Introduction: If you want a quick and easy free crochet hat pattern that
has the wow factor, this is for you! The pattern stitch is made over 2 rows
only and repeated for length desired, with or without the ribbed edging this
hat looks stunning. There are 2 adult sizes included in the instructions; there
will also be a beret style of this pattern coming very soon.
To fit: Adult, 2 sizes, small to medium, medium to
large
Measurements approx: 17
inches in circumference/ approx 19.5 inches in circumference
Please note, by using a smaller
or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie
Hook size: 4mm, US
G/6 (see introduction)
Yarn: 8 ply approx 100 gm’s US
DK/Medium.
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner +
Tension: medium
Time: approx 2 hours
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc =double crochet
Bpdc = back post double crochet
Fpdc=front post
double crochet
Cluster = A
2 dc cluster st. Yo hook, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo and pull
through 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), yo hook, insert hook into same
st and pull up a loop (4 loops left on hook), yo hook and pull through 2 loops
on hook (3 loops left on hook), yo hook and pull through all loops on hook. A 2
dc cluster made.
Special stitch: Triple clusters = work (2 dc cluster,
ch 3, 2 dc cluster, ch 3, 2 dc cluster) all in the same stitch
Please note!
The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.
BEGIN:
Chain 4, sl st to first ch
to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring,
to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)
(Increase in every st)
Row 2, ch 2,
work 2 dc into each dc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (24
dc)
(Increase in every 2nd st)
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place
as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work
1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to
join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (36 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)
Row 4, ch 2,
work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into the next dc, work 2 dc into the
next dc, *work 1 dc into each of the
next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join,
sl st into the 1st dc of this round (48 dc)
(Increase in every 4th st)
Row 5, ch 2,
work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2
dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc into
each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to
end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (60 dc)
(Increase in every 5th st)
Row 6, ch 2,
work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2
dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc into
each of the next 4 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to
end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (72 dc) small to medium
size stop increases here and go on to the pattern
(Increase in every 6th st)
Row 7, ch 2,
work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 4 dc, work 2
dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc into
each of the next 5 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to
end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (84 dc) medium to large
size, stop increases here and go on to the pattern
Begin Pattern: See special stitch instructions for the
triple clusters
Row 1, ch 2,
work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 1 fpdc around the
next dc, skip 3 st’s, work the triple clusters in next st, skip 3 st’s, work 1
fpdc around the next dc, *work 1 dc into
each of the next 3 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, skip 3 st’s, work the
triple clusters in next st, skip 3 st’s, work 1 fpdc around the next dc*, repeat from *to* to last dc of the round, work
1 dc in the last dc, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round
Row 2, ch 2,
work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 1 fpdc around the
next dc, ch 3, work 1 sc in the top of the 2nd cluster, ch 3, work 1
fpdc around the next dc, *work 1 dc into
each of the next 3 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, ch 3, work 1 sc in the
top of the 2nd cluster, ch 3, work 1 fpdc around the next dc*, repeat
from *to* to last dc of the round, work 1 dc in the last dc, to join, sl st
into the 1st dc of this round
Row 3, ch 2,
work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 1 fpdc around the
next dc, work the triple clusters in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the next
dc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 3
dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work the triple clusters in the next sc,
work 1 fpdc around the next dc*, repeat from *to* to last dc of the round,
work 1 dc in the last dc, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round
Row 4, repeat row 2
Row 5, repeat row 3
Row 6, repeat row 2
Row 7, repeat row 3
Row 8, repeat row 2
Row 9, repeat row 3
Row 10, repeat row 2
Row 11, repeat row 3
Row 12, repeat
row 2, my hat is now approx 7 inches in length, you can continue with pattern
for length desired, you have the option to add a ribbed hat edge or finish off
on a pattern row of your choice
Ribbed Edging:
Row 1, ch 2,
work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 1 fpdc around the
next dc, work 3 dc in the ch 3 space, work 1 dc in the sc, work 3 dc in the ch
3 space, work 1 fpdc around the next fpdc, *work
1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 3 dc in
the ch 3 space, work 1 dc in the sc, work 3 dc in the ch 3 space, work 1 fpdc
around the next fpdc* repeat from *to* to last dc of the round, work 1 dc
in the last dc, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (small size, 72
dc large size, 84 dc)
Row 2, ch 2,
work 1 bpdc in same place as join, work 1 fpdc around each of the next 2 st’s, *work 1 bpdc around each of the next 2 st’s,
work 1 fpdc around each of the next 2 st’s*, repeat from *to* to last dc of
the round, work 1 bpdc around the last st, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of
this round
Row 3, repeat
row 2
Row 4,
repeat row 2, finish off or continue for length desired
Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood
2014.
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