Friday, February 21, 2014

Spring Breeze-Baby Beanie Hat-Free Crochet Pattern




 Spring Breeze-Baby Beanie Hat
free crochet pattern
free crochet

For those who are looking for the Shy Butterfly Hat, free crochet pattern

Introduction: Easier than it looks! The little petals are made over 2 rows, with a simple dc row that separates each row of petals. If you can make a ch, dc and understand a cluster stitch, you can make this. There are 2 types of cluster st used in this pattern, the first is for the side way petal and the second for the top petals. I have never made a cluster over 3 st’s, however that is how the bottom cluster works, the top petals are 3 dc’s made  into the same space and the side way petal are made in the 1st ch of a ch 4 with only 2 clusters. You could also use this pattern as a christening hat, because just quietly the petals also look like a bit like a little cross.


free crochet pattern



To fit: Newborn +

Measurements approx: Head Circumference 13 inches, hat height approx 5.5 inches



Please note, by using a smaller or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie



Hook size: 4mm, US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner ++

Tension: medium

Time: approx 2 hours



Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc =double crochet

Fphdc = front post half double crochet

Cluster 2 = 2 dc cluster

Cluster 3 st’s = cluster over 3 st’s



Cluster 2 explanation (side way petal): yo, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo pull through pull through 2 (2 loops on hook), yo insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yo pull through all loops on hook (finished)





Please read carefully, we are making a 3 dc cluster over 3 st’s

Cluster 3 st’s explanation: yo, insert hook into 1st st, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yo insert hook into 2nd st, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into 3rd st, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yo pull through all loops (finished)



12 dc crown



Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.



BEGIN:

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.

Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)



(Increase in every st)

Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)

(Increase in every 2nd st)
 
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)


Row 4, ch 1, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into the next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (48 dc)

(Increase in every 4th st)

Row 5, ch 1, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (60 dc)



Begin pattern rows:



Row 6, ch 2, work a cluster 3 st beginning in same place as the ch 2, ch 4, work a cluster 2 in the 1st ch of the ch 4, skip 1 st, *work a cluster 3 st over next 3 st’s, ch 4, work a cluster 2 in the 1st ch of the ch 4, skip 1 st*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the top of the 1st cluster c st of this round (12 flowers)


Row 7, ch 2, work 3 dc in same space as join, ch 2, *work 3 dc into the top of the next cluster 3 st, ch 2*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the beginning dc of this round



Row 8, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 1 dc in ch 2 space, *work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in ch 2 space* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the beginning dc of this round (60 dc)



Repeat pattern rows 6, 7 and 8, 1 more time, then repeat rows 6 to 7, 1 more time



Hat edge: Made with the hdc and fphdc: Beginning ch 1 is not counted as a stitch.

Row 1, Ch 1, work 1 hdc in same space as join, work 1 fphdc around the next dc, work 1 hdc in next dc, work 1 hdc in next ch space, * work 1 hdc in next dc, work 1 fphdc around next dc, work 1 hdc in next dc, work 1 hdc in next ch space*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the beginning hdc of this round. Finish off and tie in ends, or continue row 1 of hat edge for length desired





Free Crochet Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 Feb 2014.





You can use this free crochet pattern for charity or for selling your work, please link back to this pattern if you use it.