Free Halloween Count & Jack Inspired Hat Patterns©

Free Halloween Count & Jack Inspired Hat Patterns©

By Connie Hughes Designs©

Here's some Spooky Dudes...just in time for Halloween!

This Jack Hat is child size!

This Jack Hat is really simple and screams Halloween...

perfect for a wee bit older child, you know between 5 and 7 years old.

Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops

The Count Hat is toddler size!

This hat and collar are all one piece...and the eyebrows had to be

slightly lifted off the face...his hair is made of felt.

I used Red Heart Yarns in:

White

Black

Pale Plum

 

Hooks used to make the Hats:

I (5.5mm)

Other Hooks used for details:

G, D/C (optional 1/2.75mm)

 

Other materials used:

Black Embroidery Floss

Sewing Needle & Thread

Hot Glue Gun

Black Felt

White Felt

Red Felt

 

To make the hats: with White or Pale Plum & I Hook

Ch3

Row 1. wk 9hdc in the 3nd st from the hook.

Row 2. 2hdc in each st around-18sts.

Row 3. 1hdc, 2hdc in the next st-27sts.

Row 4. 1hdc in 2, 2hdc in the next st-36sts.

Row 5. 1hdc in 3, 2hdc in the next st-45sts.

Row 6. 1hdc in 4, 2hdc in the next st-54sts.

 

Stop increasing here if making the toddler hat...wk 1hdc in each st around, until hat measures 7" inches do not FO....go to row 1 of the ear flaps.

If making the child's hat continue on to row 7.

Row 7. 1hdc in 5, 2hdc in the next st-63sts.

Stop increasing here and work...wk 1hdc in each st around, until hat measures 7.5" inches...do not FO, continue on to row 1 of the ear flaps.

 

To make the Ear Flaps: with I hook

Row 1. 1sc in 10sts, ch1 &turn.

Row 2. dec1sc, 1sc in 6sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.

Row 3. 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.

Row 4. dec1sc, 1sc in 4, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.

Row 5. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.

Row 6. dec1sc, 1sc in 2, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.

Row 7. 1sc in 4, ch1 & turn.

Row 8. dec1sc, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.

Row 9. dec1sc and FO the first ear flap.

In the front skip about 19 or 20sts on the toddler and make the 2nd ear flap repeating rows 1-9. Wk 1sc all the way around hat and both ear flaps and FO.

 

For the Child size ear flaps repeat rows 1-9 and FO both ears...in the front skip about 20 or 21sts and make the 2nd ear flap. With black wk 1sc all the way around the hat and both ear flaps and FO. 

 

To make the Jack Hat:

Cut out eyes using black felt and sew them to the hat. With black embroidery floss stitch his long skinny smile, use yarn to make the nostrils. Make the braids to finish it

off. Here's an easy tip when stitching a smile onto your piece.

 These are the instructions to make all the facial features/collar on the Count's Hat.



To make the Ears in Pale Plum: with a G Hook (make 2)

Ch2

Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Now increase stitches by 1 or 2 stitches

Row 2. 7sts

Row 3. 8sts

Row 4. 9sts

Row 5. 10sts

Now increase by 2

Row 6. 12sts

Row 7. 14sts

Row 8. 15sts

Row 9. 17sts

Rows 10-15. 18sts

Row 16. 1sc, dec1sc-12sts.

Row 17. dec1sc until closed and FO.

 

To make the Eyebrows: with Black Yarn & D Hook (make 2)

Ch17

The 1st eyebrow: 1sc in 10, 2sc, 1sc in 5sts and FO.

The 2nd eyebrow: 1sc in 5, 2sc, 1sc in 10 and FO.

 

To make the White Eyes: with a D Hook (make 2)

Ch7

Row 1. 1sc in 6, ch1 & turn.

Rows 2-3. repeat row 1

Row 4. dec1sc, 1sc in 2, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.

Row 5. dec1sc, dec1sc and FO.

 

To make the Eye Lids: with Pale Plum & D Hook (make 2)

Ch9

1sl st, 1sc, 1hdc in 2, 1dc in 3, 1hdc and FO.

With a 1/2.75mm hook and black embroidery floss, I worked 1sc in each st across on the outside of the eye lids and FO.

 

To make the pupil: I cut out a tiny piece of black felt and hot glued it to the white part of the eyes.

 

To make the nose: with Pale Plum & C or D Hook

Ch3
Row 1. 1sc in 2, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. 2sc in 1, 1sc, ch1 & turn.
Rows 3-4. 1sc in 3, ch1 & turn-3sts.
Row 5. 2sc, 1sc in 1, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Rows 6-7. 1sc in 5, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. 2sc, 1sc in 3, 2sc, ch1 & turn-7sts.
Row 9. 1sc in 7, ch1 & turn.
Row 10. dec1sc, 1sc in 3, dec1sc, ch1 & turn-5sts.
Rows 11-12. 1sc in 5, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. dec1sc, 1sc in 1, dec1sc, ch1 & turn-3sts.
Row 14. dec1sc, 1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 15. dec1sc and FO.

