Jaylin Baby Beanie

I was looking for a name for this beanie. I want something that is unisex since this pattern is not only for boys but also for girls. There are many suggestions if you googled it, but I settled with Jaylin - it means a pretty blue colored jay bird. I like that.

Materials

• Light #3 Yarn ( I used Gantsilyo Guru Milk Cotton Yarn Light)
• G/4.00mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Terms Used

• ch(s) - chain(s)
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double croceht
• dc - double crochet 
• sl st - slip stitch

Sizes - Newborn to 1 year old

Instructions

Newborn - 3 months

R1. Make a magic ring, and 10hdc into the ring, close the ring tightly and join with a slip stitch into the first st. (10hdc)

R2. Ch 2, 2 hdc in the first st and in all the stitches around. Join with a sl st in the first stitch. (20hdc)

R3. Ch2, hdc in the first stitch, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (30 hdc)

R4. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (40 hdc)

R5. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (50hdc)

R6. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first stitch and in the next 8 stitches. 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (55 hdc)

R7. Ch 2, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (55hdc)

R8. Ch 1, sc in first st, dc also in the same st. *Skip a st, sc in next st, dc in the same st.* Repeat all the way around till the end. Join with a sl st in first st. 

R9-13. Repeat R8.

R14. Change color and Repeat again R8.

R15 for boys Change back to the main color and repeat R8.

R16. Ch1, Crab Stitch on each stitch. Join and break off yarn then weave all ends.

R15 for girls. Change back to the main color, Ch1, sc in each stitch around. Join. 

R16. Ch1, sc in the first stitch, skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch. *Skip 2 stitches, sc in next. skip 2 stitches again, 5 dc in next stitch* Repeat all the way around. If you end up with even stitches for the shell stitches, just adjust your skipped stitches when you almost reached the end. Instead of 2 skipped stitches, just skipped 1 stitch in some areas. Just make sure to end up with 2 or 1 skipped stitches AFTER the 5 dc in a stitch. Then join with a slip stitch in first sc. Break yarn and weave all ends.

4 -6 months

R1. Make a magic ring, and 10hdc into the ring, close the ring tightly and join with a slip stitch into the ring. (10hdc)

R2. Ch 2, 2 hdc in the first st and in all the stitches around. Join with a sl st in the first stitch. (20hdc)

R3. Ch2, hdc in the first stitch, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (30 hdc)

R4. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (40 hdc)

R5. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (50hdc)

R6. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join (60hdc)

R7. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first stitch and in the next 8 stitches. 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (66 hdc)

R8.  Ch2, 1 hdc in the first stitch and in the next 9 stitches. 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (76 hdc)

R9. Ch 2, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (76hdc)

R10. Ch 1, sc in first st, dc also in the same st. *Skip a st, sc in next st, dc in the same st.* Repeat all the way around till the end. Join with a sl st in first st. 

R11-16. Repeat R10.

R17. Change color and Repeat again R10.

R18 for boys Change back to the main color and repeat R10.

R19. Ch1, Crab Stitch on each stitch. Join and break off yarn then weave all ends.

R18 for girls. Change back to the main color, Ch1, sc in each stitch around. Join. 

R19. Ch1, sc in the first stitch, skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch. *Skip 2 stitches, sc in next. skip 2 stitches again, 5 dc in next stitch* Repeat all the way around. If you end up with even stitches for the shell stitches, just adjust your skipped stitches when you almost reached the end. Instead of 2 skipped stitches, just skipped 1 stitch in some areas. Just make sure to end up with 2 or 1 skipped stitches AFTER the 5 dc in a stitch. Then join with a slip stitch in first sc. Break yarn and weave all ends.

7-12 months

R1. Make a magic ring, and 10hdc into the ring, close the ring tightly and join with a slip stitch into the ring. (10hdc)

R2. Ch 2, 2 hdc in the first st and in all the stitches around. Join with a sl st in the first stitch. (20hdc)

R3. Ch2, hdc in the first stitch, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (30 hdc)

R4. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (40 hdc)

R5. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (50hdc)

R6. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join (60hdc)

R7. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next. Repeal all the way around. Join (70hdc)

R8. Ch2, 1 hdc in the first stitch and in the next 8 stitches. 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (77 hdc)

R9.  Ch2, 1 hdc in the first stitch and in the next 9 stitches. 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (87 hdc)

R10.  Ch2, 1 hdc in the first stitch and in the next 10 stitches. 2 hdc in next. Repeat all the way around. Join. (97 hdc)

R11. Ch 2, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (97hdc)

R12. Ch 1, sc in first st, dc also in the same st. *Skip a st, sc in next st, dc in the same st.* Repeat all the way around till the end. Join with a sl st in first st. 

R11-22. Repeat R12.

R21. Change color and Repeat again R12.

R22 for boys Change back to the main color and repeat R12.

R23. Ch1, Crab Stitch on each stitch. Join and break off yarn then weave all ends.

R22 for girls. Change back to the main color, Ch1, sc in each stitch around. Join. 

R23. Ch1, sc in the first stitch, skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch. *Skip 2 stitches, sc in next. skip 2 stitches again, 5 dc in next stitch* Repeat all the way around. If you end up with even stitches for the shell stitches, just adjust your skipped stitches when you almost reached the end. Instead of 2 skipped stitches, just skipped 1 stitch in some areas. Just make sure to end up with 2 or 1 skipped stitches AFTER the 5 dc in a stitch. Then join with a slip stitch in first sc. Break yarn and weave all ends.

