Melody Crochet Podcast Episode 30! (1500?!)

Hi friend!

I just posted the 30th episode of the Melody Crochet Podcast and celebrated 1500 subscribers!
(Thanks guys!!) Like always, I discussed my crochet, knitting, other crafts as they applied.

I finished knitting a pair of socks that went so fast. And I have started making a tutorial for a my
"Independence Kimono" and an off the shoulder top. I reviewed ZZ Twist by Lion Brand this last week and
will post that in a day or so and I will be sure to let you know about it here on the blog.
(spoiler...its yarn. I like it).

I had lots of crochet time on the road and while visiting places because this week was Izzys Birthday!!! He is nine now, guys. Nine! Remember when I was here and showing you the first tiny things I made for him? Oh, the feels are so strong on birthdays. I am so proud of the kind, strong, peaceful little man he has become. I could just explode. It has been a wild year and he has really helped keep our family grounded.

We got him a drum set. Yes, a drum set. 

While celebrating I went ahead and made some home purchases. I am thinking that I need another youtube channel for the non-yarn related stuff that. I feel completely comfortable sharing that here with the blog...but I feel hesitant on the Youtube channel. I worry that my friends there might just be after the yarn content. I will meditate on this for the week and decide. There are several things that I haven't shared because I didn't want to bore anyone. That is not like me!

I am also really excited to share my progress on some other projects this week, designing some projects and getting ready for the holiday shop. This is the time of year that I start thinking about the holidays. I blame Hobby Lobby for putting up the Christmas Decorations. It is delightful in the heat of Texas...but it does make you feel just a little pressure.

I talk a lot about my new yarn that I purchased for the #SummerRomanceAlong with CrochetLuna. It was not on purpose. The subject of the yarn just kept coming up in the conversation. My theme is Buffy and Spike. But, I lean more toward Spike Drucilla. #teamspuffy

I hope that you take the time (30 minutes, specifically) to hang out with me on this fine day. Grab a project to work on and a nice cup of something.

If you have any questions or comments please leave them! I love to converse...if you are wondering where to connect...

Lets Connect!

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The knitty gritty:

FOs

1. Hedgehog City Roller Socks

WIPS

1. Independence Kimono out of I Love This Cotton in Turquoise on a K hook
2. Latitia Socks for the 80s Along out of Lion Brand Cupcake (Tutu Much)on a D hook
3. Off the Shoulder Top out of ZZ Twist in Peacock on an I Hook

Starting

What Have I Done

Errol and Amber gift yarn!

Mad Tosh Yarn - Brienne of Tarth Battles a Bear in Euro Sock

Mad Tosh Yarn - The Red Woman in Euro Sock

Mad Tosh Pin

Mad Tosh Yarn - Denarys Unicorn Tail

Giveaways

This week I have the 1500 subscriber giveaway on MelodyCrochet youtube channel. Here are the details and rules and stuff about that...

The 1500 Subscriber Giveaway is in no way affiliated with Youtube or Instagram. The items were purchased with my own money and you can enter the contest if you comment below with an idea about what I should call the thing in the video that I asked you to name. The result will be drawn at random before I podcast on 8/8/18 at 7am. So that is the cut off! If you have questions, comments or concerns please send me a message on Instagram. Also if you would like to add to my little prize pile please see my about section for a physical address and let me know that you are sending something so I can keep an eye out. Thank you and best luck!!!

HDC Beanie Crochet Pattern

How to Make the Half Double Crochet Beanie!

I have made 1000's of these. Thousands!

This is a fast and easy pattern that you can literally dress up in any way! You can make this into a character, you can make this frilly, add a button or an applique. Or just wear it plain and keep warm! It's so versatile.

The pattern has a Small, Medium and Large Adult size included.

Materials:
1 Skein Size 4 Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn (Red Heart Super Saver or Vanna's Choice work well!)
1 Size I/9 5.5mm Crochet Hook
1 Yarn Needle
1 Scissors

The Free Printable PDF Pattern can be found by clicking here!

If you do not want to download anything then just keep scrolling down for the pattern. I understand that!

I also made you a Video Tutorial! I hope you enjoy the company while you crochet like I do!

HDC Beanie

By MelodyCrochet copywritten 2015 - Enjoy! (and by enjoy I mean share on social media and tag me because
I love to see what you guys make!!)

This is the base for so many of my character hats. If you are using it for a plain hat use something soft and
plush...if you are making a character hat I highly suggest Red Heart Super Saver! It is just so much better
when you sew things on it and attach anything with glue.

Stitch Legend Ch - Chain SC - Single Crochet HDC -  Half Double Crochet FO - Fasten Off MC - Magic Circle IncHDC - Increase Half Double Crochet

Materials 5oz Size 4 Worsted Weight/Aran Yarn I Hook/Size 5.5mm Yarn Needle to weave in Ends Scissors

Notes

Small:  18” around and 8” Deep

Medium: 21” around and 9” Deep

Large: 23” around and 10” Deep

Pattern

All Sizes

Row 1) 9HDC in a magic circle (9), SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2

Row 2) IncHDC into each stitch across (18), SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2

Row 3) HDC, IncHDC across (27), SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2

Row 4) HDC, HDC, IncHDC (36), SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2

Row 5) HDC around (36), SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2

Row 6) HDC, HDC, HDC, IncHDC (45), SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2

Row 7) 4 HDC, IncHDC (54), SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2

Row 8) HDC Around (54)

Size Small Stop and continue at Row “Small Row 12”

Row 9) 5 HDC, IncHDC (63), SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2

Row 10) HDC Around (63)

Size Medium Stop and continue to Row “Medium Row 12”

Row 11) 6 HDC, IncHDC (72)

Size Large Continue on to Row “Large Row 12”

Small Row 12-20) HDC Around, SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2 (54)

Medium Row 12-22) HDC Around, SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2 (63)

Large Row 12-24) HDC Around, SS into the first HDC of the row and ch 2 (72)

After you have finished all of your rows for your hat size:

Last Row) Ch 1 and SC at the base of Ch 1 and across, SS into the first stitch of the row and FO. Weave in ends.

