Swirls Cap and Puppy-sized Starghan

[how_german]

This hat turned out even better than I expected! I made it to match a zig-zag/ripple/wave/whatever stripey scarf that I finished a couple weeks ago (you can see a bit of it in the pics). It was made using the AWESOME pattern by Sophia Kessinger on ravelry. I would absolutely recommend it!





And this isn't really worth noting, but I felt we could all use a little gratuitous puppy action.
It's a little stash busting starghan I made to put in Bug's crate. She loves snuggling under blankies. 





Thanks for looking!

[cherrydate]

I love the hat and your dog is very cute.

[digital misfit]

That hat is fabulous (as is the scarf!)

I ♥ your lil Boston girl.  My best friend and her hubby have a Boston puppy.

[crazylittlekels]

Oh gosh! Your puppy is so cute in the last picture! <3
And I am in love with the hat, I have been wanting to make one for myself

[how_german]

Thanks!!   It's always a little dangerous including her in my posts because she has a way of stealing the spotlight...she's just too perty!

[chattyKathi]

love the hat!! I could NEVER make that! love the starghan, too cute with the pup!

[suganspyyce]

Your hat and scarf look great, I love the colors in the starghan and your doggy is too cute!

[Handmadekitty]

I must try that hat pattern its looks so good ! 

[Jatoha]

Thanks for pointing out this hat pattern.  It is super-cute!  It looks a little more complicated than stuff I've tried, but I'm going to give it a go.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors you used, it looks so great with your scarf.

[how_german]

Thanks for pointing out this hat pattern.  It is super-cute!  It looks a little more complicated than stuff I've tried, but I'm going to give it a go.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors you used, it looks so great with your scarf.

Thanks! This pattern was a little intimidating and it looks really complicated but it's incredibly easy and very well written! I'm a knitter first and my crochet skills are really lacking but as long as you can single crochet, double crochet, increase, and decrease this pattern is a breeze! The only new thing I had to learn was FPDC (front post double crochet) but it's explained really well in the pattern. Definitely give it a try!

[Lique]

I am loving that hat, it's great.  I am tired of seeing all these amazing crochet items and I can't crochet.  I need to learn to crochet.

[sorcivamp]

Nice work I really like the color combo on the starghan very watermelon and cream.

[Digitalis88]

I have a pattern that resembles your hat. It is in one of my future projects.

As for starghan, your dog is simply adorable.

I would like to make one for my own dog.

[insane_aktor]

awesome! I've been looking for a hat pattern like this that wasn't too expensive (i.e. Free) and it looks like it'll work wonderfully.  I Really want to do a starghan, yours is so adorable with the little puppy under it, that I may end up making one out of cotton as a little rug for my room since I don't have carpet....hmmm...

good job!!

[cyberxtrash]

Great projects!
What kind of camera do you use?

[how_german]

Great projects!
What kind of camera do you use?

Those were taken with my Sony Cybershot DSC-W200. It's a 12.1 megapixel point-and-shoot sorta deal, but my baby is my Nikon D60.

 

[cyberxtrash]

Those were taken with my Sony Cybershot DSC-W200. It's a 12.1 megapixel point-and-shoot sorta deal, but my baby is my Nikon D60.

 

That's an expensive point-and-shoot!
Ahhh yes, Nikon. I had a D40 ages ago, it was my love. Nothing else was as good. I've been thru Canon and FujiFilm and Nikon still remains my fave. Now I'm trying to make money selling my crocheted hats to buy a new cam!

[shmugusta]

Adorable.  Thanks for sharing a link to that pattern!

[mommadear]

adorable!!! I've been looking into making some hats like this but I'm not sure if I'm going to attempt to sew one or crochet one yet. Looks great 

[BonEsInspired]

I think I'm going to have to improve my skills and give that hat a try!
Awesome work

P.S Your pictures are fantastic!

[speakeasy]

Oh no! I am doomed whenever you make a new hat for I will be forced to make one as well. I am currently working on your Mermaid Tam and when I am done with that I will absolutely have to teach my self how to crochet and make this one  .

I am in love with it! Great job!

[crochet-aholic]

I have that hat in my list of things to make from ravelry...can't wait now

[how_german]

Oh no! I am doomed whenever you make a new hat for I will be forced to make one as well. I am currently working on your Mermaid Tam and when I am done with that I will absolutely have to teach my self how to crochet and make this one  .

I am in love with it! Great job!

That's so awesome! Definitely post your finished hat on ravelry, I love looking at everyone's adaptation of the pattern!

[flipflopsgirl21]

Love them all!  Did you use a pattern for the scarf?

[spicecarrie]

The hat is so cute and the afghan for your puppy is awesome! Your dog is so cute!

[princesspimp81]

That starghan is awesome!  And how cute is your dog?  I love Bostons

[madamq]

...WOW! That's adorable!

I'm downloading it as i'm typing! And yr scarf is to die for! Please tell me there is a pattern so i can make one for myself!

ohh.. and what yarn did you use?!?

[how_german]

...WOW! That's adorable!

