i’ve been walking around for the past 5 minutes just repeating “I just made myself a hat” and now i’m wearing it. in august. this is so exciting thank you ahaha
i made me a beanie last night, I was so excited, I was taking pictures, and had to even tag my neice (she is my crochet cheerleader), its an awesome feeling when you make something :)
@@sugarfreefoodie Awe I love Melanie's videos. So easy to follow. Condolences to all her family and friends. Thank you for leaving the videos up. Her children will love seeing and hearing Mom in the future. Maybe they'll crochet along too.♥
Melanie I know you are o longer here but I wanted to thank your family for leaving up your tutorials. You have opened up a whole new side of creativity for me. I love watching all of your videos. And again thank you for your ongoing inspiration ❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
I literally just picked up crocheting today! Watched a few videos and picked this one to learn how to do a beanie…now I don’t want to watch any other creators videos other than hers 😢 when I saw the comments and realized that she is no longer with us, my heart broke! Reading everyone’s comments about how she taught them everything they know is so beautiful. I’m happy to see her legacy is still alive here for all to still enjoy ❤ RIP
Good for you!! I miss Mel so much, it's just doesn't seem real, but it's been almost a year. What a loss for us all and especially for her family. Keep crocheting, Lexi! I'm so glad Robert left her channel as a tribute to this beautiful soul. God bless. ~Cynthia
i am an experienced crocheter but I love this hat. I am going to make as many as I can before this winter to give out to the homeless in my city. Bless you sweet leady for bringing so many wonderful patterns to us. I especially love this pattern because I do not need to count and it is an small enough project to bring along for trips and doctor appointments.
I have been considering doing this too. I live in LA and there are just wayyy too many homeless people. And there have been some really chilly nights and I feel so bad for them. Good on you for protecting the less fortunate
This is so kind, I hope you realize how much love you’ve shown those who have tough times ❤ created an account just to comment this! Hope your year has been amazing
This was the first pattern I've ever followed, along with the first thing I had ever made. Thank you for everything you've taught me. You'll be missed immensely.
I'm coming to this video as a first time viewer and I was just thinking how lovely this woman is and how wonderful her calming advice and voice sound. This is very sad, I'm looking at this started project much differently. She is missed and remembered and I'll be sure to think of her while making this piece.
I love the idea that we keep Melanie with us by watching these videos and continuing her crochet projects. I've just completed her wonderful hat and have gifted it and told her story. That's what keeps us alive ❤ I hope her family get comfort knowing just how much joy she spread around the world. I'm all the way over in Ireland and discovered her tutorials when I started crocheting a year ago. Such a gentle soul
I am new to crochet, this hat is the first thing I have made for myself and it turned out extremely well. Reading the comments, I realize that this creator has since passed. It is sad to hear, but also amazing that these tutorials are here and continue to help others.
Found this video and made a hat. After struggling mentally this made me achieve something to lift the cloud. Fly high angel, RIP thank you for the lesson x
A trick I did with mine is to turn the hat inside out once I sewed it together. That way the seam didn’t show and also the top looked neater. I love my new hat! Thanks, Melanie.
Melanie, this was the FIRST hat I made and I learned so much from you. Your videos are going to be loved by new crafters for years to come and you will not be forgotten.
❤️Simply the sweetest best creative tutor.Will always love and remember you ,Melanie.Rest easy Thank you to your family for keeping this You Tube channel.It is testament to how much you are cherished .xx
Yes, sadly, Melanie left us almost 2 years ago. She is so loved and missed by not only her family, but everyone who had the pleasure to find her on TH-cam
I am so sad to hear that Melanie passed away. What happened? Does anyone know how she passed away? She was such a fantastic teacher. Rest in peace beautiful soul.
She had an aggressive, rare form of cancer. Seems the wonderful people leave us and the nasty ones just nasty away forever. She was a dear soul. @@rightdecisionhere
This is my first ever crochet project and this hat is so easy to make. Love the tutorial. So I counted the chains and they come up to 75 chains if I have to make it 15 inches.
@@nupur4849 Um, I had to make it a lot longer for it to fit my head. It took me three tries before finally getting the measurement right, and I don't even know how many inches because I didn't measure it ^>^"
This is the very first thing I ever crocheted and it is still one of my favourite tutorials for a quick and easy hat! Thank you so much Melanie, I will miss your tutorials and your beautiful smile. Your passing has left a big hole in my heart. Through you I learned a wonderful skill that has helped me stay sane through this Covid nightmare
Robina's tips That would depend on how round your head is. If you have a similar head size just measure yours. Example my head is 21” or 54cm. And my Boyfriends head is 23” or 59 cm. I added a few cm because I like mine a touch loose
Your videos were always educational, clear, but most of all friendly. I have spent many a happy hour with you. Thank you. You will be missed. Rest easy Melanie xxx
I have been crocheting for about 5 years now. I feel like I’m fairly advanced, but I’ve never made a hat that I’ve liked before. This tutorial was very well done and easy to follow. I love the stitch pattern. Thank you, I appreciate your video. I love the way my hat turned out. I’m starting another one right now!!
