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I was just wondering if anyone is interested in testing patterns for me. I find it difficult to accurately test patterns when they are already so ingrained in my brain. I like to do small projects, hence, all the hat patterns. I do a lot of baby and adult hats. If anyone is interested please contact me, Brittany Cole at ms.awesome.girl@gmail.com.

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Free Baby Heart Bobble Beanie Pattern

Please enjoy my pattern. If you have any questions or find any errors, please contact me at ms.awesome.girl@gmail.com I am still new at pattern writing so please be patient. I have made all the sizes and reread the patterns a few times but I still might have missed something. Please feel free to sell hats made from this pattern. Just make sure to give me credit as the designer. Happy crocheting!!!

If you would like to download the PDF you can click here.

Materials
1 Skein Size 4 aran weight yarn (I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby)
Size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook or hook needed to get correct gauge

Gauge
6 sts = 2” in sc

Approximate Finished Dimensions
Newborn - 12” x 5”
0 - 3 months - 14” x 5.5”
3 - 6 months - 15” x 6”
6 - 12 months - 16” x 6.5”

Abbreviations
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
mb - make bobble
rem - remaining

Notes
This pattern in written in American English terminology.
Rounds are joined with a slip stitch. You will turn the work at the end of each round except where specified (at the end of the foundation row on each size and the row right before the last row.) You will turn the rest of the rows. After turning, when you crochet your next st in the same st, it will seem like you are crocheting to the right a bit. This is correct. Also make sure not to crochet in the slip stitch you used to join the previous row. If you do you will be adding stitches to your row.

Instructions in *stars* are repeated the number of times indicated after the second *.
If you are not familiar with the magic loop, here is a good tutorial to learn the technique http://www.crochetme.com/forums/t/28917.aspx If you are still not comfortable with the technique you can “Ch 2. 6 sc in second chain from hook. Join with a sl st.” instead.

Special Stitches
mb - make bobble - Yarn over and insert hook into designated stitch. Yarn over and draw a loop through the stitch. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops on the hook. You will now have 2 loops still on your hook. *Yarn over and insert hook into same stitch. Yarn over and draw a loop through the stitch. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops on the hook* 2 times. You will now have a total of four loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw through all 4 loops. Bobble complete!

rsc - reverse single crochet - You will be crocheting from left to right when doing this stitch. Insert hook into stitch to the right of current stitch. Yarn over and draw through stitch. Yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.
Instructions



Newborn

Foundation row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. Do not turn. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (18 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (24 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (30 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (30 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 13 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next st. Mb in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next st. Mb in next st. Sc in next 13 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts = 32 sc and 4 bobbles)
Odd rows 9 - 17: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 11 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 5 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 5 sts. Mb in next sc. Sc in next 11 sts. (36 sts = 34 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 12: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 12 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 9 sts. Mb in the next st. Sc in next 12 sts. (36 sts = 34 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 14: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 13 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 7 sts. Mb in the next st. Sc in next 13 sts. (36 sts = 34 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 16: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 15 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. Mb in the next st. Sc in next 15 sts. (36 sts = 34 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 18: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 17 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 17 sts. (36 sts = 35 sc and 1 bobble)
Row 19: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 20: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Do Not Turn. (36 sts)
Row 21: Ch 1. Rsc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends. (36 sts)


0 - 3 Months

Foundation row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. Do not turn. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (18 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (24 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (30 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (30 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 4 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 16 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next st. Mb in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next st. Mb in next st. Sc in next 16 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts = 38 sc and 4 bobbles)
Odd rows 11 - 19: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 14 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 5 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 5 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 14 sts. (42 sts = 40 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 14: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 15 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 9 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 15 sts. (42 sts = 40 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 16: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 16 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 7 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 16 sts. (42 sts = 40 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 18: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 18 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 18 sts. (42 sts = 40 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 20: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 20 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 20 sts. (42 sts = 41 sc and 1 bobble)
Row 21: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 22: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Do Not Turn. (42 sts)
Row 23: Ch 1. Rsc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends. (42 sts)


3 - 6 Months

Foundation row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. Do not turn. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (18 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (24 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (30 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (30 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 4 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1. Sc in same stitch and next 12 sts. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next 13 sts. 2 sc in next st* 2 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (45 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (45 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 17 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next st. Mb in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next st. Mb in next st. Sc in next 18 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (45 sts = 41 sc and 4 bobbles)
Odd row 13 - 21: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (45 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 15 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 5 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 5 sts. Mb in next sc. Sc in next 16 sts. (45 sts = 43 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 16: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 16 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 9 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 17 sts. (45 sts = 43 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 18: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 17 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 7 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 18 sts. (45 sts = 43 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 20: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 19 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 20 sts. (45 sts = 43 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 22: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 21 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 22 sts. (45 sts = 44 sc and 1 bobble)
Row 23: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (45 sts)
Row 24: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Do Not Turn. (45 sts)
Row 25: Ch 1. Rsc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends. (45 sts)


