Pretty American Girl Warming Collar

Warming collars are favorites of mine and have been so popular at Craftybegonia that I decided to make another one.
Since this one has patriotic colors, I decided to name it Pretty American Girl, and it is warmly dedicated to all lovely ladies of crochet who will make it to wear it, to give it away to friends and loved ones and best of all, who will also remember to make one or two for a needy good cause!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Navy (about half a skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (About half a skein)
Crochet hooks sizes H and F
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails and sew ties

Collar-
With Soft Navy ch 53.
Note- Each ch 3 and ch for stands as the fists stitch of row.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across.(53 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each of next 2 dc, 2 tr in next dc, [1 tr in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc] rep 5 times,
1 tr in each of next 4 dc, 2 tr in next dc, [1 tr in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc] rep 9 times, 1 tr in
each of next 3 dc, 2 tr in last st of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 tr in each of next 9 trs, 2 tr in next tr, [1 tr in each of next 5 tr, 2 tr in next tr,] rep 10 times, 1 tr in each of last 7 trs. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 tr, 2 dc in next tr, [1 dc in each of next 5 tr, 2 dc in next tr] rep across, 1 dc in each of last 4 tr to end row. Fasten off Soft Navy, weave in tail.
Row 5- Join Cherry Red. Ch 4, 1 dc in same spot as ch 4, skip 1 dc, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc] rep across, end row with 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 5, turn.
Row 6- Skip sts till you reach the ch-1 sp or next V st, [1 dc, ch 1,] rep 5 times in that V st, ch 1, skip next dc and ch sp, 1 dc  in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc and ch sp, 1 dc in next ch sp, *[1 dc, ch 1,] rep 5 times in that V st, ch 1, skip next dc and ch sp, 1 dc  in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc and ch sp, 1 dc in next ch sp, rep from * across. 
Row 7- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of first 4 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 5, sl st in same st, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, ch 4, skip next dc and ch sp, 1 sc in next ch-sp, ch 4, *1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 5, sl st in same st, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, ch 4, skip next dc and ch sp, 1 sc in next ch-sp, ch 4, rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Ties (Make 2)-  
With Cherry Red an F hook, ch 44.
Work 5 dc in 4th ch from hk (6 dc counting beg ch), insert hook into the beg ch and draw yarn through, gathering the sts into a popcorn, make a sl st to secure. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Thread blunt needle with red yarn and sew ties in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

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Craftybegonia's Feeling Pretty Capelet

My creative process is usually very organic. I get an idea and begin to work on it and either take notes or just sit by the laptop and type rows as I go. If it gets messy, I delete it and start over. I knew this capelet would be pretty because when I was about half way through (and I had to frog it) I saw how it draped and how stylish it would be, and became determined to make it work. By then, I had the idea of making it bi-colored and closing it with a frog. I persevered, and here is the final result!

Size- Small (13 1/2" long)
Skill- Intermediate

Materials-

Read Heart worsted weight Real Teal (2 skein2)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (1 skein)

Crochet hook size H

Scissors

Blunt needle to weave ends

1 Large black button

Sewing needle

Black sewing thread
Pins
Pillow or cardboard to pin rope while forming frog closure

With Real Real and H hook ch 48.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 10, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each ch till end of row. (47 sts) Ch 3, turn.

Row 2- (Working on back loops ONLY) make 1 dc in each of next 35 dc, 1 hdc in next hdc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (47 sts) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- (Working on back loops ONLY) make 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 1 hdc in next hdc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. (47 sts) Ch 3, turn.

Rows 4 to 35- (Working on back loops ONLY) Alternate rows 2 and 3. Ch 4, turn. (47 sts)

Row 36- (Working on back loops ONLY) make 1 tr in each of next 29 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in each st to end of row. (47 sts) Ch 1, turn.

Row 37- (Working on back loops ONLY) 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 1 hdc in next hdc, 1 dc in each tr till end of row. (47 sts) Ch 4, turn.

Row 38- (Working on back loops ONLY) Rep row 36. (47 sts) Ch 1, turn. 

