SmoothFox Crochet and Knit: May 2011

May 27, 2011

Show some Love - Your help is still needed

Thank you very much for participating in our charity square drive. It was such a huge success and we will do another drive in the future. I had no idea that we would reach the first goal of 500 squares so quickly. After achieving the goal we raised the goal to 1,000 and we also beat that goal. During the 2 month span so many of you generous people sent in afghans, booties, squares, hats and more that our count ended at over 1,500 squares donated. They will all go to good use. From the bottom of my heart I wanted to thank you one and all. I look forward to our next charity square drive in the future.

As the SmoothFox charity drive comes to an end, your help is still needed. Mary with Online Angels has notified me that they still are in desperate need of crocheted or knitted squares and afghans due to the Tornado damage and so many families who are homeless across the United States. They have more requests than they can possibly fill.

If you are interested in helping them out, here is the mailing information and Mary's email address so you can ask her your direct questions. Remember you MUST put a note in with your items with your email address if you expect to be emailed that your items were received. Don't forget the Presidential Awards you can earn but you must let Mary know you are interested in having her track your donations towards a Presidential Award.

MAIL YOUR SQUARES, AFGHANS, BOOTIES ETC. TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
Online Angels, Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901

Once again, don't forget to include your email address so that Mary can let you know your squares have been received. Her email is the only notice you will receive.
onlineangels@verizon.net is Mary's email address

May 21, 2011

SmoothFox's Happy Skull Hat for Little Pirate Girls and Boys - free pattern

Photo courtesy of MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel (ravelry id)
SmoothFox’s Happy Skull Hat for Little Pirate Girls and Boys

Vanna's Choice - Soft 4-ply medium worsted

Color A: Aqua (main colour for face)

Color B: Fern (2^nd colour for background)

Needle Size: US 7 – 4.5 mm 20” circular needle or 16” circular needle

US 8 – 5 mm - 20” circular needle or 16” circular needle

US 8 – 5 mm - 1 set of double-pointed needles

Skill level: Intermediate

Gauge: 5 stitches and 5 Rounds to 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Hat Sizes: Preemie, Baby, Toddler
Preemie hat circumference 12” (30.50 cm) - CO is 60
Baby hat circumference – 14.5” (36.75 cm) – CO is 72
Toddler hat circumference – 16” (40.5 cm) - CO is 84

Notions: Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle

Stitches Used:
K               Knit
K2tog        Knit 2 stitches together
*Ssk          Slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip 2^nd stitch knitwise, knit both stitches together
PM            Place marker
Slip Marker move marker from one needle to the other when you encounter it in the round.

* If you are not familiar with the ssk (slip slip knit) decrease stitch, here is a video demonstrating the technique used.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGwcYW3GG3M&feature=related

SPECIAL STITCHES
** For color stranding longer than 3 sts, please familiarize yourself with this video to avoid holes in your project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B33SUeSwubE&feature=related

*/** The above are videos I found on the web. They are not my videos.

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://SmoothFox.etsy.com
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern, want the chart or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-happy-skull-hat-for-little-pirate-girls-and-boys

Thank you once again MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel (ravelry id) for all of your wonderful help with this pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS for size changes are within [ ]
With smaller needles and color A and using the long-tail method, CO on for 60 [72, 84] sts, place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.

Round 1 thru 6: Work 6 rounds of (colour A) K2, (color B) P2 ribbing

SWITCH TO LARGER NEEDLES HERE
Round 7: (color A) knit around

Round 8: (color A) K12, *insert marker, K12* repeat from * around.

Use 1 marker that is distinct from the others to show the beginning of the round.

SmoothFox's Happy Skull Hat For Little Pirate Girls and Boys Hat at Tricksy Knitter

Round 29: *(color A) knit around

Measure hat to see if it is the approximate length you’d like. Hat measurements are approx 5.5” [14 cm] (6” [15.25 cm], 6.5” [16.5 cm]) before decreasing depending on your preferences. Repeat round 29 as many times as needed before your decrease rounds begin. Proceed to decrease rounds.

On the last repeat of round 29, stop when there are 2 stitches left before the beginning marker. From here on, these will be the first 2 stitches of each round. Do not remove the markers.

Please ensure that the first marker that marks the beginning of the round is of a different color than the rest. Each round begins 2 stitches before the first marker.

