Can you please make an instructional video on how to make this for a newborn baby? Ive tried and tried but cant get it any smaller, i would really appreciate it!
Thanks so much Teresa for the wonderful Tutorial on the shell hat.It is fantastic .
A whole new world is opening up for me now that I am learning how to crochet again after 30 years.Sop far I have only made different lap blankets for Hospice. I saw that you also have graphs for crocheting.I know how to read one in Knitting that I have done for tears and quilting. Is there a page or a video how to read the crochet graphs?
I recently finished the beanie, but I used a chunky yarn and a size J crochet hook. And now I want to make the same beanie again in a slightly smaller size. I need the beanie to be about 2 inches smaller in diameter. Will using a smaller crochet hook work? And I was wondering how to determine about how much smaller of a crochet hook to use from a size J to get the beanie 2 inches smaller in diameter?
@bdamposey A smaller crochet hook will work to make a smaller cap. Experience will help you determine different sizes. Other then that, there are to many variables such as different size yarn and hooks. Even the most experienced crocheter will run in to work being to large or to small at times.
@tjw1963 Thanks! And I also wanted to say that you! I have somewhat of a self taught crocheter. One day I just bought a "teach yourself how to crochet" book and Ive been hooked ever since! Your instructions are always so great and thank you for the videos! They really helped me in the beginning when I was barely learning different stitches and trying to understand crochet directions. So again, thank you for all your help!
@poeticallydeep It can be made for a baby. You can use a smaller crochet hook to make a smaller cap. You will not use all the increase rounds either or it may be to big.
Well Theresa, I've crocheted 2 of your other beanies and the shell scarf, had no problem with them, but I can't make head nor tale of this beanie. I can't see what you are doing in relation to the rest of the round. I can't match the pattern up to the video. I reeeeally wanted to make this, but it's 2 am where I am, and I have to concede defeat after nearly 4 hrs at it.
@JazzDanca The written instructions are posted on my crochet blog. This is a challenging pattern. It is worked by increasing over 2 rounds. One rounds sets up the increase stitches by working smaller shells. The next round continues with the increase stitches working the full shell.
I am a semi-beginner and I found that it helped me to follow this by increasing my hook to H and to follow along with the written pattern. NOW it is all starting to make sense and match the video instractions. Frustration averted ... for now... hehe :)
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, Teresa! I found your pattern on Ravelry and I was a bit confused by the wording, but I crocheted along with you on the video and my hat is turning out beautifully now! Again, thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, Teresa! I found your pattern on Ravelry and I was a bit confused by the wording, but I crocheted along with you on the video and my hat is turning out beautifully now! Again, thank you so much!
Im trying to make an adult hat and its just not going well, ive made lots and lots of hats but this one is the only one i seem to have trouble with (adult hat )... :( plz help my customer is waiting.. :(
@ilove2crochet13 Ok, but incase i have the problem again, i have tried a few times to make an adult size hat, it uslaly turns into a beanie, is thier someting i am doing thats wrong?
Hi Teresa. First of all I'd like to thank you for all your videos and instructions. You make crochet enjoyable to me.
I'd like to make this set of scarf/hat for a friend of mine (her bday is coming soon), and would like to start it today. I have enough yarn (Red Heart Super Saver) but I don't have the proper hook (4.25 mm). I have a 5mm, I was wondering it make too much of a difference? Thank you in advance for your reply and attention.
Hi Teresa, my tension seems to be really tight, and I am needing to add another increase row/s because even using an I hook I can't seem to make an adult size hat. I'm afraid of how airy/holey it will be if I continue to go up in hook size. Do you have a suggestion for adding another increase row/s after Round 6? Would I just do the 3DC, Ch1, 3DC then Sh-5DC twice, and then repeat around? Thanks for any suggestions. I think it is great how much information and help you provide!
@jessicawilson79 Rounds 5 and 6 are the increase rounds. If you need more increase rounds, you will use rounds 5 and 6 as a reference for the amount of stitches you may need on additional increase round.
I just found your video's. I am teaching my daughter-in-law how to crochet, but she gets a little frustrated when she is by herself and gets confused. Now I reference your video's that she can always have at hand. THANKS!
ive got to say, ive been using your amazing vids to get these amazing pieces... I love your tuts.. theyre slow enough to understand but fast enough to not get bored.. however, this shell hat seems to be the HARDEST tut to follow.. after like round 4-5.. im lost, ive tried it 3 times, and got lost every time.. any tips?
which round do you get lost at? in round 5 she is doing close to the same thing as in round 3. Only alternating between groups of 3dc, ch1, 3dc: and 5dc
I have a hard time making puff stiches. I would like to learn how to make pretty toilet roll paper holder. Or i guess you call it toilet paper cover. You cover your toilet paper with it. I use to know how to make them. But i forgot how. Something to just sit on the bathroom shelf, or back of your toilet to look pretty. :)
Hello teresa, thank you so much for your tutorials, I learn so much from them...with this shell hat do I use a smaller hook if I want to make it for a child?
After two days attempting to make this, and many many failed attempts, I have finally done it! I don't know why this hat was so hard for me to make, but I am so pleased to finally have managed it. Thanks to you Teresa for all of your tutorials and videos. I took up crocheting again to quit smoking and your videos have helped keep me busy. Two and a half months and still counting!
After two days attempting to make this, and many many failed attempts, I have finally done it! I don't know why this hat was so hard for me to make, but I am so pleased to finally have managed it. Thanks to your Teresa for all of your tutorials and videos. I took up crocheting again to quit smoking and your videos have helped keep me busy. Two and a half months and still counting!
