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Wednesday, July 14, 2004
BUTTERFLY BEAUTY
copyright © 07/12/2004 Dot Matthews
a turban like skully
 
H hook will give a 23" hat
2 oz ww yarn
Number in ( ) at end of rows states number of stitches for that row.
Beginning ch 3 counts as 1st stitch. If you want to increase the length of the hat from crown to rim, repeat row 6.
Row 1: ch 4, 11 dc in 1st ch, join in 4th ch of beg ch. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around. Join in top of ch 3. (24 sts)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around. Join in top of ch 3. (36 sts)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, (dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. Join in top of ch 3. (48 sts)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, (dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. Join in top of ch 3. (60 sts)
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next st, around, Join in top of ch 3. (60 sts)
Row 7: Repeat row 6.
NOTE: The next 4 rows make up a "butterfly stitch". Here's a tutorial with pictures. BUTTERFLY STITCH
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next 24 sts, ch 10, sk 10 sts, dc in next 25 sts. Join to top of ch 3. (50 dc's and 10 chs) Note: Place a marker between the 5th and 6th skipped stitch on row 7, for stitch placement later in pattern.
Row 9: Repeat row 8.
Row 10: Repeat row 8.
Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next 24 sts, ch 5, insert hook in space marked on row 7, and draw up a loop around the chains of the previous 3 rows (see tutorial) and complete as a sc. ch 5, dc in next 25 sts. Join in top of ch 3.
Row 12: Ch 1, sl st in same st as join, (ch 1, sl st in next st) repeat to ch 5, sl st in each of next 10 chains, sl st in next st, (ch 1, sl st in next st) around. join in 1st sl st. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Posted at 10:02 am by Dot
 | | | linda
September 30, 2008 12:33 PM PDT
Dot, Maybe you could add this suggestion under your pattern for those crocheting for chemo patients.
I have a friend with cancer that's losing her hair, I added some artificial hair strands underneath where the opening slits are and carried it down for bangs. This way you see the hair thru the slits as well as the bangs and it now appears that she has hair. I used dark brown since that was her hair color, plus it shows up nicely against the burgundy I used.
Thank you for sharing all your wonderful patterns Dot.
In Christ, Linda | |
| | | sherryName
February 29, 2008 05:34 PM PST
I AM GOING TO TRY THIS PATTERN BUT WOULD LIKE A CROSSOVER PATTERN WOULDYOU HAVE ONE OR WHERE TO GET IT
I AM NEW AT THIS .AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SOME FOR CHURCH AN HOSPITAL
THANK YOU | |
| | | Joy
December 15, 2006 03:48 AM PST
i just wanted to show you the hat i made from your pattern for my grandmother who is having chemo. it's going to be her xmas gift:~)
http://joybilee.livejournal.com/152033.html#cutid1 | |
| | | odelya
November 3, 2006 03:02 AM PST
hello!
My name is odelya i live in israel, but the past few month i live in ukraine.
i want to say to you you have a nice web site. I have just started to learn how to knit and i found this site like a "Bible" to me. i hope some day i'will have the ability to use your designing.
if you willing to send some information for beginner like me,
i'll be more then happy.
thank you &
good luck with your web site
wy mail: odelyazi@walla.com | |
| | | SoulShine
September 26, 2006 10:13 AM PDT
This is the best site ever! You have the easiest patterns to follow!
Peace,
Melissa | |
| | | Name
July 1, 2006 02:01 AM PDT
Hello, I used your pattern to make a hat an was wondering how it's supposed to sit on the head.....the one I made comes down just above my ears is that how it's supposed to fit? | |
| | | Dot
March 29, 2006 02:57 AM PST
Hi flrgrl31, you are so welcome. I'm glad you found something that was suitable for your friend. I wish her a speedy recovery. (red's my favorite color too) I can't wait to see pictures. Thanks for thinking of me. | |
| | | flrgrl31
March 28, 2006 07:44 PM PST
Dot... Thank you thank you thank you i
made the hat and a matching scarf for a
friend recovering from breast cancer and
as luck would have it red is her favorite color. Will send a picture after i learn how to download. Thanks again. | |
| | | Magdalena
December 23, 2005 03:09 AM PST
Thanks!
It's good idea!
easily & tastefully!!!
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| | | Dot
November 30, 2005 10:52 AM PST
Hi Penney. Of course I don't mind. I love it when my patterns are used for charity. That way I feel like I get to share in donating to the charity. I'm sure your gifts will be greatly appreciated. Keep up your good work. Happy hookin'!
