4th of July Beanies

Fourth of July is coming up soon, so I've been getting ready! I've recently made 2 sets....

 (Look at my post Diaper Cover Patterns for more about my diaper covers)

Beanies

I bought a 100 pack of stars buttons at Hancock's and went to work! This is my favorite of the sets, and I just used my General Beanie Pattern again with some modifications. Then topped it off with sewing some of the white star buttons to the Navy top of the beanie. Here are the modifications to the pattern to make them look like this....

(I always turn my beanies inside out after completing, to use that side as the “right side”, because I feel it always comes out looking better on that side)

***Note on my beanie patterns: I've realized that I had learned the DC stitch wrong, so my beanie pattern was done to the scale of my wrong stitch instead (which is really a long-DC stitch). So, you might want to do long-DC stitches, OR add a row or two to the bottom of the beanie. Also, my "Chain 2" NEVER counts as a DC in any of my patterns.***

(Every pattern that I currently have available to download is in Word format and is downloadable on my Scribd. If I do not have a pattern there, then I do not have a downloadable version of it. Please do not e-mail me with requests of patterns, as I most likely will not even check my e-mail. I apologize for this but I have a full-time job now and no longer keep up with the pattern requests. Thanks, and here is the link to my Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/ashley_holden_14)

Stitch Abbreviations:

CH= Chain

SC= Single Crochet

DC= Double Crochet

SL ST= Slip Stitch

ST= Stitch(es)

You will need size 4 Worsted weight yarn in Red, White, & Blue (I used I Love This Yarn in Red, Navy, & White). I usually use the size H hook on everything, but I also work my stitches pretty tightly. (Just remember that changes hook changes the size of your work)

Make sure you start with the Blue color, then change colors on the Striped Beanie where directed and add star-shaped buttons. If doing the Star Beanie, then just do the whole beanie in Blue without changing any colors and add the star appliques (shown on bottom).

0-3 Months
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2

Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10 (Start Row 5 in White, then alternate each of these rows between Red and White): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) 
Finish off and weave in all ends.

3-6 Months
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11 (Start Row 6 in White, then alternate each of these rows between Red and White): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Finish off and weave in all ends.

6-9 Months
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7-12: (Start Row 7 in White, then alternate each of these rows between Red and White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Finish off and weave in all ends.

9-12 Months
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-13 (Start Row 8 in White, then alternate each of these rows between Red and White): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Finish off and weave in all ends.

Toddler (appx. ages 12 month–3 years)
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-12 (Start Row 9 in White, then alternate each of these rows between Red and White): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Finish off and weave in all ends.

Preschooler (appx. ages 3-7)
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-14 (Start Row 9 in White, then alternate each of these rows between Red and White): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)

Finish off and weave in all ends.

Child (appx. ages 8-12)
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: (DC in first 14, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-14 (Start Row 10 in White, then alternate each of these rows between Red and White): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Finish off and weave in all ends.

Teen/Adult (appx. ages 13 & Up)
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: (DC in first 14, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: (DC in first 15, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-14 (Start Row 11 in White, then alternate each of these rows between Red and White): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Finish off and weave in all ends.

Tiny Star Applique (I originally got from here.)

Size I hook
Approximate size: 1″ across
Round 1: Chain 2, 5 SC in second chain from hook; join with sl st to first SC
Round 2: (Chain 3, slip st in second chain from hook, SC in next chain, slip st in next SC on round 1) repeat around the round (to make the 5 points). 
Finish off and weave in ends.

******Credit is given where due, I don't claim any patterns to be mine that are not. If you use this pattern please link back to Butterfly’s Creations, please do not claim patterns as your own that are not yours. I also ask that you do not repost my pattern, it takes quite a bit of time to count everything out and type these up so please give credit where it's due. *****

Superhero Afghan: Superman (Block 2)

(UPDATE 11/2015: I am no longer working on this project because I was not happy with the method of using SC. I do not plan on starting it back up either. There are multiple grids like this if you click the link given in the first paragraph, all I was doing was transcribing it down into a written pattern. There are no downloadable versions of this patterns.)

I recently discovered a page with superhero logos already made into grids. I'm guessing it was originally for cross stitch, but I saw an opportunity to make it into an afghan for my son using entirely sc stitches. This is my second block: Superman!