I’m not new to crochet but feel like I am as I haven’t picked up a crochet needle for about 18 years or so. I wanted to learn to make a hat different from what my grandmother taught me and this video caught my attention. It was very easy to do and super helpful. I just read in the comments that she is no longer with us and this is very sad. Grateful to see her videos are still available for us all. ❤
Thank you for making such an accessible and easy-to-follow tutorial! So many "beginner" videos are hard to follow because they don't really explain things and move really fast, but you demonstrate and explain clearly. Thank you! Can't wait to try it! 😊
This is my first ever pattern I'm using for my first ever crochet project. Even though I've just found your channel, you've already brought positivity into my life with your encouragement and kindness. RIP Melanie, thank you for all you've done. You will be missed xx
This is the first video I ever saved to my crochet playlist and the first project I ever attempted. Melanie is so easy to follow and understand. I’ve made this hat a few times. I just decided today that I will come back here traditionally every year to make my sons winter hat as he grows. Like others, im also happy her legacy will live on through her content.
Hi Everyone! As promised, the matching hat for the mitten tutorial! And this hat is great for any level, including absolute beginners - it's a technique I have never taught before and super simple ;) Enjoy!
You were the reason I gained confidence in crocheting. You were the first video I could follow to make an arm knit blanket so many years ago. You brought so much to the world. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. Wishing your family the best as you rest in peace.
This is one of the best tutorials I have seen for crocheting. I have always had a problem with the end of the rows, but you showed exactly where that is. Thank you so much. Will try the hat.
Love you, Melanie, rest peacefully darling, we miss you! ❤️ Your videos taught me so much and continue to do so... now I'm teaching my best friend and various neighbours to crochet too and I always use your videos for reference...... such a special lady, and forever missed.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You are absolutely amazing at teaching beginners! I am now FINALLY able to make hats! I just finished one for my nieces birthday on Sunday, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing this with us 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Wow. I've been learning to crochet. Just managed after 4 yrs to make a granny square. Your tutorials are easy to follow. How much quicker and lovely design. I usually knit hats. But not any more. Thankyou so much for your tutorial.
I just heard of this sweet soul two hours ago looking to make an easy hat. I haven’t crocheted since high school. I consider it an honor I’m able to learn from her at this moment. God bless your memory.
I have been looking for something to keep my hands busy and I know the basics of crochet but can get pretty self conscious, ESPESICALLY with corners. This video is so clear , straight to the point and easy for me to understand I am looking forward to making these for family and friends! Happy I found this.
Its seconds after me finishing my hat I'm so happy it this is my first crochet project and it looks amazing!! It took me like three days to make that's including getting more wool, but i am so pleased. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
I just finished!!! Thank you so much!!! It took me around 20 hours and it's a little too big without the folded over part, so I guess I'll wear it folded over. Thank you!!!!
You are a wonderful teacher! I’ve been crocheting a blanket and needed a break so I decided to learn how to crochet a beanie. Yours was the first video I clicked on and I love how clear each instruction was! Thank you!!
Melanie, thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. Apart from a couple of dodgy granny squares, this was my first crochet project. It took me a while, but I have just finally finished it, and I'm so happy with it! It's a gift for my daughter in law for Christmas, I so hope she likes it! Now to try and see if I can make your mittens project too! :)
you are so easy to listen to thank you. it is really nice to hear you say little things like dont stress, it doesnt have to be perfect!!!!! I have OCD and it is my nature, but i struggle with yarn. I have have had 3 surgeries on my hands and do not have the dexterity i use to. you were so easy to just sit and listen to then follow. Thank You....
I am a beginner crocheter and this beautiful hat is the first thing I’ve ever made. Your instructions are easy to follow and I’m in love with the hat I made following your tutorial! Thank you! ❤️
Hi Melanie, thanks so much for the super-clear tutorial. I've been working up the courage to try crochet - I can sew and I'm a novice knitter but the whole one-hook-and-a-ball-of-yarn thing looks a little scary - but this looks so beginner-friendly that I'm finally going to give it a try! Xx
This is one of the videos I saw and learn how to start to crochet and did my first mittens . Loved all this videos wow Melanie visiting this place and see how water is so so important , clean water. You did so much . Lovely memories of Our sweet Melanie
I was looking to make a hat and was trying all different ones, I can't crochet, they were all so difficult and then I stumbled on your video... super simple and easy to understand. All my frustrations turned into excitement to finally be able to crochet... thank you so much🤗
I followed Melanie from the get go. She was such a lovely, adorable young lady. I watched a video of her life last year and cried the whole way through. So very sad 😞. She left 2 young children and a beautiful husband. Melanie was just so talented and she made the most wonderful, easy to follow videos. I miss her very much. However, I am still making her crochet ‘stuff’ which I adore. Much love to get hubby and kidlets from Australia 🇦🇺 💋💋💋
So glad to see you are back and feeling well, Melanie! You look great! 😃 Once again, great teaching. If you ever did craft classes they would be a hit!
