ColoredJules JulesFulledHat
This is a simple crochet pattern to make a "fulled" hat. Fulling is when you first make a garment out of wool and then shrink it. Using two strands of yarn and double crochet you make a hat that is far too large for your head. You then shrink it in the washing machine to make it fit. Not suitable for front loading washing machines.
Materials
Size 6 crochet hook Safety Pin Approx. 100 gms 100% wool yarn 8 ply & 100 gms 12ply mohair (not acrylic) or 200gms of woollen yarn only. Make sure wool yarn is 100% wool and not machine washable or "Wool Wash' as it will not shrink. Abbreviations If in Aust or UK Dc= double crochet if in US this is single crochet Note: You do not create a new "row".
Just work around in a circle. Use a safety pin to mark the start of your row. You do not have to be exact - after all you are going to do horrible things to it in the washing machine & you will not be able to see individual stitches.
Pattern
Row 1:4 chain and join with slip stich Row 2:8 dc into centre of the circle Row 3:Crochet 2 dc into each dc of previous row Row 4:Crochet 1 dc into each dc of previous row Repeat rows 3 & 4 once more. Row 7: (1dc, 2dc into next stich) - repeat till end of row Copyright 2005 Colored Jules Wool on the Web trejul @ coloredjules.com.au
Colored Jules Wool on the Web - Unique Hand Dyed Mohair Pattern
(ie. Increasing in every second stitch) Row 8: Crochet 1 dc into each dc of previous row Row 9: Increase in every 5th stitch - ie 1dc 4 times then 2dc in next stich. Row 10:Crochet 1 dc into each dc of previous row Measure across width of circle. Should be approx. 16cm wide, give or take a bit. This is dependent on the type of yarn you are using and your tension. If not 16cm increase by a few more stitches in next row to give you the extra width. You do not have to be exact as you will not be able to see the stitches. Once width is reached, continue with plain dc until you have a cap that is about 1-2cm below your ear lobe.
Creating Brim
Row 1: Increase in every 5th stitch - ie. 1dc 4 times then 2dc into next stich. Row 2: Crochet 1 dc into each dc Repeat row 1 Repeat row 2 twice. To finish - \*1dc, skip one, 1dc into next two sts, skip one. Rept from \* until end and fasten off. Crochet this last row tightly as it pulls in the brim.
Fulling
Do not get distracted whilst doing this or you will wind up with a dolls hat! Also you need to use a top opening washing machine so you can check the progress of shrinkage. Place your overlarge hat in the washing machine and add hot water with a bit of soap - you can use wool wash or hair shampoo. It is a good idea to put a pair of jeans in with the hat to help with agitation and speed up the shrinking process. Do not put in anything fluffy like a towel, or it will become part of your hat. Put on hot wash cycle until it shrinks to desired size. This may take several wash cycles. To save on water, do not let the washing machine empty - ie. Keep turning it back onto wash. Don't wander away at this point. I usually have to turn my machine back to wash at least twice. Every now and then check on the size by wringing out hat and trying it on. Spin dry after shrinking and shape on head. Leave to dry overnight.
