My Crochet Patterns !

I made this hat for my daughter in 1994. She was really into these hats then. And as usual, I’ve had to decipher my hand writing from then!

Size: One size fits all.

Stitches and abbreviations used: cc = contrast color, mc=main color, sc =single chain, ldc = Long Double Crochet [Yo, insert your hook on the row below the row you are working on, and work a double crochet, bringing your loop up to same height as previous stitches]

Materials:Bernat Knitting Worsted yarn, 1 ball of main color and small amounts of 2 contrasting colors, size and 4.00 m / G hook.

Note: When changing colors, carry yarn and crochet over.

Begin
Chain 4. Join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc of previous rnd. (16 sc total)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd.
Rnd 4: 2 sc in each sc of previous rnd. (32 sc total)
Rnds 5 and 6: 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in 1st. sc. 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to end of rnd. (48 sc total)
Rnds 8 and 9: 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd.
Rnd 10: *2 sc in 1st. sc. 1 sc in each of next 2sc. Repeat from * to end of rnd. (64 sc total)
Rnds 11 and 12: 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd.
Rnd 13: *2 sc in 1st. sc. 1 sc in each of next 3sc. Repeat from * to end of rnd. (80 sc total)
Rnds 14 and 15: 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
Rnd 16: Attach 1st cc. * 1 ldc in next st, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 17: Attach mc. 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd.
Rnd 18: Attach 1st cc. * 1 ldc in next st, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 19: Attach 2nd cc. 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd.
Rnd 20: Attach mc cc. * 1 ldc in next st, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 21: Attach 1st cc. 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd.
Rnd 22: Attach 2nd cc. * 1 ldc in next st, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnds 23 and 24: Attach mc. 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

I hope you can follow this.

I made this about 10 years ago, and I'm trying to decipher my notes. I'm not the neatest writer!

Make six, stitch 2 together; stuff and sew in sets of three to make a shamrock. Make a tail for the stem.

Size: One Size, 23 cm /9 inches in tall [from end from stem to top] x 9 inches wide. Each "heart" shape is 10 cm /4 inches high. Stem is 13cm /5 inches.

Materials:
1 ball 50 gm green worsted weight yarn
Hook - Size 4.00 mm
Large-Eye Blunt Needle
Bow for center of shamrock

GAUGE: not important. I tend to crochet tight, so gauge may vary.

Shamrock [pieces are shaped like hearts, and are made like hearts, starting at the point.]
ch 2.
Row 1: Work 2 sc in sc, ch1, turn.
Rows 2-13: 2 Sc into first sc, sc into each sc across until 1 sc remains, 2 sc into last sc, ch1, turn - 24 sts at end of Row 13.
Rows 14-15 Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

LEFT "LOBE"
Row 16: Sc in each sc for 12 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 17: Sc2tog, sc 8, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Row 18: Sc7, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Row 19: Sc2tog, sc until there are 2 sc rem, sc2tog, fasten off and weave in ends.

RIGHT "LOBE"
Starting in the next space from the last stitch worked on Row 16:
Row 16: sc into each sc for 12 sc, ch1, turn.
Row 17: Sc2tog, sc 8, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Row 18: Sc2tog, sc7, Ch1, turn.
Row 19: Sc2tog, sc until there are 2 sc rem, sc2tog, fasten off and weave in ends.

Make 5 more heart shapes. 6 in total.

Stem:
Make a chain 13 cm / 5 inches long . Sc in second sc from hook, and sc to end, ch 1 and turn.
Row 1: Sc to end, chain 1 and turn.
Rows 2- : repeat row one.

Finishing:
With one strand of yarn, start the bottom of the heart shape, join 2 pieces together. Ch1, sc in first sc, then sc around edge, working 3sc in point of heart. Work evenly around entire edges of piece. Fill with fibre fill before closing off. Fasten off. Repeat till you have 3 pieces. Join all three pieces at the points and up 2 rows.

I wanted to do something different for Canada Day so I decided to make a hat that looked like the Canadian Flag. I’ve never used a graph pattern before, so I hope you can follow my instructions.

Size:Pattern is done for an adult. You can make smaller using thinner yarn or hook to fit a child.

