Another eye-balled pattern. This is the first hat I've made in a very long time!

Yarn

I got my yarn back from the storage. Hopefully, I will be able to make more hats next week. I've been extremely busy with school and all, that I've hardly had any time for my favorite hobbies. It's been quite a while since my last hat anyway.

Looking towards Spring Break!

One thing I love about crocheting is that I can destress while making something pretty. Last week was pretty stressful because I was so focused on schoolwork and nothing but schoolwork. My 10th-grade class and I all agree that we have TOO MUCH HOMEWORK. Last Friday, my English teacher decided to listen to our feelings and concerns about school and stress. Before I went to English, I heard my English teacher cried and a bunch of other students cried while they talked. At some point, my friend had to quiet down the teacher just so she can speak up about her feeling about the outrageous amount of homework we had. Hearing these stories made me feel scared to go to class because I really don't like crying and I definitely don't like watching other people cry. Luckily for me, that's not how it went in my class. My class was pretty chill. Only two people cried.

What my class and I hoping to get out of our little homework discussion is that we hope to see something change to where we won't have to be so stressed for all the projects that we do. I feel like I would be a more organized and a happier person if it wasn't for all the homework I had to do. I could tell a difference in my mood when I don't have to do a lot of homework. I understand that my school is preparing us for college, but the methods that some of the teachers are using are breaking us down instead of building us up. As that one Kelly Clarkson song said, I hope it's true when they say "What doesn't kill you make you stronger."

Ok. Now let's talk about Crochet.

You have probably figured out by now why I haven't been able to crochet lately. Now that spring break is coming up, I can finally catch up on my Pinterest boards and blog updates. I got two orders from a friend and my great aunt who want me to make them a beanie and a baby blanket. The beanie will probably take me a day or less to make, but the baby blanket's going to be a completely new experience.

The last time I attempted to make a blanket was last year and the blanket turned into a scarf, which became a Christmas present. My great aunt asked me if I could help make a baby blanket for her new great-grandchild. The baby's going to be a boy, so she's looking at boyish yarns and colors. I remember she said the mother liked the colors yellow, blue, and some other color I forgot. I'm pretty excited to get this blanket started because I have never made one before. We have to have a blanket done by July because that's when the baby is due. I already looked up a few patterns that I thought would be super easy but gorgeous for the baby.

Here's a link to what I found:

Baby Blanket

I would also take recommendations from whoever has made baby blankets before! All ideas are welcomed in the comment section.

I'm pretty excited for the beanie too because I am thinking of trying out a new pattern. My friend would like a slouchy beanie, but she picked a beanie out of some other google images with a cool beehive-looking design on it. I thought I might give that one a try. Here's an example of what I might make.

courtesy of Esty and Pinterest.

Other than those projects, I haven't crocheted at all for the past few months. Hopefully, I'll get the chance to make something during spring break. Plus, my birthday is coming up. Looking forward to a fabulous sweet 16!

Secret Santa Gift

Happy Holidays!

This hat was a gift (and pay-back) for one of my best friends. The burgundy color and pom style was her choice, but I noticed the ribbed-style is pretty popular in clothing stores and retail. Luckily, my friend doesn't have to pay a dime for her favorite and authentic hats!

One thing I enjoyed from making this hat is that I used no references. I got frustrated with the first Ribbed Beanie Pattern, so I decided to let loose and see what I could create. In fact, it turned out to be a success! I didn't get a chance to talk to about it to my best friend, but I know she loves it. I've made her a similar beanie in 8th grade for homecoming, which also looked nice.

Below is the little pattern for this beanie. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures, so this pattern may not be helpful for all beginners. Although, this pattern was very simple and took me about one day to make; without interruptions. Best of all, this hat was super simple and easy to make, so I definetly encourage everyone to try this pattern!

Sweet Ribbed Beanie by Tianna

Abreviations: Double crochet- dc, Chain- ch, stitch- st

Materials:

• One skein of Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver burgundy)
• Scissors
• 5.5 mm crochet hook (5.0 and 6.0 will also work just as fine)
• Yarn Needle (Optional)

Pattern:

STEP 1: Chain 33

STEP 2: Begin your first row by inserting one dc in the 3rd ch from the hook. Insert one dc in each chain all the way to the last. Then, ch 2 and turn.

STEP 3: Row 2; Insert one dc in the back of the first st from the hook. Then, insert one dc in every back st until the last st (not the ch2 from the last row). Ch 2 and turn.

STEP 4: Repeat Step 3 for rows 3-53, or until your desired length. Keep in mind that the more rows you make, the wider your hat will be. 54 rows will fit the average juniors/womens head size (22 in).

STEP 5: Fast off and cut the excess string.

STEP 6: Sew both of the shortest ends of the large rectangle of dc evenly together with your yarn needle or crochet hook.

STEP 7: Weave in a long piece of yarn into the top or bottom edge of the hat. I find it easier to weave the string as if  I am making a drawstring bag. Tie all loose ends and weave them into the stitches.

STEP 8: Well done! You finished the hat! For the Pom, I recommend using this tutorial.

ENJOY!

Christmas-It's Crocheting Season!

Who doesn't get excited about Christmas!?

Check out these patterns for a Christmas themed yarn party! All these crafts are so cute. And easy too. I gave one hat to literally all of my friends in 9th grade. Only 2 of them still have them to this day but I'm still proud I got to make something so cool and way too easy.

Little Hat ornaments: https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=283646.0

Ity Bity Stockings: https://www.whistleandivy.com/2015/11/crochet-stocking-advent-calendar-day-2.html

I iwi I will have more thoughts and information later on, so be sure to check these out! I can't wait to check out all of the patterns form Pinterest. Which reminds me, I need to make a Ravelry account....soon.