@desnchris06 I do not think it is demeaning at all. I meant no disrespect in my request. I have viewed her other videos and they were all very easy to follow. All but this one. There are parts that are skipped out or faded out and suddenly we're four or five stitches ahead. I know there are slow motion parts in this video. I have watched it more than a dozen times. I am glad that you picked it up on one viewing, but other people are not so fortunate. Hence the asking for additional help
tank you so much theresa. your vids have made me go from a beginner to a well seasoned chrochet-ist. lol! i made this hat for my daughter who is 3 and used purple and bright green. she loved it! but i also made the floer in your other tuturial and attached it to the side of the hat. and made her a matching scarf. now i'm working on me a brown and dark green one. thank you so much for taking the time to teach so many people! you ARE the best!
Is there any way that you could re do this instruction video? I have found all of your other videos to be very easy to follow, but this one has several times where things are cut out after slow motions ect and I miss what you are doing. It also seems to go very fast (not the stitches, but the actual process that is required in making the hat). I have never been able to learn by reading written instructions. Please help :)
@Kiahanna in this vid there are slow motion and she uses the same terminology she uses in all her vids. to ask her to redo it is a little demeaning in my eyes. she took the time out of her day to do this great one. there is no need to redo it. if you are stuck rewind. and pause. that's what i do.I got the drift on my first try. this is not a fast hat to make. and learning takes time.
all you do is choose a spot where you would like to start the arrow & start using a new color& then when u find it to be how wide u want it then just go back to your original color untill you come back around :)
I have learned to crochet from your videos but I have to say that this one is terrible. You are going WAY WAY to fast (talking and doing)and not showing how you can even locate the single crochet stitch from the double, which is hard to tell with this pattern. VERY hard to understand. it's like you were in a big hurry that day. I would still love to make this hat...can you help please??
**** Can you PLEASE!!! explain what yarn strands go where after 30 seconds. I wish there was a slow motion tutorial on the magic circle. Because I was able to get all 4 shells done - but when I went to tighten it = FAIL.
I'm using two strings of yarn for thickness. Because I don't want it to be a flimsy hat. So please help ... 0:30 seconds to ... the first double crochet.
I also thought that we were tucking in the lose stand of yarn --- because it wasn't explained not to blend it in :(
@latteinred You can use the standard chain to start your hat. I do have a video tutorial on the magic circle. You can use the standard chain to start your hat.
I'm wondering if I could make this for a baby. A one-month old baby. If I can, will you briefly tell me how? If not, can you direct me to a video for making a similar baby beanie? I've already made your "stripe crochet beanie cap hat", but it's now too small for the baby. Thanks...and I absolutely love using your videos. I watch so many of them.
@georgeandjordan The easiest way to increase a size is to use a larger crochet hook. You can follow the adult version of the stripe cap but use less increase rounds.
hi i have a question about the first row, is it ok to tighten the centre later when your on the 2nd or 3rd row? i rind it had to find the sc when its tightened up.
Hi Teresa,I need your help here please...I want to crochet bags from a certain site and the pattern seems a bit confusing!...the abbreviation of this symbol * means repeat,but I can't get it when the pattern's written [rep from * 15 times]..What does it means? please help me understand it..Thanks.
hi teresa, i have a question. Im working on this hat. I get to were the pattern looks like the first square. I think at the second round. I cant get past that. I dont understand and for the life of me I cant comprehend what to do next. Please help me. I made the scarf , its baby blue, so pretty. So I need to finish the hat. thanks for your help.LOL
@mlm1025 The link to the written instructions is posted in the video details below the video. The placement of the stitches is shifted a bit, to put in increase stitches.
Hi Ms. Teresa. I have been watching your videos and they have been a great help :) I was wondering if you could tell me how I would go about using the shell stictch to make a baby/todler hat. I notice in this hat you increase to make it bigger, but how would I make it smaller?
@mrsmacphail8804 Thank you. What you can do is less increase rounds which will make a smaller cap. Keep in mind that several smaller sizes exist in the large size cap. Another way to make a cap smaller is to use a smaller size crochet hook. Lets say you find that you worked less increase round but the cap is still not small enough. A smaller crochet hook may get the size you are looking for.
I wanted to say I really enjoy your teaching. I learned so many new stitches from watching your videos and now I am showing my mother. but I was wondering is there a way to do this without the magic circle in the beginning? it sounds silly, but the circle is messing me up. lol
@lilithtree Thank you. You can start with a Chain 7, join. You will continue with the pattern from there. I also provide written instructions on my crochet blog. The link is posted in the video details below the video.
Hello Teresa. Thank you so much for all of your videos. I find them extremely helpful. I have a question regarding this hat. Is it possible to switch colors on every row like you would with a sc or dc? If so, how do you go about doing that? Thank you.
@amethyst620002000 Yes you can change colors. When you get to the end of each round, you will secure the yarn, cut and change color. You will join the new color in the next stitch instead of slip stitching. The written instructions are posted on my crochet blog.
Hi teresa!! I've always known how to basic crochet but now I'm getting into hats and such. This is the problem I'm running into. I can crochet a hat my way and have no seem and it looks good but if I want to change color, it's not even and you can tell. Now if I do it other ways and end each row, then I can change color whenever I want but everytime I can clearly see a seam. Is there anyway around this??
Hi teresa , I just wanted to say that i didn't know anything about crocheting and by watching your videos i have learn so much about it. I have made a few of your stuff by wayching your videos, but i can't follow through your written instruction. Anyways thank you so much for sharing so much for the great videos. I was wondering if you have a video of the Brioche Hat Crochet ?
hi Teresa i love you so much ... i learn all the trick and advance my crochet skills because of you ...i cannot follow the written instruction pattern ...so im happy when i come across your site .....keep inspiring all of us and a big thanks for your generous help..
i love how this hate is made...but when i got to round seven and on it looks round and flat..is that the way its suppose to be or did i mistake somthing..plz let me know..
Hi Theresa, I wanted to thank you for all your tutorials. I have learned a whole lot from them. Yesterday I did the white hat with brim and it came out beautiful. My daughter loved it so much that I ha to give it to her to wear. Thanks one again....by th way, where can I get that crochet grip you had on your video?
