#Crochet Different Version of Ribbed Hat

This is another version of the previous ribbed hat that I posted earlier in November.   I just finished this one but this one is using 3 different colors of yarn.    Actually, I used some left over yarn from another project (a good way to use up your left overs from the stash).

You can download the pattern by going to this link
The pattern is for an adult hat measuring 8 in. in height (I made this to fit my head and it reaches to just below my ears and my head circumference is 22 3/4 in).     If you want to increase the height, just add more rounds to your project.   Remember, that with worsted yarn, your completed project will S  - T - R - E - T - C - H.

The only change to the pattern will be adding the color changes beginning with  round 9 and subsequent rounds.     This is only a suggestion, however, you can add the new color anywhere in your project.

Changing color of yarn is not a big deal, but if you haven't done one before, you can go to this link color change in the round for a tutorial which I prepared.   

I hope that you enjoy this pattern.   As always, I thank you for stopping by and visiting.   I know that there are many talented men and women out there in this craft, so please consider making one (or more beanies) for charity.   Go out and spread some joy.

If you decide to use this pattern and sell your product, kindly link back to this site.  

#Crochet Comfortable Afghan Done in V-Stitch

Several months ago, I started working on a crochet project that was somewhat of a challenge.    I had never attempted to do an afghan, but I had completed several easy scarves.   

I like using the V-Stitch because it's an easy and quick way to work up a scarf.  It took me several weeks to finish the afghan, and I was satisfied with the end result.   I used two colors to complete the afghan and worsted weight #4 yarn.

+Bethintx1 has an excellent video tutorial showing how to work the V-Stitch.

Go to this link to watch the tutorial Crochet V-Stitch.

Written pattern at this Download Free Pattern

   

As always, I appreciate you taking the time and checking out this page.  I know that there are many talented fiber artists out there, so please consider donating one item of your work to a local charity.   Go out and spread some joy.

  

#Crochet Ribbed Border Hat

I've been playing around with the same winter beanie pattern, but I wanted to add a ribbed border to the hat.   In order to make the hat border, you will need to make a Front Post double crochet stitch and a Back Post double crochet stitch and alternate your stitch from one to the other.

Go to this link to watch a tutorial by +Crochet Geek on Front and Back Double Crochet

Go to this link to learn how to crochet Learn How to Crochet

Your winter hat with the ribbed end should look like the ones below:

As always, I appreciate you taking the time and checking out this page.  I know that there are many talented crafts men and women out there, so please consider donating one item of your work to a local charity.   Go out and spread some joy.

You can print the pattern by going to this link Unisex Crochet Adult Hat Ribbed Border

Unisex Crochet Adult Hat with Ribbed Border

Hat circumference 20 ½ in. – Hat height 8 in.
(Hat will stretch 1- 1.5 in)
Fits 21.5 - 22.5 in Adult Head (AVG. MAN'S SIZE)
(FOR WOMAN'S SIZE INCREASE ONLY TO 64 STITCHES)

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Abbreviations:

HDC = half-double crochet

DC = double crochet

SS  =  slip stitch

Rnd = round

Ch = chain

St = stitch(es)

Inc = increase

Fpdc = front post double crochet

Bpdc = back post double crochet

* to * = this means to repeat the stitches indicated within the *  *

Yarn-worsted weight #4 medium

Hook size –  “I” size 5.5mm

Gauge - 8 rounds (HDC) = 3 in.

15 st (HDC) = 4 in.

14 st (DC) = 4 in.

5 rounds (DC) =2 in. (Check your gauge-use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge)

START:

1.   Make slip knot and then ch. 2  this will start your ring.

2.   Round 1 crochet 8 HDC into your first ch. next to the slip knot.   Join with SS to top of your 1^st HDC stitch.   You should have (8 HDC st)

3.   Round 2 Ch. 1 (from now on when you begin a new round you will chain 1 before you begin the 1^st HDC in that round) (very important - ch. 1 will NOT count as a HDC stitch here and in subsequent rounds; if you count your Ch. 1 as a stitch, you will be off when you count your completed HDC stitches)  You will make 2 HDC in ea. stitch around and join with SS to top of ch. 1 (16 HDC stitches)

4.   Round 3 Ch. 1- *1 HDC in 1^st stitch, 2 HDC in the next stitch (increase made)* repeat from * to * and join with SS to top of ch 1 (24 HDC sts)

5.   Round 4 ch. 1- *1 HDC in ea. of first 2 sts, 2 HDC in the next st (incr.made) *  repeat from * to * and join with SS to top ch 1 (32 HDC sts)

6.   Round 5 ch. 1-  *1 HDC in ea. of first 3 sts, 2 HDC in the next st (incr.made) * repeat from * to * and join with SS to top ch 1 (40 HDC sts)

7.   Round 6 ch. 1-  *1HDC in ea. of first 4 sts, 2 HDC in the next st (incr.made)  * repeat from * to * and join with SS to top ch 1 (48 HDC sts)

8.   Round 7 ch. 1-  *1HDC in ea. of first 5 sts, 2 HDC in the next st (incr.made)  * repeat from * to * and join with SS to top ch 1 (56 HDC sts)

9.   Round 8 ch. 1-  *1HDC in ea. of first 6 sts, 2 HDC in the next st (incr.made) * repeat from * to * and join with SS to top ch 1 (64 HDC sts)

NOTE:  For woman's size hat, only increase to 64 sts & continue working the pattern rounds but DO NOT INCREASE to 68 sts in other words, work Rounds 9 thru Rounds 16 by working 1HDC in ea. stitch(you will have 64sts in ea. round & not 68).

Round 9 ch. 1- 2 HDC in 1^st st, 2HDC in next st, HDC in ea. st. around until you get to last 2 st. then you make 2 HDC in ea. st and join with SS to top ch 1 (68 HDC sts)

Rounds 10 ch.1 – HDC in ea. st. around and join with SS to top ch 1 (68 HDC sts)

Round 11-16  repeat Round 10 (beginning with round 17 you will now ch. 2 instead of ch. 1)

Round 17 ch. 2 – DC in ea. st. around and join with SS to top ch 2 (68 DC sts) [this round will start your ribbed brim of the hat]

Round 18 ch. 2 – *Fpdc around the post of the next stitch (DC post from previous round 17), Bpdc around the post of next stitch (DC from previous round 17) * repeat from * to * to the end of round & join with SS to top ch 2 (34 fpdc & 34 bpdc)

Rounds 19-22 – repeat Round 18.  Fasten off and weave in the tails.  

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