Nik's Knots

The Parka-less Hood

2013-05-26T23:37:00.003-07:00

When I was a kid I had this wonderful warm parka with a fur lined hood. The hood was always my favorite part because it somehow made me feel mysterious and badass as well as keeping me warm. These days I am sporting an equally warm and significantly more stylish winter coat, but missing that hood has inspired me to create the Parka-less hood. And the beauty of this hood is that it can be worn with any coat!

This pattern is very simple and can be easily altered to be longer or shorter, use different stitches or just add on to make your own. I had made one in a cream color and added a dozen rows of single crochets (following the FL/BL scheme and skipping the fur row). I then folded the extra rows back (RS to RS) tacked it down every 6 or 8 stitches and added a couple of large wooden buttons to one side. Fortunately for me that one sold quickly, though not so fortunate for this blog posting because I didn't get a chance to take a picture!
So feel free to play around with the pattern and make it your own and then send me a pic! I love to see FO's that come from my patterns and post them here and/or my ravelry listing.

As always, don't duplicate my pattern in any way. If this inspires you to write your own, DIFFERENT, pattern please have some respect and at least link to this page please. Feel free to sell whatever FOs you make from this pattern because I am a huge supporter of home made goods... plus I couldn't stop you even if I wanted to ;)

Materials;
10.0mm Hook
5.00mm (H) Hook *Used for optional fun fur row
Super Bulky Yarn**, Approximately 250 yards/230 metres. Alternatively, two strands of worsted weight held together would work - Yardage unknown.
Scissors
Large Yarn Needle
fun fur - pattern uses Lion Brand

**I have mainly used Red Heart Comfort Chunky or Bernat Chunky. The Red Heart brand comes in balls of 212m/233yards and I have enough yarn to do the pattern but not enough to sew up the back or make the pom poms.

Abbreviation List
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
Dec = Decrease, aka Single Crochet Two Stitches Together
FL = Front Loop
BL = Back Loop

Gauge: 1inch = 3 stitches and 3 rows
Finished piece should measure approximately 54 inches by 10 inches (before sewing)

Ch 150
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hk. Sc in remaining 148sts. Ch 1, turn .- 149 sts
Row 2: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 141sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 145 sts
Row 3: Working in FL's - Dec twice, sc in next 137sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 141 sts
Row 4: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 133sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 137sts
Row 5: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 129sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 133 sts
Row 6: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 125 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 129 sts
Row 7: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 121 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 125 sts
Row 8: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 117 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 121 sts
Row 9: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 113 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 117 sts
Row 10: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 109 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 113 sts
Row 11: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 105 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 109 sts
Row 12: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 101 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 105 sts
Row 13: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 97 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 101 sts
Row 14: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 93 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 97 sts
Row 15: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 89 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 93 sts
Row 16: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 85 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 89 sts
Row 17: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 81 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 85 sts
Row 18: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 77 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 81 sts
Row 19: Working in FL's - Dec twice, sc in next 73 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 77 sts
Row 20: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 69 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 73 sts
Row 21: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 65 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 69 sts
Row 22:  Working in BL's -Dec twice, sc in next 61 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 65 sts
Row 23: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 57 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 61 sts
Row 24: Working in BL's - Dec twice, sc in next 53 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 57 sts
Row 25: Working in FL's -  Dec twice, sc in next 49 sts, dec twice. Ch 1, turn. - 53 sts
Finish off and weave in ends.
(Optional) Row 26: join fun fur at beginning of row 25. 3sc in each st across. - 159 sts

On Row 1, mark center stitch (75th stitch). Fold piece in half with right sides together. Leave marked stitch free and whip stitch sides together in next 25 stitches. You should end up with 49 free stitches on either side. Turn right side out.
Make two Pom poms and attach to each end of row 1.

Canadian Love Easy Ear-flap Toque

2011-10-31T14:32:00.000-07:00

Since winter could be here any day I decided this would be a great time to share the pattern for one of my most popular winter toques. Up here in Canada we appreciate a good, versatile, toque - which is probably why I end up making dozens of these each month. They also make great christmas gifts! I plan on stuffing one of these hats in everyone's stockings this year.

