Dear fellow crocheters,
Welcome to Sweet Softies' third annual Creator Challenge, featuring Piper the Pixie! She's the perfect amigurumi doll to make during this uniquely crazy, shelter-in-place time because she will surely bring some magic and smiles to your home! If you haven't already, check out the INTRO PAGE for rules and important information about this Creator Challenge.
PART 5
Pixie Hat
Pattern Notes:
- The starting ch of the hat does not count as a dc.
- A video tutorial is available for the Foundation Double Crochet (fdc) stitch.
- The yarn color I used is put in parenthesis, but feel free to use whichever colors YOU wish!
- The full set of photo references is available in the PDF pattern file.
PIXIE HAT
Start with dress-colored yarn (mint).
R1: Fdc 24. (24 sts)
R2-R6: Ch 3, turn, dc across. (24 sts)
Switch to frill-colored yarn (turquoise).
R7: Ch 1, turn. In BLO, insert 3 sc in each st around.
FO and weave in the ends.
Start with dress-colored yarn (mint).
R1: Fdc 24. (24 sts)
R2-R6: Ch 3, turn, dc across. (24 sts)
Switch to frill-colored yarn (turquoise).
R7: Ch 1, turn. In BLO, insert 3 sc in each st around.
FO and weave in the ends.
Continue with making the straps:
- Insert hook into edge of hat where you finished R7.
- Begin with a long yarn tail for the strap, then sc along the edge. Stop when you reach the corner and fasten off.
- Repeat on the other side by sc across and leave a long tail for the strap.
- Fold the hat in half and sew the back together.
- Weave in all ends, and the hat is complete.
Want to see others' WIP photos, or share your own? Go to the Sweet Softies FB Group!
PDF Pattern Available!
Want to get the full set of instructions right away? Want a printable, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF file with photo references? Want to also get two bonus hair tutorials for making a "hair down" and "hair in a bun" variation for your pixie? If so, you can purchase the PDF file for a small fee. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies!
Join the Community!
Participants are encouraged to share Part 5 photos in the Sweet Softies FB Group! I'd love to see your WIP!
Timeline & Links for Piper's Pattern
Note: Links will be made available once the post date arrives (12:00am PST).
Piper's pattern will be FREE on my blog, but an ad-free printable PDF pattern with photo references is also available for purchase. (Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies!)
- Part 1: Materials preparation, design and color planning
Post Date: 4/18/2020
- Part 2: Head, body, and dress
Post Date: 4/25/2020
- Part 3: Arms and legs
Post Date: 5/2/2020
- Part 4: Dress collar and wings
Post Date: 5/9/2020
- Part 5: Hat
Post Date: 5/16/2020
- Part 6: Hair and finishing touches
Post Date: 5/23/2020
- When you're done, please share your finished Pixie with me! Review the "How to Submit Entries" post for directions. The deadline to enter the Creator Challenge is 5/30/2020.
Want your friends to join in on this fun Creator Challenge too? The more, the merrier! Share this post and spread the joy of crocheting!
Happy crafting!