Knitting, Crochet, Craft and DIY parenting blog, by author, designer and TV personality, Vickie Howell.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
NEW PATTERN: Urban Jungle Slouchy Beanie!
The pattern for my latest design for Caron, the Urban Junglebeanie, is now available for FREE on their website. Get it now, and start crocheting today!
I've started a CAL for this beanie. Anyone who is interested can find details in the "Cuckoo for Caron" Ravelry Group. http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cuckoo-for-caron (log in required)
It's a fun pattern, Vickie! Thanks for posting it!
Sure can! I put together a video showing how to close up the hat. You can find it here: http://www.caron.com/vickiehowell/patterns/urban_jungle/urban_jungle.html
Hi Vickie, when I crochet the band for the urban jungle hat I find 21 inches huge, do you mean when you can stretch to 21 inches or 21 inches unstretched, what is the number of ridges, I made mine front loop only instead of back loop maybe this is why I have this problem? Why did you use back loops was there a reason? This is driving me crazy, I undo and redo, the hat is for a little girl and I would like to modify and make a small urban jungle hat, 72 is too big should I go 62? 52 for baby etc? Thank you Diane
Hmmm, no, 21" is how long I made it because crocheted rib doesnt have a ton of stretch. An adult female head averages 22". If you're making the had for a child, her head is probably more like 19-20", so I'd make the band an inch shorter than that.
The pattern actually calls for working in the front loops, not the back ones (http://www.caron.com/vickiehowell/patterns/urban_jungle/urban_jungle.html), so what you're doing should be right.
To size down, you'll need to subtract 4 for each size.
Hi vickie, I am having problems viewing your website, caron.com/vickiehowell/urbanjungle. the server is not responding or there maybe another issue, because i am able to view your blog but that is all, once i click a link to go to caron.com the webpage never loads. a little help?
Love the hat. It looks like something all my Granddaughters will wear. I was looking for a tote bag patteren to go with it. Have you got one that would stand up to Sheet music, scocker pads, even some scout stuff? I saw a great one on a knitting sight but I'd rather not knit as I love to crochet. Jan
Hi there - my teenager LOVES this hat! Totally! But I am having trouble joining at the end of each round. I have 36 puffs and 36 spaces, but not sure where on the chain 3 to join with the sl st. And then where the first puff starts for the next round -- right under the chain 3? I seem to be getting a crooked seam and too much space at the join -- like there's a puff missing in that spot. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Thank you SO much for posting this, I absolutely love how it turned out! I was disappointed that only knitters seemed to be able to turn this out, until I came across your blog. <3 Thank you! thank you!
Hi Vicki, I have never crocheted before but would really like to learn especially so I can make urban jungle hats for gifts and the winter season. Do you have any tips on how to get started? I need to start from the basics. please let me know thank you!
Why yes, I do. In fact, I have a whole bunch of tips. :) Try my online crochet class, Crochet Lab. It explains everything you need to know. Oh, and if you use this link, you'll get 50% off. HTH! www.craftsy.com/vickie
I've started a CAL for this beanie. Anyone who is interested can find details in the "Cuckoo for Caron" Ravelry Group. http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cuckoo-for-caron (log in required)
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun pattern, Vickie! Thanks for posting it!
LOL! You beat us to it! We were going to run a parallel CAL on FaceBook & Ravelry. I'll stop by yours and say, hi. Glad you like the pattern! :)
ReplyDeletehi there, I'm very confused when it comes to closing it up, could you help me?
ReplyDeleteSure can! I put together a video showing how to close up the hat. You can find it here: http://www.caron.com/vickiehowell/patterns/urban_jungle/urban_jungle.html
ReplyDeleteHi Vickie, when I crochet the band for the urban jungle hat I find 21 inches huge, do you mean when you can stretch to 21 inches or 21 inches unstretched, what is the number of ridges, I made mine front loop only instead of back loop maybe this is why I have this problem? Why did you use back loops was there a reason? This is driving me crazy, I undo and redo, the hat is for a little girl and I would like to modify and make a small urban jungle hat, 72 is too big should I go 62? 52 for baby etc?
ReplyDeleteThank you
Diane
Hmmm, no, 21" is how long I made it because crocheted rib doesnt have a ton of stretch. An adult female head averages 22". If you're making the had for a child, her head is probably more like 19-20", so I'd make the band an inch shorter than that.
ReplyDeleteThe pattern actually calls for working in the front loops, not the back ones (http://www.caron.com/vickiehowell/patterns/urban_jungle/urban_jungle.html), so what you're doing should be right.
To size down, you'll need to subtract 4 for each size.
HTH!
Hi vickie,
ReplyDeleteI am having problems viewing your website, caron.com/vickiehowell/urbanjungle. the server is not responding or there maybe another issue, because i am able to view your blog but that is all, once i click a link to go to caron.com the webpage never loads. a little help?
Hey there. Looks like the Caron site was down for a bit yesterday, but it's back to normal now. Sorry for the inconvenience!
ReplyDeleteLove the hat. It looks like something all my Granddaughters will wear. I was looking for a tote bag patteren to go with it. Have you got one that would stand up to Sheet music, scocker pads,
ReplyDeleteeven some scout stuff? I saw a great one on a knitting sight but I'd rather not knit as I love to crochet. Jan
Hi there - my teenager LOVES this hat! Totally! But I am having trouble joining at the end of each round. I have 36 puffs and 36 spaces, but not sure where on the chain 3 to join with the sl st. And then where the first puff starts for the next round -- right under the chain 3? I seem to be getting a crooked seam and too much space at the join -- like there's a puff missing in that spot. Any thoughts? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCan you show me a picture of the problem so I can help you better? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for posting this, I absolutely love how it turned out! I was disappointed that only knitters seemed to be able to turn this out, until I came across your blog. <3 Thank you! thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki, I have never crocheted before but would really like to learn especially so I can make urban jungle hats for gifts and the winter season. Do you have any tips on how to get started? I need to start from the basics. please let me know thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhy yes, I do. In fact, I have a whole bunch of tips. :) Try my online crochet class, Crochet Lab. It explains everything you need to know. Oh, and if you use this link, you'll get 50% off. HTH!
ReplyDeletewww.craftsy.com/vickie