Sport/DK Weight Worsted Weight Bulky Weight Chunky Weight tu.be/acLRs-IDn _8 this video may answer some questions, if you have them
Sport/DK Weight
Materials: Sport or DK weight yarn (50 grams / 100 yds - Newborn to 150 grams / 300 yards - Adult) G (4.0 mm) crochet hook Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends. Ribbon that coordinates with chosen yarn Abbreviations: Ch chain sl st slip stitch dc double crochet hdc half-double crochet SC single crochet Gauge: 9 rounds = 4”’ 20 stitches = 4"” (double crochet) Special stitch: Magic circle - (right handed) hold skein end of yarn in left hand and cut end in right hand, ensuring about 6" or more remain past your right hand. With left hand, fold yarn over the yarn being held by right hand to create a loop. Then hold yarn in left hand just as you normally would to crochet, but holding the cross-over section of yarn between thumb and another finger from left hand. Using right hand, insert hook into the loop, yarn over and pull up a loop and chain (one for sc, two for hdc, three for dc). {this is how I do the magic loop and it works every time} hdc2tog (across two stitches) - y/o, insert hook into next stitch, y/o pull up loop, insert hook into next stitch, y/o pull up a loop, y/o pull loop through all 4 loops on hook. Row 1: With magic circle, dc 12 stitches, [pull loop closed as needed], sl st to join Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and for the rest of the pattern), dc in same stitch, 2dc in each of remaining stitches (24 dc), sl st to join Row 3: Ch3, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (36 dc), sl St to join Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, repeat from to the end (48 dc), sl st to join Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (60 dc), sl st to join Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (72 dc), sl st to join Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (84 dc), sl st to join Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next 5 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 6 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (96 dc), sl st to join Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next 6 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 7 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (108 dc), sl st to join [stop here for NB] Row 10: Ch 3, dc in next 7 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 8 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (120 dc), sl st to join [stop here for 3 mo] Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next 8 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 9 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (132 dc), sl st to join [stop here for 6 mo] Row 12: Ch 3, dc in next 9 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 10 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, ref from \* to the end (144 dc), sl st to join [stop here for 12 mo] Row 13: Ch 3, dc in next 10 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 11 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (156 dc), sl st to join [stop here for Toddler] Row 14: Ch 3, dc in next 11 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 12 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (168 dc), sl st to join [stop here for child] Row 15: Ch 3, dc in next 12 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 13 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (180 dc), sl st to join [stop here for teen] Row 15: Ch 3, dc in next 13 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 14 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (196 dc), sl st to join [stop here for small adult] Row 15: Ch 3, dc in next 14 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 15 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (208 dc), sl st to join [stop here for large adult] ALL SIZES! (Stitch marker placement NOT crochet instructions:) Add stitch marker behind hook and in front of 3rd increase from hook (behind) [walking backwards to third increase (first increase is one you just complete, go past the next previous increase (2dc in same stitch), and go back to the next previous increase, add stitch marker BEFORE this increase. (You want to pattern repeats between the stitchmarkers)] Decrease (where Ribbon will be added): Working from stitch marker to stitch marker (The LONG WAY AROUND): Row 1: ch2, \*hdc2tog across next 2 stitches, repeat from \* around to the stitch marker (do NOT work stitches into the base) turn Row 2: ch 2, hdc in next stitch, hdc2tog across next two stitches, \*hdc in next 2 stitches, hdc2tog across next 2 stitches, repeat from \* around to stitch marker, turn Brim pattern: Row 1: ch 2, 2hdc in first rib loop, \*hdc in next rib loop, repeat from \* around ending with 3 hdc in las stitch, turn Row 2: ch 2, (working in back loop only) 2hdc in turning stitch, hdc in remaining stitches, ending with 3hdc in last stitch, turn Row 3: ch 2, 2 hdc in turning stitch, \*hdc under all 3 loops of next 5 stitches, 2hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch, repeat from \* around, ending with 3 hdc in last stitch, turn Row 4: ch 2, hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch (between the stitches), \*hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch, repeat from \* to edge of brim, turn Row 5: repeat row 4 Row 6: repeat row 4 Row 7: repeat row 4 Row 8: repeat row 4 Row 9: repeat row 4 Row 10: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Newborn] Row 11: repeat row 4 [Stop here for 3 months] Row 12: repeat row 4 [Stop here for 6 months] Row 13: repeat row 4 [Stop here for 12 months] Row 14: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Toddler] Row 15: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Child] Row 16: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Teen] Row 17: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Adult] Fasten off and weave in ends. Once all ends are woven in, take Ribbon and weave it through the Decrease where you worked in the rib loops or back loops. Make sure ribbon is long enough to serve as a tie for the bonnet as well.