Thank you, your tutorials are easy to follow and great results in making these hats as gifts. Like that there is not a lot of talking except for instructions. Great job.
its like she knows what im thinking in my head when i see her do the endings, and she’s talking back, it’s like blues clues for adults crocheting i love it
Best video yet for beginners! I'd never crocheted before but I wanted to learn something new and use it for stress management. Doing this helped me to relax, lower my blood pressure and may have saved me from having a stoke! This video presents the information in a step by step manner, easy to understand and doesn't assume I knew ANYTHING about crocheting before this. (Because I didn't) I'm looking forward to learning more complicated stitches and making all kinds of useful things. Thanks again!
Great tutorial love the way yours came out! Tip: 15 IN wasn’t big enough for me so i would suggests when your doing your first row of chains/base chains put it around your head to see if both side touch and make sure that its not too tight around you head either.😁👍🏽
The 15 inch chain at the start is for the height of the hat. You need to do enough rows to fit around your head. For example my head is 22 inches so I start with the 15 inch chain and then do enough rows until I get to a rectangle of 15 by 22 inch.
YOU ARE SO GIFTED WITH TEACHING! Thank you so much! I'm so excited to have a hat that is 100% original no one else in earth has this one! Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!
I added a fleece liner to mine, it's much warmer for the -30 we get in the winter, this is my favourite hat so far. I've used various yarn weights and hook sizes. My last few, I've used a 6 mm hook and 4.5 ounce yarn. 44 chains, it's perfect.
I love this video and this pattern! This was my first completed crochet project, thank you for your explanation and guidance :) very easy to follow and I am so proud of my finished product ❤️
I am a super beginner and I made this! It came out really cute. I wasn't sure about how to do the the slip stitch closing but I made it work. Can't wait to make another!
I love how my hat turned out using this pattern, but I had trouble attaching a Pom Pom...I bought a faux fur one and it had an elastic strap on it. How would you go about attaching one like this?
I was just looking for a crochet hat tutorial, but when I went to Melanie's page to seek more, I found out she passed away from cancer. This made me cry. RIP, beautiful soul.
It's taken a lot longer than it probably should have and it certainly isn't perfect but I am so dam proud of myself for making a hat! A hat I can actually wear! Thank you so much for such a simple to follow, patient, kind tutorial
I saw a post about this beautiful lady's passing and wanted to find out who she was. I came upon this video. What a wonderful instructor! I am going to make this hat even though I know very little about crochet. I'm sorry I haven't followed her before now. May she rest in peace.
Melanie, would you be able to help me with a tutorial for baby slippers please. I am going to be a granny any time soon and would love to make these. Best wishes from Northern Ireland. xxx
I don't know what it is but your tutorials are always so easy for me to understand. I struggle with others! Your quilt and sewing videos have been a huge help the past few weeks that I may try your crochet videos as well! I've had a few failed attempts in my past but I'm feeling confident this time around with your help!
I’m trying to find my first project I’m really excited I’m going to micheals to get some yarn 100 percent acrilic some chunky some thinner and a hook I can’t wait I might make this my first one eventually to get to sweaters and bees and frogs 😁 Edit: I made a fish instead to get the hang of it lol but now I’m back to this making a hat!
Hi Melanie, I made it. The thing is though my ribs are going around in circles instead of being vertical like yours. Maybe I held it the wrong way so I am about to make another. Thank you for helping me get started. That was my very first hat in crochet.
Sounds like you may have closed it the wrong direction. The 15” foundation chain should be the length of the hat not around your head. Does that make sense?
*after watching through this video without following along* this seems super easy and manageable! i'm actually gonna crochet something! *forty seconds into the video trying to follow along* WHAT IS A SLIPKNOT edit: two days later and i'm making good progress! been using mutliple video tutorials to get more in depth explanations. i had some trouble with how i'd go about the crochet, since i'm left handed and i dont want to restrict myself to left handed tutorials. having said that, i figured out an alright way to get things done, even if it's not as extraordinarily efficient as the taught way to crochet. thank you for this tutorial, i'm excited to hopefully finish this! edit 2: a week later, i just finished it :) girl, fifteen inches was way too long, i dont know how you got the result you did with that. despite the length, i think the hat's gonna look alright. it's in the washer right now hopefully stretching out a bit so it looks better, and if it looks good enough, i'm gonna give it to my grandma :) she's basically on her deathbed and i know she'll love if i give her a gift. thank you for reading my journey :) edit 3: two months (more?) later. yes, i gave the first hat to my grandma, she liked it. she didn't really understand that it was a slouchy hat, so she put it on her head and it looked like a cone, but her reaction was so amazing, i miss her. we live in different states, i'd like to see her again sometime soon. i made another hat and it looks really good, both my mom and my sister wanted it. it's white, with a streak of purple. the purple is honestly just because i ran out of yarn, but it looks cool. i'm making a third hat now, and i've taught myself to crochet properly so i can do it faster. i'm left handed, and i really wanted to learn to crochet right-handed for the sake of tutorials' simplicity, but i surrendered and i can crochet left handed. its not even a big deal, i actually understand tutorials way more than i did before.
