To celebrate my Adventures in Knitting, I thought I would share a free crochet pattern with you. Doesn't that sound like fun? Enjoy!
Here is my pattern for the Mini Rib Hat. Now there's nothing mini or ribbed about this hat, but the finished hat looks a bit ribbed, and I couldn't think of anything better to call it. It produces a dense weave so it's really warm, but is very stretchy because of the ch 1 sp throughout. This would make a great chemo cap for those of you out there who donate!
Mini-Rib hatMaterials Needed:
J hook
2.75 oz ww yarn (appx 140 yds)
Trace amount of contrast color
Stitch markers (optional but may be helpful with this pattern)
Note:
• V stitch – (sc, ch 1, sc) all in same st.
• Always sl st to first sc to join round.
• All V stitches made in ch 1 sp, unless otherwise indicated.
Pattern:
Round 1: Ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hk. (10 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, V st in first sc, and in ea sc around. (10 V st)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp. *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp.* Repeat from * to end. (15 V st)
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (2 times). *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (2 times).* Repeat from * to end. (20 V st)
Round 5: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (3 times). *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (3 times).* Repeat from * to end. (25 V st)
Round 6: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (4 times). *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (4 times).* Repeat from * to end. (30 V st)
Round 7: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (5 times). *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (5 times).* Repeat from * to end. (35 V st)
Rounds 8 – 26: Ch 1, V st in ea ch 1 sp around. (35 V st)
Round 27: Join contrast color, Ch 1, V st in ea ch 1 sp around. (35 V st)
Round 28: Pick up main color, Ch 1, V st in ea ch 1 sp around. (35 V st)
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends!
I love this hat! What kind of yarn did you use? It's a great color...
ReplyDeleteOh thanks! I used Red Heart Soft yarn (NOT Super Saver!!) in Guacamole. I believe that's the name of the color. I just love that yarn. It's my absolute favorite. Happy hooking!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great hat! I've just gone one question though. How to you get any crocheted hat to not get stretched out to where it won't stay on a person's head anymore because it keeps slipping off? I've made some crocheted hats with this close fit, with a spiral design of stripes, that looked great from the start and had slip stitched on the last round, but the rest of the hat just stretched out. Made these hats for my skateboarding son back when he did skateboard, and he loved them to begin with but then later he no longer wore them when the fibers started stretching out and never bounced back. I notice knit ribbing always seems to bounce back, but trying to do crocheted ribbing just doesn't work, at least for me. I'm trying to figure out if it's the stitch that I'm using (the spiral hats were done in just sc) or if maybe I'm not using the right yarn. Is there a more stretchy yarn that would work better? I'd love your opinions on this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey there Teri! Hm..well, my opinion is that you may be using the wrong fiber/yarn. I use mostly acrylic yarns (due to all sorts of allergies in this family) and I do not have any problems with stretching, or wash n' wear-ability. Do an experiment! Make the same hat from wool, or something in the animal kingdom, and make the same hat from acrylic and see what happens.
ReplyDeleteAs for ribbing, knitted ribbing is definitely better. I am a die-hard crocheter, so I am not being a traitor - I am just stating my opinion. Now that I knit too, I am seriously contemplating working up a pattern for a crocheted hat with a knitted rib. Just for us bistitchuals! LOL!
Anyway, hope this helps. Please let me know!
@Teri,
ReplyDeleteDid you use cotton? I find that cotton will stretch out with repeated use, though it will usually bounce back after washing and drying.
I haven't had a problem with other materials.
I really like this hat and is trying to make this one for my husband. However, I'm having a hard time. The pattern seems easy enough. After I get through R3 it looks all floppy and won't stay flat. Is it suppose to do this? I keep visualizing my hat being all jagged instead of a nice, flat hat. Thanks for your help.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! Keep with it. The first several rounds are very floppy and funky. It takes awhile to take shape, but I promise it will be great when you finish! Any other questions- just ask!
ReplyDeleteI love your pattern & would really like to figure out what I am doing wrong:
ReplyDeleteI get confused starting on round 3 because of the Repeat from * to *
As I read it, it is the same as what I did to start the row...
Why the need to differentiate the first directive (2 times), and then the *Repeat*?
Isn't it all the same in each round?
My results so far are way too wavy to ever comform to a head!
Help me if you can!
Hey there Michelle! You know, you are absolutely right. Certainly appears redundant. I differentiated them just to be absolutely certain that people remembered to place that first V stitch in that first ch 1 sp...which can be a little hard to see or remember. But you are probably a lot more advanced so you don't really need the reminder. :) As for the wavy-ness, I promise it will take shape after several rounds. I think I am going to add a little note to this post to let people know about that...this question has come up more than once!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle!
I would like to make this hat in a boys size. Can you help me with the modifications? Do I just stop increasing before round 7?
ReplyDeleteHi gmk - it all depends on the age of the boy. To be honest, I make all hats adult size for any child over the age of 2. The difference in the circumference of their heads is pretty negligible, and most adult hats will fit most children 2 and over. If the child is particularly small, I would leave out the last round of increases. That should make it work just fine. Let me know how it goes!
ReplyDeleteHappy hooking!
Hi! I made this hat for my stepdaughter. She chose a multi-colored yarn, so I replaced the contrast stripe with a shell edge. It turned out great! She loves it. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
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