Inspired Mickey Mouse Birthday Hat

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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Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet

Cupcake Applique

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

Ideas on how to use these appliques...
*These would be great to apply to any project.
*You can add them to kitchen towels,
*turn them into a keychain or fridge magnet.
*You can also make several and make a garland.
*Attach a ribbon to make them into bookmarks.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Length from bottom to cherry approx. 2.75”
Width from its widest point approx. 2.75"
...but they can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 2.5mm (B) & 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted weight yarn: Beige (5yds), Red (1yd) & any other color of choice (4yds)
*Tapestry Needle

PATTERN NOTES
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 The chain in the beginning does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.

The left one was made as stated in pattern and the right one was made with a 2.5mm hook. 

BOTTOM PART with beige; 3.5mm hook
  Row 1: ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch2, turn (6)
  Row 2: 2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st, ch2, turn (8)
  Row 3: 2hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next st, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 4: sc in each st across (10)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FROSTING (top part) with color of choice; 3.5mm hook
Attach yarn where we left off
  Row 1: 2sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, 2sc in next st, ch1, turn (12)
  Row 2: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (12)
  Row 3: sk 1st st, sc in 2nd st, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 4: sk 1st st, sc in 2nd st, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 5: sk 1st st, sc in 2nd st, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
  Row 6: sk 1st st, sc in 2nd st, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 7: sk 1st st, sc in 2nd st, dec2tog, ch1, turn (2)
Don’t F/O; continue by following the steps from the picture below. Arrows are an indication where to do the stitches. Follow step 1 - 5. F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

CHERRY with red; 2.5mm hook
  Rnd 1: ch2, dc, 2sc, 1dc, 2sc, 2dc into the magic ring
Pull as tightly as possible so no hole is showing through.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends. Sew it on top of the frosting.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || hdc: half double crochet || dc: double crochet || sk: skip
st/s: stitch/es || sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || rnd: round || f/o: finish off

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (July 2013). 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.