I'm downloading it as i'm typing! And yr scarf is to die for! Please tell me there is a pattern so i can make one for myself!

ohh.. and what yarn did you use?!?

I used some Lion Brand Wool-ease for the hat and scarf. The scarf was just your basic zig-zag stitch. They all seem to be slightly different but this is the stitch pattern I followed:

Chain multiple of 13

Row 1: sk 3 ch, 4dc in next 4 ch, 3 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next 5 ch, *sk 2 ch, 5 dc in next 5 ch*, ch 3, turn
Row 2: sk 1 st, 4dc in next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, 5 dc in next 5 sts, *sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next 5 sts, 3 dc in next st, 5 dc in next 5 sts*, on the last multiple end with 4 dc, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in turning ch, ch 3, turn
(Repeat row 2 till you get the length you want)

[Liralen]

I love that hat.  It's definitely going on my sisters list for the holidays.  Thanks for sharing!

[pinklamb]

Awesome job!  I love the colors you used for the hat and the scarf - also thanks for sharing your pattern for the scarf! I already had the hat saved in my favorites in Ravelry and after you posted this, I'm excited to get started making it!  I'm making this hat for my cousin I think she will LOVE it!

The starghan is very cute too! I love the colors you used - reminds me of Bubble Yum watermelon bubble gum!  Your pup is sooooo adorable!

Question: what size of hook did you use for your scarf?

[how_german]

Awesome job!  I love the colors you used for the hat and the scarf - also thanks for sharing your pattern for the scarf! I already had the hat saved in my favorites in Ravelry and after you posted this, I'm excited to get started making it!  I'm making this hat for my cousin I think she will LOVE it!

The starghan is very cute too! I love the colors you used - reminds me of Bubble Yum watermelon bubble gum!  Your pup is sooooo adorable!

Question: what size of hook did you use for your scarf?

Thanks! The scarf and hat were both made using an H hook. I'm a knitter first so my stash of hooks is really limited. 

[sczoomommy]

I LOVE these items! You did such a wonderful job! Your puppy under the start blanket is too adorable. Thanks for sharing the pattern link as well. I think I will make this hat my next project, right after I make a hat for my Dad's birthday!

[pinklamb]

I used some Lion Brand Wool-ease for the hat and scarf. The scarf was just your basic zig-zag stitch. They all seem to be slightly different but this is the stitch pattern I followed:

Chain multiple of 13

Row 1: sk 3 ch, 4dc in next 4 ch, 3 dc in next ch, 5 dc in next 5 ch, *sk 2 ch, 5 dc in next 5 ch*, ch 3, turn
Row 2: sk 1 st, 4dc in next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, 5 dc in next 5 sts, *sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next 5 sts, 3 dc in next st, 5 dc in next 5 sts*, on the last multiple end with 4 dc, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in turning ch, ch 3, turn
(Repeat row 2 till you get the length you want)
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I have a question, what do you mean by "chain multiple of 13"?? I dont think I'm understanding it correctly...... is it just ch 13 then just make it however long you want it to be??

[how_german]

I have a question, what do you mean by "chain multiple of 13"?? I dont think I'm understanding it correctly...... is it just ch 13 then just make it however long you want it to be??

It means chain a multiple of 13 stitches.
13, 26, 39, 52, 65, 78, etc...those are all multiples of 13 (13 multiplied by any other number).

[pinklamb]

I have a question, what do you mean by "chain multiple of 13"?? I dont think I'm understanding it correctly...... is it just ch 13 then just make it however long you want it to be??

It means chain a multiple of 13 stitches.
13, 26, 39, 52, 65, 78, etc...those are all multiples of 13 (13 multiplied by any other number).

OH! I get it! Yep, went right over my head!  Thanks so much

[amandasmile]

I have fought with the swirls cap pattern all weekend. I wish there was a stitch count on the brim. I've made the brim twice, and from looking at yours I think I have figured out what I am doing wrong. In a round about way I am saying thank you...

So... THANK YOU!  

P.S. I figured out the row count for the brim if anyone else needs it!

[cyberxtrash]

The pattern isn't available anymore. Can anyone PM me the pattern?

[lindsayrose]

Gosh I love this hat

[battlemaiden]

I love that hat!  I went to ravelry to get the pattern and she's no longer offering it.    Just my luck.  Anyway, you did a great job on the hat, scarf and puppy blanket!

[sweety28303]

I'm Thinking About Doing One Of These For My Sister.. Maybe The Hat Ivory And The Belt Chocolate.. Or Put A Flower On It.. IDK But Ur Totattly Inspired Me Cuz It Looks Great!

[pamelabd]

All 3 pieces are gorgeous but that last pic of the puppy is TDF!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ShiningStar]

I also love all three pieces.  The colors you picked are good choices.  Your puppy looks so sweet.

[bcmom2000]

Would it be possible for someone to pm me the swirls cap pattern as I'm having trouble downloading it as it seems to have a virus of some sort since my security won't let me download it.  Thank you.  I love the hat you made by the way.  I hope I can do the same.  I would love to make this for my daughter.