12 Crochet Pencil Patterns – A Roundup

Since there are 5 Mondays in September (and I’m still not quite ready to release my next pattern), I wanted to do another fun pattern round up. This week, I think just about every kid in the US has gone back to school. My inner nerd immediately thinks of the smell of a newly sharpened pencil. I’ve looked on Ravelry (a crocheter’s paradise!) and found some great free and paid patterns for all things pencil-y! Enjoy! 

All patterns found on Ravelry.com and can either be purchased or downloaded directly from Ravelry or links are given for blogs and other websites where the patterns can be found. 

1. Pencil Case by Belle Tracy on Ravelry. A cute little pencil shaped pencil case to hold all of your freshly sharpened pencils!

2. Pencil Afghan by Jean R. Leffler on Ravelry. An afghan made up of strips that looked like pencils all neatly lined up just like kids at the end of recess!

3. Back to School Coaster by Amber Jones of Yarn Pixie. A cute little pencil shaped coaster that would make a great gift for a teacher to set a coffee cup on!

4. Pencil Dishcloth by Lily / Sugar’n Cream on Ravelry. A fun pencil-shaped dishcloth to wash all of those dirty containers from school lunches!

5. Crochet Pattern – PENCIL – Pencil Case / Purse by Sky Magenta on Ravelry. Use this pencil-shaped case as a purse or to store all of your pens and pencils (or crochet hooks, scissors, and needles)!

6. Pencil Mug Rug by Kathleen Stuart on Ravelry. A great little coaster for that favorite teacher to hold their favorite drink without messing up all of those papers that need grading!

7. Pencil and Finger Lip Balm Cozie Crochet Pattern by Cathy Scott on Ravelry. Store your favorite lip balm in this cute little pencil-shaped cozie!

8. Pencil Necklace Purse by Aundie Molina on Ravelry. You can store your essentials in this adorable pencil-shaped necklace/purse!

9. Pencil Scarf by April Hudson on Ravelry. Keep yourself warm on that long walk to school with this pencil-shaped scarf!

10. Colored Pencils by CrochetNPlayDesigns on Ravelry. Make yourself (or your favorite student or teacher) a whole set of these adorable amigurumi pencils!

11. Bookmark by LittleOwlsHut on Ravelry. Crochet a pencil bookmark for your favorite bookworm! 

12. Penny Pencil by Katie Rogers of Purple Bird Crochet. Another adorable little amigurumi pencil named Penny. This one comes with a bonus amigurumi apple named Albert!

Hope you enjoyed my little pencil-shaped roundup and got in your geek fix like I did with this one! 🙂 Spread your love of crochet pencils and comment, share, and pin!

Football Beanie

This is the last football pattern in my football series. The Football Beanie can be made in traditional colors of brown and white or make it in your favorite team’s colors. You can add even more color by making the stripes and laces different colors. I love this hat for those who love football but want to represent their team without wearing head-to-toe team gear. It is a simple beanie that is fast to work up and a warm hat to wear. You can also add earflaps and braids to turn it into a fun earflap hat.

 

 

Sizes:

• Newborn fits 14” head circumference
• Infant (3 months) fits 16” head circumference
• Baby (6 months) fits 18” head circumference
• Toddler (1–2 years) fits 19” head circumference
• Preschooler (3-5 years) fits 20” head circumference
• Child (6-10 years) fits 21” head circumference
• Teen/Small Adult fits 22” head circumference
• Medium Adult fits 23” head circumference
• Large Adult fits 24” head circumference

Skill Level:

• Easy

Materials:

• I-5.5 mm hook; I use a Clover hook which I have found creates a slightly smaller gauge. I also tend to be a really tight crocheter. For these two reasons, I highly recommend working up a gauge swatch ahead of time. (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch). You may need to go up or down one or two hook sizes
• Worsted Weight Yarn – I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby. Less than 100 grams or 175 yards total for hat. Aran yarn would be an acceptable substitute if you don’t have access to worsted weight yarn.
• Yarn or Tapestry needle

Gauge:

• 15 hdc and 11.5 rows = 4” square; use a different size hook or yarn to obtain proper gauge (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch

Abbreviations and Stitches Used: (In US terminology)

• Ch – chain stitch
• Hdc – half double crochet
• MC – Magic Circle
• Rnd(s) – round(s)
• Sc – single crochet
• Sl st – Slip Stitch
• St – stitch