DECREASE ROUNDS:

OPTIONAL: Alternate between color A and color B every stitch for all decrease and knit rounds. IE: Color A-K1, Color B-K1

NOTE - The 2 stitches at the beginning before the marker are actually the last 2 stitches of the previous round. On the decrease rounds, those 2 stitches will be knit together, then the stitch marker slipped from one needle to the other, followed by the ssk decrease.

Round 1: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5 [6, 7] markers, and 5 [6, 7] sections with 12 stitches between each marker)

Round 2: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k8, k2tog,slip marker,* repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 10 stitches between each marker)

Round 3: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (10 stitches between markers)

Round 4: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before marker 1, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k6, k2tog,slip marker,* repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 8 stitches between each marker)

Round 5: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 stitches between markers)

Round 6: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before marker 1, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k4, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 6 stitches between each marker)

Round 7: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (6 stitches between markers)

Round 8: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k2, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 4 stitches between each marker)

Round 9: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (4 stitches between markers)

Round 10: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker,k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k2, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 2 stitches between each marker)

Optional: You may take one more decrease round for the toddler hat if needed.

Cut yarn leaving an 8" tail. Using a large-eyed darning needle run thread through remaining stitches and fasten off. Weave in ends and finish off.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

This pattern has been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my Ravelry store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my Blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.

SmoothFox's Cool Skull Hat for Guys and Gals- free pattern

Photo courtesy of Kelly Albrecht

SmoothFox’s Cool Skull Hat for Guys and Gals

Yarn: 4-ply Medium Worsted

Color A: (main colour for background)

Color B: (colour for skulls)

Needle Size: US 7 – 4.5 mm 20” circular needle or 16” circular needle

US 8 – 5 mm - 16" or 20" circular needles and 1 set of dpn

Skill level: Intermediate

Gauge: 5 stitches and 5 Rounds to 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Hat Size: Teen/Woman, Man

Adult hat circumference – 19” (48 cm) - CO is 96

Adult Large hat circumference - 21.5” (54.5 cm) - CO is 108

Notions: Stitch Markers plus 1 distinct from the others to show beginning of round plus a yarn needle to weave ends.

* If you are not familiar with the ssk (slip slip knit) decrease stitch, here is a video demonstrating the technique used.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGwcYW3GG3M&feature=related

* For color stranding longer than 3 sts, please familiarize yourself with this video to avoid holes in your project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B33SUeSwubE&feature=related

* The above are videos I found on the web. They are not my videos.

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs

My Etsy Store: http://SmoothFox.etsy.com

My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*

My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern which includes the chart or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-cool-skull-hat-for-guys-and-gals

Thank you once again MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel (ravelry id) for all of your wonderful help with this pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS for size changes are within ( )

With smaller needles and color A and using the long-tail method, CO on for 96 (108) sts, place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.

Round 1 thru 6: Work 6 rounds of (colour A) K2, (color B) P2 ribbing

SWITCH TO LARGER NEEDLES HERE

Round 7: (color A) knit around

Round 8: (color A) K12, *insert marker, K12* repeat from * around

Smoothfox's Cool Skull Hat for Guys and Gals Hat at Tricksy Knitter

Round 35: *(color A) knit around

Measure hat to see if it is the approximate length you’d like. Hat should measure approximately 6.5” to 7.5” [16.5 to 19 cm] before decreasing depending on your preferences. Repeat round 35 as many times as needed before you begin the decrease rounds.

On the last repeat of round 35, stop when there are 2 stitches before the beginning marker. From here on, this will be the first 2 stitches on each round. Do not remove the markers!

DECREASE ROUNDS:

Please ensure that the first marker that marks the beginning of the round is of a different color than the rest. Each round begins 2 stitches before the first marker.

OPTIONAL: If you desire, alternate between color A and color B every stitch for all the decrease and knit rounds. IE: Color A-K1, Color B-K1

Round 1: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] markers, and 8 [9] sections with 12 stitches between each marker)

Round 2: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k8, k2tog,slip marker,* repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] k2tog, 8 [9] ssk, total of 10 stitches between each marker)

Round 3 and 4: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (10 stitches between markers)

Round 5: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k6, k2tog,slip marker,* repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] k2tog, 8[9] ssk, total of 8 stitches between each marker)

Round 6 and 7: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 stitches between markers)

Round 8: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k4, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] k2tog, 8[9] ssk, total of 6 stitches between each marker)

Round 9 and 10: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (6 stitches between markers)

Round 11: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k2, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] k2tog, 8 [9] ssk, total of 4 stitches between each marker)

Round 12 and 13: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (4 stitches between markers)

Round 14: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker,

k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k2, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker.(8 [9] k2tog, 8 [9] ssk, total of 4 stitches between each marker)

You may opt to do one more decrease round before finishing off.

