BOHUKNITS PATTERNS
by Kelly McClure
Kinesis Hat
Abbreviations
approx approximately beg beginning bet between BO bind off CC contrasting colour ch chain cn cable needle co cast on cont continue dc double crochet dpn(s) double point needle(s) dec(s) decrease(s) foll follow(ing) hdc half double crochet hk hook inc increase incl including Kknit K1 f&b knit 1 st in front and back ktbl knit through back loop kwise knitwise K2tog knit two together lp(s) loop(s) M1 make one M1L make one left M1R make one right MC main colour Ppurl pattpatternpm place marker psso passover pu pick up pwise purlwise rem remaining rep repeat rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet sk skip sl m slip marker sp(s) space(s) ssk slip,slip, k2 sliped sts tog st(s) stitch(es) st st stockinette stitch tbl through back loop tog together wS wrong side YO yarn over This hat is a cute newsboy style with a shallow, curved brim and a darling little pom pom on top. The pattern stitch is dense, warm and easy to work up. You probably won't be able to make just one. Instructions include a variation for a unisex reversible beanie.
Craft: crochet
Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius Skills: ch, sc, bpdc (back post double crochet), fpdc (front post doublecrochet) Sizes: adult small (medium, large) Finished Measurements: fits approx. 20 (21.5, 23) circumference Gauge: 12 sts and 12 rows = 4" in patt with 5 mm hook Yarn: 100g, 220 yds (200 m) light worsted weight wool (you may need a second ball for the largest size) Suggested Brand: 1 skein Custom Woollen Mills 2-ply (dk) mule spinner 100% wool; or 1 skein Cascade 220 wool (worsted) Hook: 5 mm (US H/8) hook Other Materials: 2 medium sized buttons (3/4"), tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook This pattern is for personal use only, not for profit @ Kelly McClure Etsy: www.bohoknits.etsy.com Blogger: www.bohoknits.blogspot.com Ravelry: bohoknits
Instructions:
Use a multiple of 6 sts + 1. See Stitches for help. Beginning at the bottom of the hat, ch 60 (66, 72) sts + 1. Join in the rnd with a sl st, being careful not to twist sts. Rnd 1: Ch 2 (first sc), sc in each st to end. Sl st in 1st ch 2. Rnd 2: Ch 3 (first dc), bpdc (back post double crochet) in next 4 sts, \*fpdc (front post double crochet), bpdc in next 5 sts\*, rep from \* to \* to last st, fpdc, sl st in first ch 3. Rep Rnd 2 only 12 (12, 14) times or until hat measures approx. 4.5 (4.5, 5)" from beg. Work extra rows here to make hat deeper if you wish.
Dec Rnds:
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 bpdc, work back post dec over 2 sts (see Stitches), \*fpdc, 3 bpdc, back post dec\*, rep from \* to \* to last st, fpdc, sl st in first ch 3. Rnd 2 (and all even rnds): work even in patt Rnd 3: Ch 3, bpdc, back post dec, \*fpdc, 2 bpdc, back post dec\*, rep from \* to \* to last st, fpdc, sl st in first ch 3. Rnd 5: Ch 3, back post dec, \*fpdc, bpdc, back post dec\*, rep from \* to \* to last st, fpdc, sl st in first ch 3. Rnd 7: Ch 3, \*fpdc, back post dec\*, rep from \* to \* to last st, fpdc, sl st in first ch 3. Rnd 9: Ch 3, fpdc, dec over bpdc and fpdc around. Rnd 11: Do not ch 3. Work dec over fpdc around and finish with a sl st.
Stitches:
Back Post Double Crochet
YO, insert hook from back to front around st below, YO, pull up loop, (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Front Post Double Crochet
YO, insert hook from front to back around st below, YO, pull up loop, (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Back Post Decrease:
1. YO, insert around back post 2. YO, pull through (3 loops on hook) 3. insert hook around next back post 4. YO pull through (4 loops on hook) 5. YO, pull through 2 loops 6. YO pull through all 3 loops 1 stitch decreased. This pattern is for personal use only, not for profit @ Kelly McClure Etsy: www.bohoknits.etsy.com Blogger: www.bohoknits.blogspot.com Ravelry: bohoknits
Brim:
Attach 2 strands of yarn at side of hat (so that seam is at back). Pull up loop. Row 1: Sc in 26 (30) sts around hat, ch 1, turn. Row 2: Skip first st, \*2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts\* rep from \* to \* to last 2 sts, dec (skip one st), pick up last st and next st from edge of hat and slip st together, ch 1, turn. Row 3: Rep Row 2. Rnd 4-5: Read below before finishing. Skip first st, sc across to last 2 sts, dec, pick up last st and next st from edge of hat and slip st together, ch 1, turn. Work an extra row if you don't think the brim is wideenough. When Rnd 5 is complete, do not "ch 1, turn". Slip st to edge of hat as before and then continue to sc around entire hat. Join to other side of the brim with a sl st.
Band:
Ch 26 (30) sts. Do not turn. Sc in each st to end. Ch 4 (or enough to comfortably fit around your button). Turn 90 degrees clockwise. Sc in each st across to end. Ch 4. Sl st in first sc. Cut yarn. Weave in all ends. Attach buttons to each side of the brim and attach band. Add a pom pom. Shape the brim with your fingers to round it Out.
Variation:
Make up a reversible, unisex beanie by making your size (largest size for men) and omitting the finishing details (pom, brim and band). Simply attach a double strand of yarn to the bottom edge when the hat is complete and single crochet in every stitch for a nice edge.
When Kelly isn't busy knitting and designing, she is exploring the Rocky Mountains with her dog, or probably drinking tea.
