This is a fun pattern and a fun costume to wear at a party and now that October is nearly hear I thought I'd post the pattern.

I was searching Etsy one day and came across a custom crochet job in the Alchemy boards. This particular person wanted a hat made like the one pictured in DoodyBrain's Blog. I had never seen this hat before and I took on the challenge.

This is not my original idea although the pattern is mine. I got the idea for this hat from Scandinavian Grace http://scandinaviangrace.com.

I also submitted it to Instructables not too long after I made it and won 2nd place in the Lion Brand October Contest. I won a really cool book of Vintage patterns. :)

Skein of Acrylic or fiber of your choice [this one is done in Red Heart]
Hook - J (smaller hook for thinner yarn)
Tapestry needle for sewing

Original was done in Wool and I hook size M-L.
This one is done in Red Heart Acrylic J hook l-xl

Gauge in unknown. [update when I remake pattern]

Stitches Used: sc, dc, hdc, sl st
chain 2 does not count as stitch

This is worked in three parts: #1 hat and #2 Beard and then #3 Mustache

Hat:

Chain 3
1: 12 dc in second ch from hook, join with a sl st to first dc made, ch 2

2: 2dc in each st around, sl st to first dc made ch 2 (24dc)

3: 1dc in first st, 2 dc in next stitch repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (36dc)

4: 1dc in first 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (48dc)

5: 1dc in first 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (60dc)

6: dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc made, ch2

7 - 9: Repeat row 6

10: Hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to first hdc made, ch 3

ch 3 counts as first dc

11: Dc in next 39 stitches, ch 3, turn (40dc)

12 - 15: Dc in each st across, ch 3, turn (40dc)

This hat was inspired by a trip to the Big Red Trees along the Coast of California. It is a simple Tam pattern. Very adaptable to your own head and style.

This uses basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.

Crochet Hook US J/10/6.00MM
Tapestry needle for sewing ends
Lion Brand Wool 100% cocoa (To clean: hand wash, lay flat to dry) 1skein
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Olive Small amount for Edging

circumference is approx. 33inches which fits my Large head a little loose. If you have dreads or Long thick hair this is perfect.

Gauge: 5dc=4inches;circumference is approx. 33inches

Stitches Used:

Double Crochet
Decrease Double Crochet
Single Crochet
Slip Stitch
Ch2 does not count as first DC (it is used as a filler)
Do not join unless noted

Resources:

Double Crochet (DC) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gQMTXrIP40

Decrease Double Crochet (DC2tog) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwqTkbx4xI

Changing Colors – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3DnuYR9dCg

Chain 3

Row1: 8DC in third chain from hook, ch2 (ch2 does NOT count as first dc)

Row2: 2dc in each stitch around (16dc) ch2

Row3: *1 Dc in first stitch, 2Dc in next stitch* Repeat this 7more times, ch2 (24DC)

Row4: *1 Dc in first 2 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (32DC)

Row5: * 1 DC in first 3 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (40DC)

Row6: * 1 DC in first 4 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (48DC)

Row7: * 1 DC in first 5 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (56DC)

Row8: 1 DC in each stitch around, (56DC)

Row9: Change to Olive – ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC)

Row10: Change to Cocoa – ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC)

I originally made this for my daughter, but had many people ask me about it and the pattern, so I wrote it down and first put it up on Ravely and desided it was time to shre it here :)

Tahki Cotton Classic in 2 colours (Colours A & B)
Sm- 2.50mm or as needed for gauge
Med- 3.25mm or as needed for gauge
Lg- 3.75mm hook or as needed for gauge

I don't have actual measurements, but the Small should fit a child and the medium should fit a small adult and the large shout fit an average size adult.

The medium size is shown in the photo.

Sm = 7dc per inch
Med = 6dc per inch
Lg = 5 dc per inch

If a larger size is still needed just adjust hook size up.

abbreviations:
ch = chain
slp st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
st(s) = stitch(s)
sk = skip

Instructions:

(NOTE: the beginning ch 3 of every round always counts as the first stitch,
Rnds 1-9, Do not turn at the end of the rnds)

Top of cap:
With A, Ch 4, join in 4th ch from the hook to form chain loop

Rnd 1- (right side) ch 3, dc 12 times into the chain loop, join with slp st into the 3rd ch of 1st st. (13 stitches),

Rnd 2- Change to B , ch 3, dc into same st, [2 dc into next st] around, join with slp st into the 3rd ch of 1st st. (26 stitches)

Rnd 3- Change to A , ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc into next st, 2 dc into next st] around, join with slp st into the 3rd ch of 1st st. (39 stitches)

Rnd 4- Change to B, ch 3, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st,

Hello crocheters! This is my first pattern, adapted from another hat pattern that just wouldn't work with my yarn. It was made for a friend for the P-rade going on today. It's a parade for the alumni of Princeton University. His dad is from 1982, so he marches. I thought we could both share our spirit with matching hats. I made mine from another pattern. Feel free to adapt to any school or sports team.

