Key Tab Ponytail or Bun Hat - Mommy, Me and Dolly!

If you follow crochet trends you've for sure seen the surge in messy bun or ponytail hats! I love the idea. I connected with it as a runner sometimes you need more than just an ear warmer but you still want your hair off your neck. Some think it's silly and a year ago I might have said the same thing because I had a pixie hair cut. I would have no use for it LOL. I've let my hair grow now so I just really loved the idea. I've made a ton of them and I look forward to making more! You can buy a finished one from my Etsy shop 

I know there have been a surge of pattern so I wanted think a little different. Most I've seen are super bulky/chunky or basic. I thought My Key Tab Series Stitch would be easy to adapt to a bun hat but give it a light, lacy look that cozy but not to thick. especially if your weather isn't super cold.

I also decided it would be fun to write doll size, kids, youth and women's! This is a very easy pattern to adjust size or height to as well. I'll give some tips for that too if you do need to adjust . I hope you enjoy my design on this new popular favorite! 

I also found this amazing new yarn that is my current favorite! You know I love Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn Worsted. They came out with a few amazing color ways that are what I call twisted Rainbow colors. Even though they are Worsted the texture reminds me of a mix between Lion Brand Heartland and Simply Soft. I'm in love with the colors! I've picked up 4 different ones and I think there might be one or two more other mixes too. 

Key Tab Ponytail or Bun Hat

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice: 
In my samples I used the following: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn - Worsted Weight (4)
*Brights (rainbow/jewel tones, Blue Multi (blue/purple/pinks) 
 or Lion Brand Heartland  Worsted Weight (4) (as I used in my original key tab series)

*Hook size: H - (5.00 mm)

*Tapestry Needle

*Ribbing Gauge 2” x 2” swatch =  8 rows of 8 sc 

*Body of Hat Gauge 2” x 2” swatch = 4 rows of 8 dc

Terms and Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (st) stitch, (sp) space, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (dc) double crochet, (rep) repeat, (blo) back loop only, (YO) yarn over

Special Stitches: 

*Three Double Crochet Cluster (3dc cl)

YO hook insert hook into the next indicated st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (3 loops on hook) YO and draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into the same st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (4 loops on hook) YO draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into the same st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (5 loops on hook), YO draw through 2 loops, YO and pull through remaining 4 loops. One cluster made. 

Notes:

 *Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

*Hat is worked from the bottom up! 

Size Adjusting tips: If you need a smaller or larger size around just make sure the Ribbing is a multiple of 4, for instance I have 32, 52, 56 & 60 for sizes - you can do 36, 40, 44, 48, 64 or 68 and so on. The rest of the hat will fall right into place. Easy adjusting for using other yarn types, size or tensions. 

Video Helps and walk through: 

18 In Doll 

 Measurements: Fit approx 12 inches around, 3 3/4 inches long

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 4, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (3) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (3)

Row 3-32: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 32, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat: Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (32)

Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (8 - 3dc cl)

Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (8 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-6: rep Round 3

Round 7: *(sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1), rep from * around join with a sl st to 1st sc, Fasten of and weave in ends. 

Kids 1-5  

Measurements: Fits approx 16-18 inches around, 6 1/2  inches long

Ribbing:
Row 1: ch 8, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (7) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (7)

Row 3-52: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 52, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat: Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (52)

Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (13 - 3dc cl)

Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (13 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-9: rep Round 3

Round 10: *(sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1), rep from * around join with a sl st to 1st sc, Fasten of and weave in ends. 

Youth 5-10 

Measurements: Fits approx 18-20 inches around, 7 inches long

Ribbing:
Row 1: ch 8, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (7) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (7)

Row 3-56: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 56, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat: Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (56)

Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (14 - 3dc cl)

Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (14 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-10: rep Round 3

Round 11: *(sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1), rep from * around join with a sl st to 1st sc, Fasten of and weave in ends. 

Pre-teen - Women’s 

Measurements: Fits approx 20-22 inches around, 8 inches long

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 8, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (7) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (7)

Row 3-60: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 60, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat: Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (60)

Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (15 - 3dc cl)

Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (15 - 3dc cl) 

Round 4-11: rep Round 3

Round 12: *(sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1), rep from * around join with a sl st to 1st sc, Fasten of and weave in ends. 