Cut yarn leaving an 8" (20 cm) tail. Using a large eyed darning needle run thread through remaining stitches and fasten off. Weave in ends and finish off.

Created by

Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

Testers Pictures of 2 knit hat patterns

Below are the tester pictures. Testers please click on the link below to post your projects.

1. Click on the link below if you tested the smaller hat
2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-happy-skull-hat-for-little-pirate-girls-and-boys

1. Click on the link below if you tested the larger adult hat
2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-cool-skull-hat-for-guys-and-gals

3. It takes you to the pattern page – you may need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “CAST ON” icon in step 4
4. Click on the "CAST ON" icon in the top right area
5. It will let you fill in the blanks, name your own name for the piece you worked. You can name it whatever you want. Example: Smiley’s blah blah blah. It will let you rate the pattern also. So you enter all the information about your "project" like, did you like it, did you have to add a round of sc's to make it the right size, what yarn you used etc and then you save that. General notes for other people who will see it.
6. Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern.
7. If you had already created your project on Ravelry before I posted the pattern, you will need to go to the link above – highlight and copy the BOLD name of the pattern that I named it. Then go to your project page and put in this name as the pattern name link.
It's really kind of easy.

DAWN

ELLEN

KELLY

May 13, 2011

SmoothFox's Kool Kids Hats - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Kool Kids Hats

All pictures in this pattern are courtesy of Genevieve Red Shirt

Use a very SOFT and STRETCHY Medium Worsted 4 ply

Color A: Main color

Color B: Contrast color

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Hook Size: H – 8 – 5.0mm

PomPom maker or 4”x4” cardboard square

Size of hat is for a preemie: 5 1/2 - 6 lbs
Head Circumference: 12"

Hat Circumference = 10"

Hat Height = 5” to 5.5"

Baby to Toddler approx 1 to 3 years of age

Head Circumference: 14" - 16 "

Hat Circumference: Approx 14”

Hat Height: 6” (baby) - 7" (toddler)

Special Stitches:

FPDC: Yarn over, insert hook behind post of stitch (from front to back), yarn over, draw yarn through the stitch, bring up even with last stitch completed, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yarn over, draw yarn through remaining 2 loops to complete stitch

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs

My Etsy Store: http://SmoothFox.etsy.com

My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*

My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-kool-kids-hats

INSTRUCTIONS for Preemie Hat

Note: Hats in picture are using different variations of switching yarn colors around. Instructions are for a hat worked in two colors with the bottom few rounds worked in a second color for a roll up brim.

Using color A ch 4, join with slip st in 4^th ch from hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc in this and all rounds), dc in ring, ch 1, *[2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp, *(dc in next st, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp)* repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the last ch-1 sp. (12 dc, 12 Fpdc)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st,* repeat from * to *,join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (18 Fpdc, 18 Dc)

Round 5: Slip st into next st, Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the stitch that you skipped at the beginning of the round. (36 dc)

Round 6: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around next st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (18 Fpdc, 18 Dc)

For a hat without a roll up brim:

Round 7 thru 10: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 at least twice time, if you prefer a longer hat repeat round 5 and 6 an additional time then go to Preemie Final Round.

For a roll up hat:

Round 7 thru 12: Finish off color A after Round 6, join color B with a slip st in any FPDC. Repeat round 5 and 6 at least 3 more times, if you prefer a longer hat repeat round 5 and 6 an additional time then go to Preemie Final Round.

Preemie Final Round: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around; join with slip st to top of beg sc. Finish off. (36 Sc) See pom-pom, flowers or bow pattern below.

INSTRUCTIONS for Baby Hat

NOTE: Above picture is the baby version without a rolled brim

Instructions are for a hat worked in two colors with the bottom few rounds worked in a second color for a roll up brim.