This pattern is in 9 sizes; 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years- 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium and Adult Large. It is written in US terms. As usual, you may sell your finished products but you may not sell, copy or otherwise steal my pattern. If you would like to share my pattern, please link it! Thanks and happy hooking!

Gauge (hdc): 2 inches/5cm = 7 rows and 8 stitches.

You will need:

Worsted weight yarn
5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn needle to sew in ends
Scissors
Tape measure

0-3 months

Magic Loop or Chain 3 and work in 3rd ch from hk
Rnd 1: 8hdc. sl st to join - 8 hdc
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st here or throughout pattern). Turn. 2hdc in each st around. sl st to join - 16 hdc
Rnd 3: Ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 times. sl st to join - 24 hdc
Rnd 4: Ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8 times. sl st to join - 32 hdc
Rnd 5: Ch 2, turn. (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8 times sl st to join - 40 hdc
Rnd 6: Ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8 times sl st to join - 48 hdc
Rnd 7: Ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 11 sts) 4 times  sl st to join  - 52 hdc
Rnd 8- 16: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in each st around.  sl st to join - 52 hdc
Row 17:  Ch 2, turn. Hdc in first st and next 11 sts. - 12 sts
Row 18: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog. - 10 sts
Row 19: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog. - 8 sts
Row 20: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog. - 6 sts
Row 21: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog. - 4 sts
Row 22: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog twice. - 2 sts

Finish off by chaining 1, cutting yarn and pulling the end through. Work in loose end.
Repeat Rows 17 - 22 for second ear-flap. There should be 19 free sts across front of hat and 9 free sts across the back of hat.

Go to bottom of page for instructions on Edging and Ties.

3-6 months

6 -12 months

1-2 years

Magic Loop or Chain 3 and work in 3rd ch from hk
Rnd 1: 8hdc. sl st to join - 8 hdc
Rnd 2: ch 2 (does not count as st here or throughout pattern). Turn. 2hdc in each st around  sl st to join  - 16 hdc
Rnd 3: Ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 times. sl st to join  - 24 hdc
Rnd 4: ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 32 hdc
Rnd 5: ch 2, turn. (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 40 hdc
Rnd 6: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 48 hdc
Rnd 7: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 56 hdc
Rnd 8: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 64 hdc
Rnd 9 - 21: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in each st around. sl st to join  - 64 hdc
Row 22: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in first st and next 13 sts. - 14 sts
Row 23: ch 2, turn. hdc2tog, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog - 12 sts
Row 24: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog. - 10 sts
Row 25: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog - 8 sts
Row 26: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog - 6 sts
Row 27: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog - 4 sts
Row 28: ch 2, turn, Hdc2tog twice - 2 sts
Finish off by chaining 1, cutting yarn and pulling the end through. Work in loose end.
Repeat Rows 22-28 for second ear-flap. There should be 27 free sts across front of hat and 9 free sts across the back of hat.

Go to bottom of page for instructions on Edging and Ties.

3 - 5 years

6 - 12 years

Teen/Adult Small
This size fits most teens and adult women

Magic Loop or Chain 3 and work in 3rd ch from hk
Rnd 1: 8hdc. sl st to join - 8 hdc
Rnd 2: ch 2 (does not count as st here or throughout pattern). Turn. 2hdc in each st around. sl st to join  - 16 hdc
Rnd 3: Ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 times. sl st to join  - 24 hdc
Rnd 4: ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 32 hdc
Rnd 5: ch 2, turn. (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 40 hdc
Rnd 6: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 48 hdc
Rnd 7: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 56 hdc
Rnd 8: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 64 hdc
Rnd 9: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 72 hdc
Rnd 10: ch 2, turn.(2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 17 sts) 4 times. sl st to join  - 76 hdc
Rnd 11 - 27: ch 2, turn. Hdc in each st around. sl st to join . - 76 hdc
Row 28: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in first st and next 15 sts. - 16 sts
Row 29: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog - 14 sts
Row 30: ch 2, turn. hdc2tog, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog - 12 sts
Row 31: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog. - 10 sts
Row 32: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog - 8 sts
Row 33: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog - 6 sts
Row 34: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog - 4 sts
Row 35: ch 2, turn, Hdc2tog twice - 2 sts
Finish off by chaining 1, cutting yarn and pulling the end through. Work in loose end.
Repeat Rows 28 - 35 for second earflap. There should be 33 free sts across front of hat and 11 free sts across the back of hat.