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Enjoy,

Elisabeth

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Links to the other patterns! 
Slouchy

Boot Cuffs

Fingerless Gloves

Cowl

Parker Pom Hat : Free Crochet Pattern

I've been visiting family in Parker, Colorado for the Thanksgiving Holiday! I was finishing this new hat design and on Tuesday it began to snow. It was the perfect time to grab up some pics and have fun. This hat is perfect for this type of weather. It's got a fun cluster stitch and double thick band to keep it fluffy, cozy and warm in the cooler weather. The hat is inspired by the City and Snow! 

A video posted by Elisabeth Spivey (@calleighsclips) on Nov 22, 2016 at 7:38am PST

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Parker Pom Hat

Yarn : Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice 

Samples I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and Vanna’s Choice 

Hook : H-(5.00mm)

Tapestry Needle

Terms and Stitches:

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

blog - back loop

YO - yarn over

st - stitch

sl - slip

Video to help with Round 2 ( all Sizes)

Child size 
Approx. 18-20 inches / 8.5 inches tall 

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 15, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (14) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (14)

Row 3-60: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 60, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat:

Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (60)

Round 2: sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * around, sc in last st, join with a sl st to 1st sc, TURN

Round 3-16 : Rep round 2

Fasten off but leave a long tail to close the top of the hat. 

Whip Stitch around the hat evenly around. Pull the top of the hat closed. Weave in the end until the top is closed tight. Weave in all ends. 

Optional : Make a Pom Pom as desired and sew it to the top of the hat

Youth 
Approx: 20-22 inches / 9 inches tall 

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 15, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (14) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (14)

Row 3-66: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 66, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat:

Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (66)

Round 2: sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * around, sc in last st, join with a sl st to 1st sc, TURN

Round 3-18 : Rep round 2

Fasten off but leave a long tail to close the top of the hat. 

Whip Stitch around the hat evenly around. Pull the top of the hat closed. Weave in the end until the top is closed tight. Weave in all Ends

Optional : Make a Pom Pom as desired and sew it to the top of the hat

Adult 
Approx.  21-23 inches / 10 inches tall

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 15, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (14) 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (14)

Row 3-76: Repeat Row 2

*Match up Row 1 and Row 76, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 

*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat:

Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (76)

Round 2: sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * around, sc in last st, join with a sl st to 1st sc, TURN 

Round 3-20 : Rep round 2

Fasten off but leave a long tail to close the top of the hat. 

Whip Stitch around the hat evenly around. Pull the top of the hat closed. Weave in the end until the top is closed tight. Weave in all ends. 

Optional : Make a Pom Pom as desired and sew it to the top of the hat

Cousins showing off their Parker Pom Hats! 

Sugar Faerie Super Scarf : Free Crochet Pattern

If you love to follow yarn trends there have been a few fun ones this fall. From yarn pooling to fun self stripping yarns. I'd avoided the Caron Cakes because they were hard to find and do have some wool in them (which I can handle but it usually makes me a little itchy), but I happened to be in Micheal's one day and found a few skeins that jumped in my cart. My Daughter (7yrs) picked out the colors. 

I knew this would make a great super scarf but with a big scarf and it still being 80 degrees around here I didn't want it to be heavy! Even though I used two full skeins and I did a fun lacy look texture so it's light weight and still cozy. 

If super scarves aren't for you simple make it the length you want or join ends to make an infinity scarf. 

It's also wide enough that you could make it a gorgeous shawl. 

I enjoyed working with the Caron Cakes yarn and actually would like to get more. If you're looking for a wool free alternative Premier Yarns came out with Sweet Roll. Which is similar. It's coming to Joann's soon so I hope to try it soon.

I hope you enjoy this sweet pattern! 