Thank you for making this! Going to try to make this hat for my mama! I made her a scarf (i have only made scarfs and baby blankets lol). Im definitely a beginner so you've made this video easy to follow!❤ Following your projects from now on!
this is the biggest hat i’ve ever crocheted. i would totally suggest sizing it down! i don’t have a small head, but i had to fold it THREE times in order for it to look even remarkably ok. the tutorial was amazing tho
Thank you so much, Mrs. Melanie for the tutoreal I realy liked it a hole lot! I accidentely did it the fifteen inches instead of ten to twelve.Its a little bit bigger than it shud be but I love it so much.I made one for mama and papa they loved them.Its the first thing I have ever crocheted before and I love it soooo much!
Hi. I have been looking for a easy and quick way to crochet a hat and now I have found you. Thank you for this pattern. Can now make hats for my grand kids.
i’ve been walking around for the past 5 minutes just repeating “I just made myself a hat” and now i’m wearing it. in august. this is so exciting thank you ahaha
congrats hehe!
i made me a beanie last night, I was so excited, I was taking pictures, and had to even tag my neice (she is my crochet cheerleader), its an awesome feeling when you make something :)
Nikki my beanie to crocc
I’m so proud of you Hailey! This comment is adorable
How long did it take ;-;
Please don’t take this channel down. May Melanie be always remembered by the people she has so lovingly helped to do so many creative projects. ❤
Did she leave?
@@71jolynneShe passed away from cancer. She was young and was married with children. 😢
😢@@sugarfreefoodie
@@sugarfreefoodie Awe I love Melanie's videos. So easy to follow. Condolences to all her family and friends. Thank you for leaving the videos up. Her children will love seeing and hearing Mom in the future. Maybe they'll crochet along too.♥
Melanie I know you are o longer here but I wanted to thank your family for leaving up your tutorials. You have opened up a whole new side of creativity for me. I love watching all of your videos. And again thank you for your ongoing inspiration ❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
I literally just picked up crocheting today! Watched a few videos and picked this one to learn how to do a beanie…now I don’t want to watch any other creators videos other than hers 😢 when I saw the comments and realized that she is no longer with us, my heart broke! Reading everyone’s comments about how she taught them everything they know is so beautiful. I’m happy to see her legacy is still alive here for all to still enjoy ❤ RIP
Good for you!! I miss Mel so much, it's just doesn't seem real, but it's been almost a year. What a loss for us all and especially for her family. Keep crocheting, Lexi! I'm so glad Robert left her channel as a tribute to this beautiful soul. God bless. ~Cynthia
I’m making my very first hat using this video too 🥺
Wow. I had no idea. This video has been in my playlist since 2020 and I'm just getting to it. Glad she was able to leave a legacy to help others
i am an experienced crocheter but I love this hat. I am going to make as many as I can before this winter to give out to the homeless in my city. Bless you sweet leady for bringing so many wonderful patterns to us. I especially love this pattern because I do not need to count and it is an small enough project to bring along for trips and doctor appointments.
I have been considering doing this too. I live in LA and there are just wayyy too many homeless people. And there have been some really chilly nights and I feel so bad for them. Good on you for protecting the less fortunate
God bless you Patty!
I'm loving everything about this!
This is so kind, I hope you realize how much love you’ve shown those who have tough times ❤ created an account just to comment this! Hope your year has been amazing
This was the first pattern I've ever followed, along with the first thing I had ever made. Thank you for everything you've taught me. You'll be missed immensely.
Did something happen to her
@@nimmofish8299 yeah, she passed away :(
:(
I'm coming to this video as a first time viewer and I was just thinking how lovely this woman is and how wonderful her calming advice and voice sound. This is very sad, I'm looking at this started project much differently. She is missed and remembered and I'll be sure to think of her while making this piece.
That is devastating
I love the idea that we keep Melanie with us by watching these videos and continuing her crochet projects. I've just completed her wonderful hat and have gifted it and told her story. That's what keeps us alive ❤ I hope her family get comfort knowing just how much joy she spread around the world. I'm all the way over in Ireland and discovered her tutorials when I started crocheting a year ago. Such a gentle soul
I'm new to crochet and this hat is my first project, took me 5 days to complete. Thank you, Melanie, and may you continue to rest in peace.
