Brigham Wristlets

After making 4 of the Brigham hats I developed a pattern for matching fingerless gloves to accompany the hat. They are super comfortable. My hands are on the small side, approximately 7in. around at the knuckles. Adjust your hook size to obtain the size you need for your hands.

 

WRISTLETS to match Brigham 1 skein hat (make 2); 4ply acrylic yarn

Hook: I/9- 5.5mm

Special Stitch: Cl: Cluster--- Yarn over, insert hook in indicated space and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook); yarn over, insert hook in same space and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (3 loops remain on hook); yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Ch 24; taking care not to twist ch, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), hdc in each ch around; join with sl st in top of beg ch—24 hdc.

Rnds 2 + 3: Ch 2, working in back loops only, hdc in each hdc around; join with sl st in top of beg ch.

Rnd 4: Ch 5, dc in first dc (first V-st made), ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), ch 2, sk next 2 dc, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc (V-st made), ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, picot, ch 2, sk next 2 dc; repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch— 4 V-sts.

Rnd 5: (Sl st, ch 2, dc, ch 2, Cl, ch 2, Cl) in ch-2 sp of first V-st (first tri- petal made), ch 1, *([Cl, ch 2] twice, Cl) in ch 2 sp of next V-st (tri- petal made), ch 1; repeat from * around; join with sl st in top of first dc --- 4 tri- petals. Note: First ch- 2 and dc of Round 5 count as first Cl.

Rnd 6: Sl st in first ch- 2 sp, ch 4, *dc in next ch-sp, ch1; repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beginning ch--- 12 dc and 12 ch-1 sps.

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 sp around; join with sl st in top of beginning ch---24 dc.

Rnd 8---11: Repeat Rounds 4---7.

Rnd 12: Ch 1, (sc, dc, sc) in first dc (shell made), sk next 2 dc, * shell in next dc; sk next 2 dc; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sc---8 shells. Fasten off. Using tapestry needle, weave in all ends.

Rasta Style Beret or Slouchy

Simply Slouchy/Beret Beanie

 The original pattern for this slouchy beanie I found on Ravelry.com with the written pattern located here. Not knowing the gauge of the yarn she used (my quick google of "I Love This Cotton Yarn" yielded me no results), I instead used what I had on hand. Unfortunately, the pattern started having problems with mathematics at round 6 and continued with what I perceived to be typos as well and I had to adjust the pattern as I went along. 

And here are the adjusted written pattern instructions. Enjoy! The stitch count within brackets instead of parenthesis is my adjusted results of the original pattern.

Simple Slouchy Summer Beanie

J hook (6mm)
4 Ply acrylic yarn
Tapestry needle

Start with magic ring

Rnd 1: ch 1, dc 12 in ring, tighten magic ring, slst to first dc (12 dc)

Rnd 2: ch 1, dc 2 in each dc around, slst to first dc (24 dc)

Rnd 3: ch 5 (counts as first tr and ch 1) *tr in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * around, slst to 4th ch in beginning ch (24 tr, 24 ch 1)

Rnd 4: ch 1, dc in first tr, dc in ch 1 space, *dc in first tr, dc in ch-1 space, repeat from * around, slst to first dc (48 dc)

Rnd 5: ch 7 (counts as tr and ch 3) *skip next 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 3, repeat from * around, slst in 4th ch in beginning ch (16 tr, 16 ch-3)

Rnd 6: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr 4 in ch 3 space, * tr in next tr, tr 4 in ch-3 space, repeat from * around, slst to first tr [80 tr]

Rnd 7: ch 6 (counts as tr and ch 2) * skip next 2 tr, tr in next tr, ch 2, repeat from * around, slst in 4th ch in beginning ch [26 tr, 26 ch-2]

Rnd 8: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr 2 in ch-2 space, * tr in next tr, 2 tr in ch 2 space, repeat from * around, slst to top of ch 4 [81 tr]

Rnd 9: ch 6, counts as first tr and ch 2 * sk 2 tr, tr in next tr, ch 2, repeat from * around, slst in top of ch [27trc, 27ch2]

Rnd 10: repeat Rnd 8 [81]

Rnd 11: ch 1, sc in each tr around, slst to first sc [81]

Rnd 12: ch 1, * 1 sc, sc2tog * repeat around [55]

Rnd 13: ch 1, * 1 sc, sc2tog * repeat around [38]

Rnd 14: ch 1, sc around 38 sc

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Brigham Hat

    I've made a few of these Brigham One Skein Hats. I used 4 ply acrylic yarn and they came out great. At the suggested hook size it is wearable but is a little bit loose so I now make the hats using a 4.5 mm hook and they are snug and cozy.


Home Yarns

Brigham
One Skein
Hat

designed by
Lisa Gentry

Technique used: Crochet


MATERIALS

Naturally Caron.com Country

75% Microdenier acrylic, 25% Merino wool; 3
oz/100 g, 185 yds/170 m ball):
3 oz
Shown in: #0010 Sunset
One size US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size to
obtain gauge.
Yarn needle 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Hat measures approximately 16"/40.5cm circumference unstretched

SIZE

Hat stretches to fit child’s size M/L and women’s size S/M.