Materials:
Use hook size 6.00 mm
1 x 100 gm ball of Bernat Satin Acrylic worsted weight yarn in “Snow” and 1 in “Crimson”
Buttons etc for decoration.
Plastic canvas for the brim

Note:Using the Canadian Flag Graph from “planetshoup.com”, turn graph up-side-down as you will be making the hat from the top down. You will only need the white part and the leaf part of the graph as the rest will be red all round the sides. This part is 21 stitches wide and is 21 rows in length. The Crown is done in white. When changing colors, carry yarn and crochet over all round. This hat is crocheted in rounds and in single crochet.

Crown: With white
Ch 4. Join with ss to form ring.
Round 1: 8 sc in ring
Round 2: 2 sc in ea sc of previous round (16 sc)
Round 3: 1 sc in ea sc of previous round
Round 4: 2 sc sc in ea sc of previous round (32 sc)
Round 5 & 6: 1 sc in ea sc of previous round
Round 7: *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to end of round (48 sc)
Rounds 8 & 9: 1 sc in ea sc of previous round
Round 10: *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from* to end of round (64 sc)
Rounds 11 & 12: 1 sc in ea sc of previous round
Round 13: *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from* to end of round (80 sc)
Rounds 14 & 15: 1 sc in ea sc of previous round
Round 16: *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from* to end of round
Rounds 17: 1 sc in ea sc of previous round. Fasten off white and attach red.

Side of Hat:with Red.
Round 1: sc round and mark end of round with stitch marker.
Round 2: sc 38 red, change to white sc 21, change to red, sc round to where you started the white.
Round 3: Change to white, (remember to crochet over the carried yarn), sc 21 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 4: sc 21 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 5: sc 10 white, 1 red, 10 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 6: sc 9 white, 3 red, 9 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 7: sc 6 white, 1 red, 1 white, 5 red, 1 white, 1 red, 6 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 8: sc 6 white, 9 red, 6 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 9: sc 7 white, 7 red, 7 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 10: sc 2 white, 1 red, 1 white, 2 red, 2 white, 5 red, 2 white, 2 red, 1 white, 1 red, 2 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 11: sc2 white, 4 red, 2 white, 5 red, 2 white, 4 red, 2 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 12: sc, 2 white, 17 red, 2 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 13: sc 3 white, 15 red, 3 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 14: sc 3 white, 15 red 3 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 15: sc 5 white, 11 red, 5 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Round 16: sc 4 white, 13 red, 4 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Rounds 17, 18 & 19: sc 8 white, 2 red, 8 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the white.
Rounds 20 & 21: sc 21 white, change to red and sc round again to where you started the red of round 1, join with sl st and fasten off.

Brim:You will make 2 both in white
Fold hat in half to find the middle of the hat front. Place marker. Count back 16 sts either side of marker. (32 sts). Place markers at both of the 16 sts.

Top brim: working in the front loops only
Round 1. With right side facing you, attach yarn to the sc with the marker, sc in the sc and in each st across. ch1. Turn
Rounds 2 & 3. skip 1st sc, sc in the next 16sc, 3 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 16sc, skip 1sc, sc in the last sc, ch 1 & turn
Round 4. skip 1st sc, sc in next 9sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 6sc, skip 1sc, sc in 6 sc, 2sc in next, sc in 9sc, skip 1sc, sc in next sc, ch 1 & turn
Round 5. skip 1st sc, sc in next 9sc, 2sc in next, sc in next 12 sc, 2sc in next, sc in 9sc, skip 1sc sc in next, ch 1 & turn
Round 6. skip 1st sc, sc in each sc around to 2nd last sc, skip it, and sc in the last sc, ch1, turn.
Round 7. skip 1st sc, sc in 9sc, 2sc in next, sc in 4sc, 2sc in next, sc in 4sc, 2sc in next, sc in 10 sc, skip 1, sc in last sc, ch 1 & turn.
Round 8. sc in each sc skipping second sc and 2nd last sc, ch 1 & turn.
Round 9. skip 1st sc, sc in 9 sc, 2 sc in next, sc in 9 sc, 2 sc in next, sc in 9 sc, skip 1, sc in next ch 1 & turn.
Round 10. repeat row 8
Round 11. repeat row 9 but only sc 8 instead of 9 sc’s.
Round 12. repeat row 8.

Bottom brim:
With wrong side facing you, attach white yarn directly under where the other brim started, in the back loops only, and follow the instructions for the top brim.

*Actual size of brim*


Finishing:
Trace the brim pattern onto the plastic canvas and cut it out. Place it between the top and bottom brims and sew the brim over the plastic canvas. Weave in any loose ends and sew on buttons etc. Now you’re done!!!

