The Rocky Shore Hat

Happy Friday! 

Somehow this week was both long and short and focusing on work was harder than usual. None the less, the Rocky Shore Hat was born, and I really love how it turned out! 

It is a fairly easy and beginner friendly pattern, using only familiar stitches. The subtle waves made me think of the shore, and the grey colour of this beautiful yarn reminded me of rocks. Hence, the name, Rocky Shore!

Knitpicks Gloss is still one of my go-to yarns because it has a beautiful sheen and very nice stitch definition! It is a wool/silk blend that is just heavenly soft and cosy. I am extremely sensitive to scratchy wool, so it means a lot if I can say that about this yarn!

PATTERN: 

Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Sk – Skip Stitch

Slst – Slip Stitch

Sc – Single Crochet

Dc – Double Crochet

Tr – Trebble Crochet

Blo – Back Loop Only

Flo – Front Loop Only

Slst2tog – Slip Stitch Two Together

Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Together

Notes:

• The chain at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch. Always crochet into the first stitch (joining stitch) of the round;
• Always join to the first stitch of the round, NOT the chain;
• Count stitches after each round to make sure the hat doesn’t expand;
• Work slst loosely (making sure you have nice, even rows and stitches).

Instructions:

Ch 6, 8, 10

1. sc in second ch and each ch throughout, turn (5, 7, 9 sts)
2. ch1, sc in first st, sc in blo of next (3, 5, 7) sts, sc in last st, turn

Repeat row 2 until you have (84, 96, 108 rows)

Fold band in half so the last worked row and beginning ch meet. Join by slst through each st of beginning ch and blo of last row.

Now, switch to 5mm hook and start working on the body of the hat into the sides of the band rows.

Body:

1. Ch1, sc into each row, join, turn (84, 96, 108 sts)
2. Ch1, slst into FLO of each st, join, turn
3. Ch1, sc into BLO of each st, join, turn
4. Ch1, slst into FLO of each st, join, turn
5. Ch3, (tr BLO 2, dc BLO 2, hdc BLO 4, dc BLO 2, tr BLO 2) repeat (6, 7, 8) more times, join, turn
6. repeat row 2.
7. repeat row 3.
8. repeat row 4.
9. Ch1, (hdc BLO 2, dc BLO 2, tr BLO 4, dc BLO 2, hdc BLO 2) repeat (6, 7, 8) more times, join, turn

Toddler: Repeat rows 2-9 two more times, repeat rows 2-5 one more time.

Child/Adult: Repeat rows 2-9 three more times.

Decrease:

1. ch1, (slst FLO in next 4, slst2tog FLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join, turn (70, 80, 90 sts)
2. ch1, (sc BLO in next 3, sc2tog BLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join, turn (56, 64, 72 sts)
3. ch1, (slst FLO in next 2, slst2tog FLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join, turn (42, 48, 54 sts)
4. ch1, (sc BLO in next, sc2tog BLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join, turn (28, 32, 36 sts)
5. ch1, (slst2tog FLO) repeat 14, 16, 18 times, join. (14, 16, 18 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Weave tail back and forth through remaining sts and pull hole closed. Secure/weave in all ends.

Attach a pompom if you like.

You’re done 🙂 

If you would like to get the downloadable and color coded PDF version of this pattern, you can find it here on Ravelry.

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Have a happy, crafty weekend and until next week!

Emma