Go to bottom of page for instructions on Edging and Ties.

Adult Medium
This size fits most adult men

Magic Loop or Chain 3 and work in 3rd ch from hk
Rnd 1: 8hdc. sl st to join - 8 hdc
Rnd 2: ch 2 (does not count as st here or throughout pattern). Turn. 2hdc in each st around. sl st to join  - 16 hdc
Rnd 3: Ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 times. sl st to join  - 24 hdc
Rnd 4: ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 32 hdc
Rnd 5: ch 2, turn. (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 40 hdc
Rnd 6: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 48 hdc
Rnd 7: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 56 hdc
Rnd 8: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 64 hdc
Rnd 9: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 72 hdc
Rnd 10: ch 2, turn. (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 8 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 80 hdc
Rnd 11 - 29: ch 2, turn. Hdc in each st around. sl st to join  - 80 hdc
Row 30: ch 2, turn. Hdc in first st and next 17 sts - 18 hdc
Row 31: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 14 sts, hdc2tog. - 16 sts
Row 32: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog - 14 sts
Row 33: ch 2, turn. hdc2tog, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog - 12 sts
Row 34: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog. - 10 sts
Row 35: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog - 8 sts
Row 36: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog - 6 sts
Row 37: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog - 4 sts
Row 38: ch 2, turn, Hdc2tog twice - 2 sts

Finish off by chaining 1, cutting yarn and pulling the end through. Work in loose end.
Repeat Rows 30 - 38 for second earflap. There should be 33 free sts across front of hat and 11 free sts across the back of hat.

Go to bottom of page for instructions on Edging and Ties.

Adult Large
This size is for anyone who usually finds standard hat sizes are too small.

Magic Loop or Chain 3 and work in 3rd ch from hk
Rnd 1: 8hdc. sl st to join - 8 hdc
Rnd 2: ch 2 (does not count as st here or throughout pattern). Turn. 2hdc in each st around. sl st to join  - 16 hdc
Rnd 3: Ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 times. sl st to join  - 24 hdc
Rnd 4: ch 2, turn. (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 32 hdc
Rnd 5: ch 2, turn. (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 40 hdc
Rnd 6: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 48 hdc
Rnd 7: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 56 hdc
Rnd 8: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 64 hdc
Rnd 9: ch 2, turn (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 72 hdc
Rnd 10: ch 2, turn. (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 8 sts) 8 times. sl st to join  - 80 hdc
Rnd 11: Ch 2, turn. (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 19 sts) 4 times. sl st to join  - 84 hdc
Rnd 12 - 31: ch 2, turn. Hdc in each st around. sl st to join  - 84 hdc
Row 32: ch 2, turn. Hdc in first st and next 17 sts - 18 hdc
Row 33: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 14 sts, hdc2tog. - 16 sts
Row 34: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog - 14 sts
Row 35: ch 2, turn. hdc2tog, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc2tog - 12 sts
Row 36: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog. - 10 sts
Row 37: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog - 8 sts
Row 38: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog - 6 sts
Row 39: ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog - 4 sts
Row 40: ch 2, turn, Hdc2tog twice - 2 sts

Finish off by chaining 1, cutting yarn and pulling the end through. Work in loose end.
Repeat Rows 32 - 40 for second earflap. There should be 36 free sts across front of hat and 12 free sts across the back of hat.

Go to bottom of page for instructions on Edging and Ties.

Edging: Using a contrasting/accenting color, join to back of hat (around or near center is fine) sc in each st until you reach the first earflap. Work 2sc's into rows that end with ch-2's and 1sc into rows ending in hdc2tog. Keep the "2sc in first st, 1sc in next st" pattern going around ends of earflap (See chart below). Sc in each st across front of hat and repeat instructions for second earflap. Sc in remaining sts in back of hat and sl st to join. Work in all remaining ends.

edging shown in red.

