Blooming Crochet Hats (16 page)

These flowers make the perfect finishing touch for a handbag, sweater or accessory. For instance, add a pin to the back and make a beautiful brooch! Once you’ve learned the pattern, try using a highly textured yarn to give them extra dimension and pop.

Approx. 4" (10.2cm) across

No gauge required.

ch(s)
= chain(s)

st(s)
= stitch(s)

sl st
= slip stitch

sp(s)
= space(s)

beg
= beginning

rep
= repeat

sc
= single crochet

hdc
= half double crochet

dc
= double crochet

*
= repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed

( )
= work instructions within the brackets as many times as directed

Ch 5; join with sl st in beg ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1:
Ch 1, sc in ring, (ch 3, sc in ring) 5 times, ch 3; join with sl st in beg sc. (6 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 2:
Ch 1, * (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (6 petals)

Rnd 3:
Ch 1, turn (working behind Rnd 2), sl st in same st as joining sl st, * (ch 3, sl st in ch st between next 2 petals) 5 times, ch 3; join with sl st in same st as beg sl st. (6 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 4:
Ch 1, turn, * (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (6 petals)

Rnd 5:
Ch 1, turn, (working behind Rnd 4) sl st in same st as joining sl st, * (ch 4, sl st in ch st between next 2 petals) 5 times, ch 4; join with sl st in same st as beg sl st. (6 ch-4 sps)

Rnd 6:
Ch 1, turn, * (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-4 sp, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (6 petals)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

These multi-petal blooms look as if they can be found in the coral reefs fifty leagues under the sea. Transform your little one into your own little mermaid by putting one on her hat or hair treasure! These flowers can be made smaller or larger by increasing or decreasing the number of chains for the petals. Make it a single-tiered bloom or try making each tier a different color.

Approx. 4" × 1" (10.2cm × 2.5cm) across

No gauge required.

ch(s)
= chain(s)

st(s)
= stitch(s)

sl st
= slip stitch

beg
= beginning

rep
= repeat

flp(s)
= front loop(s)

blp(s)
= back loop(s)

sc
= single crochet

hdc
= half double crochet

*
= repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed

( )
= work instructions within the parenthesis as many times as directed

Ch 5; join with sl st in beg ch to form ring.

Rnd 1:
Ch 1, work 10 sc in ring, join with sl st in flp (do not sl st through both loops). (10 sc)

Rnd 2:
Working in flps, ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 chs, sl st in same flp st as joining sl st (petal made), * (sl st, ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 chs, sl st) in next flp, rep from * around, working one petal in each sc (do not join). (10 petals)

Rnd 3:
Working in blps, * (sl st, ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 chs, sl st) in next blp, rep from * around, working one petal in each sc; join with sl st in beg sl st. (10 petals).

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

These big Carnation Puffs remind me of fluffy clouds or cotton balls. Don’t be afraid to experiment by using textured yarns to make them. Each one will have a different look than the next. Use them in place of bows on gifts, or use cotton yarn to create soft, luxurious bath puffs or eco-friendly dish scrubbies—perfect for those nonstick pots and pans that need extra-special care.

Approx. 4
¹
⁄
₂
" × 1
¹
⁄
₂
" (11.4cm × 3.8cm) across

No gauge required.

ch(s)
= chain(s)

st(s)
= stitch(s)

sl st
= slip stitch

beg
= beginning

sk
= skip

rep
= repeat

sc
= single crochet

hdc
= half double crochet

dc
= double crochet

*
= repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed

Ch 5; join with sl st in beg ch to form ring.

Rnd 1:
Ch 1, work 11 sc in ring; join with sl st in beg sc. (11 sc)

Rnd 2:
Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, * 2 hdc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (22 hdc)

Rnd 3:
Ch 3, 4 dc in same st as joining, * 5 dc in next hdc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (110 dc)

Rnd 4:
Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * ch 2, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next dc, rep from * around to last st, ch 2, sc in last st, ch 3, join with sl st in beg sc. (74 ch sps)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Plant an entire garden on the side of your hat using these airy posies. Sew them onto a dress or handbag, or decorate a sweet baby blanket to make it a beautiful heirloom keepsake. Attach them to pens for colorful desk accessories.