pattern review: Basic Beanie

College/NFL Themed Crochet Beanie

I learned how to crochet from my mom right before I got married. It is something my mom and I still  enjoy talking about today. But, when I really got hooked (no pun intended) I needed to find new patterns that were readily available and reasonable priced. I began the search on Etsy.

If you haven't been exposed to Etsy, you should definitely check it out. It's a great website where people sell either vintage or hand-crafted items from all over the world.

One of the first crochet pattern vendors I found was Posh Patterns. I ended up buying one of their three pattern bundles; one being their basic beanie pattern. Since I was still a beginner in the crochet world (and new to patterns), I needed something simple and basic. This looked like the perfect pattern and it turned out to be just that.

Basic Crochet Beanie with Flower

Crochet Button Beanie

It uses basic crochet stitches such as chaining, single crochet, slip stitch and double crochet. You also increase in the first four rounds by crocheting 2 double crochets in a previously made double crochet. It's a basic process that a lot of patterns use and it's really easy to pick up. I added the wooden button for a little extra something and I think it turned out quite cute.


I have bought other patterns from Posh Patterns and found them to be easy to read and well written. I have had to contact them a few times for help with a pattern (due to me not knowing how to read patterns) and they were very helpful. I never hesitate to contact them when I have a question about a pattern because I know they are willing to help.

If you are new to crocheting and are looking for a pattern to try out, I would definitely recommend this basic beanie pattern. Also, here is their bundle deal, I personally think it is a great buy!

Remember, you can find any of my items in my Etsy shop, CEDdesigns.

a scarf and four buttons

Shortly after I started CEDdesigns a co-worker of mine wanted a scarf in the signature bone color.  So, without hesitation I said sure.  She then decided that she wanted buttons on it, so, without hesitate I took the challenge, found 4 wooden buttons at Joanns and went about my way to finish it.  I finished it, and because I loved the look of it so much, I had my husband take some pictures of the finished scarf so I could add it to my Etsy store.

Little did I know that I would end making 12 more of these scarves in 2013.  It has turned out to be my most viewed and most purchased item on Etsy, yet.  I had no idea something as simple as buttons would make a scarf such a hit!  Take a look for yourself.

I then had another customer wish to change the color of the scarf...if I don't say so myself, I think it turned out beautiful!

From now until the end of February, use this coupon code to get 10% off your scarf, "scarf2014".  Make sure to check out the rest of my Etsy items while you shop for your scarf :)