Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Crochet Pattern Tutorial -- Baby Flapper-Girl Hat



Images:
http://www.bernat.com/learntocrochet.php (beginning loop, chain, single crochet, double crochet)
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqca00LdmAc&feature=related (very beginner! beginning loop, chain, single crochet, turning work, fixing mistakes, tying off, weaving in loose end.)
Videos and Images:
http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/ (chain, single crochet, other info)

Abbreviations and Terms:
lpLoop
chChain
ststitch
scSingle crochet
dcDouble crochet
RndRound
sl stSlip stitch
skskip
Baby Flapper-Girl Hat *Pattern*

Here is a blog-post version of my baby hat pattern.  You may print a copy of this post.  Click on a photo to enlarge. The pattern is also a free PDF via my Website or at Ravelry.  You will need the latest version of Adobe to open the PDF.   Please do not sell or redistribute as your own.  Since I sell these hats, please do not make them for personal profit.
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If you have questions about this pattern or need help with a particular problem, let me know! I'm happy to answer any questions.  You can leave a comment here, email me at annavirginiafashion@gmail.com, orsend a message via mywebsite contact page
Hooks: Newborn hat, (~ 14” circumference), use G, but omit Rnds 5, and 10.
0-3 mos, (~16” circumference) hat, use G.
3-6 mos, (~17” circumference) hat, use H.
6-12 mos, (~19” circumference) hat, use I.

Yarn:  Peaches & Crème OR Sugar ‘n Cream 4-ply Worsted cotton yarn.
Skeins: One 2.5 oz skein.
*Note: Ch 3 does NOT count as a dc.  Begin first st instructions in the same st as the chs.  Also, numbers in parentheses are the st count at the end of the round.
CAP
Rnd 1: Ch 4. 
           10 dc in first ch.  Sl st to top of first dc, forming a circle. (10)

Rnd 2: Ch 3
           2 dc in each st.  Sl st to top of first dc. (20)

Rnd 3: Ch 3
           2 dc, then 1 dc in next st.  Repeat to end of rnd. Sl st to top of first dc.  (30)
Rnd 4: Ch 3
           2 dc, then 1 dc in next two sts.  Repeat to end of rnd. Sl st to top of first dc.  (40)
Rnd 5: Ch 3
           2 dc, then 1 dc in next three sts.  Repeat to end of rnd. Sl st to top of first dc.  (50)
Rnds 6-10:
           Ch 3
           1 dc in each st to end of rnd. Sl st to top of first dc.  (50)


BRIM
Rnd 11: Shell st as follows: Sc in st, Sk 1 st, (dc 5 times) in next st, sk 1 st. 
           Repeat shell st to end of round.  In last 4 sts: make shell, sk 2 sts, sc in last st and sl st to first sc.

Fasten off, weave in loose end.
Weave ribbon as desired (fastest way is by threading ribbon through a yarn needle) in Round 9, tie a bow.


EMBELLISH
Add contrasting color border to lower part of cap, stripes, or add flowers, buttons and/or embroidery.
Done!

Copyright © 2010 AnnaVirginia Fashioneering
This pattern is licensed for personal use only. 
No item made using this pattern may be sold.






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