SLOUCHY DIAGONAL CHEMO HAT by JAN BASS v.3
SUPPLIES&TOOLSNEEDED:
Soft feeling DK weight yarn (ball #3), 1 skein Photo samples use Naturally Caron, Spa (acrylic/bamboo blend) Hook Size H or 5.0 mm or size needed for gauge Tapestry needle & decorative buttons.
GAUGE:
15 dc = 4 inches; 7 dc rounds = 7.5 inches About 22 inches wide; 8.25 inches high
STITCHESUSED:
Chain, sc, rsc (described), hdc, dc, dc2tog, fpdc
Hat is worked from the top. Rounds are joined. Each round starts with a chain 1 that is not counted.
CROWN OF HAT:
Rnd 1: 13 dc in magic ring, tighten up. Slip stitch to first dc. (13 dc) Or Rnd 1: Ch 4, join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Ch 1 and 13 dc into ring. Slip stitch to first dc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, dc in same dc, \* dc in the space before next dc (this is an increase stitch), dc in next dc \*, ending with dc in space before first dc. (26 dc) Rnd 3: Ch 1, dc in same dc, dc in next dc, \* dc in the space before next dc, dc in next 2 dc \*, ending with dc in space before first dc. (39 dc) Rnd 4: Ch 1, dc in same dc, dc in next 2 dc, \* dc in the space before next dc, dc in next 3 dc \*, ending with dc in space before first dc. (52 dc) Rnd 5: Ch 1, dc in same dc, dc in next 3 dc, \* dc in the space before next dc, dc in next 4 dc \*, ending with dc in space before first dc. (65 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, dc in same dc, dc in next 4 dc, \* dc in the space before next dc, dc in next 5 dc \*, ending with dc in space before first dc. (78 dc) Rnd 7: Ch 1, dcin same dc, dcin next 5 dc, \* dc in the space before next dc, dc in next 6 dc \*, ending with dc in space before first dc. Please note on this round that you will need to work in one additional increase. This is because continuing in pattern would only yield 91 dc and you will need a multiple of 4 for the diagonal section, thus 92 dc. It is suggested that the increase be placed between the 3rd and 4th dc of the last 6-dc repeat. (92 dc) @ Jan Bass, 2012 - NOTE: Pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell or otherwise present pattern as your own.
SIDE OFHAT (DIAGONAL SECTION):
Rnd 8: Ch 1, fpdc around dc and ch 1 of previous round, \* hdc in next 3 st, fpdc around next dc \*, ending with 3 hdc. (92 st, 23 diagonals) Rnd 9 -14: Repeat Round 8. (92 st) Rnd 15: Ch 1, fpdc around dc and ch 1 of previous round, \* dc2tog over next two hdc, hdc in next hdc, fpdc \*, ending with dc2tog and hdc. (69 st) Rnd 16: Ch 1, fpdc around dc and ch1 of previous round, \* hdc in next 2 st, fpdc \*, ending with 2 hdc. (69 st) Rnd 17: Repeat Round 16. (69 st)
BRIM OF HAT:
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc around. (69 sc) Rnd 19-23: Repeat Round 18. (69 sc) Rnd 24: Ch 1, rsc around. (69 rsc)
Fasten off. Work in ends. Sew a decorative button or flower on the brim, placed over the joins.
REVERSESINGLE CROCHET(RSC)EDGING:
Reverse single crochet (or crab stitch) is worked in the opposite direction of regular crochet. Insert hook into the next sc to the RIGHT, rather than left. Yarn over(YO) and pull up loop.YO and pull through both loops. A reverse single crochet (rsc) made. Insert hook into the next sc to the RIGHT. YO and pull up loop. YO and pull through both loops. A second rsc made. Continue around. Keep work loose.
ADJUSTMENTSFORABEANIEVERSION:
Use G Hook (4.25 mm) Gauge: 17 dc = 4 inches; 7 dc rounds = 7 inches; 19 inches wide; 7.5 inches high Start with 12 dc in Round 1, rather than 13. Rounds will increase by multiples of 12. Round 7 will have 84 dc. The diagonal section will have 21 diagonals. Do not reduce the number of hdc in Round 15. If desired, the last 3 rounds of the diagonal section and all of the brim can be crocheted with a smaller hook, such as a 4.0 mm hook.
Omit Round 24. Jan Bass, 2012 - NOTE: Pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell or otherwise present pattern as your own.