Ties: Cut 12 pieces of yarn (18 for adult sizes) to about 26 -28 inches long. I started with the center-most looking stitch at the end of each earflap and then repeated for the stitches on either side. Using 2 strands of yarn (3 for adult sizes) - fold them in half and join them on using a slip knot (like you would on a latch-hook rug). You should have 3 sections on each side, containing 8 strands of yarn each. Braid the sections until you have about an inch left on the bottom. Knot the bottom and cut ends so they are even.

Pretty Pinwheel Headband

2011-09-08T20:47:00.000-07:00

These headbands fit just about any size. It really depends on the stretchiness of the elastic you buy. The ones I have made can fit both myself and my daughter (who is a year old).

You may sell your finished products if you like! You may not sell, reproduce or otherwise steal my pattern or pictures in any way.

You will need:

crochet thread, size 10
1.00mm crochet hook
6.00mm crochet hook
1/4 inch wide elastic band, 3 inches in length
scissors
yarn needle or cross stitch needle to sew in ends and attach button
1 button - under 1/2 and inch in diameter looks best

Notes:

Picot = chain 3, insert hook into last stitch made (in this pattern it will be a trc), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook
See slideshow at the bottom for picture-tutorial.

Headband

Row 1: Using your 1.00mm hook, sl st onto elastic band 1/8 of an inch from the edge. Ch1, sc in same st. Sc twice more into the elastic, keeping sts evenly spaced - 3sc's
Row 2: ch 1, turn. 2sc in first st, 2sc in remaining sts - 6scs
Row 3: ch 2 (do no count ch2 as st), turn. Dc in same st and each remaining st - 6dc's
Row 4: ch 1, stretch lp on hk and transfer it to the blunt end of 6.00mm hk. TURN. Using smaller hk, sk first st, *insert in to next st, yo, pull lp through. Ch 1, stretch lp and transfer to larger hook **. Repeat from * to ** in remaining sts - 6 lps on lrg hk.
Row 5: Remove lps from lrg hk. Thread smaller hook through all 6 lps, yo and pull thread through all lps on hook. Ch 2, dc 6 times in same sp.
Row 6 - 53: Repeat rows 3-5 (sixteen times)
Work should measure around 14 inches (not including elastic).
Row 54: ch 1, turn. Sc2tog 3 times - 3 sts
Row 55: ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across - 3 sc's
Row 56: ch 1, turn. Making sure your work isn't twisted, hold freshly cut end of elastic to WS of work. Sc in each st across, making sure to pierce through the elastic when inserting hk into st. Ch 1, cut thread at least 6 inches away from work and pull tail through.
Use your needle to sew the tail through the sts of your last row into the elastic. This will reinforce the join and make the row lay flat.

Want a bracelet instead? Only repeat rows 3-5 six or seven times and cut elastic to 1.5 inches.

Pinwheel Flower

Ch 3, sl st to 3rd ch from hk to form a ring

Rnd 1: (sc into ring, ch 10) 5 times, sl st into first sc to join - 5 petals

Rnd 2: ch 1, *(sc, 6dc, trc, picot, 6dc, sc) into ch-10 sp. Sc into sc**. Repeat from * to ** 4 times. Sl st to first sc to join. - 5 petals

Work in ends. Sew flower and button to headband (or bracelet) slightly off of center

Prince Jughead

2011-07-31T02:19:00.000-07:00

I am calling this hat The Prince Jughead.

Well, this is my first pattern, so be kind! Let me know if there are any errors or typos, please and thank you!
Yes, you may sell the finished product. No, you may not sell, copy or otherwise take credit for this pattern. Please link/reference this page when sharing this pattern. Thanks and happy hooking!

You will need;

Worsted weight yarn in 2 colours (I used Bernat Super Value in Peacock and Red Heart Comfort in Baby Blue)
5.00mm/H hook
scissors
yarn needle to weave in ends

Some notes:

Ch2 at beginning of rounds does count as an hdc
mod-dec = Modified Decrease = insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull loop through, SKIP 1 STITCH and insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull loop through (now have 3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all loops.