I am new to crochet, this hat is the first thing I have made for myself and it turned out extremely well. Reading the comments, I realize that this creator has since passed. It is sad to hear, but also amazing that these tutorials are here and continue to help others.
Found this video and made a hat. After struggling mentally this made me achieve something to lift the cloud. Fly high angel, RIP thank you for the lesson x
She died? So sad..
Oh I just saw the video... so sad to hear this.. I have made this hat over and over. 😪
A trick I did with mine is to turn the hat inside out once I sewed it together. That way the seam didn’t show and also the top looked neater. I love my new hat! Thanks, Melanie.
Ill try this
how do i determine which is the right side?🤔
I did the same and it worked really well! Especially the top where you pull it together looks better if it's turned inside out afterwards ❤️
This was my first project, it came out so cute 🥹. Rest easy Melanie, we all love you and you’ll always be remembered. 🩷
Melanie, this was the FIRST hat I made and I learned so much from you. Your videos are going to be loved by new crafters for years to come and you will not be forgotten.
❤️Simply the sweetest best creative tutor.Will always love and remember you ,Melanie.Rest easy Thank you to your family for keeping this You Tube channel.It is testament to how much you are cherished .xx
I miss Melanie so much. Thanks to Robert for leaving her fabulous channel up for us all to keep her alive in our memories and in our projects!
😢she passed away?? I just found this channel and loved it instantly 😢
Yes, sadly, Melanie left us almost 2 years ago. She is so loved and missed by not only her family, but everyone who had the pleasure to find her on TH-cam
I am so sad to hear that Melanie passed away. What happened? Does anyone know how she passed away? She was such a fantastic teacher. Rest in peace beautiful soul.
She had an aggressive, rare form of cancer. Seems the wonderful people leave us and the nasty ones just nasty away forever. She was a dear soul. @@rightdecisionhere
Made this hat two months ago and all I get are compliments. Thank you Melanie for all your talent. You will be forever missed! 😘
This is my first ever crochet project and this hat is so easy to make. Love the tutorial. So I counted the chains and they come up to 75 chains if I have to make it 15 inches.
Mine was about 60 to make 15 inches...
Sheryl Remedios
It all depends on the yarn your using
Naomi Slays and your tension
@@PaulaJaey I have one doubt we have to make it 15 inches for adult and teens right?
@@nupur4849 Um, I had to make it a lot longer for it to fit my head. It took me three tries before finally getting the measurement right, and I don't even know how many inches because I didn't measure it ^>^"
This is the very first thing I ever crocheted and it is still one of my favourite tutorials for a quick and easy hat! Thank you so much Melanie, I will miss your tutorials and your beautiful smile. Your passing has left a big hole in my heart. Through you I learned a wonderful skill that has helped me stay sane through this Covid nightmare
Hello Everyone I know I’m late to the party just thought I’d save someone the google trip, if anyone needed it
15” = 38cm.
Thank you!
Thank you!!
But how long was it the other way because I’m giving as a gift and I don’t know how long to make it. Thank you so much.
Robina's tips
That would depend on how round your head is. If you have a similar head size just measure yours. Example my head is 21” or 54cm. And my Boyfriends head is 23” or 59 cm. I added a few cm because I like mine a touch loose
Just made a similar hat and my head is 22 and my husband is 23. I had to make it 201/2 and with stretch it fit.
Please don’t ever take this site down. I know our sweet girl is gone but her videos should live on forever
Your videos were always educational, clear, but most of all friendly. I have spent many a happy hour with you. Thank you. You will be missed. Rest easy Melanie xxx
I have been crocheting for about 5 years now. I feel like I’m fairly advanced, but I’ve never made a hat that I’ve liked before. This tutorial was very well done and easy to follow. I love the stitch pattern. Thank you, I appreciate your video. I love the way my hat turned out. I’m starting another one right now!!
I think it is really a cute saying when before you pause the video you say "I'll meet you at the corner"
I’m not new to crochet but feel like I am as I haven’t picked up a crochet needle for about 18 years or so. I wanted to learn to make a hat different from what my grandmother taught me and this video caught my attention. It was very easy to do and super helpful. I just read in the comments that she is no longer with us and this is very sad. Grateful to see her videos are still available for us all. ❤
Thank you for making such an accessible and easy-to-follow tutorial! So many "beginner" videos are hard to follow because they don't really explain things and move really fast, but you demonstrate and explain clearly. Thank you! Can't wait to try it! 😊
I miss this beautiful lady. So talented. Huge thanks to her family for leaving her videos available to us!💔🙏🏻💔🙏🏻❤
This is my first ever pattern I'm using for my first ever crochet project. Even though I've just found your channel, you've already brought positivity into my life with your encouragement and kindness. RIP Melanie, thank you for all you've done. You will be missed xx
This is the first video I ever saved to my crochet playlist and the first project I ever attempted. Melanie is so easy to follow and understand. I’ve made this hat a few times. I just decided today that I will come back here traditionally every year to make my sons winter hat as he grows. Like others, im also happy her legacy will live on through her content.
