Free Pattern: Beanie with Bill [Revised] Updated 2/3

A lot of people noted that the original pattern for this ran a little small. I did see that it also needed to be rewritten, gauge added, etc. So, here's the revised version, if the original hasn't work for you.

Beanie with Bill, Chunky.
By Lily M.

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.

Materials:
Super Bulky Yarn (Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®)
K Hook

Notes: Gauge: Your piece should measure 6" across after round 4.
Three sizes are available: Small (Baby/Toddler), Medium (Child/Small Adult), and Large (Large Adult). Please note lengths are only suggestions and you should use your best judgement on whether they should be shorter or longer to fit the person you are making this for.
Count Ch2 as 1st DC in each round of hat, but not in brim.

Hat
Round 1: In Magic Circle, CH2 (Counts as 1st DC), DC 9. Pull tight to close. SlSt in top of Ch2.(10DC).
Round 2: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as CH2. 2DC around. Slst in top of Ch2.(20DC)
Round 3: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next st. *2DC in next, 1DC in next* around. Slst in top of Ch2.(30DC)
Round 4: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 2 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 2st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (40DC) For Small Size, stop here and skip to round 7.
Round 5: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 4 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 4st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (48DC) For Medium Size, stop here and skip to round 7.
Round 6: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 5 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 5st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (56DC)
Round 7: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around. Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
Round 8: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
Round 9: (Optional for small size: work in contrasting color.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
[Stop here for small size, Skip to Brim.]
Round 10: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)
Round 11: (Optional for medium size: work in contrasting color.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)
[Stop here for medium Size, Skip to Brim.]
Round 12: (Optional: Work in contrasting color if desired.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)

Small Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 9 ST. (10DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat 3 times, DC in next 2, SLst in next, SlSt down side of 1 st, slst in next st (last round of hat).

Medium Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 16 ST. (15DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat until end. Slst in same st as ch2 of previous row, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 3: DC across. SlSt in last st. SlST down side (2 st), slst in next st (last round of hat).

Large Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 20 ST. (20DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat until end, Slst in same st as ch2 of previous row, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 3: DC across. SlSt in last st. SlST down side (2 st), slst in next st (last round of hat).

Band: All Sizes in Contrasting Color
Ch until it wraps around the beanie (I used worsted weight), and double crochet in each stitch around.

Flower All Sizes in Main Color
In magic circle, *ch1, puff stitch, ch 1, slst* 5 times total. Slst in first ch to close, leave long tail for sewing. Embellish with button.

Find me at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Stitched/308561265852550
http://www.ravelry.com/people/LilyPants
http://juststitched.tumblr.com
http://juststitched.blogspot.com

Free Pattern: Naruto Sleeping Cap (Versatile Stocking Cap)

The Holidays are here, and I'm frantically working up Christmas presents. I thought I started early, but my list keeps getting longer and longer. I was thinking about making another Santa-esque hat, but I couldn't find a pattern I REALLY liked. Then, while browsing hat patterns, I saw a variation someone did of that hat, only it was Naruto's Sleeping Hat. I, myself, have never seen Naruto, but I know two of my brothers have watched it, and one of them once mentioned this hat to me. I looked it up (whenever that was), but got busy and forgot about it. Until now!

This hat is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions. It can be made with round eyes, or squinty eyes (not pictured). Pattern for each is included.

More photos below. Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Naruto is copyright Masashi Kishimoto/Hayato Date/Shueisha/Studio Pierrot/TV Tokyo/Viz Media. No copyright infringement intended.

Materials:
J/6.00mm Hook
WW yarn in black
WW yarn in white
Small amount of polyfil or stuffing
Stitch Marker (strongly recommended)
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Key:
CH - Chain
HDC - Half Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet
SLST - Slip Stitch
ST - Stitch
SC2tog - Decrease
MR - Magic Ring/Magic Circle
F/O - finish off HDC2tog - Half Double Crochet Decrease (Yarn Over, insert hook into stitch. Yarn Over, pull up loop. Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull up loop. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.

