It would be awesome if you could give a general diameter of the hat at row 14, so we can make it work for lighter or heavier weight yarns! Lovely video, beautiful pattern!!
You did a fantastic job with this video, the only thing you were fighting was the focusing on the camera but you always waited til it was focused so I could see it clearly. You did great! I'm super impressed!! How did you get permission from the artist to play her music. I need to learn that for my videos I make. THanks. I make puppy videos. I love to crochet!!!!!!! I'm so making this hat for my daughter who will totally love it and probably my younger sister who is 31...lol...
Cute, i gess, kinda festive :/ and wth with the 'im a prep' music? y not make it bearable, i had to mute the video while watching it...but overall good i gess, i also suggest just using a bigger hook and thinker yarn to make the number of rows less, and it takes less time, but ya, anyways, good luck and other than the music, i look forward to seeing the next videos
Hi, I have a question.. I've noticed that when I'm crocheting, all of my stitches are very tight which makes it hard to get my hook through the next round. Any idea what I could be doing that's making it so difficult? Thanks!
Thanks so much for sharing April. Cute hat and great video! Made a hat for my snowboarder daughter and thought i would have trouble with the back post and front post but u showed so well and no problem. It was great to learn something new!
this vid was great. I haven't touched a needle in a couple years but I was able to follow your pattern easily. I started yesterday and finished today.....I wish I could show you. I'm just so thrilled! Thankssssss :-)
how do I add if I use a smaller yarn? and what row? I love your video...one of the best i have seen, i like that u type the instuctions also...so if i forget i can look instead of rewinding..plz anwer asap
Wow- I just literally started learning 2 days ago-from youtube, but this will be my goal! I LOVEEEEE that hat!!! Great job-and great choice of colors. It looks too difficult- I hope to be able to make it some day. Right now I'm trying to get down the single crochet- finally got down the chains, and some other technique :) THANKS!
Hey you did a great job. Can't beleive this is your first video. Love the music - very nice to crochet along with. Hope you'll consider doing more videos!
Hi [: Let me say, I adore this video. But I'm having some trouble with the rows. I'll crochet a few (like 4 rows) and by the 4th row, it's a wavy mess. My tension isn't too tight and I'm following the pattern, but it is still curling up..Do you have any advice?
question...how would you make this hat smaller...for a smaller head? I made one for my sons friend and it was too big....I love this by the way and I love your videos...very easy to follow and you are helping me learn how to read patterns. Thanks
@cowbabypa Try using a smaller hook. Here is a tip to see if it will fit before you make the hat: Take the number of stitches you end up with at the end of the hat and chain that. Join it to make a circle. Then try it on the person. If it fits you have the right hook. I hope that made sense.
@cowbabypa On the very last row...If you slip stitch every other stitch this will make the hat fit better and it will keep it's slouchy shape. If that's not small enough skip a couple of stitches and slip stitch every 2 or 3 stitches. I just learned how to do this myself. I hope it's helpful :)
Dang Gurl! you got down on that beanie! I loved the colors, good eye. you're very talented and you can surely tell that you're a "cool chic", like me. I'm always the cool chic in the crowd. do people still say Cool? anyway, now im gonna cruse your channel look for more vids, i hope you have more tuts for us:) ha,ha j/k not sounding very "coo" i know, i'm old and can't help it! (can you believe I'm somebody's mom?? ) anyway, time to go ! everyone should def sub-rate-like ;)
This is an awesome video all around. Not only are the instructions clear, but the music is the best. Thanks to the Crochet Geek for sharing it over on Hooked on Crochet!! Love ya, April!!
Thank you soo much for making this video! i found ur blog on the internet and i could never figure it out, but ur video helpd me so much, ive made like 2 hats using your pattern. i get alot of complements and i always tell them about ur blog!
I am a new knitter/crocheter. I love your video. I am off to Michael's right now. I especially love that you show and "tell" your instructions. Your video also has a great view. Can see everything very clearly. I have a hard time following the written instructions so seeing the video really, really helps me.
I had been meaning to tell you you should indeed make a video tutorial, SO glad you did. :) As always GREAT job. The tutorial is so easy to follow along and has a good view. Another great hat as well April!!
