#58 crochet pixie hat #SWB-C00058
SIZES: XS (S, M, L) = 3-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months)
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
TECHNIQUES USED:
sc - single crochet dc - double crochet dc2tog - double crochet 2 together dc3tog - double crochet 3 together dc4tog - double crochet 4 together working into a ch-1 space sewing a seam making a tassel Please visit http://www.sweaterbabe.com/Cabbr.htm for a list of standard crochet abbreviations.
Shown in size 6-12 months.
SIDE VIEW OF HAT:
FRONTVIEWOFHAT:
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: xs (s, M, L) = Approximately 6 3/4 (7 1/2, 8 14, 9 14)" from bottom of hat to top (measured along front band, not including strap)
MATERIALS
\* 2 (2, 2, 2)-1.75oz/50g (98.5yds/90m) balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% Merino Wool/33% Microfiber/12% Cashmere) in Orange #615. Please note: Size XS uses EXACTLY 1 ball (NOT including yarn to make the Gauge swatch). So it is possible to only use 1 ball for the xs size if you reuse the Gauge swatch yarn and are careful not to waste any yarn. Purchasing 2 balls is still recommended to be safe! Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE \*One 3%4" diameter button ·Yarn tapestry needle page 1 of 6; SWB-C00058 \*Tapestry or sewing needle (to attach button - depends on what needle will fit through thebuttonyouchoose)
GAUGE
\* 4 sts = 1" (i.e. 4 - [1 sc, 2 dc] sets = 3") and approximately 9 rows = 4" in Silt pattern stitch. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE
SILT PATTERN STITCH:
Ch a multiple of 3 plus 3 extra.. Row 1 (Rs): Sk 1st 3 ch, 1 dc in next and each ch to end, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 dc in 1st st, \*sk next 2 sts, (1 sc, 2 dc) in next st; rep from \* to last 3 sts (counting t-ch as a st), sk next 2 sts, 1 sc in top of t-ch, turn. Row 3: Ch 3, sk 1st st, 1 dc in next and each st to end, ending with last dc in top of t-ch, turn. NoTE: This last t-ch is EAsY to miss - it's the ch-1 from the beginning of Row 2. Please don't forget to work the final dc of this Row into this t-ch or your next Rowwill notwork! Rep Rows 2 and 3 for Silt pattern st.
CROCHETING THE PIXIE HAT NOTES:
1) To work a "Dc2tog" -- Work 1 dc in next st until 2 Ips rem on hook, work a 2nd dc into next st until 3 Ips rem on hook, yo and draw thru all 3 Ips on hook. 2) To work a "Dc3tog" -- Work 1 dc in next st until 2 Ips rem on hook, work a 2nd dc into next st until 3 Ips rem on hook, work a 3rd dc into next st until 4 Ips rem on hook, yo and draw thru all 4 Ips on hook. 3) To work a "Dc4tog" -- Work 1 dc in next st until 2 Ips rem on hook, work a 2nd dc into next st until 3 Ips rem on hook, work a 3rd dc into next st until 4 Ips rem on hook, work a 4th dc into next st until 5 Ips rem on hook, yo and draw thru all 5 Ips onhook. Starting at the folded brim: Ch 57 (63, 69, 75). Row 1 (Ws): Sk 2 ch, \*work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next ch, sk 2 ch; rep from \* ending with 1 sc in last ch, turn. Row 2 (Rs): Ch 1, sk 1st sc, sk next dc, \*work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next ch-1 sp, sk next sc, sk next dc; rep from \* to last sc and t-ch, sk last sc, 1 sc in top of t-ch, turn. Rows3to5: RepRow 2. Change to Silt pattern stitch as follows: Row 6: Ch 3, sk 1st sc, \*1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next sc; rep from \* to t-ch, sk t-ch, turn = 55 (61, 67, 73) dc (counting ch-3 at beg as 1 dc). Row 7: Work Row 2 of Silt pattern stitch.
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Row 8 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to t-ch, sk t-ch, turn = 52 (58, 64, 70) sts (counting each dc2tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). Row 9: Work Row 2 of Silt pattern stitch. Row 10 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, dc2tog over next 2 sts, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to last 4 sts (counting t-ch as 1 st), dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, sk tch, turn = 49 (55, 61, 67) sts (counting each dc2tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). Row 11: Work Row 2 of Silt pattern stitch. Row 12 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to t-ch, sk t-ch, turn = 46 (52, 58, 64) sts (counting each dc2tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). Row 13: Work Row 2 of Silt pattern stitch. Row 14 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to last 6 sts (counting t-ch as 1 st), [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, 1 dc in next st, sk t-ch, turn = 40 (46, 52, 58) sts (counting each dc2tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). Row 15: Work Row 2 of Silt pattern stitch.
