WIP progress...or not...

I have been productively working on my WIPs...until now! I had a rather large order that I had to start working on (though the deadline isn't until Christmas) so my death star throw pillow has gone unembellished and my knit shawl is wadded up in a bunch at the bottom of my projects tote. I've filled the part of the order that has been paid for and started a "pay it forward" gift. Throughout the year I will be mailing hand made gifts to people with the direction that they pay it forward and give something to somebody else. I've made one Green Bay hat and started an autism awareness scarf. The scarf is done in sc (you can see it  here)so is taking longer than any other scarf I've made. All those color changes slow things down, too. I'm playing with the idea of making individual puzzle pieces and sewing then together, but I don't like that kind of work as well.

So, now that the interruptions are out of the way, or will be as soon as I finish that scarf, I can get back to my WIP pile. But will I?

Hat ideas

 I'm working on an order of hats and scarves that isn't due till Christmas so I get to play around with them a bit, embellishing them as I wish.  This child size hat sports a pink rose (pattern for the rose found at Planet June (I use it all the time!) and "surface crochet" for the vine.  I am thinking of sewing a small bunch of ribbon roses I purchased at Walmart near it.  Perhaps also a lady bug button on it too?

hooded scarf

I'm sorry I don't have a photo of the finished product, but the fabric would look a lot like the photo here.  This is a photo of a mobius scarf made with the same stitch pattern.

Hood:

ch 34.
1.  sc in 2nd ch from hook. (ch 1, skip 1, sc in next) to end, ch 1, turn.
2. sc in ch 1 sp. (ch 1, sk sc, sc in ch sp) to end. End with sc in turning ch.
repeat row 2 to desired length. Fasten off.( I crocheted 60 rows before fastening off; when folded in half this should form a square)

Fold in half and sew up one edge.

Scarf:

ch 20 (or desired width for scarf, using multiples of 2) make scarf same way as hood, repeating row 2 to desired length.

fold scarf in half and line up crease with midpoint on hood. Sew together.

swirl hat free pattern.

Skills needed: chain, double crochet, front post triple crochet, sl st join, magic circle

With WW yarn and H hook
magic ring, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) 11 more dc in ring, join. pull tight (12 dc)
2. ch 3, fptr in dc before join(see note at bottom), dc in next dc, fptr in beg ch 3, (dc in next dc, fptr in dc in st before) rep around, join to beg ch 3 (12 dc and 12 fptr)
*note: to cover the tail, dc over it when making your dc stitches, but not when making the fptr.

3. ch 3, dc in same st, fptr around fptr from prev row's join. sk next fptr, (2 dc in next dc, fptr around prev fptr) rep around join (24 dc and 12 fptr)
4. ch 3 dc in same st, fptr around fptr dc in next dc. (sk next fptr, 2 dc in next dc, fptr around skipped fptr, dc in next dc) rep around, join (36 dc, 12 fptr)
5. ch 3, dc in next dc, (sk fptr, 2 dc in next dc, fptr around skipped fptr, dc in next 2 dc) rep around to lat 2 st.  sk fptr, 2 dc in next dc, fptr in skipped fptr, join. (48 dc, 12 fptr)
6.  ch 3, dc in same st. fptr around fptr in join from prev row. dc in next 3 dc. (sk fptr, 2 dc in next dc, fptr in skipped fptr, dc in next 3 dc) join (60 dc, 12 fptr)
7. ch 3, dc in next dc. (sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc. fptr around fptr just skipped. dc in next 3 dc) rep to last 4 stitches. sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr around skipped fptr, dc in next dc, join. (60 dc, 12 fptr)
8. ch 3, fptr around fptr to the right of join. (dc in next 3 dc, sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc. fptr around skipped fptr) rep to end, dc in last 4 st. join
9. ch 3, (sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr around fptr just skipped, dc in next 3) to last 5 stitches. sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr around fptr just skipped, dc in next 2 dc. join
10. ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. (sk fptr, dc in next 2 fptr around fptr just skipped. dc in next 3 dc) to last 3 st. skip fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr in skipped fptr, join
11. ch 3, dc in next. fptr around fptr from join. (dc in next 3, sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr around skipped fptr) to last 3 stitches. dc in last 3 st, join.
12.-15.  rep 7-10
16.-17 ch 1, sc in next 71, join.
18. ch 1, sc in next 19,  sl in next 2, turn
19. do not ch! (sc in next 5, 2 sc) 4 times, sc in next, sl in next 2, turn
20. (sc in next 5, 2 sc) 5 times, sc in next, sl in next 2, turn
21. (sc in next 5, 2 sc) 6 times, sc in next 2, sl in next 2
22. (sc in nex 4, 2 sc) 9 times, sc in next sl in next 2 turn
23. sc in next 56, sl in next 2, turn
24. sc in next 58, sl in next 2 fasten off

