After making the Chrissy Neck Warmer, I still had 2/3 of the pack of yarn left. It seemed the perfect opportunity to make a matching hat. The Chrissy Hat works perfectly with the Neck Warmer or on it's own. It features post stitch ribbing and a slip stitch top with beaded chains as an accent. Size: Adult woman Yarn: Fiber Optic Yarns: Foot Notes Paintbox Gradient, fingering weight, 450 yds: Black-Red-Yellow 0814 - 270 yds used or 9 mini-skeins Hook: US-F/5, 3.75mm Small steel hook for adding beads (size 12 used for sample) Gauge: 28 sts x 14 rows = 4” [10 cm] in post st rib Other supplies: yarn needle 40 beads - size 6/0

The So What? Sweater was specifically designed to encourage crocheters to create their first garment. The fun cabled design, made with post stitches, keeps it interesting and looking unique, whilst the construction stays simple (with minimal sewing and no shaping). This project is all about building your confidence with crocheting clothes and just giving it a go! Made with chunky yarn, it works up pretty quickly and the oversize fit means it's very forgiving if you're new to working with gauge.

This fun and quick crochet pattern creates a little cowboy hat, complete with ear holes, designed to fit your smaller four legged friends.

It requires only a small amount of yarn, making it an excellent remnant buster. The hats were designed to fit most average sized adult cats and extra small dog breeds, such as Chihuahuas.

The Hopeful Butterfly Hat was designed for the Crochet Cancer Challenge and can easily be customized to represent any cause by changing the color to match any awareness ribbon. This hat is made with 3 stripes because the Thyroid Cancer Awareness Ribbon is Purple, Teal, and Pink. I also chose to add butterflies for dual purpose: 1) the thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland at the front of your neck, so the butterflies represent the thyroid and 2) butterflies are the symbol of hope, endurance, transformation, and new beginnings.

The holidays are always a time when I do a little extra for the ones I love. Because what's a holiday without your loved ones? If you're looking for a way to show you care, the custom beanies make a thoughtful gift for the whole family this season. They're affordable and unisex so you can make them for everyone! I made mine in colors that look great on everyone too: cream and navy. I made the adult size in the rich blue with white trim and a white pom pom. Then, to switch things up a little I made the children's size (which typically fits 2-4yrs) in a cream with navy trim.

This free baby owl hat crochet pattern features sizes Newborn through 1-2 Years. It's a simple project to work up with super cute results, making it an excellent baby shower gift or something quick to work up for cold winter months. This pattern calls for bulky (5) weight yarn and size 6.0mm (J) crochet hook (or use whatever size is needed to achieve gauge). Sizes included are Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, and 1-3 Years.

Mimic the look of the mistake rib knitting stitching pattern by combining stitches of different heights and working in the back loop with this free crochet hat pattern. When crocheted with wool, the Faux Mistake Rib Easy Crochet Hat can accommodate a range of free hat pattern sizes. This warm and wonderful hat pattern makes a charming cap and will do its best to fight off the cold this winter. You could easily create this crocheted hat pattern in a variety of colors. The thick, cute, and universal look makes it an easy hat pattern to make for the whole family. If you wanted to spice this hat up a bit, you could add a crocheted flower to the brim or even sew on a patch from your favorite sports team.

This beginner friendly hat is made completely with single crochet stitches! With just one skein of yarn you can create this fashionable slouch hat, perfect for gift giving this holiday season or any time of year. A picture tutorial as well as a pattern will guide you through making the hat. If you know how to crochet in the round and work single crochet stitches, this will be a breeze. A great "go to" pattern for charities, gifts or for yourself!

Cooler temperatures are here you can quickly whip up an adorable Caron cupcakes crochet hat for your kid in one afternoon. One skein of yarn is all you will need! Last week, the kids were home from school and I thought I would take a break from my afghan project and crochet their hats quickly. For this Caron cupcakes crochet hat I used a self striping yarn, these yarns are so popular these days and I was excited to play with mine.