24 Carat Cute Hat
DESCRIPTION
This pattern is for a newborn baby sized ribbed hat with detachable flower and icord, ideal for swapping color schemes or easy cleaning. Different sizes can be achieved by using different hook sizes and/or different yarn. Flower courtesy of Michael Sellick of "The Crochet Crowd" (details in the pattern). You may wish to refer to the hat size chart on my website = www.24caratcrochet.co.uk SKILL LEVEL - intermediate SUPPLIES
For the hat
Hook size 6.5mm (K or US hook size 10.5). Suggested yarn weight = aran or chunky weight (ideally suggests 6.5mm on the label). Stitch markers. Scissors. Video tutorial by
For theflower and cord
Hook size 4.5mm (US size 7) Medium weight yarn in a contrasting color to the hat. Icord maker - optional (see notes about making the icord).
GAUGE
3 stitches per inch (based on a section after the increase rounds). 4.5" diameter across the increase crown section (increase rounds). Hat circumference - 16". Width - 7.5" laid flat. Hat length from centre of crown to edge of a scallop - 6".
ABBREVIATIONSKEY
sl st = slip stitch ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet fpdc = front post double crochet The Crochet Zombie http://youtu.be/lCNf37xfyZw Visit me on YouTube and Facebook "24 Carat Crochet"
DIRECTIONS
The patern uses US terminology. Youll be working in the round and chaining up between rounds using mainly hdc and fpdc stitches. Magic circle or chain 4 and sl st into first chain.
Round 1
Ch3, 11 dc into the ring, sl st into the top of the ch3. Total 12 stitches.
Round 2
Ch2, fpdc in the ch3 stitch of round 1, \* hdc in the next stitch, fpdc in the same stitch. Repeat from \* 11 times. Sl st into the first fpdc of the round. Total of 24 stitches.
Round 3
Ch2, 2 fpdc into the first fpdc of round 2, \* hdc in the next stitch, 2 fpdc in the next fpdc stitch. Repeat from \* 11 times. Sl st into the top of the ch2. Total of 36 stitches.
Round 4
Ch2, hdc into the first fpdc of round 3, 2 fpdc into the next fpdc, \* hdc into the next two stitches, 2 fpdc into the next fpdc stitch. Repeat from \* 11 times. Sl st into the first hdc of the round (not the top of the ch2). Total 48 stitches.
Round 5
Ch2, hdc into the first hdc of round 4 (right next to sl st), fpdc into the next 2 fpdc stitches, \* hdc into the next two hdc stitches, fpdc into the next 2 fpdc stitches. Repeat from \* 11 times. Sl st into the first hdc of the round (not the top of the ch2). Total 48 stitches.
Rounds 6 to13
Repeat round 5. (48 stitches per round).
Round 14
Ch1 \* skip 2 stitches, 6 dc in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch. Repeat from \* 8 times finishing with a slip stitch in the ch1 instead of a sc. Finish off.
Icord and Flower
You will now need the lighter weight yarn and your 4.5mm hook. The flower is called the “Bee Happy Flower" designed by Michael Sellick and permission was sought and granted to link to his pattern. Check out the pattern on his website http://www.thecrochetcrowd.com/en/crochetflowers/845-bee-happy-flowers.html, or video tutorial on YouTube - http://youtu.be/5B8q66MHV90. The icord used in the picture was made using an icord maker such as the “Embellish Knit", other brands are available. As an alternative, crochet a cord (chain stitches) to the right length. Make the icord or chain stitch cord about an inch longer than the circumference of the hat. Weave the cord behind the pairs of fpdc stitches and in front of the hdc stitches at about the fourth round up above the scalloped edge, around the hat then feed it back the other way. You should have the two lose ends together, feed them through the loop and then through the middle of the flower. You will see the flower acts like a button with the loop of the icord. Copyright for this pattern and images within it belong to Zoe Deterding. You have obtained the right to print and use this pattern for your own personal use. Without the express permission of Zoe Deterding, you may not distribute this pattern or sell electronic or paper copies of this pattern. You may not translate or distribute this pattern in another language, reproduce it or post it on a website. By downloading this pattern, you are agreeing to these terms. The same restrictions apply to any photographs and images in this pattern. If you know someone who would like a copy of this pattern, please direct them to me via email: crochetaddictuk@gmail.com, my Facebook page: 24 Carat Crochet or on Ravelry.com: ZoeDB. If you have any other questions about how you are permitted to use thispattern,pleasecontact me.?ZoeDeterding2013.
