BLANKET SIZES AND GUIDELINES

 

BLANKET SIZE:   The measurements  below are based on the needs expressed by the organizations to which we donate.   1 or 2 inches up or down are acceptable. 

 Large Blanket: 60X72 or 50X64

           Small Throw / Lapghan:   40X60 or  50X50

           Baby Blankets: 35X35 or 30X40

 

NO SCRATCHY OR HOLEY:  All our blankets are made for warmth and comfort. All blankets should be soft and cuddly. They should not made in stitches that create big holes where fingers, drafts, or medical equipment could get caught.    Metallic, overly fuzzy yarn, stiff  yarn is not suitable for the organizations to whom we donate. Ask yourself: "would I feel all cozy wrapped in this blanket?" "Is it easy to care for or wash?

CROCHET HAT PATTERNS

 

Here are the video tutorials for a simple crochet rib hat. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJKyhzMvTb4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQUUKLA8b3A&t=0s

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https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/simple-double-crochet-hat/

    Easy, multiple sizes, this pattern is great for beginners.  The website has several other simple patterns available for free.  

KNIT HAT PATTERNS

A HAT WITH EARFLAPS:

Knit Hat with Earflaps

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The perfect simple hat:  it is simple, unisex, and the pattern shows multiple  sizes. 

It can be found on Ravelry, or on Caron's website.

https://www.yarnspirations.com/caron-basic-family-kn...