Size: One size fits all
Skill: beginner
Materials:
3 ounces of any colour of Knitting worsted weight yarn
Size “G” hook
Yarn needle
Gauge:4sc = 1 “; 4 rows = 1”
Stitch guide:
ch: Chain
sl st: Slip stitch
sc: single chain

Crown of Hat
With “A” ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 6 sc into ring.
Do not join this or any other round. From this point on to end of rnd 11, work in back loops of sc only.
Rnd 2 and 3: 2 sc in each sc around. (24) Place marker to mark each round.
Rnd 4: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * to end. (30)
Rnd 5: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * to end. (36)
Rnd 6: *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * to end. (42)
Rnds 7 – 11: Working 1 more sc between incs repeat rnd 6, 5 more times. End with a sl st.

Side band of hat:
This can be done two ways.
1: You can make this as a strip and sew on after. <OR>
2: You can attach as you make it.

Method 1:
Row 1: Chain 24. Sc in 2nd st of ch, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Working in back loops from now on, 1 sc in each st to end, ch 1, turn. Repeat until piece is long enough to fit all round the crown. Either sew band onto crown or you can sc it on. Once the band is attached, sl st last row to first row and sc round.

Method 2:
Row 1: Chain 24. Sc in 2nd st of ch, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch. Sl st in in each on next 2 st. turn.
Row 2: Working in back loops from now on, 1 sc in each st to end, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 1 sc in each st, sl st in next 2 sts, turn.
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until side band is worked round to beginning. Sl st last row to first row and sc round.
Beak:
This is worked like the beak of my Two Toned Beaked Hat as follows:
Rnds 1-4: Working on back side of rows, sc in ea sc in both loops of next 30 sc. Ch1 and turn.
Rnd 5: Dec 1 sc in each of the next 26 sc. Dec 1, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 6: Dec 1 sc in each of the next 24 sc. Dec 1, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 7: Dec 1 sc in each of the next 22 sc. Dec 1, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 8: Dec 1 sc in each of the next 20sc. Dec 1, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 9: Dec 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc. Dec 1.
Rnd 10: sc in ea sc all round hat. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

This really is a simple hat to make.

I have a friend whose Daughter is studying to be a dental Hygienist. I made this tooth for her when I couldn’t find a suitable pattern. I made it in a few hours.

Size 3 ½ inches tall.
Materials:
White worsted weight yarn, small amounts of red and black yarn or embroidery floss, size 4.50mm hook, tapestry needle.
Gauge not important. I tend to crochet tight, so gauge may vary.
Note: All done in single chain and in both loops, working in rounds.

First leg (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Place marker for beg of rnd
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 4 times
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) 4 times
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) 4 times
Rnd 6: Sc in each st, inc 4 sc evenly spaced around
Fasten off and repeat for second leg. When finished second leg, DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
Join legs together with a slip stitch.
Sc around for next 10 rows. Stuff.
Rnd 16: *sc dec in next2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. Repeat to end of round (were marker is).
Rnd 17: *Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc. Repeat to end of round.
Rnd 18: *Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat to end of round.
Rnd 19: *Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 1 sc. Repeat to end of round. Add more stuffing.
Rnd 20: *Sc dec in next 2 sc. Repeat till opening is closed. Fasten off.

Finishing:Embroider eyes and mouth. You can add a toothbrush if you like.

Materials:
1-2 balls of worsted weight yarn in your choice of colours. (I used Bernat Super Value yarn in Cream and a green to match my jacket.)
Size G (6 US) or size to obtain gauge
5 x ½ inch buttons
Gauge: 8 sts and 6 rows = 2 in.
Stitches used: sc, and alternating sc and dc. SEE PHOTO.

Notes: Measure inside of collar on coat/jacket. This will guide you as to how many stitches needed for base row. My hood is 20 inches, so these instructions are for that measurement.
Abbreviations: cont = continue, ea = each, dec = decrease, inc = increase, sc = single chain. dc = double chain, sts = stitches, ch = chain,

Starting at base of hood, with main colour, ch 77
Row 1: (right side) sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, * 1 sc in next sc, 1 dc in the next dc* repeat from * to end. (76 sts) Turn
Rows 2-6: Dec 1 st at ea end of next 5 rows (66sts) remain at end of last row.
Rows 7 on: Work this pattern evenly on 66 sts until you have a piece measuring 13 inches (32.5 cm).