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern is written in US terms
• Read pattern in its entirety first
• Always work a gauge swatch first. Each crocheter crochets with a different tension. I tend to crochet really tight. To complete a gauge swatch, I crochet a 5”x5” square in the stitch or pattern specified. This is so that at least the first and last row and the sides will not be included in my 4”x4” square. I then measure how many stitches and rows are in my square. If it is too small (you have more stitches or rows than specified), then you move up a hook size or two. If it is too big (you have fewer stitches or rows than specified), then you move down a hook size or two. The goal is to reach a gauge that is as close as possible to the pattern writer’s. It may seem like a waste of time, but I always find that it is worth it in the end; especially with fitted, wearable items. If you are not within ¼” when I give the diameter measurement for the crown of the hat in each pattern size, you should check your gauge and work a gauge swatch if you haven’t already.
• When working in rounds, I always start with a magic circle; there are many great tutorials on the internet
• When working in rounds, the ch1 or ch2 NEVER count as the first stitch

 

For this tutorial, I will be working the Infant size. All other sizes can be found below. I am using pink for this tutorial instead of white because white yarn doesn’t photograph well. Okay, and because I wanted one for my baby girl. 🙂

 

Infant (3 months)

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 4” and 4.25“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

 

Rnd 7: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

 

 

Rnds 8 – 12: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

 

 

Rnd 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

 

 

Rnd 14: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

 

 

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

 

Rnd 15: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

For laces:

Cut a length of white yarn approx. 1 – 2 yds long.

 

 

With yarn or tapestry needle and working from inside of hat, insert your hook in between 2 stitches of round after the 1^st white stripe (round 8 for the infant size). Pull almost all the way through leaving 6 – 8″ for weaving in later.

 

Hold yarn flat against hat so that the yarn runs straight up and down on the front of the hat. Insert back down to the wrong side between 2 stitches on the row before the 2^nd white stripe (for infant size, this is round 13).

 

Repeat 2 or 3 more times if desired.

 

 

 

In the same manner, work a stitch in every other row up and over the 1st stitch (working perpendicular to the 1st stitch).

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finishing

Weave in all ends.

 

 

 

 

Variations

• Add a pom pom or two on top of the hat
• For girls, add your favorite flower applique in team colors
• Add earflaps and braids to the hat to make it a winter hat that ties. You can add earflaps very simply by stopping at the last row of hdc and with Brown, begin with 8hdc for baby sizes, 10 hdc for toddler, preschool and child sizes, and 12 hdc for teen and adult sizes. Turn and work a decrease (hdc2tog) into the beginning of each row until you reach the last row (1 hdc2tog) and finish off. You are basically creating a triangle. Lay your hat flat with the first earflap in the front to determine where your other earflap will go. You will want your first earflap slightly off center (the shorter side will be the back of the hat, the longer will be the front) and start the second earflap directly across from the first. Then sc all the way around the earflaps and hat to finish it off.

 

Newborn

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1.  (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.   (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.   (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.   (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.   (40)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 3.75“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Rnd 6: Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (41)

Rnds 7 – 11: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (41)

Rnd 12: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 4.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

Rnd 14: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Baby (6 months)

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 4.75“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Rnd 8: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnds 9 – 14: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 15: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 16: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 5.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

Rnd 17: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Toddler (1–2 years)

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 5” and 5.25“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 13 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (60)

Rnds 9 – 15: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (60)

Rnd 16: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 17: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 6“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

Rnd 18: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Preschooler (3-5 years)

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 7 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (14)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (21)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (28)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (35)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (42)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (49)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 5.25” and 5.5“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Rnd 9: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (63)

Rnds 10 – 17: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (63)

Rnd 18: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 19: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 6.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

Rnd 20: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Child (6-10 years)

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (64)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 5.75“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Rnd 9: Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 21 st; *work 2 hdc in next st, work 1 hdc in next 20 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (67)

Rnds 10 – 18: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (67)

Rnd 19: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 20: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 7“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

Rnd 21: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Teen/Small Adult

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 7 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (14)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (21)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (28)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (35)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (42)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (49)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 9: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (63)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 6“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Rnd 10: Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st; *work 2 hdc in next st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (71)

Rnds 11 – 20: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (71)

Rnd 21: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd : Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 7.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

Rnd 23: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Medium Adult

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (64)

Rnd 9: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (72)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 6.25” and 6.5“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Rnd 10: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 23 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (75)

Rnds 11 – 22: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (75)

Rnd 23: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 24: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 8.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

Rnd 25: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Large Adult

Rnd 1: With Brown, MC, ch1, work 7 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1.  (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (14)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (21)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (28)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (35)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (42)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (49)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 9: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (63)

Rnd 10: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 8 st;* repeat from * to * Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (70)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 6.5” and 6.75“ in diameter. If it does not, check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly.

