So if you haven't noticed yet, I started making patterns!
This week's DIY is going to be my 2 new patterns and the inspiration for one of them.
First, my Cuddly Cloche. This fat hat is made with four different weights of yarn, has a big pom pom on top, and kind of reminds me of Where's Waldo.
Next, my Perfect Earflap Hat. This hat is a nice, tight stitched double crochet hat that is perfect for making crazy hats. The one in the photography is soon to be made into a dino hat!

Now, my inspiration for my Cuddly Cloche. The designs above are from designer Trish Young. Her fluffy, plush designs made from mutiple strands of yarn are just so hugable, I had to make my own design using the technique.

Another hat! Haha, got to posting this one quicker, as I only made it last night. I wanted to find a use for a large crochet hook I had gotten in a pair set with another hook I needed and came up with this. I made it with 1 strand super bulky, 1 strand bulky, and 2 strands worsted/aran weight yarn, but you can use any combination. They were all scraps from hats I had made before and simply weren't enough on their own to make a hat. So with a little inspiration from Trish Young's plush clutch, I came up with this baby!

Notes: Each round is joined with a slip stitch and lchain 2 to begin each round.
dc: double crochet
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together
sc: single crochet

Let's get started!
I used a magic ring, but you can use the chain 2 method if you wish.

You need a 19 mm hook, and 15mm hook, and any yarn you like! :D
Rd 1: dc 7 sts into ring/chain.
Rd 2: dc 2 in each st (14 sts).
Rd 3: *1 dc in 1, 2 dc in next st* 7 times (21 sts).
Rd 4: dc in each st around (21 sts).
Continue until desired length (I only did one more round due to my amount of yarn).
When finished, fasten off. Join 2 strands of worsted/aran weight yarn or 1 strand of bulky/super bulky yarn using a 15mm hook and sc 2 in each of the giant sts. Continue 1-2 more rounds single crocheting 1 in each stitch.
Make a giant pom-pom out of your remaining yarn (check out this cool tutorial) and sew it to the top of your hat! :D

Hope you enjoyed this pattern. <3

(Another note: please, please, please, do not sell anything made with this pattern. It is copyrighted by MyNameIsVi.)



I couldn't seem to find an earflap hat pattern I liked (or had come out right) so I made my own pattern, having made a few hats now.
Needs: 5.5 mm hook (for tight stitches) or 5 mm hook (for looser stitches) to achieve size and worsted/aran weight yarn.

Notes: Each round is joined with a slip stitch and then chain two to start the row.
dc: double crochet
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together
sc: single crochet

Start with a magic ring or the chain 2 method.
Rd 1: 9 dc in the ring/chain.
Rd 2: 2 dc in each stitch around (18 sts).
Rd 3: *1 dc in 1, 2 dc in next st* 9 times (27 sts).
Rd 4: *1 dc in 2, 2 dc in next st* 9 times (36 sts).
Rd 5: *1 dc in 3, 2 dc in next st* 9 times (45 sts).
Rd 6: *1 dc in 4, 2 dc in next st* 9 times (54 sts).
Rd 7: *1 dc in 5, 2 dc in next st* 9 times (63 sts).
Rd 8-14: dc in each stitch around (63 sts).

Flaps:
1: Ch 2, dc in 12 sts.
2: dc2tog, dc 8, dc2tog (10 sts).
3: dc2tog, dc 6, dc2tog (8 sts).
4: dc2tog, dc4, dc2tog (6 sts).
5: dc2tog, dc2, dc2tog (4 sts).
Fasten off. Count 20 sts, join yarn and repeat for second flap. Sc edge onto hat. Add tassels, spikes, pom poms, mohawks, or what ever you like!

This pattern belongs to me. Any reproduction of the pattern is forbidden. The final product is yours and may be sold, though.




Let's get thoughts (and crafts) of spring started!
Stephanie Jessica Lau's spring bunnies are another cute pattern from this amazing designer's mind! Too adorable not to try!
Lion Brand's Sea Breeze Top is a great first pattern for first time clothing makers (trust me! I just started this pattern myself!).
The Purl Bee's Pom Pom Scarf is an awesome how to on an essential accessory for spring.
The Pineneedle Collective's DIY Heart Tights are, while intended for Valentine's Day, awesome year round (and while time consuming, better than buying them).

Last Valentine's stuff, I promise!
Lion Brand's love birds are a cute year round or Valentine's project.
I've tried lots of crochet heart patterns, but this one tops it!
This one's for the girls! Make Her Up's strawberry scrub is a luxurious, sweet smelling way to pamper yourself!

Happy Valentine's Day you guys! I wish you all the best.