Hi Everyone! As promised, the matching hat for the mitten tutorial! And this hat is great for any level, including absolute beginners - it's a technique I have never taught before and super simple ;) Enjoy!
Melanie Ham I love all your vids...thank you Melanie!!🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
How many skeins and hook did you use? I love this hat I want to make one for my mom
@sonia it’s a 10mm
@@nia641 that's what I'd like to know
whats the hook size?
You were the reason I gained confidence in crocheting. You were the first video I could follow to make an arm knit blanket so many years ago. You brought so much to the world. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. Wishing your family the best as you rest in peace.
This is one of the best tutorials I have seen for crocheting. I have always had a problem with the end of the rows, but you showed exactly where that is. Thank you so much. Will try the hat.
I come back to this tutorial all the time . Instructions are so easy and end product looks GREAT!!!!!
I am so sorry to hear about Melanie Ham! Please do not take her channel down! Praying for the family.
Love you, Melanie, rest peacefully darling, we miss you! ❤️
Your videos taught me so much and continue to do so... now I'm teaching my best friend and various neighbours to crochet too and I always use your videos for reference...... such a special lady, and forever missed.
She died??
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You are absolutely amazing at teaching beginners! I am now FINALLY able to make hats! I just finished one for my nieces birthday on Sunday, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing this with us 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Hands down the BEST crochet tutorial for a septuagenarian beginner! Very clear, precise, encouraging, friendly and I have a nice hat! Thank you❤
I made this for my partner for his birthday and I've never been more excited to give someone a gift! Mine came out awesome!
Wow. I've been learning to crochet. Just managed after 4 yrs to make a granny square. Your tutorials are easy to follow. How much quicker and lovely design. I usually knit hats. But not any more. Thankyou so much for your tutorial.
Girl! You have made my life with your instructions. I just made the perfect hat thank you.
I just heard of this sweet soul two hours ago looking to make an easy hat. I haven’t crocheted since high school. I consider it an honor I’m able to learn from her at this moment. God bless your memory.
i just made my first hat!! i have never crocheted a day in my life but just finished my beanie. super easy tutorial to follow, thank you so much!
I have been looking for something to keep my hands busy and I know the basics of crochet but can get pretty self conscious, ESPESICALLY with corners. This video is so clear , straight to the point and easy for me to understand I am looking forward to making these for family and friends! Happy I found this.
Its seconds after me finishing my hat I'm so happy it this is my first crochet project and it looks amazing!! It took me like three days to make that's including getting more wool, but i am so pleased. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
Hello i needed help so i’m a beginner and I don’t know what should be my breadth also the length was 15 inches...
I'm so sad. I only just found you. I will be looking through all your videos- you will live on through them. Prayers for your family.
I just finished!!! Thank you so much!!! It took me around 20 hours and it's a little too big without the folded over part, so I guess I'll wear it folded over. Thank you!!!!
You are a wonderful teacher! I’ve been crocheting a blanket and needed a break so I decided to learn how to crochet a beanie. Yours was the first video I clicked on and I love how clear each instruction was! Thank you!!
Melanie, thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. Apart from a couple of dodgy granny squares, this was my first crochet project. It took me a while, but I have just finally finished it, and I'm so happy with it! It's a gift for my daughter in law for Christmas, I so hope she likes it! Now to try and see if I can make your mittens project too! :)
you are so easy to listen to thank you. it is really nice to hear you say little things like dont stress, it doesnt have to be perfect!!!!! I have OCD and it is my nature, but i struggle with yarn. I have have had 3 surgeries on my hands and do not have the dexterity i use to. you were so easy to just sit and listen to then follow. Thank You....