@aprildraven, yes i found out that i guess i was making the stiches too tight, but the bad thing is and idk why, but for some reason my hat turned out super huge, i usd the same size everything. lol its like, rasta hat huge, 0_0 idk what i did wrong.
@xXTheBuddXx What Round are you on? I don't understand your question. It should round a little bit because of rounds 7, 9, 11, and 13. but It shouldn't start to "curl" until rounds 15-34. Maybe you are crocheting really tight? I would have to see a picture to be able to tell you more.
Great video, great hat, and you are a great human being for taking the time and trouble to do such a generous thing! I love how you combine colors. If you are open for project suggestions, I would love to see a pattern for "Toothless/Night Fury" from the movie, "How to Train Your Dragon" and I would love to see a video about how to do the eye patterns that use the plastic canvas. I bought a few patterns and never did figure out how to do them, so the patterns just sit.
@Grangranof4 Thanks, I'm glad this helped out :) I was thinking about doing a toothless doll but I just have so many projects waiting to be done and it is summer vacation (family time). Maybe when winter comes. Time will tell :)
It's been a few years since I've crocheted and my fingers have been itching to make something cute and this is definitely it! I love it and this is helping me tremendously! I love your work!
question? could you also in the very beggining just chain 8 and join them together? im just thinking its pretty much the same thing but if im wrong plz inform me
@camodudestrikesagain when you do it this way you don't end up with a huge hole in the top. You could chain 8 if you like but if I were you I wouldn't chain that many. Maybe like 2 or 3 then join with a slip stitch. That way the hole isn't HUGE. There are many ways to accomplish the same thing. This is just the way I prefer :)
Awesome Video, Awesome Hat, Awesome Colors, Awesome Music, and BTW I don't know if anyone else pointed this out as well, but your nails are also AWESOME. :)). ;) Great video, hope to see more soon :) I can't wait to try making this one.
@LayLay093 I want to make more videos but I can only do them when I get some time. My daughter is about to go on summer vacation so things are about to get even more hectic. I was thinking about making a video on how to change colors and use a chart next. What were you interested in particular?
Awesome video. I love your hat patterns! Every time i wear my convertible hat people ask where i bought it lol then i tell them i made it from your awesome pattern.
Hi April! I have been following your blog for quite some time now and I love your designs! I made the rainbow hat with the star attached on the end and my daughter loves wearing it. Very happy to see you're making videos! Keep them up :)
@luigijules Thank You! :) I'm glad your daughter loves it. I will try to make some more videos when I get more time. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
I've been following your blog, enjoying all your patterns when you had every single of them posted for free. I'm so sorry that someone out there ruined it for us all when things were made for profit by them, using your patterns and not even crediting you. You are extremely talented and creative! Thx so much for posting this video and free pattern. Hope you'll be doing more videos...... hint, hint :)
@luvmyjjj Thank You :) I never had my stuffed animals for free. Just the hats. I am still posting stuff for free just not as much as before. I really like sharing but when some people started not crediting me it really hurt. I plan on making more videos in the future, I just have to find the time lol I hope you enjoy the hat :)
Great video! I have never had a problem reading your patterns since you write them so clearly, but it's always good to see videos just to make sure I'm doing everything right:) I like how you did the shot the video from your POV too.
Thanks for this video! I was quite afraid to try crochet, but it doesn't seem as hard as I thought, finally... I will probably try it sooner or later!
You're a great mute teacher, April ^^ and the music is great!
Hi April, Great video. I'm a "crocheter" too, mostly blankets and such. The video is great for those of us that are "visual" learners. I never did get very good at reading directions! LOL...Very professionally done, great music and loved how you changed between your frames. You should post more..GREAT JOB!!
It would be awesome if you could give a general diameter of the hat at row 14, so we can make it work for lighter or heavier weight yarns! Lovely video, beautiful pattern!!
aimeexsparkles 1 week ago
You did a fantastic job with this video, the only thing you were fighting was the focusing on the camera but you always waited til it was focused so I could see it clearly. You did great! I'm super impressed!! How did you get permission from the artist to play her music. I need to learn that for my videos I make. THanks. I make puppy videos. I love to crochet!!!!!!! I'm so making this hat for my daughter who will totally love it and probably my younger sister who is 31...lol...
