Crocheting or knitting a sweater can be very intimidating if you have never done it before. I can tell you from experience one of the worst feelings is to take all the time to make everything perfectly only to have a sweater not fit quite right. Then I found out there was a little more to choosing the right size than I thought. It’s not quite as easy as just choosing small medium or large. Here are some tips that I hope will save you some of the frustration I’ve felt in the past. Continue reading Crocheting/Knitting a Sweater: How to Choose the the Right Size for YOU | KT and the Squid
The Picnic Scarf was a paid pattern until now. I’ve decided to make this pattern FREE. The scarf is easy and would make a great first time project for a beginner. Continue reading The Picnic Scarf FREE Crochet Pattern
This little sweater works up in a flash! I love that the stitch has a lot of stretch to it so the size is very forgiving. It still fits my now 3 month old with more room to grow. For my sample I use I Love this Yarn from Hobby Lobby. I’ve used it a few times but only for a few hats. Continue reading Newborn Cheer Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
I’m extremely excited to announce the birth of my third baby, Bailey!! Days before her birth I made this easy little sweater for her. To celebrate her birth I’m offering this pattern for FREE! I love this little sweater because it works up so quickly. Perfect for a last minute baby shower gift or to make when your bored waiting for baby like I was. Continue reading The Bailey Easy Top Down Free Crochet Pattern
Adding a zipper to a crochet or knit sweater makes a special garment even more special. I know I was intimidated by them at first but it really is easy. Believe me! I am horrible at anything that has to do with sewing so if I can do it, anyone can! Continue reading How to: Sew a Zipper onto a Crochet/Knit Sweater
I recently completely organized ALL my yarn. I quickly realized I had a TON of little scrap balls. You know the ones I’m talking about, right? The ones that aren’t small enough to throw away but so small you’re not quite sure what to do with them. I started thinking of some ways to use them up. Continue reading Easy Braided Headband: Free Crochet Pattern
The Squid Dance Hat is a free crochet pattern that uses one skein of Squid Worsted. I have written the pattern for one size but have noted how to adjust size.
Sizes (Approx. head circumference/ finished hat circumference):
One Size (20”-22”/20”)
Circumference is measured at the bottom of the hat.
Notes
Read all instructions before beginning.
This hat is worked in the rounds from the bottom up. You will sew up the top to finish.
The ch 1/ch 2 at the beginning of each round will NOT count as a st.
Be sure to pay careful attention to the turns.
You will join each round with a ss to the top of the first st of each round.
For stitch counts 1 shell = [1 sc, ch 2, 3(2 or 1) dcs]
When the instructions say to work into the side of the sc, insert your hook into the left (right if you’re a lefty) side 2 bars of the sc. I have provided a video of this below
Squid Dance Hat Free Crochet Pattern Instructions
Round 1 (RS) – Fsc 66, being careful not to twist, join with a ss to the first st.
*size adjustment note: You can make this hat larger or smaller by working a fsc in multiples of 3. By this point the first round should comfortably fit around your head. A bit on the sung side is better than too loose as it will loosen up with wear.
Round 2-5 – Ch 1, working in the BLO c in every ch around, join. 66
Round 6 – Ch 1, working in the BLO sc in 1st, ch 2, 3 dc in the side of the last sc worked, skip 2, *sc in the next, ch 2, 3 dc in the side of the last sc worked, skip 2; repeat from * around, join to the beg ch 1. 22 shells
Round 7 – Ss in the ch-2 space, ch 1, turn, sc in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the side of the last sc worked, skip the next 3 dc, * sc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the side of the last sc worked, skip the next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join to the beg ch 1. 22 shells
Repeat round 7, 7 more times.
*Size adjustment note: you can repeat round 7 more or less time to make the hat larger or smaller
Round 15 – Ss in the ch-2 space, ch 1, turn, sc in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 dc in the side of the last sc worked, skip the next 3 dc, * sc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 dc in the side of the last sc worked, skip the next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join to the beg ch 1. 22 shells
Round 16 –Ss in the ch-2 space, ch 1, turn, sc in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc in the side of the last sc worked, skip the next 2 dc, * sc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc in the side of the last sc worked, skip the next 2 dc; repeat from * around, join to the beg ch 1. 22 shells
Round 17: Ss in the ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in each ch-2 space around, join to the first sc. 22 sc
Round 18: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join to the first sc2tog. 11 sc2tog
Fasten off leaving a long tail, sew up the top, weave in all ends.
Remember the lovely yarn I received from Red Heart a while ago? Well, I finally had some time to make something with the Reflective yarn. I’ve been wanting to try this yarn since I first saw it pop up so I was really excited to see how it worked up. Continue reading Walkabout Slouch (Free Pattern)
This year my goal was to make a blanket for everyone in my family. I made it in at the last second with my final blanket for my dad (Bob!). I wanted to make this one simple and fuss free just like my dad so I let the kiddos pick the colors (I think they did an exceptional job) and I picked a simple stitch. Continue reading Bob’s! Easy Tweed Blanket (free pattern)