Hi Theresa, I want you to know that I learned to crochet from your youtube videos, a year and a half ago, and I've made so many things since then, including this hat last Christmas for 4 different people. I was wondering if you have any ideas on how I can convert this pattern to make a Teapot Cozy?
Once you get the first few rounds complete and just below the spout, you would want to work in rows. This will make the split so you have a place for spout.
Theresa, you are the best, this one however the shell bunny hat, is not clear at all, i had to give it up in the middle since i couldn't make sense of the instructions, if you have the chance to film it again, this time with clearer instructions that would be so great, thanks
hi You are amazing!!! Just wanted to know if i can use any type of yarn to make this hat or do I have to make it with thick? I have this other kind of yarn I bought to make a scarf but I really want to also make a hat to go with it. Thanks
You do not have to use the exact same yarn and brand that I use. If you choose a different size yarn, you may need to modify to smaller or large yarn. If you purchase a different brand of yarn that is 4 ply, it should come out close to the size it is supposed to be.
you rock at crochet!!!! i would get so annoyed that i would quit, all i can make is a scarf, well i know how to but ive never finished one. i know this is a dumb question but where can you get crochet hooks?
Thank you. You can purchase crochet hooks at Wal-mart or at a local yarn store. If you do not have any of those your can purchase them online from Joann Fabric and Crafts, Herrschners or Annies Attic.
Hello Teresa, I love your site and I learned how to make two hats b/c of it. They are so easy to understand and this is my favorite crochet site. I am very new to crocheting and was working on the shell beanie hat and I have a question. On the parts of the instructions that say "SL st to 3rd DC, CH1 and then SC in DC". Do you actually SL st into the 3rd DCand then do the CH1 and SC all into the same stitch? Thanks for you help. Erin
If the instructions tell you to slip stitch to the third double crochet, then that is what you need to do to get to the starting point. You make the chain 1 and work the single crochet in the same stitch.
Do you always use certain chrochet needles and matching yarn. When saying matching I mean in thickness? 'Cus if you do I'll know what yarn to look for.
With this hat I used a size 5.5mm crochet hook and 4 ply yarn. I use a lot of different size crochet hooks but 5.5mm and 4 ply yarn are what I use a majority of the time.
I used the same hook size, the tension isn't tight, so that's not the problem. I think I might have used a thinner yarn.
We don't use the Ply size here in Denmark, so it's hard to find something that matches. We use OZ instead. I think it's the same thing, different words and amounts though, you know like Inches and Cm.
We use weight in America too for the weight of the skein. The thickness of the yarn is what is important and what makes the hat larger or smaller. We have a big variety of yarn thicknesses here in America. Are you familiar with gauge?
There are a few reasons that the cap may be smaller. You natural crochet tension may be tight so using a larger crochet hook may solve the problem. You may have used a smaller yarn and/or hook combination which will make the hat smaller.
It looks so pretty! Im a beginner but I could follow very easily. Could you tell me what to modify to make this hat for an infant? and what to do to also make a kid size ( 8 years old) Would love to make this for my baby expected in december and for my niece.
The easiest way will be to use a smaller crochet hook which will make a smaller hat. You can also use less increase rounds for a smaller head. You will need to know the size of an infant head and the size of the 8 year old head to make to make a custom fit. There will be trial and error when modifying a pattern.
Hi Teresa. Can you please make a video on how to make a infant poncho? I would love to make one but I am terrible at reading written crochet patterns correctly. Thank you very much! =)
Yes, you can always replace the magic circle start with a chain and join. For this hat you can try a chain 4 and join. The magic circle is an alternative.
Trying to make a matching hat with the scarf I made my mom. I chained 7 since I haven't mastered the magic circle, but it seems like my rounds aren't even. Is that normal?
What do you mean they are not even? They should be matching up at the end when you join. The actual rounds are going to be curvy because of the shell stitch.
Wow, nice classic beanie hat. I'm inspired by your works. Keep up the good work. By the way, can shell beanie hat can be transformed as bag just like what you did on traditional crochet beanie hat? Kinda interesting. ^_^
I love your patterns and lessons. Your voice is also very pleasant to hear. Do you have a pattern for making a tam or berret hat. Please post a lesson if you do. Thank you so much.
hi! i really like your crafts. im from a place where crochet materials are very limited. as far as my research goes, the largest hook here is 3.75mm. can i still make this one the same size using small size hooks? it's really frustrating. thanx! you're great by the way.. hehe
It can be made smaller with some modifications. You would use less increase rounds. You can also make it smaller by using a smaller hook and smaller yarn.
hi...teresa i've become a fan of u..u r an excellent teacher.i have a request...m not able to do a basic hat..can u do it for me 1ce again.i miss out stiches n get confused.
hi i love your videos : i was wondering if you have ever crochet a baby blanket that after it ws crochet it had strips of fabric weaved through it??, Thank you
is the yarn you're using for this hat red Heart Super saver in Aran fleck? Becuase it looks a lot like the yarn that I'm using for a scarf for my mom.
Can you please make an instructional video on how to make this for a newborn baby? Ive tried and tried but cant get it any smaller, i would really appreciate it!
ssacramone1 1 week ago
Whats the size of the hat using the G hook?
xCircusLovex 1 month ago in playlist Crochet Hats
I tried and t tried to find the written directions. I perused through pages. I could not find it. Very frustrating experience.
TheKaries123 2 months ago
i found the first round easy to follow but no matter how many times i watch it i can't see how its done and i don't understand the terms used.
periwinkle3337 3 months ago
Thanks so much Teresa for the wonderful Tutorial on the shell hat.It is fantastic .
A whole new world is opening up for me now that I am learning how to crochet again after 30 years.Sop far I have only made different lap blankets for Hospice. I saw that you also have graphs for crocheting.I know how to read one in Knitting that I have done for tears and quilting. Is there a page or a video how to read the crochet graphs?