Using color A ch 4, join with slip st in 4^th ch from hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc in this and all rounds), dc in ring, ch 1, *[2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (48 dc)

Round 4: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (24 Fpdc, 24 dc)

Round 6: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around next st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (24 Fpdc, 24 dc)

Hat without a roll up brim:

Round 7 thru 10: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 at least twice time, if you prefer a longer hat repeat round 5 and 6 an additional time then go to Baby Final Round.

Hat with a roll up brim:

Round 7 thru 14: Finish off color A after Round 6, join color B with a slip st in any FPDC. Repeat round 5 and 6 at least 4 more times, if you prefer a longer hat repeat round 5 and 6 an additional time then go to Baby Final Round.

Baby Final Round: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around; join with slip st to top of beg sc. Finish off. (48 sc) See pom-pom, flowers or bow pattern below

INSTRUCTIONS for Toddler Hat

Above picture is for the toddler hat with a brim

Instructions are for a hat worked in two colors with the bottom few rounds worked in a second color for a roll up brim.

Using color A ch 4, join with slip st in 4^th ch from hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc in this and all rounds), dc in ring, ch 1, *[2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (48 dc)

Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in 3 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) repeat from * around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (60 dc)

Round 5: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (30 Fpdc, 30 dc)

Round 6: Slip st into next st, Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the stitch that you skipped at the beginning of the round. (60 dc)

Round 7: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around next st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (30 Fpdc, 30 dc)

Toddler hat without a roll up brim:

Round 8 thru 13: Repeat rounds 6 and 7 three times then proceed to Toddler Final Round. NOTE: FOR A LARGER TODDLER LIKE A 4 YEAR OLD, WORK FOUR REPEATS OF ROUNDS 6 THRU 7 INSTEAD OF 3 REPEATS.

Toddler hat with a roll up brim:

Round 8 thru 15: Finish off color A after Round 7, join color B with a slip st in any FPDC. Repeat round 6 and 7 four times. NOTE: FOR A LARGER TODDLER LIKE A 4 YEAR OLD, WORK FIVE REPEATS OF ROUNDS 6 THRU 7 INSTEAD OF 4 REPEATS.

Toddler Final Round: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around; join with slip st to top of beg sc. Finish off. (60 sc) See pom-pom, flowers or bow pattern below

OPTIONAL POM-POM

Use a large pom-pom maker or cut a piece of cardboard about 4” square. Wrap Yarn around square about 100 to 125 times. Slip yarn off square and firmly tie a 12” piece of yarn around the middle. Leave the tie ends long to attach the pom-pom. Cut loops at each end and trim to a smooth ball.

Turn hat right side out, thread yarn tail of pom-pom into the Yarn Needle and with Pom-Pom attached insert yarn needle through small opening at top of hat. Working inside of the hat on the wrong side, using the beginning yarn tail and the pom-pom yarn tail, tie together both sets of yarn tails together many times. Cut yarn tails very short or weave in all ends.

OPTIONAL BOW:

Round 1: Ch 4, slip st in 4^th ch from hook to form a ring or using a magic ring, ch 1, sc in ring, ch 5, 3 tr in ring, ch 5, 2 sc in ring, ch 5, 3 tr in ring, ch 5, sc in ring. Finish off leaving a long tail to attach the bow to your project.

OPTIONAL FLOWER:

By Cindy Pippins

Round 1: Ch 4, slip st in 4^th ch from hook to form a ring or using a magic ring,
(Ch 4, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in 4^th ch from hook, sl st into ring), repeat 4 more times, to make 5 petals. Finish off leaving a long tail to attach the flower to your project.

OPTIONAL STAR FLOWER:

by MarieAnge Brouillard

Supplies:

4 mm crochet hook

4-ply worsted weight yarn, colors of your choice

large-eyed darning needle

Using yarn color of your choice ch 4, join with slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, dc in ring, ch 1, *[2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the first Fpdc around, Fpdc around same dc that you did the last Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp, *(dc in next st, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc, dc in ch-1 sp)* repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (12 dc, 18 Fpdc)

Bobble for centre of flower

chain 4, dc into 4^thch from hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook leaving the last loop on the hook, *dc into same as first, yo and pull through 2 loops leaving last loop on hook*, repeat from * to * 2 more times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on crochet and ch 1 to close the bobble. Finish off.

Thread yarn ends through the centre of the flower and firmly attach to hat.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

This pattern has been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.