Rnd 11: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st; (work 2 hdc in next st, work 1 hdc in next 8 st) 3 times)* repeat from * to * 1 more time. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (78)

Rnds 12 – 25: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (78)

Rnd 26: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to White. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 27: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Brown. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 9.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.

Rnd 28: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

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Favorite Team Football Helmet

The Favorite Team Football Helmet was inspired by my almost 6-year-old son. He loves football just like his dad and will be playing football for the first time this fall. This completely customizable hat can be made in any colors to show your team spirit for any team. I also include ideas for adding letters, numbers and mascots to the sides of the helmets for the ultimate football fan.

For this tutorial, I will be working the Toddler size. ll other sizes can be purchased in my pattern stores:

 

 

 

 

Sizes available in download:

• Newborn fits 14” head circumference
• Infant (3 months) fits 16” head circumference
• Baby (6 months) fits 18” head circumference
• Toddler (1–2 years) fits 19” head circumference
• Preschooler (3-5 years) fits 20” head circumference
• Child (6-10 years) fits 21” head circumference
• Teen/Small Adult fits 22” head circumference
• Medium Adult fits 23” head circumference
• Large Adult fits 24” head circumference

Materials:

• I-5.5 mm hook; I use a Clover hook which I have found creates a slightly smaller stitch. I also tend to be a really tight crocheter. For these two reasons, I highly recommend working up a gauge swatch ahead of time. (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch).
• F-3.75mm hook
• Worsted Weight yarn. I used I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby. You will need up to 100g or 175 yards of the main color and up to 11g or 20 yards of accent color. (This only includes yarn needed for the helmet, earholes and pinstripe, extra yarn will be needed if you choose to applique letters, numbers or mascots on the sides of the helmet). Aran yarn would be an acceptable substitute if you don’t have access to worsted weight yarn.
• Stitch markers (I use paperclips)
• Yarn or tapestry needle to weave in ends and sew on appliques if desired

Skill Level:

• Intermediate

Gauge:

• 15 hdc and 11.5 rows = 4” square; use a different size hook or yarn to obtain proper gauge (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch)

Abbreviations and Stitches Used: in US terminology

• Ch – chain stitch
• Dc – double crochet
• Dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together
• Hdc – half double crochet
• Hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 stitches together
• MC – Magic Circle
• Rnd(s) – round(s)
• Sc – single crochet
• Sl st – Slip Stitch
• St – stitch
• Tog – together
• Yo – yarn over

• Crochet 1 sc and 1 hdc together – Insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook

• Crochet 1 hdc and 1 sc together – yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern is written in US terms
• Read pattern in its entirety first
• Always work a gauge swatch first. Each crocheter crochets with a different tension. I tend to crochet really tight. To complete a gauge swatch, I crochet a 5”x5” square in the stitch or pattern specified. This is so that at least the first and last row and the sides will not be included in my 4”x4” square. I then measure how many stitches and rows are in my square. If it is too small (you have more stitches or rows than specified), then you move up a hook size or two. If it is too big (you have fewer stitches or rows than specified), then you move down a hook size or two. The goal is to reach a gauge that is as close as possible to the pattern writer’s. It may seem like a waste of time, but I always find that it is worth it in the end; especially with fitted, wearable items. If you are not within ¼” when I give the diameter measurement for the crown of the hat in each pattern size, you should check your gauge and work a gauge swatch if you haven’t already.
• When working in rounds, I always start with a magic circle; there are many great tutorials on the internet
• When working in rounds, the ch1 or ch2 NEVER count as the first stitch
• I work this hat in an amigurumi style which means you do not join at the end of each round or chain up to begin a new round. You use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each row. For example: Round 1 has 5 stitches and Round 2 has 10 stitches. At the end of Round 1, you do not join, you go on and work the first 2 stitches of Round 2 into the top of the first stitch of Round 1. Remove your stitch marker from Round 1 and place it in the first stitch of Round 2. Move your stitch marker at the beginning of each round

Toddler (1–2 years)

Rnd 1: MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Pull tail tight. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * (56)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 13 st;* repeat from * to * (60)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 5” and 5.25“ in diameter.

Rnds 9 – 18: Work 1 hdc into each st around. (60)

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 6“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add until you reach this measurement.

Work sc into next 2 st and then a sl st into following 2 st to finish off the spiral. Do not finish off.