Modified Decrease in this pattern means you pick up one stitch, skip a stitch and pick up the next stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops
For Instruction on the Magic Loop (aka open loop, magic ring, or magic circle) technique go HERE.
Make note of this sneaky stitch. It will want to get buried under all the sc's and ch's that you worked into the ch-3 space, but it's still there and it still counts.

Last row of crown - after (2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, make sure you put your next sc here.

NEWBORN

Using MC

Ch 2 and work in second ch from hk or;

use Open loop (aka Magic loop or magic circle)

Rnd 1: 8 hdc, join - 8sts

Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in same stitch, 2 hdc each remaining st around. join - 16 sts

Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next) around, join - 24sts

Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around, join - 32sts

Rnd 5: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) around, join - 40sts

Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) around, join - 48sts

Rnd 7: ch 2, hdc in next st and each st around, join - 48 sts

Rnd 8 - 13: repeat Rnd 7

Rnd 14: Using CC, ch 2, hdc in next st and each st around, join - 48sts

Rnd 15: Working in BL, ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, join - 48sts

Rnd 16: Using MC, and both lps again, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, join. Finish off and work in ends. - 48sts

Crown

Turn hat so the opening is facing towards you (so instead of working from top to bottom, you are now working from bottom towards the top). At back of hat, sl st onto row of open loops (rnd 15) with CC

Rnd 1: ch1, sc in same st and each st around. join - 48sts

Rnd 2: ch 3, (2dc, ch 3, 3dc) in same st [counts as first "point"], *sk 2 sts, sl st into next st, sk 2sts, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next st**. Repeat from * to ** 6 times. Sk 2 sts, sl st into next st, sk 2 sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. - 8 "points" total

Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in same st and next st, *(2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts, mod-dec, sc in next 2 sts**. repeat from * to ** 6 times, (2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts, mod-dec, join and finish off.

INFANT

Using MC

Ch 2 and work in second ch from hk or;

use Open loop (aka Magic loop or magic circle)

Rnd 1: 8 hdc, join - 8sts

Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in same stitch, 2 hdc each remaining st around. join - 16 sts

Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next) around, join - 24sts

Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around, join - 32sts

Rnd 5: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) around, join - 40sts

Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) around, join - 48sts

Rnd 7: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts) around, join - 56sts

Rnd 8: ch 2, hdc in next st and each st around, join - 56 sts

Rnd 9 - 16: repeat Rnd 8

Rnd 17: Using CC, ch 2, hdc in next st and each st around, join - 56sts

Rnd 18: Working in BL, ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, join - 56sts

Rnd 19: Using MC, and both lps again, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, join. Finish off and work in ends. - 56sts

Crown

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in sam lp, and in next 12 lps, 2sc in next lp, *sc in next 13 lps, 2sc in next lp** repeat from * to ** twice more. join - 60sts

Rnd 2: ch1, sc in same st and each st around. join - 60sts

Rnd 3: ch 3, (2dc, ch 3, 3dc) in same st [counts as first "point"], *sk 2 sts, sl st into next st, sk 2sts, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next st**. Repeat from * to ** 8 times. Sk 2 sts, sl st into next st, sk 2 sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. - 10 "points" total

Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in same st and next st, *(2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts, mod-dec, sc in next 2 sts**. repeat from * to ** 8 times, (2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts, mod-dec, join and finish off.

