Thursday, August 9, 2012

Quick Crochet Felted Hats

Warm Winter Hats

I have been making these simple little hats during the last year.  I crochet them in whatever colors occur to me.   When I am done, I throw them in the wash and felt them.


These hats are really thick, thanks to the wool yarn and the fact that they are crocheted instead of knitted.  


Here is a quick description of my pattern:

Change colors when you feel like it.  ;-)


 These MUST be made with 100% wool yarn.  Check the package to be certain.   I use a size I9/5.5 hook.

 Row 1:  Make a magic circle with 6 single crochet. Mark the start.  Slip stitch last crochet to the first then chain one to "step up" for next row.

Row 2:  2 stitches in each sc for entire row.  (12 stitches).  Slip stitch last crochet to first then chain one to "step up" for next row.

Row 3: (sc, inc stitch) entire row.  Every other stitch is increased.  Slip stitch and chain one.

Row 4: (sc, sc, inc) entire row,  slip stitch and chain one.

Row 5: (sc, sc, sc, inc) entire row, slip stitch and chain one.

Row 6: (sc, sc, sc, sc, inc) entire row, slip stitch and chain one.


 The pattern continues with one more sc added to the sequence with each row.  Increase in this manner until you have 15 rows.  The diameter should be about 8 inches.


At this point, simply single crochet each row, with a slip stitch and chain at the end of each row.  

Continue in this manner for 6 inches.  

Final Step:

Place the hat in the washing machine with soap and hot water.  Agitate, checking often to determine the correct size.  Have a tape measure ready to measure the circumference.  Measure your head circumference and divide it in half.  Then, pull out the hat and flatten it to measure the lower edge.  Toss it back in the wash until it reaches your size.  Then rinse it gently in cold water and shape it for drying.  I stuff it with a towel in the shape of a head for drying.


Happy Hat Making!



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