Hope my spelling is OK and Thanks again,
Happy Hooking Yoka
Rinachiyya 3 months ago
Hello,
I recently finished the beanie, but I used a chunky yarn and a size J crochet hook. And now I want to make the same beanie again in a slightly smaller size. I need the beanie to be about 2 inches smaller in diameter. Will using a smaller crochet hook work? And I was wondering how to determine about how much smaller of a crochet hook to use from a size J to get the beanie 2 inches smaller in diameter?
Any info is greatly appreciated!
bdamposey 3 months ago
@bdamposey A smaller crochet hook will work to make a smaller cap. Experience will help you determine different sizes. Other then that, there are to many variables such as different size yarn and hooks. Even the most experienced crocheter will run in to work being to large or to small at times.
tjw1963 3 months ago
@tjw1963 Thanks! And I also wanted to say that you! I have somewhat of a self taught crocheter. One day I just bought a "teach yourself how to crochet" book and Ive been hooked ever since! Your instructions are always so great and thank you for the videos! They really helped me in the beginning when I was barely learning different stitches and trying to understand crochet directions. So again, thank you for all your help!
bdamposey 3 months ago
@tjw1963 Thanks so much!
bdamposey 3 months ago
How can I do it for a baby?
poeticallydeep 5 months ago
@poeticallydeep It can be made for a baby. You can use a smaller crochet hook to make a smaller cap. You will not use all the increase rounds either or it may be to big.
tjw1963 5 months ago
Well Theresa, I've crocheted 2 of your other beanies and the shell scarf, had no problem with them, but I can't make head nor tale of this beanie. I can't see what you are doing in relation to the rest of the round. I can't match the pattern up to the video. I reeeeally wanted to make this, but it's 2 am where I am, and I have to concede defeat after nearly 4 hrs at it.
JazzDanca 6 months ago
@JazzDanca The written instructions are posted on my crochet blog. This is a challenging pattern. It is worked by increasing over 2 rounds. One rounds sets up the increase stitches by working smaller shells. The next round continues with the increase stitches working the full shell.
tjw1963 6 months ago
hoi i began again whit other jarn en i made het now so i dit something wrong and i know now what whas rong.
i dit a slipstich to soon in my work
thanks for this video
fanca78 6 months ago
hello
in round 5 i come out in a little hole en must do the 3 than 1 dan 3 in de top of a shell.
is this right???
sorry my englisch is not so good but i hope you understand me.
fanca78 6 months ago
I am a semi-beginner and I found that it helped me to follow this by increasing my hook to H and to follow along with the written pattern. NOW it is all starting to make sense and match the video instractions. Frustration averted ... for now... hehe :)
Luv2Lafwa 7 months ago
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jazzdanca59 8 months ago
@jazzdanca59 How long have you been crocheting?
tjw1963 8 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, Teresa! I found your pattern on Ravelry and I was a bit confused by the wording, but I crocheted along with you on the video and my hat is turning out beautifully now! Again, thank you so much!
eroznowski 9 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, Teresa! I found your pattern on Ravelry and I was a bit confused by the wording, but I crocheted along with you on the video and my hat is turning out beautifully now! Again, thank you so much!
eroznowski 9 months ago
@eroznowski I am glad to hear it is turning out for you because this can be a challenging pattern.
tjw1963 9 months ago
@tjw1963 It is a bit tough! I finished and I LOVE IT!!
eroznowski 9 months ago
@eroznowski The next time you make something difficult, it will be easier for you.
tjw1963 9 months ago
Doea this hat start out as a regular hat?
Im trying to make an adult hat and its just not going well, ive made lots and lots of hats but this one is the only one i seem to have trouble with (adult hat )... :( plz help my customer is waiting.. :(
ilove2crochet13 9 months ago
@ilove2crochet13 The hat is shells the whole way. You can work the crown with basic stitches for the size, so you do not have to increase shells.
tjw1963 9 months ago
@ilove2crochet13 Ok, but incase i have the problem again, i have tried a few times to make an adult size hat, it uslaly turns into a beanie, is thier someting i am doing thats wrong?
ilove2crochet13 9 months ago
super great easy-to-follow clear vid... yay!
peazlove247 10 months ago
Hi Teresa. First of all I'd like to thank you for all your videos and instructions. You make crochet enjoyable to me.
I'd like to make this set of scarf/hat for a friend of mine (her bday is coming soon), and would like to start it today. I have enough yarn (Red Heart Super Saver) but I don't have the proper hook (4.25 mm). I have a 5mm, I was wondering it make too much of a difference? Thank you in advance for your reply and attention.
elainebitt 11 months ago
@elainebitt A size 5mm will make it slightly larger. It should turn out and fit just about the same.
tjw1963 11 months ago
@tjw1963
thanks Teresa!
elainebitt 10 months ago
Hi Teresa, my tension seems to be really tight, and I am needing to add another increase row/s because even using an I hook I can't seem to make an adult size hat. I'm afraid of how airy/holey it will be if I continue to go up in hook size. Do you have a suggestion for adding another increase row/s after Round 6? Would I just do the 3DC, Ch1, 3DC then Sh-5DC twice, and then repeat around? Thanks for any suggestions. I think it is great how much information and help you provide!
jessicawilson79 1 year ago
@jessicawilson79 Rounds 5 and 6 are the increase rounds. If you need more increase rounds, you will use rounds 5 and 6 as a reference for the amount of stitches you may need on additional increase round.
tjw1963 1 year ago
I just found your video's. I am teaching my daughter-in-law how to crochet, but she gets a little frustrated when she is by herself and gets confused. Now I reference your video's that she can always have at hand. THANKS!
rosewest55 1 year ago
@rosewest55 You are welcome.
tjw1963 1 year ago
Theresa, you are a wonderful teacher. We all appreciate your time and patience for the video's that you have made.
one request if it's possible have you ever used the knifty knitter round loom???
a video of that would be very much appreciate it.
thank you
angie579 1 year ago
@angie579 I appreciate the comment, thank you.
tjw1963 1 year ago
hi T, started your hat tonight, didnt need to stop it once found the video to be easy and understandable - will do a video once it is done x
neencrochet 1 year ago
@neencrochet Hi Neen, I hope you are doing well! I can't wait to see what you come up with!
tjw1963 1 year ago
ive got to say, ive been using your amazing vids to get these amazing pieces... I love your tuts.. theyre slow enough to understand but fast enough to not get bored.. however, this shell hat seems to be the HARDEST tut to follow.. after like round 4-5.. im lost, ive tried it 3 times, and got lost every time.. any tips?
