Crochet tension: 20 tr in width crochet with hook size 3.

5 mm and Paris = 10 cm Crochet tips: Substitute the first tr on each round with 3 ch . Finish each round with 1 sl st in first tr (3rd ch). Hat: Crochet 4 ch using hook size 3.5 mm in Paris and make a ring with a sl st in the first ch. 1st round: Read Crochet tips! Crochet 5 tr in ring 2nd round: Crochet 2 tr in each tr = 10 tr. 3rd round: Crochet 2 tr in each tr = 20 tr. 4th round: *2 tr in the first tr, 1 tr in the next tr* repeat from *-* = 30 tr. 5th round: *2 tr in the first tr, 1 tr in the next tr, 1 tr in the next tr*, repeat from *-* = 40 tr. 6th-10th (6th 11th) round: Inc. a total of 10 times on each round, inc. in line with previous inc. i.e there will be 1 more tr ine between each inc. for each round. Inc. as done earlier as follows: crochet 2 tr in 1 tr = 90 tr (For size L do 6 rounds with inc. = 100 tr) 11th (12th) round: Crochet 1 tr in each tr = 90 (100) tr 12th (13th) round: 1 tr in the first tr *2 ch, skip over 1 tr, 1 tr in the next tr*, repeat from *-* and finish with 2 ch, skip over 1 tr and 1 sl st at beg. of round = 45 (50) tr 13th 18th (14th-19th) round: 1 tr in the first tr, *2 ch, skip over 2 ch, 1 tr in the next tr*, repeat from *-* and finish with 2 ch and 1 sl st at beg. of round = 45 (50) tr. 19th (20) round: *1 tr in each tr, 1 tr in each ch-loop*, repeat from *-* = 90 (100) tr 20th (21th) round: *1 tr in each tr = 90 (100) tr 21th (22nd) round: Crochet 1 round with tr at the same time inc. in every 5th tr as follows: crochet 2 tr in 1 tr. = 108 (120) tr 22nd- 23rd (23rd-24th) round: Crochet 1 tr in each tr = 108 (120) tr 24th(25th) round: Crochet 1 round at the same time inc. 10 (12) tr evenly distributed. Inc. as follows: crochet 2 tr in 1 tr = 118 (132) tr 25th 26th (26th-27Th) round: Crochet 1 tr in each tr = 118 (132) tr 27th. (28th) round: Crochet 1 round with tr at the same time inc. 12 (13) tr evenly

distributed. Inc. as follows: crochet 2 tr 1 tr = 130 (145) tr. Cut and sew the thread.

Beret cap with brim Ravel it!

Designed by Mimi Alelis 2006

Size: Medium to Large

Materials: 4-ply worsted-weight acrylic yarn, 4 skeins (35 meters each) Carmencita dark brown used in sample Aluminum Crochet Hook size 5mm. (H-8) Abbreviations ss = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet st = stitch ch = chain fpdc = front post double crochet Gauge: Rnds 1-3 is approx. 2 inches in diameter Instructions With 5 mm. hook and acrylic yarn, working in rounds, start with ch 4, ss to form ring. Rnd 1: 10 hdc in ring. (10 sts) Note: Ch 2 counts as first hdc of each round. Always join rounds with ss. Crochet in back loops only, unless specified. Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st. fpdc on every alternate increase (20 sts) (5 fpdc) Rnd 3: (1 hdc in 1 st, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (30 sts) Note: Fpdc on every fpdc on this and every following hdc round. Rnd 4: (1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (40 sts) Rnd 5: (1 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (50 sts) Rnd 6: (1 hdc in each of next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (60 sts) Rnd 7: (1 hdc in each of next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (70 sts) Rnd 8: (1 hdc in each of next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (80 sts) Rnd 9: (1 hdc in each of next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (90 sts) Rnd 10: 1 hdc in each of next 8 sts, 2 hdc

