Read Blooming Crochet Hats Online
Authors: Shauna-Lee Graham
To fit approx. 0–3 months: 12"–13
1
⁄
2
" (30.5cm–34.3cm) circumference
To fit approx. 3–6 months: 14"–15" (35.6cm–38.1cm) circumference
To fit approx. 6–12 months: 15"–16
1
⁄
2
" (38.1cm–41.9cm) circumference
To fit approx. 1–3 years: 16
1
⁄
2
"–18" (41.9cm–45.7cm) circumference
To fit approx. 4–8 years: 18
1
⁄
2
"–20" (47cm–50.8cm) circumference
To fit approx. 9 years–adult: 20
1
⁄
2
"–22" (52.1cm–55.9cm) circumference
15 sts = 4" (10.2cm);
7 rows dc = 4" (10.2cm)
ch(s)
= chain(s)
st(s)
= stitch(s)
sl st
= slip stitch
sp(s)
= space(s)
beg
= beginning
sk
= skip
rep
= repeat
bpdc
= back post double crochet
hdc
= half double crochet
dc
= double crochet
PS
= puff stitch
*
= repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed
( )
= work instructions within the parentheses as many times as directed
For instructions on how to do a Puff Stitch and a Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc), see
Stitches & Techniques
.
Note:
If you use a larger size button (that fits between the headband stitches) than what the pattern calls for, you will need to adjust the center ring size of the interchangeable motifs so they fit over the button. You can do this by simply chaining more stitches for the beginning loop.
Ch 46.
Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (45 hdc)
Row 2 (Puff Stitch Row):
Turn, ch 3, PS in next hdc, * sk next 2 hdc, (dc, ch 2, PS) in next hdc, rep from * to last st, dc in last st. (15 PS)
Row 3:
Turn, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, * 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, rep from * to end; then hdc in 2nd ch of the ending ch-3 sp. (45 sts)
Snug Rnd (this round prevents the headband from stretching):
Do not turn. Ch 1, sl st in same st as last hdc and in each st around all 4 sides of the headband; join with sl st to beg sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew a 1
1
⁄
8
" (2.8cm) button onto the end of the puffed-up side of the headband.
To fasten headband (adjust):
Button into any hole on the headband, then place the motif of your choice over the button.
Ch 51.
Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (50 hdc)
Row 2 (Puff Stitch Row):
Turn, ch 3, PS in next hdc, * sk next 2 hdc, (dc, ch 2, PS) in next hdc, rep from * to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, dc in last st. (16 PS)
Row 3:
Turn, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, * 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, rep from * to end; next work 2 hdc in ending ch-3 sp, then hdc in 2nd ch of the same ch-3 sp. (50 sts)
Snug Rnd (this round prevents the headband from stretching):
Do not turn. Ch 1, sl st in same st as last hdc and in each st around all 4 sides of the headband; join with sl st to beg sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew a 1
1
⁄
8
" (2.8m) button onto the end of the puffed-up side of the headband.
To fasten headband (adjust):
Button into any hole on the headband, then place the motif of your choice over the button.
Ch 56.
Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (55 hdc)
Row 2 (Puff Stitch Row):
Turn, ch 3, PS in next hdc, * sk next 2 hdc, (dc, ch 2, PS) in next hdc, rep from * to last 2 sts, sk next st, dc in last st. (18 PS)
Row 3:
Turn, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, * 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, rep from * to end; next work 1 hdc in ending ch-3 sp, then hdc in 2nd ch of the same ch-3 sp. (55 sts)
Snug Rnd (this round prevents the headband from stretching):
Do not turn. Ch 1, sl st in same st as last hdc and in each st around all 4 sides of the headband; join with sl st to beg sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew a 1
1
⁄
8
" (2.8cm) button onto the end of the puffed-up side of the headband.
To fasten headband (adjust):
Button into any hole on the headband, then place the motif of your choice over the button.
Ch 61.
Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (60 hdc)
Row 2 (Puff Stitch Row):
Turn, ch 3, PS in next hdc, * sk next 2 hdc, (dc, ch 2, PS) in next hdc, rep from * to last st, dc in last st. (20 PS)
Row 3:
Turn, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, * 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, rep from * to end; then hdc in 2nd ch of the ending ch-3 sp. (60 sts)
Snug Rnd (this round prevents the headband from stretching):
Do not turn. Ch 1, sl st in same st as last hdc and in each st around all 4 sides of the headband; join with sl st to beg sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew a 1
1
⁄
8
" (2.8cm) button onto the end of the puffed-up side of the headband.
To fasten headband (adjust):
Button into any hole on the headband, then place the motif of your choice over the button.
Ch 66.
Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (65 hdc)
Row 2 (Puff Stitch Row):
Turn, ch 3, PS in next hdc, * sk next 2 hdc, (dc, ch 2, PS) in next hdc, rep from * to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, dc in in last st. (21 PS)
Row 3:
Turn, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, * 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, rep from * to end, next work 2 hdc in the ending ch-3 sp, then hdc in 2nd ch of the same ch-3 sp. (65 sts)
Snug Rnd (this round prevents the headband from stretching):
Do not turn. Ch 1, sl st in same st as last hdc and in each st around all 4 sides of the headband; join with sl st to beg sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew a 1
1
⁄
8
" (2.8cm) button onto the end of the puffed-up side of the headband.
To fasten headband (adjust):
Button into any hole on the headband, then place the motif of your choice over the button.
Ch 71.
Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (70 hdc)
Row 2 (Puff Stitch Row):
Turn, ch 3, PS in next hdc, * sk next 2 hdc, (dc, ch 2, PS) in next hdc, rep from * to last 2 sts, sk next st, dc in last st. (23 PS)
Row 3:
Turn, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, * 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 bpdc around the post of the next unworked hdc in Row 1, rep from * to end; next work 1 hdc in the ending ch-3 sp, then hdc in 2nd ch of the same ch-3 sp. (70 sts)
Snug Round (this round prevents the headband from stretching):
Do not turn. Ch 1, sl st in same st as last hdc and in each st around all 4 sides of the headband; join with sl st to beg sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew a 1
1
⁄
8
" (2.8cm) button onto the end of the puffed-up side of the headband.
To fasten headband (adjust):
Button into any hole on the headband, then place the motif of your choice over the button.
A sweet little flower is all your little flower needs to think of you during the day. When I was little, I loved colorful, fun hair ties (and still do). Now you can create your own hair treasures. Try wearing it across your forehead for a chic “boho” look, or even as a choker necklace with a Pinwheel Posy made using that yarn you’ve been saving for something special. Make the ties longer for a trendy belt, or tie them onto your bag or backpack so you can tell it apart from the others. Change them into friendship bracelets or anklets by making them shorter. What a great little project to do on a rainy day. They’re great stash-busters too! Play around with different yarns, from self-striping to funky fibers, to give each one its own look.
For Hair Ties: Light sport weight yarn in the color of your choice
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook
1
1
⁄
8
" (2.8cm) button
Tapestry needle
Scissors
One size
No gauge required
ch(s)
= chain(s)
sc
= single crochet
dc
= double crochet
Ch 100.
Row 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 32 ch, dc in next 33 ch, sc in last 33 ch. (99 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew a button onto the 17th dc.
Button on your favorite interchangeable motif from
Chapter 2
.