Free Aviator Crochet Hat Pattern

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How adorable is this aviator crochet hat pattern? I made this one a few years back and have made many since! Here is a free pattern for beginners, or the experienced crocheter. Don't know how to crochet? Check out my Learn to Crochet Video Series. I plan to add more sizes eventually, so make sure you check back often or subscribe to my newsletter in the sidebar. This is perfect for all of my Air Force family, or anyone who loves the vintage look.

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{FREE PDF PATTERN DOWNLOAD HERE}

By: KatiesCrochetGoodies.com
*See copyright notice & terms of use at bottom of post*


Photos taken by My Lil' Britches Photography

Size: Newborn

Gauge: 12 sts, 7 rows = 4” in dc with H (5mm) Hook

Finished Measurements: About 5” Height (crown to brim), 5 ¾” Wide *Not including earflaps*

Materials:

H crochet Hook (5.00MM)

Tapestry Needle

80 yards Worsted Weight (4-medium weight) Yarn

Main Color (Gold/Tan Mix)

Contrasting Color (Ivory)

Abbreviation Guide:

St = Stitch

Sl st = Slip Stitch

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

Ch = Chain

RD = Round

How to read this pattern: This pattern is worked in rounds, each round is joined with a slip stitch.

Instructions:

HAT

With Main Color:

Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch to make a ring

RD 1: Ch 2, 13 dc into ring

RD 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around

RD 3: Ch 2, dc in the same st, *1 in next st, 2 in next st* repeat around

RD 4-9: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around

EARFLAP #1:

With Main Color:

RD 1: Sl st. in the next 5 sts, ch 2 and dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, Turn

RD 2: Ch 2, dc in each st to end, turn

RD 3: Ch 2, dc in each st to end. Tie off & weave in ends.

FRONT FLAP:

With Contrasting Color:

RD 1: Attach in next st after earflap#1 & ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 11 sts, turn

RD 2-3: Ch 2, dc in same st and each st to end of row, turn

RD 4: Ch 2, dc in same st and each st to end of row. Tie off & weave in ends.

EARFLAP #2:

With Main Color:

RD 1: Attach in next st after front flap & ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, Turn

RD 2: Ch 2, dc in each st to end, turn

RD 3: Ch 2, dc in each st to end. Tie off & weave in ends.

EDGING

With Contrasting Color:

Attach on one side of the front flap with contrasting color, and sc all the way around earflaps and hat until you reach the other side of the front flap. Tie off & weave in ends.

Fold FRONT FLAP up towards the top of the hat and attach to hat to hold in place. Use a tapestry needle and the same color yarn you used for the front flap. Add buttons if you wish to the sides of the front flap.

Copyright: Patterns and Photos on this blog ©Katie Bekhazi, 2014. If you’d like to share, please share the link, but do not copy & paste, repost, or reprint the written pattern itself. You are welcome to print or download a copy from the PDF for personal use only. You can sell items made from this pattern, but please link to the pattern in your online listings and use your own photos to advertise your work. Do not claim or sell pattern as your own.

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DIY Butcher Block Countertops

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Have you ever wondered how to make your own butcher block countertops? DIY countertops are very popular right now, and perfect for kitchen remodels (the case for the photos shared in this post) 

I almost jumped with joy when I saw the photos of this amazing Walnut countertop in my news feed on Facebook. Jason isn't an installer but is now thinking of doing it on the side after doing lots of the remodel work on his home himself. If we didn't already have granite in our kitchen, I can guarantee you this would be my next home project! Maybe in the next house :) hehe. 

Anywho, Jason gave me permission to share with you the transformation and I am SO excited about it. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and I will ask him :) 

Jason used Walnut Wood Slats which you can see are laid down long ways and flat ways, hope that makes sense! haha. Make sure all the pieces are equal in width.

Don't forget the wood clamps! :) 

Glue pieces together and secure with the clamps (I would guess keeping them clamped for a day or two would be best)

 You can see it really coming together at this point, and it just needs some finishing touches!

 Make sure the edges are equal, and get to sanding everything down! You can see how smooth the wood is in the picture above (before it had been sealed)

 How amazing is it looking now!?! You can see that the upper left hand edge has been sanded down to an angle, and the rest of the edges are square. You could sand down and cut around the edges to give rounded corners if you are into that look! 

 Jason said he sealed this with the Bacca sealer for the gold seal system. I looked and couldn't find this on Amazon, but here is a picture he sent me of the product! That should help you find it :)

Look at the amazing finish on the countertop? Can you believe he isn't a professional?! It looks awesome!! Thanks for letting me share, Jason!

How beautiful are these countertops?! If you like this post, make sure you check out my Home Improvement Directory here! 

Free Crochet Pattern: Bible Cover or Case

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How adorable is this free chevron crochet bible cover pattern? I designed the chevron stitching to fit the needs of this project, and I also designed a crochet stitch to create a straight edge for the chevron design. This is perfect for Mother's Day, Easter, Christmas, Teacher gifts, Valentine's Day, Birthdays, or just because! :) Enjoy and share this link or pin this post if you like it! You could always make it in some manly colors for Father's Day also!