Finishing:
sc all round edge of piece. Fold top row of hood in half. Starting at fold, sew top seam of hood together. Fasten off.
Attach contrast colour, and sc along front edge of hood, ch 1 at end, turn, sc back to beginning, ch 1 and turn. *Dc in next ch and cont to end. .* repeat from * for 4 rows, dec over 2 sc at each end. Fasten off.

Button rows:
Turn piece over and dc in ea of sc of row 1. (This will give you more “holes” to ensure you can sew your buttons evenly spaced or if you goof sewing them on like I did!) ch 1 and turn. * 1 sc in next sc, 1 dc in the next dc* repeat from * to end. Turn, inc at ea end of work for 5 rows. Sc all round edge. Fasten off. Sew buttons to INSIDE of collar on jacket evenly spaced as best as you can. Attach hood with the buttons.

There you have it! I hope this makes sense. I made this hood in 2006 so I may have forgotten to add something. Please let me know if you find any errors.

This is for a large dog. Pooky is an 13-year-old Black Lab. I searched for a sweater/coat pattern for a large dog and found that I had to make my own pattern. I took parts from a few patterns and modified them to fit Pooky.

Materials: Worsted weight yarn, approximately: 2 x 50 gm balls of 2 contrasting colors. Worsted weights are all appropriate. Pick whichever is best for your area's winter weather. Buy an extra skein or two just in case. I used a 1 lb ball of Dusty rose I had and bought the same in Cranberry.
Hook size 6mm
3/4" buttons-3
Yarn needle

Note: Work with both colors held together and it's all done in double chain stitches to make a warm thick coat.

Neck ribbing: Make 2 inches wide, work in back loops only and the length of your dog's neck (Pooky's is 23)

Back: (from base of neck to tail is 29 inches, is 15 inches wide, add the tummy band of 22 inches) this is all worked in dc.

Underneath Section:
ch 23.
Work 22 sc across first row, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in first sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc for buttonhole, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 p 1 sc, 1 sc in last st, ch 1 , turn.
Row 3: 1 sc in each sc and in each buttonhole, ch 1, turn.
Work 5 rows on the 22 sc.
Dec 1 sc at each side of every row until 8 sc remain "rem." Work 9 more rows on the 8 sc.
Fasten off.
With Color B - crochet 1 row of sl st all around. Sew 2 buttons at each side of narrow end. Sew 1 button to each side of body and button underneath section in place.

Neckband:
Rnd 1: With right side facing and MC, join yarn with slip st at seam; ch 1, sc evenly around, join with slip st to first sc.
Rnds 2 &3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc.
Finish off.

<Or>

Neck Ribbing: With MC and smaller hook, ch 8 loosely.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loop only of each st, work 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep last row 64 times more omitting turning ch at end of last row.

NEW PICTURES!!!!


I wanted something different for New years Eve, instead of the usual "disposable" things.

Introduction: I wanted something different for New years Eve, instead of the usual "disposable" things.

Materials List
For hat:
Worsted weight yarn in Black, White, Blue and Red. Hook size 4.5 mm.
For Stars and Fireworks:
Scraps gold, silver, red, multi-colored cotton or acrylic yarn.
Crochet hook size E

Finished Size: One size fits all.

Gauge: none

Notes: Stars & Fireworks Fridgies patterns I used by Priscilla Hewitt ©1999
http://hometown.aol.com/lffunt/4thfridgies.htm I changed the yarn type.

The Pattern
RND 1: (right side), with Black ch 4, join to form ring, Ch 3, 11 dc in ring, sl st to join in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc's).
RND 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch 3, work 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to join in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc's).
RND 3: Rep RND 2. (48 dc's).
RND 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, sl st to join in top of bet ch-3.
RND 5 & 6: Ch 3, *dc in next 3, 2 dc in next * repeat from * to * all round, sl st to join in top of beg ch-3.RND 7:Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to join in top of beg ch-3. (This is the end of the top of the hat)
RND 8: Ch 1, sc in back loops only around, sl st to join in top of beg ch-1. (Start of the side of hat)
Next 10 rows: [or to desired height] Dc2, dc in same st as beg ch 2, dc in each sc around, sl st to join in top of beg ch-2. Then start brim.

