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Pattern 025 Summer Slouch Beanie 3-10 Years, & -Women's One Size Fits Most
Pattern and images are copyright protected and the sole property of Simply Made By Erin. The written pattern is for personal use only. Please do not redistribute, transfer, or sell the pattern or images. Feel free to do what you like with the finished product, but please credit me as the designer. If you intend to sell the finished product, my only stipulation is that you please refrain from seling on Etsy or in mass production. Skill Level: Easy / Intermediate Abbreviations: (Standard American Crochet Terms) ch(s) - chain/chains sl st - slip stitch SC - single crochet dc - double crochet st(s) - stitch/stitches rnd(s) - round/rounds sk - skip
Materials:
Approximately 80 -105 yards size 4, worsted weight yarn (3oz.85g (103yd/94m) I prefer Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton (results and gauge will vary depending on yarn used) For Hat: L11/8mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge) For Band: L11/8mm Crochet Hook (for sizes Children & Women's Medium/Large) K10.5/6.5mm Crochet Hook (for size Women's Small Tapestry Needle Flexible Measuring Tape
Gauge Working in the Round:
Children 3-10 Years - First 3 Rounds in Pattern = 3 % Inches across at widest point with L Hook Women's Small& Medium/Large- First 3 Rounds in Pattern = 4 Inches across at widest point with L Hook Please be sure to check your gauge before starting, as tension can vary greatly from person to person and depending on the yarn used.
Adjusting to Meet Gauge:
If your gauge doesn't match, chances are your project wil turn out smaller or larger than the size intended. Do not get discouraged. Many people crochet with different tensions, even when using the same yarn or hook size suggested. There are many adjustments that can be made to resolve this. If you continue to have problems after trying the tips below, please contact me. I am more than happy to make adjustments and offer other suggestions to make the pattern work for you. My email address is simplymadebyerin@gmail.com 1. If the item is too small try going up a hook size or two, i it's to big go down a hook size or two. 2. When available, try working the pattern instructions for the next size up or down. 3. Add or subtract increase or decrease rows/rounds. This can be tricky on certain paterns therefore, Ionly suggest doing thisif you are comfortable in making these adjustments on your own. Doing this may interfere with the remainder of the pattern, and change the stitch count throughout.
Size:
Children 3-10 Years- Fits Head Circumference 19-20.5 Inches Women's Small- Fits Head Circumference 21 Inches Women's Medium/Large- Fits Head Circumference 22-23 Inches Sizes are approximate based on the average for each age. When available, please use head measurements, rather than age, as children and adult heads tend to vary quite a bit. If your child is between sizes I recommend going with the larger size to allow the most room for growth. Special Stitch: Reverse Single Crochet aka Crab Stitch Working from front to back insert hook in next stitch to the right and complete a single crochet. There are many helpful tutorials online diagramming this stitch. See web address below for specific instructions: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-crochet-a-reverse-single-crochet-stitch.html Lnlaren 3-Tu Years Fits Head Circumference 19-20.5 Inches Rnd 1. using L Hook, Create a magic circle, ch 1 (counts as 1st sc) 11 sc in circle, join with sl st in top of ch 1. (12 sc) Rnd 2. Ch 1 (does not count as 1st st now& throughout unless noted), 2 sc in same st as ch 1, ch 2, sk next sc, \*2 sc in next sc, ch2, sk next sc\*, reeat from \*to \* in remaining sts around, jon with sl st in beginning sc. (12 sc, 12 ch) Rnd 3. Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, 2 sc in next sc, 3 dc in ch space, \*sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc, 3 dc in ch space\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (18 sc, 18 dc) (diameter should measure approximately 3 12 inches across at widest point, piece wi be kind of wavy) Rnd 4. Ch 3, sk same st as ch 3 & next 2 sc, sc in next 3 dc, \*ch 3, sk next3 sc, sc in next 3 dc\*, repeat from \*to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning ch space. (18 sc, 18 ch) Rnd 5. Ch3 (counts as 1st dc), 4 dc in ch sp, sc in next 3 sc, \*5 dc in ch space, sc in next 3 sc\*,repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, jin with sl st in top of beginning ch 3. (30 dc, 18 sc) (diameter should measure approximately 5 % inches across at widest point) Rnd 6. Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, sc in next 4 dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sc \*sc in next 5 dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sc\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (30 sc, 18 ch) Rnd 7. sk 1st st, sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc, 5 dc in ch space, \*sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc, 5 dc in ch space\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (30 dc, 18 sc) Rnd 8. Ch 3, sk same st as ch 3 & next 2 sc, sc in next 5 dc, \*ch 3, sk next 3 sc, sc in next 5 dc\*,repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning ch space. (30 sc, 18 ch) Rnd 9. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 4 dc in ch sp, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc \*5 dc in ch space, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in top of beginning ch 3. (30 dc, 18 sc) Rnd 10. repeat rnd 6. Rnd 11. repeat rnd 7. Rnd 12. repeat rnd 8. Rnd 13. repeat rnd 9 Rnd 14. repeat rnd 6. Rnd 15. repeat rnd 7. (height should measure approximately 7 -7 % inches, to make hat longer(slouchier) add additional rnds here by repeating rnd 8, then rnd 9, next rnd 6, and finally rnd 7. The following rnds will complete the band. If you want the band a little tighter switch to a smaller hook than suggested, if you want it looser switch to a larger hook. Rnd 16-18. continuing with L hook, ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 & remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (48 sc) Rnd 19. Ch 1, reverse sc (crab st) in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning reverse sc. (48 reverse sc) Fasten off & weave in loose ends. Your new hat is complete!!
Women's Small, Fits Head Circumference 21 Inches Women's Medium/Large, Fits Head Circumference 22-23 Inches
Rnd 1. using L Hook, Create a magic circle, ch 1 (counts as 1st sc) 13 sc in circle, join with sl st in top of ch 1. (14 sc) Rnd 2. Ch 1 (does not count as 1st st now & throughout unless noted), 2 sc in same st as ch 1, ch 2, sk next sc, \*2 sc in next sc, ch 2, sk next sc\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (14 sc, 14 ch) Rnd 3. Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, 2 sc in next sc, 3 dc in ch space, \*sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc, 3 dc in ch space\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (21 sc, 21 dc) (diameter should measure approximately 4 inches across at widest point, piece wil be kind of wavy) Rnd 4. Ch 3, sk same st as ch 3 & next 2 sc, sc in next 3 dc, \*ch 3, sk next 3 sc, sc in next 3 dc\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning ch space. (21 sc, 21 ch) Rnd 5. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 4 dc in ch sp, sc in next 3 sc, \*5 dc in ch space, sc in next 3 sc\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in top of beginning ch 3. (35 dc, 21 sc) (diameter should measure approximately 6 %4 inches across at widest point) Rnd 6. Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, sc in next 4 dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sc \*sc in next 5 dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sc\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (35 sc, 21 ch) Rnd7. sk 1st st, sc in next3 sc, sk next sc,5dc in ch space,\*sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc, 5 dc in ch space\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (35 dc, 21 sc) Rnd 8. Ch 3, sk same st as ch 3 & next 2 sc, sc in next 5 dc,\*ch 3, sk next 3 sc, sc in next 5 dc\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning ch space. (35 sc, 21 ch) Rnd 9. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 4 dc in ch sp, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc \*5 dc in ch space, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc\*, repeat from \* to \* in remaining sts around, join with sl st in top of beginning ch 3. (35 dc, 21 sc) Rnd 10. repeat rnd 6. Rnd 11. repeat rnd 7. Rnd 12. repeat rnd 8. Rnd 13. repeat rnd 9 Rnd 14. repeat rnd 6. Rnd. 15. repeat rnd 7 Rnd 16. repeat rnd 8 Rnd 17. repeat rnd 9. (height should measure approximately 8 - 8 % inches, to make hat longer(slouchier) add additional rnds here by repeating rnd 6, then rnd 7, next rnd 8, and finally rnd 9. The following rnds will complete the band. Continue using L hook for size Medium/Large (22-23 Inches), switch to the K hook for size Small (21 Inches). If you want the band a little tighter switch to a smaller hook than suggested, if you want it looser switch to a larger hook. Rnd 18-20. Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 & remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning sc. (56 sc) Rnd 21. Ch 1, reverse sc (crab st) in remaining sts around, join with sl st in beginning reverse sc. (56 reverse sc) Fasten off & weave in loose ends. Your new hat is complete!!