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{FREE PDF PATTERN DOWNLOAD HERE}

By: KatiesCrochetGoodies.com
*See copyright notice & terms of use at bottom of post*

Size: Made to fit {this specific bible}

Gauge: 12 sts, 7 rows = 4” in dc with H (5mm) Hook (Not using chevron stitch)

Finished Measurements: Flat 23 x 8 ¾ inches (after adding straight edge

Materials:

H (5mm) crochet hook

200 yards Worsted Weight (4-medium weight) Yarn

Abbreviation Guide:

HDC = Half Double Crochet

SDC = Standing Double Crochet byMooglyblog.com<---Click to see post

Sl st = Slip Stitch

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

Ch = Chain

St = Stitch

DC3Tog = Double Crochet 3 Together <---Click to see post
Chevron Stitch <--- Click to see post

How to read this pattern: This pattern is worked in rows, turning your work after each row.

Note: You need to work your color chunks in sets of 2 rows (or even #) in order to avoid unattractive stitching showing on the right side. 

*I highly suggest watching my YouTube videos on the chevron stitch & making the straight edge before completing this project* www.youtube.com/user/katiescrochetgoodies

Instructions:

With Teal

RD 1: Ch 76, dc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st

*dc3tog, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc in next, dc in next 2 sts* Repeat to end.

NOTE: After your last dc decrease (dc3og) you will just do one dc in each stitch until you reach the end- Meaning you will need to skip and substitute your last increase stitch (3dc) with just one dc so that the end stays straight.

Rd 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in the same st, dc in the next 6 sts

*dc3tog in the next, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc n next st, dc in next 2* Repeat to end. You should have one st left at end, dc in that st.

With Grey

RD 3: Turn, attach new color and ch 3, OR attach next color with SDC (tutorial seen on Mooglyblog.com), dc in same st, dc in next st, dc3tog, dc in next st, Repeat info between *’s for RD 1.

RD 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, repeat info between *’s for RD 2

With Rose

RD 5: Repeat RD 3

RD 6: Repeat RD 4

With Ivory

RD 7: Repeat RD 3

RD 8: Repeat RD 4

With Teal

RD 9: Repeat RD 3

RD 10: Repeat RD 4

With Grey

RD 11: Repeat RD 3

RD 12: Repeat RD 4

With Rose

RD 13: Repeat RD 3

RD 14: Repeat RD 4

Add Straight edging to the chevron stitch {View Post Here}

Once you have finished this you will lay the piece flat and make sure the right side is showing and wrap around where you want the cover to go. Make sure the inside flaps are even for the front and back covers.

Then you will stitch together using a slip stitch as shown in the picture below. Do this on all 4 ends.

Copyright: Patterns and Photos on this blog ©Katie Bekhazi, 2014. If you’d like to share, please share the link, but do not copy & paste, repost, or reprint the written pattern itself. You are welcome to print or download a copy from the PDF for personal use only. You can sell items made from this pattern, but please link to the pattern in your online listings and use your own photos to advertise your work. Do not claim or sell pattern as your own.

How to Survive North Dakota Winters

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We spent a year in Minot, North Dakota. Here are some pictures of the winter we encountered which was much more intense than any other I have ever seen before. 

It was a very fun experience, and I hope you enjoy some of these pictures and tips on gear to get you through the winter in North Dakota! 

The picture above was taken in March, the snow hill accumulated in our backyard, and there was no shoveling or snow blowing to make that hill.  The wind chill is crazy in North Dakota. The wind will also create very large snow drifts like the one in our yard here.

The picture below was taken in March as well. It was a harsh month in North Dakota.

The screen shot below was taken in February, 2013. This was a VERY cold day and I think everyone who had to leave the house was upset...HAHA! With the wind chill that -41 bites through your clothes somehow and chills you to the bone.

The picture below was taken in January, and I remember reading the winter weather warning and being a little freaked out by the phrase towards the bottom...yikes! Make sure to stock your car with supplies.

Tips to surviving a North Dakota winter!

1. Always always always have supplies in your vehicle when you are going ANYWHERE - for example: water, blankets, food, hand & feet warmers, snow/ice scraper, and a first aid kit. You DO NOT want to get stuck in the snow and be unprepared! Always plan for the worst.

2. Don't shovel if it's too cold - We only lived in North Dakota for one winter...and we learned really fast that we had to shovel the drive way at LEAST 2-3 times a week, sometimes more. With that said, if it is too cold, the shoveling can wait. Take care of yourself, there can be serious problems if you spend too much time out there.

3. If you can, stay home! - There are lots of people who don't take the weather forecast seriously, you should pay attention and plan accordingly. Don't underestimate the storms here...if you can, stay home when there is going to be a big one. 

4. Stock up - Whenever I heard there was going to be a big storm, I went to the store and stocked up (especially on perishables such as milk, eggs, bread, water, etc.) You don't want to have to run to the store during a crazy storm, be prepared!

5. GET A SNOW BLOWER! This was a lifesaver when the driveway was filled with a foot + of snow...I am not kidding...take a look :) 

                     Gas                             Electric             Don't forget the Cord

6. BUNDLE UP! Below are some of the snow gear items I suggest you invest in...you will get a lot of use out of them :)

Hand Warmers & Face Mask

Gore-Tex Gloves & Hooded Scarf 

Men's Snow boots & Wool socks

Women's Snow boots & Wool Socks 

Extra: Here's a peek into fall in Minot, North Dakota