Cool - this may be just what I need to use the novelty yarn I got for Christmas!

LOL, I saw the thumbnail and actually thought "What's that, a turtle?" Nice job!

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Hi, I really think this hat looks super fun and am trying to make it, but I am getting hung up on row 6. Can you clarify it a little better. With the 3 * marks I am not sure where to repeat from and how many times. The way I have been doing it makes the hat very tight. Thanks!

Hey there,
I posted a thread in the forum, but I'm hoping you're active on this site since you'll be able to help- how exactly is Dc3tog or dc2tog (Lozenge Stitch) done? Or more exactly, could you explain what you mean by 1dc3tog & 2dc3tog.. I just can't make sense of it, sorry :(

Turtle Hat (revisited)I teach beginners. One of my students brought this hat pattern for a first project. I figured it out and re-wrote the directions. I hope this helps. My copy of the Harmony guide does not have the stitch! Ack!
It is a nice design. Thanks for sharing it with us. Jackie

MC smooth worsted, dark contrast color
CC Lion Brand Homespun (textured boucle)
Hook J
Gauge: 4 inches at the completion of round 4.

Ch=chain, sl=slip, hdc=half double crochet,
dc=double crochet, sp=space, rep=repeat

Pattern stitch: 3 dc cluster (3dc-cl)
3 dc partially made, 4 loops total, draw up a loop
pull through all 4 loops on the hook.

Notes: Join new color by pulling up a loop in any ch 1 space.
MC=worsted weight yarn for the hdc rounds
CC=textured or bulky yarn for 3dc-cl rounds.

To begin: Ch 4. Join into a ring.

1. CC, using the smooth yarn, ch 1(counts as first sc),
5 sc in ring. Sl st in 1st ch to join.
{6 sc}

2. Ch 1, counts as first sc, 2 sc in each sc around, sl st in 1st ch to join.
{12 sc}

3. Ch 3, counts as first hdc and ch 1, hdc in same st. *skip 1st st, In the next st
work hdc, ch 1, hdc, ch 1, hdc*. Join with a sl st in 2nd ch (of the starting ch 3).
{6-ch 1 spaces}

4. {1st Increase round} MC: Join new color in any ch 1 space. Chain 2, counts as first partial dc. In the same space, work 2 partial dc, 3 loops on the hook, draw up a loop pull through all 3 loops on the hook. Ch 1. * Work 3dc-cl, ch 1, twice, in each ch 1 space around. 3dc-cl, ch 1 in same space as the first 3dc-cl. Join in top of first 3dc-cl. {12-ch 1 spaces and 6 pairs of 3dc-cl}

5. CC: Join new color in any ch 1 space. Ch 3, counts as hdc, ch 1, hdc in same sp *hdc, ch 1, hdc, in space between each 3dc-cl*. Slip stitch in 2nd ch of the starting ch 3 to join. {12 ch 1 spaces}

6. {2nd increase round} MC: Join new color in any ch 1 space. Chain 2, counts as first partial dc. In the same space, work 2 partial dc, 3 loops on the hook, draw up a loop pull through all 3 loops on the hook. Ch 1. *Work 1--3dc-cl, ch 1, in next ch 1 space. Work 2--3dc-cl, ch 1, in next sp*. 3dc-cl, ch 1,in same sp as the first 3dc-cl.
Join in top of first 3dc-cl. {18-ch 1 spaces}

7. Repeat round 5. {18-ch 1 spaces}

8. {3rd increase round}} MC: Join new color in any ch 1 space. Chain 2, counts as first partial dc. In the same space, work 2 partial dc, 3 loops on the hook, draw up a loop pull through all 4 loops on the hook. *Ch 1, work 1--3dc-cl, ch 1, in next ch 1 space, twice. Work 2--3dc-cl, ch 1, in next sp* Work 3dc-cl, ch 1 in same space as the first 3dc-cl. Join in top of first 3dc-cl. {24-ch 1 spaces}

9. Repeat round 5. {24-ch 1 spaces}

10. MC: Join new color in any ch 1 space. Chain 2, counts as first partial dc. In the same space work 2 partial dc, 3 loops on the hook, draw up a loop pull through all 3 loops on the hook. Ch 1. *Work 1--3dc-cl, ch 1, in each ch 1 space.*
Join in top of first 3dc-cl. {24-ch 1 spaces}

Repeat rounds 5 and 10 alternately, to desired length.

To finish: With CC, work 2 or 3 rounds of sc in the back loop.

To work up at a smaller guage or a larger hat try Hook size H, DK wt yarn start with 8 sc in ring end with 30 ch 1 spaces.