Fun Hood Pattern (crochet)

Originally when I ordered this chunky yarn from Darn Good Yarn it was going to be for a shawl- which I frogged 3 times. Then told my husband "What I really want is a hat!
A fun hat. It was before our day cruise and I wanted a fun and warm hat to wear on the cruise.
Once I had that figured out, it just flew off the hook- even with keeping notes for writing up the pattern.

The yarn is stunning. As good as the colors look, the spin is lovely, very regular and the texture is so very soft. When I pulled it out of the the envelope, I told my husband that he had to touch my yarn.

Here it is! I hope you enjoy this too.

3 skeins of Super Soft and Chunky Reclaimed Silk Yarn
Size K hook
Scrap of cardboard to make pom poms or tassel
Scissors
large yarn needle for weaving in ends.

American terminology
ch=chain
sc= single crochet
dc= double crochet
sl st= slip stitch
st or sts= stitches
rsc= reverse single crochet- you can use a single crochet, it will look a little different.
repeat ** means repeat the steps between the asterisks.

Ch 1
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 7 dc in first ch, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next 7 sts, sl st to join (8 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 more times, sl st to join (12 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (12 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 times, sl st to join (16 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (16 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 times, sl st to join (20 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (20 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 times, sl st to join (24 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (24 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st,*dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 times, sl st to join (28 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (28 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st,*dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 times, sl st to join (32 sts)
Rnd 14: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (32 sts)
Rnd 15: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st,*dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 times, sl st to join (36 sts)
Rnd 16: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (36 sts)
Rnd 17: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st,*dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 times, sl st to join (40 sts)
Rnd 18: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (40 sts)
Rnd 19: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st,*dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat ** 2 times, sl st to join (44 sts)
Rnd 20: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc in next st and each st around. Sl st to join (44 sts)

Break off yarn.
Count 5 stitches from break off and join in new skein

Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), sc in same stitch, sc in next 32 sts
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), rsc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), 2 sc in first st, sc in each st until last st, 2 sc in last st (35 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), rsc in each st across.
Row 5: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), 2 sc in first st, sc in each st until last st, 2 sc in last st (37 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), rsc in each st across.
Row 7: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), 2 sc in first st, sc in each st until last st, 2 sc in last st (39 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), rsc in each st across.
Row 9: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), 2 sc in first st, sc in each st until last st, 2 sc in last st (41 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), rsc in each st across.
Row 11: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), 2 sc in first st, sc in each st until last st, 2 sc in last st (43 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), rsc in each st across.
Row 13: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), 2 sc in first st, sc in each st until last st, 2 sc in last st (45 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), rsc in each st across.
Row 15: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), 2 sc in first st, sc in each st until last st, 2 sc in last st (47 sts)
Row 16: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc), rsc in each st across.

Break off.

Rejoin yarn in the back, and single crochet around the base of the hood, at the tips of the ear flaps, put in 3 single crochets to work around the corner. sl st to join.
Ch 1, single crochet around, at the center of the 3 sc at the tip of the ear flaps, sc, ch 50, sl st back up ch, sc in same st, continue sc around to tip of the second ear flap, repeat.

Make 3 pom poms or tassels, one large, 2 small. Attach the large one to the pointy top of the hat and the other 2 to the cords for the hood.


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2 Hour Crocheted Kitty Hat

First- this hat is definitely sized for larger heads. I'll include a couple tips at the end for people with smaller heads or a lot less hair than TG.  Originally, I had planned on just a plain ear flap hat with big pompoms, but after it was done, TG said "It should have kitty ears."

This did take 2 hours to make start to finish for me using bulky yarn and a big hook.

You will need:

• Size Q plastic crochet hook*
• Size L aluminum crochet hook*
• yarn needle
• 3x5 inch piece of cardboard
• scissors
• Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick - 2 skeins- I used Wheat

*I got both hook sizes from a Crochet Dude set available at Michaels

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

rsc= reverse single crochet (optional)

st or sts = stitch or stitches

sl st= slip stitch

dec sc= decrease single crochet- insert hook in first stitch, pull up loop, leave on hook, insert hook in next stitch, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Hat:

Round 1: With the great big size Q hook, chain 2 OR do a magic ring. Work 6 sc in first ch or in magic ring. Slip stitch to join.

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as first sc here or throughout)- 2 sc in each sc around, sl st to join. (12 sts)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,*, repeat ** around. Sl st to join. (18 sts)

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to join. (18 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat ** around, sl st to join (24 sts)

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (24 sts)

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next st, sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat ** around. Sl st to join (30 sts)

Rounds 8-11: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 

Break off yarn.

Ear Flaps:

Count 6 stitches from back seam, and join in yarn using Q hook.

