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The other day I made the kids some matching hats. My son is obsessed with this bright green color so he loves it and The Squid is always happy to get a new hat. This pattern was so simple I’m happy to share it here with you all 🙂
Scroll to the bottom for a video tutorial (in Italian).
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Bright Stripes Beanie
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Materials
Worsted weight yarn
- I have used Vannas choice
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J hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Tape measure
Abbreviations
*click on the links for stitch definitions and videos.
St = stitch
Ss = slip stitch
Fpdc = front post double crochet
Bpdc = back post double crochet
Gauge
Approx. 12 sc by 15 rows = 4 square”
- Save time and check your gauge!
Sizes (finished circumference)
Child (20”) and Adult (23”).
Notes
- Please read all instructions before beginning.
- This hat is worked in the round, you will join with a ss to the first st of the round. The ch 1 or ch 2 will not count as a st.
- The ch 3 at the beginning may be replaced with a magic ring.
- I have used 2 colors MC (main color) and CC (contrasting color).
Instructions
Child
With MC ch 3 (does not count as a st)
Round 1 – Dc 9 in 3rd ch from hook, join. (9)
Round 2 – Ch 2 (does not count as a st from here on), 2 dc in every st around, join. (18)
Round 3 – Ch 2, dc in 1st, 2 dc in next *dc in next, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (27)
Round 4 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 2, 2 dc in next *dc in next 2, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (36)
Round 5 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 3,2 dc in next *dc in next 3, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (45)
Round 6– Ch 2, dc in 1st 4, 2 dc in next *dc in next 4, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (54)
Round 7 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 8, 2 dc in next *dc in next 8, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)
Round 8 – Change to CC, ch 1, fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next *fpdc in next, bpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)
Round 9 – Change to MC, ch 1, bpdc in 1st st, fpdc in next *bpdc in next, fpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)
Repeat round 8 and 9 until your hat measures 6.5” long.
Next round – With MC ch 1, sc in every st around, join. (60) Repeat the last round 3 more times (or until your hat is about 7.5” long), fasten off, weave in ends. *Note: I changed colors one more time on the last round.
Adult
With MC ch 3 (does not count as a st)
Round 1 – Dc 9 in 3rd ch from hook, join. (9)
Round 2 – Ch 2 (does not count as a st from here on), 2 dc in every st around, join. (18)
Round 3 – Ch 2, dc in 1st, 2 dc in next *dc in next, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (27)
Round 4 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 2, 2 dc in next *dc in next 2, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (36)
Round 5 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 3,2 dc in next *dc in next 3, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (45)
Round 6– Ch 2, dc in 1st 4, 2 dc in next *dc in next 4, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (54)
Round 7 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 5, 2 dc in next *dc in next 5, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (63)
Round 8 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 20,2 dc in next *dc in next 20, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)
Round 9 – Change to CC, ch 1, fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next *fpdc in next, bpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)
Round 10 – Change to MC, ch 1, bpdc in 1st st, fpdc in next *bpdc in next, fpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)
Repeat round 9 and 10 until your hat measures about 7.5” or 7” long for a small adult size.
Next round – With MC ch 1, sc in every st around, join. (66) Repeat the last round 3 more times (or until your hat is about 8.5” or 8” long for small adult), fasten off, weave in ends. *Note: I changed colors one more time on the last round.
Elena of Artec YT Channel has made a lovely video tutorial. It is in Italian but if you don’t speak Italian there it is still easy to follow. Thanks Elena!
*note: She is working in the back loops for the top of the hat.
A big thanks to my awesome testers! Here are some of their photos.
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