Brim:
RND 1: Ch 1, sc all round, sl st to join in top of beg ch-1.
RND 2: Ch 1, sc in front loops only round. sl st to join in top of beg ch-1.
RND 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch 3, *2 dc in next, dc in next,* repeat from * to * all round, sl st to join in top of beg ch-3.
RND 3: Ch 3, dc all round, sl st to join in top of beg ch-3.
Last RND: Ch 1, sc in each ch, sl st to join in top of beg ch-1. Fasten off

NOTE: For a "floppy" brim, after rnd 3, add another round or two, ending with the last sc round.

Stars & Fireworks Fridgies patterns I used
by Priscilla Hewitt ©1999
http://hometown.aol.com/lffunt/4thfridgies.htm

I made this hat to cover my glasses in the winter because I was frustrated at getting snow spots on them.
size fits all. I used Bernat Super Value yarn, color “A” # 53243 and color “B” #07414.

Materials: Worsted-weight yarn in two colors, [small amount of color B] hook size g (4mm) and row markers.
Gauge: 4 sc + 1”: 4 rows+1”
Stitches used: sc, sc back loops, and alternating sc and dc.

Crown of Hat
With “A” ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 6 sc into ring.
Do not join this or any other round. From this point on to end of rnd 11, work in back loops of sc only.
Rnd 2 and 3: 2 sc in each sc around. (24) Place marker to mark each round.
Rnd 4: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * to end. (30)
Rnd 5: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * to end. (36)
Rnd 6: *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * to end. (42)
Rnds 7 – 11: Working 1 more sc between incs repeat rnd 6, 5 more times.

Side of hat
Rnd 12 – 23: Now you will be working in both loops of each sc. This is where you start to alternate sc and dc.
Still working with color “A”, * 1 sc in next sc, 1 dc in the next dc* Repeat all around evenly to end of RND 23.
Do not fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Hat Band
Attach color “B”.
Rnds 1 – 4: sc round.
Fasten off.

Beak
Still working with color “b”.
Fold hat in half to find the middle of the hat front. Place marker. Count 15 sts either side of marker. (30 sts). Place markers at both of the 15 sts. (I hope this makes sense)
Rnd 1: Working on backside of work, starting at the 15-st marker, sc to the other 15-st marker. Ch 1 and turn.
Rnds 2 – 6: Dec 1 sc in each sc across, 1 sc dec at end, ch 1 and turn.
At end of Rnd 6, sc all around the hat and beak to the end sc of rnd 6. Fasten off.

Now you are done! You should have a sort of spiral pattern on the crown, a bumpy pattern at sides and sc rows for the band and beak. It took me a bout a week to figure out and to make. You should be faster!

I made this pattern myself and I’m going over it in my head to write down. I hope this makes sense.

*****The body is a ball or oval shape. ****

Materials:
1 oz. green 3 ply brush acrylic yarn
5 yds white 3 ply brushed acrylic yarn
3 yds red 3 ply bushed acrylic yarn
Small amount of pink for tongue
size H (5mm)
Polyester Fiberfil to stuff

UPPER BODY:
1. With H hook and med green yarn ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Mark beg. of rnd. 6 sts.
2. 2 sc in ea st arnd. 12 sts.”
3. 2 sc then 2 sc in next st around. (1, 2, 2, 1, 2, 2) repeat.
4. Sc in ea st arnd. 16 sts.
5. 3 sc then 2 sc in next st. 20 sts. (1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2) repeat.
6.-10. Repeat r5. 39 sts at the end of r 10.

LOWER BODY:
Rnd 1: ch 7, 1 sc in second ch from the hook, sc in next ch, dc in each of next 2 ch, sc in next ch, 5 sc in last ch. Repeat on other side, ending with 4 sc in beginning ch (18st) Place marker.
Rnd 2: 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each sc, increasing 3 sc evenly at each end (24 sc).
Rnd 4: Repeat Rnd 3 (30sc).
Rnd 5: Repeat Rnd 3 (36 sc).
Rnd 6: Repeat rnd 2.
Rnd 7: Repeat rnd 3 (42 sc).
Rnd 8: 1 sc in each sc. Sl st in next st.
Sew the two halves together, leaving 12 sc for the mouth opening.
Stuff the body.

MOUTH:
With red yarn. Ch 13. Sc in second ch from hook and next 2 ch, hdc in next 6 ch, sc in last 3 ch, ch 1. Repeat along other side of ch, sl st in first sc. Use green and attach to the body with sc. Take one or two stitches at each end of the mouth.

Tongue
1. With pink or red ch 3, turn.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, sc in last ch. Ch 1, turn.
3.-8. Sc in the 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.
9. Sc around, End off, leaving a length of yarn for attaching to frog.

