Fall Fashion Blog Hop - Free Crochet Patterns!

I am honored to be a part of the Fall Blog Hop hosted by my friend Claire at E'Claire Makery! I am featuring my Cora hat among the fall fashion designs from 14 other amazing designers.

I recently created the Nora hat knitting pattern and was inspired by this crochet blog hop to also create a crochet version of the hat! I love how it turned out! It has me thinking about other knitted designs of mine that I could recreate with crochet. Oh, the possibilities!

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I love these hats because they have 2 different size cables, which makes for a unique and beautiful look! A few years ago, I was terrified of cables (both knitted and crochet). But once I tried them, I realized that basic cables look way more complicated than they actually are! I am so glad that I got up the courage to try cables, because now I cannot seem to stop using them in my designs! Even if you have never tried crochet cables yet, you should definitely give it a go. A couple of my testers had never done cables before, and their hats came out beautifully! I used Caron Simply Soft yarn, and my favorite 5.5mm hook. Add a pom and a tag, and you have a beautiful piece for your market prep, or Christmas gifts!

As part of the Fall Blog Hop, you can get my Cora Hat crochet pattern for free! But only until noon tomorrow, so go get your copy now!

To download the free pdf, please head over to my Ravelry store and use the coupon code found in the blog hop post at E'Claire Makery. 

I love seeing my patterns being used, so please tag me @craftsbysarahliz on Instagram so I can see your Cora Hats!

*Permissions*
- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not share this pattern, but please share this blog post link so your friends can get the pattern too!

- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Cora Hat - Crochet Pattern

"Is it knitting or crochet?" I have been asked this question many times. I don't take it personally though. We knitters and crocheters know the difference, but to the one who doesn't do either craft, it can be hard to distinguish. I have the happy ability to both knit and crochet (you can read how I taught myself how to crochet here). So when my Nora hat knitting pattern got so much positive feedback, I decided that it was begging to become a crochet pattern too! I am so happy that I was struck with this sudden inspiration. I have been on a knitting pattern kick, and really do need to spend more time on some crochet design ideas. After all, equal opportunity crafting is very important!

I adore how the hat turned out, and then it just needed a name. I was trying to figure out a name that would coordinate with Nora. I tried to make it too complicated, Eleora, Flora, etc. And then it hit me, Cora! The perfect set of names for my hats! You can purchase the Cora hat on my Ravelry. Here are some more details about what you will receive with the purchase of the pattern.

Size: 

Adult

Materials:

I Hook (5.5mm)
Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (Caron Simply Soft) I used less than one skein
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Needle for weaving in ends
Optional – Pom pom maker, or furry pom

Gauge:
15 sts, 8 rows in DC = 4 inches
I tend to crochet tightly, so check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly. You may need to go down a hook size.

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – Chain
Sl St – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only
DC – Double Crochet

FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet (tutorial linked in pattern)BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet (tutorial linked in pattern)

FPTRC – Front Post Triple Crochet (tutorial linked in pattern)
FPDC2tog – Front Post Double Crochet 2 together (decrease) (tutorial linked in pattern)
BPDC2tog – Back Post Double Crochet 2 together (decrease) (tutorial linked in pattern)
Sk – Skip
St(s) – Stitch(es)
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side

I would love to see your Cora Hats! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.
- You may not share this pattern, but please share the listing link so your friends can buy it too.
- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Nora Hat - Knitting Pattern

Every Christmas for the past few years, my husband has filled my stocking with yarn. I love that new tradition! It's really exciting to see what yarn he has picked out. A couple year ago, he picked out some Patons Classic Wool Worsted. I finally used it this year and came up with a great new design in the process. I have really been enjoying cables recently, so I was inspired to create a design that has 2 different size cables. 

I love how it turned out, so I figured out stitch counts for other sizes. I sent it off to my testers, and now the Nora hat, which is available in 5 different sizes, is published on Ravelry! See below for some details about the pattern.

Sizes:

Newborn, 6 months, Toddler (1-3 years), Child (5-7 years), Adult

Materials:

Size 7 (4.5mm) US needles, 16” circular and double pointed (or longer circulars for magic loop)

Size 9 (5.5mm) US needles, 16” circular and double pointed (or longer circulars for magic loop)

Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (Patons Classic Wool Worsted, or Caron Simply Soft) Approximately 150 yards for the Adult size

Stitch Markers

Cable Needle

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Optional – Faux Fur Pom Pom

Tape Measure – For checking gauge

Abbreviations:

CO – Cast on

K – Knit 

P – Purl

C3F – Cable 3 Front

C1F – Cable 1 Front

K2tog – Knit 2 together

P2tog – Purl 2 together

St(s) – Stitch(es)

DPN – Double pointed needle

The Nora hat knitting pattern is available for purchase both on Ravelry and Etsy. You can also purchase the finished hat on my Etsy shop. 

I would love to see your Nora Hats! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

(This post may contain affiliate links. See my full affiliate disclosure here.)

*Permissions*
- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
- You may not use my photos.
- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz