The Holiday Season

Well, the holiday season is upon us. I've been working feverishly to get Christmas gifts done for the whole family. I am glad to say I have an adult hat pattern, I created all on my own, on the way. I'm thinking I may try a slouch and possibly a children's version of it also. I will be posting the pattern a couple weeks after Christmas hopefully. Happy Holidays! Here's a preview of the hat.

Cabled Slouch

This isn't a pattern of my own but a modified pattern. I love Rheatheylia's Cable Hat pattern and have made multiple hats with it. So when I wanted to make a cute slouch hat I turned to a pattern I love.

Here's how I modified it:

Use hook size 6.5mm/K

Crochet as written for larger hat until rnd 12,

1st rnd 12: dc in between fpdc & bpdc (will make 3 bpdc next rnd)

Continue with the pattern as written but with 3 bpdc instead of 2.

Do 2 sets of the rnds 10-12 regularly,

on the next set of 10-12-

rnd 12: bpdc in 1st bpdc, bpdc2tog over next two bpdc.

Do one more set of rnds 10-12 (with 2 bpdc).

Switch to 4.25mm/G hook.

Crochet brim as written in pattern.

If you have any questions or anything needs clarification feel free to ask.

Hot Air Balloon Pattern

Well I suppose the first post is as good as any to post a crochet pattern, hopefully the first of many.

Hot Air Balloon
Hook size: 4mm/ 4.25mm G
Small amount of worsted weight yarn, your choice of color
Very small amount of brown worsted weight yarn for basket
(If you'd like you could probably use a bulkier or thinner yarn with different size hooks, I haven't tested it.)
Small amount of stuffing
Yarn needle

Notes: Don't join rounds. Place marker in last stitch and move up each rnd. Weave in top end before you start stuffing.
Balloon:
To begin: 6sc in adj ring (6 sc)
Rnd 1: 2 sc in each sc (12)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in sc, sc in next sc (rep around) (18)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 2 sc (rep around) (24)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 3 sc (rep around) (30)
Rnd 5: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 4 sc (rep around) (36)
Rnd 6: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 5 sc (rep around) (42)
Rnd 7: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 6 sc (rep around) (48)
Rnd 8: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 7 sc (rep around) (54)
Rnd 9-14: sc in each sc around (54)
Rnd 15: sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc (rep around) (48)
Rnd 16: sc in each sc around (48)
Rnd 17: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc (rep around) (42)
Rnd 18: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc (rep around) (36)
Rnd 19: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc (rep around) (30)
Rnd 20: sc in each sc around (30)
Rnd 21: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc (rep around) (24)
Rnd 22: sc2tog, sc in next 2sc (rep around) (18)
 ***Start stuffing, cont stuffing after each rnd***
Rnd 23-26: sc in each sc around (18)
Rnd 27: sc2tog, sc in next sc (rep around) (12)
Rnd 28: sc2tog around (6)
Finish off, add stuffing if needed, close circle when weaving in end.

Basket: (with brown)
To begin: 5sc in adj ring, join with sl st
Rnd 1: ch1, 2sc in each sc around, join (10)
Rnd 2: ch1, 2sc in sc, sc in next sc, join (15)
Rnd 3: ch1, in back loops only: sc in each sc around, join (15)
Rnd 4-5: ch1, in both loops: sc in each sc around, join (15)
Finish off, weave in ends.

Joining
Cut 4 pieces of identical lengths of yarn or thread, tie to basket and bottom of hot air balloon.
Optional:
Cut a piece of yarn or thread and attach to top for hanging.

If you find any problems or have any questions let me know. :)
Edited and revised: 1/26/12

This pattern is an original pattern by K. Cason. If you would like to share this pattern, please do, by sharing the link to this page. Please do not repost the pattern on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell the pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern locally, at craft fairs and to friends, but I ask that you please do not sell items online. Thank you. -K.Cason