tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post6568875445096223610..comments2024-03-26T03:35:25.264-07:00Comments on The Laughing Willow: my first free patternAmy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-38890953356357540372021-01-26T09:38:18.558-08:002021-01-26T09:38:18.558-08:00I misspoke...I get 74 stitches on Row 4, but Row 5...I misspoke...I get 74 stitches on Row 4, but Row 5 is not in play yet. I think I may see my mistake but I'll wait for your direction. Thank you.hencathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527971029811248647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-18189620041371858502021-01-25T18:12:39.637-08:002021-01-25T18:12:39.637-08:00Amy, I can't find your email...you said to ema...Amy, I can't find your email...you said to email if I was still having problems...I think the errata corrected my problem. But now row 5 is thrown off. Try as I might I get 74 total stitches instead of 72...what am I doing wrong? Thanks, I absolutely LOVE this hat pattern even though my 5th row is not coming out correctly! Thank you and I hope you still look into this blog now and then.hencathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527971029811248647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-80915034275047599282018-11-19T17:04:31.694-08:002018-11-19T17:04:31.694-08:00Continue row 5 ? There is no row 5 unless you cou...Continue row 5 ? There is no row 5 unless you count the 4 chain as row 1. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06142483175408086196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-72396443773502629802017-12-26T16:48:01.922-08:002017-12-26T16:48:01.922-08:00Where can I find the scarf patternWhere can I find the scarf patterncarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820690764798357060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-35640675217154321302016-10-26T10:31:00.663-07:002016-10-26T10:31:00.663-07:00Hi Amy, I'm not sure if you're still comme...Hi Amy, I'm not sure if you're still commenting on this site, I'm new/novice at this, I really love this pattern with the multi colors, but I don't see in the pattern on raverly where to make the changes...will you please help me?nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772509016936326513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-91043804175677983242016-09-07T11:20:40.361-07:002016-09-07T11:20:40.361-07:00Hey there, love the pattern. If I wanted to add ea...Hey there, love the pattern. If I wanted to add earflaps what would be the best way?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481664137835094904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-25421050588594228392016-01-17T07:50:07.147-08:002016-01-17T07:50:07.147-08:00Do you all know about the fool proof hat sizing me...Do you all know about the fool proof hat sizing method?<br />Measure the circumference of the wearers head. (This is the distance around the head, brow to occipital bone.)<br />Divide that measurement by 3.14 (pi).<br />That is the hat size you want to make. (My head measurement is 22.5"; 22.5 divided by 3.14= 7.22. When I buy hats, I look for size 7 1/4.) <br />Remember geometry? C (circumference) = 2(pi)(r) or pi(d).<br />The size comes from the measurement of the flat circle you make while increasing stitches. Increase stitches in the rows until you make the size circle you need. <br />The (r)radius of your beanie is the middle of the 'magic circle' to the edge, The (d)diameter is the edge to edge measurement through the magic circle. <br />When that size is achieved, stop increasing. Add rows until you reach the desired length. <br /><br />This pattern stops increasing at Row 5 and begins to make 'sides' at Row 6. This may or may not work for your measurement. Adjust for fit.<br /><br />The crown of my head to the bottom of my ear is 9". So I crochet the number of rows needed for the hat to be 9" long, magic circle to edge.<br /> Kathy N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06096256266790806519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-52456682714818916532015-10-13T20:42:48.850-07:002015-10-13T20:42:48.850-07:00Thank you for this good looking beanie pattern. G...Thank you for this good looking beanie pattern. Good luck with your blog!CrochetDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032606486287520812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-38340628307135714692014-11-03T17:05:29.734-08:002014-11-03T17:05:29.734-08:00I think the error some people may be having is the...I think the error some people may be having is the yarn they are using. I'm a tight crocheter as well and my hat turned out fine with an I hook. I used lily brand sugar and cream. My hat is adorable but it is a yarn eater. Took almost 3 balls. I also added 2 rows of hdc at the end for a band. Love the hat and thank you for the pattern.akomanetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920620467866182157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-7737715135543363212013-11-22T12:08:13.962-08:002013-11-22T12:08:13.962-08:00even using a J hook is making a tiny baby doll cap...even using a J hook is making a tiny baby doll cap. lol should I be adding more increasing rounds after row 2?DopeGirlFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661693150134817500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-65725529894024282512013-03-04T10:33:24.551-08:002013-03-04T10:33:24.551-08:00FPDC stands for front post double crochet. BPDC s...FPDC stands for front post double crochet. BPDC stands for back post double crochet. Post stitches occur when you make a stitch around the *post* of the stitch below, rather than in the top of the stitch. Hope that helps!Amy Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-3051055630765063092013-03-02T11:56:50.014-08:002013-03-02T11:56:50.014-08:00what's a Fpdc ?! Thank you for this pattern, I...what's