I am crazy busy right now. There is just not enough time to do everything.

I will be leaving for the Knit and Crochet show (AKA ~ Chain Link) tomorrow, and once I am settled in a bit I will start sharing more about it all with you. But for now…crazy busy.

I still have to finish up the top I am wearing on Saturday (this was a victim of my unexpected medical issue that caused me to lose close 2 weeks of prep time at the beginning of the month, between time in the hospital and uselessness due to pain and/or medications).

I have started to get my clothes and such together.

And I have sort of started to pack.

Don’t even get me started on packing for the trip we are supposed to be going on straight from the show. We will instead be coming home for a day or two in between so I can finish getting ready for that one. At least the house is basically on the way from the show to the vacation, so it is not like we will be driving a lot out of the way.

Anyway, I will *hopefully* have the Wednesday Round Ups pre~written and scheduled so they will still happen even when I am out. They will continue with the baby theme for a few more weeks. I also have a pattern for the little fans wrap that should be out in a few days (free on the blog) and 2 more patterns for design competition pieces, which will be out after the winners are announced.

Like I said. Crazy. Busy.

P.S. ~ I forgot to let you know, if you want to join me on my crazy adventures for the next 3 weeks, follow me on Twitter and/or Instagram. I will be doing my best to keep you updated that way, as it is much easier to post to those sites from my phone, and my internet/electricity access will be limited for weeks 2 and 3 of my adventures.

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Star Sun Hat
Crochet Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot

 This sensational sun hat features a star on top to help keep the sun off the most vulnerable part of your head, and a mesh side to keep you cool. The wide brim provides shade to protect your face, and to keep you fashionable! Add on a decoration (like the That 70’s Flower) and the Be A Star Sun Hat is the perfect combination of form and function!

This pattern was made after many requests for an adult version of the Be A Star Child’s Sun Hat.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

YARN:
Tahki Cotton Classic 3 skeins

TECHNIQUES & ABBREVIATIONS USED:
sl st ~ slip stitch
ch ~ chain
hdc ~ half double crochet
hdc2tog ~ half double crochet 2 together
dc ~ double crochet rnd ~ round beg ~ beginning

HOOK:
4/E/3.50mm

SIZE:
Adult (22-23” head)

GAUGE:
19 sts and 13 rows of hdc in a 4” square

NOTIONS:
Brimlock or nylon hat wire
Joiners for brimlock

PATTERN:
Rnd 1: Ch 4 join with a sl st to form a loop, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), 9 hdc in the loop, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 3. (10 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in same st, [2 hdc in next st] 9 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in same st, hdc in next st [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] 9 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 2 sts [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts] 9 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 3 sts [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 3 sts] 9 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (50 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 4 sts [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 4 sts] 9 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (60 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each of next 8 sts, skip 1, ch 2, hdc in next st, skip 1, ch 2, [hdc in each of next 9 sts, skip 1, ch 2, hdc in next st, skip 1, ch 2] 4 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (5 sets of (9 hdc, ch-2, 1 hdc, ch-2))

Rnd 8: Sl st into next hdc, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each of next 7 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] twice, {skip next hdc, hdc in each of next 8 sts, [ch 2, hdc in ch-2 sp] twice, ch-2} 4 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (5 sets of (8 hdc, ch-2, [1 hdc, ch-2] twice))

Rnd 9: Sl st into next hdc, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each of next 6 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 3 times, {skip next hdc, hdc in each of next 7 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 3 times} 4 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (5 sets of (7 hdc, ch-2, [1 hdc, ch 2] 3 times))

Rnd 10: Sl st into next hdc, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each of next 5 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 4 times, {skip next hdc, hdc in each of next 6 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 4 times} 4 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (5 sets of (6 hdc, ch-2, [1 hdc, ch 2] 4 times))

Rnd 11: Sl st into next hdc, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each of next 4 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 5 times, {skip next hdc, hdc in each of next 5 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 5 times} 4 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (5 sets of (5 hdc, ch-2, [1 hdc, ch 2] 5 times))

Rnd 12: Sl st into next hdc, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 6 times, {skip next hdc, hdc in each of next 4 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 6 times} 4 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (5 sets of (4 hdc, ch-2, [1 hdc, ch 2] 6 times))

Rnd 13: Sl st into next hdc, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 7 times, {skip next hdc, hdc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 7 times} 4 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (5 sets of (3 hdc, ch-2, [1 hdc, ch 2] 7 times))

Rnd 14: Sl st into next hdc, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in next st, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 8 times, {skip next hdc, hdc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 8 times} 4 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 2. (5 sets of (2 hdc, ch-2, [1 hdc, ch 2] 8 times))

Rnd 15: Sl st into next hdc, ch 4 (counts as first hdc, ch 2), [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 9 times, {skip next hdc, hdc in next sts, ch 2, [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 9 times} 4 times, join with a sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch 4. (50 sets of (1 hdc, ch 2))

Rnd 16 ~ 18: Sl st into next ch-2 sp, ch 4 (counts as first hdc, ch 2), [hdc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 49 times, join with a sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch 4. (50 sets of (hdc, ch-2))

*for a shallower (shorter) hat top, omit round 18, or rounds 17 and 18.