RoyalDiamondLabrdls 1 week ago
Cool nails.
612lakes 4 weeks ago
Cute, i gess, kinda festive :/ and wth with the 'im a prep' music? y not make it bearable, i had to mute the video while watching it...but overall good i gess, i also suggest just using a bigger hook and thinker yarn to make the number of rows less, and it takes less time, but ya, anyways, good luck and other than the music, i look forward to seeing the next videos
Niekyra 1 month ago
DUDE This is AWESOME!! I am sooooo trying this!!!! :) thanx for this video...just starting to learn more about crocheting and this is sweet!
akchic91 1 month ago
This is a great first video, on a great day. My first video is about a pizza.
modularme 1 month ago
Thank you for the very lovely video!
cindypants 1 month ago
this video is awesome! i made my first hat in 3 days! and i'm working on my second right now!!
straightarrowz 1 month ago
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bellosanblas26 1 month ago
I love ur video N music, tutorial its so easy to follow i love it... So thank you !!!!! I wait 4 more videos ;). -3 thanks April.
bellosanblas26 1 month ago
Hi, I have a question.. I've noticed that when I'm crocheting, all of my stitches are very tight which makes it hard to get my hook through the next round. Any idea what I could be doing that's making it so difficult? Thanks!
Pokemonbra 1 month ago
@Pokemonbra try not to pull the string so tight. just loosen up and relax :) that always helps me!
straightarrowz 1 month ago
Thanks so much for sharing April. Cute hat and great video! Made a hat for my snowboarder daughter and thought i would have trouble with the back post and front post but u showed so well and no problem. It was great to learn something new!
charlyne1 1 month ago
this vid was great. I haven't touched a needle in a couple years but I was able to follow your pattern easily. I started yesterday and finished today.....I wish I could show you. I'm just so thrilled! Thankssssss :-)
HaraSoPretty 1 month ago
i really like the music
themonduce 2 months ago
Thanks so much for this video! It will help a lot with your other patterns. They make more sense now that I see what the pattern means.
thoughtlessdreamer96 2 months ago
This is a great easy to follow pattern/tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
tjacksonfrazier 2 months ago
lov elove love the music and the way you do the stich marker!!! the easiest I have ever seen!! thx I am almost done with me hat
barbergurl 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Thank you. Will try it.
JJECKLE13 2 months ago
Cool! Thanks for the tutorial. And thanks for my new favourite music. :P
paperjewel 2 months ago
Very nice job for a first video. Very easy to follow. Keep it up! Love your nails, soooo cute.
ZenaBattaglia 2 months ago
Good video and a cool hat. Music was super distracting though I ended up having to mute it so I could concentrate! :) Thanks!
sarahmiamaria 2 months ago
LUV THE HAT AND YOUR NAILS!!!
SEXYPHILLYMOM40 2 months ago
nice! I tried it out..didn't do the 20 rounds to achieve the slouch effect..great vid all the same! :-)
sexxislick 2 months ago
Hi,do u mean at the start of each round of the double post crochet we have to do a slip stitch and chain 2?
miracle308 2 months ago
Love it. thanks
jonesaimz 2 months ago
i love the colors u used, i might have 2 try it... im still learning
latt732 2 months ago
GREAT JOB!! please do more!
imkay32 2 months ago
Well done video. Not hard to follow at all. Thanks!
wantedrevolutionn 3 months ago
really dig the stars....
backwoodtripper 3 months ago
how do I add if I use a smaller yarn? and what row? I love your video...one of the best i have seen, i like that u type the instuctions also...so if i forget i can look instead of rewinding..plz anwer asap
DCatchDiva 3 months ago
Hi April! Thank you for this great video! Just made this hat for my daughter and it turned out great!
I was wondering what the yarn you used is called? And the brand! Would like to make one that looks closer in color to the one you demonstrated!
Saetril 3 months ago
do u still have that hat?? if so, can I have it? it's amazing!
bandgeek4eva98 3 months ago
Great video! I made this one today and it is by far my fave! I hope you make lots more videos :) Thanks!