a Fpdc ?! Thank you for this pattern, I love the stitch!Bee's hivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09342325261717132504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-71958064938416499942012-11-28T15:09:10.864-08:002012-11-28T15:09:10.864-08:00This has become my all time favorite winter hat pa...This has become my all time favorite winter hat pattern. Not only did I make a bunch for my friends and family that live in colder climates, but I crochet for hospice and I made tons of these for them. A really, GREAT pattern that looks good no matter what colors you throw together...very warm texture also. LOVE it!!hencathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527971029811248647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-44427329977165671852012-11-24T17:47:57.728-08:002012-11-24T17:47:57.728-08:00Thanks for sharing this free hat pattern! I am new...Thanks for sharing this free hat pattern! I am new to reading patterns, I have had a hard time with row 4 (more pictures would help anyone learning to read patterns). Your picture of your hat looks like it is all fpdc stitch not bpdc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773791645062542680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-77665800538759062642012-11-08T17:09:58.183-08:002012-11-08T17:09:58.183-08:00Hi there! Sorry I didn't realize this comment...Hi there! Sorry I didn't realize this comment was here. Make a dc into the fpdc, then fpdc as normal. Does that help?Amy Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-88818457404442840482012-10-16T14:26:10.718-07:002012-10-16T14:26:10.718-07:00Hello,
Love the pattern, but I am stuck on beginn...Hello,<br /><br />Love the pattern, but I am stuck on beginning of rd 3:<br />" dc in between fpdc and next fpdc," what exactly is this saying?<br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946072684894253922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-48633917927026245692012-01-27T20:40:07.909-08:002012-01-27T20:40:07.909-08:00Sorry Fancynancy! I didn't realize this comme...Sorry Fancynancy! I didn't realize this comment had been left until just now. Perhaps you could explain a little more about the trouble you are having with Round 2. Are you familiar with post stitches?Amy Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-91284560062272362902012-01-11T07:26:12.203-08:002012-01-11T07:26:12.203-08:00I was wondering if you had or if you can do a yout...I was wondering if you had or if you can do a youtube video. It would really help me out here. I love this pattern so much and have tried and tried to make it. My problem is when I do rnd 2. My first row makes an inner circle when I make rnd 2 that just seems wrong. I just can't figure it out by myself. Thank you.fancynancy80https://www.blogger.com/profile/03110331960201286904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-42703753217359449382011-12-15T07:37:02.690-08:002011-12-15T07:37:02.690-08:00Thank you for this pattern. I made it as a Christm...Thank you for this pattern. I made it as a Christmas gift for a friend and my husband liked it so much I have to make him one now.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966145962885498261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-79863333927651294812011-12-09T02:31:48.221-08:002011-12-09T02:31:48.221-08:00Yes! Thank you.Yes! Thank you.Ayannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989559927625156900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-82396932129344465762011-12-09T00:49:05.997-08:002011-12-09T00:49:05.997-08:00Hi Ayanna! Are you getting 24 fpdc in Row 2? If ...Hi Ayanna! Are you getting 24 fpdc in Row 2? If so, think of it this way: for every 2 fpdc in Row 2, you will end up with 3 fpdc in Row 3. Two fpdc around the first fpdc, and 1 more fpdc around the second fpdc...separated by a dc, of course. Does that help?Amy Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-68346994242383275632011-12-08T21:40:54.999-08:002011-12-08T21:40:54.999-08:00I must be doing something wrong. For row 3, I am ...I must be doing something wrong. For row 3, I am not coming out with the 36 fpdc. I coming out with less than that and I can't figure out what I could be doing wrong.Ayannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989559927625156900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-41247953055592909682011-01-24T12:04:34.964-08:002011-01-24T12:04:34.964-08:00I don't have a picture at the moment because I...I don't have a picture at the moment because I am driving. What is the problem exactly? One problem people come up against is that the beginning of this hat is VERY floppy. Is that what you are experiencing too? If so, stick with it. After several rounds the hat takes on its shape. If that doesn't solve you problem let me know. I will try to post a pic later.Amy Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-51549168403276942052011-01-24T11:07:29.183-08:002011-01-24T11:07:29.183-08:00Well, I have spent the last 3 hours trying and tak...Well, I have spent the last 3 hours trying and taking out my stitches.... it just doesn't look like I am doing it correctly! I can't figure out what I am doing wrong! I LOVE this beanie but am not that good at discerning between the stitches.. hard for me to explain! I wonder if a picture of the top of the beanie would help me?<br />Thanks for any help!!!!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400981028029625111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-59975296405594913082010-11-20T19:21:48.715-08:002010-11-20T19:21:48.715-08:00Just a note, I must crochet really tight because I...Just a note, I must crochet really tight because I did the adult pattern for my 8 year old nephew after crocheting the child one. The child version did fit my 10 month old well.Kristy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627395565038896104noreply@blogger.com