Blooming Crochet Hats (5 page)

To add the optional Newsboy Brim:
Fasten off, weave in ends and proceed with the Newsboy Brim instructions at the end of the chapter.

Rnd 15:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in beg sc. (48 sc)

For button placement, follow the instructions at the end of the project.

Ch 4; join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.

Rnd 1:
Ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), work 11 dc in ring; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2:
Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, * 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 3:
Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Rnd 4:
Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (48 dc)

Rnd 5:
Ch 2, hdc in next 7 dc, 2 hdc in next dc, * hdc in next 8 dc, 2 hdc in next dc, rep from * around to last 3 sts, hdc in last 3 sts; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (53 hdc)

Rnd 6:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * ch 3, sk next 3 hdc, sc in next hdc, rep from * around to last 8 sts, (ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st) 2 times, ch 3, sk last 2 sts; join with sl st in beg sc. (14 ch sps)

Rnd 7:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 5 dc in next ch sp (scallop made), * sc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (14 scallops)

Rnd 8:
Ch 1, sk 1st dc, sl st in next dc, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in next dc, ch 3, sc in 3rd dc of next scallop, * ch 4, sc in 3rd dc of next scallop, ch 3, sc in 3rd dc of next scallop, rep from * around to last scallop, ch 4; join with sl st in beg sc. (14 ch sps)

Rnds 9–14:
Rep Rnds 7 and 8.

For the regular beanie style, proceed with Rnds 15 and 16.

To add the optional Sunhat Brim:
Fasten off, weave in ends and proceed with Sunhat Brim instructions at the end of the chapter.

Rnd 15:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 3 sc in next ch sp, * sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (56 sc)

To add the optional Newsboy Brim:
Fasten off, weave in ends and proceed with the Newsboy Brim instructions at the end of the chapter.

Rnd 16:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in beg sc. (56 sc)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

For button placement, follow the instructions at the end of the project.

Ch 4; join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.

Rnd 1:
Ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), work 11 dc in ring; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2:
Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, * 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 3:
Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Rnd 4:
Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (48 dc)

Rnd 5:
Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around to last 6 sts, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in last st; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (55 dc)

Rnd 6:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * ch 3, sk next 3 dc, sc in next dc, rep from * around to last 10 sts, (ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st) 3 times, ch 3, sk last st; join with sl st in beg sc. (15 ch sps)

Rnd 7:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 5 dc in next ch sp (scallop made), * sc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (15 scallops)

Rnd 8:
Ch 1, sk 1st dc, sl st in next dc, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in next dc, * ch 3, sc in 3rd dc of next scallop, ch 4, sc in 3rd dc of next scallop, rep from * around to last scallop, ch 3; join with sl st in beg sc. (15 ch sps)

Rnds 9–14:
Rep Rnds 7 and 8.

For the regular beanie style, proceed with Rnds 15 and 16.

To add the optional Sunhat Brim:
Fasten off, weave in ends and proceed with the Sunhat Brim instructions at the end of the chapter.

Rnd 15:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 3 sc in next ch sp, * sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (60 sc)

To add the optional Newsboy Brim:
Fasten off, weave in ends and proceed with the Newsboy Brim instructions at the end of the chapter.

Rnd 16:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in beg sc. (60 sc)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

For button placement, follow the instructions at the end of the project.

Ch 4; join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.

Rnd 1:
Ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), work 11 dc in ring; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2:
Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, * 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 3:
Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)

Rnd 4:
Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (48 dc)

Rnd 5:
Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around to last 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (58 dc)

Rnd 6:
Ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (58 hdc)

Rnd 7:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * ch 3, sk next 3 hdc, sc next hdc, rep from * around to last 13 sts, (ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st) 4 times, ch 3, sk last st; join with sl st in beg sc. (16 ch sps)

Rnd 8:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 5 dc in next ch sp (scallop made), * sc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (16 scallops)

Rnd 9:
Ch 1, sk 1st dc, sl st in next dc, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in next dc, ch 3, sc in 3rd dc of next scallop, * ch 4, sc in 3rd dc of next scallop, ch 3, sc in 3rd dc of next scallop, rep from * around to last scallop, ch 4; join with sl st in beg sc. (16 ch sps)

Rnds 10–15:
Rep Rnds 8 and 9.

For the regular beanie style, proceed with Rnds 16 and 17.

To add the optional Sunhat Brim:
Fasten off, weave in ends and proceed with the Sunhat Brim instructions at the end of the chapter.

Rnd 16:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 3 sc in next ch sp, * sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (64 sc)

To add the optional Newsboy Brim:
Fasten off, weave in ends and proceed with the Newsboy Brim instructions at the end of the chapter.

Rnd 17:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st round; join with sl st in beg sc. (64 sc)

For button placement, follow the instructions below.

Have an upcoming photo shoot for your little cherub? Why not make it more memorable by whipping up this delicate beanie to remember the occasion. The pictures will be priceless, and you will have memories to treasure forever. Modify the beanie by adding the Sunhat Brim or make one in coordinating colors to match your most adored sundress. This pattern works up quickly and ends in true beauty.

To fit approx. 0–3 months: 12"–13
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⁄
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" (30.5cm–34.3cm) circumference

To fit approx. 3–6 months: 14"–15" (35.6cm–38.1cm) circumference

To fit approx. 6–12 months: 15"–16
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⁄
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" (38.1cm–41.9cm) circumference

To fit approx. 1–3 years: 16
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⁄
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"–18" (41.9cm–45.7cm) circumference

To fit approx. 4–8 years: 18
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⁄
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"–20" (47cm–50.8cm) circumference

To fit approx. 9 years–adult: 20
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⁄
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"–22" (52.1cm–55.9cm) circumference

15 sts = 4" (10.2cm);

7 rows dc = 4" (10.2cm)

ch(s)
= chain(s)

st(s)
= stitch(s)

sl st
= slip stitch

sp(s)
= space(s)

beg
= beginning

rep
= repeat

rnd(s)
= round(s)

sc
= single crochet

hdc
= half double crochet

dc
= double crochet

*
= repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed

( )
= work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed

Ch 4; join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.

Rnd 1:
Ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), work 11 dc in ring; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2:
Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, * 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 3:
Ch 3, 2 dc in next 2 dc, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next 2 dc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (40 dc)

Rnd 4:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, rep from * around to last 3 sts, ch 2, sk next st, sc in next st, ch 2, sk last st; join with sl st in beg sc. (14 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 5:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp, sc in sc, rep from * around to last ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in last ch-2 sp; join with sl st in beg sc. (14 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 6:
Ch 1, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp) 6 times, ch 3; join with sl st in beg sc. (14 ch-2 sps)

Rnds 7–12:
Rep Rnds 5 and 6, ending on Rnd 5.

To continue with the scalloped edging round for the regular beanie style, proceed with Rnd 13.

To add the optional Sunhat Brim:
Fasten off, weave in ends and proceed with the Sunhat Brim instructions at the end of the chapter.

Rnd 13:
Ch 1, * (sl st, 2 dc, sl st) in next ch-2 sp (scallop made), rep from * around; join with sl st in beg ch-1. (14 scallops)