Here is what the grid looked like (it's 50 x 50):

Since you change colors so much, you end up with a ton of end to weave in, if you want to be able to see the same pattern on both sides. If you don't care whether it's reversible, then I would suggest trying to carry over all strings on one side and then lining that side with a backing fabric (like fleece) to cover it up.

Since mine was a personal project, I didn't mind having to take extra time to weave every end in; I wanted it to be perfect no matter how long that took. It's just something you'll have to have tons of patience for. I would do about 10 rows and then weave in the ends of the first 5 rows, and stop every 5 rows after that to weave in the previous 5 rows. I did it that way so that my most recently worked rows would stay tight and not unravel.

This is what it looks like with even just a few rows of ends not weaved in, to give you an idea of what it would be like:

(One side:)

 (the Other side:)

And, this is my finished block, which is about 12" x 12" and is close to 2,760 stitches with tons of ends to weave in:

The outline part (the Grey) is hard to shape because of them mostly being single crochet stitches, but I used the ends that I had to weave in to try to shape it better (this takes quite some time, but is worth it). If you don't want to deal with the outline, I would suggest replacing it with the Yellow & the Red in the proper places.

I made a general pattern, so that I wouldn't have to keep up with the blocks on the picture. I will post below, but I do ask that if you use in any way you give me credit where it is due. I spent quite a bit of time mapping this out. Thank you!

Superman Block
I used size 4 worsted yarn in Colonial Blue, Silver Heather (the grey), Cherry Red, & Bright Yellow; and a size H hook (use different hook for a smaller/bigger block size)

Chain 51
Row 1: Starting in second chain from hook, 50 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 2: 50 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 3: 24 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 25 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 4: 24 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 23 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 5: 22 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 23 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 6: 22 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 21 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 7: 20 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 7 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 21 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 8: 20 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 9 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 19 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 9: 19 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 9 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 20 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 10: 19 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 18 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 11: 17 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 18 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 12: 18 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 17 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 13: 16 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 17 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 14: 16 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 15 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 15: 15 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 16 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 16: 15 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 7 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 14 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 17: 14 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 10 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 15 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 18: 14 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 15 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 13 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 19: 12 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 23 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 13 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 20: 13 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 23 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 12 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 21: 11 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 25 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 12 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 22: 12 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 12 sc in red, 8 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 11 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 23: 10 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 2 sc in grey, 7 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 6 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 11 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 24: 10 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 3 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 10 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 9 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 25: 9 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 11 sc in yellow, 5 sc in grey, 2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 10 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 26: 9 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 17 sc in yellow, 2 sc in grey, 6 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 8 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 27: 7 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 8 sc in red, 4 sc in grey, 15 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 8 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 28: 8 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in yellow, 11 sc in grey, 11 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 7 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 29: 6 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 18 sc in red, 5 sc in grey, 2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 7 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 30: 7 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 4 sc in grey, 23 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 6 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 31: 5 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 31 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 6 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 32: 5 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 32 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 33: 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in yellow, 2 sc in grey, 26 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 34: 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 2 sc in grey, 24 sc in red, 2 sc in grey, 6 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 35: 2 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 9 sc in yellow, 6 sc in grey, 18 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 36: 3 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 9 sc in red, 9 sc in grey, 15 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 37: 2 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in yellow, 7 sc in grey, 14 sc in yellow, 2 sc in grey, 7 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 38: 3 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 16 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 39: 2 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 2 sc in grey, 15 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 40: 3 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 15 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 6 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 41: 3 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 6 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 15 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 42: 5 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 13 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 2 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 2 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 43: 5 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 2 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 12 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 6 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 44: 7 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 2 sc in grey, 9 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in grey, 7 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 6 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 45: 7 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 6 sc in red, 3 sc in grey, 4 sc in red, 9 sc in grey, 5 sc in red, 3 sc in grey, 3 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 8 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 46: 9 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 31 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 8 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 47: 9 sc in blue, 1 sc in grey, 29 sc in red, 1 sc in grey, 10 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Row 48: 11 sc in blue, 29 sc in grey, 10 sc in blue, chain 1, turn
Rows 49-50: 50 sc in blue, chain 1, turn


And, I plan on doing a twin size afghan, so there will be more blocks to come (Captain America is next!) and I will post when I get each one done. So, slowly, but surely!