Worsted Weight
Materials: Worsted weight yarn (100 grams / 180 yds - Newborn to 200 grams / 360 yards - Adult) H (5.0 mm) crochet hook Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends. Ribbon that coordinates with chosen yarn Abbreviations: Ch chain sl st slip stitch dc double crochet hdc half-double crochet SC single crochet Gauge: 4 rounds = 2” 8 stitches = 2" (double crochet) Special stitch: Magic circle - (right handed) hold skein end of yarn in left hand and cut end in right hand, ensuring about 6"’ or more remain past your right hand. With left hand, fold yarn over the yarn being held by right hand to create a loop. Then hold yarn in left hand just as you normally would to crochet, but holding the cross-over section of yarn between thumb and another finger from left hand. Using right hand, insert hook into the loop, yarn over and pull up a loop and chain (one for sc, two for hdc, three for dc). {this is how I do the magic loop and it works every time} hdc2tog (across two stitches) - y/o, insert hook into next stitch, y/o pull up loop, insert hook into next stitch, y/o pull up a loop, y/o pull loop through all 4 loops on hook. Row 1: With magic circle, dc 12 stitches, [pull loop closed as needed], sl st to join Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and for the rest of the pattern), dc in same stitch, 2dc in each of remaining stitches (24 dc), sl st to join Row 3: Ch3, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (36 dc), sl st to join Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (48 dc), sl st to join Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (60 dc), sl st to join Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (72 dc), sl st to join Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (84 dc), sl st to join [stop here for NB] Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next 5 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 6 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (96 dc), sl st to join [stop here for 3 mo] Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next 6 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 7 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (108 dc), sl st to join [stop here for 6 mo] Row 10: Ch 3, dc in next 7 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 8 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (120 dc), sl st to join [stop here for 12 mo] Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next 8 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 9 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (132 dc), sl st to join [stop here for Toddler] Row 12: Ch 3, dc in next 9 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 10 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (144 dc), sl st to join [stop here for child] Row 13: Ch 3, dc in next 10 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 11 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (156 dc), sl st to join [stop here for teen] Row 14: Ch 3, dc in next 11 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 12 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (168 dc), sl st to join [stop here for small adult] Row 15: Ch 3, dc in next 12 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 13 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (180 dc), sl st to join [stop here for large adult] When your circle is the right size: ALL SIZES! (Stitch marker placement NOT crochet instructions:) Add stitch marker behind hook and walking backwards to third increase (first increase is one you just complete, go past the next previous increase (2dc in same stitch), and go back to the next previous increase, add stitch marker BEFORE this increase. (You want to pattern repeats between the stitchmarkers) Decrease (where Ribbon will be added): Working from stitch marker to stitch marker (The LONG WAY AROUND): Row 1: ch2, \*hdc2tog across next 2 stitches, repeat from \* around to the stitch marker (do NOT work stitches into the base) turn Row 2: ch 2, hdc in next stitch, hdc2tog across next two stitches, \*hdc in next 2 stitches, hdc2tog across next 2 stitches, repeat from \* around to stitch marker, turn Brim pattern: Row 1: ch 2, 2hdc in first rib loop, \*hdc in next rib loop, repeat from \* around ending with 3 hdc in las stitch, turn Row 2: ch 2, (working in back loop only) 2hdc in turning stitch, hdc in remaining stitches, ending with 3hdc in last stitch, turn Row 3: ch 2, 2 hdc in turning stitch, \*hdc under all 3 loops of next 5 stitches, 2hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch, repeat from \* around, ending with 3 hdc in last stitch, turn Row 4: ch 2, hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch (between the stitches), \*hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch, repeat from \* to edge of brim, turn Row 5: repeat row 4 Row 6: repeat row 4 Row 7: repeat row 4 Row 8: repeat row 4 Row 9: repeat row 4 Row 10: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Newborn to 3 months] Row 11: repeat row 4 [Stop here for 6 months] Row 12: repeat row 4 [Stop here for 12 months] Row 13: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Toddler] Row 14: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Child] Row 15: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Teen] Row 16: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Adult] Fasten off and weave in ends. Once all ends are woven in, take Ribbon and weave it through the Decrease where you worked in the rib loops or back loops. Make sure ribbon is long enough to serve as a tie for the bonnet as well.