To make the Collar: with Black Yarn & G Hook

Attach black yarn with a sl st to the back of the hat,
Ch2 (like in the photo above).
Row 1. Wk 1hdc in 34sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 2. 2hdc in the 1st st, 1hdc in 32sts, 2hdc in the next, ch2 & turn-36sts.
Row 3. 2hdc, 1hdc in 34, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-38sts.
Row 4. 2hdc, 1hdc in 36, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-40sts
Row 5. 2hdc, 1hdc in 38, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-42sts
Row 6. 2hdc, 1hdc in 40, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-44sts.
Row 7. 2hdc, 1hdc in 42sts, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-46sts.
Row 8. 2hdc, 1hdc in 20, 2hdc in 4, 1hdc in 20, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-52sts.
Row 9. 2hdc, 1hdc in 50, 2hdc, ch1 & turn-54sts.
Row 10. 2hdc, 1hdc in 52, 2hdc, ch1 & turn-56sts.
Row 11. 2hdc, 1hdc in 54, 2hdc, ch1 & turn-58sts.
Row 12. 2hdc, 1hdc in 26, 2hdc in 4, 1hdc in 26, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-64sts.
Row 13. 2hdc, 1hdc in 62, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-66sts.
Row 14. 2hdc, 1hdc in 64, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-68sts.
Row 15. 2hdc, 1hdc in 31, 2hdc in 4, 1hdc in 31, 2hdc, ch2 & turn-74sts.
Row 16. 1hdc in 74sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 17. 1hdc in 36, 2hdc in 2, 1hdc in 36-76sts.
Row 18. 1hdc in 76sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 19. 1hdc in 37, 2hdc in 2, 1hdc in 37, ch2 & turn-78sts.
Row 20. 1hdc in 78sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 21. 1hdc in 38, 2hdc in 2, 1hdc in 38, ch2 & turn-80sts.
Row 22. 1hdc in 8sts and FO.
To make the hair:
You can cut out a template and pin it to black felt, cut it out. Put the point facing the front of the hat. With a sewing needle stitch it to the front and along the sides. Use the collar as your guide as you trim the felt. Sew the felt in place as you go and then sew the collar to conceal the felt.

Example of template below:







This completes my
 Free Halloween Count & Jack Inspired Hat Patterns©
I hope who ever your making them for loves them as much as I loved making them!
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Here's another Halloween Favorite My

Free Witch Hats & Ring Toss Game Patterns©

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Lalaloopsy Fondant Tutorial & Free Goodie Bag Crochet Pattern©

It's time to party with "Lalaloopsy"!!

Lalaloopsy Fondant Tutorial & Free Goodie Bag Crochet Pattern©

By Connie Hughes Designs©
The Free Pattern for these goodie bags is below!

I just made the figurine so if you are going to be making

a cake and want to cover it with fondant get extra.

 To make the skin color I used small amounts of copper icing...and

worked the color in kind of like pulling salt water taffy. One of

the most important thing to do when working with fondant is

to keep your hands clean...I use gloves to work in my colors.

 When making the skin color...make sure you make enough to

make the head, arms and legs...because it's very

hard to make the exact color twice.

 Make the hair the same way you did the skin...only roll it out

and place it on top of the head...I trimmed mine

as I worked it around.

 



 When making the eyes you will want to add a lot of

black icing...because if you don't you will have 

grey eyes instead of black.

 To make the hair I just made several long rolls and

folded them in half...secure the curls with a small

paint brush and a few dabs of water.

Her little crown is just 3 little rolls joined together.

 

 Roll out the fondant and apply it to

the waist area...smooth it out a little.

 

 

 Make little polka dots and make a small indent to

place the arms in.

 To make the top of the sleeves...

roll up a small ball, cut it in half.

 

 Make small dots in the front of the dress...I used

a wooden skewer that I trimmed to fit inside

the sitting body, leaving just enough to

slide the head onto.

 

I made the long skinny legs the same way

I made the hair strands...I made the shoes

by making little brick shapes and pushing the

legs through, then made a small cuff.

 I made the eye lashes by dipping my paint

brush into the black icing...practice doing this

on a piece of scrap fondant first.

I hope this has been helpful but more than anything I hope it

inspires you to try something new...who knows

you might be great at it but you'll never know

if you don't try...I don't have any training in this...I got

the bug for this when I watched TLC's Cake Challenge Contest...

I just had the urge to get my hands on some of this stuff

and no I'm not great at it...but I have a lot fun!

Free Lalaloopsy Crochet Party Goodie Bags Pattern©

These little goodie bags are so easy and quick to make...

They're perfect for a little girls birthday party...

and honestly what little girl wouldn't love this!

Red Heart Yarns Used:

Buff

Turquoise

Bright Pink

See the bottom of the pattern for finishing touches.