in next) rep. around. (100 sts) Rnd 11: 1 hdc in each of next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (110 sts) Rnd 12: 1 hdc in each of next 10 sts, 2 hdc in next) rep. around. (120 sts) Rnd 13 - 18: Hdc around (120 sts) Rnd 19: decrease 10 sts evenly. (110 sts) Rnd 20: decrease 10 sts evenly. (100 sts) Rnd 21: decrease 10 sts evenly. (90 sts) Rnd 22 -25: Sc in each st around. (90 sts) Fasten off. Brim NOTE: ch 2 at beginning of each row does not count as a stitch. Row 1: work the brim with 2 strands of yarn, join on the 11th stitch from where cut-off. ch 2, hdc on next 6 sts, 2 hdc on next st, hdc on next 17 sts, 2 hdc on next st, hdc on next 6 (33 sts) Row 2 : ch 2, (hdc tog next 2 sts) twice, hdc on next 12 hdc, 2 hdc on next hdc, hdc on next 12 hdc, (hdc tog 2 sts) twice (30 sts) Row 3 : ch 2, hdc tog next 2 sts, hdc on next 26 sts, hdc tog last 2 sts (28 sts) Row 4 : ch 2, (hdc tog next 2 sts) twice, hdc on next 9 sts, 2 hdc on next hdc, hdc on next 10 hdc, (hdc tog 2 sts) twice (25 sts) Row 5: ch 1, sc tog next 2 sts, sc across each st except on last 2, sc tog last 2 sts (23 sts) Do not fasten-off, continue with slip stitch on side of brim, around cap and the other side of the brim. FASTEN OFF. Weave in ends with needle. Hats made from this pattern: by Gene in California: this was made with RHSS WW County Rose using H (5mm) hook

Copyright April 29, 1998. All rights reserved

To see another picture of the hat, click here Note: This beret may be made with or without a brim Materials: one skein of 4 ply yarn (worsted weight), crochet hook size G, sheet of plastic canvas for brim stiffiner ********************************** ************* Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back and out to the front again around the post of the dc of the row below, hook yarn and pull up a 1oop (3 loops on hook), (yarn over and draw through 2 loops) two times. fpdc completed. ********************************** *************

post. To make cap larger add more rounds from here. Round 11: ss into next dc. Ch 3. Skip next dc, dc in next 7 dc, fpdc around next dc. *Skip next dc, dc in next 8 dc, fpdc around next dc*. Repeat between *s around. Join with a ss to the top of ch 3: 8 sts between fpdc posts. Round 12: Repeat Round 11: 7 sts between each post Round l3: Repeat Round 11: 6 sts between each post. Round 14: Do not decrease. Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc. Work fpdc around next dc. *dc in next 6 dc, work fpdc around next dc*. Repeat between *'s around. Join with a ss to top of ch 3. Round 15: ss in next dc, ch3, dc in next 4 dc. Work fpdc around the next dc, *skip next dc, dc in next 5 dc, work fpdc around next dc*. Repeat between *'s around. Join with a ss in the top of ch 3. Round 16: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, work fpdc around the next dc, * dc in next 5 dc, work fpdc around next dc*. Repeat between *'s around. Join with a ss in the top of ch 3. Rounds 17 and 18: Sc around. For brimless hat fasten off. For brim cap Do NOT FASTEN Off.

HAT
chain 5, ss in the first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. End with a ss to top of ch 3: 12 dc made. Round 2: Ch 3, work fpdc around post of ch 3 of rnd below, *dc in and work fpdc around next dc (increase made). Repeat from * around, end ss to top of ch 3: 24 sts, 12 dc and 12 fpdc Round 3: Ch 3, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc, * [dc in next dc], dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc. Repeat from * around, end ss to top of ch 3: 36 sts. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc, *dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in and work fpdc around post of next dc. Repeat from * around, end ss to top of ch 3: 48 sts. Round 5-10: Repeat rnd 3, increasing one stitch between fpdc each row (see [] of round 3 until there are 9 sts between each

BRIM
Row 1: Sc in next 38 sts, ch 1, turn Rows 2-12: Repeat Row 1 Row 13: Ch 1 and turn. Decrease 7 times evenly : 31 sts Row 14: Ch 1 and turn. Decrease 6 times evenly : 25 sts Row 15: Ch 1 and turn. Decrease 5 times evenly : 20 sts

Row 16: Ch 1 and turn. Decrease 4 times evenly : 16 sts Row 17 and 18: sc across. Finish off Using the template on the following page, cut out plastic brim form, insert and sew together(the brim decreases make a little flap to hold it). Some small changes in the size of the insert will probably be required depending on gauge. Add a pom pom to finish off, if desired.