Bulky Weight
Materials: Bulky #5 weight yarn (I used ilashdesigns Thick and Thin - thinnest option) NB uses about 2 oz. Child use about 4 oz Adult used about 6 oz (100 grams / 100 yds - Newborn to 300 grams / 300 yards - Adult) K (6.5 mm) crochet hook Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends. Ribbon that coordinates with chosen yarn Abbreviations: Ch chain sl st slip stitch dc double crochet SC single crochet Gauge: 3 rounds = 2” 6 stitches = 2" (double crochet) Special stitch: Magiccircle (right handed) hold skein end of yarn in left hand and cut end in right hand, ensuring about 6” or more remain past your right hand. With left hand, fold yarn over the yarn being held by right hand to create a loop. Then hold yarn in left hand just as you normally would to crochet, but holding the cross-over section of yarn between thumb and another finger from left hand. Using right hand, insert hook into the loop, yarn over and pull up a loop and chain (one for sc, two for hdc, three for dc). {this is how I do the magic loop and it works every time} y/0, insert hook into next stitch, y/o pull up loop, insert hook into next stitch, y/o pull up a loop, y/o pull loop through all 4 loops on hook. PATTERN: Row 1: With magic circle, dc 12 stitches, [pull loop closed as needed], sl st to join Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and for the rest of the pattern), dc in same stitch, 2dc in each of remaining stitches (24 dc), sl st to join Row 3: Ch3, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (36 dc), sl st to join Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (48 dc), sl st to join Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (60 dc), sl st to join [stop here for NB - 3 mo] Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (72 dc), sl st to join [stop here for 6 -12 mo] Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (84 dc), sl st to join [stop here for Toddler] Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next 5 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 6 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (96 dc), sl st to join [stop here for Child] Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next 6 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 7 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (108 dc), sl st to join [stop here for Teen] Row 10: Ch 3, dc in next 7 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 8 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (120 dc), sl st to join [stop here for Adult] When your circle is the right size: ALL SIZES! (Stitch marker placement NOT crochet instructions:) Add stitch marker behind hook and walking backwards to third increase (first increase is one you just complete, go past the next previous increase (2dc in same stitch), and go back to the next previous increase, add stitch marker BEFORE this increase. (You want two pattern repeats between the stitchmarkers) Decrease (where Ribbon will be added): Working from stitch marker to stitch marker (The LONG WAY AROUND): Row 1: ch2, \*hdc2tog across next 2 stitches, repeat from \* around to the stitch marker (do NOT work stitches into the base) turn Row 2: ch 2, hdc in next stitch, hdc2tog across next two stitches, \*hdc in next 2 stitches, hdc2tog across next 2 stitches, repeat from \* around to stitch marker, turn Brim pattern: Row 1: ch 2, 2hdc in first rib loop, \*hdc in next rib loop,repeat around ending with 3 hdc in last stitch, turn Row 2: ch 2, (working in back loop only) 2hdc in turning stitch, hdc in remaining stitches, ending with 3hdc in last stitch, turn Row 3: ch 2, 2 hdc in turning stitch, \*hdc under all 3 loops of next 5 stitches, 2hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch, repeat from \* around, ending with 3 hdc in last stitch, turn Row 4: ch 2, \*hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch, repeat from \* around, turn Row 5 - _:repeat row 4 Row 6: repeat row 4 Row 7: repeat row 4 Row 8: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Newborn to 6 months] Row 9: repeat row 4 [Stop here for 12 months] Row 10: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Toddler] Row 11: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Child] Row 12: repeat row 4 [Stop here for Teen/Adult] Fasten off and weave in ends. Once all ends are woven in, take Ribbon and weave it through the Decrease where you worked in the rib loops or back loops. Make sure ribbon is long enough to serve as a tie for the bonnet as well.