*note: putting the fptr before the dc just made is what causes the swirl pattern to appear.  You will always need to cross over dcs just made to make your fptr throughout the pattern

Dr. Who Tardis Hat pattern

 Materials:Less than 1 skein Red Heart Royal Blue
Less than one skein white and small amount of black
Size H crochet hook.
 yarn needle

You will need to know single crochet, back stitching (for the lettering) reverse single crochet (optional), slip stitch (to join rows), Magic circle (see link below)




*Start with magic circle (go to www.allfreecrochet.com/Tutorials/How-to-Crochet-the-Magic-Circle)
*starting ch 1 counts as first sc throughout.
Instructions are given for size small. Size medium changes are in parentheses.
*Change colors by pulling new color through 2 loops that make the previous stitch (pull up a loop, yarn over with new color and pull through both loops on hook)

1. 6 sc in magic circle, join.
2. Ch 1, turn. Sc in same sc. 2 sc in each stitch around) (12 sc). Join.
3. Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in next sc (sc in next, 2 sc in next) 5 times (18 sc) Join.
4. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next, 2 sc in next (sc in next 2, 2 sc in next) 5 times(24 sc) Join.
5. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2, 2 sc in next (sc in next 3, 2 sc in next) 5 times (30 sc) Join.
6. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 3, 2 sc in next (sc in next 4, 2 sc  in next) 5 times (36 sc) Join.
7. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 4, 2 sc in next (sc in next 5, 2 sc in next) 5 times (42 sc) Join.
8. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 5, 2 sc in next (sc in next 6, 2 sc in next ) 5 times (48 sc) Join.
9. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 6, 2 sc in next (sc in next 7, 2 sc in next) 5 times (54 sc) Join.
10. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 7, 2 sc in next (sc in next 8, 2 sc in next) 5 times (60) sc Join.
11. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 8, 2 sc in next (sc in next 9, 2 sc in next ) 5 times (66 sc) Join.
12. (size medium only)Ch 1,turn. Sc in next 9, 2 sc in next (sc in next 10, 2 sc in next) 5 times (72 sc) Join.
13. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc around 66 (72) sc with black, join with sl st.
14. ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc around. 66 (72) sc join.
15-18. repeat row 14
19. (start windows)ch 1, sc in next changing to white (see notes at top){(sc in next 4, change to blue, sc in next, change to white) 2 times, sc in next 4, change to blue,} sc in next 3 (4), change to white, repeat {} sc in next 2 (4), change to white, repeat {}, sc in next 3 (4), change to white , repeat {} sc in next 1 (3)   Join.
20.  Ch 1, turn, (size small only) sc in next 2, (both sizes) changing to white {(sc in next 4, change to blue, sc, change to white) 2 times, sc in next 4, change to blue,} 2 sc (4), change to white, repeat {}, 3 sc (4) repeat {} again, 2 sc (4), repeat {}, (both sizes) 2 sc, join
21. Repeat row 19
22. repeat row 20
23. ch 1, sc in each sc around, join.
24. Repeat row 20
25. repeat row 19
26. repeat row 23
27. repeat row 23
28. do not turn, reverse sc around, join. Fasten off.
29. Back stitch lettering onto black band as shown.

If you  have any questions, email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com and I will do my best to help!

