Crochet with Melanie

Pokemon Snorlax Hat Free Crochet Pattern This lovable sleeping Pokemon is perfect to hibernate with you this winter. Just don't wake him or the beast could eat you. The base of this hat is made with single crochets worked in rounds and the design is make by changing colors. Ears are made separately then are sewed to the top. His mouth is embroidered with yarn.  You can purchase an ad free PDF in my  Esty shop . It was my son that sparked my interest in Pokemon. Sure, I remember them from my childhood, but I never was into it. I had friends that played Pokemon and I’d look at their cards, but never really had an interest in buying any myself. Then one day, as an adult, all of my childhood things started to become popular again. Transformers had movies, Ghostbusters were women, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were back on TV and my son was playing Pokemon. It was fun to be able to share things from my childhood with my children. So this time, I was interested in Pokemo...

Pokeball Beanie with Bill - Free Crochet Pattern Well, we can blame this hat on my son’s best friend. One day after school my son gets in the car talking 100 mph. From what I can gather, his best friend has given him some of his duplicate Pokemon cards so they can play together. So it starts… Next thing I know, we can’t leave a store without looking at the trading card section. My son is now blowing his entire allowance on Pokemon cards, binders and card holders. I fear it’s becoming an obsession. Then the worst possible scenario…. Pokemon Go is released! I feared this game would only escalate my sons new obsession with all things Pokemon, but something else happened. Suddenly my son was outside walking like crazy. Asking to go to parks and if we could go on walks as a family. Next thing I know, my entire family has the game and we’re walking around town, capturing Pokemon. Now I’m obsessed. It doesn’t take too long before I start to think that these little Pok...

Basket Weave Hat Free Crochet Pattern This hat was inspired by a commercial for a ski lodge. I don’t ski personally (way too clumsy), but I love the idea of a winter getaway. As I watched this commercial, I could see myself curling up with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate steaming, sitting in a over-sized leather armchair next to a roaring fire. Of course the first thing I think is what kind of hat would I crochet myself for such an occasion? At the time, I recently learned the basket weave stitch and had only used it as an afghan stitch. I quickly got to work to figure out how to incorporate this stitch into a hat pattern. It was the perfect mix of classy and cozy. The hat pattern works up quickly and looks great in any color. You can customize it to coordinate with your winter coat or your favorite fall outfit. For these reasons, it's my go to pattern. I take my crochet with me everywhere I go, and it seems I sell this hat hot off the hook every time. Whether I’m on va...

Ewok Hat Free Crochet Pattern This Ewok hat will help you defeat the dark side of winter. This hat is make with single crochet in rounds. The ears are crocheted independently and then attached by sewing to the hat. He's fun the make and fun to wear, so come crochet with me.  Ewoks. They’re cute. They’re cuddly. They’re vicious man eaters. That’s right, man eaters. Every loves those little Ewoks but always forget they almost ate Luke, Han and Chewie. Perhaps the fact they are adorable is how they lure their prey. Even though, I can’t but help love them. They are cute like teddy bears, but tough enough to help take down the Empire. I love the moment when Leia meets little Wicket and my family instantly fell in love with Wicket and the rest of the brave Ewoks. That is what inspired this hat. Ewoks make the perfect hat pattern. They are soft, tough, and will keep you protected all winter long. The hat is made in rounds and at the end a few rows back and forth make the flap. ...