LedByTheLamb 3 months ago
@MadMrMim Use a larger hook. It will make the hat bigger. Hope I helped!:)
sopapia10598 3 months ago
i could never do a magic circular, but i loved how u did it, that really helped. THANK YOOOOU!!!
mermaidl0ver 3 months ago
I love your nails!! <3 <3 <3
tlyndonna 3 months ago
This is a beautiful hat. Can you sell me one?? And I love your nails!
mscandysousa 3 months ago
Wow- I just literally started learning 2 days ago-from youtube, but this will be my goal! I LOVEEEEE that hat!!! Great job-and great choice of colors. It looks too difficult- I hope to be able to make it some day. Right now I'm trying to get down the single crochet- finally got down the chains, and some other technique :) THANKS!
chilimaiden 3 months ago
How long does it take you to make one of these, great video, btw :)
blueshadoe 3 months ago in playlist blueshadoe's favorites
Hey i had those nails they r frum walqreens
TheBeauty598 3 months ago
Hey you did a great job. Can't beleive this is your first video. Love the music - very nice to crochet along with. Hope you'll consider doing more videos!
GrammaBerta56 3 months ago
Awesome! Love the yarn and love your nails!
SweetzieBat 3 months ago
Hi [: Let me say, I adore this video. But I'm having some trouble with the rows. I'll crochet a few (like 4 rows) and by the 4th row, it's a wavy mess. My tension isn't too tight and I'm following the pattern, but it is still curling up..Do you have any advice?
OuranxAddict 3 months ago
How could one make this hat larger? I made one for myself, love it a ton, and a friend wanted me to make one for him but it's too small.
MadMrMim 3 months ago in playlist MadMrMim's favorites
Hey there! I have a question, if your using a thinner string, will you still follow the same procedure or what? please answer back, thanks! :D
ponzidoodle08 3 months ago in playlist Liked
@ponzidoodle08 If you use a thinner yarn the hat will turn out smaller.
aprildraven 3 months ago
question...how would you make this hat smaller...for a smaller head? I made one for my sons friend and it was too big....I love this by the way and I love your videos...very easy to follow and you are helping me learn how to read patterns. Thanks
cowbabypa 4 months ago
@cowbabypa Try using a smaller hook. Here is a tip to see if it will fit before you make the hat: Take the number of stitches you end up with at the end of the hat and chain that. Join it to make a circle. Then try it on the person. If it fits you have the right hook. I hope that made sense.
aprildraven 3 months ago
@cowbabypa On the very last row...If you slip stitch every other stitch this will make the hat fit better and it will keep it's slouchy shape. If that's not small enough skip a couple of stitches and slip stitch every 2 or 3 stitches. I just learned how to do this myself. I hope it's helpful :)
lilmisspinkpankpunk 2 months ago in playlist Liked videos
@lilmisspinkpankpunk thanks...I will try that
cowbabypa 2 months ago
does this pattern work for double crochet btw great vid im 12 and i understand it :)
fashionista470 4 months ago
@fashionista470 I suppose it would but it would turn out longer. You could stop early and it would turn out alright :)
aprildraven 3 months ago
Dang Gurl! you got down on that beanie! I loved the colors, good eye. you're very talented and you can surely tell that you're a "cool chic", like me. I'm always the cool chic in the crowd. do people still say Cool? anyway, now im gonna cruse your channel look for more vids, i hope you have more tuts for us:) ha,ha j/k not sounding very "coo" i know, i'm old and can't help it! (can you believe I'm somebody's mom?? ) anyway, time to go ! everyone should def sub-rate-like ;)
hauntedfamilyinAZ 4 months ago
Amazing, Thank You!
vstr09 4 months ago
THIS IS SO COOL!
pecannutespresso 4 months ago
This is an awesome video all around. Not only are the instructions clear, but the music is the best. Thanks to the Crochet Geek for sharing it over on Hooked on Crochet!! Love ya, April!!
juliakupas 4 months ago
Thank you soo much for making this video! i found ur blog on the internet and i could never figure it out, but ur video helpd me so much, ive made like 2 hats using your pattern. i get alot of complements and i always tell them about ur blog!
