Coolishek designed by Krampolinka. Free pattern included.

As you probably know I am crocheting sets for babies not only for photo props but also for babies to go home from birthing centers.

One day I got a message from a customer, let´s call her Helenka, who asked for two hats for her baby. She wanted to use them both for photo props and to be regularly worn. Wow. That was a challenge. Photo props hats are usually more extravagant in opposite to an ordinary hat. So I designed a coolishek. This plastic pattern and details will do a perfect photo and the yarn is soft and warm just perfect for a baby. I am so happy to share this pattern with you. I wrote it down in two sizes.

Brown coolishek with a pompom free crochet pattern
Size: 38-40 cm/14.9 – 15.7 in (0-2 months)
Yarn: Himalaya Baby Dolphin Chenille Yarn brown (80317) and white (80301),
Yarn alternatives for overseas are:
– YarnArt Dolce
– Kartopu Yumurcak
– Universal Yarn Bella Chenille
– Katia Bambi
– King Cole Yumi
– Red Heart Velvety
Weight: Super Bulky
Meterage: 100 g (3.53 ounces)/120 m (135 yards) (! be careful original yarn Himalaya is a little bit thinner than Bernat blanket yarn so the result might vary)
Hook size: 6 and 5 (I crochet pretty tight so you may need smaller hooks)
Pompom (I made my own from Kartopu Tavsan Simli)
Needle and thread
Decorative button
Time: at about 2 hours
Price to sell this hat is 190 CZK plus shipping.
Suitable for pre-intermediate

US terminology:
MC – Magic Circle
Sl St – slip stitch
CH – chain stitch
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
FP HDC – front post half double crochet
3BL HDC – back loop half double crochet, crocheted in so called third thread, video here

Each row starts with either 1 CH = Single Crochet or 2 CH = Half Double Crochet/Double Crochet and ends with SlSt. With the use of markers you can crochet around without using SlSt.

Brown (hook 6)
1st row: 10 SC into MC
2nd row: 2 DC into each SC from previous row (20 DC)
3rd row: 2 DC into each DC from previous row (40 DC)
4th row: start with 2 CH = half double crochet, repeat FP HDC and 3BL HDC around the hat (40) – this row is a little bit difficult to make but when you proceed you are almost the winner 🙂
5th – 11 row: repeat FP HDC to FP HDC from previous row and 3BL HDC into 3BL HDC around the hat (40)
White (hook 5)
12th – 15th row: SC around the hat (40 SC).

Hanging loop:
Start inside the hat in the last row. Start with SlSt, make 1CH. Continue with 3 SC into SC from the last row. TURN. Repeat 4 times.

Finish:
Make/sew the pompom to the hat. Sew the button through the hanging loop and the hat.

Grey and lavender coolishek with a pompom
Size: 42-43 cm/16.5 – 16.9 in (6-8 months)
Yarn: Himalaya Baby Dolphin Chenille Yarn grey (80325) and lavender (80334),
Yarn alternatives for overseas are:
– Universal Yarn Bella Chenille
– Katia Bambi
– King Cole Yumi
– Red Heart Velvety
Weight: Super Bulky
Meterage: 100 g (3.53 ounces)/120 m (135 yards) (! be careful original yarn Himalaya is a little bit thinner than Bernat blanket yarn so the result might vary)
Hook size: 6 and 5 (I crochet pretty tight so you may need smaller hooks)
Pompom (I made my own from Kartopu Tavsan Simli)
Needle and thread
Decorative button
Time: at about 2 hours
Price to sell this hat is 250 CZK plus shipping.
Suitable for pre-intermediate

Each row starts with either 1 CH = Single Crochet or 2 CH = Half Double Crochet/Double Crochet and ends with SlSt. With the use of markers you can crochet around without using SlSt.

Grey (hook 6)
1st row: 10 SC into MC
2nd row: 2 DC into each SC from previous row (20 DC)
3rd row: 2 DC into each DC from previous row (40 DC)
4th row: 2 DC into every sixth DC from previous row, otherwise 1 DC into each DC fro previous row (46 DC)
5th row: start with 2 CH = half double crochet, repeat FP HDC and 3BL HDC around the hat (46) – this row is a little bit difficult to make but when you proceed you are almost the winner 🙂
6th – 14th row: repeat FP HDC to FP HDC from previous row and 3BL HDC into 3BL HDC around the hat (46)
Lavender (hook 5)
15th – 17th row: SC around the hat (46 SC)
Grey (hook 5)
18th row: FP SC around the hat (46 FP SC) – it makes a decorative brim

Hanging loop:
Start inside the hat in the last row. Start with SlSt, make 1CH. Continue with 3 SC into SC from the last row. TURN. Repeat 4 times.

Finish:
Make/sew the pompom to the hat. Sew the button through the hanging loop and the hat.

That it is. You can alternate this hat and add ears or add a flower.
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If you like this hat and try this pattern please share your pictures in the comments for the others to get inspired.

Thank you very much for your visit.

Katy

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