damn it Janet, let's crochet!: May 2017

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 4.0mm (G)
*Worsted weight yarn: Black & Red
*Pom-Pom maker (size of your choice)
*Felt: Yellow & Black
*Button (diameter: 12mm)
*Cardboard
*Hot Glue
*Stitch Markers
*Tapestry Needle

My youngest boy turns one today and I wanted to make him a special birthday hat just for him to wear on his day.

I started looking around the web for a birthday hat and eventually found a perfect one from Mamachee. HERE you will find the crochet party hat pattern and step by step tutorial on how to reinforce it with cardboard paper.

On my hat, I added a chin strap and button. In one end, sew a button and on the other attach the yarn. Chain approx 55 (measure this on your child to get the correct length). Sc in 6th ch (this will created a buttonhole) and in each chain across, sl st again where you attach.
F/O and weave in the ends.

To make the Mickey Mouse appliqué...
I like to trace the images onto white paper to make templates. Then tape the template unto the felt that I will be using to cut out that perfect shape. You can google "mickey mouse applique" and you'll find several; as well for the numbers. Once you have cut out your appliqués from felt go ahead and glued them in place using hot glue.

Don't forget to check out my other Mickey Mouse items that I have available.
You can always easily turn any of them into Minnie Mouse. If you need any help at all in making Minnie, don't hesitate to contact me.

Mickey Mouse Earflap Beanie with Pom-Pom Ears.
You can snatch this free pattern HERE.

Idea on how to make a
Minnie Mouse Earflap Beanie

Mickey Mouse Pillow
You can purchase this pattern in any of my shops
(Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy) for a very low price.

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- Janet

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Newborn - 3 months [12" to 14" head circumference]

3 - 6 months [14" to 16" head circumference]

6 - 12 months [16" to 18" head circumference]

Toddler (12 months - 3 years) [18" to 19.5" head circumference]
Also, I have available a teen-adult size [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 5.0mm (H)
*Worsted weight yarn: Black, Red or Pink & Yellow
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: White
*Pom-Pom maker (size of choice)
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue

GAUGE...

3 hdc stitches x 2.5 rows = 1"

At the end of round 6, laying flat = 5" in diameter

Don’t forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES - must read...

Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.

Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.

The ch 2 at the beginning of each round counts as 1 hdc.

You slip stitch on the top of the chain 2.

When a round or row mentions “around/across” you will be working that whole sequence from that round/row around the entire piece. (EX: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around = sc, inc, sc, inc,…)

SPECIAL STITCHES

Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.

Newborn - 3 months

BEANIE starting with black

Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 19 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 19 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (42)

Rnd 7-10: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2, in the last stitch of rnd 10 change to red or pink (42)

Rnd 11-14: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (42)

Do not F/O, continue on to making the first earflap

1st EARFLAP with red or pink
  Row 1: ch1, sc in next 8 sts, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
  Row 5: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)

Row 6: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

2nd EARFLAP with red or pink
Count to the left 11sts (not including the 8 sts from the first earflap). Attach on the 12th stitch.

Repeat rows 1-6 from the first earflap.

Do not F/O, ch1, turn

EDGING with yellow, red or pink
sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

3 - 6 months

BEANIE starting with black

Rnd 7-10: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2, in the last stitch of rnd 10 change to red or pink (45)

Rnd 11-14: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (45)

Do not F/O, continue on to making the first earflap

Row 6: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

2nd EARFLAP with red or pink
Count to the left 12sts (not including the 8 sts from the first earflap). Attach on the 13th stitch.

Repeat rows 1-6 from the first earflap.

Do not F/O, ch1, turn

6 - 12 months

BEANIE starting with black

Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 7 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
Rnd 8-10: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2, in the last stitch of rnd 10 change to red or pink (48)

Rnd 11-15: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (48)

Do not F/O, continue on to making the first earflap.

1st EARFLAP with red or pink
  Row 1: ch1, sc in next 9 sts, ch1, turn (9)
  Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (9)
  Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (7)
  Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (7)
  Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (5)
  Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog (3)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

2nd EARFLAP with red or pink
Count to the left 15sts (not including the 9 sts from the first earflap). Attach on the 16th stitch.

Repeat rows 1-7 from the first earflap.

Do not F/O, ch1, turn

Toddler (1yr - 3yrs)

BEANIE starting with black

  Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
  Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
  Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
  Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
  Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
  Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
  Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
  Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 27 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 27 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
  Rnd 9-10: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2, in the last stitch of rnd 10 change to red or pink (58)

Rnd 11-16: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (58)

Do not F/O, continue on to making the first earflap.

1st EARFLAP with red or pink
  Row 1: ch1, sc in next 10 sts, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
  Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 8: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

2nd EARFLAP with red or pink
Count to the left 18sts (not including the 10 sts from the first earflap). Attach on the 19th stitch.

Repeat rows 1-8 from the first earflap.

Do not F/O, ch1, turn

Braids (for all sizes)

Cut 18 pieces of yarn (9 for each earflap) about 30 inches long. (You can do the braids all yellow like I did or use 3 different colors for example black, red and yellow). Fold each bunch in half and push the folded end through an opening in the bottom of each earflap. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Separated the colors and braid the strands. At the end, trim to desired length and tie a knot to secure the braid. Complete the second braid the same way.

NOTE: You can make the bow smaller or bigger by chaining fewer or more stitches in the beginning.

BOW in pink; 3.75mm (F)

Row 1: ch15, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch1, turn (14)
Row 2-6: hdc in each st across, ch1, turn (14)

F/O, secure and weave in the ends. With a strand of pink yarn about 8" long, wrap it several times in the middle of the bow and secure it with a knot. Weave in the ends.

ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn in the end from the finished pieces to sew them in place but I personally like to use matching thread).
     EARS…using a pom-pom maker (the size of your choice); make 2 pom-poms. Don’t cut off the strand that you use to tie the pom-pom. Use the strand to sew the pom-poms on round 5 and align them to the center of the earflaps as in the pictures below.

BUTTONS…you don’t want to use actual buttons since it’s a choking hazard. Using white felt make 2 circles and glue them in the position you like best. Or you can crochet the buttons.

This beanie will go great with the Mickey Mouse Pillow.
You can purchase this pattern in any of my shops (Ravelry or Etsy) for a very low price.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s: chain/s || f/o: finish off || hdc: half double crochet || rnd: round || sc: single crochet

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es

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Mickey Mouse is copyrighted by Disney.

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (May 2017). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

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