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Knitted Flat Hat Returns, Now Slouchy

Same pattern as below link, just slightly bigger needles and a longer rib area, and hat body. I used one size larger needles than the original pattern and still only one skein of Lion Brand Hometown USA, Super Bulky, acrylic. Free Pattern here Or turn the brim up! Oh no, I feel a hat marathon starting. This pattern is so easy and fast! I’m working on a “real” slouchy flat hat pattern, cast on and in the process, I’m on the quest for a more “slouchy” look, more later. LOL May your knitting needles fly as fast as dragonflies….

Crochet Ditty bag, good for coins, trinkets, etc…

  Playing around a little, and ended up making a small crochet bag. It looks good. I used Caron Simply Soft yarn, because I like the sheen it has, the stitches are very distinct with it. One skein will make many bags. You will also need a crochet hook, I used size F, but if you use a different yarn, use the size indicated on the label, or one size smaller, to get a tight stitch. Tutorials (video) all below! Chain Stitch Single Crochet Slip Stitch I also used one wooden bead. shop around and see what would be good, look at the interior hole of the bead. You want it to be tight, to keep the bag closed. But be able to thread it on the chained cord. Single crochet. slip stitch and chain stitch is used. Rnd 1: Chain 6, slip stitch to first stitch Rnd 2:  *2sc in each st* repeat 6 times (12 st total) Rnd 3:  *2sc in first st, 1sc in next st* repeat 6 times (18st total) Rnd 4:  *2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2st* repeat 6 times (24st total) Rnd 5: sc all around. Rnd 6: *2sc in

Wouldn't You Like To Be Knitting Here...

Dublin (2) , originally uploaded by A Keeper's Jackpot . Photo from "A Keeper 's Jackpot", location Duplin