Earflaps

Earflaps will be worked in rows.

Earflap 1:

Row 1: ch 1, work 1 hdc in next 10 st (leaving rest unworked). (10 total stitches)

Rows 2 – 3: ch 1, turn, hdc in each st. (10)

Row 4: ch 1, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 st, hdc2tog. (8)

Row 5: ch 1, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 st, hdc2tog. (6)

Row 6: ch 1, turn, crochet 1 sc and 1 hdc tog, dc2tog, crochet 1 hdc and 1 sc tog. Finish off. (3)

Earflap 2:

Lay your hat flat with the first earflap in the front to determine where your other earflap will go. You will want your first earflap slightly off center (the shorter side will be the back of the hat, the longer will be the front) and start the second earflap directly across from the first. Join with sl st and follow instructions for Earflap 1 but DO NOT finish off.

Appliques

Pinstripe:

Use F hook with red yarn to ch a pinstripe long enough to go across the top of the hat and overlap the edges by about an inch, hdc in each ch. If you need multiple colors in the pinstripe, you can do the middle stripe with sc and add a row of sc in another color along both sides of the middle pinstripe. Finish off leaving long tails for sewing onto hat.

Earholes (work 1 for each side):

With H hook, MC, ch2, work 8dc in circle for newborn – preschool sizes and 10dc in circle for child – large adult sizes. Sl st to 1^st dc. Pull tail tight. Finish off leaving long tails for sewing onto hat.

Finishing

Make sure you are on the right side of the hat and sc along the sides of the earflaps and around the bottom edge of the hat. Work 2 sc in both ends of the ear flap (st 1 and 3 of the 3 stitches of the last row). Join with sl st to 1^st sc. Finish off.

Pin pinstripe and earholes into place; use a needle and matching yarn to sew on all appliqués. Do not pull the appliqués or the hat too tight while sewing as it will cause distortion.

Weave in all ends.

Variations

• For letters and numbers, I love the tutorials here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/the-moogly-crochet-alphabet/ and here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/the-moogly-crochet-numbers/
• For simple shapes like stars, I search Pinterest or Ravelry for crochet patterns or I just wing it myself.
• To crochet a mascot, I work them 1 of 2 ways. For simpler mascots, I break them down into simple shapes like triangles, squares and circles and then join them together. For more complicated ones, I create a graph in excel and crochet the entire mascot in sc with a small hook; I like using an F hook with worsted weight as it creates a nice tight fabric. Then you just sew it on like an applique.
• You can also use felt instead of crocheting letters, numbers, or mascots and either stitch them on with thread or use fabric glue to attach to the hat.

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Basic Striped Beanie

The Basic Striped Beanie is a simple pattern that you can whip up in less than 2 hours. It is unisex in construction and is a great hat for newborns through adults. It can be highly personalized with the number of stripes and colors. I originally designed this pattern for charity beanies but found that I loved the pattern so much, I use it quite often for gifts as well.

 

Sizes:

• Newborn fits 14” head circumference
• Infant (3 months) fits 16” head circumference
• Baby (6 months) fits 18” head circumference
• Toddler (1–2 years) fits 19” head circumference
• Preschooler (3-5 years) fits 20” head circumference
• Child (6-10 years) fits 21” head circumference
• Teen/Small Adult fits 22” head circumference
• Medium Adult fits 23” head circumference
• Large Adult fits 24” head circumference

 

Skill Level:

• Easy

 

Materials:

• I-5.5 mm hook; I use a Clover hook which I have found creates a slightly smaller gauge. I also tend to be a really tight crocheter. For these two reasons, I highly recommend working up a gauge swatch ahead of time. (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch). You may need to go up or down one or two hook sizes
• Worsted Weight Yarn – I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby. Less than 100 grams or 175 yards total for hat. Amounts of each color depend on how many colors you are adding to your hat. Aran yarn would be an acceptable substitute if you don’t have access to worsted weight yarn.
• Yarn or Tapestry needle

 

Gauge:

• 15 hdc and 11.5 rows = 4” square; use a different size hook or yarn to obtain proper gauge (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch)

 

Abbreviations and Stitches Used: (In US terminology)

• Ch – chain stitch
• Hdc – half double crochet
• MC – Magic Circle
• Rnd(s) – round(s)
• Sc – single crochet
• Sl st – Slip Stitch
• St – stitch

 