Change Color

Rnd 19: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 2 sc in each ch-2 space around, join with a sl st to top of beg sc. (100 sc)

Rnd 20: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to top of beg sc. (100 sc)

Change Color

Rnd 21 & 22: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc) hdc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip 1, [hdc in each of next 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1] 19 times, join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch 2. (20 sets of (4 hdc, ch-1))

Change Color

Rnd 23 & 24: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in each st around, join with a sl st to top of beg sc. (100 sc)

Change Color

Rnd 25: Ch 5 (counts as first tc, ch 1), tc in same st, [skip 1, (tc, ch 1, tc) in next st] around until 1 st remains, join with a sl st to the 4th ch of the beginning ch 5. (50 sets of (tc, ch-1, tc))

Rnd 26: Sl st in the first ch-1 space, ch 5 (counts as first tc, ch 1), tc in same sp, [(tc, ch 1, tc) in the next ch-1 sp] around, join with a sl st to the 4th ch of the beginning ch 5. (50 sets of (tc, ch-1, tc))

Rnd 27: Sl st in the first ch-1 space, ch 5 (counts as first tc, ch 1), (tc, ch 1, tc) in same sp,* [(tc, ch 1, tc) in the next ch-1 sp] 4 times, (tc, ch 1, tc, ch 1, tc) in the next ch-1 sp, repeat from * 3 more times, [(tc, ch 1, tc) in the next ch-1 sp] 4 times, join with a sl st to the 4th ch of the beginning ch 5. (60 ch-1 spaces))

Rnd 28: Sl st in the first ch-1 space, ch 5 (counts as first tc, ch 1), tc in same sp, [(tc, ch 1, tc) in the next ch-1 sp] around, join with a sl st to the 4th ch of the beginning ch 5. (60 sets of (tc, ch-1, tc))

Change Color

Rnd 29: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 3 sc in each ch-1 space around, join with a sl st to beg sc. (180 sc)

Rnd 30: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and each st around, join with a sl st to top of beginning dc. (180 dc)

Rnd 31: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, [dc in each of the next 17 sts, 2 dc in the next st] 9 times, dc in each of the next 17 sts, join with a sl st to top of beginning dc. (190 dc)

Rnd 32: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st [dc in each of the next 18 sts, 2 dc in the next st] 9 times, dc in each of the next 9 sts, join with a sl st to top of beginning dc. (200 dc)

Change Color

Rnd 33: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to beg sc. (200 sc) Cut a piece of brimlock that is 44” long. Join it into a circle.

Rnd 34: Working over the brimlock circle, sc in each sc all the way around, join with a sl st to first sc, fasten off. (200 sc) Weave in all ends.

Make 2 chains or braids that are 60” long each.

Fold them in half and weave one through each set of eyelets in the hat band.

Tie all the ends together in a bow, so the hat is just tight to your head. This will keep the hat on in the wind, and also adds a nice detail.

*optional: tie the chains in a knot and cut off the excess, then sew on a flower or some other embellishment over the knot for a little more flair.

Give or wear and enjoy! To find a printer friendly version of this pattern (text only, in black, no photos) click here. This will bring you to the listing for this pattern on Craftsy, where you can also find printer friendly versions of all my free patterns, and where you can purchase my sale patterns.

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In honor of the large number of my friends having babies right now, the next 4 weeks of Round Ups will be baby themed. I will do my best to make each one a mix of knit and crochet, free and paid. This first round up will be baby blankets and booties!

Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something that each designer has to say about them.

1) Bunny Lovey ~ Free Crochet Pattern by The Stitchin’ Mommy
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been working on a few new items for my shop and also trying to de-stash some of my yarn. I’ve been able to donate a ton of yarn that I felt that I wouldn’t use to two charities that are really in need of yarn. I’ve been crocheting up a storm and I’ve been writing everything down but now I finally have a chance to post one of the projects I’ve been working on…this adorable bunny lovey.

2) DC Blankies ~ Free Crochet Pattern from mainlycrochet.com
This is one of the free patterns offered from mainlycrochet.com, but there are quite a few wonderful baby patterns (and many other types of patterns as well) with a subscription to mainlycrochet.com, including several of mine which will be added to the site in the not to distant future.
Here are pictures of some of the baby patterns included in the subscription.

3) cozy tosies ~ Knit Pattern by Heidi Yates
Simple, easy to read knit pattern with lots of pictures. Can be made with novelty or regular yarns to fit newborns. These are always the hit of baby showers! People just love them on teeny feet.

4) Honey Sweet Baby Blanket ~ Free Tunisian Crochet pattern by Kim Guzman

5) Sock Monkey Baby Booties ~ Free Crochet Pattern by Cre8tion Crochet
These adorable sock monkey baby booties are quick and easy to create. They would make an adorable gift for a new baby.

6) X-tra Sport Baby Blanket ~ Free Crochet Pattern by CrochetNCrafts
At last, I present to you my X-tra Sport Baby Blanket. (with photo tutorial!)

