Easter is right around the corner (which also means that Gertrude's 2nd birthday is soon approaching)! To celebrate, let's make her an eggshell outfit.
*You can find the free pattern for Gertrude the Grumpy Chick HERE.
MATERIALS:
-Yarn in the color of your choice (be sure to use the same yarn weight as what you used for Gertrude). Here, I'm using Paintbox Cotton Aran in Pink.
-2.75 mm hook
-Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
TERMS:
-ch: chain
-hdc: half double crochet
-inc: increase
-sc: single crochet
-slst: slip stitch
-st(s): stitch(es)
-rnd(s): rounds
TIPS:
-My testers have discovered that the type of yarn you use will impact how this outfit works up. If you are using a softer, more pliable yarn, you may need to modify by adding a few more rnds so that the eggshell is not too shallow :)
EGGSHELL HAT:
*Tip: Crochet over the yarn tail left from the magic circle. Alternatively, you can weave in the tail at the end.
Rnd 1: make a magic circle and (sc) x6 [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: sc all around [24]
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) x8 [32]
Rnd 7: sc all around [32]
*Note: The next rnd will create the jagged edging. The "ch 1" creates the pointy tip.
Rnd 8: (slst, 2 hdc in the next st, ch 1, 2 hdc in the next st, slst in the next st) x8
Fasten off and leave a short tail to weave in. [img 1]
EGGSHELL BOTTOM:
Rnd 1: make a magic circle and (sc) x6 [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x6 [36]
Rnd 7: sc all around [36]
Rnd 8: (8 sc, inc) x4 [40]
*Note: The next rnd may be modified if you would like a deeper eggshell for Gertrude to sit in.
Rnd 9-10 (2 rnds total): sc all around [40]
Rnd 11: (slst, 2 hdc in next st, ch 1, 2 hdc in next st, slst into the next st) x10
Fasten off and leave a short tail to weave in. [img 2]
There you have it! Such an easy, quick outfit to make to ring in the Easter festivities. Be sure to tag #curiouspapaya with your makes!