Child Size Bumpy Bobble Beanie

I have had some more requests for different sizes. I haven't had time to test this yet so please email with any problems.

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

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

18” x 7.5”

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 2 and 6 sc in second ch from hook 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!

Pattern:

Foundation Row: With smaller hook. 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* 23 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 6 st. 2 sc in next st. *Sc in next 7 st. 2 sc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (54 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 26 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (54 sts = 27 bobbles and 27 sc)

Row 10: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (54 sts)

Row 11 - 18: Repeat rows 9 and 10.

Row 19 - 20: Switch to larger hook. Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (54 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Toddler Bumpy Bobble Beany

Tons of requests for this one. I don't have a computer anymore so it is hard to post. Sorry about that.

This hasn't been tested. If you find a problem, please email me and I will try to get back to you.

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

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

1 - 3 years - 17” x 7”

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 2 and 6 sc in second ch from hook 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!

1 - 3 years

Foundation Row:  With smaller hook. 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* 23 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 22 sts. 2 sts in next st. Sc in next 23 sts. 2 sc in next st. Join with sl st to first sc. (50 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st, mb in next stitch. *Sc in next st, mb in next st* 24 times. Join with sl st to first sc. (50 sts = 25 bobbles and 25 sc)

Row 10: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (50 sts)

Rows 11 -16: Repeat rows 9 and 10.

Rows 17 - 18: Switch to larger hook. Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (50 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.

The Exceptionally Festive Dress

This is the dress I made for Christmas this year. I used Simplicity 2176. I used 100% cotton Christmas fabric I found on clearance at Jo-Anns.  Instead of hemming the bottom I used white bias tape. 

I designed and crocheted my little white shrug.  

(I was dramatically eating chocolates while Mom was taking pics.)

Back view. Next time I will use an invisible zipper. On this dress it blended well with the main fabric, but really popped out at the contrast band.

I am very happy with the fit of the bodice. I was not so excited about the drape of the skirt. I think I need to use a more flowy fabric next time. Overall I am pleased with the finished product.

I am such a nerd =)

I was quite happy to have an excuse to wear a pair of cute shoes and show off my snowflake toenail polish!