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern is written in US terms
• Read pattern in its entirety first
• Always work a gauge swatch first. Each crocheter crochets with a different tension. I tend to crochet really tight. To complete a gauge swatch, I crochet a 5”x5” square in the stitch or pattern specified. This is so that at least the first and last row and the sides will not be included in my 4”x4” square. I then measure how many stitches and rows are in my square. If it is too small (you have more stitches or rows than specified), then you move up a hook size or two. If it is too big (you have fewer stitches or rows than specified), then you move down a hook size or two. The goal is to reach a gauge that is as close as possible to the pattern writer’s. It may seem like a waste of time, but I always find that it is worth it in the end; especially with fitted, wearable items. If you are not within ¼” when I give the diameter measurement for the crown of the hat in each pattern size, you should check your gauge and work a gauge swatch if you haven’t already.
• When working in rounds, I always start with a magic circle; there are many great tutorials on the internet
• When working in rounds, the ch1 or ch2 NEVER count as the first stitch

 

For this tutorial, I will be working the Child size in 3 colors. All other sizes can be found below.

 

Child (6-10 years)

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (64)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 5.75“ in diameter.

Rnd 9: Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 21 st; *work 2 hdc in next st, work 1 hdc in next 20 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (67)

Rnd 10: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (67)

Rnd 11: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 12: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 14: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 15: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 16: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 17: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 18 – 20: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 7“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 21: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Finishing

Weave in all ends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newborn

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1.  (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.   (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.   (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.   (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.   (40) Switch to Color B.

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 3.75“ in diameter.

Rnd 6: Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (41)

Rnd 7: Work 1 hdc into each st Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (41)

Rnd 8: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 9: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 10: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 11: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 12 – 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 4.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 14: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Infant (3 months)

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 4” and 4.25“ in diameter.

Rnd 7: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 8: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 9: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 10: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 11: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 12: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 14 – 15: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 16: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Baby (6 months)

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 4.75“ in diameter.

Rnd 8: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 9: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 10: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 11: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 12: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 14: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 15 – 16: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 5.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 17: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Toddler (1–2 years)

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 13 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (60)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 5” and 5.25“ in diameter.

Rnd 9: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (60)

Rnd 10: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 11: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 12: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 14: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 15: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 16 – 18: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 6“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 19: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Preschooler (3-5 years)

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 7 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (14)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (21)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (28)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (35)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (42)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (49)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 5.25” and 5.5“ in diameter.

Rnd 9: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (63)

Rnd 10: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (63)

Rnd 11: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 12: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 14: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 15: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 16: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 17 – 19: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 6.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 20: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Teen/Small Adult

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 7 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (14)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (21)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (28)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (35)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (42)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (49)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 9: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (63)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 6“ in diameter.

Rnd 10: Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st; *work 2 hdc in next st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (71)

Rnd 11: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (71)

Rnd 12: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 14: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 15: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 16: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 17: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 18: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 19 – 22: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 7.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 23: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Medium Adult

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1. (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (64)

Rnd 9: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (72)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 6.25” and 6.5“ in diameter.

Rnd 10: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 23 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (75)

Rnds 11 – 13: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (75)

Rnd 14: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 15: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 16: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 17: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 18: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 19: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 20 – 24: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 8.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 25: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

Large Adult

Rnd 1: With Color A, MC, ch1, work 7 hdc in circle. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Pull tail tight. Ch 1.  (7 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (14)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (21)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (28)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (35)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (42)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (49)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (56)

Rnd 9: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (63)

Rnd 10: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 8 st;* repeat from * to * Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (70)

*Pause here and make sure the crown measures between 6.5” and 6.75“ in diameter.

Rnd 11: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 7 st; (work 2 hdc in next st, work 1 hdc in next 8 st) 3 times)* repeat from * to * 1 more time. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (78)

Rnds 12 – 16: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1. (78)

Rnd 17: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 18: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 19: Work 1 hdc into each st. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 20: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 21: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color B. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnd 22: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color A. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

Rnds 23 – 27: Work 1 hdc into each st. Switch to Color C. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Ch 1.

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 9.5“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue to add rows of Color A then switch to Color C.

Rnd 28: Work 1 sc in each st around hat. Join with sl st to 1^st stitch. Finish off.

 

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Spring Peeper Beanie

I have been loving all of the handmade spring items I’ve been seeing lately. The flowers, animals, and bright spring colors are really getting me in the mood for Spring (even though it just snowed here this morning). Even my tulips and lilies are starting to sprout but we just don’t seem to want to get rid of winter around here yet. Make a simple Spring Peeper Beanie to help fill all of your Easter baskets this year! For this blog post, I did a traditional yellow chick. My children picked all of the colors for the other hats which we will be donating.