* 1 ball burnt orange worsted weight (MC)
* 1 ball black worsted weight (CC)
* Size F hook
* yarn needle
OPTIONAL
* pompom maker

Fits an average size head. (sorry, don't know how to adapt to other head sizes! Try adding more rows) Hat will fit loosely on head - like a bucket hat.

Forgot to take gauge beforehand...judge by the dimensions of the "P"

If not using the "P" made here, try to make your own letter. I figured this one out by drawing it...mess around, tell me how it works out.

Also:

blo - crocheted in the back loop only

Hat

In MC
Round 1: Work 10 sc into magic loop, pull tail to tighten. (10 sts)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (20 sts)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around.
Round 5: Work 2 sc in each st around. (40 sts)
Rounds 6-10: Sc in each st around.
Round 11: Work 2 sc in each st around. (80 sts)
Rounds 12-17: Work 1 rnd even
Round 18: *Work 2 sc in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around. (100 sts)
Rounds 19 - 29: Sc in each st around.
Switch to CC
Rounds 30 - 35: *sc in blo, sc from * around
Round 36: Sc around
Slip stitch in first stitch. Fasten off.

The "P"

In CC, Chain 10

Row 1: Sc across, turn
Row 2: Sc across, turn
Row 3: 7 sc, turn
Row 4: 4 sc, turn

Continue row 4 until the shaft is 4.5 inches from the foundation chain. Fasten off.

In CC, Chain 10

Row 1: Sc across, turn
Row 2: Sc across with inc (2 sc in same st) in the last st, turn
Row 3: Inc, sc across, turn
Row 4: Sc across with inc in last st, turn
Row 5: 4 Sc, turn
Row 6: 4 Sc, turn
Row 7: 4 Sc, turn
Row 8: 4 Sc, turn
Row 9: 4 sc, chain 6, turn
Row 10: sc across, turn
Row 11: sc2tog, sc across, turn
Row 12: 6 sc, sc2tog, turn
Row 13: sc2tog, sc across.

Fasten off. With a yarn needle and CC yarn, sew the shaft to the round part. Sew to hat. Weave in ends.

Pompom

If you want to make a pompom (mine doesn't have one, but it would look good with one), use a pompom maker or your fingers to make a pompom while holding the MC and the CC together.

To make a pompom with your fingers, hold three fingers out and wind the yarn about 100 times around. Tie one piece of yarn around the middle. Secure well. Cut the loops and fluff. Trim ends to make them even.

Let me know if there are any mistakes. I'd love feedback!

I came across this post pattern in a Vogue knitting magazine and was intrigued by the colors used to make a straight skirt. Of course, I thought wow, that would make an easy color change hat. My children think it looks Rastafarian. It would make a great beret or bag also. I was thinking even felted it may be a really cool fabric.

1 skein each of four or more colors of washable wool

Size H crochet hook (or size to match gauge)

Colors of hat in the photo are

A – orange

B – gold

C – turquoise

D – purple

This hat is made from Lamb’s Pride Superwash

Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook or size you usually use for making hats in the round. Hat will be looser with larger hook and tigher with smaller hook.

Measures 8.5" ((21.5 cm) from top to bottom. Approximately 23" or 58.5 cm around at widest point.

15 pattern stitches and 9.5 double crochet rows = 4"x4" or 10 cm x 10 cm. This is measured on the non-increase rows.

In the first few rows the treble becomes the increase stitch necessary to create a flat circle. Once you begin crocheting with no increase, the pattern requires a skipped dc stitch to accommodate the treble. Basically three stitches on three stitches. Feel free to experiment with the color changes, it turns out different every time.

Double Crochet = dc

Treble Crochet = trc

Pattern stitch = Two rows of double crochet, followed by a row of two double crochet stitches and one treble. The treble is worked in the first row of the pattern. The color change is two rows of one color and one row of another color

Row 1: (Color A) With open loop method, make 9 double crochet (dc) in the loop and pull snug.

Row 2: Two dc in each stitch, total of 18 stitches

Row 3: (Color B) Pattern Stitch - *dc in first two stitches, treble crochet (tc) around first dc in first row.* repeat pattern for a total of 27 stitches with 9 stitches into row 1.

