FREE Crochet Peek A Boo Hat Pattern

 

Peek A Boo Crochet Hat
FREE pattern
By
Mary Jane Hall

Several years ago, my crochet Shrug pattern, pictured above, was published in Kim Werker's, book "Get Hooked Again", as a follow up to her book "Let's Get Hooked", that was highly successful. Both books have easy patterns for beginners, with designs especially appealing to teens.

My shrug pattern (above) was published in the book, but they didn't have room for the matching hat pattern, so they posted it as a free pattern on Kim's blog, which is no longer available. 

A crocheter, on Ravelry, wrote me today saying she was having trouble finding my free pattern, as it was no longer available. So I set out to find my original pattern and thought I'd post it here on my blog. 

You can find my FREE pattern for the Peek A Boo Crochet Hat HERE.

Peek A Boo Crochet 
Hat Pattern
By
Mary Jane Hall

Crochet Curlique Projects

My "Candy Colored Bracelet" - this Fun Pattern is in the Book, Positively Crochet! - A Book with 50 Crochet Patterns. What A Bargin! Available on Amazon and EBay

I think one of the most unique and fun crochet stitches ever is the crochet curlique. Some people call it a spiral. I have a curlique scarf pattern in 2 of my Kooler Design/Leisure Arts booklets. The first one is Crochet Young and Trendy, published in June 2005. An editor at Leisure Arts told me later that booklet "sailed across the charts that first year". Then in 2015 they did a 2nd printing of that same booklet and titled it Crochet Fashions, but with a different project on the front cover. (A red poncho). This stitch is especially fun for a beginner! I love the fun curlique bracelet with the crochet balls and beads shown above in that first picture. Scroll down to see more curlique projects.

Working The Curlique

The way to work the spiral is to make a chain about 4"- 5" long, adding an inch or two to the length, and when you turn to work the first row, put 2 sc in the second chain from hook, and in each remaining chain across. It will magically start to curl on its on. If you want it to be even curlier, put 3 sc in each stitch instead of 2. You can do the same using all hdc or working dc into the chain. But only work 1 row and then end it off. Your hook size will also determine how tight or loose the curlique will be. If you've never done this, you should try making a curlique now. I promise, you'll be hooked! And I'm sure you can come up with projects of your own. 

Curlique Hair Tie
by Mary Jane Hall

I made the curlique hair ornament with a round stretchy hair thingy. You know what they are! These are cute to wear with a ponytail. 

Another fun, quick project using the curlique would be to make it into a key chain. When a beginner is learning to crochet, I think it is imperative that they have an actual project to work on, rather than sending them home to make a long chain. They will get more excited to be making quick projects they can make for themselves or as a gift for others. This will keep them motivated.

Curlique Key Chain
By Mary Jane Hall

All Curls Scarf
By Mary Jane Hall
Pattern is in Crochet Young and Trendy and Crochet Fashions
(Available on eBay and Amazon)

All Curls Scarf
by Mary Jane Hall

Fringed Leg Warmers - Free Crochet Pattern

I just can't believe I have not posted the pattern for these Fringed Leg Warmers before now. I designed them years ago and they were published in Crochet! Magazine in 2006. But they are very stylish today, since you see fringe everywhere!

©Fringed Leg Warmers by
Mary Jane Hall

The publisher put the pattern on the web, free to the public, but it disappeared, so I am going to post it here. The pattern is a beginner level. 

The free pattern is below.

Copyright - you have permission to make the leg warmers and even sell your products, but do not had permission to copy and share this pattern as your own. Most people are honest and respect the copyright laws, but I have to say this because there have been a few people who have copied my patterns and sold them as their own. Some have even taken pictures of the patterns in my books ands posted them for free on their blog or website. That is illegal and my publisher has dealt with them.
If you do make projects and sell them on etsy, or at a craft show, it would really be nice if you mention me as the designer. Enjoy the pattern!

Mother/Daughter Snowball Scarves

This Mother/Daughter scarf set is found in my book, Positively Crochet. I designed a snowflake for you too. I was actually inspired to make the scarf aftef I found this soft snow-like yarn from Hobby Lobby.

Mother/Daughter Snowflake Crochet Scarves by Mary Jane Hall,
published in Positively Crochet!

The book has 50 designs of garments and accessories! Check out my Rsvelry designer page HERE to see all my designs that are in this book. It's still being sold on Amazon and eBay, as well as other online stores.  

Snowflake for Mother/Daughter Snowball Scarf in Mary Jane Hall's book,  Positively Crochet

 Mother/Daughter Snowball Scarf in Mary Jane Hall's book,  Positively Crochet