Chunky Weight
Materials: Bulky Thick and Thin Handspun yarn or any #6 weight yarn (I used yarn from ilashdesigns) (100 grams / 52 yds - Newborn to 300 grams / 156 yards - Adult) M (9.0 mm) crochet hook Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends. Abbreviations: Ch chain sl st slip stitch dc double crochet SC single crochet hdc half-double crochet Gauge: 1 round = 1” and 3 stitches = 1" (double crochet) Special stitch: (right handed) hold skein end of yarn in left hand and cut end in right hand, ensuring about 6” or more remain past your right hand. With left hand, fold yarn over the yarn being held by right hand to create a loop. Then hold yarn in left hand just as you normally would to crochet, but holding the cross-over section of yarn between thumb and another finger from left hand. Using right hand, insert hook into the loop, yarn over and pull up a loop and chain (one for sc, two for hdc, three for dc). {this is how I do the magic loop and it works every time} hdc2tog (across two stitches) - y/o, insert hook into next stitch, y/o pull up loop, insert hook into next stitch, y/o pull up a loop, y/o pull loop through all 4 loops on hook. Row 1: With magic circle, dc 12 stitches, [pull loop closed as needed], sl st to join Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and for the rest of the pattern), dc in same stitch, 2dc in each of remaining stitches (24 dc), sl st to join Row 3: Ch3, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (36 dc), sl st to join Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (48 dc), sl st to join [Stop here for NB- 3mo] Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (60 dc), sl st to join [stop here for 6 - 12 mo] Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (72 dc), sl st to join [stop here for Toddler] Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (84 dc), sl st to join [stop here for child] Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next 5 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 6 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (96 dc), sl st to join [stop here for teen] Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next 6 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, \*dc in next 7 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from \* to the end (108 dc), sl st to join [stop here for adult] When your circle is the right size: When your circle is the right size: ALL SIZES! (Stitch marker placement NOT crochet instructions:) Add stitch marker behind hook and walking backwards to third increase (first increase is one you just complete, go past the next previous increase (2dc in same stitch), and go back to the next previous increase, add stitch marker BEFORE this increase. (You want two pattern repeats between the stitchmarkers) Decrease (where Ribbon will be added): Working from stitch marker to stitch marker (The LONG WAY AROUND): Row 1: ch2, \*hdc2tog across next 2 stitches, repeat from \* around to the stitch marker (do NOT work stitches into the base) turn Row 2: ch 2, hdc in next stitch, hdc2tog across next two stitches, \*hdc in next 2 stitches, hdc2tog across next 2 stitches, repeat from \* around to stitch marker, turn Brim pattern: Row 1: ch 2, 2hdc in first rib loop, \*hdc in next rib loop, repeat around ending with 3 hdc in last stitch, turn Row 2: ch 2, (working in back loop only) 2hdc in turning stitch, work hdc in each stitch across, ending with 3dc in last stitch, turn Row 3: 2 hdc in turning stitch, \*hdc under all 3 loops of next 5 stitches, 2hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch, repeat from \* around, turn Row 4: ch 2, \*hdc under all 3 loops of next stitch, repeat from \* around, turn Row 5 : repeat row 4 stop here for NB - 3 mo Row 6: repeat row 4 [Stop here for 6 mo] Row 7: repeat row 4 stop here for 6-12 mo Row 8: repeat row 4 stop here for Toddler Row 9: repeat row 4 stop here for Child Row 10: repeat row 4 stop here for Teen/Adult Once all ends are woven in, take Ribbon and weave it through the Decrease where you worked in the rib loops or back loops. Make sure ribbon is long enough to serve as a tie for the bonnet as well. 2011 Creations By Valorie You have permission to sell Any item made using this pattern. (It would be nice to site where you got the pattern). You do not have permission to distribute this pattern in any way (photocopy, email, post online, or sell this pattern).