Try my other posts about these Superhero Blocks:
Superhero Afghan: Batman (Block 1)
Captain America (Block 3)........COMING SOON!!!
Green Lantern (Block 4)........COMING SOON!!!
Flash (Block 5)........COMING SOON!!!
Fantastic 4 (Block 6)........COMING SOON!!!
Wonder Woman (Block 7)........COMING SOON!!!
DC Comics Logo (Block 8)........COMING SOON!!!
Marvel Comics Logo (Block 9)........COMING SOON!!!
Hulk (Block 10)........COMING SOON!!!
Spiderman (Block 11)........COMING SOON!!!
Avengers (Block 12)........COMING SOON!!!
Doctor Who (Block 13)........COMING SOON!!!
Transformers (Block 14)........COMING SOON!!!

If I made a mistake in the pattern, or you need help figuring something out then comment below and I will try to help. Enjoy!


***** If you use this pattern please link back to Butterfly’s Creations, please do not claim patterns as your own that are not yours. I also ask that you do not repost my pattern, it takes quite a bit of time to count everything out and type these up so please give credit where due. *****

Loafers (with Appliques)

I've been getting into making booties a lot lately and found pattern for loafers and thought they were cute! So, of course, I made them...I found the pattern originally here... but, as always, I have edited it to make it a little better. Enjoy!

Loafers
Used worsted yarn in White & Black
Used G size hook
Approximate size: 9-12 months

Sole
(use white)
Chain 13
Round 1: SC in second chain from hook and in next 10, 3 SC in last, opposite side of stitches: SC in next 10, 2 SC in last, join with sl st in first SC
Round 2: Chain 1, SC in same as joining, SC in next 10, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next 10, 2 SC in next 2, join
Round 3: Chain 1, SC in same as joining and in next, SC in next 9, HDC in next 2, 2 SC in next 5, HDC in next 2, SC in next 9, 2 SC in next 2, SC in next 3, join
Round 4: Chain 1, SC in same as joining, 2 SC in next 2, SC in next 11,HDC in next 3, (2 HDC in next, HDC in next 3) twice, SC in next 13, 2 SC in next 2, SC in next 3, join
Round 5: Chain 2, (working in back loops only:) HDC in each stitch around, join round and fasten off.

Side Piece
(use black & start at center on heel)
Round 1: Chain 1, (working in back loops only:) SC in each around, join
Rounds 2-3: Chain 1, SC in each around, join round and fasten off

Ankle Piece
(use black)
Row 1: Skip 33 stitches after where you last finished off, chain 1, SC in same stitch, HDC in next 28, SC in next, chain 1, turn
Row 2: Decrease across first 2 stitches, Sc in next 7, (decrease) twice, SC in next 4, (decrease) twice, SC in next 7, decrease, fasten off

Toe Piece
(use black)
Chain 2
Round 1: 6 SC in second chain from hook, join
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 SC in next 6, join
Round 3: Chain 1, (2 SC in next, SC in next) 6 times, join
Round 4: Chain 1, (2 SC in next, SC in next 2) 6 times, join
Row 5: Chain 1, SC in next 8, turn
Row 6: Chain 2, HDC in first 7, 2 HDC in last, fasten off leaving a long end for sewing onto bootie

Finishing
Sew ends of Rows 5-6 of Toe Piece to ends of Rows 1-2 of Ankle piece, then sew the remaining stitches of Toe Piece onto the bootie.

Skull Applique
(use white & F hook)
Chain 4
Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and in next 2, turn
Row 2: Chain 1, 2 SC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next, turn
Rows 3-4: Chain 1, SC in each across, turn
Row 5: Chain 1, skip first stitch and SC in next 2, decrease in next, fasten off leaving a long end for sewing onto bootie
Finishing: With Black, embroider eye socket on skull with french knot stitch. Sew skull onto bootie. Embroider crossbones in white with running stitches and french knots at the ends of each.






I love making boy version AND a girl version of all the things I make, to even things out. So, I made these…

Of, course, you follow the pattern above the same way just replacing the black with pink. And, then I put my Mickey Mouse applique on them!

Mickey Mouse Applique
(originally found here as a coaster pattern, I modified it)
Used size 10 Black crochet thread and size 7 hook

Head
Chain 2
Round 1: 8 SC in 2nd chain from hook, join
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 SC in each around, join
Round 3: Chain 1, (SC in next, 2 SC in next) 7 times, join
Round 4: Chain 1, (SC in next 2, 2 SC in next) 7 times, join. Finish off, leaving long end for sewing onto bootie

Ear (make 2)
Chain 2
Round 1: 8 SC in 2nd chain from hook, join
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 SC in each around, join





******Credit is given where due, I don't claim any patterns to be mine that are not*****

San Antonio Spurs Beanies

I got a custom order for a friend who is a San Antonio Spurs fan, so here is the set I made for her...