My model is not feeling so well during this time that's why she looks so grumpy. But that doesn't lessen her cuteness. The hat was made to good use because she has some colds (teething) and had to wear the hat every time she goes out. It's not particularly cold these days, but it showers from time to time.

I love how the hat turned out and how easy it is to make. Hope you also enjoy making this and don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page in Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.

So that's it. I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them. Thank you and God bless!

xoxo

Nanay Madel

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I always make sure to share also because I learn to crochet for free from some very generous bloggers. 

Thought of the Day

August 6, 2017

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The life of God in the soul is man's only hope. - CCh 216

How to: Crab Stitch or Reverse Single Crochet

Crab stitch or Reverse Single Crochet is a simple stitch. As the name says it's just a reversed single crochet. Single crochet, done in reverse. In this tutorial, I will walk you down through every step on how to make it with pictures on how to.

It's an easy stitch but would create a beautiful finishing of your work. As you finish your project, instead of just the normal single crochet for finishing why not try the Crab Stitch? It will make your work more beautiful.

Instructions

Crab Stitches in Rows

 At the end of the row, do not turn your work then Chain 1.

Insert your hook into the last stitch of the previous row.

Yarn over and pull up a loop. With this particular stitch, you have to be consistent if you want to YARN OVER, you should yarn over all the time, and if you want to YARN UNDER, then you should yarn under all the time. So that your crab stitches will look even and beautiful.

Yarn over again and pull through all loops to finish your crab stitch.

You just made your first crab stitch. Do all over again in all of the next stitches.  

 

As you go along you will notice the stitches forming beautifully.

Here is a comparison of stitches. Single Crochet VS. Crab Stitches

Crab Stitches in Rounds

Doing Crab Stitches in Rounds is just the same as doing it in Rows.

With your last round, joined in the first stitch. Chain 1 and then go back to the last stitch of the round you just made and make your Crab Stitches starting there, working backward.

It's a good finishing for your projects. I used it often lately with my beanies for babies. Just like this one. The pattern for this cute beanie will be up soon.

It's an easy stitch, basically just your simple single crochet done in reverse. I hope you all learn something from this post and will use the stitch in your coming projects.

Don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page in Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.

So that's it. I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them. Thank you and God bless!

xoxo

Nanay Madel

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**Please do not copy and post any pattern from this blog and claim it as your own. This pattern is limited to personal use only.  Please do not re-publish all photos from this blog as your own. You may make and sell products from my pattern. Please also link back to my post. Any link back will be much, much appreciated. Thank you very much. **

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Thought of the Day

August 2, 2017

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To the end of time, men will arise to create confusion and rebellion among those who claim to be representatives of the true God. - PK 442

Basketweave Washcloth

Since I am into post stitches these days, here is another pattern for you to practice your post stitches. This one is much easier and when you master this, cable stitches would be easy peasy. Cotton yarn is best for this project since this is a washcloth. Hope you will enjoy making this.

Materials

• Sugar n' Cream Supersize in colors of your choice
• H/5.0 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Stitches Used:

• ch(s) - chain(s)
• dc - double crochet
• fpdc - front post double crochet
• bpdc - back post double crochet

Here is a link to Moogly's Tutorial video for Front and Back Post-Double Crochet.
Note: Beginning chain 2 will always be counted as a stitch.

Instructions:

Row 1.  Chain 37 or a multiple of 4 plus 5 (32+5). dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and all the stitches till the end. Turn. ( 36 dc including the beginning ch2).

Row 2. Ch2, BPDC in the next 3 stitches (do not include the first st). *FPDC in the next 4 stitches, BPDC in the next 4 stitches*. Repeat till end including the beg. ch 2 of the previous round. Turn. (36 sts)

Row 3. Ch2, BPDC in the next 3 stitches (do not include the first st). *FPDC in the next 4 stitches, BPDC in the next 4 stitches*. Repeat till end including the beg. ch 2 of the previous round. Turn. (36 sts)

Row 4. Ch2, FPDC in the next 3 stitches ( do not include the first st). *BPDC in the next 4 stitches, FPDC in the next 4 stitches*. Repeat till end including the beg. ch2 or previous round. Turn. (36 sts)

Row 5. Ch2, FPDC in the next 3 stitches ( do not include the first st). *BPDC in the next 4 stitches, FPDC in the next 4 stitches*. Repeat till end including the beg. ch2 or previous round. Turn. (36 sts)

Repeat Rows 2 to 5 three more times.  Fasten off and weave all ends.

That's how simple it is. You can actually add more rows if you like. This a 4x2 basket weave crochet stitch. For more of basket weave crochet stitch, Red Heart has a post all about basket weave. Here is the link.

Don't forget to Tag me on Instagram  and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page in Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest.

So that's it. I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them. Thank you and God bless!

xoxo

Nanay Madel

Don't forget to share on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and more.  

**Please do not copy and post any pattern from this blog and claim it as your own. This pattern is limited to personal use only.  Please do not re-publish all photos from this blog as your own. You may make and sell products from my pattern. Please also link back to my post. Any link back will be much, much appreciated. Thank you very much. **

I always make sure to share also because I learn to crochet for free from some very generous bloggers. So please also click the links and support the bloggers.

Thought of the Day

July 25, 2017

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It is only he who knows himself to be a sinner that Christ can save. - COL 158