This winter seems to be rather harsh. I am not a weather forecaster. I just feel it in my bones. Better to be ready and overstocked with winter hats then crochet when the snow falls.<\/p>\n
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Today I prepared a free simple shell pattern hat for a toddler. I crocheted a similar one in a newborn size the other day and got a lot of positive feedback which made me curious \u201cWhat it might look like when crocheted in a bigger size?\u201d<\/em> I wanted to see it. So I designed this hat for my little daughter. I had to add strings because the yarn is so soft that she prefers playing with it to wearing it.<\/p>\n A lot of crocheter\u00b4s luck with this project.<\/p>\n Let\u00b4s get started.<\/p>\n Shell Pattern Hat with a Brim<\/strong> Yarn alternatives for overseas are:<\/strong> Need<\/strong>: 3 different colors. Color A, Color B, Color C US terminology:<\/strong> Each row starts with either 1 CH = Single Crochet or 2 CH = Double Crochet and ends with SlSt.<\/p>\n HAT<\/strong> BRIM<\/strong> STRING<\/strong> POMPOM<\/strong> If you have any questions please leave me a message in a chatbox on the webpage.<\/p>\n That it is. Thank you very much for your visit and have a warm and wonderful winter.
\nSize<\/strong>: 42-43 cm\/16.53-16.92 in
\nYarn<\/strong>: Himalaya Baby Dolphin Chenille Yarn, Yarnart Dolce, Kartopu Yumos (for a pompom)<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 YarnArt Dolce
\n\u2013 Kartopu Yumurcak
\n\u2013 Universal Yarn Bella Chenille
\n\u2013 Katia Bambi
\n\u2013 King Cole Yumi
\n\u2013 Red Heart Velvety<\/p>\n
\nWeight<\/strong>: Super Bulky
\nMeterage<\/strong>: 100 g (3.53 ounces)\/120 m (131 yards)
\nNeedle<\/strong> size<\/strong>: 6 and 5
\nTime<\/strong>: at about 2 hours<\/p>\n
\nMC – Magic Circle
\nSl St – slip stitch
\nCH – chain stitch
\nSC – single crochet
\nDC – double crochet
\nBP SC – back post single crochet
\nBL SC – back loop single crochet<\/p>\n
\nHook 6
\nColor A
\n1st row: 10 SC into MC
\n2nd row: 2 DC into each SC from previous row, three DC into last SC (21 DC)
\n3rd row: 2 DC into each DC from previous row (42 DC = must be divided by 6)
\n4th row: 5 DC into first CH, 1 SC into third CH, 5 DC into next third CH, repeat (creating the shell stitch pattern). It is better to start each row in the middle of the “shell”. To get there use SlSt with the same yarn color.
\nColor B
\n5th row: 5 DC into SC from the previous row, SC into the middle of the “shell”, repeat
\nColor C
\n6th row: 5 DC into SC from the previous row, SC into the middle of the “shell”, repeat
\nColor A
\n7th row: 5 DC into SC from the previous row, SC into the middle of the “shell”, repeat
\nColor B
\n8th row: 5 DC into SC from the previous row, SC into the middle of the “shell”, repeat
\nColor C
\n9th row: 6 DC into SC from the previous row, SC into the middle of the “shell”, repeat
\nColor A
\n10th row: 6 DC into SC from the previous row, SC into the middle of the “shell”, repeat
\nColor B
\n11th row: 6 DC into SC from the previous row, SC into the middle of the “shell”, 7 DC into SC from the previous row, SC into the middle of the “shell”, repeat
\nHook 5
\n12th row: BP SC around the hat<\/p>\n
\nHook 5
\nFold the hat into half. Mark the halves with a piece of yarn. Count 8 CH from the marker. Here starts the brim and ends 8 CH from the second marker.
\nColor B
\n1st row: 2 BL SC, 1 BL SC, end with SlSt into the hat, turn
\n2nd row: SC into SC from the previous row, end with SlSt into the hat, turn
\n3rd row: SC into SC from the previous row, end with SlSt into the hat, turn
\n4th row: SC into SC from the previous row, end with SlSt into the hat.<\/p>\n
\nCut three same pieces of yarn (2x). Replace the markers with the strings and make braids from them.<\/p>\n
\nThe one in the picture is a crocheted one but it could be replaced with any pompom-type you like. The pattern for a crocheted pompom will be described in another article. Stay tuned up.<\/p>\n
\nIf you like this hat\u00a0and try this pattern please share your pictures in the comments for the others to get inspired.<\/p>\n
\nKaty<\/p>\n\n\t\t