Cowl hats are a wonderful and versatile project. In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to make a releasable cinch using ribbon. This method hides the ribbon when worn as a cowl and shows it off when worn as a hat. 1. First ribbon row: in the last row weave ribbon over and under 1 stitch every 10… Continue reading Tutorial: Making a Releasable Cinch for the Cowl Hat
Tag: Crochet
Tutorial: Half Double Crochet (hdc)
The height of the half double crochet (hdc) stitch is between a single crochet (sc) and a double crochet (dc). It is bulkier than other stitches so it takes up more yarn. But it is also quicker to work the hdc than a dc. It is one of my favorite stitches to work - it gives any… Continue reading Tutorial: Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Blue Jewel Cowl Hat
Welcome to The Firefly Hook blog! If you love our free patterns, please pin or share using the buttons below. Congratulations! If you have successfully completed the coffee cozy , cinch hat, sunglasses case, and infinity scarf- you are ready to move on to pattern #5 in our series for beginner crochet. This cowl hat is the fifth pattern… Continue reading Blue Jewel Cowl Hat
Tutorial: Double Crochet (dc)
The double crochet (dc) is a great stitch to quickly add height to a row. One dc row usually equals two single crochet rows. Need help getting started? Click on the tutorial you need: [hook hold, cast on and chain] [single crochet in chain] [single crochet] [counting stitches] How to make a dc stitch: 1. Yarn over hook (yoh). Always… Continue reading Tutorial: Double Crochet (dc)
Summertime Project Poll… Vote Now!
Summer has officially arrived. Let's get our creativity going for fun summer projects! Feel free to vote for more than one project. Vote, comment, and be inspired to create.