GAUGE

In pattern, 9 dc = 2"/5cm and 4 rows (1 pattern repeat) = 4"/10cm.

STITCHES USED

Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st)

SPECIAL STITCHES
Cl: Cluster—Yarn over, insert hook in indicated space and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook); yarn over, insert hook in same space and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (3 loops remain on hook); yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 

picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook. 

shell: (Sc, dc, sc) in indicated stitch. 

V-st: (Dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated stitch.


NOTES

Hat is worked, from the top down to the lower edge, in joined rounds with RS facing throughout. Join at the end of each
round, but do not turn.

HAT

Ch 7; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 17 more dc in ring; join with sl st in top of beginning ch
—18 dc.
Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), [dc in next dc, ch 1] 17 times; join with sl st in 3rd ch of
beginning ch—18 dc and 18 ch-1 sps.
Round 3: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2 here and throughout), [dc in next dc, ch 2] 17 times; join with sl st in 3rd ch of
beginning ch—18 dc and 18 ch-2 sps.
Round 4: (Sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) in first ch-2 sp, 4 dc in each remaining ch-2 sp around; join with sl st in top of beginning ch—
72 dc.
Round 5: Ch 5, dc in first dc (first V-st made), ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot
made), ch 2, sk next 2 dc, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc (V-st made), ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, picot, ch 2, sk next 2
dc; repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch—12 V-sts.
Round 6: (Sl st, ch 2, dc, ch 2, Cl, ch 2, Cl) in ch-2 sp of first V-st (first tri-petal made), ch 1, *([Cl, ch 2] twice, Cl) in ch2
sp of next V-st (tri-petal made), ch 1; repeat from * around; join with sl st in top of first dc—12 tri-petals. Note: First ch-2
and dc of Round 6 count as first Cl.
Round 7: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 4, *dc in next ch-sp, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch
—36 dc and 36 ch-1 sps
Round 8: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 sp around; join with sl st in top of beginning ch—72 dc.
Rounds 9–12: Repeat Rounds 5–8.
Round 13: Ch 1, (sc, dc, sc) in first dc (shell made), sk next 2 dc, *shell in next dc, sk next 2 dc; repeat from * around; join
with sl st in first sc—24 shells. Fasten off.


FINISHING

Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.


©2010 Caron International
 

Hey! Are You Pathologically Normal?!

The following chart (found at GeopoliticsandCognition.com) unfortunately demonstrates the mental state of many Americans currently. Personally, I blame compulsory public schooling first and foremost for this purposeful cultivation of incomplete people. However, at some point everyone must accept responsibility for their personal development. 

The fact that so many humans view their learning experiences as being finished once high school (State indoctrination) and/or college (expensive job training with more State indoctrination) is completed is rather alarming. This leaves society perpetually under the thumb of unthinking, inconsiderate, immature yet fully grown children who are constantly making hasty and irrational decisions which ultimately affect everyone. 

Please, ask yourself, "Am I Pathologically Normal?" And if you are, I beg you, please take action immediately to amend your situation.


                            Two Forms of Normality

Pathological normality	Healthy normality
Absence of symptoms of conflict through total submission to an unhealthy reality	Self-initiated activities to improve aspects of unhealthy reality
Suppressed humanity	Expressed humanity
Illusion of individuality, while being de-individualized	Genuine individuality, expressing of uniqueness, exploration of diversity
Conformity developing towards uniformity and lack of freedom	Self-initiated original contributions to society
De-individualization (like an automaton) destroys the basis for mental health	Well-developed individualization forms the basis of self-initiated and self-maintained care of the physical and mental self.

The following documentary shows how schooling contributes to this and offers insight into the devastating effects of the Western world's desire to homogenize humanity. (Regrettably, parts 2 and 6 have been removed for copyright reasons, however the essence of the film is still intact.)

Herbalicious!

The seedlings for my medicinal herb garden have been growing since about the second week of March. So far they are looking fantastic and today is the first time my stinging nettles decided to actually sting me! YOUCH!

 

 The herbs I am growing include the following:

Calendula, white sage, lovage, tobacco, feverfew, greek oregano, wormwood, lemon balm, 4 O'clock, St. John's wort, hyssop, yarrow, California poppy, valerian, comfrey, bee balm, nettles, and passion flower (not yet growing, can sometimes take up to 2 years to germinate).

 

Are Plants Intelligent?

I certainly think so! As well as some other fine folks who have been conducting research on plant biology.

Got weeds? Great!

 For generations we have been encouraged to kill "weeds" with herbicide and grow beautiful, grass only lawns. Why should anyone have a problem with this? Allow me to explain.

 "Weeds" are not pests, they are ancient, living organisms with hundreds of millions of years of evolutionary experience and intelligence interwoven into their DNA. They are here for the benefit of all living creatures and contain vital medicinal properties. Humans have used plant medicines since time immemorial to treat their ailments. The knowledge of the wisdom held within this plant life has been lost to the majority of humanity. While there is definitely a place for Western medicine e.g. trauma surgeries, appendicitis, etc., regular use of common plants found in your own yard can effectively treat common ailments in a holistic manner and help keep you and your family healthy.

 Please watch the following video and grow to love your "weeds".