Sunday, October 24, 2010

Newsboy Carnival Cap

* Size L (8.0mm) Crochet Hook
* Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook

* 100 yards of Chunky Yarn
* Cardboard





Abbreviations/References
beg = beginning
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
st = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
rnd(s) = round(s)

   
Directions

Ch 3, join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3,  11 dc into ring (12 dc). Join with beg with sl st. Do not turn.

Round 2: 2 dc in each st around (24 dc). Place st marker in first dc, move up as each rnd progresses.

Rounds 3: Ch 3, *dc, ch1*  in each st around. Join with sl st (48 st)

Round 4: Ch 3, *dc, ch1* in each st around. Join with sl st (96 st)

Round 5: Ch 4, *skip next 3 st, dc 4 times in next st, ch 1. Repeat from * around. (12 Shell st) Ch 3, join to beg of rnd with sl st (60 st)

Round 6: Ch 4, 3 dc in next sp *skip 4 st, dc 4 times in next sp. Repeat from * around. (12 shell st) join to beg of rnd with sl st (60 st)

Rounds 7-14: Change to H hook. Sc in each st around. Join to beg of rnd with sl st (60 st each rnd)

Scalloped Edge & Brim

Round 15:  *Sl st, 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tc, 1 dc, 1 sc. Repeat from * 4 times. (5 scallops). 1 dc in each remaining st of rnd. Join to beg with sl st. Turn. (60 st)

Rounds 16-18: Ch 1, st2tog, *sc into top of each dc*, st2tog last 2 st.

Rounds 19-20:  Ch 1, st2tog twice, *sc into top of each dc*, st2tog last 4 st. Fasten off.

Pompom

1) Cut out cardboard ring

2) Wrap yarn around ring

3) Hold yarn tightly to cardboard and cut edges (Do not let yarn slip off ring)

4) Slip a 6" piece of yarn through hole, wrap around yarn & tie tight. Fluff and trim to shape.

5) Sew pompom to top of hat.






12 comments:

  1. Love the Hat!!! I've attempted making it but as soon as I get past row 4 something is missing...I do not get 12 shells more like 24..Help..

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  2. I think what she means by sc is double crochet, so what you have to do is skip 3 double crochet not sc as she called it.

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  3. Very cute! Like the combination of styles!

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  4. First of all, I love this pattern. very cute, quick and easy. However, I found it necessary to alter the pattern as follows:
    round 3: instead of begining with ch 3, I began with ch 4, which counts as dc, ch1, then follow pattern for this round.
    round 4: ch 4, dc, ch 1 in each dc around. 48 st.
    round 5: ch 3, 3 dc in same st, ch 1, then continue to follow pattern for this round.
    P.S. i don't do pompoms! lol. wish I had someone to do them for me! they never seem to come out right so I just gave up years ago.

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  5. I agree with LadyMeshelle, I ran into the same problem. I did it and unwound it about 10 times and gave up. It's super cute though!

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  6. I made a similar hat. but the brim is floppy. I want to learn to make it sturdy

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  7. http://youtu.be/64HxWGEWj1I
    Linda, this tututrial is a great brim it comes out very firm.

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  8. Love this!

    I work with AllFreeCrochet and have been trying to contact you. Please email me if there is a good way to reach you.

    Thanks!
    akaplan@primecp.com

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  9. I think I've found the 'confusion' - Round 4 has 96 st (dc & ch-1) but 48 ch-1 spaces.

    So, for Round 5, you would skip 3 ch-1 spaces (not 3 st), 4 dc (shell) in *fourth ch-1 space* = 12 shells.

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  10. I love your designs. Can I order an ecru Poet Slouch Hat? I don't know if you sell them. The women at church have tried to teach me to knit & crochet but I am hopeless! I stick to cross-stitch & needle point.
    BTW...I found you on Escapegames24. I use your hints to finish some of the games!
    Melody Bogan
    Fishers, Indiana
    melbogan3@gmail.com

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  11. This is an incredible little hat! I hope to be able to explore more in your archives here, and possibly see mre new? THANKS!

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