The Easy Magic Slouch

Introduction: I have named this free crochet hat pattern, The Easy Magic Slouch as it's decorative and textured look is so easy to achieve. The decorative bumps are made by placing a trpl crochet in between 2 sc's, the larger st placed between the 2 smaller st's force the larger st to poke out, so much easier and quicker than making a bobble st or a popcorn st and less yarn too! now that's magic. The texture of the st's in the body of the hat is achieved by placing a hdc and dc next to each other and repeated for the round, the texture of the hat edge is a row of sc's followed by a row of bpsc which completes the easy magic slouch, I hope you have as much fun making this hat pattern as I did whilst writing it. Find me on Face Book.

To fit: Adult
Yarn: 8 ply approx 150 gm’s US DK/Medium
Hook size: 4 mm US G/6
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner +
Tension: medium
Time: approx 3 hours
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc= half double crochet
Dc =double crochet
Trpl = triple crochet
Bpsc = back post single crochet, there is a video tutorial on how to do the bpsc on the video's page of this blog.

Please note! the beginning 2 chain is not counted as a stitch
Starting at the top of the crown
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, join this way on each round (12 dc)
Increase in every stitch
Row 2, ch 1 work (1 hdc,1 dc) in each dc to end, join (24 st's)
Increase in every 2nd stitch
Row 3, ch 2 work 1 dc in 1st st, work (1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in next st, work (1 hdc,1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join (36 st's)
Increase in every 3rd stitch
Row 4, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 dc in next st, work (1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in each of next 2 st's, work (1 hdc, 1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join (48 st's)
Increase in every 4th stitch
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in each of next 3 st's, (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join (60 st's)
Increase in every 5th stitch
Row 6, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in each of next 4 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join, (72 st's)
Increase in every 6th stitch
Row 7, ch 2, work 1 dc in 1st st, work 1 dc in each of the next 4 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st, *work 1 dc in each of next 5 st's, work (1hdc, 1 dc) in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join, (84 st's)
***Color change
Row 8, ch 1, work 1 sc in 1 st, work 1 trpl in next st, (push the trpl's forward so they poke outward), *work 1 sc in next st, work 1 trpl in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join (84 st's)
***Color change
Row 9, ch 2 work 1 dc in 1st, work 1 hdc in next st, *work 1 dc in next st, work 1 hdc in next st* repeat from *to* to end, join
Row 10 and 11, repeat row 9
***Color change
Row 12, repeat row 8
***Color Change
Row 13, 14 and 15 repeat rows, 9
***Color change
Row 16, repeat row 8
***Color change
Row 17, 18 and 19 repeat row, 9
***Color change
Row 20, repeat row 8
Row 21, 22 and 23 repeat row, 9
***Color Change
Row 24, repeat row 8
Row 25 and 26, repeat row 9
Begin the hat edge
Row 27, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not join
Row 28, to make the 1 st bpsc, come in from behind the ch 1, insert hook into the space between the ch 1 and the 1st sc and make the bpsc around the 1st sc, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, make join into the top of the 1st bpsc
***Color change
Row 29, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not join
Row 30, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, join
***Color change
Row 31, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not join
Row 32, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, join
***Color change
Row 33, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not join
Row 34, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, join
***Color change
Row 35, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not join
Row 36, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, join
***Color change
Row 37, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not join
Row 38, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, join
***Color change
Row 39, ch 1 work 1 sc in each st to end, do not join
Row 40, work 1 bpsc in each st to end, join, finish off and sew in ends

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

2014.

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Botanic Ridge-Adult Hat-Free Crochet Pattern

 Botanic Ridge-Adult Hat-Free Crochet Pattern

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 2^nd 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 2^nd 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

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

2014.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern

I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use

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The Dragon Scale-Infinity Cowl-Free Crochet Pattern

 How will You Wear Your Dragon Scale Infinity Cowl?

You can find the free crochet pattern for the matching hat here

Introduction: Whilst I was making this design and up to a second repeat of crocheting the pattern, I took some time to observe it closely and was not exactly pleased with the way it was looking. I turned it sideways and upside down and concluded that the pattern I was trying to make was not working out, it was quite by chance that I turned the work inside out and discovered a whole new look, the wrong side looked great. So it was straight back to the pattern instructions to make it work.

What is also great about this pattern are the instructions, they are so minimal. This design also reminds me of the crocodile stitch, but without the awkwardness of that particular stitch. Enjoy this free crochet pattern!

The infinity cowl begins with a chain, then that chain is joined and you work the cowl in the round, just like you do with a hat

To fit: Adult
Hook size, 4mm US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 150 to 200 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner +

Tension: medium

Time: 4 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc =double crochet

Fpdc=front post double crochet

Special stitch: Shell st, (1 dc, 1 ch) x 6 times and 1 more dc in the same stitch

Chain 224, join last chain to first chain to form a ring (this will give you a wrap of twice around, if you want a longer wrap increase with multiples of 8 ch)

Row 1, ch 1, work 1 sc in 1^st st, skip 3 st’s, work a shell in next st, skip 3 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, skip 3 st’s, work a shell in next st, skip 3 st’s* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning sc of this round (28 shells)

 Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc (= 1 fpdc), ch 2, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc (= 1 fpdc), *work 1 dc in the sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc*, * repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning dc

Row 3, ch 4, work (1dc, ch 1) 2 times in same space as ch 4 and work 1 dc in same space, work 1 sc in next sc, *skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc, work 1 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, work (1 dc, 1 ch) x 3 times, in the same space as the beginning ch 4, to join, sl st into the 3^rd ch space