Row 39-  (Working on back loops ONLY) Rep row 37. (47 sts) Ch 4, turn.

Row 40- Rep row 36. (47 sts) Ch 1, turn.

Rows 41 to 51- Continuing to work on Back Loops Only, and always working sc sts around the neck area, alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row as before. Fasten off,

weave in tail.

On the opposite side of the capelet, join Real Teal.

Row 52- Working across the original foundation loops of beginning ch, ch 4, make 1 tr in each of next 33 loops, 1 dc in each of next 2 loops, 1 hdc in next loop, 1 sc in each loop till end of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 53- (Working on back loops ONLY) Make 1 sc in each of first 10 sc, 1 hdc in next hdc, 1 dc in each tr till end of row. Ch 4, turn.

Row 54- (Working on back loops ONLY) Make 1 tr in each of first 33 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 hdc in  next hdc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 55 to 67- Alternate rows 53 and 54. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Edgings-

Lay the capelet flat in front of you, join Black with H hook to the top edge of neck that now lies to your right.

Row 1- Work 1 sc in each stitch down the length of the capelet. (47 sc) Ch 3 and begin to work at bottom of capelet, (you will now insert the hook in spaces in the stitches that now lie horizontally across the bottom of the capelet) 1 dc in same spot ast ch 3, ch 1, [skip 1 space, 1 dc in next space, ch 1,] rep 3 more times, 2 dc in next space, ch 1,*[skip 1 space, 1 dc in next space, ch 1,] rep 3 more times, 2 dc in next space, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, and work 1 sc in each stitch up the opposite side of the capelet towards the neck. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each sc till you reach the bottom of the capelet, ch 3, 10 dc in first ch sp of previous row, 1 dc in next dc, 8 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 10 dc in next ch space, 1 dc in next dc, 8 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next dc, 10 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in between next 2 dc, rep across, alternating 8 dc in one ch sp, and 1 dc in next dc, and 10 dc in the following ch spa and 1 dc in next dc, also working 1 dc in between the 2 dc stitches, until you complete the ruffle, 1 dc in next to last dc, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Work 1 sc in each sc

till you reach the top of the neck. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Frog Closure- 

With Black and H hook, make an crocheted I-Cord rope 19" long. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

If you don't know how to make the ropes, please refer to this tutorial: How to Make Crochet I-Cord Ropes

I call this frog closure the Pretzel Frog, and I have shown it here in another color for better visibility of what should look like when you have made it.
To make the frog, work as following:
Fold the cord in half, matching the ends.
Cross the left end over the right one, forming a loop the size of the button you will be using. Pin in place.
Curl right rope's end into a circle, insert end into the circle and pull a bit, as if you were going to make a knot, but not tightening into a knot, but leaving spaces in between, (it will look like a pretzel) bring the end up to one side of the button loop (turn the knot you just formed around, so that the pretzel part will be to the bottom and the end of the rope to the top, bring the top to the side of the loop that will form the buttonhole) and pin. Repeat on the opposite side. Now thread blunt needle with tail and sew, to secure the ends in place. Finally, take out the pins and stitch the middle, where the loop was crossed, to keep the button from slipping out. Fasten off.

Sew frog to capelet. Fasten off, weave in tail. Sew button to side opposite frog closure. Fasten off.
Done!

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Raspberry Frappe Scarflet

This is a lovely yet simple scarflet. Very easy to make (I made it in two sittings!) It has pretty lace inserts yet it is not so dainty that it cannot be worn casually. It is so easy that an advanced beginner can tackle it and it would be a breeze for an experienced crocheter. This is the kind of scarflet that can be easily made in quantity for gifts or for charity!

