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Stay Strong Beanie!

May 17, 2015 by Kathy Lashley 11 Comments

For any of you that follow me, you know that giving my hats away for charity or to someone in need is very important to me. I have a friend whose brother is going through chemotherapy right now and while there isn’t much I can do for him…..the Stay Strong Beanie will hopefully put a little smile on his face!

Guy hats are not easy to come by anyway (unless you are on the ELK Studio FREE Hat Patterns of course….)and when we are crocheting chemo hats, let’s remember the fellas! I hope if you come across this hat pattern on your crochet searches, you’ll pay it forward and give someone a hat!

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Pattern Instructions

Supplies:
1. Red Heart Soft or equivalent. 256 yds 5oz/141grams You will need approximately 150-180 yards Colorway: Charcoal, Light Gray, and White
2. Crochet Hook Size – I
3. Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge:
8 stitches and 4 Rows = approximately 2 inches.

Will fit average size adult approximately 22″

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
Reverse SC – Also known as the crab stitch, is made by doing a single crochet stitch but in the opposite direction. Right-handed people work from left to right and left-handed people from right to left. Moogly has a tutorial if you need help. Click HERE.
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip st
sp – space

Color Sequence:
Color A – Charcoal
Color B – Light Gray
Color C – White

Using Color A, ch 4, sl st into first ch to make a ring.

Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in ring, join by sl st in first dc. (12 st)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join by sl st in first dc. (24 st)

Round 3: ch 2 and dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc. (36 st)

Round 4: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc. (48 st)

Round 5: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc. (60 st)

Round 6: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next st and around, join by sl st in first dc. (60 st)

Round 7: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next st and around, join by sl st in first dc. (60 st)

Change to Color B

Round 8: ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next st and around, join by sl st in first hdc. (60 st)

Change to Color C

Round 9: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc in next st and around, join by sl st in first sc (60 st)

Change to Color B

Round 10: ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next st and around, join by sl st in first hdc. (60 st)

Change to Color A

Round 11: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next st and around, join by sl st in first dc. (60 st)

Round 12-15: Repeat Rounds 8-11 (once)

Change to Color A

Rounds 16-20: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc in next st and around, join by sl st in first sc (60 st)

Change to Color B

Round 21: Reverse sc in previous st and reverse st in each st around, join by sl st in first reverse sc. (see above in the abbreviations and link for help with the Reverse sc).

Fasten off and sew in loose ends.

I hope you enjoy the pattern! Have a great day. Be Blessed!

Kathy

ELK Studio – From the Heart September 2014 Charity Event

October 18, 2014 by Kathy Lashley 1 Comment

Another incredible month with ELK Studio – From the Heart! It was such a pleasure to sponsor MD Anderson Children’s Hospital. Mistie from American Crochet was the organizer of the event, and I’m very grateful for all her hard work! I say it every month, but I’m truly honored to call you all my crochet friends. You’ve made a difference in my life and more importantly in the lives of the recipients of our projects!

We had a total of 29 hats sent to MD Anderson this month and as you can see, they are absolutely beautiful!

Click HERE to find out more information about ELK Studio – From the Heart. We also have a calendar of events so you will know what’s coming up in the future. Each month I create an event in my ELK Studio Crocheter’s Group with detailed information. Click HERE to join the group. I’ll add you as soon as possible.

Have a great day! Be blessed!

Kathy

ELK Studio – From the Heart May/2014 Event

June 5, 2014 by Kathy Lashley Leave a Comment

What another incredible month we’ve had with our monthly ELK Studio – From the Heart charity events. I’m so fortunate to work with a wonderful group of women who generously give each month. This month we gave to the hematology/oncology department of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio. Johanna was our organizer and this group meant something special to her because they took care of her child when he needed help.

That’s what is so great about our events. The group chooses an organization and usually it’s because they’ve been affected in some way. It’s always good to give back to those that have helped you and even be a part of something bigger than us. While we are a small group, we donated 28 hats this month to some kiddos that really needed them and that makes it all worth while.

ELK Studio - From the Heart May 2014 Charity Event

If you would like more information about our group, you can check out the Main Page and our Calendar of Events to see if this is something you’d be interested in too. I also have a Facebook group called ELK Studio Crocheters were all the detailed information about each event and who is the organizer, etc.

Have a great day! Be blessed.

Kathy

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