monica brown

Crocheted Market Bag

This bag is an ideal first crochet project.  The bag is crocheted in the round from the top to the bottom.   The majority of the stitches are chains, and the big open spaces make it go fast!  Now about the color, I am always a little wary of white yarn, but this “white” is so perfect. It is an ideal shade in a machine washable hemp yarn.  Take this bag to your local market, and be prepared to receive some compliments on your bag!

Yarn: Hemp for Knitting AllHemp6 DK Weight, 90 gram balls, each 150 yd/137 m (hemp)
4 balls (yarn is doubled) in color pearl

Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (I/9) or size needed to get gauge

Gauge
In pattern with yarn doubled: 4”/2.5cm = 3 arch spaces (measuring horizontally from beginning of one intersection of arch to end of intersection of last arch) 

Size: One size fits a lot from the market

Finished Measurements: 16”/40cm long x 13”/32.5cm wide

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All Hemp Crocheted Hat

Do you want a comfortable, but fashionable hat?  Here you go!  The hat is crocheted in the round from the top to the bottom brim.  You begin at top of the hat, crocheting in the round through the back loop and the loop from the row below.  Then, you continue to crochet in the round for the body of hat without going through the back loop and the loop from the row below.  This change causes the hat to fold over.  Finally, the brim is worked in the round in double crochet and half double crochet.  You will be wearing this hat all summer long!
   
Yarn: Hemp for Knitting AllHemp6 DK Weight:  90 gram balls, each 150 yd/137 m (hemp)

2 balls in deep sea 

Crochet Hook: 4 mm (F/5) or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 18 sts and 12 rds in hdc to 4”/10 cm

Hat Size: One size fits many!

Finished Measurements
Body (from top edge to brim) = 4”/10cm deep (not including brim)
Top of hat = 7”/17.5cm in diameter
Circumference of hat = 22”/55cm

This pattern is available from Hilltop Yarn Store.

Easy Scalloped Skirt

This beautiful ankle skimming skirt is simple to crochet!  The waistband is crocheted back and forth in double crochet.  The reminder of the skirt is worked in the round in a simple scallop stitch.  Increasing the hook size creates a flattering A-line shape without any stitch increases. Buttons at the side of the double crochet waistband secure the waist. 

P.S. This skirt is easy to shorten! Check out a short version at http://www.craftster.org/

Yarn: Moda Dea Eclipse, 50g balls, each 125yd/115m (wool/nylon)

8 (9, 10, 11, 13) balls in color #2551 (linen)

Crochet Hook: Sizes G/7, H/8, and I/9 (4.5, 5.0, and 5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain the gauge

Gauge: 12 sts and 8 rows to 4”/10 cm over double crochet stitch and using largest hook 

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL)

Finished Hip Measurements: 36 (38, 41, 45, 48.5)” / (91.5 (96.5, 104, 114, 123) cm

This pattern is free from Crochet Today!