yoiagirl23 4 months ago
I love your designs on Etsy and your blog! Nice surprise finding this vid on YouTube!
urbangypsy69 4 months ago
Great job! Clear and very easy to follow even if you didn't say a word! LOL...keep up the craft!
rydiecyj 4 months ago
i love your color hat. i will learn practice. thumb
ginersnaps1 5 months ago
@ginersnaps1 Good Luck :)
aprildraven 3 months ago
Great video!! Beautiful Hat!! Thanks for slowing down the video to show the details!
raineylee 5 months ago
@raineylee Thanks. I'm happy to help :)
aprildraven 3 months ago
Good Job...very nice!! Can you make annother one?
nichelle435 5 months ago
@nichelle435 Maybe in the future but right now I am very busy.
aprildraven 3 months ago
Great job on the video. Love the hat, thanks for sharing.
TheEnajyram 5 months ago
@TheEnajyram Your Welcome :)
aprildraven 3 months ago
why it doesnt work on my lap top ??
help me plz
Elissa19992 5 months ago
why it doesnt worl on my lap top ??
help me plz
Elissa19992 5 months ago
@Elissa19992 I don't know, that has to do with your computer. Sorry I can't help.
aprildraven 3 months ago
Great looking hat :-) Easy to follow video, and I love the stitch in the brim you added, gives it something special.
IvoryKohl 5 months ago
@IvoryKohl Thanks :)
aprildraven 3 months ago
Whoa , i watched this vid like twice and then I decided I want to make this hat.It's so easy, and I've been crocheting for less than a week .
I'm about halfway through it and it's been a little over an hour. I'm excited to finish. THANKYOUU !
your instructions and video are fab. I only have 1 color right now. When i get more i'll do it somewhat like yours [ :
xUGOGOx 5 months ago
@xUGOGOx Awesome, I'm glad you like it :)
aprildraven 3 months ago
I am a new knitter/crocheter. I love your video. I am off to Michael's right now. I especially love that you show and "tell" your instructions. Your video also has a great view. Can see everything very clearly. I have a hard time following the written instructions so seeing the video really, really helps me.
Can't wait for more.
thanks and keep up the good work.
Brigette
br1gette 6 months ago
Great vid April. Excellent job!!!
quitchawhining 6 months ago
@quitchawhining Thanks :)
aprildraven 6 months ago
I had been meaning to tell you you should indeed make a video tutorial, SO glad you did. :) As always GREAT job. The tutorial is so easy to follow along and has a good view. Another great hat as well April!!
springchickadee 7 months ago
Can you pelase allow the video to be played on mobile? I started working on it watching it in my iPad, and suddenly it doesn't play anymore.
arisilvaz 7 months ago
@arisilvaz I don't control that.
aprildraven 3 months ago
@aprildravenwhat size string did you use?
xXTheBuddXx 7 months ago
@aprildraven, yes i found out that i guess i was making the stiches too tight, but the bad thing is and idk why, but for some reason my hat turned out super huge, i usd the same size everything. lol its like, rasta hat huge, 0_0 idk what i did wrong.
xXTheBuddXx 7 months ago
Why does mine curl like its already becomeing a beanie even before the set of 20? whle yours stays flat?
xXTheBuddXx 7 months ago
@xXTheBuddXx What Round are you on? I don't understand your question. It should round a little bit because of rounds 7, 9, 11, and 13. but It shouldn't start to "curl" until rounds 15-34. Maybe you are crocheting really tight? I would have to see a picture to be able to tell you more.
aprildraven 7 months ago
Great video, great hat, and you are a great human being for taking the time and trouble to do such a generous thing! I love how you combine colors. If you are open for project suggestions, I would love to see a pattern for "Toothless/Night Fury" from the movie, "How to Train Your Dragon" and I would love to see a video about how to do the eye patterns that use the plastic canvas. I bought a few patterns and never did figure out how to do them, so the patterns just sit.
xoxo Thresa
Grangranof4 8 months ago
@Grangranof4 Thanks, I'm glad this helped out :) I was thinking about doing a toothless doll but I just have so many projects waiting to be done and it is summer vacation (family time). Maybe when winter comes. Time will tell :)
aprildraven 7 months ago
Thank you SO MUCH, for putting this video up!