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| | | Penney
November 30, 2005 09:42 AM PST
I hope you dont mind. Am starting to crochet for local geriatrics home, linus project, and other org that I can find in my area. Trying to "stockpile" for next Dec. Think your x&o cap and butterfly are easy enough to make fast & I can just add a scarf to make a complete gift. | |
| | | Dot
October 30, 2005 09:06 AM PST
Hi Paige, I'm sorry to hear of your friends illness. I hope you are able to cheer her up a little with your gifts of love.
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| | | Paige
October 30, 2005 08:04 AM PST
Dot,
I am so glad i came across your site. A very dear friend of mine was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and she is just in such a depression, that i decided to find some cancer cap patterns to make for her to try to brighten her day.
this is a very cute pattern, and i can already picture doing it in multi colors. THANK YOU! | |
| | | Dot
October 11, 2005 08:13 AM PDT
Hi Rachel, no, the tie around her neck is just to dress her up a bit. It's not a part of the pattern, it's just a long chain that I slip stitched in every chain, then I put it around her neck like a scarf. | |
| | | Rachel
October 11, 2005 01:22 AM PDT
I noticed on the maniquin that there are ties around her neck, that's part of the pattern right, part of the hat?
It's cute, I like that!
I just printed it off.
I hope I get the time to make it! I'll be sad if I don't! :(
LOL!
Thanks! | |
| | | Dot
January 17, 2005 07:27 PM PST
You're welcome, Cindy. I'm glad you found this hat so easy to make and I'm thrilled your daughter loves it. That makes it all the better. | |
| | | Cindy
January 17, 2005 07:10 PM PST
I'm no expert but this hat was a breeze to make and my daughter loves it. She has a small head but I still repeated row six and it fits perfectly.
Thanks for sharing :-) | |
| | | Dot
January 4, 2005 02:05 PM PST
Thank you, Susan. I'm glad you like my patterns. Thanks for stopping by. | |
| | | SUSAN
January 3, 2005 09:57 PM PST
HI,THIS IS THE FIRST TIME FOR ME TO VISIT.THE PATTERNS ARE JUST WONDERFUL.PLEASE KEEP MAKING YOUR PATTERNS! | |
| | | Dot
October 27, 2004 05:49 PM PDT
Thank you, Dorraine. This will look really cute on your mom. Let me know how she likes it. | |
| | | Dorraine
October 27, 2004 03:47 PM PDT
Absoloutely beautimus!!!
It will make a wonderful
Christmas gift for my mom.
she loves the close fit hats!
Thanks!!!! | |
| | | Dot
August 27, 2004 10:33 PM PDT
Hi Gail. Thank you, I'm glad you like this hat. I think it's absolutely wonderful that you've used it for chemo patients, that's exactly what I designed it for. I've made a few more of them myself and I've also added 2 extra rows. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of your finished hats. | |
| | | Gail in MD
August 27, 2004 08:07 PM PDT
I love this pattern!!! Thanks so much for putting the pattern (for this & others) on-line 8-). I made some as chemo caps in LB Chenille Sensations. I did continuous rounds in some (instead of joins) & they looked almost as good. My stitches are shorter than they are wide, so I added 2 extra Round 6 before starting the butterfly stitch.
Thanks again! ;-D
ps Sorry, I gave them away already, but will send you a picture of the next one I make. | |
| | | Dot
July 15, 2004 05:43 PM PDT
Thanks Leticia, I'm looking forward to getting a picture of your niece and the hat. I can't wear the close fitting hats either. It's a shame, because I love the way they look on other people. | |
| | | Leticia
July 15, 2004 03:49 PM PDT
Another great creation Dot. As soon as I make one for my neice, I'll send you a pic. I'd love one for myself, but I have full curly hair and close fitting hats don't look good on me :o( | |
| | | Dot
July 15, 2004 08:21 AM PDT
Hi Chie, I can't wait to see your hat! I'm so glad you like this pattern. I'm not sure what the key to becoming creative is, but my first hat, the pony tail hat, was inspired by my granddaughters with their long hair and their enthusiasm for my crocheting things for them. After that, it seems like each hat sparks an idea for another one. | |
| | | Chie
July 15, 2004 07:39 AM PDT
Thank you for hte pattern Dot! I will make one and when it's done, I will send you a photo. :) I wish I were creative like you. What do you think is the key to become so creative? | |
| | | Dot
July 15, 2004 06:50 AM PDT
Thank you, Rebecca! I'm so glad you like this one. | |
| | | Rebecca
July 14, 2004 11:50 PM PDT
love love this one dot! fabulous! thanks for sharing your talent :) | |
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