How to Attach a Pom Pom to a Beanie

It’s a sad day when you crochet a pom pom beanie and the pom pom falls off!

That’s why I created this video. I’ll show you my method to tie your pom pom on really well so that it stays where you put it. 

Even when the hat goes through the washer (not the dryer! lay it flat to dry).

Even when your kid whips it off her head and throws it on the floor.

This is the best way to keep that pom pom secure to the hat and give it a shot at living a long and prosperous life.

Grab the pattern for the Pondera Beanie that’s featured in this video!

Men's Pondera Beanie Crochet Pattern

$5.00

I've been crocheting men's beanies since 2002, and I started to get tired of making the same basic hat over and over. So, I decided it was time to take it up a notch with the Pondera Beanie!

This pattern is not difficult but it’s slightly more challenging than some of my designs. At the top of the hat, you'll use seed stitch which is alternating single crochets and double crochets. This is really fun but I always need to turn off the TV so I can concentrate on counting my stitches at the top of the hat. You'll see what I mean.

Then, on the brim of the hat (navy blue in the photos above), you'll get to practice front post double crochet and back post double crochet to make a really cool ridged look.

And then, you'll top it all off with an adorable pom pom! One of my friends told me that men don't like beanies with pom poms, but I disagree! I watch football every Sunday and I always see those big tough football players wearing pom pom beanies on the sidelines during the games. I say, if it's good enough for an NFL football player, then it's good enough for any guy!

If you’ve mastered the basic beanie and you’re ready to learn or master the variations of double crochet, then you’re going to have a fun time!

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Bluprint Yarn Haul - Fall 2019

I got my first yarn order from Bluprint! And I’m super excited because I decided to dabble and explore some different types of fibers.

In this yarn haul, you’ll see more than just the usual acrylic yarn. I’ve got alpaca, merino, blends and more! 

Products mentioned in this video: 

The yarn links below are affiliate links. That means I receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products through this link.

Bremont Natasha Yarn - Orange, Royal Blue

Cloudborn Superwash Merino Worsted Twist Yarn - Caspian Sea

Cloudborn Highland DK Yarn - Ocean

Cloudborn Highland Worsted Yarn - Stormy Skies, Dark Teal

Cloudborn Alpaca Worsted Yarn - Strawberry Heather, Poppy Heather, Prism

Cloudborn Superwash Highland Worsted Yarn - Evergreen

Sprightly Acrylic Worsted Yarn - Flame

Cloudborn Limited Edition Wool Fingering Twist Yarn (Purple) is out of stock, which is why I bought 3 skeins of it in this order. Sorry!

Did you like this video? Let me know in the comments below if you’d like to see future videos where I crochet with all these different yarns and let you know how I like them in action.

How to Crochet Seed Stitch in the Round

I recently had a major surgery with a 6 week recovery. While I was lazing about and letting my body heal, I started browsing Pinterest for some new crochet inspiration.

And I discovered seed stitch! It was a great moment because I felt inspired and motivated for the first time since my surgery. Unfortunately, I was staying with my parents for help while I recovered. And I cursed to realize that I hadn’t brought the right crochet hook with me to try out seed stitch right away.

So, I had to wait until I got back to my own house to try it. And it was worth the wait!

I really love how seed stitch takes two basic crochet stitches (double crochet and single crochet) and combines them in a way that looks totally different than plain double or single crochet.

I’m actually making two video tutorials on seed stitch. One on seed stitch in rows and one on seed stitch in the round. 

I definitely find seed stitch in the round to be slightly more challenging. I always have to turn off my TV or audiobook so that I can concentrate and count my stitches!

And I don’t know about you, but I enjoy a new crochet challenge every once in awhile.

So, if you’re in the mood to try something fun and new, then watch the video tutorial below and give it a shot!

Crochet skills you need for seed stitch in the round

Magic Circle
Single Crochet
Increase
Double Crochet

I’m so obsessed with seed stitch that I’m dreaming up all kinds of designs with it! I’ll be releasing at least two new beanie crochet patterns using seed stitch in the round. 