Row 4, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as ch 1, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2, *work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning sc

Row 5, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as ch 1, skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc, *work 1 sc in the next sc, skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc* repeat from *to* end, to join, sl st into beginning sc of this round

Row 6, repeat row 2

Row 7, repeat row 3

Row 8, repeat row 4

Row 9, repeat row 5

Row 10, repeat row 2

Row 11, repeat row 3

Row 12, repeat row 4

Row 13, repeat row 5

Row 14, repeat row 2

Making the edge, turn your work

Row 1, ch 1, *work 1 hdc in each of next 2 fpdc, work 1 hdc in ch space, work 1 hdc in next sc, work 1 hdc in ch space, work 1 hdc in each of next 2 fpdc, work 1 hdc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join sl st into beginning hdc

Row 2, ch 1, work 1 sc in each st to end, to join sl st into beginning sc, finish off this side and sew in loose ends

Making the other edge,

Row 1, attach yarn to other edge of work, ch 2, work 1 hdc in each ch loop of the beginning chain row, to join sl st into beginning hdc, (I found it easier to go over the chain in most places) you should end up with 224 st’s, but a close enough stitch count, is good enough

Row 2, ch 1, work 1 sc in each st to end, to join sl st into beginning sc, finish off this side and sew in loose ends

 Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern

I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use

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The Dragon Scale – Adult Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

 The Dragon Scale

Introduction: Whilst I was making this design and up to a second repeat of crocheting the pattern, I took some time to observe it closely and was not exactly pleased with the way it was looking. I turned it sideways and upside down and concluded that the pattern I was trying to make was not working out, it was quite by chance that I turned the hat inside out and discovered a whole new look, the wrong side looked great! So it was straight back to the pattern instructions to make it work. What is also great about this pattern are the instructions, they are so minimal. This design also reminds me of the crocodile stitch, but without the awkwardness of that particular stitch. Enjoy!

This is also available in newborn to 3 months, click here for the free pattern

 You can find the free pattern for the matching infinity cowl here

Hook size: 3.5mm, 4.0mm, 4.5 mm to 5.0mm, US G/6

Please note, by using a smaller or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie

To fit: Adult

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

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc =double crochet

Fpdc=front post double crochet

Special stitch: Shell st, (1 dc, 1 ch) x 6 times and 1 more dc in the same stitch

I’m using a 3.5 mm hook, my head circumference measures approx, 17 inches around after row 6. I will increase for 1 more round (row 7), to achieve my adult size hat, between, 18.5 and 21.5 inches circumference. In saying this, my stitch pattern is an 8 stitch repeat, I have either 4 st’s too many or 4 too less with the 84 dc count. I will work 1 more round and add 4 extra st’s spaced randomly apart.

Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.

BEGIN: Making the crown

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 1^st 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, sl st to join (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, sl st to join (36 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)

Row 4, ch 1, 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, sl st to join (48 dc)
(Increase in every 4^th st)

Row 5, ch 1, 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, sl st to join (60 dc)

(Increase in every 5^th st)

Row 6, ch 1, 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, sl st to join (72 dc)

You have the option to increase to 84 st’s (increase in every 6^th st) to 96 st’s, (increase in every 7^th st), for a lovely beret/slouch, but these extra st’s will need to be decreased, the best place to do this is within the very first round of the hat edging

For a 3.5mm hook or beret/slouch only! (Increase in every 6^th st)

Row 7, ch 1, 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, sl st to join (84 dc)

Now turn your work, we will be working with the inside /wrong side of the hat facing us

Row 1, ch 1, work 1 sc in 1^st st, skip 3 st’s, work a shell in next st, skip 3 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, skip 3 st’s, work a shell in next st, skip 3 st’s* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning sc of this round  
Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc, *work 1 dc in the sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc*, * repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning dc

Row 3, ch 4, work (1dc, ch 1) 2 times in same space as ch 4 and work 1 dc in same space, work 1 sc in next sc, *skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc, work 1 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, work (1 dc, 1 ch) x 3 times, in the same space as the beginning ch 4, to join, sl st into the 3^rd ch space

Row 4, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as ch 1, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2, *work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning sc

Row 5, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as ch 1, skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc, *work 1 sc in the next sc, skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc* repeat from *to* end, to join, sl st into beginning sc of this round

Row 11, repeat row 2

Row 12, repeat row 3

Row 13, repeat row 4

Row 14, repeat row 5

Repeat pattern sequence for length desired

For a regular size hat repeat rows 11 to 14, two more times, then row 2 once more

For a slouch repeat for length required ending on a row 2.

Turn work right way out

Row 1, ch 1, *work 1 hdc in each of next 2 fpdc, work 1 hdc in ch space, work 1 hdc in next sc, work 1 hdc in ch space, work 1 hdc in each of next 2 fpdc, work 1 hdc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join sl st into beginning hdc (56 hdc)

Hat edge option 1

Row 2, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each hdc to end, to join, sl st into beginning hdc, finish, break off yarn and sew in ends or work for length desired

Hat edge option 2 ribbed look

Row 2, ch 1, work 1 dc in 1^st st, work 1 fpdc in next st, *work 1 dc in net st, work 1 fpdc in next st* repeat from *to* to end, to join sl st into the beginning dc, finish, break off yarn and sew in ends or work for length desired

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

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I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use

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