Thank you  Beth, for testing this pattern for me! I appreciate it!

small hat diagram

medium hat diagram

Lemon twist hat pattern

Materials: appx 100 yards worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart With Love in Daffodil)
G hook

Gauge: 16 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches


Form magic circle/adjustable ring
6 sc in ring, pull tight, do not join.
1. sc in 1st sc, ch3 (sc in next sc, ch 3) 5 times (6 sc and 6 ch 3)
2. (sc in next sc, 2 sc in ch 3, ch 3) 6 times (18 sc and 6 ch 3)
3. (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in ch 3, ch3) 6 times (30 sc and 6 ch 3
4. (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in ch 3, ch3) 6 times (42 sc and 6 ch 3)
5. (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in ch 3, ch3) 6 times (54 sc and 6 ch 3)
6. (sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in ch 3, ch3) 6 times (66 sc and 6 ch 3)
7. (sk 2 sc, sc in next 9, 2 sc in ch 3, ch 3) 6 times(66 sc and 6 ch 3)
repeat row 7 to desired length.
finishing: reverse single crochet in each sc and ch around (84 rsc). Sl st in first rsc, fasten off. To do a rsc, insert hook in the first stitch to the RIGHT of your working yarn. Yarn over and pull up a loop. The yarn will be twisted, but this is what we want. Complete as a regular single crochet. If you're a visual person, there are several videos available to show you how to do this. Just Google "reverse single crochet."

Vintage white hat with ruffled brim

With white yarn (I used Caron Simply soft) and G hook,
*changes for child size hat are in brackets [ ]

1. 6 sc in  magic circle

2. in back loop only, 2 sc in each sc (12 sc)

3. (sc, 2 sc in next) 6 times (18sc)

4. (sc in next 2, 2 sc) 6 times (24 sc)

5. (sc in next 3, 2 sc) 6 times, (30 sc)

6. (sc in next 4, 2 sc) 6 times (36 sc)

7. (sc in next 5, 2 sc) 6 times (42 sc)

8. (sc in next 6, 2 sc) 6 times (48 sc)

9. (sc in next 7, 2 sc) 6 times (54 sc)

10. (sc in next 8, 2 sc) 6 times (60 sc)*if making a child size hat, proceed to step 14

11. (sc in next 9, 2 sc) 6 times (66 sc)

12. (sc in next 10, 2 sc) 6 times (72 sc)

13. (sc in next 11, 2 sc) 6 times (78 sc)

14. *skip next 2 sc (dc, ch1, dc) (v stitch made) in next sc* repeat around (26 v stitches made)[20 v stitches]

15. sk next sc, sc in each dc and each ch1 around (78 sc) [60 sc]

16-18. sc in each sc around (78 sc)[60 sc-for child size had, skip row 18 and proceed to 19]

19.-28 repeat rows 14-18 twice

29. Repeat row 14 30. (sc in dc, 2 sc in ch 1, sc in dc, 2 sc in next dc, sc in ch1, 2 sc in dc) repeat around (117 sc) [90 sc]

31. (sc in next 2, 2 sc) around (156 sc)[120-child size hat, sl st next 2, fasten off]

32.(sc in next 3, 2 sc) around (195 sc)

 sl st in next 2 sc, fasten off.

basic double crochet hat with optional ribbing

With WW yarn and G hook:
1. ch 3. 12 DC in last ch from hook, join to first dc. (12 dc)
2. Ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each dc around, join (24 dc)
3. Ch 3, (2 dc, dc in next) 11 times, 2 dc in last st, join (36 dc)
4. Ch 3, dc in next st, (2 dc, dc in next 2) 11 times, 2 dc in last st, join (48 dc)
5. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, (2 dc, dc in next 3)( 11 times, 2 dc in last st, join (60)
6-13 ch 3, dc in each dc around (60 dc) join (if doing ribbing, do not fasten off, but proceed. If not doing ribbing, fasten off.)

ribbing (optional)
1. Ch 6. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch (5 sc)
2. sl st in next 2 dc of hat.
3. turn. sc in next 5 sc (skipping the 2 sl st just made)
4. ch 1 turn. sc in next 4.
(repeat rows 2-4 around hat
sl st last row of ribbing to first row (the first 5 chains made to start ribbing)
fasten off
Congratulations, you're done!