6 - 12 Months

Foundation row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. Do not turn. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (18 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (24 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (30 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (30 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (36 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 4 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 5 sts. 2 sc in next st. *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (48 sts)
Rows 11 - 13: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (42 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 19 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next st. Mb in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next st. Mb in next st. Sc in next 19 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (48 sts = 44 sc and 4 bobbles)
Row 16: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 17 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 5 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 5 sts. Mb in next sc. Sc in next 17 sts. (48 sts = 46 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 18: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 18 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 9 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 18 sts. (48 sts = 46 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 20: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 19 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 7 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 19 sts. (48 sts = 46 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 22: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 21 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 21 sts. (48 sts = 46 sc and 2 bobbles)
Row 24: Ch 1. Sc in same st and next 23 sts. Mb in next st. Sc in next 23 sts. (48 sts = 47 sc and 1 bobble)
Rows 25: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Row 26: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Do Not Turn. (48 sts)
Row 27: Ch 1. Rsc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends. (48 sts)


This pattern is © Brittany Cole. You may not resell this pattern in whole or in part or claim it as your own. You may sell items created from this pattern locally or online. Please just give me credit as the designer. If you have any questions or find any errors, please contact me at ms.awesome.girl@gmail.com Thanks and happy crocheting!

Free Basic Super Bulky Beanie Pattern

Here it is! Another free pattern. This hat has plenty of stretch. They fit both me and my husband comfortably.

Please contact me with any questions or errors that you find. My email is ms.awesome.girl@gmail.com You may sell items made from this pattern. Please just give me credit as the designer. Thanks for downloading and Happy Crocheting!

If you would like to download the PDF you can click here.

Materials
1 skein size 6 super bulky yarn (I used Lion Brand Hometown USA 4.94 ounces/81 yards)
Size L (8.00 mm) crochet hook or hook needed to get correct gauge
Yarn needle

Gauge
9 sts = 5” in dc

Approximate Finished Dimensions
Adult 20” x 8.5”

Abbreviations
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
dc - double crochet
rem - remaining

Notes
This pattern in written in American English terminology.
Rounds are joined with a slip stitch. Do not turn.
Instructions in *stars* are repeated the number of times indicated after the second *.
If you are not familiar with the magic loop, here is a good tutorial to learn the technique http://www.crochetme.com/forums/t/28917.aspx If you are still not comfortable with the technique you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch instead.
Ch 2 at the beginning of a row does not count as a dc. I find that using a ch 2 and then dc in the same stitch keeps from getting the little gaps that often show at joins. Make sure to join to the top of the dc and not the 2nd ch of the ch 2 or you will be adding extra sts. If you do not like this technique, feel free to use a ch 2 or ch 3 as your first st and then finish the row as normal.


Instructions
Foundation Row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. 2 sc in same stitch and each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2. Dc in same st. 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next st. 2 dc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first dc. (18 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in next st. 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first dc. (24 sts)
Row 4: Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next 3 sts. 2 dc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first dc. (30 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in next 3 sts. 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first dc. (36 sts)
Rows 6 - 9: Ch 2. Dc in same st and in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first dc. (36 sts)
Rows 10 - 11: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Free Adult Size Bumpy Bobbles Beanie Crochet Pattern!

Here is my adult version of my Baby Bumpy Bobble Beanie. Please contact me with any questions or if you find any errors. I am new to writing patterns so there might be a few =) Please enjoy!

If you would like to download the PDF you can click here.

Materials
1 Skein Size 4 worsted weight yarn (I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby lobby)
Size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook or hook needed to get correct gauge
Size K (6.50 mm) crochet hook or one hook size larger than your first hook

Gauge
3 st = 1” in pattern stitch with smaller hook
pattern st is (sc in one st, mb in next st.)

Approximate Finished Dimensions
Adult - 20” x 8.5”

Abbreviations
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
mb - make bobble
rem - remaining

Notes
This pattern in written in American English terminology.
Rounds are joined with a slip stitch. Do not turn.
Instructions in *stars* are repeated the number of times indicated after the second *.
If you are not familiar with the magic loop, here is a good tutorial to learn the technique http://www.crochetme.com/forums/t/28917.aspx If you are still not comfortable with the technique you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch instead.
Start the pattern using your smaller hook and then you will switch to the larger hook for the last few rounds as indicated in each individual set of instructions.


Special Stitches
mb - make bobble - Yarn over and insert hook into designated stitch. Yarn over and draw a loop through the stitch. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops on the hook. You will now have 2 loops still on your hook. *Yarn over and insert hook into same stitch. Yarn over and draw a loop through the stitch. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops on the hook* 2 times. You will now have a total of four loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw through all 4 loops. Bobble complete!


