Darla and Drew wanted Santa Hats they could wear outside…which means you get a free crochet pattern too 🙂
This pattern is designed using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in 2 colors.
Red Heart Soft does not substitute very well for this design as it is lighter weight and will result in a smaller hat than those specified in the directions below.
I have sized this pattern to fit a variety of head sizes ranging from Baby to Adult.
Since the hat length is extended to be a “Santa Style” hat I combined similar head circumferences; such as toddler and child into one pattern. Why? Well because, the only difference for some sizes is the height of the finished hat – the head circumference itself does not change. Toddler and Child is one such example.
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver – 84 g / 155 yards including the pompom for Toddler/Child Size
- Hook 5.0 mm (H)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, PomPom Maker (Optional), Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
EASY
Finished Size
Please see each of the sizes listed below in the Pattern Instructions for measurements.
Gauge
12 dc = 4 inches
8 rows = 4 inches
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
ch – chain
bl – back loop
dc – double crochet
R – row/round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Invisible Join / Invisible Finish
Changing Colours on the Last Yarn Over
Simple Closing Method for Hats and Mittens
Notes:
- leave a 10 inch tail of yarn at the beginning of the brim section to allow you to seam the band (brim) closed once you have completed it
- do not count the sl st as a stitch unless specified
- you skip over the ch 2 to work into the first dc of the round BUT you still count the ch 2 as a st (you just do not work into it).
Santa Hats for Everyone! Free Crochet Pattern
Baby (newborn)
To Fit: 13.5 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 9.5 inches – it will stretch approximately 4 inches)
Hat Brim/Band
**Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn at the beginning before you ch 10. This will allow you to seam the band closed after R1 of the hat body**
R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-37: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 37 rows you just completed.
Hat Body
R1: Work 36 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [36]
R2: Join new yarn (red) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [36]
R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]
R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]
R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]
R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]
R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]
R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]
R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]
R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]
R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]
R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]
R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]
R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]
R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]
R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]
R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]
Finish off and close top by weaving the yarn through the final stitches and cinching closed.
Attach a pompom to the end of the hat.
Baby (3-6 months)
To Fit: 17 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 12 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)
Hat Brim/Band
**Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn at the beginning before you ch 10. This will allow you to seam the band closed after R1 of the hat body**
R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-47: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 47 rows you just completed.
Hat Body
R1: Work 46 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [46]
R2: Join new yarn (red) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [46]
R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]
R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]
R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]
R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]
R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]
R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]
R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]
R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]
R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]
R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]
R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]
R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]
R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]
R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]
R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]
R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]
R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]
R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]
R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]
R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]
R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]
Finish off and close top by weaving the yarn through the final stitches and cinching closed.
Attach a pompom to the end of the hat.
Baby (6-12 months)
To Fit: 18 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 13 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)
Hat Brim/Band
**Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn at the beginning before you ch 10. This will allow you to seam the band closed after R1 of the hat body**
R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-51: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 51 rows you just completed.
Hat Body
R1: Work 50 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [50]
R2: Join new yarn (red) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [50]
R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 22 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [48]
R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]
R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]
R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]
R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]
R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]
R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]
R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]
R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]
R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]
R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]
R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]
R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]
R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]
R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]
R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]
R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]
R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]
R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]
R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]
R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]
R24: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]
Finish off and close top by weaving the yarn through the final stitches and cinching closed.
Attach a pompom to the end of the hat.
Baby (12-24 months)
To Fit: 19 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 14 inches – it will stretch approximately 5 inches)
Hat Brim/Band
**Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn at the beginning before you ch 10. This will allow you to seam the band closed after R1 of the hat body**
R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-53: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 53 rows you just completed.
Hat Body
R1: Work 52 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [52]
R2: Join new yarn (red) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [52]
R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 24 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [50]
R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 22 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [48]
R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]
R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]
R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]
R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]
R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]
R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]
R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]
R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]
R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]
R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]
R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]
R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]
R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]
R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]
R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]
R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]
R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]
R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]
R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]
R24: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]
R25: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]
Finish off and close top by weaving the yarn through the final stitches and cinching closed.