(Look at my post Diaper Cover Patterns for more about my diaper covers).

For the beanie, I used my General Hat Pattern with some modifications.....

When finished with beanie, add a stick on or sew on applique S, which you can find at any craft store. But remember that if you iron it on be really careful to check the settings used on your iron (as Acrylic yarn burns), the best bet is to stick it on and then hand sew it on to secure it.

(I always turn my beanies inside out after completing, to use that side as the “right side”, because I feel it always comes out looking better on that side)

***Note on my beanie patterns: I've realized that I had learned the DC stitch wrong, so my beanie pattern was done to the scale of my wrong stitch instead (which is really a long-DC stitch). So, you might want to do long-DC stitches, OR add a row or two to the bottom of the beanie. Also, my "Chain 2" NEVER counts as a DC in any of my patterns.***

(Every pattern that I currently have available to download is in Word format and is downloadable on my Scribd. If I do not have a pattern there, then I do not have a downloadable version of it. Please do not e-mail me with requests of patterns, as I most likely will not even check my e-mail. I apologize for this but I have a full-time job now and no longer keep up with the pattern requests. Thanks, and here is the link to my Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/ashley_holden_14)

Stitch Abbreviations:

CH= Chain

SC= Single Crochet

DC= Double Crochet

SL ST= Slip Stitch

ST= Stitch(es)

You will need size 4 Worsted weight yarn in Black, White, & Grey (I used I Love This Yarn in Black & White, and Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Heather Grey). I usually use the size H hook on everything, but I also work my stitches pretty tightly. (Just remember that changes hook changes the size of your work)

Start each off beanie with the Black and change colors where directed.

0-3 Months
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2

Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Rounds 5-7: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 8: (change to White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 9: (change to Grey) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 10: DC in each around, join, finish off (44 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

3-6 Months
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Rounds 6-8: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 9: (change to White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 10: (change to Grey) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 11: DC in each around, join, finish off (48 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)
 
6-9 Months
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2 (11 DC)
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Rounds 7-9: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 10: (change to White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 11: (change to Grey) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 12: DC in each around, join, finish off (52 DC)

Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

9-12 Months
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Rounds 8-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 11: (change to White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 12: (change to Grey) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 13: DC in each around, join, finish off (56 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)
 

Toddler (appx. ages 12 month – 3 years)
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2

Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 10: (change to White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 11: (change to Grey) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 12: DC in each around, join, finish off (60 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)
 
Preschooler (appx. ages 3-7)
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Rounds 9-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 12: (change to White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 13: (change to Grey) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 14: DC in each around, join, finish off (60 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)
 
Child (appx. ages 8-12)
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: (DC in first 14, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Rounds 10-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 12: (change to White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 13: (change to Grey) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 14: DC in each around, join, finish off (64 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)
 
Teen/Adult (appx. ages 13 & Up)
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: (DC in first 14, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: (DC in first 15, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 12: (change to White) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 13: (change to Grey) DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 14: DC in each around, join, finish off (68 DC) 
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Earflaps
(be sure to pick the right one for your size beanie)

Earflaps for 0-3 Months - Preschooler

Starting at where you finished off your beanie, skip the right amount of stitches for your size beanie and start Earflap 1 in next stitch. Skip 6 stitches for 0-3 Months size, skip 7 for 3-6 Months size, skip 8 for 6-9 Months size, skip 9 for 9-12 Months size, & skip 10 for Toddler/Preschooler sizes.

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here & start Earflap 2) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 9: SC decrease (1 ST)
Finish off. Start on Earflap 2.

Starting at other side of Earflap 1 (where you put your last stitch from Row 1), skip the right amount of stitches and start Earflap 2 in next stitch. Skip 12 stitches for 0-3 Months size, skip 14 for 3-6 Months size, skip 16 for 6-9 Months size, skip 18 for 9-12 Months size, & skip 20 for Toddler/Preschooler sizes.