 

For this tutorial, I will be working the Preschool size. All other sizes can be purchased in my pattern stores:

 

 

 

Sizes available in download:

• Newborn fits 14” head circumference
• Infant (3 months) fits 16” head circumference
• Baby (6 months) fits 18” head circumference
• Toddler (1–2 years) fits 19” head circumference
• Preschooler (3-5 years) fits 20” head circumference
• Child (6-10 years) fits 21” head circumference
• Teen/Small Adult fits 22” head circumference
• Medium Adult fits 23” head circumference
• Large Adult fits 24” head circumference

 

Skill Level:

• Intermediate

 

Materials:

• I-5.5mm hook; I use a Clover hook which I have found creates a slightly smaller gauge. I also tend to be a really tight crocheter. For these two reasons, I highly recommend working up a gauge swatch ahead of time. (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch). You may need go up or down one or two hook sizes
• Worsted Weight Yarn, up to 100g or 175 yds for hat, 1g or less than 2 yds for beak, and 6g or 11 yds of white for eyes.) Aran yarn would be an acceptable substitute if you don’t have access to worsted weight yarn.
• 2 buttons
• Stitch marker (I use a paperclip)
• Yarn needle (for sewing on beak and weaving in ends)
• Tapestry needle (for sewing on buttons)

 

Gauge:

• 15 hdc and 11.5 rows = 4” square; use a different size hook or yarn to obtain proper gauge (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch)

 

Abbreviations and Stitches Used: (In US terminology)

• Ch – chain stitch
• Dc – double crochet
• Hdc – half double crochet
• MC – Magic Circle
• Rnd(s) – round(s)
• Sc – single crochet
• Sl st – Slip Stitch
• St – stitch

 

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern is written in US terms
• Read pattern in its entirety first
• Always work a gauge swatch first. Each crocheter crochets with a different tension. I tend to crochet really tight. To complete a gauge swatch, I crochet a 5”x5” square in the stitch or pattern specified. This is so that at least the first and last row and the sides will not be included in my 4”x4” square. I then measure how many stitches and rows are in my square. If it is too small (you have more stitches or rows than specified), then you move up a hook size or two. If it is too big (you have less stitches or rows than specified), then you move down a hook size or two. The goal is to reach a gauge that is as close as possible to the pattern writer’s. It may seem like a waste of time, but I always find that it is worth it in the end; especially with fitted, wearable items. If you are not within ¼” when I give the diameter measurement for the crown of the hat in each pattern size, you should check your gauge and work a gauge swatch if you haven’t already.
• When working in rounds, I always start with a magic circle; there are many great tutorials on the internet
• When working in rounds, the ch1 or ch2 NEVER count as the first stitch
• I work this hat in an amigurumi style which means you do not join at the end of each round or chain up to begin a new round. You use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each row. For example: Round 1 has 5 stitches and Round 2 has 10 stitches. At the end of Round 1, you do not join, you go on and work the first 2 stitches of Round 2 into the top of the first stitch of Round 1. Remove your stitch marker from Round 1 and place it in the first stitch of Round 2. Move your stitch marker at the beginning of each round

 

Child (6-10 years)

Rnd 1: MC, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle. Pull tail tight. (8 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 hdc in each st across. Mark 1^st st of this 2^nd round with a stitch marker. (16)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next st;* repeat from * to * Mark 1^st st of this round with a stitch marker. (24)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * Mark 1^st st of this round with a stitch marker. (32)

Rnd 5: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * Mark 1^st st of this round with a stitch marker. (40)

Rnd 6: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * Mark 1^st st of this round with a stitch marker. (48)

Rnd 7: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * Mark 1^st st of this round with a stitch marker. (56)

Rnd 8: *Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * Mark 1^st st of this round with a stitch marker. (64)

Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 5.75“ in diameter.

Rnd 9: Work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 21 st; *work 2 hdc in 1^st st, work 1 hdc in next 20 st;* repeat from * to * Mark 1^st st of this round with a stitch marker. (67)

Rnds 10 – 20: Work 1 hdc into each st. Mark 1^st st of this round with a stitch marker.  (67)

*Pause here and make sure the length of the hat measures just short of 7“ from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half. If not, continue working rnds until you get the proper measurement.

Rnd 21: Work 1 sc in each st across hat. To finish off the spiral of the amigurumi-style join, work sc into next 2 st, then sl st in next 2 st. Finish off.