Size- 35” long x 5 1/2” wide

Materials-
Red Heart Hot pink (1 skein)
Crochety hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails
Measuring tape
Sewing thread to match button
1 Pink button 1" across of your liking (I chose a lighter hot pink to make it stand out)

Side #1-
With Hot Pink and H hook, Ch 21.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across.(19 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each dc across. (19 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in same spot as ch 4 (stands as a V St), *skip 2 tr, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next tr, rep from * across. (7 V stitches) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 2 dc in first V St, *3 dc in next V st, 3 dc in next V St, rep from * across, till last V St, 2 dc in last V St and 1 dc in top of turning ch. (7 shells) Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. (19 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 6- 1 tr in each dc across. (19 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 4.
Rows 9 to 24- Continue repeating rows 1 to 4, until you have done it a total of 6 times.Ch 3, turn.
Row 25- Work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. (19 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 26- 1 tr in each dc across. (19 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 27- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off Hot pink, weave in tail.

Side #2-
With Hot Pink and H hook, Ch 21.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across.(19 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each dc across. (19 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in same spot as ch 4 (stands as a V St), *skip 2 tr, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next tr, rep from * across. (7 V stitches) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 2 dc in first V St, *3 dc in next V st, 3 dc in next V St, rep from * across, till last V St, 2 dc in last V St and 1 dc in top of turning ch. (7 shells) Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. (19 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 6- 1 tr in each dc across. (19 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 4.
Rows 9 to 24- Continue repeating rows 1 to 4, until you have done it a total of 6 times.Ch 3, turn.
Row 25- Work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. (19 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 26- 1 tr in each dc across. (19 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 27- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off Hot pink, long tail to sew with.

Place both sides together, right sides facing each other and wrong sides facing you, thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew together. Fasten off, weave in end.
Sew button in place, in the middle of row 9 of one of the sides (usually the right side, but I don't always choose that one!)

Done!

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Noralee's Medallion

This is an easy medallion, for those of you who love to make motif items. It is cute without taking forever to make, so you can many in a jiffy. It is also medium size, to give you some mileage!
Materials-
Worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red Heart Cornmeal)
Crochet hook size H

Size- 4"

Ch 5, sl st to join into ring.
Rnd 1- Ch 4, 1 dc, ch 1 in ring, [1 dc, ch 1 in ring] rep 11 times, sl st to join rnd., ch 3,

Rnd 2- Ch 2, insert hook in firstdc, pull up loop, yo and begin a dc, leave unfinished in hook, repeat 4 more times, yo and pull through all loops on hook (cluster made)
skip next 2 dc and ch spaces, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc (shell made), ch 3, skip next 2 dc and ch spaces, cluster in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc and ch spaces, shell in next dc,
ch 3, skip next 2 dc and ch spaces, cluster in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc and ch spaces, shell in next ch-space, ch 3, sl st to join rnd in top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 3- Ch 3, 1 dc in top of first cluster, ch 2, skip next ch st, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch (V stitch made), skip next ch, ch 2, skip first 3 dc of next shell, work a shell in ch-sp of shell,
ch 2, skip next ch, V stitch in next ch, skip next ch, ch 2, *make 2 dc in top of next cluster, ch 2, skip next ch, V stitch in next ch, skip next ch, ch 2, skip first 3 dc in next shell, work a shell in ch-1 sp of shell, ch 2,
rep from * around, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Done!

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Ablaze

This is a relatively easy scarflet but pretty and cheery in many ways.

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Ranch Red (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (scraps)

Crochet hook size H

Scissors

Blunt needle (to weave in ends)

Size- 30 1/2" long x 4 1/2" wide

Scarflet:

With Cherry Red, ch 64.

Row 1- 1 dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (62 dc)

Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (62 dc)

Row 3- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (62 dc)

Row 4- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten of Cherry Red, weave in tail. (62 dc)

Row 5- Join Ranch Red and work 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (62 dc)

Row 6- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (62 dc)

Row 7- 1 dc in each dc across. (62 dc) Fasten off Ranch Red. Weave in tails.

Row 8- Join Claret to foundation loops of first Cherry Red row. Work 1 sc in each dc across. (62 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 9- Work 17 sc across narrow side of scarflet.

Row 10- Working on long side of scarflet (Ranch Red side), make 62 sc.

Row 11- Work 17 sc across opposite narrow side of scarflet. Sl st to join to beginning sc (Cherry Red side of scarflet.)

Keyhole:

Row 1- 1 hdc in each of next 17 sc across the first narrow side of scarflet. (17 hdc) Ch 4, turn.