AidenJules 1 year ago
@AidenJules This is a challenging cap. I do provide the written instructions on my crochet blog. The link is in the video details below the video.
tjw1963 1 year ago
which round do you get lost at? in round 5 she is doing close to the same thing as in round 3. Only alternating between groups of 3dc, ch1, 3dc: and 5dc
mahtibat 1 year ago
I have a hard time making puff stiches. I would like to learn how to make pretty toilet roll paper holder. Or i guess you call it toilet paper cover. You cover your toilet paper with it. I use to know how to make them. But i forgot how. Something to just sit on the bathroom shelf, or back of your toilet to look pretty. :)
Thanks! God bless. :)
LizzielovesJC 1 year ago
Hello teresa, thank you so much for your tutorials, I learn so much from them...with this shell hat do I use a smaller hook if I want to make it for a child?
daylasoul1 1 year ago
@daylasoul1 A smaller crochet hook will make the hat smaller. You can also work less increase rounds to make a smaller hat to.
tjw1963 1 year ago
@tjw1963 Thank you...
daylasoul1 1 year ago
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After two days attempting to make this, and many many failed attempts, I have finally done it! I don't know why this hat was so hard for me to make, but I am so pleased to finally have managed it. Thanks to you Teresa for all of your tutorials and videos. I took up crocheting again to quit smoking and your videos have helped keep me busy. Two and a half months and still counting!
Kiahanna 1 year ago
After two days attempting to make this, and many many failed attempts, I have finally done it! I don't know why this hat was so hard for me to make, but I am so pleased to finally have managed it. Thanks to your Teresa for all of your tutorials and videos. I took up crocheting again to quit smoking and your videos have helped keep me busy. Two and a half months and still counting!
Kiahanna 1 year ago
@Kiahanna This is a challenging hat so I am happy that you ended up successful in getting it complete. I appreciate the comment, thank you!
tjw1963 1 year ago
I just finished the hat thanks for the tut...I got it on my head.
4bumblebee4 1 year ago
@4bumblebee4 You are welcome!
tjw1963 1 year ago
@desnchris06 I do not think it is demeaning at all. I meant no disrespect in my request. I have viewed her other videos and they were all very easy to follow. All but this one. There are parts that are skipped out or faded out and suddenly we're four or five stitches ahead. I know there are slow motion parts in this video. I have watched it more than a dozen times. I am glad that you picked it up on one viewing, but other people are not so fortunate. Hence the asking for additional help
Kiahanna 1 year ago
tank you so much theresa. your vids have made me go from a beginner to a well seasoned chrochet-ist. lol! i made this hat for my daughter who is 3 and used purple and bright green. she loved it! but i also made the floer in your other tuturial and attached it to the side of the hat. and made her a matching scarf. now i'm working on me a brown and dark green one. thank you so much for taking the time to teach so many people! you ARE the best!
desnchris06 1 year ago
Is there any way that you could re do this instruction video? I have found all of your other videos to be very easy to follow, but this one has several times where things are cut out after slow motions ect and I miss what you are doing. It also seems to go very fast (not the stitches, but the actual process that is required in making the hat). I have never been able to learn by reading written instructions. Please help :)
Kiahanna 1 year ago
@Kiahanna in this vid there are slow motion and she uses the same terminology she uses in all her vids. to ask her to redo it is a little demeaning in my eyes. she took the time out of her day to do this great one. there is no need to redo it. if you are stuck rewind. and pause. that's what i do.I got the drift on my first try. this is not a fast hat to make. and learning takes time.
desnchris06 1 year ago
i really want to make this hat (site below) but i dont know how to make the arrow! help?
(w)ww.etsy.com/listing/52608632/aang-hat-beanie-from-avatar-the-last
0tterzindawaterz 1 year ago
@0tterzindawaterz I could come up with an arrow of my own that may different than the arrow you are referring to.
tjw1963 1 year ago
@0tterzindawaterz
all you do is choose a spot where you would like to start the arrow & start using a new color& then when u find it to be how wide u want it then just go back to your original color untill you come back around :)
vjjamz 1 year ago
I just want to say that you do a wonderful job on your tutorials, thank you!
bratbone 1 year ago
@bratbone You are welcome! I appreciate the comment!
tjw1963 1 year ago
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I am watching the video and reading the pattern at the same time and I cannot see where they match up. I see the pattern says in Round 2:
SL ST to 3rd DC, CH 1, *SC in same ST, SH-3DC, CH-1, 3 DC, SC in 3rd DC, complete 4 times from *
It looks like you SC at beginning and end of * but I don't see you doing that in the video.
How many new shell clusters are in this round?
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keshazel 1 year ago
I have learned to crochet from your videos but I have to say that this one is terrible. You are going WAY WAY to fast (talking and doing)and not showing how you can even locate the single crochet stitch from the double, which is hard to tell with this pattern. VERY hard to understand. it's like you were in a big hurry that day. I would still love to make this hat...can you help please??
piratefocussvt 1 year ago
Got to round 4 and gave up --- :(
latteinred 1 year ago
**** Can you PLEASE!!! explain what yarn strands go where after 30 seconds. I wish there was a slow motion tutorial on the magic circle. Because I was able to get all 4 shells done - but when I went to tighten it = FAIL.