 

 

 

For Beak

MC, ch 3, 1dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, dc, join to top of ch 3. Pull tail tight. Finish off leaving long tail.

 

For Eyes

Do 1st 3 rounds of hat for each eye but no amigurumi-style join, do the traditional sl st join and ch 1. Finihs off leaving long tail for sewing.

 

For Chick Hair

Cut 3 8″ lengths of hat color and join to top of hat with a sl st

 

Finishing

Sew on buttons where desired for eyes. Weave in all ends.

 

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Cross-stitch Rose Beanie

The Cross-stitch Rose Beanie is a simple beanie-style or cloche hat in construction but add in the art of cross-stitch and it really puts it over the top. The hat features a rose that you crochet and then cross-stitch the rose design on afterwards. It is worked in sc to form the grid for the cross-stitch design. Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I created this hat for my 2-year-old daughter after seeing it in many items (mostly stool covers) that incorporated either a print or a true cross-stitch design.

For this tutorial, I will be working the Preschool size. All other sizes can be purchased in my pattern stores:

Etsy Pattern Store

Craftsy Pattern Store

Ravelry Pattern Store

Sizes available in download:

• Newborn fits 14” head circumference
• Infant (3 months) fits 16” head circumference
• Baby (6 months) fits 18” head circumference
• Toddler (1–2 years) fits 19” head circumference
• Preschooler (3-5 years) fits 20” head circumference
• Child (6-10 years) fits 21” head circumference
• Teen/Small Adult fits 22” head circumference
• Medium Adult fits 23” head circumference
• Large Adult fits 24” head circumference

Skill Level:

• Intermediate; for amigurumi-style joining and cross-stich design

 Materials:

• I hook (5.5mm); I use a Clover hook which I have found creates a slightly smaller gauge. I also tend to be a really tight crocheter. For these two reasons, I highly recommend working up a gauge swatch ahead of time. (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch). You may need go up or down one or two hook sizes
• Worsted Weight Yarn; I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby. You will need up to 100 grams or 175 yards of main hat color, and 5 grams or 10 yards each 3 rose colors, and 2 leaf colors. Aran yarn would be an acceptable substitute if you don’t have access to worsted weight yarn.
• Stitch marker; I use a paperclip
• Tapestry or yarn needle to weave in ends and to apply cross-stitch design

Other Resources:

• A graph for the rose can be found at the end of this pattern
• Don’t know how to cross-stitch on crochet? I found a simple tutorial here:

Gauge:

• 15 sc and 18 rows = 4” square; use a different size hook or yarn to obtain proper gauge (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch)

Abbreviations and Stitches Used: (in US terminology)

• Ch – chain stitch
• MC – Magic Circle
• Rem – remain/remaining
• Rev sc – reverse single crochet (see below in pattern notes for directions)
• Rnd(s) – round(s)
• Sc – single crochet
• Sl st – Slip Stitch
• St – stitch

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern is written in US terms
• Read pattern in its entirety first
• Always work a gauge swatch first. Each crocheter crochets with a different tension. I tend to crochet really tight. To complete a gauge swatch, I crochet a 5”x5” square in the stitch or pattern specified. This is so that at least the first and last row and the sides will not be included in my 4”x4” square. I then measure how many stitches and rows are in my square. If it is too small (you have more stitches or rows than specified), then you move up a hook size or two. If it is too big (you have less stitches or rows than specified), then you move down a hook size or two. The goal is to reach a gauge that is as close as possible to the pattern writer’s. It may seem like a waste of time, but I always find that it is worth it in the end; especially with fitted, wearable items. If you are not within ¼” when I give the diameter measurement for the crown of the hat in each pattern size, you should check your gauge and work a gauge swatch if you haven’t already.
• When working in rounds, I always start with a magic circle
• When working in rounds, the ch1 or ch2 NEVER count as the first stitch
• I work this hat in an amigurumi style which means you do not join at the end of each round or chain up to begin a new round. You use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each row. For example: Round 1 has 5 stitches and Round 2 has 10 stitches. At the end of Round 1, you do not join, you go on and work the first 2 stitches of Round 2 into the top of the first stitch of Round 1. Remove your stitch marker from Round 1 and place it in the first stitch of Round 2. Move your stitch marker at the beginning of each round
• How to do the reverse double crochet (or crab stitch): Ch1, working backwards, insert hook into both loops of previous stitch, yarn over and pull through (2 loops on hook),  yarn over again and pull through both loops. It is a bit awkward at first but creates a slightly scalloped look to finish off any project.