Adult

With smaller hook.
Foundation Row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in same stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in same stitch* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts = 6 bobbles and 6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts = 12 bobbles and 12 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 17 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts = 18 bobbles and 18 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next 2 st. 2 sc in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 20 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts = 24 bobbles and 24 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 2 st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next 3 st. 2 sc in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (60 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 29 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (60 sts = 30 bobbles and 30 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (60 sts)
Rows 11 - 22: Repeat rows 9 and 10.
Rows 23 - 24: Switch to larger hook. Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (60 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Please contact me with any questions or errors that you find. My email is ms.awesome.girl@gmail.com You may sell items made from this pattern. Please just give me credit as the designer. Thanks for downloading and Happy Crocheting!

Free Baby Bumpy Bobbles Beanie Crochet Pattern!

Baby Bumpy Bobbles Beanie

Here is my pattern for the Bumpy Bobble Beanie. Please ask any questions and make sure to contact me with any errors. I have made all the sizes and reread the patterns a few times but I still might have missed something. Please feel free to sell hats made from this pattern. Just make sure to give me credit as the designer.

If you would like to download the PDF you can click here.

This pattern contains 4 sizes

Newborn
0 - 3 months
3 - 6 months
6 - 12 months

Materials
1 Skein Size 4 worsted weight yarn (I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby lobby)
Size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook or hook needed to get correct gauge
Size K (6.50 mm) crochet hook or one hook size up from your smaller hook
Gauge
3 st = 1” in pattern stitch with smaller hook
pattern st is (sc in one st, mb in next st.)
Approximate Finished Dimensions
Newborn - 12” x 5”
0 - 3 months - 14” x 5.5”
3 - 6 months - 15” x 6”
6 - 12 months - 16” x 6.5”
Abbreviations
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
mb - make bobble
rem - remaining

Notes

• This pattern in written in American English terminology.
• Rounds are joined with a slip stitch. Do not turn.
• Instructions in *stars* are repeated the number of times indicated after the second *.
• If you are not familiar with the magic loop, here is a good tutorial to learn the technique http://www.crochetme.com/forums/t/28917.aspx If you are still not comfortable with the technique you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch instead.

Special Stitches
mb - make bobble - Yarn over and insert hook into designated stitch. Yarn over and draw a loop through the stitch. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops on the hook. You will now have 2 loops still on your hook. *Yarn over and insert hook into same stitch. Yarn over and draw a loop through the stitch. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops on the hook* 2 times. You will now have a total of four loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw through all 4 loops. Bobble complete!

Newborn

Foundation Row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in same stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in same stitch* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts = 6 bobbles and 6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts = 12 bobbles and 12 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 17 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts = 18 bobbles and 18 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Rows 7 - 14: Repeat rows 5 and 6.
Rows 15 - 16: Switch to K hook. Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
0 - 3 months

Foundation Row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in same stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in same stitch* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts = 6 bobbles and 6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts = 12 bobbles and 12 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 17 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts = 18 bobbles and 18 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 4 sts. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (42 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 20 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (42 sts = 21 bobbles and 21 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (42 sts)
Rows 9 - 16: Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Rows 17 - 18: Switch to K hook. Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (42 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

3 - 6 months

Foundation Row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in same stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in same stitch* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts = 6 bobbles and 6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts = 12 bobbles and 12 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 17 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts = 18 bobbles and 18 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 7 sts. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st* 3 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (40 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 19 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (40 sts = 20 bobbles and 20 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 8 sts. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st* 3 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 21 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts = 22 bobbles and 22 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
Rows 11 - 16: Repeat rows 9 and 10.
Rows 17 - 19: Switch to K hook. Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
6 - 12 months

Foundation Row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in same stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in same stitch* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts = 6 bobbles and 6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in same st. 2 sc in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts = 12 bobbles and 12 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in same st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 17 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts = 18 bobbles and 18 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next 2 st. 2 sc in next st* 11 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 20 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts = 24 bobbles and 24 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts)
Rows 9 - 18: Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Rows 19 - 20: Switch to K hook. Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

So so long

Life has been crazy! Baby on the way and such! Since I have had to spend so much time on the couch, I have managed to finish a boat-load of projects. Hooray for productivity (and reproductivity!) I will post some pics soon.

I heart spring!

Spring is the best season of the year. It is time to get outside and play in the dirt.

The vegetables we planted outside over the last few weeks are doing well. We have about 12 tomato plants, 3 tomatillos and 6 pepper plants out so far. We already got 2 Habañeros off the plant we saved from last year. They are hot little monsters.

This year I am going to try a new technique for some of our tomato plants. I am going to create those upside down planters from old Hawaiian Punch 1.5 gallon containers. Hopefully the wind won't just tear the vines apart. I will post a picture as soon as I have one completed.

The strawberries are not doing so well. I think the sun is just too harsh for them. The same goes for the raspberries and the blackberries. Today I found some currant, jostaberry and gooseberry plants that are supposed to do well in our climate. I think I might pick up a couple of those and see how they do. I would love to be able to make jams and jellies with fruit from our garden. The cherry trees are doing great. We have a ton of fruit on them.