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How to Double Crochet | Crochet for Beginners

I have a small confession to make. I actually don’t have any designs that use plain double crochet. You’ll see why in this video. 

However, I still wanted to create this tutorial for a couple of reasons.

First, double crochet is one of the most basic and quintessential stitches and all crocheters should have it in their repertoire.

And second, once you know how to double crochet, then you can learn the more fun and interesting cousins — front post double crochet, back post double crochet, half double crochet, seed stitch, basket weave stitch, and the list goes on!

But before you can dive into all that funness, you’ve got to know a basic double crochet.

For absolute beginners

You’ll want to make sure that you have these two skills down before you watch this video and learn double crochet. 

Slip Knot

Chain

In this video, I’m going to show you how to make a little practice swatch and nail your double crochet so that you can move on to bigger, better and more fun stitches!

How to Start a Messy Bun Beanie

Friends have been sending me pictures of messy bun beanies for a couple of years and saying, “You should make this!”

But I have resisted. Because I’ve had a short pixie cut for years.

2018 is different. This year, my hair is actually grown past my shoulders. And now I can totally see the appeal of a messy bun beanie!

So, I decided to finally follow my friends’ advice and design a messy bun beanie pattern!

Here’s me sporting my new design. Since my hair is still a teensy bit short for an actual messy bun, I like to wear mine with a half-up pony tail.

I recently moved to a tiny town in Montana and there is a VERY limited yarn selection available. Luckily, I found this really pretty Lionbrand yarn that I really like. It’s called Hometown USA and it’s super bulky weight. So, I decided to use this yarn for the messy bun beanie and I’m loving it!

I experimented with a couple different ways to start the beanie and I discovered that Foundation Single Crochet (fsc) is the best way because it makes the top of the hat stretchy and it’s easier to pull your hair through.

If you’re not familiar with fsc, you can watch the tutorial below to see how I do it to start my Messy Bun Beanie.

So, this tutorial should give you an idea of how to get started with a messy bun beanie.

In the full One Hour Messy Bun Beanie Crochet Pattern, I included sizing for women and also girls. Here’s a pic of my friend and her daughter sporting twin messy bun beanies.

As you can see, we tested them in the snow and found that they are super cozy and warm!

Download your One Hour Messy Bun Beanie Crochet Pattern here

How to Make and Measure a Crochet Gauge Swatch

One of my most popular crochet patterns is the One Hour Beanie. The most common problem that I’ve heard from people who use the pattern is that their hat turns out too small. And the main reason why this happens is that they crochet tighter than I do. So, even though they counted correctly and followed the instructions, the end product is too small.

The solution to this is to use a bigger hook than the one that I list in the pattern. Then, your stitches will be bigger, even though you may crochet more tightly.

Or, an even better solution is to make a gauge swatch BEFORE you even start working on a new pattern!

Then you’ll know if you can use the hook size that I recommend based on what I do, or if you need to use a bigger or smaller hook to achieve the correct sized stitch.

Watch the video below to learn all about stitch size, hooks, yarn and gauge so that your next project will turn out the perfect size!

How to crochet around the edges of a rectangle

Sometimes when I'm working with a project that's square or rectangular, I like to crochet around the edges to give it a cleaner, smoother look.

You could use this for a scarf, wash cloth, pot holder, pillow...whatever your happy hooker mind can dream up!

Skills to know before you try this video:

Slip knot

Chain

Single crochet

Crochet in rows

Pattern to practice this skill

Easy Spring Scarf - coming soon!

How to crochet a chain (ch)

Most crochet projects start out with at least 2 chains.

Inside the patterns, you'll see this abbreviated as "ch"

Watch this video to learn how to crochet a chain and get your crochet party started!

Crochet skills to know before you start

How to tie a slip knot

Tutorials for the next steps 

Single crochet (sc)

Crochet in rows

Patterns to practice your skills

Easy spring scarf - coming soon!

How to tie a slip knot

Tying a slip knot was the very first skill I learned when I started crocheting! You don't need this knot if you're making a beanie, but you will use it for almost every other crochet project!

After you've mastered the slip knot, try crocheting a chain.