Size: 21” circumference and 9½” tall, including edging
Yarn:SHELTER by Brooklyn Tweed, 2 skeins in the color Faded Quilt
Gauge: 15 sts x 12 rows = 4″ x 4″ in Tunisian simple stitch
Recommended Hooks: Size J-10 (6mm) Tunisian crochet hook & Size H-8 (5mm) standard crochet hook
Other Suggested Tools: Tapestry Needle
Suggested Skill Level: Confident Beginner
From the Designer: I thought Tunisian crochet would be a fun challenge. The name is inspired by the small town in Indiana that hosts Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival, something I’ve gone to quite a few times because my dad is a potter and sells his wares there quite often.
Happy holidays to those that celebrate, and happy winter solstice to everyone. I’m home in Chicago and it is cooooold here. And snowy. Perfect conditions To wear my panda hat.
Panda Hat
This is from that same Short & Sweet Earflap Hat pattern, and is inspired by the designer. I crocheted the ears as follows:
1: ch4
2: turn, skip first ch, 2 sc in each ch to end.
3: ch1, turn, 2 sc in each sc to end.
4: ch1, turn, sc in each sc to end.
ears
I left a tail of about 18″ or so and sewed them on. And naturally there is a sc edging around the hat using the black yarn. I also used one strands of the black in the braids.
I’d write more but I’m of to get Thai food! Peace out!
Ah. The semester is over. I got an A in the one graded class I took this semester (booyah). With my time off I’ve finally gone through and taken pictures of the stuff I’ve made over the past two or three months. Well, some of it anyway.
One of my most recent creations is this hat:
Short & Sweet Earflap Hat
This is the Short & Sweet Earflap Hat. The pattern calls for Joann Sensations Angel Hair, which I have used and is surprisingly awesome. The one above, however, was a total stash-buster. I held together two strands of Freedom Spirit and one strand of Douceur et Soie. For 100% wool it has a nice sheen, though I know some of it came from the silk in the Douceur et Soie.
I’m about to cast on my third Short & Sweet Earflap Hat and I’m going to try the panda one. Way too cute not to have another go.