I'm using two strings of yarn for thickness. Because I don't want it to be a flimsy hat. So please help ... 0:30 seconds to ... the first double crochet.
I also thought that we were tucking in the lose stand of yarn --- because it wasn't explained not to blend it in :(
latteinred 1 year ago 2
@latteinred
OH THANK GOD I FOUND YOUR TUTORIAL !!!
latteinred 1 year ago
@latteinred There is a slow motion tutorial on the magic circle! You can work a chain and join instead!
tjw1963 1 year ago
@latteinred You can use the standard chain to start your hat. I do have a video tutorial on the magic circle. You can use the standard chain to start your hat.
tjw1963 1 year ago
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latteinred 1 year ago
I'm wondering if I could make this for a baby. A one-month old baby. If I can, will you briefly tell me how? If not, can you direct me to a video for making a similar baby beanie? I've already made your "stripe crochet beanie cap hat", but it's now too small for the baby. Thanks...and I absolutely love using your videos. I watch so many of them.
georgeandjordan 1 year ago
@georgeandjordan I meant to say that I already made your "strip crochet baby beanie" and it is now too small.
georgeandjordan 1 year ago
@georgeandjordan The easiest way to increase a size is to use a larger crochet hook. You can follow the adult version of the stripe cap but use less increase rounds.
tjw1963 1 year ago
hi i have a question about the first row, is it ok to tighten the centre later when your on the 2nd or 3rd row? i rind it had to find the sc when its tightened up.
LittleMissJennifer84 1 year ago
@LittleMissJennifer84 You can wait until the end of your project to tighten the beginning.
tjw1963 1 year ago
@tjw1963 thanks, its looking really nice! I was wondering if there is a pattern for a matching shell scarf? thanks.
LittleMissJennifer84 1 year ago
@LittleMissJennifer84 Yes, I do have a matching scarf.
tjw1963 1 year ago
Hi Teresa,I need your help here please...I want to crochet bags from a certain site and the pattern seems a bit confusing!...the abbreviation of this symbol * means repeat,but I can't get it when the pattern's written [rep from * 15 times]..What does it means? please help me understand it..Thanks.
Bufurzone 1 year ago
@Bufurzone It means that you will repeat the set of instructions from the asterisk 15 times.
tjw1963 1 year ago
@tjw1963 Thanks :)
Bufurzone 1 year ago
hi teresa, i have a question. Im working on this hat. I get to were the pattern looks like the first square. I think at the second round. I cant get past that. I dont understand and for the life of me I cant comprehend what to do next. Please help me. I made the scarf , its baby blue, so pretty. So I need to finish the hat. thanks for your help.LOL
mlm1025 1 year ago
@mlm1025 The link to the written instructions is posted in the video details below the video. The placement of the stitches is shifted a bit, to put in increase stitches.
tjw1963 1 year ago
I agree! Thank you so much for posting these! This has helped me greatly!
shantastic84 1 year ago
@shantastic84 You are welcome.
tjw1963 1 year ago
Hi Ms. Teresa. I have been watching your videos and they have been a great help :) I was wondering if you could tell me how I would go about using the shell stictch to make a baby/todler hat. I notice in this hat you increase to make it bigger, but how would I make it smaller?
mrsmacphail8804 1 year ago
@mrsmacphail8804 Thank you. What you can do is less increase rounds which will make a smaller cap. Keep in mind that several smaller sizes exist in the large size cap. Another way to make a cap smaller is to use a smaller size crochet hook. Lets say you find that you worked less increase round but the cap is still not small enough. A smaller crochet hook may get the size you are looking for.
tjw1963 1 year ago
I wanted to say I really enjoy your teaching. I learned so many new stitches from watching your videos and now I am showing my mother. but I was wondering is there a way to do this without the magic circle in the beginning? it sounds silly, but the circle is messing me up. lol
lilithtree 1 year ago
@lilithtree Thank you. You can start with a Chain 7, join. You will continue with the pattern from there. I also provide written instructions on my crochet blog. The link is posted in the video details below the video.
tjw1963 1 year ago
Hello Teresa. Thank you so much for all of your videos. I find them extremely helpful. I have a question regarding this hat. Is it possible to switch colors on every row like you would with a sc or dc? If so, how do you go about doing that? Thank you.
amethyst620002000 1 year ago
@amethyst620002000 Yes you can change colors. When you get to the end of each round, you will secure the yarn, cut and change color. You will join the new color in the next stitch instead of slip stitching. The written instructions are posted on my crochet blog.
tjw1963 1 year ago
Hi teresa!! I've always known how to basic crochet but now I'm getting into hats and such. This is the problem I'm running into. I can crochet a hat my way and have no seem and it looks good but if I want to change color, it's not even and you can tell. Now if I do it other ways and end each row, then I can change color whenever I want but everytime I can clearly see a seam. Is there anyway around this??
pajamaMOUTH 1 year ago
i will post on your facebook tha hats i made for my baby .. im monette one of your follower .. thanks again ...
ajwakz 1 year ago
i will post on your facebook the hats i made for my baby ... thanks again ... muah
ajwakz 1 year ago
Hi teresa , I just wanted to say that i didn't know anything about crocheting and by watching your videos i have learn so much about it. I have made a few of your stuff by wayching your videos, but i can't follow through your written instruction. Anyways thank you so much for sharing so much for the great videos. I was wondering if you have a video of the Brioche Hat Crochet ?
