I designed this hat to go along with my 90-Minute Scarf project. It is worked with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, held together and worked as if they were one strand. In this project, both strands are pulled from the same skein, but you could use different yarns. It takes about 30 minutes to complete this project. I finished it in about 45, while cooking dinner, and with time taken to photograph a tutorial. Yarn: Bernat Super Saver Solid [Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarn]
Work two strands together as if they were one
Hook: US 9.0mm (N)
Hat Size: Adult
Find this pattern on Ravelry
Special Stitches: Front post double crochet (fpdc) and back post double crochet (bpdc)
See my FPDC/BPDC Stitch Tutorial for how to do these stitches. If you are uncomfortable with these stitches, just omit them. You will then work rnds 10 & 11 the same as rnd 5. After that, you may choose to add an additional rnd of (ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join) if you want to snug up the bottom.
Begin by making a magic ring. (See this tutorial I found on youtube)
RND 1: Once you have made the magic ring, ch 3, and do 8 dc into the ring. Tighten ring and sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join.
RND 2: Ch 3, do 2dc into each dc from the previous rnd. sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join.
RND 3: Ch 3, dc into the first dc, *2dc into the next dc st, and 1 dc into the following st* Repeat from * to * around until the end of the rnd. sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join.
RND 4: Ch 3, dc into each of the next 2 sts. *2 dc into the next dc st, and 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts* Repeat from * to * around. sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join.
RNDS 5 - 9: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around. sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join.
RND 10: Ch 3 *fpdc into the next st, bpdc into the following st* Repeat from * to * around. sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join.
RND 11: Ch 3 *fpdc into each fpdc and bpdc into each bpdc* around. sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join. fasten off.
Rnds 10 & 11 should give your hat a snug but stretchy band around the ears.
EDIT:
Some people have had trouble getting their hat to be the right size. When working with 2 strands of yarn and a larger hook, gauge can vary dramatically from person to person. I strongly recommend that you try on your hat frequently to make sure it is the right size.
To make the hat wider, do this for your row 5:
Ch 3, dc into each of the next 3 sts. *2 dc into the next dc st, and 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts* Repeat from * to * around. sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join.
To make the hat longer, repeat the row 9 pattern for an extra 1-3 rows, depending upon how much longer the hat needs to be. Try it on as you work!
This looks like it, will be an easy pattern to work up.I have never worked the 2 stitches the fpdc and the bpdc stitches. I have be crocheting for many, many years now.
ReplyDeleteGreat Pattern. Whoop, Whoop. xx
ReplyDeleteI do a double crochet hat that is very similar to this one, but it's done with a smaller hook and one strand of yarn. also the starting number of double crochets is different. Also was EXCITED to see the ribbed band at the bottom of the hat because I just learned how to do front & back post double crochets. Yay!!! :)
ReplyDeleteDo you have the pattern that for the double crochet hat you do that you could share?
DeleteI've used a number of patterns, and if you're looking for an alternative DC hat, I'd advise the one in "Stitch and Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker". The book is well worth the purchase ($10 on amazon) and it has a ton of great beginner patters. You can also search ravelry.com for free patterns.
DeleteCool beans. I'm rather new to this and I love love love the tutorial. Maybe someday I'll have the nerve to attempt something other than hats and scarves.
ReplyDeleteThis hat pattern looks so easy yet looks like u spent hours on it. I add it to different scarvrs I crochet. Have been a crocheter and knitter since a teen, snd I am 55. I make most of my gifts now. Love this pattern! Thank u for sharing it with otherd!
ReplyDeleteHi. Thanks for this pattern. I'm making several hats for Christmas gifts so I appreciate a 30 min hat. You mentioned that you pulled yard from the same skein. How did you do that? Did you pull the yarn from both ends or unraveled the entire skein to double the yard? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI pulled the skein from both ends, however, that doesn't always work (stupid skeins that refuse to center pull). In that case, I just throw it on the yarn winder and make two about-equal sized skeins out of it. I have made other projects from that same skein and I still have some left over, so you should be fine splitting a skein.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteI am brand new to crocheting. I have made the 90 minute scarf today and am now on round 5 of this hat. I love them both!! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern. Made the hat & then made a smaller version for my granddaughter's doll. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat dimensions/number of stitches/rows did you use to make it child and doll size? I am always in doubt as to how to make things smaller.
DeleteCan't wait to try this. I hope it can make it look good, I would like to make several to give away. If you have a crochet sock pattern I would like to have it too. I like knee socks and can't find them that long. Thanks again Carolyn
ReplyDeleteI have used the fpdc and bpdc in a baby sweater pattern and it makes up beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWould love to have a fpdc and bpdc baby's jumper. Could you please let me know where to find one. Thanks.
Deletei always make hats from the bottom up...
ReplyDeleteI have done that, but then they are bunchy at the top. How do you get around that?
ReplyDeleteThis hat pattern is perfect. I've made 4 of them. I intend to make 35 hats and scarves for my choir members for Christmas 2012.
ReplyDeleteHow do you make these scarves? Is there a video for them. I am not dumb but, unfortunately the pattern that you are giving is not really explaining it clearly. Why didn't you lay them out flat? Please help
ReplyDeleteThe link above to the 90 minute scarf pattern has many links to videos on how to do the stitches. They are long scarves, so I could not lay them flat for a photo. If you let me know what part of the pattern is confusing you, I'd be glad to help.
Deleteis there a video that i can follow to this hat? this seems to be the easiest one i have found and it's not as time consuming, i'm getting ready for winter so i'm look for easy crochet stuff. i just recently got in to it so i'm practicing :) made couple scarves already. :) do you have youtube account that i can view or someone you recommend to follow?
DeleteIve tried making hats before, but i always seem to run into the same problem.. They are too stiff to fit on someones head...am i using the wrong yarn??
ReplyDeleteI really like your work. I am in the process of working on making a hat for me and my daughter. Thank you for this pattern.
ReplyDeleteLooks easy. And don't worry about the picture on the red cushions. I didn't notice it until I read the negative comments. Some people find fault with everything. The scarves are pretty.
ReplyDeletei love it. the hat pattern was written in understandable english.
ReplyDeleteI greatly appreciate you sharing your wonderful talents with the world! I've made many of these scarves , not only are they easy but they work up quick and are very warm. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern, but i have a bigger head, so this hat doesn't really fit my head very well, any ideas on how to make the had slightly larger and longer?
ReplyDeleteTo make the hat wider, do this for your row 5:
DeleteCh 3, dc into each of the next 3 sts. *2 dc into the next dc st, and 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts* Repeat from * to * around. sl st into the top of your initial ch 3 to join.
To make the hat longer, repeat the row 9 pattern for an extra 1-3 rows, depending upon how much longer the hat needs to be. Try it on as you work!
I have completed this pattern three times with different hooks (and yes I used N)and it still won't even fit my head!
ReplyDeleteSome people stitch much tighter than others. You might add more rounds of increases and making a few extra rows!
Deletewould it not be better to work this hat in the round without having to slip stitch or chain?
ReplyDeleteJust finished the 90minute scarf used two different skeins as suggested,one variegated and one solid. I decided to make something for 43 relatives for Christmas 2015, this scarf will be made for many of them. Thank you so much for this pattern!
ReplyDeleteInstead of using 2 strands of yarn, could this be made with one strand of super bulky yarn, like Lion Brands's Jiffy Thick and Quick? I found some pretty clearance yarn in that brand that I'd love to use.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteI love working the post stitches so I'm definitely going to try to make your 30-minute hat......
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