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Sugar Faerie Super Scarf

Materials : 

Yarn : 2 Balls of Caron Cakes : Faerie Cake - 

          Or Worsted Weight yarn of choice / Approx 766 yards total needed

Hook: H-5.00mm

Tapestry Needle 

Gauge not essential, Measurements: about 10 inches wide x desired length

Stitches Used: 

ch: chain 

sc: single crochet

sl st: slip stitch

dc: double crochet 

yo: yarn over

sp: space 

Special Stitches : 

3-dc Cluster (uses one ch-3 sp), * YO, insert hook in ch-3 sp indicated, YO and pull up a loop,

YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * 2 times more, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Decrease (uses next 3 ch-3 sps), YO, * insert hook in next ch-3 sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook *, YO, skip next ch-3 sp, repeat from * to * once, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Row 1: ch 56, Sc in sixth ch from hook (5 skipped chs count as first dc plus ch 1 and 1 skipped ch), ch 3, skip next 2 chs, (sc, ch 3) twice in next ch,* skip next 2 chs, (sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 2 chs) twice, (sc, ch 3) twice in next ch; repeat from * across to last 5 chs, skip next 2 chs, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in last ch.

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), turn; skip next ch-1 sp, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (work 3-dc Cluster, ch 3) twice in next ch-3 sp, * decrease, ch 3, (work 3-dc Cluster, ch 3) twice in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 sps, dc in next ch-3 sp, skip last ch-1 sp, hdc in last dc.

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as fi rst dc plus ch 1), turn; sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sc, ch 3) twice in next ch-3 sp, * (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) twice, (sc, ch 3) twice in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last ch-3 sp, sc in last ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in last hdc.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you run out of yarn or desired length! You'll use up the entire 2 balls of yarn. 

Fasten off and Weave in Ends. Enjoy!

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My Son's Favorite Things Crochet Pattern Round Up

A very big Happy Birthday to my son! He's a big ol' 8 years old today! I haven't quite processed this yet! They sure grow up fast don't they! His Favorite things are Legos, Star Wars, Superheros and his new Dog Maggie-Rey! He was begging me to make him a BB 8 hat! So I free handed one for him. He just loves it! Even Maggie-Rey is celebrating in her party hat! lol! It was going to be an elf headpiece pattern for dogs I just didn't make time to write it out over the holidays as planned! I'm sure it will get written eventually!  

Anyhoo! I'm sure you're here for crochet patterns right! I thought I would just round up patterns from my blog, popular birthday round ups and a few random rounds ups of my sons favorite things I found online! Enjoy! 

Patterns by me! 

Ballon Bunting and Appliques 

Superhero Capes and Masks

Lego Head Earflap Hat 

Round ups! 

10 Free Birthday Party Themed Crochet Patterns 

by Calleigh's Clips (that's me)

Happy Birthday Crochet 10 Free Patterns by Moogly

Celebration Crochet Patterns by Jessie At Home

Star Wars themed patterns Round up by And She Games

Lego Themed round up by The Thrifty Couple

10 Free Crochet Patterns for Dog Lovers by Moogly 

Top 10 Posts of 2015

What it's already a new year!?! Welcome to 2016. 

This month marks 6 years of Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations and boy has is been a journey. I'm planning some fun things to celebrate sometime this month after I recover from the Holidays and get everyone in the house back to a regular schedule! 

Here for the Top 10 blog posts of 2015!!! 

Of course they are all free crochet patterns! 

Enjoy!

 Lets start at 10 and work our way to #1!

Lego Ear Flap Hat 

Aubreigh Scarf

Arctic Ocean Mobius Scarf

Chunky Braided Cowl

Calleigh's Comfy Headwrap

Thin Blue Line Beanie

Key Tab Slouch

My personal favorite hat ever! 

Key Tab Fingerless Gloves

Aubreigh Hat

Sunset/Universal Slouch 

This is the #1 pattern on my blog since it was released!
It's a top 100 pattern on All Free Crochet for the past 4 years!

Thanks so much for being apart of another successful 2015!
Heres to lots more crochet and knit time this year!

Thin Blue Line Beanie Crochet Pattern

Today is a exciting yet sad day for me! My sweet hubby has been working at Hobby Lobby Corp. for 5 years! Today is his last day! I'm sure going to miss my discount!  Aside from that this is a wonderful change for my hubby and our family! 