NO SPIRAL OF THE FPDC PATTERN

Some folks have reported difficulty getting the spiral design to show up. They get spokes in the fpdc pattern. This is due to misreading the beginning of row 3 and subsequent rows. As stated, the first fpdc is worked in the next dc which is the chain 3 of the row below into which you just ss ed (new verb form) followed by the ch3. The ch3 now becomes the dc behind the fpdc. This makes the first dc/fpdc increase. The next dc is done into the fpdc in the row below as a normal dc. The next dc and Fpdc is made into the dc behind the next fpdc. NEVER DO A FPDC AROUND THE FPDC OF THE ROW BELOW. That one always gets a dc only. It will be the next dc that gets a dc into and a fpdc around. With that it is impossible not to get a spiral. J/10-6.00mm SIZE: 21" - 23" GAUGE: 3 rows, 6 sts = 2" SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Camo, 100% acrylic, 2.5oz/142yds blunt needle Stitches Used chain (ch); double crochet (dc); crossed bar stitch (cbs); cluster; reverse half double crochet (reverse hdc); CROSSED BAR STITCH (cbs): yo, pull up a loop in designated stitch sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in the stitch after the skipped stitch, yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook, *ch 1, yo, pull up a loop in st where previous cbs ended, sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in the stitch after the skipped stitch, yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook*

ON SAFARI
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Work the second and subsequent rounds in the spaces made by the ch-1 of the previous round. CLUSTER: (yo, insert hook in same ch-1 sp, yo, pull up a loop) 2 times, yo, pull thru all 5 loops on hook. REVERSE HDC (worked from left to right): yo, insert hook in st to the right, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all 3 loops on hook. Pattern Notes: beginning chain counts as a stitch, but do not join in it. ROUND 1: ch 3, 11 dc in first ch. Join in first dc. Place a marker where round is joined. (11 dc, 1 ch-2) ROUND 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. 1 dc in joining st of round 1. Remove marker. Join in first dc. (23 dc, 1 ch-2) ROUND 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next st. *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in last st. Join in first dc. (35 dc, 1 ch-2) ROUND 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. End with 1 dc in last st. Join in first dc. (47 dc, 1 ch-2) ROUND 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts. Repeat from *

around. End with 1 dc in next 2 sts. Join in first dc. (59 dc, 1 ch-2) ROUND 6: ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in same st as join, sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in next st, yo, pull thru all 5 loops on hook. *ch 1, yo, pull up a loop in same st as last st, sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in next st, yo, pull thru all 5 loops (cbs made). Repeat from * around. End last cbs in same sp as first st of round, ch 1. Join in top of first cbs. (30 cbs) ROUND 7: sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, *cbs in same ch-1 sp and next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * around. End last cbs in same sp as first cbs started. (30 cbs) Tip: when you get to the space with the beginning ch of the previous round, insert hook between ch and cbs, then complete the stitch. That will pull the ch-2 up and hide it. ROUND 8: repeat round 7 ROUND 9: repeat round 7 ROUND 10: repeat round 7 ROUND 11: sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, *(cbs in same ch-1 sp and next ch-1 sp) 2 times, (yo, insert hook in same ch-1 sp, yo, pull up a loop) 2 times, yo, pull thru all 5 loops on hook cluster made. ch 1, Repeat from * around. Join

in first cbs. (30 cbs and 15 clusters) ROUND 12: sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, *(cbs in same ch-1 sp and next ch-1 sp) 3 times, cluster in same ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in first cbs. (45 cbs and 15 clusters) ROUND 13: Repeat round 7. (60 cbs) ROUND 14: ch 2, reverse hdc in ea ch-1 sp around. Join in first st. Reverse hdc = yo, insert hook in st to the right, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all 3 loops on hook. Fasten off and weave in ends.

This cute and stretchy newborn hat is crochet from side to side. It is mostly HDC, but the top few stitches are SC to make it narrower, so there's less to gather at the top! Below are a basic pattern, a striped pattern with a decorative top, and a pumpkin pattern.