TODDLER

Using MC

Ch 2 and work in second ch from hk or;

use Open loop (aka Magic loop or magic circle)

Rnd 1: 8 hdc, join - 8sts

Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in same stitch, 2 hdc each remaining st around. join - 16 sts

Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next) around, join - 24sts

Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around, join - 32sts

Rnd 5: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) around, join - 40sts

Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) around, join - 48sts

Rnd 7: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts) around, join - 56sts

Rnd 8: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts) around, join - 64sts

Rnd 9: ch 2, hdc in next st and each st around, join - 64sts

Rnd 10 - 19: repeat Rnd 9

Rnd 20: Using CC, ch 2, hdc in next st and each st around, join - 64sts

Rnd 21: Working in BL, ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, join - 64sts

Rnd 22: Using MC, and both lps again, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, join. Finish off and work in ends. - 64sts

Crown

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in sam lp, and in next 30lps, 2sc in next lp, sc in next 31 lps, 2sc in last lp. join - 66sts

Rnd 2: ch1, sc in same st and each st around. join - 66sts

Rnd 3: ch 3, (2dc, ch 3, 3dc) in same st [counts as first "point"], *sk 2 sts, sl st into next st, sk 2sts, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next st**. Repeat from * to ** 9 times. Sk 2 sts, sl st into next st, sk 2 sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. - 11 "points" total

Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in same st and next st, *(2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts, mod-dec, sc in next 2 sts**. repeat from * to ** 9 times, (2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts, mod-dec, join and finish off.

CHILD

Using MC

Ch 2 and work in second ch from hk or;

use Open loop (aka Magic loop or magic circle)

Rnd 1: 8 hdc, join - 8sts

Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in same stitch, 2 hdc each remaining st around. join - 16 sts

Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next) around, join - 24sts

Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around, join - 32sts

Rnd 5: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) around, join - 40sts

Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) around, join - 48sts

Rnd 7: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts) around, join - 56sts

Rnd 8: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts) around, join - 64sts

Rnd 9: ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 7 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts) around, join - 72 sts

Rnd 10: ch 2, hdc in next st and each st around, join - 72 sts

Rnd 11 - 22: repeat Rnd 10

Rnd 23: Using CC, ch 2, hdc in next st and each st around, join - 72sts

Rnd 24: Working in BL, ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, join - 72sts

Rnd 25: Using MC, and both lps again, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, join. Finish off and work in ends. - 72sts

Crown

Rnd 1: ch 2, hdc in next lp, and in each lp around, join - 72sts

Rnd 2: repeat rnd 1

Rnd 3: ch 3, (2dc, ch 3, 3dc) in same st [counts as first "point"], *sk 2 sts, sl st into next st, sk 2sts, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next st**. Repeat from * to ** 10 times. Sk 2 sts, sl st into next st, sk 2 sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. - 12 "points" total

Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in same st and next st, *(2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts, mod-dec, sc in next 2 sts**. repeat from * to ** 10 times, (2sc, ch3, 2sc) into ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts, mod-dec, join and finish off.

**March 1st 2013**

My pattern has been translated into Dutch by Rianka Stubbe!! Thank you Rianka for putting in the time! You can find it on Sven's Sterrenmutsjes in .PDF format.

**April 2013*** It has also been translated into spanish! You can find that HERE

Common Crochet Abbreviations

2011-07-19T22:39:00.000-07:00

Reading a crochet pattern can be difficult, like deciphering a teenagers text messages or calculus.

But never fear! Think of this post as the magic decoder ring for crochet patterns.

The following is a list of common abbreviations

beg = begin/beginning
bpdc = back post double crochet
bpsc = back post single crochet
bptr = back post treble crochet
CC = contrasting color
ch = chain stitch
ch- = refers to chain or space previously made (i.e. ch-1 space)
ch sp = chain space
cl = cluster
cm = centimeter(s)
dc =double crochet
dc dec = double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated
dec = decrease/decreases/decreasing
dtr = double treble crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpsc = front post single crochet
fptr = front post treble crochet
g = grams
hdc = half double crochet
hdc dec or hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated in pattern
hk = hook
inc = increase,sc/hdc/dc/etc twice in the same stitch.
lp(s) = loops(s)
MC = main color
mm = millimeter(s)
oz = ounce(s)
pc = popcorn
rem = remain/remaining
rep = repeat(s)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sc dec or sc2tog = single crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated in pattern
sk =skip(ped)
sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
tr = treble crochet
trtr = triple treble
V-st = "V" stitch - (dc,ch1,dc) in same st
WS = wrong side
yd(s) = yard(s)
yo = yarn over

I will continue to update this list as needed. If you find any I have missed, let me know!