Row 2- 1 tr in each of next 3 hdc, ch 8, skip 8 hdc, 1 tr in each of last 4 hdc. Ch 2, turn.

Row 3- 1 hdc in each tr and in each ch across. (keyhole made) Ch 3, turn.

Decorative Edges:

Row 1-  1 dc in each of next 3 hdc, ch 3, skip 3 hdc, 1 sc in each of next 2 hdc, ch 3, skip 3 hdc, 1 dc in each of last 4 hdc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in second ch of ch-3 space,  ch 3, 1 sc in second ch of next ch-3 sp,  ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, in ch-2 space of central shell, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip first 2 dc of central shell, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 6-  Rep row 5. Fasten off Claret. Weave in tail.

Join Claret to opposite narrow side of scarflet.

Base of Edge:

Row 1- 1 hdc in each sc across. (17 hdc) Ch 4, turn (counts as 1 tr of next row).

Row 2- 1 tr in each hdc across. (17 tr) Ch 2, turn.

Row 3- 1 hdc in each tr across. (17 hdc) Ch 3, turn.

Decorative Edges:

Row 1-  1 dc in each of next 3 hdc, ch 3, skip 3 hdc, 1 sc in each of next 2 hdc, ch 3, skip 3 hdc, 1 dc in each of last 4 hdc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in second ch of ch-3 space,  ch 3, 1 sc in second ch of next ch-3 sp,  ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, in ch-2 space of central shell, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip first 2 dc of central shell, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 6-  Rep row 5. Fasten off Claret. Weave in tail.

Done!

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New Bucket Hat

This hat was my mom's idea, and it has grown legs and has run all over the internet! This combination of colors was her choice. I think it turned out pretty really! The contrast of green on green is really attractive. It is also very easy to make, so I decided once again to share it with you all. This is an ideal charity and gift project as well. Enjoy!
 Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Real Teal (about half of skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hunter Green(about half a skein)
Cochet hook size H
Green button of your choice
Blunt needle to sew yarn
Scissors
 Size- 22" wide x 9 1/2 " long

 Lower Part of Hat- 
 With Hunter and H hook Ch 19.
Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (18 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (18 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3 to 49- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (18 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 50- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (18 hdc) Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.
On the wrong side, fold the piece in half. Thread a blunt needle and sew the piece into a tube. Fasten off Hunter, weave in tails. We will now work at the top of the hat.

 Crown of Hat-
Rnd 1- Join Real Teal. Work 63 sc around the edge of the tube you formed with the Black rows.
 Rnd 2- Ch 2, 1 hdc in each of next 62 sc.
Rnds 3 to 8- Ch 2, 1 hdc in each of next hdc around. Fasten off Burgundy, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread blunt needle with Burgundy tail and sew the top of the hat closed. Fasten off, weave in ends. Sew button in the center of the crown.
Flip edge of hat upwards.
Done!

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Bi-Colored Bucket Hat

This hat was my mom's idea. I think it turned out pretty nice! It is also very easy to make, so I decided to share it with you all.This is an ideal charity and gift project as well. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (about half of skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Burgundy (about half a skein)
Cochet hook size H
Black button of your choice
Blunt needle to sew yarn
Scissors


Size- 22" wide x 9 1/2 " long

Lower Part of Hat-

With  Black and H hook Ch 19.
Row 1- 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (18 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (18 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3 to 49- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (18 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 50- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (18 hdc) Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.
On the wrong site, fold the piece in half. Thread a blunt needle and sew the piece into a tube. Fasten off Black, weave in tails.
We will now work at the top of the hat.

Crown of Hat-
Rnd 1- Join Burgundy. Work 63 sc around the edge of the tube you formed with the Black rows.
Rnd 2- Ch 2, 1 hdc in each of next 62 sc.
Rnds 3 to 8- Ch 2, 1 hdc in each of next hdc around. Fasten off Burgundy, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with Burgundy tail and sew the top of the hat closed. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Sew button in the center of the crown. Flip edge of hat upwards.
Done!

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