This is a great hat to make for all the people doing chemotherapy and have been going through loosing their hair! Bless You for this easy tutorial!❤
I want to thank her for her training and send my sympathy to her family.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I started crocheting about three weeks ago ,,, you really helped ,,, ive done a few infinity scarves n a baby blanket ,,, tks love jilly
I am a beginner crocheter and this beautiful hat is the first thing I’ve ever made. Your instructions are easy to follow and I’m in love with the hat I made following your tutorial! Thank you! ❤️
Hi Melanie, thanks so much for the super-clear tutorial. I've been working up the courage to try crochet - I can sew and I'm a novice knitter but the whole one-hook-and-a-ball-of-yarn thing looks a little scary - but this looks so beginner-friendly that I'm finally going to give it a try! Xx
This is one of the videos I saw and learn how to start to crochet and did my first mittens . Loved all this videos wow Melanie visiting this place and see how water is so so important , clean water. You did so much . Lovely memories of Our sweet Melanie
Thank you for an absolutely easy pattern and FREE PDF print-out My grand daughter and I are busy together BIG HUG
I was looking to make a hat and was trying all different ones, I can't crochet, they were all so difficult and then I stumbled on your video... super simple and easy to understand. All my frustrations turned into excitement to finally be able to crochet... thank you so much🤗
Grandma asked if I could make her a hat, I'll make her that hat
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Lucky Grandma. Hugs to you my dear, and Grandma. Sherie Rodrigues from Australia 😚
@dfjk28 I forgot about this comment, buuuut, update: I made it, she loved it!
This is probably the easiest pattern I’ve seen on how to make a hat! Thank you for walking us through, step by step.
Thank you! This is the first project I ever actually finished
I followed Melanie from the get go. She was such a lovely, adorable young lady. I watched a video of her life last year and cried the whole way through. So very sad 😞. She left 2 young children and a beautiful husband. Melanie was just so talented and she made the most wonderful, easy to follow videos. I miss her very much. However, I am still making her crochet ‘stuff’ which I adore. Much love to get hubby and kidlets from Australia 🇦🇺 💋💋💋
So glad to see you are back and feeling well, Melanie! You look great! 😃 Once again, great teaching. If you ever did craft classes they would be a hit!
Thank you, your tutorials are easy to follow and great results in making these hats as gifts. Like that there is not a lot of talking except for instructions. Great job.
I just finished making a hat for the winter during quarantine and I love it sooo much! Thankyou!☺
How long did it take?
@@fidellaelyssia8231 About 5 hours!
Made this hat for my mother, and now I’m making this hat for my dad and 4 of my co workers ❤️😊 beautiful pattern
Thank you for sharing these two videos (hat & mittens)! You are so genuine. Prayers & blessings for continued great health!
its like she knows what im thinking in my head when i see her do the endings, and she’s talking back, it’s like blues clues for adults crocheting i love it
I can’t believe I was able to actually do this and it turned out nice! Thank you Melanie!
Best video yet for beginners! I'd never crocheted before but I wanted to learn something new and use it for stress management. Doing this helped me to relax, lower my blood pressure and may have saved me from having a stoke! This video presents the information in a step by step manner, easy to understand and doesn't assume I knew ANYTHING about crocheting before this. (Because I didn't) I'm looking forward to learning more complicated stitches and making all kinds of useful things. Thanks again!
Just finished making my first beanie , and just wanted to say thank you for this awesome tutorial!!! ❤️❤️
U r a gem ! I am a beginner. U explain and make it easy to understand I am just smiling that I am crocheting. Love it !
Great tutorial love the way yours came out! Tip: 15 IN wasn’t big enough for me so i would suggests when your doing your first row of chains/base chains put it around your head to see if both side touch and make sure that its not too tight around you head either.😁👍🏽
The 15 inch chain at the start is for the height of the hat. You need to do enough rows to fit around your head. For example my head is 22 inches so I start with the 15 inch chain and then do enough rows until I get to a rectangle of 15 by 22 inch.
YOU ARE SO GIFTED WITH TEACHING! Thank you so much! I'm so excited to have a hat that is 100% original no one else in earth has this one! Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!
OMG this was such a good tutorial. I had just started crocheting 🧶 and this tutorial was so clear and easy.🤩😝
I added a fleece liner to mine, it's much warmer for the -30 we get in the winter, this is my favourite hat so far. I've used various yarn weights and hook sizes. My last few, I've used a 6 mm hook and 4.5 ounce yarn. 44 chains, it's perfect.
Glad to read this! I just started today. Mine ended up 45 chains w/ 6.5mm hook. Did u notice a difference between inside/outside texture?
Love the hat and mittens, you have a great teaching style and easy to follow for the beginner and experienced. Love all your tutorials.
This tutorial is one of the best I have ever watched. Love my new hat!!! Thank you!!
I love this video and this pattern! This was my first completed crochet project, thank you for your explanation and guidance :) very easy to follow and I am so proud of my finished product ❤️
How long did it take you to finish? I want to make three as Christmas gifts but I worry about having enough time.
I am a super beginner and I made this! It came out really cute. I wasn't sure about how to do the the slip stitch closing but I made it work. Can't wait to make another!
I love how my hat turned out using this pattern, but I had trouble attaching a Pom Pom...I bought a faux fur one and it had an elastic strap on it. How would you go about attaching one like this?
I was just looking for a crochet hat tutorial, but when I went to Melanie's page to seek more, I found out she passed away from cancer. This made me cry. RIP, beautiful soul.
