Messy Bun Hats for All

First of all I want to apologize for neglecting my blog. I am not sure if you know, but I am building a cob house. It is a natural home and you can see pics of its progress at Pam's Cob House on facebook.  While building I have had no time to think about blogging.

Winter has struck here with a vengence and no more building until spring.


This post was originally written last fall, 2917, lol, but I really wanted to share my process here with you.


So on to the messy bun hats saga.

While on facebook I came across my first image of a messy bun hat and thought I would like to have a try with that. I checked out several patterns, but didn't like the rib on some of them, and came up with my own design, which is similar in some ways to other hats, but feels my own.

First of all I did the simple SC finish.

Then I decided I preferred it with the fpdc, bpdc ribbing as it is so sumptuous and squishy.

I was crocheting like a thing possessed filling my Christmas orders and could not believe how popular these hats are.

I also designed a chunky verion.

I finally decided to write up the Chunky Messy Bun Hat pattern and make it a two in one pattern, which I uploaded my  to my Etsy Shop.

There is also my Sweet and Simple Messy Bun hat pattern as well. It is made with a worsted weight (4) yarn.

Good luck with your crochet project and join me on facebook if you like.We are building a loving crochet community on my Facebook group, Carroway Crochet Group, and you will find a link to it on my business page. :-)

Mayne Island Chunky Infinity Scarf Pattern (Two patterns in One)

Yesterday I was busy writing out my first ever crochet pattern. It was a big learning curve as I had to calculate how many yards of yarn were needed, the gauge etc. Also writing things out so they are clear to strangers is also a challenge.
After writing it out I then did a test scarf and corrected any unclear instructions.
I decided to do two patterns for this scarf, one that was crocheted 'in the round' and one that was crocheted flat and then sewn together at the ends to create the infinity scarf.  I wanted to add instructions on how to sew crochet together invisibly. I found the perfect video demonstrating the mattress stitch to link to.
I uploaded my new pattern to my etsy store and I am very excited to be offering patterns to my customers. You can see the listing for my Mayne Island Chunky Infinity Scarf here.

Mayne Island Chunky Infinity Scarf Pattern

Then today I thought I would upload it to Craftsy and I am thrilled to announce it is also available online at  Craftsy. So you can head on over there and see it. Click here for the listing.

This is a whole new world for me and I am happy to celebrate my first pattern with you here. :-)
Here it is just hanging loosely and not wrapped twice around.