Heartbeat Skully Hat

I recently got the chance to a test another pattern for the awesome Julie. I’m sure you all remember the awesome sparkler bag… that I accidentally destroyed…Anyways this time, there was no hot wax in sight! I made sure of it  :)

This pattern is so lovely. When I first saw the photos of this hat, I thought “How did she do that?” It’s actually easier then it looks, I promise  :)  The Heartbeat Skully hat is a quick and super cute skull cap. I chose to test this pattern with Halloween colors (Shocker, I know) Actually my son picked them out. I really love the tiny splashes of color peeking through the black. It’s definitely a project I will make again. Included in her directions is the version I made and a longer slouchy version (that I am also making) The pattern is currently available on Ravelry for the low price of just 4 bucks.

My kiddos were in no posing mood so at first I had to use Baby Bear… Then my son got jealous of all the attention baby bear was getting so he let me snap a few of him too  :) (links to pattern are below my photos)

Isn’t this hat adorable?

This pattern is not mine. You can buy it HERE and Check out Julie’s blog HERE

Stripped Earflap Hat with braids (free pattern)

This hat is a quick and easy, warm and comfy, hat that is a must have for the winter season.

Supplies needed:
Worsted weight yarn (2 colors) For the two hats shown, I used Red Heart Solids in White, Blue, Red and Black
size K 6.50 mm hook
Hat Pattern:
*using color A, ch 5 and sl st together to form a circle
Row 1: ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout pattern) hdc 9 around and sl st last st into first st (end all rows this way) (10 st)
Row 2: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st after. (20 st)
Row 3: With color B, ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat 1-2-1-2 pattern around. (30 st)
Row 4: Repeat row 3 (45 st)
Row 5: With color A, repeat row 3 (66 st)
Row 6: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around.
Row 7-8: With color B, repeat row 6
Row 9-10: With color A, repeat row 6
Row 11-12: With color B, repeat row 6
Row 13-14: With color A, repeat row 6
Row 15: With color B, repeat row 6
Row 16: (earflap row) ch 2, hdc 22

*ch 2, turn.

sk 1 st, 8 hdc, ch 2, turn.

sk 1 st, 7 hdc, ch 2, turn.

sk 1 st, 6 hdc, ch 2, turn.

sk 1 st, 5 hdc, ch 2, turn.

sk 1 st, 4 hdc*

sl st down earflap toward the front of the hat.
hdc 32, repeat between **
sl st down toward back of hat. hdc to end of row.
Row 17: With color A, 1 hdc in each st around. FO, weave in ends.
For braids:
I cut 24 strands of yarn,12 for each braid. Half of color A and half of color B. You can make them whatever length you want. Mine were about 30 inches each.

So it turns out...

...I lied, I didn't get any freebie patterns posted in December like I promised and I'm so sorry. The month got crazier then I thought. My kiddos go back to school on Monday so my schedule will be back to normal soon and I'll post some fun goodies for you all. Promise  :)