Week 23 of our Year of Hats is here! As you might have guessed from the picture, it is a man’s hat!!! I mean, it can be a lady’s hat, too, or even a couple matching hats. The sizes are specifically adult medium and adult large, and with just two skeins of the beautiful Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport, you can make one of each size!! How awesome is that 🙂
This hat is such a joy to work up! The yarn is stunning, and the fade will keep you engaged. But the stitches and the pattern are so easy, you can totally make this while watching a movie!
Finally, I was able to make something for the Hubby that he will actually like to wear! And there is enough yarn left to make another hat!
Enjoy this pattern, and treat yourself or your partner to this beautiful work of art.
PATTERN:
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Size: Adult Medium (22” head circumference) Adult Large (24” Head circumference)
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Materials: Yarn: Sport weight yarn. Sample was made with Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport (100% Wool) in colors Ash (A) and Birch (B) Hooks: F/3.75mm & G/4mm Other: Darning needle to weave in the ends |
Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain(s)
Yo – Yarn Over
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Slst – Slip Stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
Scblo – Single Crochet Back Loop Only
Sc2togblo – Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together Through the Back Loops Only
Notes:
- The beginning ch never counts as a stitch
- Always join rounds to the first stitch of the round.
Instructions:
Band:
With 3.75mm hook and color A, ch 8/10
Row 1. Sc in second and each ch, turn (7/9 sc)
Row 2. Ch1, sc, scblo 5/7, sc, turn (7/9 sts)
Repeat row 2 until you have 108 rows for medium, 120 rows for large size.
Fold band in half and join last worked row to the unworked loops of the beginning ch by slst each corresponding st together.
Turn band so the seam is facing away from you. Switch to 4mm hook.
Body:
Round 1. Ch1, sc into next and each side of the band rows. Join to first sc. DO NOT TURN
(108/120 sts)
Round 2. Ch1, scblo into each st around, join.
Repeat round 2 until hat measures 7” (round 26). For a slouchy hat, keep going for 2-3” longer.
Crochet rounds in colors A and B as follows:
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Round |
Color |
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1-4 |
A |
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5 |
B |
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6-8 |
A |
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9 |
B |
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10-11 |
A |
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12 |
B |
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13 |
A |
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14 |
B |
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15 |
A |
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16-17 |
B |
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18 |
A |
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19-21 |
B |
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22 |
A |
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23-finish |
B |
Decrease:
Round 1: Ch1, (scblo 10, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 2: Ch1, (scblo 9, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 3: Ch1, (scblo 8, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 4: Ch1, (scblo 7, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 5: Ch1, (scblo 6, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 6: Ch1, (scblo 5, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 7: Ch1, (scblo 4, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 8: Ch1, (scblo 3, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 9: Ch1, (scblo 2, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 10: Ch1, (scblo 1, scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Round 11: Ch1, (scblo2tog) repeat around, join
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using a darning needle, weave this tail back and forth through the back loops of the remaining stitches, pull closed. Weave in all ends
You’re done 🙂
If you would like to get the color coded downloadable PDF version of this pattern, you can find it here on Ravelry.
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Have a happy crafty weekend,
Emma