Earflap 2:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 9: SC decrease (1 ST)
Do NOT Finish off, start your Edging/Border here using the same yarn first


Earflaps for Child - Adult

Starting at where you finished off your beanie, skip the right amount of stitches for your beanie size and start Earflap 1 in next stitch. Skip 10 stitches for Child size, & skip 11 for Teen/Adult size.

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (10 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 9: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here & start Earflap 2) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 11: SC decrease (1 ST)
Finish off. Start on Earflap 2.
Starting at other side of Earflap 1 (where you put your last stitch from Row 1), skip the right amount of stitches and start Earflap 2 in next stitch. Skip 20 stitches for Child size, & skip for 22 Teen/Adult size.

Earflap 2:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (10 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 9: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here.) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 11: SC decrease (1 ST)
Do NOT Finish off, start your Edging/Border here using the same yarn first

Edging/Border

• It's best when you have added earflaps to do a border in that same color of the earflaps first, and then another border in the contrasting color. This will give you a better looking edge, taking care of any weird gaps caused by different size stitches. So, chain 1 (after last stitch from earflap) & then SC around entire beanie in that same color, join to first SC. Then change to the contrasting color (Ishowed below how I do that) & SC around entire beanie again (make sure that if you are doing Regular Ties, that you do them at the points of the earflaps starting immediately after changing colors for second border)

• Changing colors: End your last row by starting an SC into last stitch, but do not pull through loops on hook. So with the color your ending: yarn over, insert hook into last stitch, pull up a loop. Then get your second color: yarn over, pull through both loops on hook, slip stitch to first SC of round. Color change complete! Now, Chain 1 with this new color and continue with your border.

***I TURN MY BEANIES INSIDE OUT AT THIS POINT, OR WHEN I'M DONE BECAUSE I FEEL THE "INSIDE" WHILE YOU'RE WORKING ACTUALLY TURNS OUT LOOKING THE BEST.***

Ties

Braided Ties

• Cut yarn out of desired colors (1-3 colors) in 36" strands (9 total). Fold in half and grab at the loop that forms at the halfway point. Pull that loop through the ch-4 space from last row on Earflap. Open loop up and pull through the strands left (this makes a sort of knot to keep the braid on there and will double your strands, leaving you with 18).
• Divide yarn into three groups, keeping in mind how the colors will come out looking, and braid until desired length. Tie another knot to finish off and cut ends so that only about an inch to an inch and a half hang down. **I usually make the braids about 5 1/2 inches long (from knot to knot) for 0-9 months and almost 9 inches long (from knot to knot) for the bigger sizes**

Regular Ties

• Starting at the end of each earflap, chain 40 (or as long/short as you wish), SC in 4th chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain.
• After doing both ties, attach Tassels or Pom-Poms.

Tassels

• Cut a piece of cardboard 3" square (or use the width of your palm). Wind a strand of yarn around the cardboard approximately 30 times (or however thick you want it) and cut it. 
• Cut a small length of yarn and insert it under all of the strands at the top of the cardboard; pull up tightly and tie securely. Leave the yarn ends long enough to attach the tassel to the beanie. Cut the yarn at the opposite end of the cardboard and then put the cardboard aside. Cut small length of yarn and, 1 inch below the top, wrap it tightly around the tassel twice; tie securely. Trim the ends and attach to beanie.

Pom-Poms

• Cut a piece of cardboard 3" square (or use the width of your palm). Wind a strand of yarn around the cardboard approximately 30 times (or however thick you want it) and cut it. Carefully slide off of your hand or the cardboard, being careful to make sure it keeps the same shape. 
• Cut about 15" length of yarn and place behind at the middle; wrap around and tie securely, making sure it stays at the middle. Leave the yarn ends long enough to attach the pom-pom to the beanie. Cut the yarn at the opposite both ends of the pom-pom to make the edges. Trim the ends, fluff it up, and attach to the beanie.

 









******Credit is given where due, I don't claim any patterns to be mine that are not. If you use this pattern please link back to Butterfly’s Creations, please do not claim patterns as your own that are not yours. I also ask that you do not repost my pattern, it takes quite a bit of time to count everything out and type these up so please give credit where it's due. *****

Dallas Cowboys Beanies

I got a custom order from a Dallas Cowboys fan, so here is the set I made for her and also a separate beanie that I made...

 (Look at my post Diaper Cover Patterns for more about my diaper covers)

For the beanies, I used my General Hat Pattern with some modifications.....