Christmas hat

This can be made without the pom pom on top. If making the pom pom, follow these instructions. I like to make the pom pom first so I know I have enough yarn for it. The remaining yarn determines how long the hat is. With Worsted weight Christmas yarn or color of choice and G hook, 6 sc in magic circle, pull tight. Do not join or turn throughout. If you prefer not to use the magic circle, ch 4, join with sl st. ch 1 (counts as 1st stitch) 5 sc in ring. 2. *sc in back loop, sc in front loop around (12 sc) 3.*sc in back loop, (sc in front loop, sc in back loop of same stitch) sc in front loop, (sc in back loop, sc in front loop of same stitch) 3 times (18 sc) 4. *sc in back loop, sc in front loop (sc back loop, sc front loop same stitch)6 times (24 sc 5. *sc back loop, sc front loop, sc back loop (sc front loop, sc back loop same stitch) sc front loop, sc back loop, sc front loop (sc back loop, sc front loop same stitch) 3 times (30 sc) 6. *sc back loop, sc front loop (2 times), (sc back loop, sc front loop in same stitch) 6 times (36 sc) 7. * (sc back loop, sc front loop) 2 times, sc back loop ( sc front loop, sc back loop in same stitch), (sc front loop, sc back loop) 2 times, sc front loop (sc back loop, sc front loop in same stitch) 3 times ( 42 sc 8. *(sc back loop, sc front loop)3 times (sc back loop, sc front loop same stitch) 6 times (48 sc 9. * (sc back loop, sc front loop) 3 times sc back loop, (sc front loop, sc back loop same stitch) (sc front loop, sc back loop)( 3 times, sc front loop, (sc back loop, sc front loop same stitch) 3 tiems (54 sc) 10. * (sc back loop, sc front loop) 4 times (sc back loop, sc front loop same stitch) 6 times ( 60 sc) 11. *(sc back loop, sc front loop) 4 times, sc back loop (sc front loop, sc back loop same stitch), (sc front loop, sc back loop) 4 times, sc front loop, (sc back loop, sc front loop same stitch) 3 times (66 sc) 12. *(sc back loop, sc front loop) 5 times (sc back loop, sc front loop same stitch) 6 times (72 sc) 13. *(sc back loop, sc front loop) 5 times, sc back loop (sc front loop, sc back loop same stitch), (sc front loop, sc back loop) 5 times, sc front loop, (sc back loop, sc front loop same stitch) 3 times (78 sc) repeat back loop, front loop alternations till hat is desired length. sl st next 2 stitches, fasten off. I used a 3 oz skein and used the whole thing. I thought about making it a slouchy hat instead of a regular fitting one, but put the fuzzy ball on top.

Sock monkey ski mask

What a fun project to design. Sorry, no pattern and I have no immediate plans to write one up, but these ski masks are very popular! I made this as a gag gift for my brother (pictured below with my son)

and when I posted a picture to my Facebook page I had requests to make them from about 5 different people! This can be made in any color, as sock monkeys are becoming very versatile colorwise. They always make a statement.

Angry bird hat

for sizes child, small adult, large adult

ch 3 counts as dc

With H hook and red,
1. ch 3. 12 DC in last ch from hook, join to first dc. (12 dc)
2. Ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each dc around, join (24 dc)
3. Ch 3, (2 dc, dc in next) 11 times, 2 dc in last st, join (36 dc)
4. Ch 3, dc in next st, (2 dc, dc in next 2) 11 times, 2 dc in last st, join (48 dc)
(if making child size hat, proceed to step 7)
5. Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, (2 dc, dc in next 3)( 11 times, 2 dc in last st, join (60)
(if making small adult hat, proceed to step 7)
6. Ch 3, dc in next 3 st (2 dc, dc in next 4) 11 times, 2 dc in last st, join (72)
7-14. Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join.
fasten off at end of row 14

Ear Flaps:
1. keeping seam on top, center as you flatten hat. At crease, count 8 stitches to the right. Join red and ch 3. dc in next 14 st (15 dc)
2. Ch 3, decrease, dc in next 9, dec, dc in last (13 dc)
3. Ch 3, dec, dc in next 7, dec, dc in last (11 dc)
4. Ch 3, dec, dc in next 5, dec, dc in last (9 dc)
5. Ch 3, dec, dc in next 3, dec, dc in last (7) fasten off

Edging:

attach black yarn with sc between 2 dc stitches (ch 1, sc between dc's) around, putting 2 sc in corners of ear flaps, join, fasten off.