Basic Hat Materials 2 oz. soft worsted weight yarn Size H crochet hook Tapestry Needle Foundation : chain 32. Starting in second chain from hook, HDC in the next 24 chains. SC in the last 5 chains. CH1, turn. (25 HDC including initial CH2, 5 SC). Row 1 : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, SC in each SC (5 SC), HDC in each HDC (25 HDC). CH2, turn. Row 2 : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, HDC in each HDC (25 HDC), SC in each SC (5 SC). CH1, turn. Repeat Rows 1 & 2 for 36 rows (18 ridges) or until the hat measures approx. 12 inches across the bottom edge. End with a Row 1. Finish : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY,slip stitch the two sides of the hat together. Bind off and cut yarn, leaving a 6" tail. Thread tail on a tapestry needle and weave through the top of the hat. Pull tight to gather the top of the hat and tie off. Weave in ends and turn hat right-side out. Striped Hat Materials 1 oz. soft worsted weight yarn in color A, 1/2 oz. each of colors B, C, and D Size H crochet hook Tapestry Needle

Newborn Crochet Sideto-Side Hat

Foundation : In Color A, chain 32. Starting in second chain from hook, HDC in the next 24 chains. SC in the last 5 chains. Cut Color A and tie on Color B. CH1, turn. (25 HDC including initial CH2, 5 SC). Row 1 : Using Color B and WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, SC in each SC (5 SC), HDC in each HDC (25 HDC). CH2, turn. Row 2 : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, HDC in each HDC (25 HDC), SC in each SC (5 SC). Cut COlor B and tie on Color A. CH1, turn. Row 3 : Using Color A and WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, SC in each SC (5 SC), HDC in each HDC (25 HDC). CH2, turn. Row 4 : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, HDC in each HDC (25 HDC), SC in each SC (5 SC). Cut COlor A and tie on Color C. CH1, turn. Row 5 : Using Color C and WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, SC in each SC (5 SC), HDC in each HDC (25 HDC). CH2, turn. Row 6 : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, HDC in each HDC (25 HDC), SC in each SC (5 SC). Cut COlor C and tie on Color A. CH1, turn. Row 7 : Using Color A and WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, SC in each SC (5 SC), HDC in each HDC (25 HDC). CH2, turn. Row 8 : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, HDC in each HDC (25 HDC), SC in each SC (5 SC). Cut COlor A and tie on Color D. CH1, turn. Row 9 : Using Color D and WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, SC in each SC (5 SC), HDC in each HDC (25 HDC). CH2, turn. Row 10 : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, HDC in each HDC (25 HDC), SC in each SC (5 SC). Cut COlor D and tie on Color A. CH1, turn. Row 11 : Using Color A and WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, SC in each SC (5 SC), HDC in each HDC (25 HDC). CH2, turn. Row 12 : WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY, HDC in each HDC (25 HDC), SC in each SC (5 SC). Cut COlor A and tie on

Color B. CH1, turn. Repeat Rows 1-12 one more time, and Rows 1-11 one more time, for a total of 36 rows (18 ridges). Finish : Using Color A and WORKING IN BACK LOOPS ONLY,slip stitch the two sides of the hat together. Bind off and cut yarn, leaving a 6" tail. Shove all of the cut ends down inside the hat (so they'll be sticking up when you turn the hat rightside out). Thread tail on a tapestry needle and weave through the top of the hat. Pull tight to gather the top of the hat and tie off. DO NOT CUT TAIL. Push tapestry needle with tail down intot he top of the hat, and turn hat right-side out. Pull all of the cut ends straight up together. Wrap tail (still threaded through tapestry needle) tightly around the base of the cut ends several times. Tie off. Weave in end of tail. Trim cut ends to approx. 1" high to make a little "pom pom." Pumpkin Hat Materials 2 oz. orange soft worsted weight yarn, scraps of green yarn Size H crochet hook Tapestry Needle Using orange yarn, follow directions for the basic hat. To make the curly vines and stem, see directions below. Curling Vines (make 2) Using green yarn, chain 10. SC in first chain from hook. 2 SC in each chain to the end. Bind off and tie tails together in a small knot. ((picture 1))

Stem (make 1) Using green yarn and leaving a 6" tail, chain 10. DC in 3rd chain from hook. HDC in the next 3 chains. SC in last 4 chains. Chain 1, turn. Sc in each SC, HDC in each HDC, DC in each DC. Bind off.((picture 2))

Attach one curling vine to each side of the stem. Using a tapestry needle, pull the tails of the curling vines up through the stem and out the top. ((picture 4))

Fold stem in half lengthwise. Using the 6" tail (which should be at the top, where the SC's are), whipstitch together the sides of the stem. ((picture 3)) Tie tails in a small knot at the bottom of the stem.

Pull tight and trim. This will hide the ends *and* will give the stem a little thickness.

Attach completed stem ((picture 5)) to the top of the hat. Weave in ends.