***Note on my beanie patterns: I've realized that I had learned the DC stitch wrong, so my beanie pattern was done to the scale of my wrong stitch instead (which is really a long-DC stitch). So, you might want to do long-DC stitches, OR add a row or two to the bottom of the beanie.***

(Every pattern that I currently have available to download is in Word format and is downloadable on my Scribd. If I do not have a pattern there, then I do not have a downloadable version of it. Please do not e-mail me with requests of patterns, as I most likely will not even check my e-mail. I apologize for this but I have a full-time job now and no longer keep up with the pattern requests. Thanks, and here is the link to my Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/ashley_holden_14)

Stitch Abbreviations:

CH= Chain

SC= Single Crochet

DC= Double Crochet

SL ST= Slip Stitch

ST= Stitch(es)
TR= Treble Crochet

(I used worsted yarn in Dark Navy, White, & Heather Grey; and size H hook)

Start each beanie off with the Navy and change colors where directed.

0-3 Months
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2

Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: DC in each around, join, chain 1 (44 DC)
Round 7: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (44 SC)
Round 8: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (44 SC)
Round 9: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (44 SC)
Round 10: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (44 SC)
Round 11: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (44 SC)
Round 12: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (44 SC)
Round 13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

3-6 Months
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 7: DC in each around, join, chain 1 (48 DC)
Round 8: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (48 SC)
Round 9: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (48 SC)
Round 10: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (48 SC)
Round 11: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (48 SC)
Round 12: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (48 SC)
Round 13: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (48 SC)
Round 14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

6-9 Months
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2 (11 DC)
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 8: DC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 DC)
Round 9: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 SC)
Round 10: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 SC)
Round 11: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 SC)
Round 12: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 SC)
Round 13: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 SC)
Round 14: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (52 SC)
Round 15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

9-12 Months
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC))
Round 8: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 9: DC in each around, join, chain 1 (56 DC)
Round 10: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (56 SC)
Round 11: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (56 SC)
Round 12: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (56 SC)
Round 13: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (56 SC)
Round 14: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (56 SC)
Round 15: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (56 SC)
Round 16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Toddler (appx. ages 12 month–3 years)
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 10: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 11: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 12: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 13: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 14: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Preschooler (appx. ages 3-7)
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 10: DC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 DC)
Round 11: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 12: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 13: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 14: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 15: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 16: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 17: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Child (appx. ages 8-12)
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: (DC in first 14, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)

Round 10: DC in each around, join, chain 1 (64 DC)
Round 11: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 12: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 13: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 14: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 15: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 16: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (64 SC)
Round 17: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Teen/Adult (appx. ages 13 & Up)
CH 6, join to form ring, CH 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: (DC in first 14, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: (DC in first 15, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (68 SC)
Round 12: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (68 SC)
Round 13: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (68 SC)
Round 14: (change to White) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (68 SC)
Round 15: (change to Grey) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (68 SC)
Round 16: (change to Navy) SC in each around, join, chain 1 (68 SC)
Round 17: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Earflaps
(be sure to pick the right one for your size beanie)

Earflaps for 0-3 Months - Preschooler

Starting at where you finished off your beanie, skip the right amount of stitches for your size beanie and start Earflap 1 in next stitch. Skip 6 stitches for 0-3 Months size, skip 7 for 3-6 Months size, skip 8 for 6-9 Months size, skip 9 for 9-12 Months size, & skip 10 for Toddler/Preschooler sizes.

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here & start Earflap 2) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 9: SC decrease (1 ST)
Finish off. Start on Earflap 2.

Starting at other side of Earflap 1 (where you put your last stitch from Row 1), skip the right amount of stitches and start Earflap 2 in next stitch. Skip 12 stitches for 0-3 Months size, skip 14 for 3-6 Months size, skip 16 for 6-9 Months size, skip 18 for 9-12 Months size, & skip 20 for Toddler/Preschooler sizes.

Earflap 2:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 9: SC decrease (1 ST)
Do NOT Finish off, start your Edging/Border here using the same yarn first


Earflaps for Child - Adult

Starting at where you finished off your beanie, skip the right amount of stitches for your beanie size and start Earflap 1 in next stitch. Skip 10 stitches for Child size, & skip 11 for Teen/Adult size.