Eyes (make 2)

1. With black ch 3, 6 sc in 3rd ch from hook, join, fasten off.
2. Join white with dc, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around,(12 dc) join, fasten off. 3. join black with sc, sc in same st, 2 sc in each dc around ( 24 sc)

Eyebrows: (Make 2)

1. Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook & each st across (8 sc)
2. Ch 1, sc in each st to end (8 sc) fasten off.

Beak top
1. with Yellow, ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across.(11 sc)
2. Ch 1, dec, sc in next 5, dec, sc in last st.
3. Ch 1, dec, sc in next 3, dec, sc in last st.
4. Ch 1, dec, sc in next, dec, sc in last st.
5. Ch 1 dec, dec
6. Ch 1, dec, fasten off

Beak bottom:

ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. repeat rows 3-6

Feathers:

1. With red, ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join (4 sc)
2. sc in each st around (4 sc)
3. 2 sc, sc in next, repeat (6 sc)
4. sc in each sc around (6 sc)
5. (2 sc, sc in next 2) repeat (8 sc)
6. sc in each sc around, sl st in next sc, fasten off.

repeat 1st 4 rows for 2nd feather

Sew feathers to top of hat. Arrange facial features on front of hat and sew in place.

Tie 1 red and 1 black 12 inch length of yarn to each ear flap in center. Twist each strand clockwise and wrap together counterclockwise. Tie at ends.

Simple shell cloche pattern

I thought for once I'd try a regular hat, rather than a novelty hat. This simple shell cloche is perfect for early spring or late fall in Michigan. The stretchy fabric makes this a one-size hat  that's very comfortable.

The shells are increased in size rather than number. The first shells were made of only 3 double crochets, but as I needed to expand the circumference of the hat, I made the shells themselves bigger by using 4 double crochets, then 5, etc. If you find any problems or need clarification, please let me know!

With Buff yarn and G hook, ch 3.
1. 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join to first dc. (12 dc)
2. ch2 (counts as 1st dc), do not turn. dc in same sp as ch 2. 2 dc in each dc around, join.(24 dc)
3. ch 2, 2 dc in next st. (sc, 3dc in next) 11 times, sc in last. Join to top of ch 2.
4. *sc in next dc (center of 3 dc cluster), skip next dc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next dc* around, (12 3dc clusters) do not join.
5. skip beginning sc and 1st dc, *sc in 2nd dc of cluster. (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc.* 12 times, ending with (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in first sc of round, do not join.
6-11. repeat row 5.
12. *sc in center dc of cluster, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc) in next sc.* repeat around, ending with (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc) in first sc of row.
13. repeat row 12, placing sc between 2nd and 3rd dc of cluster.
14. *sc in between 2nd and 3rd dc of cluster, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1 dc) in next sc.* around, ending with (dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1 dc) in first sc of row.
15. *sc in 3rd dc of cluster, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc, ch 1 dc)* around, ending with (dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1 dc) in first sc of round.
16. *sc in center dc of cluster, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in sc* around
17. *sc in between 3rd and 4th dc of cluster, (dc, ch1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1 dc)(7 dc cluster)* around, ending with cluster in first sc of round, join with sl st to 4th dc of next cluster, fasten off.

Penguin earflap hat

Who doesn't think penguins are adorable? This warm earflap hat will keep you warm and stylish! Replace the bow with a rose, or leave off the eyelashes and bow for a more masculine penguin. I even attached a fish to the beak of one hat I made, but have no idea how I managed to make a fish! If you have any questions, need clarification, or find a problem with the pattern, please contact me.