Melody Crochet Podcast Episode 29

Hi! This week on my crochet and knitting podcast I finished a crochet hat and shawl this week. And started a knitted shawl by Stephen West. I am really excited to share that and my progress on some other projects! I talk a lot about different Lion Brand yarn this week. Not on purpose. They just kept coming up in the conversation. LOL

The shownotes are in this post if you keep scrolling. 

A little about me? My favorite things to make are hats, shawls, blankets and socks. I love yarn, tea, coffee and making. I hope to share that love with you.

Lets Connect!

Blog: www.MelodyCrochet.com

My Designs on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/melody-adams

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MelodyCrochet

Instagram: MelodyCrochet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelodyCrochet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelodyLovesYarn

MelodyCrochet Podcast Group on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/melodycrochet-and-knitting-podcast

FOs

Fringe Triangle Shawl - MelodyCrochet - N Hook - Lion Brand Heartland

Owl Be A Messy Bun Beanie- Knots of Love with Jess - H Hook and Caron Simply Soft in Pagoda

WIPS

Hedgehog City Rollers - Rose City Rollers - Hedgehog Fibers Potluck - Size 1 ChiaoGoo Bamboo DPNsStripify - Steven West - Many different sock weight/fingering weight yarns - Size 5 Nova Platina Knitting Needles

Independence Kimono - MelodyCrochet - TBA
Laticia Socks - Ling Ryan - Lion Brand Cupcake in Tutu Much - Size D Clover Crochet Hook

Starting

Off the Shoulder Top

What Have I Done

Ikea Bag and Notion Pouches

Elite Le Gran Mohair Yarn in Merlot

Giveaways

Pink Yarn - Crafting With Aunt Petunia

TV Along - Layered Daisy

This week

Hubby

Arboretum

Ikea

Welcome Summer with Me - Episode 28 is published!

I finished so many things this last week! I could not wait to share them all with you. So, please grab something wonderful to drink and a project...lets chat!

Mel

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Caterpillar Baby Cocoon Set with Video Tutorial

Crochet This Caterpiller Baby Cocoon and Hat set with me! This is sized for a newborn and perfect for newborn photography. Feel free to go up or down one hook size to accommodate if a bigger or smaller baby is expected.

Here is the link for the FREE PDF printable pattern. 

The Materials Needed:

You will need red, yellow, brown and three shades of green yarn in a size 4 worsted weight acrylic. Here is the yarn I used:

One Skein Each:
Red Heart Super Saver CHERRY (Red)
Red Heart Super Saver SPRING (Medium Green)
Red Heart Super Saver PADDY (Dark Green)
Red Heart Super Saver HONEY DEW (Light Green)

Small Amount of:
Red Heart Super Saver LEMON (Yellow)
Red Heart Super Saver COFFEE (Brown)

I Hook
F Hook 
My Yarn Scissors
Yarn Needles



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Yarn Review! Red Heart Its a Wrap AND Its a Wrap Rainbow

Hi guys! Nice to see you all and I hope you are doing well. Guess what!

I did a yarn review on Red Hearts new yarn cakes "Its a Wrap" and "Its a Wrap Rainbow" 

Both are very pretty. Let's discuss the differences really quick. 

Its A Wrap

"Its a Wrap" has super cute movie-related names and a nice strong contrast between the three colors in each cake. No gradient at all. It is bold, clean and modern. In store, you will find it in the crochet thread area of your local Michaels. There are 7 beautiful colorways!  and they are running $9.99 in store and at RedHeart.com. Its a bit less if you use this link and buy it at Amazon. 

...............

It's A Wrap Rainbow

"It's a Wrap Rainbow" is a polar opposite. Colors are bright and tropical. It romantically melts one color into the next. The yarn is made of 4 untwisted stands and the colors change by altering the color of each strand independently. This is a bit more work because you need to put in the effort to be certain that you pull up all 4 of these strands each time you pull up a loop. But the effect is nearly "optical illusion" addictive and I cannot get enough. It's lovely and the fabric you create is so light and perfect for the summertime. I have a few of the pricier cakes of this type from Etsy and I share a comparison in the video review above. (Watch Here!) 

The Price is 11.99 at Joann's or on RedHeart.com or you can purchase here on Amazon. 

Thanks for visiting with me. If you have any questions or a request for a yarn that you would like to see reviewed please let me know in the comments! Take care!

Melody

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Kelsey Shawl

I just fastened off my beautiful Kelsey Shawl. This was such a fun, quick and lovely crochet shawl to make. It took just one ball of Lion Brand Mandala. I used the Wizard Colorway.

I did a little bit of yarn cake surgery to omit the yellow. I chose to go up one size on the hook to produce a drapier and airy shawl for this Texas climate. It took me about 5 rows of the pattern repeat to get the pattern down and then I just used a progress keeper on both sides to keep from crochet too few or too many stitches per row. Got to love that clean and pretty edge.



I would love to try this in some cotton! I think it would be amazing.

Thanks for joining me today! Have a good one <3
Melody

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