Thank you once again for such inspiring videos.
nynycu 1 year ago
hi Teresa i love you so much ... i learn all the trick and advance my crochet skills because of you ...i cannot follow the written instruction pattern ...so im happy when i come across your site .....keep inspiring all of us and a big thanks for your generous help..
ajwakz 1 year ago 6
@ajwakz I appreciate the comment, thank you!
tjw1963 1 year ago
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@tjw1963 i will post in your fb account the hats i made for my baby .. im one of your follower there.. ( monette )
ajwakz 1 year ago
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You're simply the best. Long live the Queen-Thanks Teresa!
alysialilly 1 year ago
You're simply the best. Long live the Queen-Thanks Teresa!
alysialilly 1 year ago
You're simply the best. All Hail the Queen of Crochet-Teresa-Thank You!
alysialilly 1 year ago
i love how this hate is made...but when i got to round seven and on it looks round and flat..is that the way its suppose to be or did i mistake somthing..plz let me know..
reada209 1 year ago
@kimico Thank you.
tjw1963 1 year ago
i was wondering if you could make this into more of a triang-lish stalking hat?
TANGTANGB00Y 1 year ago
**triangle-ish
TANGTANGB00Y 1 year ago
i dont understand when you say to double crochet in the single crochet. do you mean literally squeexe throught the knot or the space beside it?
angy8993 1 year ago
i love it so much...but i counldnt made one for myself yet :(
aznv3tgurl 2 years ago
Keep practicing and you will get it.
tjw1963 2 years ago
I love it! I made one for me!
OleseaDavid 2 years ago
Hi Theresa, I wanted to thank you for all your tutorials. I have learned a whole lot from them. Yesterday I did the white hat with brim and it came out beautiful. My daughter loved it so much that I ha to give it to her to wear. Thanks one again....by th way, where can I get that crochet grip you had on your video?
lolagilbert1960 2 years ago
The grips on my hooks are pencil grips. Any type of pencil grip will work. The ones I use are from Wal-mart and called Gel Grips or Gooshy Grips.
tjw1963 2 years ago
Hi Theresa, I want you to know that I learned to crochet from your youtube videos, a year and a half ago, and I've made so many things since then, including this hat last Christmas for 4 different people. I was wondering if you have any ideas on how I can convert this pattern to make a Teapot Cozy?
webwondra 2 years ago
Once you get the first few rounds complete and just below the spout, you would want to work in rows. This will make the split so you have a place for spout.
tjw1963 2 years ago
Theresa, you are the best, this one however the shell bunny hat, is not clear at all, i had to give it up in the middle since i couldn't make sense of the instructions, if you have the chance to film it again, this time with clearer instructions that would be so great, thanks
Sarah, Israel
sarahebenezra 2 years ago
Do i have to use the same size crochet hook, cause i've been using a 4.25 mm and it seems to work out for everything?
SuperGirls144 2 years ago
I am using a G hook which may be similar size to what you are using.
tjw1963 2 years ago
hi You are amazing!!! Just wanted to know if i can use any type of yarn to make this hat or do I have to make it with thick? I have this other kind of yarn I bought to make a scarf but I really want to also make a hat to go with it. Thanks
nelshakankiri 2 years ago
You do not have to use the exact same yarn and brand that I use. If you choose a different size yarn, you may need to modify to smaller or large yarn. If you purchase a different brand of yarn that is 4 ply, it should come out close to the size it is supposed to be.
tjw1963 2 years ago
you rock at crochet!!!! i would get so annoyed that i would quit, all i can make is a scarf, well i know how to but ive never finished one. i know this is a dumb question but where can you get crochet hooks?
Fluffington5 2 years ago
Thank you. You can purchase crochet hooks at Wal-mart or at a local yarn store. If you do not have any of those your can purchase them online from Joann Fabric and Crafts, Herrschners or Annies Attic.
tjw1963 2 years ago
Hello Teresa, I love your site and I learned how to make two hats b/c of it. They are so easy to understand and this is my favorite crochet site. I am very new to crocheting and was working on the shell beanie hat and I have a question. On the parts of the instructions that say "SL st to 3rd DC, CH1 and then SC in DC". Do you actually SL st into the 3rd DCand then do the CH1 and SC all into the same stitch? Thanks for you help. Erin
AutumnSunsett1730 2 years ago
If the instructions tell you to slip stitch to the third double crochet, then that is what you need to do to get to the starting point. You make the chain 1 and work the single crochet in the same stitch.
tjw1963 2 years ago
I see, I did the basic beanie hat, and it turned out perfect, I'll buy some of the same yarn to this one also, maybe it'll turn out as good :D
I apreciate the help.
JustNaz333 2 years ago
No I'm not familiar with it sorry.
Do you always use certain chrochet needles and matching yarn. When saying matching I mean in thickness? 'Cus if you do I'll know what yarn to look for.
JustNaz333 2 years ago
With this hat I used a size 5.5mm crochet hook and 4 ply yarn. I use a lot of different size crochet hooks but 5.5mm and 4 ply yarn are what I use a majority of the time.
tjw1963 2 years ago
I used the same hook size, the tension isn't tight, so that's not the problem. I think I might have used a thinner yarn.
We don't use the Ply size here in Denmark, so it's hard to find something that matches. We use OZ instead. I think it's the same thing, different words and amounts though, you know like Inches and Cm.
JustNaz333 2 years ago
We use weight in America too for the weight of the skein. The thickness of the yarn is what is important and what makes the hat larger or smaller. We have a big variety of yarn thicknesses here in America. Are you familiar with gauge?
tjw1963 2 years ago
For some reason mine got REALLY small, I'll use this as a babyhat, and try make another one.
JustNaz333 2 years ago
There are a few reasons that the cap may be smaller. You natural crochet tension may be tight so using a larger crochet hook may solve the problem. You may have used a smaller yarn and/or hook combination which will make the hat smaller.
tjw1963 2 years ago
Magic circle is hard
DemiandTaylor 2 years ago 5
It looks so pretty! Im a beginner but I could follow very easily. Could you tell me what to modify to make this hat for an infant? and what to do to also make a kid size ( 8 years old) Would love to make this for my baby expected in december and for my niece.
wordstringer 2 years ago
The easiest way will be to use a smaller crochet hook which will make a smaller hat. You can also use less increase rounds for a smaller head. You will need to know the size of an infant head and the size of the 8 year old head to make to make a custom fit. There will be trial and error when modifying a pattern.
tjw1963 2 years ago
SO clear and well done.