With G hook and black yarn, ch 2
row 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join, ch 1, turn
row 2. 1 sc in same sp as ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 3.(2 sc, sc in next) around (18 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 4. sc, 2 sc in next,(sc in next 2 sc, 2sc) around (24 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 5. sc in next 2, 2 sc (sc in next 3, 2 sc)around (30 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 6. sc in next 3, 2 sc (sc in next 4, 2 sc) around (36 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 7. sc in next 4, 2 sc (sc in next 5,2 sc) around (42 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 8. sc in next 5, 2 sc (sc in next 6, 2 sc) around (48 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 9. sc in next 6, 2 sc (sc in next 7, 2 sc) around (54 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 10. sc in next 7, 2 sc (sc in next 8, 2 sc) around (60 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 11. sc in next 8, 2 sc (sc in next 9, 2 sc) around (66 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 12. sc in next 9, 2 sc (sc in next 10, 2 sc) around (72 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 13. sc in next 10, 2 sc (sc in next 11, 2 sc) around (78 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 14. sc in ea sc around (78 sc) join, ch 1, turn
row 15-19. repeat row 14
row 20. sc in next 30, changing to white in top of st 31, sc in next 4, changing to black in last st. sc in next 9, changing to white in last st. sc in next 4, changing to black in last st. sc in next 30. join (78 st) ch 1 turn.
row 21. sc in next 29, changing to white in to of last st. sc in next 6, change to black, sc in next 7, change to white, sc in next 6, change to black, sc in last 29. join (78 sc) ch 1 turn
row 22. sc in next 28, changing to white in top of st 28, sc in next 3, change to black, sc in next 2, change to white, sc in next 3, change to black, sc in next 5, change to white, sc in next 3 change to black, sc in next 2, change to white, sc in next 3, change to black, sc in next 28, join (78 sc) ch 1, turn
row 23. sc in next 28, change to white. sc in next 9, change to black. sc in next 3, change to white. sc in next 9, change to black. sc in last 28. join, (78 sc) ch 1 turn
row 24. sc in next 27, change to white. sc in next 23, change to black. sc in next 27 (78 sc) join. ch 1 turn
row 25. repeat row 24
row 26. sc in next 28, change to white. sc in next 21, change to black. sc in next 28 (78 sc) join. ch 1 turn
row 27and 28. repeat row 26
fasten off.

Ear flaps (if desired)
lay hat flat with face up. starting at crease on right side, count 8 stitches to the right and attach yarn with sc. sc in next 14 sc, (15 sc) ch 1, turn
row 2. sc in each sc across (15 st)ch 1, turn
row 3. dec by pulling up a loop in next 2 st, yo and pull through all 3 loops. sc in next 9, dec, sc in last st.(13 sc) ch 1 turn
row 4. sc in each sc across (13 sc) ch 1 turn
row 5. dec, sc in next 7, dec, sc in last st (11 sc) ch 1 turn
row 6. sc in each sc across (11 sc) ch 1 turn
row 7. dec, sc in next 5, dec, sc in last st (9 sc) ch 1 turn
row 8. sc in each sc across (9 sc) ch 1, turn
row 9. dec, sc in next 3, dec, sc in last st (7 sc) ch 1 turn
row 10. sc in each sc across (7 sc)ch 1 turn
row 11. dec, sc in next, dec, sc in next (5 sc) ch 1 turn
row 12. sc in each sc across (5 sc) ch 1 turn
row 13. dec, dec, ch 1, turn
row 14. dec, ch 30. sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 28. sl st in unworked st of earflap, fasten off.

repeat for left side ear flap.

feet (if desired)
attach orange to bottom of earflap string. work 3 sc over end of string.
row 1. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next, 2 sc in last (5 sc)turn
row 2. )ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 sc. sc in next st from previous row)repeat 2 times, fasten off. repeat for other earflap

Beak:
with orange, ch2. 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook.do not join
row 2. (2 sc in first st, sc in next) repeat (6 sc)
row 3. (2 sc in first st, sc in next 2) repeat (8 sc)
row 4. (2 sc in first st, sc in next 4) repeat (10 sc)
row 5. ( 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5) repeat (12 sc)
row 6. sc in each sc around (12 sc) sl st in next sc, fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.

Attach beak to white part of penguin face with yarn needle.

With black, if desired, embroider eyelashes above black part of eyes.

The pattern for the rose I found at Planet June