Materials
H Hook
Worsted weight yarn in Brown (Color A) and White or Ivory (Color B).
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Place Marker(s)
Abbreviations
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Double crochet
Sc: Single crochet
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sp: Space
Pattern Notes
The initial increase round (Rounds 1-7) are made by joining the last hdc to the initial ch 2 with a sl st. Starting in round 8 you will begin working in a spiral. This means you will not join your rounds. The number in the parenthesis at the end of any step indicate the total numbers of stitches you should have at the end of the round.
Pattern
Using Color A
To Start: Ch 4, join with a sl st to make a circle.
Round 1: Ch 2, 9 Hdc in circle, join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *2 Hdc in next st*, repeat * around., join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (60)
*Round 7: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (70)
From this point on you will be working in a spiral. It is a good idea to put a place marker in the Ch 1 space indicated below. A place marker helps you to when you’ve completed a round. If you do have a place marker you can always use a safety pin, paper clip, or contrasting piece of yarn.
Round 8: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st*, repeat * around. (Remember do not join!)
Round 9: Change to Color B for this round only – Hdc in eat st around
*Round 10-21: Change to Color A for these rounds – Hdc in each st around
Round 22: Change to Color B for this round only – Hdc in each st around
Round 23: Change to Color A for this round – Hdc in each st around
Round 24: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off & Weave in all ends.
Locate the front of the hat & carefully sew in the “laces”. There really is no right or wrong way to do this. Make them how you like them.
*If you are making this for a smaller boy, you can always omit Round 7 & adjust the number of rounds. If you can, it’s always a good idea to try the hat on the little fella’ as you go.
This pattern will fit a boy 8-12 years old.
H Hook
Worsted weight yarn in Brown (Color A) and White or Ivory (Color B).
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Place Marker(s)
Abbreviations
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Double crochet
Sc: Single crochet
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sp: Space
Pattern Notes
The initial increase round (Rounds 1-7) are made by joining the last hdc to the initial ch 2 with a sl st. Starting in round 8 you will begin working in a spiral. This means you will not join your rounds. The number in the parenthesis at the end of any step indicate the total numbers of stitches you should have at the end of the round.
Pattern
Using Color A
To Start: Ch 4, join with a sl st to make a circle.
Round 1: Ch 2, 9 Hdc in circle, join. (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *2 Hdc in next st*, repeat * around., join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (60)
*Round 7: Ch 2, Hdc in same st; *Hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (70)
From this point on you will be working in a spiral. It is a good idea to put a place marker in the Ch 1 space indicated below. A place marker helps you to when you’ve completed a round. If you do have a place marker you can always use a safety pin, paper clip, or contrasting piece of yarn.
Round 8: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st*, repeat * around. (Remember do not join!)
Round 9: Change to Color B for this round only – Hdc in eat st around
*Round 10-21: Change to Color A for these rounds – Hdc in each st around
Round 22: Change to Color B for this round only – Hdc in each st around
Round 23: Change to Color A for this round – Hdc in each st around
Round 24: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off & Weave in all ends.
Locate the front of the hat & carefully sew in the “laces”. There really is no right or wrong way to do this. Make them how you like them.
*If you are making this for a smaller boy, you can always omit Round 7 & adjust the number of rounds. If you can, it’s always a good idea to try the hat on the little fella’ as you go.
This pattern will fit a boy 8-12 years old.