feet cover flap, you will actually be working on the pattern.
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First Part of 4
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Cast On five stitches
Row 1 knit 2 stitches YO, knit to the end.
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Row 2 Repeat Row 1 until you have 100 stitches, or the stitches that you desire it to be wide this may depend on your gauge.
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Once you have reached the amount of stitches that you want you will go to the second part of the pattern.
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Second Part of 4
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Let's say you are at 100 stitches now you will start to :
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Row 1 Knit 2 stitches, YO, then Slip a Stitch, K2 tog, PSSO, (This is your double Decrease) knit until end.
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Row 2 Repeat Row 1 and keep on double decreasing until you have 5 or 7 stitches left.
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When you have 5 or 7 stitches mark that area as you will be folding over the wrap on this area to create a pouch.
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Third Part of 4
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Row 1 knit 2 stitches YO, knit to the end.
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Row 2 Repeat Row 1 until you have 50 stitches, or the stitches that you desire it to be wide this may depend on your gauge. This will be the Flap that will become the head or feet cover of this bath wrap.
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Once you are done with this part you may fold it and mark the ends of it on the wrap
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Fourth Part of 4
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Once you have let say the stitches (50 in this instance) that you determined to make the flap of, You will slip one stitch to one needle, then you will proceed to cast on (with a backward loop or the method that you prefer) 3 ,4 or 5 stitches. You will now begin your I-Cord Bind-Off of the flap until you reach the end of the flap. (Use Smaller Needles if you like)
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When you are dealing with garter stitch you have to be consistent in the way you pick up stitches on the edge of the piece. Remembering that there is a stitch to pick up for every two rows of garter stitch. You should not pick up one stitch per Row.
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You will then continue on the body of the wrap, going around ,being mindful of the corners and remembering to make two or three extra I-Cord Stitches so that it curves. You will need to I-Cord Across the Top as well. Remember how your I-Cord Looks as you Join to the Body of the Baby Wrap.
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When you are joining the flap or pouch you will have two edges to bring together with the I-Cord Bind-Off Finish. so when you are doing your I-Cord on the Body with these two edges, you will be picking up a stitch from each edge and the last I-Cord Stitch and you will be doing a K3 tog all around until the end. Then Bind Off as you will normally do being careful to match the I-Cord. Once your are done Binding off the flap you are actually making an I-Cord Border on the wrap that complements your bind-off. Finish off, cut yarn and Weave in the ends, there should only be Two ends to weave in.

Have Fun.

Any questions or comments feel free to contact me.

Counting My Stash

No I have not disappeared yet, and survived the Earth Tremor we just had. I have been counting my stash for the Ravelry and so far I have about 200 to 300 skeins of yarn and about 100 Types (color blends). So I am about 2/3 done counting my stash and then I will be inventorying my needles and hooks. Thanks for stopping by. Tomorrow I will definitely have a fun video with a Happy Halloween Message lol! Stay tuned.

Welcome to Ravelry

Well my friends I made it to Ravelry, http://ravelry.com/ my nickname is CraftyAndy! Thanks for allowing me in this fun site. I have not been able to explore the site to the fullest, but I am getting my stash organized, lol! It will be one of the greatest sites in the internet for Fiber Freaks and Enthusiasts, go and check it out. Thanks for stopping by!