FOR SIZES X-SMALLANDSMALL ONLY:
Row 16 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to last 12 sts (counting t-ch as 1 st), [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 5 times, 1 dc in next st, sk t-ch, turn = 28 (34, --, --) sts (counting each dc2tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). Row 17: Work Row 2 of Silt pattern stitch. Row 18 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, [dc4tog over next 4 sts] 2 times, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to last 8 sts (counting t-ch as 1 st), dc4tog over next 4 sts, dc3tog over next 3 sts, sk t-ch, turn = 16 (22, --, --) sts (counting each dc4tog or dc3tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). Row 19 (Decrease Row): Ch 1, 2 dc in 1st st, sk next 3 sts, (1 sc, 2 dc) in next st, \*sk next 2 sts, (1 sc, 2 dc) in next st; rep from \* to last 8 sts (counting t-ch as a st), sk next 3 sts, (1 sc, 2 dc) in next st, sk next 3 sts, 1 sc in top of t-ch = 12 (18, --, - -) sts (not counting ch-1 at beginning). Cut yarn and fasten off. Jump to FINISHING instructions on page 5.
FOR SIZESMEDIUMANDLARGE ONLY:
Row 16 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to last 6 sts (counting t-ch as 1 st), [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, 1 dc in next st, sk t-ch, turn = -- (--, 46, 52) sts (counting each dc2tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). Row 18 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 9 times, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to last 18 sts (counting t-ch as 1 st), [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 8 times, 1 dc in next st, sk t-ch, turn = -- (--, 28, 34) sts (counting each dc2tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). page 3 of 6; SWB-C00058 Row 19: Work Row 2 of Silt pattern stitch. Row 20 (Decrease Row): Ch 3, sk 1st st, [dc3tog over next 3 sts] 3 times, \*1 dc in next st; rep from \* to last 9 sts (counting t-ch as 1 st), [dc3tog over next 3 sts] 2 times, dc2tog over next 2 sts, sk t-ch, turn = -- (--, 16, 22) sts (counting each dc3tog or dc2tog as 1 st and the ch-3 as 1 st). Row 21 (Decrease Row): Ch 1, 2 dc in 1st st, sk next 3 sts, (1 sc, 2 dc) in next st, \*sk next 2 sts, (1 sc, 2 dc) in next st; rep from \* to last 8 sts (counting t-ch as a st), sk next 3 sts, (1 sc, 2 dc) in next st, sk next 3 sts, 1 sc in top of t-ch = -- (--, 13, 19) sts (not counting ch-1 at beginning). Cut yarn and fasten off. Continue with FINISHING instructions on next page.
FINISHING
With a new strand of yarn for sewing, and the yarn tapestry needle, fold the hat with the right sides facing each other. Hat will be inside-out. (Please refer to diagram on page 6.) Starting at top back point (at the middle of the last Row) of hat, sew seam joining 2 halves of Row 19 (19, 21, 21) and continue along side edges of Row 19 (19, 21, 21) through Row 14 (14, 15, 15). A basic back stitch is ideal. Fasten off.
CROCHET STRAP
Turn hat right-side out so seam is now inside. Fold back first 5 rows for brim. At right side of brim (right side of baby's head), attach yarn to begin strap. Row 1: Ch 1, work 3 sc along folded brim (through both layers of fabric), turn. Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc across, turn. Rows 3 to 11 (12, 13, 14): Rep Row 2. Row 12 (13, 14, 15) (Create Buttonhole): Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, ch 1, sk next sc, 1 sc in next sc, turn. Row 14: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in ch-1 sp, 1 sc in next sc, turn. Row 15: Rep Row 2. Cut yarn and fasten off. jew button to opposite side of hat through both layers of folded-back brim
ADDINGTHETASSEL
Weave in all loose ends. Steam press lightly (do NoT put full weight of iron on hat or stitches will get flattened too much) if needed to flatten seam and fold of brim a bit. @ Copyright SweaterBabe.com. All rights reserved worldwide. SweaterBabe.com has made every effort to be accurate and complete with our patterns. They are provided strictly "as is". We are not responsible for differences between knitters, knitting mistakes, or any typographical errors. Our patterns are authorized for home knitting use only and are not to be knit for resale. SweaterBabe.com patterns may not be photocopied, or distributed in any hardcopy or electronic form without the express written consent of SweaterBabe.com.
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