Say goodbye to crocheter's block SPIRAL HAT | CROCHET
Child's Version
Adult's Version
ABBREVIATIONS: yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximate(ly) Beg = Begin(ning) Ch = Chain(s) Hdc = Half double crochet Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Round(s) RS = Right side Sc = Single crochet Sl st = Slip stitch St(s) = Stitch(es) WS = Wrong side EASY
SIZES To fit child 2/4 (6/8-10/12) years. To fit average Adult. MATERIALS
Bernat® Softee® Chunky™ (Solids: 3.5 oz/100 g; 108 yds/99 m; Ombres: 2.8 oz/80 g; 77 yds/70 m) Sizes 2/4 6/8 10/12 Adult Child's Version Dad's Scarf Ombre (29044) 1 2 2 2 ball(s) Adult's Version Grey Heather (28046) or 1 2 2 2 ball(s) Faded Denim (28114) 1 2 2 2 ball(s) Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
GAUGE 8 sc and 9 rows = 4" [10 cm]. INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. SPIRAL HAT | CROCHET 1 of 2
Say goodbye to crocheter's block SPIRAL HAT | CROCHET
Note: When working in rnds, the RS of work will be facing you, however you will be working into stitches on the WS. Rnds are worked in a spiral. Do not join at end of rnds. Place marker on first stitch at end of each rnd and move marker each rnd. Ch 3. 1st rnd: (RS). 6 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 2nd rnd: *Work 2 hdc in horizontal bar created below stitch in previous row (bar is below loops normally worked on WS – see diagram). Rep from * around. 12 hdc. 3rd rnd: *Work 2 hdc in horizontal bar in next st. Rep from * around. 24 hdc. 4th rnd: *Work 2 hdc in horizontal bar in next st. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar in next st. Rep from * around. 36 hdc. 5th rnd: *Work 2 hdc in horizontal bar in next st. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar in each next 5 sts. Rep from * around. 42 hdc.
Sizes 6/8, 10/12 and Adult only: 6th rnd: *Work 2 hdc in horizontal bar in next st. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar in each of next 6 sts. Rep from * around. 48 hdc. Sizes 10/12 and Adult only: 7th rnd: *Work 2 hdc in horizontal bar in next st. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar in each of next 23 sts. Rep from * once more. 50 sts.
Diagram Note: WS of work is shown. Arrow indicates horizontal bar to work into.
All sizes: Next rnd: *Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar in each st around. 42 (48-50-50) hdc. Rep last rnd until work from beg measures 6½ (7½-8½-9)" [16.5 (1921.5-23) cm]. Next rnd: Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar in each of next 3 sts. Sl st in horizontal bar in each of next 2 sts. Fasten off. FINISHING Pompom: Wind yarn around 4 fingers approx 80 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape. Attach to top of Hat.