So the other night I was all like "I wanna make a hat... Ravelry, show me a hat to make!" and Ravelry said... No. So I was frustrated and decided, screw you Ravelry and your lack of hats to make instantly, I'll make my own.
Ta Dah! This crocheted hat is a bottom up hat, but with a sweet brim!!
This pattern is pretty simple, I'm not going to lie to you. But I think the end result is like a knitty/crochet-y hat. Want the pattern? Huh? Ok!
Notions:
Yarn: Worsted
Hook: H or however you can achieve the right size for your noggin. Yarn needle.
Abbreviations: st - stitch ch- chain ss- slip stitch sc- single crochet sc2tog- single chain 2 together.
Rd 1: Ch 5
Rd 2: Sc in each ch, ch 1 and turn (5 st)
Rd 3: Sc in back loop only, ch 1 and turn (5 st)
Rd 4-60: Sc in back loop only, ch 1 and turn (5 st)
*Note- you can always crochet more rows if you have a bigger head. I used malabrigo yarn which is a loose wool so I only needed 60 rows. But if you use more rows, you'll have to tweak the decrease, send me an email and I'll help you out with that should you need the assistance.
Rd 61 (This is the joining row!) Hold both ends together and ss to join rd 1 to rd 60. Do not fasten off, turn the brim inside out (which is now right side out) ch 1 and turn.
Rd 1: 1 sc at the base of the ch 1, and sc in each st. ss to join, ch 1, turn (60 st)
Rd 2: sc in each st. ss to join, ch 1 turn (60 st)
Rd 3-15 (or more if you need): sc in each st. ss to join, ch 1 turn (60 st)
Rd 16: sc in next 8 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (54 st)
Rd 17: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (54 st)
Rd 18: sc in next 7 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (48 st)
Rd 19: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (48 st)
Rd 20: sc in next 6 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (42 st)
Rd 21: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (42 st)
Rd 22: sc in next 5 st, sc2tog, Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (36 st)
Rd 23: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (36 st)
Rd 24: sc in next 4 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (32 st)
Rd 25: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (32 st)
Rd 26: sc in next 3 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (24 st)
Rd 27: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (24 st)
Rd 28: sc in next 2 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (18 st)
Rd 29: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (18 st)
Row 30: sc in next 2 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (12 st)
Row 31: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (12 st)
Row 30: sc in next 2 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (12 st)
Row 31: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (12 st)
At this point in my hat, I fastened off and left a long tail. I then took a yarn needle and sewed loosely through each st around and then pulled the tail tight, bringing the hat together without that funny cone effect that sometimes happens with bottom up crochet hats. You can always just continue the decrease as well, whatever makes you happy.
Anywho, I hope you like my pattern! And I hope it works. Send me an email if you have an issue, or just leave me a comment. I'm pretty quick about answering.
Now to pack, so I can go home to the mountains for Christmas!
Hey! I met you at Whole Foods a few days ago! I was the guy with the Noro scarf! I like to use exclamation marks!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I thought of you when my aunt taught me how to make a granny square this afternoon. Once I get going, I'm golden... it's the starting the chain and slip stitching and all that insanity in the beginning that is going to be my downfall... May the crocheting begin...
Rd 24: sc in next 4 st, sc2tog. Repeat 5 more times. ss to join, ch 1 turn (32 st)
ReplyDeleteRd 25: sc in each st, ss to join. ch 1, turn (24 st)
Not sure if this is right with the numbers as there is no dec mentioned with rd 25.
Love the pattern - almost finished!
You're totally awesome! That hat is sweet and I want to make it. I have yet to make a hat - just scarves, wash cloths, and pot holders. Hey, I like practicality! However... I can't read crocheting patterns. Ack! I will conquer! Because I want to make that awesome looking hat. Any websites you'd recommend on reading crochet patterns?
ReplyDeleteHi there. I happened upon your blog via the Knotty Oak Homestead. Do you spin your own yarn? We just began farming and we have Angora rabbits, and I am attempting to spin their fur, although it's very fine. I'm thinking I need to add Alpaca or sythenic wool. Love you blog! I'll be checking back!
ReplyDeleteThe Awesome 4: I fixed that line in the pattern. I hope its a little clearer. Sorry about the confusion!
ReplyDeleteSarah: A great crochet site is Ravelry.com, but another great site is crochetme.com. Ravelry is a lot easier to use and there are a ton of resources for learning to make hats. Email me if you ever need help with anything. But if you're trying to learn to read the patterns, pick up an interweave crochet or crochet today magazine and there's a guide in the back that totally taught me how to read the patterns.
Sarah Rachele: I do spin yarn. You can make the most beautiful yarn with angora rabbits. I have only ever seen it blended though, and I think alpaca would make the best blend. If you want any advice from the pros though, I would go to thespinningloft.com Send Beth an email. She's a pro and super cool. She'll be the best bet for getting more information on spinning and farming.
Hope that solved your questions! Email me anytime if you need any more help!