Hello Friends,

It is Friday once again! Week 25 of our Year of Hats. 

We are having the craziest time over here. So. Much. To. Do. and SO little time to do it all! Mostly because our little stinker is truly a handful and has to be watched at all times. Who knew that a boy would be so much more exhausting than my three girls ever were?! Or does it just feel this way because back then I never tried to write patterns and get stuff done??? Whatever the case may be, I am happy that summer break has now started and I have a “little” help. 

The Firefly hat is just so pretty, don’t you think? I love hats for all seasons because they make a great accessory, and this is the perfect accessory hat. Accessory hats don’t get enough attention in my opinion. The colours of the Knitpicks Chroma yarn are all beautiful, and the Lupine, which was used for this sample, is no exception! Check out all their colourways some time, they are incredible. 

PATTERN:

Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain(s)

Chsp – Chain Space

Yo – Yarn Over

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Sk – Skip Stitch

Slst – Slip Stitch

Sc – Single Crochet

Dc – Double Crochet

Special Stitches:

Puff:  *Yo, insert hook in stitch indicated, yo and pull up a loop; repeat from * 2 more times, yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook.

Notes:

• Always join with a slst where indicated.
• Wool is very stretchy and can be stretched even more at the blocking stage. Be careful not to make it too loose.

*How to adjust for different sizes:        

Add or subtract to the beginning chain the number of stitches you need to fit it comfortably around your hat. If you only have a measurement, add chains until it is about an inch shorter than the wearers head circumference. This pattern will work for any stitch count that is EVEN numbered. Remember that wool is very stretchy.

Instructions:

Band:

With 3.5mm hook, ch 100. Join to first ch, being careful not to twist the chain.

Round 1.      Ch1, sc in each ch, join to first sc. (100 sts)

Round 2:      Ch1, sc in each st around, join.

Rounds 3-5:  Repeat round 2.

Body:

Switch to 4mm

Round 1:      Ch2, puff in first st, ch1, sk1, *puff in next st, ch1, sk1; repeat from * all the way                                    around, join to first puff. (50 puffs)

Round 2:      Ch3, puff in first chsp, *ch1, puff in next chsp; repeat from * around until last chsp, join                        to hole created by beginning ch. 

Round 3:      Ch2, puff in first chsp, ch1, *puff in next chsp, ch1; repeat from * all the way around,                       join to first puff.

Rounds 4-27:   Repeat rounds 2-3.

Round 28:    Repeat round 2. (Or to desired length)

Decrease:

Round 1:      Ch2, puff in first chsp, ch1, (puff in next chsp, ch1) 3 times, sk 1 chsp, *(puff in next                       chsp, ch1) 4 times, sk 1 chsp; repeat from * all the way around, join to first puff.

Round 2:      Ch3 , puff in first chsp, (ch1, puff in next chsp) 2 times, sk1 chsp, *(ch1, puff in next                              chsp) 3 times, sk 1 chsp; repeat from * all the way around, join to hole created by                                  beginning ch.

Round 3:      Ch2, puff in first chsp, ch1, (puff in next chsp, ch1) 1 time, sk 1 chsp, *(puff in next                                chsp, ch1) 2 times, sk 1 chsp; repeat from * all the way around, join to first puff.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave yarn end through remaining stitches, pull hole closed and secure/weave in end.

Finishing:

Join yarn to the beginning ch of the hat. Ch1, sc in each unworked ch around the band, join to first sc.

Cut yarn and weave in all ends.

Block your hat for best results. Careful not to stretch the band beyond your head circumference!

You’re done 🙂

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

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Emma