Today, I have a question: Who doesn't love the Ninja Turtles? NO ONE, THAT'S WHO! That's why I have this awesome new pattern to share.
It's crocheted, but even if you don't know how to crochet, that's ok, because there are literally THOUSANDS OF TUTORIALS out there, especially on YouTube and on other people's blogs. I used this tutorial on YouTube to crochet the hat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVSxV1aHDJk. Now, to make the hat above, you will need to crochet it in green, so I recommend using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Spring Green.
To crochet the hat, we will be using the double-crochet method, which can be found in the tutorial above.
1. First of all, chain 4 stitches. Slip-stitch them together, and then double-crochet 10 stitches into the loop. Use a stitch marker (I usually use a paper clip or a safety pin) to keep track of your rounds.
2. Crochet the first round with two double-crochets in each stitch. At the end of the round, move your stitch marker up.
3. For the second round, crochet one double-crochet in the first stitch, and two double-crochets in the second stitch. Continue with this pattern until the end of the round.
4. In the third round, crochet one double-crochet in the first stitch, one double-crochet in the second stitch, and two double-crochets in the third stitch. Continue this pattern until the end of the round.
5. For the fourth round, crochet one double-crochet in the first stitch, one double-crochet in the second stitch, one double-crochet in the third stitch, and two double-crochet's in the fourth stitch. Continue with this pattern until the end of the round. You circle should be getting bigger, and you should be keeping track of the end of each round with the stitch marker.
6. In the fifth round, crochet one double-crochet in the first stitch, one double-crochet in the second stitch, one double-crochet in the third stitch, one double crochet in the fourth stitch, and two double-crochets in the fifth stitch. Continue with this pattern until the end of the round.
7. The sixth round will be our last increase round. Crochet one double-crochet in the first stitch, one double-crochet in the second stitch, one double-crochet in the third stitch, one double-crochet in the fourth stitch, one double-crochet in the fifth stitch, and two-double crochets in the sixth stitch Continue with this pattern for the end of the round.
8. For the next few rounds, crochet one double-crochet in each stitch. You will do this for rounds seven to eighteen. After you have crocheted all these, do not bind off, but wait, because now we have to make the ear flaps.
After crocheting the hat, I added ear flaps, also in Spring Green. To crochet the ear flaps, follow the directions below:
1. After finishing crocheting all the rounds for the hat, crochet one double-crochet in each stitch for the next 13 stitches.
2. Chain one, turn your work around, and crochet one double-crochet in each of the thirteen stitches you crocheted previously. Continue switching your work around, until you reach a desirable length for the ear flap. If you prefer a square-ish earflap you can end here, or you can decrease your stitches so the end looks more rounded.
After finishing each ear flap, I took some red yarn (of which I had some scraps) and crocheted a fringe onto the flaps to make them look more rounded, and to add the color for my Ninja Turtle, Raphael. Then, I added braids to each ear flap. This tutorial will explain the process: http://www.jennyandteddy.com/2012/09/adding-braids-t-earflap-hat/ . You can add as many string as you want to make the braid thicker. I used red, green, and white string for my braids.
Thanks for checking in, and I hope you visit again soon :)
-steph 10/20/13
*edit*
I just realized, I forgot to write about the ninja turtle eye mask/bandanna. What's the point of a Ninja Turtle hat without a bandanna?!?
So, here are the instruction (I kinda winged them):
Depending on the size of your head, chain the yarn (color of your choice- I chose red).
Half double crochet that row once, then twice, and then start a third time. When you get to the place you would like your first eye hole, chain about as many as you need for your eye size. Half double crochet two more stitches, and then repeat the eye hole. The fourth row, half-double crochet all the way around. Bind off.
Enjoy :)
- steph 11/19/13
1. After finishing crocheting all the rounds for the hat, crochet one double-crochet in each stitch for the next 13 stitches.
2. Chain one, turn your work around, and crochet one double-crochet in each of the thirteen stitches you crocheted previously. Continue switching your work around, until you reach a desirable length for the ear flap. If you prefer a square-ish earflap you can end here, or you can decrease your stitches so the end looks more rounded.
After finishing each ear flap, I took some red yarn (of which I had some scraps) and crocheted a fringe onto the flaps to make them look more rounded, and to add the color for my Ninja Turtle, Raphael. Then, I added braids to each ear flap. This tutorial will explain the process: http://www.jennyandteddy.com/2012/09/adding-braids-t-earflap-hat/ . You can add as many string as you want to make the braid thicker. I used red, green, and white string for my braids.
Thanks for checking in, and I hope you visit again soon :)
-steph 10/20/13
*edit*
I just realized, I forgot to write about the ninja turtle eye mask/bandanna. What's the point of a Ninja Turtle hat without a bandanna?!?
So, here are the instruction (I kinda winged them):
Depending on the size of your head, chain the yarn (color of your choice- I chose red).
Half double crochet that row once, then twice, and then start a third time. When you get to the place you would like your first eye hole, chain about as many as you need for your eye size. Half double crochet two more stitches, and then repeat the eye hole. The fourth row, half-double crochet all the way around. Bind off.
Enjoy :)
- steph 11/19/13