Row 1: Sc in next 6 stitches, ch 1 to turn

Row 2: rsc or sc in each stitch from previous row, ch 1 to turn

Row 3: dec sc, sc in next 2 sts, dec sc, ch 1 to turn (4 sts)

Row 4: rsc or sc in each sc across, ch 1 to turn

Row 5: dec sc, dec sc (2 sts) ch 1 to turn

Row 6: rsc or sc in each stitch. 

Break off yarn, and repeat on the other side

This makes the back of the hat 10 stitches between flaps, the flaps at 6 stitches wide, and the space in front is 8 stitches. 

With Q hook, join yarn at back seam, and single crochet in each stitch around until the bottom of the ear flap. *Switch to L hook, and sc in first sc on the bottom of the flap, ch 40, sl st back up ch, sc in next st on the bottom of the of the flap,* switch back to Q hook, and single crochet in each stitch until you reach the tip of the other ear flap, repeat **, switch to Q hook, and sc in each stitch back to the first st, sl to join.

Break off yarn.

Ears (make 2):

Round 1: With the great big size Q hook, chain 2 OR do a magic ring. Work 5 sc in first ch or in magic ring. Ch 1 to turn.

Round 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. 

Break off yarn leaving a tail to stitch ears to hat. Stitch to hat. I centered them over the ear flaps and stitched them starting from the 3rd round on the hat.

Pom poms (make 2):

Cut a length of yarn about 10 inches long, lay it across cardboard lengthwise. Wrap yarn 140 times around the cardboard and the piece of yarn. Cut off and slide yarn carefully off the cardboard. Tie the 10 inch pieces tight around the yarn loops, and knot securely. Cut open loops and trim to make it round leaving the tie ends alone. Sew the pom poms to the end of the ties and knot securely.

Weave in all ends! 

To make it smaller- I don't recommend a smaller hook size because there is so much difference in the bigger sizes. Instead, for much smaller sizes, don't do the increase to 30 stitches, and do 5 rounds of 24 stitches instead. For just a little smaller heads, instead of starting with 6 stitches, start with 5 stitches. 

My daughter loves the hat, and the big pom pom ends! 

Happy Pi Day!

I love Pi! It's something that get used frequently by crafters and seamstresses.

Like cone hats- one of the easiest ways to make a cone hat that fits the person wearing it is to make it from a quarter circle. For that, you measure the circumference of your head, multiply that number by 4, divide by pi then divide by 2 for the radius of a quarter circle that will fit your head.

So now you can make your cone with newspaper or on fabric easily, adding a half inch to each side for a seam allowance or overlap.

Adding a brim for witch hat is measuring the circumference of your head and dividing by pi for the inner circle radius, then for the outer circle, add the number of inches you want the brim to be to the radius.

A couple of years ago I posted a PDF template for cutting the waist of circle skirts. You can find that here.

Also check out these printable pi(e) labels.

Miniature pies are trendy, check out my review of Mini Pies, and my review of Cutie Pies. 

Miniature Printable Witch Hat

Like my printable Princess crowns or Alice printables, this can be printed and strung on elastic to wear as a hat.
It is however, just a little tricky to put together.

Click on the images for the full sized 100 ppi printables. 

I curved the top part of the hat by pulling it at an angle across the edge of my desk. I really recommend using double sided tape to put together the cone and put the top of the base into the hat, the tabs are wide enough for it. Then use a thin coat of glue to put the bottom part of the base of the hat on it, and go over the cut edges with a marker so they aren't white against the rest of the hat.Take 3 sheets of card stock. 2 Halloweenish color ways and I'll work on more designs this week.

Printable mini Mad Hatter top hat with template

This was a lot more challenging than I initially thought it would be. I wound up having to remake the template because I messed it up the first time not taking into account the thickness of the cardstock.

Score the folds carefully. Cut out all the pieces. The first part you put together is the tube shaped top of the hat. Then glue the top circle into place with the tabs glued on the inside of the tube. Put one of the brim pieces face up over the hat down to the tabs on the bottom of the tube then flip it over and glue down the tabs. Glue the second brim piece over that sandwiching the tabs between the two layers of the brim. Glue the hat band and slip it over the hat, then put the card in the hat band. The plain ones could be decorated with names on the hat bands to make place cards for a tea party, or you could attach elastic cord like the Printable Mini Princess Crowns to wear the hats. If you make several of these, kudos. One was frustrating enough for me! Click on the images for the full sized 100 ppi versions. The finished size is about 3 inches tall and about 5 inches in diameter at the base.

Last picture is one my son thought I should take. The dragon is a little toy my husband won for me at the carnival.

Look for Queen of Hearts mini crowns and tea boxes to match in the next couple of days!