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This month for our May Crochet Along, I am sharing the 2021 Just Another Day Hat pattern. This hat matches last week’s scarf pattern and is features the crochet waffle stitch. If you like making sets, visit this post for free scarf pattern: 2021 Just Another Day Scarf Pattern.
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The 2021 Just Another Day Hat is available in 5 sizes, small child (age 3-5 years), child (age 6-10 years), teen, adult (medium) and adult (large).
The Just Another Day Hat is worked flat, back and forth in row using the crochet waffle stitch. This stitch pattern is simple and contains double crochet stitches and front post double crochet stitches. Once complete we seam the side edge and close up the top. This is a beginner friendly hat pattern.
The links to the other two Hat of the Month CAL patterns are available here: May 2021 Hat of the Month CAL
Waffle Stitch Hat Pattern
Just Another Day Hat
Create your project page on Ravelry here.
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Crochet Waffle Stitch Hat Pattern Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2021-just-another-day-hat
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Supplies
- Yarn: Caron Jumbo Ombre Yarn. 340 g (12 oz) and 595 yds (544 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium-Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and tumble dry.
- Colors: 1 skein in Faded Jeans
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I). Furls Streamline Swirl Galaxy Pisces
- Finished Project Yardage: Adult Medium Hat: 122 g (4.3 oz) and 214 yds (195 m).
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Size
before assembly
Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 8.5 inches X 18 inches circumference
Child Hat height 9.5 inches X 19 inches circumference
Teen Hat height 10.5 inches X 20 inches circumference
Adult Hat (Medium) height 11.5 inches X 21 inches circumference
Adult Hat (Large) hat height 12.5 inches X 22 inches circumference
Gauge
Approximately 8 rows per 4 inches and 12 sts per 4 inches (worked in pattern)
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
Our Crochet Translation Project offers translations in many languages.
Check out the Basic Crochet Terms in 10 languages here.
ch – chain
BPdc – back post double crochet
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
R – row
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Simple Closing Method for Hats
Notes
Multiple of 4 + 3 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.
The initial ch-3 counts as the first dc of the row. This means you do not work into the stitch directly beneath it because it is taking the place of the stitch that would have been worked there.
You may customize the hat height by working the repeat of R2-R3 as many, or as few, times as you wish. Every 2 rows you add with the crochet waffle stitch pattern, will add approximately 1-inch of height to the hat.
2021 Just Another Day Hat Pattern Instructions
Waffle Stitch Hat Pattern
This project features the crochet waffle stitch pattern and it is worked in rows, from the top-down.
Small Child Hat (Age 3-5 years)
(to fit up to a 19 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 59, sk the first 3 chains (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next ch and 1 dc in each rem ch across, turn. [57 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across, turn. [15 dc, 42 FPdc]
R3: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 4 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts, turn. [44 dc, 13 FPdc]
R4-R13: Rep R2 and R3
R14: Rep R2
R15: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem st across, turn. [57 dc]
R16: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 28 FPdc, 27 BPdc]
R17: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 BPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 27 FPdc, 28 BPdc]
R18: Rep R16
At the end of R18, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Child Hat (Age 6-10 years)
(to fit up to a 20 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 63, sk the first 3 chains (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next ch and 1 dc in each rem ch across, turn. [61 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across, turn. [16 dc, 45 FPdc]
R3: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 4 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts, turn. [47 dc, 14 FPdc]
R4-R15: Rep R2 and R3
R16: Rep R2
R17: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem st across, turn. [61 dc]
R18: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 30 FPdc, 29 BPdc]
R19: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 BPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 29 FPdc, 30 BPdc]
R20: Rep R18
At the end of R20, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Teen Hat
(to fit up to a 22 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 63, sk the first 3 chains (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next ch and 1 dc in each rem ch across, turn. [61 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across, turn. [16 dc, 45 FPdc]
R3: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 4 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts, turn.[47 dc, 14 FPdc]
R4-R17: Rep R2 and R3
R18: Rep R2
R19: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem st across, turn. [61 dc]
R20: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 30 FPdc, 29 BPdc]
R21: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 BPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 29 FPdc, 30 BPdc]
R22: Rep R20
At the end of R22, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Adult Hat (Medium)
(to fit up to a 23 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 67, sk the first 3 chains (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next ch and 1 dc in each rem ch across, turn. [65 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across, turn. [17 dc, 48 FPdc]
R3: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 4 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts, turn. [50 dc, 15 FPdc]
R4-R19: Rep R2 and R3
R20: Rep R2
R21: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem st across, turn. [65 dc]
R22: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 32 FPdc, 31 BPdc]
R23: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 BPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 31 FPdc, 32 BPdc]
R24: Rep R22
At the end of R24, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Adult Hat (Large)
(to fit up to a 24 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 71, sk the first 3 chains (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next ch and 1 dc in each rem ch across, turn. [69 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across, turn. [18 dc, 51 FPdc]
R3: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 4 sts. 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts, turn. [53 dc, 16 FPdc]
R4-R21: Rep R2 and R3
R22: Rep R2
R23: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem st across, turn. [69 dc]
R24: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 34 FPdc, 33 BPdc]
R25: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 BPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st, turn. [2 dc, 33 FPdc, 34 BPdc]
R26: Rep R22
At the end of R26, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Finishing Instructions
On a flat surface, fold your project in half widthwise; bringing the two side edges together. Thread your yarn end on a yarn needle and work through both layers; whipstitch (view tutorial here) once for each row along the edge. I work under one loop of the stitch on each edge.
Once you have finished whipstitching the side edge and you reach the foundation row, we will be closing the top of the hat using my simple closing method. This method is demonstrated here.
There may be a small hole remaining at the top of the hat for the larger sizes. I used the remaining yarn on my yarn needle to sew four stitches (across the diameter of the hole) to close the small gap that remained after closing the top. If you prefer, you may use a pompom to hide the small hole.
Weave in any remaining ends securely.
Get the matching scarf pattern, Just Another Day Scarf, here: Waffle Stitch Scarf Pattern
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Make your project page for the Just Another Day ( Waffle Stitch )Hat here.
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Rhondda says
Hi Judy, I sent you an email 🙂 Amy was moving on the weekend of the Scarf pattern and something must have come up with the newsletter. I apologize! Wishing you the best, Rhondda
Judy NEWMAN says
Hi, I loved getting the scarf & hat of the month patterns. I did not receive either one for the month of May. I had been getting them up to this month.