7) Rainbow Dash Baby Blanket ~ Free Crochet Pattern by Beatrice Ryan Designs
This Free Crochet Pattern is an adorable baby blanket that is bright and cheery…It can be made using one or more colors to get the effect you desire. Great texture front and back too!

8) Owlet Lovey ~ Free Crochet Pattern by JessieAtHome
I’ve always found lovies rather adorable. The mix of blankie and stuffie is just too cute for words. So, without further ado, here is my little tutorial for a crocheted owlet lovey.

9) Loopy Love Blanket ~ Free Crochet Pattern by Tamara Kelly (Moogly)
The Loopy Love Blanket is so fun to make! The pattern is easy to memorize, the stitches just fly by, and the end result looks way more complicated than it should. And in 3 colors, you can change colors every row and never have to cut the yarn!
~and~
Loopy Love Newborn Baby Booties ~ Free Crochet Pattern by Tamara Kelly (Moogly)
After sharing the Loopy Love Blanket and matching Loopy Love Hats, I had a request for matching booties! And so, I took on the challenge of creating my very first baby booties pattern – the Loopy Love Newborn Baby Booties!

Don’t forget to check out some of the other great Round Ups that have happened in Blogland over the last week!

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The girls turned 7 on Sunday. I have some snaps to share with you to show our festivities. Plus a little bit of yarnie stuff at the end of the post.

I think this was the day before their birthday. Doug was so proud of them!

For their birthday breakfast, banana pancakes with real maple syrup and fresh strawberries. Yummy!!

Here is Birthday Girl Kyla ready to party!

And Birthday Girl Vada is all ready as well!

Like I said, retro party. We decorated the backyard, put out a ring toss, various toys from the garage, and stick the carrot nose on Olaf. It was awesome!

We started the party with sidewalk chalk. We invited about 10 girls, 7 RSVPed yes, but only 4 showed (2 called ahead of time with car troubles ~ siblings, and 1 just didn’t show). We wanted a small party, but not quite that small. It’s one of the drawbacks of summer birthdays around here, a lot of people go down the shore for the weekends, or go away on long vacations.

Once everyone was here, the girls played stick the carrot nose on Olaf. Jessica won.

Present time!! Vada loved the little stuffed Tink. She opened it and yelled, “I wanted this forever!!” It was adorable. For the record, forever is 5 days. That’s when she told us she wanted a soft stuffed Tinkerbell, 5 days before her birthday. OK, she may have wanted it longer, but she didn’t say anything before then. They got lots of fun artsy craftsy gifts that they have been loving with the rainy days we have had lately!

Doug planned the whole party. After my unschedule trip to the hospital, I have been very far behind in getting ready for the Knit and Crochet show and our vacation immediately following the show. So Doug was my hero and said he would take care of the whole party. Yes, he even made the cake/cupcakes. He made Kyla a chocolate rainbow unicorn cake. He found a horse cake mold at the craft store, and used one of those spiral lollipops for the horn. Vada got rainbow SpiderMan cupcakes. Really, if you look at the sides of the cupcakes, they are rainbow layered. I knew he was a keeper.

As the party was winding down, the girls disappeared inside for a bit. They came back to give us a concert. Can you guess the song?

Yes, you can.

Really.

That’s right.

Let It Go.

The encore was Do You Want To Build a Snowman.

This was Kyla’s awesome shirt that made her need to run inside and change. You can see the image better on this doormat we may need to get for her as well. It would be perfect for outside her tent when we go camping!

Vada helped clean up by carrying all her gifts at the same time.

Madison helped clean up as well. I love this photo. It really fits the retro idea of the party.

The girls each grew about 2 inches this past year.

It was a great year.

I constantly wonder how I ended up with such awesome little girls. They are so kind, loving, smart, hard working, and fun. They make Doug and I very proud.

Remember when I told you about Kim Guzman’s Crochet Along? Well, today was the last day of the CAL. Here is the picture of my finished scarf.

I have been in a frenzy getting ready for the Knit and Crochet show. Really, I will be ready. Really. I am very excited about seeing so many of the awesome people I met last year! There are several of the members of our little facebook group of crochet designers and bloggers who will be there: Michele (Mainly Crochet), Kim (Kimane Designs and much more), Andee (Mama’s Two Hands), Tamara (Moogly), and myself. I hope I didn’t leave anyone out! Of course, there will be a lot of other awesome people there as well, that is just the group from our little facebook gang.

This will actually be Tamara’s first show. I am so excited for her! We actually chatted on the phone for nearly 2 hours today because she had some questions about getting ready for the show. It really wasn’t nearly 2 hours of advice, most of it was just us chatting, because she’s fun to chat with! The funny thing is, we unknowingly signed up for all the same classes. This should  be fun.

If you are wondering about Lorene (Cre8tion Crochet), who was my show buddy last year and is one of my dear friends, she just had a healthy and handsome baby boy, so she is not able to make it to the show this time.

I will post all about it this year, just as I did last year:

We are the cool table
Now this is a good day
A bit about the crochet and knit show
Cool goodies from the show and catch up

Talk to you soon!

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