Awesome hat Melanie! Simple but elegant. Can’t wait to make this one. It looks great on you.
Thanks! 💕🧶🦋🌼
It's taken a lot longer than it probably should have and it certainly isn't perfect but I am so dam proud of myself for making a hat! A hat I can actually wear! Thank you so much for such a simple to follow, patient, kind tutorial
I used your method to make myself a candy corn hat for fall!! It’s adorable thanks for posting this
What a great idea!
I saw a post about this beautiful lady's passing and wanted to find out who she was. I came upon this video. What a wonderful instructor! I am going to make this hat even though I know very little about crochet. I'm sorry I haven't followed her before now. May she rest in peace.
Thank you for the free pdf. Gonna go get yarn now...can't wait!! My first project in years and years!!
I am so excited that I was able to make a wonderful hat and hide all my mistakes with this amazing design! Thank you so much!
Melanie, would you be able to help me with a tutorial for baby slippers please. I am going to be a granny any time soon and would love to make these. Best wishes from Northern Ireland. xxx
I don't know what it is but your tutorials are always so easy for me to understand. I struggle with others! Your quilt and sewing videos have been a huge help the past few weeks that I may try your crochet videos as well! I've had a few failed attempts in my past but I'm feeling confident this time around with your help!
I’m trying to find my first project I’m really excited I’m going to micheals to get some yarn 100 percent acrilic some chunky some thinner and a hook I can’t wait I might make this my first one eventually to get to sweaters and bees and frogs 😁
Edit: I made a fish instead to get the hang of it lol but now I’m back to this making a hat!
I made one. Thank you for the video,it is truly amazing to see what you can do with your hands. I'm going to make for my whole family.
Hi Melanie, I made it. The thing is though my ribs are going around in circles instead of being vertical like yours. Maybe I held it the wrong way so I am about to make another. Thank you for helping me get started. That was my very first hat in crochet.
mine too! :/
Sounds like you may have closed it the wrong direction. The 15” foundation chain should be the length of the hat not around your head. Does that make sense?
*after watching through this video without following along*
this seems super easy and manageable! i'm actually gonna crochet something!
*forty seconds into the video trying to follow along*
WHAT IS A SLIPKNOT
edit: two days later and i'm making good progress! been using mutliple video tutorials to get more in depth explanations. i had some trouble with how i'd go about the crochet, since i'm left handed and i dont want to restrict myself to left handed tutorials. having said that, i figured out an alright way to get things done, even if it's not as extraordinarily efficient as the taught way to crochet. thank you for this tutorial, i'm excited to hopefully finish this!
edit 2: a week later, i just finished it :) girl, fifteen inches was way too long, i dont know how you got the result you did with that. despite the length, i think the hat's gonna look alright. it's in the washer right now hopefully stretching out a bit so it looks better, and if it looks good enough, i'm gonna give it to my grandma :) she's basically on her deathbed and i know she'll love if i give her a gift. thank you for reading my journey :)
edit 3: two months (more?) later. yes, i gave the first hat to my grandma, she liked it. she didn't really understand that it was a slouchy hat, so she put it on her head and it looked like a cone, but her reaction was so amazing, i miss her. we live in different states, i'd like to see her again sometime soon. i made another hat and it looks really good, both my mom and my sister wanted it. it's white, with a streak of purple. the purple is honestly just because i ran out of yarn, but it looks cool. i'm making a third hat now, and i've taught myself to crochet properly so i can do it faster. i'm left handed, and i really wanted to learn to crochet right-handed for the sake of tutorials' simplicity, but i surrendered and i can crochet left handed. its not even a big deal, i actually understand tutorials way more than i did before.
Thank you for making this! Going to try to make this hat for my mama! I made her a scarf (i have only made scarfs and baby blankets lol). Im definitely a beginner so you've made this video easy to follow!❤ Following your projects from now on!
this is the biggest hat i’ve ever crocheted. i would totally suggest sizing it down! i don’t have a small head, but i had to fold it THREE times in order for it to look even remarkably ok. the tutorial was amazing tho
Best tutorial.. just finished it today.. and im loving it😍
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creative art!! You will be missed!🙏❤🙏
Thank you so much, Mrs. Melanie for the tutoreal I realy liked it a hole lot! I accidentely did it the fifteen inches instead of ten to twelve.Its a little bit bigger than it shud be but I love it so much.I made one for mama and papa they loved them.Its the first thing I have ever crocheted before and I love it soooo much!
Hi. I have been looking for a easy and quick way to crochet a hat and now I have found you. Thank you for this pattern. Can now make hats for my grand kids.
I messed mine up and that's on me but I love the hat I made either way! this was the best hat tutorial I've watched. thank you!
Thank you so much for you're videos. You are a gift from God. I couldn't chrochet at all. I learned what I know from you're videos. Thank you so much❤