Sew or glue small bug to tongue, if desired. Attach legs.

Back Legs - Make 2
1. With medium green and H hook, ch 13. Join w sl st. sc in each ch arnd - 12 sts.
2. Sc around. Do not join. Mark beg. of rnd. 12 sts.
3. 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc.
4.- 10. Sc arnd.
11. *Sc 3, sc next 2 sc tog* twice.
12. 1 sc, sc next 2 sc tog, 3 sc, sc next 2 tog, sc in last sc. 7 sts.
13.-15. Sc arnd.
16. 3 sc, 2 in next sc, sc in last 2. 9 sts.
17. Rep r 16.
18. 3 sc, sc 2 in next sc arnd. 14 sts.
19. - 20. Sc arnd.
21. 3 sc, sc 2 tog arnd.
22. Sc arnd.
23. Flatten foot end of leg and sc the 2 sides tog. sts. Ch 3, turn.
24. 2 dc in 1st st, sl st in next st, *ch2, 2 dc in next st* 3 times. Sl st in last st. There should be 4 toes.

Front Legs - Make 2
1. With med. green chain 13. Join w sl st.
2. - 7. Sc around. Mark beg of rnd. 12 sts.
8. *Sc 3, sc next 2 sts tog,* twice. Sc in last 2 sts.
9. Rep r 8.
10. Flatten end of leg. Sc the 2 sides tog. Ch 3, turn. 4 sts.
11. Sc in same st, (ch 3, sl st in same st) 3 times. End off. There should be 4 toes.

EYES: Make 2.
Begin with green. Ch 3, 10 dc in third ch from hook, sl st in top of the first dc. Cut yarn leaving 8" tail.
With white yarn ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in each sc (10sc). 1 sc in each sc around.
Cut yarn leaving 10" for attaching.
Sew the green part of eye to the white, stuff and sew it to the head.
With 2 strands of black embroidery thread satin stitch the pupil of the eye.
With 2 strands of white thread make 2 or 3 short stitches for the highlight in the eye.

Introduction
I went to a friends 50 th. birthday party a few years ago. She was wearing a birthday cake hat that she bought. I thought I could crochet one, so I went home and designed this! Hope you like it!!

Materials List
Worsted weight yarn in Brown, (or cake colour) White (for doily/brim), and frosting colour, hook size 4.5 mm. Assorted buttons (from Michaels craft store) for decorations, Happy Birthday ribbon etc.


Finished Size
About 6" wide by 5-6" deep (depending on how tight of a crocheter you are)
Gauge: none

Note: To use as a centrepiece, stuff with fibrefill, or cover an ice cream or margarine tub.

The Pattern
Starting at top of hat, use frosting colour:
Row 1: chain 6 and then join with slip stitch to form a ring.
Row 2: sc around ring, ch 1
Row 3: 2 single crochet in each stitch, slip stitch, ch1
Row 4: *1 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 5: *2 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 6: *3 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 7: *4 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 8: *5 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 9: *6 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 10: *7 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 11: *8 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 12: *9 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 13: *10 sc then 2 sc in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch, ch 1
Row 14: sc around, slip stitch, ch 1.
Row 15: sc in back loops only, all round. Slip stitch. Fasten off frosting colour.
With Cake colour: (Start of the side of hat)
Row 1-? : sc around, slip stitch, ch 1, building sides as high as you want. Cover your ears. Then do
doily / brim. (See below)

For a two-layer cake:
Row 1-10: sc around, slip stitch, ch 1. Fasten off cake colour, attach frosting colour.
Row 11: sc around, slip stitch, ch 1.
Row 12: sc in back loops only, slip stitch.
Row 13: *ch2, slip stitch in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch. Fasten off frosting colour and attach cake colour.
Row 14 -24: sc around, slip stitch, ch 1. Fasten off cake colour, attach doily / brim colour.
Make doily/brim with white:
Row 1: sc all round, slip stitch, ch 1.
Row 2: sc in front loops only, slip stitch, ch 1.
Row 3: sc all round, slip stitch.
Row 4: *ch 2,2 dc in next sc, slip stitch in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch. Fasten off.

Finishing:
Starting back at top of hat, join frosting colour. Working in front loops, *ch2, slip stitch in next stitch* repeat, slip stitch. Fasten off frosting colour.
Decorate: Sew on buttons, ribbons etc.