It's been a few years since I've crocheted and my fingers have been itching to make something cute and this is definitely it! I love it and this is helping me tremendously! I love your work!
lexylove27 8 months ago
@lexylove27 Oh good ! I'm happy this helped :)
aprildraven 7 months ago
question? could you also in the very beggining just chain 8 and join them together? im just thinking its pretty much the same thing but if im wrong plz inform me
camodudestrikesagain 9 months ago
@camodudestrikesagain when you do it this way you don't end up with a huge hole in the top. You could chain 8 if you like but if I were you I wouldn't chain that many. Maybe like 2 or 3 then join with a slip stitch. That way the hole isn't HUGE. There are many ways to accomplish the same thing. This is just the way I prefer :)
aprildraven 9 months ago
@aprildraven thanks for the advice the music is great btw
camodudestrikesagain 9 months ago
Okay... Where do I even start?? :D
Awesome Video, Awesome Hat, Awesome Colors, Awesome Music, and BTW I don't know if anyone else pointed this out as well, but your nails are also AWESOME. :)). ;) Great video, hope to see more soon :) I can't wait to try making this one.
my3knuckleheads 9 months ago 2
@my3knuckleheads awww Thank You :) If you have any problems feel free to ask. I will try to answer as soon as I can :) Have fun!
aprildraven 9 months ago
can u make more crochet tutorials
LayLay093 9 months ago
@LayLay093 I want to make more videos but I can only do them when I get some time. My daughter is about to go on summer vacation so things are about to get even more hectic. I was thinking about making a video on how to change colors and use a chart next. What were you interested in particular?
aprildraven 9 months ago
Awesome video. I love your hat patterns! Every time i wear my convertible hat people ask where i bought it lol then i tell them i made it from your awesome pattern.
WeezieBinky 10 months ago
@WeezieBinky awww Thank You :) I haven't had anyone ask me where I got my hat so it is nice to see people are asking lol
aprildraven 10 months ago
Hi April! I have been following your blog for quite some time now and I love your designs! I made the rainbow hat with the star attached on the end and my daughter loves wearing it. Very happy to see you're making videos! Keep them up :)
luigijules 10 months ago
@luigijules Thank You! :) I'm glad your daughter loves it. I will try to make some more videos when I get more time. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
aprildraven 10 months ago
I've been following your blog, enjoying all your patterns when you had every single of them posted for free. I'm so sorry that someone out there ruined it for us all when things were made for profit by them, using your patterns and not even crediting you. You are extremely talented and creative! Thx so much for posting this video and free pattern. Hope you'll be doing more videos...... hint, hint :)
luvmyjjj 10 months ago
@luvmyjjj Thank You :) I never had my stuffed animals for free. Just the hats. I am still posting stuff for free just not as much as before. I really like sharing but when some people started not crediting me it really hurt. I plan on making more videos in the future, I just have to find the time lol I hope you enjoy the hat :)
aprildraven 10 months ago
I really liked that video! Cool music as well! :) You did an awesome job!!!
18Megagirl 10 months ago
@18Megagirl Thanks :)
aprildraven 10 months ago
Great video! I have never had a problem reading your patterns since you write them so clearly, but it's always good to see videos just to make sure I'm doing everything right:) I like how you did the shot the video from your POV too.
ManfaMae 10 months ago
@ManfaMae Thanks!
aprildraven 10 months ago
Thanks for this video! I was quite afraid to try crochet, but it doesn't seem as hard as I thought, finally... I will probably try it sooner or later!
You're a great mute teacher, April ^^ and the music is great!
Nadjirlande 10 months ago
@Nadjirlande Thanks lol Good Luck for when you decide to try it :) I hope it helps.
aprildraven 10 months ago
Hi April, Great video. I'm a "crocheter" too, mostly blankets and such. The video is great for those of us that are "visual" learners. I never did get very good at reading directions! LOL...Very professionally done, great music and loved how you changed between your frames. You should post more..GREAT JOB!!
amyhoolihan 10 months ago
@amyhoolihan Thanks Amy :)
aprildraven 10 months ago