Abbreviations SC - Single Crochet CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch
Materials Size B mm crochet hook 3 ply yarn Tapestry Needle Fiberfill or Stuffing
Chain 3, join.
Round 1: Work 6 SC through the loop, do not join. Work in the continual round. ( 6 single crochet total)
Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around. (12 single crochet total)
Round 3-14: Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (12 single crochet total)
Round 15: *Slip stitch in next stitch, skip a stitch, continue around. You will want to fill the center before it closes to tight. Sew the top shut, knot, secure and sew in the tail.
Abbreviations SC - Single Crochet CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch
Materials Size B mm crochet hook 3 ply yarn Tapestry Needle Fiberfill or Stuffing
Chain 3, join.
Round 1: Work 9 SC through the loop, do not join. Work in the continual round. ( 9 single crochet total)
Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around. (18 single crochet total)
Round 3-7: Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (18 single crochet total)
Round 8: *Slip stitch in next stitch, skip a stitch, continue around. You will want to fill the center before it closes to tight. Sew the top shut, knot, secure and sew in the tail.
Crochet Cable Cuff Cap Cedar If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
Front Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook to the right of the post, between the stitches, around the back and through the opposite side between the stitches on the left side of the post. Wrap the yarn over, pull it through, complete the double crochet.
Left Hand Version - Front Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook to the left of the post, between the stitches, around the back and through the opposite side between the stitches on the right side of the post.. Wrap the yarn over, pull it through, complete the double crochet.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)
Back Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook to the right back of the post, between the stitches, around the front and through the opposite side between the stitches on the left side of the post. Wrap the yarn over, pull it through, complete the double crochet.
Left Hand Version- Back Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook to the left back of the post, between the stitches, around the front and through the opposite side between the stitches on the right side of the post. Wrap the yarn over, pull it through, complete the double crochet.
Chain 1 at beginning of round - The chain 1 is the step up to the next round and will be done on each round. When you work the post stitch of the first stitch, work around the chain 1 and post together. They will blend in.
Chain 5, join
Round 1: Chain 1, Work 12 DC through the chain, join. (12 double crochet total)
Round 2:Chain 1, Work 2 DC in each stitch around, join. (24 double crochet total)
Round 3: Chain 1, *2 FPDC next stitch(increase) , 1 BPDC next stitch, continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (36 post stitches total)
Round 4:Chain 1, *1 FPDC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 BPDC next stitch(increase), continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (48 post stitches total)
Round 5:Chain 1, *1 FPDC next stitch, 2 FPDC next stitch(increase) , 1 BPDC next stitch, 2 BPDC next stitch(increase), continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (72 post stitches total)
Round 6:Chain 1, *1 FPDC in each of next 3 stitches, 1 BPDC in each of next 3 stitches, continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (72 post stitches total)
Round 7: Chain 1, *2 FPDC next stitch(increase), 1 FPDC in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 BPDC in each of the next 3 stitches, continue around from *, join with the first stitch.(84post stitches total)
Round 8-25:Chain 1, *Work 1 FPDC in each of the next 4 stitches, work 1 BPDC in each of the next 3 stitches, continue around from *, join with the first stitch.(84post stitches total)
Optional Cuff
Round 26: Work 1 round of double crochet in the front loop only. join with the beginning stitch.
Round 27-32:Chain 1, *Work 1 BPDC in each of the next 4 stitches, work 1 FPDC in each of the next 3 stitches, continue around from *, join with the first stitch.(84post stitches total)
Knot, secure and sew all the tails between the stitches.
This is two playlists for the beginner crocheters, right and left hand. Please feel welcome to share and embed these playlists on your blogs/sites so they can be easily found.
Have any of you ever worked with cashmere yarn? How did you like the results and what did you make?
The big question, was it expensive? I know when I think about cashmere, price is something I would keep in mind. Where would a person find cashmere yarn?
I have never worked with cashmere yarn. Am I missing a good yarn? Please share your thoughts.
Abbreviations DC - Double Crochet HDC - Half Double Crochet CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch SC - Single Crochet
Materials Size H/5 mm crochet hook 4 ply yarn - Light Green - Black - White - Dark Green Tapestry Needle
Hat Yarn Marker - This can be a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of the round
CH 3 join with the beginning chain.
Round 1: Work 12 SC through the chain. Do not Join. Work the continual round. You may want to use a yarn marker.