Good job.
Can you slip stitch the edge to border it or will that cause it to roll?
ChooseCarefully 2 years ago
You can do a slip stitch all the way around if you want to.
tjw1963 2 years ago
Hi Teresa. Can you please make a video on how to make a infant poncho? I would love to make one but I am terrible at reading written crochet patterns correctly. Thank you very much! =)
mrsross4022 2 years ago
What size is this hat is it for an adult?
saliutube 2 years ago
It is an adult size, approximate 22-24 inch head.
tjw1963 2 years ago
i'm finding it so hard to hold on to the "magic loop" and crochet at the same time... is there another way to start this or no?
serenityvo 2 years ago
Yes, you can always replace the magic circle start with a chain and join. For this hat you can try a chain 4 and join. The magic circle is an alternative.
tjw1963 2 years ago
i am making a scarf do u know how to make da pretty lines under da scarf
RaNdOmN3SSx23 2 years ago
What lines are you referring to? Is it a different color?
tjw1963 2 years ago
no its athe henge on the scarf
RaNdOmN3SSx23 2 years ago
Trying to make a matching hat with the scarf I made my mom. I chained 7 since I haven't mastered the magic circle, but it seems like my rounds aren't even. Is that normal?
kevinsteetee 2 years ago
What do you mean they are not even? They should be matching up at the end when you join. The actual rounds are going to be curvy because of the shell stitch.
tjw1963 2 years ago
I love your videos I have ade so many things already. You are so easy to follow.
Thus proyect I found a little difficult. I did round 4 and I ended up with 7 shells not 8. I wonder what i did wrong. I'm going to start all over.
luthenia2233 2 years ago
i keep coming up with seven shells on round four. I dont know what im doing wrong. Do u have any idea?
luthenia2233 2 years ago
It sounds to me that you are just missing 1 of the increases somewhere.
tjw1963 2 years ago
I like your patterns. thank you for your lessons. it helpful for me.
piak1911 2 years ago
Thank you. :)
tjw1963 2 years ago
Wow, nice classic beanie hat. I'm inspired by your works. Keep up the good work. By the way, can shell beanie hat can be transformed as bag just like what you did on traditional crochet beanie hat? Kinda interesting. ^_^
marukinomi 2 years ago
You can use any hat upside down as a hand bag.
tjw1963 2 years ago
Thanks for the tip. ^_^
marukinomi 2 years ago
I love your patterns and lessons. Your voice is also very pleasant to hear. Do you have a pattern for making a tam or berret hat. Please post a lesson if you do. Thank you so much.
millions2nette 2 years ago
There are 2 beret hats already posted. You will find a listing of hats by going to my main channel page.
tjw1963 2 years ago
hi! i really like your crafts. im from a place where crochet materials are very limited. as far as my research goes, the largest hook here is 3.75mm. can i still make this one the same size using small size hooks? it's really frustrating. thanx! you're great by the way.. hehe
minggatz 2 years ago
You can crochet with different size hooks. You will need to modify by adding more increase rounds or the hat will be to small.
tjw1963 2 years ago
Can this be made for a newborn?
saliutube 2 years ago
It can be made smaller with some modifications. You would use less increase rounds. You can also make it smaller by using a smaller hook and smaller yarn.
tjw1963 2 years ago
How much yarn would this hat require? I was also wondering if this could be made striped, since it is worked in rounds.
leopardstar151 2 years ago
You can make the cap with 1 skein. You can work it in stripes.
tjw1963 2 years ago
Hi ...there ...would you please teach us a basic bucket hat and amelie hat?it would b a favour for all of us..thanks.
amarashi06 2 years ago
What is a bucket hat? There are so many different kind of hat.
tjw1963 2 years ago
hi...teresa i've become a fan of u..u r an excellent teacher.i have a request...m not able to do a basic hat..can u do it for me 1ce again.i miss out stiches n get confused.
amarashi06 2 years ago
Thank you. :)
tjw1963 2 years ago
hi teresa, i managed to do the shell beanie hat and it was great. thanks, you are a great teacher.
ThreeArabianHorses 2 years ago
Thank you. It is great that you were able to figure it out.
tjw1963 2 years ago
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ThreeArabianHorses 2 years ago
God Bless your life with abundance, thanks for sharing this beautiful hat!
Shamalai 3 years ago
Thank you very much. :)
tjw1963 2 years ago
hi i love your videos : i was wondering if you have ever crochet a baby blanket that after it ws crochet it had strips of fabric weaved through it??, Thank you
facw2009 3 years ago
Thank you. I have never made anything like that before.
tjw1963 3 years ago
i love it
oli0169 3 years ago
Thank you. :)
tjw1963 3 years ago
I love it soooooo much!! where can I find the written pattern. I want to try it right now!!!
Love your work amaizing
oli0169 3 years ago
Thank you. The pattern is posted to the right of the video under the "More Info" link.
tjw1963 3 years ago
thank you so much........I so love your work.
loves2crochet 3 years ago
You are welcome. :)
tjw1963 3 years ago
when you slip stiched 3 in the video did you go all the way around? or was it just the 3 in the first 3 stiches.
loves2crochet 3 years ago
It was just in the first few stitches, to get over to the stitch that I needed to work in.
tjw1963 3 years ago
is the yarn you're using for this hat red Heart Super saver in Aran fleck? Becuase it looks a lot like the yarn that I'm using for a scarf for my mom.
mercymile 3 years ago
It could be but I no longer have the label to see the color. It looked like a new co