I know many of you wanted to use what you already had in your stash and the majority of you had worsted weight yarn.  It only seemed reasonable to me that our first Christmas Present Crochet-Along should be super easy, so I thought….why not?  Here is the First CAL Project done in Worsted Weight Yarn!  (Want it in bulky?  Scroll to the bottom to find the link!)

You know how much I love my local yarn store, Yarnhouse Studio!  It is a place where I could live forever!  Debbie and Jan are always super helpful and very welcoming to me even though I know nothing about knitting…. (side joke because I hear all the time that local yarn stores don’t cater to crocheters).  I can honestly say these ladies have both crocheting and knitting projects all in the store, and I feel loved when I walk in the door!  Should you decide you want personal service to talk about the Brisbane yarn (other any other yarn really), you can find them on Facebook or their Website!

Don’t forget that if you love to chat about your projects, the ELK Studio Crocheter’s Facebook Group is where you’ll want to hang out!   The chatter has already been great, and I can’t image it now that you have the pattern!  It’s a great place to ask questions or just hang out!

Project #1 – Worsted Weight Yarn

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Supplies List:
1.  Queensland Collection Brisbane #4 Worsted Weight Yarn, 3.52 oz/100 grams, 144 yards, 100% Superwash Wool, Colorway/07 (You can use any #4 Worsted Weight Yarn you have in your stash!) You will need 290-310 yards for this project as it is designed to be longer than the bulky yarn project.
2.  Hook – I/5.5 mm
2.  Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge:  Not Important for this Project

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet – Moogly will help you with her video tutorial if you need it!
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch

Notes:  If you want a bigger project, make sure you chain in multiples of 4.

ch 140, join by sl st to first ch, ensuring that your chain is not twisted.

Round 1:  ch 1 (does NOT count as first sc), sc in first ch, sc in next ch and each ch around; join by sl st to first sc. (140 st)

Round 2:  ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and each st around; join by sl st to top of 3rd ch. (140 st)

Round 3:  ch 1 (does NOT count as first sc), sc in first st, 3 fpdc around next dc, *sc in next dc, 3 fpdc around next dc; repeat from *; join by sl st to first sc. (280 st)

Round 4:  ch 3 (counts as first dc), *skip next fpdc, dc in next fpdc, skip next fpdc, dc in next sc; repeat from * until last 3 fpdc, skip next fpdc, dc in next fpdc, skip next fpdc; join by sl st to top of 3rd ch. (140 st)

Rounds 5-10: Repeat Rows 2-4 (twice)

Rounds 11-12:  Repeat Rows 2-3 (once)

Round 13:  ch 1 (does NOT count as first sc), sc in first st, *skip next fpdc, sc in next fpdc, skip next fpdc, sc in next sc; repeat from * until last 3 fpdc, skip next fpdc, sc in next fpdc, skip next fpdc; join by sl st to first sc. (140 st)  Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Some people were having problems with Round 3, and Elizabeth was kind enough to give us a little help.  In the photo below, the pins should be where you will crochet your sc stitches and the stitch markers indicate where you will crochet the 3 fpdc stitches.  I hope this helps!  Thanks for giving me permission to add it to the pattern Elizabeth!  You’ve help out so many already! I’ve also created a VIDEO for those of you that are visual.

 

Click Here for Project #1 – Bulky Yarn

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After completing the cowl pattern for our first Christmas Present Crochet-Along (that starts July 6th Yippee!), I thought it would be great to have a matching hat!  As I am doing with the cowl, I will give you 2 sets of instructions with one using the bulky yarn and the other for using worsted weight!  Oh….You didn’t see the Supply List for Project #1?  No worries.  Click HERE to get it!  Want to know more about the Christmas Present Crochet-Along?  Click HERE for more info!

As July 6th gets closer, I get more and more excited about the Crochet-Along and hope you are too!  There is so much chatter going on in the group with people already buying their yarn or talking about using different name brands of yarn, etc.  You don’t have to join the group to take part in the CAL, but I think you’ll have more fun and maybe even keep the motivation and dedication to actually get those Christmas Present done!  It’s a centralized place where you can ask questions, get help or just chat….  Click HERE to join the group!

Here’s what you’ll need for the 2nd project that starts on August 3rd.  This project will last 2 weeks.  You can join anytime during those 2 weeks to complete your hat!

Using Bulky Yarn (You can use any bulky #5 yarn you have in your stash!) This supply list is for project #2 ONLY!
1.  Red Heart Boutique Infinity yarn, 3.5 oz/100 grams, 129 yards, #5 Bulky Yarn, Fiber Content:  69%Acrylic, 11% Wool, 10% Polyester,6%Nylon,4%Metallic, I used 170-190 yards. (2 skeins)
2. Hook – K/6.5 mm
3. Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends.

Using Worsted Weight Yarn (You can use any worsted weight #4 yarn you have in your stash!)
1. Red Heart Soft, 5oz/141 grams, 256 yards, #4 Worsted Weight Yarn, 100% Acrylic, I used 200-220 yards (1 skein)
2. Hook – I/5.5 mm
3. Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends.

Here is an affiliate link to the yarn should you decide to buy the Red Heart Infinity Yarn.

Here is an affiliate link to the yarn should you decide to buy the Red Heart Soft Yarn.

See ya soon!

Kathy