Hat: Beginning in white
Ch65, join (be careful not to twist!)
Rounds 1-4: HDC around (65) Switch to black at the end of round 4. (I highly recommend using a stitch marker to mark the end of each round as you go, because black is a difficult color to see!)
Rounds 5-14: HDC around (65)
Round 15: HDC2tog, HDC in next 3 (HDC2tog, HDC in next 8) around (58)
Round 16: HDC2tog, HDC in next 1 (HDC2tog, HDC in next 3) around (46)
Round 17-19: HDC around (46)
Round 20: HDC2tog, (HDC2tog, HDC in next 9) around (41)
Round 21-23: HDC around (41)
Round 24: HDC2tog, HDC in next 3, (HDC2tog, HDC in next 7) around (36)
Round 25-27: HDC around (36)
Round 28: (HDC2tog, HDC in next 4) around (30)
Round 29-31: HDC around (30)
Round 32: (HDC2tog, HDC in next 3) around (24)
Round 33-35: HDC around (24)
Round 36: (HDC2tog, HDC in next 2) around (18)
Round 37-39: HDC around (18)
Round 40: (HDC2tog, HDC in next) around (12)
Round 41-43: HDC around (12)
Round 44: (HDC2tog) around (6)
Round 45-47: HDC around (6)
F/O, leave tail for sewing

Ball: In white
Round 1: SC6 in MR (6)
Round 2: 2sc around (12)
Round 3: sc ar (12)
Round 4: sc2tog, 1sc (8)
Round 5: sc2tog around (4)
F/O, leave tail for sewing

Teeth: In white
Attach yarn in desired area of hat with a SLST.
Row 1: HDC in same stitch as SLST, and in next 4. CH1, turn.
Row 2: HDC across (5) F/O.
Attach Yarn in 12th st from first tooth with a SLST.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 above. F/O. Weave in ends.

Nose: In black
Round 1: sc4 in MR (4)
Round 2: *2sc in next, sc in next* twice (6)
Round 3: 2sc around (12)
Round 4: Sc around (12)
F/O, leave tail for sewing.
Center between two teeth, and sew on half on the white and half on the black.

Round Eyes: (Make 2 in white)
Round 1: SC6 in MR (6)
Round 2: 2sc around (12)
Round 3: *2sc, 1sc* around (18)
F/O, weave in ends.

Round Eye Pupils: (Make 2 in Black)
SC5 in MR. Join with SLST.
F/O, leave tail for sewing.

Half Circle Eyes: (Make 2 in White)
Row 1: sc 3 in MR. When pulling tight, keep all stitches to one side.
Row 2: ch1, turn. 2sc across. (6)
Row 3: ch 1, turn. (Sc in st, 2sc in next) across (9)
Sc evenly across flat side, skipping the center of first row. (3)
SC in first stitch of Row 3. F/O.

Half Circle Eye Pupils: (Make 2 in Black.)
SC3 in MR. Join with SLST.
F/O, leave tail for sewing.

Find me at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Stitched/308561265852550
http://www.ravelry.com/people/LilyPants
http://juststitched.tumblr.com
http://juststitched.blogspot.com

Free Pattern: Miniature Top Hat

A friend of mine and I have been bouncing ideas off each other, creating new patterns, and such, and I came up with this miniature top hat for an upcoming project! Something good about this is that it's really basic, but it's also easily customizable. You can make it bigger, taller, wider brim, add some tiny eyes and a little felt mustache....anything goes!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.

The Miniature Top Hat is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Materials:
G/4.25mm Hook
WW yarn in black (or color of your choice)
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Miniature Top Hat
Round 1: sc6 in magic circle (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: sc around in BLO (12)
Rounds 4-6: work in both loops, sc around (12)
Round 7: 2sc in FLO around (24)
Join to first sc of last round
F/O, weave in end.

Find me at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Stitched/308561265852550
http://www.ravelry.com/people/LilyPants
http://juststitched.tumblr.com
http://juststitched.blogspot.com

Free Pattern: Beanie with Bill [Original]

A lot of people noted that the pattern for this ran a little small. Please see the rewritten version here.

Beanie with Bill, Chunky.
By Lily M.

Materials:
Super Bulky Yarn (Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®)
K Hook

Notes: Count Ch2 as 1st DC in each round.

Beginning: IN MC, CH2 (Counts as 1st DC), DC 9 (10DC). Pull tight to close. SlSt in top of Ch2.
Round 1: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as CH2. 2DC around. (20DC) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 2: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next st. *2DC in next, 1DC in next* around. (30DC) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 3: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 2 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 2st* around. (40DC) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 4: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 5: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 6: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
[Stop here for 0-12mo, Skip to Brim.]
Round 7: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 8: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
[**Untested** Stop here for 12mo-4yr, Skip to Brim.]
Round 9: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 10: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.

Infant/Child Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 9 ST. (10DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat 3 times, DC in next 2, SLst in next, SlSt down side of 1 st, slst in next st (last round of hat).

Adult Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 14 ST. (15DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat until end (21DC), SLst in next, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 3: DC across. (19DC) SlSt in last st. SlST down side (2 st), slst in next st (last round of hat).

Find me at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Stitched/308561265852550
http://www.ravelry.com/people/LilyPants
http://juststitched.tumblr.com
http://juststitched.blogspot.com