Round 2: Work 2 single crochet in each stitch around (24 Single Crochet
Round 3: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (24 Single Crochet)
Round 4: *Work 1 SC in next stitch, work 2 SC in the next stitch, repeat from* (36 Single Crochet)
Round 5: 1 SC in each stitch around (36 Single Crochet)
Round 6: *1 Single Crochet in each of the next two stitches, Two single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the hat from *. ( 48 single crochet total)
Round 7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (48 single crochet total)
Round 8: *1 Single Crochet in each of the next three stitches, Two single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the hat from *. (60 single crochet total)
Round 9: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (60 single crochet total)
Round 10: *1 Single Crochet in each of the next four stitches, Two single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the hat from *. (72 single crochet total)
Round 11-12: 1 SC in each stitch around. (72 single crochet total)
Round 13: *1 Single Crochet in each of the next five stitches, Two single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the hat from *. (84 single crochet total)
Round 14-30: 1 SC in each stitch around. (84 single crochet total)
Earflaps
Row 1: Work 1 SC in each of the next 16 stitches
Row 2-10: Work 1 SC in each of the next 16 stitches (16 stitches total)
Row 11: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 8 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (14 stitches total)
Row 12: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (14 stitches total)
Row 13: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 6 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (12 stitches total)
Row 14: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (12 stitches total)
Row 15: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (10 stitches total)
Row 16-18: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (10 stitches total)
Row 19: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (8 stitches total)
Row 20: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work 2 Single Crochet Decrease,Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (6 stitches total)
To finish the earflap off, insert the hook in each of the next 5 stitches, drawing the loop through and leaving it on the hook. There will be a total of 6 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. Cut the yarn, pull through, secure.
Eyes - Make 2 White Yarn Chain 3, join Round 1: Work 6 SC , working in continual round Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (12 single crochet total) Round 3: Work 1SC in next stitch, Work 2 SC in next stitch , continue around (18 single crochet total) Round 4: Work 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, work 2 single crochet in the next stitch, continue around (24 single crochet total) Round 5: Work 1 SC in each BLO-(Back Loop Only) (24 single crochet total) Slip stitch to join in the next stitch. Cut of a longer tail for sewing to the cap.
Pupil - Make Black Yarn Chain 3, join Round 1: Work 6 SC , join with the beginning stitch. Cut a longer section of yarn. This section will be sewn to the White section. Sew the yarn through the last round of stitches and pull slightly so the last round curls up to the backside. Knot the yarn in place. Sew the eyes in place on the cap. See image above for placement.
Snout Chain 5, Round 1: Work 1 SC in each ch work 2 SC in the same chain, work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, work 1 SC in the last chain, work in the continual round. (10 single crochet total)
Round 2: Work 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (20 single crochet total)
Round 3: 1 single crochet in each stitch around (20 single crochet total)
Round 4: Work 1 SC in the next stitch, Work 2 SC in the next stitch (30 single crochet total)
Round 5: Work 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, Work 2 SC in the next stitch (40 single crochet total)
Round 6-8: Work 1 SC in each stitch around (40 single crochet total)
Nostril Holes - Make 2 Chain 5 Round 1: Work 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches Round 2-3: Work 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches Cut the yarn and secure. Weave the yarn through the last row, pull to create a curved shape. Sew on to snout. See image above for placement.
Flap - Below Snout Chain 7 Row 1: Work 1 SC in each of the next 6 chains ( 6 single crochet total) Row 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch across ( 12 single crochet total) Row 3: Work 1 SC in each stitch across (12 single crochet total) This part will be sewn to the bottom of the snout along the long edge - See image for placement Sew the snout to the cap.
Ear
Dark Green Yarn Chain 3, join Round 1: Work 6 SC , join Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around , join (12 single crochet total) cut yarn and change color Attach light green Round 3: Work 2 SC in each stitch around ( 24 single crochet total) Round 4: Work 1 SC in each stitch around ( 24 single crochet total)
Sew ears to cap. They are placed approximately 3 rounds from the center. See image for placement.
Crochet has made a big comeback on the Internet in the past few years. There are some thoughts I want to share with those of you who earn revenue on your crochet, knitting and crafting videos. This will apply to sites other than YouTube as well.
I know many of you participate in account monetization on YouTube or have gone on to become a full partner. The type of videos we make take a lot of time to produce. I have been approached by a few 3rd party sites who want to purchase my videos for a flat fee and then upload them on their YouTube channel. Some have said the future videos I make can only go on their channel. Others have requirements that make the videos look like spam. They can embed and link our existing videos on their sites if they are really interested in our existing content.
I have done many Google searches for professional video production. It starts from $1000-$10,000 on up for a 15-30 second commercial video.
Something else that is often looked over is our crochet expertise. I have over 28 years of experience with crochet. What we have is two fold. The knowledge of crochet and producing a professional quality crochet video, that can be in production for several months.
These 3rd parties want to redirect traffic to their channel or site but not pay what the videos are worth. These offers are nothing but a bad deal. When someone makes an offer to pay you a monetary value up front, they know it will go much further. Most likely tens of thousands of times more than their measly offer of $15-$50 dollars for a video.
One day some of you may get real offers. Right now I have not seen anything legitimate.
My suggestion! Stay Independent, you don't need a middle man to do what you are already doing.
Please share your experiences and questions you may have.
