Dora Flower Clochg Hat
By Elizabeth Gormley
Dimensions:
Toddler (1-3): 16 " circumference by 6 “ deep (from top to hat brim) Child (4-8): 18 " circumference by 7 12 " deep (from top to hat brim) Older children should fit one of the two adult sizes: Small Adult: 20 " circumference, by 7 3%4 "’ deep (from top to hat brim) Large Adult: 22 " circumference by 8 “ deep (from top to hat brim) Flowers: Toddler Flower: 4” diameter All other sizes: 4 3% “ diameter Gauge(with K hook): 2" x 2" = 5 sc by 6 rows
Materials:
Crochet Hook Size K (6.50 mm) Crochet Hook Size J (6.00 mm) Button (optional): 7/8 “ - 1" Color A: Hat 1 Skein for Toddler, Child and Small Adult 2 skeins for Adult Large. Red Heart Heads Up (106 yards 97m ) or any Bulky Weight (5) yarn Color B: Flower 1 Skein Red Heart Heads Up (106 yards 97m ) or any Bulky Weight (5) yarn
Color A: Sky Color B: Bright Pink
Color A: Magenta Color B: Black
Flower Instructions:
Beginning Ring (with J hook and Color B): Make a Magic Circle (If you don't know what this is simply chain 4, slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring). [ch (does not count as first sc), 11sc in ring, slip stitch to beginning sc (11 sc) Round 2: 1ch (counts as first sc), sc in back loop of first sc, 2 sc in back loop of each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning sc (22sc)
Needle indicates back loop Round 3: 3ch (counts as first dc), \*skip 1 stitch, 2ch, 1dc in back loop of next stitch\*, repeat \* to \* to end, slip stitch in 2"d chain of first 3ch Follow the instructions for Round 4 for the size you are making:
| Toddler | All other s sizes |
| Round 4:(1slip stitch, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 1slip s stitch) in each 2chain 1 spacearound | Round 4: (1sc, 1dc, 2Tr, 1dc, 1sc) in each 2chain space around |
Finish off. Sew on button. Sew in loose ends.
Hat Instructions:
Crochet Decrease (2sctog)
Seam Notes:
Beginning Ring: Make a Magic Circle (If you don't know what this is simply chain 4, slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring) 1ch (does not count as first sc), 7sc in ring, slip stitch to beginning sc (7 sc) Round 2: 1ch (counts as first sc), sc in first sc, 2 sc next 6 sc, slip stitch to beginning sc (14 sc) Round 3: 1ch, 1sc in first sc, \* 2sc in next stitch, 1sc in next stitch\*, repeat \* to \* to end, slip stitch to first sc (20 sc) Round 4: 1ch, 1sc in first stitch, \*2 sc in next stitch, 1sc in next 2 stitches \*, repeat \* to \* end, slip stitch to first sc (26 sc) Round 5: 1ch, 1sc in first stitch, \*2 sc in next stitch, 1sc in next 3 stitches \*, repeat \* to \* end, slip stitch to first sc (32 sc) If you are making the Toddler size size skip Round 6 and go to Round 7. Round 5a: 1ch, 1sc in first stitch, \*2sc in next stitch, 1sc in next 4 stitches \*, repeat \* to \* end, slip stitch to first sc (38 sc) If you are making the Child size skip to Round 6. Round 5b: 1ch, 1sc in first stitch, \*2 sc in next stitch, 1sc in next 5 stitches \*, repeat \* to \* end, slip stitch to first sc (4 sc) If you are making the Small Adult size skip to Round 6. Round 5c: 1ch, 1sc in each stitch around, slip stitch into first sc (44 sc) If you are making the Large Adult size skip Round 6 and go to Round 7 Round 6: 1ch, 1sc in join, 2sctog in next two stitches, 1sc in each stitch to last the last two stitches, 2sctog in last 2 stitches, slip stitch to first sc [30, 36, 42, 45 total sc] Follow the instructions for Round 7 for the size you are making:
| Toddler Round 7: 1ch, 1sc around to last stitch, 2sc in last stitch, slip stitch to first sc [33] | Small Adult Round 7: 1ch, 1sc around to last two stitches, 2sctog (see stitch note in beginning of pattern) in last 2 stitches, slip stitch to first sc [41] |
| Child Round 7: 1ch, 1sc around to last stitch, 2sc in last stitch, slip stitch to first sc [37] | Large Adult Round 7: 1ch, 1sc around to last stitch, 2sc in last stitch, slip stitch to first sc [45] |
Round 8: 3ch (counts as first hdc and ch), (1hdc, 1ch) 3 times in same join, \* skip next 3 stitches, (1hdc, 1ch) 4 times in same stitch, \* repeat \* to \* to end, slip stitch in 2"d stitch of first 3ch [8 , 9 , 10, 11 total clusters]
First Cluster completed - the needle indicates where the next one is to begin. Round 9: slip stitch in next chain space, (slip stitch, 3ch) in center of first cluster, (1hdc, 1ch) 3 times in same cluster, slip stitch in next ch, 1ch, \*(1hdc, 1ch) 4 times in center of next cluster, 1slip stitch in next chain space, 1ch\*, repeat \* to \* to end, slip stitch in 2nd stitch of first 3ch [8 , 9 , 10, 11 total clusters]
Round 10: slip stitch in next chain space, (slip stitch, 3ch) in center first cluster, (1hdc, 1ch) 3 times in same cluster, \*(1hdc, 1ch) 4 times in center of next cluster, \* repeat \* to \* to end, slip stitch in 2nd stitch of first 3ch Rounds 11: slip stitch in next chain space, (slip stitch, 3ch) in center first cluster, (1hdc, 1ch) 3 times in same cluster, slip stitch in next ch, 1ch, \*(1hdc, 1ch) 4 times in center of next cluster, 1slip stitch in next chain space, 1ch\*, repeat \* to \* to end, slip stitch in 2nd stitch of first 3ch Follow the instructions to complete the rounds for the size you are making:
| Toddler | Allothersizes |
| Rounds 12-13: Repeat Rounds 10 and 11 One more time. | Rounds 12-15: Repeat Rounds 10 and 11 Two more times. |
| If you need more length to the hat you can add another repeat of Rounds 10 and 11. | If you need more length to the hat you can add another repeat of Rounds 10 and 11. |
Finish off. Sew in loose ends.