Preschooler (3-5 years)

Rnd 1: MC, ch1, work 5 sc in circle. Pull tail tight. (5 total stitches)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st across. (10)

Rnd 3: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next st;* repeat from * to * (15)

Rnd 4: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 2 st;* repeat from * to * (20)

Rnd 5: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 3 st;* repeat from * to * (25)

Rnd 6: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 4 st;* repeat from * to * (30)

Rnd 7: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 5 st;* repeat from * to * (35)

Rnd 8: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 6 st;* repeat from * to * (40)

Rnd 9: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 7 st;* repeat from * to * (45)

Rnd 10: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 8 st;* repeat from * to * (50)

Rnd 11: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 9 st;* repeat from * to * (55)

Rnd 12: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 10 st;* repeat from * to * (60)

Rnd 13: *Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 11 st;* repeat from * to * (65)

 *Pause here and make sure the crown measures approximately 5.75“ in diameter.

Rnd 14: Work 2sc in 1^st st, work 1sc in next 32 st, work 2sc in next st, work 1sc in next 31 st (67)

Rnd 15: Work 1sc into each st (67)

Rnds 16 – 32: Repeat Rnd 15 for approximately 17 more rounds or until piece measures just short of 7” from crown to bottom of hat when folded in half.Work sl st into next 2 st to finish off the spiral.

Rnd 33: Work 1 reverse sc in each st across hat. Finish off.

Adding the Cross-stitch

The rose design for this hat is 21 stitches in length by 20 stitches in height. To add it into your hat, do the following:

• When working cross-stitch onto crochet, the sc fabric we created for the hat is treated just like embroidery or cross-stitch linen or other fabric. Each sc counts as one square and an ‘x’ is worked into the corners of each square.  See the tutorial listed above in the Other Resources section.
• To fit the rose design onto the hat, I usually start at the last sc row at the bottom of the hat and work my way up. This is especially useful in the smaller sizes because the rose takes up one entire side of the hat. For example: The child size has approximately 35 rows. In the larger sizes (child – large adult), I like to have 2 rows of the main color at the end. So I would start my stitches in row 33. Because there is no seam in this hat, you can start your stitches anywhere on the hat. You may also need to skip some stitches due to the top rows having less stitches than the bottom rows. Just do what looks right for your hat.

• I typically work my largest color first, then work my way through each color in terms of the amount of stitches I will need. I leave a 6” tail at the beginning and end to weave in later. I also recommend weaving in your ends as you go or at least when finished with each color.

 Finishing

The only finishing needed is weaving in all of the ends left after either the cross-stitch is done.

Variations

Thanks to my wonderful pattern testers, I have added some ideas on how to add extra embellishments to the hat!

• Add a pom pom on top of the hat
• Add some stripes to the last couple rows at the bottom of the hat in the same colors you chose for the rose. (I only recommend this for the larger sizes so that the rose still fits on the hat)
• Finish off and do the reverse sc in a coordinating color from the rose design
• Add earflaps to the hat to make it a winter hat. You can add them very simply by stopping where you finish off the spiral of the hat and begin with 8hdc for baby sizes, 10 hdc for preschool and child sizes, and 12 hdc for teen and adult sizes. Turn and work a decrease (hdc2tog) into the beginning of each row until you reach the last row (1 hdc2tog) and finish off. You are basically creating a triangle. Lay your hat flat with the first earflap in the front to determine where your other earflap will go. You will want your first earflap slightly off center (the shorter side will be the back of the hat, the longer will be the front) and start the second earflap directly across from the first. You can sc (or work the reverse sc from this pattern) all the way around the hat either in the hat color or a color from the rose to finish it off. Add mini pom poms, tassels, braids or curlicues to the bottom of each earflap if desired.
• Add a wide brim to the hat (I only recommend this for the larger sizes so that the rose still fits on the hat): Stop adding length to the hat at about an inch before indicated in the directions. To start the brim, sc in the front loops only for one row and add in increases to continue the normal pattern increase. For example, in the medium adult size, we stopped increasing at 78. I would add in 2 increases in this first round of the brim to bring the stitch count up to 80. In all consecutive rows, you will continue working in both loops. Continue adding increases evenly in each row to keep the brim round and flat. In our medium adult size hat, the next rounds would have 85, 90, 95, etc. Continue increasing until you reach the desired length of brim and finish off. You can even use the reverse sc to finish off the brim.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this pattern and it can be purchased in all sizes in any of my pattern stores:

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