Row 4: (Color C) *Double crochet one in first two stitches, inc in next stitch;* repeat between * for a total of 38 stitches.

Row 5: Double crochet in each stitch = 38 stitches.

Row 6: (Color B) Pattern stitch = 57 stitches.

Row 7: (Color D) Double crochet in first two stitches, inc. in next stitch; repeat between * for a total of 75 stitches.

Row 8: One double crochet in each stitch = 75 stitches.

Row 9: (Color B) *Double crochet in next two stitches; Treble around first dc two rows back. Skip one dc* repeat between *.

To End: Continue with two rows of dc in each dc and then a pattern row changing; colors as you desire,

When hat is long enough, end with a row of sc working in front loop, then back loop alternately until end, slipstitch, fasten off, hide ends… GO skiing.

I designed this little newborn hat in a few days as one of the hats I’ll be donating to the current Save the Children appeal. The pattern that was provided by Woman’s Weekly gave me real trouble so I thought it would be a nice idea if I tried my hand at designing a couple of easier hats for people to make.

Details about the Knit one Save on campaign can be found here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/5072.htm

50g of dk yarn in the main colour (approx)
Short length of dk yarn in the contrast colour
Size 4.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle (for sewing in loose ends)

Newborn, 0-3 months

Still need to check this...

All rounds are joined with a sl st to the last stitch/top of chain from the beginning of that round.

This pattern uses American crochet terms. The following abbreviations used are:

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
tog - together (decreasing)

Using the main colour work:

Row 1: Ch 3, join with a sl st to form a circle, 6 sc into circle, join with a sl st to first sc (6 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (12 sc)

Row 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next sc, 1 dc* x5, 2 dc in last sc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (18 dc)

Row 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next dc, 2 dc* x5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (24 dc)

Row 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc* repeat until 1 dc left, 2 dc in last dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (36 dc)

Row 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc* repeat until 1 dc left, 2 dc in last dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (54 dc)

Rows 7-12: Ch 2, dc in same joining sl st, *miss 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat around, miss last dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (54 dc)

After struggling with a badly written crochet pattern published in Woman's Weekly for the recent Save the Children appeal I decided to come up with my own newborn baby hat pattern.

This pattern is based on the granny square and works from the top down so doesn't need any joining together at the end.

Hopefully my instructions make sense as this has not been pattern tested yet. Feel free to send me a message if you need any help making this item up

50g of dk yarn in the main colour (approx)
Short length of dk yarn in the contrast colour
Size 4.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle (for sewing in loose ends)

Newborn, 0-3 months

Still need to check this...

All rounds are joined with a sl st to the last stitch/top of chain from the beginning of that round.

Using the main colour work:

Row 1: Ch 3, join with sl st to form circle, work 6 sc into circle, join with sl st to first sc (6 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc into each sc, join with sl st to first sc (12 sc)

Row 3: Ch 3, miss 1 sc *2 dc into next sc, ch 1, miss 1 sc* repeat 5 times, 1 dc, join with sl st to 3rd ch

Into 1 ch gaps work:

Row 4: Ch 2, dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1 *next gap - 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1* repeat 4 times, join with sl st to 2nd ch

Row 5: Sl st into next gap, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1 *(3dc into next gap, ch 1)x3, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1* repeat twice, (3 dc into next gap, ch 1)x3, join with sl st to 2nd ch

Rows 6-13: Sl st into next gap, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 1 *3 dc into next gap, ch 1* repeat around, join with sl st to 2nd ch

First ear flap:

Continuing on from last sl st...

Row 1: Sl st into next gap, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 1 (3 dc, ch 1)x2, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 1)x2, ch 1, 1 dc into last dc, turn

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, turn

Row 3: Ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, 1 dc into last dc, turn

Row 4: Ch 2, 3 dc, 1 dc into last dc

Finish off

Second ear flap

Skip the next 20 stitches (both dc's and sl st's)
Join yarn to top of first dc in group

Row 1: Ch 3, (3 dc, ch 1)x2, 1 dc in top of last dc in group, turn

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc, (ch 1, 3 dc)x2, turn

Row 3: Ch 3, (3 dc, ch 1)x2, dc in last dc in group, turn

Row 4: Ch 2, miss 1 dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, dc in next 2 dc, dc in 3rd ch, turn

Row 5, Ch 2, 3 dc, dc in 2nd ch

Finish off

Using the contrast colour work:

Row 1-2: sc around edge of hat & ear flaps

Finish off & weave in loose ends