Hooks Used:

H & D

 



With Buff Yarn & H Hook (use a stitch marker)

Ch13

Row 1. 1sc in 11, 3sc in the last st, now working on the other side, 1sc in 11, 2sc.

Row 2. 2sc in 1, 1sc in 9, 2sc in 3, 1sc in 11, 2sc in 2.

Row 3. 2sc, 1sc in 12, 2sc in 3, 1sc in 14, 2sc in 2.

Row 4. 1sc in 38sts

Rows 5-13. repeat row 4

Attach Bright Pink

Row 14. with a sl st, ch1, 1sc in 38sts.

Rows 15-17. repeat row 14 at the end of row 17 FO.

 

To make the Curls: with Bright Pink & D Hook

Ch15

Row 1. Work 3sc in each ch st, ch25 wk 3sc in each ch st, ch21 3sc in each ch st and FO. Sew 1 set of curls on each side of bag.

 

To make the Handle: with Bright Pink & D Hook

Ch43

Work 1sl st in each ch st and FO. Sew the handle on each side of bag.

 

To finish bag:

Sew 2 small black buttons on.

Cut 2 with light pink felt cut out 2 circles for cheeks. (I used a little hot glue)

Stitch a cute smile & eye lashes with black embroidery floss.


This completes my Lalaloopsy Fondant Tutorial
& Free Goodie Bag Crochet Pattern©
In addition, I have included these Free Pattern Links!
Here's the Link to my Free Lalaloopsy Inspired Crochet Hat Pattern©http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/2013/12/free-lalaloopsy-inspired-hat-pattern.html
And the Link to my Free Lalaloopsy Inspired Crochet Doll Pattern©http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/2014/09/free-lalaloopsy-inspired-doll-pattern.html
I hope who ever your making them for loves
them as much as I loved making them!
If you have any questions please feel free to email me @
conniehughes212@gmail.com
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Caillou Inspired Crochet Doll, Cat & Hat Pattern©

Caillou Inspired Crochet Doll, Cat & Hat Pattern©

By Connie Hughes Designs©

"It's a Doll, it's a Hat, it's a Cat"

This pattern is all 3 packed into 1

I've had people ask me if I would make something for
little boys as well as the girls...so I thought that this was a good one
since he appeals to both girls & boys!

When my youngest was little, she loved this cartoon...
I remember her sitting at her little plastic desk and eating her
lunch and watching her favorite show...
so making him brought back a lot of memories!
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There's even a little backpack!

Can't make the boy without his favorite cat!

The little red wagon is from my Harvest Scarecrow with Wagon & Harvest Wreath Pattern©

Is Available at Connie's Spot© Shop here's the link below:

This cute little Kitty Hat is toddler size!

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Free Hooded Winter Scarf in White©

"Free Hooded Winter Scarf in White Pattern©"

By Connie Hughes Designs©

With fall nearly upon us I thought I would make a warm

winter Scarf for us older girls...this is a thick and super soft scarf...

perfect if you live in a cold climate.

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 Many of the scarves out there have those big over sized hoods...this one

doesn't and I made it that way on purpose...I find it a little hard to see

when you have one of those on!

 You can always make the scarf short or longer...the hood can be made wider if

you happen to want the bigger hood...you'll love how easy the pattern is!

 This is a quick project and perfect for someone heading back to school...I

made mine in a day!

 

Difficulty Level:
Easy

Yarn Used in Pattern:

4 Skeins Deborah Norville Serenity Active in White

 

Use 2 stitch markers

 

Abbreviations Used in Pattern:

sl-slip

ch-chain

st-stitch

sts-stitches

sc-single crochet

dc-double crochet

FLO-front loops only

BLO-back loops only

FO-fasten off

 

Hook size:

10mm

Scarf measures about 82 ½ inches long

 

To begin:
Ch151
Row 1. 1sc in each st across, ch3 & turn-150sts.
Row 2. Wk 1dc in the FLO in the 1st st, wk 1dc in the BLO in the next st, repeat all the way across, ch1 & turn-150sts.
Row 3. Repeat rows 1-2 7 more times and FO.

To make the Hood:
On each side of the scarf count up from the bottom 56sts, place stitch marker in the 56th st on each side.

Counting the 2 marked sts and the sts in between the 2 stitch markers you should have 38sts. Attach yarn with a sl st in one of the marked sts & ch3 and repeat row 2 all the way across. Then repeat row 1, repeat rows 1 & 2 until you have 12 rows for the hood.

To join the hood:
Ch1 & turn wk 1sl st (loosely) in the BLO, 1sc in the FLO all the way across and FO.

Attach yarn (like the photo above) where the scarf and hood meet with a sl st, ch1, wk 1sc all the way around the front of the hood and FO.

To make the Tassels:



It's easier to tie if you have someone hold the ends.

This completes my super easy
Free Hooded Winter Scarf in White Pattern©
I hope who ever your making them for loves them as much as I loved making them!
If you have any questions please feel free to email me @
conniehughes212@gmail.com
This pattern is for personal use.
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