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (10 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 9: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here & start Earflap 2) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 11: SC decrease (1 ST)
Finish off. Start on Earflap 2.
Starting at other side of Earflap 1 (where you put your last stitch from Row 1), skip the right amount of stitches and start Earflap 2 in next stitch. Skip 20 stitches for Child size, & skip for 22 Teen/Adult size.

Earflap 2:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (10 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 9: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here.) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 11: SC decrease (1 ST)
Do NOT Finish off, start your Edging/Border here using the same yarn first

Edging/Border

• It's best when you have added earflaps to do a border in that same color of the earflaps first, and then another border in the contrasting color. This will give you a better looking edge, taking care of any weird gaps caused by different size stitches. So, chain 1 (after last stitch from earflap) & then SC around entire beanie in that same color, join to first SC. Then change to the contrasting color (Ishowed below how I do that) & SC around entire beanie again (make sure that if you are doing Regular Ties, that you do them at the points of the earflaps starting immediately after changing colors for second border)

• Changing colors: End your last row by starting an SC into last stitch, but do not pull through loops on hook. So with the color your ending: yarn over, insert hook into last stitch, pull up a loop. Then get your second color: yarn over, pull through both loops on hook, slip stitch to first SC of round. Color change complete! Now, Chain 1 with this new color and continue with your border.

***I TURN MY BEANIES INSIDE OUT AT THIS POINT, OR WHEN I'M DONE BECAUSE I FEEL THE "INSIDE" WHILE YOU'RE WORKING ACTUALLY TURNS OUT LOOKING THE BEST.***

Ties

Braided Ties

• Cut yarn out of desired colors (1-3 colors) in 36" strands (9 total). Fold in half and grab at the loop that forms at the halfway point. Pull that loop through the ch-4 space from last row on Earflap. Open loop up and pull through the strands left (this makes a sort of knot to keep the braid on there and will double your strands, leaving you with 18).
• Divide yarn into three groups, keeping in mind how the colors will come out looking, and braid until desired length. Tie another knot to finish off and cut ends so that only about an inch to an inch and a half hang down. **I usually make the braids about 5 1/2 inches long (from knot to knot) for 0-9 months and almost 9 inches long (from knot to knot) for the bigger sizes**

Regular Ties

• Starting at the end of each earflap, chain 40 (or as long/short as you wish), SC in 4th chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain.
• After doing both ties, attach Tassels or Pom-Poms.

Tassels

• Cut a piece of cardboard 3" square (or use the width of your palm). Wind a strand of yarn around the cardboard approximately 30 times (or however thick you want it) and cut it. 
• Cut a small length of yarn and insert it under all of the strands at the top of the cardboard; pull up tightly and tie securely. Leave the yarn ends long enough to attach the tassel to the beanie. Cut the yarn at the opposite end of the cardboard and then put the cardboard aside. Cut small length of yarn and, 1 inch below the top, wrap it tightly around the tassel twice; tie securely. Trim the ends and attach to beanie.

Pom-Poms

• Cut a piece of cardboard 3" square (or use the width of your palm). Wind a strand of yarn around the cardboard approximately 30 times (or however thick you want it) and cut it. Carefully slide off of your hand or the cardboard, being careful to make sure it keeps the same shape. 
• Cut about 15" length of yarn and place behind at the middle; wrap around and tie securely, making sure it stays at the middle. Leave the yarn ends long enough to attach the pom-pom to the beanie. Cut the yarn at the opposite both ends of the pom-pom to make the edges. Trim the ends, fluff it up, and attach to the beanie.

Applique:

The Gapless Star Applique pattern, I got somewhere from this website (can't find the exact link). It does say "gapless"....however, when I was finished, I had to pull my original end extremely tight to get it to not show a gap too much.

"Gapless" Star Applique (do in White)
Use F Hook
Approximate size: 2" across

Round 1: chain 3, 14 DC in 3rd chain from hook, join
Round 2: SC, *(2 SC, DC, TR, DC, 2 SC) in next stitch, SC decrease, repeat from * 3 more times, (2 SC, DC, TR, DC, 2 SC) in next stitch, sl st in next stitch and finish off, leaving a long end for sewing onto beanie.




******Credit is given where due, I don't claim any patterns to be mine that are not. If you use this pattern please link back to Butterfly’s Creations, please do not claim patterns as your own that are not yours. I also ask that you do not repost my pattern, it takes quite a bit of time to count everything out and type these up so please give credit where it's due. *****