My hubby has been working very hard at Hobby Lobby in transportation, part time as a reserve policy officer and going to academy this past year. He graduated a few months back but He will officially start as a full time officer Jan 2016. I'm very proud of him.  He's wanted to be an officer for as long as we've been together and I'm so glad to see his dream finally come true! 

These changes bring on more changes in the next few month but I'll share those as they come about! I see a move by next summer and some adjustment as schedules change and such! I don't mine change but the next few months are going to be a bit of a roller coaster. 

My hubby asked me to make some hats for some of his officer buddies for Christmas. 

So I thought I'd write up a simple pattern for a Thin Blue Line Beanie. 

It works up quick and is an average Man/Women Size Beanie. 

I may add sizes as I have time but for now it's just the one. 

I hope you will make these in support of our Police Officers or for an Officer you know! 

They sure need to know we stand by them! 

Thin Blue Line Beanie

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Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn Worsted Weight  

1 Skein of Black and small amount of Royal Blue

H-hook (5.00mm)

Hat Gauge 4” x 4” swatch = 8 rows of 14 dc

Terms and Stitches

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

fphdc - front post half double crochet

bphdc- back post half double crochet

sl - slip

st - stitch

rep- repeat

Fits 21-23 inches  - Measures 8 1/2 long but 10 inch wide

NOTES:

*join each round with a sl st to the 1st st of the round

*ch 1 does not count as a st in the st count

*number in (#) is the stitch count for the round

Starting with Black

Round 1: ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join, ch 2 (10)

Round 2: 2 dc in each st around, join, ch 2 (20)

Round 3: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next st,) rep from * around, join ch 2 (30)

Round 4: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) rep from * around, join, ch 2 (40)

Round 5: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) rep from * around, join, ch 2 (50)

Round 6: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts) rep from * around, join, ch 2 (60)

Round 7: *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts) rep from * around join, ch 2 (66)

Round 8: dc in each st around, join, ch 2 (66)

Round 9-15: rep Round 8

Switch to Royal Blue, Do not fasten off Black

Round 16: hdc in each st around, join ch 1 (66)

Round 17: hdc in each st around, join, ch 2 (66)

Switch back to Black, Fasten off Royal Blue

Round 18: dc in each st around, join , ch 1 (66)

Round 19: *(FPHDC in next st, BPHDC in next st) rep from * around, ch 1 (66)

Round 20: rep Round 19, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

My Hubby showing off his hat! 

Poppy Nubbin' Washcloth Crochet Pattern

I really love cotton washcloths! I was in need of some new bathroom ones so I went to my stash to see what I had and here is what I came up with! A unique textured washcloth with a few different looks. 

Nubbin’ Washcloth

My color choices were inspired by a theme I have in my master bath and bedroom. I love poppy's and the colors in this pic inspired me to use orange, green and cream. I thinking now I wish I added some yellow too but I just used what I had. 

What you'll need

H-hook (5.00mm) 

Lily's Sugar N Cream  I just used my scraps but I made all these 5 with about 3-4 of the smaller balls that you can find in most craft stores. 

Measures approx 9 x 9 inches, gauge isn't essential. 

NOTES: 

**Need Help with the stitch pattern? See video below the pattern!
** See 4 unique ways to make this Washcloth below the pattern before you start.  

Row 1: ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * across, sc in last st, ch 1 turn

Row 2: sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * across, sc in last st,, ch 1 turn

Rows 3-24: Rep Row 2

Edging: sc in each st around, be sure to work 2 sc in each corner. Join to 1st sc with sl st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Here are a few different ways I used this pattern for some unique looks. 

1st is a basic solid color 

2nd Change yarn colors every 2 rows.

This is will give you two different looks. One on each side of the washcloth

This is the front 

This is the back 

3rd Change yarn every other row for a unique texture 

Must use 3 or more colors. 

This is my favorite one! I just love the unique look. 

4th  Change yarn every 8 rows using 3 colors. 

This is will give you big bulky strips

I hope you enjoy making some new washcloths! 


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