Attach a pompom to the end of the hat.
Toddler/Child (3-10 years)
To Fit: 20 inch head circumference (finished hat circumference is 14.5 inches – it will stretch approximately 6 inches)
Hat Brim/Band
**Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn at the beginning before you ch 10. This will allow you to seam the band closed after R1 of the hat body**
R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-55: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 55 rows you just completed.
Hat Body
R1: Work 54 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [54]
R2: Join new yarn (red) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [54]
R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 26 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [52]
R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 24 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [50]
R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 22 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [48]
R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]
R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]
R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]
R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]
R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]
R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]
R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]
R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]
R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]
R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]
R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]
R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]
R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]
R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]
R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]
R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]
R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]
R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]
R24: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]
R25: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]
R26: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]
Finish off and close top by weaving the yarn through the final stitches and cinching closed.
Attach a pompom to the end of the hat.
Teen/Adult
To Fit: Head Circumference of 22 inches (finished hat circumference is 16 inches; it will stretch approximately 6 inches)
Hat Brim/Band
**Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn at the beginning before you ch 10. This will allow you to seam the band closed after R1 of the hat body**
R1: Ch 10, beg in 2nd ch from hook 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn [9]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 7 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [9]
R3-61: Rep R2; do not finish off
You will now be working along the edges of the 61 rows you just completed.
Hat Body
R1: Work 60 sc evenly across. Use an invisible join to finish off and to join the round together. Finish off and weave in ends. [60]
R2: Join new yarn (red) with a standing dc st. Work 1 dc in each st around. [60]
R3: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 32 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [58]
R4: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 30 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [56]
R5: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 28 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [54]
R6: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 26 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [52]
R7: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 24 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [50]
R8: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 22 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [48]
R9: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 20 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [46]
R10: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [44]
R11: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [42]
R12: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 10 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [40]
R13: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 18 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [38]
R14: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 9 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [36]
R15: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [34]
R16: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 8 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [32]
R17: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [30]
R18: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 7 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [28]
R19: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [26]
R20: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 6 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [24]
R21: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [22]
R22: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 5 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [20]
R23: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [18]
R24: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [16]
R25: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [14]
R26: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. 1 dc in each of the next 1 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [12]
R27: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [10]
R28 Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [8]
R29: Sl st (does not count as a stitch) to the bl of the 2nd dc to join; skipping over the 1st st entirely. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in both loops of the same st. Dc2tog, dc2tog, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Do not work into the sl st. [6]
Finish off and close top by weaving the yarn through the final stitches and cinching closed.
Attach a pompom to the end of the hat.
Rhondda says
Hi Chris, This pattern is worked in rounds without turning 🙂 Have fun! Rhondda
chris says
Hi,
Please can i just say that this hat is fabulous and my friend who is a postman wants it for work, just one question do i turn at the end of each row or is it a “continued” row like working round and round and not turning so there is no end of the row, does that make sense to you? thank you for the pattern xx
Rhondda says
Hi Marsha, I made the child size hat for my son. It used less than 1 ball of red heart super saver in red. I do not have the specific yardages for the other sizes. None of them use more than 1 ball of the red yarn. All the best, Rhondda
Marsha Garehan says
How many yards of yarn are needed for the adult size?
Darlene Demell says
thank you, meant to hit 5 stars but it can’t be changed now.
Rhondda says
Hi Kristina, PrinterFriendly button is located at the top and bottom of every post 🙂
Kristina Reynolds Haney says
Im not finding the printer friendly icon anywhere. Please advise.
Rhondda says
Hi Corinne 🙂 Of course! The PrinterFriendly button is located at the bottom of every post 🙂 You can save a pdf copy or print a copy and you can remove all the images if you want to too! All the best, Rhondda
Corinne says
Hi Rhonda,
Is there a printer friendly version of this pattern?
Thank you
Corinne
Heather says
Thank you. This hat looks great.