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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Baby Kisses-Crochet Baby Hat-Free Pattern

Introduction: This is a sweet little pattern for a boy or girl, and depending on which way you look at it, you can see an X shape or a Diamond shape, I can see the X shape and have therefore called the hat pattern, baby kisses xxx. The shape is formed by skipping a stitch, making 2 st's then coming back to work in the skipped st, the other half of the stitch is made similar, but you skip 2 st's, make a st, then come in from behind the st just made and make the 2 skipped st's, that way the elongated stitch stands out as a 3d effect and makes the X or the diamond.

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner +

Tension: medium

Time: approx 1.5 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st = slip stitch

Ch = chain
Hdc = half double crochet

Dc  double crochet

Fpdc = front post dc

Bpdc = back post dc

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 10 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 in same space as join, work 2 dc in each st to end of the round, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (20 dc)
(Increase in every 2nd st)
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (30 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)
Row 4, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (40 dc)
(Increase in every 4th st)
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (50 dc) approx 13.5 inch circumference, new born size, stop increases and go onto row 7
(Increase in every 5th st)
Row 6, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in next 3 dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (60 dc) 3 to 6 month size, stop increases and go onto next row
Row 7, ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (new born,50 dc/60 dc 3 to 6 months)
Pattern Rows: Row 1 and Row 2 form pattern, they are the reverse of each other, this will form an X shape or diamond shape pattern, depends on the way you look at it.
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the skipped dc, skip 2 dc, work 1 dc in next dc, (now coming in from behind the dc just made and working into the skipped st's), work 1 dc into the 1st skipped dc, work 1 dc into the 2nd skipped dc, *work 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the skipped dc, skip 2 dc, work 1 dc in next dc, (now coming in from behind the dc just made and working into the skipped st's), work 1 dc into the 1st skipped dc, work 1 dc into the 2nd skipped dc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (50 dc/60 dc)
Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 2 dc, work 1 dc in next dc, (now coming in from behind the dc just made and working into the skipped st's), work 1 dc into the 1st skipped dc, work 1 dc into the 2nd skipped dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the skipped dc, *work 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, skip 2 dc, work 1 dc in next dc, (now coming in from behind the dc just made and working into the skipped st's), work 1 dc into the 1st skipped dc, work 1 dc into the 2nd skipped dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the skipped dc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (50 dc/60 dc)
You can end the pattern on row 1 or row 2
For newborn size, repeat pattern rows until hat measures approx 4.5 inches (approx 5 rows of pattern)
For 3 to 6 month size, repeat pattern rows until hat measures approx 5.5 inches (approx 6 rows of pattern)
Hat Edge: Both Sizes
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (50 dc/60 dc)
Row 2, ch 2, *work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work a bpdc around the next dc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc of this round (50 dc/60 dc)
For newborn size, Row 3, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around, finish off and sew in ends
Row 3, repeat row 2
Row 4, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around, finish off and sew in ends 

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

2014.

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Easy Textured Hat Pattern-For baby

To fit 3 months. For newborn size use a 3.5 mm hook and make your hat length approx 4.5 inches prior to hat edge

Introduction: This little hat was designed with the male child in mind, nothing too fancy, just a little texture and a very simple technique makes this the perfect recipe, for a quick and attractive hat for the little man in your life. A sc, ch, sc, is all that it takes! Once you are comfortable with the way the hat is made, it may be time for you to experiment with adding more colors, a fine way to use up left over yarn or co-ordinate colors to match a favorite outfit you have.

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 
Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner
Tension: medium
Time: approx 1.5 hours
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Sc = single crochet
Begin:
Ch 4 and sl st into 1st ch to form a circle, or make a magic ring
Rnd 1: ch 1, work 8 sc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (8 sc)
Rnd 2: ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (16 sc)
Rnd 3: ch 1, work 1 sc in first sc, work 2 sc in next sc, *work 1 sc in next sc, work 2 sc in next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (24 sc)
Rnd 4: ch 1, *work 1 sc into each of the next 2 sc, work 2 sc in next sc* repeat from *to* to end,
to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (32 sc)
Row 5: ch 1, *work 1 sc into each of the next 3 sc, work 2 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (40 sc)
Row 6: ch 1, *work 1 sc into each of the next 4 sc, work 2 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (48 sc)
Rnd 7: ch 1, *work 1 sc into each of the next 5 sc, work 2 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (56 sc) 13.5 inches head circumference
Rnd 8: ch 1, work 1 sc in each sc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (56 sc)
Rnd 9: ch 1, work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in 1st sc, skip the next sc, *work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the next sc, skip the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the ch 1 space between the first 2 sc (56 sc)
Rnd 10: ch 1, work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the next sc, *skip 1 sc work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the ch 1 space between the first 2 sc (56 sc)
Continue with rnd 10 until work measures approx 5.5 inches in length, you must make a join into the very 1st sc of the round on your last row of the simple textured pattern

Hat Edge: work a little loosely, or your hat edge will be too tight
Rnd 1, ch 1, work 1 sc into the very 1st sc, work 1 sc in each sc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st sc of this round (56 sc)
Repeat rnd 1, 3 to 4 more times (or continue for length desired), do not break off yarn if you are making the decorative band

Optional:
Making the decorative band:
Row 1: ch 5, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 ch, turn
Row 2: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, turn
Repeat row 2: 22 more times, (24 rows total), leave a tail for sewing the tag to the hat edge, begin sewing the 1st row of the tag, then straighten up your work and sew the last row to the hat edge, if you have enough yarn sew your tag in place, add a button on each end of the tag for decoration

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

Please link back to this pattern if you use it