This is my own crochet recipe and I have used it many times. The hats can be made plain following the instructions exactly - or you may add your own details and make any changes your heart desires. However, it will help to first make one or more plain vanilla hats ( which are very nice on thier own). Using different types of yarn or wool will create different looks. The instructions are meant for 4 ply worsted wieght yarn such as the Red Heart Classic or any yarn with a similiar thickeness. These practical hats work up fairly quick and look cute on the little ones.
Simple Double Crochet Cold Weather Caps
(Infant and Child's Sizes)
I hook and 4 ply worsted weight yarn
Last 3 or 4 or so DC rounds are turned up to form a ear warmer cuff.
Starting at crown of hat:
*Form ring by wrapping yarn twice around index finger and then pulling a loop of the working yran through with your crochet hook. **Chain 2 and then work 18 DC in the ring. Join in the top of the first Dc with a slip stitch and then chain 2 to begin the second round. Pull yarn tail to tighten circle. The ch 2 is not used or counted as a stitch.
(*Or chain 4 or 5, join to form a ring , chain 2 and work 18 DC in the ring.)
(**If you prefer you have my permission to chain 3 for the first DC rather than 2.)
Second Round: DC in same place as the ch 2 and then increase by making 2 DC in the next stitch; Dc in next and inc in next around. Join as before and chain 2. (=26 Dc)
Third Round: DC in two and increase in next stitch around. Join as before. Chain 2. (=36 DC)
Fourth Round: DC in 3 and increase in next around. Join and chain 2.
(=45 stitches )
Stop here for infant's cap (15 inch circumference). Continue to work even for ten more rounds (or until desired length).
Fifth Round: DC in 4 and increase in next stitch around. (=55 stitches)
Simple Double Crochet Cold Weather Caps
(Infant and Child's Sizes)
I hook and 4 ply worsted weight yarn
Last 3 or 4 or so DC rounds are turned up to form a ear warmer cuff.
Starting at crown of hat:
*Form ring by wrapping yarn twice around index finger and then pulling a loop of the working yran through with your crochet hook. **Chain 2 and then work 18 DC in the ring. Join in the top of the first Dc with a slip stitch and then chain 2 to begin the second round. Pull yarn tail to tighten circle. The ch 2 is not used or counted as a stitch.
(*Or chain 4 or 5, join to form a ring , chain 2 and work 18 DC in the ring.)
(**If you prefer you have my permission to chain 3 for the first DC rather than 2.)
Second Round: DC in same place as the ch 2 and then increase by making 2 DC in the next stitch; Dc in next and inc in next around. Join as before and chain 2. (=26 Dc)
Third Round: DC in two and increase in next stitch around. Join as before. Chain 2. (=36 DC)
Fourth Round: DC in 3 and increase in next around. Join and chain 2.
(=45 stitches )
Stop here for infant's cap (15 inch circumference). Continue to work even for ten more rounds (or until desired length).
Fifth Round: DC in 4 and increase in next stitch around. (=55 stitches)
Stop here for toddler's size ( 18 inch circumference) cap. Continue to work even for 10 or 11 more rounds on 55 stitches.
Edging: sc in 3, increase in next around.
