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This year I am doing a series leading up to Christmas of 12 Weeks of Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas. This is week 2 of the 12 weeks. Each week I will be sharing 2 different projects that can be made as holiday gifts- 1 crocheted gift idea, and one that is a different craft, it could be a sewing project, a paper craft, or any other kind of craft. Today's gift idea is the crochet project and this week I made a set of hats in multiple sizes.
I wanted to make a fairly simple hat pattern. I love combining rounds of different stitches to give hats cool textures, but I really wanted to keep this one pretty basic since my goal was something that could be made pretty quick and easy so that you could make as many as you need before Christmas. But, that being said I didn't want to make just a basic double crochet hat, I wanted a little bit of interest and texture to the stitches. So I used a double crochet stitch pattern that was a twist on basic double crochet.
I have used this stitch pattern in a dishcloth in the past and I thought it would be a neat, but also simple, texture for a hat as well. I called the dishcloth the Double Double Dishcloth, but I don't know if the stitch actually has a name. It is essentially a V-stitch, but without the chain in between, which makes it a little less open of a stitch and I like that for projects like a hat.
Normally with a v-stitch you will work a (dc, ch 1, dc) into the ch space of the previous row. With this stitch you work 2 dc in-between the 2 dc of the previous row. So the same space as where the ch 1 would be in a normal v-stitch.
This hat is made top down with the top section of increase rounds made in double crochet, then the main body of the hat made of the double crochet/v-stitch variation, then it is finished off with a post stitch ribbing. It is a simple pattern that works well for any size or gender. You can add an optional faux fur pom pom for a fun finish, or just leave it plain.
I made 5 sizes, which is pretty standard for most of my hat patterns, Adult, Child, Toddler, Baby 6-12 Months, and Baby 3-6 Months. I used Red Heart Super Saver Ombre to make these hats, any similar medium weight yarn will work.
How to Crochet the Merry Hat
You will need:
- medium weight acrylic (samples made in Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in colors Green Apple, and Anemone)
- I crochet hook (5.5 mm)
- yarn needle
- scissors
- optional: faux fur pom pom
Instructions:
Gauge:
4 rounds of dc (40 dc) = 4.5"
Note: the chain at the beginning or the round counts as a first stitch during the patterned section of the hat, but not at the beginning increase rounds, or at the end when making the ribbing section.
The double crochet stitches in the patterned section are worked in between 2 double crochet stitches from the previous round, not into the top of the stitches.
Merry Hat Pattern
3-6 Month Baby Size
Crown Diameter 5"
Hat Height 6.25"
Begin with magic ring, beginning ch does not count as a stitch
Round 1: in mr, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 dc, sl st to first dc to join (10 dc)
Round 2: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st, sl st to first dc to join (20 dc)
Round 3: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (30 dc)
Round 4: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (40 dc)
Round 5: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 9 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (44 dc)
Round 6: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, [sk 1, 2 dc in next st] repeat around until 1 st remaining, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (44 dc)
Rounds 7-8: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (44 dc)
Round 9: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 3 (44 dc)
Round 10: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join (44 sc)
Round 11: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), dc in each st around, sl st to first dc to join (44 dc)
Round 12: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (44 dc)
Round 13: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (44 dc)
Finish off, cut yarn, weave in ends
Add pom pom if desired
6-12 Month Baby Size
Crown Diameter 5.25"
Hat Height 6.5"
Begin with magic ring, beginning ch does not count as a stitch
Round 1: in mr, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 dc, sl st to first dc to join (10 dc)
Round 2: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st, sl st to first dc to join (20 dc)
Round 3: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (30 dc)
Round 4: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (40 dc)
Round 5: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 3 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (50 dc)
Round 6: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, [sk 1, 2 dc in next st] repeat around until 1 st remaining, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (50 dc)
Rounds 7-9: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (50 dc)
Round 10: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 3 (50 dc)
Round 11: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join (50 sc)
Round 12: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), dc in each st around, sl st to first dc to join (50 dc)
Round 13: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (50 dc)
Round 14: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (50 dc)
Finish off, cut yarn, weave in ends
Add pom pom if desired
Toddler Size
Crown Diameter 6"
Hat Height 7"
Begin with magic ring, beginning ch does not count as a stitch
Round 1: in mr, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 dc, sl st to first dc to join (10 dc)
Round 2: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st, sl st to first dc to join (20 dc)
Round 3: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (30 dc)
Round 4: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (40 dc)
Round 5: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 3 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (50 dc)
Round 6: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 11, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 12] repeat, sl st to first dc to join (54 dc)
Round 7: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, [sk 1, 2 dc in next st] repeat around until 1 st remaining, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (54 dc)
Rounds 8-10: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (54 dc)
Round 11: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 3 (54 dc)
Round 12: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join (54 sc)
Round 13: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to first dc to join (54 dc)
Round 14: ch 2, [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (54 dc)
Round 15: ch 2, [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (54 dc)
Finish off, cut yarn, weave in ends
Add pom pom if desired
Child Size
Crown Diameter 6.5"
Hat Height 8"
Begin with magic ring, beginning ch does not count as a stitch
Round 1: in mr, ch 2, 10 dc, sl st to first dc to join (10 dc)
Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, sl st to first dc to join (20 dc)
Round 3: ch 2, [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (30 dc)
Round 4: ch 2, [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (40 dc)
Round 5: ch 2, [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 3 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (50 dc)
Round 6: ch 2, [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 4] repeat, sl st to first dc to join (60 dc)
Round 7: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, [sk 1, 2 dc in next st] repeat around until 1 st remaining, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (60 dc)
Rounds 8-12: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (60 dc)
Round 13: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 3 (60 dc)
Round 14: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join (60 sc)
Round 15: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to first dc to join (60 dc)
Round 16: ch 2, [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (60 dc)
Round 17: ch 2, [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (60 dc)
Finish off, cut yarn, weave in ends
Add pom pom if desired
Adult Size
Crown Diameter 7.5"
Hat Height 8.5"
Begin with magic ring, beginning ch does not count as a stitch
Round 1: in mr, ch 2, 10 dc, sl st to first dc to join (10 dc)
Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, sl st to first dc to join (20 dc)
Round 3: ch 2, [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (30 dc)
Round 4: ch 2, [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (40 dc)
Round 5: ch 2, [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 3 sts] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (50 dc)
Round 6: ch 2, [2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 4] repeat, sl st to first dc to join (60 dc)
Round 7: ch 2, [ 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 14] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (64 dc)
Round 8: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, [sk 1, 2 dc in next st] repeat around until 1 st remaining, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (64 dc)
Rounds 9-13: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st between beginning ch 3 and next dc (64 dc)
Round 14: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc still working between sts in the same place as the sl st, [sk 2 st, 2 dc in between the next 2 sts] repeat around working between the sts, sk final st, join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch 3 (64 dc)
Round 15: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join (64 sc)
Round 16: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to first dc to join (64 dc)
Round 17: ch 2, [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (64 dc)
Round 18: ch 2, [fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, sl st to first dc to join (64 dc)
Finish off, cut yarn, weave in ends
Add pom pom if desired
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