Hey, hey!
Happy Monday!!
So if you’ve been following along on Facebook then you know that I have recently learned to crochet. It’s been really fun and kind of addicting!
What’s super cute is that my kids think that I can do anything and give me off-the-wall requests. The first thing that Cam asked for when he noticed me making hats, was a red one, like Lightening McQueen. He even tried to sneak red yarn into our buggy on a few shopping trips! The poor boy really. I’m one of those moms ~ that doesn’t buy her kids licensed stuff ~ you know Thomas the Tank Engine and Bob the Builder shoes/shirts/shorts. I just don’t like the look. Is that weird?
Anyway Cameron was quite insistent that I make him a Lightening McQueen hat that has four tires. And I started to feel bad about the whole no licensed thing and decided to give it a shot. This PIN was my inspiration.
I followed this video to create my beanie and this video to make the brim.
Then I winged the rest.
Here’s my pattern:
Here’s my pattern:
Abreviations:
sc ~ single crochet
dc ~ double crochet
dc ~ double crochet
ch ~ chain
st ~ stitch
sl ~ slip stitch
Eyes:
White yarn
1: ch 26
2-12: sc 25, ch 1, turn
13: sc 12, ch 1, turn
14: sc 11, ch 1, turn
15: sc 10, ch 1, turn
16: sc 9, ch 1, turn
sc around the entire white section
cut yarn and pull through last stitch
Black
1: ch 8, sl into the first st of the chain creating a circle
2: ch 1, sc 10 into the circle
cut yarn and pull through last stitch
Blue
Blue
attach blue yarn to last stitch
1: ch 1, sc twice into each st {20 stitches}
2: cut yarn and pull through last stitch
repeat for second eye
sew eyes onto the front of the beanie
Tires:
Red
1: ch 8, sl into the first st of the chain creating a circle
2: ch 2, dc 10 into the circle
cut yarn and pull through last stitch
Black
Black
attach black yarn to last stitch
1: ch 2, dc twice into each st {20 stitches}
2: cut yarn and pull through last stitch
repeat four times
sew tires onto the sides of the beanie
Lightening Bolt:
Yellow
1: ch 30
2: sc 30, ch 3, turn
3: sc 30, cut yarn and pull through last stitch
sew onto hat in a lightening bolt shape
Okay so if that totally doesn’t make sense ~ sorry! Been crocheting for just over a month. LOL But hey, if I can do it? So can you!
Thanks for visiting.
Stop by tomorrow to check out Isaiah’s Dragon Hat!
Erin says
This is great! I wish I could crochet!!!
I’m having a homemade card swap over on my blog and would love it if you joined us! https://makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com/2012/02/homemade-card-exchange-wanna.html
Katie Jakubs says
Yay!! I have been waiting for the pictures ever since you posted on Facebook about it! You did such an amazing job!!!! I love it! And thank you for sharing your pattern with us!
Katie @ Little Becky Homecky
https://littlebeckyhomecky.blogspot.com
Erin @ Simply Frugal Mom says
I’m dropping by as the guest judge on The CSI Project this week. My little guy would love this hat! I’m so impressed that you have only been crocheting for a month. Gives me hope that I could learn!
Maggie Muggins says
I’ve got to say I’m jealous. I can not crochet. My husband can, but I haven’t the patience for it. This is so adorable!
CyndyD says
What size crochet hook did you use?
Heather Painchaud says
J / 6.0mm